Pension fraud case linked to Newby identity mystery
Springfield May 17 A U S district court June term will hear the double Newby pension case. A man calling himself William Newby proved to be John Burton, later revealed as Charles Perry Watson alias William Wooten, who used multiple identities to obtain a pension. Government investigators allege falsified affidavits and misidentification in a long fraud case ending with Watson’s indictment and capture near Smithboro Bond County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Bill Newby
United States District Court
Newby
William Newby
John Burton
Illnois
Wignots
Tennessee
Illinois
United States
Barkely
Smithboro
Bond County
Charles Perry Watson
William Wooten
Quincey
Wiliam Wooten
Watson
Marshal Holds Crowd At Bay In Oakland Abduction Arrest
Deputy US Marshal LD G Williams of East St Louis halted a threatening crowd in Oakland on May 17 while escorting 19 year old Alina Busby indicted for using canceled postage stamps. The crowd dispersed as the train to East St Louis departed after Busby posted 600 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Tfl
United States
LD. G. Williams
East St. Louis
Alina Busby
Federal Grand Jury
Froon
Marshal Williams
Miss Busby
Williams
Kewanee Mayor Recount Declares Bradbury Elected
In Wewanee Alabama on May 17 the Henry County circuit court declared Samuel Bradbury Citizens party mayor winner by 16 percent over William Pierce Citizens Labor party after a April 16 election recount. Charles Mulligan Citizens party candidate for city clerk lost by 10 votes and will seek a recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewanee
Kewanee
Henry County
Samuel Bradbury
Citizens’ Party
William Tl. Piercee
Citizens’ Labor Party
Bridbury
Charles KE. Mulligan
Citizens' Party
Bryce to Speak at University of Illinois Commencement
May 17. President James of the University of Illinois announced that James Bryce the British ambassador to Washington has accepted an invitation to deliver the commencement address on June 12 at the Champaign Urbana campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryce
Champaign
James
University of Ilinois
James Bryce
Washington
Legislature Recess Set Through October
Both houses approved a resolution to take a recess until October with the deep waterway issue to be considered then and no other matter to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Bothhouses
Deneen Signs Local Option in Springfield
Governor Deneen signs local option measure in Springfield on May 17, confirming to allow municipalities to decide on local option issues. OL officials report the action formalizes the state policy and triggers local referendums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Springfield
Weneen
Presbyterian Assemblies Open With Sermon and Moderator
Coluclus Ohio May 17 The 11th general assembly of the Presbyterian church opened at Memorial art with an annual sermon by Rev Dr Tralan drith of Nashville Tenn and the election of a moderator by acclamation as multiple candidates stood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coluclus
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Tra Landrith
Nashville
Tenn
Derland Presbyterian
Presbyterian General Assembly Opens with Moderator Election
In Birmingham Rev. Dr. Landrith urged church unity as the Southern Presbyterian assembly began its forty seventh year with Dr. John A. Howerton of Montreal North Carolina chosen moderator. In Dickson Tennessee Cumberland Presbyterians met at Bethlehem church marking their seventy seventh session and debating union with the old school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willaam H. Roberts
Philadelphia
Landrith
Birmingham
Ala
John A. Howerton
Montreal
N. C
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States
Dickson, Tenn
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bethlehem Church
Old MeAdow
J. J. Undging
Old School
Minister seeks forgiveness for Corey Gilman marriage
Rev John J Clark pastor of Bushwick Avenue Congregational church Brooklyn says in a letter to the credentials committee that he erred in performing the marriage of W S Corey president of United States Steel and Mabell Gilman. He will accept church censure and has returned the wedding fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Clark
Bushwick Avenue Congregational Church
Brooklyn
W. S. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Mabelle Gilman
Corey
Wedding of General Wilson and Mrs Nicholson Sealed
General James Grant Wilson and Mrs Mary E Nicholson wed at Mrs Nicholson's New York home. General Nelson A Miles served as best man. Rev Dr Robert Mackenzie conducted the ceremony for a small gathering of intimate friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Grant Wilson
Mary E. Nicholson
Admiral Nicholson
Farragut
New Orleans
Nicholson
Nelson A. Miles
Wilson
Robert Mackenzie
Rutgers Presbyterian Church
Sioux and Chippewa Prepare Peace Pow Wow In June
In St Paul on May 17 the Sioux and Chippewa of White Earth reservation plan a large peace pow pow scheduled for June 14 and 15. They hope Secretary Taft will visit Minnesota then to give an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
White Earth Reservation
Taft
Minnesota
Kansas Republicans name Taft for president
The Republican state central committee meeting in Topeka declared William Howard Taft Kansas’ choice to succeed Roosevelt as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Taft
Topeka
Kan
Repubiican State Central Committee
William EH. Taft
Roosevelt
Mixed tragic drownings and world events in brief
Summary of several disparate items including drownings of Mamie Ruff aged 16 and Ruby Farmer aged 6 in Shoal Creek Joplin Missouri and deaths of Frank W Harriman ex mayor of Appleton Wisconsin and attorney in Milwaukee. Also reports visit by General Wuroki to West Point wartime training and shipping news including Adriatic liner arrival in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Ruff
Ruby Farmer
Shoal Creek
Joplin
Frank W. Harriman
Appleton
Wis
Miwaukee
Wuroki
West Point
United States
Chicago Board of Trade
Pennsylvania
New York
Taft
Comet
Billings
Trattleboro
Patents
Cincinnati
Amalgamated Association of Wron, Steel and Mr
Toledo
Haapala
Linland
Montreal
French Chemical Society
Paris
Savings Bank Ad Carefully Recommends State Bank
Do not speculate and run the risk of losing all. Put your money in a reliable bank at a good rate of interest where it will bring a fair safe and certain return. Deposit surplus in the Savings Dept of the State Bank conducted on sound conservative business principles with large capital and ample resources to meet any contingency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
Railway Pleads Guilty on Rebating Charges in Elkins Case
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway pleaded guilty before Judge Whitt in New York to two indictments accusing rebates on coffee shipments under the Elkins act. A $10,000 fine per count was levied, with the remaining counts to be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Charles G. Keeler
Chicago
Ifott
United States Circuit
Keeler
Grant
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Woolson Spice Company
Ohio Corporation
Toledo
Western Transit Company
Northern Preifie Company
Rock Island and Pacific
New York, Ontario and Western Railroads
Stephenson Wins Wisconsin Senate Nomination on First Ballot
Madison May 17 ex Representative Isaac Stephenson of Marinette wins the Republican caucus on the first ballot ending the April 16 to May 17 deadlock. Stephenson 54 Esch 28 Hatten 10 scattering 3. Lieutenant Governor Connor credited for shifting support.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
Connor
Stephenson
Hatten
Baptist Missionary Union Adopts Tithing Resolution
The American Baptist Missionary Union’s fourth session adopted resolutions urging Baptists nationwide to give one tenth to fund Christ’s work and asking the president to examine why the Congo question has been settled. More than 2,000 delegates attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Union
Washington
Congo
American Baptist Missionary Union
Barto Wins Illinois State Shoot at Chicago Gun Club
Joseph Barto of Chicago won the Illinois state shooting championship at the Chicago Gun Club traps by a score of 49 out of 50. The professional title went to PSC Riehl of Action TL with 47 of 50, while W. Or Crosby of O'Palton VL posted 475 of 500 as the high professional total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Barto
Chicawea
PSC Riehl
Acion
W. OR. Crosby
O' Palton
Steamer Saxon Stranded in Lake Superior Fog
The steel steamer Saxon owned by Pittsburg Steaduship company stranded on the north side of Caribouishuid in Saulte Ste. Marie Michigan during fog. It is feared the vessel will be a total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulte Ste. Marie, Mich
Mary
Pittsburg Steaduship Company
Caribouishuid
Lake Superior
Paris Gluten Bread Described As Lightest Yet
A Paris bread described as the lightest and fluffiest, made from pure gluten and mixed with water then whipped like egg white before baking. The result is a pale, airy loaf with a unique texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American medicinal roots and Dr Pierce cures extolled
The document praises native American plants for healing and touts Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo New York tonics, including Golden Medical and others. It claims cures for indigestion heart ailments and women’s disorders, with a free booklet of extracts and alcohol free formulas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Peculiar Bet by Foreign Prince in Paris Ends With Release
A royal son in disguise wagered two hours to be arrested by Paris police without breaking any law. He dressed shabbily, ordered chocolate at a top restaurant, paid with a large bill, and was arrested but released after truth emerged. The stunt aimed to prove wit and risk in high society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tje
Imperial Club
New York Tribune
Drunken Ex-Police Chief Kills Belle Vernon Leader
In Monessen area May Ty Whomia Mest, Belle Vernon chief of police, was fatally shot by former chief William Cates. Cates fled down Mall Street firing on bystanders, was subdued by citizens, beaten by a mob before officers reached him. He had been drinking and fired at Guest and Frost during the jail search and escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monessen
Whomia Mest
Belle Vernon
William Cates
Mall Street
Cates
Toek Cates Ip Tie
Ioneh
Ghest
Cates Enen
Guest
James Frost
Strike action delays Dobell and Co road work in Montreal
The Longshoremen's Association failed to provide 200 workers for Henry Dobell & Co. as a strike dispute grows. Labor Minister Limieux asks the union president to prepare an arbitration board within five days. The president says the men are not on strike but merely idle, not blocking others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Quo
Henry Dobell & Co
Shipping Federation
Hon Limieux
Iunnion
Dade
Grand Tronics to Offer Round Trip Fare for L A Convention
Winona Minnesota man 007 Trwin Shepard secretary of the National Educational association announced that the Grand Tronics will join transcontinental lines in offering one fare for the round trip to Los Angeles where the yearly convention is held July 8 to 12.
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Winona
Minn
Man
Trwin Shepard
National Educational Oassociation
Grand Tronics
Los Angeles
Feensy Cele Heen
Gives Up That Missouri River Plan
St. Louis May 17 Captain T BR Sims who aimed to reestablish Missouri river trade by boats announces he has abandoned the effort. He cites lack of support from St Louis and Kansas City shippers as the reason for halting the project.
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St. Louis
T. BR. Sims
Tie
St Lows
Kansas City
President Roosevelt on Vacation at Pine Knot Virginia
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt departed Washington for a brief vacation at Pine Knot, Mrs. Roosevelt’s country home in Albemarle County, Virginia.
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Pine Knot
Washington
Roosevelt
Albemarle County
Chicago Markets Report May Prices on Wheat and Livestock
Chicago Board of Trade quotations show May wheat opening and closing around 0.89 to 0.95 dollars with July and Sept bids, corn and oats trading steady to higher, hogs and cattle receipts listed with price ranges, and cash samples for winter and spring wheat alongside live poultry and livestock quotes from Dunning Stevens and Buffalo buyers. Strong entity mentions include Chicago Board of Trade, Hogs, Cattle, Sheep, and Dunning & Stevens.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Twigh. Low
Wwe
SGT UA
saToa
Perth
Doz
Roosters
Dekta
Trinaix
Tadiana
Wisconsin Prairie
Color blindness forms and prevalence among classes
The term color blindness covers complete absence and partial forms affecting red green or violet senses. The boundary to normal color perception is vague, yielding many with feeble color sense. Color blindness is more common than believed, especially among the less educated.
Barbers Across Ages and a Crimean Hero’s Family
The piece notes early barber history in Greece Rome and England with Henry VIII era rules restricting barbers to shaving and teeth drawing only. It also mentions Color Sergeant James Campbell, a Crimean hero who died at Taunton, England, leaving seven sons and four daughters, ten of whom stood six feet tall, six sons serving in the British army simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Rome
England
Henry VIII
London
James Campbell
Taunton
Casca sweet for babies remedy
Casca sweet for babies advertised as the best remedy for colic summer complaint diarrhoea and sour stomach. It is noted as helpful during teething when irritation affects the stomach and intestines. Sold by Wm F Jungkunz druggist on So Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Sold Local Drugstore
Pain from boils burns cuts and skin diseases relieved by De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Useful for piles. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup claims safe relief
For a cold or cough take Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. It contains no opiates and gently moves the bowels, thereby driving the cold entirely from the system. Conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkuat, druggist, 85 Stephenson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkuat
Stephenson Street
Handling a Tiger in Khiva Cage Encounter
In Khiva a Turkoman enters a tiger cage to calm the beast with a moving hand and a collar. The tiger snarls and tests the man but is controlled with a short stick and a guiding leash. A watching party remains at a distance as the scene ends with the animal restrained for the camera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khiva
Langdon Warner
Century Magazine
Oxus
Ristori's Grateful Soldier and Madrid Visit Recalled
The Italian actress Ristori met Queen Isabella after aiding a condemned young soldier during Madrid performances. Years later a disturbed patron, revealed as the actress’s former protégé, caused chaos but sought gratitude again. A Brazil links scheme involves an auto service to Goiás capital from Uruguay, near the Mogiana railway.
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Ristori
Madrid
Ristorl
Isabella
Rustori
London
Goyaz
Uruguay
Minas
Brazil
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Signa
William “Wooten
Wooten
Willam Wooten
U.S
Presbyterian Assemblies
Chee
Columbus
Maribelle Gilman
Gen. Wilson
C.,m. and
St. P
Stimson
Road
Toga
Spooner
Barto
Sass
Hie
Cntil Fle
Chicago Grain
Dunning & Stevens
Hive Stock Commission
Mast
Bufato N.Y
Drowes
Ulphreys’ Mediciny Co
Gor Williz En
York
Joba
State Bank of Freeport
Humphreys’ Med. Co
William & John Sts
N. Vo
Saue
Torkoman
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Freeport
Standard Cigar Go
Galena
California
Royal Buckingham Cluster
Yarmouth
Royal Ann
Burrell Brothers
Stephenson St
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