Hubinger Emerges as Keokuk Philanthropist Leader
The article profiles John C. Hubinger of Keokuk as a leading progressive figure and philanthropist. It highlights his rise from humble origins in New Orleans to head of a major concern, his starch plan with Red Cross branding, and his wide business network including Mississippi Valley Telephone Co and electric lighting ventures. It notes his palatial Keokuk home and active public philanthropy alongside his enterprises.
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Midle West
John C. Hubinger
Keoreigns
Turer
Slrhough
Pak
Comos
New Ovents
Kenedh
Tate Soupg
Hubinger
Rele
Busi- Public Cares
King of Terrors
The Branscombe Estate Heirloom Dilemma Unfolds
In the Forest Lea manor, Fort learns Miss Nona Branscombe seeks to prevent her uncle from naming Charles Branscombe as heir. Colonel Branscombe hovers between life and death as Fort weighs disclosure risks while Miss Branscombe harbors a quiet hope for love and rightful succession amid looming testament decisions.
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Mr. Rowton
Rowton
Charlie
Forest Lea
Branscombe
Nona Stanhope Branscombe
Charles Umphelby Branscombe
Miss Branscombe
Miss Elmslie
Hurlingham
Sandown
Nona Branscombe
James Rowton
Germany
London
Nation's Greeting to Dewey in Washington
Washington readies a grand October welcome for Admiral Dewey with two main events the presentation of a congress voted sword and a night parade. President McKinley will host a White House reception and dinner while railroads offer reduced fares to encourage a large public turnout.
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Manila
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Capital
Congress
National
New York
White House
McKinley
Secretary Long
Capitol
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Betrayed by His Parrot in Paris
In Paris Victor Chevalier, a crafty criminal, eluded police until a chatty pet parrot led investigators to him. The bird’s loquacity triggered a week long surveillance in Montmartre, culminating in the suspect’s apparent friendly exchange with the bird before his capture.
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Victor Chevalier
Paris
Montmartre
Reflections of a Bachelor
A New York Press piece argues women mask true feelings on stage and in love. It critiques jealousy as a weapon and notes both genders pretend about desires. The column compares a woman's reaction to a cat’s, predicting unpredictable behavior.
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New York Press
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