Illinois will case shocks society with race accusation
Clinton Illinois July 24 special to The Sun United States pension commissioner Vespasian Warner testified that his stepmother Isabella Robinson Warner is of Negro blood and that blood lines run through half sisters Arabella Bell and Minnie Mettler The claim centers on the death estate of John Warner appraised at 1 65 million and a disputed ante nuptial agreement alleging fraud and concealment in marriage vows and dower rights
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Clinton, Ill
Vespasian Warner
United States Commissioner of Pensions
Illinois
Isabella Robinson Warner
John Warner
Minnigy Warner Mettler
Flora Warner McDermott
Hugh Crea
John Fuller
Isabelle Robinson Warner
Clinton
Warner
Isabelle Robinson
Miss Robinson
Woman's Best Friend and the Change of Life
A brief item notes a woman suffers leucorrhea for ten years and changing life symptoms for five years after doctors failed to cure. It mentions Zoa-Phora as a remedy said to protect and restore health despite medical doubt.
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Zoa-Phora
Edwin Lee
Addison
Michigan
Alice Brown
Valley Junction
Focal Physicians
Elkhart
Ind
Brown
Phora
de. Pengeily
Tellevent Promise Brings Home Opera and News by Detroit Inventor
Detroit inventor James F. Land unveils the tellevent a telephone accessory enabling home listeners to hear grand operas sermons political speeches and even stock market updates from theater churches and central offices. Trials have succeeded in Detroit with plans to expand nationwide to transmit broadcasts from Congress and major events directly to subscribers in their parlors. Land previously served as a Michigan State Telephone Company executive.
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Detroit
Mich
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Pacific
United States
Maine
Oregon
Congress
How Japs Train Their Cunning Spies
Captain Walter Kirton reports on a spy college near Shanghai where Japanese students study English and Chinese, learn disguise, and practice intelligence gathering. He describes their methods, discipline, and intent to gain global knowledge for potential conflicts with America.
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Japan
America
Japanese War College
China
Shanghai
Kiangyang
Tun-Wen
Nedzu
San Francisco
No License for Green in Indiana Ave Saloon Bid
William Pickens attorney for a brewery firm seeking to sell beer and James Green applied for a saloon license at 522 Indiana Ave. The county commissioners refused Green a license after a prior damages award of 900 dollars to R. R. Shiel for a nuisance abatement at Green's 214 Indiana Ave. location. The decision stood.
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William Pickens
James Green
Indiana Ave
Green
R. R. Shiel
Sailors Set for Overseas Cruise in Quiet Peace Mission
A dialogue depicts sailors bound for distant seas to observe and learn, stressing a peaceful voyage without seeking trouble. They insist the trip is for training and exploration, not aggression, while noting rumors of conflict but maintaining calm resolve.
Storm Panic Strikes Litchfield Chau tauqua Grounds
A severe electrical storm unleashed panic at the Litchfield Hillsboro chau tauqua grounds injuring seven and killing Mrs. William Rick of Hillapore. Over 2,500 spectators fled as lightning struck during the event.
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Litchfield
Litchfield-Hillsboro Chautauqua
William Rick
Hilla‘pore
Investigators to Probe Columbia Shipwreck Loss
In San Francisco on July 24 authorities announce initial probes into the Columbia disaster. State and federal officials, underwriters, and the steamship company will conduct independent investigations. Six life rafts and six boats were reportedly launched. only one craft reached land while missing count remains uncertain.
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Steamship Company
Bryceland
Shelter Cove
Columbia
Guards Surround Armenian Homes After New York Murder
Rich Armenian residents of New York live in fear after the murder of H. S. Tarshanjian and a wave of anonymous blackmail letters demanding large sums to fund Armenian resistance to Turkish rule. Bedros Hampartzoomian will be indicted. police suspect a blackmail ring and have others under surveillance.
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United Press
New York
H. S. Tarshanjian
Bedros Hampartzoomian
Tarshanjian
Europe to Aid Theatrical Trade Says Trust King
Abraham L Erlanger declares the firm now organized across Europe and ready to transact theatrical business worldwide. He forecasts next season bringing European novelties and renowned vaudeville acts to American clients, with better handling of American successes abroad.
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Abraham L. Erlanger
Europe
United States
Canada
Klaw & Erlanger Merger Sparks Independent Clash in Theater World
Special to The Sus. New York insiders report the Klaw and Erlanger merger of 100 million dollars aims to unite America and Europe in vaudeville while independents led by David Belasco vow to resist. The deal would give the syndicate control over most large U.S. theaters, prompting protests over stifling art and competition. Levy Mayer works in Europe to finalize terms for New York managers to dominate the theatrical scene.
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New York
Klaw & Erlanger
America
Europe
Independents
David Belasco
Monster Syndicate
Trust
Levy Mayer
Katrina Wright to Wed Manila Banker Charles Palmer
Miss Katrina Wright daughter of Gen Luke E Wright will marry Charles Palmer vice president of the International Bank of Manila. The couple will wed at the American embassy in Tokyo and sail August 27 to the United States with Gen and Mrs Wright.
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The
Sun
Memphis
Tenn
Katrina Wright
Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Japan
Charles Palmer
International Bank
Manila
Wright
Tokio
United States
Violet fashion returns in Paris and noted elsewhere
Violet remains in fashion with a violet sea son in Paris, though it is not favored as a summer color here and may not dominate until autumn. Puro Distilled Water Company lists half-gallon bottles at 5 cents and five-gallon demijohns at 40 cents. New phone numbers are given as 277, old main 778.
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Paris
Puro Distilled Water Company
Statement of Condition United States Branch London Guarantee
Balance sheet style note shows liabilities including losses in suspense and special reserves. Mentions claims against the company and amounts for reinsurance and premium reserves. Figures include 100,000 and 73,39 13 and 11,362 22 and 64,95S 37 in a fragmented display.
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United States
The
London Guarantee
Antares Adaten
Breda
Eessee
Ace Taneness Legal Reserve
Sneer
Standard Oil Tax Appeal Moves to State Board
Evansville July 24 Deputy Assessor George E Clarke travelled to Indianapolis to petition the State Tax Board to reprice Standard Oil interests in the county. The local board of review raised taxes from 345000 to 75000, while Clarke contends the company should be taxed at 240000, alleging concealment of property.
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George E. Clarke
Indianapolis
State Tax Board
Local Board of Review
Clarke
Mary Blackburn Buys Burial Robe in Rochester
In Rochester Indiana on July 23 Mrs Mary Blackburn 80 bought white goods and lace trimming in town and said she would make the items into a burial robe She is described as very active for her age and likely to live for years yet having been widowed four times with many relatives and friends nearby.
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Mary Blackburn
Freak Outfielder Sensation Named In Scouting Notes
A mysterious outfielder described as a freak sensation is outlined by Matty McIntyre while scouting for the Tigers in New England leagues. The player uses a unique leg disparity to field and run, leaping from a long leg to a short one to reach balls and steal bases. Details about his identity are withheld.
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Matty McIntyre
Tigers
Connecticut
New England
Leazies
Jae Jennings
Othe
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JIU Jitsu Gymnasium
Stuart Seaclean
Tarrant
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Foria Thequiry
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Erlanger
Marc Klaw
Violet
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Rochester
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U. 8
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Eng
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