Mystic power alleged in suit by Rochester man
Thomas F. Gannon of Rochester sues widow Margaret T. Gordon in U S Court for $50,000 claiming she exerts telepathic influence over him and keeps him awake. Gordon denies the charges saying she never met him until recently and calls the suit an outrage.
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Rochester
Gannon
No. 12
Kay Terrace
Margaret T. Gordon
United States
Hillsdale Asylum
Scranton
Gordon
Thomas F. Gannon
N. Y
St. Peter’s Cathedral
George W. Wheeler
Farmer Shows Possibilities
Rudolph Nitz earned a place on Colorado's honor roll after moving to Denver a year ago to grow celery. He selected four acres in Valverde district, incurred 1500 debt to buy it, and in one year produced 40 units of celery and 150 in value from other vegetables.
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Denver
Rudolph Nitz
Builders of Colorado
Colorado
Cmé
Valverde
Faithful House Cat Averts Catastrophe
In Tarrytown New York on December 13 a cat's cries woke Mrs. Madden revealing a blaze at neighbor James Bushel's home. Police and fire crews rescued Mr and Mrs Bushel and seven children amid smoke as water from a blown hydrant injured reporter William Cannon.
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Tarrytown
James Madden
South Orchard Street
James Bushel
William Cannon
Swiss government weighs full electrification of railways
The Swiss government is evaluating converting the entire rail network to electric traction. Officials study costs, infrastructure needs, and timelines to reduce emissions and improve efficiency across the network.
Rockefeller at Forest Hills estate enjoys golf and cycling
A Cleveland photograph captures John D. Rockefeller at his Forest Hills estate smiling in anticipation of a ride on his bicycle. The 74 year old magnate is known for golf and biking, and remains active with a fast paced bike ride along the estate roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Forest Hills
Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Temp tation issue at Cornell Widow leads to expulsions
Cornell University suspends editor in chief Austin G. Parker and puts Archibald B. Johnston on probation over the Widow's temptations number. Faculty cites up-to-date reading, suggestive cartoons, and Somerset Y criticism. student backlash grows.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell Widow
Cornell
Austin G. Parker
Helena, Mont
Art College
Archibald B. Johnston
Pittsburg
Cornell Somerset Y
Record of Vestal Centre Village Age and War Veterans
In Vestal Centre New York the state school census shows 63 villagers with 12 children, 30 seniors over seventy totaling 2306 years. John Goodenough aged 85 leads, Samuel Harris 84, Phoebe Tibberty 84. ten Civil War veterans and ten elders still work their family farms in the same spots they were born.
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Binghamton
N. Y
Vestal Centre
Here
John Goodenough
Samuel Harris
Phoebe Tibberty
New York State
Switzerland
Ireland
Insomnia Causes Tied to Stomach Disorders and Constipation
The notice states that stomach disorders and constipation are the most common insomnia causes. It mentions Chamberlain's Tablets and claims they aid digestion and sleep. The fragmentary text asserts these pills improve health and ease sleeplessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's Tablets
Corork Pene Ieee
Enahie You
Old Woman Dotes On Her Clay Pipe At 95
An Arkansas station scene follows a 95 year old traveler who, despite age and frailty, insists on smoking a clay pipe to ease toothache. She chats with Mae Wright, the day matron, recalling a long life with many children, now scattered, and a weight of seventy eight pounds.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Texas and Pacific
Mae Wright
Waco
Lawsee
Long Lost Will Recovered In Columbus Estate Case
An 1897 will of Eliza beth L. Perry, mother of John A. Perry, is found in Columbus. It directs a $1,000 monument for Simeon Perry and assigns rents from about 100 acres to Ada Perry, now deceased. Real estate totals several hundred acres to John A. Perry, with 100 acres to Remy and Irwin heirs upon his death. The Perry estate valued around $300,000 faces partial land division and about 200 heirs. John A. Perry had no will, and his property may be sold to distribute proceeds.
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Columbus
Ind
John A
Perry
Simeon Perry
Miss Ada Perry
Miss Perry
John A. Perry
B. Perry Remy
Frank Remy
Anderson
Frank P. Irwin
Susie I. Porter
William Irwin
Danville
Wandering Boy Returns Home in Brown County
Kinsey Hines of Brown county hosts a family reunion as his son, missing for 35 years since 1878, returns to the old home in Nashville Indiana. The son, now a Chicago businessman, travels from Indianapolis after years of hardship. Father and son reunite by the fireplace and recognize each other by a scar, renewing their bond.
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Nashville
Ind
Brown County
Kinsey Hines
Ama
Indianapolis
Chicago
Hines
John
Bear hunter kills hibernating bear near Florence
Joseph Le Grand of Florence shot a bear found sleeping in its winter den near the city. The animal had dug a ground hole and wedged itself with ferns and leaves to stay warm during the cold weather.
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Florence
Wis
Joseph le Grand
Hen Lays Big Eggs in Wisconsin
Mrs. Mary Collet of Spring Valley reports a hen in Maiden Rock that laid unusually large eggs. One measured 6 1/2 by 8 inches in circumference and the next day another 6 1/4 by 8 inches.
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Maiden Rock
Wis
Mary Collet
Spring Valley
GETS-IT promises fast relief for corns and warts
Advertisement touts GETS-IT as a painless, harmless remedy to remove corns within days. It claims immediate relief from corn pain, prevents skin damage, and also treats warts and bunions. Distributed by BE Lawrence & Co of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Armless Man Hero Saves Brother From Lake Michigan
In Chicago on Web 13 Henry Carlson canoeing overturned near shore. He swam to piling and called for aid. Stanley Martin, armless, stretched to the water and used his legs to reach and assist Carlson back to safety, showing remarkable courage.
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Chicago
Stanley Martin
Stanley
Lake Michigan
Henry Carlson
Carlson
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Buffalo
Hires Condensed Milk CO
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