Bootblack Refused a Shine by Tallan Bootblack
ROCHESTER Jan 21 The Tallan bootblack and the colored population are stirred over a suit by George W Burks a colored man against Toul Bowes a tallan bootblack seeking damages for refusing to shine his shoes Bowes who runs a shop in the Powers building has assistants Burks a bank porter offered a dime for a shine Bowes refused and said he would never shine a negro’s shoes The case tests a civil rights statute and Bowes lawyer argues it threatens merchants and professionals The case was won by Bowes in the trial court and the colored contingent appeals Robert Bimmons Hanged JAVANAH GAO Jan 11 Hovert Bimmons colored was hanged for murder Friday morning.
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Rochester
Tallan Antony
Thla ‘City
George W. Burks
Tallan
Bosso
Ross
Powers
Burks
Focal Bank
le Dig
Fly
Rosso
Nin
Olener
Hegel
Thomas McCarrick
Bosao
Bowes
Hao
Rockefeller Ordered Automobile Off the Public Highway
Rockefeller and son oppose cars on estate signs read No motor cars allowed. While driving to Tarrytown station they encounter Postmaster George E Johnson who is told to avoid the public highway. Postmaster Johnson argues the road is public and they proceed.
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Tarrytown
X.Y
John D. Rockefeller
John Rockefeller, Jr
Pocaco Hila
Alena
Mr. Rockefeller
Pocantics
Tirytown
George E. Johnson
North Warrytown
Johnson
Kochpfetler
Paper Leased By Clergyman In Indiana Town
The Cl tern New Era, a prominent Republican paper, has been leased to Rev. C. G. Irwin of Sharpsville who also owns the Sharpeville Record and will run both papers. Franke Guuse, editor of the New Era, has joined a bank.
Woman robs telegraph office in Broadway hotel sighting
A dressed woman entered the Western Union telegraph office at Thirty-first Street and Broadway around 11 pm carrying a bandbox. Two men later claimed the incident was a prank, produced a diamond ring as a payoff, and escorted the woman away, with the trio delaying and laughing nearby.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Office
Broadway
Tye
Atomis
Nome
Shubert
Riversite
Idare
Penta
Fatal Practical Joke Ends in Electrocution at Steel Plant
James Welch, 17, died at the Lackawanna steel plant after a dynamo wire coiled around a door knob delivered a fatal shock during a prank. Friends Win Thier and Frank Mrote are detained on suspicion of involvement. The incident occurred as the three workers attempted a joke.
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James Welch
Lackawanna
Win
Thier
Frank Mrote
Welch
Flo
Cowardly Murder Shocks Card Michigan
Roy Lester was shot and killed in a cowardly murder near Card Michigan. Charles Thatcher and Bromesh planned a collection for Howard Paying at Bromesh home seven miles away. Bromesh fired a shotgun at Lester, missing first then hitting him, killing him as he attempted to take Bromesh's horse from a mortgage dispute. Lester, about 20 years old, was well liked. Bromesh has been jailed four times previously for offenses.
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Card
Mich
Roy Lester
Teatec
Charles Thatcher
John Bromewh
Howard Paying
Carrridge Works
Doying
Bromesh
Lester
Aurder
Ben Saved His Mother in Pittsburg Lockup Incident
Bob Fort, in the Homestead lockup, lies dying from wounds inflicted by a woman he attempted to kill. Police stopped a lynching by a mob angry over the assault on Mrs. Waller. Ford had recently been released from the workhouse after a two year term. Mrs Waller attacked, and Waller’s son James intervened. James surrendered to police after wounding Ford.
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Ben
Pittsburg
Bob Fort
Homestead
Ford
Joseph Waler
Waller
Jamen
Yedrama Zon
Young Waller
Dr W F Chase Nerve Pills Gain Local Notice
Mrs B Smith of 4 N East Street Indianapolis says Dr W F Chase's Nerve Pills cured her nervousness low spirits and constant gizarness. She praises the medicine bought at Mader's drug store stating it gave complete relief and built strong nerves and general health.
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J. Taylor
Bright St
Ealsnapella
Ind
Sayls
Hoder
Fifag
Selva
Mra. B. Smith
N. East Sty
Indlanepolix
Mys
W. Chase
Mader
Indiana notes from towns across the state
A sprawling batch of brief items from Greenwood to Muncie covers deaths, business deals, road and rail updates, legal actions, and local incidents. Notable mentions include T. A. Redman found dead near Petersville, West Shoals voting for annexation, P. B. Nickey drug store sale, and several town crimes and accidents.
Theories About Catarrh and Twain’s Fast Cure
The article reviews varied cures for catarrh including Mark Twain’s extreme fasting idea and newer remedies like Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. It argues fasting is risky but notes modern science favors less heroic options with remedies such as hydrastine and antiseptic Red Gum. The tablets are praised for portability and quick relief, contrasting with inconvenient washes or inhalants.
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Petuliar
Mark Twain
Train
Witihin
Stuart
Atav
Local News Briefs From Terre Haute and Marion Area
Fragmentary reports note a serious nasal hemorrhage risk and ongoing medical care for an injured individual. A Marion financier with national ties is mentioned amid political speculation. Terre Haute electric seeks a franchise renewal to 1918, clouded by previous term disputes. At the American Car and Foundry, workers demand higher wages alongside a 30 percent raise for the St. Louis and San Francisco road contract.
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Murphy
Edward J. Wemler
Marion
L. A
Simon Burne
Fle Ie
Nas
Terre Haucte
Terre Haute Electric Corp
Wenty
American Car and Foundry Company
San Francisco Road
City rail line considers new charter amid offers
TRARE MALT of Tn Jn proposes a charter change to remove a cloud on the current street railway franchise. An offer of 110,000 for removal plus 1,000 annually for 14 years would total 453,000. Citizens seek better terms as the Board of Works weighs approval.
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Trare Malt
Toen Street Railway Company
Board of Works
Fragmented line from unknown notes about readings and care
The text appears as garbled OCR with no clear events or named entities. It mentions care and testing phrases but lacks concrete facts, dates, places, or people to form a coherent news item.
Mighty Factor in the Financial World
An early 20th century ad extols the National Securities Co. as a mighty force in finance. It claims small investors can join a national- scale profit system, earning 6 percent monthly dividends and 72 percent annually, with withdrawal rights and guaranteed safety. The copy urges readers to write for a full prospectus and lists supposed depositor testimonials and local references to bolster trust.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Ot Louis
National Securities Co
J. Plerpant Moreen
Mattic
Aney
Bohdx
Naional Securities Co
Shich
National Securities Co. Stills
Enttry
Lancer
W. Ha
Dept. Wy St Laula
Lost Boy to Found in Pennsylvania Mining Town
Kono Glen Meadows son of Henry Medows who vanished from home two years ago is found in a Pennsylvania mining town and is seriously ill in a hospital. The father plans to bring him home.
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Kono
Jar. H
Glen Meadows
Henry Medows
Pennsylvania
Xent
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Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Drs. Kennedy & Kergan
Chas
Anderson
Tal
Hensye
Armaine
Doaine
Allennedy & Horgan
DRS
Kennedy & Kergan Fist
Bootblack
Robert Bimmons
Javanah
Jan
Hovert Bimmons
Rockefeller
Buffalo
A. W. Chase
N. East Street
Bufalo
Indiana
Greenwood
F. Craig
Johnan
Richmond
Anna Weare
Deo. Anderson
Myron Miller
Mtart& Bhacre Chicken Farm
Kokomg—O. V. Darby Dry Goods
W. A. Flint
T. 8
Marshais
Houpenton
Montpelier
Mear
Magray
Cleveland
Columbus
T. A. Redman
Clay Townsip
Peters
Elwood
Union Traction Company
Staten
Duye
Madison
Afonso ‘Tanner
Harry Henderson
Anree
Tanner
Ligoneh
Harry Weir
Lake Shore Brakemran
Sara
Dean Weir
North Amherst
Bram
Laporte
Ravicen
J. BP. Morman
Joliet & Dastern
Kentpan
Martford
BE K Weal
Muncie
P.B. Nickey
N.o M. Jackson
Bhaw
Galveston
Temperance
Westville—Maryland Casualty Company
Chicago
Wenaley Heynolda
Loting Reynolds
West Shoala
James Lanagan
Whitky
Satoon
Carhomntu
Ne Hoor
Ste
Glenn A. Cook
Ava White
White
Utter
Bullivan
Wiliam Norton
Harry
Mara Patton
Hysaera
Norton
Klondike
C. W. Senseney
Boston Kattan
Gua City
Aum Stewart
Stewart
Goshen
G. V. Roscoe
Rogers’ Goshen Band
EK Rogers
Otto
George Toogarden
Auitior P
Kelly Foundry and Machine Company
Fort Wayne
Anderson-Salt
Wan
Police Board
Ahelbyville
Henry
Masa
Maerion
Towne
Luther
Baas
Logansport
Meyers
Muncte
Thomas Murphy
Dr. Caldwell
Eko
Perth
Sneettsity
Maine Ieee
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St. Louis
W. H. Betts
Delaware St
Indianapolis
North
Delaware Street
Indianapolis, al
Massachusetts Ave
John Accepta
Albany
Don. G.—Hmoa
Jon T. McDonald
Philippine Supreme Court
Hood
Beck's Bakery
Massachusetts
Union Station
EL Chiost
Indianapolis Gab CO
Pouipala
Pama
O — Salle Arne
Coe
H. Huder
Wash
Pennste
Ieee Ear Mars Kle
H. Carte
W. Washat
Chan Ty
Efchrodt
Union
Btation
Mioan Drug Co
E. Morrican & Co
Leahington
Womer
Astra
Drageiotn
Eapress
Revpard
Erie
Alldripciere
Arraar Oras Rane
Draians Ariocile
Washington Ee
Indianapotia
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