Wisconsin Masonic Home details and fund drive notes
The article outlines the Wisconsin Masonic Home, a unique facility owned by the Scottish Rite Masons but open to all master Masons in good standing, donated by Willard A. Van Brunt. It also notes Minnesota’s drive to raise 100000 for a new temple and endowment, adds remarks on lodge attendance, and mentions Masonry figures in Maryland and Washington.
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Wisconsin
Grand Lodge of
Viscount Hayashi
Japan
Empire Lodge of
London
Grand Lodge of England
Minnesota
Tyler Keystone
Byron
Sunbury
Washington
Maryland
Mary
Illinois Masons limit record methods and display practices
The grand master of Illinois ruled that loose leaf books cannot be used to keep lodge records and that stereopticon or lantern slide illustrated accounts are not permissible. The exception is the marble monument which may be displayed.
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Ilinois
Hungarian Justice Minister Threatens Duel Over Accusation
Minister Polonyi demands retraction and apology after Halmos accuses him of abusing power for a friend. If refused, Polonyi plans to arrange a duel by sending his seconds against Halmos and his seconds. White Decorates Mary King with laurels at a White House ceremony. President Victor Emmanuel meets the American ambassador and awards honors for the Italian exhibit.
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Budapest
Polonyi
Bolgar
Baron Kaas
Halmos
Thalmos
White
Mary
Nome
Victor Emmanuel
Mr White
University of Pennsylvania
St. Louis
United Workmen Members Urged to Support New Bond
The Illinois grand lodge offers bonuses to members for recruiting new affiliates. A $3 shop certificate, a $1,000 certificate earns $4, and a $2,000 certificate yields $5, with emphasis on unity and a congenial lodge room to attract early attendance.
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California A.C
Order of United Workmen
Ohio
Grand Lodge of Illinois
Red Men Growth and Build Plans Highlight Era
Red Men advocate constant activity and fellowship in tribes. Each council should host gatherings, roll calls, and friendships to strengthen bonds. Ohio membership tops 15 000 with hundreds more. San Francisco builds a 70 000 fathoms wampum lodge and Indianapolis plans a 100 000 fathoms wigwam as the Improved Order expands by over 200 000 in five suns.
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Red Men's Journal
Ohio
Red Men
San Francisco
Great Council of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Order of
Gussie Said to Suffer Weak Heart in Love Trials
Gossip column notes Gussie shows a weak heart amid repeated romantic advances. Philadelphia Press reports friends express concern while others tease about romance.
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Gussie
Philadelphia Press
Resignation of Chauncey Bo Geiger from Merit Board
Chauncey Bo Geiger of Ashley resigns from the state board of arbitration effective immediately. Governor Deneen has accepted the resignation. Also reported is the arrest of a Peoria letter carrier for rifling letters with a decoy amid post office scrutiny.
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Merit Board
Springfield
Chauncey Bo Geiger
Ashley
State Board of Arbitration
Deneen
Peoria
Cftarless
George
Post Office
Fatal Tong feud leaves two dead in Oakland shootout
In Oakland at Fifth and Broadway and in Lee Book Dong’s home at 651 Harrison Street a clash between Ting Kung Tong and Hop Sing Tong members left two Chinamen dead and five wounded after about fifty shots. Dong was shot during a supper at his home.
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San Francisco
Ting Kung Tong
Hop Sing Tong
Fifth
Broadway
Oakland
Lee Book Dong
Dong
Harrison Street
Troops Expected as Breathitt Feud Trial Opens
Lexington report on January 14 notes Jackson in Breathitt county is quiet and feudists have fled town. The Hargis case may reopen Tuesday unless Judge Carnes is enjoined from presiding. Troops likely to be deployed to preserve peace when the trial begins.
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Lexington
Jackson
Breathitt County
Hargis
Carnes
Wealthy Clubman Frank X De Lone Missing in Philadelphia
Philadelphia authorities seek Frank X De Lone a wealthy clubman and former clothing house financial manager who vanished after a Wednesday ride through Fairmount Park. His horse was recovered about 8 00 pm on Wissahickon drive at the city edge.
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Philadelphia
Frank X. de Lone
Fairmount Park
Wissahickon Drive
Roosevelt Honored by Royal Geographical Society
London January 14 President Roosevelt has been elected an honorary member of the Royal Geographical Society. He joins a select group as one of only nine honorary members, with prior honorees including Emperor William King Leopold and King Oscar.
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Roosevelt
London
Royal Geographical Soeciety
Emperor William
King Leopold
King Oscar
Typhoid Epidemic In Scranton Shows Gains In Control
Typhoid fever in Scranton appears under control after a November outbreak. Reported totals reach 1,084 cases in Scranton and 49 in Dunmore with 108 deaths. The situation has improved since the peak, indicating relief from the epidemic.
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Scranton
Dunmore
Jilted Fiance Weds Stranger in Secret Ceremony
In Kankakee Alabama Miss Cora Dot Baker rejected Fay Hall after invitations went out and secretly married Alexander Joseph, son of a wealthy Wichita widow, in a private ceremony reported from January 14.
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Kankakee
Cora Dot Baker
Fay Hall
Alexander Joseph
Wichita
Kan
Rexall Remedies Prepares For Pure Food Law Compliance
Four years ahead of the Pure Drug Law Rexall promotes remedies with complete formulas. A cooperative group of about a thousand druggists created Rexall to ensure responsible ingredients and transparent formulas. The ad touts the Rexall guarantee and returns policy, lists Mucu-Tone components, and emphasizes non cure-all claims and consumer protection.
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Uncle Sam
Rexall
Rexall Americanitis Elixir Tonic Nerve Food Ad
The Rexall Americanitis Elixir is a tonic nerve food rich in free phosphorus and glycophosphates to boost nerve cells. Iron pyrophosphates provide iron, and Calisaya Bark alkaloids offer a general tonic effect, available at 75 cents and one dollar per bottle.
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Calisaya
Rexall Hair Tonic Combines Germ Killer and Color Restorer
The Rexall 93 Hair Tonic blends Resorcin, Beta Naphthol, and Pilocarpin with alcohol to kill scalp germs and promote a healthy scalp while restoring natural hair color. It emphasizes germ destruction and color return without acting as a dye.
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Per Bott
Rexall Orderlies The New Laxative
Rexall presents Orderlies as a harmless vanilla flavored laxative aiding natural function. Claims no griping or nausea with immediate relief. Sold in boxes of twelve for 10 cents and thirty six for 25 cents.
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Rexall
Bevan Receives Warm Welcome in Missoula Montana
William J. Bevan arrived in Missoula and was greeted by a public reception at the Missoula club. An audience of over a thousand people paid respects to the Nebraskan during the tour stop following a long ovation.
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Missoula
Mont
Montana
William J. Bevan
Missoula Club
Man Slain After Alleged Insult in Cincinnati
William Hickey and his wife fired on Henry Cooper at Seventh and Vine streets after an alleged insult to Mrs Hickey. Cooper was killed and Hickey was arrested. The shooting occurred in broad daylight drawing police attention.
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Cincinnati
Bnd
Cooper
William Hickey
Seventh and Vine
Hickey
Wreck Train Collision Kills Two in North Dakota
A Great Northern wreck train carrying 100 men repairing a deep cut near Petersburg is struck by a local freight. Two workmen are killed and six injured, as crews clear snow in Lakota. The incident follows a public statement about socialism attributed to Upton Sinclair and notes the upcoming eighteenth annual United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis.
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Lakota
N. D
Great Northern
Petersburg
Here
Harriman
Noosevelt
Carnegie
Upton Sinclair
The
United Mine Workers
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Hyomei One Dollar Cold Cure Puts Relief In Mouth Inhaler
The ad endorses Hyomei as a superior cold remedy, claiming breathing medicated air from a pocket inhaler reaches the lungs, with immediate relief and harmless germs. Columbia pharmacy offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Complete outfit costs 1.00 with extra bottles available for 50c.
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Washington
Hyomei
Columbia
Thaw ill in prison during murder trial
Harry K Thaw suffers tonsillitis in his prison cell at New Yorks state prison as his murder trial for Stanford White approaches. Immigrants entering Argentina reach 707. Rockefeller pledges 2 million dollars for a Louisville university endowment, contingent on matching funds.
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Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Ponibs
New York
Council of Ministers
National Board of Trade
Washington
Argentina
Uniform Knights of the Mureenbees
Juikestown
Central Base Ball League
Toledo
John I. Rockefeller
Louisville
Patchwork Napkins Sour Notes at Family Gathering
Two guests clash over hospitality and borrowed napkins highlighting a frugal family scene. Meg Gendorfer Blatter is named as a participant, with the conversation reflecting tensions about generosity and resource sharing.
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Meggendorfer Blatter
Box Supper At Spread Eagle Schoolhouse
A box supper will be held next Friday evening at the Spread Eagle schoolhouse located 24 miles northeast of Washington. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Spread Eagle
Washington
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New Haven
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United Workmen
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Jown K. Steen
E. Madison Street
Washington, Iowa
FE. E. Vrooman
Patent Aity
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J. K. Steen
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