Motorman Thomas Griffin Dies by Suicide in Jersey City
New York reported that Thomas Griffin, a striking motorman from the lost New York transit strike, killed himself at his Jersey City home. His body was found Friday in the cellar as he spiraled into dependency after the strike failure and his efforts to resume work were rebuffed.
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Ecripps-Mw'rae Prees Association
New York
Cnable
Manhattan
Thomas Griffin
Bis
Jersey City
Griffin
Herman Erlie Injured In Street Collision
Herman Erlie, an elderly man in a tricycle, was struck by a Standard Oil wagon near Noble and Washington streets. He sustained serious head injuries, was taken home by ambulance, and remains unable to walk. The incident occurred as a wagon frightened by another vehicle caused the crash.
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Herman Erlie
Herman Rite
Chin Wt
Noble
Washington Sta
Erlie
Lord Beresford Arrives in New York Amid U S Visit
Lord Charles Beresford vice admiral of the British navy arrived in New York on Thursday night en route to Florida. He will stay in the United States until May before returning to England to resume command of the Mediterranean squadron.
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Lord Beresford
Bcripps H
RAB Press Association
New York
Lord Charles Beresford
Brillah Mar Vy
Florida
Charles
United States
Enclani Co
Mediterranean
Respite granted for Rudolph in Schumacher slaying case
Louis March 17 Gov Folk granted William Rudolph the usual three days of respite for the slaying of Detective Charles Schumacher at Colonville. Rudolph was revealed to be under sentence awaiting further action from authorities.
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Rudolph
Ecripps-Arae Press Association
BT Louis
Wilam Rudolph
Charles Schumacher
Colonville
Gov. Folk Haa
Wild Man Davin Dies After Circus Years
Henry A. W. Davin, known as one of the original old men of Borneo, died in Waltham on Thursday night at old age. He had toured the world with Barham's circus for many years and lived with his twin brother who also toured with him.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Waltham
Bless
Henry AW. Davin
Borneo
Barham
Circus
Elwood man sentenced for burglary and theft
William Grenneke of Elwood received a two to 11 year prison term after pleading to burglarizing a storeroom. He broke into a damaged store and stole clothing valued at $10.
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Brenneke
Anderson
Ind
Marc
Willliam Grenneke
Elwood
Elmer Miller Held in Anderson Jail on Assault Charge
Elmer Miller of Frankton was bound over in the circuit court for attempted criminal assaults on Miss Neille Granger and was placed in jail in Anderson.
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Anderson
SUN
Ind
Elmer Miller
Frankton
Mise Neille Granger
Complete crew aboard Ajax arrives for repairs
The United States naval carrier Ajax arrived from the Philippines for repairs with a full crew of Chinamen except the captain and engineering corps. In the Orient, she is noted as the first vessel of the American Navy to come here with a crew of 3onzolans.
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Norfolk
Ihn
United States Naval Caiiier Ajax
Priguy
Philippines
Creia
Orient
Gineering Corps
Two Hanged in Virginia Murders Report
Norfolk dispatch reports James Line wes hanged at Last Madford for the murder of his wife and ten year old adopted son on Christmas day. In Covington, Robert Bowles, colored, was hanged for killing John fur at Clifton Forge a year earlier.
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Bcripps-Mare Press Association
Norfolk
James Linewes
Madford
Covington
Robert Bowles
John Fur
Clifton Forge
Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted As Stomach Cure
An advertisement touts Strart's Dyspepia Tablets as a safe aid for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims the tablets digest meat regardless of stomach activity, rest and nourish the stomach, build strength, and prevent fermentation acidity. Price listed as 50 cents per package.
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Uuil
Strart
Btuart
Old Hulks Refuge For Sick and Wounded Now A Hospital
The old steamer Toltho on Puget Sound’s waterfront has been repurposed as The Waxsite Emergency Hospital. Two philanthropist women restored her, converting cabins into a reading room and wards. Nurses in white uniforms care for convicts and mariners on board.
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Noelty
United States
Seattle
Toltho
Ghout Puget Sound
Longaso
Marion Baxter
W. Cannon
Boomer Booster Visit Ends With Club ByLaws Clash
A Tulsa to Indianapolis booster excursion met a setback when B C Hurley, Columbia club host, barred the party from touring the club due to bylaws. The visiting bankers manufacturers and businessmen, led by a brass band, faced embarrassment after the superintendent refused access, despite polite appeals. Morley claims loyalty to rules.
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Tulsa
Alfred F. Potts
Commercitl Club
Columbia
J. J. Lazarus
LN. Gordon
Commercial Club
Rotunda
B.C. Hurley
Eseva- Hon
Te Club
Ries
Morley
Reyes
Police Seek Evidence In Murders Of Infants In Marquette Building
Police pursue evidence in a brutal infant murder case in the Marquette building. Thelma Blane and Leona Johnson are jailed without bond as investigators weave threads of a wide inquiry. Officials say a suspect remains at large and may return soon. prosecutors confer with authorities as a vigorous investigation continues.
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Wikney Thelma Blane
Marquette
Leona Johnson
Lullanapolis
Gunsolus
Adolph Ascot
Eau
Preaesitor Holmes
Real Estate Deal Involving Josephs Buys Block In City
Cincinnati broker B. Rattonwear duilus Joseph and Jonas Joseph of Shelbyville purchase the three story brick block at 13 Washington for 45000 cash from Henry Pierce. Pierce held the block 22 years. The Josephs also buy from Martha Newcomb of California the property at 22-239 Ei. Ohlornt for 1000. They plan to erect a fine jardldern block for a suitable tenant opposite Castle Hall ground.
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Rattonwear
Duilus Joseph
Cincinnati
Jonas Joseph
Shelbyville
Henry
Pierce
Washington
My. Pierce
Josephs
Martha D. Newcomb
California
Ohlo
Castle Hall Association
Joseph
Plague of meningitis sweeps New York in March
New York reports a rising crisis as a form of cerebro-spinal meningitis claims many lives. Health commissioner Dr. Darlington notes the epidemic defies control and seeks funding for investigation. Authorities link disease spread to unsanitary conditions on residential blocks and highlight the lack of a cure. symptoms include severe headaches delirium vomiting and paralysis.
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Scrippe-M'Rae Press Association
New York
Darlington
Darlington Wild
Department of Health
Girl fires at writer in Matthews anonymous note case
In Matthews Indiana a young woman Miss Louise Lesage fired at a writer after receiving an anonymous note. She confronted a man named William Higgins at a gate and fired when he made an improper suggestion. Higgins escaped unhurt and fled the city.
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Matthews
Ind
Gelock Tomlaht
Louise Lajage
William Higgins
Ims
May Lesage
Tte
Ciy
Jones
Floods Hit Southern California Railroads Far West
Heavy rains lingered for days, disrupting rail service across southern California. Santa Barbara and surrounding lines saw delays with mail and dispatches delayed by the rising waters. Prescott and Phoenix areas reported major transportation disruptions as floods spread toward the region.
New Bellevue Hospital Plan Approved in New York
The Bellevue Hospital expansion received a $450,001 appropriation to begin work. The project aims to extend over three blocks along the East River, enlarging capacity to hold more than 2,600 beds and transform the facility into a major regional hospital.
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New Bellevue Hospital
Scluipps-M Rar
Absobiacim
New York
Bellevue Hospital
Greater Bellevue
Hose Nity
Moral Wren
Will Settle Controversy Between Castro and French Cable
Paris March 17 M Deicasse minister of foreign affairs announced to the council of ministers that negotiations have begun to settle the dispute between President Castro of Venezuela and the French Cable Company. The case centers on Castro's alleged seizure of the company’s property after a court ruling, with the company denying any neutrality violations and promising to defend its position amid threats.
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Scrippe-Mare Press Assullation
Paris
M. Deicasse
Affalfa
Council of Ministers
Castro
Venezuela
Supreme Court
Funeral of Dr Avram Brubaker in Crown Hill cemetery
The funeral for Dr Avram Brubaker, 52, who died at his home 1927 College Ave Thursday night from convulsions, will be held Monday from his late residence. The Mayville order, of which he was a member, will conduct the burial at Crown Hill. Dr Brubaker had resided in the city for a number of years and is survived by a widow.
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Avram
Thursdas
Brubaker
Thia City
Awwlinn
Fifteenth Bowen-Merrill anniversary marked by pension gift
On March 1 the fifteenth anniversary of the Bowen-Merrill fin was observed with a $10 contribution to the Mermen's pension fund by the Bobls-Merrill company, honoring those who perished in the old firm.
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Bowen-Merril Fin
Mremen
Bobls-Merrill Company
Indicted for Bribery and Perjury in State News
Jefferson City reports a grand jury indictment charging perjury against John A. A lieutenant governor now in Chicago. It had also returned an indictment against Lae for receiving a bribe. Delaware moves to abolish the pillory, with the house concurring in the age change.
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Jefferson City
John A. 1
Chicago
Dared to Wed, She Accepts in Philadelphia Romance
Miss Augusta Hutter, famed Philadelphia bowler, accepted a dare from Oscur B. Exat, and jumped on a Camden run to wed at a justice of the peace. The public tale records a spontaneous marriage sparked by a dare in a Camden setting.
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Philadelphia
Augusta Hutter
Philadelpwa
Oscur B. Exatjuke
Camden
White shirts for motormen ordered on duty
Special to The Sun from Wabash Indiana reports that conductors and motormen on the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction line must discard colored shirts and wear white while on duty. They are to keep well shaved and have polished shoes. Faded uniforms will not be tolerated.
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Sunj Wabash
Ind
Ft. Warne & Wabash Valley Traction Hnen
Aso
Woman Fights Off Highwayman in St Louis Alley
Miss Adily Schaffner of East St Louis confronted a highwayman who accosted her at an alley entrance while en route to a Lutheran church. She struggled, threw him to the pavement, and fled to her horse where she fainted.
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Louis
Adily Schaffner
East &J. Louis
Escape Through Ventilator In City Fire
A report from Lima details an escape during a city fire around 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Cooney Pearson, among others, crawled through an old wooden ventilator as responders answered a call, escaping unharmed.
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Bunlima, G
Marek W
Pollen Department
Pelnok
Thuratis Mgt
Cooney Pearson
Tor Eoho-Rs
Fire tears through Music Mall. Victoria theater damaged
A blaze swept the Music Mall building housing the Victoria theater in Dayton on Thursday night, gutted most of the structure within three minutes. The Victoria theater suffered about 10 fire damage and the total loss is estimated around £20,000, with heavy damage to surrounding areas.
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Dayton
Music Mall
Victoria Theater
Green & Green
Rose Unghlan
Two Burned Victims Die After Greenwood Apartment Fire
A Greenwood apartment blaze left Mrs J Ferguson and her 4 year old son severely burned and dead. The tragedy, reported by the Chicago Press, notes financial strain amid the fire's aftermath and ongoing inquiries into the incident.
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Bcrippa-M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Maren IZ
Greenwood Apartments
Nny
J. Terguson
Tse
Forgery Confession Leads to Two-Year Penitentiary Term
Special to the Buna Crawfordsville Ind March 17 W M Hughes confessed after attempting to pass a forged check on President Rane of Wabash College. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Buna Crawfordsville
Ind
W. 4
Hughes
Rane
Wa-bash College
Erne Tencrb
Swallows Cocaine. Woman Treated For Overdose in Arlenfield
Special to The Sun Ella Barrett 2% was unconscious for hours after swallowing a cocaine solution used to numb toothache. Medical crews rushed her to relief as authorities investigated the incident in Arlenfield, Indiana.
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Arlenfield
Ind
Ella Barrett
Dr Brown Faces Race for First Ward Council Seat
A fragmented notice states Dr Te Ac Brown seeks the Republican nomination for the First Ward council seat. The piece hints at opposition from two supporters who expect him to win, mentioning health and vitality claims surrounding Hinoda Baraaparina as a product touted to restore vigor.
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Te Ac Brown
Eaetyra
Counellman
Brow
Slumpin Stogesi Not Many Hogs in Opening Markets
Reactionary influences dominated the opening of the stock market with widespread declines in Canadian Pavine and Colorado Fuel and Iron. Bonds remained unchanged as traders anticipated a bank statement, while Western houses faced a softer tone and later a partial market recovery. Indianapolis and Cincinnati reports show cattle and hog receipts fluctuating amid steady to firm demand for select grades and mixed sheep activity.
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Lunren
Theenslenth
Delaware
Lackawanna & Western
West Wit
Houten
New York
Helors Toon
Chicago Live Stock Market Report Summary
Chicago live stock prices and receipts for Saturday show cattle and hogs trading mixed with higher market guidance. Receipts reach about 20 000 cattle with further forecast, while fruit prices list New York Baldwin apples and California lemons, navels, and oranges per box. Dried fruit and nuts market notes cover figs dates almonds and walnuts with varying price quotes.
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Chicago
Sripps-M'Rae Pregb
Heceipta
Seaso
New York
Michigan Baldwins
California
Toz
Tarragonia
Tarragona
Whyte
New California
Lima
Porto Rico
Honduras
Old vegetables price list with varied units and misspellings
A fragmented vintage price sheet lists onions, cabbage, celery, potatoes, turnips, carrots, beets and other produce with inconsistent units and odd spellings. Entries include onions at 29 per ewt, cabbage at 5 pounds per ron, and beets at 1.00 per double.
Scientists dispute cause of death at local station
Edmond Shorey, chemist at the Baker States agricultural station, Dr. Woodarray and others signed a statement refuting Brun Jordan’s findings that Mrs Sairford’s death was natural. They argue strychnine involved and cite medical authorities on poisoning and death causes.
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Scrippe M'Rae
Honuller
Edmond Shorey
Baker States
Algricultural Station
Dre. Wood Diarray and
Empires
Brun Jordan
Mhmothy Tobisms
Sairford
Strychalie
Unclear Ad Seeks Hired Men on Hesebud Reservation
Advertisements from Hesebud reservation teachers seek unmarried young men to join hired bands and unmarried women to work as laborers. The notice mentions a census of available roles and references two hundred and thirty positions.
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Ecripys-M' Rab Press Association
Bious Chry
Th. Maretti
Waar
Hesebud
Deacon Sues Over Bloodhound Trail Incident
Ta March report from Des Moines describes deacon Tlarvay McClurg suing Slaysr Drenton Chef Brackett and the Devi for 2000 dollars alleging pursuit related to a chicken theft at his home after a Meadhoutdaww trail. The case names the Joley Found for the co Fondant.
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Ecripps-3ware
Des Moines
Kita
Chicken Theves
Tlarvay McClurg
Drenton
Chef Brackett
Devi
Joley
Co- Fondant
St Louis Live Stock Market Report
Market steady as cattle prices show slight firming with steers around 5 dollars per hundredweight. Hog receipts strong with pigs and lights near seven dollars. butchers and heavy hogs fetch about 5 dollars and a few best weights around 5.10. Market conditions and values reflect steady demand in St Louis stock yards.
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St. Louis
Scripps-M Rre
Arsoliation
Browne and Cordova Meet Through Prison Bars
Journal of the case reports Mira Browne visiting J Cordova, twice eloped former pastor, in his cell at South River jail. Browne asks for permission to communicate through bars as Cordova faces charges of assault and attempted coercion involving his wife. The sheriff records the 25 minute conversation between Browne and Cordova with her uncle George Siegert present.
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Scripte-Wrae Press Association
New Brunswick
N.v
Maren I
Mira Julia Browne
J. Cordova
South River
Nydy
George Siegert
Huwne
Nia
Priya
Receiver 13 Appointed in Grehen Bond Case
In a Chicago based matter, Harlan receiver for Rubper Works of Grehen was appointed after a prior bank raid by MN Grater Co. of Chicago. Harlan’s bond fined at 5,000 pounds.
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Albert
Harlan
Rubper
Grehen
Favorintiy Bank
MN. 4
Grater © Co
Chicago
Damage suit on trial against Drop Purging company receivers
The case in superior court involves Enel E. Nichola and Henry J. Martin as receivers for the Indianapolis Drop Purging company facing a claim of 310000 dollars for damages. Nichola contends he suffered serious injuries while operating a drop hammer in the plant.
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Enel E. Nichola Weath
A Content Trust Company
Henry J. Martin
Indianapode
Nichola
Wheat price swings and market notes in mid March report
Market wire reports May wheat opening at 1.3471, rising to 1.14 then dipping to 1.13 for July. A wide list of farm produce prices follows with vegetables like lettuce, onions, potatoes and peppers, plus fruit items, market terms, and assorted retail remarks. The piece also notes anticipated falls in hothouse vegetables by Saturday and cheap new potatoes entering the market this week.
Chicago produce market reports and varying dairy prices
A chaotic Chicago produce market listing shows dairy and cheese prices, butter, eggs, and sugar items with various brand names and wholesalers. Prices are given for butter, creamery butter, Swiss cheese, and other dairy products, alongside coffee and tea grades and mixed grocer offerings.
Coal and Coke Prices and Terms in Anthracite Market
A fragmented late era listing shows anthracite coal and coke prices across sizes and regions. Entries mention per ton costs around 3.30 to 6.00 with variations for lump nut and coke types and notes on delivery methods and extra charges. Local place names and operators appear amidst sporadic figures and misspellings.
Meat Products from a Historic Market Ledger
A garbled list of meat products includes ham bacon pork and beef terms. The entry mentions cured hams, breakfast meats, pork cuts, fresh hams, lard, and various beef and veal items with prices and descriptors. The text reflects a 19th or early 20th century market catalog style with numerous spellings and misprints.
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California
Indiana
Colognh
Laina
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