Backwoods Hero to President Rachel Donelson Love Story
A historical sketch portrays Andrew Jackson as a determined self taught lawyer who moves to Nashriffe Tennessee in 1708 and becomes adviser to Rachel Donelson and her troubled marriage to Capt. Lewis Robards. Their clandestine romance leads to marriage twice amid scandal. Jackson fights duels to defend Rachel’s honor, rises to political power, and wins fame in the War of 1812. Rachel dies in 1821, and Jackson remains her devoted knight, enduring renewed gossip as he campaigns for the presidency.
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Andrew Jackson
Nashriffe
Tenn
Donelsus
Yandlady
Rachel
Donelson
Young Jackson
Manness
Jackson
United States
Rachel Donelson
Jacksons
Kentucky
Capt
Lewis Robards
Robards
Heobards
Tennessee
Jackson Fireat
Mike
Nashville
Natchez
Sonmer
Mrs. Robards
Vaexson
Anyrona
Avery
Gov. Savier
Charles Dickinson
Dickinson
Supreme Court
New Orleans
Anyeara
Ord
North Enders Protest paving of Fourth Street project
North Water street property owners plan a petition to the city council to oppose repaving Fourth Street from Franklin to the Hilnels Central tracks. They object to widening to fifty feet, the cost of sidewalk relaying, and loss of trees amid railroad and street car corridor concerns. Objectors may speak Monday night. Community urged to bring items to a Hospital Shower.
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North
Waterloo
Fourth Street
Franklin
Hilnels Central
Almond
Public Service
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Rock Island
Illinois Central
Community church announcements and lodge notices
First Presbyterian to host rummage and apron sale on Saturday. Degree of Honor beneficiaries can pick up last quarter dues and October assessment at Citizens Savings Bank. Court of Honor meets Saturday 7:30 p m at G A R hall with officer installation and refreshments. Rebekah lodge meets 7:30 p m at I O O F hall. social and picnic with baskets invited. Harvest rally at First Congregational Sunday school this evening with class stunts and refreshments. Music committee asks sig ners for Wm A Sunday choir. unsigned tickets must be turned in at Sunday meeting 3 p m to complete choir seating.
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Citizens Savings Bank
Court of Honor
G. A. RR
Rebekah Lodge
First Congregational Sunday School
Hughitt Out Gardner Heads North Western
After 23 years as president of the Chicago and Northwestern railway Martin Hughitt yesterday left the presidency and became chairman of the board. William A. Gardner was elected president, with four years as VP in charge of operation and maintenance. Mr Hughitt remains active with broad authority over company administration.
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Chicago
Get
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Martin Hughitt
William A. Gardner
Noeruwestern
Jackson Boulevard
Tiughitt
Women register to vote in Chicago university trustee race
Four hundred ninety Chicago and Vicero women registered as electors for next month’s trustee election for the University of Illinois. The enrollment fell short of equal suffrage expectations. only 243 precincts reported female voters, less than one fifth of Chicago’s 1,229 precincts. In the Fourth Eleventh and Sixteenth wards no woman voted.
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Chicago
Vicero
Election Board
Tose
University of Illinsis
Not & Woman
Talk New Plan of Government in Waterloo
A light planning report shows Waterloo officials and business leaders weighing a move toward a commission form of government and improved downtown lighting. Des Moines and Fort Dodge visits shape ideas while public discussion remains limited. Local notices include a rummage sale in Engineers' Hall.
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Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Waterloo
Pisu
Commission
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Sioux City
Apples in Car Near Nauman Co Office Reported
A brief note mentions apples in a car near the Nauman Company office, referenced by Rob and P with unclear details about the incident or individuals.
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Apples In Car
Nauman Co
Rob & P
Gaynor rotates top cop officers in New York Police
New York state news reports Mayor Gaynor announced a major police shakeup. Police Commissioner W F Baker and deputies Frederick H Bugher and Charles Kirby resigned. James C Cropsey named to succeed Baker, Clement M Driscoll becomes first deputy, and Capt William J Flynn to head the detective bureau.
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New York
Gaynor
W. F. Baker
Frederick H. Bugher
Charles Kirby
James C. Cropsey
Brooklyn
Baker
Clement M. Driscoll
Bueker
William J. Flynn
United States Secret Service
Detective Bureau
Mitchel
Cropser
Police
Florida storm damages orange crop in Tampa area
Tampa reports a severe storm causing major damage to orange crops. Communications with outside areas resumed, but reports from nearby towns indicate no loss of life yet. Authorities assess agricultural impact as the storm’s effects unfold.
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Nabob
Marquesas
Herman Frasch
Crocker's Reef
Alligator Light
Inventor
Marta
Hugo
Gulf
Liverpool
Fos
Tampa
Germany
Nivian
Standard
Fla
Amended Bill of Complaint In Rock Island Wreck Case
Mrs Hattie Bunt administratrix of George P Bunt deceased files amended petition for 30000 damages from the Rock Island wreck near Gladbrook last March 21. She cites train makeup and double header engines running backward as causes and telescope of cars. In Meyers v Arndt defendant moves to require a more specific statement for 5000 damages.
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Hattie Bunt
George P. Bunt
Mr. Bunt
Rock Island
Gladbrook
Henrietta Meyers
Lewis Arndt
Rendesvous Native Greeks in Fire Event at Greek Restaurant
A grease fire in a Greek restaurant's kitchen spread to an adjoining windowless room used as a card room by local Greek residents. Firefighters entered the space, which has skylight access and front entrance, while patrons described it as a temporary trading and club area with Greeks lacking permanent homes.
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Commercial Street
Fifth Street Bridge
Quanticleg
Price of Coal and Local Repair Shop Update
Announcement from Mr. A Helmskinshop’s operation claiming control of a practical furnace for fuel economy and durability. It notes Cedar Rapids pumps, lawn mowers and bicycle repairs, and extended shop hours until 8 p m or by phone 446 Green for late visits.
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A. Helmskinshop
Cedar Rapids
Green
Hamilton Not Improving After Cerebral Hemorrhage
News from the bedside reports L B Hamilton remains unconscious after last Monday’s stroke in Denver Colorado. telegrams say his condition is not satisfactory as Elks and BPOE members assist the family at the bedside. Mrs Hamilton and his brother James L Hamilton are present with the couple.
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L. B. Hamilton
Denver
Colo
McElhinney
Hamilton
the Elks of Denver
Wizard of Wall Street echoes in health advice from Dr Cothern
A ponderous column contrasts Harriman’s wealth with lasting health, sharing a doctor’s creed that longevity surpasses riches. Dr W R Cothern advertises as a life specialist offering broad treatments from head to toe at 50c to $1.00 with modest fees for surgery and X-ray work at 2070 Lafayette Building.
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Harriman
Wall Street
Jor
W. R. Cothern
Lafayette Building
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Waterloo Furniture Co
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Wells
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Vernis Martin
Stewart
First Presbyterian Church
Saturdas
Page
Ods
Engineers’ Hall
Central Bank
Florida
Rendesvous
E. W. Grove
J. P. Hummel
Galloway Company
Iowa
McCormick
Davne
Plymouth Rock
Eben
WM. Holland
Ira Rodamar
Orange Township
Orange Church
Deering
Hayes
Vaughan
Steve Wond
G. W. Dull
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