Minister in West Virginia Kills Wife Then Surrenders
Rev S A Coffman a 50 year old Methodist clergyman admitted to killing his wife in Fairmount stating temporary insanity. He seized a pecker and struck her then used a knife in a garden attack before he surrendered and was jailed. Coffman led local churches and his wife 33 belonged to a prominent local family.
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Fairmount
W. Va
S. A. Coffman
Coffman
Rosstown
Icocal
Polish farm hand confesses to double killing in New Jersey
Frank Zastera, a Polish farm hand, reportedly confessed to murdering Mr and Mrs William Shepherd and their servant Miss Jennie Bendy at the Shepherd home in Mattawan New Jersey He claimed he killed them to obtain Shepherds money and hid the loot elsewhere authorities search for the missing cash while relations say Miss Bendy feared Zastera He is said to have been born in Hungary and to have lived in New York City
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Mattawan
N. J
Monmouth County
Frank Zastera
William
Shepherd
Jennie Bendy
Zastera
Shepherd Farm
Annie Bendy
Miss Bendy
Pyennie
Hungary
New York City
Art Students’ League
National Academy of Designing
Pole Hunter Seeks 50 000 For North Pole Quest
Commander Robert Peary arrived in New York after a Washington conference and seeks 50 000 dollars to finance his ninth attempt to reach the North Pole this summer. He stated he remains hopeful and ready to proceed with the expedition if funds are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Peary
York
Robert Eary
Washington
President Roosevelt Praises Methodists of America
Washington May 16 The trustees of the American university hosted President Roosevelt Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Dolliver at the Baltimore Methodist church general conference. Roosevelt praised Methodism’s role in American history and urged faith active in modern urban life and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American University
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Dolliver
Iowa
General Conference of the
Methodist Church
Baltimore
Earl Cranston
General Conference
College of History
Iportant
United States
America
Atlantic
Circus wagon injures boy at grounds
Walter Smith, son of Jacob Smith who runs a Broadway Brackenridge street grocery, was knocked down by a backing wagon at the circus grounds this morning. He was unconscious and removed by Myers ambulance to his home, with fears of serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Jacob Smith
Broadway
Brackenridge Streets
Circus
Myers
Congress 1 Past Billion Dollar Tide Mark
Washington May 18 the sixtieth congress will earn the title of a billion dollar congress at its first session before adjournment. Estimated total appropriations reach 1 026 000 000 the largest ever at a single session. Revenues forecast between 856 000 000 and 900 000 000 with a possible deficit of 125 000 000 to 175 000 000. Chairman Tawney warned the deficit could wipe out the treasury surplus by June 30 1999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Philadelphia
Appropriations Committee
Tawney
House Committee
House
Treasury
Whitcomb Denies Paper Makers Conspiracy During Hearing
Washington May 18 W A Whitcomb head of the International Paper manufacturing department testifies before the special committee investigating wood pulp and print paper questions He is asked about possible output restrictions and price manipulation He says there is no combination or understanding among paper manufacturers to restrict output to hold up prices or for any other reason and that he believes none exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. A. Whitcomb
International Paper Company
House
Mann
House begins debate on general deficiency bill
In the House on May 18 no general debate was allowed and consideration started on the general deficiency bill the final supply measure to be acted on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Currency Conference Deliberations Pause for Aldrich Review
Washington May 18 senate and house currency conferees met in morning session and adjourned to await Senator Aldrich input on information about the use of securities by clearinghouse associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Aldrich
Metropolitan Engineer and Construction Signs Fort Wayne Paving Deals
The Metropolitan Engineer and Construction company signed contracts with Fort Wayne for this season's street paving and accepted city stipulations. Bondsmen must fund repairs if the firm fails to finish on time after notice. Major J Will Wilson said work will start in a few weeks at most and local labor will be given priority to employ the unemployed. A plant will be built to speed completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Engineer and Construction Company
City of
Fort Wayne
J. Will Wilson
Bank Looted by Allegheny National Bank Cashier Turmoil
Pittsburg May 18. After all day Sunday meetings to discuss cashier William Montgomery peculations the Allegheny National bank suspended under comptroller of the currency order and placed in charge of William J. Folds. Montgomery faces embezzlement charges with a stated shortage near 2 million dollars while official tallies set peculations at 594000. Public funds totaling 352477 were in the bank and state officials arrived to recover deposits and assess bond security. city deposits of 1546953.24 were presented but not honored and deposits face potential bond issues if funds remain tied up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
Nnions Bank
William L. Folds
Comptroller of the Currency
William J
Folds
Fifth Avenue
Montgomery
U.S
Robert Lyons
National Bank
John O. Sheatz
Jesse B. Cunningham
Harrisburg
John F. Steel
William Stewart
Walter Chess
Thomas Evans
Macbeth-Evans Glass Company
Robert McAfee
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Inspection
State of
Indiana
City Fire Department
Emerson M. Matthews
Joseph W. Deviney
J. B. Miller
R. S. Johnson
Edgar J. Ellis
R. E. Trible
Maurice Hirsch
Frank C. Baxter
W. A. Pitcher
Sarah Hathaway
Mary Burkett
Charles Benjamin
A. J. Kesler
Allen County
Cashier Crocker Bank Losses Linked to Stock Trades
It was disclosed that in the years before his death F. R. Crocker, cashier of the defunct First National Bank at Chariton Iowa, paid over 500000 dollars to a Chicago and New York firm in stock trading. Most of this occurred in the final days of his life as he bet heavily on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
Iowa
F. R. Crocker
First National Bank
Chicago
New York
Spe
May Change Old Title Elder District Superintendent
Baltimore Md May 16 The question of changing the title of presiding elder to district superintendent again drew attention at the Methodist Episcopal general conference An effort to shift it from the committee to another panel was rejected A resolution by Rev Dr John F Goucher inviting reunion with the Methodist Protestant church and to appoint commissions for talks on this subject was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
John F. Goucher
Methodist Protestant Church
Buff Brick Chosen For Anthony Hotel Exterior
Buff colored brick will be used for the outer walls above the second story at the Anthony hotel. The choice was made by the board of directors at a Wednesday meeting at the Anthony Wayne club. A softening plant with a 4000 gallon per hour capacity will be installed. The contract for doors went to the American Compound Door company of Chicago for about 800 doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hotel
Anthony Wayne Club
American Compound Door Company
Chicago
Indiana Eagles Elect
Hammond May 16 The State Eagles report local election results with Indiana community updates and brief notes on civic events.
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Indiana Eagles Elect
Hammond, ‘and
Coroner Blames Negligence in New Aveline Hotel Fire
The coroner of Allen County cites faulty construction and neglect in the New Aveline hotel fire that killed a dozen, detailing inflammable elevator shaft lining, unattended furnace, insufficient fire escapes, inward opening doors, and inadequate city fire protection. The 700 page inquest accuses inspectors, hotel staff, and city officials of failing to provide safe exits and proper life saving gear.
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A. J. Kesler
Aveline
J. A. J. Kesler
Four Stake Races for Great Fort Wayne Fair Filled
Dr. W F Myers announces four $1000 stake races for the Fort Wayne fair September 15 to 19. Speed Superintendent P T Strieder says entries include top midwest horses and card will feature staggered Derby day, with regular purses also on the program. About $9000 total in purses signals a major speed meet aimed at attracting leading horses to the driving park.
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W. F. Myers
Fort Wayne Fair
P. T. Strieder
Middle West
Association
Dr. Myers
Fort Wayne
Residents Two Townships Seek Subsidies to Aid
Two townships request subsidies to support local services and development projects. Officials cite budget constraints and need for shared funding to sustain roads, schools, and public amenities amid rising costs. Local leaders urge state assistance and regional cooperation.
Four Victims Die in Logansport Crossing Crash
Logansport Indiana May 18 four members of the Daniel Cripes family died in a railway crossing accident one mile north of the city. Daniel Cripes 50 trustee Monroe township Mrs Daniel Cripes 45 Ruth Cripes 2 Dorothy Cripes 7 died from injuries sustained when their frightened horse bolted into the track after the train struck the buggy The family was returning from a country visit and the horse running caused the fatal crash.
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Logansport
Ind
Here
Daniel Cripes
Monroe Township
Ruth Cripes
Dorothy Cripes
Cripes
Ruth
Dorot
Fort Wayne Canal Survey Gets House Backing
Telegrams from Representatives Watson and Gilhams announce the House committee on railways and canals has favorably reported a concurrent resolution for a preliminary survey to assess the feasibility of a deep waterway from Lake Erie to Lake Michigan via Fort Wayne. The committee recommends a $100,000 appropriation, with hopes of quick passage next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilliams
Watson
Pp. A. Randall
Washington
House Committee On Railways and Canals
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Fort Wayne
Congressional Committee
Friends of the
Congress
Washington, D. C
Perry A. Randall
James E. Watson
A. Randall
Fort Wayne, Ind
Fort Wayne Canal
Injured 17 Year Old In Serious Bicycle Accident
Edmund Bocksberger, 17, is in serious condition at St. Joseph hospital after a bicycle crash on South Calhoun street. He struck a street car rail, was dragged fifty feet, and sustained a skull fracture, scalp wound, and multiple bruises. Doctors repaired the injuries as his condition remains critical in the days ahead.
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Edmund Bocksberger
St. Joseph Hospital
Louis Bocksberger
Wells Street
Archer Printing Company
South Calhoun Street
Williams and
Calhoun Streets
South Wayne
I. E. Morris
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West Virginia
New Jersey
Pole Hunter
Methodists OF America
New Ameri
Can University
The
Alleghany National of
M. E. Church
Hotel Anthony
Kesler
Aveline Hotel
Gripes
Cass County
C. Gilhams
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