Grand Army Men Gather at Toledo Encampment Week
In Toledo 1 days veterans and many visitors fill the city for the forty second G A R encampment with ceremonies at Ft Meigs monument and greetings by Gov Harris and other officials Thomas Laughney the Baby Bugler the youngest Civil War veteran travels from Salt Lake City and recalls service while Henry J Darman the oldest veteran is alive in spirit in Liberal Missouri Two national figures Taft and Foraker set to meet at a Lincoln club reception in Toledo this week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Wilson
Kentucky
Robert S. Murphy
Johnstown
Robert W. Hunter
Richmond
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Valentine Theater
Gov. Harris
Whitlock
Toledo
J. 11. Sharer
G. A.R
Charlies G. Burton
OL. E. Griffith
W. M. Scott
J. Warren Kiefer
Elks Hall
Memorial Hall
Warren A. M. E
William B. Clemens
United States
Thomas Laughney
Salt Lake City
Mr. Laughney
Canada
Detroit
Col. Smith
Baby Bugler
Company L
Seventh Michigan Cavalry
Custer
Henry J. Darman
Laughney
Darman
Steuben
N. Y
Michigan Cavalry
Yellow Tavern
Liberal, Mo
Lincoln Club
Wiliam H. Taft
Joseph B. Foraker
Detectives Expect Arrest in Board Walk Shooting Case
Atlantic City detectives say they will arrest within 24 hours to resolve the mysterious shooting of Charles B. Roberts Jr. late Tuesday night. Roberts remains in unclear condition but good odds of recovery if no complications arise. A well known man about town, with ties to New York and Baltimore, is the prime suspect, though authorities would not confirm his name.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Charles B. Roberts, Jr
Roberts
New York
Baltimore
Countess Szechenyi in critical condition after premature birth
Vienna report notes Countess Szechenyi miss Gladys Vanderbilt is gravely ill as physicians struggle to save her life after an infant born today died at birth. The count and countess married in New York January 2 and have recently visited Vienna amid widespread sympathy and active medical attendance.
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Gladys Vanderbilt
Bakers Hear Kern Plea to Drive Out Giant Gambler
John W. Kern addressing the National Association of Master Bakers urged removing artificial market makers harming the baking industry and public welfare. Delegates endorsed his stance while officials discussed baking reforms, sanitation, and express-rate changes. plans for publicity and a banquet at Fair Bank park followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
John W. Kern
National Association of Master Bakers
Claypool
Association
Fair Bank Park
Toledo
Accidental Shooting at Five-Cent Theater
Floyd Kitchmoore was shot by Harry Swain at The Annex on S. Minois street. Swain was arrested on assault and battery charges with bond set at $1000. Kitchmoore, who handed the revolver, was wounded in the neck but his injury is described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kitchmoore
Harry Swain
Cronin
Swain
S. Minois Street
Kitchmoore
Wife Seeks Divorce and Custody in Elmer Collins Case
Josie Collins petitions for divorce from Elmer H Collins after their 1897 marriage. She requests custody of their daughter Fern Collins and alleges abandonment since 1907 and failure to provide support.
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Josie Collins
Elmer H. Collins
Fern Collins
Elmer H Collins
One Day Nearer Wonderland Joys
Newsboys line up for the Indianapolis Sun Friday night Wonderland outing. Sun agents report tickets and privileges will be free for the boys as the event offers admission to grounds and all shows. Boys can obtain tickets at the Sun office on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
The
Sun
Wonderland
Patrolman Caldwell Resigns From the Forge Force
Patrolman John P. Caldwell, secretary to the police pension fund board, handed his resignation to Chief Metzger on Tuesday morning. He will seek other employment. The move surprised senior officers who regarded Caldwell as an efficient officer. Metzger declined to comment on the resignation.
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The
Police Pension Fund Board
Caldwell
Metzger
Mutiny Aboard Wild Animal Ship Returns to Boston
Capt. Watson of the British steamer Muncaster Castle recounts a July Red Sea mutiny during a storm aboard a cargo of curios and a menagerie. Chinese crew fled to lifeboats but were forced back on deck by Watson and Baltimore surveyors R. M. Magrone and J. E. Herrick who drew revolvers to restore order.
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Muncaster Castle
Oriental
Red Sea
Capt. Watson
R. M. Magrone
Baltimore
J. E. Herrick
Philippines
Premature Infant’s Death Touched Public Figures
Reports described a royal tour of Austria Hungary with her husband and strong public affection. No prior illness noted. death of her prematurely born infant marked a solemn event in the royal circle.
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Austria and
Hungary
Tragedies of a Day: Multiple Suicide Claims Across Cities
A string of self destructive acts across towns reports Elmer and Benjamin Wolaver in Edinburgh Hampshire and Milford Conn. Brothers Elmer and Benjamin Wolaver commit death by own action. bodies found in Sangamon river and a small stream. A Hampshire mother poisons her three babies and self fails. A Milford boy Maurice F Miller drowns after hooking a large fish. London reports two cases of failed attempts before eventual suicide via opium and rope.
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Edinburgh
Iil
Elmer
Benjamin Wolaver
Sangamon
Hampshire
Matthew Berna
Milford
Conn
Maurice F. Miller
Weahaug River
Commissioners press case over embezzled county funds
Emmett Huggins through attorney seeks more time to repay between 6000 and 7000 dollars stolen while employed in the county auditor's office and in commissioners court in 1996 and 1907. The commissioners threaten legal action if not settled within a week. Plumbing contractors Woollen and Calion have paid 434.50 dollars per expert findings.
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Emmett Huggins
W. N. Harding
C. J. Clark
Commissioners’ Court
Huggins
Calion
Rentsch Ordered to Central Hospital for the Insane
Edward H. Rentsch, charged with passing fraudulent checks in multiple cities, was sent to the Central Hospital for the Insane by order of Criminal Judge James A. Pritchard after a commission deemed him insane and the grand jury declined to indict. Several others were discharged by the grand jury.
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Edward H. Rentsch
Central Hospital
James A. Pritchard
Rentsch
Grandury
Larkin Scott
Dr Walters
Frank Cohen
Pearl Hayes
Mike Bannon
Albert Johnson
Henry Co
Mothers Property Shared by Three Executors
William Bade and Henry Bade executors of Christine L Bade's will leave $2000 in trust for George Bade, a minor. The residue is shared equally by the three sons. If George dies, his portion goes to the other two brothers. Will drawn May 18 1888.
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William Bade
Henry Bade
Christine L. Bade
George Bade
Barber Kills Customer Then Falls Dead in Hoboken Shop
New York dispatch reports Morris G. Ul rich barber and shop owner at a Hoboken bank area collapsed and died while shaving a customer. A frightened customer ran outside to ring a fire alarm as onlookers spread word of a bank robbery. Police dispersed the growing crowd.
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New York
Morris G. Ulrich
First National Bank of
Quiet man turns killer in Indiana domestic tragedy
Henry Struckman 36 murdered his wife at their home on Hastern avenue then shot himself. A guest, Myra Fisher, witnessed parts of the quarrel and is under care. investigators seek details of the dispute and location of the slain couple. Coroner to hold an inquest as police probe motive and timeline.
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Henry Struckman
Hastern Avenue
Myra Fisher
Miss Fisher
Stockman
Struckman
Stuckman
Gaddis and
Toole
Washington Street
Eastern Avenue
Struckmans
Anderson
Walker
Petersdorf
Cleveland School Supervisor Quits Over Feminized Pupils
George W. Ehler resigns as Cleveland schools physical training supervisor accusing women principals of feminizing pupils. He says boys lack manly spirit and sportsmanship, while Superintendent Elson and board members dispute the charge. Western Reserve president Thwing also says boys are feminized by female influence in schools.
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Cleveland
George W. Ehler
Ehler
Manly
W. H. Elson
Board of Education
W. D. Sayle
Thwing
Western- Reserve -University
Hockensmith Estate Probate Plan Allocates to Widow and Sons
The will of Thomas Hockensmith is filed for probate. It covers about $25,000 in personal property and $80,000 in real estate. Executor named is Byron D. Hockensmith. The widow Sarah E. Hockensmith receives one third after debts, with the remainder to son Byron Big Bockensmith.
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Byron D. Hockensmith
Sarah E. Hockensmith
Byron Big Bockensmith
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Foraker
Grand Army
Ft. Meigs
Joan B. Wilson
Harris
Vienna
Sze
Chenyi
Szechenyi
Austria
the Friends of the
New
York Society
Mr. Kern
Kern
Mr. Bryan
Bookwalter
National Democratic Party
Leary
National Association
Bulletils
Mian
FORGE
John P. Caldwell
Prise
Boston
Mass
Watson
London
William King
King
Forger
Asylum For the Insane
Gaddis and Toole
Edwin Walker
E. Washington Street
Mrs. Struckman
Riverside Park
Thomas Hockensmith
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