Stranger Arrives in City Hospital Fostered Disorder
Police were called when a man identified as FE W Proctor, claiming kin to John R Proctor, created disturbances at El Paso City Hospital. He resisted officers, was jailed, and asked the Recorder's Court for permission to leave the city, which was granted after a brief inquiry.
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Tha Po
Alta
Atoe
FE. W. Proctor
el Paso
Recorder's Court
John R. Proctor
Washington
Shardein
Hewitt Tells Of Pewingness Before Waying
A cryptic note references M. M. J. Hewitt and uses archaic terms pewingness and waying, inviting interpretation of historical language. The fragment suggests a discussion or record connected to Hewitt, with unclear context and no concrete dates or locations.
Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in City Opens Fireproof Building
The Physicians and Surgeons Hospital announces its new fireproof building and improved management under Superintendent Miss Alice L. Cennell of New York. The facility provides excellent attention and northern-style communications, with admissions to the Train School and related services highlighted for patrons.
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Alice L. Cennell
New York
Asant
Roosevelt Stal
New York City
Real Estate Transfers Include City Lots and Farmland Deals
Fleming and Davidson transfer lots 13 and 14 in block 1 at West Johnston and Nathan streets to O L Kinsey for 1100 dollars. Zoe Petty to A J Bailey transfers lot in block 12 East Englewood for 65 dollars. Kate Tynan to Mary Mathies transfers lot 4 in new city block 127 on South Alamo for 5750 dollars. Frank Ashley and wife Jo W Daniel transfer 22.2 acres south of San Antonio adjoining Mission San Juan and 16 shares of San Juan ditch stock for 2200 dollars. San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway to Lucinda Garza transfers lot 2 Bee 33 Elmendorf for 10 dollars. Charles Hawse transfers half interest in south half of lot 15 block 9 on North Mesquite and South Center streets for 100 dollars. Bernard A Caldwell to John P Courtney transfers lot 12 in new city block 1297 on Sharer Street for 50 dollars. Nellie Dewees to S S Wildman transfers 325 acres known as the Dewees place about 16 miles west of San Antonio for 4250 dollars. J L Gilbert to Frances M Gilbert transfers 100 acres of survey No 6 for 1350 dollars.
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Fleming & Davidson
O. L. Kinsley
Johnston and
Nathan Streets
Zoe’ Petty
A.’ J. Bailey
Englewood
Kate Tynan
Mary Mathies
New City
South Alamo Street
Frank Ashley
W. l. Daniel
San Antonio
Mission San Juan
San Juan Ditch
San Juan
South Center
Bernard
A. Caldwell
John P. Courtney
Sharer
Nellie Dewees
S. S. Wildman
Dewees
The Natives Had Scruples
A satirical tale of a south sea trader who labels tins with a red dragon for mutton causing natives to reject the tins as devil food. The traders end up eating their own stock after natives refuse to touch the meat.
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Fim
Compliments Exchange Between Sexton and Doctor in PA Town
A village sexton who also cut stone and moved furniture helped a doctor relocate in another county. Settlement issues arose when the doctor deducted an old debt from the sexton, prompting a witty exchange about steady work and gravedigging.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Ledger
Acquittal Praised by Lord Brampton on Alibi Case
The Golden Penny notes that Sir Frank Lockwood secured an acquittal in a criminal case. Lord Brampton, later Sir Henry Hawkins, privately congratulated him on the conduct of the case and commented on the alibi established. He quipped that the alibi was the best of the three offered.
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Frank Lockwood
Lord Brampton
Henry Hawkins
Fragmented Chicago slang line from The Record Herald
A clipped quotation shows a distressed speaker lamenting nerves worn by a crying baby while another man, implied to be hardened by experience, responds with a terse word. The source mirrors early 20th century newspaper chatter and regional speech.
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Mr. Newpop
Chicago Record-Herald
Bicyclists Free as Judge Dismisses Bell and Light Violations
Dozens of riders arrested for riding bicycles without bells or lights were released by Judge Shardein in a Christmas week hearing. The judge warned a second offense would bring a $10 fine, citing accident risks and urban enforcement by Chief Irvin.
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Hardie
Shardein
Irvin
Opposition and Self Reliance in Classic Thought
A brief reflection on opposition as a benefit to a man and the necessity of hardship for true self reliance. The author hints that struggle helps one achieve what is essential for value and usefulness.
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Mintibog
John Nea
Southwestern Telephone Company
Wisdom Is Action Beyond Desires in Amiel Saying
A brief literary reflection cites Amiel urging restraint and measured conduct. It emphasizes aligning choices with capacity rather than impulse, guiding ethical self-governance.
Preservation treatment for Manila rope using graphite lubricant
London Engineer states graphite and oil lubricant thoroughly permeates manila rope. Inner yarns and core are treated to reduce internal wear, while surface lubrication remains surface friendly and non injurious to the rope.
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Manila
London
Election Meeting Orator Laments Time at Rally
A pompous speaker rose at an English electioneering meeting and began with the line I have lived long enough. The audience erupted in loud laughter and cries of hear hear, forcing him to return to his seat amid the cheer.
Elospes, Solve Leftover Inscription Tale
A Swiss hotel wall once bore Hospes salve welcoming strangers. After rebuilding a slight painterly error changed the phrase to Elospes solve, turning a greeting into a prompt to pay or beg for payment from travelers.
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Switzerland
The Days Echo Quiet Gifts From A Friendly Party
A short lyric fragment compares days to distant figures bringing gifts that pass unseen if not used, noting their silent carry away when ignored. The tone hints at reflection on time and human action without narrative detail.
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Lmerson
Mystery of It Reveals Family Pride and Poverty
A Washington Stir column quotes Uncle Eben musing on how some people are too proud to work yet humble enough to rely on family for board and lodging, illustrating class tensions and dependency in urban life.
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Eben
Washington
Discontent in the Press Notes on Contentment in Chicago
A fragment from the Chicago Post quotes readers on happiness and ambition, noting general discontent with social progress. The report highlights public skepticism about content creators and editors who struggle to advance in a competitive world.
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Chicago Post
Random Reflections on Advertising and Boycotts in San Antonio
Local column defends moderate advertising in legitimate papers while denouncing anarchist weeklies. It notes grand jury probes into attacks on Traction Company property, forecasts sensational disclosures, and cautions merchants about boycotts. It praises Mahon and mocks anarchist agitators, urging sane commerce and responsible press.
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Traction Company
Oak stove wood sale at Carr Wood & Goal Co card
A New Year greeting notes a sale of select oak stove wood at Carr Wood & Goal Co. The Palace Meat and Fish Market located at 511 East Houston Street offers meats fish and game with two phones listed.
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Carr Wood & Goal Co
The
Palace
East
Houston St
Robert Collyer Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
The veteran clergyman Robert Collyer marked his eightieth birthday in New York. Born to work as a blacksmith, he later became a Methodist minister and later joined the Unitarian movement while enjoying his long career and famed sunny disposition.
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Robert Collyer
New York
Bere Ia
America
The Three Hats at the Empire delighting San Antonio crowds
The Empire presents Harry Clarke and company in The Three Hats a rich clean and humorous stock comedy with Sam Selwyn Miss Owen and Miss Atkinson in key roles. My Uncle's Will and a curtain raiser by Owen Wakefield and Graham accompany the bill as Empire patrons anticipate Clarke's early departure next week with a Christmas matinee and weekend receptions.
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Ahich
Empire Theatre
Harry
Carson Clarke
Etock
Clarke
Sam Selwyn
Jones
Miss Owen
Wakefield
Graham
Empire
Mr. Clarke
San Antonio
John Drew Promotes Philanthropic Roles in Rosemary Revival
Actor John Drew defines his career by philanthropic parts and is seen in Rosemary as his most successful role. Howard Kyle, famed for Nathan Hale, appears tomorrow at the Grand Opera House in a revival of Rosemary featuring love, pathos and comedy.
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Rip van Winkie
Joseph Jefferson
John Drew
Sir Jasper
Rosemary
Howard Kyle
Nathan Hale
Grand Opera House
Peck's Bad Boy at Grand Opera House Saturday
Laughing patrons will see Peck's Bad Boy a farce comedy at the Grand Opera House with a matinee and night performance. The production features a strong line of specialties and is billed as the best farce comedy in some time.
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Jean
Peck
Grand Opera House
Fatal Wedding to Open at Grand Opera House
A critic calls The Fatal Wedding a heartful tale of love and tears. The Grand Opera House presents the play Sunday with matinee and night showings. Set in New York, it features The Palisades with a dramatic rope crossing stunt and a villain drop. The cast is praised as especially strong.
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Grand Opera House
New York
Palisades
Widow's bonnet sparks household bargain dispute
In a domestic exchange Mr. Crabbe refuses to buy an extravagant bonnet for his wife. She counters by proposing a plain and cheap alternative, then reveals she favors a widow's bonnet, highlighting a frugal yet pointed disagreement.
Reassurance Sparks Themarriage Confession
Angelina questions whether Edwin might miss bachelor life Edwin responds with cheerful certainty that he misses it almost not at all and would remarry if he lost her The exchange frames a playful yet sincere commitment between the pair
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Angelina
Edwin
Angy
The Safer Method Say
A humorous exchange from the Washington Star features two men debating spelling gibbering. One quips that he never writes the insult preferring to call a man an idiot aloud rather than putting it in writing.
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Washington Star
Proper Thing: Proposal Refused for Sealed Offers
In a humorous exchange Miss Keedick tells Miss Darley that Mr. Gilley offered himself by postal card. Miss Keedick recalls she refused him, preferring sealed proposals.
No clear event found in Atchison Globe fragment
Fragmentary OCR from Atchison Globe mentions a choice between satisfying a friend or a prior encounter, with a vague reference to twenty yen and aging, plus a forty year to an hour comparison. No concrete names, dates, or actions emerge.
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Sen
Atchison Globe
Medical Examiner Endorses Peruna for Health Benefit
Dr. Llewellyn Jordan of the U S Treasury speaks highly of Peruna. He notes a month of use brought vast improvement after months of suffering and urges readers to ask their physician for a free Peruna Almanac for 1904.
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U. S. Treasury
Llewellyn Jordan
U. S. Treasury Department
Columbia College
West Point
Peruna Medicine Advocated by Doctors in Letters
A set of endorsements from Dr. Llewellyn Jordan and Dr. George C. Hagener praise the Peruna Medicine for treating catarrh and flu like symptoms. Dr. Hartman offers free medical advice and invites readers to mail their case details to the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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Peruna
Llewellyn Jordan
Geo
Havener
M. D
Anacostia
D. C
Columbus
George C. Hagener
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Olio
Sage and the loan ballad of trust and pride
A Russell Sage tale shows a grandson asking for ten dollars and paying it back on time, then seeking a hundred with grand promises. Sage declines, citing one disappointment too many. The piece ends with a Beaumont Journal quip about showy courtroom rhetoric.
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Russell ‘Sage
Sage
Mr. Sage
Collier’s Weekly
A Perugian Superstition About Hair Belonging to Lovers
In the Perugian highlands maidens believe a hair plait from a betrothed can still harm the owner through illness or death. If infidelity occurs, matrons advise transferring the complaint to a tree or animal, or binding it to a tree in a specific ritual at dawn to prevent the disease from returning.
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Perugian
Theocritus
Local Trade Notices and Handyman Services
An item advertises Tin Roof and Gutter repairs by G. W. Pillbury at 224 South Flores St offering new work and repairs. Also promotes Shafer the Plumber at 125 West Commerce St selling portable electric lamps as Christmas gifts with a new stock listing.
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G. W. Pillbury
Shafer
West Commerce St
Bargain Sterling Silver Manicure Pieces Displayed
The Bell Jewelry Co. at 227 W. Commerce St offers ode pieces priced at 25 and 50 cents with baskets of bargains promising desirable items for customers.
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The
Bell Jewelry Co
W. Commerce St
Post Oak Coal Wood Cord Sold by Carr Wood and Coal Co
Post Oak coal wood sold at four dollars per cord by Carr Wood and Coal Co. The ad notes a sewing machine available at 320 Mast Houston St and references The Singer Mfg Co. in Pittsburgh, plus Roe's at 244 West Commerce Bt.
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Post Oak
Carr Wood & Coal CO
Houston St
Singer Mfg. CO
Roe’s
West
Commerce Bt
Modern Time Store Offers Best Value at Alamo Installment Co
The Alamo Installment Co located at 107 West Houston Street advertises unbeatable value for money with a focus on affordable purchases and flexible installment options.
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Alamo Installment CO
West
Houston St
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