Poverty and a Bride Fateful Night End in O Briens Death
The fragmentary report describes Lieut Pat OBrien driven by poverty and a quarrel with his pretty wife Miss Virginia Allen. After a tense confrontation at the Alexandria hotel the husband shot himself in front of her and a friend, amid rumors of reconciliation and rent troubles. Mrs OBrien denied fault, stating she offered friendship and that her husband bore responsibility for their troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibbs Mages
Cal
Pat Bren
Whidman
Twa
Alexandria
Car
Virginia Mixa ~Allen
O'brien
Ste
Oultand
Srv
Francisca
Tie
Daly
Grain Man Rogers Retires From Chicago Trade Board
Henry W. Rogers, a longtime figure in the grain trade on South Water Street, retires after a career spanning decades. He joined the Chicago Board of Trade in 1887, fought to eliminate bucket shops, and was a leading factor in shaping early grain commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitago
Rock
South Water Street
Henry W. Rogere
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Me. Rogers
Board of Jade
Grain markets shift amid improving farm hedging tools
The article discusses evolving grain markets and hedging practices affecting producers and merchants. It notes suppliers delivering to elevators and markets, with emphasis on forward sales, timing, and efficiency in response to price fluctuations. The piece references Meade and broader farm economic dynamics shaping supply and pricing.
Chicago Pastor Quits After 22 Years in Ministry
Rev. Prank FL. C. Miller, pastor of Fleet Baptist Church on Pletieth Street near Drexel Baukvard, resigns citing modern education and religious formalities as driving him away from church life. He criticizes obituaries and says religion has failed to calm passions stirred by war and cannot solve life’s deeper issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chena
Dee
Prank FL. C. Miller
Fleet Baptist Church
Plétieth Street
Drexel
Baukvard
Ignald
Embbark
Cap Grant
Camp Brant
Seicchta
May loan bill proposal to fund aid to Germany
Washington Democrats propose a government loan totaling millions to Germany as aid, to be submitted to Congress. Representative Madden of Illinois spoke to a live radio audience outlining the plan and aims of the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
Congress Shartis
Madden
Tihbais
Five Men Drowned in Sinking Nanawha River Near Charleston
Five men employed at a local plant drowned when the Nanawha River flooded and the boat they were in sank near South Charleston. Four bodies were recovered, with one man still missing as rescue efforts continued. The tragedy disrupted workers and prompted investigations into waterway safety and company procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Ambar
Fragmented 19th Century Notice Bundle in San Antonio Area
A garbled OCR soup mentions a trial in Bexar County, names John Coldog and Francisco Mata, local venues like Hagle's Hall and Eagles' Hall, and events such as dances and fish markets. It references poll tax payments, city elections, and various ads for local businesses including Adv notices, trips, and services. The text is fragmented with numerous misreads and non-sequiturs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Temors
Polly Thant
Local Advertisements and Court News in San Antonio Area
The page compiles cluttered advertisements for shops, services, and events including plumbing, glassworks, and a Danse Orchestra, alongside court activity notes. It notes Christmas holidays observed by county and district courts, a seventh district court jur y docket, and suspended sentences in criminal cases. It also mentions upcoming conferences of the AME Church in San Antonio, and a series of crime notes about thefts and speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atexar
Baturiay
Danaary
Ptixon
Wisconsin Neef Suit Trial Delayed to Summer Date
Obscure report notes a Wisconsin case tied to Pal ML Neef and Maher Alsti amid an Alanean clash. Jury discharge Saturday leads to confusion as foreman tries to clarify four jurors faced possible conviction while age details and county court settings remain unsettled.
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Wis
Maher Alsti
Der
Trenle-Teiul
HeToHdaneth
Pal ML. Neef
Naff
sHummiry
County
Cour
Unclear text draft noting amendments and figures
Fragmentary OCR shows names such as Walker Moore and McBean with scattered figures like 200000 and 8000. Mentions a Dallas company filing an amendment to a charter and sums, but details are garbled and unreadable.
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Pretty Bride
Board of Trade
Ake
Todas
Kent
Solienett
Meade
Chicago
Camiot
Chiweh
Fermany
New Orleans Orchestra
Geiss Hyre
Dry Rae
John Coldog
Ayerto
Anakin
Parker
Eagles’ Hall
Bollawite
Duwily
UG South Aling Lot
Tiver
Lexar
Ydalla Iodrtanoz
Thirtssingeenth
Aggravatiel Asaitttll
Bexar
Ini Ho Wes
Newault
Atpen
Franeico Mata
Brohones
Federal Material
Qed Supply Company
Yoller Baggage Transfer & Jug
UMG
Farewells Co
Alama Plaza
Kirkwood & Whartga
Crockett
Perry
Ganten Fas
Johnston
Barnard H. Nee
Sumlay
Mira de Veaucinl
Pino Micu Hutto
Ghotetinas
Enston
King Linsee
Lommerce
Owen Shop
Loy Lee
Srovis
Willett
Panos Danse
Oreh
Adar Planting Co
Ads
Schiutze
Travis BO
Flo
NRG
Arall
Travix
San Antonio
Bethela
Sil Best Crockett Street
W. McDede
J. Jobuses
San Antouis
Tlw
Houston St
Riebo's
High Price Ag
Hing Crockett Bsh
Afaures Danca Orchestra
Mission 14
Cse
Tiicves
Artantomobile
J 1
Browning
Jag Whittier
Cov
Waa
Marlyet Atreet
Carnegie Library
Heteeun
Uporkett
Miedona
Wilbet
Ady
Kou Christus
Robles
Aily
Conomin
Strets
River Aveo
Dregs Street
Sayer
Motoyeyele
Gelnte
Maby Beton
Neef
Hertzberg
The
Diamond House of Texas
Wamonil House
House of
Platinunt-Smith
Fisiehtal Sapphitrey Dist Center
Roost
Anthem Center
Amalier
Larey
Hue and Aterest
Teauty
Galt Hantd
Tiffany
Hertzberg’s
Conkolin's
Waterman
Thermos Automobile
Waldemar Chaing
Hess
Eledetedee
Bradd
Mail Order Department
Herberg
Hamilton
Howard, Gruen
Waltham
Elgin
Wascheron-Constantin
Patek Phillipe
Geneva
Ayricberg Watches
Didisheim
Gruen
Houston
St. Mary's
Chavitred
Walkew Moore
Ge .G. Walker
Alt. McBean
A J Walker
Guulie Moore
Turpose
Mer
Ghitndisess
Peineesa
Thyatod
Evinnayy
Howland
Steck, Brown
Cohunble
Compriny’ of Dallas
Ehartar” Haere
Dara
Maine Forest
George Casser
St. Anthony Hotel
Carrier Jefferson and
Travis Streets
raPrehmdine
Speulnt
Southern Steel Company
Hang Nek
Prema San Antonio
Phope Nisin
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