Eagle disrupts Spokane to Coeur d'Alene telephone line
In Spokane on October 25 the Interstate Telephone system suffered long distance outages when a large eagle perched on a pole near Coeur d'Alene City fouled the wires. Ramon found the bird with a steel trap on its foot and about ten feet of chain still attached. The trap had been torn from a barnyard.
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Spokane
Interstate Telephone Company
Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene City
Ramon
Fisher
Smokes While Doctor Amputates Leg After Train Injury
Carl Bryans, injured beside Fargo tracks, calmly smoked a cigarette during Dr Kaess’s amputation just below the hip. He chatted with bystanders, was hospitalized, and hopes for recovery aided by nerve resilience. Bryans, working in harvest fields and en route to Minneapolis, had no living relatives.
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Fargo
N. Dak
Carl Bryans
Kaeas
Bryans
Kaess
A Gentle and Effective Laxative Ad
A mild gentle effective laxative is what people demand when suffering from constipation. Thousands swear by Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Maya Tall man of San Antonio writes They are beyond question the best pills my wife and I have ever taken. They never cause pain. Price 25c at druggists or by mail. H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis adv-4
Chafin Smiles On Seeing Sien In Wisconsin Saloon
Eu gene W. Chaffin a two time Prohibition party presidential nominee smiled when passing a Waukesha saloon on Main Street. The saloon now features a bold E. W. Chafin law office sign at its entrance, a former law office nearby once shared by Chafin, and later became a photographer’s display area.
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Waukesha
Eugene W. Chaffin
United States
E. W. Chafin
Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy Promises Fast Relief
Advertises Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy as a quick, single-dose cure for stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments. Claims vast testimonials and urges readers to request a booklet from Geo H Mayr and buy at Bienville Pharmacy Mobile.
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Mayr
Mayra
Geo. H. Mayr
Chicago
Mobile
Bienville Pharmacy
St. Francis Street
Newfoundland Likes the Cops in Chicago Dog Case
Caesar the Newfoundland belonging to John Denis in Chicago is a watchdog who resists licensing. Police officers visiting Denis’ farm to collect a $2 dog license report Caesar’s display of loyalty and even recognize officers in uniform. Denis pays the fee after a long stand by Captain Collins.
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Caesar
John Denis
One Hundred and Sixth Street
Benzeley Avenue
Chicago
Dents
Denis’ House
Matthew McNamara
McNamara
Morgan J. Collins
Cap
Collins
Wiliam Kayes
Kayes
Capt. Collins
Denis
German court affirms wife’s right to regular housekeeping allowance
In Berlin the Brunswick court declares a wife may claim weekly or monthly cash for household expenses. If the husband withholds, an interdloctory decree and wage garnishment are possible. The ruling notes the wife acts as the husband’s agent and must have funds to buy best value, with misused funds leading to the husband reclaiming control.
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Berlin
Supreme Provincial Court of Brunswick
Woman Seeks 1900 Dollar Kiss Pay Against Railroa
Mrs. Charles Nelson of Tolt sues the Great Northern Railway claiming a locomotive engineer George Thorne kissed her for 1900 dollars. The incident occurred as she traveled from Everett to Tolt and required a car change at Monroe. The suit proceeds.
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Seattle
Wash
Charles Nelson
Tolt
George Thorne
Great Northern Railway
Nelsofi
Monroer
Everett
Lincoln Road
Bush
Waldo Modest in Making Up Budget
New York October 26 Police Commissioner Waldo submits the department budget estimate for next year totaling 18 355 395 68 an increase of 1 617 824 12 over this year The largest jump is 1 207 020 for safeguarding life and property and the uniformed force with a total request of 15 784 219 The commissioner seeks a salary rise to 15 000 The municipal explosives commission asks 14 340 or 4 635 more than last year For the board of estimate 367 777 is requested an increase of 51 636
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New York
Waldo
Board of Estimate
Municipal Explosives Commission
Order of Hill Billies Forms Amid Disorder in Paris Tenn
A new group calling itself the Original Order of Hill Billies is formed in Paris Tennessee to address law enforcement concerns. Local citizens join as temporary officers and committees draft constitution by-laws. The creed notes moderation tied to drink purchases.
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Paris
Tenh
Order of
Hill Billies
Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil with prices 26c 50c and 1.00. The ad markets the product as reliable and effective for healing purposes.
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Porter
Love Letters 80 Hot They Wouldn't Burn
A schoolteacher sues a paper maker over a bundle of 80 letters that allegedly could not burn. The letters addressed to a wife and husband contain intimate messages. the suit claims the letters survived attempts to burn them despite a promise to destroy them.
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Francis
Fox Winchester
Remington
Barney-Cavanagh Hardware Co
Liberator Diaz
Prest
Huerta
Felix Diaz
Mexico
Francesco Madero
Victoriano Huerta
Diaz
Chafin
Sien
Prohis
South Royal
Newfoundland
New Orleans
Spain
Louisiana
France
America
South
French Market Mills
New Orleans Coffee Company, Ltd., Proprietors
Haynes
Horn
Elwood Haynes
Haynes Automobile Co
Kokomo, Ind
Eagle Motor CO
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