Goldfield Camp Tales and Power Shifts in the Desert
Descriptions of Goldfield miners and residents shaping the camp era as a new power structure forms. Accounts of men who gambled fortunes, tales of Diamondfield Jack Davis and other colorful figures, and notes on Montezuma club life show a changing social order from rough bosses to property owners running enterprises.
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Montezuma
Goldfield
Goldfeld
Montezuma Club
Coldfield
Bowery
Diamondfield
Jack Davis
Idaho
Gov. Hunt
Jack
Sprie
Diamondfield Jack
Pell
Salvation Army
Police Report 1906 Shows Surge in Arrests and Crime
The 1906 police report notes 11 228 arrests a rise of 4 042 from 1905 and 13 murders with 11 killers caught. Three hundred thirty nine thieves and burglars were jailed, 59 burglars in the detective unit, 224 petit larceny charges and 200 embezzlers and forgers arrested. Chief Metzger expanded the force adding 30 new officers and transferring five veteran detectives.
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Police Department
Metzger
Whitney Brothers Concert Delights Roberts Park Audience
The Whitney Brothers' Concert Company performed as the third number in the Students' Lecture course at Roberts Park M E church under class No 12. Readings and music covered a wide range and drew liberal applause with at least two encores for every number.
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Whitneys
Whitney Brothers’ Concert Company
Roberts Park
M. E. Church
Allen Accused Jerome's Father in Noted Poolroom Interview
New York January 2. T J Allen known as the poolroom king and a major sporting figure claims Larry Jerome father of District Attorney Jerome guided him into a gambling house. He says he is now driven from the pool rooms and urges all men to avoid gambling establishments as unlawful and futile.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
T. J. Allen
Larry” Jerome
Jerome
Allen
Larry Jerome
Larry
Stinson Extradition Ordered Over Alleged U S Trea sured Theft
William Stinson, named as alleged absconding treasurer of the Terre Haute Mine Workers, will be brought from New York to Indiana to face charges. A requisition was issued Tuesday morning. Terre Haute’s Police Chief Henry Lee Jonas will escort him back to Indiana for prosecution.
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William Stinson
Terre Haute
Indiana
New York
Stinson
Henry -Lee Jonas
Christmas Tree Fire at Knittel Home
A Christmas tree ignite from lit candles at G. Knittel’s home 211 Dunlap St Tuesday night. Firefighters arrived six minutes after midnight. only the tree burned with no property loss reported.
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G. Knittel
Dunlap St
Madison-ave
Hands Recovered After Eleven Years With Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Eliza A Wiley of Liscomb Iowa details eczema lasting eleven years with cracked bleeding hands. After failing three doctors she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills, reporting complete cure and strong recommendation on October 18 1906.
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Eliza A. Wiley
Liscomb
Iowa
Cure by Cuticura Remedies Claimed by Reading Reader
Mrs Harner of 1050 ers Street Reading Pa writes that her husband contracted a blood disease from woolen underwear and suffered with pimples and itching. After trying many remedies with no relief they read of Cuticura and say two sets of Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Solvent cured him.
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Harner
Reading
Twain Merry at His Party in New York
Mark Twain hosted a large New Year’s party in New York. He appeared with a youth dressed as his satanic majesty tied with baby ribbon. The event featured his playful self reflection as the other self caused misdeeds and skate antics for laughs.
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New York
Mark Twain
Clemens
Murder Shocks Cambridge Farmer’s Home
Mrs Mary Anderson was found dead in bed with a hatpin through her temple and a 9 month old child clinging to her. Henry Anderson alleges a burglar fled after a 2 am gunshot. Police hold William Jackson for possible coverup.
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Cambridge
Mary Anderson
Henry Anderson
William Jackson
Charity Ball in Chicago Nets $28,000 for Charity
Mrs. Potter Palmer hosts a Chicago charity ball at the First Regiment Armory drawing elite society and royalty. The event raised $28,000 to support charitable causes, fulfilling Mrs Palmer's bid to "Let there be a charity ball."
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Chicago
First Regiment Armory
Big Mornnes
Philoxenian lodge Nev I O O F dedicates hall
The Hall of the Philoxenian lodge Nev I O O F at 320 N Meridian St was dedicated on Monday night. A specially selected team led by Benjamin Franklin as grand warden and T J Arbuckle of Rushville as grand marshal presided. Fellow officers include Edward Farrar as grand chaplain E H Heller heralds from four directions and four little girls Veragene Heller Margart Senour Lucia Conner and Margie Pence assisted. Miss Bassie Leedy played the organ. New Year open house will be held January 1 from 1 to 10 p m.
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The
Philoxenian Lodge
Meridian St
Benjamin Franklin
T. J. Arbuckle
Rushville
Edward Farrar
E. H. Heller
North
John Teckenbrook
South
Jos. Landes
Panhandle shop honors Henry Zwick on retirement
Workers at E Washington street Panhandle shops gather to honor Henry Zwick as he retires after 35 years with the company. Speakers praise his friendship and service while presenting a Morris chair, gold-rimmed spectacles, cigars, and other gifts.
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E. Washington St
Henry 4Wick
Zwick
Parney Logan
Harry Hubbard
Henry Zwick
Mr. Zwick
Morris
Weather twists ruin betting odds in San Francisco race tale
The Blossom Kid recalls Sam Merryweather losing big bets when a dry track contradicted stormy forecasts. Devereaux, a mud runner, failed to start as rain skirted Emeryville. A misread weather notice cost Merryweather his 100 to 1 long shot in the first race.
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Sam
Oakland
Devereauy
Fie
San Francisco
Bay
Devere Rt
Devereaux
Merryweather
Society Notes From Local Gatherings And A Double Wedding
Mrs F R Adams returns from Logansport after visiting Mrs Mary Radabaugh. Miss Cassie Reece returns from Richmond after attending the Indiana State Teachers association sessions. Indianapolis guests visit Marion for a dinner and watch party hosted by Mrs Cora Stubbing Walker. India Ford and C D Trowbridge wed and depart for Chicago then return to 2202 Talbot Ave. Mr and Mrs John N Carey host a debut tea and musical for Miss Mary Carey with violinist Francis MacMillen. The reception room features pink roses and cedar rope decorations. Edith Rhoades serves as maid of honor. The Review club discusses financial topics and local social life continues with weddings and society events.
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Cassie Reece
Richmond
Mrs. Boyd
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Marion
Cora Stubbing Walker
Spencer House
John N. Carey
Mary Carey
Pernoon
Francis MacMillen
Viollist
Caren N. Meridianst
Mendelssohn
Dvorak
Randegger
Schubert
Carey
Society Woman Surrenders to Holy Retreat
Dr. Saran Hackett Stevenson a leading physician and relative of A. E. Stevenson retires from society life to a Roman Catholic retreat at St Elizabeth's hospital Chicago. She has given much of her fortune to the sisters who promise to provide for her future home and care for the rest of her life.
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Scripps-McRae Presa Association
Chicago
Saran Hackett Stevenson
A. E. Stevenson
Potter Palmer
St. Elizabeth’'s Hospital
Traction Dividends Declared by Indiana Union Traction
At the semi annual meeting of the Indiana Union Traction company in Anderson Indiana directors declared a 1 percent dividend on common stock payable January 10 1907. The payout comes from the semi annual rental of 37500 the first under the modified lease. The sixth annual 15000 payment is due when receipts hit 1550.00. The year just closed marks the first time earnings reached that level with new Marlon to Wabash and Muncie to Union City lines credited.
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Anderson, Ind
Indiana Union Traction Company
Marlon
Wabash
Muncie
Union City
Francis Macmillien Shocks Europe in Violin Return
A fragmented report highlights Francis Macmillien as a sensational figure of the season, with mentions of Indio, English performances, and a European tour. The text references violin studies and a notable comeback, though details are unclear.
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