Hello Dick and the Gloomy Face at New York Circus
At Madison Square Garden Richard Wilbertson recalls a night with Dioking the club member Major Simmons and Graviscourt the millionaire. The show features Maubikeck the lion tamer and Nita Barlotti the trapeze artist whose sad smile hints at a hidden story.
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Brea
Lotus Club
New York City
Richard Wilbertson
Diiking
Major Simmons
New York
Dilkins
Edith Broughton
Edith
Ralph
Graviscourt
Nita’ Barlotti
Madison Square Garden
Maubikeck
Nita
Barlotti
Dil ‘Kins
Alice Graviscourt
The Grave Mystery of Graviscourt’s Family Plot
A narrator visits Trinity cemetery to inspect the Graviscourt family monument and the graves of Charles Graviscourt and his wife Alice. He then checks vital records at the Bureau of Vital Statistics and queries Dr. Sigmotta’s death certificate signs, learning the physician’s past membership and retirement, amid lingering suspicions.
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Charles Graviscourt
Cha
Charles
Ralph Graviscourt
Graviscourt
Dilkins
Nita
Maligni
Gravisecourt
Trinity Cemetery
Graviscourts
Alice
Alice Graviscourt
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Mott Street
Trinity
Charles Sigmotta
Why Russell Sage Works
Russell Sage, aged 86 on August 4, remains determined to continue his business as before despite a severe recent illness. He recalls that five years ago he was asked why he did not retire, and replied he would not stop working while able, believing his work would carry on for as long as he lives.
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Russell Sage
Mr. Sage
Wild man at large in Ashland as Russell Whittaker flees
Russell Whittaker, a railroad worker from Ashland Nebraska, fled his home after a note hinted at impending death. Neighbors chased him through corn fields and timber along the Platte River, fearing for his safety and his pistol. His illness and fear of losing his job drive the escape, while friends press to capture him and ensure his care.
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Dilkins
Maubikeck
Goy
Allustrationa
Russell Whittaker
Ashland
Neb
Platte River
Packers Ignore Court in Antitrust Demurrer Placed
Chicago dispatch reports a syndicate of attorneys for the beef trust prepared a general demurrer to the federal injunction bill. The filing challenges insufficiency and unconstitutionality of the anti trust law and asserts the right to price quote to agents. Demurrer to be verified and filed by defendants once ready.
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Chicago
Will Shoot to Kill After Shenandoah Attack
Reports say Saturday night assault on soldiers camp at Shenandoah Pa was not renewed Sunday night. Outposts and sentries held. Troops supplied with ball cartridges, instructed to shoot to kill and investigate later if more trouble occurs. Two attempts to attack Highth regiment horses were detected and fired upon by sentinels, with riders fleeing.
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Shenandoah
Highth Regiment
Governors appoint Omaha police commissioners to fix board
Governor Savage named four new Omaha police commissioners William J. Broatch Joseph W. Thomas Carl C. Wright and Lee Spratten. They filed bonds of 5000 each, took oath and elected Broatch president pro tem. A mandamus suit seeks keys to the old board held by President Kierstead. The governor’s selection includes two Republicans and two Democrats, with the mayor serving on the panel by virtue of office.
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Savage
Omaha
William J. Broatch
Joseph W. Thomas
Lee Spratten
Broatch
William Kierstead
Man Charged After Dynamite Blast In River
Joti Ralston and Peter McCabe faced trial for game law violations after a dynamite blast from a boat on the Maquoteta River. McDonald was killed in the explosion. Ralston and McCabe escaped with injuries.
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Arb McDonald
Maquoteta
McDonald
Joti” ‘Ralston
Peter McCabe
State Guard to Join Fort Riley Maneuvers
Adjutant General L. W. Calby acting for Governor Savage accepted an invitation to send Nebraska state troops to the Fort Riley maneuvers. The Nebraska national guard will encamp with regular troops under expert regimental officers. The move comes despite earlier reports of no encampment this year due to funds. General Colby notes per diem will be paid, though partial pay may await legislative action. about $4,000 remains in guard funds.
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L. W. Calby
Savage
H. C. Corbin
Fort Riley
Kansas
Nebraska National Guard
Colby
Root Files Answer in Taylor Mandamus Suit
Secretary Root prepares and will file in Washington district supreme court his answer to Rebecca J. Taylor's mandamus suit seeking reinstatement. He argues civil service laws were not violated and Taylor was discharged for just cause after writing a critical letter to a local newspaper about the president's Philippine policy.
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Miss Taylor
Root
Rebecca J. Taylor
District Supreme Court
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Complaints on Sherman Act Spark Coal Shipper Dispute
The Department of Justice has not filed action against anthracite coal shippers due to insufficient evidence. It warns that proper complaints could lead to legal proceedings, as officials fear winter coal prices will rise and cause suffering unless a break in price occurs. The administration cannot sue to dissolve a suspected trust without proof.
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Department of Justice
Nurse Sues for Damages Over Alleged Assault by Boy
New York city nurse sues Harold Hartshore for 50000 damages claiming assault by kicking and beating while she cared for and educated the ten year old son of Joseph Hartshore. She says the incident caused lasting physical and mental distress and left her unable to work.
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Marie Benbe
New York City
Harold Hartshore
Joseph Hartshore
Expatients of Wabash Railroad Go on Coast Excursion
Forty Wabash Hospital patients from Peru Indiana were sent on a Knights of Pythias train excursion to San Francisco. Nurses accompany the party to monitor health effects of the voyage and climate change on the various diseases afflicting the men.
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Wabash Railroad
Peru
Ind
San Francisco
Knights of Pythias
Earthquake Shakes Missoula County Communities
A Montana dispatch reports a two second earthquake Monday evening causing slight damage across Missoula county. Bonner saw a large dynamo shift from its adjustment and Clinton experienced a severe shock with several old buildings collapsing.
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Montana
Missoula County
Helena
Mont
Bonner
Clinton
Victory for John over injunction on street railway franchises
The Tand city court dissolves Judge Caldwell’s injunction stopping the council from granting public service franchises. Mayor Johnson led the suit. the ruling likely allows rapid construction of the low fare street railway lines using city streets.
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John
Tand, O
Caldwell
Johnson
White men rousters seen as steamers travel Ohio River
A Metropolis dispatch reports white men working as rousters aboard two Cincinnati and Memphis steamers descending the Ohio River. The spectacle is described as unseen since before the war. Negro rousters are striking, not mainly for higher wages but due to heat and heavy shipments.
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Cincinnati
Memphis
Ohio River
Ellen Stone recounts Bulgarian ransom ordeal in Indiana lecture
Ellen M. Stone spoke at the Winona assembly in Warsaw Indiana on August 4 about her long captivity among Bulgarian brigands with Mrs Tsilka. She described hardships and said she wished to earn money through lectures to pay back her share of the ransom.
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Ellen M. Stone
Winona
Warsaw
Ind
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Li Tamer
Seward
W. Hopkins
Jack Robbins
America
Chine Sea
Hawaii
Rowzar Bowmen's Sons
Packersgnore Court
NEW. Police Board
State Guard Will
Riley
Kan
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