Arrest of Charles Morse After Arrival Sparks Bond
New York financier Charles W. Morse was arrested aboard the steamer Etruria as it reached quarantine in New York Harbor. He posted $20,000 bond on two indictments for grand larceny involving $100,000 tied to notes from ex Chief Justice Morgan G. O'Brien. Police say Morse allegedly discounted a note and forged O'Brien’s name to a check cashed at the Mercantile National Bank.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Ice Trust
Thes
Europe
Etruria
Victor Dowling
Supreme Court
Morse
Morgan G. O'Brien
O’brien
National Bank of North American
Mercantile National Bank
O'Brien
National Bank of North America
Judge O'Brien
W. Morse
Press Spoiled His Journey Morse Claims Y Plan
Morse states he went to Europe to protect creditors and rest, not evade justice. He says publication in England mislabeled him a fugitive and he sought to explain transactions with the National Bank of North America to US District Attorney Stimson before any indictment. He denies sailing under an assumed name and resists sensational questions.
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Morse
Europe
England
New York
United States
Stimson
National Bank of North America
Federal Grand Jury
United States District Attorney
MISS SHONTS IS A DUCHESS
Theodora Shonts wed Duc de Chaulnes in a 123 East Thirty-fifth Street mansion ceremony attended by 80 guests. Mar Lavelle officiated with Rev Father Burns. Paris aristocrats and French embassy officials plus Chicago guests were present amid lavish decor and light drizzle.
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New York
Theodora Shonts
Theodore P. Shonts
Duc de Chaulnes
East Thirty-fifth Street
Mar. Lavelle
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Father Burns
a'Uizes
Duc de Cuaulies
Paris
Baron Louis de Conde
Washington
Detective Shot and Suspect Fatally Wounded in Omaha
Omaha detectives and South Omaha officers chased and fatally wounded a suspect named Jones after he shot Patrolman Lahey. Det. Sam Drummy was killed during the arrest attempt, and Det. Sullivan and Capt. Shields returned fire. Jones had just been released from the Nebraska penitentiary a week earlier for larceny.
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Neb
Sam Drummy
Omaths
South Omaha
Jones
Sullivan
Shields
Druminy
Nebraska Penitentary
D. Lahey
Obama
Lahey
Chicago
Meh
Maine Day Observed With Wreaths At Wreck Cemetery
On the Maine destruction tenth anniversary a flotilla gathered by the wreck. Floral tributes came from the Daughters of the American Revolution Governor Mago on United States minister Major General Barry American club and rural guard. Likely last decoration before removal to clear harbor docks for government construction. In Washington on February 17 the house debated salary raises for surveyors general with little progress and adjourned for Monday. the senate was not in session.
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Maine
Daughters of the American Revolution
Magoon
Morgan
United States
Barry
Cuba
American Club
Rural Guard
Washington
House
Senate
In the Park Fenway Street Clue Leads to Elusive Address
A wandering seeker asks a passerby for Fenway street and is directed toward an unnamed elm shaded alley. The scene captures a humorously tangled search amid shrubbery and the city’s green roofs as a student offers a guess about a nearby unnamed street.
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Fenway Street
Pen
Wig Street
Fes
Boston Herald
Golfing Sarcasm and a Plaid Cap Exchange
A playful scene shows a golfer in a plaid cap asking Daddy how many strokes for a hole. The response limits counting to twelve, turning the moment into a lighthearted Pick-Me-Up style vignette.
Bryan's Indianapolis Visit Highlights Two Day Series
William J. Bryan drew large crowds in Indianapolis for a two day visit. He spoke to the Young Men's Christian Association and a Catholic Woman's League event among others. The program included a Mass meeting and a Democratic banquet with thousands in attendance.
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Indianapolis
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Young Men's Christian Association
Taft Addresses Yale Alumni Dinner in Hartford
Secretary Taft spoke at Foot Guard ball and the Hartford Yale Alumni dinner, praising Roosevelt policies and McKinley era expansion. He stressed labor rights and capital balance, predicted the Panama Canal within five years, and praised Roosevelt as a peacemaker. The 206 Yale alumni banquet attendees heard his remarks on ethics and a moral awakening.
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Taft
Hartford Yale Alumni Association
McKintey
Roosevelt
le Ais
Panama Canal
Standard Oil Company
Sons of
Yale
Young Men's Republican Club
New Hayen
Ballot Nears End as Ohio Republicans Pick Taft Supporters
Toledo Feb 17 Noah D Swarne and P C Tadgen were chosen by the Ninth Ohio district Republican convention to vote for William H Taft for president until he is nominated. The long base balloted effort to elect a United States senator to succeed Jas BR McCreary ends no nearer on the first ballot.
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Anyfort
United States
Jas. BR
McCreary
Toledo
Noah D. Swarne
P C. Tadgen
Gates
William Hi. Taft
Bryan Sweeps Ohio Delegates in Democratic Primary
In Guthrie Ohio on February 17, the Democratic primaries to pick delegates for the state convention saw W. J. Bryan endorsed by all seventy five counties.
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Bryan
Guthrie
Ohio
W. J. Bryan
Seven killed on the rail at West Toledo crossing
Eight persons died and a dozen were injured when a Big Four passenger train struck a Toledo and Western Electric car at the Michigan Central crossing in West Toledo. The dead include motor man James Myers and several residents from Sylvania and West Toledo. An eyewitness cited signals misread or ignored as the car crossed paths with the advancing train.
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Toledo and Western Electric
Michigan Central Crossing
West Toledo
James Myers
Sylvania
William Fisher
Ray Fisher
Clarence Beech
John A. Neipp
Olects
Lincoln
Theodore
Hiram Parker
Mayor Jones
Clara Saxton
Trilby
Joseph Bochmeyer
George Bragdon
Voledo
Burt Blankley
Receivers Appointed for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance
New York February 17 receivers have been appointed for the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance company after a policyholders committee sought relief. The court order cites insolvency and inability to meet al ligations as the reason. The company denies fraud claims but admits it cannot fulfill its contracts with policy holders. In Texas reports storm casualties rise with three dead and eight injured, all expected to recover. Washington February 17 Hitchcock resigns as first assistant postmaster general after submitting resignation to the president.
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New York
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Hie Company
Dallius
Tex
Trier
C. A. Francis
Washington
Frank 4. Hitchcock
Measles in Pittsburg and Other 1908 News Highlights
Measles outbreaks reach one thousand cases in Pittsburg during February first half. Roosevelt considers militia officers for second lieutenant slots. Missouri Prohibitionists aim to field a full state ticket. London influenza tolls rise, vig ilation noted as severe. Washington's oldest resident, Pr Willi Mo Starr, dies at 101. Tragic death of Willis Crown at Philadelphia from a sneezing accident. Floods distress several states. Sweden Russia tensions persist. Gold silver copper ores found in Culebra cut of the Panama Canal. Shah of Persia rumored dead. London doubts. Fatal wire injury near Pittsburg hurts Mrs Steven Matava and son Steven. Mrs Spencer Neeley injured. U S battleship fleet IXane at Dallas, Peru, to Feb 29. Ex-Lt Gov Ernest Cady dies in Hartford from heart disease linked to incendiary fires. Incendiary fires spark anger in Butte south side. one woman narrowly escapes. Crosby Noyes remains ill in Pasadena. Jacob T. van Vechten, first white settler of Washington County, dies at 85.
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Missouri
London
Willi Mo Starr
Washington
Willis Crown
Philadelphia
Connecticut
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Indiana
Sweden
Russia
Culebra
Banna Canal
Shah of
Persia
Steven Matava
Steven
Spencer Neeley
United States
Dallas
Peru
Ernest Cady
Hartford
Conn
Radtke to chase Russian campaign after weight rise
Jockey Herman Radtke plans a year abroad in Russia due to inability to shed weight in California. Once a rising star, his career suffered from disciplinary suspensions and a famous ride incident on Tommy Waddell. Paul J. Rainey helped reinstate him briefly before final release. Meanwhile Philadelphia cricketers prepare a 1908 England tour with 15 matches, 13 in England and 2 in Ireland, starting July 6 and ending August 27.
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Herman Radtke
California
Russia
East
Tommy Waddell
Paul J. Rainey
Cricketers of
Philadelphia
England
Philadelphians
London
Ireland
Illinois to name George Wuff head football coach for 1908
The athletic authorities plan to appoint George Wuff, previously baseball director and talent scout, as head football coach at the University of Illinois for the 1908 season, hoping football will mirror the program’s baseball success.
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George Wuff
University of Ilinois
Huff
Boston
Huff Ilinois
Sullivan Stock Co at Bucklen opens with The Counterfeiters
The Sullivan Stock Company opens a week at Bucklen Theatre Elkhart presenting The Counterfeiters a melodrama praised for wholesome humor heart interest and clever specialties. Tonight's program offers Thorns and Orange Blossoms with future shows including A Man's Broken Promise and Deserted at the Altar Little Johnny Jones on Thursday. Also notes a Kit Carson performance by Elite Players and local ads for medical and social events
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Sullivan Stock Co
Bucklen
Sullivan Stock Company
Elkhart
Buckten Theatre
Kit Carson
Seibert
Bucklen's Arm med Salve Praised by Woodworker
A Manina New York carpenter says Bucklen's Arm ed Salve healed many severe cuts and saved him suffering and dollars. He claims it is the best healing salve he has found and notes it heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. Houseworth Bros. druggists are sellers.
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Manina
N. Y
Houseworth Bros
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