Trial Over Forged Homer Martin Paintings Opens in New York
William T. Evans sues William Clausen for 5350 alleging Clausen sold two paintings as works by Homer Martin that were not genuine. Evans had bought pictures totaling 60000, submitted them to federal authorities, then substituted others after authenticity doubts. Clausen says he was duped and seeks to prove he was misled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William T. Evans
Lotus Club
William Clausen
Clausen
Homer Martin
Justice Page
Supreme Court
Chetriel
Evans
St.c Loud
Newport
Clarsen
Getfuine Martins
Ludlow Street
Sted
Martin
Frank A. Lawrence
George Innes
H. Wyant
Alexander H. Blackwell
Blackwell
Evaus
Mournful cat drives Greenwich home to near collapse
In Greenwich, Bonaparte Putnam Banks’s cat Boney loses sense after the owner’s son Ed mund leaves for New York. The cat roams attic spaces and chimneys, howling and refusing food, forcing carpenters and masons to remove floorboards and partially dismantle the home as the crisis deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbank J Avenue
Banks
Edmund
New York
Boney
Eud
Mr. Banks
Colored man with long sleep habit in Kansas City
March 17 Kansas City reports John Fincher, colored, slept 46 and a half hours until an officer aroused him to serve a warrant for arson against Fulcher. The sleeper remained calm, joking that some people never get a good night. Doctors are puzzled by Fulcher's episodes of prolonged sleep and fasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
John Fincher
Fulcher
Saint Patrick and the Shamrock Legend Explored
A condensed retelling traces Saint Patrick from his uncertain birthplace to Ireland. It covers his enslavement, conversion of Druids, use of the Shamrock to explain the Trinity, his rise to bishop, and his death at Downpatrick on March 17, with enduring legends about his drum and Ireland’s Christianization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Patrick
Erin
St. Patrick
Treland
Downpatrick
Ireland
Shadow Coat and Chanteller Arrive at Chicago Dressmakers
At the Chicago Dressmakers club convention at the Palmer House the new shadow coat captivates attention with a veil like coat design, while the Chanteller coat and linen fashions showcase playful, winged sleeves and detachable yokes. Mme. Riley demonstrates linen and lingerie gowns as Carl Werntz urges simple lines and comfort, with the event continuing for a week of sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Palmer House
Mme
Riley
Carl Werntz
Ft Wayne Electric Works Buys 32 Lots for $100,000
In Wayne Indiana on March 17 a Ft Wayne Electric Works representative purchased 32 parcels for a total of $100,000. The land will host additional modern buildings to expand the plant. Oyster Frank at 112 North Alabama Street notes the top oyster on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy, Wayne, Ind
Ft. Wayne Electric Works
Corporation
North Alabama Street
Washington demand for reserves in state lands case
State Land Commissioner Ross and Attorney-General Bell travel to Washington to press claims for restoration of nearly 600,000 acres of state and school lands within forest reserves. They accuse Chief Forester Pinchot of failure to act and warn of possible forcible possession if lands are not restored, risking court action. Olympia backs Idaho stance against forestry bureau lawlessness.
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Tacoma
Wash
Ross
Bell
Washington
Washingston
Forester Pinchot
Olympia
Idaho
Forestry” Bureau
Trail Woman From Bank To Get Her Cash
Detective George Byrne spotted two men loitering near the Astor Place Corn Exchange Bank who followed Miss Dion McDermott as she counted out 150 dollars. Byrne warned her, chased the robbers, and seized one suspect Giuseppe Spardo while another, Pietro Prescia, fled. Citizens detained both men until Byrne returned to police HQ with the duo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Byrne
Police Headquarters
Astor Place
Corn Exchange Bank
Eighth Street
Eight Street
Broadway
Waverley Place
Mercer Street
Byrne
Giuseppe Spardo
E. Twelfth Street
Pietro Prescia
Miss McDermott
Tuhe
Man 28 Sues 68 Year-Old Widow for Breach of Promise
Frank Catterton, a 28-year-old linotype operator from Baltimore, sues Mrs. Lacey E. McKunight, 68, for 20000 damages claiming romantic gifts and expenses. He met her at a social event about three years ago. she allegedly proposed marriage, led him to believe they would wed, then reneged and offered a $1500000 estate via will instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Frank Catterton
Lacey E. McKunight
Catterton
McKnight
Andy
Ihbeater
Roen
Mrs Elsie G Latham Withdraws Probate Contest
Mrs Elsie Gay lord Latham decided not to contest the will of her husband John C Latham broker. The estate was valued at about $600000 with the widow receiving $10000 and the stenographer also receiving $10000. Evidence of the husband’s second mind was presented to Surrogate Colintan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latham
New York
Elsie Gaylord Latham
John C. Latham
Mately
Elsie Gaylord
Louisville
Alice
Thrugh
Hopkinsville
Sadie L. Everett
Fiftysixth Street
William G. Bristow
Joseph H. Choate, Jr
Supreme Court
Man Dies En Route Home From Redlands Farewell Notes
Arthur C. White dies in a sleeper near Atlanta while racing from Redlands to reach Pittsburg. He writes farewell notes to his father and brother including names Gloome and Bloome in Virginia, then says I put my faith in Christ and I leave everything to my father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur White
Pittsburg
Arthur C. White
Atlanta
Christ
First ever ride in new patrol wagon ends in release for intoxicated man
Hammond Indiana records note James Tavin of South Chicago was the first to ride the city’s new patrol wagon and was freed after arrival at the station. The tale shifts to a will dispute over Hamshire Latham with famed bequests to a daughter, widow, and charities amid claims of undue influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Ind
James Tavin
Chicago
Tavin
Baby narrowly escapes being ground by train near Victor
In Lodi California on March 17 a two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hummel living half a mile west of Victor wandered onto the Valley Springs train tracks. The engine and two cars passed over the child before the train stopped. The child emerged unscathed and the mother fainted upon recovery of her child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodi
Cal
George Hummel
Victor
Valsey Springs
Baldwin
Sleeping Women Saved From Fire in Evansville
Fire broke out at a brick stable on 510 Upper First Street at 10 pm. Two sleeping Black women, Org Ganx and Lillian Jones, narrowly escaped as John Throop intervened, calling No.1 hose company. The rear door was soaked with kerosene and set ablaze by a pyromaniac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
John ‘'Droop
Upper First Street
No.1
Org Ganx
Lillian Jones
Friday Bargains on Bleached Muslin and Sheets
Readable sale page lists fabric items with prices and sizes. Bleached muslin at 36 inches wide by the yard, Cambric muslin 36 inches wide 12 to 14 cents per yard, Manhattan Nainsook 36 inches wide ten yards in box, Finest American Nainsook 40 inches wide ten yards in a box, French Nainsook extra fine 22 cents per yard ten yard bolt, Pillowcases 42 by 36 inches, Daxton and Pequot brands in various sizes with prices, Dwight Anchor Muslin Sheets 72 by 90 inches priced around 80 cents Friday sale.
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Lonesome Cat
Greenwich
Conn
Napoleon
Bonaparte Putnam
Ohn
H. Banks
Patrick
Celestin
Patricus
Brittany
France
Mileho
Sheu-Miss Mountain
County Armagh
Europe
York
Latham, Alexander & Co
Mrs. Gaylord Latham
Colintan
Rapher
New
Redlands
A. L. White
Gloome, Va
Bloome, Va
Strong Company
Sevinga
The
Indiana Trust Co
Hdpwasson &G
Berlin
Eear
Russia
Madras
Hubbard Ee
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