Catholic Census Shows United States Catholic Population Near Ten Million
Hoffman's Catholic Directory lists every parish in the United States and reports a Catholic population close to ten million. The largest diocese is New York with about 5,000,000. Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and St. Louis follow in size with hundreds of thousands to millions each. Alaska Territory has about ten million Catholics per the listing, with vicariate status noted. the United States totals include 13 archbishops.
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Hoffman
New York
United States
Bastey
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Lotte Baetrit
Baltimore
Hartford
Providence
Sprimcieta
Peoria
Sizewaad
Cleveland
Detegli
Grnd Rag
Hie
Lowteville
Tubsuue
New Orlennes
Albany
Hertste
Newark
Harnstunr
Faranten
Bi Paw
San Francisco
Basta Fe
Alaska Territory
Catholic Church in United States Figures Record Decline
The report lists counts of bishops clergy and religious in various orders along with church facilities. It notes numbers of churches stations chapels seminaries colleges parish schools and orphan homes, totaling diverse institutions and student and pupil enrollments.
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United States
Telephone Ear Plague Hits New York Operators
New York workers in the telephone industry fear a mysterious ailment called the telephone ear. Many cases involve women in Harlem and Brooklyn. Doctors report swelling of the ear and related symptoms, linked to strain and stress from listening and speaking through long shifts.
Frozen Herring Trust Forms to Fix Lake Erie Prices
A trust is forming to control frozen herring owned by Lake Erie dealers from Erie to Toledo. Promoter Carter of Erie leads the effort to stabilize prices, with Willian M. Kenge noting major control rests with Erie Cleveland and Sandusky firms. The aim is to remove cutthroat competition and prepare for future years.
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Prims
Lake Erie
Sandusky
Iehine Orma
Carter
Eee
Trast
Ere
Cleveland
Cleveland, Sandusky and Toledo. Willian M4. Kenge
Lake Eie
Erie
Bandusky
Toledo
Gerbape
Cough Remedy Credited With Cures
An old Tennessee woman near Arno overcome a severe cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Three small bottles cleared the cough, with the remedy praised for coughs and similar chest illnesses. Also advertised are Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea remedies and local druggists' listings.
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Ries
Sally Pemmeton
EL K
Smithson
Arno
Tenn
Interianengraphe
Leonard Tal
Kansas Avenue
West 8Th
Yale Saloon Map Triggers Prohibition Vendetta
New Haven Jan 12 Yale and Princeton campus tensions flare as The Voice maps sixty six Yale saloons within a block radius of campus and alleges student revelry and faculty complicity. The piece portrays disorder after the Yale Princeton game and details reactions from Yale officials, local papers, and Princeton authorities.
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New Haver
Conn
Yale
Princeton
Ead
Fin
Trustees of
New York
New York Opent Netter Ah" Thin Was Jost Aden Ie
New Haven
Dave
Ik Grea
Hutt
Tise
Ih Lingwaee
Iit
Ind
Yale Campun
van Keglater
Auurrel
Newt
Wf Trade
Atr
George HL Ford
Tts
Mascari
Jeter
University Club
Gmerich
Mack Piha
Ustty
Vola
Matthy Vale
Yale University
Anima
Halie
Anid
Thoroue
Yalwa
Wotad
Witla Hinckmean
William Beebe
Mewa Huiny
Greece
Yulee
Aire
Jock
Mdi
Seeune
Dwight
Joe Jefferson on Gilder at Sherry's Dramatic Discourse
New York reports Joseph Jefferson and Richard Watson Gilder partaking in a Dramatic Discourse at Sherry’s where Gilder, a speaker, asks Jefferson about acting and the value of actors staying silent on stage. The exchange probes the power of restraint in performance.
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New York
Joseph
Mr. GiMier
Fragmentary Note on Theater and Drama Figures
A garbled excerpt mentions Rip Van Winkle and Gilder, referencing Joe Totteeson and a stage act. It discusses performances, characters, and opinions about American and Emerson figures, with scattered names and places like New York. The text is incoherent but centers on theater and dramatic criticism.
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Ike
Joe Totteeson
Sou
Emerson ‘Nla
Ring
New York
Swindled in Mexico by Drexican swindle ring
Four Americans and several Drexicans were arrested in City of Mexico on charges of swindling a Chicago man out of 1.00. Suspects include Al Wiltoey, Teo Clution, Charles Christen, and Robert McKen. Victim Franke lost 200 to the plot and faced pressure from a saloon keeper posing as a detective. Authorities foresee convictions or expulsion. money recovery efforts are in progress.
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City of
Mexico
Chicago
al Wiltoey
Teo Clution
Tanynre
Frederick xi Fratke
Gillionaires
Frank
Franke
Huseail
Wig Tua
Joseph Day
Das
Chionary Creditora
Bule
Matuer Wius Brant
Federal
Alstrict
Mvitbiew
Surprising yearround resort deals via Frisco Line
Hureka Springs Arkansas claims yearround appeal with discounted round trip tickets from major cities. Frisco Line offers double daily trains and a free Burcks Springs pamphlet. Mrs Emily Ford of Hidora Hardin Co reports cure from scrofula sores and itching using Hegel German Knife. available at drug stores.
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Hureka Springs
Ark
Aga Summer
Burcks Springs
Geo. T. Nicholson
St. Louis
Emily Ford
Hidora
Hardin Co
Remarkable Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief
A blunt advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the only remedy for piles, claiming immediate relief and complete cure without pain or bleeding. It cites a testimonial from Mrs. M. C. Hinkly of Indianapolis and urges readers to ask their druggist to supply the product.
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Carej Esa
M.C. Hinkly
Ofissiaalpps St
Indianapolis
Ind
Atic
Warner's Safe Cure Promoted for Rheumatism and Kidney Health
An advertising feature extols Warner's Safe Cure as the cure for rheumatism and neuralgia by purging uric acid via stronger kidneys. It claims universal acclaim, cites doctors and international authorities, and asserts the product restores health and vitality for numerous ailments and individuals worldwide.
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Todil
Africa
Australia
Warner
Wm Edward Rowvon
Ie Royal Navy
England
N. Byer
Wurtabing
Germany
Thoveston
Standard Goes Up in House After Senate Bill Passed
The House acts as the Senate bill passes, prompting a confirmation stage and pending implementation steps. Key figures weigh in on potential policy shifts and projected timelines.
Senate Debates on Immigration Bill and Related Measures
Washington covers yesterday senate actions with Wolcott speech on bimetallism and immigration. Amendments on literacy tests and family return were adopted. bill passed 45 to 28. Other bills considered include land officer bonding and Muskogee Coal and Railroad line in Indian and Oklahoma Territories.
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Washington
Senate
Wolcott
Colorado
Bimebille Commission
United States
Walcott
Spooner
Wisconsin
Spoorer
Steanship
Kansas
Cuba
Hansbough
Mabie
Muskogee Coal and Railroad Company
Maine Men Control Capitol House Restaurants
Washington reports a plan to shift management of the Capitol's two house restaurants from Lewis to Page of Maine. The committee on public buildings and grounds is expected to vote to transfer operation and profits, uniting the two venues under a single Maine connection.
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Maine
Washington
Committee On Public Building and Grounds
Mate
Wince
Capitol
Page
Mwan
Mane
Senate
Mercer
Charme
House
Lewis
Scherme
House of Congress
Drexel bankers Seek Unite Shirt Industry in Troy
Two men claiming to represent Drexel Morgan & Co have been in Troy negotiating with shirt, collar, and cuff manufacturers to buy the Plasts and consolidate operations under one head. The industry shows strong conditions with plants capitalized in the millions and about 25,000 workers, while monthly goods value runs around $1,500.
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Troy
Drexel, Morgan &O
Planta Ln Troy
Discovery Not New in Medical Theory Claims
London story notes Dr George H Naphews of Boston and Prof Thury of Geneva as early as 1685 discussing eugenic mating ideas. American doctors reportedly practiced similar on seafaring eastern coast populations. Adverts tout One Minute Cough Cure, Becher’s Little Liver Pills, and Peerless Steam Laundry amid the page.
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A. E. Stone
Jndge
Supreme Court of Australia
Warner
Jai Jai Ram Miesur
India
Atawit
Jense Tairryimee
Anni Jenness Milter
Wordbury
Willard
Rankin
3. A. Lattemete
America
New York State Board of Health
Lchenck
London
George H.naphews
Boston
Thury
Geneva Academy
Ford
Schenck
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J.D. Henleh
Charlie
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Jersey City
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Joseph Jefferson
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Ners Safe
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