Richest Woman in America Yields to Camera
Philadelphia sept 8 Mrs Anne Weightman Walker widow and sole heir of her father’s 60 million estate faced a media siege as photographers surrounded her home to obtain her portrait. Despite vast wealth and business authority she left for labs in a electric brougham to manage her interests, finally relenting by providing copies of the historic image for publication.
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Philadelphia
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Anne
Weightman Walker
America
Walker
Wm. Weightman
Hetty Green
Walker Hela Berett
Perchance
Mitler
mitler-A-fer
Camera Army
Edward T. Davis
Dav
Richard Walu Miers
Trusty Greeley Escapes After County Jail Release
Within days of being released on a charge of gaining money under false pretenses, Charles J. Greeley, a trusty, vanished after being trusted with keys by the sheriff. His friends had arranged to help him, and his whereabouts are unknown. He is described as a man of means.
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Charles J. Greeley
French Band Cancelled Bloomington Engagement With Gov Durbin
The French band from Garde Republique in Franca planned to serenade Governor Durbin in Indianapolis but canceled after a telegram from the manager stating Gov Purhin’s absence would hinder audience appreciation. The program was set for Fairview Park from 1 to 2 p m Monday.
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Garde Republique
Indianapolis
Gov
Fairview Park
Fourteen killed in tenement fire at Attorney St New York
A five story tenement at 144 Attorney Street burned Sunday morning killing fourteen people mostly children and injuring over twenty. Three men were arrested for criminal negligence as firefighters rescued tenants from the upper floors and a rear fire escape collapsed. Names listed include Rebecca Eichler Rose Eichler Annie Feuerberg Hermand Feuerberg Minnie Feuerberg Sadie Feuerberg Philip Kirsenner Saran Kuere Jane Miller Joseph Miller Sarah Miller and an unidentified boy.
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New York
Attorney St
Ron
Ridge St
Littie
Sériauely
Rebecca Eichler
Rose Eichler
Annie Feuerberg
Hermand Feuverberg
Minnie Peuerberg
Sadie Feuerberg
Philip Kirsenner
Saran Kuere
Ieane Miller
Joseph Miller
Sarah Miller
Weight tax in town targets obesity under new code
A fragmented report from Sweden notes a municipal code taxing personal weight as a luxury. Citizens over a threshold face annual charges and penalties, with 185 pounds cited and a fixed price per ten pounds. The item reflects a satirical or garbled transcription of a local policy on body measurements and taxation.
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Sweden
Priest Struck In Church Fight as Allegheny Uproar Erupts
In Pittsburgh Allegheny a mob clashed with religious factions at St. Nicholas Church. Father Bekavac, aided by police, entered the church after its doors and windows were damaged, facing stones and clubs. After the mass he remained under guard.
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Pittsburg
Tlye
Fataher Bekavag
St. Nicholas
oAllexaeny
Pyle Eg Wort
Pries
Patio
Tuk
Allegheny
Trips
Canivan
Pitsburg
Decise
Creataln
Father Bekavac
Bekavaei
Pelter
Hugh
Politics May End Strike For Chicago Elevated Workers
August Belmont pressed political mediation to avert a looming strike by Chicago elevated railway workers. After two talks with union leaders a compromise emerged. Belmont reported hopeful talks, political interests weighed, and a peaceful settlement seemed possible. The union sought a 12 hour work day and a wage scale of 50 cents an hour for subway motormen.
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Belmont
Chicaga
Mara
Triumphant CTOgenarian Marries Much Younger Bride
Friends and relations of W. M. Turner of 19 N. Senate Ave were surprised to learn he wed at Windsor to Mrs. Nettie L. Butler of Detroit. The bride, a music teacher, is 20 years Turner’s junior, and he plans to bring her to Indianapolis later.
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W. M. Turner
N. Senate Ave
Windsor
Nettie L. Butler
Detroit
Turner
Indianapolis
Healthful Fruit Use Urged by Agriculture Dept
A Washington issued booklet from the department of agriculture stresses fruit's dietic value. It notes fruits provide vital acids and fiber for digestion, help keep blood healthy, and suggests fruit desserts deserve more emphasis. Fruits and juices are recommended as essential to a healthy, economical diet.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
United States
Filipino Boys to Train at Manual Training School
Manual training high school will train six Filipino boys during the next school year. The honorees are Domingo San Jose, Vicente Manala, Eral Ilo Villanuava, Saturtat Lopes, Escobat, Jabalio and Euderio Raminex. They have already begun training at a Santa Barbara, California school.
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Manual Training
Manual Training High School
Domingo San Jose
Vicente Manala
Eral Ilo Villanuava
Saturtat Lopes
Escobat
Jabalio
Euderio Raminex
Santa Barbata
Cal
Wooden BIG FIRE Ware Factory Damages in Maryland
A large fire at Robert Hawkins woolen and willowware plant on 2g H. Maryland street Sunday caused nearly 5000 in damage. Firemen fought hard to save the building. The structure, owned by T. Rock, was insured. little damage to the building itself was reported. Nearby notes mention a local bees association. In Waelder Texas a historic record spotlights the United States oldest married couple, James Davis and wife, celebrating their ninety second anniversary after nearly 70 years in slavery.
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Robert Hawkins’ Woolen and Willowware Factory
Maryland
T. Rock
Rress Association
Waelder
Tex
United States
James Davis
Qirl
Ja Ho
Jones County
Georgia
Mount Gellers
Rogerton Family Surnames Highlight Hair Color Split
The Boston Transcript notes a curious contrast in the Rogerton family where the males are all red-headed, while the females share the same auburn hair color. The remark underscores gendered contrasts in appearance within a single family.
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Duddy
Rogerton
Boston ‘Transcript
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