Four Thousand Awarded in Bulldog Bite Suit
J and Griscom receives 4000 dollars for injuries from a bulldog bite alleged to be owned by the defendant. The suit sought 12000 and a jury verdict favored the plaintiff. Trial stretched over several days amid local controversy surrounding the Hofluse property on Connecticut street and ownership disputes over the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. Griscom
W. T
Albertson
Department of the Superior Court
Ross
Buildiog
Connecticut Street
Grissom
Cmu
le Roy
Grismom
Fragmented Gist From A Chaotic Scrap Of 19th Century News
A compilation of stray items includes a New Hampshire farmer selling land for St. e and sending $14 to Dewte, rumors about Coxey and Zion, a New York man jailed for voting twice, temperance notes at the World’s Fair, odd poems, and stray legal chatter about a breach of promise suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
St.@e
Dewte
St. Peter
Newsboys Union to Attend Opera Opening at Grand
About 100 Seattle Newsboys Union members will attend the initial Grand Opera performance tomorrow night as guests of Golden Kerf management. Four Puget Sound navy yard officers and ladies will occupy boxes reserved today. The three night run raises funds for the new library art room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Newsboys’ Union
Grand
Harrison
Union
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Cathedral Contests Draw Crowd as Votes Pour In
Interest spikes as townspeople crowd the cathedral events voting for contenders in several contests. Belle Stewart sang soprano as Romeno Orchestra performed and A L Flournoy offered comic numbers. An auctioneer sold remaining booth goods amid lively betting on winners.
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Belle Stewart
Romeno
A. L Flournoy
Sullivan
Capt
Miss Lynch
Nordhoff
Miss Dolan
James Roe
Capt. Flynn
Eilzabeth Molloy
Gertrude Dolan
Weatherman and Gas Manager Plot Over Weather and Prices
The Weatherman and Frank B Poor argue over gas pricing and demand. Poor pushes for cold weather to boost sales while the Weatherman complains of customers and commissions. A follow up note hints at a potential meeting and a delay due to trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Hughey Behn
Frank B
Goldman’s Wife Dying in City Home
The wife of B F Goldman lies critically ill from typhoid fever at a friends’ home in the city with a deputy sheriff ready to move her to Goldman’s bedside this afternoon. Meanwhile Adriant Sidmante faces charges of cashing worthless checks and drafting at the Ed hotel and for assault with intent to harm after stabbing a fellow prisoner last week.
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Chuck
Mis
Gravh
Cook
F. Goldman
Goldman
Sidmante
Eoeault
Battle for Life on Ice Floes in Alaska River
Three men endure a perilous three day drift on a sunken barge after ice jams in Fish River and Golovin Bay. They survived with little food, tearing lumber for a raft and narrowly escaping when wind shifted and ice froze to shore.
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Peek River
Figh River
Golovin Bay
J R Chagebera
Chambers & Patterson
J. A. Couchener
Florence
A. F. Newmen Heaties
Chambers
Cornell
Fish River
Chambere
Passengers Escape Fire on Steamship Marie
A gasoline steamer named Marie burned while traveling from Hiof to MBome on Wednesday. Passengers escaped with narrow margins. no fatalities were reported though several were injured by smoke and burns.
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Nome
Marie
Hiof
Mbome
Asphysia
Engine House Vacated in City Move
Pire Chief Cooke informs the Board of Public Works the engine house at First Avenue West and Lee Street is vacated as the company moves to a new building at Fifth Avenue and Galer Street. He urges the board to decide possible future use for the old engine house.
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Pire
Cooke
Board of Public Works
First Avenue West
Lee Street
Fifth Avenue
Galer Street
Henry Winsor Sues for Divorce from Alma Winger
Henry Winsor files for divorce from his wife Alma Winger on grounds of desertion. The suit states the couple has a 16 year old son and that support and education arrangements have been agreed upon out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Winsor
Alimina Winger
Free Want Ads on Classified Page
A brief notice announces free want ads on the classified page. It highlights no charge for listings and invites readers to submit brief notices for jobs items or services.
Uncertain Cabin Fire and Ongoing Forgeries Trial
Report notes an accident caused by a passenger opening a valve to create more heat in the cabin and mentions a near unconscious rescue. It also covers a hung jury in the United States v Beazley forgery case and ongoing trial of Councilman Ed Hill on blackmail charges with defense urging a directed verdict of acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ve. J
Vas
Ed. EB. Hill
Clarke County Judge Assists In Criminal Calendar Cleanup
Judge Miller will aid Superior Judge Bell for two weeks starting next Monday to prune the crowded criminal court calendar. Miller will handle short criminal cases while Bell concentrates on the Goodall Bartlett and McAuley homicide set for trial in early November. Toklas overcoats available at Singerman Co. Corner and Ave Seneca.
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Bell
Goodall
Bartlett
McAuley
Toklas
Singerman Co
Now
Corner
Ave. & Seneca
Chamber of Commerce may take action on city laboratory plan
The board of health seeks chamber backing to urge city council to fund a city laboratory and health measures. President J W Clise and Secretary J B Metklie support a chamber committee to coordinate with the board. Impure city wells are linked to fever outbreaks. two wells will be condemned as analyses proceed with limited funds.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Health
Chamber
George C
Rct of Health
J. W. Clise
J. B. Metklie
Clise
Tanger
Miners Idle as Scranton Colleges Suspend Operations
About 60,000 workers idle across Scranton area colleries as operations halt to Nov 4. Officials say shutdown honors John Mitchell day and caps coal supply ahead of elections, with curfew reasons cited for the pause.
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John Mitchel
Dowpm
Fire devastates Girard Avenue theater injuring two firemen
A major fire engulfed the Girard Avenue theater in Philadelphia this morning nearly destroying the building. Two firemen sustained injuries while battling the blaze. The loss is estimated at up to $1,000,000 and the property reportedly carried no insurance. See classified page for free want ads.
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Girard Avenue
Marion Michael and Enemies Patch Matters Up
Justice Cann dismissed the assault charge against Abbe Horse this morning after the prosecuting witness appeared in court and paid the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Michael
Justice Cann
Abbe
Costa
Trial of Harold Haynie Set in Superior Court
Harold Haynie, known for spot ted horse fame, faces robbery charges. The trial is scheduled for next Monday morning in the criminal department, delayed earlier due to the crowded criminal court calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Haynie
Spotted Horse
Criminal Department
Superior Court
Criminal Court
Warm Underwear Ad From Brooks & Co Arcade Building
A dated notice promotes warm underwear from B N Brooks and Company located at 1891 2d Avenue Arcade Building. The message urges readers to buy now to avoid shivering on cold days.
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Jcome
B. N. Brooks ‘&Co
2D Ave
Arcade
Sympathy Strike Ties Up St Louis Carriers
Four hundred drivers from Adah United States Southern American and Well-Fargo Express firms in St Louis walk out in sympathy with Pacific Express messengers on strike. Companies say they are recruiting replacements and deny business interference. Other employees may join in sympathy actions.
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Adah
United States
Southern American
Welle-Farge Express
Pacific Express Company
St. Louis
Bridgebeach
Ohio
Majestic
Victor
Oak
Standard
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Cear
the Town Temperance Association
Waleg
Schwab
James
Mary
Edyth
Mae
Alya
Rose
Mayme
Marguerite
Dayasye
Luke
Mary Maqlane
Poopie
Minitter
Gon
Vad
Bo Gins
Newshboys
Rac aGamen
Weatherman
Pat
Meessage
Rautte
John McGindeeg
Plovine
Sallebury
Meiver
Alabka
Gluorado
Houwses
Miller
Clarke County
Scranton District
Scranton
Philadelphia Theater Des
Troyed
Philadelphia
Haynie
BIG Express
Nessengers
Louis
Chartee Oak Ranges
Dabney & Woodhouse
Pike Street
John
Beognéd Avenue
Bon Marche
Ida Gray Scot
Holyoke Building
Emerson Piano
Beau
Emerson
Sherman, Clay & Co
Second Ave
Kentucky
Brunner & Co
Kiarrigan St
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