Oil King's Wife Assassinated by Coachman
The wife of California oil magnate Charles Canfield, Mrs. Canfield, was killed by her former coachman Morris Buck after he demanded $3600. Buck faced servants at the Canfield residence and fired twice, mortally wounding her before being captured. Canfield was away in Mexico. the case draws out the romantic, controversial history of the oil fortune.
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A. Feneral Leater
California Oil
Morris
Elma Tsam
Canfield
Telne
Mira
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Canfeld
Buck
Canfield Transior
California
Beck
Charles Cunfirl
Mexico
Rhrowgh
Haunted House Tale Ends In Roof Revelation
In a diary style narrative a skeptic narrator and Horace pursue a haunting rumor in an old house. They deploy a French scholar and psychical researchers to probe, finally climbing to the roof where startling evidence or shadows are found above the chamber.
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Norace
Psychical Research Society
Mrs. Besant
Theosophiste
Thad
Horace
Giles
What Ails The Mails By Jas C Keller Ex President L C C
The article discusses postal service reforms urging the Postmaster General to propose lower mail transport rates than the legal maximum. It argues lawmakers and railroads thwart reform, with Sen Vilas once pushing for reductions while Congress resisted. The author calls for responsible action to protect public interests.
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Jas. C. Keller
National Association of Letter Carriers
United States
Wm. F. Vilas
Wisconsin
Senate
Cleveland
Mons Werg
Congress
Vilas
Shnath
Vostmatter
Hint
Mrs Duke Seeks Peace as Divorce Case Nears Trial
New York February report says James B Duke and wife Lillian near reconciliation and settlement, with negotiations likely to prevent a divorce trial. Both reportedly cautious about making first move, while astrologer readings and personal testimonies reveal strains and accusations at Duke farm in New Jersey and at Lillian Duke's sixty-eighth street home.
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New York
James B. Duke
Lillian
Pitney
Newark
American Toharcy “Company
Dentist like Nature on Alaska mountain sheep gift
Special to The Sam San Francisco February 2. James dom reports a mountain sheep shot by Andrew Eagle son copper prospector in Copper valley along the Nizana river. The inner jaws show 113 teeth with a gel-like metallic coating. Dillman preserved the jaws and dentists confirm a nearly pure metal covering that could not be imitated. He plans to donate portions to President Roosevelt and the Smithsonian Institute.
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James” Dom
Ruttute
L. C. Dillman
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Andrew Eagleson
Copper Valley
Nizana River
Seatlre
Dillman
Roosevelt
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
Mystery parrot room reveals hidden chamber and tragedy
Horace exclaims as the group opens a hidden panel to a small lit room. A gray African parrot, starved and bound, eyes them and utters a fragment of French before convulsing and dying.
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Horace
Oyselves
Conference of Indiana Bricklayers Discuss Control of Work
A Sunday gathering of brick layers from across Indiana met at Brick layers hall to consolidate interests and seek control of nearly all work in the state. Officers included George Watson of Spent Bricklayers Union No 3, Henry Hag srman of Ft Wayne union, and Harry Bowen of Alexandria union.
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Indiana
Judge Stubbs Addresses Boys at Rescue Meeting in City
The second of eight Boys' Sunday rescue meetings was held at the 36 6 A. Building on N. Tinofsst. Judge Stubbs of the juvenile court spoke to about 400 attendees. An entertainment is planned at the angelation building on Wednesday for those who attended all meetings. The third serial starts next Sunday.
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Stubbs
Angelation
Kissed the Bride First in a Distant Track Finish
A hazy race report notes Fisking won after trailing by a long distance. His streetcar training helped him close the gap and clinch the victory as time ran out. The fragment hints at a dramatic finale and the racer’s unconventional preparation.
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Fisking
Public interest grows in medicines of known composition
A 19th century notice praises Dr Pierce of Buffalo for publishing full ingredient lists of his medicines. It asserts public demand for knowledge of what is swallowed and highlights the Golden Medical Discovery and related tonics. A pamphlet with standard medical authorities endorsing ingredients is mailed free on request.
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R. V. Piarce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Perce
Watt
Pamphiatas
Pierce
Piares
Rowela
Cuce
Roatan fashion adviser warns about neck posture
A Roatan fashion authority counsels a Jeirt to lift hair high and tilt the chin to boost appeal, warning that failure could lead to self harm. The Meinl report notes France 1504 births exceed deaths by a modest margin, with figures indicating excess births over deaths.
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Moe
Meinl
France
WHIRLING SOCIETY PROFILES AND REGAL NOBS IN JASPER
The Jasper News notes a social whirl with three parties in the past week. Ethyle Robison was at Mr Smiths, and a pound supper at Mr Harts. Younger guests gathered at Mr Ballards Saturday night for games as the town watches society unfold.
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Society
Firefly Showwarming Dances To Acorn Cricket Band
Misses Fire-Fly hosted a showwarming this evening with dancing to music by the Acorn cricket band. Patrons reported lively crowds, lighthearted chatter, and a festive mood as the butterfly diary notes capture a whimsical local gathering.
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Fire-Fly
Acorn Chy
What Trade Shall the Boy Learn
A discussion of printer’s apprenticeship and the path from entry to journeyman status. It describes union oversight, four year process, probationary membership, dues, benefits, and pay variability among printers, with emphasis on the evolving pay scales and training highlights.
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Tommy
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