Autographs and Letters From Great Men Attract Attention
An Indianapolis interest notes how McKinley and Roosevelt autographs surged after his death. A New York dealer cites price doubles for letters and signed documents, with Lincoln and Washington at the top of demand. Roosevelt, Monroe, and Monroe doctrine letters vary in value. collectors seek complete president sets and literary autographs.
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Indianapolis
McKinley
New York
Roosevelt
Buffalo
Theodore
Walter R. Benjamin
New York Sun
Lincoln
Washington’s
Taylor
Johnson
Buchanan
Monroe
Tyler
Martin van Buren
Pierce
Madison
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Stanton
Philadelphia
Abraham Lincoln
A. Lincoln
Adams
van Buren
Edward
Prince of Wales
Queen Victoria
John Boyd Thatcher
Albany
Leonardo da Vinci
Charlotte Corday
Lenox Library
Emmet
Stevenson
Kipling
The Cocaine Fiend On Stage By Andy Lewis At Grand
Andy Lewis presents as a cocaine fiend in vaudeville at the Grand this week. He claims his sketch reforms users by showing a living version of themselves on stage and recounts dramatic responses from audience members. He notes nine in ten addicts were once bright and educated, now pitiably seeking money for doses.
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Cocaine
Andy Lewis
Lewis
Bavaria
Rain Saves Wheat in Tipton County
Tipton county farmers grin as timely rainfall prevents wheat from perishing. Bainbridge correspondent notes R. P. Hilands reshingles his house amid the spell of wet weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton County
R. P. Hilands
Bainbridge
Greencastle
Danville Man In Indianapolis Carnival Revelations
A Danville man spent last week in Indianapolis at a carnival. On returning home he described the features as "la poses plastique" and said they were foreign places of worship. His wife learned the truth and he now makes strenuous efforts to square himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Indianapolis
Farmer Peter V. Cole Injured By Kicking Cow Near Ko komo
Peter V. Cole, 60, a farmer near Ko komo, was kicked and trampled by a cow, fracturing multiple bones and endangered by his injuries. He faces possible death from the incident.
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Peter V. Cole
Kokomo
Poplar Grove Woman Weds in Prairie City
Miss Cora Walker of Poplar Grove travels to Prairie City Oregon to marry John Street in a simple ceremony.
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Cora Walker
Poplar Grove
Prairie City, Ore
John Street
Odd divorce charge from Evansville woman over stove incident
An Evansville woman files a divorce claim citing an unusual reason. She says her husband seated her on a hot stove during a dispute, triggering the divorce proceeding.
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Ivansville
Stray Dog Rescued From Tile Drain Near Crawfordsville
Farmer John Blanton heard a noise under broken stones marking a six inch drain tile opening. He cleared the stone to reveal a half starved dog that had been missing over a week from the Blanton family a mile away. The dog followed the tile from the ditch to the branch and surfaced at the opening.
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John Blanton
Crawfordsville
Blanton
Edytur Seeks Sun Ink On Berry Patch Farm Oddities
A Buzzard Roost reader claims a Layport man stole a strawberry crop and jokes about Bill Joans failing to mind his farm while his kids pick fruit. The letter details Bill’s crop of onions and taters with loud greens, a poultry setup ready for market, and a farmer upselling cheap chickens if printed. The writer signs Ike Busby.
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Ind
Bill
Verry Trooly
Ike Busby
Senator Cushman K. Davis Buried at Arlington
The body of the late Senator Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota was buried Tuesday afternoon at Arlington National Cemetery. The Episcopal committal service was read by Rev. Dr. Mc Kim of Washington. The burial was private with Mrs. Davis accompanied only by her traveling companion and maid.
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Washington
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Arlington National Cemetery
Episcopal Church
McKim
Union Pacific Limited Wreck Reported Near Morgan Utah
Omaha dispatch notes a wreck on the Union Pacific Overland east bound near Morgan Utah though officials report no knowledge of the incident. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as digestive aid. Baldwin's offers upright pianos bargain. Indiana Dental College advertises patient hours and dental services. Dr W B Craig veterinary surgeon advertises dog care at Wood's Stable.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Overland Limited
Morgan
Utah
Union Pacific
Good Track Good Trains Good Time Ad
The New York Central boasts superiority in time equipment roadbed dining car service and scenic attractions inviting travelers to choose the line. Readers are urged to request the Illustrated Catalogue of the Four Track Series by sending a one cent stamp to George H Daniels at Grand Central Station New York.
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New York Central
George H. Daniels
Grand Central Station
New York
Prize fighter Evan Egilist stirs revival at Peniel Temple
A Methodist revival at Peniel Temple on Senate Ave and Eleventh St features Evan Egilist and evangelist Andrew J Dolbow with Bud Robinson to follow. Report notes Dolbow’s haunted past, conversion, and dramatic preaching style as crowds fill the church and spill into the streets with hallelujahs and prayers.
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Peniel Temple
Senateave
Eleventh St
Andrew J. Dolbow
Andy
Bud
Robinson
Texas
Dolbow
George Barnet
Pennsstove
Salem County
New Jersey
Nantucket Vacation Ends in Unexpected Union
Nan Woodward and Jack Dayton plan a Nantucket trip but quarrel before departure. Nan writes Aunt Mary to announce she will go alone. A beach rescue leads to Jack’s recovery and reveals renewed feelings. A year later Aunt Mary notes a marriage panel entry for Nan and Jack.
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Nan
Mary
Jack
Nantucket
Nan Woodward
Jack Dayton
Aunt Mary
Lake Erie & Western Excursions and Teething Syrup Ad
A transit notice lists $1.00 excursions to Fort Wayne Celina and Michigan City with depart times from Indianapolis at 6:30 a.m. The same column advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething infants, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Fort Wayne
Ind
Celina
St. Marys
Lima
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Amusements at the Park and Empire Venues
The Park theater offers Andy Lewis and Co in The Cocaine Fiend with Pauline Hall Hilda Thomas and performing dogs. The Gambler's Daughter closes Wednesday. Faust opens Thursday as a major Park event. Frank and Grace Graham headline Empire this week.
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Andy Lewis & Co
Mr. Lewis
Pauline Hall
Hilda Thomas
Park Theater
Morrison
Faust
the Park
Frank
Grace Graham
The
Empire
Charter amendments election endorses reforms by large margin
In St. Louis on October 23 the charter amendments election yielded overwhelming support. Of 57,811 votes cast, 38,401 were affirmative, giving a strong majority for the proposed amendments.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Thompson recounts arrest while with Roosevelt guide in Colorado
Ernest Seton Thompson describes being arrested near Meeker, Colorado, while photographing wildlife with John B. Goff. Two armed game wardens accused them of bear trapping. after a wary exchange they were released, acquitted, and the judge denounced the prosecution as malicious. Bush, the other warden, is criticized for harassing eastern visitors.
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Ernest Seton-Thompson
Colorado
Roosevelt
Goff
Bush
Meeker
Shepard A Favorite in New York Mayor Race Betting
Election betting in New York shows Edward M. Shepard favored at 5 to 4 for mayor. Betters previously favored Evans as the market shifts amid concerns over Shepard’s health and recent turmoil from Henry’s death.
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New York
Edward M. Shepard
Evans
Shepard
Henry
Betting contracts in 1897 mayoral race allow death clause
During the 1897 mayoralty campaign George notes bets stipulate contract terms that void or abrogate the bet if either candidate dies, reflecting sensational election wagering practices of the era.
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George
Boy Walks Down Monument Steps On His Hands
A young colored boy, about eight, performs a remarkable trick by walking down long monument stairs on his hands in front of English's hotel. He draws a crowd and earns some coins, leaving a Salvation Army girl to find the nickels scarce.
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Salvation Army
Grocers Association Leader Defends Garnishee Law
Secretary Taylor of the Retail Grocers' Association counters Joe Clark's SUN statement. Taylor says Clark chaired the committee that introduced the garnishee bill for 21 days and may have misread or misrepresented it. He notes Ohio already enforces a similar law benefiting merchants.
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Taylor
Retail Grocers’ Association
Joe Clark
THE
SUN
Ohio
Social News from the Montane and Nearby Areas
Horace Wood hunts in Montana. Mrs Hoffbauer hosts Phil Sheridan WRC at 1505 Hall Ave. Miss Emily Fletcher hosts German literary club on N Pennsylvania St. Plymouth church D of R hosts oyster supper at Rev Meserve home 1413 Park Ave. Local DAR chapter hosts reception for Mrs C W Fairbanks president general with many out of town guests. State weddings list includes Katherine Killen and Charles G Boots in Rochester. Lillian Jones and Dr B B White in Terre Haute. Lelia Hes and Harry Fry in Russia ville. Annie Lauria Wall wed Charles W Crawley at the Walls home W Vermont St Rev W E Parsons officiating. Bridge gown white organdie. Monarch ad for croup cures. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil promoted. Bargains in Upright Pianos at Baldwin's. advertising vacant room for rent in The Sun.
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N. J. Hoffbauer
Phil H. Sheridan
Hall Ave
Emily Fletcher
German Literary Club
N. Pennsylvania-st. Plymouth Church
King’s Daughters
Meserve
Park-ave
Daughters of the American Revolution
C. W. Fairbanks
Rochester
Katherine Killen
Charles G. Boots
Peru
Terre Haute
Lillian Jones
B. B. White
Russiaville
Lelia Hes
Harry Fry
New Richmond
Annie Lauria, Wall
Charles W. Crawley
David Wall
Vermont St
W. E. Parsons
Danville, Ill
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Tipton
Farmer Bill
Senator Davis
Bargaiia
Baldwin
Indiana Dental College
W. B. Craig
Wood's Stable
Evan Egilist
Jesus
the Stewart Soap Co
Cincinnat
St. Louis
Lea
Perrin
Franklin Brand
Arm
Hammer Soda
Eagle Brand
van Houten
Thompson
John B. Goff
Dr. Pierce
Mra C. A. Briggs
Millwood, Douglas Co
Oregon
Joe
Horace Wood
Montana
Thomas
Baldwin's
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