Receivers Sought for California Safe Deposit Trust
San Francisco officials arrest James Dalzell Brown and J W Bartnett of the California Safe Deposit and Trust company as embezzlement charges arise from Colton estate losses. President David F Walker also arrested and held on bail set at 10000. judge orders a temporary restraining order to protect bank assets.
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San Francisco
James Dalzall Brown
Sager
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
J. W. Bartnett
David F. Walker
Santa Barbara
Colton
Walker
Crittenden Thornton
Bartnett and Brown
Webb
Coffey
Frank H. Dunne
Dalyell Brown
W. J. Bartnett
Brown
Bartnett
More Bodies Recovered In Monongah Mine Disaster
In Monongah West Virginia rescue teams report slow but steady progress at the two wrecked mines. Seventy eight bodies have been recovered as officials dispute official counts and miners claim higher numbers of men were present. The fire extinguished, relatives mourn as safety precautions delay further recovery.
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Monongah
W. Va
Mononeh
National Democratic Convention May Be Held in Minnesota
Norman Mack of New York says the national convention will be held in St Paul or Louisville, with Denver as a possibility, during a trip to Washington for a committee meeting. The report notes potential delays and logistics for the Democratic gathering.
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Minnesota City
New York
Norman Mack
Democratic Tional Committee
Sche York
Wasmeton
St Pat
Louisville
The Boer War Thread in Courtroom Banter
A group of English lawyers recollect a case where an ex soldier sought £3 from a friend. Cross examination reveals the plaintiff earned his money fighting in the Boer War, leading to a verdict for the full amount. The tale ends with the lawyer noting the client served under the Boer flag. The exchange highlights courtroom strategy and wartime pride.
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J. Cross
Mr. J
The Shrewmouse and Its Myths Across Europe
The shrewmouse is a small musky mammal found worldwide with a pointed snout six toes and plantigrade feet. It is harmless and nocturnal though once persecuted as poisonous myths spread by Italians French and English who believed a shrew’s bite or a “shrew struck” curse could harm livestock, leading to a cruel ash tree remedy.
Laughing Jackass Bird Joke From Sea Captain Tale
A friend recalls receiving a curious present from a sea captain, a bird nicknamed the laughing jackass. On the way home a strong Irish navvy asks what it is, and the friend explains it is the laughing jackass. The Irishman retorts with a witty punchline about the bird belonging to man.
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Longon
Birthday Dilemma Sparks Odd Gift Idea
A fond mother asks for a suitable birthday present for her little boy. The star boarder, who naps late, ponders and then offers a startling solution a gag or a straitjacket, delivered with a confident smile in a Chicago Post snippet.
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Chicago Post
A British public educated by pleasure and pictures
London Bystander notes a biting remark about educating the British public. It compares education to a bitter pill hidden in children's jam and questions national willingness to be educated despite compulsory schooling.
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Araising
Lion
London
Devastating River Flood Outlines Fertile Valley Peril
A description by A. J. Weils in Sunset Vanzine portrays a river whose course shifts across a mud filled ridge creating a vast floodplain. The flood threatens tree lines farms and unprotected banks as it abandons its old bed and races toward low-lying lands.
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Stimsen
Tieiver
A. J. Weils
Sonset Vanzine
Train Schedules Mention Intercity Routes and Times
The notice lists outbound and return train departures and arrivals among cities including St Paul Minneapolis Dubuque Kansas City Fort Dodge Council Bluffs Omaha Lyle Manly Mason City and Sioux City with times around morning afternoon and late night. It appears to be a timetable snippet for multiple routes with daily or regular service.
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South Bot .D
Fort Dodge
Council Brift
Omaha
Lyle
Manly
Mason City
Sue City
Council Bluffs
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St, Paul
Bacon
Ante
Adey
Chicago
Great Western Railway
North Hound
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Dubudque
Fate
Kensas City
Came
Autin, Minn
Exptate
Addison,jones
Lake Aye
Drexel State Bank
Luise
Now
Sia
Emporium
Neve
Cradies
Austin
Nias
U Udi i
William Donovan
South Kenwood
Lig
IRS
O. W. Shaw
N. F. Banfield
H. 8. Banfield
Schfool
On Mower County
ORINO
Gols
Foley & CO
Kowold Drug Corner
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