Motorman Heir to Sixty Thousand Dollars
In San Francisco on May 3, Charles Silcock a U S Army veteran from LeFoillette Tennessee learned through Postmaster Fisk that he has become the heir to a $60,000 fortune. His mother had been seeking him after he resigned from the Philippines service and moved to the city in March. She sent him $115 by wire but received no reply and later learned of the inheritance. Silcock has worked as a street car motorman for several weeks and is expected to return home.
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United States Army
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Philippines
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London
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Domo
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Prince Charming
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Marcisse
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Heir to $75,000 Estate Falls to Mrs Norman
Bloomington Ind May 3 Mrs Peter Norman yesterday fell heir to an estate valued at 75000 the greater part of which is Newark Ohio real estate She was the sole legatee of Edwin M Burt a prominent Newark citizen
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Ind
Peter Norman
Newark (O
Norman
Edwin M. Burt
Newark
Icemen on Strike as Wages Cut to 17.50 Reported
Detroit May 3 Two hundred Kennets employed by seven of the Augryet iconic companies struck for a cut in wages from 17.50 to an amount not yet settled. McRae Press Association reports the dispute as industrial unrest affecting local labor.
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Scripp
Detroit
Mich
Augryet
Mullio
Amusements and shows in town for the week
A roundup of venues and acts including Black Patti Troubadours Empire Merry Burlesquers Gayety White City and more. Listings cover openings May 4 at White City and ongoing runs with The Mummy Girl Life of Christ and When Knighthood Was in Flower plus vaudeville contests at the Gayety and amateur nights at the Empire.
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Black Patti
Empire-“Merry Burlesquers
Gayety
White City
Socialer Turnverein
Christ
Moving Pictures
Theater quip on marriage and dog licenses at Park Theater
An audience member quoted Joan Larkins at the Park Theater faulted the court house for charging a $2 marriage license but $3 for a dog license, joking that it costs more to license a dog than a married man.
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Joan Larkins
the Park Theater
Black Patti Troubadours at Park Theater Tonight
The Park Theater features the Black Patti Troubadours with a two part program. A musical comedy Royal Coon and a condensed chateau scene from The Chimes of Normandy highlight strong song, dance, and a notable Black Patti Sisseretta Janes. Also on stage are John Larkins and various vaudeville acts. the engagement runs through week’s end. A Gayety benefit Saturday brings boxing by Neilson Cole Baldwin Bronson Gregg Murphy Sharkey Ford and more, plus a wrestling carnival with Clark Schober Pulliam and Bitletter.
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Empire
Michael Gibson
Teddy Simonds
Gibson
Netty Nelson
Phil Ott
Dorothy Warde
Ali
Hunter
Phil Ot
Black Patti
Black Patti Troubadours
Park Theater
John Larkins
Grace Merritt
Battling Neilson
Freddie Cole
Matty Baldwin
Ray Bronson
Joe Gregg
Jerry Murphy
Young
Roosevelt Declines 1908 Nomination Bid
President Roosevelt plans to honor his 1904 pledge and refuse renomination for the next presidential race. He will issue a public statement at the proper moment, citing the two term tradition and his belief that politics is not the nation’s primary concern now.
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Roosevelt
Embroidered Linen Goods And Accessories Sale
Embroidered stiff linen colors with scalloped edges offered for Saturday at 15c or 3.00 per lot. Coque collarettes 30 inches long with black velvet ribbon ends priced at 1.39. Huck towels in varied linen and cotton blends, prices 12c and 17c with larger sizes at 22c to 35c. Mousquetaire glace gloves in multiple colors at 3.50. Corset covers with lace yoke and beading described. Fancy club ties in silk patterns advertised. Women's oxfords with ribbon laces and various heels priced at 4.00.
Maenn erchor Performs Fourth Concert At N Mlineis Hall
The Maenn erchor directed by Franz Bellinger presents a fine program at N Mlineis street hall with soloist Mrs Charles Farrow Kimball and pianist Empliano Renaud from the Indianapolis Conservatory. The mixed chorus opens with Weinzier’s Love Blows and earns applause for Renaud’s encore. The evening features Wagner Tannhauser pieces and Liszt Song of Mignon, with Kimball praised for range and clarity. Afterward there is supper and dancing, and the chorus plans a minstrel show Friday May 17 at English Opera House.
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Mmbers
Maennerchor
Franz Bellinger
Charles Farrow Kimball
Empliano Renaud
Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
Weinzier
Schumann
Rubinstein
Wagner
Elizabeth
Franz
Lisst
Kremser
Ries
Navy moving pictures exhibit at Masonic Hall
A moving picture and stereopticon exhibit of United States navy scenes will be shown at the Masonic hall corner of W Washington st and Capitol ave on Tuesday and Wednesday nights May 7 and 8. Lieut G W Steele of the recruiting station in the federal building directs the event. The exhibition is free and a lecturer will explain the views.
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United States Navy
Masonic Hall
W. Washington St
Capitolave
G. W. Steele
Federal Building
Negro wedding stirs Holy Trinity church crowd
In New York, May 3, a wealthy, exclusive congregation at Holy Trinity discussed a negro wedding held there last night. Groom Albert Eldridge and bride Misa Alice Wonsear were married by Rev. Benson as the church, with the organist also a negro, faced comments from parishioners. Benson defended the decision noting the church’s equal view of all people in God’s house.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
New York
The
Holy
Albert Eldridge
Misa Alice Wonsear
Benson
Eloped Pastor Jere Cooke Sought in Hempstead Abduction
Detectives search for Rev. Jere Knode Cooke former St. George Episcopal Hempstead pastor who eloped with 17 year old Floretta Whaley. If caught he faces abduction charges in Hempstead while his deserting wife remains with her parents in Hartford. August Belmont senior vestryman has hired detectives to find him.
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New York
Jere Knode Cooke
St. George Episcopal Church
Hempstead
Floretta Whaley
Cooke
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Hartford
August Belmont
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