Reclusive founder of Christian Science under fire
New York World report says Mary Baker Eddy fakes public appearances via an impersonator, executes a hidden inner circle at Pleasant View Concord New Hampshire. Calvin Frye guards her, funds and assets allegedly misused, Eddy shown frail with cancer rumors brewing. Mary Eddy grants one interview, world tightens scrutiny as gates close.
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New York
Macy Baker G. Eady
Christian Science Church
Anthc
Mrs. Eddy
Concord
N. H
the World
Eddy
New York Sun
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy
Boston
Pleasant View
Salty Gite
Etty
Coscard
H. Cornesi Wilsom
Christian Belesce Preas
New York and Vicinity
Archibald McLellan
Christian Berence Publications
J.C. Strang
Orst
Wilson
Wion
Frye
Strang
Viazen
Rose
Calvin Frye
Aitle
When the Light Went Out
A man recalls a night of blackouts in theaters and bars as electricity vanished. The vaudeville performer, a bar patron, and streetcar riders describe startled reactions and playful mischief amid darkness. A deacon reads the Bible, signaling judgment as elsewhere lights fail.
Deep Sand In Desert Depths Across Africa
A historical note estimates African desert sand depths range from 40 to 80 feet. The figure reflects average dune buildup across arid regions, illustrating substantial subsurface sand without specifying exact locations or dates.
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Desert
Deseria
Africa
Railway Wreck Mysteries Captured By Camera Evidence
A nostalgic survey notes that rail catastrophes reveal peculiar car engine behavior that defies simple physics. It cites cases where trains survive extreme mishaps with minimal damage, including engines stacking and rejoining lines, and a Chicago wreck where one engine perched atop another was repaired and returned to service.
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Chicago
Jen
Cars Life a Short One in Trolley Service
A Philadelphia Record report cites a trolley expert noting life expectancy for streetcars rarely exceeds 12 years under favorable conditions. Cars require frequent cleaning, weekly running checks, and periodic overhauls including truck removal, motor inspection, and armature cleaning. In New Jersey, a car may cover about 100,000 miles before overhaul, while crowded-city service reduces life to around 10 years with more frequent servicing.
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Philadelphia
New Jersey
Philadelphia Record
Youthful Thief With Quick Wit Robs Milwaukee Bank
A young thief conned a Milwaukee National Exchange bank teller during a noon rush, taking $1,181 after a clerk offered a check for cash. The clerk briefly stepped away, the teller finished counting, and the youth escaped with the money after replacing the clerk.
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Milwaukee Bank
Milwaukee
National Exchange Bank
Wisconsin Y W C A Meets At State Convention
BeLOit hosts the Wisconsin YWCA state convention where 240 delegates from twelve colleges and normal schools are represented. Officers elected include Vice President Mrs. Frank E. Brown Milwaukee and Vice Presidents Mrs. W. C. Carrier Waukesha and Mrs. Louise Phelps Kellogg Madison, with treasurer Mrs. F. B. Anderson Wauwatosa.
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Béloit
Young Women's Christian Association
Frank E. Brown
Milwaukee
W. C. Carrier
Waukesha
Louise Phelps Kellogg
Madison
F. B. Anderson
Wauwautosa
Milwaukee Health Report Urges School Medical Examinations
Milwaukee papers report on Dr A J Patek and a committee finding many schoolchildren suffer physical ailments, urging a permanent city school medical exam program under the health department. The forthcoming committee report backs physician oversight and systemic exams for attendees. Also noted is the probate filing of Bishop Isaac Lea Nicholson with over 16 000 in personal property and 10 000 in real estate, and a note on Herman Basse, linked to German nobility, who died by his own hand after leaving Appleton.
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Milwaukee
A. J. Patek
Nicholson
Isaac Lea Nicholson
Jeaae Lea Nicholson, Jr
Herman Basse
Wauwatosa
Old Country
Republican House
Appleton
Berlin
B Teault
Steel Ties And The Coming Railroad Change
A fragmented OCR note discusses steel ties replacing wooden ones on eastern rail lines. It mentions freight lines using hinges, passenger lines adopting steel, and predicts a shift to steel or none in future railroad construction. The text cites forests and wood shortages as factors and notes doubts about timelines.
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Couiry
Prison Suspect in Fraed Milwaukee Saloonkeeper Freed
Valentine Szulexewski, a saloonkeeper in Milwaukee, was discharged on manslaughter charges by Judge Brazee. A jury failed to reach a verdict after 20% hours deliberation in the case over the death of John Werner, a molder, allegedly caused by Szulczewski selling stomach drops.
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Fraed
Milwaukee
Valentine Szulexewski
Brazee
John Werner
Szulczewski
Werner
Butcher Stabs Mother and Attacks Chickens at Market
Horner, a butcher, turned violent and stabbed his mother in the meat market yard after she intervened. She was hospitalized, with fears she may not recover. Horner was subdued after a heavy struggle with officers. Also reported is the funeral of Hugh B. Edwards, a contractor who died after a fall from Racine High School roof.
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Applutun
George Horner
Horner
Hugh B. Edwards
Racine High School
Park Avenue Congregational Church
Man Charged in Janesville Baby Assault Case
Janesville and Belvidere report a Velvidere man Trumprowe of Tk 48 locked in county jail charged with attacking a four year old girl. Suspect alerted by telephone and located at Belvidere. He allegedly induced the child to leave home by giving ten cents. Also, four family members of Joseph Laurence near death after eating canned lobster.
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Janesville
B. C
Trumprowe
Velvidere
Gall
Belvidere
Ite Grt
Howe
Cannes
Hineas, Ragino
Joseph Laurence
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