Fake Heiress Says Fortune Hoax Brought Trouble
Katherine Gray of Fitzburg Pennsylvania recounts posing as the heiress of a $400,000 Virginia senator’s fortune. A prank escalated to legal fears and hunger for genuine work, ending with a wish to stay poor rather than endure ongoing proposals and public scrutiny. She fled to Pittsburgh, faced detectives, and learned the media fueled the hoax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Gray
Fitisburg
Senator Gray
Virginia
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Alstere
Rammaker
Bausman
Gray
Buugnan's
Mbit
Vassar College
Fireproof hotel skyscrapers move across Europe and U S
European hotel proprietors tour the United States studying fireproof skyscraper design. They plan hotels in Paris reflecting American ideas, with New York known for landmark examples Astor and Belmont and upper West side towers cited as proof of safe high-rise construction. Contemporaneous police raid on a basement poker game leads to multiple fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
New York
Upper West-side
Herr Aulich
Carlsbad
Herr Geisser
Patianil
Thu
Rer An
I. Washington
Belowarest
Colet
Poller
Asch
Nic
Schwab
Thomas Henderson
Sambler
Whatton
George Sayles
Cumbling House
Joe Gates
Gates
New York-st.ana
Indiana-ave
Marriage in Spain and ceremony timing varies
The article explains marriage in Spain occurs either day or night depending on the couple’s status. It notes that well to do families hold the ceremony yearly in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Call It Monopoly Phase Of Asphalt Fight In Indianapolis
A preliminary hearing was held in Judge McMaster's courtroom on a suit by George Seibert against Indianapolis seeking to enjoin the Board of Public Works from paying for a state- aid pavement contract. Attorneys for the city and the asphalt company argued the demurrer. the case challenges an agreement between the Board and the Warren ultralite company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atest
Indianapolis
Pl. L. McMaster
Superior Court
George Seibert
Board of Public Works
Bituithie
Hic
Frederics
Matt
William Eliott
Ferdinand Winter
Martin Huge
Jon R. Wilgoi
Atettorney
W. A. Keteham
McMaster
Charles
Bookwalter
Boy 14 Pleads to Be Put in Reform School
In Sioux City Iowa a 14 year old boy Stephen Ferdig wrote a letter to Police Judge Sam Page begging to be sent to prison to learn a trade. He complained of poor conditions at home in a packing house district and said he would rather be in jail than work for $3 a week. Judge Oliver ordered an investigation and said he would send Ferdig to Eldora reform school.
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Kbese
Forine
Philadelphia
Tam
Dutfey
Peekskill
Hudson
Baltimore
2 Phoiograph
New York
Pennsylvania
Allege
Itnia City
Pittsburg
Gseandfather
Ft. Schuyler
Stamford
Canndorter
Washington
9. C
Ben. Sioue
Ileaza
Stephen Ferdie
Aas
Sam Page
Fetter
Tate
Ferdig
Stephen Ferdig
Stephen Verdig
Oliver
District Court
Eldora
Tammany
Soviety
Polim
Sidioua
Jin Werka
Ler
Bergenist
Thatraet
Iit
Tor
Kin Tay
Baroness Togen Refines Carriage Approach In Washington
Baroness Togen proposed a new idea for her carriage requiring daily attentions in Washington. The car contains three receptacles filled with violet bouquets, kept fresh, scenting the interior with fragrant blossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron
Togen
Reguard
Washington
Geologist PEL McCartis speaks against California bulletting article
In Indianapolis and San Francisco circles, PEL McCartis of the Building Trades Council denounces a Reader Magazine piece titled The Second and Concluding Article by Benson as biased. He accuses enemies of Labor of influencing it and notes the council offered to arbitrate the eight hour day clash but employers refused.
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Pel McCartis
San Francisco Building Trades Council
Indianapolls
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jolyiers of América
Fee
California
Teader
Janary
Benson
McCarthy
Libor
San Francisco
Building Trades Council of
San Franecisco
Roth
Building Trades Council
Tee
San Trancisco
Councli
Building Trades
Tne
Neen
Terre Haute
Three Burned to Death in House Inferno
A furnace fire killed a mother, a year-old girl, and a week-old infant in a roman candle of smoke and flames. The house burned after a lamp toppled during a domestic dispute with a man named Stewart.
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Stewart
Gir
Madame Rudini Visit Sparks Interest in U S Tour
A notable visitor expected in the United States this summer is the wife of the premier’s son in Italy. She is daughter of Henry Labnuchere, London editor of Truth. Once a celebrated actress, she left the stage as it failed to satisfy her.
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Madame Rudini
Viet Thhe
United States
Mme Dt Rudini
Italum
Henry Labnuchere
London
Truth
A Human Episode on Bergen Street and a Widow's Struggle
A Brooklyn seamstress, widowed and paid a dollar weekly, supports her young son while toiling from dawn. The piece narrates Bergen Street’s harsh poverty, the child’s death, and a street-level view of urban misery amid calls for reform.
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Bergen Street
Townsend Engagement Reported in Washington Society
The forthcoming society notice will announce Miss Mahide Townsend to Jeroni Napoleon Bonaparte in Washington. Townsend counts Miss Roosevelt among her intimates, while Bonaparte is a nephew of the secretary of the navy.
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Miss Townsend
Washington
Mahide Townsend
Jeroni Napoleon Bonaparte
Miss Roosevelt
Mr. Bajiaparte
Sromtary
Navy
W. O. T. U. Warns on Growing Habit Among Women
A Chicago meeting declared one of the movement's greatest problems is a rising habit among women not tied to the lower class. It emphasizes the issue as a public danger rather than a class-specific fault.
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Chicago
Embroidery Gains Popularity This Summer Fashion
Embroidery becomes more fashionable for women this summer with lightweight waist trims and white gowns. Patterns and bargain buys drive widespread interest as Gewie women embrace sewing and decorative stitching for updated wardrobes.
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Binttariaon
Wales
New Idea In Sleeves Sparkles In Taffeta Choice
A playful note on selecting the right shade of taffeta for a new fashion idea. The text mentions Wooe bs and a steal of Jaen with a focus on the finish and matching tone, ending with advice to choose carefully.
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Avera
Jaen
Local Stores Catalog List of Goods and Firms
A fragmented list names multiple New York and local shops covering dry goods furniture clothing and accessories. Entries include The New York Store People’s Outfitting Co Sander Becker Star Store Bink’s Cloak House and others with items such as carpets cloaks shoes furniture and furnishings.
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Wm. H. Block Co
Big Goods
Clanka
the Bobbs-Merrill Co
John D. Brosnan
South Ilinois Street
Foonsy Furniture and Company
Carl Albert Gall
Charles L. Hartmann
Isk- Bros
Furniture
Uph
Paul H. Krauss
Monster
Sahn Tailoring Co
Lilly & Stalnaker
George J. Marott
H. Lieber Co
W. H. Messenger
E. Morrison & Co
New York Stora
People’s Outfitting Co
Bink's Cloak House
Fara, Saka & Co
Fara, Saka & Co. (the Model
Sander & Becker Furniture Co
Parniture
The
Star Store
L. Strauss & Co
Eagts
Taylor Carpat Co
E.P. Wasson & Co
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Mr. Bausman
Washington, D.ty
Lawsers
Lawrence
Faust
Jake
Dee
Wotan
Hudnut
Archesiva
American Hominy Co
Apmtusy Depercom
Iowa
Lnd
Resents
W. A. McBeth
McBeth
State Normal School
Terre Tate
Toke Jl
Marlex E. Pew
Aarm
Bergén-at
Bergenst
Nelehbars
Bergen
Divine
Sinz Sing
Iin
Indiana
Matnbars
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Julius OC. Walk & Bon
Merchante Association of Indianagutls
Amrenandiae
Iby Atay
Tuteruroop Plasengera Avo
Atores
E. Washingtonist
Columpus National Bank
Sterenanty Association of
C. Z. Coffin
Columbia National Bank
Jerry A. Mathews
Colorado
Washington, D. C
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