Busy Man's Corner and Nation in Turmoil
The Pacific fleet vessels reached Panama under government protection. A New York Yiddish theater panic killed a boy and wounded many. Mrs. Hunter Doll, widow of late Senator Cushman K. Davis, died on her Maryland farm. A 24hour ice drift rescue occurred 16 miles offshore on Lake Erie aboard the barge Charles Wall. Judge Kavanagh ordered Private Joseph Klein to stand trial for killing Earl Nelson amid Springfield riots, ruling the act justifiable. Kansas Supreme Court allows separate schools for white and Black children below high school with equal facilities and access.
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Panama
New York
Hunter Doll
United States
Cushman K. Davis
Minnesota
Hyattsville
Lake Erie
Andrew Hageney
Charles Wall
Sheboygan
Kavanagh
Chicago
Joseph Klein
National Guard
Earl Nelson
Kankakee
Springfield
Kansas Supreme Court
Kansas
Taft Talks Of McKinley In New York Dedication
President-elect William H. Taft spoke at a McKinley memorial organ dedication in Metropolitan Temple, recounting his ties to McKinley and reaffirming the 1900 Philippine policy as his future administration's. He said New York visit had no political aim and planned no cabinet announcements.
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New York
William H. Taft
McKinley
Metropolitan Temple
Philippine Islands
White House
Taft
Washington
Augusta
Pannama Canal
National Civic Federation
Ohio Society
Profits of the Mint Shown
Washington reports the government earned a 1908 fiscal year profit of 10.541 million dollars from coinage of silver nickel and bronze cents. Mint Director Frank A. Leach cites world metal production in 1907 totaling gold value 410.6 million and 185.0 million fine ounces of silver valued at 122.09 million.
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Washington
Frank A. Leach
Taft Inaugural Committees and Parade Commanders Named
Washington officials announce Taft inaugural leadership with James S. Henry chairing the press committee and Charles H. Boynton as finance vice-chairman. Maj. Gen. Baanding is named to lead the regular army division, while Rear Admiral Sperry will command the naval division in the March 4 parade.
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Washington
James S. Henry
Philadelphia Press
Charles H. Boynton
New York
William H. Taft
United States
Ba Anding
Sperry
Far East
Exiles Return to Haiti Bring Firmin Aboard
The steamship Virginia arrived in Port au Prince with 116 exiles including Gen Antenor Firmin. On arrival Firmin landed and was welcomed by Gen Simon’s forces, Gen Hippolyte, and Finance Minister Chapellat. A cheering crowd lined the streets as he was driven to the palace, police restraining them.
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Haiti
Port Au Prince
Virginia
Antenor Firmis
Firmin
Simon
Hippolyte
Chapellat
Famous Mexican bullfighter Rodolfo Gaona fatally gored
Mexico City reported December 14 that Rodolfo Gaona, the nation’s best known bull fighter, was fatally injured in a Sunday bullfight. He was struck by the fifth bull with horns piercing his abdomen.
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Mexico City
Rodolfo Gaona
Republic
John W Gates' Mother Dies in Port Arthur at 87
Mrs. A A Gates mother of John W Gates died in Port Arthur Texas on Monday at 12 45 am from diabetes aged 87 Her body will be sent to St Charles Illinois on a special train held at Port Arthur for a week
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John W. Gates
Port Arthur
Tex
A. A. Gates
St. Charles
Horticultural Congress Opens in Council Bluffs
The First National Horticultural Congress opens in Council Bluffs Iowa with fruit exhibits from many states including Atlantic and Pacific race and runs through the week starting Monday December 14.
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Council Bluffs
National Horticultural Congress
The Reporter Available at Local Cigar Stands
The Reporter is on sale at the Roy al Steve cigar store 411 Fourth Street Porter's cigar store S24 Market Street wad and the Interurban news stand.
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Royal Steve Cigar Store
Fourth Street
Porter's Cigar Store
S24
Market Street
Wad & the Interurban
Divorcee reveals Evelyn Nesbit link to Thaw and White
Mrs. Ella C. Keate of New York testifies of introducing Evelyn Nesbit to Harry K. Thaw and Stanford White. She recalls Thaw as Harry Morgan, his odd behavior, and that Nesbit wanted money. Keate says she avoided testifying at the trial and that her true identity was exposed by intimates.
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Sioux Falls
Ella C. Keate Wetten
New York City
Geert
Isornion Warren
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Theloradora Sex Tette
Harry White
Thaw
Harry Morgan
Miss Nesbit
Harry K Thaw
Pittsburg
Miller Wins Turkey at Nelson Theatre Giveaway
Earl Miller of 2315 Spear Street won the turkey prize in a Saturday night drawing at the Nelson theatre.
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Earl Miller
Spear Street
Nelson Theatre
Rockefeller's Editorial Style Examined in Piece
The excerpt notes Rockefeller handling prose with fluency and suggests he self percepts as a journalistic fellow, likely believing his published work reflects his standing among peers. The tone hints at self awareness about editorial craft and public image.
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Rockefeller
Hog price listings from Logansport Union Stock Yards
Guotea Daily notes livestock figures for different hog weights. Figures list light hogs 100 to 136 pounds at 3.50 to 4.35, lighthogs 130 to 166 pounds at 4.85 to 5.15, middleweight hogs 170 to 190 pounds at 5.10 to 5.25, choice heavy hogs at 5.25 to 5.50, and lean hogs 4.49 to 6.15.
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Guotea Daily
Logansport Union Stock Yards
Corrected Daily by B. V. Cook and Co Item
Corrected daily entry by B. V. Cook and Co. references possible data for a setes NA dane hepa 4 Pe ee DN tH Oks Suet as 05 OE wg has beac a 15.
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B. V. Cook & Co. A
Colds and Croup in Children Helped by Cough Remedy
Mrs. William H. Serig of Wheeling West Virginia reports her daughter suffered colds and a severe cough last winter but was cured with Chamberlains Cough Remedy without a doctor. Her son has been spared many colds by timely use of the syrup offered for sale by W H Porter.
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William H. Serig
Fifth Street
Wheeling
W. Va
Chamberlain
W. H. Porter
Talk of New York vaudeville bill at Nelson theatre
The program features George M. Cohan’s Talk of New York with Victor Moore as lead and a continued role for the Kid. It includes The Four Franks in A Mixed Affair, Frank Reily as a top comic, George and Georgie acrobats, Gibson Girl Review with seven girls, Miss Clara Nelson, and acts Dobb's Delima, The Four Baltus, and Basque Quartette. The Gibson act showcases a yacht finale with artist Gibson imagery.
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New York
George M. Cohan
Sperbingen
Nelson Theatre
Chicago
Victor Moore
Burns
Broadway
Maud Crestnut
Moving Pictures
Frank Reily
George
Georgie
Clara Nelson
Gibson
Franklyn Underwood
Dobb
Baltus
Carlin
Otto
Just a Woman's Way Opens at Nelson With Strong Cast
A five act comedy drama Just a Woman's Way by S. W. Pascoe, produced under Lincoln J. Carter, debuts at the Nelson on Saturday matinee and night December 19. The story centers on love jealousy and rivaling affection for the same man with a strong cast led by Grace Bainbridge. The play is praised as clean wholesome and true to life without overdone stage effects.
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the Nelson
Mr. $. W. Pascoe
Lincoln J. Carter
Mr. Carter
Grace Bainbridge
Broadway Show Promises A Sit Up And Take Notice Program
A Broadway program invites audiences to sit up and take notice of every act from start to finish, signaling a dynamic, memorable night of theater. The review hints at standout performances and a cohesive lineup that keeps viewers engaged throughout.
Crystal show this week draws capacity crowds
The Crystal offers a capacity week with Grace Childis delivering a clever singing and dancing soubrette act that proves a hit this matinee. Frank Andrae showcases an unusual act, Smith and Kline excel as double steppers, and the Newsboy's Trio provides lively noise in a show not to be missed.
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The
Crystal
Grace Childis
Jue
Frank Andrae
Smith
Kline
Ma jestic Theatre Christmas Bill Stars Jeannette Lawrie
The Ma jestic theatre in Chicago presents a holiday program led by celebrated musical comedy star Jeannette Lawrie, who has long been associated with prominent night opera productions and a string of notable stage appearances in this season.
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Majestic Theatre
Chicago
Jeannette Lawrie
Dialect comedian to headline entertaining program
A dialect comedian and six other notable figures are set to deliver a lively program that promises audience laughter through eccentric acts and humorous sayings. The lineup includes several prominent guests contributing to an engaging evening.
Transport Business Directory Ad Offer
A notice invites businesses to advertise in a transport oriented directory at a moderate cost. It suggests any store or business can gain exposure through the directory.
Columbia Brewing Co. advertisement notes family trade and slogan
Columbia Brewing Co makers of the Columbia beer advertise a family trade and the slogan A beer that has no peer with telephone contact listed as No. 40.
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Columbia Brewing Co
Flour and Feed Ad from Dilley & Co at Market Street
C L Dilley & Co advertise flour feed and hay supply at 515 Market Street. Telephone number 87 listed for orders or inquiries.
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C. L. Dilley & Co
Market Street
DeFord Carpenter Repair at 315 Fifth Street
A. DeFord offers carpentry services at 315 Fifth Street phone 153182. Specializes in hard wood floor repair old furniture repair and novelty wood work. Also manufacturer of DeFord spice medicine and toilet cabinets.
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A. DeFord
Fifth Street
Job
DeFord
Orwin and Son Broadway Theatre Building Ad
Orwin and Son at 291 Third Street corner room Broadway theatre building offers ci cars and tobaccos pipes and smokers articles and fine candies. Co L Dilley and Co 515 Market Street telephone 87 offers coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe.
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Orwin & Son
Third Street
Broadway Theatre
Co Ll. Dilley & Co
Market Street
Local blacksmiths advertise shoeing and harness services
J C Julian at 514 High between Fifth and Sixth streets offers horse shoeing and blacksmithing with reasonable prices and guaranteed satisfaction. Ed Osborne at 122 Birth street advertises export horseshoeing and prompt work. Young & Custer at 319 Fifth street and 318 Market street promote harness buggies and wagons at reasonable prices with phones 729 and 948.
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J. C. Julian
High Street
ED Osborne
Birth Street
John M. Thompson
Young & Custer
Fifth Street
Market Street
H Weber Clothing Offered at 310 Pearl Street
H Weber offers cleaning repairs pressing and tailoring services at 310 Pearl Street. The shop handles clothing maintenance and alterations. Tailoring includes alterations and custom fittings for suits dresses and coats.
Insurance ad for George H. Gise with contact numbers
An insurance advertisement by George H. Gise offering 5 percent money and writing insurance of all kinds. The listing provides office phone 482 and residence phone 22% for contact.
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George H. Gise
Bowen Bank
Dentists Advertising Cards Bozer and Delzelli
Dental offices listed with address details and contact numbers. Dr. F. M. Bozer at corner of Fourth and Broadway over City National Bank offers complete satisfaction. Dr. E Delzelli at 404 Market Street with office near Ray's Grocery and phone listings.
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F. M. Bozer
Fourth and Broadway
City National Bank
Bas
E. Delzelli
Market Street
Ray's
North Street
Parker Johnston Interior Finishing and Fixtures
Parker and Johnston specialize in interior finishing and store fixtures with high quality work. Yard mill and office located at the corner Spencer and Lerkley streets. Telephone 112.
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Parker & Johnston
Spencer and Lerkley Streets
Novelty Wood Work by H A DeFord
H A DeFord offers novelty wood work at 315 Fifth Street with phone service 153182. He is a carpenter skilled in furniture making and hard wood floor repair trade.
Printer’s Advertising Line Offers Job Printing Services
An office advertises services for letterheads envelopes statements bill heads cards posters meal tickets milk tickets and other job printing items from its Broadway base.
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Lilis
Tailoring and Repairing Services Advertised
H Weber at 310 Pearl Street offers tailoring and merchant tailoring with spring patterns ready for inspection. Suits from 15 dollars and up, trousers from 4 dollars and up. Also H J Trah phone 62 and Practical timer at 311 Fifth Street offer roofing, guttering, spouting, fire tops, furnace repairs, and general repairs.
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H. Weber
Pearl Street
Ageft
H. J. Trah
Fifth Street
Local Roof Repair Services Advertised for Fifth Street
An advertisement lists Jon Mehr Tie 218 Fifth Street offering telephone service and Ivanized om CcorT nices skylights tin iron and slate roofing and spouting. All kinds of Gs end iron repairing.
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Jon Mehr
Fifth Street
Ivanized Om
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Loganspoht
Evilyn
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Wey
Turkey
Local Market Report
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Eee
Beyer Bros
W. GC. Routh
Gibson Girl
Four Franxs
Lewis
Strangler
Demetra
Crystal Theatre
Emetral
Martin Lewis
Cate
Wea
Dee
Cohan & Harris
Victor
Kid Burns
Geo. M. Coban
Knickerbocker Theatre
Colonial Theatre
Fred Jarvis
George and
Georgie Maude
Murdock
Waldorf Hotel
Transport Business Directory
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Insurance
H. A. DeFord
Offic
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