FATAL SWINDLE Linked Death to Insured Conspiracy in Chicago
Chicago authorities probe a plotted life insurance swindle tied to Marie Defenbach’s death. Dr. August M. Unger and Frank H. Smiley are under warrants, with a third suspect at large. Policies totaling 12 000 across New York Life, Canadian Order of Foresters, and Knights and Ladies of Honor spurred the case. The detective agency and state prosecutors press ahead after Defenbach’s death followed new policies.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Cook County
Marie Defenbach
Gibbons
August M. Unger
Frank H. Smiley
New York Life Insurance Company
Order of Forester
Knights and Ladies of Himor
Dineen
Wiliam McEwen
Edward O'Brien
New York Life Company
Edward Maher
Miss Defenbarh
New York Insurance Company
Order of Foresters
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Fraud Over Cremation Rolls From Insurance Policies
The case recounts a husband accused of arranging his wife’s death by dysentery, delaying death certificates, and having the body embalmed before a coroner’s verdict. A cremation followed and attempts to claim life insurance faced company resistance until the fraud was uncovered, triggering legal actions. The narrative centers on the insurance dispute and the uncovering of deceit.
Yellow fever deaths rise in Havana despite low yearly rate
New York reports yellow fever outbreaks in Havana with weekly deaths rising to five, nine and eleven in successive weeks. Marine hospital data show 49 August deaths in 1899, up from 18 in August 1898, while overall mortality compares favorably to late 19th century years due to acclimation and defending trends.
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Havana
Marine Hospital
New Road to the Mines to Open Tonto Basin Route
A Terome dispatch says plans are underway for a railroad from WHI lobe to reach the Tonto basin country and adjacent territory. The project aims to unlock rich mining potential along this route as it advances toward開.
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Ariz
Terome
Tonto Basin
Ais Pawent
China grateful America best friend or trouble headline
Wu Ting Fangs presentation from the Chinese standpoint reports the Chinese minister in Washington praising U S friendship while urging reparations and peace. He cites United States efforts to restore harmony among nations as key to a broader peaceful order. The letter from Mrs Conger is noted as influencing views on the siege and Chinese government.
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Herald
Washington
Wu Ting King
United States
Conger
China
Family of Nations
Anil
Cnineste Anu
Conmer
Tans
Brantle
Coal depots for warships across the world
The United States holds more than 50 000 tons of coal distributed to warships and bases worldwide including Manila and Honolulu. Plans consider leaving substantial stocks in the Pacific while expanding totals in the Far East and Pago Pago.
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Manila
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Brevliaed
Pago
Bargain Beds and Bookcases Sale in Brass and Mahogany
A local advertisement offers heavy discounts on metal beds and wooden cases. Prices drop from 330 to 2000 and from 85 to 22.50 for desks and book cases, with several mahogany and glass door models reduced to 18.00 26.50 and similar. Ends with remaining listings for bed and storage pieces.
Carpets Sale Slashes Prices On Wool Ingrain And Brussels
Four experienced workers have kept busy for ten days but carpets remain behind schedule. The sale offers deep cuts on all wool remnants and ingrain patterns with prices from 35c to 60c for various weaves. Axminster and velvets also reduced, alongside Hartford and Bigelow lines, aiming to clear stock.
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Brussels
Hest Hartford Axminster
Bigelow Axminister
Heating Stoves Sale Prices Slash Off Marks
Heating stoves priced 25 percent and more off on select lines. Air Tight Coal Heaters listed at $20 down to $12, Oak Coal Heaters from $21.50 to $11.50, Self Feeder Coal Stoves at $16.50 to $13.50, Big Fine Wood Heater $915.00, Air Tight Wood Heaters from $9.75 to $7.75. Limited stock. act now.
China's World View on the Anglo-Chinese Dispute
The text argues for a balanced assessment of the Sino foreign tensions, acknowledging shared responsibility for recent trouble. It urges settlement through negotiations to defuse misunderstandings and ensure the world understands China’s motives and position, hoping broader leniency from other nations.
TRY ALLEN'S FOOT-TA GE FOR TIRED FEET RELIEF
A vintage ad promises swelling and heat relief for tired feet. Allen's Foot- Tage cools feet, eases walking, treats swollen sweating nails blisters and bunions. Trial packages sold nationwide for 26 cents. product by Allen S. Olmstead New York.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for tired feet and shoe comfort
An old advertisement promises Allen's Foot-Ease powder relieves pain from smarting feet, bunions, and growing nails, cools sweating and calloused feet, and eases tight shoes. It claims instant relief and offers trial packages for free by mail, with product sales through druggists and shoe stores.
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Aldress Allen
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Ue Roy
N. Y
Crystal Springs open for weekly dances and clean water
Special to the public notes Crystal Springs is cleaned every Monday ensuring pure shallow water. Dancing parties occur Sundays with Langlois' stables offering multiple daily times. Extra private party stages are available and Langlois' band wagons are described as most comfortable in the city.
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Langlois
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