Concrete skyscraper rises in Cincinnati Ingalls building
The Ingalls building in Cincinnati begins construction as the first concrete skyscraper. Builders use wooden casings, twisted wind bars, and layered concrete for columns and floors while a deep cellar houses a steam mixer and a manzanine loft. The structure will be marble faced for four stories and yellow brick above, promising fireproof integrity.
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Frorld
Ingalla
Clueipadl
Ingalls
L’antheon
Othet
Mystery of Recluse Mrs Staab Ends with Secret Death
New York reports reveal Betty Staab who lived in isolation at 15 Bisomfield Street for 23 years died and was buried after a life of barred doors and shuttered windows. The case notes her guardianship by husband and two sons with no entry by outsiders. Neighbors recall her once sociable past and lasting mystery surrounding her retirement.
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New York
Bisomfield St
Tobaket
Betty Staab
St. Mary's Hospital
Joba Yhara
Mim
Washington
John Robinson
Sho
Ther Pon
Engagement Practice on a Cozy Porch Scene
A playful pair reenact an engagement to gain social practice. Jennie guides Gus in how to act while Maurice courts Rose, leading to a kiss and a lemonade ruse. The scene ends with plans for Maurice and Rose as bridal party.
Mrs Fairbanks Seeks Re election At DAR Congress
Washington February notes the twelfth tertennial congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathering in Washington to honor George Washington with an open session on Washington's Birthday. Mrs Cornelia Cole Fairbanks is a leading candidate for re election amid a proposed amendment limiting terms and a likely vigorous party fight. If the amendment fails, Mrs Fairbanks may be re elected. if it passes, Mrs Manning and Mrs McLean of New York loom as potential rivals. The meeting also revisits DAR governance, land purchases, and a large rise in memberships, with certificates projected to top 43 700 by congress time. In a separate item, John Munter of Terre Haute remains asleep since Monday, baffling doctors.
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Washington
D. C
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution
D. A
Cornelia Cole Fair
National Board
Fairbanks
Sage Fairbanks
Feld
Mm. Fairbanks
Sociery
Gantel Manning
Joonald McLean
New York
McLean
Vairbenks
Geeta
Mra. McLean
Mra. Fairbanke
Hoosierisms and Front Seats in Rural Tidbits
A collage of local notes and eccentric items from small town news. Elmer Padson hauls wood to Taylor Puckett’s home then helps at Puckett’s that night. Rev. Cooperther begins new revival efforts drawing crowds to church each night, with meetings moved from the schoolhouse to the church. A Columbia City woman learns jackets for boilers, not women, via a humorous miscommunication. A monster rumor in Fairland targets a local man, with savage claims to be published. Ras Binford of Claymore is rising in local prominence, while Allison Billson freezes his nose during a drive to Wheeler.
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Elmer Padson
Taylor Puckett
Puckett's
Elmer
Puckett
Cooperther
Belshiezar
Pluton
Lut
Schoo House
Ras Binford
Claymore
Kansas City Triplets Born in Cold Weather Miracle
Kansas City Missouri February 20 Mary Kinney wife of George Kinasy wholesale coal dealer announced the birth of triplets all girls in perfect health. The largest weighs about three pounds. Due to extreme cold and inability to keep temperature, doctors placed the babies in an incubator where the temperature was kept at four degrees.
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Kansas City
Nhry
Mary Kinney
George T. Kinasy
President McKinley Kinship Inspires Longtime Love Marital Tie
Kalamazoo Michigan February 20 Captain Henry McKinley cousin of the late President McKinley and Colorado rancher married Miss Jennie Kendall here Wednesday night after loving her for sixteen years. He commanded Company B of the Rough Riders in Cuba.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Henry McKinley
President McKinley
Colorado
Jennié Kendall
McKintey
Houghriders
Cubs
Favorite Prescription touted for women’s health claims
A nineteenth century advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly diseases and symptoms of change of life. It includes testimonial notes from Mrs. Bowman and others, praising relief from headaches and pains, asserting complete cures where other medicines failed, and urging use for a healthier, cheerful life.
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Pierce
Little A. Bowman
New Sfalamoras
Washington
Ohio
Vierce
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