Hidden notes found with Mrs Lorillard's death
In Washington on March 26 the body of Mrs Pierre Lorillard was found in her home with an envelope bearing the request bury this with me unopened. Inside were two notes one signed C H L and a second in another hand plus a few trinkets. The coroner's certificate states death by self asphyxiation, previously treated as an accident, with husband Pierre Lorillard noting her moroseness and despair.
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Washington, D. C
Pierre Lorillard
Washington
New York
Hillyer Place
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the death of our son and brother. Special thanks are extended to Mrs. Theodore Mannstedt Mr. and Mrs. John E. Leonard and family for their assistance.
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John E. Leonard
Champion Trust Nurse On Floor
Fordney defended the lumber schedule and attacked the free list proposal amid interruptions. He claimed packers earn at least 10 dollars per steer hide with farmers receiving nothing, and that by products yield large profits for packers while farmers get nothing.
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Slayden
Fordney
Ways and Means Committee
Democrats Push Open Campaign in City Meeting
The Democrats held a ward meeting to address monetary matters and canvasser appointments for the Second ward while noting no count for the Twelfth ward. Mayor candidate O J Sorensen spoke briefly, pledging to serve openly if elected and to run an aboveboard campaign.
Wisconsin Legislature Aims to Print Session Laws in Book Form
Madison based plan by Senator Hudnall would stop printing session laws in newspapers and publish them as books. Estimated state savings about 10 600. Claims committee notes 142 bills carry appropriations. farmers and education institutions drive large increases totaling several million dollars.
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Wis
Hudnall
Senate
Madness or Murder in Bride Case Deepens
The bride's handwriting is mixed with letters like the dead rival and the old sweetheart. Family believes foul play, not suicide, killed the bride. Coroner Becker opens an inquest as police weigh evidence suggesting suicide may be unlikely.
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Becker
Unsolved Mystery of Woman Tied to McDermott Family
The article follows McDermott, about 60, as reporters probe a missing daughter case. He identifies two daughters by name and location, notes a third daughter Anna may have married a wealthy man and moved to New York, and recounts a phone call from Anna claiming wealth before fading contact. He refuses help or money to the missing woman. Other family ties include Mrs. Boyle arrest rumors and a husband, J. J. Obermeyer, learning of Anna's possible westward life and a Hebron, Indiana connection.
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Cleveland
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New York
J. J. Obermeyer
Koutts
Kitty McDermott
Chicago
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C. H. Halligan
Republicans for Better Health in La Crosse Outlook
The text argues that tax revenue should grow with city growth and calls for public cooperation with private enterprise. It urges unity between La Crosse city government and citizens to build a bigger, busier, and better community through harmonious action and home concerns.
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Croker Sails for Ireland Ahead of Notable Fight
Richard Croker, former Tammany Hall boss, will not attend the impending clash described as the greatest fight since John Kelly era. He sails for Ireland on April 28 from New York.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Tiger
John Kelly
Ireland
City Council Weighs Salaries Tonight
The common council debates official salaries, including the mayor and police justice, with likely approval of about 200 for council members. Salaries would take effect next February under the ordinance, amid expectations of other surprise actions.
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Police Justice
Indian Member Starts Fight on House Floor
Washington D C March 26 a rough and tumble altercation broke out as Rep Fordney of Michigan faced questions about a lumber trust Rep Byrd an Indian from Mississippi lunged toward Fordney before fellow members restrained him Fordney denied links to any trust and offered to apologize if offended a temporary understanding restored order and the speech continued
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Fordney
Mich
Lumber Trust
Byrd
Miss
Mississippi
Michigan
Mahlum, Mrs M P Dies At Noon In City
Mrs M P Mahlum of 821 South Fourth street died at St Francis hospital at 12 30 PM after a long illness. Funeral from Sixth Street Norwegian Lutheran Church Sunday at 3 PM. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
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South Fourth Street
St. Francis Hospital
Sixth Street
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Oak Grove Cemetery
Miners' Executive Board Meets as Strike Looms in Anthracite
Indianapolis March 26 The miners' executive board sits in at noon with President Lewis present as a strike in the anthracite region becomes more probable. The meeting was called by Lewis to address the potential walkout.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Miners’ Executive Board
Lewis
Mrs Sexauer Dead in Fountain City Death of Mother Summons G F Sexauer
G F Sexauer of Badger Steel Roofing was summoned to Fountain City Wisconsin this morning by the death of his mother.
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G. F. Sexauer
Badger Steel Roofing and Corrugating Company
Fountain City
Wis
General wage reductions posted at Republic Iron and Steel mills
In Youngstown Ohio on March 26 a notice announced a general wage cut for all mills of the Republic Iron and Steel company, affecting workers nationwide.
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Youngstown, O
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Weston at Buffalo on cross country tramp to San Francisco
Ho ward P. Weston, age 71, walking from New York to San Francisco, is expected in Buffalo tonight after leaving Bergen this morning. He is reportedly making good progress despite heavy roads.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Howard P. Weston
New York
San Francisco
Bergen
State Two-Thirds Day: Elkhart County Dry Result
The official dry majority in Elkhart County is 892 votes as the option election confirms two thirds statewide. The result marks two thirds of the state now dry.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Elkhart County
Supervisors to Name County School Superintendent Head
Madison March 26 A bill was introduced in the assembly to appoint a four member county board committee to elect a county superintendent of schools for four years and oversee county school matters.
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Madison
Wis
Local Obituary and Society Notes from Lansing Iowa
Mr. Hausmann, aged father of Mrs. T H Bakewell, died Thursday morning at his daughter’s residence. Miss Kathryne Kerndt is home from Chicago. Forest Wolfe and Co C Stence went to Chicago on business. Cleveland Kerndt returned from St Francis hospital La Crosse. Miss Wilkinson of Chicago is trimmer at Miss Schaak this season.
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T. H. Bakewell
Kathryne Kerndt
Chicago
Forest Wolfe and Co. C. Stence
Cleveland Kerndt
St. Francis Hospital
la Crosse
Miss Wilkinson
Directors Meet to Elect Officers at La Crosse Motor Boat Club
The La Crosse Motor Boat Club directors convene at 7 30 tonight at the Elks Club to elect officers and set upcoming governance.
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la Crosse
Elks’ Club
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