One Day Jekyll Next Day Hyde Bank Fraudster Exposed
Jock Boyd H Stoneroad of Coraopolis a prominent local figure is identified as Samuel F Fletcher the bank robber arrested after attempting to cash a forged certificate for 3200 at Bentleyville First National Bank. The note originated from Mercantile National Bank of Cleveland and involved drafts and a forged letter. He was tied to stock ownership and several manufacturing concerns and was said to earn about 10000 yearly from swindling banks.
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Goyd H. Stoneroad
Samuel F. Fletcher
Pittsburg
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Boyd H. Stoneroad
Coraopolis
First National Bank of
Bentleyile
Bentleville Bank
Bentleyville Bank
Merchantile
Fletcher
Diamond National
Pittsboro
Ameridge Bank
Stoneroad
Two Attempts Made On Monarchs In Front Of San Geron Anmo
London report says anarchists attempted two assassinations of a royal pair. The first bomb thrown in front of the church of San Geron anmo failed to explode. A man named Roberts was detained in Madrid on suspicion of involvement.
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Publishers' Press
London
Aiforko
San Geronanmo
Ton Jose
Roberts
Madrid
Minstrel Show Planned by Potomac Club at Academy of Music
The Potomac Club announces a minstrel show at the Academy of Music on June 11 and 15 featuring local talent. C George Nunn, a longtime director of major shows, arrives to lead the production, with high expectations for a successful event.
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Potomac Club
Academy of Music
C. George Nunn
Potomac Hardware Co Advertising Paint Services
An advertisement urging readers to choose Sherwin Williams paint for a first class job. It promotes paint products and mentions Potomac Hardware Co as the seller with address 23W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin-Williams
The
Potomac Hardware Co
Assassination Plot Disrupts Madrid Royal Wedding Joy
Shock struck Madrid as an assassin's bomb wrapped in a bouquet wounded and killed several during King Alfonso and Queen Victoria's wedding procession. The king and queen escaped unharmed. authorities arrested the suspect as the city reels from the blast and mourns the dead.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Victoria
New Road Plan Connects Belington to Uniontown and Wheeling
West Virginia Connecting Railroad secures charter to span ninety five miles from Belington to Rodgersville linking with Uniontown and Wheeling Short Line. Estimated cost five to six million dollars. Aims to open coal lands of Harrison County to markets. ED P Maroney of Pittsburgh named president with incorporators J V Thompson James H Barnes A J Cochran and C Hanna.
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Belington
Union Town
Wheeling
West Virginia
West Virginia Connecting
W. Va
West Virginia Central Railroad
Rodgersville
Uniontown
Harrison Co
ED. P. Maroney
Pittsburg
J. V. Thompson
James H. Barnes
A. J. Cochran
Dawson
C. \. Hanna
Iron City Trust Company
Baltimore Official Transfers Office to Himself
Philips Lee Golds horeuca, long time Collector of Revenue for the District of Maryland, yesterday transferred the office to himself after four years in the post. The action occurred at the close of business in Baltimore.
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District of Maryland
Philips Lee
Beautifully Illustrated Book Offer and Court Sale
An advertisement offers a free copy of a richly illustrated book Where to Spend the Summer enlarged to twice its size with a list of hotels on the Western Mary W. M. RR. In a Baltimore Orphans Court session officials present include Andes Davis Brashears Jackson and Hervey W Shuck register Thedora KK Thoma executrix of Hearn Thoma late of Allegheny deceased filed a list of personal property and an order authorizing sale of part of it. Court adjourned to next Tuesday at 1 o clock a m.
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Mary W. M. RR
Baltimore
Tofay
Andes Davis
Brashears
Jackson
Hervey W. Shuck
Register
Thedora KK. Thoma
Hearn Thoma
Allezanvemint
Tucson
Jone Ath
At & N'Elock A. m
Rumor and Rivalries Mark City Council Fight
Citizens hear rumors of council president contenders as the city council prepares to organize Monday under Mayor Clarence King. Potential candidates include former president Cornwell, Mr. Sloan, Dr. Broadrup, Walter Powell, and others amid ward loyalties, with appointments and re elections debated and a new water board member to be named.
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Clarence Mayor King
Old City Council
Matthew Sloan
Broadup
Sloan
Cornwell
Broadrup
Dr. Cornbewell
Walter Powell
F. Brooke Whiting
Mayor King
Messrs
Juce Hummershime
D. L. Slogn i A. Young
R. W. McMichael
Tion
Water Board
David Walker
Walker
Zack
Lacy
Benjamin Poole
B. A. Twigg
George Ever Istine
Alfred J. Reid
Gus Knieriem
W. P. Rizer
Alleged Bawdy House Raided in Disley Alley
Police raided a suspected bawdy house in Disley Alley kept by Mrs Welsh also known as Mrs Owens. Three women and two men were found inside and officers reportedly entered through a window. The case is set for trial before Justice Wolford late this afternoon.
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Disley
Altey
Welsh
Owens
Edwin Bundy to Speak on The Great Deliverance at Academy
Edwin Bundy of Allegheny Pa will lecture Sunday next June 3 at 2 30 p m at the Academy of Music on The Great Deliverance He also speaks to Bible students at 21 South George Street Saturday evening 7 30 and Sunday at 3 30 p m No collections undenom inational venue details provided
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Edwin Bundy
Allegheny
Academy of Music
South George Street
Celock
Wonom
Window Screens
Hardware advertisement notes 18th century style framing and best quality for sale. Promotes 320 by 40 cent pricing and Best made. From The Potomsc Hardware Co located at 237.
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The
Potomsc Hardware Co
Maryland presents silver service to ship Maryland captain
A silver service funded by Maryland subscribers was presented aboard the cruiser Maryland in Annapolis. Governor Warfield handed the gift to Captain Royall R. Ingersoll, who received it for the ship’s officers and men after Secretary Bonaparte accepted it and spoke of Maryland’s duty to a strong navy.
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Annapolis
Uap
Maryland
United States
Annapolis Roads
Royall R. Ingersoll
Edwin Warfield
Bonaparte
Ingersoll
Warfield
Attorney General Rules Convict Labor For State Roads
Maryland laws allow convict labor on State Road No 1 from Baltimore to Washington only if the convicts work for the state. The $90,009 highway appropriation may fund a model road, with $39,000 usable this year and similar amounts in 1907 and 1908. If the state handles quarrying and transport, costs cover stone, supervision, and guarding prisoners. President Roosevelt party returned to Washington after Hampton address. A wrapping paper accident in Winchester injures J B Hartman.
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Bryan
Maryland Geological Survey
Baltimore
Washington
House of Correction
William Bullocklark
Tomorrow's Magazine Supplement Promises Notable Articles
The Times advertises a forthcoming Magazine Supplement featuring a Daughters of the Confederacy article with a portrait of Mrs. M. Goodlett, president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Officials announce a Neill Reynolds report to Congress on Chicago packing houses likely Monday. Also promoted are long sik gloves by Gross Bros at sale price.
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Gross Bros
the Times Tomorrow
Daughters of the Confederacy
Congress
Putlishers’ Press
Washington
Neill Reynolds
Chicago
Gross
Congressmen Adams Ends His Own Life in Philadelphia Hotel
Washington indicates Pennsylvania Congressman Robert Adams shot himself in his apartment at 1708 H Street at 8:36 AM. A long political career spanning from 1871, serving in Congress since 1890, ends with an apparent suicide in night attire. physicians say death is imminent as he is treated at Emergency Hospital.
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Publishers’ Press
Washington
Robert Adams
Pennsylvania
H Street
Adams
Philadelphia
Mate
Congress
Real Estate Bargains Abound In City Listings
An energetic ad offers Prospect Street residence for sale described as up to date with steam heat and great location. It promotes bargains on homes and rentals across Bedford Columbia Decatur and Smallwood streets plus multiple city lots and frame houses with prices and terms. The seller also touts farms for sale and urges calls to buy or sell real estate.
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J. T. Fey
Prospect Street
Vea Pest
Bedford
Columbia
Decatur
Smallwood
Green Street
Washington Street
Bellevue Street
Decatur Street
Gar Street
Gay St
Goethe St
New
Goethe Street
Tate
Ministers Must Be More Prompt in Returning Marriage Certificates
The article urges ministers to return marriage certificates to the Circuit Court clerk within 30 days, noting many certificates still outstanding. It warns of heavy penalties for delays and recalls prior efforts to improve prompt submissions.
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Circuit Court
Circmt Court
Smoot Seat Challenged as Senate Moves to Vote
Washington report says Senate privileges and elections committee voted 7 to 5 to declare Reed Smoot of Utah not entitled to his seat. A Burton of Kansas expulsion resolution was offered and will be considered again Tuesday, with Burton likely to be expelled.
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Publishers’ Press
Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reed Smoot
Utah
United States Senate
Bailey
Senate
Burton
Kansas
They Do Right in Cumberland Honeymoon Stop
Bedford Hawkeye correspondent reports Robert Cuppert and Miss Batella May of Mann's Choice spent their wedding trip in Cumberland. The piece notes Cumberland is the premier place to marry or honeymoon, with no other place as good.
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Robert Cuppert
Batella May
Mann
Cumberland
Bedford
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Jekyll
Hyde
Jock Om
St. Gerofuitha
Baltimore Street
Walton
Charles Durst
Charlies DeHaven
Ross Mullen
Edgar Stevens
Mike Fahey
Everett
Wm. S. Bower
Tri- State Business College of Cumberland
Scott S. Smith
Old
Imi
Duke
Comachuates
the Orphans’ Court
Cornwells
Dr. Broadrup
John Fletcher
Clear Ridge
Queen Victoria
Bonapart
Capt. Ingersoll
Publishers Press
Roosevelt
Hampton
Winchester
J. B Hartman
Albin
S.tanzer
Lambert’s No
Snigst
Senator Smoot
Smoot
Frank Hartley
A. R. Lewis
Aetna
Phenix of
Hartford
Hartford Fire
Queen of America, Fire Associations
German Alliance
Commercial Union
Liverpool
London and Globe
Firal Estate
McCleave
Hurd’s Fine Writing Paper
Powell
SONS
Eading
Jewelers and Opticians
Baltimore ST. Cumberland, MD
Wright’s Cent
Mkt. Co
Pwspal
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