Zion church row over deacon marriage ends in expulsion
Bride’s wedding to Deacon Frank Colton at Christian Catholic Church last Sunday sparked a church feud. Zion Over seer John F Speicher, backed by Alex Dowie, faced opposition after waiving objections during Dowie’s Jamaica absence. Cotton family members suspended from church membership.
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Colton
Christian Catholic Church
Zion
John F. Speicher
Alex. Dowie
Gnostie
Speicher
Dowie
Une
Cotton
Jamaica
Middletown Man Survives Aconite Poisoning By Accident
In Middletown New York on February 1 a man named G Smith wrongly took aconite but survived after his doctor advised an antidote. His mother prepared a medicine for a teaspoonful every two hours but he drank the entire tumbler at once, killing the aconite and saving his life.
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Middletown
N.Y
G. Smith
Whit
Smith
Aconita
Neap Maurog
Ran
Grand Jurors Reprimanded for Drinking in Bloomsburg
Special to The Sun Bloomsburg Pennsylvania February 12 Grand jury members were summoned by Judge Little of Columbia County Court after reports they abused their idle time with drinking. The judge publicly rebuked them and warned that any further indulgence would be excused for the remainder of the term.
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Bloomsburg
Judge Little
Columbia County Court
Ling
Favoritism in Rate Legislation and Freight Costs
The fragment discusses freight rate fixes and cost comparisons in a tavern-like analogy. It mentions St Louis and Covington, Tenn, with Ada and a hypothetical cue ball misfired shot to illustrate pricing. The passage critiques proposed rate laws as property confining and hints at political maneuvering.
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St. Louis
Ada
St C
Prayer Chain Fake Threat Looms Across States
Special to the Suns reports a forged Catholic prayer chain spreading nationwide with threats of assassination and danger. Priests seek to stamp out the movement as forged bishop names lend false authority. The document claims divine reward for nine days of recitation and forcing nine copies to nine people.
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Chicago
Rome
Blame the Teacher and Death of a Pupil in a School Case
New York report of a pupil dying after four months of illness linked to Bright's disease. The pupil Catherine Natae, 11, attended public school on Evergreen Avenue. allegations center on alleged neglect and the teacher’s conduct amid the illness. The case draws attention from local authorities and the school board for investigation into classroom care and possible fault. Principal Willinks and others are noted as part of the inquiry.
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New York
Petr
Acatherine Natae
Ralph-st
Brownli- Ui
Catherine
Evergreen-ave
Harles Nita
Herbert C
Bussey shot as bus passengers flee
A violent incident left a Bussey victim fatally wounded after a single shot struck a bus passenger amid a chaotic scene. Authorities reported the suspect in custody and ongoing investigations into the motive and sequence of events.
Nebulous Witness Testimony Before New York Senate
A fragmented OCR item records a witness before a New York senate hearing. It mentions Morgan and Gearee, and references a thesis or issue about breading. Readable parts are inconsistent and lack clear outcomes or dates.
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Morgan
Judge Liquozone free first bottle pitch and test
A promotional appeal touts Liquozone as a gas based germicide that is harmless to people yet deadly to germs. It urges readers to test at no cost, offers a free bottle, and claims to ward off disease by combating germ attacks with a powerful internal germicide.
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Peante
Bigelow’s Son Linked to Large Embezzlement Cash
Milwaukee report states a new indictment lists Gordon Bigelow, son of a bank president, as having received over 199000 dollars of embezzled funds from a First National Bank defalcation involving ex-president Frank G. Bigelow. The case centers on assistant cashier Goll and the bank’s grand defalcation totaling nearly 2900000 dollars.
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Scripps-McHae Preen Associatiom
Bilwalkee
Wis
Goll
First National Bank
Frank G. Bigelow
Gordon Bigelow
Eye on Mitchell and the Caltech Mine Warriers
The fragment highlights John Mitchell as a mining union leader noted for guiding strikes and aligning with industry captains. It references a looming miners strike described as the "cutest" in world history and suggests Mitchell's influence across industrial conflicts.
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John Mitt
Caltech
Old mother works Mrs Gridley at 80 earns 900 yearly
A remarkable elderly widow named Mrs Gridley, aged 80, is said to earn about 900 a year through her diligent work while the report notes a Dewey order affecting actions during the Manila Span ish battles. The item reflects early 20th century attitudes and naming.
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Gridley
Gridley remembered as a devoted veteran and civic leader
A long obituary honors Gridley, veteran of the Maine mining town's era, noting his service above all and his steady public work. His family and community ties are described, including his mother and colleagues in the field, with references to Washington and veterans groups. The piece reflects on loyalty, duty, and a life of service amid mining town hardship.
Ten Years For Forging Mains in Mr. Daey Case
A man was found guilty of forging mains and faces ten years in prison. The case against Daey involves forged documents and threats to the local power grid. Public records indicate the verdict followed a jury trial held recently in Worn ta note fur FO.
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Wes
Fragmentary notes on a historical convention and names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Metchell and Spyioc Yale, with scattered terms like convention, Media, Returned, Valle, Marder, Ton Ws Looted, and several personal names including Childress Wehr, Rubert, Marie, and others. References to Sicily and a possible event or meeting are present but details are unclear.
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Perikeashek Bo Media
Fede
Spris Valle
Private education aid linked to miners leader marriage
A private educator aided by close friend of Joan Mitchell performed the marriage ceremony for the miners' leader and his bride. Mrs. Mitchell is described as domestic, while her husband’s prominence as a notable figure defines her role.
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FL Power
Joan Mitchell
Heo
E Carlin
Bride-To-Be Latra Roache Tied To Husband’s Brother
Special from New York indicates Latra Roache widow of Dr. James Hourhe and daughter of Hugh McLaurin of Levowirn will wed J Roache, brother of May Tate’s husband. Engagement kept secret months. Bishop McDonnell presided at St James Pro Cathedral ceremony.
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New York
Latra T. Roache
James A. Hourhe
Hugh McLaurhiin
Levowirn
J. Roache
May Tate
Mr. Roache
Hourby
William G Courtney
Isiigs County
Ly Huathe
Miss. McLaughlin
Rousie
Wooage Rempetise
Manutieruesrs
Tty Bank Wahine
Pilten St
Brooklyn
TAY MeLamoughset
Ulshoy McWeaver
Damages Awarded 150 From 1000 Suit In Federal Ruling
A chained sailor claim against a ship crew member led to a federal judgment of 150 dollars after a 1000 dollar damages suit. The plaintiff claimed insult and mistreatment aboard a vessel, with testimony describing enforced confinement and alleged improper punishment. The court reduced the requested damages and ordered the payment of 150 dollars.
Cascarets Ad Claims Massive Consumer Loyalty
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a trusted daily aid used by millions. It boasts high purchase rates, multi‑year success, and over five million dollars spent to promote the product while warning against imitators and counterfeiters seeking to steal its goodwill.
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Cascatets
Wale
Cascarets advertised as safe digestives for children
An old style ad promotes Cascarets as a reliable vegetable digestive aid and exercise-like stimulant for bowel action. It warns against dishonest sales pitches and touts the product from Sterling Remedy Company, with a 10 cent bundle offer and stuffing a small sample box in the mail.
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Silck
Sterling Remedy Company
Rockefeller Institute Opens With Rockefeller Backing
New York reports the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research opens this month after a substantial gift from John D. Rockefeller. The building houses laboratories and operating rooms across several floors, with a marblelike wood finish and advanced equipment. An animal house and exercise yard will support experiments under Dr. Simon Flexner at the helm of investigations.
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New York
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Paris
Bert
Viewas
Rockefeller
Weeh
Bury
Stete
Europe
Mont Untae
Simon Flexner
University of Pennsylvania
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