Kellar Talks Mind Reading Telepathy Palmistry Beliefs
The famed magician Kellar defends palmistry as an almost exact science and discusses mind reading, telepathy, and superstition. He recalls a Manila hurricane encounter, notes fortune telling as bunk, and explains his open stance on involuntary mind over matter while distancing himself from true mind reading. He praises American scientific progress and contrasts it with Hindus’ feats, while recounting personal experiences with palmistry and stage illusions.
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Kellar
Ijsellar
Bishop
Mr. Kellar
Indianapolis
Manila
Mr. Rose
Hong Kong
Victoria-Loftis
Rose
Rushing Work on Buildings in San Francisco
Substantial five story brick structure planned at Post and Market streets for Eugene Stroupe with ground floor shops and 80 upper rooms equipped with electric elevator telephones and messenger calls. Nearby a class A theater on Ellis street will cost 125000 dollars with fittings costing 5000 dollars. both projects reflect post fire recovery and urban development in early 20th century San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Post and Larkiasts
Eugene Stroupe
Ellis St
Orpheum
Thomas H. B. Varney
J. Charles Green
Els Street Amusement Company
Stop private maternity hospitals in Indianapolis crime
Authorities and charity workers urge a law to regulate private maternity hospitals in Indianapolis. They report rising numbers, secretive operations, and blackmail attempts, with many births untracked and children sent to unknown homes. Experts call for licensing, sworn statements, and state oversight to end the hidden child traffic.
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Charity Workers of
Indianapolis
Richard ‘I’ Reagan
Indiana Children's Home Society
Charity Organizations Society
Charles S. Grout
Mr. Grout
Richard T. Reagan
Penple
God of Hope
Maten ‘Ty
Conjurer Rejects Use of Confedertes Behind Tricks
A Milwaukee claim of devil possession spurs a confession from a conjurer about curing by herbs and a Timonthy Day heads bundle. He denies using audience accomplices and cites superstition as widespread while noting tricks stay secret and linked to a missing link.
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Milwaukee
Timothy Day
Rich Without Bookkeeper Oscar Hammerstein
Oscar Hammerstein, a millionaire New York theater man, runs wide ranging ventures without a formal system of bookkeeping. He tracks his finances solely by his checkbook as thousands pass through his hands weekly, yet he claims never to lose accurate knowledge of his affairs.
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Oscar Hammerstein
New York
Accordion Dress Plaiting at Odd Fellows Building
Notice notes room 8 at the Odd Fellows Building in Pena and Wash. context with buttons recovered. Also advertises Hotel English tailoring and pressing parlor open all night offering delivery, phoné Maine 347.
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Odd Fellows’ Building
Maine
Care Car Shortage By Fining Railroads
A strong Washington effort seeks an interstate commerce act amendment to permit reciprocal demurrage. The plan would fine railroads for car delays, with 48 hours free loading time and $1 per day after, aiming to relieve grain transport bottlenecks. Roosevelt may back this idea in a forthcoming message.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Rooose
Velt
Congress
Middle West
Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Lana
Commission
Rooosevelt
Roosevelt Beeves
Tself
Lucky ground for graves in Shanghai stalks railway chief
The Hongkong South China Post reports that the mother of Railway director Chen To Chat died earlier this year and remains unburied. Chen insists on resigning to hire a fortune teller to locate a lucky burial site for her remains.
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Hongkong South China Post
Chen To Chat
Oldest Tree in the World Reigns in Ceylon
A 2200 year old tree in Ceylon is noted as the world’s oldest living tree. A branch said to have sheltered Buddha during Buddhahopa was brought there around 300 B C. Pilgrims honor the tree with a temple, and it has survived through centuries, existing since before Christ.
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Ceylon
Buddha Gautama
Buddhahopa
Christ
Lectures For Policemen In Chicago Force
Chief Collins orders a series of lectures on proper methods for all patrolmen sergeants lieutenants captains and inspectors of Chicago police. Police attorney Frank D Comerford is tasked with preparing the addresses and delivering them to every officer in compulsory attendance.
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Man
Chicago
Collins
Frank D. Comerford
Mr. Comerford
Brave Irish Setter Aids Sailors In Rescue In Cal
Dash the red Irish setter swam to the ill fated schooner in San Buena Ventura pulling ashore a rope with a stake attached to help sailors reach safety. Despite strong waves he persisted until the rope landed due to the vessel, drawing cheers from the crowd.
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Mr. Charlehois
Dash
San Buena Ventura
Cal
Fragmentary street chat mentions Kingston and celery vesse
A brief quip from a man and boy questions a road's direction while passing references to a city eatery labeled Gayety Buffet and Kingston known for whisky. Celery Vesce is described as harmless.
Running as exercise improves leg strength and speed
The article outlines a progressive running routine to strengthen legs. It begins with slow foot lifts, balancing on the balls of the feet and pushing the feet back. It then increases pace until feet rise rapidly, building endurance and speed over time.
Ach Cream Cones For Banquets And Receptions
An advertisement promotes ACH Cream Cones as the proper treats for banquets receptions and parties. The listing notes a contact phone line Old Phone Main 211 for orders and inquiries.
Crossings Watchmen Earn Trust and Wages in Steady Duty
An Indianapolis report showcases crossing safety workers Charles Clayton and John McNutt at a busy Union Station track entrance. It outlines their long hours, modest pay, and the hardiness required, highlighting the trust placed in flagmen to protect thousands daily.
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Union Station
Meridian St
Charles Clayton
John McNutt
Clayton
McNutt
Mr. Clayton
Indianapolis
Man Who'd Storm Hell Faces Stormy Times
Antonio Jan 14 A debate over Depex shooting and the Twenty-fifth Infantry dismissals features Capt. McDonald of the Texas Rangers and Senator Foraker. McDonald, praised for bravery, recounts gun battles with Bravensville gunmen and leads ranger investigations. The piece notes Rangers were fired upon by Mexicans with casualties.
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Seeeralt
the Sun
Antonio Ces
de Pex
Pwenty-fiftth Infantry
Honer
Wa Dent
Cape
Bill McDernaid
Foraker
Thsing McDenaid
McDonald
Texas Rangers
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Robert Metzger
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Door of Hope
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Gayety Buffet
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