SLAIN BY DETECTIVES IN LODGING HOUSE GUNFIGHT
Joseph Choisser and his son Louis Choisser were shot to death in a confrontation with Detectives Hawley Murphy and Cowen at a lodging house in Equality. The officers, uninjured, say they acted in self defense after the elder Choisser drew a pistol and Louis fired on them. Louis had $1800 on his person.
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Officers of the Law
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Choisser
Louis Choisser
Howley
Murphy
Cowen
Young Choisser
Choisser
Broxboro
West Fifth Street
Hawley
Joe Choisser
Detective Murphy
Equality
Fraud order against turf investment firm Maxim and Gay
Postmaster Kearney in New Orleans reports a fraud order from Washington against Maxim and Gay a turf investment scheme with offices listed in New York and New Orleans The firm solicited funds to be wagered on races and all mail to them will be stamped fraudulent and returned and money orders refused Officials say eight to ten similar concerns are to be investigated
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New Orleans
Kearney
Post Office Department
Washington
Maxim & Gay
New York
To Accept Good Advice Is to Increase One's Ability
A concise reflection quoting Goethe on how embracing good counsel enhances personal capacity. The line highlights personal growth through listening and applying wiser guidance.
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Goethe
Notable deaths and major notices in brief
Sculptor Charles Mactride, adviser to Andrew Carnegie, dies in Edinburg. General Henry Kyd Douglas, Civil War chief of staff to Stonewall Jackson, dies in Hagerstown. Other items: Bloomington to host 1904 state bar convention in May. Russia Japan war foreseen in London. Green Bay grand jury to probe doodling. Hocking Valley Railway charter suit in Columbus. Bible Sunday observance approved. Chicago fire leaves 56 families homeless, $75,000 loss. Lincoln coal mine fire losses near $100,000. Harrisburg man jailed 14 years for murder. Pontiac man drowns amid banking loss worries. Huntley flats irrigation project begins near Billings.
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Charles Mactride
Andrew Chirnegie
Edinburg
Tilt Tris State Bar Association
Bloomington
Russia
Japan
Far East
London
Green Bay
Wis
Columbus
Obhio
Hocking Valley Railway Company
Hocking Valley
Ible Society
American Ible Society
Victoria
Chicago
Woode
Indian Springs
Ind
J. King
South Shaft
Lincoln
Pay Apehurch
Harrisburg
William Rhine
L. C. Humbert
Pontiac
Indiana National Bank of Elkhart
Henry Kyd Douglas
Stonewall” Jackson
Hagerstown
Huntley Flats
Billings
Mont
Former Speaker Henderson Denies Third District Return
In Dubuque Iowa Henderson declares he is out of politics and rejects rumors he would run again if Birdsall leaves for the federal bench. In Washington John A. Jenson of San Francisco, a wealthy real estate operator, is arrested on charges of land fraud bribery across Western states.
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Dubuque
Henderson
Birdsall
Washington
John A.enson
San Francisco
Interior Department
Department
Lewiston Street Railway Car Barns Destroyed by Fire
Lewiston Maine December 21 The car barns of the Lewiston Brunswick and Bath Street Railway company and nearly all the rolling stock were destroyed by fire. Loss is estimated at 50000 dollars with partial insurance.
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Lewiston
Lewiston, Brunswick and Bath Street Railway Company
Death of Irish comedian John Kernell at Grace Hospital
Detroit December 21 report says veteran Irish comedian John Kernell died at Grace hospital after a week of illness from acute nephritis.
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Detroit
John Kernell
Grace Hospital
Weather forecast for Midwest states tonight
Illinois and Indiana show fair skies with brisk westerly winds. Michigan will be fair but colder with snow flurries in the west portion as winds shift from south to west. Wisconsin and Iowa expect fair conditions with brisk to fresh winds, Iowa turning variable and warmer in the west.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Chicago Market Prices for Hogs Cattle Sheep and Wheat
Daily market report from Chicago and East Buffalo on December 19 shows hogs selling at 4.15 to 4.55 with bulk at 4.25 to 4.45, cattle quotated from 1 to 6.50 for fed western steers and calves, and sheep at 2.40 to 6.00 with lambs up to 6.25. St. Louis grain notes No 2 red wheat around 93c, corn near 44c, oats near 36c to 39c with December months detailed.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis Grain
Jhagy Board of Trade
Chicago Live
Public Building Bills Debate and Political Maneuvering
The dispatch from Washington reports Congress hears renewed push for public buildings despite revenue declines. Senators Bailey McCreary Rathbone Tillman Aldrich Cushman figures narrate House and Senate tactics, and Rathbone pursues Wood in military inquiry as Tillman probes recess details.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Aldrich
Tillman
Judiciary Committee
Rhode Island
Busy Westington pre-Christmas shopping day draws crowds
Saturday brought a rare rush as streets and stores filled with shoppers. Merchants reported strong business and festive decorations, with many stores adorned in Christmas holly and greens. Churches planned holiday activities promising a joyful season for children.
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Westsington
Washington
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Rated Quick Healing Aid
A vivid anecdote extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns, cuts, sores, kerema, and piles, promising fast relief and soothing effect. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy.
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Bucklen
Stewart's Pharmacy
Polly Primrose Show Plays Thursday Evening
In the bright comedy Polly Primrose the venue lists prices 50c 75c and 1.00 with boxes 1.50. Children pay 25c. The notice marks a New Year’s Eve performance on Thursday December 31.
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Polly Primrose
Rock Island Holiday Excursion Rates Announced
Rock Island announces holiday excursion rates between Rock Island stations up to 200 miles apart on December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 with return by January 4 1904. Full particulars available at all Rock Island ticket offices. agent W Russel.
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Rock Isand
Rock Island
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IE Markets
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Committee On Military Affairs
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Cushman
Arthur W. Dunn
Adelaide Thurston
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Chicago Board of Trade McCall Bros
Rock Island System
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