Dream of Isaac Finkelstein Drives Honest Man to Crime
A New York Times style piece recounts Isaac Finkelstein's descent into crime to help his poverty‑stricken family. He digs under the Ludlow Street sidewalk toward a bank with $10,000,000 resources, prompting a dramatic rescue from beneath the street. The story ends with his wife asking the reporter to declare him not a bad man, a request the paper cannot grant.
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Isaac Finkelstein
York
Keaae
Emalier
Isaac
Ludlow Street
Anna
Kenac
Isador
John Jaffney
Jeanne
Lease Finkelstein
Leane
Fragmented Sunday diary reflects livelihoods and duties
A hazy extract depicts daily chores in a hotel setting with sewing, clothing, and social notes. It mentions a woman shaping garments, shopactivity, and a visiting male guest, alongside references to meals, lodging, and wage figures. A patient story about rheumatic pain contrasts with remarks on modesty and behavior.
Wealthy Merchant Has First Night’s in a Bed
Wealthy merchant Ae Vetted Prees in Mawsey Pa reports a first night in a bed during January year unknown. Local note mentions Perchant and Mh & tea events tied to the arrival.
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Ae Vetted Prees
Mawsey
Jane Bmyerstow
Miners Seek Ten Percent Wage Increase at Union Convention
Indianapolis January 17 Ten percent wage hike is the demand of the United Mine Workers at their annual convention opening here. Contracts with operators in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky and other states expire March 11. A uniform increase is expected across all listed states including Washington Colorado Montana and Wyoming.
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Indianapolis
Ind
North America
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Central
West Virginia
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Iowa
Missouri
Michigan
Ilinois
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Washington
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Steo
Wife Forces Captain to Leave Sinking Schooner
On the Rogue River coast the San Buena Ventura ran aground and all aboard were rescued after Captain Paul Rappmundt finally left the vessel only when his wife threatened to leap with their baby. The crew, seven sailors, and the captain reached San Francisco aboard the Fairhaven after hours of pumping and peril.
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United Press
San Franscisco
Rogue River
Paul Rappmundt
San Francisco
Fairhaven
Puirhaven
Paulsen
John Stevertsen
Mre. Rappmundt
Baby
Erikeon
Capt. Rappmundt
Tia
Buena Ventura
Geraldine Parrar’s Stage Life Tied to Waist Line
Boston dispatch reports Geraldine Parrar’s mother says the singer will quit the stage when her waistline stops being cinched by a girdle. At 26, she may retire before 46. the decision hinges on waist size, not poverty.
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Geraldine
Boston
Mass
Geraldine Parrar
Parrar
Farrar
Finger in Eye Turns Fatal in Oregon Lodging House
In St. Louis Oregon on January 17 Sing Bing, a Chinese resident, was killed after Chang Sing stuck a finger in his sleeping companion's eye. Sing Bing fired his revolver from under the pillow, killing Uhung Sing in an undertaking shop where the body lies.
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ST. Louis
Ore
Sing Bing
Chang Sing
Chang Sing An
Tered
Uhung Sing
Montage of 1920s Bulletins From Across the Nation
Montrose Colorado reports three men suffocated after a dynamite explosion in a new tunnel. Chicago notes Judge Carter upholds city right to build a passenger subway. Evansville Indiana sees Citizens' National Bank close due to bad loans and embezzlement. Bozeman? Bik City Idaho mentions W P Trowle shot and killed in a mining camp saloon with police linking Snowshoe Brown. San Francisco investigates Bryce W Wallace identity after he shot Mrs Millie Tate and died by suicide. Washington Supreme Court rules Brush Act charter fees unconstitutional in Western Union case. Washington reports death of Joaquim Nabuco former Brazilian ambassador in Washington at 60. Tacoma reports a dishwasher Fred who died by suicide over unpaid rent at Berkeley hotel. Also listed are several postmaster nominations for Hermiston Oregon Davenport and Harrington Washington and others.
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San Francisco
Bryce W. Wallace
Mrw
Millie Tate
Pacific Coast
Wallace
Burglar Steals $85 Dole in Gold From Robert Backlund
A burglar entered the room of Robert Backlund at 227 Westlake Boulevard yesterday afternoon and took eighty five dollars in gold coins from the premises.
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Dole
Colin
Kult
Robert Backlund
Westlake Boulevard
Liberals Rally for Conservative John Bull Victory
London dispatch reports a $16 million Liberal allegation that funds from diverse sources aim to back a Conservative triumph in the ongoing parliamentary elections. Campaigns resume as polls open across 15 London constituencies and 49 provinces amid expectations of a Liberal majority and a razor thin Conservative edge.
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United Pree
London
Joulatt
Mberala
Suffragets and Millinery in One Mammoth Parade
Mra Ellen M Henrotin presidentship of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs from 1904 to 1898 is cited with European education and honors. She led auxiliary efforts at the 1892 Chicago World’s Fair and earned orders from Turkey Belgium and France. The item notes local classified ad info for Beattie Star want ads with contact numbers.
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Mra
Ellen M. Henrotin
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Europe
Congress
Chicago
Turkey
Leopold
Potter Palmer
Chicago Spring Millinery Parade Opens in Fashion Fireworks
Crowds gather along Michigan Avenue to watch Chicago’s first millinery and dressmakers spring opening parade. Floats feature modern themes as women march with determined escorts, display cases show hats with price marks, and the crowd erupts in cries as bands play a martial quickstep. The event ends with ambulances and the same three word exclamation echoed along shop fronts.
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Press
Cicada
Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
Hyde Park
Grand Central Station
Lexington
Firet Millinery
Riment
Suffragist Ellen Henrotin Plans Parades With Millinery
Chicago suffragist Ellen Henrotin proposes a two year plan to tie millinery openings to a suffrage parade. She forecasts big stores will join to avoid losing customers and aims to attract supporters without violence or direct confrontation.
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Ellen M. Henrotin
Chicago
Henrotin
Asaya
Atate
Boy Steals to See Paris Beauties in Philadelphia Vault
Edmund Clare an 18 year old office boy was held on bail for stealing 400 dollars from the Insurance Company of Pennsylvania. He entered the vault using a wrench and screwdriver after hours and was trapped inside by the treasurer who unlocked from the outside. Clare confessed and said he took the risk to see Paris and its pretty women.
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Philadelphia
Paris
Edmund Clare
Insurance Company of Pennsylvania
Clare
Dance at Dreamland Dance Tonight
Dreamland hosts a free admission event tonight featuring dance entertainment. Public gathering invites community members to enjoy music and movement in a lively local venue.
Unlicensed Dentist Group Attacks Dental Board in Seattle Ad
The piece attacks the Cooperative Dentists in Seattle and accuses them of merging with the Washington State Dental Board and State Dental Association under a “Dental Combine.” It criticizes high price lists and claims the Cooperative offers cheaper, legitimate care with licensed practitioners led by Dr. John Brown at Third and Columbia.
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Washington State Dental Board
State Dental Association
Dental Combine
Wade
Association Co. Operative
Sieware
Seattle
Aay Board
State Dental Asum
Eame
State of
Washington
John Brown
Third Ploor Central Building
Third and
Columbia
Phone Ind
Corset Covers and Drawers Offered at 25 Cents
A varied lot of corset covers and drawers trimmed with lace or embroidery, slightly soiled, offered at 25 cents. Also two piece combination suits of nainsook with cover and drawers, trimmed with lace and embroidery, slightly soiled, at the same price.
Hosiery varieties in tan gray black and lace styles
Basemen t Salesroom advertises Black and tan cotton hosiery in double heel sole and toe. Richelieu ribbed. pin dot hosiery in shades. all over lace and lace boot styles in black tan bronze. embroidered and fancy varieties available.
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Richelieu
Women's and Misses Shoes at Special Prices
Special sale on Womens and Misses shoes priced at 1.85 featuring button and lace styles in calfskin with extension sole and low heel. Also Kid Blucher shoes with extension sole in various sizes. Infants shoes 35c with button, patent leather options and red stitching in sizes 1 to 5.
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Mark
Wes
Jourwest
Billie
Chung Sing
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Montrose, Colo
Gunnison Tunnel
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Ale
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Brush
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DH. Williama
Davenport
Jacob F. Hill
Harrington
Wash
James P. Rossbaulah
Monroe
Hobert H. Stapleton
John Bull
House of Lords
Beattie
Star
Boy
Dreamland
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Ladies’. Home Journal
Frederick & Nelson
Harry Lauder
Armory
Sherman, Clay & Co
Victor
Jock
Sandy McNab
Bonnie Scotland
Lauder
Paetite Coast Distributors
Talkiog Pes
Sherman
Steinway
Second Avenue
Union Street
James St
Ila
Veceraes
MS. L. Barbado
Newport Cafe & Grill
Madigon
James D. Hoger
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Sila
Sterling Jewelry CO
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