Swindler on Trial Defrauds Two Women in London
A man using the name Frederick Denny Vanderbilt is accused of defrauding Taslour and another woman of £1000 each in London. He was arrested near Marlborough Street and committed for trial. Authorities say he is a former convict possibly connected to other continent swindles and claims Indian heritage.
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London
Tandon Pee
Juoehim
Frederick Denny Vanderbilt
Taslour
Marlborough Atreat Fiece
Tae Swindler
Ma Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Duchess of Marlborough
Payne-Whitney
River and Harbor Bill Reported for House Action
The river and harbor bill with authorized expenditures over 31 million dollars was reported to the House. Expected passage today. In New York the measure funds Black Rock harbor 400000 Charlotte harbor 50000 Great Sodus Bay harbor 30000 Little Sodus Bay harbor 10000 Oswego harbor 95000 and Hudson River improvements 750000.
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House
Washinton
Taft
New York
Black Rock Harbor
Charlotte
Great Sodus Bay
Little Sodus Bay
Oswexo
Ann
Hudson River
Magistrate Resigns Over High Divorces in Needham Township
Columbus Indiana December 18 David D Coons a magistrate for seven years in Needham township resigned yesterday after discovering nearly all couples he joined in marriage have divorced. Only one exception remains and several children have been born to the first couple he united.
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Columbus
Ind
David D. Coons
Needham Township
Barrows Leads Eastern League as President
Edward G. Barrows of Toronto was elected president of the Eastern League of Professional Baseball Clubs at the annual fall meeting in New York, defeating P. T. Powers by 5 votes to 4 after Powers submitted resignations. In Seattle a fogbound collision sank the Sound steamer Kitsap with all but one passenger rescued by the Indianapolis, which had just arrived from Tacoma.
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Seattle
Wash
Kitsap
Tay
Indianapolis
Tacoma
Indianapols
Church Rejects Immersion Move At Pillsbury Presbytery
Pittsburg leaders debate switching to immersion baptism in United States churches. After a heated session, the proposal to substitute sprinkling with immersion is defeated by a large majority, with arguments for and against pooling baptismal facilities.
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Pittsburg
Veo
Wea
Ehuyeh
Pillsbury
S. George
Women Jurors Return Verdict Modifying Divorce Decree
In San Francisco Judge Graham’s court a jury of 12 women quickly modified a divorce decree to grant custody of the couple’s son Freeman to Mrs. Mary A. Black. The original decree had given custody of the daughter to the wife and the son to the father. The case marks a notable moment as the first instance of women jurors delivering this kind of verdict.
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San Francisco
Graham
Department of the Superior Court
Mary A. Black
Owen A. Black
Freeman
E V W Rossiter Dead NY Central Railroad Leader
J W Rowwiter vice president of the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad, longtime financial adviser, died at his home 24 Sanford Avenue Flushing yesterday morning. He had been ill since August, kept working until a few weeks ago, and his death ends a lengthy era of leadership at the line.
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New York Central Railroad
New York
J. W. W. Row Witer
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company
Sanford Avenue
Flushing
Woman Hangs Herself in Attic Farm House
Dec 10 report from Doylestown says Mrs Sarah Cope aged 50 committed suicide in the attic of her Chalfont area farmhouse by hanging herself with a clothesline. No further details given.
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Atte
Doylestown
Sarah Cope
Suic Effe
Chalfont
Free Remedy Offered To Mothers For Children Suffering
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised as a free sample laxative for families and children, claiming mild action and no gripes. The doctor offers a trial bottle by mail, with general medical advice available at no charge.
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Caldivel
W. B Caldwell
Om” Caldwell Bullring, Manticello
Indian appropriation bill passes in Washington
The bill carries appropriations of 5 160 085 dollars for the Indian service, compared with 8 827 080 dollars at the earlier session. The measure was approved in Washington on Dec 1.
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Washington
Indian Service
Barber killed in Greensburg boarding house incident
Bill collector Peter Bottolini of New Madison was shot and killed at a Greensburg boarding house while attempting to collect a debt. Twelve foreigners were arrested and jailed as investigators raid the premises.
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Bill Collector Kkitted
Greensburg
Peter Botolini
New Madison
Collett DI
Not Loving Him? Elder Seasholtz Tries Self in New Berlinville
In Boyertown Pa on December 14 John G Seasholtz aged 82 attempted self harm at New Berlinville after declaring he believed no one loved him. He left behind a wife and seven children.
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Boyertown
John G. Seasholtz
New Berlinville
Seasholtz
Shake Dice for Estate Inique Will Left by Arizona Man
An unusual Last Will and testament from Carl Schroeder was filed in Albuquerque New Mexico. The document directs his two sons Caro and Julie to cast dice to determine who receives the property which includes two houses and lots. The sons agree to honor their father’s odd instruction after the funeral.
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Inique
Arizona
Albuquerille
N. M
Carl Schroeder
Caro
Julie
Nas
Fatal Carbolic Acid Tragedy at Father’s Feet
In Washington Pa a 65 year old McDonald Pa man John Whitaker felled by a deadly dose while his son Charles 34 spoke farewell then drank carbolic acid. The father died after collapsing across the body. The son’s act is described as a suicide.
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Shook
Washington
John Whitaker
McDonald
Nix Daily Paper
Charles
Chirlie
Emrbolle
Philadelphia Reading collieries to work full time after cold snap
The Philadelphia and Reading collieries will operate full time this week due to a cold spell. The demand for anthracite has surged, boosting shipments. Reading company has averaged about 1,600 cars of coal daily for three weeks.
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Reading
Phil Delphia & Reading
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