Signatures Interest Lawyers Actors and Bankers
A Cleveland style column notes how signatures reveal character as Attorney-general Green Smith ignores a unreadable letter and few readers decipher the name. It observes varied handwriting from nervous clerks to jolly salesmen, explains how lawyers and actors sign oddly, bankers craft unreadable scripts, and railroad agents display eccentric marks in a humorous essay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Smith
Hoosderdam
H. 8. Cox
Chicago
Comedian Morrison Mistakes Clerk with Odd Signature
Maurice Morrison, the well known comedian, stumped a clerk at the Occidental hotel by his peculiar signing style. The signature read Nicholas Ensley, a state pension agent, who has signed to nearly a million pension checks and other papers in the past three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Woole
Maurice Morrison
Occidental Hotel
Nicholas Ensley
Hums and scribbles of signature styles in Indiana and Georgia
A humorous vignette highlights signatures of varied figures including Daniel Fraser of Fowler Indiana and a dapper Atlanta patent medicine man. It notes their distinct, oft unreadable strokes and odd signing habits as clerks struggle to identify names at a Grand hotel. It also mentions Emily W. Vonte and Janauschek press agent work and a Mars show concept with rapid penmanship and mechanical effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Fraser
Fowler, Ind
Grand Hotel
Fmille W. Vonte
Janauschek
Mars
Autograph Note Describes Purdue Instructor Handwriting
The text notes the autograph of Mr. Fred Scheuch an instructor at Purdue University pronounced Shy. It compares his handwriting favorably to most college professors and mentions Robert R Parkinson of Cincinnati attorney for the Warren Scharf paying company who visits the city often and writes his name similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Scheuch
Purdue University
Hoe
Robert 4. Parkinson
Cincinnati
Warren-Scharf Paying Company
Penmanship and a Hotel Register Incident
A fragment describes William Fortune, secretary of the Commercial club, signing with a small hand while a large drummer with two sample cases follows. Fortune’s name is hidden under another signature, illustrating quirky penmanship amid a hotel register scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fortune
Commercial Club
Fortune
Dates House
Police Court Notes From Papucan Ky On March 27
Medical student William was fined one dollar for assaulting J S Baker after a money dispute. Tim Smith, 70, from Shelby county families, also fined one dollar. Tillie Bryant, a streetwalker nicknamed Nancy Hanks, jailed thirty days after a five dollar fine. Chas McGinley charged with assault and battery with intent to kill a merchant policeman waived examination for grand jury. Jim Spears fatally stabbed Matthew Williams after Williams paid attention to Mrs Spears. both men have families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
J.S. Baker
Fannie Dean
Timothy Smith
Shelby County
Coney Island
Chas. McGinley
Taylor
Tillie
Papucan
Jim Spears
Matthew Williams
Mra. Spears
Williams
Prominent Politician in Trouble
Drs Morriis In March 27 Newton arrest of N Webber a well known figure in Iews politics and expansion work on a charge of attempting to murder his wife on Monday morning in Nowton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs Morriis
N. Webber
Iews
Nowton
Curry’s Fall From Yarmouth Post Sparks Worry
New York March 27 A Washington special says William Curry once US commercial agent to Yarmouth is near paralysis from distress over his recall and the secretary’s section. Once a lawyer, he weeps and fears for his family as financial strains bite. He attributes his defeat to an Albion opposition and declares undying friendship for Senators Hill and Murphy amid ongoing confirmation tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
William Curry
United States
Yarmouth
Cresham
Curry
Albion
Hill
Murphy
Tar Sun Announces Modern Printing Upgrade for The Sun
Tau SeN announces Tas Sun publishing company will install a Scott web perfecting press to print 14 000 to 16 000 four page papers per hour. The new machine will improve appearance speed and delivery with an automatic folder, replacing slow hand folding. The change follows five years of growth and aims to make The Sun one of the prettiest and best papers in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Sun
Tau Sen
Tas Sun Publishing Company
Tur Sun
Suy
Tae Sis
Ta Sux
Tu Sun
Tae Sun
Newaboys
Tun Lux
Sermon Urges Civic Duty in Indianapolis Neighborhood
Rev. Joseph A Milburn preached on the Needy of Indianapolis urging the church to grow in civic morals. He called for public baths and parks for the poor and pressed for practical youth facilities. He argued politics should be separated from city administration, civil service rules applied, and the mayor be a moral, decisive leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Milburn
Indianapolis
Tie
Indiana Weather Forecast for March 23, 1893
Forecasts for Indiana for the 36 hours ending 8 p m March 23, 1893. Warmer conditions tonight with fair skies. Warmer Tuesday with likely local rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Prince of Wales Plot to Visit America Sparks Anarchist Threats
A lengthy New York Journal report details an anarchist plot to assassinate the Prince of Wales if he visits the United States for the world fair. Major Billings of Peterboro, Ontario, relays tips of a plan involving poisoning, knives, or bombs in the U S or Canada. Authorities in Washington and London seek information while police pledge heightened protection if the prince travels to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forral
Prince of Wales
United States
White Star Steamship Line
Europe
William Waldorf Astor
America
Astor
Wales
Boston
Chicago
Canada
Julian Bounceforte
Washington
Julian
Chas, Fox Billings
Peterboro
Ont
Maj. Billings
May
Ife
Mr. Astor
House of Commoons
House
John Foster
M. P
Foreign Office
Supt
Byrnes
Philadelphia
Montreal
Toronto
Hamilton
Islaad
Prince of Walog
King of
Jingland
New York
Retired teacher commits suicide near Lanisonop Bethel
William Eisner age 60, a retired teacher from Bethel two miles north of Lanisonop, killed himself Sunday by placing a gun to his breast and pulling the trigger with a cane. He left a wife and five children. Eisner, confirmed agnostic, was said to have been demented by some. He borrowed the gun to shoot a hawk and was found seated before a dug grave with the gun stock in the hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanisoop
XN. J
William Eisner
Bethel
Here
Eisner
Glaner
Jie
A Litre Gini Puts Her Ideas Into Verse
A 12 year old poet from North California Street writes verses about daily needs while imagining a future room. The Sun notes a Chicago style poem mixed with odd line breaks and mentions a Scranton church fire at Park Methodist, rebuilt after December damage. The loss reaches 125000 with only 30000 insured, suspected incendiary.
Consul General Nomination Sparks Indiana Nonsense
President Cleveland nominates Samuel Morss of Indiana as consul general to Paris amid a string of appointments including judges, marshals, and attachés. The piece notes Morss's whiskers and form, plus commentary on the political figures and a separate Senate confirmation of John J. Risley as minister to Denmark.
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Waeshevon
Marc. Oz
Samuel EK
Morgs
Paris
Cleveland
Morss
Indiana
United States of America
Felix A. Reeve
Tennessee
The
Treasury
William S. Seaman
Wisconsin
United States
Albert A. Fall
New Mexico
Supreme Court of
Geo. J. Denis
California
James S. James
Georgia
Frank Leverett
Janes Blackburn
Kentucky
Thomas J. Allison
North Carolina
Samuel T. Fisher
Massachusetts
Robert F. Wilson
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Samuel —. Mores
C. W. Chancellor
Maryland
Havre
Allen &. Morse
Michigan
Glasgow
Geo. T. Parker
New York
Birmingham
Seaton
Thomas H. Craig
Athens
Lewis Green
Logan
J. E. Himman
Rice Lake
Thomas F. Soloa
West Superior
Washington
Senate
John J. Risley
Denmark
Prison escape from Illinois prison ends in manhunt
Rich Latimer, sentenced three years ago for killing his mother, escaped after midnight with a rifle seized by night captain George Haight who died around 2 a.m. Latimer tried to free west wing prisoners but failed. Warden or guard Slaight died. guard Gill arrested as Latimer’s accomplice as authorities search the city.
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Jackson
Rich
M. Irving Latimer
George W. Haight
Slaight
Latimer
Gill
Warpath in Choctaw nation flares anew in Texas area
Paris Texas March 27 report on a factional feud riven by last summer's gubernatorial race. Antlers forty miles north appears as an armed flashpoint with armed Indians marching on the town. Both sides vow to fight to the death if needed.
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Paris
Tex
Antlers
Here
Wisconsin G A R men in city arrange quarters
A Wisconsin committee of G A R veterans met Saturday in the city and arranged quarters. Coroner investigates the death of J A McKenna from suspected septic poisoning after a machinery wound at the Big Four shops. Burglars steal cigars from Jose Gue Claro estate on Virginia avenue as police search for thieves. Edouard Kemenyi violinist performed at Plymouth church and plays linked to Austrian emperor references. A flood of notices include births marriages and licenses with local names and addresses.
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Wisconsin
W. W. Scott
Grace Church
New York
Johnny Hafner
Merrillat
E Instruments
Dental College
N. Pennsylvania
Henry H. Olds
Patronian Olds
Virginia Ave
Morgan County
Mertinaville
Commercial Travelers’ Club
G. A. KR
Gue Jose
Jose Ofera
Edouard Kemenyi
Plymouth
Williams
Pleasant St
J. A. McKenna
Brightwood
Harrison Zousons
Indiananclis Zouaves
Harry Newman
W. New York
W. H. Uifford
W. Washington St. Bridge
Clifford
City Hospital
Commercial Accident Company of Indiana
W. L. Noble
Indiana State Bank
W. RM. Levy
G. H. Childa
Snd
Seguin
Voltzman & Leathers
Commercial Club
Ki. Barnett
Pittsburg
Mr. Childs
Diarus
Joho
Alma Ball
Ila Mayer
James P. Howard
Margaret d. Purtlebaugh
James A. Baldwin
Annie J. B. Crider
Sidward Meisel
Gortha Priesnitz
Harry ©. Miller
Adelma J. Lowe
Albert FW. Hertweck
Lula Mayfress
Cheriecs FE. Hoover
Mar Elstrad
David B. Hoyt
Maggie KE
Bunn
Dogs of Degree Dog Show Draws Enthusiasts in Detroit
A lively Detroit dog show unfolds with the Lilindia kennel club arrival notes. Canines from Philadelphia to Massachusetts are weighed and sorted, as spectators admire Queen Vic and Champion Kildare. Beagle hounds from Glenrose Kennels appear calm and unvain, while security crews manage frisky breeds in sawdust pens.
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Teagan
Tomlinson
Lilindia Kennel Club
Falon
Farmer
Dist
F. Lewis
Philadelphia
United States
Philadelphia Kennela
Queen Vic
W. HH. Beasel
Homestead
Sue
New York
Baltimore
Washington
Detroit
Kildare
Bernard
Conrad Grunko
Marion
MR. Weilton
Beagles
Glenrose Kennels
Massachusetts
McClure Murder Trial Opens In Self-Defense Plea
In a criminal court proceeding, McClure faces murder charges after a dispute with his brother in law led to a fatal shot aimed at his wife who intervened. The defense contends the shooting was justified and accidental, while McClure’s father supports him. Jury selection faced notable difficulties.
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McClure
Casa
Criminal Court
Spann
Pritchard
Fie
Chinese Consul Denies Calls to Resist Geary Law
San Francisco reports the Chinese consul refutes claims that six Chinese firms urged resistance to the Geary registration. He says Chinese will submit peacefully, expect arrests, and press the issue to court to test constitutionality. He notes concerns over treaty disputes and guarantees President Cleveland will act rightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Chris
Cleveland
Washington
City Board considers garbage bids and park work
A bitter meeting of the Board of Public Works saw Bart Turker resign, with speculation over pay and a plan to rehire at 1500. Jerry Kelly filled the vacancy while Theodore Stein urged streetcar franchise cautions. Bids to dispose of night soil and garbage ranged from 11,000 to 15,000 annually with variations for garbage handling, and no award was made as the board prepared condemnations for Kentucky Avenue outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Zisemy
Comptroller
Bart Turker
Morris Defrees
Varker
Bir. Defrees
Thant Parker
Bart
Jerry Kelly
Parker
Leon Bailey
McDonald Street Railway Syndicate
Court House
Theodore Stein
Otto Stechan
Hig “Park
Christianave
I Ae Tider Garbage Company
Pittsburg
Walter Ludiow
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L. W. Campbell
Si Hansan Ben Ali
Morocco
Samuel McCormick
F.S. Foote
de Foote
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Atlanta
J. d. Toad
Bluffton
Register
Cadi
Bach
Mr. Curry
Wally Astor
Mary
Lhorough the
Earl
N. California-st
Scranton
Park Methodist
Uroz
Yirainka-ave
Grover
Bloris
Hditor
Wassington
Felix A. Treeve
the Treasury
Harrison
W. W. Chancellor
F Harra
State Board of Health
W. R. Seaman
Vilag
Shebovean
EH. Morgs
Allan
Morse
Ele
Lea Mantle
Montana
Mantle
Alonday
Call
Florida
Alabama
Miss Williamson
Mr. Goldman
David Goldman
Hood
Wm. L. Elder
Iiss Life Insurance Co. of
Ind
Engl Capital Compan
Ior
Ayers Sparsgparilin
Bag Po Aga
Irving Tlatimer
Heeper
Edgnidas M'Clure
A. Cabinet
CRAS
Bart. Parker
Rusigns
Bb. 2
Garvage
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Bailey
Stone
Ringe
Wasson’s
Rand Bendaue
Hart
Brown’s
G9 Circle
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