Notable Deaths and a Jury Discharge in 20th Century News
Dr. Richard A. F. Penrose dies in Philadelphia at 82 from pneumonia. Rep. Robert C. Davey of Louisiana dies in New Orleans at 55. Irvine jury in Beach Hargis murder case unable to reach verdict and discharged. Henry W. Poor of 33 Wall Street makes assignment with liabilities $1.9 to $2.0 million. Claus Spreckels dies in San Francisco at 79 from pneumonia. Baron Cotte, Russian secret police chief, killed. Col. Muraki wounded near Moscow in a clash with revolutionaries.
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Richard A. F. Penrose
United States
Boies Penrose
Philadelphia
Robert C. Davey
Louisiana
New Orleans
Irvine
Beach Hargis
James Hargis
Henry W. Poor
H. W. Poor & Co
Wall Street
Claus Spreckels
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Baron Cotte
Russian Secret Political Police
Muraki
Moscow
Marriages bind three families in East Finley township
In Washington Pennsylvania on December 28 a startling sequence of weddings centers on Henry Dillinger an elderly farmer and two of his sons Charles and David. Maria Richmond longtime housekeeper and widow weds Dillinger and then marries David Dillinger. Maria’s daughters Lucy and Jennie aged 16 and 19 also join the households and soon Jennie weds Charles Dillinger. The three families now share a single home and appear content.
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Washington, Pa
East Finley
Henry Dillinger
Maria Richmond
David
Lucy Richmond
Virginia City Shaken by Severe Seismic Disturbance
A dispatch from Virginia City Montana reports a 4 30 pm Sunday tremor the strongest of a week long series of quakes. The regional electric power plant ten miles away was knocked out and telephones to it are down. Over the past week Virginia City has swayed through more than 30 shocks causing cracks in buildings and panic among residents.
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Butte
Mont
Virginia City
Joan of Arc Appears to Pope Report Sensations Stir Rome
Rome reports that Joan of Arc appeared in vision to the pope and urged him to persevere with his policy. The Italia notes the encounter caused ecclesiastical sensation and promised eventual triumph for his efforts.
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Joan of Arc
Rome
Italia
wi and Daughter Accused
Mrs Josephine Atkins wife of Yelverton L Atkins and Theodore Voss Atkins her 15 year old daughter have been arrested in Colorado Springs on charges of attempting to murder the husband by shooting him in the back.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Josephine Atkins
Yelverton L. Atkins
Theodore Voss Atkins
Colorado City
Tragic double murder suicide shocks Johnstown crowd
John Stormer a blacksmith shot his wife and her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs William Kurtz of McKeesport Pa before shooting himself in a public act witnessed by bystanders in Johnstown Pennsylvania on December 28.
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Johnstown
John Stormer
William Kurtz
McKeesport
Man Becomes Living Torch in Coal Fire Attempt
Washington December 28 Charlies Callahan a 45 year old watchman on duty near a watch box drenched in kerosene while attempting to light a smoldering coal fire died after his clothes caught fire Flames quickly consumed him as onlookers tried to help documenting his death in a grisly tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charlies Callahan
Geraghty & Co Suspends Business in St Paul
St Paul firm Geraghty & Co a longtime commission broker in the city announced it has suspended operations. The daily grain market slump over several months is cited as the cause for the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Geraghty & Co
American Woman Robbed in Paris Case Reports Arrest
Jewelry valued at 6000 dollars was stolen from Mrs Ely Patterson formerly Miss Schmitt of St Louis in Paris. Police have made one arrest in connection with the case.
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Paris
Ely Patterson
Miss Schmitt
St. Louis
Reporter Sale Locations Listed in City Shops
The Reporter is on sale at Roy Slave Cigar store 411 Fourth Street Porter's Cigar Store 324 Market Street and at Interurban sews stead.
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Roy
Fourth Street
Porter’s Cigar Store
Market Street
King Alfonso criticized for royal hunting and sports excess
Madrid reports growing public and press ire over King Alfonso’s hunting trips in Andalusia. The Mundo newspaper debates royal sport, noting loyalty but condemning constant leisure and urging the king to focus on duties amid Spain’s troubles.
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Aquila
the Mundo
Big league teams select spring training camps for 1909
All major clubs have chosen their spring training sites for the 1909 season. National League camps include Cincinnati, Atlanta, Chicago, Shreveport, Pittsburg, Hot Springs, St. Louis, Little Rock, New York, Marlin Texas, Boston, Augusta, Philadelphia, Pinehurst North Carolina, Brooklyn, Jacksonville. American League camps list New York, Macon, Boston, San Antonio, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Washington, Galveston, Detroit, Hot Springs, Chicago, California, St. Louis, Houston, Cleveland, Mobile.
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Cincinnati
Atlanta
Chicago
Shreveport
Pittsburg
Hot Springs
St. Louis
Little Rock
New York
Marlin
Tex
Boston
Augusta
Philadelphia
Pinehurst
N. C
Brooklyn
Jacksonville
Macon
San Antonio
New Orleans
Washington
Galveston
Detroit
California
Houston
Cleveland
Mobile
Carnegie proposes worker ownership as solution to labor question
In an article for Worlds Work, Andrew Carnegie forecasts a future where workers become shareholders in every business branch, boosting profit sharing and reducing capital labor conflicts. He cites the Carnegie and United States Steel moves toward employee shares and bonuses as early steps toward this joint stock partnership.
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Carnegie Steel Company
United States Steel Corporation
Vision of workers as partners in profit sharing
A writer argues for shared ownership between capital and labor, proposing workmen become shareholders and receive profit shares for exceptional service. He foresees opposition from extremists and tightfisted employers but believes harmony between capital and labor is possible, with society capable of solving such problems. The piece expresses the desire to address a large body of workers as fellow partners.
Big Copper Fast Wrestler Challenges Police Nation
Minneapolis police officer John Gordon, hailed as the champion policeman wrestler of the United States, defeated Chicago’s John Rooney in a lengthy match at Mill City. Gordon, six feet tall and 210 pounds, advertised willingness to wrestle any heavyweight mat artist in America.
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Minneapolis
John Gordon
United States
Gordon
John Rooney
Chicago
Mill City
Rooney
America
Market notes and prices from corrected daily issue
Corrected daily market brief listing livestock prices. Includes cattle at 3.50 per cwt and notes on old sheep per cut. The fragmentary OCR shows odd spacing but indicates commodity quotes and weekly figures from the market page.
Live Stock Market Report from Logansport Yards
Daily quoted live stock market data from Logansport Union Stock Yards lists hog price ranges by weight. Pigs 100-130 lbs bring 4.00 to 4.50, light hogs 130-160 lbs 5.00 to 5.25, med hogs 170-190 lbs 5.25 to 5.50, heavy hogs 5.60 to 5.85. Corned? likely price notes 4.40 to 6.15.
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Logansport Union Stock Yards
Hides and Wool Corrections by B. V. Cook & Co
Notices from B. V. Cook & Co correcting entries on hides and wool classifications. Details reference No. 2 hides and related serial assessments. Corrections indicate adjustments in prices and grading notes.
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B. V. Cook & Co. l
Cwek Sn
Otbsidense Os
Pal Weleoeks Ae
Johnsons Mother Describes How Jack Learned to Fight
Galveston Texas December 2 Mrs Tinney Johnson widow of Jack Johnson the world heavyweight champion boxer recounts how she raised a fighter though she says she did not intend to make him a professional pugilist She explains her role in his training and character development.
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Johnson
Jack
Galveston
Texas
Tinney Johnson
Jack Johnson
Slim youngster grows into boastful boxing hopeful
The narrative recalls Jack a once frail child who learned to fight back after a fair beating at fourteen years old. He becomes a determined boxer who predicts championship glory and promises to outlast any opponent, while remaining a devoted son who supports his family.
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Jack
Roosevelt aims for two white rhinoceroses during Africa trip
President Roosevelt plans a bold African trek to secure two white rhinoceroses for the National Museum in Washington. He also intends to capture two elephants, chasing deep into Africa after leaving Victoria Nyanza to reach elephant habitats near the Nile. He would lend a second rhino to the British Museum if successful.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Africa
National Museum
British Museum
The
Nile
Victoria
Nyanza
Wenatche River Power Enables Great Northern Line
The Wenatche River at Chelanco Washington provides enough horsepower to electrify the Great Northern railroad and its branches from Spokane to Seattle.
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Wenatche River
Chelanco
Washington
Spokane
Seattle
Fatal Leather Plant Fight Ends in Death
In Wilmington Delaware William Macosky twenty one died instantly after a punch to the heart from Stephen Visopski eighteen at the New Castle Leather company plant. Witnesses say the men argued over work and bets sparked the fight. Visopski was arrested within an hour. his mother fainted upon learning of the charge.
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Wilmington
Del
William Macosky
Sycamore Street
Stephen Visopski
Stanley Yiogoski
West Second Street
Visopski
New Castle Leather Company
Wilson Street
Mocosky
Very Low Holiday Rates via Wabash Railroad
Holiday fare details announced by Wabash R R with sale dates December 24 25 and December 31 January 1. Returns valid through specific dates, inquire at Wabash ticket office for particulars. Phone contact provided.
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Good
Ask Wabash Ticket Office
Phove
Sharkey Plans Three Month Lead for Johnson Bout
Sharkey says he will be ready in three months to fight the new champion Johnson who defeated Burns in Sydney. He praises Johnson and notes Burns lasted longer than expected, with the police stopping the bout after a decisive stretch.
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Sharkey
Tommy Burns
Sydney
Johnson
Burns
Tom Sharkey to Return for Johnson Title Bout
New York announces that Tom Sharkey will re enter the ring to challenge Jack Johnson for the heavyweight championship. Sharkey concedes Johnson holds the title but aims to take it away, saying he will fight to win.
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Tom Sharkey
Johnson
New York
Jack Johnson
Sailor
Sharkey
Sati Pillars Consume Three to Four Times Their Weight Daily
A report notes sati pillars repeatedly ingest amounts equal to three to four times their own weight each day, highlighting unusual consumption patterns observed in the phenomenon.
Colds and Croup in Children Reported Cure by Cough Remedy
Mrs. William H. Serig of 41 Fifth street Wheeling West Virginia attributes curing her daughter of a severe cold and cough with Chamberlains Cough Remedy and says her son was spared many croup incidents by timely use of the syrup. The remedy is sold by W H Porter.
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William H. Serig
Fifth Street
Wheeling
W. Va
Chamberlain
W. H. Porter
Loganport Business Directory Ad Opportunity
Local business can reach customers by advertising in the directory at a moderate cost. The notice invites merchants to place listings to gain visibility in the community directory.
Brewery Ad for Columbia Brewing Co
Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer. A beer that has no peer. Family trade so licited. Telephone No. 40.
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Columbia Brewing Co
Columbia
Flour and Feed Co. L. Dilley & Co at 515 Market
The advertisement lists Flour and Feed and Hay from Co. L. Dilley & Co located at 515 Market Street with telephone number 87.
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Co. L. Dilley & Co
Market Street
DeFord Carpenters Offer Repair and Wood Work
H A DeFord announces carpenter services at 315 Fifth Street with phone 1531B2. They repair hard wood floors old furniture and craft novelty wood items while also manufacturing DeFord spice medicine and combination toilet cabinets.
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H. A. DeFord
Fifth Street
Job
DeFord
Orwin & Son Tobacco Retailer Ad at Broadway Corner
An advertisement for Orwin and Son at 301 Third Street corner room Broadway theatre building promotes cigars tobacco pipes and smokers articles along with delicious candies.
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Orwin & Son
Third Street
Broadway Theatre
Coal and Feed Street Ad
Coal and feed goods advertised with a general store tone listing coal lime cement sewer pipe and horse feed along with a street and telephone contact. The snippet presents a compact local business notice emphasizing building supplies.
Cleaning and Repairing at H Weber
H Weber offers clothing cleaning repair and pressing services at 310 Pearl Street plus tailoring.
Dentists Practice at Fourth and Broadway Corner
Dr. F. M. Bozer D D operates at the par lor near Fourth and Broadway over City National Bank. Office phone 363. residence 1463.
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F. M. Bozer
D. D
Fourth and Broadway
City National Bank
D E Deizell Address Lines and Contact Details
An office listing shows D E Deizell with locations at 404 Market Street staircase east of Ray's Grocery, a phone number 253, and a residence at 1918 North Street with phone 6223. It notes Entire Satisfaction.
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D. E. Deizell
Market Street
Ray
North Street
Horseshoeing and Blacksmithing Services Ad
Hi HOHKSESHOEING and J C Julian offer horse shoeing and general blacksmithing at 514 High Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Originator of a reasonable price for shoeing horses in stock. ED OSBORNE at 122 Sixth Street offers 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
Harness Buggies And Wagons At Honest Prices At Two Shops
Young and Custer advertise the old reliable source for harness buggies and wagons. They list two locations at 310 Fifth Street and 318 Market Street with phone numbers 729 and 945.
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Young & Custer
Fifth Street
Market Street
Insurance ad for Gise offering 5 percent money
George H. Gise advertises insurance of all kinds and a loan at five percent. Office phone 482 and residence phone 238 listed for contact at the corner room over Powell bank.
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George H. Gise
Powell Bank
S Lumber Specialty Finishing Firm in City Yard
Parker and Johnston run S Lumber specializing in interior finishing and store fixtures. They offer the highest grade of work from their yard mill and office at Spencer and Cerkiey streets, telephone 112.
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Parker & Johnston
Spencer and
Cerkiey Streets
Novelty Wood Work Carpentry Ad
N Novelty Work offers carpentry services for furniture and hardwood floor repair. Call 153182 for repairs and woodwork services.
Printing Office Ad Notice
Reporter Office on Broadway offers job printing services including letter heads envelopes statements bill heads cards handbills posters meal tickets and milk tickets through its printing department.
Tailoring and Repairing by H. Weber at 310 Pearl Street
Merchant and agent tailor offers spring and summer patterns ready for inspection. Suits priced from 15 dollars and up, trousers from 4 dollars and up. Come and see.
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H. Weber
Pearl Street
TINNERS H J Trah
TINNERS H J Trah Phone 202 Practical tiner 311 Fifth street Slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops furnace repairing and general repairing All work done in best possible manner.
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H. J. Trah
Fifth Street
Roofing and gutter services at 318 Fifth Street
John Mehaffie offers galvanizing and repair of cornices skylights tin iron slate roofing and spouting at 318 Fifth Street. Telephone 59. All kinds of gutter and roof repair work available.
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John Mehaffie
Fifth Street
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Pennsylvania
Montana
St. Paul Brokers
OFAIN
Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Europe
Andalusia
Lachar
Thasmuilao
Granada
San Pedro Galatias
Count
Illustrated Papers
England
Local Market Report
Beyer Bros
Isis
F. W. Benn & Co
Bishop Elevator Co
Andrew Carnegie
H.s
Etseh
W. C. Routh
Leather Plant
Visopskis
Wabash R. R
Holiday Travel
Indiana Union
Him
W. H. Popter
Logansport Business Directory
Coal and Feed
Ik Dentists
Hi Hohkseshoeing
Insurance
S Lumber
Broadway
Tinners
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