Aged couple murdered in Buffalo home mystery man arrested
The aged Frehr couple disappeared on November 20 from 80 Jefferson Street Buffalo and were found buried behind their house with skulls crushed by a hammer. Charles Bonier, who moved into their home the day of disappearance, is wanted. his housekeeper Louise Lindholm is under arrest with gold pieces found on her. Police linked relatives and possible money hiding as motives as the investigation continues. In Butler, typhoid fever cases rise with 1,148 reported by noon and Father Daniel Walsh dies.
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Prang Krebr
Jefferson Street
Charles Bowler
Mrehrs
Eadquarters Detectives
lVonier
Wrehlers
Ronier
Center
Bull
Erie
Bonier
Louise Lindholm
Frehrs
Daniel
Meech
Kate Kahm
Lindholm
Fredrs
Frehr
Butler
Daniel Walsh
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Father Walsh
Plan for national farmers' cooperative to control food prices
At the Grand Pacific hotel representatives from ten states discussed forming a national organization of farmers to control food prices and distribution. Committees reported favorably and agreed to establish a permanent cooperative at once.
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Chicago
National ’ Organization of Farmers
Grand Pacific Hotel
Illinois Congressman Springer in Washington Ill with Pneumonia
Former Congressman William M. Springer of Illinois is seriously ill in Washington with pneumonia. He contracted a cold in Chicago about a week ago and returned here last Saturday when the illness quickly developed.
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Springer LI
Washington
William M. Springer
Illinois
Sprnger
Chicago
Minersville Man Hanged in Pittsburg Jail Yard
Joseph Canovisky who killed his wife in Minersville on January 7 was hanged in the Pittsburg jail yard. Death came after twelve minutes of strangulation.
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Pittsburg
Joseph Canovisky
Minersville
Train collision injures officials near McArthur
A special train carrying President Mous arratt of the Hocking Valley railroad and fifteen Pennsylvania railroad officials derailed at a switch near McArthur. The car with the officials overturned and several officials suffered scratches and bruises.
Fire destroys Fort Wayne church in weekday blaze
Fort Wayne Indiana December 4 Saint Pauls German Lutheran church a premier house of worship was gutted by fire. Only walls remain as flames from a furnace setup spread before dawn. Estimated loss is 75000 with 12000 insured. Fire proved beyond control upon discovery.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Paul's
Mutiny Torture and Rescue on the Alida
Edward Webster survives a mutiny by the Alida crew after they bury him neck deep in sand at low tide. As storms rise, he endures agony, but frees himself, saves three would be killers from the sea, and helps rescue ten men on a raft. Webster later leads the three men he spared to sail as loyal companions.
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Edward Webster
Webster
Mitchel
Korea's Seven Wonders of the Floating Stone
A rundown of Korea's seven wonders including a miraculous hot spring near Kinshantao a pair of connected springs a perpetual cold wind cave an indestructible forest the floating stone a hot stone and a Buddha sweat drop where no grass grows around the temple.
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Korea
Kinshantao
STYLE IN TYPEWRITING IDENTIFIES OPERATORS
A London Spectator summary notes skilled typewriter work shows distinct spacing and boldness, while a suspect, a young nervous beginner, produced shaky lines and misaligned paragraphs. An expert comparison reveals the contrast between the seasoned operator and the novice in a legal case context.
A Light Heart and Its Price in Pursuit of Work
The piece argues that wealth and heavy labor burden the heart less when work is in the hands of the industrious, while study and professional life weigh more on the mind. It references Thoreau, St Francis, and Franciscan simplicity, contrasting joyous, light hearts with burdensome professions.
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Thoreau
St. Francis
Gayety
Franciscans
Bishop Reminds Young Preacher He Did Better Last Year
A celebrated bishop endures a pompous sermon by a recent graduate. The youth boasts of his success, but the bishop calmly replies that he did better the previous year, when the man did not preach at all.
Dying Boarder Picks Hymns Before Departure
The dying boarder at Mother Grundy's lodging requests specific hymns as he anticipates his end. The minister asks for song choices while several boarders mourn loudly, sharing grief beyond sympathy at the scene in Baltimore.
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Mother Grundy
Baltimore American
Sneeze customs in Turkey reflect truth and health meanings
In parts of Turkey a sneeze confirms the speaker’s claim as true and prompts a blessing “Health be to thee.” It may also signal that absent enemies are talking ill, prompting a wish that they may split. Sneezing is seen as a sign of health, especially after illness.
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Turkey
The Way It Usually Ends Exchange
A humorous exchange from Smart Set about hiring a cook. Mrs. Von Blumer specifies a highly skilled cook with bread pastry and references. Von Blumer asks for a practical fallback if such a cook cannot be found.
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von Blumer
Hat swap tale across Paris fashion lines
Mrs Neustile recalls paying $100 for a Paris hat and stopping a rival from wearing a similar one. She says she then gave the hat to a nurse and told her to wear it whenever she took the baby out, revealing a quirky local anecdote.
Truth Will Out in Court Over Child Cradle Theft
Police magistrate questions the thief who admits to stealing a cradle with the pitiful excuse that it was for a kid. The brief exchange reveals the societal pressure and desperate motive behind the act.
The Farmer and the Cow Riddle in Court
A Brooklyn Citizen cartoon caption pits a judge and farmer over cud chewing Senatorial satire. The farmer quips a cow requires no cud while the judge cites predigested hay, framing a humorous legal exchange.
Professor Teeters Wins $10,000 Damages in Wreck Case
In La Porte Indiana on December 4 professor Teeters formerly Purdue University now head of the State Agricultural College of Idaho received a 10 000 verdict in circuit court for permanent injuries from the Lake Shore wreck two years ago. He was traveling with a carload of cattle heading to his college and the collision killed the cattle and injured him. He had sought 30 000.
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la Porte, Ind
Teeters
Purdue University
State Agricultural College of Idaho
Lake Shore
la Porte
Hillsdale Screen Works Burned In Fire Blaze Displaces Workers
A large Hillsdale Michigan screen plant was destroyed by a fire causing about 50000 dollars in loss with 3000 dollars insured. The blaze left about one hundred workers unemployed and dealt a severe economic blow to Hillsdale.
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Hillsdale, Mich
Hillsdale
Fred Drews Killed by Suburban Train in Chicago
Frederick Drews, superintendent of the Chicago and Great Lakes Dredging and Dock Co., was struck by a suburban train in Chicago and killed instantly.
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Chicago
Frederick Drews
Chicago & Great Lakes Dredging and Dock Company
Beall Woman Is Cured By King's New Discovery
Beall Missippi resident T R Beall cites his wife’s fall illness with consumption. After failing with other remedies she used Dr. King's New Discovery, improved quickly and was fully cured after four bottles. Guaranteed by Stewart's Pharmacy. 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles.
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King
T. R. Beall
Beall
Dr. King
Stewart
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M will be held Friday evening December 4 1903 at 7 30 sharp Petition to be acted upon and annual election of officers A full attendance desired M Clapper W M.
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A. M
Notice W R C Regular Meeting December 5
Regular meeting of W R C to be held Saturday December 5 for election of officers. Full attendance is desired. By order of the President.
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