Colonel Burt G Clark the Civil War veteran actor
Seattle readers recall Col Burt G Clark known as The Colonel a Civil War veteran who created Col Doolittle in 1893 and has played the role for 16 consecutive years. He travels the Mississippi stage life and keeps a tight bond with Andy McKee, now 66, his longtime friend and fellow performer.
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Clark
Mississippi
Col. Clark
Col. Doolittle
Old
Kentucky
Alhia
Andy McKee
Expressman
Seattle
Andy
Col
Burt G. Clark
Death of Maj. Gen. Elwell S Otis in Rochester
Maj. Gen. Elwell Stephen Otis died in Rochester on October 21 after a prolonged illness described as debility with a severe cold. The obituary notes his long service and rank in the U.S. Army.
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V Press
Rochester
N. Y
Elwell Stephen Otis
Yance Ter gich Work to Organize Fairbanks Miners
Yance Tergich, organizer for the Western Federation of Miners based in Douglas Alaska, quietly advances efforts to unionize miners in Fairbanks. Leary's nonalcoholic compound marketed to cure dandruff and baldness is advertised by druggists and barbers.
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Detted Pree
Dawson
Yance Tergich
Western Federation of Miners
Douglas
Alaska
Fairbanks
Leary
Portola Festivities Marred by Three Fatal Accidents
San Francisco reported three serious accidents during the Portola parade on lower Market Street. Charles Bowlin, a Fort Bragg visitor, died from a fractured skull after dodging confetti. Leon Shalan, leaning from a streetcar window, suffered a fatal skull fracture. W. S. Heckler, a sailor from the Preble, died after being struck, with multiple injuries.
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San Francisco
Charles Bowlin
Fort Brags
Leon Shahlan
Heckler
Preble
Lane Hospital
Meckler
Market St
Zeb Coltrim
Portola Parade Draws Multinational Crowd In Floats
Thousands line the route as Portola Parade showcases 200 floats and many nations. Spectators applaud as horsemen and foot participants in diverse costumes represent global cultures amid a festive city celebration.
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San Francisco
Scotland
Quaker Drug Co Promises Cure for Dyspepsia and Constipation
The Quaker Drug Co offers Dr. Howard's new remedy claimed to cure dyspepsia constipation and malaria with a full refund if not successful. A ninety percent confidence claim backs the half price introduction selling a fifty cent package for 26 cents. It promises permanent cures and improved digestion without temporary relief.
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Quaker Drug Co
Seattle
Pike St
Importer unveils leather bag samples for sale
New York importer offers this year’s leather bag samples arriving yesterday and going on sale tomorrow at half regular prices. Regular prices range from 50 cents to 16 dollars 50 cents while sale prices span 75 cents to 8 dollars 25 cents.
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New York
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