Smith seeks name change amid common surname clash in Navy case
A Navy Department auditor's clerk reports trouble caused by many Smiths in Washington and asks a court to change his name to Irby Smith to avoid mistaken identity. The petition cites genealogical links to the Kentucky Smith family and notes prior name variants.
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Wahtoston
Washington
Smith
Wilken Willam MW
Willian Matton Sall
Navy Department
Mr. Smith
Kentucky
Bua
Jesse W. Smith
Alpany
Tancela County
Amt
Las Gupth
Mary Jane Troy
Hoy
Willan
Violations Charged in Civil Service Campaign Allegations
A report outlines accusations that West Virginia political figures and postmasters engaged in illegal campaign contributions and coercion to influence civil service appointments. It cites John J. Fetzel and others backing a Bowers-led effort, with calls for investigation and potential penalties for officers involved.
Baby Born In Wagon En Route To Church Services
In Galveston Texas on November 2 a ten pound boy was born in a traveling wagon while en route to Saint’s Day services at a Catholic church. The newborn named Hewcomer Theodore was christened by Mather Kelly after the wagon journey. The name was suggested by Chapel Tan merchant John Ryan because of the child being the eleventh in the family. Mrs Kratzen, 40, returned home in the wagon four miles after the christening. Dr Nichols declined to render services.
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Galveston
Tex
Chapel Hal
Texas
Johanna Kratzen
Mather Kelly
Hewcomer Theodore
John Ryan
Toledo Health Board dismisses milk tester in Toledo
William Schurtz meat and milk inspector in Toledo is dismissed by the Board of Health on grounds of insubordination and neglect. Dr L M Cole will be appointed official milk and dairy inspector at 25 per month, Charles Dodge named meat game and fish inspector at 87.5 monthly. Mayor Whitlock presided as Rheinhart pushes for immediate action amid ongoing dairy crusade tensions.
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Toledo
William Schurtz
Board of Health
J. C. Rheinhart
L. M. Cole
Charles Dodge
Invitation to Women Health Booklet Offer
An advertisement targets women, claiming uric acid causes most female illnesses and menstrual issues. It promotes a free booklet “Good Health” and LIFE PLANT as a blood solvent, urging readers to request the booklet or consult Dr. I J Mizer of The Life Plant Company in Canton Ohio.
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I. J. Mizer, M. D
THE
Life Plant Company
Canton
Ohio
Pastor Arrested In Assault Case In Peoria Suburb
Rev Isaac G Cook formerly Bartonville Methodist pastor was arrested on assault charges involving a thirteen year old girl, daughter of Gipps Brewing Co vice president Charles W Robinson. The accused, now a Peoria area bookkeeper, supposedly followed the girl from a drug store, made improper proposals, and kissed her. He was taken into custody at his home after speaking with his wife. The report notes the man denies the charge.
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Peoria
Ill
Isaac G. Cook
Methodist
Bartonville
Charles W. Robinson
Gipps Brewing Company
Cook
Woman Alleged Swindler faces hearing in New York
A New York woman, Margaret Fason Pastorfield, is jailed in Jefferson Market Prison on $2500 bond, accused by Beel Detective Agency of long swindling and forgery. Victims include Prof. Hilgert of Columbia and Caleb J. Milne. She claims Milne will not prosecute. She allegedly sought J. P. Morgan for a $100,000 marble statue deal, after a $50,000 offer. The Ohio King's Daughters held their thirteenth annual convention and formed a Lakeside training and outing retreat for poor girls. Officers were elected. An ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is included.
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New York
Beel
Prof
Hilgert
Columbia University
Caleb J. Milne
Philadelphia
Margaret Fason Pastorfield
Jefferson Market
Milne
Ohio King's Daughters
Toledo
Lakeside
James Mce Campbell
Marysville
Cantio Corey
Bucyrus
O. S. Ifantgen
Bellefontaine
Anna McCrory
Wages Raised on Pennsylvania Rail Lines
Philadelphia reports that wages of all Pennsylvania railroad system employees east and west of Pittsburgh will rise. About 150,600 workers affected and payroll could gain $1,000,000 monthly. Company officials say increase may be approved December 1, with details pending. Affected total about 133,565 workers nationwide.
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Pennsylvania Railroad System
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Two States Briefs Archive Mixed News Items
Brief items from two states report former Congressman J L Brenuer of the Third District died in Dayton. Cleveland adopts a three cent fare after a night just under ten years. Forest City railway runs three cent car under lease. A Dayton mayor case group doubts Snyder murder by Indians. Longworth refuses flowers express charges. messenger tale ends. Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea touted as strength tonic in Toledo ads. Mention The Reporter to advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Municipal Traction Co
Forest City Railway
Howard Lamb
Nicholas Longworth
Longworth
Toledo
Republican Committee
Fragmentary note on Toledo incident and Herman G. doctor
A fragmentary OCR note mentions Toledo and a woman named Mes M, wife of Herman G, with a reference to a doctor and an electric line incident. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary report on sheriff and deputy door incident
Fragmentary OCR text shows SHERI AN and Wilson involved in a doorway incident with a deputy, a jury room scene, and a slammed door. Unclear sequence. no clear dates or locations.
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Wilson
Hasy
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