Striking expose on Chicago baby trade and profiteers
A muckraking minister denunciates a Chicago network of so called homes selling vulnerable babies for cents. He and the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society reveal cases from Walter to Josephine, with prices and circumstances exposing quack doctors and midwives behind the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivile Walter
Chicago
Charles Virden
Deneen
Iinois
State Conference of Charities
Virden
Mr. Virden
Hastings HW Watt
Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society
Litte
Josephine
Alice
Walter
Little
Aid Savery
Barsain
Hart
Children’s Home and Aid Society
Aid Society
Bobcat interrupts poker game with wild break in camp
Five lumbermen in a remote camp sat around a round table playing draw poker for a 37 cent pot when a bobcat smashed through a closed window. The animal leaped onto the table, caused chaos, and fled after being stunned by a blow. No one was seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Small
Sandy
Son shoots father to save mother in New York apartment
Alfred Liewellin Jr., 19, of 1292 Second Avenue, fired a revolver at his father as he left after choking and beating his mother. The father, Alfred Liewel Isa, 46, a janitor, was taken to Flower Hospital with fatal injuries. The teen claimed he acted to stop the attack on his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Liewellin, Jr
Second Avenue, New York
Alfred Liewel- Isa
Fiower
Brakeman Fends Off Catamount Attack on Rail Flatcar
J. J. Harbauch a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman climbed a Creston and Clearfield branch flatcar to loosen brakes near Rakerton. He saw four bright spots in the dark, later identified as catamounts’ eyes. One catamount lunged, he struck with a pocketknife. another jumped his back. He beat both off but his clothes were torn and smeared with animal blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Harbauch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rakerton
Creston
Clearfield
Harbaugh
Lincoln and Stephens friendship at Hampton Roads peace talks
A detailed reminiscence describes the 1805 Hampton Roads conference and the later humane exchange of Lieutenant John A. Stephens. It recounts Lincoln’s personal offer of parole and hospitality, enabling Stephens to visit Washington, the photo gift, and Stephens’ return to duty with General Gordon’s staff, framed as a testament to Lincoln’s kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Hampton Roads
Stephens
J. A. Campbell
R. M. T, Unter
Lincoln
Seward
Mr. Stephens
Congress
United States
Confederacy
Stepheny
Johnson's Island
Johnson's Island.’ Mr. Lincoln
Washington
President Lincoln
John A. Stephens
Georgia
Vicksbug
New Orleans
Lake Erie
Sandusky
Beying
Lincoln Rose
Alexander H. Stephens
Mr. Lincoln
Hampton
Richmond
West Virginia
Gordon
Myria Lockett Avary
May TV hold your horse, sir
Local column uses light humor with a playful exchange about horses and television references. The brief item showcases a quirky quote from the New York Press and hints at a recurring joke segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Lyric Theatre Fire Destroys Altoona Vaudeville House
The Lyric, formerly Keoth's vaudeville theatre in Altoona Pennsylvania, was burned leaving only bare walls. Loss estimated at 90000 with partial insurance. Causes suspected as cross stage wires. Several tenants including ex congressman J D Hicks and D J Neff lost heavily. A visitor from Dixon Illinois suffering paralysis died at Altoona hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Keoth
L. B. Cool
Louis Plack
Monkey Girl Burned to Death After Exhibition Incident
A carnival exhibit of Wild Rose the Monkey Girl from Yucatan burned badly and died at 45. The victim described as ignorant and inarticulate was locked in a room when a dog alerted onlookers. The tragedy follows other brief items including a stage actor’s sudden insanity in Bay City and a Kansas mother killed saving her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Wild Rose
Yucatan
Kansas City
J. Oscar Richardson
Rosedale
Kan
Richard
Ordia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
County Notes Roundup of Visits and Local Events
Lor's family members visit relatives in Zora and Gettysburg while neighbors host gatherings and dances. Local trips include Miller, Loy, and Fisher households with several extended family visits. A horse incident near Owings Creek caused minor injuries to a horse, and a large dancing event draws attendees from nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sickle
Sear Lewis
W. L Miller
Ming Maud Dorsey
Jusaph Colli- Hower
Gattysburg
Michael Robinson
Familly
O. W. Loy
Ireian Fisher
Hines
M. Robingon
Manries Lou Rpant
Howard Graham
LeGore’s
Russell Troxell
Mra W. Miller
George David
Georga W. Miller
Ear Wottera
M. Rebingsn
John Loy
Mina Kate Lohr
Thormone
May Ourre
Wm. Ourrefan
Jare Byamr
M.h Loy
HatrateSueeny
Keraeveree Baers
J. D. Baxer
Mortzz
D.H Haxerrr
Raxseune
Teos H. Hauure
Bung, Bares
O. M. Thomas
Daxrz, Baxke
Death notices from Baltimore area obituaries excerpt
Obituary notices for Mary A. Anderson of Baltimore age 61 plus Charles S. Nichols of Kensington, Md and Charles A. McManus of Washington and Baltimore, with minor references to Catharine Haines, Francis J. Bartholow Jr. and funeral details including burial places Pipe Grove cemetery Union chapel cemetery and Mount Airy services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxiheon
Mary A. Anderson
O. B. Anderson
E. M. Anderson
Harlem Avenue
Baltimore
Bheta
E. M. Sod Pinkney Anderson
T. M. Ar— Gerson
Sykoaville
Mt. Airy
Pipe Grove
A. A. Parker
Galway Molesworth
R. Barnes
B. T Dorey
F. B. Engle
Albert Maynard
George Clay
Lb. T. Lewis
Charles 8
Ichols
Charles
Nichole
Kensington
Montgomery County
University Hoepliss
Washington
Hoe
Onenisser
John Eaneborg
Senate
Beallaville
Charlesa M'Masus
Charles A. McManus
Misa Nellie Grove
Grove
East South Street
Thin City
John O. McManus
Merning
M. EB
Walkersville
Union Chapel
Daysvills
O. J. Smith & Sons
O. J. Bartholow
Francis J. Bartholow, Jr
Frank
Cora Bartholow
Philadelphia
Bartholow
Ridgeville Property Sold at Private Sale
Charles L. Smith as executor sold Saturday at private sale the two story house in Ridgeville on the Carroll county side. The property formerly occupied by the late J. Thomas Smith brought a price of 140 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeville
Charles L. Smith
J. Thomas Smith
J. Thomas Saslth
Charles S. Hann
Mount Airy
Carroll County
New Station at Motter's by Emmltebourg Railroad
The Emmltebourg Railroad near completion of Motter's Station to replace the old structure by December 26. Contractor Br. OG Walter oversees a modern building with a waiting room and a wagon schedule area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmltebourg Bailroad
Motter's Station
Br. OG Walter Ia
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Lippincott’s
Altoona Theatre
Monkey Girl
Bay City
Mich
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Troy
N. Y
Kennedy Stock Company
Corbett
New Place
Joseph E.aeot
Amuel A. Count
Axe
Par
Amos Clark
Agusta
John H. Lewis
Promee
Lynchburg
Panoke
Frederick
Rother
Wixe Glover
Anasder Company
Backw
Braz i Midélizy
Charies Oobrentz
Egaytor
E.H Galligan
Lyech Qayon
Ponror
de George Etary Moberly
Miss
Lor
Cheriss Summers
Harry
Zora
John Dy
Miss Rose Moore
Wits
Uhlefson
Sarid
Pomere Ous
Viana Onvis Wad
Beidig & Millee
Clifton
Bous
J. Roger McSherry
Frederick County Historical Society
California
A. C. McJampann
Notlice
Otty
Arthur D. Willard
Harry B. Orarrisse
Onsirman
MuLazo N. Nosz
Apa L. Rapers
Frederick City Hospital Guild
Gracs Nawwic
Bec’y
Stacp, Exise & Co
Marrso Bros
Stacr, Extise & Co
Penton
W. Patrick Street
City
Peterman
HR. Smith
Gan C. Leefauver
Optical Specialiat
North Market ST. Frederick
Poons
West South Street
Buanchencheney
Saunders
Devil
Moe
Sappingtor
Fredesick
Motter's
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