Scrap of Paper Leads to Riches in Estate Claim
Washington Maryland March 14 William Ruppell a farmer near Port Murray hired William A Stryker to pursue a possible one third share of a $130000 estate awaiting a Philadelphia claimant since October A torn newspaper from last October mentioned Marvin Merline a 73 year old hermit who died in Philadelphia Police found coins a rug $30000 in cash and bank deposits exceeding 100000 suggesting a potential family link Ruppell believes he may be related to the Philadelphia recluse and has kin Peter and a sister Mrs Ack Anders Nod who would gain if the claim is valid
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Willian Ruppell
Port Murray
Willam. A. Stryker
Philadelphia
Stryker
Ruppell
Marvin Merline
Caftahr
Fire destroys multiple Elmira buildings amid city blaze
A large fire in Elmira New York last night swept through the Happy Hour theater the Elmira Telegram plant N J Thompsons Wholesale dry goods House the Knights of Columbus hall and Thomas Connellys grocery causing extensive damage to surrounding blocks The fire loss is estimated at about 50000 dollars
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N. Y
Happy Hour
Elmira Telegram
N. J Thompson
Knights of Columbus
Thomas Connelly
Edward F. Sweet Named Assistant Secretary of Commerce
President Wilson designates Edward F. Sweet as assistant secretary of commerce amid administration reorganization. The appointment elevates his role in overseeing trade, industry, and federal commerce programs as part of ongoing executive agency reforms.
Hollis Elected U S Senator in New Hampshire Deadlock
New Hampshire chose Henry F. Hollis as United States senator after a 39 ballot deadlock with 18 votes for Hollis and 186 for election. The result is hailed as a national Democratic victory backed by the Wilson administration as Pearsons withdrawal shifted Republican votes. Washington reacts with approval as Hollis secures the Senate seat. Montclair Postoffice site sale or gift details noted.
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Concord
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Henry F. Hollis
Dennegat
New Hampshire
Wilson
Edward N. Pearson
Washington
Henry VP
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United Statrs
Apulius
Senate
Montclair
Montclaiir
Biddulph
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Treasury Department
United States
Lawyer Urges Thaw Escape Inmate Refuses Plan
New York reports Dr. Austin Kint recounts Daniel J. O'Reilly urged Daniel Thaw to escape from Matteawan prison. Harry Thaw, inmate, rejected the plot, insisting he will not leave the asylum except by due process. Dr. Flint is noted as previously involved in the case.
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New York
Austin Kint
Daniel J. O'Reilly
Harry Thaw
Matterwan Assium
Thaw
Flint
Daniel O'Reilly
Mat Fenwin
Wecome
Sawyer
Tarrytown
Matteawan
Rett
Woider
Reilly
Connecticut
Mattemwan
Wilson to Use Mayflower as President’s Private Yacht
The Mayflower will be retained by President Wilson as his private yacht. Reports of Wilson declining the ship were denied. The vessel now rests at the Brooklyn navy yard after Taft used it during the New York harbor naval review. If Wilson sails, the Mayflower would accompany him, his family, and friends. Chicago reports unusually high rat population for its size.
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Washington
Marci Ta
Wilson
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Taft
New York Harbor
Famly
Haakon visits Berlin with Kaiser in recent meeting
King Haakon of Denmark and Kaiser Wilhelm II recent Berlin visit featured a cordial meeting aiming to strengthen German Danish ties. The exchange highlighted mutual interests while signaling continued cooperation between the two nations.
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King Haakon of
Denmark
Kaiser Wilhelm
King Haakon
Kaiser Wile Bea
Clarke Is Senate President and Nominations Confirmed
The senate elected James P. Clarke of Arkansas president pro tem James M Baker of South Carolina secretary of the senate Charles Phillips of St Louis sergeant at arms Thomas Wily of West Virginia assistant doorkeeper and Carl Levillard of Philadelphia acting assistant doorkeeper In a active session nominations were confirmed including Daniel Reper of South C to be assistant postmaster general and James J Hiksten of Pennsylvania to be fourth assistant postmaster general Realism Dont you often tire of the realism in life Not if its real money Baltimore American.
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Washington
Senate
James P. Clarke
Arkansis
James M. Baker
South Carolina
Seasite
Charles Phillips
St Lois
Thomas Wli
West, Virginia
Carl Levillar
Rythdelphia
Daniel © Reper
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Mesaider M. Deckery
Missouri
Generat
James J.ithiksten
Pennsylvania
Baltimore American
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Talking Pictures
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