Dark visions and glittering fortunes in a noted era
An assortment of brief, era reflecting items: Berlin’s illuminated houses, a critique of orthodoxy, introspective thoughts on self blame, the Vanderbilt heir and wealth, a judge granting a divorce over a chef’s cooking, a Virginia girl finding a diamond in an apple, oysters, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish’s wealth, Gladys Vanderbilt’s growing fortune, fears about doctors exposing pain, Pitt glutton wealth and peculiarity, charitable hopes in Persia, and a note on women entering public affairs.
Swindlers Arrested in Wall Street Game
New York police detained two men and a woman accused of carrying on a swindling operation on Wall Street. Authorities say they may plead environmental influence as a partial defense for their actions.
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New York
Wall Street
Peanuts Diet Rivalries and Odd Household Stories
A Aurora Illinois man pursues a 60 day exclusive peanut diet while two rivals eat sauer kraut and beans. Another man on green onions quits his job claiming strong breath. Washington church circles debate a bride’s fourth finger ring size and church penalties for such offenses. A New York judge defends a wife against suspicions of a double life, noting the husband’s limited finances and life.
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Aurora
Ill
Washington, D. C
Explorer predicts coal near the north pole discovery
An explorer claims coal lies around the north pole as exploration shifts from science to business. The article suggests a coal trust may lead an expedition to seize the so called black diamond treasure followed by public interest and possible commercial backing.
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North Pole
Coal Trust
Abyssinia To Form Cabinet On Modern Russian Model
King Menelik of Abyssinia issues a decree to form a cabinet and reorganize the administration adopting the latest Russian inspired models while China and Russia pursue constitutional ideas and governance reforms.
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China
Rusa
Menelik
Abyssia
Abyssinia
Russia
York University Opens RT College Offering Ordinary Degrees
York University launches an RT college offering regular chemical courses and empowerment to grant ordinary degrees. The move aligns with 24 hour institutions like day and night banks, marking a bold shift as night schools have long existed in American cities for evening study in law medicine and engineering.
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York University
Art College
Court
Newawake
Mystery Seed Cell Discovery In Virginia Field
A fragment from a Boydton, Virginia report describes finding an id in a seed cell in a field. The text hints at a theory involving a climbing tree and an apple bloom, mentioning a fall and a distant heart, with references to a large number and a waiting period before Walored.
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Boydton
Democrats Pick Denver for 1903 National Convention
The Democratic National Committee chose Denver for the 1903 convention with July 7 set as the date after a brief discussion. A proposed resolution by Rep. Clayton of Alabama to decline any unneeded portion of a $100,000 Denver donation was defeated 31 to 14. Denver led 22 votes on the first ballot, beating Louisville, Chicago, and St. Paul.
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Washington
Denver
Cal
Democratic National Committee
Clayton
Alabama
Louisville
Chicago
St. Paul
Bank Robbery in Daylight at Aldrich Bank
In Aldrich Missouri, three men in overcoats armed with Winchester rifles robbed the Bank of Aldrich at 3 pm, forcing president Z. G. Coulson and cashier James Vaughn to yield $3,500. The bankers were then compelled to march in front of a buggy team to the town edge before being released.
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Springfield
Aldrich
Polk County
Vaughn
Coulson
Coalson
Governor moves to remove Michigan state treasurer
Governor Warner directed the attorney general to draft charges to remove Michigan State Treasurer Frank P. Glazier of Chelsea. The move follows Warner’s Wednesday demand for resignation and Glazier’s refusal. The charges relate to the Chelsea Savings Bank closure on December 2 by Banking Commissioner Zimmerman amid Glazier’s financial troubles.
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Lansing
Mich
Warnes
Bird
Frank P. Glazier
Chelsea
Warner
Glazier
Zimmerman
Made Good Money Counterfeiter Sentenced to Sing Sing
New York man Herman Henze who made silver half dollars that only experts could distinguish was sentenced Thursday to six years at Sing Sing and fined 250. He melted Mexican silver dollars to remold into United States 50 cent pieces and admitted the crime saying his money was as good as the government’s and no one was defrauded. He claimed he was making money to build an airship and had solved aerial navigation.
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New York
Herman Henze
Sing Sing
Henze
United States
Lead Company Cuts Force In Missouri plants reduce by half after telegraphic order
Two hundred men were laid off at St. Joseph Lead Co and Doe Run Lead Co with plants in Bonne Terre Flat River Central Leadwood Gumbo and Doe Run. Remaining workers will work half time. Monthly payrolls total about $200,000.
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Bonne Terre
St. Joseph
Friends Urge Governor Cummings as Presidential Pick
Des Moines Iowa reports that Governor Cummings was urged on Thursday to announce his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. Friends say he is favorably disposed to the plan and will likely discuss the move after a conference of town representatives to survey the situation.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Priest Buys Two Islands in South Pacific Auction
Honolulu Fanning and Washington Islands in the Fanning Islands group were sold by auction at Suva Fiji on Saturday to Father Brougier for 125000 dollars.
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Honolulu
Fanning
Washington Islands
South Pacific
Suva
Fiji
Father Brougier
Mrs Taft Buried in Cincinnati Cemetery
The body of Louisa Taft widow of Judge Alphonso Taft former United States attorney general was buried at Spring Grove cemetery Cincinnati after simple home services conducted by Rev. Dr. George A Thayer at the home of her stepson Charles Patt.
Burglar Shot Grocer in Washington Street Store
Rabinowitz, 44, owner of a Washington street grocery, was fatally shot early Friday as he defended his wife during a burglary. Mrs. Rabinowitz woke to noises, confronted two intruders, and screamed. Rabinowitz rushed in and was shot in the abdomen. The attackers fled to avoid capture and he died at the county hospital.
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Chicaso
Lewis Rabinowitz
Rabinowitz
Washington Street
Immunity discussed to prosecute Ruef bribery graft case
Assistant District Attorney Francis J. Heney suggests the prosecution may seek immunity for Abraham Ruef to secure his testimony against James L. Gallagher and the Public Service Corporation. Ruef’s cooperation is seen as the key link tying the bribery scheme to the political boss and the patronage network.
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San Francisco
Cal
Francis J. Heney
Abraham Ruef
James L. Gallagher
Public Service Corporation
Ruef
Cleveland Mayor Johnson Meets President Roosevelt
Washington report notes Mayor Thomas L. Johnson of Cleveland was received by President Roosevelt. They discussed municipal government and Johnson says he enjoyed hearing the president’s views. Johnson then faced rival-turned-colleague Representative Burton in the Cabinet room handshake.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas L. Johnson
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Johnson
Representative Burton
Governor Urges Prohibition and Relief Measures
Guthrie Oklahoma attorney general notes three special messages to the legislature. The governor pressed for immediate passage of stronger prohibition laws. He seeks relief for school land tenants and financial relief. The house adopted a concurrent resolution to adjourn December 21 to January 6.
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Guthrie
Olkia
Hanged man Richard Walton confesses at county jail
Richard Walton, described as a Negro, confessed to the murder of kindergarten teacher Mra. Lillilan White Grant. He was hanged at the county jail on Friday and made a brief speech from the scaffold thanking guards for their kindness.
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Jaller
Chicago
Richard Walton
Lillilan White Grant
Walton
Frisco Bribery Date Postponed in Railways Case
San Francisco. The trial of Patrick Calhoun, president of United Rail Ways, facing 14 indictments for offering bribes to supervisors to obtain an overhead trolley franchise, was postponed Friday until February 1 to allow further preparation and proceedings.
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San Fanesco
Patrick Calhoun
United Rail Ways
Calhoun
Fire Wipes Out New Berlin Business District
A disastrous early morning fire devastated New Berlin's business district causing losses over 70000 dollars. Firefighter C R Taylor and Earl Coulter sustained serious burns from a gasoline explosion during the blaze as bystanders and comrades smothered the flames and saved Taylor from worse injury.
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New Berlin
C. R. Taylor
Earl Coulter
Taylor
May Change Grosscup Bill In Indictments
State's Attorney McNutt seeks to modify recent indictments against Federal Judge Grosscup of Chicago and Central Illinois Traction officials. Circuit Judge James W. Craig orders grand jury reconvening on January 6 to allow changes to read criminal negligence instead of manslaughter.
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Mattoon
John McNutt
James W. Craig
Circuit Court
McNutt
Arosscup
Chicago
Central Ilinois Traction Company
Infernal device wrecks home in Danville
An infernal machine exploded at the corner of Samuel Baum’s house on North Vermillion Street causing shattered windows and damaged foundation. Baum and family were badly shocked but not seriously injured. Nearby houses suffered damage. This is the third such outrage in a year.
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Danville
Samuel Baum
Vermillion Street
Death of Miss Elsie Graybill in Jacksonville ends sorrowful year
Taylorville notes the death of Miss Elsie, a former society girl, in Jacksonville Florida after an operation for appendicitis. She married Roy C Graybill of Bartlesville Oklahoma at age 19 last February after a two weeks acquaintance. He proved to be an impostor claiming to be a wealthy oil operator.
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Taylorville
Elsie
Taylorville Society
Jacksonville
Fla
Roy C. Graybill
Bartlesville
I T
Illinois National Guard appoints new brigade leaders
Springfield announces Gen D J Foster of Chicago becomes commander of the First brigade of the Illinois National Guard, replacing Gen Edward C Young moved to command the First division. Gen Edward Kittisle of Moline is named to command the Third brigade, succeeding Foster.
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Springfield
Gavy. Dencen
D. J. Foster
Chicago
Ilinois National Guard
Edward C. Young
Edward Kittilsle
Moline
Foster
Local Option Law Test in Virginia Liquor Case
In Virginia liquor was sold at J. G. Davis saloon as part of plans by the Wilhelm Brewers association. The group will contest Davis indictment in the supreme court and seek to have the local option law ruled unconstitutional.
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Virginia
Wllneis Brewers’ Association
J. G. Davis
Brewers’ Association
Davis
Supreme Court
Reward for Kind Act Brings Meeker sum from Iowa estate
In Mason City the executor of a wealthy Iowan's estate notified J B Meeker that he had been bequeathed 2700 dollars as a reward for a kind act long past, an act he had forgotten. The unusual bequest honors a deed remembered by the beneficiary.
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Mason City
Meeker
Pioneer Republican Is Dead Sterling
William R. Parker a founder of the Republican party in Illinois died at his home. He was long active in newspaper work and had held several important government positions.
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Sterling
William R. Parker
Republican Party
Illinois
Wreck Loss Is Heavy in Streator Santa Fe Collision
A rear end freight train crash in Streator on the Santa Fe damaged 25 to 30 cars and their freight. No details on injuries or cause are provided in the report. The incident highlights substantial material losses from the collision.
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Streator
Santa Fe
Tiiopolis Pastor Accepts Local Church Pastorate
Rev. D. G. Dungan of Tiiopolis has accepted a call to the pastorate of the local Christian church in Mowenqua.
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Lliopolis
Mowenqua
D. G. Dungan
Tiiopolis
Heavy Storm Wreaks Damage in Litchfield City
A fierce cloudburst and electrical storm struck Litchfield at noon, causing substantial property damage. A three inch rainfall depth was recorded and several residences were hit by lightning during the event.
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Litchfield
Dean of Insurance Men Dead
Chicago reports James Kiron Murphy of Sears insurance men died at his residence, a local business figure known as a dean among Chicago insurance professionals.
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Chicago
James Kiron - Murphy
Sears Insurance
Bis Peahlence
Mayor Price Arrest Warrant Shocks Elgin Report
Elgin reporter John Reaves secured a state warrant charging Mayor Irwin E B Price with assault following a clash at the police station. The warrant was served by Deputy Sheriff Sherwood as Price stood at Andrew Mack's saloon bar in Chicago street. he was later taken before Judge Thompson and released on bond.
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Elgin
John Reaves
Irwin EB. Price
Reaves
H. D. Hemmens
Albert Hall
Price
Sherwood
Andrew Mack
Chicago Street
Thompson
Master House Painters Convene in Illinois
The second annual convention of the Master House Painters and Decorators Association of Illinois closed in Peoria. Officers elected: Fred Fueger of Peoria president, C. T. Larson of Galesburg vice president, John M. Stiles of Chicago secretary and treasurer.
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Peoria
Master House Painters & Decorators’ Association of Illinois
Fred Fueger
C. T. Larson
Galesburg
John M. Stiles
Chicago
Four Buildings Burn in Mahomet Blaze Destroys Stores
Fire swept through Mahomet early yesterday destroying four business buildings and damaging many homes. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars. The fire was spotted by farmer F E Wright as he drove toward town.
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Mahomet
F. E. Wright
Brothers face up to $34 loss over fake hundred bill
Andrew and Hans Johnson of Antioch Illinois and Germany plan to profit when they saw a man drop a $100 bill. A stranger urged them to take $34 and keep the bill, then they would disappear. The note turned out to be a confederate greenback and they reported it to the police before heading to Germany.
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Chicago
Andrew
Hans Johnson
Antioch
Germany
Fire destroys Bunn block in Bridgeport blaze
An early gas stove explosion in a Bunn block barber shop owned by Jay Foulk sparked a blaze that destroyed the building and ignited adjacent structures. Tenants Joe De cair restaurant, Doyle & Hecard meat market, H. W. Bunn law office, J. H. Mill clothing, and two rooms used by Charles Spencer furniture dealer and undertaker suffered losses. Total damage estimated at $20,000.
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Bridgeport
Bunn
Jay Foulk
Joe Decair
Doyle & Hecard
H. W. Bunn
J. H. Mill
Charles Spencer
Druggists Threaten Fight Over Liquor Licenses in Virginia
Angered by the city council decision to refuse liquor licenses under the local option law, two of the three local druggists issued printed statements vowing to obtain city licenses or refuse to sell liquor for any purpose, signaling a dispute over enforcement in the town.
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Virginia
Will of Ephraim Banning Filed in Probate Court
The will of Ephraim Banning, a prominent patent attorney, was filed in probate court. Letters testamentary were issued to Emilie Jenne Banning, his widow. Banning died December 2. estate valued at 76000 dollars.
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Banning
Chicago
Ephraim Banning
Cutting
Emilie Jenne Banning
Bryan reception drew 5000 Freeport Democrats
W. J. Bryan received an enthusiastic welcome from Freeport Democrats and party leaders from Chicago and across the state. The celebration in his honor was organized by Representative Pattison and drew about 5,000 attendees from Freeport and nearby towns.
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Bryan
Freeport
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Pattison
Grain Dealer Killed Between Cities
A. P. Will, a grain dealer and wealthy Blue Mound resident, was killed when struck by a train on the Wabash railway midway between Blue Mound and Stonington. His death leaves the community and local business circles in shock.
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Blue Mound
A. P. Will
Wabash
Stonington
County Saloon Closures Shift Williamson Districts
In Williamson county 40 saloons were operating, with most located in the eastern districts as 1,500 votes tipped the balance. The countywide order ends saloon activity, leaving eastern areas with the majority influence in the outcome.
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Marion
Williamson County
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