Judge orders grand jury in bribery probe in Kansas City
May 7 report states Metropolitan Street Railway head W H Holmes must appear before the grand jury as it probes bribery allegations connected to a loan adit. Judge Wolford held him in contempt for noncompliance, placing him in custody until a higher court rules. In Butler County, winter talks cite extra payments on a turnpike purchase and call for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Anapolatel
W. H. Holmes
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Jadge Wolford
Arizinal Aourt
Grand Jury
Toluee
Toga Wolford
Lim
Butler County
Wolford
David Taston
Palin
Wall Street Disturbance Demonstrates Market Strength on Turbulent Week
The New York Times notes a violent shake on Wall Street stemmed from investor nerves and factional tensions among financiers. Despite wild swings, brokers held credit, margins rose, and the market steadied, proving resilience of capital and conservative methods amid a feared collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aloary
Murdou
Wall Street
Admont
Ant Thomas
Prosperity wanes amid stock market tremors and oddities
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century page mentions prosperity waning due to stock market fluctuations. It notes the impact on railroads, capital movements, and speculative activity, with broader concerns about business conditions and national economy. The text also shifts to local notices including visits, a Ladies Missionary Society meeting, and memorial resolutions for Miss Margaret McDonald.
Expose hints at Lindsey probing public contracts and purchases
The draft report allegedly by Expert Acrovatant Lindsey critiques bridge contracts and votes, inflated purchases, and opaque public funds. It warns of nontransparent contracts and fees, idle public bodies, and delayed action where private interests clash, with Springdale turnpike and road purchases looming in likely coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commientiziz
Lindsey
Springdale
Revered G W Gullette Honored at Grace Church
Tha Rev G W Gullette pastor of Grace M E Church Dastan recently returned from Mounds after months away for health. A rally at Grace Church featured a formal salute as he entered, with members offering greetings. Gullette, eighty and improved, uses crutches and is regarded as an eloquent Methodist leader. He formerly led Trinity Parish Cincinnati and the First ME Church of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.W. Gnilette
Grace M. &. Phurch
Dastan
Mounds
Grace Church
Gullette
Wari
Mfombera
Gulletts
Trinity Wharol
Cincinnati
Millon Couple Hosts Sweet Sunday Guests in Oxy
Mr and Mrs Winifred Millon hosted a quiet Sweet Sunday gathering in Oxy with Mr nxt Mes War Miter also present. John McCoy and interpreter spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Deals at Millville. Attendees from the area joined Sunday school convention in Millville on Sunday afternoon. Annie Hoberts spent Saturday at Yarnilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selkirk
Winifred Millon
Oxy
Nxt
John McCoy
Deals
Millville
Special Announcement by Dr Stevens XL Co Columbus
A promotional notice promises visits by Dr Stevens XL Co, eminent specialists offering Paris Foot treatment and medicated crayons. Patients paying 100 dollars if not cured receive refunds. examinations offered in Hamilton Ohio at St Charles on May 28 for one day only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens XL Co
Columbus
Caece
Paris
Hamilton
Ohio
St. Charles
Antel Togalar
Monarchy over pain in cryptic world of Enea
A terse, fragmentary notice hints at a fictional realm with rulers and strange terms like Enea and Chomma Fetectria. The obscure phrases suggest a literary or puzzle item rather than a clear news event, leaving readers with an enigmatic snapshot.
Local social notes from Bugall Valley and nearby towns
Busy week as residents prepare corn planting and house cleaning draws attention. Local visits include Key and McColm with daughter at Willis Leary’s. Jennie Davia visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Doblin. viac Hol Horner at Talia Qua gor’s. Henry Losher and wife visiting grandparents Adan Gephart. Francia Gathegan and Miss Vina Barrie Dayton visitors Wednesday. Albert Scott hosted by Clayton Cowper family. Albert and Minnie Paulie with Harry Reed and Bertha Mendenhall at Minster. Ed Horner and family hosted guests Wednesday. Pred Morton from Hamilton spent Sunday with relatives.
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Bugall Valley
Fartora
White House
Key
McColm
Willis Leary
Jennie Davia
Doblin
Hol Horner
Talia Quagor
Henry Losher
Dayton
Mendenhal God Minster Harty
Ed Horner
Terdsy
Pred Morton
Hamilton
Hig Wits
Wood Ohio Guest Visit Highlights Local Family Ties
Miss Vuizzie Mc Orvaty of Millville attends as guest of sister William Barrett. Clarence Stevens of Hamilton visits home with Mr and Mrs Scott Rell and Mr Ruth Afra. Jesse Urmston and Zelma visit William Rell family. Miss Francis Amiott of Oxford points Saturday with Miss Leona Urmeton and H B Urmstone. Preaching at the church Saturday night May 18 1901.
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Wood Ohio
Vuizzie Mc Orvaty
Millvile
William Barrett
Clarence Stevens
Hamilton
Scott Rell
Ruth
Jesse Urmston
Zelma
MeGoingtes
William Rell
Francis Amiott
Oxford
Misa Leona
Urmeton
H.B. Urmstone
Local Social Notes and Obituaries From Shandon Area
Numerous community snippets from Shandon and nearby, including visits by Hamilton residents, relatives gathering for weekends, church and social events, school conventions, and a burial of Mrs. Jeremiah Hall. Automobiles drew attention as townsfolk prepared for the Butler County Y P S C E convention at Middletown.
Local social notes from Springfield and nearby towns
Springfield Minnesota reports Geo Dickson and wife visiting in Brookville on Thursday. Mrs Harry Bockover and son Burl visited friends near Whiteoak on Friday. Miss Florenca Stoberts spent the week with friends at Mt Carmel. Mrs Anns Lree called on her Grandlia Morgan Thursday evening. Charley Stinger and wife spent Sunday with friends near Peoria.
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Springfield
Mnd
Geo. Dickson
Brookville
Harry Bockover
Burl
Whiteoak
Florenca Stoberts Apent
Mt. Carmel
Anns Lree
Grandlia Morgan
Charley Stinger
San- Usy
Frionna
Peoria
Community News From St Charles and Nearby
Mrs Caroline Gillespie hosted relatives near Selkirk on Saturday afternoon Miss Pearl Kye and Barguerity Gillespie attended Oxford exercises early last week Mr Morris will close his school next Friday May 17 with a show program Calisa Netty Hawk spent last week in Hamilton with her Aunt Mia Susan Rageill and Miss Myrtle visited relatives at Carmel Saturday
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Sinemile
Jacol
Will Chaeter
Gemden
Aoua Helser
Hamilton
George Lope
Coon Bauora
Alley Crist
Sunda
Lula
Callie
Nellie Horton Apent
Nallie Keebe
Katia Brannen
Micheal
Monnday
Sirs
Pheister
Tarus
Wai. Holbrook
Frank Bacon
Peter Moller
Near Mo Gonigly
Nellie Krebs
Mayme Muller
Holbrook Bros Black Dress Goods Sale Ad
Advertisement from Holbrook Bros promoting black dress fabrics including 40 inch Mohatrs 40 inch Black Brielean and Gloria silk wool look fabrics, with prices and savings on 40 and 42 inch widths. Highlights include Mohatrs, Gloria, and Opulent Prunelle Cheviots as seasonable, value fabrics for skirts and summer wear.
Jaunty Hats Draw Smart Dressers In $5.98 Range
The article touts new Hat styles for the season including the Shirt Waist Hat and the Pan-American. They are described as chic and suited for outings and travel. Prices span from five cents to five ninety eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiking
Trimmed Hats Boost Local Millinery Trade This Week
Thil reports the season’s best for the taillinery trade as crowds gather for a sales spree. Specials running Thursday to Saturday feature trimmed hats priced at 2.30, 2.00, 3.50 and 4.00 dollars, drawing shoppers with popular values.
Staple Dry Goods Specials At Local Store
Local listing highlights underpriced textiles and fabrics. Includes 36 inch pepperell muslin unbleached at reduced yard price in bolts. Per...
Local Social News and Family Visits Across Communities
A flood of neighbors and relatives share weekend visits across Soolalville Overpeck and Valley View plus Kyle and Posat town. Notable items include Mr Steeman and son guests of Mrs Nuncy Du Vall, visits by the McVay family to William McVay, and several hospitality events at Moyers and Thompson households. A tragic note reports George Berger Kyle’s suicide attempt near Ligh Davidson, with burial at Mooroe Sundsyove. Church announcements urge attendance and hymn-book fundraising totals reach 1. The Blue Grass Sunday school report notes a large turnout and collection for hymnals. Various residents travel for business or to see relatives in Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Ossomatt New Orleans and Richmond regions.
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Soolalville
Steeman
Midilapoint
Mewra
Dean Morrison
Albert Moyers
W.N- Moyers
Kyle
George Berger
Ligh Davidson
Aovars
Hewna
Mooroe Sundsyove
Pater Marsh
Posattown
Apent Inez Wedoemlay
Laman Griffis
Harry Chepman
Midalatown
Kila Kuhos
Dayton
Ralph Scudder
Rushville
Inipont
Yonman Griffis
Franté Shepherd
Cincinnati
Lew Wadaworth
New York
H. Scudder
Blue Grass
Wm. Bowers
Pete @aecker
Dave Higher
Mario Kackey
Charlea Boiser
George Engel
New Oneda
Tonata
Mies
Cora Jarratt
Parente
Wedding at Clademetf in Cincinnati Sparks Confusing Entry
A fragmented notice from Cincinnati reports a wedding at Clademetf. Names and details are garbled with references to Yoempe Peter Kolisted Syrames Opener Jowphina Bets and Baris. The readable bits point to a local ceremony with unclear participants and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clademetf
Cincinnati
Peter Kolisted
Jowphina
I Baris
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