Busy Man's Corner reports varied 1910s items
A Chicago man sent twelve ninety hundred dollar bills to a government conscience fund. Rolly McIntosh, 75, ex chief of the Creek, dies at his home in Stidham Oklahoma. Rear Admiral Joseph Coghlan, Raleigh commander at Manila Bay, dies in New Rochelle New York. London suffragettes clash with David Lloyd George at Albert Hall. The U S cruiser Yankee, from Buzzards Bay, sinks near Pirkee Island. 150 crew saved. Westinghouse receivers discharged in Pittsburgh court. Commissioner Foote orders Russian return for murder trial. case to Secretary Root.
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Chicago
Government Conscience Fund
Rolly McIntosh
Stidham
Oklo
Joseph B. Coghlan
Manila Bay
New Rochelle
N. Y
London
David Lloyd-George
Albert Hall
United States
Yankee
Buzzards Bay
Peikeree Island
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
Securities Investment Company
Pittsburg
Mark Foote
Christian Rudovitz
Russia
Root
Couple Found Dead Together Near Columbus At Bellwood Inn
The bodies of Victor W. Wentz 23 cashier of the First National Bank Canal Dover Ohio and Miss Alice Holliger a stenographer were found at Bellwood Inn east of Columbus Ohio. Coroner Murphy said death from gas stove asphyxiation. Wentz a Canal Dover native and 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Holliger's mother an invalid was deeply shocked by her daughter's death.
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Columbus
Victor W. Wentz
First National Bank of
Canal Dover
Alice Holliger
Marshall Avenue
Uhrichsville
Bellwood Inn
Murphy
Wertz
Miss Holliger
National Corn Exposition Opens in Omaha
The National Corn exposition to open Wednesday at the Auditorium in Omaha covers over 6,000 individual and hundreds of collective exhibits from 28 states. Floor space reaches nearly 250000 square feet, exceeding estimates by 50000. Omaha seeks a multi year stay and to become permanent home, though some states favor relocation.
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Omaha
Neb
Taft Leaves Hot Springs for New York
President elect Taft and Mrs. Taft left Hot Springs on Sunday night. Taft goes to New York to attend the North Carolina society dinner at the Hotel Astor as guest of honor. Mrs. Taft stays with Miss Mabel Boardman in Washington before Taft returns to the city and then heads to Augusta, Ga.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Carpenter
New York
North Carolina Society
Hotel Astor
Mabel Boardman
Washington
Augusta
Doctor to attempt revival of electrocuted inmate
In Trenton on December 7 County Physician Frank G. Scammell announced plans to resuscitate the next inmate electrocuted in the New Jersey state prison. He aims to refute a New York physician who claims electricity does not kill. The condemned man, John Mantasanna, is slated to die the week of December 21.
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Trenton
N. J
Frank G. Scammell
New Jersey
New York
John Mantasanna
Constable Shot Dead by Brother-in-Law in Hemlock
Benjamin Turner constable at Hemlock Ohio four miles east of Shawnee was shot and killed on Sunday by his brother-in-law James Cochran who forced entry to find Turner in his wife's presence after returning home from a few hours away.
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Columbus
Enjamin Turner
Hemlock
Shawnee
James Cochran
Turner
Contractor Jonathan Randolph Fatally Struck Near Plainfield
Jonathan H. Randolph a 55 year old contractor from Plainfield New Jersey was fatally injured when struck by an automobile driven by Floyd Cooper of Westfield near there on Sunday.
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New York
Jonathan H. Randolph
Plainfield
N. J
Floyd Cooper
Westfield
Alleged Diamond Robbers Taken in Winnipeg
Four men and one woman alleged Chicago diamond robbers are under arrest in Winnipeg after a failed attempt to rob Porte Markle jewelers.
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Winnipeg
Man
Chicago
Porte & Markle
The Reporter Available at Local Cigar Stores and News Stands
The Reporter is on sale at Roy al Slave cigar store 411 Fourth Street Porters cigar store 324 Market Street and at the Interurban news stand.
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Royal Slave
Fourth Street
Porter's Cigar Store
Market Street
Remembering Election Promises in Perth Amboy Civilians
In Perth Amboy New Jersey about 600 soldiers watch Hungarian and Polish workers who struck after being told wages would rise if Taft won. The clash with the Standard Fireproofing plant drew in the National Guard and a priest urged higher pay as promises recalled by voters. The piece portrays citizens as vigilant, demanding vows be kept amid industrial labor tensions.
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Valentine
Taft
New Jersey
Keasbey
National Guard of
FE. A. Dungan
Perth Amboy
Local Market Report for Poultry and Grains
Corrected daily by Beyer Bros lists young chickens ducks and bees as market items. Bishop Elevator Co provides corrected daily figures for ducks and various corn products including mixed, white, new corn and yellow rye in the market report.
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Beyer Bros
Bishop Elevator Co Ee
Market prices for livestock and land corrections
Corrected daily by W C Routh shows cattle and livestock price ranges per hundredweight including heifers calves and cows with quoted cwt values and notes on old sheep and land. The fragment lists price bands from $3.00 to $5.60 and includes an unclear entry for land per parcel or per acre.
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W. C. Routh
Mocsgah Beoas Coseae
Ss. S.s
Live Stock Market Quoted Daily by Logansport Yard
Market results from Logansport Union Stock Yards show prices for pigs and hogs by weight. Heavy hogs fetch 5.40 to 5.65 dollars, medium 5.25 to 5.40, light 5.00 to 5.30, and very light 3.75 to 4.50 dollars per pound range.
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Logansport Union Stock Yards
Hides and Wool. Corrected Daily by B. V. Cook & Co.
A brief ad listing corrected daily rates for hides and wool supplied by B. V. Cook & Co. with contact details and service notes.
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B. V. Cook & Co
Sethian Aus
Peitz Kidded Batters With Clever Witty Benign Fun
Heinie Peitz, famed brainy shortstop, leans on dry humor. At a Chicago baseball meeting, manager Charlie Carr recalled Peitz’s sharp wit when an umpire and the ball call sparked a quip. Evans warned a pitcher and then hit a line drive scoring from second, ending the running gag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinie Peitz
Peitz
Heinie
Louisville
Charlie Carr
Indianapolis
Chicago
Carr
Evans Ends Season With Giants In Philadelphia Bout
Louis Evans finished the season with the Montreal team before joining McGraw's squad last spring. He spent the early part of the season with the Giants and subbed in at bat during a close game in Philadelphia, providing a key opportunity for New York.
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Louis Evans
McGraw
Giants
New York
Philadelphia
Evans
Is This Telepathy Mistress Nora Dialogue
A quirky exchange features Mistress asking Nora for thoughts and Usok noting a penny for ideas. Nora and Mistress press for explanation while Cock jokes about copper as a thought.
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Mistress
Nora
Usok
Objection to Sheath Gown Displays On Rainy Street Day
Street display on a rainy day prompts discussion of feminine attire and public acceptance. Observers note varying tastes and the impact of weather on fashion choices.
The Reporter Available at Porter Cigar Store
The Reporter is on sale at Porter cigar store located at 324 Maret Street offering readers access to the latest news. Patronage details and hours not specified.
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Porter? Cigar Store
Maret Street
Purdue Elects New Officers and Honors Football Stars
Purdue Athletic association held its annual meeting in Lafayette Indiana on December 7. Clyde C. Elmes was elected president succeeding Byron La Fellette, with William A. Rochford as vice president and Charles Nicols as secretary. The insignia board named players for varsity letters and P R awards. a large treasury showed 11081.59 on hand, and officers were elected for 1909. J F Crowley won the Yonkers Marathon in fast time.
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Clyde C. Elmes
Byron L. la Fellette
Elmes
Buffalo
N. Y
William A. Rochford
Indianapolis
Charles Nicol
Hugh Nicol
Insignia Board
L. H. Goebel
Fred W. Eggman
Fort Wayne
C. R. Dalton
Altoona
W. C. Speck
Dennison
M. J. Golden
The Century Magazine Promotes Prospectus and Special Offers
A Prospectus inviting subscriptions highlights The Century as a forty year leader among American magazines. It touts broad community influence, uplifting optimism, and top writers and artists contributing to its pages.
Crowley Wins With 2 49 16 in Tough Road Race
J. F. Crowley led by a full mile to victory in 2 49 16 over rough road conditions. Critics claim the time surpasses Derando’s 2 44 20 mark set in Madison Square Garden.
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J. F. Crowley
Madison Square Garden
Logansport Business Directory Advertisement Offer
Local directory notes small businesses may advertise at a moderate cost. The item urges merchants to place ads in the Loganport directory to gain exposure.
G Brewery and Columbia Brewing Co Advertisement
Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer claim a beer with no peer. Family trade limited to 60 with telephone number 40 for inquiries and orders.
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Columbia Brewing Co
DeFord Announces Carpenters Services and Spice Cabinetry
H A DeFord located at 315 Fifth Street offers carpenter services including hardwood floor repair old furniture restoration and novelty wood work. Also markets DeFord spice medicine and combination toilet cabinets.
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H. A. DeFord
Fifth Street
Job
DeFord
Flour and Feed Advertisement at Market Street
C. L. Dilley & Co markets flour, feed and hay at 515 Market Street with telephone number 87.
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C. L. Dilley & Co
Market Street
Horseshoeing and Blacksmithing Services Ad
J C Julian at 514 High Street between Fifth and Sixth offers horseshoeing and general blacksmithing with reasonable price shoeing. Ed Osborne at 122 Sixth Street, successor to John M Thompson, provides expert horseshoeing with prompt and satisfactory work guaranteed.
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J. C. Julian
High Street
Sixth Streets
ED Osborne
Sixth Street
John M. Thompson
Orwin and Son Cigars Tobacco and Pipes Ad
Orwin and Son at 391 Third Street corner room Broadway theatre building offer cigars tobaccos pipes and smokers articles. Also advertise delicious candies.
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Orwin & Son
Third
Broadway Theatre
Local Supply Store Ad Lists Coal and Building Goods
Co L Dilley and Co at 515 Market street offers high grade coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe with telephone access at 87 for orders and inquiries.
Harness Buggies and Wagons
Young and Custer advertise reliable harness and wagons at reasonable prices with locations at 310 Fifth Street and 318 Market Street plus phone numbers 729 and 318 Market Street’s listed as 548.
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Young & Custer
Fifth Street
Market Street
H Weber at 310 Pearl Street Offers Cleaning and Tailoring
H Weber at 310 Pearl Street provides clothing cleaning repair pressing and tailoring services. The shop focuses on alterations and wardrobe upkeep for customers.
Do DENTISTS Do DENTISTS Bozer Dental Office
F M Bozer D D S operates at par t corner of Fourth and Broadway above City National Bank. Office phone 363 residence 1463.
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F. M. Bozer
Fourth and Broadway
Insurance services advertisement by Gise office
George H. Gise offers 5 percent money and insurance services. Corner room over Bowen bank provides write insurance of all kinds. Office phone 482 and residence phone 238.
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George H. Gise
Bowen Bank
Delzeli Address and Contact Details Notice
Office location at 404% Market street with stairs east of Ray's grocery and phone 253. Residence listed as 1818 North street with phone 623. Term unclear but indicates contact information and complete satisfaction.
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D. E. Delzeli
Market Street
Ray
North Street
S Lumber Specializes in Interior Finishing and Fixtures
Parker and Johnston advertise high grade interior finishing and store fixtures. Yard mill and office located at corner Spencer and Lerkley streets with telephone 112.
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Parker & Johnston
Spencer and Lerkley Streets
Novelty Wood Work Ad by H A DeFord at 315 Fifth
H A DeFord offers novelty wood work including job carpentry furniture and hard wood floor repair at 315 Fifth Street phone 1531B2 servicing local customers with skilled craftsmanship.
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H. A. DeFord
Fifth Street
Printing Ad Covering All Job Printing Needs
Local printer at Reporter Office 525 Broadway offers letter heads envelopes statements bill heads cards hand bills posters meal tickets and milk tickets along with any other job printing services needed.
Tailoring and Repairing on Pearl Street
H Weber at 310 Pearl Street advertises tailoring and merchant services. Spring and summer patterns ready for inspection. Suits from 15 dollars and up, trousers from 4 dollars and up. Visit to see offerings.
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H. Weber
Pearl Street
TINNERS H J Trah-Phone 02 Practical Tin Smith
H J Trah offers slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops and furnace repairs at 311 Fifth Street. All work done in best possible manner and general repair services available.
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H. J. Trah
Fifth Street
Galvanized Roofing and Iron Work Services
John Mehaffie offers galvanized iron cornices skylights tin iron and slate roofing and spouting repairs at 318 Fifth Street with telephone contact 59 for all kinds of tin and iron repairing.
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John Mehaffie
Fifth Street
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Ohio Bank
Attem
Teheran
Secret Revolutionary Organization
W. G. Shepherd
The
Reporter
Feather John Gross
International Fireproofing Company
Father Gross
H. M. Keasbey
Rust
Pullman and Team
Legis
Lature
W. E. Pamsay
Bex
John Gross
Elie
Coa
Dent Keasby
Local Market Report
F. W. Kinney & Co
Galveston Grain Co
Charlie
Phillies
Lou
Doom
Dooin
Purdue
Doc” Holloway
Nual
Purdue Athletic Association
Yonkers
Ineeda
Union Square
Foleys
W. H. Porter
Bright's
Logansport Business Directory
G Brewery
Coal and Feed
Insurance
S Lumber
Broadway
Tinners
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