Confesses He Had 32 Wives in Notorious Bigamy Tale
Special to the Ban writes of Dr. George A. Witzhoff the arch bigamist who married thirty two women for their money then deserted them. The letter from Bucharest details his criminal career starting in Chicago in 1889, alliances with a surgeon, a Canada escape, and a string of marriages across the United States before fleeing to Romania. Benjamin Franklin, attorney for several victims, says he believes Witzhoff is in New York.
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New York
George A. Witzhoff
London
Witzhoff
Alice Bell
New Cross
Hid
Bucharest
Roumania
England
Chicago
Canada
Nicola Badillo
Montreal
Colby
Christian Science Movement
Badille
Bundsman
Pittsburg
Piser
Pitsburg
Sexton
Cleveland
Moore
Kreldman
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills End Headache Pain
An advertisement extolls Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a remedy for sick headaches caused by nervous storm and stomach upset. It claims the pills soothe nerves without opium or similar drugs and cites a testimonial from John J McErlain praising relief. The copy notes pharmacist availability and packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Shanes
John J. McErlain
B. Eng
Booth Bend
Ind
Council Meeting Hints on Street Cleaning Funds
Speculation surrounds a council meeting called by Mayor Holtzman to vote funds for the street cleaning department. If a quorum is reached, Republican members may approve enough money to sustain operations until after the election. Haltaman writes the council promising $4.00 to last until election time if only the usual number of cleaners are kept. The delay is tied to distrust over fund handling and political maneuvering.
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Chais Gay Night
Holtzman
Jois
Haltaman Ha
Colts Lead Independent Bowling League Night Wins
The Colts toppled the Turners to take six games and lead the league. The Deweys and Royals each won four from the Rinky Dinks and Bellange, while Marion No. 2 and Oregon split three apiece. Individual high score was 224 by Frank Shea for Marion No. 2.
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Colts
Wednord Wight
Socti ‘Turners
Deweys
Royals
Dinks
Bellange
Marions
Oregony
AW Frank Shea
Ind
Cornerstone Ceremony for Indiana Hospital Promised
The new Indiana hospital project will have a grand cornerstone ceremony on Oct 25 with Gov J Frank Hanly presiding and notable Methodist figures in attendance. Addresses by Vice President Fairbanks Senator Beveridge and others will occur as the North Indiana Conference quartet provides music. The building aims to be a modern fireproof facility with extensive wards, operating rooms, and a chapel, plus a Friends of the Hospital society forming to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indinapolis
J. Frank Hanly
Charies W. Fairbanks
Albert J. Beveridge
Edwin H. Hughes
Debauw
W. de Parr
Kokomnu
Jane Bancroft Rebingon
Detroit
North Indiana
Friends of the Hospital
C. N. Sima
Hey. A.nl de Long
Methodist Hospital of
State of
Indiana
J. Frank Hanty
Winfield T. Durbin
B. Bacon
Joshua Stansfield
J. MM. Dalrymple
W. D. Cooper
Yest
Greenfield
Martha Stewart
Angeline Pearson
W. C. van Aredel
J. F. Coffin
J. W. Noel
J. W. Thampton
George M. Smith
Shelbyville
Coffee Neuralgia Ends With Postum Recovery
A woman plagued by nervous neuralgia and dark-room confinement attributes relief to giving up coffee and using Postum Food Coffee. After eight months she reports no headaches, restored health, regained weight, and renewed energy for daily work, with friends ready to vouch for the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum
Bank head scandal shocks finance and politics in Pennsylvania
Pittsburg report details Enterprise National Bank collapse after cashier T Lee Clark's suicide amid alleged state deposit manipulation. President Frederick Gwynner admits dummy presidency, others tied to a development scheme in New Mexico. Crowds gather outside closed doors as observers note extensive political loan connections and solvency questions.
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Pittsburg
T. Lee Clark
Enterprise National Bank
Pennsylvania
New Mexico
Ridgelyne
Chatze
Frederick Gwyttner, Jr
Clark
Thers
Gayner
Gwyner
W. I. Andrews
Torrance
Free Pyramid Pile Cure Sent Free For Trial Treatment
An advertisement promises free Pyramid Pile Cure samples to any reader sending name and address. It claims instant relief from piles without surgery, detailing suppository form, simple use, and a future offer to buy a regular package for 60 cents if satisfied. Pyramid Drug Co claims nationwide mailing from Michigan.
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Pyramid = Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Matehall, Mich
Bamas
H. Loomis
Philadelphia Medical College
M. T
Shane
Markat
Ocaiz
Toledo
Red Men Elect Representatives and Officers
The Great Council chose John K. Sedwick of Martinsville and others as representatives for three years. The council also set in motion a plan to expedite nominations and voting. New officers include Great Sachem Joan W. Towle, and others, with installation planned at the next session. The Pocahontas branch held its annual convention with 11 candidates for chief roles and potential re election for Mrs Rotella J Brady as great keeper of records.
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Great Council
Mon
John KB. Sedwick
Martins
Louis XII
Otto
Crawfordsville
Alfred Ellisax
Andderson
Ellis G. Darnell
Lebanon
Henry Lehman
Connell
Tharry Negrey
Agreat Sun
Suinoviss
Council of Officers
Sachem Krone
Joan W. Towle
Richmond
Mishinewa
Frank Gening
New Albany
W. J. Marka
Sam
Forest
Charles Krout
Fer
Conny
W. OW. Sharples Af Garret
Board of
Apreats
Lowing
John C. Underwood
Hedford
George B. Parks
Jefersonville
Fand
L. Bartel Warsaw
Masonic
Claire
Kate Uolliam
Bedford
Wenonah
Florence Bate
Decatur
Jennie Montress
Munrie
Nonah
Rotella J. Brady
Warsaw
Crown of Norway Offered to Prince Charles of Denmark
A Norwegian legation dispatch via Copenhagen reports that Norway’s crown has been offered to Prince Charles of Denmark and that he has accepted the proposal.
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Bcripps-3surae Press Association
London
Copenhagen
Norway
Prince Charles
Denmark
Missionary Meeting Opens Twenty-ninth Woman's Home Missionary Society Convocation
The twenty ninth annual convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened at Central Avenue M E Church. Governor Hanly and Mayor Holteman welcomed delegates. Mrs Peck of Denver spoke for 250 delegates. Mrs Williams of Delaware presented the annual report showing notable progress. sessions continue through the week and into next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Managers
The
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
Methodist Episcopal Church
Central-are
M. E. Church
J. Frank Hanly
Jann W. Holteman
H. W. Kellogg
Mra
A. GC. Peck
Denver
Della Williams
Delaware
Seasion
Civil War Veteran Dies After Streetcar Collision
Henry W. Rogers, a Civil War veteran living with 8 4 Sherman drive, was fatally injured Wednesday evening after alighting from an eastbound streetcar on B Washington street and stepping in front of a westbound car at Sherman drive. He was knocked ten feet, suffered a fractured skull and a broken right leg, and died en route to City Hospital.
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B. Washington St
Sherman Drive
Henry W. Rogers
City Hospital
Rogers
Sha
New Albany
D. Wright
Mian 15 Stabbed In Quarrel Over Woman
In Oolitic Indiana on Wednesday afternoon Lee Hull, a young man, was stabbed to death by John Hicks after a quarrel over a young woman. Hicks escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Lee Hull
John Hicks
Hicks
Fight Over Boys Prompts Police Protection Request
Grace Taggart vows to continue the fight for Culver and Tiddler. Capt. Taggart plans to travel to Columbus and asks Mrs. Taggart to ready Culver. Jas RB Taylor prepares an appeal bond set at 4000. Citizens post bond. A court move is planned to determine custody under a 18 year old’s right to choose residence. Mrs Taggart seeks police protection to guard her home from possible removal attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Wooster
Grace Taggart
Culver
Tiddler
Taggart
Columbus
Jas
Taylor
Blind man shoots companion after insult in Louisiana
Woodworth, an aged blind man from Shreveport, shot Arthur Rangios through chest and shoulder after Rangios mocked him and accused him of fraud. The two had shared a drink earlier, and the incident followed an insult by Rangios.
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M'Rre Press Association
Bhreveport
Get
Woodworth
Arthur Rangios
Rangios
Banghos
Wondworth
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Ceelase
Coats
Impire
Sergey
Belday
Woma
Badilo
Abe
Philadelphia
Scripps-Mare Piss Association
Joan E. Gilligan
Emil Schaeffer
Union Hii
N. J
Institution
Cashier
Thielong
Cunningham
George Ratston
Cuba
Europe
Nanisiarun
Ane Conegeaave
Murty
Neurda
Rotterdam
Pyramid Pile
Land
Uneeda Biscuit
Tropics
National Biscuit Company
Henry Lerman
Indianapolis
King OF
Missionary Meeting
Gar
Mian
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