Banks Armed With Rogues Gallery To Foil Bank Crimes
The American Bankers Association has created a private detectives system and a Rogues Gallery to warn members about forgers burglars and sneak thieves. It details how portrait collections and telegram alerts help forewarn banks, track movements of gangs, and aid apprehensions with a secure code for rapid communication.
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United States
American Bankers’ Association
Neretefore
Wells
Red
Ing Garriazo
Espion
Furgan
Whipping Post Backed by Washington Grand Jury
The last grand jury in Washington again urges a whipping post for minor offenses in the police court. Foreman Joseph C. Johnson explains that small thefts cost the government vast sums in prosecution and that whipping could deter crime and reduce expenses. The report notes historical use in Delaware and cites wife beating as an included offense.
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Werehington
Fury
Mtermeet
Columbia
Gaz
District of Columbia
Washington
Joseph C. Tohnson
Grand Jury
Cas
Ins
Delaware
California veternarian Credited With Curing Governor Budd
In Stockton a California veterinarian W A Hornschell recounted how he felt Governor Budd’s illness in his own body and successfully aided his recovery. The farmer physician claimed telepathic insight and that governors pains guided his treatment leading to a rapid convalescence. He refused to reveal exact methods but said his power was real.
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Oceult Powers
California
Stockton
Thad
Hornschell
Governor Budd
Thardig
Palos Reef
Steckhen
Lews Tehiing
Wagnorren
Gill's Gentle Greatness Shaping Yale Football Legend
This piece recalls Gill a Yale captain in 1889 who, after a famed first slugging match, earned a reputation as the fairest yet hardest player. His courtesy after a brutal elbow left opponent sprained, Gill carried him off the field and never struck another blow, relying on strength to deter rough play as his team grew legendary.
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Gow
Ic“Siged
O. Gill
Haa Fue
China
Yale
Gill
Phen Gil
All Sorts of Sports and Racing News
Secretary of State Olney enjoys lawn tennis while Governor Morton is an enthusiast bowler. Yale figures coach Lehigh and Navy teams, with Frank Jamnes at St Louis fair grounds track. Har lem Derby 1896 moves to St Louis Fair, 245 nominations and $25,000 value. Yale coaches for Minnesota and California. Graves aids West Pointers. Requitar sold for 2700 to Gideon, later 26000 paid, has earned 67230. Jacob Schaefer recovers right wrist, returns to Chicago billiards, eyes professional action.
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Olney
Morton
New York State
McClang
Yale
Lehigh
Naval Academy
Frank Jamnes
St. Louis Fair Grounds
St. Louis Fair Association
Heffelfinger
University of Minnesota
Butterworth
University of California
Graves
Richard Groker
Rey del Carreres
England
F. W. Freeborn
Cornell
Wellsville
Iy. Y
Jacob Schaefer
Chicago
Schacfer
Pacer Star Pointer and Hal Pointer Brothers Shine in 2:04 racing notes
The article reviews Hal Pointer and his half brother Star Pointer, two of the fastest pacers of their era. Hal Pointer set a world record of 2:01.14 after beating rivals Direct and Johnston, while Star Pointer has also run a mile in 2:04. Star Pointer, a six year old darky stallion named Sun Pointer, is praised as a promising sire in turf racing.
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Hal Pointer
Star Pointer
Tal Point
P’inter
Hal
Johnston
Direct
Robert J
Sun Pointer
Heo
Tie
Chicago
ToLand
Coppee to Visit America This Winter Says Paris Journal
The Paris Journal reports Francois Coppee plans a visit to America this winter. It notes Coppee’s erudite style and drama reputation, with Ed pore and Charles Ropadd involved in production, while Vroom in America accelerates artistic pace and company lineup.
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Francois Coppee
Paris
Amward Vroumy
Edpore
Amara
Charles Ropadd
America
Ace
Coppee
Ate
Boyle Leads National Guard Sharpshooters in New Jersey Match
Sergeant William A. Boyle of the Twelfth New York, a Fort Montgomery native, won top scores at 200 300 and 50 600 yard distances in the National Guard Championship. A 13 year regular Army veteran and esteemed marksman, Boyle’s 33 point scores set a national standard. The piece also includes a feature on actress Mary Hampton describing her method for forming character in Sowing the Wind.
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National Guard
United States
William A. Boyle
New York
New Jersey and National Rife Association
Boyle
Fort Montgomery
N.Y
Pennsylvania
Willets Point
Regular Army
Twelfth Regiment
Mary Trampton
Mary Hampton
Rosamond
The Pope as a Chess Player in Rome’s Vatican
The pope is an exceptional chess player and seldom loses. Father Guilla, a Rome priest living in Florence, has played the pope for two years and, after Cardinal Penci’s elevation, moved to Rome to the Vatican. He is a mingnaicuns player and often provokes a homily on resignation and meekness.
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Rome
Father Guilla
Cardinal Penci
Papal
Guilla
Florence
Vatican
Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad Time Table
Dunkirk Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad announces a time table in effect Sunday October 20 1895 at 4 o clock EST. Trains 1 and 4 do not run on Sundays while trains 2 and 3 run daily. Depot at corner Laurel and Fourth streets. Co H Retcham Superintendent.
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Laurel and
Fourth Streets
Co. H. Retcham
Pennsylvania Railroad
Warren
Sheffield
Harrisburg
Staliana
Philadelphia
New York
Sonbury
Lancaster
Baltimore
Washington
York
Erie
Williamsport
Kane
Philaelphia
Renovo
Ridgway
W.S. Lerrarp Ticke
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The
Deibler
France
Cleanbocss
Gudik Anovehiys 1
Fortunis
Fortine Telling
Jhe Pacer Star Pointer
Boyle A
Cuiant Croze
Charles Bar
Buss Black
Geet Fate
Or & Ic
Aaray Warrens
Haset
N. Y
M. M. Fenxven
Fredonia
Fenner
Bright
Dr. Fenner
Theel
Ee Mhirrer
Eelor Fa Antood
Sgag
Masone Temple
Sieguied & Co
Bec. F. Davis
Ceramists
Chichester
Zetter
Leicester Chemical Co
Aladison Square
Phileds
Ani Loe
T. Case
Warren, Penn’a
Allegheny College
Colleg
U. S
Wmn. EH. Crawford
Headville, PA
War‘sren
Kinena
Brad‘ford
Salamanecs
Eaclean
N Express
Wy Aten
Tevinton
Tidioute
Tionesia
Oil City
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
W S. Lefford
R. Bell
Sup’t
J. A. Fellows
Genera
Builato
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley and Pittsburgh Railroad
B. BB
Rochester
iBgara Falls
Annaee
Sereeresere P Ma Mae Ag
Ppunkirk
Donia
Laona
Lily Dal
Cassadaga
Inclairvill
Gerr
Ross M
Falconer
Sons
Jameston
Falconer Junction
Frewsby
Eatonville
Ackleys
Russe
Grand Valley
Jamestown
N. C
City
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Boston
D'ly
Chautauqua Express
BUFFS
Depar Flovns
D. I. Ropers
F W. BuskirgaAss
M. L. Fours
Garfield
Dig
Tionesta Valley
R.R
Shefield
Gilson
Barnes
Hovers
Donaldson
Marnt
Hammond's
Brookston
Shefield Junction
Howland
Howland 12:45, No
Lheaves
Arerives
Sheffield Junction
Barnes Ara
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