Millionaire Swindler Dr Flower Trailed by Detectives
A Richmond woman, claiming to be the wife of Horace R Courtland also known as Dr Flower is under arrest. Detectives trace the notorious swindle of Mrs Theodore Hagaman who lent more than 500000 to Flower. Hagaman says Flower operated as a mining promoter and ex clergyman and that his real name was Horace R Courtland. Police seek the head of a bold ring of swindlers linked to Indianapolis and other eastern cities. The case centers on a million dollar fraud and jewel losses with Flower suspected of heavy investments and deceit. The arrested woman’s board bill arrest precipitated the disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Haquaman
Waldorf-Astoria
K. C. Flower
H. F. Lindsey
Flower
Horace R. Courtland
Hagaman
Werner
New York
Guerrant
Steamboat Peters Lee Destroyed by Fire on River
Memphis Tenn September 11 The steamer Peters Lee a magnificent Mississippi river boat was destroyed by fire today She was beached in time to enable all on board to escape and be saved from the blaze
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters Lee
Sissippi
Day spell is busy season for firemen
The prolonged dry spell has caused the fire department many runs within the last week and Friday was responsible for the destruction of the home of John Woodare, 1822 Howard street, being badly damaged by fire. Sparks from the chimney set fire to the shingles, and they were so dry that by the time the department arrived the whole upper portion of the house was on fire. The loss is estimated at $60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woodare
Howard Street
Harriman Extols Prosperity After Midwest Visit
Edward H Harriman and wife arrived in Chicago by special car from Omaha and met Illinois Central officials before heading to New York on a five car Lake Shore train. He praised nationwide prosperity, high crop yields, and improving business, and said the presidential election should not harm the outlook. The details of the conference remained secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward H. Harriman
Chicago & Northwestern
Omaha
Illinois Central Railroad
Threatened while addressing miners in Linton
President Thomas Lewis of the United Mine Workers faced danger as about 1,500 miners jeered him during a speech in Linton Indiana over the revocation of the Hudson mine local charter. President Van Horn intervened and urged continuation of the talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
Thomas Lewis
United Mine Workers
Hudson Mine
Lewis
van Horn
Hudson
British Speaker May Aid Bryan Campaign
Lady Cook better known as Tennessee Claflin shows strong interest in the Bryan campaign and may travel from England to speak in support of Bryan on the stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Lady Cook
Tennessee
Claflin
England
Fear and unrest shadow London Eucharistic congress
Report from London on the Eucharistic congress with Cardinal Gibbons in attendance. Protestants and radicals push to bar the Blessed Sacrament from a public procession, while authorities pledge orderly conduct and no anticipated disorder. The Duke of Norfolk denounces the anti papal oath as unnecessary. The next congress session is slated for Montreal in 1908.
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Cardinal Vanutelli
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Edward
Home Secretary
Duke of Norfolk
England
Montreal
Electric chair deaths debated by Manhattan coroner
New York Sept 11 Dr George F Shrady coroner argues condemned criminals may remain conscious during autopsies after electrocution. He says scientific doubt exists on death cause and autopsy could make the surgeon an executioner. Debates follow remarks by Harry J Tyler inventor of the chair and Dr T P Gibbons of Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George F. Shrady
Borough of
Manhattan
Shrady
Harry J. Tyler
T. P. Gibbons
Syracuse
Gibbons
Tyler
Millionaire Is Deputy Sheriff Appointed in New York
A wealthy individual has been named as deputy sheriff in New York, marking a notable appointment in the county's law enforcement ranks. The move elevates the profile of the appointee and signals potential shifts in local policing strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ryan and Belmont bury the hatchet after their row
On the Lusitania a notable passenger list includes August Belmont Thomas F Ryan and Samuel Undermeyer. Rumors say Ryan and Belmont have united on Manhattan traction affairs and may unveil a plan to stabilize the ailing traction properties with key lawyers linked to Samuel Andersmeyer guiding peace efforts. Wall Street awaits their next move.
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Ryan
Belmont
New York
Wall Street
Gether
Manhattan
Mr. Belmont
Traction
Samuel Andersmeyer
Fire hero pitcher Cresbro saves Whitinsville home
New York Americans pitcher Jack Cresbro and his college friend Henry Schuster were driving by when they spotted smoke from William H. Carr's residence. Cresbro leapt into the burning house, hauled water from the woodshed, and extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived, suffering no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Chesbro
New York Americans
Blind Senator Gore Meets Indiana Poets at Turpie Home
Oklahoma's Senator Thomas Gore, the blind statesman, visits Indianapolis to meet David Turpie and poet James Whitcomb Riley. Gore praises Turpie's role in Indiana history and calls Riley's poetry a source of delight during a cordial Friday visit to Lockerbie Street.
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Marion County
United States
Thomas Gore
Oklahoma
New
Southwest
Gore
David Turpie
Indiana
Sisterhood of
The
Republic
Senator Turpie
Turpie
Senator Gore
James Whitcomb Riley
Lockerbie
W. M. Fogarty
Riley
Birh
Trains Collide In Brooklyn Wreck Kills Motorman
A collision between two Myrtle Avenue L trains near Myrtle avenue and Cumberland street Brooklyn killed the No. 656 motorman and injured about twenty passengers. The rear train crashed into the front train causing a car to be demolished and debris trapping many riders. Fire followed as wrecking crews and firefighters arrived and removed the injured to the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Myrtle Avenue
East New York
Cumberland Street
Brooklyn
Pinnicle
OAM To Give Dinner After Postage Bet
County Auditor Albert Sahm and County Treasurer E J Robison argued over letter postage in a county council meeting. Sahm claimed 2 cents for half an ounce. Robison contended 2 cents per ounce. A wager followed and records show the rate had been changed years ago, prompting Sahm to host a dinner for council members and county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sahm
E. J. Robison
Robison
Sahm
Mr. Sahm
Woman Threatens to Shoot as Burglar Flees
Mrs Anna Richter of 816 Paca Street shouted drop that or I will shoot at a man she found in her house carrying her watch and purse. The burglar dropped the loot and fled. A separate report from H J Weller at 1410 Road Street claims a burglar entered during his wife’s presence and carried off a gold watch and $15 Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Richter
Paca_ street
Vigil by grave keeps watch for Indianapolis man
In Glasgow Kentucky Cassy Rasberry, sister of Jesse Coe, guards her brother's grave at the colored Odd Fellows cemetery after nightfall. Coe was killed August 25 on Coa Ridge by officers during an arrest attempt for a policeman killing in Indianapolis. She keeps vigil nightly, lighting a lantern and staying until dawn.
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Glasgow
Odd Fellows
Cassy Rasberry
Indianapolis
Ind
Jesse Coe
Coe
Coa Ridge
Explosive blast hits Pittsburg pastor’s family
Escaping gas ignited by a struck match nearly destroyed the Misquel family home on Seventh avenue Pittsburg. The dead include Mrs George Misquel and Jacob Misquel. Injured: Rev George Misquel and several children as rescuers pulled survivors from debris. Fire Chief attributes blame to a leaking attic gas pipe.
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George Misquet
St. George's Church
Seventh Avenue
Bedford Avefnue
Washington Street
Jacob Misquel
Annie Magel
Misquel
George Misquel
Isaac Misquel
Amelia Misquel
Babe
Margaret
Mary McKenna
Mary Mulligan
Peter Hanrady
W. H. Larkin
Robert McKinley
Misquess
Robbed by a Negro Near Riverside Park
John Weber reports near Riverside park Thursday night a Black man knocked him down and stole $23. Weber was not seriously injured. Local police are investigating the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
John Weber
N. Holmes Avenue
Weber
Local briefs flag tragic incidents and work-time change
In Middletown New Jersey on September 11 a salted peanuts incident linked to Harry Sapp caused death by convulsions within a day. Sterling Illinois reports William McCulloch’s death by his own action during his wife’s absence for her mother’s funeral. Altoona Pennsylvania railroad shops posted orders raising weekly hours, affecting ten employees tomorrow.
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Middletown
Harry
Sapp
Sterling, Ill
William McCulloch
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Richmond, Va
Horace R
Courtland
Dr. Flower
Theodore Hagaman
A Re
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Memphis
Tenn
Harriman
Lewts
London
Congress
N. B. Scott
West Virginia
S. G. Smith
Wheeling
W. Va
Millionaire
Henry Seigel
Millonaire
Westchester County
Lusitania
Ishment
Trac
Tion
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Gust Belmont, Thomas F. Ryan and
Sam
Uel Undermeyer
Gers
Dis
Whitinsville
Mass
Whitinsville, Mass
Jack Cresbro
William H. Carr
Church
Henry Schuster
Ter
Ches
Bro
Galla
Gassy
Pittsburg, Pa
Paren
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