Buckley Testimony Marks High Fire Insurance Payouts
In a New York fire insurance inquiry William H Buckley faced extended questioning by State Superintendent Hotchkiss. Buckley admitted receiving 21400 from Travelers Insurance in 1903 to push a liability reserve bill, with letters showing discussions of election expenses and political influence. The day focused on Buckley’s Albany work in 1904 and related correspondence with George H Sheldon of the Phoenix Fire Insurance Co.
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Wiliam B. Smith
Travelers’ Insurance Company of
Hartford
Buckley
Hotchkiss
George H. Sheldon
Ayho
Phoenix Fire Insurance
Company of Brooklyn
Albany
Buckley-Sheldon
Sheldon
Saratoga
Owill
Death of Joseph G Gibbard Ex City Plumber
Following an illness of three days Joseph G Gibbard ex city plumber died suddenly at 7 50 pm while his wife gave him water at 1725 Broadway The death was caused by paralysis of the heart with sciatic rheumatism He was born in New York City April 22 1857 age 52 years 11 months Survived by widow two daughters Minnie A Helen S and son Robert A in Morehead Mio No funeral arrangements reported.
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Joseph .G. Gibbard
Broadway
Gibbard
New York City
Minnie A
Helen S
Robert A
Morehead
Mio
Moody Wealthy Chicago Baker Murder Not Accident
A Chicago baker known for wealth was reported murdered rather than the death being accidental. Police indicate foul play as the cause of death stemming from a murder. The investigation continues as authorities release limited details.
Detectives Track Poisoning Death After Month Hunt
Chicago March 28 Associated Press coroner Hoffman states Alexander Moody died from arsenic poisoning. Authorities believe hamburger steak contained the poison, but how it was placed in the meat remains unsolved after over a month of investigation.
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Chicago
Alexander Moody
Promaine
Hoffman
Barnett Hotel Reopens After Big Renovation
The Barnett hotel in Logansport will reopen tomorrow with a ten year lease signed by W. H. Harrison and C. H. McClung to owner Dr. M. A. Jordan. Rooms have hot and cold water, fireproof wiring, new furniture, and private dining rooms. The hotel anticipates expanding to one hundred rooms total after annex completion.
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Barnett
W. H. Harrison
Logansport Hotel Company
C. H. McClung
Vandalia
M. A. Jordan
Logansport
George Hodges
Partner Falsely Claims Role For Sugar Trust
A man asserts his partner and adviser claim to act as attorney for the sugar trust, but he says he never had such employment himself. The remark raises questions about the legitimacy of their stated legal representation and potential conflicts of interest.
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O Iic
THE
Sugar Trust
Martin Promises: More Sensations in Future
Philippine Friar Lands at Less Than Half They Cost Government. The promise hints at ongoing reforms and potential deals to reduce land costs, with officials signaling forthcoming measures to address land ownership and pricing doubts.
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Martin
Doctor Sues Doud and Schoffield Over Auto Injuries
A Philadelphia doctor files a $50,000 lawsuit through attorneys against Doud and Schoffield auto dealers of Chicago for almost fatal injuries suffered last December while the doctor was in Chicago to buy a car. The Associated Press report notes the filing and details.
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Chicago
Charles L.’ ‘Thomas
Pennsylvania
Doud & Schofield
Michigan. Avenue
Thomas
Logansport Set to Host Indiana Golf Tourney
August 23 to 27 is the dates for the annual Indiana State Golf Association tournament to be played at the Logansport Country Club. Tents may be pitched on the grounds for campers. Nine member clubs are listed with more expected to join before the meet.
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Logansot
oTliana State
Richmond
Marion Country Club
Marion Golf Club
Terre Haute
Country
Ft. Wayne
Riverside
Highland
Indianapolis
Logansport
Eaporte
South Bend
Muncie
Crawfordsville
Take Lease on New Barnett Open Tomorrow
W. H. Harrison former member of the company and C. M. McClung of Vandalian Restaurant take lease on the Barnett venture, new proprietors.
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New Barnett
W. H. Harrison
THE
Company
C. M. M’clung
Vandalian Restaurant New Proprietors
Easter Dance Closed Barn Loft Keeps Outsiders
A local Easter celebration featured a dance held in a barn loft with doors shut to prevent entry by outsiders, reflecting a private communal event in the community.
Tragedy Hits Hungarian Village In Mass Mortality Night
A disastrous fire or collapse at a village ballroom near Oekoerito Hungary last night killed an estimated 300 to 400 people and injured about 100. The event occurred in a barn like structure decorated for a public ball at a hotel ballroom. Spectators and guests crowded the venue before the catastrophe, with chaos ensuing as the end came suddenly.
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Villag
Was
Fragmentary obituary notice hints at Bre years old
Brief, unclear fragments mention a person named Bre and a reference to age and a house. No clear event or relation to a specific person or date is established in the text.
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Associated Press
New York
William H. Buckley
Prac
GS Gibbard
Moody
Baker
Herman Schuttler
Mr. Moody
Frank
Moxley
Charles H. Moody
Moody & ‘Waiters
Charles H
Alexander
Seeley Avenue
Wisconsin
St. Charles, Ill
Miss Hartwick
Miss.Hartwick
Hartwick
Peterson
Kansas City
Wickersham and Taft
Doctor Sues
Dr. Thomas
Doud
Schofield
Ny Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Wickersham
Bennett
Colorado
American Sugar. Refining Company
American’ Sugar Refining’ Company
Friar Jandins
Philippines
Havemeyer
Mate-Szalka
Hungary
Oekoerito
Mrs. Brewer
Was. Wiend
Justice
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