The Gould blackmail suit and Chicago Hall vagrants
A sensational tale centers on Zella Nicolaus Gould accuser and guardian notes as she seeks money from George Gould tied to a forged check. Chicago’s City Hall corridor shelters nearly 10,000 unemployed men many dignified yet destitute and sleeping on stone floors nightly.
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Ile
Nicolaus
George Gould
Isayers
New York City
Zelia
Mr. Pullman
Chicago
Hewett
New York
Gore
Chicson
Gould
Celed
Mme
Brmes Strang
Toman
Frm
Ife
Sabuntry
Are
Bunco
Hempstead Washburn
B. FL Bichulen
Aira
George M. Pullan
Zella
Chicare
Goulds
Esblush
Centropolis
Zebia Nicolaus
Albany
Zeb
City Hall
Jong
Chicago City Hall
The
Tribune
Fortune
M:fortune
Sonia Walters
Pat Das
Woman hunter defeats tiger in wild Indian expedition
The Public Press recounts Mrs. A W S wife of an officer who used an American Winchester rifle to shoot a man-eating tigress at the bank of the Pycara River during a summer expedition. She describes approaching the river, the moment the tigress lurched, and the first decisive shot that killed the beast, plus the discovery of a cub nearby.
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A. Wlsife
San Francisco
Examiner
Aloha Winchester
Ayrab
Pycarra Nver
Jtarium
Rays
Dullah
Camy Dastie
San
W. Salon
Anthony
Yanis
Teor Apri
Cean
Eerei
Aris
Moon photography exhibit shows anomalous wall features
Late photographs from an astronomer photographer at the Pesth academy display peculiar wall like embankments on the moon plate. They appear to run parallel and extend from about 1 000 to 1 300 yards, with heights estimated between 155 and 205 yards, suggesting unusual lunar terrain observations.
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Tis Pesth Academy
Bunda
The Cronin Case Read at Mrs Foy Trial
Mrs Foy testifies at Daniel Coughlin retrial about a 1915 Cronin murder plot. She implicates Burke, Cooney, McKenna and others in a conspiracy, describes blows, a chisel weapon, and a staged transport to a catch basin, with chronology and names mixing fact and rumor.
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Dr. Cronin
Andrew Foy
Daniel Coughlin
Martin Bora
Cooney
Fox
Joe McKeanna
Don Coughlin
Andrew FO
Cronin
Burke
Ireland
Anthony O'Manley
Chicago
Coughlin
Foy
Michael Gannon
Crouin
Mtn
Gannon
Neor
Chargce
Patrick O'Slivan
O'Sullivan
Martin Dawn
Diana
Joe McKenna
Trainor
Souch
James W. Curnea
J.B. Simmonds
Revell’s
Shot Himself on a Wager in Fatal Revolver Incident
Thomas Murray reportedly won a bet as two bullets were fired at him. A machinist from New York allegedly used a revolver to fire at Murray, the weapon’s cartridge said to have sufficient force to penetrate the skull. A friend named Joseph Malere Dabkos Mulvaney asked why the shot failed to kill.
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Thomas Murray
Faomas Marachinist
New
A. der Revorter
Joseph Malere
From the Beehive to Andromeda in a starry plea
A lyrical meditation travels from Beehive to Pluto and Andromeda recalling Merope and Perseus among a celestial crowd. The text invokes constellations and cosmic imagery, weaving aspiration and affection for Boston with timeless poets and merchants, urging shared wonder.
The Devil's Mile Ride and the Vanishing Shadow
In Hampshire hunting country, Douglas stakes a wager at a midnight ride through dense mist to outrun a feared figure. Dick vanishes after a tense pursuit. Douglas later recalls a nightmare shadow, a flying leap over a ford, and a black object hurled from a phantom rider.
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White Row
Hambeaux
Hampshire
Kai
Douglas Tasker
Psian
Douglas
Blake
Tan
Bub Tollemache
Doug
Parsons
Jaspielse
Hillfoot Bridge
Ray Monss
Devil
Red Farm
Peter
Devil el
Peter Stard
the & Fom
Br Than
Maz Perber
Bedroom walls set tone for restful rooms and sleep
A survey of Victorian taste urges separating bedrooms from other spaces with soft tones and delicate papers. It champions dainty furnishings, banishes heavy friezes, and promotes a soothing, inviting ambiance. Also included are home tips on blotters, mandolins, cleaning pastes, and simple cooking tricks.
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Speh
Harpers Bazar
Professional Scandalmonte in China Offers Amusement Service
In China a profession exists offering to amuse ladies of the home. The service is accepted, clients sit to hear the latest gossip and stories, and are rewarded at half a crown per hour. Two handsome gifts accompany the show, apparently part of the gossip.
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China
The Perversity of Tenth Improves Piano Practice
A Washington Star excerpt notes Bobb attends piano lessons faithfully. His uncle recalls neighbors complained about the noise, prompting him to steer Bobb toward disciplined practice. Now he views practice as enjoyable and regular.
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Bobb
Washington Star
The Medicine of Healthful Recreation Bicycle Benefit
The Rambler bicycle line promises brighter eyes and rosy cheeks through healthful riding. The 14 year developed G. and J. pneumatic tires reduce slip risk and improve safety and performance. Each bicycle is guaranteed and available for trial at the Newa office.
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Zella Nicolaus
George Guald
George W. Childs
Hempstead Washburee
George Gotld
Woz
Aoe Byrnes
Goma
Chiefs
Chrisie
William A. Nicolaus
Ywede
Vox
Bors
India
Fort Worth Tex
Gazette
Ation
Paris
Boston
Orion
Tmany Calor
Lisa
Baran
Pleiades
Merope
Pelaris
Arcturis
Andromeda
Perseus
Pesasus
Lars
Be Eer
New York Tribune
Sonia
Ecuny Powde
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