Forged Pardon Tale of George Lewis and His Crimes
A lengthy report traces George Lewis a notorious forger, from war department access in Washington to forged pardons and a raised draft. It covers his early life, prison time, daring release plot, and audacious scam, noting authorities in Leavenworth Kansas seek him while detailing his education and alleged genius for forgery.
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George Lewis
War Department
Leavenworth County
Kan
Topeka
Gouda
Lewis
France
America
Providence
Virginia
George
Ninth Cavalry
Washington
Lansing
John H. Smith
Leavenworth National Bank
Lynchburg
Leavenworth Bank
Portland Oregonian
Odd Barometer and Quirky Charms in 19th Century Tales
A Brunswick landlord notes his 14 year old dog acts as a weather barometer before storms roaming to greet acquaintances then sleeping at home when rain nears. Chauncey Depew offers worldly sympathy by returning a favor with a three day return coupon. Senator Stewart leads a new Silver Knights of America, a Washington based group pushing free silver. The reflections close with a proverb praising shade trees and the summer girl over the caterpillar.
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Moses
Brunswick
Eagle Mills
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Silver Knights of America
Stewart
Nevada
Order of the Supreme Temple, Silver Knights of America
Washington
Baltimore
Chicago
Leverson
The
Antivaccination Society of America
Boards of Health
New York World
Divorce Mecca in Oklahoma Yet a Legal Boom Exploited
A New York traveler seeks a quick divorce in Oklahoma where legal firms expect large fees. reports detail a "divorcee colony" at Guthrie hotels, four weeks to process, and lavish arrangements by law firms. A Buffalo case ends with a gunshot, while probate judges oversee licenses, revealing a bustling yet sensational scene.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Oklahoma
Tam
New York
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Buffalo
Golden Gate
Territorial
New York Sun
Million in Fireworks Sparks New York Trade Boom
A New York fireworks firm reports selling about 7,500,000 packs of fire crackers and over 150,000 boxes this year, with totals approaching $1,000,000 spent locally. Tariff cuts lowered prices and a wave of elaborate displays include Columbus and Capitol reproductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mannufacturer
America
Capitol
Washington
New York Evening Sun
Reunion and Remarriage After Years Apart at Falls
A Buffalo woman reunites with her long-absent husband Edward L Doyle after he returns wealthier from Colorado gold prospecting. They remarry at the Niagara Falls Methodist parsonage, following years of separation since their 1888 marriage and a divorce. The report spans several brief society items.
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Niagara Falls
Regina Comedion
Edward L. Doyle
Doyle
Colorado
Buffalo
The
Falls
R. C. Brownley
New York Recorder
Finance era stories and a rich gold mine find
A compiled column traces popular finance books selling in a car market, mocking coin themed titles while noting a popular finance fad. A Boise State mining blast reports a rich gold ore discovery on the Payette river with assays exceeding one thousand dollars per ton. A Baltimore rail incident shows a hen sheltering her brood on a crowded streetcar track. A public health notice from New York outlines a plan to vaccinate 5000 children while observing 5000 unvaccinated peers and tracking vital stats. A Buffalo-New York travel quirk contrasts shaving and drinking habits between the two cities.
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Payette
Nick Stienfeld
Walter Moore
Louvre
George Bell
Dick Fraser
Fraser
Bell
Boise
Boise City Statesman
BORN ON WHEELS AND STRAW PARLOR TALES
A fragmented obituary recalls John Cream Cicero Godovas Darling, a Sullivan County eccentric famed for yarns told at his mountain Sand Pond home. His death ends a century of lore, including a tale of a hog fitted with a two wheeled cart and 12 piglets, and a whimsical straw parlor poem about a spider, cricket, mouse, and a feline's ending. The piece also skims contemporary notes on Standard Oil’s anticipated oil barge tow to Europe and other midwestern to eastern developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bady
John Cream
Cicero Godavas Darling
Sullivan
Sand Pond
Sullivan County
Toneo
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Standard Oil Company
Atlantic
Europe
Lackawanna
New York
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Southampton
Rudolph Rabell
New York Recorder
Last of Her Race The Aryan A Grand Wooden Ship
The Aryan, launched July 14 from Charles V Minott yard in Phippsburg Maine, is 345 by 42 by 26 feet, 2 017 tons burden, built for Janes W Elwell Co New York and Capt W R Dickin son. It sails with 24 crew, carries 1400 tons cargo, left San Francisco April 21 for New York, due mid August, amid debate over continued wooden shipbuilding versus iron ships and canal completion.
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Charles V. Minott
Phippsburg
Hier
Janes W. Elwell & Co
South Street
New York
W. R. Dickinson
Shipentine Rappahantock
Minott
United States
Canada
Elwell
San Francisco
Nicaragua Canal
Pbuilder
Eloped on a steer end in marriage then separated
Lovella Regal aged 16 and Burton Preston aged 14 from Tuscola Virginia rode a steer to Coeburn on the Clinch Valley line to marry but lacked a license. Funds raised sent them to Bristol for the ceremony where they started home on foot 73 miles away. In Tacoma Wise County they were met by masked men and the girl's father. she was taken from her husband after a fight and Preston fled.
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Tuscola
Coeburn
Clinch Valley
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Lovella Regal
Burton Preston
Bristol
Tacoma
Wise County
Preston
New York
Little Robinson Crusoe at Schiller Promises Laughter and Talent
Chicago critics hail the Schiller production Little Robinson Crusoe as original and exceptionally funny with melodious music and superb costumes. Addie Foy shines as the devil Willie in a versatile pirate-to-missionary arc, while Marie Dresoler delays the crowd with Opheto Crease in lively scenes. The piece features a top star cast and special cabinet photos for Saturday matinees, and a long-distance box office line at Main Express for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Schiller
Addie Foy
Iredevil Willie
Foy
Marie Dresoler
Jow
Saler Iade
Tommense
Ophe
Poy
Lily
Stein
Mall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claim in Ohio Lawyer Affidavit
Frank J. Cheney pledges payment of one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Mall's Catarrh Cure. The text includes sworn oath in Toledo dated December, notices testimonials, and various medicinal ads plus railroad excursion rates and local notices.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Locus County
Frank J. Cheney
J. J. Cheney & Co
Mall
I. J. Cheney & Co
How and When to Viet Washington by Great Northern
The message promotes travel to Washington via the Great Northern line. It touts reliability and substantial service on a modern car with a dust-free track. For details contact Wintsey G. P&T A St Paul Minn for information.
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Viet Washington
WLR
Dacksen
Chicago
Wintsey
G. P&t
A. St Paul
Minn
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Ney
Pike's Peak
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Horace
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Eastern Avenue
Highlandtown
Lazerne Street
Baltimore Sun
Buffalo Enquirer
Born ON Wheels
Witter
Earth
Hancy
Walter
Dov
Eugene Pield
Republic of Brazil
Floriano Peixobo
Huxley
the Schilier Theatre
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Man
Adamses
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John
Join Quincy
Field Brothers
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Stephen J
United States Supreme Court
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Henry M
Thurington & Quincy
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Burlington & Missouri River
Burlington & Western
Burlington & Northwestern
Hannibal & St Joseph
St. Louis
Birkholz
Blair
Curie
Masonic Temple
Masonic ‘Temple
James L. Francis
Tlinois
C. A. Snow & Cr
U.S. Patent Office
J. Z. Erickson
Rockford
R. Gilman
I. EB. Uerdman
Winnetto
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Oak Park
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Madison
Wis
Lorillard
J. Cheney
A. W. Gleason
Satary Public
Fred Miller
Irving, LL
Chamberlain
Cody
Mississippi
Alaskaton
Mobile and Ohio
Mobile & Ollo
St Lowia
Mobile
BF. W. Greene
North Hirowdway
KB. BE. Posey
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Ala
United Societies of Christian Endeavor
Heston
Mass
Baptist Young People's Union of America
American Pharmaceutical Association
Denver
Colo
Knights Templar
Boston
G. AJ Ee
Louisville
M. M. Ovin
Boquet
Westmureland
BE. M. Frye
Boynet
Lave
St Paul
M. M. Oras, Agt
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Tobaccs
Colli
Mate
Coli
Insville
Oman
Eureka Cher Manufacturing Company
Teal & Tur Incor Sim Ing Chomista
la Crosss
NEWS
J. G. Sheller
Lower Broad Street
Lanark
Hull
Mer
Ver
the New Home Sewing Machine CO
Onakan
Boerow
Mesa
Figrane
N.Y
Gmncase
Tub
Levin
Dates
Tekam Han Prancengg
Atlanta
Gale
Jon. Peteers
Itt
U.S
Ashdrews, C.a.snow&co
Ope
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Hanve
Phillip Hipwer
Phillip
Carroll
Tim
Low Mary Kruve
Admoluieteatria
Freeport
Walton
Priges
OAK
Archie DP
Sutwood Chief
Nabwoul
Kirkwoml
Sere Kiewood
Kirkwood Tvs
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Rigin
Gen
Putin
Koy Moe Berine
Carruth
Wes
Matlay
Weil
Herre Waterdale
Hoon
Marks
F. H. Mccoy
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