Man known as Hock arrested in Chicago on marriage claim
New York police seek Johann Hock who allegedly married many women and proposed to a landlady after a single day. he admitted identity but gave multiple aliases. He rented a West Forty-seventh Street room and claimed two marriages, with numerous new suits found in his room from western stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johann
Hock
Chigo
John Joseph Adolph Hock
Union Avenue
Chicago
Alfred Hecht
Albert Busetberg
Joseph Hoch
Jacob Hoch
Adolph Brumm
Hoch
Catherine Kimmerle
Peoria
Seattle
Chicago Police Hopeful As Hock is Arrested in New York
Chicago police report Johann Hock was arrested in New York after a week of hope he would flee to Germany. They plan to charge bigamy and wife abandonment, noting he married about 25 women. Six wives died under suspicious circumstances in Indiana, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johann Hock
New York
Germany
Hock
Mary Schultz-Hock
Ary Gus
Ind
Hoyle-Hock
Mary Steeinbrecher-Hock
Lena Hock
Milwaukee
Mary Becker-Hock
St. Louis
Marie Welker-Hock
Two Men Fatally Scalded in Hester Street Bath House
In a Russian bath house on Hester street New York two tailors Abraham Pasternak and Peter Roos were scalded to death after being left in a dark steam room. Attendants later found them with bruises and bloodstains on the walls. Proprietor Abraham Stern and five attendants were arrested pending investigation. A gas jet in the room was unlit and the men could not locate the exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath House
New York
Hester Street
Abraham Pasternak
Peter Roos
Lving
Norfolk Street
Abraham Stern
Roos
Train Collision Near Ardmore Claims One Life
A northbound Santa Fe passenger train and an extra freight collided head on twenty miles north of Ardmore. One dead is Guy Gossett, a member of the freight crew. Several others were injured including Dan O'Brien Shawnee Okla passenger conductor and Engineer McKenzie of Clebourne Tex with broken leg. Others listed are injured but expected to recover.
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Ardmore
I. T
Santa Fe
Ardimore
Guy Gossett
Dan O’brien
Shawnee
Okla
McKenzie
Clebourne
Tex
Stone
W. T. Strang
J. A. Fitzgerald
Topeka
Robber Holds Fifty Men at Bay in Streetcar Robbery
A lone bandit on a Chicago avenue streetcar abducted and robbed P. H. Dickin a Dickinson North Dakota farmer. He beat back several passengers who attempted rescues and escaped after a chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Avenue
P. H. Dickin
Dickinson
N. D
Dickin
Few Carnations Worn in Cleveland in McKinley Memorial
In Cleveland on January 30 only a few carnations were worn for McKinley. Florists say the cold weather kept the flower in good condition for an outdoor memorial and reduced the demand for carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
McKinley
Trade and weather curb activity but industry remains robust
New York reports indicate storms at home and international frictions slow markets but industrial lines stay busy. Woolen mills and textiles show strong orders while cotton buyers defer contracts. New England plants stay active in machinery and jewelry. imports exceed exports by 772,924 though exports fall by 1,690,117 versus 1904. January railway earnings up 4 percent. 305 failures recorded this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
New England
Boston
Indictments in Dodge-Morse Divorce Case in New York
Indictments in the Dodge-Morse divorce complications target former Justice Edgar L. Fursman A H Hummel and Benjamin F Steinhardt of Howe & Hummel Edward J Bracken as well as Charles F Dodge and others. Subornation of perjury and conspiracy charges are named with alleged aims to defeat justice and set aside a marriage. Fursman and Hummel appeared with counsel and were paroled after Plea settings for February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dodge-Morse
Supreme Court
Edgar L. Fursman
A. H. Hummel
Benjamin F.steinhardt
Howe & Hummel
Edward J. Bracken
Charles F. Dodge
Morse
Hummel
Steinhardt
Fursman
Dodge
Bracken
D. Cady Kerrick
Justice McMahon
Twine Company in Trouble Faces Receivership
Chancellor Magic in Trenton appointed Dick S. Ramsey and Frederick K. Day as receivers for Standard Rope and Twine company after a filing by George W. Montgomery. He states assets total 1 300 000 with bonds and stock outstanding 2 740 000 mortgage and 7 500 000 income bonds. Plants in Brooklyn Boston and Elizabeth are worth not more than 2 500 000, assets above the plants about 82 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Chancellor Magic
Court of Chancery
Dick S. Ramsey
Frederick K. Day
Standard Rope and Twine Company
George W. Montgomery
New York
Standard Company
Brooklyn
Boston
Elizabeth
Montgomery
Largest Diamond Found Near Pretoria weighs 3032 carats
Reports from Johannesburg Trainsvaal dated Jan 28 say the largest diamond ever found was discovered near Pretoria. The pure white gem weighs 3032 carats and is valued around 4 million dollars, surpassing the Kohinoor noted at 123 carats. Great excitement grips Johannesburg and Pretoria.
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Johannesburg
Pretoria
Tenth ballot yields no senator in Missouri legislature
Jefferson City January 28 The tenth ballot for United States senator to succeed Francis M Cockrell produced no result with Cockrell at 63 Niedringhaus 61 Kerens 12 and Dr Wilson 1. Nineteen pairs were announced and both legislative chambers adjourned until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Jan
United States
Francis M. Cockrell
Cockrell
Niedringhaus
Kerens
Dr. Wilson
More Soldiers to Cavite Battling Insurgent La drones
Manila reports Governor General Wright requests Major General Corbin to dispatch the First Battalion of the Seventh Infantry to Cavite. The insular forces now fighting the la drones receive aid as the front line situation shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavite
Manila
Wright
Corbin
Seventh Infantry Regiment
Supreme Court affirms beef trust case against Swift Packers
The U S Supreme Court, in the United States versus Swift case, upholds the Sherman act injunction on packers and finds interstate commerce in livestock moving between states. Justice Holmes writes the opinion agreeing with the government’s position that the beef trade involved interstate commerce and anti trust violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Swift
Beet Trust
Justice Holmes
Tower Courts
Supreme Court
Moody
Holmes
Smoot Hearing Ends as Protests Move to Senate
Washington Jan 30 The investigation into protests against Senator Smoot of Utah retaining his seat is finished. The privileges and elections committee will draft a report then send it to the full senate. The key dispute on the floor is whether expulsion requires a two thirds vote or a simple majority. Counsel for protestants argued a majority suffices. Briefs and revised arguments are due by Feb 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Smoot
Utah
United States Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Taylor
Court Denies Certiorari in Post Office Conspiracy Case
The court denies certiorari for Ma chen Lorenz and the Groffs in their bid against a conspiracy to defraud the government over post office department irregularities. The decision upholds the appeals court ruling finding them guilty. they face two years in prison and a $10 000 fine each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Machen
Lorenz
Groff
Post Office Department
Court of Appeals
Groffs
Maryland Exceeds Contract Speed on Trial Run
The armored cruiser Maryland, built for the U S government by Newport News Shipbuilding, achieved an average speed of 22.306 knots on its official trial trip off Cape Ann, surpassing the contract requirement of 22 knots. Tidal corrections may raise the speed further. It is the fourth and last of a class to undergo a trial off the cape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Boston
United States
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Cape Ann
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Harriman Case
The Court granted a writ of certiorari in the case of E H Harriman and others against the Northern Securities Company, bringing the case to the Supreme Court for review. The argument is set for February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
E. H. Harriman
Northern Securities Company
Supreme Court
Gold Mine Swindler Arrested in Houston Case
Frank C. Lory, accused of swindling investors out of more than 125000 on gold mine schemes, with Danville Illinois as his headquarters, was arrested in Houston Texas and delivered to Vermilion county sheriff H H Whitlock who held warrants and requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Frank C.lory
Danville
Vermillion County
Tenois
Rousseau in the Tombs Arraignment Planned
Gessler Rousseau, suspected of attempting to blow up the steamship Umbria, was brought from Philadelphia to New York and jailed at police headquarters awaiting arraignment in the Tombs court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rousseau
New York
Gessler Rousseau
Umbria
Philadelphia
Fortune Awaits a Swede Named Cronbjelm Heir to Swedish Wealth
The Swedish probate court in Stockholm issues a notice about Count Alfred Robert Cronbjelm born August 22 1840 missing since 1897 last heard from Hartford Connecticut. A Boston Swedish Consulate search failed. a Dillon Montana sighting as a tramp is reported and the claimant may use the Boston consulate to provide information. The man may have used the alias Alexson.
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Alfred Robert Cronbjelm
Sweden
Stockholm
America
Stockho
Count Cronbjelm
Hartford
Conn
Boston
Mass
Cronhjelm
Dillon
Mont
Cronbjelm
Qonaviate
Alexson
Indian exhibit at Lewis and Clark Centennial in Portland
The Indian exhibit will be large and advanced showing progress over the past century. Edwin L. Chalcraft of Chemawa Indian School will lead the display featuring Indian life at the Lewis and Clark Expedition era and present conditions, with baskets rugs pottery and photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Edwin L. Chalcraft
Chemawa, Ore
Redman
Pacific Northwest
Bowling Alley Changes Hands in Dillon
J W Howard insurance man takes charge of the Dillon bowling alley and billiard hall from Eph Stoller. Stoller shifts to painting and building. Howard plans ladies only sessions with prizes and monthly awards based on receipts, aiming to attract a broader crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Howard
Dillon
Eph Stoller
Stoller
Howard
Blacksmithing Business Shows Strong Run in Slow Season
G M Hall expert blacksmith in charge of John Bhively's division reports a good run of work despite the dull time of year. Hall brings wide rail and mining shop experience and once ran his own shop. His work is praised as first class and he is cordial to all who come in.
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G. M. Hall
John Bhively
Hall
Have You a Cold Demand Bal Lard's Horehound Syrup
A note promoting Bal Lard's Horehound Syrup to treat colds at bedtime priced 25 and 50 pts from Riley's Drug Store. Also a stray warning urging Young Kingdom Gould not to shoot as long as he can ran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Kingdom
Gould
Ballard's Snow Liniment Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement from Riley's Drug Store promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for broken limbs burns bruises sores and throat injuries. It claims immediate relief and healing with a price of 25 pts and 50 ste.
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Ballard
Ste
Riley
Jersey Hen Regains Voice as Crow Appears
A Jersey hen that had lost its crowing voice has developed a new crow, drawing attention from local observers. The unexpected change has puzzled farmers and sparked curiosity about the bird’s health and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patti
Free sample offer at Riley's Drug Store for Stomach and Liver Tablets
Advertisement urges readers to visit Riley's Drug Store to obtain a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims the remedy cleanses and invigorates the stomach, improves appetite, and regulates bowels. Regular size is 250 per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Chamberlain
Chadwick matter laid on table brief motion
A motion to lay the Chadwick matter on the table for a few days is proposed. An advertisement touts Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for piles with relief promised, priced 60 cents per bottle and 76 cents per tube at Riley's Drug Store. Another note promotes Herbine for liver related lethargy with a 60 cent price at Riley's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Tabler
Riley
Dream Vermifuge for Children and Health Advice
There are two individuals who cannot be reasoned with a girl in love and a man who is determined to run for an office. The disposition of children largely depends upon health. If they are troubled with worms, they will be irritable, cross, feverish, and perhaps seriously sick. WHITE'S DREAM VERMIFUGE is a worm expeller and tonic to make them healthy and cheerful, Price 25 cents. Riley's Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Riley’s Drag Store
Woman’s jealousy sparks view on marriage dynamics
The remark notes that a wife finds jealousy in marriage equally distasteful whether from her husband or not, highlighting tensions in spousal relationships and perceptions of fidelity.
In billionsness HERBINE advertised by expelling bile
An ad touts HERBINE as a purifier and strengthener improving digestion and blood quality. It claims to expel bile and acids and boost the whole system with a price of 56 eta from Riley's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley’e Drug Store
Man who thinks he understands women mocks perpetual motion
A humorous remark suggests a man who thinks he understands women is about as likely to invest his money in a perpetual motion invention, implying self awareness and skepticism in financial risk.
The Modern Mother Endorses Syrup of Figs for Children
The advertisement proclaims that the pleasant Syrup of Figs from the Owlornia Fig Syrup Co. bests other laxatives for gentle relief. It states children enjoy it and it benefits them as a true remedy.
John Barrett Describes Aihirta Price In Panama
John Barrett notes a shirt costs 18 cents in Panama and claims a Panamanea shirt amounts to roughly a suit of clothing in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrett
Panama
Herbine Promises Full Day's Work Without Fatigue
Mrs D W Smith from April 8 1902 commends Herbine as the best liver regulator and remedy for constipation. The tonic claims to cure digestion issues by regulating the liver and purifying the blood. Price is 50 cents and it is sold by Riley the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Smith
Riley
Unlucky Naval Count Sparks Debate Over Battleship Fortunes
The article notes the United States has thirteen ships in commission, calling that number unlucky for any nation tempted to risk a repeat. It discusses concerns about fleet size and the risks of overreaching in naval power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Touts Croup Relief
A New Castle Colorado reader endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup for croup starting as a cold with sneezing sore throat and breathing difficulty. The ad notes dosing every 20 minutes and applying Snow Liniment to the throat for crampy coughs. Sold by Riley the druggist at 25 cents to 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
A. Vilet
New Castle
Colo
Riley
Stock Sales and Beef Outlook at Bender Ranch
E B Calvert of Fairfield west joins H Bender at the North Fork ranch Wednesday to feed 200 beef steers and 160 head of stock cattle plus 65 head of two year old steers at the Fox and Dan bar. E B Kerns of Lamar Colo on a horse buying trip leaves with stock from several sellers and expresses strong interest in basin prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hreseaa
E. Calvert
Fuirtrap
H. Bender Ranch
North Fork
W. B. Rogera
Mr. Calvert
Bender Ranch
Fox and
Danbar
Calvert
E. B. Kerns
Lamar
Oclo
Volce
A.M. Smith
Frogs
Wenger
Jorgen Jorgenson
Hans Jorgenson
Charles Pinkerton
Gravelle Bros
Kerns
Jook
False Teeth Terror Sparks Local Panic
Odd threats linked to a spate of dental merchandise mischief shakes Galesburg residents. Authorities warn the public as rumors of treachery tied to the so called terror spread through shops and streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Notice to Shippers in Dillon Montana On Storage Charges
Notice dated November 80 190k effective December 1 1904 states Stora will be charged on all in bound freight unloaded on platform or warehouse and on all bound freight delivered without bill of lading. Storage charges apply if not removed or billed within 72 hours from 6 p m. The rate is 6 cents per ton per day with any fraction of 2000 pounds counted as a ton and any fraction of 24 hours as a day. Minimum storage five cents per day for consignments under 2000 pounds. Carruthers agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Mont
Carruthers
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Phicago Bluebeard
New York City
Ore Day
Twine Company
Beef Trust
Combine OF. Packers
Dil Jon
J. W Howard
Alley
Riley’s Drug Store
Orion
Hayfever
E.y
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Hinkley Lodging House
Desert Land
Rand Nwi
D. Freeman
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