Man Cuts Own Throat in Local Livery Stable Scene
Mathias Heck, feeble minded resident of 79 Julien Avenue, attempted to self harm with a rusty pocket knife at Byrne Bros. bus barn while waiting for transport to St. Joseph's sanitarium. He was found in a stall with a deep throat wound and rushed to Mercy hospital, then to the sanitarium for recovery. He formerly worked as a carriage painter and drifted into morphine addiction amid hard drinking and loose friends.
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Mathias Heck
Mercy Hospital
St. Joseph's Sanitarium
Heck
Julien Avenue
Byrne Bros
Mileage books to be resumed vote shows strong support
The report notes a 90 percent vote for the first, 94 percent for the second, 88 percent for the third and 90 percent for the fourth. Mr Riggs continues inquiries this week to measure real school patrons support for reform measures and believes statewide approval will follow when the matter is put to all voters.
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Riggs
New Ferry Boat Promised If East Dubuque Dock Built
Officials promise a new ferry boat to improve service if a dock is constructed at East Dubuque. The plan hinges on securing funding and regulatory approvals for the riverfront project.
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East Dubuque
East Dubuquets
Congressman Pickett
Schunk
John Keckevoet
Dubuque
Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Hamilton Damages Victory
East Dubuque townsfolk celebrate Iowa Supreme Court ruling upholding Charlies Hamilton Sr. in his $1,000 personal injury case against the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad. Attorney D E Maguire praised for the win as local congratulations pour in. East Dubuque and Dubuque communities also note plans for a permanent dock and expanded ferry service following federal support efforts.
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East Dubuque
Charlies Hamilton
Iowa Supreme Court
C. B. and Q. Railroad
D. E. Maguire
Hamilton
Dubuque
Anniversary of King Edward VII Accession Noted in London
London and regions mark the ninth anniversary of King Edward VII accession with flags on government buildings bells ringing and salutes. At Windsor royal attendance joined the annual memorial service for Queen Victoria.
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London
United Kingdom
Edward VII
Windsor
Victoria
Mills Heiress Mrs Whitelaw Reid Inherits 30 Million
New York reports Mrs Whitelaw Reid wife of the U S ambassador to Great Britain inherits 30 million dollars, half of D O Mills estate valued at 60 million dollars. The remainder goes to her brother Ogden Mills. Also advised is Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for throat and lung troubles sold by dealers.
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New York
Ward Memorial Endowment Day observed by Texas Methodists
Methodist churches statewide will mark Ward Memorial Endowment Day to honor Bishop Seth Ward and raise funds for Southwestern University. Ward, who died in Japan, favored establishing an endowment upon his return to the United States to support the university.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Puzzle Night In Shadyside Ends In Quiet Victory
In Pittsburg, the Wise Man of Shadyside returns home to a planned social visit. He buys a 250 piece jigsaw puzzle, spreads it on the dining table, and reads as his guests unwind. Mother and daughters finish the puzzle next morning, keeping the book lover at ease.
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Pittsburg
Shadyside
Logic in Complaint About Wages in Warren Family Tale
A short piece from Lippincott's Magazine portrays Cindy the cook demanding higher wages after a paid vacation. The tale contrasts her view with Mrs Warren's defense of fair treatment, noting Cindy’s claim that wages should rise for returning to work. It explores themes of work value and perceived entitlement.
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Cindy
Warren
Lippincott’s Magazine
Belshazzar Feast Relic Found In Babylon Ruins
German excavators in the ruins of Babylon uncover Nebuchadnezzar era palace remnants buried under newer structures. They reveal the great oblong hall with a throne alcove where Belshazzar feasted and heard a prophetic warning. Outer wall fragments show ancient architecture, including a wall over 24 yards thick.
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Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
Belshazzar
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