Jealous German Baron Kills Himself After Obsessed Love Letter
A German officer, Baron von Ofzhausen, obsessed with actress Gertie Millar, broke into her boudoir at midnight and killed himself after writing love letters. The incident followed a pattern of pursuit from London to Nice, with Moncton as a tangential figure in this tragic tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Moncton
London
Gertie Millar
Gaiety Theater
Baron von Ofzhausen
Frankfort
Miss Millar
Mouyton
America
Bowduir
Moncton
Brewl
Duren Vom
Olghausen
Iss MiQar
Devember
Iomion
Nice
Monetot
Aim
Alina Millar
Jabaron
Consanuy
Millar
Bride Declines Marriage After Old-Fashioned Runaway
In Kalamazoo Michigan on November 16 Minnie Hartaporn excused herself during preparations for her wedding to J L Olthot. She vanished for a time, returning to say she had stayed with a friend and that at age 56 the groom was too old for her. The ceremony was called off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Minnie Hartaporn
J. L. Olthot
DIES AT BEDSIDE OF DYING CHILD
A local report describes a dramatic death at a bedside as a caregiver sits with a dying child. The narrative names Mrs Hawkins and Mrs Sims among those involved, and notes a sudden death during the vigil at home. The account mentions the caregiver’s actions and the emotional impact on relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hawkins
Sime
Ester
Hawke
Bany
Brett
Sims
Beshire
J. Sins
Ao Nepew
Heavy hand of death shocks rural community
A garbled report from a rural area details a fatal incident on a Wednesday morning. The piece mentions several individuals by name and notes a bereaved sister Sylvia and the presence of children. Context is unclear due to OCR errors, but indicates a deadly event with family implications.
Labor union bank forms in Chicago with new officers
A Chicago report notes organized labor forms a union bank named by the Conmenwesity Trust and Buyings bank. The organization has just completed its election of officers and a board of directors from various Chicago unions. The venture is in an early developmental stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Niaya
Conmenwesity ‘Trust and Buyings Bank
Board &T
Weis
Bank Increases Capital at Noblesville Bank
Citizens' State Bank stockholders meet to raise capital stock to 3100.00, effective June 1 1901. Frank Wilde, representing the bank, will arrange the increase with statehouse officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ State Bank
Noblesville
Frank Wilde
Statehouse
Woman Awarded 7000 in Streetcar Death Suit
Mrs Dean of Hicksville wins a 7000 award in a U S court in Pittsburg for the death of her husband in a $2000 case against the streetcar company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-M'Ral Press Association
Hickeville
Dean
United States
Pittsburg
May Fight on Tariff in Congress Filer
A discussion on tariff policy continues with Congress under scrutiny. The Republican committee chairmanship and Postmaster General Cortelyou face questions about handling and influence. A pending investigation into the New York insurance muddle is mentioned, with timing tied to broader political considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyon
Thenaikaw
Coryelyou
Cal
New
Halianspolis
New York Insurance
Insargnes
Insargnes Companies Have Been Made. It Is Hinted Wat Cortelyou
Broks
Auiris
Two Die As Trains Collide Near Rawlings Maryland
An eastbound He & C freight collided with a westbound freight one mile west of Here Rawlings at dawn. Fireman Jeremiah Collins and Engineer McManis were killed or injured, with Leateman CoM Marks among the wounded as several crew members were rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps
RAT Press Association
Uimberland
He & C
Rawlings
Here
Leateman
Marks and
Jeremiah Collins
Iungineer McManis
Myr
Ohio legislator drafts bill to curb cigarette use
Fayrne county’s Dr. B. M. McPadden, newly elected to the Ohio Legislature, frames a bill to stop the cigarette trade. The measure mirrors Indiana’s restriction, aiming to ban cigarette sales and materials for making them, with early statehouse consideration planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Ney
B. M. McPadden
Ohio
Fayrne County
Vigorette Taftic
Indiana
Enane
Arrest in Niles Prompts Police Confusion
A man identified as Paul Phumtiten was detained in a hotel in Niles near Kerr on November 18. Police later questioned whether the suspect, believed to be Benjamin F Bronte Chosudsey, was the same as a Brooklyn attorney charged with fraud, amid unsettled details and conflicting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeuial
South Bend
Fit
Paul Phumtiten
Niles
Kerr
Brookis
Benjamin F
Bronte Chosudsey
Brooklyn
Eurlezeing Curessett
Masked Enemy Masquerades as Friend in Odd Tale
A fragmented advertisement features a patient praising Postum cereal from Battle Creek Michigan. It claims dramatic health improvements including steadier nerves, fewer headaches, weight gain, and renewed complexion as proof of Postum’s benefits, urging readers to read a promotional booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clintyde
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Crook
Mich
Weilvilie
Odd Fellows Gather for State Session and Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows of the state will convene in the city next week from Monday to Thursday afternoon for sessions of the department, Grand Lodge, and Grand Encampment. Candidates for several offices are listed, with election to be held at the grand encampment Tuesday morning and special train to Greensburg on Wednesday for degree work.
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Grand Lodge
Grand
Tery
A. Doof
Wincheyter
Willkamaburg
Carroll
Idianapolis
A. L. Miller
Terre
Haqte
Phardin New Danicn
Mario Geabens
Matatsings
Washington
J. G. Barrows
Evansvile
George I Geden
Milford
Belinger
North Manchesters
Buyy
Winnie
Kilian J. Coxe
Mario
JW Singer
Westfield
J. C. Wind
Blountsville
Alesander
Pendleton
JP Graves
Logansport
W. Swart Out
Aurora
Eoitera
Awin Parren
H. Uollswood
Etind Fenater
di Taveth Joel
Crawfordsville
Lewdy
Benjamin Franklin
M. A. Chipman
Anderson
E.G. Hogate
Sharp
Tadianayadies Wy
Taber
Terre Havers
James
Linton
Award van Sickle
Hilledales
Farrell
Hartford City
Brewer
Monrovia
Gwe Gran
JW. Popper
Kekvinw
George Ogers
Lafaretty
Aml T. Reed
Verna
Merin
Greensborg
Meridia Dodge
Indidnupolis
Neat
Muncte
Fragmented OCR Text Relates to Riots and Labor Protests
The readable passages describe violence against Jews and a planned or threatened massacre, along with references to strikes and labor action. Mentions of a Jew death and police response appear alongside notes about marches, protests, and union activity during the night. The text is garbled, but centers on antisemitic violence and organized labor movement tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schipps
ELON
ST. Petersri
Yanga
Phew
Dreed
Sanmaya
Amd
Battle with alleged coal thieves ends in deaths and injuries
In Biggers Arkansas a late night gun battle between officers and alleged coal thieves left one dead and four wounded. A fleeing thief was mortally wounded and died hours later while another was fatally shot. Deputy Sheriff James Weisner and Marshal Jesse Johnson were wounded, with Weisner suffering three shots and Johnson a flesh wound.
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Biggers
Ark
Unin
Reade Hin Keane
Sherif James Weisner
Jesse Johnson
Biggere
Flower Show a Big Success at City Exhibition
The flower show drew large attendance and featured many exhibits. Organizers reported strong turnout, with rose and bloom displays praised by residents. Volunteers like William Langstam coordinated efforts, while authorities noted the event's festive atmosphere despite some miscommunications.
Charcoal Lozenges Promoted By Buffalo Physician
An old advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for digestion, breath, and complexion. It claims charcoal eases stomach gas, throat irritation, and constipation while praising the product as safe and effective. A Buffalo physician endorses daily use for relief, noting superior charcoal content and affordable twenty five cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Novays
Stuart
Jorge
County Chairmanship Plots Shape Republican Battle
A fragmented, OCR heavy report outlines factional lines for the county chairman race. McGregor and Davis circulate as potential candidates with Buckelsian and Huckelshaus backing, while Quill and Stalleh loom as targets. Davis may run to block McGregor or aid Huckelshaus, with receivership by Ruckelsbaos and strong party workers backing the contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
John MrGregor
William J. Davis
McGregon
Wiliam F. Davis
Lt 14
Efurs
Leonard Quill
Nowanata
Edwant Stalleh
Hays
Davis
Ruckelsbaos
Huckelshsuy
Charles
Hammond Arrest Report From Indiana Mine Tragedy
Special to the Sun Linton Indiana November 18 Lee Mammond was arrested after shooting and killing William Zire at the Dickinson mine. The incident stemmed from a dispute cited as Zink's alleged attacks on Mrs. command. Mammond is jailed in Linton awaiting further action.
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Hammond
Linton
Ind
Lee Mammond
Wiliam Zire
Stamps Cost Too Much, Stupps Praam Phess
Nebraska entry notes postage costs burdening residents as many women write seeking marriage offers while men avoid responses due to high stamp prices. Local Omaha association comment reflects widespread concern over rising postal rates affecting correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
J. Beanua
Maine Woman Sues for Breach of Promise Over $7000
Lydia Albright, 45, of San Francisco, files suit in Jefferson County against George E. Steaver, a wealthy farmer, seeking $7,000 for breach of promise. The case is reported by the WANTS column of the Schipps-Wrae Press Association from Ottumwa Iowa with date November 18. Hood's Sarapolaria advertisement follows.
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Schipps-Wrae Press Association
Ottumwa
Maine
Lydia Albright
San Francisco
Auit
George E. Steaver
Jefferson County
Santa Barbara Mission Town A Seaside California Resort
Santa Barbara, a quaint old mission town, remains a lovely California seaside resort visited by thousands of tourists each season via the Union Pacific. Inquiries about California rates are directed to W. Si Connor, G. A., 5 B L Fourth at, Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
California
Union Facific
W. Si Connor
G. A
Cinainnath
Prunes for all after Logansport wreck fuels odd tale
A passenger train No. from Chicago collided with a freight near Logansport Indiana in a factory district. Three car prunes carload went over an embankment bursting and scattering fruit along the track. Locals recall the prune flood swelling and no prune left within hours along the right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunj
Logansport
Ind
Chicago
Providence
Old Nurse Teething Syrup Adverts and Piles Cure Claim
Selections include Polleys and Saws machinery suppliers, a guaranteed cure for piles with Pazq ointment promising refund if not cured, Newport Dye Works contact, and Mrs Mission’s soothing syrup for teething children claiming to ease pain and wind colic with a 25 cent bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Dasa
Mra Wission
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