Authentic Story of JF Davis Capture At Open Meeting
Post 100 G A R in New Castle hosts an open meeting to hear Rev H F Given recount the capture of Jeff Davis. Given learned details from Andrew Bee who discovered Davis and died soon after delivering the deathbed account. Meeting Monday June 5 at 8 p m.
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Post 100
New Castle
Jeff Davis
H. F. Given
First United Presbyterian Church
Given
Martin, Mich
Andrew Bee
Bee
Giv
Mr. Bee
San Francisco Man Recovers After 245 Skin Grafts
Phil J Redmond survived a railroad coal stove fire in 1908 and required skin grafts from 245 friends to cover scald injuries. Surgeons cleared the way for the final graft as Redmond’s strength returned, the last patch taken from his own body.
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Phil J. Redmond
San Francisco
Redmond
Amond
Northwestern Pacific
Eat What You Want But Not All You Want In Heat
Dr. Wiley of the U S Department of Agriculture urges moderation in hot weather and explains a mixed diet. He cautions against excessive ice water, favors filtered water, and notes summer needs include more vegetables and less concentrated animal foods. He cites protein needs, daily calories, and the value of sugar for quick energy in strenuous work.
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Dr. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Man Hurt by 1200 Volt Shock Recovers
J Williamson of the Hast side, Harmony route conductor, was hurled from a Harmony car when a 1200 volt shock caused him serious injuries while trying to restore the trolley wire. He is reported to be recovering nicely.
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The
California Society of
Washington,d. C
Joaquin Miller
Rock Creek
Sierras
Henry White
France
J. Williamson
Hast
Harmony Route
Harmony
Grammar School League Meeting To Address Ringers Issue
A meeting of captains and managers from the Grammar School league will be held this evening at 7 30 in the YMCA. Several protested games will be reviewed and the use of ringers by teams will be discussed.
Sunday Excursions From P. L. E. Depot to Erie
Special train leaves P. and L. E. depot at 9 05 a m city time returning the same evening. Take this opportunity to spend a day on Lake Erie. Round trip fare is 1 25.
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Lake Erie
Typewriter Repairs Offered at J A Webb Address
Repairs made on all typewriters at a very reasonable figure. Drop a card for an estimate to J. A. Webb, 306 Pearson street. 24316.
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J. A. Webb
Pearson Street
Reverend W Connell Leaves for West on Leave
Rev W G McConnell pastor of Fourth Presbyterian Church goes on a three month leave of absence departing Thursday with Christian Hoover of Ralph Avenue. They plan to travel via Colorado Springs visiting points of interest while Rev J R McWilliams of Princeton Theological Seminary fills the pulpit in his absence at the church.
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W. G. McConnell
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Central West
Christian Hoover
Ralph Ave
Colorado Springs
J. R. McWilliams
Princeton Theological Seminary
Telegraphic Tabloids Across Cities Report Unions Peonage Trials And Odd Affairs
UTICA Episcopal diocese rejects printing with union label. MACON Georgia jurists acquit four wealthy Georgians of peonage despite judge’s charge. NEW YORK will of Catholic writer Richard H Clark directs estate to daughter Mary Ada if she stays out of monastic orders. NEW YORK trial of medical concern reveals doctors paid preachers ten cents per head to drum up crowds. WASHINGTON GOP and DEM disparate captains Nick Longworth and Ed Webb to play charity baseball with Vice President Sherman umpiring. CHICAGO alderman Dr. W O Nance begins war on public roller towel after banning drinking cup. CHICAGO youth Emil Huff itinerant fortune hunter sent home after seeking gold on streets. CHICAGO incident four foot king constrictor escapes Hampden flat. tenants pledge away. CHICAGO North Western Limited delayed ten minutes for Thomas W Lawson to board baggage.
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Utica
N. Y
Episcopal
New York
Union
Macon
U. S
Emory Speer
Richard H. Clark
Mary Ada
Washington
Nick” Longworth
Ed Webb
Sherman
Chicago
W. O. Nance
Emil Huff
Toledo
Hampden
Chicago Northwestern Limited
Portland
Ore
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Postmaster General as President's Political Agent
An excerpt from Hampton's Magazine asserts the postmaster general acts as the president's political agent with federal employees and patronage. It claims 384,088 civil service workers under presidential influence and that conventions exclude direct public input on nominees.
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Hampton's
United States
Department of Justice
Internal Revenue and Customs Departments
Lady Duff Gordon Faces Court Over Customs Duty Fraud
Lady Duff Gordon of England allegedly conspired with associates after arriving in New York to run a dressmaking house similar to her London shop. Customs officials raided the New York store and charged fraud against Uncle Sam related to duties.
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Duff Gordon
England
New York
London
Uncle Sam
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JF Davis
245
Bury Cook Book
California Society
Len Aller
Noashlington
Sheldon Sanitarium Co
F. Springboro, PA
Michelin
Lawrence Auto CO
South Mercer
Grammar School League
Ashtabula Harbor
Erie
Rev. Wconnell
West
Fourth Presbyterian Ch
Nue
Telegraphic
Lady Gordon
Lady Dup
Por Ding
Euwer’s A
Euwer
Anderson
Madras
Regent
Bates Seersucker
Novelty Poplins
Wayne Wardrobes
Brussels
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