Romance of Swickheimer Bank Failure Ends in Tears
Read in Rico Colorado of Swickheimer private bank collapse with $78,000 on deposit. The tale follows David Swickheimer and his wife who fled east to Colorado mining, struck luck via a lottery ticket, built a lavish home, and later endured divorce as both remarried, leaving behind a saga of wealth and loss.
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New Orleans
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Chautauqua Dates Hinge on Big Political Figure
The Chautauqua program committee met and aims to secure a prominent politician for next season. Aug 5 remains open and hopes rest on after party conventions. Possible picks include Franker or La Follette, with a Republican preferred if available.
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Franker
Divorce Suit Filed By Township Woman
Elizabeth Shelhorn sues for divorce from Peter Shelhorn in Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty and repeated abuse during marriage. They lived on a Clair Township farm with seven children. petition claims violent acts including beating and dragging, with threats and vulgar epithets witnessed by their children. The case notes a life certificate for a Homer X Keeneth and mentions school teaching credentials in Obie.
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Shelhorn
Peter Shelhon
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Clair Township
Troubles of Clark Aired Amid Family Dispute
A troubled Clark township couple contemplates a division contract amid disputes over property values and alimony. The husband asserts ownership of farm parcels worth substantial sums and seeks restraint on the wife from alienating assets while the wife requests alimony and child support for four minors. The case references witnesses including Mr. Waity and Mrs. Latrrebes as it proceeds through the county docket.
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Clark Township
Chiki
Political Points from Wheeling Interview on 1912 Delegates
Senator NB Scott outlines the 1912 Republican landscape noting Cannon leads in delegations and could be hard to beat, Taft may be ahead now, Foraker’s Ohio share could hinder Taft, Fairbanks is strong, Knox is safe and a top lawyer, Hughes is not widely known and a dark horse is unlikely.
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Knox
United States
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Republican Party
Taft Campaign Headquarters Reported in Washington
Washington dispatches report that Taft supporters plan headquarters in the capital, with existing offices in Columbus run by Arthur T. Vorys possibly expanding, while Vorys may seek additional aides elsewhere. Nearby Columbus candidate Melville Gillett, Newark, announced as candidate for state treasurer before the Republican state convention.
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Gillett
Melville Gillett
Newark
Galbert
Mayor Votes Salary Raise In Crookeville
Crookeville mayor pushed a 300 salary increase after two deciding votes in council. The ordinance failed 3 to 2 with the mayor presiding and casting his first vote, raising questions about self interest in local government.
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Holiday Trade Boosts Season. Catarrh Cure Ad Sells
R Dun & Company notes heavy holiday trade lifting season totals though year over year comparisons remain unfavourable. General business quiet, factories idle, and unemployment rising while some mills plan resumption in 1908. An extensive drug advertisement touts Halles Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional efficacy with a money back guarantee, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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New York
R & Dun & Company
Eayu
Wandastufacturing
Manner of Girl's Death Reported From Hackensack Meadows
A Newark report details the death of a woman, likely Agnes O Keefe, found in the Hackensack meadows last Thursday. Autopsy by Dr C H Schultze in New York confirms blows to the head and drowning as the cause, with authorities treating it as murder.
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Agne O'Keefe
Orange
C. H. Schultze
New York
Economy The Rule in Congress on Navy and Exports
Washington dispatch reports on Congress delaying navy expansion this year while treasury pressures tighten finance hearings. Exports surge offering optimism for revenue but critics warn against overreliance on external demand. Senator Taylor proposes temperance life plan while debates continue over a new Department of Justice building.
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Washington
Gallinger
New
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Mayer
Pb Taylor
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Thomas W. Palmer
Michigan
Reckless Racing Crash Report Launches Prolonged Inquiry
A chaotic accident on a rural highway leaves Curt Miller crippled and several others injured when a double team buggy being driven by Pranet Lower collides with two other buggies. Otto Olinger and Andrew Sheets drive one pair. Lower’s vehicle impales Miller’s team, overturning the Miller buggy and injuring Miller and Hible. Authorities note reckless driving and pursue both criminal and civil actions. case to be pursued by Agder son Miller and law firms Voorhees & Voorhees.
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Curt Miller
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