Actress Clara Bloodgood Dies By Own Action In Baltimore
Baltimore, Dec. 6. The body of actress Clara Bloodgood, who shot herself in her Hotel Stafford room, was taken to New York today by her husband William Lambier. Stage manager John Emerson said a note left by Bloodgood gave no motive, but suggested nervous strain from a grueling tour. Friends blamed overwork and a looming nervous breakdown amid a hard season with many one night stands. Bloodgood was 1870 birth, born Clara Sutton Bloodgood, later married John Bloodgood and had earlier marriage to William Havemeyer.
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Henry Havemeyer
William M. Havemeyer
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Laimbeer
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Long Branch
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Edward
Annie Sutton Stephens
Ann 8. Stephens
St. John’s School
Brighton
England
Havemeyer
South America
John Bloodgood
Illness and career arc of actress Mrs Bloodgood end of 19th century
The narrative traces Mrs Bloodgood's life from illness and death of her husband in 1898 to her stage career. She left starring roles, took the dancing part in The Conquerors, then played Madeleine, Beatrice, Mrs Percival Kings Earl, Julia Gadesby, and led performances alongside Amelia Bingham. She married William Laimbeer in 1901 and continued on stage in Garrick and other venues through 1906.
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Charles Frohman
Empire Theater
Julia Gadesby
Amelia Bingham
Victoria Theater
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Laimbeer
Bloodgood
William Laimbeer
The
Stock Exchange
Violet
Had Much Money in Bank
Friends of actress Clarg Bloodgood say she worried over New York’s financial panic yet not enough to cause her death. They note a large inheritance was deposited in a bank that closed its doors, with intimate friends putting the amount at least 250000 dollars.
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Clarg Bloodgood
Baltimore
Despondent Letters Hint at Actress Clara Bloodgood's Mood
Memphis reports letters received by dramatic critics in Savannah and New Orleans show Clara Bloodgood in a despondent mood. One note from Baltimore dated last Saturday says she does not have long to live before the footlights. Critics considered the remark possibly modest or indicating retirement.
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Savannah
New Orleans
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Clara Bloodgood Appears in Fort Wayne 1908 Star Role
Fort Wayne theatergoers recall Clara Bloodgood as The Girl With the Green Eyes at the Masonic Temple on November 18, 1908. This marked the actress' only Fort Wayne appearance as a star.
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Temple
Fort Wayne
Masonic Temple Theater
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Public Works Board Closes Season With Roll Confirmations
The Board of Public Works finished the season by confirming assessment rolls for paving alleys and walks, relaying sewers, and to reconsider the Creighton avenue sidewalk next spring. The city awarded coal contracts to Olds Coal and Pioneer Coal for the crematory, and Walnut street paving plans were ordered. The City Council also organized the Board of Finance with Mayor Hosey as chair and Schmidt as secretary, inviting deposit proposals on December 31.
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Olds Coal Company
Pioneer Coal Company
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City Board of Finance
W. J. Hosey
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Farmer John Moyer Dies After Snowy Visit Near Wakarusa
A farmer near Wakarusa in Elkhart County collapsed and died after visiting a neighbor to help with work in snowy conditions. Police or coroner indicate heart disease as the probable cause. The incident occurred on a Wednesday, with local residents shocked by the sudden death of John Moyer.
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Wakarusa
Elkhart
Big International Tube Trust Advances Prices
Glasgow reports the international tubemakers alliance of the United States Germany and Great Britain aims to halt losses from global tensions. Scotch tube makers raise prices by thirty shillings ten pence as the pact is to be ratified in Paris next week with US Steel Company participation. American and British sheetmakers plan a joint output working agreement with a meeting scheduled for next week.
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United States
Germany
Great Britain
Paris
United States Steel Corporation
Prohibition Wins Dry in Southern Illinois Counties
Chicago reports hundreds of saloons closed as county-wide dry laws take effect at midnight. Edwards, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Union, Wabash and Williamson join the dry list, with Jacksonville Duquoin Herrin Carterville Marion Mound City Tamaroa losing numerous establishments. Prohibition gains also surface in northern towns as liquor interests plan defense funds and strategies.
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Illinois
Edwards
Johnson
Massac
Pope
Union
Wabash
Williamson
Jacksonville
Duquoin
Herrin
Carterville
Marion
Mound City
Tamaroa
Williamson County
Illinois Central Railroad
Golconda
Kentucky
Two Saloon Keepers in Chicago Die by Own Hand
In Chicago on December 6 two saloon keepers killed themselves amid fears that Sunday closing would ruin saloon business and wipe out their savings. Peter Matron and Kasper Orowick shot themselves in the head. Orowick toasted the Law and Order League before firing. A separate report notes Winona Water and Light shows a $5400 loss in eleven months and offers partnership with the city or to sell the plant.
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Law and Order League
Peter Matron
Kasper Orowick
Winona Water and Light Comany
Winona Company
Are You The Man A Stock Panic Speech Text
A dramatic cry questions who can calm fear stock market panic amid public unrest. The speaker urges resilience and optimism, urging readers to stop dwelling on losses and count blessings, while warning against panic and urging confidence to save the situation.
Bidding on New Hotel Promises lively contest
Bids for the new Anthony Hotel are expected to attract four to six Fort Wayne contractors and at least thirty outside firms. Architect Weatherhogg says the project will be widely advertised and bids on December 27 will cover general and multiple sub divisions including refrigeration, heating, piping, wiring, elevators, and fixtures across seven decades-pages of specifications.
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Fort Wayne
Weatherhogg
Cincinnati
Toledo
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Peoria
Til
Indianapolis
Princeton ends saloon era in dry Indiana town battle
Princeton Indiana quiets saloons completing a seven month drive to total prohibition. Mayor Cushman ordered enforcement as 13 doors closed with women from local crusade once smashing doors in 1856 battles. No prosecutions followed for participants.
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Wabash Officials Deny Licenses to Violators
Wabash Indiana county commissioners refuse liquor licenses to Fred Metz and Frank Miltenberger after single liquor law arrests and convictions. Two local saloons will close as enforcement tightens.Officials emphasize licensing should reflect any past conviction to curb law evasion. Mrs Jacob Leslie and her two daughters from Warsaw suffer ptomaine poisoning after dining at a restaurant.
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Wabash, Ind
Fred Metz
Frank Miltenberger
Jacob Leslie
Warsaw
Taurant
Wreck of Atlantic Express No 8 in Pennsylvania
The Atlantic express No 8 eastbound from Union station wrecked in Pittsburgh. Two Pullman cars derailed and were struck by shifting express cars. Thirteen injured seriously include Mrs. R F Stevens of New Jersey and Thomas Curran of New Mexico. no fatalities.
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Atlantic Express
Pennsylvania Road
Union Station
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South Orange
N. J
Thomas Curran
Cooney
New Mexico
Hill says railroads give support to waterways
Washington note on James J. Hill Great Northern president telling the rivers and harbors congress that railroads will back proper waterways development. He cites traffic growth and rail capacity limits, urges deep water channels from the lakes to the Gulf, and notes the need for fair laws and funding.
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Rivers and Harbors Congress
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Great Northern Railway Company
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Gulf of Mexico
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Atlantic Coast
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St. Louis
New Orleans
Gulf
Northwest
Rivers and harbors funding debated by lawmakers
Congressional leaders and governors argued for broader river and harbor improvements as rail freight strains grow. Ohio's Burton backed a 50 million dollar annual program while cautioning against irrigation schemes. Minnesota's Johnson and Iowa's Cummins touted Great Lakes and nationwide waterways as essential drivers of commerce and growth.
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Gov
Johnson
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Great Lakes
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Cummina
Iowa
United States
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Pacific
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Hill
Cummins
Big Fort Wayne Property Deal Sealed
The R. L. Remy Investment Company bought from Mrs. Clara Carnahan a double residence at 915-17 West Berry Street and two Harmer street homes. In return it sold Mrs. Carnahan three storefronts at 1418-22 South Calhoun Street hosting Henry Shoe Store Wayne Grocery and Meyer Meat Market. The deal totaled 28000 dollars.
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R. L. Remy Investment Company
Fort Wayne
Clara Carnahan
West Berry Street
Harmer Street
Mask Carnival Draws Large Crowd at Princess Rink
A big crowd of skaters and spectators filled Princess rink last night for Manager D. 8. Eckert’s mask carnival. Miss Lillian Brinsley won first prize for the most attractive costume and Miss Ermilla Baugher took best character dress. A. Foellinger earned first prize among the men with George Doenges taking second. the grand match circled the spacious floor.
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Princess Rink
D. 8. Eckert
Lillian Brinsley
Ermilla Baugher
A. Foellinger
George Doenges
Rufus White Near Death At Sheldon From Eccentric Belief
Rufus A. White, longtime Wells county resident, lies near death in Sheldon after refusing medical aid for a dislocated left shoulder two months ago. He believed nature should take its course without interference, a stance that led to complications and worsening health. His son, Charles White, resides in Tocsin.
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Rufus A. White
Wells County
Sheldon
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Keystone
Charles White
Tocsin
Nine Mile Telephone elects officers at Pleasant Township meeting
At the annual Nine Mile Telephone Company meeting in School House No 3 Pleasant Township officers were elected: Frank Harber president George Coverdale vice president William Dalman secretary A H Lopshire treasurer and R H Munich general manager. The treasurer and secretary reports show prosperity and work completed. The system connects with Roanoke and Home Telephone lines on the Winchester road linking patrons to Home instruments in Fort Wayne.
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Pleasant Township
Frank Harber
George Coverdale
William Dalman
A. H. Lopshire
R. H. Munich
Roanoke Telephone Company
Home Telephone Company
Winchester Road
Home Instruments
Fort, Wayne
Harber
Wi Liich
Monaco couple found guilty in murder trial
Monte Carlo December 4 A jury convicts Sluger Good and his wife Marie of the Emma Levin murder. Mrs Good is sentenced to death and Sluger Good to life imprisonment.
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Monte Carlo
Marie
Superior Court of
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Emma Levin
Mrs. Good
Governor Hanly Links Prohibition to Fewer Murders
Indiana reported sixty one murders in 1906, down from 165 in 1905 and 131 in 1904, according to Governor Hanly in a Chicago anti saloon speech. He credits local option and tougher liquor laws for reduced crime and urges a nationwide prohibition battle with church and public backing.
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Hoosierdam
America
Commonwealth
Two Ribs Fractured In Workplace Accident
John Kidd a stone cutter of 1008 Liberty street fell Thursday morning at his work site and fractured two ribs on the left. He will be confined to his home for some time. Henry M. Whiteman of 720 Starr street injured his leg attending a horse in the Troy laundry barn and will be laid up for about two weeks after being crushed between the horse and a stall side.
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John Kidd
Liberty Street
Henry M. Whiteman
Starr Street
Troy
Mr. Whiteman
Create Temperance Sunday in Church Plan
Indianapolis December 6 The American temperance board of the Church of Christ through its executive board met in Indianapolis and will urge all churches to set aside Temperance Sunday with sermons on advancing the temperance crusade. Officers Sam R Artman president Rev Harry G Hill vice president and Dr H J Hall secretary form the executive board which met at the Union Trust building The board adopted a proposed constitution and Hall was instructed to begin correspondence with Christian churches nationwide about the day The temperance board is allied with the American temperance council which will meet in New York City early next year.
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American Temperance Board of the
Church of Christ
Samuel R. Artman
Harry G. Hill
H. J. Hall
I O O F Announces Grand Master Hastings Aides
Washington Indiana December 6 The first district meeting under Grand Master E E Hastings will be held December 17 with Vin cennes Bicknell and Petersburg teams to confer degrees. Hastings names Grand Chaplain Rev H C Coppinger Grand Marshal Henry Fulling Grand Conductor Lafayette Gilley Grand Instructor Edwin Farrer Grand Herald James Rushworth Grand Guardian George Alford A district deputy will be named for each of Indiana's ninety two counties.
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Ind
E. E. Hastings
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Petersburg
Hastings
H. C. Coppinger
Indianapolis
Henry Fulling
Boonville
State Bureau Reports Wheat Crop Drop of 14 Million Bushels
Indianapolis dispatch states the state bureau finished compiling wheat crop reports showing a decrease of fourteen million bushels from last year. The total yield is 35,368,184 bushels.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Coppock & Sons Lumber Incorporates in Fort Wayne
The S. P. Coppock & Sons Lumber firm of Fort Wayne forms a corporation with 45000 in capital stock. Directors are Samuel Coppock Thomas B Coppock Willis H Coppock and Carroll N Coppock, marking a move from private partnership to corporate status.
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