Gossip From Gotham on a Singer Heir and Barnum Feud
New York February 9 special describes Alice LaGrove, daughter of Isaac Singer, a stage struck heiress who spent vast sums pursuing fame. Her tumultuous life includes a Paris society marriage, a romance with actor Frank Bangs, and a quick annulment after a misguided Brooklyn return. Bangs’s illness follows her death from heart failure amid wealth’s unhappiness. Barnum’s American Sunday tour and Barnum Forepaugh rivalry are noted, with a third interest sold to an English syndicate for future profits while management stays with Forepaugh, Jr. and Barnum.
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New York
Alice LaGrove
Isaac Singer
Alice
Paris
One LaGrove
Frank Bangs
Henry Ward Beecher
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Bangs
Barnum
America
Forepaugh
Adam Forepaugh
Hannum
Priest Tames Burial Abuses In Montreal Circular
In Montreal on February 11 Archbishop Faber issued a circular condemning burial abuses. He bans removing ornaments from coffins inside cemetery gates and forbids renting coffins and fittings. He cites undertaker malpractices including a father who, after paying $10, found his child's coffin repurposed and later discovered the body misused as a pillow for a woman.
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Faber
Weather notes and Paris countess arrival scoop
Indiana fair forecast shows colder Wednesday night in Indianapolis and Vida with a 24 hour ending February 12. The countess of Paris has arrived in Paris and the count abandons plans for an American tour returning to England. Abingdon alms house burns with all inmates escaping. Banner Me indignation rises as grand jury declines to indict recently arrested saloonists.
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Paris
Duke of Orleans
America
England
Banner
Robbed Bis Father by Forged Checks Revealed
Cincinnati February 11 a sensational report says Geo J Rotlauf step son of David Foly a wealthy contractor has systematically robbed his father with forged checks. The total sum is described as large but not yet known.
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Cincinnati
Geo. J. Rotlauf
David Foly
Bennett Moulton Opera Company at Park Salem Abuzz
Salem Mass notes on Bennett Moulton opera company with Beatrice Goldie replacing Alice Johnson. Boccaccio comic opera based on Decameron features Wolff Wooley Amsden. Cora Tanner shines in Fascination though production weak. audience disruption ended by strict final act policy.
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Cora Tanner
Park
Bennett-Moulton Opera Company
Eee “Olivette
Beggar Stuent
Atlanta
Virginia-Ave
Bennett
Salem
Mass
John Moultonecame
Moulton
Bennett-Moulton
Baker
Birmingham
Conn
Beatrice Goldie
Alice Johnson
Boccaccio
von Suppe
Decameron
Wolff
Wooley
Amsden
Mr. Wolff
Lambertuccio
Miss Murphy
Finn
Indianapolis
Madge
Mies Tanner
Mr. Colley
Chas. Coote
Lord Ieley
Harold Russell
Justice to patrolmen at Virginia avenue rink disputed
C D Hoyt, manager of the Virginia avenue rink, denies Sun report of Feb 4 and asserts Klingensmith was employed but occasionally replaced by Daws Shaffer, the day turnkey, was discharged after dissatisfaction. He states the beat patrolman declined to assist and that no one offered or accepted a $1 per night arrangement.
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the Sun
Klingensmith
Rink
Daws. Shaffer
Travis
Flood Ravages Alsea Valley Losses Reported
In the Alsea river valley floods caused massive earth slides ruining fields. The river rose to record levels and several lives were lost. In Laurel Oregon a man named Pritchard died after a wagon accident when his team ran away following a wood chopping injury. In New Jersey feed scarce raising mule prices to five dollars each.
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Cornwallis
Alsea
Pritchard
Laurel del
Reilly Trails Fast in Tight District Contest for Office
In the district race between Alderman Reilly and ex-Sheriff Pressly, Reilly led in Doon with about three quarters of nearly a thousand votes. Republicans touted a mid afternoon surge and possible coup, while Democrats fought to counter with mobilized support and vehicle turnout.
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Providence
Pressly
Sim Coy
Preesly
Doon
SUN
Virginia-ave
Edwin St. Gould
Is He a Highbinder Alleged Laundries Scams in City
A chaotic report details accusations against a Chinese man named Fung Fung allegedly pressuring local laundries to pay him for immunity. Victims seek affidavits and charges, while a judge weighs breaches of American law amid language confusion. The piece also recounts a comic misadventure about sea serpents and the state secretary’s offices.
A Westward Tale of Booth Ticket Schemes and Town Life
A vivid reminiscence centers on Booths Grand appearance and the nightlong seat line. Frazer, a savvy broker, exposes a cunning lawyer who exploits a young clerk, prompting firm action and a sharpened look at local theater hustle.
Will Join Against the Wildcats in Philadelphia
President Vail of the law and order league reports about 5000 wildcat saloons in Philadelphia. Licensed saloon men will unite with law and order advocates to close them.
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Wildcats
Philadelphia
Vail
Law and Order League
Law and Order
Several Railroads Plan Colonizing Abandoned Lands
Quite a scheme outlined in Trenton on February 11 as several railroad companies buy up the abandoned lands in the southern part of New Jersey with plans to colonize and develop the area.
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Trenton
N. J
Baseball Rumors Sweep Through The Leagues
Chicago plans to sit Williamson and Pfeifer. Detroit’s pitcher Gruber sticks to his brotherhood salary. Pete Browning heads to Hot Springs. Cincinnati to open league season there. Hewitt intends to stay, ending Detroit prospects. Japan hosts baseball. umpire beheaded after inning. Daily signs with Cleveland. .322 last season. McKean blacklisted by Brotherhood. Stern open to Detroit replacing Washington. Seery may sign with Indianapolis. Seery expected to join Brooklyn Monday. Larry Twitchell eyed as Cleveland players league manager. Indianapolis plans sale of Glasscock Denny Boyle Rosie to New York for 20000. Detroit may buy and resell. Day denies story.
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Williamson
Pfeifer
Boston
Kuanas
Detroit
Charley Bennett
Gruber
Pete Browning
Hot Springs
Pete
Cincinnati
Hewitt
Japan
Lord High
Daily
California
Cleveland
John Ward
McKean
Brotherhood
Stern
Washington
Emmet Seery
Indianapolis
Seery
Brooklyn
Larry Twitchell
Cleveland Players’ League
Larry
Columbus Dispatch
Glasscock
Denny
Boyle
Rosie
New York
Day
The Denish House Dude Headsline at Western Hotel
A humorous profile of the citys western hotel dude who flaunts overgaiters and slips into slang. The piece mocks his blase attitude and noisy entourage while praising policemen who quietly handle small offenses and keep order without fanfare.
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Denish House
Quorum Dispute Marks City Aldermen Meeting
In a tense city aldermen session, five GOC members attended while four were absent. President Thalman insists dead ex Alderman Clark be removed from the roll, arguing no quorum exists and ordering the clerk to omit Clark’s name despite certification. Breunig warns no printed proceedings will be approved until corrections are made.
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Perrott
Clark
Thahnan
Alderman Breunig
Thalman
Breuni
Parrott
Lark
Thulman
Thia Tody
Alderman Clark
Aldarman Breunig
Packers Meeting Prepares for Western Can Trade Convention
The Western Packers' Canned Goods Association executive committee met at the New Denison to outline preliminaries for the annual meeting starting Wednesday. Notables present include L. G. Seager and J. S. Edwards plus executives from Baltimore Chicago and St. Louis. Edwards says the gathering is not a price pool but a discussion of trade issues. A paper on consumer costs will be read Wednesday by Wm. Ballinger and W. Dugdale. Thursday will end with a banquet at the Denison. about 200 are expected.
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Denison
L. G. Seager
Gilman
Iowa
J. S. Edwards
Teavenworth
J. L. Bunting
Hamburg
N. Y
R. T. Smith
Baltimore
B.S. Judge
C. L. Deming
Chicago
C. S. Buckland
Keppert
N. J
Samuel Hurst
St. Louis
Indiana
Evansville
Flat Rock
Whitelands
Edwards
Wm. Ballinger
Keokuk
W. Dugdale
the Denison
Immense rush into Sioux reservation reported
In Chamberlain on February 11, a remarkable rush into the Sioux reservation was described. The scene featured claims with as many as 40 occupants seeking entry, marking an intense influx that drew local attention.
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Chamberlain
Oak
Sioux Reservation
Beck Wins Shooting Match at Stock Yards Monday
Geo P Beck of this city won the Monday shooting match at the stock yards, defeating W H Hillis of Spokane Falls by one third. Attorney William B Walte Monday answered the disbarment suit by Ketcham and Carter with a general denial. A bicycle factory employee, S W Martin, was injured Tuesday forenoon when caught in machinery breaking his arm in two places. Kregele ambulance carried him to the surgical institute and then home to 121 Tennessee Street. Charles Meyers, recently employed at Mozart hall saloon as porter, disappeared Sunday with bartender Andy Weilecker reporting loss of clothing and money, prompting a police inquiry into Meyers disappearance.
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Geo. P. Beck
W. H. Hillis
Spokane Falls
William B. Walte
Ketcham and Carter
S. W. Martin
Kregele
Surgical Institute
S. Tennessee-st
Charles Meyers
Mozart Hall
Andy Weilecker
Meyer
Blank Books Price Drop Prompts Special Fr sale
Paper prices fall boosting savings for readers as Frank H. Smith promotes cheaper blank books at 22N Pennsty with special offers for today.
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Frank H. Smith
Pennsty
Political Bluff Over Fire Department Leadership
Democratic caucus aims to block ex Fire Chief Webster's return while Republicans push for party balance. City officials anticipate Dougherty-era loyalties guiding a possible replacement from the Democrats, with a Tuesday election looming as aldermen skip a Monday meeting to protest district inspectors. Riley and Pressley emerge as contesting candidates amid tensions.
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Democratic Council
Webster
Taylor
Leon Bailey
Shanoa
Dougherty
Bushyhead's Scheme Compared With Time's Teller
In Washington Chief Bushyhead of the Cherokees discusses his plan to deport African Americans back to Africa. He jokes that after expelling blacks he would move to deport whites, to place the country in native hands. The tale cites the Immortal J. N. and a debt payment scheme against Indians.
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Bushyhead
Morgan
Africa
Ohio
Indiana
Congress
Prominent German Dies After Long Illness
Herman Seiboldt longtime German Telegraph employee and secretary of the German mutual insurance company died Monday morning after about five weeks with lung disease. The report notes his prominence in German circles and his ties to New York papers and local figures. The text references New York and Albany political wrangling over a world fair and mentions Martinsville Mineral and delivery to the city, with an unreadable date and a partial address for Chas Kuhn.
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Herman Seiboldt
German Telegraph
German Mutual Insurance Company
New York
Albany
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John Brown
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Thornton
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Dayton
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Fung
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Harve
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Dame Nature
the Copper Man
Carmners
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Joseph Lewark
N.tllinois St
Misa Lewark
Hadden
Dr. Graynpon
Deeatth
Ind
Andrew Gottschalk
Adams County
Committee On Elections
Atkinson
West Virginia
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Omivy Life
Ita Bluff
Bill Hicklin
William
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Riley
Pressley
Martinsville Mineral
Chas
J. Kuhn
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