Wealth, Health and Self-respect Gone in Two Years
A New York City report follows a flashy young man who squanders a fortune and his health visiting Bowery dives and Italian quarters. He loses $175 plus later $200, ends up destitute in cheap lodging, then drifts into a gnawing, skeletal state after two years of alcohol and hard living. The narrator tracks his decline from a wealthy appearance to a degraded existence.
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New York
Straiger
Bougsteau
Ana
Bail
Tony New Yorker
Beecher
Bowery
Chinees
Smith
Del’s
Cardles
Third-ave
the Bowery
Broadway
Kasp
Ehianti Wine Company
Mott St
Kespjing
Delmonico’s
O'Grady
Gotham
Grand-st.Third-ave
Voor Smith
Elrike
A Great Invention and Miner Aid Funds
A Great Invention outlines David G. Weems electric railway concept with Chicago to New York routes, speeds, costs, and power stations, plus passenger and safety notes. Brazilian miners aid fund reports total contributions of 270,840 with Evansville provisions amounting to 707.59, and notes potential further gifts as committees survey conditions.
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Bvansville
Brazin
Spi
Coalburg
W. Va
Brazil Committee
Sentinel
Cincinnati Post
Linton National Progressive Union
Bes. L. A
Cincinnati
Lancaster
Drunk at a PunerAe and Dying Boys Tragedy
A July report from Summersville details Polish Hungarian and Italian youths supplying youths with liquor. Patrick Gill, 14, became intoxicated and wandered home. his body was found on the railroad tracks the next day. The undertaker postponed his funeral after discovering the gravediggers were intoxicated. Also reported, Chicago defeated Indianapolis 3 to 2 in a baseball game with Kusie Myers Tener and Farrell as pitchers, and Cincinnati grocer A J Hudson dies from injuries from a July 4 pyrotechnics accident.
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Summerville
Patrick Gill
A&t Chicago
ChicaGo
Kusie
Myers
Tener
Farrell
Indianapolis
Carcaline mill roustabout injured in shaft fall at CoLumnus
Geo Swartzdorf of Shelbyville, a carcaline mill roustabout, was seriously injured Tuesday night when he fell down an elevator shaft at the Columinus plant. He lives in Shelbyville.
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CoLumnus
Ind
Geo. Swartzdorf
Carcaline
Shelbyville
Niagara excursion circular from C H D Company
The C H D circular outlines an annual Niagara Falls excursion from Indianapolis on August 1. It covers route outline, every possible expense, hotel rates, baggage details, stop over privileges, and all tourist needs. Contact H D office at corner Tenois and Kentucky or W H Wisher, General Agent, Indianapolis.
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Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
Tenois Street
Kentucky Avenue
W. H. Wisher
Camp life at Hovey draws soldiers homeward in rain
Reports from camp Hovey recount sleepless night rain soggy tents. Guards arrest and release of Gov Roberts secretary crossing picket line. Drill scenes show Battery C artillery impressing, while discipline gaps mar infantry. Guard routines, visits by Brig Gen Ruckle, and Court Martial actions shape a tense, transitional camp portrait.
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Camp
Woode
Light Artillery
Indianapolis
Fleet
Rhodes
Pickate
Roberta
Roberts
Bns
Secretary Roberts
Ruckle
Huckle
Guard Mount
Capt
Long
Lieut
Dickinson
Valentine
Kolb
Rawls
Ashley
Lash
Christian
Smith and Fuller
Jim
Barry
Sun
Brigade
Columbia club buys Circle property for mansion and hall
The Columbia club announces purchase of a palatial residence on the Circle for to be used as a club house with a rear hall planned to hold 500 for political meetings and races features. Stockholders total 270 with room for Republicans as contributing members.
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Columbia Club
Henry SS. Dteasar
M. A. Spades
Circle
Columbia Club Louse
Elopement and Cash Shortage Ties Probe in New York
In New York on July 24 a glamorous Frida Siegel allegedly eloped with Tony Cohen of A H King & Co after Cohen embezzled about 4 000 by forging bank deposits. Prosecutors and the mayor discussed legal steps as Mollie Cousins bonds face scrutiny and a city court weighed possible actions amid ongoing investigations.
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New York
Frida Siegel
Puck
Houston St
Amene Thore
Frida
Tony Cohen
A. H. King & Co
Broadway
Lissa
Tony
Talisr
A. H. King
Divorces Sought as Spouses Cite Failed Support and Abandonment
Lillia B Spencer files for separation citing years of failure to provide and inhumane treatment by Robert C. Elizabeth M Barry, mother of three, alleges Thomas failed to provide for her and the children and abandoned her in April. Horace Price buried as a member of the Oddfellows at Crown Hill. Bernard Riley waives police court examination on coat theft from Truston K Igoe. John Duncan named criminal court judge pro tem during Judge Irvin's absence. C G Dixon of the Big Four to be ticket agent. Louis Drake of the Bee line his assistant. Orie Staley, a Charlotteville teacher, sentenced to six months jail and $100 fine for counterfeiting. 80 days to start due to illness. Wim Dugdale of Baltimore unveils a new can factory in town, employing 140. site chosen for natural gas and rail access. Factory plans to expand soon.
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Gerrett Smith
Bee-line
Orie Staley
Charlotteville
Hancock County
Staley
Wim, Dugdale
Baltimore
Beaten and Bruised Boy's Private Summons to Governor
A Sun report of brutality allegations against reform school officials prompts Judge Jordan to fetch Charley Haines from Plainfield for a private explanation before Governor Hovey. The boy was kept in city custody until midnight and then shuttled between officials, with secrecy surrounding his whereabouts and condition. Judge Jordan debunked a Spy report while noting the boy bore bruises and possible welts, and promised access to the child on Sunday if requested.
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the Sun
Reform School
Charley Haines
Jordan
Reform School Board
Flainfield
Haines
Hovey
Sun
Tey
Gov, Hovey
Seret. Tatfe
Taffe
Gov. Hovey
Mr. Haines
Plainfield
Still Another Case At Reform School Whippings Revealed
Anthony Swisher reported a brutal reform school beating case involving his son Otto, who was punished with lashings and lash whippings after a boy said Otto urged escape. Otto described repeated punishments including 50 lashes, 100 lashes, 25 more, and 2 extra for obstinance, with injuries to his arm. He was sent to the penitentiary.
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the Sun
Anthony Swisher
Frank Bird
Charley Haines
SuNoltica
Otto
Mgr. Syisher
Sunper
Nick Smith
Reform School
Niagara Excursion to Falls and Lakes August Tuesday
An excursion via the O I W railway to Niagara Falls Chautauqua Lake Toronto and Thousand Islands is scheduled for Tuesday August 6. George Butler general agent Duckson Place invites inquiries for particulars and pricing.
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Niagara Wails
Niagara Falls
Chautauqua Lake
Toronto
Thousand Islands
O., I. & W. Railway
B&w
George Butler
General Gent
Duckson Place
Romance of Life Mystery Friend or Foe on Ward's Island
Barrago July 24. W. Stolting Buffalo real estate agent recounts a New York tale of a girl left ashore on Ward's Island with a boy by three men in 1817 or 1844. James Ward now believes his sister Mary Ward, missing for years, seeks her parentage. Stolting recalls his own name changes and a possible link to Ward property.
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Sigter
Barrago
A. C. Stolling
W. Eaglest
New York
Ward’s Island
É. C. Stolting
W. Wagle St
Buffalo
Stoelting
James Ward
Stalling
Ambush Kills Most Prominent Ky Citizen John Rose
John Rose a leading Powell county figure and wealthiest man was assassinated in an ambush on Tuesday. He had earlier killed his father in law and another man in a lifelong feud, with a trial looming. The Rose faction’s long crime spree is feared to revive bloodshed in Breathitt and Powell counties.
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Cray Crry
John Rose
Powell County
Rose
Haa Besn
Powell
Breathitt
Leisa
Prisoner Stephen Campbell Dies in Indiana Jail
Jeffersonville Ind July 24 Stephen Campbell imprisoned south of Hendricks county for life for murder died of heart disease Wednesday morning age unknown The report notes Campbell had been serving a life sentence and his death occurred in custody.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Stephen Campbell
Hendricks County
Washington walls and office seekers in state politics
Judge Tyner improves amid moves by Attorney-general Miller heading to Dear Par Alto. Roosevelt censures pension office conduct and plans protest. Brower runs as independent speaker candidate with free whiskey plank. Indiana office seekers desert the city as rewards fade. Noble hires experts to probe Tanner’s department. Women persistently press heads of departments for jobs. Wool duties allegedly cut to aid Philadelphia carpet rivals.
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Tyner
Miller
Pari Alto
Roosevelt
Brower
Indiana
Noble
Tanner
Philadelphia
Downed by Mr Healy and the Hoosiers battle rally
In a cloudy but lively grounds scene 1 200 spectators watched the Anson Colts and the Indiana Hoosiers slug through a lengthy contest. Healy dominated the plate with sharp pitches and Glasscock struggled as runs came in for both sides. A late surge with Getzein and Farrell driving in key RBIs framed the 9 verse, 1 2 0 score line as Chicago managed scattered hits and defensive plays.
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Anson
Getzein
Luckey
Healy
Farrell
McQnard
Seery
Easy
Bassian
Glasscock
Jack
Denny
Bastian
Hines
Ryan
van Haltren
Duffy
Bounder
WwLo
Prelver
Hateraag
Lengly
Beery
Ater
Platter
Burns
Sullivan
Hastian
Long John
Hucksey
McGeachy
Fingle
Ula
Mack
Cetzein
Scary
Pfeslar
AgenDore
Chicago
Getz
Yan Haltren
Pretzel
Fester
Pfeffer
Glasecock
Jerry
Buckley
Giaseccek
Ozone
Baatian
Jarrell
Bassett
Seary
Bastian Hooke
van Hauren
Pfeifer
Nothin
Adrian
Leary
Hoosiers
Indianapolis
Indianapols
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Mosby
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Umit
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Iming
Anartera
Mollie Cousins
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Henry P. Hull
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Wm. T. Long
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Lillia B. Spencer
Robert C
Elizabeth M. Barry
Thomas
City Life
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Faradan
Romance OF Life
Eilgatiskhea
Knights of Friendship
Order
United Brotherhood of Friendship
Delaware and Courists
Memphis
St. Louis
H. A. Kogan
Ellaworth St
Bell
Sinpinnati
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Covington
Paris
Mt. Sterling
Winchester
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Lexington
Quinn
Indianenoliz
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State House
Tron Mountain
Mich
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Iron Mountain
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St. Paul
Minn
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Arnold
Koulanger
High Court of Justice
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Count Dillon
France
Jersey City
Mary Brady
Washington Walls
MR. Healy
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Comstock
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