Was Miss Fair's Way Bow the Rich Young Lady
New York June 3 Miss Fair announced her engagement in an informal moment at her sister’s house. She captivated many onlookers with vivacity and charm while chatting with friends about her future husband, described as a promising suitor.
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Scott's Emulsion Promises Growth For Thin Babies
An old advertisement argues that babies who are thin or slow to gain weight should be given Scott's Emulsion to fatten and strengthen them. It claims the product will increase weight, bloom cheeks, and improve overall health, comparing it to natural milk and urging use in children.
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Haverhill Elects John C Chase Promotes Socialist Policy
John C Chase was sworn in as mayor of Haverhill Massachusetts on January. He pledged to use municipal power to defend socialist principles and proposed a wage floor of eight dollars for eight hours for street workers. He urged union wages for brick and stone masons and city printing with the union label. He proposed land for unemployed farming, expanded fuel yard, and public works jobs. He condemned contracting with the lowest bidder and urged municipal ownership of electric lighting and street railways.
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Karl Marx's Daughter in Tragic Suicide Case
London reports reveal Mrs. Elanor Marx Aveling, daughter of Karl Marx, killed herself after learning Dr. Aveling secretly married another woman. He left her to obtain poison and she drank it, aided by his absence before his death later that year. She was about 40, studied Shakespeare, aided her father, and lectured internationally on socialist causes.
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Lieb- Jenecht
New York
Frisco Beggar Trust Assembly Exposed
San Francisco police uncovered a nine member beggar ring formed to run a scam soliciting alms. About four professionals allegedly led the operation, with arrests of promoters and key figures after a four week existence. One man reportedly became insane amid the investigation.
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Agony Ended by Prayer for Detroit Minister
Detroit pastor Kev C H Holden of Clinton Avenue Baptist Church lay in agony after a bicyclist crash left him injured. Four Baptist ministers prayed at his home and Holden described a miraculous recovery with pain vanishing and plans to preach next Sunday.
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Hoodoo Dollar Bill In Circulation With Curse In Ink
Philadelphia reports a silver dollar with red ink curses. The note, stamped HM R 8 to 8 and Your works complete, One hour more and I will be dead, traveled through theaters and banks. A gas fire, a stolen ring, and a sick teller followed as the cursed bill changed hands. Treasurer Finney says the bill will be kept despite the risk.
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Sloanes May Make Up Within Fortnight Says Society Leader
A prominent society woman predicted a reconciliation between Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Sloane within two weeks. Negotiations were already well advanced and the source of the information was not disclosed. Reporter notes Delaney Nicoll, Mrs. Sloane’s counsel, had been reticent throughout the Sloane troubles. Chauncey M. Depew was seen after returning home.
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Henry T. Sloane
Delaney Nicoll
Sloane
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Chauncey M. Depew
Sloanes Settle Difficult Matter Amid Quiet Moves
The letter notes Mr and Mrs Sloane appear to have settled a difficult matter quickly. Neither party has been seen in two days. Mrs Sloane remains at the family mansion while Mr Sloane stays at the Hotel Buckingham.
Heat Ravages New South Wales With Fires And Drought
Western reports describe extreme heat in New South Wales causing grass withering and sheep deaths. Sydney endures a dust storm and widespread drought with rivers drying up, fires erupting across ranches, and trains ignited by the heat as telegraph lines crackle with arcing electricity.
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Gillett story denied by Kansas City stockmen
El Paso Texas January 3 Grant Gillett Abilene cattle king reportedly arranged a compromise with creditors to permit return to the United States. He offered fifty thousand dollars cash and creditors supposedly accepted. Chase details show Gillett and partner Hunt shipping cattle to Cuba and owning stock in Hunt's hotel. Kansas City reports a claimed compromise as false in every part.
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Abilene
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Gillett
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At Piney Range Drama With Higins and Waldron Cast
The picturesque heathern play At Piney Range features David Higins as Jack Rose and Miss Waldron as Cindy Lane, with a strong supporting company. New scenery and authentic local touches promise a cordial reception, preserving much of the original cast and the region’s charm. The Isle of Morning crate opens to The Stall and Vanderitic Saremnase Seer. Thursday afternoon tide We will wash your colored shirts and flees.
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Jack Rose
Mise Waldron
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Turkish bath reform sparks physician protest over towels
Physicians warn that certain hot towel practices violate welfare standards and may harm patients as debate grows over traditional Turkish bath etiquette. Delegations argue for modern hygiene reforms while spa owners defend customary treatment and cultural heritage.
Stlouis Lawyer tests eye under towel microbe scare
A St Louis lawyer and politician narrowly escaped serious eye damage after a towel used in a barber shop caused a virulent eye infection. The man, visiting from the east, faced possible blindness but received urgent treatment at Baptist Sanitarium. The scare also reaches Chicago where a hot towel allegedly blinded a man for months. The patient prefers anonymity.
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Rcnlist
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Washington Avenue
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Sixth Street
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St Louis
London Sinking From Underground Honeycombing Threat
London faces dangerous subsidence as tunneling and underground conduits hollow out the soil beneath the city. Reports describe cracks in walls, sinking streets, and unsettled foundations across Hyde Park and Fleet Street areas, with Parliament likely to consider restrictions to curb the trend.
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Duke of Northumberland Dies in London
London report states Algernon George Percy sixth duke of Northumberland has died. Born 1510 he inherited the title in 1897 and served as president of the National Royal Hite boat institution and Royal Instituts. He was also vice president of the Royal Society of Iterature. Succeeded by his son Earl Percy born 1846.
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Royal Society of Iterature
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Board of Trade
Croker Forms Insurance Venture With Tammany Ties
New York Jan 3 Richard Croker leader of Tammany hall says no one group holds rights to run insurers in New York or elsewhere The North American Life Assurance company with $100000 capital was incorporated in Albany with Attorney General Hancock approving its charter Readied to begin business soon with Croker backed executives including Kirkland Thomas Myers Preedman Braker Quincy Freeman Bancroft Potter Myers Stern Belmont Heath and others Quincy mayor of Boston is cited as part of the old Quiny stock Freedman serves as financial adviser Heath is a top Croker lieutenant and Perry S Heath held a senior post at Washington and Chicago political hubs.
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Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Ria
New Hind of Projectile Invented by Philadelphia Engineer
John V. Rice Jr a 26 year old Philadelphia engineer announces a warship projectile that cannot explode until it leaves the gun. He says a shell fired into a magazine would not explode. the device yields an explosion and pressure of 20 tons per square inch and is highly destructive. Rice has held over 40 patents after an early triple cylinder gas and steam engine venture.
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John V. Rice, Jr
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Wilmington. del
McKinley Requests Confederate Badges From Macon Doctor
President McKinley writes Dr Roland Hall of Macon asking for half a dozen Confederate badges similar to the one worn during his Macon visit. Hall will send the badges at once, and had previously forwarded a second badge to the president. The president thanks Macon Confederate veterans for their courtesy. Citizens nationwide have been sending for badges.
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Hanna S stood as popular and accessible public figure
Washington January 5 Senator Mark Hanna, noted for democratic manners, occupies simple Arlington quarters open to any legitimate visitor. He is described as the most accessible man in the senate, with office-seekers often meeting him. One incident recounts Hanna briefly talking with a caller then pulling from a roll of bills to add a tip for better service.
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Fenley stars in new London play A Little Ray of Sunshine
London reports Fenley, famed for Charley's Aunt, appearing at the Hoyalty Theatre in a new three act drama A Little Ray of Sunshine by Mark Ambient and Wilton Heriot. A wealthy Australian returns home on Christmas Eve and is mistaken for debt collectors while wedding plans unfold. Supporting leads include Smith, Jatine Koyanton and Jessie Bateman.
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Hoyalty Theater
Mark Ambient
Wilton Heriot
Benley
Australia
Filip Ashton
Carnns
Ere Smith
Jatine Koyanton
Jessie Bateman
Penley
Good Work at Newton
January report from Newton Republican notes Fore man Nimmo and crew outfitted eleven engines with supplies and tools. The period covers about five years of service with the Basta 2 and related department work amid regu...
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