Norfolk minister admits bigamy before tragic end
Norfolk Va December 26 Reverend B D Gibbons confessed to bigamy in a letter describing a peculiar mental condition. He shot himself after telling his lawful wife of two marriages and had recently acknowledged a second union in Valdosta Georgia. The ex preacher had left the ministry years earlier and remained active in church affairs. He was 37 and left two children. The Atlanta wife was alerted with no reply yet.
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Norfolk
B. d. Gibbons
Te Waeast
Worman
Valdosta
Seheailan
Gibbons
Mra. Gibbons
Dresams
Umsat
Kimball Hotel
Atlanta
Exclusive first class tour to California offered locally
A poorly scanned advertisement promotes an exclusive first class tour to California under the Tourist Department. It lists Chicago as origin with departure on a February Wednesday and includes all expenses such as travel, sleeping cars, meals, care, and hotel costs. B A Hutchins and Jack son Alva are named as managers with contact in Chicago. Also promoted is travel by railroad lines via New York Central offering scenic attractions like Niagara Falls and the Mohawk Valley.
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California
Cnicago
Union Pacific & Northwestern Jing
Chicago
B. A. Hutchinson
Clarkst
Jackson Alva
Niagara
Mohawk Valley
Hudson River
New York Central
Nisgera Falls
Hadeen River
Railroad Man for Quarter of a Century
D Boyd rises from humble beginnings to prominence in the railroad fraternity. He has served many lines including Pacific Iron Mountain & South, International & Great Northern, Missouri & Pacific, Denver & Rio Grande, and Central Branch. After early work with engineers and on the Burlington system he held posts in Boston and St Louis before becoming city passenger agent in St Louis and then Indianapolis to succeed Dean.
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D. Boyd
Boyd
Yari Pacific
Iron Mountain & South
International & Great Northern
Missouri & Pacific
Denver & Fo Grande
Central Branch
Aid Lines
Y. A. A. Dean
Gould
Engineers’ Corps
Northren
Burlington
California
Boston
Bissouri Pacific
St. Louis
Rewan
Indianapolis
Dean
Boyd Ayen
Denson
Labor Union Officers Named In Indianapolis Reports
A report from Indianapolis lists officers and delegates for several unions. Printing Pressmen, Teamsters, sheet metal workers, plasterers, ricklayers, Phata Engravery, Bakers, and Preascsteeders unions announce officers and nominations. The regular tenders union election and national office selection are also noted with pending referendum.
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Bouthalde Turner
Teamsters’ Union
Crone's
Wabash
Ardent
Rhea
Hughes
Ed Gould
Indianapolis Tenders’ Union
Bill Keppel
Edward Quinn
James Finnegan
Fred Smith
Sichael Dugan
Poc Conners
Charles Quinn
Fred Juneman
Anth-reas Smith
Don Burns
Tunner G Yard
Jacob Casey
McColley
Ingpeteer
Ed Quinn
Kirkee
I. B. Winetrout
Lon Carter
In Burns
Central Labor
George Watson
Walter Meyer
Louis Shute
Minneapolis
Van
Phata-Engravery Union
J. Lee
G. Terry
King
Jons
Kuehn
Bakers’ Union No
KE. Spencer
Wiliam Schmidt
F. J. Hennehel
George Schaefer
Core
H. J. Spencer
Trust Jaeg
Charles Herris
Theodore Hane
Don Hompke
Revi Hartman
Boort
Indianapolia Preasteeders
Auid
Organization For Indianapolis
Westinghouse Air Brake gives added Christmas pay
The Westinghouse Air Brake company distributed a total of 25000 to employees including general office staff clerks and foremen as a Christmas bonus. The distribution covered approximately 21000 in extra pay and involved multiple departments and workers.
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ScrippechHse Freee Association
Pyttsburg
Westinghouses Air Brake Company
Noyes
Judge Tuley Dying Report From Chicago Bench
The report notes Judge Tuley of the Chicago bench near death, with references to I Sartype MeRise Press Association and judge Murray a dean of the Chicago bench, indicating late stage illness and ongoing coverage.
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Tuley
I. Sartype-MeRise Press Association
Ercado
Nec
Murray
Dhe Cinleago
Heiress Rejects Fortune and Marries Carpenter
William Bagnall of Knoxville offered 4298000 to break a match with Tillian Bagnall. She chose Melder, eloping to Youngstown for a license and marrying that evening. Police intervened but the couple wed, planning a cottage near Knoxville despite the uncle's warnings.
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Pittsburg
Willem Meldher
Wiliam Bagnall
Knoxville
Pittsture
Tillian Bagnall
William
Melcher
Misa Bagnall
Young Melder
Melder
Youngstown
Miss Bagnall
Axe
Bir
Bentherm California New Train Heat Route
The Los Angeles Limited electric, new from Fullman shops, offers travel comfort with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars, dining cars, and a panoramic car. Leaves Chicago 10 p.m. daily, arrives Los Angeles 4:05 p.m. third day. connections via Union Pacific North-Western Line and East Lake Route. details on rates and reservations available.
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Los Angeles Limited
Fullman
Chicago
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
North-Western
East Lake
Boy Forged Check Leads to Grand Jury Probe
New York youth Barnett Goldstein, 17, forged a State Bank check for 287 685 signed B Sputz and deposited it via a donor bank clerk. Detectives traced the number, Goldstein was arrested, and held on 4600 dollars awaiting grand jury action. He spent most of the money after the scheme. The case centers on a forged check and bank teller procedures.
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New York
Barnett
Birin
Band of the Law
Goldstein
David Honschild
Federal Bank
Madison St
Jefferson Bank
Canal and Porsythats
Leonard
City National Bank
Ute Acheme
Jacob Goldstein
Cherry-at
Grand At
James O'Neill
Mr. O'Neill
Produce Exchange Bank
Mrr. O'Neill
B. Sputz
Mr. O'Nellie
Mr. Onett
Capt. McCauley
Detective Bureau
Marney McCon- Fille
Ars Talends
Magiatente Barlow
Cone
Head
Grand Jurs
Mt Aad
Governor Deneen Targets Old State Officials
Governor Charles Deneen pushes a broad restitution drive, reclaiming public funds misapplied by auditors and treasurers over recent years. He has secured $100 restitution, sued ex-Treasurer Henry Wultt, and seeks nearly $200,000 more. Attorney General Stead supports the petition amid cross-party interest.
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Charles
Deneen
Springfield
Henry Wultt
Stead
Aiste
Street Battle Rages as Rebels, Troops Suffer Casualties
Report from Moscow cites intense fighting between revolutionists and troops over Friday to Sunday. Barricades sprout across central squares, artillery and sharpshooters strike monasteries, houses, and hospitals, with heavy casualties and widespread looting as troops press operations around Stamrtal and other districts.
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van al Tvernt
Stamrtal Square
Wadsworth Visits White House Amid Speakership Talk
James Wadsworth Jr., accompanied by Civ Service Commissioner Cooley, met the president at the White House during holidays. Wadsworth discussed New York politics, expressed confidence in his Speakership election, and cited pledges from individual municipal ownership supporters. The assembly race promises to be bitter with Odell backing and Roosevelt and Higgins support for the young Wadsworth.
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Uiov
Miggitta
New York
Celerare
James W. Wadsworth
Mir
John Hay
White House
Civ Service
Cooley
New Yorker
Wadsworth
Lst
Thoa
Merrit
Amm
Merritt
Wade Worth
New York State Assembly
Empire State
Odell
James W. Wadeworth
Ate
Hay
Wadeworth
Livingston Farm
Congress
Roonevelt
Kaiser Wilhelm as a Boar Hunter
Special to the Sam Berlin reports the German emperor loves boar hunting in winter, setting a barricade in the forest while beaters drive hours by. Although age has curbed recklessness, the emperor still risks danger as boars charge, with the barricade offering only partial protection.
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Berlin
Friday Fire Destroys Printing Plant but News Printed
Old San Bernardino item reports a blast at the Free Press Printing office, one fire destroys equipment though editor H.C. Warner survives and publishes a one sided edition. Hall inhabitants aid, some material saved, Hood's remedies and local ads fill the rest of the page.
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San Bernardino
Free Pros
Mattla
H.C. Warner
Warner
Bernardino
Aemia
Huateak
Hie
Wabash Tourist Sleeping Cars to Los Angeles
You can save 3 percent in cost of sleeping car fare by taking through Tourist Better over Wabash and Santa Fe leaving St Louis 10 15 p m Dec 23 and every fourth day thereafter. Aver date to date reach St Louis on dates of departure.
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Wabash
St Louis
World Smiles on the Artist Jessie Straus Story
Sau interviews three year violin soloist with Sousa's band Miss Jessie Straus. She is young yet widely known for her success and the public applause she earns. The piece explores how happiness and kindness accompany a life in music and whether fame follows effort or chance.
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Sau
Jessie Straus
Sousa
I Can Play With My Fist and Then With Violin Bow
Jessie Straus describes a lifelong musical journey from fingerless piano to secret violin practice. She recalls performing a Hungarian dance in Pocahontas costume, lessons under Adolph Hahn at 22, and eventually becoming violinist with John Philip Sousa’s band. The piece reflects on art over technique and learning from public performance.
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Adolph Hahn
Pocahontas
Tuppemr
Beng
John Philip Sousa
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New York House
J. W. Wadsworth, JR
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