Widow in tears as court weighs Jefferson paintings sale
In Boston, May 2, Mrs. Joseph Jefferson widow of the comedian testified about a dispute over $235,000 from the sale of Jefferson paintings. She recalled a last conversation with her husband about converting the pictures into money for bonds for her support. The case tests whether the proceeds should go to her as beneficiary or be divided among his heirs under the will and estate clause.
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Sozaich A.seffaraon
Joseph Jefferson
Supreme Court
Atite J. Robb
Prin E. Jefferson
J . Jefferson
Jefferson
Jeedor
Hlere
Hialy
Mr. Jefferson
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Joseph W. W
Frank Jefferson
Stargaret
London
England
Edward G. Black
Has- Heights
N. J
Test Noverother
Col Herrick
Mr. Taft
Reverenor
Taft
Ynge
Foraker
Mrr. Hortick
Cold storage cars urged for Interurban milk freight
Storage electrics warn Taney era is near with milk and cold storage products needing refrigerated cars. MH expects a rapid shift to interurban freight as summer heat increases delays. Indianapolis milk trips worry on hot days as long transport times risk spoilage for meat fruits and vegetables.
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Indianapolis
Navy letter found from 1903 commendation
Special to The Man reports a finding in Navy files of a July 13 1903 commendation by Navy Officer John Conhasser of San Francisco. The note suggests a careless transfer by a junior clerk. A second item notes Oklahoma Governor hurt in an accident where a fall from an invalid chair left him critically injured after being thrown and struck on the head.
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I-Poverner
Oxkmhoma
San
Storm on Lake Sinks Algeria in May Lake Erie gale
The Algeria, tied off Cleveland after the May 4 strike, sank in raging Lake Erie. Eight crew aboard were rescued from the Iron Queen life boat as the storm, the fiercest in May on the lake, delayed all passenger boats and halted small craft progress. The captain, steward, and a sailor are believed lost.
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Cleveland
Algeria
Iron Queen
Algoria
Ufe-seving
Motley
Alserta
Rex
Lake Erie
Grand Castle cornerstone day draws Knights in Indiana
Grand Castle hall hosts a grand cornerstone day for the Knights of Pythias with 1,000 Knights in Tomlinson hall. Rain did not dampen spirits as 3,000 new members were added to lodge rosters across Indiana, boosting state membership over 160,000. Ohio and Illinois show strong counts behind Indiana’s rank in the union.
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Grand Castle Hall
Indianapolis
Toro
Tonlingow Hall
Tomilson Hall
Indananalis Lodges
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Bisht
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Pytian Knightwood
Smith
Mwilness
James B. Watson
Frank J. Dunger
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Sow
Ohio
Velug
NEW OCCIDENTAL OPENING AT SENTINEL BUILDING
The New Occidental hotel plans to reopen in May at the old Sentinel building on B. Tilnolaent. Proprietor Patrick McNellg says furnishings will move in within days after interior rebuilds. The hotel will offer about five rooms with a restaurant and bar in the management. The former press room may become a summer lounge or other use.
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Occidental
Sentinel
B. Tilnolaent
Patrick McNellg
Qcemdental
Probers Open Chicago Inquiry Into Standard Oil Ties
Interstate Commerce Commission members Clements Prouty and Cockrell begin hearings in Chicago on the Standard Oil company with railroad ties. The session follows an earlier probe started two months ago in Des Moines and aims to elicit testimony from former Standard Oil employees summoned as witnesses.
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Chicago
Clements, Prouty
Cockrell
Tomorrem
Btandard Oi Company
Congress
Chiogge
Cleveland
Btandard Ol
Officer Eilis Striker Prompts Anchorage Incident
Chicago May 2 report on early week events involving structural workers union member Mike Themis Darragh. Darragh was shot and killed last night amid tensions. Details remain unclear as investigators probe the scene and identify suspects.
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Eilis Striker
Chicago
Structural Ton
Mike" Themis Darragh
Derregts
Students Rush Musician in Madison May Night
In Madison on May 2 Tony Darm ée, a self-styled French musical and elocution artist, was rushed out of town by about 100 students. The incident began with fraternity men offering to amuse the crowd for $10, leading to a 15 minute standoff before the mob drowned the performer in a lake near Chadbourne.
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Wis
Tony Darmée
Phoes
Darnne
Pat Delta Theta
Crows
Tony
Chadbourne
Guards Tighten as Czar Arrives for Douma Ceremony
The Petersberg crowd will be barred from streets and quays as guards and police enforce strict limits for the czar's visit to the winter palace. A naval yacht transfer and guarded Neva quay perimeter precede the address to the douma. The assembly, with 418 members from peasants to nobles, faces high tension over land reform.
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Reed
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Man Attacked by Horse Sparks Local Headlines
A chaotic report lists Carrie Hoh as a 20 year old who swallowed chloroform before being revived by physicians. The May 21 summary covers court divorce actions, vehicular fines, and a fatal horse incident near Milan where Belgian stallion Bamon killed a horse owner. It notes divorces for Bertha Ryan and Lewis Redding, child custody concerns, and a church installation of Rev G B Troy.
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Carrie Hoh
Joseph Stubbs
Suit Over Cow Amounts To 300 Dollars
In St Louis on May 8 Judge Taylor declared a second trial on ownership of a Jersey cow valued at 5 dollars, with costs totaling 00 dollars. He couldn't determine ownership, citing two similar marks and one missing ear. Robert Boehme claimed the cow at 670 Arsenal Ave while Max Koehler of Maple lived claimed it later. a replevin suit followed and a jury initially awarded Boehme the cow before a new trial was granted.
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Taylors Court
Yeatenay
Taylor
Mike
Robert Boehme
Araenal Ave
1. Louis
Max Koehler
Report on Canal Committee Prepares to Continue Work
A published report from Chairman Shonts to Secretary of War outlines conditions on the Panama Isthmus. It notes delays in deciding canal type slow progress, with two main phases: thorough preparation and actual construction. April 1 workforce totals and divisions are listed, health conditions are satisfactory, malaria and yellow fever are not spreading, and efforts to boost labor output are described, with projected yard removals and shovels added later in the year.
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Panama
Culebra
la Boca
Cristobal Division
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Gorge
Stevens
Cytebra
Taft Herrick Meeting Signals Ohio GOP Tease
Former Governor Myron Herrick and Secretary Taft met in Washington amid Akron speech fallout. Herrick defended Taft's civic reform stance while criticizing Ohio machine politics and noted possible Foraker influence. Interaction with Taft included cordial handshakes and a brief war department visit.
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Washington, D. C
Myron T. Herrick
Taft
Mineo ‘Yatt
Akron
Cox and Corem
Aft Ohip
Cal Herrick
Hellet
Whitehouse
Herrick
Wee
War Department
Hir
Irionfe
Herrickels
Tatts
Ohio
Mr. Hersick
Onlo
Mr. Taft
Mr. Herrick
Washington
Railroad Time Cards CINCINNATI HAMILTON & DAYTON
Rail line timetable fragment shows leaves and arrivals for Chicago and New York Central Link. Partial notes list 6 30 percent and morning arrivals. Mentions Sonat Omen and Big Four hours.
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Cincinnati
Hamilton
Dayton
New York
Death follows domestic trouble in divorce case
John Burner, a 69 year old retired cupstatier, died of heart trouble after a domestic dispute. He had just been granted a divorce Saturday. His wife and their two daughters, students at DePauw University, remain in Greenfield.
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Speeint
Anderson
John Burner
Greeneaetle
Burner
Ara Utudentia
DePauw University
Parmalee Funeral for Mrs W J Parmatew in Crown Hill
The funeral of Mrs W J Parmatew occurred Tuesday afternoon with burial in Crown Hill. She died Sunday at her home, widow of W J Parmatew, a well known railroad man who passed away recently.
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Parmalee
Mra
Announcment for Balvarian Army Event
Announcement invites all to a distant festival featuring native songs and costumes with a work session to be held for preparation. Everyone is welcome to participate in what appears to be a cultural celebration and recruitment effort.
Prediction by Raphael Astrologer for May 1908
Prediction notes a very unfavorable day for training girls and women. It mentions risks to money and family plans, with references to a new system and possible losses. A list of classes and domestic focus appears, suggesting economic caution and social duties.
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Hops Repcne
Emily Colling
Amaddrana
Ahorthan
Pine Lumber Blaze Destroys Planing Mill Yard
Firemen fought through the night to control a blaze at the F. Bachman Planing and Veneer mill in Madinewave and Lincoln lane. The 260 foot long burning structure stored finished yellow pine lumber. Loss estimated between 18 000 and 20 000 dollars, partly insured. Night watchman John S Van Orstrand discovered the fire shortly after he began duty and the wind driven flames spread rapidly. A second alarm was sounded but the fire proved stubborn with roof flames and heavy smoke.
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Bachman
Madinewave
Lincoln Lane
John 5
van Orstrand
Rassinant Cater Harrett
Gore
Templars Attend State Conclave On Special Train
Members of the K. T. Go to Winona and Indianapolis Commandery attended a state conclave. A special train carried participants to Warsaw and Winans Lake on Wednesday for the gathering and related ceremonies part of the event.
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Winona
Indianapolla Commandery
Katereb Templars
Warsaw
Winans Lake
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