davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-15
FACTORY TO RENT.

with option of purchase, 14Ox25. three
stories and basement. Wen lighted.
900 feet from freight station. r. r..
junction and transfer point. Handy TO
New York and New England markets.
Address GEO. E. SHAW, Putnam, Ct.
apr10d
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
SHOT HER BETRAYER.
Woman Waited for Hours for Him to
Appear.

New York. Feb. 9-Concealing a
revolver in her muff, Martha Erickson
waited for several hours under the
New York Central railway Viaduct at
Park avenue and '12Sth street early
today, and as Ernest Schwanenam, a
grocer. was crossing the street fired
three shots at him, inflicting danger
Gus and perhaps fatal wounds. The
police say that Miss Erickson told
them that SchVaanenam had taken her
away from her home and had refused
to marry her when she was left with
out family or friends and that she said
she hoped that she had killed him.
Schwanenam fell at the first shot
but the woman continued to fire at
him as he lay in the street. She then
snapped the empty revolver at his
brother who was crossing the street
with him. Hiding the revolver in her
muff, Miss Erickson started to run up
Park avenue, but was overtaken and
arrested.
On her way to the police station
she swallowed poison which had been
concealed in her clothing and was TAX
en- to the Harlem hospital, it was be-
lieved. in a dying condition. She de-
clared that she had waited under the
viaduct for six hours for her victim to
A letter was found in her
clothing which indicated that she had
contemplated suicide. Miss Erickson
conducts a grocery store in the Har-
lem section
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
FREED FROM ITCHING
BY CUTICURA REMEDIES

al have been successfully cured Of
dry eczema. I was inspecting the re-
moval of noxious weeds, it being part
of my duty, from the edge of river and
was constantly. in the dust from the
weeds. At night I shook out my trou-
sers and cleansed my limbs, but felt
pTickly sensation. I paid no attention
to it for two years, but / noticed scum
on my legs like fish scales. 1 could
scrape it off, and yet did not attend
to it until it came to be too itchy and
sore and began getting two running
sores. My ankles were all sore and
scabby and could not wear shoes. had
to use carpet and felt slippers for weeks.
I was then on particular police duty and
was compelled to be on duty. I got
cake of the Cuticura Soap and some
Cuticura Ointment. In less than ten
days / could put on my boots and in
less than three weeks, though on duty
all the time, 1 was free from the con-
founded itching. l tell you frankly
that Cuticura saved me from what the
doctors called a bad leg. Capt. George
P. Bliss, Chief of Police, Morris, Mani
toba, Mar. 20, 1907, and Sept. "a, 19O8.'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
KISSES EXCHANGED.
Cordial Meeting Between King Ed
ward and His Royal Nephew.

Berlin, Feb. 9.-King Edward of
England. accompanied by Queen
Alexandra, arrived in Berlin this
morning from London and was given
a warm welcome by Emperor William
and the German authorities. The city
was gaily decorated in honor of the
visitors, and large crowds gathered
IN the streets which were literally
decorated with days, to witness the
procession to the palace.
The special train bearing the king
and queen arrived at the Lehrter rail
road station at IL O'Clock. There had
assem- bled to meet the king, Emperor
William, the crown prince, his eldest
son, the other princes of the royal
house including Prince Henry of
Prussia, the emperor's brother;
Chancellor Won Buelow, Foreign
Minister Won Schoen and number of
other numbers of the cabinet and high
officials of the court. A squadron of
the Queen Victoria regiment of
dragons, of which King Edward is
honorary colonel was drawn up with
in the station and the band of this
regiment heralded the arrival of the
special train with music.
King Edward and Emperor William
greeted each other heartily and re-
cheeks. These exchanges over, the
procession for the march to the pal
ace was at once formed. At the head
was the squadron of dragons and
William in one carriage, with Queen
Alexandra and the empress and
Princess Victoria, the empreSS's
daughter, following in the second.
The route of march to the palace
was lined with large crowds that had
been waiting for at least two hours.
The weather was cold and nipping,
but still the people stood patiently to
witness the progress of the emperor
and his guests.
in IQY.or n TO q
mayor, Herr Kirschner. and the alder
men of Berlin, welcomed the royal
visitors. The mayor delivered a
hearty address of greeting, to which
King Edward made a brief response.
The mayors daughter then presented
Queen Alexandra with a bouquet. The
Pariser PlatZ, where these greetings
were exchanged was deliberately deco
rated with evergreens and garlands
of artificial flowers.
The German and British colorS
played a conspicuous part in the
decorations.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
new NATIONAL PARK.
Ono of 1900 Square Miles Proposed
for Montana.

Washington. Feb. 9.-The house com
mittee on public lands has authorized
favorable report on a bill creating
Glacier National park in Northwest
Montana.
The bill provides for the setting aside
of 1900 square miles of mountainous
country, some of it 10000 feet above the
sea. containing $50 lakes and over go
glaciers In these regions, Senator
Boise Penrose and his brother, DR..
Charles Penrose, had a thrilling bear
fight a year ago. and as an additional
attraction, it is contended that it con-
tains the only glaciers in the United
States outside of Alaska. The claim is
disputed, however. on behalf of Color
ado
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
]. F. UNDERWOOD HURT.
Proprietor of a String of Stores Run
Down by an Auto.

New York. Feb. 9.-Suffering from
conclusion of the brain and a
lacerated scalp wound, as a result of
being run down by an automobile on
Broadway early today. John F. Under
wood of Racine, Wis, who owns a
string of general stores in Wisconsin,
Nebraska and Illinois, was taken, I'M
conscious, to the New York hospital.
Mr.. Underwood arrived in this city
last night accompanied by several of
his buyers. He was starting out for
a walk before breakfast when the
automobile struck him. 1t was said
later that Mr.. Underwood's injuries
We're not considered dangerous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
FIRE LOSS 100000.
Many Narrow Escapes by Occupants
of Buildings.

Norwich. Conn, Feb. 9.-Fire here
early today resulted in the destruction
of the shannon building, the burning
out of the upper stories of the
Chelsea bank building and the Reid
&, Hughes store. The Plant & Cad
len building also was DANA ged. The
loss is estimated at 100000.
The upper floors of the Shannon
building contained apartments and
the rescue of many of the occupants
was attended with spectacular fea-
lures. Prof. Lowth was taken from a
window of his room on the third floor,
DIR. Louise Miner was found asleep in
her room, awakened and carried down
a ladder to the street. Others were
rescued in the same manner. Many
others escaped unaided.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
new BATCH OF STORIES.
Brought to Light by Celebration of
Lincoln Week at Chicago.

Chicago. Feb. 9.-Lincoln week
celebration here is bringing to light
anecdotes and glimpses of the great
ema ncfpator'S charac ter which are
said never before to have been made
public.
Attorney Charles c. Nicely tells a
story which he says was given to him
by o. w. Wall of Mulberry Grove. Ill.
wall says MI. Neeiy. enlisted
early in the war and while at the front
wrote letters to his sweetheart. Eliza
beth Jones, who also lived in Mulberry
Grove. There was another Elizabeth
Jones In this town. and, according to
Mr.. Wall, the Elizabeth Jones TO whom
he was not engaged got all the other
Eliza beth's letters.
This was rather embarrassing to
the soldier boy and he tried by every
means to get the letters to the proper
girl. He even put her fathers name
on the envelopes with the girls, but
still the wrong Elizabeth read the right
Elizabeth's letters.
FINALLY the exasperated boy resolved
to complain He sat on bullet rid
died log near the battle line and, after
much bordering. resolved to write to
the president himself explaining the
difficulty.
.Ry the next mail the presidents
reply came, couched in terms some
what as foIolws:
- am very sorry Whom do you
want for postmaster at Mulberry
Grove. Bond county, Illinois "A Lin
coin
ITO this the soldier-lover responded,
recommending a crippled cobbler.
Within a few days the change took
place. the mail was delivered to the
right Elizabeth Jones, and by his warm
hearted action Abraham Lincoln play
ed a great factor in the Jones-Wall
wedding which took place soon after
the war"
The tailor who made Lincoln's in
augural suit of clothes-the garments
in which he took the oath of office
has been found in Chicago. He is
Daniel Roth.
lishment of A. 7. Ellsworth said
Mr.. Roth. zone day in February,
1851 the whole force was surprised to
see a man of almost gigantic stature
enter the shop. Mr.. Ellsworth rushed
forward to meet him, saying. Well,
have you come to be measured, Mr..
Lincoln?' and then we all knew that
the future president was among us
There was a lot of furry in that
shop for the next three-quarters of an
hour. although Lincoln took no part in
suit. one of those swaiIow-tailed gar
ments which all citizens then wore
under high hats when on parade. The
goods was finally chosen from a bolt
of black broadcloth, the price to be
about SIS or $50.
"AlI the time he was there he kept
up a running fire of conversation.
on Mr.. Ellsworth the importance of
having the suit ready in time, wished
us pleasant goodbye and passed OUT
First Japanese to Ask Aid.
Chicago. Feb. 9.-K. r. Saitow, said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
Cash IN HIS BED.
An Old Soldier Had Hidden Over
$4,000 in Money.

Lockport, N Y, Feb. 9.-More than
fifty thousand dollars in cash has been
found in a mattress on the bed of
James Mahar. a civil war veteran who
died here Sunday. His two sons, James
and Lawrence, will inherit the money.
The old soldier, who died in his list
year had been a prisoner at Anderson
VILE during the civil war and drew a
government pension. He had been ill
for ID years and during all that time
did not leave his room His pension
money, together with large part of
his life savings he had placed care
fully in the mattress.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09

Even so.'' replied the. Democrat SEN
ator with the hair. e.Such is also the
case with me- said Travis. Il was
born in Orange county. New York, and
it is a mighty good place. too"
After Dragging on their home county
for quite a while, the pair of Orange
ties discovered that they were born in
adjoining villages, and knew the same
people. They also knew the mountain
where Hartman is building his 'steen
million dollar cottage, and all the land
marks around their respective towns,
Craigville and Newberry. They were
born about the same time in the same
county. and met each other for the
first time in the same capacity in the
Kansas senate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
MoRELAND is COMING.
Missouri Congressman Will Speak at
Democratic Banquet.

T. w. Morgan, president of the KAN
sas Democratic Banquet club, has Sc
cured Congressman-elect w. T. More
land of Kansas City as the principal
speaker for the banquet, Feb. e. Mr.
Moreland is one of the best orators in
Missouri He defeated the Republican
candidate for congress by about $500
votes.
The young men from Kansas who are
to speak are E. E. Haney, Fontana; j.
H. Simminger, Lawrence; John Martin,
Manhattan, and F. NJ. Thompson, En-
poria.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
SCHOOL OF AERoNAUmCs
Will Be Opened by the Y. NJ. c. n. in
New York.

New York, Feb 9.-In line with the
advancement in aerial navigation, the
West Side Y. NJ. c. A. will open a
school of applied aeronautics and plans
have been made for a course in aero
science Several papers by balloon and
other air experts will be delivered be-
fore the class. The first lecture, which
will be delivered on Feb. Is, will be by
Winthrop z. Scarrett, a member of the
Aero club and former president of the
Automobile club of America The sec
ond lecture will be delivered by Au-
guStuS Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
TO MAKE WOODEN MAP.
Will Use Block From Each State in
the Union

Chicago, Feb. 81. w. Dennis. cabi-
net and pattern maker. will take to
his shop in Harvey this week 46 blocks
of wood, representing every state in the
Union. The blocks which are a foot
square and inch thick. have been
sent by the governors of the respective
states to form a large map of the ma
ton. which will be placed in the cabin
of the new steel steamboat United
States to be launched at Manitowoc on
Washington's birthday. Indiana sent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09

aims in the history Of the police de-
partment here, appeared at a police
station last night and asked for shelter
from the rain 81 arrived in the city
only today and I'm tired looking for
work. he said. 1T is unusual for one
of my race to ask for assistance of any
kind in this land"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09

When Senator Travis brought his
affinity bill to the legislature, he had
little thought that it would be the
means of discovering neighbor of his
childhood days The affinity" bill
made Travis politically famous, and
stories about the measure were pub
lished all over the land. And then,
One day. while Senator Fred Robertson
was discussing the bill with the author,
he said: When L was back home,
year or so ago. I witnessed little in
dication of what some people think OF
'affinities.' By chance, 1 witnessed the
horse whipping of Ferdinand Penny
Earle, the artist, who had sidetracked
his wife to live with an affinity
THAT was in Orange county, New
York" observed Senator Travis. DO
you mean to say that is your homer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
FALLS TEN STORIES.
Elevator Containing Is Girls Takes a
Swift Plunge.

New York. Feb. 9.-An electric eleva-
tor car fell ten stories with Is girls at
81 East Eighteenth street last night,
but as the mechanism held for a brief
moment at the seventh and third floors,
the force of the fall was broken and
all of the occupants escaped serious in
jury. Four of the girls tainted from
fright after their rapid descent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09

This Senator Travis affinity bill, al
though it does not mention the popular
word, is intended for death blow at
the affinity business It is calculated
to make the man who thinks he is too
handsome to live with his lawful wife.
take a second think before hitting the
high places with some soul mate. A
law like this would make the life of
the affinitist anything but a pleasant
dream lot of assorted. slightly shop
Worn affinities would be out of jobs.
The bill would get better results than
all the teaching of the church. Hail
(not frost) the Travis affinity bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
BURNED IN BUNKS.
Three Members of Ferry Steamer
Crew Lose Their Lives.

Norfolk. Va. Feb. 9.-The ferry
steamer running between Wi1loughsby
Spit and Old Point Comfort was
burned at her Willoughsby pier early
today. Three of her crew were burned
to death in their hunks The pier also
was DESTROYED
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09

cherry; California red wood; Massa-
chusetts chestnut and elm; Montana
formed in one e., ,,a,lIe. ANiiss;ssinni red
gum; Missouri and Arkansas, oak; Ok
lahoma, walnut, and the District of Col
uTnbia, historic wood from the navy
yard at Washington
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
-Four Men smotllered.

PfttsvilIe. Pa. Feb 9.-Four men
were snothered today by rush of
culm at the st. Nicholas washery of
Iron company. They were digging at
the bottom of the bank when the rush
occurred.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
RenresentatiVe

Representative Hutchinson, of Wy
andotte county, slightly resembles the
late Governor Pharao, of Egypt and
wears the expression which says palmer
than words, "Aw what's the use" But
he has introduced bill which contains
are aimed at the noble, but half baked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
Coal Belt Bank Closed.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The comptrol-
Ter of the currency announces that the
Coal Belt bank of Benton. ILL.,, has
been closed by order of the directors
and that George c. Bali has been ap-
pointed receiver.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
Burglars Stole the DOC.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. Stony Christi
owner of a candy store, tied watch
dog to his safe Burglars later entered
the store, blew open the safe, took
about $500 and stole the dog
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09

Ex-senator Bale waggener is hav-
ing lots of fun at the expense of the
anti-lob bill. While a photographer
was swapping some of the senators in
their seats yesterday, the Joker from
Atchison climbed into the vacant seat
beside each subject in turn, and half a
dozen senators will take back to their
-constits'' a picture of themselves hob
nObbing with the railroad attorney
Senator Waggener tried to induce one
senator to pose with his hand in the
pocket of Waggener's coat, but the
senator refused to bite.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09

youth who spends his nights around
pool halls and other resorts The
scheme is to bell and muzzle the youth
by making him take out a permit be-
fore he can bat around o. nights with
out a cha perone. A brass tag, crimped
in the left ear of the youth. is not one
of the provisions, but would be an i'm
provement thereon. So marked, the po-
lice would have no trouble in sorting
the sheep from the goats.
This Wyandotte representative has
not been very active, and the reappor-
tionment bill drafters may have had
him in mind when they cut down the
Wyandotte supply of legislators.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09
CUT|CURA CURED
CHIEF OF POLICE

Canadian Officer Poisoned by Weeds
Eczema Developed and Legs
Became ScaIy-A Ankles we're Very
Sore and Itchy = For Weeks He
Could Not Wear Shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-02-09

First japanese to Ask Aid.
Chicago. Feb. 9.-K. r. Saitow, said
70 be the first Japanese to appeal for
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1T is good for us to be here. Matt
xvii. 4.
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Plain White Goods
At Special Prices
Savings that you canuot afford to miss

Two cases of our famous Royal Eng
lish Long Cloth-extra fine quality, in
1oyard bolts. It will be S5c
SnecialIv Ilriced -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-22
IRON AND STEEL REVIEW.


 Birmingham. Nov. 21.-(Special. J. There is no interruption in the healthy production of pig iron in the Birming- ham district and In the Southern ter ritory. The lull in the buying con- tinues but a steady inquiry would in dicate there will be need for iron in the near future. The shipments are greater than the make. but this is ac- counted for in the fact that the man ufacurers have requested brokers, spec ulators and others who purchased Iron for speculative purposes several weeks ago when the prices were decidedly under what they are now. that the Iron be moved off of the yards or storage charges would be made.
 There Is still some spot iron to be obtained in this section and the prob able make for the first half Of the com ing year has not been covered yet by a good deal, On top of this the hol- day season is about to set In, season when there is usually not much buy ing indulEed in. Then comes the in- ventory taking period which means a lull.
 But, with all this. there is no appre- hension on the part of the manufactur- CTS and furnaces are being kept in full blast and other iron makers are being gotten in shape to have tne torch applied at the earliest possible mo- ment. Barring nosacetaent m me last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-22
LAY CORNERSTONE
NOTABLE EVENT or sTATE-wIDE
 INTEREST THURSDAY.
UeW College for Women h Montkcner, ls Deing Erected With Ccnsist-
 ent speed--President 9f Coming.

one of the most interesting events of Thanksgiving Day and Of the week. not only to Montgomery. but also to fhe entire State, will be the laying Of the cornerstone of the Woman's Col lege of Alabama.
 work on the main building of the institution, which will be designated as the John q. Flowers Memorial Build Ing. has been progressing rapidly, and everything will be in readiness for the exercises Thursday.
 The ceremonies will begin at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon on the coi- fexe grounds south of cloverdale. near the Country Club. and will be under the auspices of the two Alabama con ferences. It is expected that many visitors from all over the State In ad- dition to a number of guests of honor. win attend the exercises.
 Among those who will participate In The proxram are: The Rev. A. J. Lamar, Rev. E. M. Glenn. the Rev. F. F. Culver, the Rev. J. s. Robertson. Bishop 1T. c. Morrison. Governor B. B. Comer. Mayor Gaston Gunter. Hon. r. 8. Bali. Hon. A. c. Forbes. F. M Jackson ]. D Moore. John Massey and the Rev. Henry Traywick. The musical pro grnm will be under the direction Of Professor Rienzi Thomas.
 President W. E. Martin of the new collexe. will reach Montgomery Mon day, and will assist in securing funds for the construction work. He will remain in the city after the laying of the cornerstone to supervise the ar ranrements for the opening of the in- etftutIon next September. The dor rnifory has been constructed to accom- modate $50 matriculates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-11-22

A case growing out of the last term of Circuit Court is the habeas corpus case of win Quinn before Judge Moody Quinn was convicted Of gam ing and given fine of S100 in the Mayors Court here. He appealed to the Circuit Court, the case being prosecuted by the city attorney. The jury trying the case fined Quinn $100 and made an order that unless fine and costs. amounting to $s0 as State solicitors fee. was secured and paid, Quinn be sent to the mines for Frank lin county. By this. of course, the city of RusseilvtlIe is left out. Att torneys for Quinn have sued out a writ of habeas corpus before the Pro- bate Judge. alleging that he Is illeg- ally held and alleging that the sen- tence was an error of the trial judge. The case is set for December l.
 Isaac Cantrell. convicted of man slaughter for killing sam Parker sew enteen years ago, has decided to ac- cept his sentence. of three years. has withdrawn his appeal. and will go to the penitentiary to begin his time. He says that he feels that his brother Henry Cantfell, who was putting up the money for his trial has spent enough. as he has given about $1.500 on the case besides making several trips from Gatesxiile. Tex, his home to Russe1lville to be at trials. Isaac Cantrell is 51 years old