Death of Mrs. William Astor in New York Society
Mrs. William Astor died at 7:30 p.m. at her home 842 Fifth Avenue after a day of deteriorating condition. Present at the bedside were her daughter Mrs. M. Orme Wilson, three doctors, the nurse, and her son Col. John Jacob Astor with his wife who had been nearby. The famed hostess, known for strict social boundaries, had not entertained Prince Henry earlier, and her Fifth Avenue town house remained a landmark for onlookers and society observers.
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New York
William Astor
Ifth Avenue
Miss Gibbs
South Carolina
Mrs. Astor
Astor
George Ogilvie-Haig
Withal
Bismarck
Count Herbert
Friedrichsruhe
Mrs. Astor Dies After a Life of Social Dominion
The article chronicles Caroline Schermerhorn Astor known as Mrs. William Astor, her death after a peacefully near end, and outlines her rise as matriarch of New York society. It notes her family, marriage in 1853, children, and the influential role of the Astor women in shaping society, including Beechwood in Newport as a social hub.
Indianapolis Voting Says Republicans Scratch Ballots
Special to The Sentinel reports from Indianapolis Indiana on November 3 indicate Republicans are largely scratching ballots while Democrats show different patterns. Voters spent more time in booths than expected as tallies progress through early afternoon.
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the Sentinel
Indianapolis
Ind
Ten Million Vanishes From Chicago Milwaukee Rail Bonds
Chicago reports certified accounts show $10,000,000 of investor funds from the bankrupt Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway have not gone to construction. Total debt lists at $18,169,000 with $9,715,000 unaccounted, and financing schemes including bond sales, certificates, and exchanges are described by receivers under Judge Peter S. Grosscup.
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Chicago
Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway Company
Peter S. Grosscup
Wisconsin
Moore
Grosscup
Loewenfeldt London Security Company
Loewenfeldt
Milwaukee
Drum
United States
Canada
London
Lost pocketbook and $60 reported at Bluffton
Miss Mary Curtis of Bluffton reported Friday night she was robbed at the interurban station of a pocketbook, $60, and a lineage book valued at $10. She promised to call at headquarters but did not, and police have only meager details to go on. No suspect description was obtained, and officers await further information to pursue the case.
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Mary Curtis
Bluffton
Theony
Roosevelt Refuses Special Privileges on Africa Schools
London reports the colonial office offered Roosevelt freedom of government schooling preserves in Africa. He responded as a private citizen that he did not seek special privileges.
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London
Colonial Office
Africa
Roosevelt
Milwaukee railway official Chester A. Fraser dies at 47
Chester A. Fraser, assistant superintendent of terminals for the Chicago Minneapolis and St Paul railway in Chicago and former Milwaukee stationmaster for eight years, died here today at age 47.
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Milwaukee,Wis
Chester A. Fraser
Chicago, Minneapolis & St. Paul Railway
Chicago
Milwaukee
Night Riders Held for Grand Jury in Craighead County
Twenty six men in Craighead county are held for the grand jury in bonds of 800 dollars each for night riding. A special court session opens on November 5 to try the cases.
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Little Rock
Ark
Craighead’ County
Koehler fined and jailed for slot machine at saloon
John H. Koehler known as Sam and saloon owner at 2528 South Calhoun street was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in the county jail on a slot machine charge. An appeal was filed and Judge Skelton warned him to remove the device and improve future saloon conduct.
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John H. Koehler
Sam
Calhoun Street
Koehler
Skelton
Joseph Schof
Barr Street
Hosey
Leikauf
Frank Leikauf
Leslie M. Cartwright
William Laughlin
Joseph Barnes
Albert Hart
John Helmke
Bud Sweringen
Real Estate Transfers Staging Local Property Moves Across Townships
A long list of real estate transfers shows multiple owners selling parcels in Adams Lafayette Washington Cedar Creek and other townships. Transactions include parcels in Abbott's addition Elizabeth C Hanna's subdivision and Drexel Park with prices ranging from $1 to $4 750 and many parcels in between. The transfers involve numerous individuals and couples such as Alice English William Ensley Herman and Katherine Vonderau Arthur Bates Hannah Atenhison Carl Mongerson and Julia White among others.
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Alice English
William Ensley
St. Joe
William Hollmann
Herman
Katherine Vonderau
Adams Township
Henry Brositus
Arthur M
Della E. Bates
Aboit Township
Hannah G. Atenhison
William L. Bieber
Julia J. White
Carl Mongerson
Elizabeth C
Hanna
Washington Township
Charles A. Wilding
Albert J
C. C. Mulderon
Eel River Township
Lewis C. Hughes
Lulu M. Riley
Madison Township
Frances Edwards
Harvey Johnson
Pleasant Township
Elizabeth M. Shonk
Scipio Graveyard Association
Scipio Township
George Hasse
Clarence H
C. E. Kessler
Elizabeth C. Hanna
Louise Linnemeyer
Fred Linmeyer
L. and
B. Longsworth
C. Washington Township
Marthy E. Moody
George F. Markel
Cedar Creek Township
Jacob D. Leighty
Geo. F. Markel
M. Warner
Wm. E. Metcalf
Hamilton Addition
James B. White
Clara Gerard
Taylor & Abbott’s
Fort Wayne Trust
Charles B. Schmuck
Drexel Park
Wayne
Thomas English
St. Joseph Township
Celina
Bolletto
Girardot
Jefferson Township
William Witzgall
William Shire
David Fortney
John ‘W. Meeks
McGovern
Onroeville
Loulan
Silence payoff shocks Ruef case as Blake confesses
E A S Blake a contractor convicted of bribing a prospective juror in the Ruef case confessed. He said Ruef associate counsel Frank J Murphy promised $1000 to keep quiet and his wife would receive $100 a month in prison. Blake named A S Newburgh and Murphy in bribe offers and noted a $10,000 promissory note held by a third party. Judge Dunne postponed sentence two weeks. Ruef jury panel nears completion as attorneys press motions.
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San Francisco
Cal
Blake
A. S. Newburgh
F. J. Murphy
Ruef
J. M. Kelly
Kelly
Newburgh
Murphy
Dunne
Lawler
Heney
George H. Cross
Cross
Frank J. Murphy
Public Sale Notice by City Trucking Co Fort Wayne
The City Trucking Company will auction at its storage warehouse at 414 and 416 East Columbia Street Fort Wayne Indiana on November 23 1908 to satisfy storage charges and sale costs items include multiple lots with furniture sewing machines beds tables chairs stoves dressers and other contents. The notice lists Lot numbers 1 through 11 with various items and quantities.
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City Trucking Company
Columbia Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
City “Trucking Co
Ardmore farmer shoots two at East Main Ardri scene
A farmer near Ardmore Oklahoma shot two men on East Main Street, killing them in a fatal incident. Local authorities investigate as the shooter remains at large.
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Idimiore
Okla
Mulkey
N . Farmer
R Brovenee
Initly Kidenon
Ardri
Practical Caning and Cooking Tips For Home Cooks
Mrs Hill guides young housekeepers through two original canning methods for fruit with light syrup, plus step by step sterilization and jar handling tips. The piece also offers diverse home cookery items from Allemande Steak to soups, salads, and desserts with practical, era-specific instructions.
An Enviable Record at Jacobs Music House
Jacobs Music House, Fort Wayne, proclaims ethical pricing and superior stock. The retailer touts over 300 pianos from makers such as Mason & Hamlin and Schirmer, with upright pianos from 175 dollars and old squares from 15, inviting customers to visit and compare value.
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Jacobs Music House
Fort Wine
United States
Mason & Hamlin
Kranich & Bach
Krakauer
Shoninger
Melville Clark
Waugh
Keller
Smith & Barnes
Willard
Haddord
Clarendon
Jacobs
Reliable Music House
Throat Trouble and Electric Therapy Report
An article details Mrs. Mary Stewart of 2117 Maumee avenue who suffered throat and respiratory ailments for over a year. After seeing thirteen physicians and a failed stomach treatment, she found relief and eventual cure through electricity at East Ferry Street.
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Mary Stewart
Maumee Avenue
Stewart
Clalist
Sind
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Et Eit Orr
New Vork
William Waldorf Astor
Prince Louis
John C. Heller
Court Street
Patterson-Fletcher CO
Suborner
Geo. Jacobs Leading Music House
Calhoun St
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