Daring Steeple Climber Delivers Thrills At Fire Site
Christ Nicholson famed steeple climber works with wrecking crew at the Russell-Laimson fire site moving ropes and cables amid danger. Spectators hold their breath as he ventures to precarious spots while the building yields to the weak ropes and pulled cables. The hosiery stock loss is examined and insured losses on stock to be adjusted. New stock arriving after last Monday’s fire is being unpacked at the annex as clerks return to work. A safe containing 83 000 in cash and papers was opened, with money removed after initial combo failure. A former employee, William Mitchell, seeks employment with J. Klingaman who provides a county home pass pending new work. Interest rises in the Tuesday night concert at the First Methodist church as efforts to sell out seats continue citywide.
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Russell-Laimson
Christ Nicholson
Nicholson
Jimmy
Sardeson
BE. W. Coburn
Emperor William Considers Alsace Viceroy Move
Berlin reports Emper or William plans to restore Alsatian support by appointing Prince Frederick William son of the late Prince Albert to Alsace as viceroy. Count von Wedel agrees to stay on a few months until the new minister fits his duties.
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Berlin
Wiliam
Zahern
Charles von Vedel
Zeitung Amsttag
Frederick William
Albert
Prussia
Alsace
Count von Wedel
Stranded Yacht Warrior Resists Heavy Seas Off Colombia
Frederick W. Vanderbilt’s yacht Warrior remains pounded by heavy seas after being driven ashore off the Colombian coast. Rescue of the owner and guests occurred early this week, per wireless dispatches. the vessel still clings to shore as weather continues to worsen.
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Colon
Panama
Frederieck W. Vanderbilt
Warrior
Hartquist Denies YMCA Fort Dodge Move
A. W. Hartquist, now separated from the local YMCA, remains in the city and says he will stay for a while. He emphatically denies rumors that he will join the YMCA in Fort Dodge.
Cullom Estate Worth $100000 Surprises Kin
Washington January 31 A will filed for Shelby M Cullom reveals an estate valued about $100000 with 20000 bequest to Cullom’s sister in law Victoria Fisher and furnishings for her. The remainder e shared equally by his two granddaughters Mrs Henry Parker and Mrs Phelps Brown each about 40000. The executor is Judge J Otis Humphrey Springfield IL.
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Washington, D. C
Shelby BL Cullom
United States
Illinois
Cullom
Massachusetts Avenue
Victoria Fisher
Miss Fisher
Henry H. Parker
Phelps Brown
Springfield
Mass
William Barret Ridgely
J. Otis Humphrey
Humphrey
Washington
Alviotas
Humphreys
Fred A. Busse
D. A. Campbell
Chicago
Social news from Eagle Center and Waterloo area
Mrs. John Pierce of Waterloo visits with her daughter Mrs. Jake Schaefer this week. Buck Ingham hosts a box social and dance with locals attending. Miss Alice Connelly of Bancroft stays with Mrs. P Mullen. Mrs. Tom Conry of Waterloo visits sons Walter and Clarence. Smallpox patients and quarantines noted. Mrs. Matt Rieter hosts a gathering for her recently married brother. Miss Gertrude McGarvey visits Waterloo for friends and exams. Arthur Rieter delivers a horse to Thomas Conry in Waterloo.
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Eagle Center
John Pierce
Waterloo
Jake Schaefer
Buck‘Ingham
Alice Connelly
Bancroft
P. Mullen
Clara Witty
Snow
Tom Conry
Walter
Clarence
Matt Rieter
Gertrude McGarvey
Arthur Rieter
Thomas Conry
Millionaire-for-a-Day McDevitt Seeks Capitol Statue
John Jay McDevitt known as Butch spent 2506 on a promotion to offer a self carved statue to Congress. He plans a special train with an escort band and detectives to Washington via Philadelphia and Baltimore. He hired Marine band for escort and aims to gain a hearing before Congress.
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Wilkerbarre
John Jay McDevitt
John Jay
Butch
National Capital
Congress
McDevitt
Philadelphia
Baltimore
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William Mitchell
J. F. Klingaman
Firat Methodist Church
Christine Miller
Contralto
Buchanan Optical Co
Wartquist
Hartquist
Fort Dodge
China
Stolt Bros
Atlantic City
Palm Beach
Ers’ College
Chicago Company
San Russia
Francisco
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Frank Bros
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