Pioneer Shoemaker Keeps Active at 85 in Cham Paige
James McMillen of 112 West Wankington Street Cham Paige Illinois remains a brisk worker at his trade, the town’s oldest active shoemaker. Even after a kidney illness last year he returned to his Little shop on North Wright Street near the University of Illinois, praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People which he credits with restoring his health and strength.
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Gan
James McMillen
West Wankington Street
Tiisois
McMillen
Sittaett
Hi Fc
Tha Fows
Menillen
Shormaker
Cay Nets
Wright Street
University of Ilinois
NeMilion
Agaisi
Cain
Neae
Felb
Roy
Mr. McMillen
West Washington Street
Williams
Dr. Williams
Medicine Company
Schenectady, N
Tamman y Read Out At New York Nominating Convention
New York city Democratic leaders unanimously nominated Henry George for mayor at a Greater New York convention. Charles Francis Adama delivered the nominating speech praising a platform favoring municipal ownership and operation of transit, direct employment, and city home rule. The speech condemns Tammany Hall for abandoning the national Democratic banner and calls for unity of honest Democrats in the municipal contest. Conclusion supports public ownership, three cent streetcar fares, higher wages, labor representation, and open-air rallies while opposing government injunctions.
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New York
Greater
Henry George
Charles Francis Adama
As Democrats
Democratic Party
Guenter
Bertember
Tammany
Her
Alles
Democracy
Mroh
Uniterias
Pines
Norof
Ne Ui
Tir City
Wmnivesce
Afthr
Loel
New Spanish Cabinet Expected This Week
Madrid reports suggest a new Spanish cabinet will be formed within a week after former Senor Aguirre Mader arrives. Possible ministers include Benge Grionze for foreign affairs, Sener Moret for the colonies, and Gen. Cores thininter for war, with Moret x Prendergast named as minister to Washington.
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Madrid
Senura
Benge Grionze
Sien
Sener Moret x Prender
Colontey
Gen. Cores
Washington
Sener
Drepuy de Lome
Petraville Steel Seeks Reorganization to Resume Operations
Steel maker Petraville Drum and Steel Co. plans a reorganization to reopen the plant and restore about 7,000 jobs. The plan proposes a $50,000,000 capitalization with preferred creditors accepting a second mortgage to cover roughly $330,000 in claims and a $150,000 distribution to preferred stock.
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Pottsville
Petraville Drum and Steel Company
Severn
Murrace
No discretion in seed distribution decision, Madison notes
Washington Oct 2 The agriculture department is bound to follow Comptroller Pracewel of the treasury who rules that distributing this year's seed would violate the law of the appropriation. Secretary Wil sor received the comptroller's decision in a reply asserting last year's appropriation covered similar seed purchases and distribution. The comptroller emphasizes the mandatory nature of the appropriation limits and cautions against discretion in who distributes seeds or how funds are spent.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Pracewel
The
Treasury
Wilsor
SontrAcars
Vers Plains
Lingnazele
Con- Frees
Tims
Secretary of Agriculture
Ada
Macreti
Crazy Bridegroom's Leap Ends in Death in New York
Dr Robert F Flagg a Yonkers resident and oldest son of Dr Levi W Plage died after leaping from a Murray Hill hotel window in front of his bride of one day. He suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries. surgery was performed but he died three hours later in care of Dr W Tod Helmuth Jr.
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New York
Robert F. Fiegea
Yonkis
Levi W. Plage
Murray HI Hotel
Flagg
Mathenne
W. Tod Helmuth, Jr
Fisge
Feud Ends in Sheriff-Called Shootout Between Rivals
An old feud over wives boiled over when G. Ts. Norton and Willem Shelton confronted each other. Norton shot Shelton, who was hit almost instantly. Both men had long feud and alleged affairs, ending with a confrontation on a hill road near the county line. The sheriff was notified and moved to control the scene.
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Gokes
N. PD
G. Ts. Norton
Willem Shelton
Tivine
Norton
Shelton
Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters 34
An old advertisement promises relief from female ailments and nervous complaints. It claims to improve appetite headaches fainting spells and dizziness while boosting health and strength. A free bottle offer is noted along with a price for full bottles.
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Swift Holliday Drug
Safe Budget in Vienna Proposes 1918 Expenditures
A Safe Business Vienna report states Iss8 budget sent to regional council with expenditures of 715 020 825 florins and revenue of 719 900 282 florins. A public speaker, husky in tone, promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy and then resumes his address. G W Stansfield, 622 Kansas Avenue, advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine and Headache Neuralgia cures.
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Vienna
Reionsrath
Cnts
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Great Pacer Star Pointer Sets Mile Pace Record
In Springfield, Star Pointer defeated Joe Patchen by about a length, lowering the mile time to 2 0 3, a half second faster than the previous mark of 2 01. The crowd cheered as Pointer led early, Patchen surged, and Pointer regained control to win the half mile and full mile races at the State fair grounds.
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Springfield
Tirmejs
Joe Patchyn
Alewaeld
Indiamupiats
Whet
Joe Patchen
Stat
Wilf
Che
Joe Patehen
Nis
Joe Pareben
Pointer
Tim
McCleary
Willy
Muintermont
Ferret
Oat
Mile Sle
Pneumatic hubs on bicycles may replace present hubs and tires
In New York and elsewhere pneumatic or spring hubs are being developed. A Pennsylvania inventor’s tube within a steel frame powers a smoother ride with non puncturable tires. An Englishman and an Australian patent their own spring tube concepts, each aiming to reduce vibration. A Pennsylvanian also proposes armor for pneumatic tires.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Turkey
Armor armor for tires described by inventor
A reader notes a tire armor design using raw hide strips bevelled at the edges forming a flexible outer edge with a hard center. It sits outside the tube in double tube tires and between the casing and inner tube. The inventor claims it adds little weight yet improves resistance without reducing durability.
Miles Family Connected Woman In Fitchburg Case
Ann Maria Sprague of Fitchburg, sister of Major General Nelson A. Miles, is linked to a police case in West Fitchburg where Daines Peters accused her of enticing his daughter Mabel Peters. The girl vanished with Sprague, clothing removed, prompting police involvement. Sprague denied wrongdoing and requested protection for the girl.
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Boston
Mre
Ann Maria Sprague
Fitchbore
Nelson A. Milek
Schwan
Chris
Daines Peters
Westminster
Mabel
Mre. Sprague
Teters
Sprague
West Fitchburg
Nosire
Ber
National League Drafting Players Washington Get Up
Washington clubs announce selections in a draft with Seibold Mainivan Cobb and others named from Leni Chater Monti to Morton Chicago. Prolific marks surface as records tumble at Crystal Park where A Walters sets five distant records, running 1:46 for the mile and 2:07 for the four mile course.
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National League
Washington
Forlowine
Mbmor
Uglense
Washington Spices
Seibold
J. Mainivan
de Leni Chater
Monti
Frank Cobb
Pan Jacket
Brooklyn
Marne
Mitchukee
Cheveland
Sprineiet
Totesio
Pratt
Dayton
Ondon
Crystal Palk
Todas
A. Walters
Wil Biey
Sailors akl wanted recruiting station in Chicago
Recruiting efforts for Uncle Sam’s Navy expand to western ports with temporary rendezvous at Chicago Milwaukee and other NW sites. Lieut Commander Hawley reports exploration of stations to place volunteers for naval service in peacetime and wartime roles, aiming to secure skilled sailors through proposed naval recruiting posts.
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Uncle Sam's Navy
Chicago
Washington
Dauth
Dette
Milwaukee
Long
Taeut
Minnley
Nuam Chins
One In Every Four Rectal Disease Fact Or Claim
One in every four suffers from rectal disease with itching piles as the common form. The Pyramid Pile Cure is touted as the permanent remedy, offering instant relief from itching and purported removal of tumors after short use. It is claimed to be free from cocaine, opium, or narcotics and sold for 80 cents per package.
Queen Luumde Grind Exit Amid Student Pranks
In Chicago on the Queen Lu mde's visit, five former subjects rode the trains to the east for school programs. Students sang songs poking at the Hawaiian ex-queen, sparking her anger as she traveled with mixed reception.
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Chicago
Tiliuokalani
Feo
San Francisco
Squng
Von Bolst An American Citizen In Chicago Court
Chieago historian Professor von Holst of the University of Chicago obtained naturalization papers as an American yesterday after a petition before Judge Neely of the circuit court. He is a native of Lithuania, Russia and yesterday renounced allegiance to the czar of Russia. He declared his intention to become a United States citizen on October 5.
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Chieage
Wees
Sferman Tabward von Holst
University of
Mexican Central Shops Planned at Aguas Calientes
In a signed contract Governor Apolo of Aguas Calientes approves Mexican Central Railway to establish tailway machine and car shops at Aguas Calientes. The railroad gains 82,519 square meters of land and water rights for shops for three years with a $15,000 subsidy for waterworks. Work to begin within six months.
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Aguas Calientes
Apolo
Pablo Martine del Inig
Central Railroad
Ieta
Fall Festival Pictures by Topeka View Photographer
John P. Strickrott of Kansas Avenue Topeka photographed floats parades and exterior decorations for the fall festival. The Monarch of Patent Medicines Begis Hair Renner advertised with claims of hair restoration and urged against substitutes.
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Tom
John P. Strickrott
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Kan
Druzgisis
Hypnosis Sparks Marriage Break in Mantua Case
A woman claims hypnosis caused her to wed Newton Peck then promptly leave him. She sought divorce, noting the marriage may be void until a later decree. Her attorney explained that once married, couples remain legally bound until a divorce is granted. The article mentions Bucklen's Azolea Salve as an ad.
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Rayehna
Uct
Chas
Mantua
Rose Wadsworth
Newton Peck
Frida
Ratsnna
Sit
Peck
Increase in Gold Output
Denver reports nine month bullion receipts calculated by W J Pack Bits foroy showing over half of state production. Only two of seven smelters send bars to the mint. September receipts reach 1 149 805, same month last year 708 thousand. year to date 8 268 088 against 2 228 496 prior year. Pockett forecasts mint income near 11 million for the year. King George invites M Zeanos to form a cabinet. Zeanos hesitates, risking a rift in the Delyanniatsta.
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Denver
Denver Tract
W. J
Asgre
SHINE
Cain
Asuiger
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