Tramps Use North Presbyterian Church as Lodging
Rev Randall of the North Presbyterian Church discovered a tramp using the heated church as a warm lodging. The man claimed the pastor gave permission to stay, but Randall refused and moved to close access. The incident highlights a recurring issue with hoboes seeking shelter on the north side.
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North Presbyterian Church
Randall
Prof
Spence
Prof. Spence
Rev
Rev. Randall
Horse Struck by Switch Engine Near Regalia Co.
A driver letting a horse stand by the Statt's Regalia Co plant on Rublee street near the Burlington stub track faced a switch engine striking the horse as it walked onto the track. The animal was knocked down and dragged briefly but sustained only slight injuries.
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Adams Express
Statt’s
Regalia Co
Rublee Street
Burlington Stub
Death mystery ends as coroner offers open verdict
Lois Missouri December 11 coroner's jury returns an open verdict offering no explanation for the shooting of Francis D. Hirschberg. Authorities indicate that further efforts to solve the death mystery will likely be dropped.
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Lois, Mo
Francis D. Hirschberg
Rivalry Over Ice Rinks Sparks Open Trade War
Rival owners discuss fierce rink competition as free transport and events tempt skaters. Sjoquist refuses to move his rink, Owens plans counter moves with a shipboard ice float and Bennett prepares a rival rink with a grand lighted opening.
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Avel Sjoquist
Sjoquist
Owens
Sjquist
al Bennett
Bennett
Toeller Elected Chief Ranger at Carroll Court Meeting
At the annual meeting on Wednesday December 9 officers for the coming year were elected led by Chief Ranger John C. Toeller. Other officers include Past Chief Ranger John F. Doherty Recording Secretary Frank G. Roth Financial Secretary S J Dennigen Treasurer Peter J. Bott Trustees G A Keller F J Malin Eugene Huss Sr Conductor L C Specht Jr Conductor F J Munz Inside Sentinel Arthur Drake Outside Sentinel Jno G Wigert Delegate Jno F Doherty Alternate Jos Boschert.
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Carroll Court No
John F. Doherty
John C. Toeller
M. F. Hayes
Frank G. Roth
S. J. Dennigen
Peter J. Bott
G. A. Keller
F. J. Malin
Eugene Huss
L. C. Specht. Jr
F. J. Munz
Inside Sentinel
Arthur Drake
Outside Sentinel
Jno
G. Wiggert
F. Doherty
Jos Boschert
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Lisbon Father
Mr Homer Krohn of Lisbon Iowa commends Chamberlains Cough Remedy in a letter to manufacturers. He credits the medicine with saving his children from severe croup on two occasions including a night when a doctor could not arrive in time. He adds it is pleasant for children to take and should be in every home.
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Homer Krohn
Lisbon
Iowa
Chamberlain's
W. M. Parish
Palmerston
Ontario
North Side Aims For Speed Boat Championship Expansion
Robert Henry, owner of the speed boat Independence, plans a longer more powerful craft for next season. The new 39 foot boat will use two eight inch engines totaling sixty horsepower and feature a new speed wheel by Mr Weston. Henry aims to break the Mississippi motor boats record set by the Dixie II.
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Robert Henry
Independence
Henry
Northside in Brief Christmas Visits and Local News
Northside residents share holiday visits with relatives and friends in Minneapolis Hudson and Savannah. Social events include a 5 o'clock tea on Charles street and a Young People’s society gathering at the Tabernacle church. Families update on health travel and seasonal plans.
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Aspley Rubber Company
James Barry
Tunnel City
Young People’s Society of the Tabernacle Church
F. C. Lampman
Rose Street
M. Hoff
Bernice Malay
St. Francis Hospital
Wright Medal Designs In Progress By Noted Artists
New York December 11 reports a group of prominent artists and aeronauts are actively preparing designs for the gold Wright brothers medal to be awarded by the Aero Club of America.
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New York
Wright Bros
The
Aero Club of America
Ice Harvest Quieted by Health Rules in La Crosse
Arctic Ice and Fuel company plans a large harvest with six ice houses in La Crosse area. Jenks will cut mainly in Colman’s Bay to avoid river channel pollution after health department bans cutting near the Black River. Previous shortages prompted extra shipments and two seasons’ needs added.
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Arctic Ice and Fuel Company
Black River
Health Department
M. Jenks
Colman’s Bay
Jenks
Dagendish
Milwaukee Railroad
la Crosse
Hewlett for Harvard Next President Candidate Debated
Boston observers say J. J. Storrow of Boston is the first choice for Harvard President if Eliot steps down, with Calvin Hewlett of St Louis viewed as the alternate successor.
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Boston
Harvard
J. J. Storrow
Eliot
Calvin Hewlett
St. Louis
Mrs McKinley A Gentle Force Behind the White House
The piece portrays Mrs William McKinley as a simple yet influential figure from 1898 to 1901. It notes her ill health limited public duties but highlights her confidence in and support for her husband’s presidency. After McKinley’s death she lived quietly in Canton until her passing.
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William McKinley
President McKinley
White House
McKinley
United States
Union
Eve
If you find fault a good deal the people will tire
A discerning man learns that persistent fault finding wears on people and warns that critics grow tiresome. Subtle humor suggests a husband may avoid friction by quiet actions like gifting money before leaving without a farewell kiss.
Boas Possibly Murder Victim Case In San Francisco
J Walter Wilson of a wealthy Philadelphia family denies poisoning Harry Boas in a case that also involves a confession about robbing Pennant Electrical funds. Detectives and handwriting experts examine a letter praising poisonous tablets.
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San Francisco
Walter Wilson
Philadelphia
Harry Boas
Gallagher
Wilson
Boas
Pennant Electrical Company
Deneen Senate Boom Sparks Hopkins Backers’ Worry
A small group in Chicago pushes Gov. Deneen for the United States Senate to replace Senator Albert J. Hopkins, prompting concern among Hopkins supporters as the boom gains momentum.
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Chicago
Gov. Deneen
United States Senate
Albert J. Hopkins
Hopkins
Grafters Must Suffer Harrisburg Trial Refusal
Presiding Judge George Kunkel refused a new trial to ex Auditor General W P Snyder ex State Treasurer W L Mathues ex Supt J M Shumaker and contractor John H Sanderson convicted of conspiracy tied to Capitol contracts in March.
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Harrisburg
George Kunkel
W. P. Snyder
W. L. Mathues
J. M. Shumaker
John H. Sanderson
Woodmen of World elect officers at meeting
An election of Woodmen of the World officers was held last evening. Elected were Counsel William McDonald Vice Counsel William tried Clerk John Arenz Escort C M Hollan Banker A A Gibson Outer sentinel P Pilger Watchman F Cagle Manager for three years JF Thomas A roast pig and a feast for members and wives are planned after installation at the next meeting on January 14.
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the World
William McDonald
William
John Arenz
A. A. Gibson
Outer Sentinel
P. Pilger
F. Cagle
JF Thomas
Memphis chemist accused in murder of McBroom children
Dr. William Krauss of Memphis reports finding five grains of strychnine in the stomachs of Ona and Edith McBroom aged 6 and 8, daughters of William McBroom of Marked Tree Arkansas, leading to an arrest for their murder.
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Memphis
Tenn
William Krauss
Ona
Edith McBroom
William McBroom
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