Scrap of Paper Leads to Riches in Jersey Estate
Washington New Jersey farmer Wil Ruppert seeks a one third share of an estate valued at about 130000 awaited by a Philadelphia claimant since October. A torn newspaper hinted at the death of Marion Merline, a hermit who left a cash hoard across ten banks totaling over 100000. Ruppert believes the Philadelphia recluse was his uncle, unseen by family for decades.
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Fire Destroyed Elmira Theater and Businesses in Blaze
A major Elmira NY fire wiped out the Happy Year theater the Elmira Telegram plant N J Thompsons wholesale dry goods hall the Knights of Columbus hall and Thomas Connellys grocery and caused additional damage along nearby blocks. The total loss is estimated at 150000 dollars.
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Elmira
Pire de Atropel
Happy Year
Elmira Telegram
N. J Thompson
Knights of Columbus
Thomas Connelly
Edward F. Sweet Named Assistant Secretary of Commerce
President Wilson appoints Edward F. Sweet as assistant secretary of commerce. The nomination signals a key executive role in the tariff and trade policy bureau as he joins the administration. Sweet brings experience from public service and industry to the department.
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Commerce
Hollis Wins New Hampshire Senate Seat After 39 Ballots
Ueary F. Hollis, a Denverite, elected United States senator for New Hampshire with 180 votes, short of the 186 needed. The result ends a protracted 39 ballot deadlock and is hailed as a national Democratic victory backed by the Wilson administration. President Wilson praises the outcome as aiding Senate control. Also, Montclair moves toward a new federal building as the Treasury seeks proposals for a site.
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New Hampshire
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United States
Senate
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Biddulph
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury Department
Lawyer Urged Thaw Escape From Matteawan Prison
New York March 14 Dr Austin Plint said Daniel J O Reilly former lawyer serving a prison sentence urged Harry S Thaw to escape from Matteawan but Thaw refused the plan Thaw wished to become a lawyer within the law and would not leave the asylum unless by due process of law The scheme allegedly involved a White Plains to Tarrytown transport and a car to cross the Connecticut line but Thaw rejected it.
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Austin Plint
Daniel J. O'Reilly
Harry S. Thaw
Matteawan Pessium
Thaw
Flint
Thiniel O'Reilly
Mat Fea
White Plains
Tarrytown
Mattenwan
Rene Owas
Nadershheriff
O'Reilly
Connecticut
Matstenwin
Wilson to Use Mayflower for Presidential Use
President Wilson will retain the Mayflower as his private steamship for family and friends. The yacht is at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and was used by Taft during the naval review in New York Harbor. No plans for a trip have been made, but authority denies earlier reports of Wilson not using the vessel.
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Wilson
White House
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Taft
New York Harbor
Chicago Rats Proportionately Largest City for Rats
Chicago has more rats relative to its size than any other city on earth, highlighting a pervasive urban rodent challenge across the metropolis.
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Chicago
Haakon and Kaiser Tour Berlin Visit Recalled
A historic newspaper snippet recalls King Haakon of Denmark and Kaiser Wilhelm together during a visit to Berlin. The fragment notes ongoing events and the cordial atmosphere between the two leaders amid earlier tensions.
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Berlin
Slarke Is Senate President Amid Nominations Confirmed
Washington March 14 The senate elected officers James P Clarke Arkan sia president pro tem James M Baker South Carolina secretary Charles P Aips St Louis sergeant at arms Thomas W Kellar West Virginia doorkeeper Carl Loetler Philadelphia acting assistant doorkeeper In executive session the senate confirmed nominations including Daniel C Roper South Carolina postmaster general and James Tobin of Pennsylvania to fourth assistant postmaster general
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Senate
James P. Clarke
Arkansia
James M. Baker
South Carolina
Sete Ite
Charles Paips
St Louis
Gros
Thomas W. Kellar
West Vissinia
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Carl Loetiler
Padelpha
Daniel C. Roper
South Carathia
Ceasral
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James 1oBhikstee
Penney Thurn
Realism and Real Money in Daily Life
A brief Baltimore American quip contrasts fatigue with the appeal of real money, noting that realism in life is tolerable when it translates to tangible wealth. The remark underscores practical values over idealism in everyday economics.
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