Sheriff Bilbeck and Dawson Life Promoted in Seattle Visit
Sheriff R J Bilbeck of Yukon territory and his wife praise Dawson City for cozy homes and year round comforts. They describe arctic winters with long nights filled by dramatic clubs, ice sports, and social diversions while noting modern amenities and flourishing home-making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
R. J. Bilbeck
Yukon Territory
Dawson
Dominion
George Black
Mort Craig
Gleanings of the Theatrical World
Nelson Attractions list upcoming shows with dates and headliners. March 17 AL H Wilson. March 18 Uncle Josh Perkins. March 19 The Honeymooners. March 21 The Belle of Manila. March 23 Knickerbocker Ideals. March 27 George M Cohan's George Washington Jr. March 28 Human Hearts. April 3 Henrietta Crosman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL H. Wilson
Josh Perkins
Cohan
The
Manila
Knickerbocker Ideals
George M. Cohan
George Washington, Jr
Human Hearts
Henrietta Crosman
Honeymooners musical sets record on Broadway
George M. Cohan’s The Honeymooners features twenty working numbers in a single song show. It remains an unapproached record and returns to Nelson after a summer run at the New Amsterdam Theatre in New York where it broke season records. The plot blends love and politics with mistaken identity in a Vermont village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Cohan
Nelson
New Amsterdam Theatre
New York
Cohan
Al H. Metz Wilson Appears At Nelson With Metz in the Alps
Golden voiced singer and German dialect ambassador Al H. Metz Wilson was seen at the Nelson this afternoon and again tonight. He will present the new version of his play Metz in the Alps, which has drawn strong crowds this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al H
Metz) Wilson
Nelson
Metz
Alps
Uncle Josh Perkins at Nelson Presents A Different Plot
The rural play Uncle Josh Perkins plays at Nelson in matinee and evening shows on Wednesday March 18. It breaks from typical titles, offering a motive and plot not centered on a mortgage or a stolen deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Perkins
Nelson
Ladies' Aid to Open Money Barrels at Union Church
Mrs. Chandler of 416 North street will host the Ladies Aid society of the Universalist church tomorrow afternoon when the money barrels will be opened.
Hitchcock Freed in One Charge Amid Scandal Claims
New York March 17 Raymond Hitchcock the comedian was acquitted of one assault charge after a key witness recanted. Flora Whiston then testified she was forced by Gerry society agents to sign affidavits and swap stories, prompting perjury charges and a push to try Hitchcock for abduction within two weeks.
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Hitchcock
Blanchard
Garvan
Flora Whiston
Gerry Society
Newark
Grand Opera House
Ielen von Hagen
Mr. Garvan
West Side
John R. Stanchfield
Grand Jury
Forty-first Street
Helen
von Hagen
Agent Pissaro
Belle McKenzie
Fortyfirst
Helen von Ha
Pissero
Mr. Garven
Helen von Hagen
Justice Blanchard
Flora
Justice Barlow
Tombs
Cockran Shown No Longer A Democrat By Tammany Leader
New York March 17 Congress man Bourke Cockran once elected from New York Twelfth by Tammany Hall is no longer a Democrat Charles F Murphy leader of the organization told reporters he wanted to be interviewed and had a statement to make He said the claim Cockran was dropped from subcommittees over a Knickerbocker Trust receivers matter is false and that Tammany is a Democratic organization only Democrats sit on its committees
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New York
W. Bourke Cockran
Twelfth
Tammany Hall
Charles F. Murphy
Murphy
Cochran
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Tammany
Regular lodge and club meetings listed in Lorain area
Regular meetings announced for Lorain council Daughters of Liberty tomorrow at 2 PM. Broadway Presbyterian Missionary society meets tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Walter Johnston home. Eel River lodge No 417 I C F meets tonight at 730 with degree staff needed. Bridge City lodge No 305 K P meets tonight with two candidates for Knight. Smok er Knights invited W H Hedtick K R S
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Lorain Council
Daughters of Liberty
Missionary Society of the
Broadway Presbyterian Church
Walter Johnston
Eel River Lodge
Bridge City Lodge
K. of P
W. H. Hedtick
Foster Parents Win Custody Fight Over Boy
Alfred Jenner known as Babe, fourteen, remains with foster parents David Jones after choosing Jones over his father A L Jenner. Judge Sturgis will hear the custody dispute with the boy's future home undecided. authorities note the boy's high school standing and alleged past abuse by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Jenner
Witch
A. L. Jenner
David Jones
Jones
Sturgis
Woman in Romani Steerage Defies Immigrant Inspector
Boston, March 17. Mrs Witt from Missouri traveling with seven children resisted identification by a federal immigration officer in Romani steerage. He tried German Dutch and Norwegian without success. Mrs Witt, born in the United States with German Irish descent and a French Cherokee husband, is expected to proceed to Oklahoma with her family.
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Boston
Mass
United States
Missouri
Tariff Revision Plan Involves Special Session in 1909
Washington reports a Republican strategy to revise tariffs with a summer commission and a special session after the election. Speaker Cannon backs hearings to draft schedules while big interests mobilize. Roosevelt supports earlier revision. The plan aims to delay decisive action until after the 1909 election.
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Ways and Means
O. K
Cannon
Roosevelt
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Steel Trust
Sugar Trust
Tobacco Trust
DITCHERS STRIKE OVER WAGES AT DOWLING THEATRE WORKSITE
A gang of sewer workers from the Dowling theatre area to the Eel River avenue sewer refused to work after being paid $1.35 per day last Saturday. They demand $1.50 per day as agreed, while Martin McHale claims they earned 15 cents per hour for nine hours totaling $1.25 daily. Others filled their positions.
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Dowling Theatre
Eel River Avenue
Martin McHale
Install Officers of Painters and Decorators Union
The Painters and Decorators held a meeting in the Trades Assembly hall to install officers. Harry Filley was named president with Thomas Emory as vice president and Jay Shepherd as recorder. Louis Wandrei became financial secretary and R T Mc Grew treasurer. Trustees are George Murray Res Swafford and William Green.
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Trades Assembly Hall
Harry Filley
Thomas Emory
Jay Shepherd
Louis Wandrei
R. T. McGrew
George Murray
Res. Swafford
William Green
Sloan Sentenced for Embezzlement in Warsaw Case
Eugene Sloan, captured while sleeping at the Johnston hotel, sentenced to Michigan City prison for two to fourteen years for embezzling Ellis funds at Warsaw. His handwriting on the Johnston hotel register was recognized by the detective tracking him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Sloan
Johnston Hotel
Michigan City
Ellis
Warsaw
Malignant Catarrhal Fever Strikes Indiana Sheep
Dr. R C Julien, veterinarian, identifies malignant catarrhal fever as the infectious disease killing many sheep in Indiana. The illness causes rapid decline from nasal and brain involvement, with high fever, coughing, digestive issues, and lamb losses. Preventive steps emphasize separating healthy from sick, thorough barn disinfection, clean bedding, good nutrition, iron tonics, and general care.
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Delphi
Ind
R. C. Julien
Julian
Wanted traveling general agents for Griffith & Griffith
Advertisements note five cents per line for each insertion. Wanted traveling general agents to represent Griffith & Griffith on salary and expense. Address S C Kindy district manager P O Box 238 Elk Hart Ind.
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Griffith & Griffith
S. C. Kindy
P. O
Elk
Kill all animals seriously affected charges filed
A report notes officials charging individuals after extreme acts against animals deemed seriously affected. The case outlines the alleged actions and the governmental response.
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Ter
Rector Becomes Priest in Manistee Michigan
Rev Ernest Willoughby Jewell returns to Manistee as Father Edward Joseph Jewell after ordination in Grand Rapids. He will celebrate his first mass at Guardian Angel church on March 24 and take a priestly charge in Manistee. About fifteen former Episcopalian parishioners are expected to join.
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Manistee, Mich
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ernest Wiloughby Jewell
Guardian Angel
Manistee
Episcopal Church
Jewell
Petoskey
Calumet
Sunny downtown spring fever samples line up
A sunny downtown display shows a pleasant line of spring fever samples along multiple street corners. The scene captures the season’s mood with bright colors and inviting storefronts.
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Yukon
Dawson City OF Homes
Eilbeck
Arctic Ocean
British Columbia
Alaska
Mackenzie River
Mounted Police
Yucka
Dominion of Canada
Admiralty Court
Nelson Attractions
Vermont
al. H. Wilson
al. H
Eee
Girl
Raymond
Cockran
Tammany Committees
Hartford City
Alfred
U. S
Gilson Gardner
Washington
Republican House
Sloan
Arthur N. Baker
Logansport
Theatre
Central Star Theatre
Colessees
Matinee
Gir's
Colt
M. Cohan
the Honeymooners
Post
Elijah
Postum Cereal Co
Limited
Battle Creek, Michigan
Hart
Boston Stone
Fourth St. Nis Balla
Cass County Loan UU
Stettiner Bldg
J. F. Murdock
Mgr
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