Man on Search for Lost Heirs Aims for Big Fees
A New York feature profiles a dwindling band of heir finders who locate savings bank deposits forgotten by heirs. It covers methods, typical fees, risky cases, and dramatic successes including a $4,600 windfall for a woman, a Boston tale, and a murder-linked inheritance unearthed across several states.
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Anu
New York
John Jones
Jones
Tom John Jones
Boston
Savings Bank
Heston
New Hampshire
Estate heir tales from a will and a vanished kin
A probate tale recounts a man who left no issue from his first wife and died intestate after a second marriage, while a San Francisco fortune of 307000 drew three cousins as heirs. The narrative covers an heir hunter’s chase, a Denver dispute over a sister photo, and notes Boston’s lone woman guide.
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FCC
New York
Jin
Europe
Fay
Pia
Haverhill
Mass
Cape’ Horn
Sanagvleh
Momana
San Francisco
Germany
France
England
Denver
Cola
Murder Charged Against Spores in Fawbush Killing
William A Spores, once a Salvation Army worker, is in custody in Scott City Kansas charged with murdering Douglas Fawbush a Washington county farmer. Fawbush body found dragged by an ax strike in bottoms west of Scottsburg four weeks ago. Reward offered. sheriff to obtain requisition papers for extradition.
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Scottsburg
Ind
William A. Spores
Scott City
Kas
Hi Onca
Spares
Douglas Fawbush
Washington County
Here
Scott County
Fawbush
Scott
Washington
Waa
Salvation Army Worker
Ang
R.w.peacock
Groter City
Miller to Be Sacrificed and Chicago Fire Marshal Appointed
In Marion county Democrats seek harmony between Holtzman and Taggart factions at Tomlinson hall next Saturday. Frank S. Fishback, Holtzman’s candidate for county treasurer, may be nominated with little opposition to unite the party and block Dr. George F. Miller as a regular candidate. Chicago Fire Marshal James He ran the marshal position after John Camaron was removed amid charges of bias toward the first engine trust. the council confirmed the appointment after previously charging no misconduct against Camaron.
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Marion County
Holraman
George F. Miller
Byso
Fer Chremqurer
Wim
Mea
Pian Enery Iit
Chicago
Seripgas
Dunne
James
John Camaron
Cami
Local Sheriff Candidates Pose For Voter Interest
Sheriff race draws attention with candidates Gus Barthel Colbert Janes McCrossat John W. De Brusk John F. Conexmon and KB Kirby listed as contenders as the election nears.
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Gus’ Barthel
Tustin
Colbert
Janes A. McCrossat
John W. de Brusk
John F. Conexmon
KB. Kirby
Union Names Officers of Central Labor Union
The Central Labor union elected officers including Theodore Pers as president Joseph Obergfell as vice president Clarence Gaumer as re Dwieht J. Burddard as financial Josephine Fickle as treasure L. &. Whitcomb as statlefieldn Henry Friedman as organizer Frank &. Jared as serjeant at arms and John W. Madden Guy D. Laporte and Fred Kinnan as trustees.
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Central Labor Union
Theodore Pers
Joseph Obergfell
Clarence Gaumer
Dwieht
Great Peach Crop Predictions From Delaware Bid to New York Markets
Delaware peaches are forecast to be far larger than last year with a 70 to 100 percent rise over the prior season and a record crop in the state. Trade expert W. Mills notes Delaware trees have benefited from disease control boosting yield and supports the estimate from the Pennsylvania Railroad figures for transport to New York and other markets.
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Serinpa-VeRne Press Association
New York
W. Mills
Struck Woman With An Ax Charged Man Arrested
Jon H. Rice charged with assault after allegedly striking Ing Katherine Miller with an ax and covering her face with a chlorstormed handkerchief. He was arrested Monday night on Washington Street near the Park theater. The assault occurred three months earlier at a barn behind a dwelling on Central Avenue near Eleventh Street. Rice escaped after the attack. officers recaptured him, though the victim, Katherine Miller, was not seriously injured and has recovered. Police say the suspect used the name James Montgomery at times.
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Jon H. Rice
Katherine Miller
W. Washington St
Park Theater
Foltzeniogel
Central Ave
Eleventh-st
Miller
Foltzenlogel
Wiver
Rive
Rice
James Montgomery
Rives
Memorial services held for Americans in St Pauls
A small congregation gathered in St Pauls on a thin afternoon to honor Americans who perished in the Salisbury wreck. Attendees included members of the American embassy and other officials reflecting on the tragedy and its impact.
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St. Paula
Salisbury
To Americat
Altendaiter
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