Defaulter Pennell accused in life policy scheme
A Commer story alleges Jouss Burdick Pennell plotted misdeeds tied to a large defalcation and life insurance schemes. It claims he defrauded family and investors of over 200000 dollars, hid investments, and redirected life policy funds to his own pockets before his death. Executors faced disputes over insurance payouts and trust arrangements with Wallace Thayer and others. The narrative outlines alleged irregularities and the involvement of Edwin L. Burdick and J. Frederick Pennell in seeking settlements.
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Harrison Wins Fourth Time as Mayor of Chicago
Chicago April reports Carter H. Harrison defeated Graeme Stewart by 6,070 votes to win a fourth term as mayor. Total votes Harrison 143,836 Stewart 137,265 Cruke 7,500 Breckon 7,200 Haines 1,375. issue centered on municipal control of street railways with Stewart urging immediate terms and Harrison pushing a delay to secure better terms. Early returns favored Stewart.
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City election results show Republican gains and mixed wins
Carter B Harrison’s camp concedes defeat as Inter returns trim his lead. New city council will be 35 Republicans, 33 Democrats, and 1 independent. John F Smulski elected city attorney by 8,700. Fred Bender city clerk by 3,700. Ernest Hummel treasurer by 21,700. Mayor Harrison calls it a victory for municipal ownership and utilities. Kansas City and Topeka in Kansas swing Republican. Milwaukee Wisconsin judges elected quietly. Nebraska municipal elections held except Omaha and South Omaha.
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Minnesota and Nationwide Local Elections Report
Victory broad across cities and villages with Democrats winning major offices including six council seats and 28 house of delegates seats. Republicans allege poll fraud while several towns saw Democratic gains and some backsliding in other areas. In Butte Mullins wins mayoral race amid irregularities claims. Clarksburg backs Republican ticket, Beloit sees organized labor triumph in alderman races.
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Mystery of Burdick Death May Be Cleared
Buffalo April 8 Judge Murphy to begin inquest next Friday to decide if Arthur R Pennell’s death was an accident or suicide. The Pennell statement claims no involvement in Burdick murder and a unknown woman present. Equitable Life Insurance may delay payment until after the inquest, with $55,000 already paid. $25,000 life policy to Mrs Burdick remains contested. District attorney Coatsworth to subpoena Pennell’s administrator and other figures to reopen the Burdick case.
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Boy Hurt at Novelty Advertising Factory Press
John Gross, 15, was seriously burned by a press accident at the Novelty Advertising Company plant. He sat on a press edge, the flesh of his thigh caught in the machinery, muscles badly crushed. Dr. Marshall attended and hopes no permanent lameness results.
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Keene Man Recovers After Facial Injury From Kick
George Le Cooper of Keene visits daughter Mrs Celia Shannon after a severe facial operation performed Tuesday. The injury stems from a kick by a horse last fall.
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Rabid dog scare ends with animal shot in Willowbrook
In Willowbrook a peculiarly acting dog bit several dogs as it trailed Rev. J. W. Wright's carriage. Charles Slaughter and Bob Mixer, witnessing the danger, shot the dog after noting unmistakable signs of rabies. Its victims are confined and not allowed to roam.
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Judge Roche's costly polling booth envelope incident
In a First Ward precinct, Judge Roche used a pocket envelope as a desk pad after finding the clerk board rough. The envelope was left in the booth all day. At dusk he returned, recovered the envelope, and produced folded bills totaling between $500 and $600, with about fifty voters using the booth in the afternoon and missing the envelope.
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Garden Seeds Free Through Congress Man Cassingham Courtesy
Through the courtesy of Congress man Cassingham a quantity of garden seeds have been sent The Age Office for free distribution. Make your wishes known.
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Applications open for Coshocton post office clerks
Applications will be accepted until April 18, 1903 for the civil service exam to be held May 2 for clerk or carrier positions at Coshocton post office. One clerkship, possibly two, with starting pay around 500 to 600. Iva A. McCoy, secretary postal board, Coshocton, can supply blanks and instructions.
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One on Warsaw Republican Letter Published in Error
A letter from township Republicans criticizing county Republicans was sent for publication in the twice weekly newspaper but appeared only at the Ws edition. It notes opposition to early consentions and mentions the Friday March 27 issue as the source.
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William Jeffries Re-elected Coshocton Constable After Fifty Years
The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Cincinnati Enquirer publish a strong portrait of William Jeffries who has again been elected constable by Coshocton residents and has nearly five decades of service in the office. He remains a prominent local figure and symbol of steady governance.
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Fistic Battle Reignites In Front Of Goss Saloon
John Dry believed he lost the clash near Goss saloon on Monday and armed with a river biscuit sought Paul Gross and Ernie Doney to renew the fight. The initial dispute involved Paul Gross, not John Gross, during the afternoon confrontation.
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Young wife Irma Andrews dies at 22 in Roscoe
Mrs Irma Andrews wife of William Andrews died at her Roscoe home Tuesday at 2 oclock death caused by consumption age twenty two years and six months She left behind husband two children Her maiden name was Williams She had been married four years Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 p m at the Roscoe M P church Rev Thrapp officiated
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Sealed Proposals For Coshocton Library Bonds
Sealed proposals will be received at the Mayor's office in Coshocton Ohio until noon Tuesday April 28 1903 for purchase of city bonds to raise four thousand dollars to buy land for a public library. Bonds of five hundred dollars each dated May 5 1903 payable March 1 1904 with semiannual interest at four and one half percent, mature May 3 1917. Bids must be sealed and endorsed Ride for Tabuary Site and submitted with bid security from a bank in Coshocton Ohio.
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