Notable Tragedies and Corporate Battles in Brief
Frank Cassini of St Louis shot his wife and then himself in a fatal double tragedy. Eleven Paton Iowa buildings burned in a large village fire. P and O Steamship line plans hog imports from China into Great Britain next year. Springport Michigan State Savings Bank with about 90 000 in deposits closed for exam. A 200 man Haytian gunboat force seized Gonaives Haiti and set up authority with Gen. Simon leading. Maj. George McCully Laughlin of Pittsburgh died of pneumonia. John R. Hegeman of Metropolitan Life freed by New York appellate court pending further actions.
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Frank Cassini
St. Louis
Paton
Peninsular & Oriental Steamship Company
China
Great Lintalo
Springport
Mich
Zimmerman
Haytian
Gonaives
Hayti
Simon
George McCully Laughlin
Keystone National Bank
Pittsburg
Jones & Laughlin Steel Company
John R. Hegeman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
New York
Vivisection Case Involving College Students
In New York on December 12, Henry Harrison of Columbus and Raymond Warschmidt of Chicago were arraigned on vivisection charges. Both students, held on 500 bail, allegedly bought three cats for five cents each and chloroformed them before dissecting the animals. Society officials dispute the account.
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New York
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Henry Harrison
Columbus
Raymond Warschmidt
Chicago
Institute of Optometry
Man Sentenced in Fraud Case Involving Lost Son Claim
Fred Schaeffer of Columbus Colorado was jailed five months by Judge Sater after pleading misuse of the mails. He allegedly defrauded Elizabeth Andrews of Wheel ing West Virginia by claiming to have found her missing son whom she had advertised for.
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Columbus, CO
Fred Schaeffer
Elizabeth Andrews
Wheeling
W. Va
United States
Sater
Nebraska Debaters Defeat Illinois Trio in Nebraskas Contest
Three Nebraska debaters J E Bednar R W Bates and Dean Driscoll won the decision against S M Thompson R B Frizzell and J C Herbstman of Illinois University in an oratorical contest at Memorial Hall University of Nebraska Lincoln on Friday night.
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Nebraska
Illinois
Lincoln
Neb
J. E. Bednar
R. W. Bates
Dean Driscoll
S. M. Thompson
R. B. Frizzell
J. C. Herbstman
Illinois University
Memorial Hall
University of Nebraska
Minnesota Supreme Court bans doctors from practicing dentistry
The Minnesota state supreme court on Friday affirmed a district court ruling that it is unlawful for a practicing physician to engage in dentistry. The decision clarifies professional boundaries for medical and dental professions in St. Paul.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota State Supreme Court
District Court
Markets Mixed Wheat Corn Butter Dairies Update
Chicago markets show flour strong with spring wheat at 6.30 and Minnesota hard patent 4.90 to 5.10. WHEAT dull with July near 1.00 in futures. CORN heavy with December 57 to 58 cents. OATS weak with May around 52 to 53 cents. Butter prices rise for creamery extras to 30 cents. poultry including turkeys 13 cents per lb.
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Chicago
Minnesota
New York
Duluth
Chicago and Omaha Livestock Quotes Dec 11 Market Averages
Market notes from Chicago and Omaha dated December 11 show cattle hogs and sheep quotes. Chicago bids list native steers five to six dollars and up, with hogs ranging from about 4.75 to 5.70. Omaha reports a strong cattle market with native steers near 4 to 6 dollars and hog prices around 3.90 to 5.50. Sheep prices rise modestly with yearlings at 4.75 to 5.75.
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Chicago
Omaha
Neb
Texas
Report of sale at local tobacco shops
A reader note lists the Roy al Brave cigar store at 411 Fourth Street and Porters cigar store at 324 Market Street with a grid reference to Interurban news stone, indicating a sale or listing activity in the area.
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Royal Brave Cigar
Fourth Street
Porters Cigar Store
Market Street
Interurban News Stone
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief For Indigestion
A vintage advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims the stomach digests meals instantly after taking fifty cents of the preparation, transforming each bite into nourishment and eliminating fermentation and discomfort.
Salome Foot Race Introduced by Twenty second Regiment
New York December 12 Company F of the Twenty second regiment started a new foot race called the Salome contest at the regiments armory. Competitors began removed hats then coats and finally shoes and leggings before returning to finish fully dressed.
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New York
Twenty-second Regiment
Local Market Report Corrected Daily Prices
Corrected Daily by Beyer Bros NS shows per dozen prices for eggs and leggs with miscellaneous entries. Bishop Elevator Co lists white oats corn and clover seed with several unreadable lines and partial figures.
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Beyer Bros
PS Poet Et
Bishop Elevator Co
Live Stock Price Ranges From a Historical Market Note
Corrected Daily by W. C. Routh lists cattle and livestock values with per hundredweight and per pound quotes. Heifers calf cows old sheep and lard prices shown in ranges, reflecting a mid-century market snippet with commodity figures.
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W. C. Routh
Hog market quotes from Logansport Union Stock Yards
Quotations list varied hog weights from 100 to 190 pounds with price ranges from 3.50 to 6.15 dollars. The report notes light, medium, and choice heavy hogs with corresponding price bands and indicates daily market activity at Logansport.
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Logansport Union Stock Yards
Hides and Wool Price List Correction
Corrected daily by B. V. Cook & Co. itemizes hides and wool pricing notes for four dates with limited legible entries. The fragment lists hides and wool terms with some unreadable portions, reflecting a trade ledger style for buyers and sellers.
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B. V. Cook & Co
Portar Cigar Store Sells The Reporter On Market Street
The Reporter is on sale at Portar cigar store located at 324 Market Street. The notice highlights availability in a central city location and invites readers to purchase a local newspaper copy from the retailer.
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Portar Cigar Store
Market Street
Theatrical Week Begins at Nelson and Parts Across Town
At the Nelson tonight Aubrey Stock Co presents December 14 Demetral vs Lewis wrestling and December 16 The Talk of New York at the Broadway. Crystal Ark offer continuous moving pictures for a week, with Hardie boasting unmatched bookings and Grace Childis performing. Frank Andrae, Smith and Kline, and the Newsboys Trio touted as top acts for LoganSPORT.
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The
Nelson
Aubrey Stock Co
Demetral Vs. Lewis
Talk of New York
Aubrey Stock Company Closes Week with For His Mother's Sake
The Aubrey Stock company ends a successful week in Nelson tonight with the melodrama For His Mother's Sake. Matinee feature was A Deserted Bride. The troupe, praised as a top affordable attraction, offers a twenty pound Christmas turkey giveaway at the evening performance.
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Aubrey Stock Company
The
Nelson
Demetral Meets Strangler Lewis As Local Fans Gather
Demetral arrives in Logansport for Monday night match with rival Strangler Lewis. The pair, sworn enemies, promise a hard fought bout with Lewis aiming to win the championship belt from the Greek Demon.
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Demetral
Strangler
Lewis
Nelson
Smay
Demetras
Logansport
Victor Moore to star in Talk of New York at Nelson
Victor Moore, famed for The Talk of New York at Knickerbocker, will appear again in the musical at the Nelson on Wednesday December 16 directed by Cohan and Harris. The show features the same strong cast and chorus as in New York with bright lines and engaging music.
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Joe Smith
Martha
Victor Moore
Emma Littlefield
George M. Cohan
New York
Nelson Theatre
Knickerbocker Theatre
New York City
The
Nelson
Messrs. Cohan
Harris
Mr. Cohan
Mr. Moore
Crystal next week to feature top vaudeville bill
Manager Tom Hardie and Jack Ammons announce a strong Crystal Theatre vaudeville bill designed to lift spirits and draw crowds. The program promises some of the best acts the venue has presented, aimed at seating laughs and dispelling blue moods.
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Blue Devils
The
Crystal
Tom Hardie
Jack” Ammons
Famous Italian Runner Ready for Longboat Match
Dorando Pietri trains for a December 15 Madison Square Garden bout with Indian runner Tom Longboat following his victory over Johnny Hayes.
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Dorando Pietri
Johnny Hayes
Tom Longboat
Madison Square Garden
The American Idea at the Colonial Promises Holiday Cheer
The Colonial hosts The American Idea a bustling musical comedy praised for its riotous energy jingly music and lively stage pictures. George M Cohen's latest offers features George Behan Trixie Friganza and Robert F Dailey with a large cast and three score dancing girls as weekly holiday features draw mid week crowds.
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Chicago
George M. Cohan
George Behan
Trixie Friganza
Robert F. Dailey
Popu
Peter F. Dailey
Elected Officers of the Lady Maccabeees
The Lady Maccabeees elected officers yesterday after noon with Nellie McDermott as past commander Lilian Manders as commander Elizabeth Wiriek as lieutenant commander Gertrude Wager as record keeper Lena Miller as finance auditor Nina Shaffer as chaplain Carrie Wirick as sergeant Mame Doak as mist resent arms Clara Leffert as sentinel and Mrs Wandrie as pricket
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Lady Maccabeees
Mooen
Nellie McDermott
Lilian Manders
Elizabeth Wiriek
Gertrude Wager
Lena Miller
Nina Shaffer
Carrie Wirick
Mame Doak
Clara Leffert
Mrs. Wandrie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Igve
Salome
Local Market Report
F. W. Kinney & Co
the Broadway
the Crystal
the Ark
Hardie
Grace Childis
Frank Andraee
Smith & Kline
Newsboys
Talk of
Tre Murdock
the Colonial
THEAT
Sai
Anwage
Martin Lewis
Cohan & Harris Presents
Kid Burns
Geo. M. Cohan
Reickerbocher Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Broadway
Franks Fred Jarvis -Borge
Georgie Maude
Foley
G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
W. H. Porte
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