Large Colony of Divorces at Reno
Reno, Nev. April 6. A Reno divorce colony grows from famous song and opera figures to wealthy wives and waitresses. Estimates place 200 in Reno seeking freedom, with 162 decrees last year and steady activity this year. Notables include Virginia Harned and James Gardner Gayley, plus Mrs J H Moore and Mrs Davis Dowsett among others, while Mrs McKim contemplates future marriage to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. Virginia Harned and Miss Margaret Gordon reside at the Riverside hotel with plans for a home and garden.
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Reno
New York
Virginia Harned
Margaret Gordon
Riverside Hotel
Washington's statues lead nation with grand collection
Washington boasts the largest array of statues and monuments honoring national figures. The total value of these memorials is about 5 million dollars, many funded by congress and treasury monies, with the National Hall of Fame in the Capitol housing the premier gifts from states. Over 50 statues to be added. more than 40 monuments and statues nationwide costing over 2 million dollars.
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Washington
United States
National Hall of Fame
Ccapitol
Fire Chiefs Driver Sues for Damages in Indianapolis
John Miller sues the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company for 5000 pounds for injuries after being thrown from his buggy on September 12 1900 while driving Assistant Chief Lauck to a fire at the Stceugall Kitchen Cabinet company. His horse hit an excavation at Meridian and Ray streets. Catherine Sullivan sues for 5000 pounds for injuries to her husband’s wife Katherine Sullivan from the steps of a traction car at Washburn Street and Illinois streets.
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John Miller
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Miller
Lauck
Stceugall Kitchen Cabinet Company
Meridian
Ray Streets
Patrick J. Sullivan
Katherine
Traction Company
Catherine Sulli-ves
Wash- 4
Illinois
Doctor Charged With Murder in Sayler Trial
WATSEKA Ill April 6 Dr William Miller testifies amid a severe cross examination in the trial of Miller Mrs Lucy Sayler and John Grunden charged with murder of Banker J B Sayler The state cites a farmer's statement claiming Miller denied the hatchet attack while Grice says Miller told him he had no wounds Mrs Sayler later testifies denying improper relations with Miller and recounts the night Sayler was shot
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Atorney J. Keesler
Kkeesler
Dr. Miller
Snayler
Miller
Pallissard
Charles Rice
Crescent City
Sayler
Grice Dclares
Grive
Sayfer
Lucy Sayler
Ty Dr. Siler
Houses Razed in Liverpool Slums
Liverpool launches a wide city slum clearance program. More than 18 000 sanitary houses demolished, 4 000 remain to be dealt with, with 12 000 cleared by the municipality. About 1 000 000 spent, 10 000-plus people moved to better homes. Plans include 89 four room, 88 three room, and 277 two room houses, recreation grounds, and a low net tax. Experts say the Liverpool approach shows progress without graft.
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Liverpool
Streple
America
New York
Trinity Church Corporation
Lower West Side
Europe
Eleven Jurors Questioned in Ensley Case Hearings
Eleven jurors from Oliver P. Ensley’s trial were examined by Judge Pritchard regarding bailiff Perry Hardin during deliberations. Juror Ira Fuller was absent due to travel and the hearing was continued.
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Ensley
Oliver P. Ensley
Pritchard
Criminal Court
Perry Hardin
Eleven chloroformed in New York burglary
Eleven persons, two families, were chloroformed by burglars who escaped with 5000 dollars in jewelry and cash. Victims included Samuel Ellenbogen a private detective his wife four children and Mr and Mrs Samuel Korn with their three children. All recovered from the drug.
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New York
Samuel Ellenbogen
Samuel Korn
HOUNDS CATCH CONVICT IN VIRGINIA ESCAPE ENDING
Norfolk April 6 Thomas Moel, one of two condemned prisoners, who fled Norfolk County Jail on March 30, was caught by bloodhounds today after being fatally shot by a posse. The capture ends the dramatic escape and pursuit in Virginia.
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Norfolk
Thomas Moel
Posson
Better Hit at Clothes Moths in War on Pests
An editorial urges a thorough house cleansing to eradicate clothes moths that damage stored garments. It recommends beating and vacuuming carpets, airing rooms, and exposing corners to sun, followed by a benzine spray to kill eggs larvae and adults, noting flammability and cautioning against ignition until odors dissipate.
Two Die In Market Street Building Collapse
In Newark New Jersey on April 5 a building at 242 Market Street collapsed killing two people yesterday afternoon. Fire crews and investigators cordoned off the scene as rescue operations continued and authorities began inquiries into the cause of the disaster.
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Newark
N. J
Market Street
City Treasurer's Accounts Under Scrutiny for $50,000 Shortage
In Kansas City to investigate a possible shortfall in the estate of the late city treasurer William J. Baehr who died last week. Experts review his ledgers to determine if a shortage exists, with rumors centering on an amount of $50,000 or more.
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Kansas City
William J. Baehr
College Ave Home Looted of Jewelry
A string of burglaries reported around College Avenue and nearby streets. Jewelry valued over $250 vanished from Harry Kimpell of 116 College Avenue after a door was keyed open, with prints showing a porch leap. A porch climber hit Mary Pratt at 1504 Central Avenue, taking $8 in cash. Nearby stores and bars also suffered break ins, including Hartmann’s furniture store and Karstadt Bros. dye house, with clothing and jewelry stolen and a blood trail marking the burglar’s escape from Fred Kath’s saloon at 521 Kentucky Avenue.
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Harry Kimpell
College Avenue
Mary Pratt
Central Avenue
Charles L. Hartmann
Washington Street
Central
Hartmann
Karstadt Bros
Virginia Avenue
A. Bauer & Co
N. Illlinois Street
Fred Kath
Kentucky Avenue
No Public Cups Begin May First in Oakland City
Oakland City officials announced that the law abolishing public drinking cups becomes effective May 1 and will be enforced rigidly by the health commissioners.
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Oakland City
Obkla
Rowdies Given 5 Days Time In Workhouse
In New York on April 6 Magistrate Corrigan sentenced ten youths aged 18 and under to five days in the workhouse for misbehavior on subway trains. The juveniles crowded two cars near the doors, threw gloves, used a bat, and subjected passengers to rough antics including grabbing girls in one car. Special officer McCormick observed and noted the incidents for court. The youths were escorted to the station house after the incidents at 15th Street and W 52nd Street stations.
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van Courtlandt Park
Augustus Schultz
W. 150Th Street
Antonio Paring
Elizabeth Street
Special
Interborough
Charles McCormick
Dominic Turello
Bayard Street
Milton Nahrwold
Turello
Nahrwold
15Th Street
Sergt. McManus
Tdetectives
Terhune
Hutchinson
W. 52Nd Street
Gould Tells Of Deal In Hariman Merger Hearing
George J. Gould testifies as government witness in the railroad merger inquiry. He describes his relations with the late E H Harriman and says he never competed with Harriman for Southern Pacific control. Gould recounts Harriman's bid for half the Denver & Rio Grande board and his subsequent refusal.
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Gould
DEAL
New York
George J. Gould
E. H. Harriman
WH Harriman
Southern Pacific
Harriman
Denver & Rio Grande
La Follette Sees Good Fight as Opponent Emerges
Senator La Follette expresses relief at a declared challenger, Samuel A. Cook, a former congressman and paper manufacturer, noting the race will energize Wisconsin politics. He plans a clear, timely platform and insists every candidate will define their stance.
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Washington
LaFollette
United States Senate
Feld
Samuel A. Cook
Congress
Sinking Spells and Heart Remedy Claims by Dr Miles
A testimonial from Mrs Lizzie Painter of Evansville Indiana describes sinking spells with cold extremities breathlessness and near collapse ending after using Dr Miles Heart Remedy. The ad notes nationwide letters praising the remedy and promises money back if the first bottle fails.
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Miles
Lizzie Painter
Evansville
Ind
United States
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
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