Father Reunites With Kidnapped Boy in Crowded Hotel Lobby
In Cleveland the Whitla family and detective aides watched as Willie Whitla, the Sharon Pennsylvania schoolboy, returned safely to his father at 8 pm in the hotel rotunda. The boy described being moved from Sharon to Warrenton and Newcastle before ending at Ashtabula, with masked messengers and a $10,000 ransom paid.
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Cleveland, O
Willie Whitla
Whitla
Ruhl
Womar
Hollenden
Sharon
Warrenton
Newcastle
Ashtabula
Young Whitla
Pat Crowe Joins Search for Willie Whitla in Sharon
Pat Crowe the former kidnapper turned reformer leaves Pontiac for Sharon Pennsylvania at the invitation of Willie Whitla's millionaire uncle Frank Rubi. Crowe says Willie will be returned to his parents without paying any ransom if he reaches Sharon in time before the ransom is paid.
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Pontiac
Ill
Pat Crowe
Sharon
Frank Rubi
Willie Whitla
Crowe
Willie
Not Kidnapped Boy Identified as Crawford Bowman
Police conclude the recovered youth in Cuyahoga Falls was Crawford Bowman of Curÿensville Pennsylvania, not Billy Whitla, son of Harvey Bowman of Akron Ohio. the man with him is his father.
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Billy” Whitla
Harvey Bowman
Akron
Cuyahoga Falls
Crawford Bowman
Harvey G ‘Bowman
Curyensville, Pa
Cure Wins Opening Billiards Match Over Demarest
Nineyorks reports Cure won the opening billiards match tonight against Demarest with a final score of 500 to 269. The event marked Cure’s strong start in the season.
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Cure
Nineyorks
Demarest
Pastor Withdraws Immorality Charges Against Mrs Lavender
Dr E B Crawford pastor of Woodlawn Methodist Church withdraws immorality charges against Mrs Mary Lavender. The move follows the resignation of former pastor John D Leek and marks her readmission to the church after ostracism in the wake of the scandal.
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Cniéago
E. B. Crawford
Woodlawn Methodist Church
Mary Lavender
John D. Leek
Crawford
Harriman to Step Back From Rail Power for Health
E. H. Harriman told newspapermen he must relinquish active supervision of his railroad empire due to health concerns at age 61. He said he would retire gradually, not immediately, and blamed Roosevelt's sharp methods for contributing to the climate he calls harmful. He planned to sail from New Orleans aboard the Sultana to New York.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Harriman
Harrman
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Declines Speech Before Hamburg Departure
Oyster Bay March 22 Mr Roosevelt spends final hours with family before Africa trip. He will not speak at Hoboken pier despite crowds. On day trip he gave up his seat to a mother and child sharing a seat in front. He shared a moment with a young girl and awarded her a luck dollar. A large crowd is expected at Hamburg pier for departure to Naples.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Hamburg-American Line
Hoboken
Hamburg
Payne Seeks Lincoln's Minority Cut In Tariff Debate
Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee, architect of the new tariff bill to supersede the Dingley act, argues in a four hour address that Republicans may cut the minority from joint tariff schedule deliberations. He warns the bill may not be ready before March 1910 and denies a so called joker in the coffee tax.
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Washington, D. C
Payne
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wickersham Likely Guest at Georgia Bar Meeting
Secretary Park reports that George W. Wickersham the new United States attorney general will probably be the guest of honor at the Georgia Bar association meeting at Warm Springs in June. An invitation has been extended and his address is expected to draw large attendance. Hannis Taylor also agreed to deliver the principal address with Senator Bacon aiding in securing a prominent speaker.
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Orville A. Park
Georgia Bar Association
Macon
Park
United States
George W. Wickersham
Warm Springs
Wickersham
General Taylor
Washington, D. C
Hannis Taylor
Spain
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Bacon
Eaton
Hemnis Taylor
Georama Bar
Woodmen of the World Camp Hosts Pleasant Smoker
About 200 guests attended a Brunswick Woodmen of the World smoker last night with Georgia camps represented. Col. C. M. Symmes welcomed guests, Judge A. D. Gale spoke for visitors, and District Manager Newton Phillips discussed woodcraft with Rev. W. E. Porter on fraternity. The First Regiment band provided music as Dr. J. W. Simmons led the reception committee, and Brunswick Camp was praised for its standout event.
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Georgia
Brunswick No. 320
Robert Kerr
Col. C. M. Symmes
A. D. Gale
Hinckley
Robins
J. W. Simmons
Brunswick Camp
Dockstader Minstrels Seats Still Available at Grand
Promoter Finney dispels rumor that Lew Dockstader and his minstrel show at the Grand is sold out. A number of seats remain for audience members wishing to attend tonight's performance.
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Lew Dockstader
the Grard
Finney
Serphis Aam Rious Organization
the Grand
Lawyer and scholar linked to Spain treaty claims commission
The subject, after earning income from Spain, served as a lecturer at George Washington University and for five years as general counsel for the government before the Spanish treaty claims commission. He also acted as U S counsel before the Alaska boundary commission in 1993 and authored works on international law.
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Spain
George Washington University
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
United States
Alaskat Boundary Commission
Columbus Knights Gather for Grand Lodge Session in May
Columbus Ledger notes strong preparations by Knights of Pythias lodges for the grand lodge meeting in Columbus May 19 and 20. Uniform rank and Grand Pythian Sisters also converge as about a thousand visitors are expected to attend ceremonies by the Dramatic Order Knights of Korassin with planned entertainment and committees coordinating hospitality.
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Columbus Knights of Pythias
Columbus Ledger
Grand Lodge
Columbus
Knights of Pythias
Loekie Domward
Guereia
Grand Pythian Sisters
Knights of
Order
Two More Arrests in Store Robbery Case
After Willie Timmons was arrested for looting Phoenix Grocery on Norwich street, officers Brady and Bloodworth captured two accomplices. Pat rie Morton’s home yielded Harper and a woman. Harper wore patent leather shoes stolen Wednesday. Justice Fahm set bonds at 1500 for Timmons and 100 for Harper and the Morton woman. all jailed without bond. A boy’s clue led to the stash under a vacant house where Timmons hidden the loot.
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Willie Timmons
Fred Carter
Phoenix Grocery Company
Norwich Street
Brady
C. F. Bloodworth
Carter
Patrie Morton
Bush Row
Fred Harper
Oglethorpe
Dartmouth
Harper
Phoenix
Justice Fahm
Timmons
Morton
Johnson Accepts $100000 to Fight Jeffries
Chicago March 23 Jack Johnson heavyweight champion accepted a $100000 purse to box James L Jeffries eight rounds at Chattanooga Tenn. The offer was made by BR Fore sener a Tennessee sporting man. Jeffries has not yet replied to offer.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
James L Jeffries
Chattanooga
Tenn
BR. W. Fore
Sener
Detfries
Echo of the Big Stick in Taft Roosevelt clash
A Washington observer recalls Theodore Roosevelt saying Taft must carry Roosevelt's policies or face opposition in 1912. The remark cites Roosevelt's belief Taft was chosen to advance his programs and would be challenged if he falters.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Roosevelt
Aft
Payne tariff bill blamed for provoking trade wars
Washington March 23. A minority statement on the Payne tariff bill declares that its rates and the maximum and minimum provisions will spur trade wars against the United States. Democratic members attack tariffs on steel glass and lumber and say the bill encourages trade with an ax.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Eaying
Brunswick preps for Maj General Hubbard visit
Oxylethorpe Company with Knights of Pythias plans a red letter event for Major General Hubbard's Brunswick visit. A drill, breakfast with Oglethorpe Company, harbor ride, oyster roast in Frederica, and a smoker at Castle hall mark the program before a Savannah departure and Florida rest.
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Oxylethorpe Company
Cuiform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Hobbard
Brupswick
Newcastle Street
Delethorpe Company
Cox
Uniform Bank
Georgia
Davis
Hubbard
Atlanta
Oglethorpe Company
Oglethorpe
Atlantic
Frederica
Savannah
Florida
Brunswick
Mrs DeGogorze's Divorce Tale and Diva Affair
New York report details Elsa DeGogoyzza seeking divorce amid claims of marital strain. She alleges her husband’s infatuation with Madame Eames and a 1906 Italy incident at Lat Villa, prompting accusations and a dramatic affidavit. Also notes Helena Modjeska’s critical health condition as of March 22.
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New York
Elsa DeGogoyzza
Mme
Emma “Katies
DeGogorza
Madame Eames
Latt Villa
Italy
Modjeska
Otte
Helena
New Receiver Parrott to Push Alabama Construction Plan
Receiver S F Parrott named with H M Atkinson by Judge Pardee will inspect the railroad property in a rapid tour to prepare for construction under the court orders. Parrott aims to straighten finances and put the Mercat system on a paying basis while likely keeping current officials. He plans to build 18 to 20 miles into Birmingham from Pelham and extend tracks to coal mines, with cooperation from the A B A and allied lines.
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Atlanta Constitution
S. F. Parrott
H. M. Atkinson
Don A. Pardee
New Orleans
Parrott
Atkinson
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
Alex Bennyman
Lin
Georgia Southern
Florida
Atlantic Compress Company
Birmingham
Pelham
Louisville and Nashville
Arkwright
Pardee
Rosser & Brandon
Alex King
King & Spalding
Currier
Currier, Rollins & Pillsbury
Atlanta
Harmony
Slaton
John M. Slaton
Slan, & Philips
Rollins & Pillsbury, Sto
Old Colony
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