Lillian Russell claims love with a Greek prince
New York August 27 Lillian Russell confesses to finding true love in a Greek prince living in Athens who dines in Paris She says she loves him for his personality and youth after three previous marriages Henry Braham Edward Solomon and Sig by name are noted as former husbands The pearl strands he gifted are highlighted as her symbol of youth and wealth
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Lillian
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Mable Tilton
San Francisco
Mariel
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Henry Braham
Edward Solomon
Sig
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Evelyn Thaw
Stanford White
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Charles J. Holman
Pittsburg
William Thaw
Barefooted Actresses Spark London to New York Craze
The barefoot actress trend spreads from London to America with Gertrude Hoffman in New York and Maude Allen in London leading the craze. Other performers like Maggie Jarvis and Dorothy Monkman are shown in daring poses, while Maude Allen courts elite dinners with the prime minister.
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Gertrude Hoffman
Maude Allen
London
Maud
Maggie Jarvis
Miss Hook of
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Dorothy Monkman
Perugini Rumored Matches Across Marriages
The tenor Perugini is cited amid repeated rumors of engagements and marriages involving various musical celebrities. The text notes her history of love affairs and speculation about future unions with well known artists.
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Perugini
Rumors About City Elections Stir Local Politics
Whispered talk places City Judge Al. H. Smith as a mayoral candidate for the upcoming election. Concurrently, reports suggest Sullivan and D. D. Fickle seek succession to Mayor George P. McKee.
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R. Sullivan
D. D.fickle
George P. McKee
Judge Lairy Addresses Jackson Club Banquet in Lafayette
Judge M B Lairy attended the Jackson club banquet in Lafayette with John W Kern and spoke as a Democratic candidate for supreme judge of the state.
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Supreme Judge of
Jackson Club
Lafaycette
John W. Kern
Mrs Will Rea Injures Finger On Jar
Mrs Will Rea severely cut her finger yesterday while trying to seal a fruit jar. The jar broke and the glass cut her finger.
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Will Rea
Wireless prank on Mr Carle ends with tiny souvenir
Richard Carle spent his summer cruise on the steam yacht Cosette missing a wireless outfit promised by Frederic Thompson and Charles Marks. A fake installation used a kitchen table and wire. After playful messages and a staged prank, the operator confessed and the outfit was sold for 1.80. Carle seeks $298.20 back.
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Frederic Thompson
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Charles Marks
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Thompson
Marks
Marblehead
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Mary's Lamb
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Provdencetown
Theatre to Aid Aspiring Writers in New Vaudeville House
New York reports Martin Beck has optioned property in the theatre district to build the Newest theatre. The venue will showcase new material for the vaudeville stage with critics and managers as the audience, unknown authors supplying productions, and weekly amateur showcases from local drama schools.
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New York
Martin Beck
Eudeville
Burgman Verdict Bars Move to Remove Son Statewide
Judge Albert Barnes of Chicago ruled that Mrs. Burgman cannot take their two year old son out of the state while her divorce suit is pending. The husband, Dr. Edward Burgman, formerly of this city, may visit the child until the case is settled.
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Albert Barnes
Chicago
Burgman
Two Small Wrecks Disrupt Amboy Rail Yard
At Amboy yesterday an engine derailed when rails spread during a switch. Several freight cars derailed and another car struck yard bumpers, breaking sills in the yards the same day.
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Amboy
Democratic campaign opening features Smith and Marshall
O. P. Smith of this city and Thomas R. Marshall, the Democratic candidate for governor, spoke at the campaign opening in Linton yesterday.
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O. P. Smith
Thomas R. Marshall
Linton
Mohawk Destroys Derelict Off Barnegat
The Mohawk revenue cutter used guncotton to blow apart a large derelict off Barnegat, long a threat to Atlantic shipping. It was believed to be two tangled sailing ships wedged together, with only slimy spars visible before detonation.
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New York
Manhattan Island
United States Revenue Cutter
Mohawk
Barnegat
Atlantic
Outgrew Coffin Sparks Odd Cincinnati Funeral
Cincinnati on August 27 reports C C Preuer, an eccentric local capitalist, died last night. His coffin, bought two years earlier, proved too small and cannot contain his remains. He will be buried at Spring Grove cemetery, with a shaft already marking his resting place.
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Cincinnati
Brewer
Clifton Mans
Brief Happenings in Towns Across the State
A Kokomo traction line seeks a Kokomo franchise. Bedford’s Charles Kern suffered severe lacerations from a barrel incident. In WarSaw a Chicago man nearly drowned after sinking in a hole. Munice inspector John Owens was badly poisoned by lemonade at a fair. Gary druggists face indictments for cocaine sales. Miss Anettie Doe of South Bend arrested for assault. Morris York law firm dissolves. York to practice in Peru. South Bend child dies after dyspepsia tablets ingestion. Richard Cruise home burned by arson sparrow. Theodore Smither of Indianapolis seriously injured in a fall. Northwest Indiana M EF conference set for Attica on September 16. Robert Knox, a former Portland prisoner, now out on parole.
Travel by Wabash to Mackinac Island Round Trip
Travel from Chicago area to Mackinac Island for six dollars with return on September 3 aboard the D. and C. steamer City of Alpena. Tickets valid twelve days.
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Wabash Railroad
City of Alpena
Construction Rush for New Hospital and Church
Five men work on the new hospital the O P F building and the English Lutheran church as crews push to finish before cold weather. The church is set for Thanksgiving dedication and the Odd Fellows plan to occupy their new home by October 1.
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Emglish Lutheran Church
Ethel and Clara Share a Moment Over Hats
In a brief note from Harper's Weekly, Ethel comments on Clara with her hat off, capturing a small, intimate scene likely from a social column or illustration. The exchange hints at fashion or personal presentation typical of the period's society pages.
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Clara
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