Library dog fight alarms Cornell coeds in Ithaca
A bull named Jack from Alpha Delta Phi and Tramp from Delta Chi caused a panic in Cornell University's quiet general library. The dogs clashed at the entrance blocking exits and spilling blood before librarians and assistants separated them in the cataloguing room. Coeds screamed as men watched the scene unfold.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Jack
Alpha Delta Phi Lodge
Tramp
Delta Chi
Cornell University
Marvelous Elixir of Life Discovery by Dr Kidd
A famed Fort Wayne physician declares he has found an Elixir of Life that cures all diseases. He offers free samples by mail, claims relief from rheumatism headaches coughs and more, and asserts painless safe cures without drugs. He invites readers to state their ailment and receive the remedy at no cost.
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James W. Kidd
National Bank
Fort Wayne
Ind
James William Kidd
Admiral Sampson Recovery Progress Reported
Washington Feb 15 Dr F R Dixon physician in attendance upon Admiral Sampson said reports of near death were unfounded. An acute illness the other day caused by a slight indigestion led to sensational rumors. Dixon found the Admiral dressing and preparing to come down stairs and expects outdoor exercise to resume when streets are safe, noting Sampson has a good chance of living longer than many healthy men.
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Washington
F.&. Dixon
Admiral Sampson
Dixon
Sampson
Dr. Dixon
Wedding Tragedy After Car Refusal Claims Paul Heller
Paul Heller of Pittsburg dies in New York after refusing to board a surface car behind his brother Benjamin at the wedding send off. During the dash to the car, Benjamin jumped aboard causing Paul to lose footing and fall, dying at his sister-in-law's home. Honeymoon canceled. body to be sent to Pittsburg for funeral. Two months earlier his sister perished in a Pittsburg fire.
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Neww York
Paul Heller
Pittsburg
Benjamin
Paul
Lottie Yanover
Grand Central Station
Louis Benige
Yanover House
Women Must Go From Pullman Palace Car Co
Management orders immediate replacement of women workers with men. Chicago issued mandate to terminate female employees nationwide. Women, including long serving workers with families, face dismissal though reports of the action were once doubted. Indignation spreads as notices warn staff their services end on a set date.
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Pullman Palace Car Company
Chicago
Riot in the Reichsrath in Vienna confronts factions
In Vienna on February 15 a riot broke out in the reichsrath between Jewish liberals and anti-Semites during a debate on municipal matters. Insults flew as leaders and members jabbed with terms like brigand and mob phrases. The disturbance lasted about an hour.
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Vienna
Reichsrath
Dr. Lueger
Chinese Edict Highlights Diplomatic Siege Health
Washington reports an imperial edict to Wu Ting Fang asking him to check the welfare of American diplomats who endured the Pekin siege. Wu relayed that officials were informed they were well, per the state department.
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Washington
Wu Ting Fang
State Department
Pekin
Patterson’s Tombstone Drama at Crown Hill
An Indianapolis real estate dealer, Algernon Patterson, died in his office on Wednesday. His heirs in Stamford New York dispute burial plans and may ship the body to New York if a will exists. The Crown Hill grave marker bears Patterson’s name, and custody of the will and safe deposit contents rests with the administrator. An answer from the heirs and decisions on burial are awaited.
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Algernon
Griswald
Patterson
Kirby Wilber
Stamford
N. Y
New York
J. Patterson
Crown Hill
Indianapolis
New York State
Week in Labor Union Circles Sees Drafting of Plumbing Ordinance
Plumbers union drafts city plumbing ordinance to protect public from unskilled work and low-cost shoddy jobs. Vetoed ordinances by Mayor Taggart cited. Florence Kelley to address Women’s Label League in Morrison’s hall. Union grievance on nonunion labor at Atlas plant and at federal building discussed.
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Plumbers’ Union
Taggart
Women's Label League
Florence Kelly
Consumers’ League
Chicago
Morrison's Hall
Central Labor Union
Atlas
Conrad Bender
A. A. Young
Federal
Young
Congress Feuds Over England Policy and Pauncefete Ship Action
In Washington on February 1 the House debated private pension bills as Mr. Wheeler of Kentucky used 15 minutes to attack England's stance before the Spanish War. He demanded Secretary Hay's retirement and said Pauncefete should take the first ship home. The exchange with Gen. Grosvenor touched on past entertainments of Lafayette and the Prince of Wales, ending as Wheeler’s time expired.
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Washington
Wheeler
Kentucky
England
Hay
Republic
Hurone
Pauncefete
Henry I
United States
Lafayette
Gen. Grosvenor
Marquis Lafayette
Prince of Wales
Grosvenor
wWell
Lacey
Iowa
Married Suddenly At Revival Meeting In Gloucester
In Gloucester Massachusetts February 15 at the First M E church during revival services Clarence B Astion and Miss Carolin Fowler announced their wish to marry immediately. Pastor Rev Jesse R Thompson quickly arranged the ceremony and the meeting ended merrily.
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Gloucester
Mass
M. E
Clarence B. Astiton
Carolin Fowler
Jesse R. Thompson
Tknet
All Candidates to Attend Lincoln Union Debate at Bethel
A stormy Feb 20 debate at Bethel church Vermont and Toledo streets features Lincoln union and O. P. Morton lodges. G V W 0.0 FY will argue if blacks need special legislation with a program includingIntroduction of candidates. Marion county candidates receive invitations and may seek votes from colored attendees for ten cent admission plus refreshments.
Stole ribbons from graves in Woodlawn cemetery
Mrs Hannah Smallen wife of Cornelius Smallen Bronx real estate agent was held in police court on vandalism and robbery charges after Cant Louis Plock reported multiple grave ribbons and velvet thefts. She confessed to taking the items and her husband posted 300 dollars bail for her appearance.
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New York
Hannah Smallen
Cornelius Smallen
Bronx
Louis Plock
Woodlawn
Mott
Smallen
Couple Die By Gas After Fear Of Consumption
In New York on February 15, Mrs. Kate Roesel, 26, and her husband, distressed by her illness fear of consumption, killed themselves by inhaling illuminating gas on Thursday.
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New York
Kate Roesel
Peruna claims to cure catarrh systemically
The advertisement extols Peruna as a systemic catarrh remedy that reaches all organs. It cites endorsements from politicians like Geo W. Smith and Wm A Deane, testimonials from Miss Jennie Johnson and Maj. Longstreet, and asserts catarrh is a whole-body condition treated only by a systemic medicine.
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United States
Congress
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Jennie Johnson
Chicago Teachers' Federation
Lake Warrave
Chicago
Ill
Wm. A. Deane
San Francisco
Peruna
F. E. Brackett
Sablest
Medford
Mass
Repents Her Marriage in New York Divorce Bid
In New York on February 15 Dorothy Winkel, 19, daughter of Frederick I Blodgett, seeks annulment of a secret six month marriage to a 20 year old man known as Winkel who she says she never lived with. She says the husband, living at 2 Fulton St, sought the match for a year before they wed by a minister last September. She has remained with her parents since. Guardian Richard Craig and lawyer M Strausman drafted panels for the action.
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New York
William Winkel
Klinkel
Richard Craig
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