Boy receives record $30,000 in street car injury case
Vincent Muessman, seven, awarded $20,000 by a New York Supreme Court jury against the Metropolitan Street Railway Company for both feet severed while crossing Fifty-ninth Street at Amsterdam Avenue. The incident occurred September 11 when a car allegedly failed to sound its gong. The company argued the boy joined a game and was run over while escaping. The verdict, filed before Justice Steckler, reflects one of the county’s largest accident verdicts without fatalities. Muessman sued through stepfather Jacob Racich.
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New York
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Vincent Muessman
Justice Steckler
Supreme Court
Fifty-ninth-st
Amsterdam-ave
Jacob Racich
Mystery Catarrh Cure Found in Cherry Seed Drop
Altoona Pennsylvania February 27 Mrs Joseph D Parker long believed she had catarrh She used many remedies but none worked A violent sneezing fit produced a cherry seed from her nostril which had been lodged since girlhood Since removal the cure is complete and all symptoms vanished
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Altoona, Pa
Joseph D. Parker
Free trial cosmetics offer from Mme. M. Ribault
The ad pledges a free prepaid trial package for a skin remedy claiming to cure complexion flaws at home. It lists address details in Cincinnati and Newport and quotes a testimonial from Helen H. Ralston praising a flawless complexion achievable by sending name and address.
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Mme. M. Ribault
Elsa Ridg
Cincinnati
Ohio
Helen H. Ralston
Lexington Ave
Newport
M. Ribault
Hoosier Whimsites and Local News Snippets
Hoosier items report a Michigan City family of seven stricken after pork dinner with trichinism like symptoms. Dr Warren treated and the family, though unconscious at times with muscle twitching, expected to recover. Other notes poke fun at yellow literature removal, a Fort Wayne horse accident injuring two politicians, Marion police raid on a gambling den, and a pigeon surge at Anderson courthouse. Willie Osterman of Gibson county aims for medical college, touts cures for toothache and vivisection interests. Tipton chicken thieves and an Indiana editor’s jab at Marion conclude a busy miscellany.
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John Viola
Michigan City
F. R. Warren
Willie Osterman
Gibson County
Medical
Indianapolis
Willie
New York
Chicago
Way down in old Indiana by Paul Dresser
Paul Dresser, longtime Indiana native and songwriter, pens a heartfelt front page letter praising his homeland. He recalls childhood memories, the Wabash river and sycamores, and lists Indiana figures such as Harrison Hendricks Voorhees Morton McDonald Dick Thompson Maurice Thompson Lew Wallace and James Whitcomb Riley.
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Paul Dresser
Indiana
Paul
Harrison, Hendricks
Voorhees
Morton, McDonald
Dick Thompson
Maurice Thompson
Gen
Lew Wallace
James Whitcomb Riley
House Committee Rejects Senate Amended Tariff for the Philippines
The Ways and Means Committee voted to report the Philippines tariff bill as amended by the Senate and urged concurrence in the amendments and a conference. Republicans favored full Dingley rates on Philippine commerce, while Democrats pressed for free trade. The prevailing view is that House leaders will accept the Senate version.
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House
Senate
Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Payne
Philippines
Ways and Means Committee
United States
Archipelago
Resignation Row Over Rutland Bank Pardon
Rev. George W. Phillips of the Congregational Church may keep his post after an 8 to 1 vote rejecting resignation. Massey, church treasurer, looted Merchants' National Bank for 143000 and received a seven year sentence before a presidential pardon on the claim he was dying.
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Rutland
George W. Phillips
Congregational Church
Charles W. Massey
McKinley
Massey
Oldest Couple Of Sandusky County Found In Need
Mr and Mrs Peter Stansley long residents of the county were found in a half starved state and relief measures began at once. They wed in Sandusky City more than 60 years ago and have lived in the area for 77 years. Stansley recalls witnessing Perry’s fleet return on Sept 10, 1813 from Sandusky Bay. The Noble Order of Buffaloes First division plans to install a herd at Anderson Friday night. Gen Custer herd No 2 to host a Buffalo lunch and social Monday at 216 N Meridian St.
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Upper
Sandusky
Peter Stansley
United States
Sandusky City
Stansley
Sandusky Bay
Perry
Noble Order of Buffaloes
Anderson
Gen. Custer
N. Meridian-st
Alarm at School No. 27 as intruder abducts pupils
Excitement spread at School No. 27 after an unknown man hid in a closet and grabbed Roberta Pratt and Ruth Daniels. Teachers and janitor Key-Weaver responded, their shouts drawing nearby help and prompting pursuit.
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Roberta Pratt
Ruth Daniels
Mother Gray's Powders for Children Promised Quick Relief
Claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders cure fevers, headaches, stomach troubles, teething issues, regulate bowels, and destroy worms in 24 hours. Endorsed by Mrs Emily Maronn of Meriden Connecticut as the best medicine for feverish children. Sold by druggists or mail 25c sample free. Address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy.
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Mother Gray
New York
Emily Maronn
Meriden Ct
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
Revival preacher collapses during sermon at Rushmore church
In Putnam County a revival at the United Brethren church led by Rev. H. H. Sprackle n ended with the pastor in a stupor after a sermon urging salvation. He lay for hours before removal, and subsequent sermons describe further strange happenings.
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Toledo
Rushmore
Putnam County
United Brethren Church
H. H. Spracklen
Unnamed Preacher Sparks Nationwide Revival Furor
In a trance he witnessed visions and a divine warning. crowds swell at every service as hundreds convert and followers travel from distant regions to join the gatherings. The phenomenon draws excitement and widespread belief in its holy origin.
Hobson urged as Alabama State University president
In Atlanta on February 27, supporters urge Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson to accept the presidency of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. They cite his proven disciplinarian reputation and his potential to restore order after the previous president resigned over student discipline. Strong figures in Alabama pressure Hobson to consent.
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Atlanta
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Navy
State University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Hobson
Children march to school through mud and rail danger
No. 54 school children on 1 Tenth street near Dearborn walk to school along a three inch rail or through mud eight inches deep. E Tenth street remains impassable with water in the ties. Mothers carry children on the rail as cars approach and residents demand sidewalks to ensure safe school access.
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Tenth St
Dearborn St
E. Tenth-st
Tenth-st
N. 54
A Woman’s Courtyard Charity Reveals Hidden Love
Elizabeth Travis confronts her fiance David Melville about his Thursday evenings. She follows him to a boys club where he and the children share music and a meal. A duet proves her love and awakens her awareness of his charitable life beyond society’s gaze.
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Elizabeth Travis
David Melville
Hurley
Betty
Celeste
Miss Travis
James
Mr. Melvile
Betty Travis
David
Mayor Bookwalter Faces Prince Henry Reception Twists
A Sunday night arrival of Prince Henry brings Mayor Bookwalter and a reception committee to bow to a long list of royal aides. The Kronprinz guest list includes Kaiserliche officers, ministers, adjutants, and other distinguished titles, with many intricate German names to acknowledge.
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Charlie
Prince Henry
Italian worker held after shooting at rival in factory row
Salvator Carricato, 18, is in Clymer Street station on $1,000 bail after firing three times at Alfred De Cichio, 19, near Havemeyer Street and Metropolitan Avenue. Two Italian girls, Mary Romano and Florence Caravalo, 16, witnessed the attack as Carricato chased the rival over a love triangle at the fur-dressing shop. De Cichio was not hit, bullets embedding in a tin plate. Carricato admitted the shooting, claiming jealousy and snowballing.
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New York
Salvator Carricato
Clymer St
Watson
Alfred de Cichio
Mary Romano
Florence Caravalo
Carricato
de Cichio
Havemeyerst
Metropolitan Ave
Wealthy Findlay couple Lewis and Harriet Dukes wed
Lewis Dukes age 75 and Harriet Dukes age 70, both prominent and wealthy farmers active in Methodist work across the Midwest, surprised friends by marrying in Findlay Ohio on February 27. Dukes recently donated $25,000 to Ada Normal University.
Ladies Cure Tobacco Habit Advert
A lightweight sales notice claims a harmless compound by an Ohio chemist instantly cures tobacco use in men. It says cravings stop forever and the odorless, tasteless remedy is taken with everyday drinks. Readers are asked to write Rogers Drug and Chemical Co. in Cincinnati for a free trial package.
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Ohio
Rogers Drug and Chemical Co
Fifth and
Race Sts
Cincinnati
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