Death of Henry Clay Stay, son of Henry Stay and famed hostelry figure
In Wilmington, January 1, Henry Slay, reputed son of Honor Stay, died in the state hospital for paresis. Adopted by Turner of the Delaware House, the youth rose from humble origins to attend public schools, enter St Mary's College, study law, and be admitted to the bar. His father’s name was never openly spoken of, yet family whispers and a notable upbringing marked his early life.
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Trooks Turnns
Hostesy
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Turnes
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Pate
Henry Clay Portier
Thumer
Swvumington
St Mary's Collage
Uussier
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Herve
Topeka Doctors Offer Cure Or Forfeit Compensation
A garbled plea from Topeka era claiming American doctors will treat many diseases including cancers and kidney issues. The notice promises a legal contract for care or forfeiture of compensation, inviting citizens to seek rapid relief through unspecified methods.
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Topeka Bay
Blic
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Toare
Toprks
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Turner the eccentric financier of Wilmington era
The narrative recalls Turner a generous yet singular figure who left a wife and two children in poverty after inheriting from Brooks Turner. Known for defying norms from wardrobe to public conduct, he faced police scrutiny and a dramatic end marked by wealth and recognition lost to time.
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Turner
Brooks Turner
Chitaro
Brooklay Sima House
Wilmington
Turners End
Howe
Retta
Nuvi
Nansen Ridicule Stirs Indianapolis Arctic Lecture
An Indianapolis audience included Greely expeditioner Prederichs who attacked Nansen’s polar feats as fanciful. Fredericks, with Jared Ries, failed repeatedly to photograph the aurora borealis, cited as impossible, while ridiculing Nansen’s bear and swimming tales. He described Greely digs and gear, noting the Arctic earth’s hardness and the lengthy trench work.
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Indianapolis
Nansen
Sersfest Erederichs
Greely
Northien
Prederichs
Prederich
Jared Ries
Frederichs
Worderfes
Feart
Naneun
Fredericka
Vaneren
Mountain lions multiply in Central Arizona as bounty attracts claims
In Central Arizona mountain lions are more numerous than ever, descending to avoid cold and seeking horse meat. A bounty of 3200 scaly is offered, with several dozen animals brought to county officials. One local hunter recounts a dangerous encounter with a cougar along a Verdy Valley trail, where the animal felled his horse and mauled his mount before he shot it.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Finnteem
Sorres
Lon Akin
Africa
John Skelly
Verdy Valley
Verdy Inte
Skelly
Mummifying the Dead Revived in New York Scheme
A proposed revival of ancient mummification in New York outlines building mausoleum suites in outer districts. Bodies would be mummified via a sulfuric process in a metal coffin like receptacle with air drawn through, sterilized, and circulated to prevent deterioration. Private rooms cost more. total cost estimated at 70 dollars.
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New York
End of Cheap Brooms Sealed by Trust Minimum
Local dealer Huch B Thompson reports from Chicago on the fourth annual meeting of the American Broom Manufacturing Association. A permanent organization formed with L. C Howard as president and H. Bank as first vice president. The trust aims to stop broom corn production under 1.10 per dozen wholesale. Small factories may continue, while brokers supplying small lots to little factories at equal prices face new restrictions.
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Kensas City
Juni
Huch B
Becum Makers’ Trust
Thompson
Blind Man Aids Girl Rosa With Claimed Vision Cure
A foreign healer named Anthony, unable to speak, purportedly cured Rosa, a lifelong blind girl, by an eye treatment in a woods. Rosa later reported vision return with headaches. Anthony promised complete restoration in three weeks. The report notes success claims and includes a candy advertisement pasted at the end.
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Anthony
Rosa
Per Aves
Anthony Yeater
Homeville grows near Sandusky with soldiers wives
In Sandusky Ohio on January 17 a new village named Homeville has rapidly formed near the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home. About one hundred cottages are sold and occupied by the wives and children of veterans who stay at the state and nation’s institution. The town, an adjunct of the Veterans Home, is praised by old soldiers as a cherished place and symbol of support for fellows in retirement.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Homeville
First man to have stomach removed saves life in operation
Frantic with knives reports Conrad Beck a 41 year old machinist of 434 Oregon Ave St Louis underwent stomach removal for cancer. Surgeons connected esophagus to pylorus after removing diseased stomach section. Peritonitis occurred in two bouts lasting six minutes. Beck remains semiconscious, weak, under heavy observation. only other similar case was Dr Schlatter's at Zurich on Mrs. Anna Lamia.
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St. Louis
Jan. R
Conrad Beck
Oregon Avenue
Her
Teck
Carl Schlatter
Zurich
Switzerland
Anna Lamia
Monte Carlo Gambling Concession Extended by Monaco
The Monte Carlo shareholding of Casing, in a June meeting, accepted Monaco's terms to extend the gambling concession through 1947. The deal includes a base payment of 4,440,000 dollars plus an immediate 2,000,000 dollars to the Prince of Monaco, with a proposed loan lowering the stake by 20 francs now and 35 francs later.
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Monte Carlo
Prince of Monaco
Senate panel delays NM insurance act repeal measure
Washington reports the Senate Committee on Territories postponed indefinitely a bill to annul a New Mexico territory act requiring insurers to deposit 19 000 in cash or bonds as a fund for losses. The rule would affect 41 companies when effective February 1.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Territories Today
Territory of
New Mexico
Beet Raisers Protest Hawaii Annexation in Ventura
A petition signed by 100 sugar beet raisers from Ventura county protesting the annexation of Hawaii was forwarded to Washington from San Francisco on January 1.
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San Francisco
Fawaii
Ventura County
Washington
A Bad Cough Cured by Simple Remedy
An elderly neighbor Mrs. Sally Pennington was troubled by a long bad cough and bedridden at night. After using a simple home remedy she reports significant relief and improved sleep, ending a period of illness.
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Sally Pennington
Lane daughter of ex senator shot in Washington hotel
Mrs Lucile Lane youngest daughter of Ex Senator Joe Blackburn of Kentucky shot herself in her Washington hotel room with a pistol. Authorities say the wound is probably not fatal and the incident is deemed accidental though surrounded by mystery. Lane and her husband Thomas Lane of Summit New Jersey are described as affluent and affectionate. the couple has a year old child and frequent social prominence. Senator Blackburn was summoned from New York and the family requested the hotel block be roped off as doctors work to aid Mrs Lane.
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Lucile Lane
Joe Blackburn
Kentucky
Wellington Hotel
New York Avenue
Lance
Lane
Blackburn
Lanes
Corinne
Hall
Port Worth
Texas
Catarrh of the Stomach Described and Treated
The article describes catarrh of the stomach as a long considered incurable ailment with symptoms after meals, sour risings, pressure on the heart, headaches, and general weakness. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, convenient remedy containing dias tase and pepsin to aid digestion and eliminate the condition, citing a testimonial from M J Booker of Chicago and urging readers to send for details.
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Br. Harlarson
Btuart
M. J. Booker
Dearborn St
Chickko
Stuart
T Tate
Shoes Prices to Rise Says Retailers in Missouri
Shoe retailers and jobbers predict a nationwide rise in footwear prices within days due to higher hide and leather costs. Market observers, manufacturers, and distributors have held talks to curb the impact, with buyers noting stockpiles at old prices are nearly depleted and higher leather costs push up retail pricing.
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Louis
Jan
En Jovine
Tsnera
Hypnotized Woman Talks Nonstop After Party Incident
New York reported Hattie Carter, aged 36, entered Hellevise hospital with sister claiming a trance began Saturday night after her husband and guests were entertained. She spoke rapidly, unable to stop, while doctors at the hospital and later at Ingany Pavilion considered the bizarre tale and began examinations.
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New York
Hattie Carter
Hellevise Hospital
Mister
Ingany Pavilion
Onyx Public Building Idea For Cheyenne
Cheyenne contemplates a public building built entirely of onyx nativeWyoming onyx deposits are cited as abundant and accessible with transport via rail. Hart-Vinson region holds the principal onyx deposits and is stated to lie near promiscuous marble beds.
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Cheyenne
Redibie Teydort
Wyoming
Telegraph Circuit Links New York to Mexican City
Western Union bought Mexican Federal Telegraph lines and will connect them to its system. A message route from New York to San Juan Bautista Mexico covers 4000 miles, claimed open. Senor Chavez of Mexico telegraph service discussed the arrangement with Western Union officials. A direct circuit was created via Mexico City Laredo San Antonio St. Louis Chicago Pittsburgh and New York.
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Western Union
Mexican Federal Telegraph
Thase
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Mexico
Time
Senor Chavez
Telegraph Service of
Hencs
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Laredo
San Antonio
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Pittsburg
Turkish room at Midland hotel near completion in Kansas City
The Midland hotel in Kansas City nears completion of its Turkish room, billed as one of the prettiest in the United States. Walls in red and gold, an elaborate oriental ceiling, antique lanterns, carved furnishings, and planned curtains and tapestries create a rich, exotic atmosphere in the reception area. An Eureka Springs resort note promotes all year travel with Frisco Line reduced fares and a free descriptive pamphlet by Geo T Nicholson.
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Kansas City
Kansan City
United States
Eureka Springs
Ark
An & Summer
Prince Cities
Franco
Newt Nttte
Geo. T
Scribner's 1898 programme and expected contributors
Scribner s Magazine 1898 announces a grand programme led by Henry Cabot Lodge with The Story of the Revolution and a host of illustrators and authors. Howard Pyle Carlton T Chapin and others are set to create major illustrated pieces while works by B West Cinhedinary Randin bina and George W Cable appear. Additional items include The Workers by Walter A Wyckoff and coverage of theater, life at girls colleges, and political topics by Senator Hoar with illustrated serial drawings by C Boogieson. A two color prospectus and Parrish decorations will be offered upon application.
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Arougdout
Howard Pylt
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