Progressive Dinner In Rogers Park Ends With A Weary Wanderer
A Rogers Park feature describes a Saturday progressive dinner with ten courses across ten homes. A hungry traveler dubbed Weary William asked for handouts at back doors, receiving soup, roast beef, salad, wafers, coffee, ice cream, and cake along the route while nosing for cigars and liqueurs and finally accepting a streetcar fare token.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rogers Park
William
Lunt Avenue
Farwell Avenue
Queenie
Morse Avenue
de Dude
Percy
Hotel Guest List Tangles Across Multiple Cities
A long list records arrivals at several hotels including Park View, Orndorff, and stateside names. Notable guests include H K Street Benson J Windmiller Globe G N Kneisley Minneapolis J C Carrera Lordsburg John Smith New York C Brown Boston H L Hiller F L Frickle Chicago C B Ong Denver Mrs Mary Hill Denver and others across Tombstone San Luis Obispo Los Angeles and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Augustine
H. K. Street
Benson
J. Windmiller
Globe
G. N. Kneisley
Minneapolis
J. C. Carrera
Lordsburg
John, Smith
New York
C. Brown
Boston
H. J. Green
City
H. L. Hiller
F. L. Frickle
Chicago
C. B. Ong
Denver
John James
Mary Hill
Orndorff
G. H. Mosher
St. Louis
J. D. Coplin
Copper Hill
N. T. Welisch
San Francisco
C. P. Seabut
Tucson
H. Winter
George E. Scarborough
J. Zellner, Jr
Los Angeles
W. L. Duden
W. E. Amam
S. P. Co
Sacramento
S. M. Painter
la Canea
Alexander J. Me
ver-Tyndall
London
Jno
M. Messinger
Phoenix
J. G. Favares
C. M. Cook
Oakland
J. C. Crown
G. A. Parnall
Silver Bell Mine
Guy P. Hutt
W. A. Williams
Texington
F. W. Vorhees
Brain of late attorney Collier studied under microscope
ChivaGoo TL January 7. The brain of the late Frank Collier is being examined under a microscope to probe his apparent insanity. Dr Thor Rothstein of the University of Chicago reports initial degeneration in brain cells. Findings may alter the theory that a political campaign blow caused his mental collapse as slides undergo further study at Rush Medical College and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chivagoo
Frank Collier
Thor Rothstein
University of Chicago
Muller
Rush Medical College
Woman Prisoner Escapes Jail With Ally in Nashville Ill
In Nashville Illinois on January 7, Maggie Carter a female inmate escaped from the jail with Guy Blankenship alias Skip Blankenship after cutting a door panel and unbolting the door. Sheriff Kohlmeyer was away on official duties and his wife was at church reinforcing guards at nearby towns as both prisoners are described as dangerous.
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Nashville
Ill
Coahlmeyer
Maggie Carter
Dubois
Guy Blankenship
Skip” Blankenship
Blankenship
$100000 Hotel for Tucson Moves to Reality
Tucson business leaders meet General Manning and R R Raphael backers to fund a $100000 hotel site. They push for city sale of lot 2 block 207 at Scott street and Broadway for hotel use, offering to donate adjoining land and raise $500 minimum, with council to act after review by the City Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Manning
R. R. Rafael
Los Angeles
Col. Wm. Herring
M. Franklin
Dr. Fenner
M. P. Freemen
B. M. Jacobs
J. Mj. Ormsby
H. H. Pilling
Gus, Hoff
Harry Drachman
O. C. Parker
Kirk Hart
W. F. Kitt
BE. J. Trippell
Léo, Goldsmith
Stuart Bayless
A. M. Franklin
E. M. Graves
M. Purcell
Julius Goldbaum
Fred Fleishman
Scott Street
Broadway
Building & Land Committee
City of
Tucson
Ariz
Yourity Recorder
Military Plaza
R. R. Raphael
California
Raphael
W.e
Ublic
I.s
Tucson Smelter Proposal Promises Local Economic Boost
Mr. T. Paxton of Loma Verde Copper arrives from Los Angeles and supports building a Tucson smelter if locals show encouragement. He argues a plant here would hire skilled workers, boost merchants, and keep ore payments in town, with $50,000 to $75,000 spent in four months.
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T. ©. Paxton
Loma Verde Copper Company
Los Angeles
Paxton
Tucson
el Paso
Lordsburg
Mr. Paxton
Lona Verde
Weather note from Tucson reported by Observer BE
The Tucson temperature details from Observer BE describe a minimum of 33 with clear winds. The report mentions a barometer reading and notes a winter stock selection from a local tailor, Smith, in the upper Wedge.
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Tucson
BE. L. Wetinure
Smith
Second Rousing Meeting At the Gospel Tent
Rev. Merton Smith led a revival at the Gospel Tent in Tucson with stronger singing and clearer remarks than Sunday. The crowd grew on stage and more onlookers showed interest as scripture talks titled The School of Christ and The Works of Christ drew women and wider attendance.
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Merton Smith
Rev. Smith
Light for the City Amended Proposition
J. J. Henry will present to the city council an amended plan to supply city lights. His offer would keep 80 lights in service for 3300 and discount future additions by 20 percent. a five year term could lead to a new plant near the railroad with a rebuilt gas facility and a nonexclusive commercial lighting franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Manning
Angus
Hale
Schumacher
M. P. Freemen
Consolidated National Bank
General Manning
Dale
Russell
Reid
S. M. Franklin
Building and Land Committee
J. J. Henry
Mr. Henry
Henry
Amusements at Opera House Featuring Dr Meclvor-Tyndall
Dr Meclvor-Tyndall presented a remarkable entertainment before a large audience with a three-member committee overseeing. Reported abilities included thought transfer and mind reading, provoking laughter and silence, with the run concluding tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Meclvor-Tyndall
Opera House
Gen. T. Wilson
Knax Corbett
Lou Hasey
R. Armstrong
R. BE. Stevena
Emanuel Drachman
Melvor-Tyndall
Three Foreign Oil Firms Gain Texas Permits at Beaumont Field
The Texas Secretary of State issued permits for three large foreign oil companies to do business in Texas with Beaumont field operations planned. The William Penn Oil Company of Arizona, capitalized at 2.5 million dollars, aims to build storage tanks and operate pipelines, with Beaumont incorporators tied to local interests.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Beaumont
Wiliam Penn Oil Company
Arizona
Engagement Ties Midland Hotel Cashier To State Senator
Miss Margaret E. Kelleher a Midland Hotel cashier in Kansas City announces her engagement to State Senator John F. Morton of Richmond Missouri. Morton a longtime Missouri politician with three Senate terms and multiple prior offices is a familiar figure in state politics and often frequents the Midland where he met his fiancée.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Midland
Margaret E. Kelleher
John F. Morton
Richmond
Kellener
Joseph
Morton
Missouri
Marmaduke
House of Representatives
Ray County
Indian Reforms Aim to Let Indians Control Funds
Washington reports a plan urged by Commissioner W. A. Jones to dissolve tribal funds and transfer treasury assets to individual Indians based on their ability to manage affairs. The circular letter to all Indians proposes ending annuities as they receive private portions, aiming to reduce tribal control and foster self reliance amid ongoing exams and official study of the Indian problem.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Bismes
W. A. Jones
Jones Addres
United States
India
United Treasury
Jones
Indian Department
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Zeckendoref Store
Rock
Fleishman’s
Park View Hotel
C. E. Warren
Tombstone
Charles Thea
Groton
N. Y
Frank M. Spaque
San Luis Obispo
Cal
W. P. Shaw
Telephone Company
Collier
H. Melluish
Congress St
Ea A
Local Weather Report
Gospel Tent
GEO. Ti
Cook & CO
Phoenix, Arizona
Prescott, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Congress Street
NEW Beaumont Oil Companies
H. A. Schell
Ce Block
Chureu and
Home Builders
Feldman
University
Plumer
A M Feldman
Photo Tent
Stone Ave
Yuma
Yuma County
Yoma
Breal
W.H. Ey
E.A. Jacobs
Assayer
Main
Congress Streets
K. A. Schell
Century Block
Che Arcadian Pharmacy
Dee
Flower’s Drug Store
Goneress
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