Sage Will Leaves Estate to Widow After Bequests
New York July 27 The will of Russell Sage sworn in probate leaves all rest and residue to widow Margaret Olivia Sage after $25 000 to each nephew and niece and $10 000 to sister Mrs Fanny Chapin of Oneida New York Chapin has died since the will was made The estate valued by attorneys between 70 000 000 and 80 000 000 with about 20 000 000 in loans Real estate listed over 1 000 000 and personal property over 20 000
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New York
Russell Sage
Margaret Olivia Sage
Mr. Sage
Fanny Chapin
Oneida
N. Y
Edward Townsend
R. W. Freedman
Samuel Chapin
Headless body found. Missouri man tied to cash motive
Leavittsburg Ohio and Mantua area buzz over the discovery of a headless body in a berry patch. Albert Kennedy of Bills Missouri, recently living in Mantua, carried about 300 dollars and a sliver watch. head later found in a nearby field. Kennedy, last seen in Kansas City June 26, had planned to bring his daughter west with him if she joined, and police seek her whereabouts amid hints of foul play and possible dog involvement.
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Warrin
Ohio
Leavittsburg
Albert Kennedy
Bilis
Mantua
Kennedy
Kansas City
Leavitteburg
Chicago
Bryan reception plans spark huge New York crowd
National coverage details a lavish reception scheme for William Jennings Bryan upon his return from abroad, with emphasis on avoiding tainted money and funding via popular subscriptions. The committee, led by Alexander Troup, cites King Edward’s honors as a spur and notes Tammany Hall's alignment with Bryan.
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New York
Willam J. Bryan
Bryan
Alexander Troup
New Haven
London
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Towne Seeks VP Nomination If Bryan Leads Ticket
Washington reports Charles A. Towne a former Minnesota congressman and late senator now aligned with Tammany is a vice presidential candidate contingent on Bryan heading the next national ticket. Towne says if Bryan is in the White House the vice president joins the cabinet with a full voice in state matters. He will not accept second place under anyone except Bryan, signaling renewed Tammany support for the Nebraskan. The piece notes Croker’s approval and possible return to assist a political alliance.
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Bryan
Washington
Charles A. Towne
Congress
Minnesota
Tammany
Tower House
Owne
White House
Senate
Oritor
BEC
Croker
America
Saeitel
Otc
Wrecks injure many on Frisco train in Springfield
In Springfield Missouri twenty five passengers were injured in a derailment of a St. Louis and San Francisco train bound for St. Louis. Two likely fatally injured include R J Thorpe and Mrs Kate Schoulty. Other seriously hurt were Florence Richmond Susanne Huffman Drury Holt and J A Murphy. The forward coach toppled after leaving the track. Two Missouri wrecks followed with the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern train near Ironton killing Engineer W J Edy and injuring Fireman George Echard. no other serious injuries reported.
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Springfield
St. Louis
San Francisco
R. J. Thorpe
Monticello
Hil
Kate Schoulty
High Gate
Florence Richmond
Muskogee
I. T
Missouri
Ironton
Iron Mountain
Southern Mail
W. J. Edy
George Echard
Desoto
A Hanging That Did Not Come Off In Alabama Jail
John Williams, condemned for state senator Hipp’s murder, attacked with iron pipe in Birmingham jail. Ammonia fumes subdued him. delay caused by missed train enabled a habeas corpus writ to stay execution. Sheriff’s party kept guard as they awaited Cullman county hearing.
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Birmingham
Ala
Crear
Cullman County
John Williams
R. L. Hipp
Cullman
Williams
Frank
Habeas Corps
Weaver
Auburn Interurban Cars Begin Powered Operation
The Toledo and Chicago Railway runs new Type of Interurban Cars on the Fort Wayne Garrett to Auburn route. Power comes from Kendallville station fed to the lines Thursday after tests under General Manager Perkins. The fleet expands with the larger No.4 car, alongside the new power station in service.
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Auburn
Toledo and Chicago Railway Company
Fort Wayne
Garrett
Kendallville
Perkins
Fort Wayne Banker KA Mohr JR Dies at 57
John Mohr Jr longtime Fort Wayne banker and cashier of the Hamilton National Bank died suddenly at his home on Washington and Clinton from heart failure. A native of Fort Wayne he rose from messenger to cashier over forty years and was famed for his precise signature and broad community ties. He leaves a widow Hannah and two children Frank X. Mohr and Mrs D F Urbahns, with a brother Louis and sister Mrs Henry C Taylor. The city mourns as banks drape entrances and the Clearing House meets to honor him.
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Washington and
Clinton Street
John Mohr, Jr
Hamilton National Bank
Fort Wayne
Mr. Mohr
Mohr
Rome City
L. P. Drayer
Fort ‘Wayne
Soma
Starning
John Mohr
Germany
America
Columbia Street
Francisco
Jesse L. Williams
Allen Hamilton & Coa
Wabash and
Allen Hamilton & Co
Allen Hamilton
Hugh McCulloch
Charles McCulloch
Stephen B. Bond
Joseph Mohr
Calhoun and
Wayne Streets
Wayne Street
Arcade Court
Clinton
Washington Streets
Europe
Mexico
United States
Clearing House
Clearing House Association
Wife seeks payout on missing husband after five years
Margaret Hammond sues the National Union in circuit court claiming $3,000 on her husband Martin E. Hammond’s certificate. He disappeared after leaving a St Louis hospital in 1901 and was never heard from. She argues the five year absence justifies presuming death and administration of his estate. The union may challenge that the policy requires a dead body for payment.
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Margaret Hammond
Circuit Court
Aiken & Underwood
The
National Union
Indiana
Hammond
Martin E. Hammond
Bass Foundry and Machine Company
St. Louis
St. Louis Hospital
Barley Bargain Buys Siemon & Bros Stock
The Barley Bargain store won the bankruptcy auction, bidding $4,000 for Siemon & Bro's stock on Friday afternoon. The firm does not plan to sell the goods in this city and will ship them to a store in a few days. Several other bids were received but were much lower.
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Barley Bargain Store
Siemon & Bro’s
House on Neighboring Lot Stalls South Harrison Sale
Brown Cooper and Louis Fox face a title mix up after a new house was built on Cooper’s South Harrison street lot by Fox’s contractor. The parties, good friends, plan an amicable settlement likely involving land swap or other arrangement as they determine who bears the joke.
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South Harrison Street
Brown Cooper
W. P. Cooper
Louis Fox
Cooper
Indiana corn crop forecast hits 125000000 bushels
Indianapolis July reports at the state statistician office indicate that this year’s corn crop will be about 125000000 bushels on the total acreage, reflecting the season’s outlook for Indiana farmers and grain production.
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Indianapolis
State Statistician
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Josiah Quincy
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House of Representatives
Mr. Bryan
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