Beggar of London Exposes Hospital Fund Raising Tactics
Londoners described as lethargic are urged to fund the city’s hospitals as Sydney Holland, head of London Hospital, reveals bold door to door strategies. He recalls boasts and stunts that raised awareness and money, noting beds may stay open despite dire appeals. A tale of two Americans ends with sharp judgment on beggar’s tactics and the need for genuine support.
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London
Sydney Holland
London Hospital
Sphinx Club
Hotel Cecil
Mr. Holland
Poplar Hospital
Poplar
Sydney
Bers
Holland
West
Society Women Scolded For Charities And Temptations
Grace Church pastor Rev E L Williams denounced society women hosting bridge whist fundraisers for homeless dogs and cats, urging focus on destitute children. He cited a fundraiser with 15 tables earning 212 and questioned who cared for children in need. He warned of red light district recruiters and noted improved conditions yielding a large insurance dividend.
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Chicago
E. L. Williams
Grace Methodist Episcopal
Ehereh
C. Fes
Mr. Willams
Williams
Red Light District
R. J
Escape from Airtight Mushroom Vault in Pennsylvania
D W Smith, a veteran from Morrisburg Pennsylvania, was locked in an airtight chamber described as a mushroom vault. With the door hot and claustrophobic, he stripped to his underclothes and, using a ten foot by four inch flooring plank, battered at the lock for about two hours hoping to break free.
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Rochester
N. J
Wilkes Vincent Pruscine
Union Street
Pruscine
Labout
Patent Office
Mesnot
Pruscino
Pruseino
New York
Buende Ayres
Pennsylvania
Morrisburg
D. W. Smith
Honest Cop Pat Duggan Foils Robber's Plot in Chicago
In Chicago a talking with Henry Hobalt near South Jefferson and West Madison tests Honesty Of Patrolman Pat Duggan. A stranger named Kaute Gabrelson tries to coax Duggan into letting Habalt’s supposed loot slip away. Duggan’s quick reaction prevents the theft and Gabrelson is stopped as a patrol wagon is summoned.
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Chicago
Abso
Parrot Used as Collector in a Western Grocery Scam
A credit man uncovered a seven hundred dollar off book balance tied to a western grocery owner. The owner refused payment, a parrot was sent as a joke, and the bird later prompted the merchant to demand restitution, calling Blank & Co. "bigger robbers" than others. The tale ends with the parrot proving a clever ploy.
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York
Jong
Hale
Blank & Co
Northwestern women clash over night watch patrols at dorm
Northwestern University Willard Hall dormitory members face scrutiny over late hours and visits. Dean Mary Rose Potter fines keepers of the dorm and enforces a 1 am curfew for students while a night watchman at the door records late arrivals.
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Creda
Willard ‘Hall
Giria
Northwestern ‘Niversity
Mise Mary Rose Potter
Exploding chicken startles New York dinner party
A Brook al supervision Mrs Jones prepares a roast chicken for guests when the bird explodes as the carving knife enters the breast area. The blast scatters interior details to the ceiling and alarms the diners prompting a police call.
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Nw York
Elizabeth Jones
Brookal Supervision
Jones
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Home For Christian Endeavor
Oston
United Sociery of Christian Endeavor
Clark
Beggar OF London
City Hospital
Procise
Ibekan
Puggan
Ume- Qabretson
Gabdretson
Achillea
Glad Atd Bighee
Frank Krueger
Butcher
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