Sudden summons ends life of Baron Speck Von Sternberg
Heidelberg Germany Aug 24 Baron Speck Von Sternburg German ambassador to the United States died at the Hotel Victoria after midnight He and Baroness Langham of Louisville Ky were with him He had sought treatment from Prof Vincent Czerny for a lupus not cancer Doctors believed the condition curable and the ambassador hoped to recover He planned to visit Berlin in September to meet Emperor William before returning to Washington The funeral was not yet arranged burial may be in Dresden His father 80 resides on the family estate near Dresden and he left New York for Germany May 16
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Heidelberg
Germany
Baron Speck von Sternburg
United States
Victoria
Lillian May Langham
Louisville
Hamburg
Vincent Czerny
Baron von Sternburg
Szerny
Berlin
William
Washington
Dresden
New York
Foreign Office
Hermann von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg
Roosevelt
Prince von Buelow
Count von G Stzen
Herr von Reicherau
Brazil
Baron Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Japan
Count von Goetzen
Kaiser
von Goetzen
German East Africa
Talk of Baron's successor in Washington post
Berlin reports the death of Baron Von Sternburg the U.S. ambassador and outlines potential successors Prince Von Buelow may delay a decision until September Count Von Goetzen, Herr Von Reichenau, and Baron Mumm Von Schwarzenstein are named as likely candidates and rumors hint at others.
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Count von Goetzen
May Stanley
Baltimore
Laney
Herr von Reichenau
Washington
Guatemala
Chile
Brazil
Foreign Office
Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein
Baron von Sternburg
Tokio
Washington Shock Over Ambassador News
A Washington report notes that news about the ambassador is not a surprise but a significant event. The brief mentions Aug 24 and references sternburg in the context of diplomatic developments and public reaction.
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II F
Sternburg
Death of Baron Von Sternburg Revered Diplomat in Washington
The German ambassador Baron Von Sternburg, esteemed by President Roosevelt and officials, formed close ties with American leaders including Atlee and Pinchot. He shared strong friendship with Roosevelt through common interests and rides. He married Lilian May Langham of Louisville after meeting in Washington.
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Baron von Sternburg
Washington
Germany
Roosevelt
Atlee
Gifford Pinchot
United States
Baron Sternburg
America
White House
Ambassador Sternburg
Lilian May Langham
Louisville
Shartzer Held on Bond for Child Support Case
George W. Shartzer sat in city court Saturday after fondling a child he had failed to support since last March. The court placed him under a $100 cash bond to provide for the child, with potential fines and jail if he fails again. Neighbors testified that the family needed aid while he spent time in saloons.
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George W. Shartzer
Jial
Mrs Starkey Mistakes Arsenic For Baking Powder
Columbus, Aug 22. Mrs Walter Starkey mistook arsenic for baking powder in a pot pie for a family luncheon. The two children Alice Starkey aged 2 and Mary Starkey aged 4 died several hours later. the parents are seriously ill but may recover. Robert J Knox, once convict in Portland, paroled from Mid City after a fraud case, figures in unsettled notes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Walter Starkey
Groveport
Alice Starkey
Mary Starkey
Mrs. Starkey
Hazers Expelled at West Point After Review
Secretary of War Wright announces Roosevelt approval of penalties for eight West Point cadets suspended for hazing. Two first class cadets Rossell Jr. and Weaver are to be dismissed, while six third class cadets face one year suspension without pay and allowances. The named cadets include Rossell, Weaver, Chase, Gillespie, Jones, Nalle, Pryde, and Spaulding.
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Washington
Wright
West Point
Military Academy
Roosevelt
William T. Rossell, Jr
William Rossell
Harry G. Weaver
Illinois
George Washington Chase
New York
James A. Gillespie
Pennsylvania
Byron Quimby Jones
William Nalle
Virginia
William Wellington Pryde
Alabama
Isaac Spaulding
Oklahoma
Little Wayne Motz Killed by Lake Shore Train
Six year old Wayne Motz was struck and killed by Lake Shore train No 410 near the No 1 pumping station while walking home from a fishing outing with his cousin Ralph Motz. The incident occurred at 3 40 PM as the boys sought a crossing to Lima road. Wayne died instantly from a crushed skull. Ralph, eleven, witnessed the event and cried for help as the train crew, witnesses, and authorities secured the scene. Wayne was the son of Gustave and Mrs. Motz of Second and Cass streets. Ralph returned home in shock and grief. The accident was described as unavoidable by the crew. police and deputy coroner officers handled the aftermath.
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Lake Shore
Wayne Motz
Gustave Motz
Second
Cass Streets
No. 1
Waterworks Department
Ralph Motz
Spy Run
Wells Street
Lima Road
Ralph Mott
Wayne
Joseph Goete
West Fourth Street
O. K. Klechner
R. S. Klechner
J. A. Brotherston
Murphy
Morse Harrod
Motorman Wards Off Child On Track Near Fort Wayne Interurban
Motorman George Marshall of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction company halted an incoming interurban a few feet from a crying toddler on the track. Conductor George Frost and passengers rescued the child and the mother later arrived, thanking the crew after the perilous near miss.
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Marshall
Interurban
George Marshall
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company Interurban
George Frost
Gardner's Household Goods Seized by U S Customs
United States customs officials seized tapestries paintings statuary and armor valued at 80000 tied to Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston and linked to Emily Rockwell Crane Chadbourne of Boston. They valued the items as household goods with 80000 assessed tax and 70000 penalties already paid, with 80000 more due before possession. The case goes to District Attorney Sims for further action.
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Chicago
United States
Jack” Gardner
Boston
Customs Ames
Customs Department
Sims
Boston Woman Acknowledges Art Goods Ownership
Mrs. John L. Gardner says in a Boston interview the seized Chicago art objects belong to her and were lent to Mrs. Chadbourne for Europe. She claims duties have been paid and questions the large fines, asserting Chadbourne’s household goods declaration and protesting customs actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
John L. Gardner
Chicago
Emily R. C. Chadbourne
Special Traction Rates For Fort Wayne Fair Days
City traction lines offer low fare excursions to the Fort Wayne fair on September 15 16 and 18 with Thursday reserved as Fort Wayne day. Northern Indiana day set for Wednesday with Nickel Plate and northern lines supporting full grounds access. Plans aim to boost capacity by switching Fort Wayne Driving park line routes and increasing facilities to prevent crowding.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Nickel Plate
Wabash Valley Traction Company
Driving Park
Fort Wayne Boy Robbed While Bathing in Warsaw Lake
Warsaw Indiana August 20 a Fort Wayne boy son of C A Dunkelberg was robbed while bathing in a lake near Warsaw. An unknown person lifted his pockets containing two dollars and minor items. The theft was not detected for some time and the Dunkelberg boy recalled leaving clothing nearby with his companion.
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Warsaw
Ind
C. A. Dunkelberg
Fort” Wayne
Dunkelberg
Peoria Woman Arrested for Theft After Friendly Call
Miss Ida Nothnagle daughter of Dr Nothnagle formerly of Peoria now in Chicago visited Nellie Stearns in Peoria. Stearns found a signet ring and a diamond set missing and Nothnagle was arrested after a warrant was sworn. The incident drew attention as the doctor was a noted socialist orator during his Peoria residence.
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Peoria
Ida Nothnagle
Miss Nothnagle
Miss Stearns
Rescue Mission mass meeting showcases redemption stories
More than 1000 attendees heard speakers once living as beggars describe clean lives under the Rescue Mission banner at the Majestic theater. The Lima Bethesda Girls from Erring Girls Home joined Rev. L. J. Lehman and other mission leaders. $620 was pledged to sustain local work amid appeals for broader funding.
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Rescue Mission
Majestic Theater
Bethesda
Lima
Ohio
L. J. Lehman
Evansville
Lehman
John Callahan
Hadley Rescue
the Bowery
New York City
Harry Monroe
Pacific Garden Mission
Chicago
William Bruce
Hope Rescue Mission
Louisville
William Cooper
Resclé
Cooper
Fortein
Local Theater Donation Aids Afternoon Meeting
Mr. Cooper expresses strong satisfaction with the meeting results and thanks Mr. Rice for donating the theater for an afternoon session. He notes paying for a venue would have reduced profitability. Assisting are Emma Kettler, musical director, Mrs. Wyant of Minneapolis, John Byler, singer, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Quince who run the Sunday school.
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Cooper
Rice
Emma Kettler
Wyant
Minneapolis
John Byler
J. A. Quince
Dr Nohr quits Fort Wayne schools for Cincinnati post
Dr Robert Nohr longtime supervisor of physical culture in Fort Wayne public schools resigns to take a similar but more lucrative role in Cincinnati. His departure was submitted to Superintendent J N Study and will be acted on by the school board tonight. He joined Fort Wayne in 1902 after Milwaukee created the department and his work is praised as markedly successful.
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Robert Nohr
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
Nohr
J. N
Milwaukee
Physical Culture
Nor
Turnverein
Korools
Jewish Family Slaughtered in Russia by Revoltists
Reports from St. Petersburg describe a brutal attack by revolutionists in Yurievka, Yekaterinoslav province, killing the Edelstein family and wounding several relatives. The mob then attacked a hospital, killing the mother and son before escaping. Additional dispatches claim inmates in Saratov jail beat two traitors to death.
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St. Petersburg
Yurievka
Yekaterinoslav
Edelstein
Hdelstein
Saratov
Woman slain saving her son from enraged son in law
Laporte Ind Aug 24 Mrs Sarah Margaret Meacham was shot and killed by her son in law William Delph as she tried to protect her son William Edward Meacham. Delph a truck farmer had been drinking with George Meacham. Delph fired from five rods away striking Mrs Meacham in the heart and lungs. Delph surrendered to La Porte officers. preliminary hearing set today.
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Englevert Topper
Westville
Edward Meacham
Mark Fighner
Delph
George Meacham
Fighner
Edward
Mrs. Meacham
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Pot-Pie
Robert J. Knox
Postland
Penitentiary
Fox Party
Portland’ Citizens’ Bank
Midh City
Hazers
Academy
Little Wayne Motz
Timpa City
Jack Gardner
Boston Society
Mr. Cooper
Kenosha, Wis
Kenosha
Wis
Gertrude
Dorothy Beilin
Jacob Berlin
Wisconsin
Betha
Beilin
Paris
Somers
Beihn
Anna Schenkenberg
Gertie
Dollie
Mr. Beilin
Russia
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Laporte
Jim
H. Pfeiffer & Son
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