City Officials and Local Organizations Listed in City Charter
City officials for mayor and aldermen are named along with ward representatives and city clerk. Township officers include supervisor, town clerk, collector, assessor, highway commissioners, and school trustees. Several fraternal and civic groups meet at regular intervals, including Troy Lodge, Neilson Lodge, Pisgah Encampment, United Mine Workers, and Citizens' Building and Loan Association with monthly schedules.
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Avis
John Deimling
George Liebler Asacasor
Wm. Schultze
Ht. Kuhlmann
G. W. Mills
R. E. Jacobe
C.¥. Edwards
Edward Joseph
The
Penas
J. N. Jarvis
Robert
I. C. Kersey
Robert Holliday
Fred Schuler
Shortcomings of the Congressional Library Catalog
The Congressional Library, now open to the public, mainly serves members of congress who access the catalogue. Although a copy of every U S book is deposited, the collection lacks standard literary works from abroad, with Italians nearly absent. Congressmen reportedly seek novels for family use, while rare curiosity requests occur, such as a copy of Encyclopaedia Botanica.
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Congressional Library
Washington
Philadelphia
United States
Stealing Trademarks Report From Copenhagen Denmark
The Boston firm's trade mark for peerless gloss for shoes was copied by a Danish manufacturer. The imitators used Danish labels and bottles, registered in Denmark, and were not opposed within four months. U.S. registrants must be advised by an attorney in Denmark and a Danish consul must witness powers of attorney.
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Boston
Denmark
Jules Itrom
Copenhagen
State Department
Hus
United States
Great Britain
Tan
Blom
Buzzard Nest Mystery Captivates 94 Year Old Told Tale
Nashville Banner notes Uncle Charlie Smith, 94, stating buzzards can live about 100 years. He recalls finding a nest near Dickson in a hollow oak 75 years ago with a white feathered mother defending two white goslings. The family has thrived, with no animal disturbing the nest or goslings in 75 years.
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Nashville
Charlie Smith
Dickson
Charlie
New Use for Messengers Impresses Town
A well known man about town, pressed for sleep before a social engagement near Rittenhouse square, had a messenger sit in a chair and not move for 30 minutes so he could sleep. He woke in time to keep his party appointment, and the idea is not patented.
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Ife
Rittenhouse Square
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Woman Declares She Will Join Brother in Cuba War
In a Washington Star excerpt a woman defies her partner about going to Cuba to serve as a nurse. He warns of fever beri beri and infection risks while she insists on accompanying him. He finally questions whether he must go.
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Cuba
Washington Star
George
From convict to guard in Jeffersonville reformatory
Henry Lerner who spent over 20 years in prison for a murder that he always proclaimed innocent is now a guard at the Jeffersonville reformatory in Indiana. Paroled early February he later moved to Cumminsville to comply with parole laws and then returned to duty supervising the engine rooms amid renewed interest from officials. Berner’s alleged crime was the murder of barber Barlein in Vincennes. His fiancée, who married him in jail, remained loyal and later moved closer to the reformatory. She met Lerner at the reformatory door when he was released.
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Henry Lerner
Jeffersonville
Ind
Louisville Courier-Journal
Renner
Board of Managers
Reformatory
Cumminsville
Cincinnati
Berner
Hert
Cumminsvill
Barlein
Vincennes
Birds protected in Europe face ruthlessly mass destruction
The text notes that birds are legally protected in northern Europe yet heavily destroyed in southern Europe, especially Italy, and mentions the Tierlin Society for the Protection of Wild Birds urging the pope to speak in defense of the birds.
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Europe
Italy
Tierlin Society
Tall buildings and the modern elevator experience
The New York Sun notes that soaring buildings with express elevators impress visitors by rapid access to upper floors. Intra building travel reveals tenants on different floors, with to and fro moves between offices. The piece highlights ongoing business activity across floors and the convenience of not returning to the street.
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New York Sun
Clean House in the World at Yokohama Built by Doctor
A reported antiseptic house in Yokohama, built by Dr. Van der Heyden, features glass walls in metal frames, airtight construction, and an air system that filters air through cotton batting before sterilization with glycerin. The design aims to prevent outside air from entering except via a controlled intake, keeping the interior purer.
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Yokohama
van der Heyden
Philadelphia Umbrella Factory Output Surges in U S
A Philadelphia supplier to umbrella makers reports U S production averaging 40 000 daily. Annual output reaches about 18 million and grows rapidly as demand shifts to American goods. Philadelphia remains the nation’s largest umbrella center, producing over half of domestic supply.
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Philadelphia
United States
Maryland Judges Ease Oath Requirements in New Law
New Maryland law ends the kiss of the Bible and the So help me God phrase for witnesses taking oaths in state courts. The measure updates oath practices while preserving formal integrity and accessibility for participants across the judicial system.
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Maryland
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City Opwlolals
Elias Burk
Aldurman
Wm. Norbury
D. Thomas
Wm. Hampe
Fred Gurfen
TR. H. Hoge
A. R. Snodgrass
Ofhmiciala
Troy Lodge
A. F
A.M
Mazonie Mall
Ww. M. C
Sarr
Pisgah
Firanx Cotta
C. P. Rows
Wretansos
Scribe
Mentor Lodgih
Schott
Sant. Humnus
C. C. Autituit Bonsuny
K. of
Re & 8
Amity Camp
Ameeta
Droll’s Hall
W. Rawsos
V. O. Araust Drew
Germania Lodge
U.O.T. GB
K of P. Wall
Wevman Sarru
M. Faun Eterur
Mayflower
Secon
Jas. M. Bosomworth
T. A. Rigein
Lbos
H. Bell
F. R
Troy Dist
S.C. of H
Drol’n Tall
L. Exnorr
MI. A. Uanxnpy
United Mine Workers of America
Troy
Central Mall
Yan. G. Jones
Pres
R. J. Renfro
Seo
Jang A. Dine
M. F. Auwantsn
Methodist Church
GA. Bead
G.plaseman
EV. Lutheran
ST. Paul's
le W. Dornsetf
ST. Jerome's Catholic
Aug. Forster
Epworth
Irby
Medera
Julia A Bell
Mine Savane Davy
Seoy
Troy Public
J. C. Holla
McOoray-Dewey Academy
WW. Eawards
Lesac
Cook, Beay
Board of Eoundation
J, IL Harding
Tiny
B.avia
LW. Gookwad
United States Battleship
New York
Buzzard
Havana
Maine
Incre Sam
John Bull
Benor John Bull
Navy of
Spain
Uncle Sam
Wis Jallera
Queen Victoria
Prince of Wales
Lord Rothechild
Canyon of the Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
AL Paso
Soved
Amite
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