G H O W Childs Dying In Philadelphia Ledger Founder Near Death
Philadelphia mourns Geo William Childs as six doctors attend his bedside after two bad nights. The 1820 Maryland native built the Public Ledger, supported printers with gifts to unions, funded memorials, and backed Drexel Institute. His condition grew dire with vertigo attacks and a final estimate of impending death.
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George William Childs
Maryland
Philadelphia
Ledger
Geome
Childa Cs Peterson
Clarge
Public Ledger
Tts
Bene
Bret
Philadelphia Typographical Union
Io Woodlands
Anthony Araxal
International Typographical Union
Colorado Springs
Westminster Abbey
George W. Childs
Leager
Childs
Anthony Drexel
Drexel Institute
L. Clark Davia
Geo. W. Childs Drexel
West
Peteram
Peterson
Sleek swindlers caught after multi state chase
Indiana authorities move to arrest Lewis Ludlum Frank Smith Peter Cowlish and Cameron Boosteller four famed confidence men who swindled rural farmers with gold brick and green goods schemes across several states They fleeced Indiana residents for thousands including a $4500 loss by Lan cock County farmer Jacob Catt Requisitions were issued after Greenfield arrests and efforts spread to Philadelphia New York and other states as the suspects reportedly eluded capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Ludlum
Frank L. Smith
Peter Cowlish
Cameron Boosteller
Indiana
Jacob Catt
Lancock County
Greenfield
New York
Philadelphia
District attorney Burke visits family in Jeffersonville
A jumble of local notices and gossip items in a late era paper mentions district attorney Burke spending time with relatives in Jeffersonville while County recorder Donnelly spends little time at work. It also lists various legal cases, personal notes, and civic tidbits reflecting daily life and politics of the area.
Costly Brindle Cow Turmoil Ends in Large Damages
In Oak Hill a runaway cow damaged shrubbery and produced a costly lawsuit between Obediah Baker and Delia Dahl. Baker sued for $100 alleging loss of nourishment. Dahl won a $420 judgment for milk value after disputes over daily yield. The dispute split fees and costs, with small sums awarded in subsequent suits, while a county clerk scene highlighted the financial strain on both sides. Meanwhile, Second Presbyterian Church in Kansas City pursues a pastor, with Rev. Joseph Milburn eyed but remaining at Indianapolis.
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Oak Hill
Dot
Dobi
Baker
Johi Ene
Aker
Covn
Brows
Dahl
Laker
Dohl
Gee. Buskirk
Dir. Buskirk
Bass
Bass, Who Said: “Give Him Until Eternity.” Mr. Buskirk
Dohi
Sovereign sues to block government bonds debate
In Wasuiyorin Jan 27 General-master-workman Sovereign of the Knights of Labor filed a bill in the district supreme court to restrain the secretary of the treasury from issuing bonds. He asks on what statute or necessity the bonds are based and why seigniorage on silver cannot meet government expenses. A preliminary injunction is sought. Four western silver congressmen handle the case. Judge Cox delays ruling until Monday morning on admit of the bill. In Congress, discussion resumes on income tax with amendments offered to the McKinsey schedule and westerners pushing duties. Pension appropriation for year ending June 30, 1904 is set. current fiscal year appropriations total 160,000,000.
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Wasuiyerin
Knights of Labor
Supreme Court of the District
Secretary of the Treasury
West
Cox Sabe
Stoo
Eecrlct
Beggan
Haines
Ipmber
Boitelta
Mckhinsey
Tarsway
Missouri
Geome
Emperor William Birthday Festivities Enliven Berlin
Bismarck and family returned home Friday after visiting the emperor who kissed him at parting and spoke with Herbert Bismarck. The city celebrated Emperor William's thirty fifth birthday with bells, salutes, and extensive honors. The king of Württemberg joined the celebration as military and civil leaders visited the court and church.
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Benin
Dan
Bismarck
Herbert Bismarck
William
Legen
Wurtemberg
Jemperor William
Six Hundred Poles and Slavs Rioting Near Pittsburg
Prrrspung Jan 27 a bloody time in the mining regions as 25 deputy sheriffs rushed by special train to Woodville mines to curb violence. About 600 Poles and Slavs assaulted miners damaged buildings and destroyed coal cars prompting calls for more help. Deputy sheriffs faced a large hostile group in a clash described as a riot with property damage reported in the area.
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Pittsburg
Prrrspung
Federal
Woodville
ADMIRAL BENHAM ARRANGES BRAZIL WAR ARBITRATION
Dispatches from Rio Janeiro report Admiral Benham of the U S naval force at Rio has secured a settlement of the Brazilian war by arbitration after communication with his government. Both sides accepted the proposition and the conflict is said to be declared off, with details to be finalized.
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Buenos Ayres
Vie Janeiro
Benham
United States
Rio
Benbain
Fight talk and mystery swirl around Corbett Jackson bouts
Reports from multiple cities chronicle manager Fleming in Chicago and Parson Davies backing a Corbett Jackson fight before the National Sporting Club with purses undisclosed. Corbett arrives in Washington and is greeted by crowds as rumors of a June showdown rise, while other dispatches note guard escorts and possible cross Atlantic moves.
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Loxnexs
Fleming
National Sporting Club
Jackson
Corbett
Chicago
Parson Davies
Will Davis
Columbia Theater
Suckaga
Mitchell
Prinspere
Dan
Pete Jackson
Jaackson
Mason & Dixon
Hoza
Anyhow
Washineton
D.C
Fitzsimanons
Fitzsimmons
Champion Corbett
Greensboro
WaAs Hineros
James J. Corbett
New Yark
Italian wife longs for husband Domink in California tale
Mary Cirrane, the Italian wife of Dominick, believes her missing husband is headed for California after a Bloomington IL letter. He warns her parents to guard their other daughters while Mary vows to seek justice. Her father pledges to spend all to bring him to justice. Constance Fenimore Woolson reportedly jumps from a Vienna window amid influenza and mental strain. She will be buried in Rome per her wish, not Cleveland.
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Mary Andenelle
California
Jetter
Bloomington
Dominick
Mary
Frank Cirrane
Supt
Powell
Washington St
Death In An Outhouse At 58 Tremont Street
A man found dead in an outhouse behind his home at 58 Tremont street in Haughville after leaving for his sister’s earlier that day. He worked at the Malleable Iron Works but had been laid off the day before. The coroner will investigate the peculiar death amid a search led by his wife.
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Andy J3asa
Tremont St
Haughville
Base
Malleble
A Busy Week Of Theatrical News At Englishs Grand Opera
The Liliputian company plays A trip to Mare at English’s Opera House on Feb 4 and 10. David Henderson’s Sin bed has moved to Jan 15 and 16 16. jlorrang by James Mortimes debuts at the Grand Opera House next Sunday night. A cracker jack opens at Park, with lynching and tar and feather scenes, by Helvers Hall Winsom. Uncle Tom’s Cabin company led by Peter Jackson Parson Davies and Joe Choynski appears early next week. Sardou’s Americans abroad praised with Miss Winthrop Maud Harrison Helen Kinnard and Owen Fawcett in standout roles. Democratic party notes shift to Fort Wayne or Evansville for the state convention and Sayre’s withdrawal impacts plans.
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Mare
English
Opera House
David Henderson
Grand Opera House
London
Paris
New York
Emily Boucher
Geo. W. Barnum
AM Flamptorn
Eugene Eberie
George Pargous
Stara of the Park
Helvers Hall Winson
Frank Gillesme
Bliss Ezica
Pater Jackson
Parson Davies
Joe Choyuksi
Jackson
Tom
George Harris
Choynski
George Shelby
Peter Jackson
Joe Choynekt
Sardou
Miss Winthrop
Maud Harrison
Helen Kinnard
J. B. Polix
Butler
Owen Fawcett
Lone Fisherman
Three Hundred Widows Probe prompts at relief reform
Relief bureau officials question the number and authenticity of widows receiving aid in the city and suburbs. They accuse many of fraud or indolent husbands and plan to drop widow applications from the relief books starting Monday, with cases to be handled by the charity organization society. A wash house will offer widows washing work and local solicitations expand. Secretary Grout notes 32 auxiliary societies contributing to the fund, including a Meridian and Pennsylvania Street group of five girls who donate weekly.
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Burke
Jeffersonville
Donnelly
Kennedy
Mary
Ches. Wittenberg
Kipp Bros
Priscilla B McCurdy
Amanda Young
Comtroler Trusier
Charles L. Henry
Anderson
Lula van Cleve
John J. Gilbert
S. Californis St
D. 2
Baldwin
Logansport
Progress Club
Lie
Weatside W. C.T.U
Indiana Ave
Tom Taggart
Grand Hotel
Ivan Walker
Grand Army
State House
Brrus
Edwin
Mia
Booth
Richard
Rosa Stevens
William
Maria Chrisman
David
Mrs. Dukes
Thornton
Clara Ellis
Thomas
Nellie Thornburgh
H. M
Mrs. Landon
Michael
Clara Haberson
Iet
Clara Benning
Lillie Waneley
Julia L. Devery
Joseph Anselm
Oak Hill
Howe Pump and Engine Company
aKiecal
Iri
Tr Scyn
Cincinnati
John T. Brush
Mr. Brush Wee
Queen City
Commercial Gazette
Brush
Parsons
the Grand
Ise
Mr. Brosh
Kath
Hoyt
Wir
Hrush
Committee On Rules
Tristen
Brash
Choise
Bureau
Relief Bureau
Charity Organization Society
Friendly Inn
Grout
N. Meridian
N. Pennsylvania-st
Is Satolli Going Back to Rome Recall Rumor
Rome rumors say Monsignor Satolli the apostolic delegate to the United States may be recalled due to alleged mission failures and hatred from both Catholics and Protestants. Vatican officials dismiss the report as an attempt to undermine papal policy and sow confusion.
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Rome
Monsignor
Satolli
United States
Vatican
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