Mrs John Mitchell a Plain Miner's Wife Without Airs
A New York World feature paints the domestic life of John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers in Spring Valley Illinois. His wife Mrs Mitchell keeps a simple home with six rooms, children, and modest furnishings while he rises in union ranks. She recalls early life, schooling, and daily work, challenging impressions of wealth with evident pride in her chosen plain living.
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New York World
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers
Spring Valley
Ill
The Cane Hill Case of Black and the Jailhouse Secrets
A stranger arrives with 13000 to start a bank at Cane Hill. Williams is found dead. Carnes and Fisher, ex-convicts, are jailed for robbery and murder. Black, alone at home, confesses after my alibi checks. I prove his barn arson plot and reveal coercive police tactics. The high court ends with a chilling, unresolved climax.
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Black
Carnes
Fisher
Williams
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cane Hill
M. Quad
C. B. Lewis
Charles Williams
John Carnes
Joel Fisher
Funeral for Famous Minstrel James J. Kelly in Boston
Jas J Kelly once counted friends by the hundreds yet few attended his funeral at St James church Harrison ave The service was led by Rev Dennis F Lee with a simple mass and the church quartet singing Schmidt mass A single wreath lay on the casket indicating a sparse farewell by the community
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Boston
Jas. J. Kelly
Little Sisters of the Poor
St. James’ Church
Harrison-ave
Dennis F. Lee
Schmidt
Kissing Laws in Germany On Train Platforms
German railway officials seek to end the nuisance of farewells on departure platforms. They cite indecency and traffic blockages as kissers crowd officials and passengers. In Augsburg a husband was jailed five days for a prolonged goodbye kiss to his wife.
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Berlin
Augsburg
Bavaria
Indianapolis Hotels Home to Permanent Residents
A feature on Indianapolis residents who live long term in city hotels rather than houses. Noting renowned guests at the Denison English Charlemont and other hotels, the piece lists many prominent families and individuals who maintain permanent suites, detailing their hotel life and social connections.
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Indianapolis
Capt
English
Gallatin
Mas
Mrs. Macklin
Charlemont
Mas. Macklin
United States
Grand
Miller Elliott
Street Railway Company
Baker
The
Denison
Levy
Charles Pierson
A. L. Claypool
Jennie Clippinger
Pink
Pennsylvania and
Ohio
Taylor
Col
Mose McLain
A. A. Zion
A. B. Graham
E. O. Langen
Dr. Watterman
Hurle
Columbia Club
W. G. Swain
E. W. Hayes
C. BE. Romelius
Butter color mystery linked to oleomargarine tax change
Downtown diners faced paler butter after July 1 when oleomargarine coloring was taxed at ten cents per pound, up from two cents. The color fade affected other brands as cooks blamed weather, but an informed source noted the tax change altered the product, forcing a choice between real butter and white margarine.
Notice to Property Owners Promoting Paint Services
Notice to property owners promotes Indianapolis Paint and Color Company offering strictly pure paint and guaranteed durable work. Advises hiring any reliable painter and notes low risk of weather problems. Located at 240 to 248 Massachusetts Ave.
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Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Massachusetts Ave
Denison Barber Shop Promises Best Styles and Fresh Air
A Denison barber shop markets its services as offering the latest styles and a comfortable air flow. The shop advertises modern cuts and a clean, airy salon environment to attract customers seeking current grooming trends.
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Denison
Excursion to Lake Manitou by Brotherhood Engineers
Union station departs 7:30 a.m. Sunday July 27 1902 for Lake Manitou aboard Brotherhood locomotive engineers division No 10 train via L E B and W railroad. Return from lake 6:30 p.m. Tickets sold at Union station and Massachusetts avenue depot for only 1.00.
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Manitou
Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers
L. EB. & W. Railroad
Union Station
Lake
Massachusetts Ave
Special Fast Trains Schedule From Cincinnati
Two special fast trains are listed. The first departs at 6 30 a m without stops. The second departs at 7 15 a m with stops at Rushville Conn ersville and Hamilton. Return trip from Cincinnati at 6 20 p m.
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Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Round Trip Tickets to Atlantic City and Coast Points
Advertises a fifteen dollar round trip to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and other coast points. Tickets valid twelve days with a stopover in Washington on return. Through coaches and sleepers. For particulars contact the ticket agent or address R P Algeo D P A.
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Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Washington
R. P. Algeo
Summer complaint relief cited in Iowa journal
A Lansing Iowa Journal reader describes a family case of summer illness cured by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The note stresses keeping a bottle at home, not as an advertisement, and advises all families to have it during summer. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Ye ‘Scribe
Lansing
Iowa
Journal
Hoosierisms and Oddities From Bedford Mail Fragments
A collage of quirky notes from Indiana towns. A Parke county incident reports Fred Wilson fined for a spunky disturbance after drinking. A Mount Vernon wagerer dies after eating cantaloupes. A goat balloon explosion tale in Bean Blossom. Elwood lodges drop funeral bands. Salem judge offers cake prizes. Monroe City corn belt expands to ten by one miles, yielding about 80 bushels per acre. Terre Haute poolroom mystery nets $900 from $150 stake. Goshen doctors seek higher fees, rivaling Elkhart pricing.
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Monroe City
Knox County
A Girl's Trial and Endorsement of Pink Pills in Watertown
A Watertown girl Anna Etress details six months of cramps weakness and pale color, crediting Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health after six days use. An affidavit from notary Charles A Skinner confirms her statement dated June 24 1901. The pills are touted as a cure for paralysis St Vitus dance neuralgia headaches and general weakness and offered at fifty cents a box or two dollars fifty cents for six by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Anna Etress
West Mil Street
Watertown
Wis
Dr. Williams
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Greencastle
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Judge Biskirk
Salem
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J. P. Morgans
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North Alabama
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Graceland Avenue
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Armstrong
Shools and Colleges
J. Heeb
Busin S
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Goodrich
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