Rockefeller Passes as Woman to Tour New Jersey
John D Rockefeller hides in plain sight by dressing as a woman and taking car trips around Lakewood and nearby towns while detectives search his New York and Povantico hills residences. A servant recalls him in disguise, visiting Freehold and Tom’s River and other areas, though neighbors doubt the tale.
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Lakewood
N. J
John D. Rockefeller
Hadley
Stripoaa
New York
Povantico Hills
Rockefeller
Rockefeller’s
John D
Freehold
Toms River
Almire
Tota
Trusts Work to Double Damages in Bridge Cases
Hal De Ran of Fremont reports progress in busting bridge trusts. Pro rata letters from Canton Bridge Co show cooperation with King Bridge Co and others. Twenty county prosecutors join a pool to gather evidence for criminal and civil cases. A new law immunity for witnesses aids the Valentine anti trust effort. Amendments to petitions aim to double damages in Summit, Gallia, Crawford, Muskingum, Ashland and others where suits seek 14000 to 360000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton Bridge Co
King Bridge Co
Pool
Bridge Trust
Hal de Ran
Fremont
Frank Monnett
de Ran
D. H. Tilden
James Lawrence
Summit
Gallia
Crawford
Muskingum
Ashland
Sandusky County
Canton
Cuyahoga
Sandusky
Marion
Lucas
Henry
Putnam
Suboena
New Law Enforces Witness Testimony Without Self Incrimination
The article notes a newly enacted law enabling witnesses to be committed to jail for refusing to answer after being secured, eliminating fears of incriminating themselves or harming private business. It emphasizes the legal shift and compulsory testimony.
Head of Elephants Attacked Church
A circus herd of fifteen elephants escaped winter quarters near Carthage fairgrounds and charged Elmwood streets. They surrounded the First Baptist church causing a half hour panic as congregants fled and Sunday school scatter. Samuel Krug and Wilbur Wilson were knocked down amid the escape efforts. the last elephant was captured late yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Carthage Fair Ground
Elmwood
First Baptist Church
Samuel Krug
Wilbur Wilson
Drowned man reported at Arcadia Beach
Santa Monica reports the drowning death of George Marquay formerly of the south part of the city. He swam with friends at Arcadia beach last Sunday afternoon, waved farewell, then disappeared. His body was recovered in shallow water after about an hour of search.
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Santa Monica
Cal
George Marquay
Arcadia Beach
Marquay
Hfa
Local Man Marquay Dies in Santa Monica Death
The 29 year old carpenter Marquay died in Santa Monica with heart failure and fatty degeneration found at post mortem. His body will be sent to his city for interment. His brother Joe Marquay will bring the body back.
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Santa, 'Monica
Marquay
Joe Marquay
Santa Monica
Lorain Veterans to Celebrate Memorial Day Service
Lorain holds Memorial Sunday services at the First Congregational church on May 27 with Rev Warry D Sheldon leading. An initiation will be offered to all old soldiers of the Civil War era in the city, G A R member or not, with service starting at 10 30 and special music planned to mark the commemorative event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
First Congregational Church
Warry D. Sheldon
Grand Army of the Republic
Two Hungarians Shoot Man in Lorain Barroom Row
John Schnisky and William Wiesdam engaged in a spat at Justin’s pavilion in South Lorain on a Sunday afternoon. Wiesdam fired a revolver through a door wounding Schmisky in the chin and shoulder. he is in the hospital. The wound is not fatal. The Cleveland team has praised the Napoleons and Atlanta and LaJoie show strong support for their training location next season.
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John Schnisky
William Wiesdam
South Lorain
Schmisky
Justin
Wiesdam
Cleveland
Atlanta
LaJoie
Southern Metropolis
Napoleons
Elyria Excluded in Federal Public Building Fund Allocations
The congressionally reported plan for public building appropriations omits Elyria and lists Ohio allocations totaling 1.5 million. Cities receiving funds include Toledo 500k Columbuag 400k Warren 40k Ashtabula 15k Delaware 16k Marion 80k Newark 95k Marietta 90k Lane diver 100k Mansfield 50k Hamilton 100k.
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Webber
Congress
Flyria
Elyria Council
Ohio
Toledo
Columbuag
Warren
Ashtabula
Delaware
Site
Marion
Newark
Marietta
Lane Yyter
Mansftelg
Hamilton
Europe Will Have Peace After Algeciras Talks
In Waris on April 2 Foreign Minister Jourgeois will address the Chamber of Deputies outlining the government’s view of the Morocco reforms after the Algeciras conference. Official and press reports describe a telegraphic agreement between France and Germany as a major step toward Europe’s peace by resolving disputes over police and state rank.
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Waris
Jourgeois
Algeciras
Wramee
France
Germany
Europe
Hottentots Kill Germans in Southwest Africa Attack
An official dispatch from German Southwest Africa reports a German detachment including an officer and sixteen men under attack by Hottentots on March 26 between Akamasa and the eastern frontier. The incident left Lieutenant Keller and ten troopers dead and their wagon convoy burned.
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Berlin
Africa
Akamasa
Keller
G Wilkins Sued Over Railroad Through Black River Area
An appropriation suit filed in probate court on Monday by Attorneys G Johnson and H C Johnson for Lorain and Ashland railroad company against George Wickens caretaker of Lorain. Plaintiffs seek a jury trial to condemn land in Baal Heights allotment Black River township for a railroad right of way.
Investigating the Equitable Life Accounts in New York
Gear P. Finnigan of Chenango county visited Mercantile Trust Company vaults to review entries tied to the Equitable Life Assurance Society's yellow dog accounts. He filed charges against James H. Hyde and W. McIntyre for 8000 dollars in a disputed contract plus expenses, alleging they hired A D Wales to probe Gage Tarbell's records.
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New York
Equitable Life Annulance Society
T Mercantile Trust Company
Gear. P. Finnigan
Chenango County
Hyde and McIntyre
Equitable
Finnigan
A. D. Wales
Binghamton
Gage i. Tarbell
Hyde
Mr. McIntyre
Braggins Calls for Harmony Among Ohio Republicans
Major Fred J. Braggins of Cleveland, new head of the Ohio Republican Association of Washington, issues a warning to Ohio GOP members to pursue united and harmonious action amid diverse opinions among senators and representatives. He urges Republicans here and in Ohio to reunite their forces and contribute to party strength.
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Washington
Fred J. Braggins
Cleveland
Ohio Republican Association of Washington
Ohio
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Elyria Block
Mike Kelley
Millers
Iowa
Elyria
Medicine Cabinet
Harry H. Smith & Company
Elyria, O
G. Wilkins
Yellow Dog
Braggins
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