Man of Mystery Nelson Dies Leaving $800000 in Question
Springfield, Mass. special report: George D. Nelson, known as the Man of Mystery, died after a two day illness. His rumored $800,000 fortune al ludes to an unsettled estate as no will is suspected. His lone known relative is nephew George D. Dunn of New York. Little is known of Nelsons origins or age, though estimates range sixty to seventy. He arrived in Springfield via a commission from William Bliss, later rising to head the freight clearing department on the railroad and later managing Vinton estate property where he built a theater and a home life remains a mystery.
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George D. Nelson
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George D. Dunn
New York
William Bliss
Boston and
Albany
Bliss
P Railroad
Rebels Advance From May Muy Toward Managua In Nicaragua
General Chamorro and General Ma cis lead insurgents toward Managua from May Muy after capturing the town from government troops. The rebels seized arms funds and supplies in Managua where 1,200 fighters faced Driz army defenders. Matagalpa, the province capital, is said to be in Chamorro's control and used as a base.
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Chamorro
Macis
Revolutionary Army
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Maymuy
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Madriz
Matagalpa
Peary Bill Hit By Naval Affairs Subcommittee
The House Naval Affairs Subcommittee reported adversely on Friday blocking Commander Peary from becoming a rear admiral, likely killing the bill.
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Washington, PD. C
House Naval Affairs Subcommittee
KR. ER. Peary
Virginia waterways to be improved in river and harbor bill
Washington reports the river and harbor bill faces Senate debate over mandamus case. Virginia hopes for added appropriations led by Senators Martin and Daniel, with allocations including 100000 for James River and various harbor and waterway grants across the state. A note on Cat River reveals the committee renamed the stream, joking about drowning cats.
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Newport News
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Dymer's Creek
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Nomini Creek
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Pagan River
British Cabinet faces chaotic path to King’s speech
London reports confusion in the British political scene as Ireland presses for home rule and Labor demands action on the Lords. Premier Asquith’s cabinet, fatigued from budget debates, plans to present the king’s speech while weighing veto powers of the Lords amid uncertain Parliament timing.
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England
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Opposition to Speaker Cannon Across Midwest Editors
A Chicago Tribune poll of editors in Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Tennessee and many others shows overwhelming opposition to Joseph G Cannon for Speaker and to the Aldrich Cannon tariff bill Republicans and independents alike vote against both. Democratic responses are omitted to focus on Republican and independent editor views.
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Strange romance ends in Brooklyn theft case
Gbraham Glassman and Mrs Anna Sos of Greenville Mississippi were arrested at 45 Pitt Streets Brooklyn charged with loping and stealing 3335 from David Soltz, her husband. Police traced money transfers after weeks of surveillance and found Mrs Soltz with her young son Samuel. Glassman said she gave him 100 to 500 dollars each time.
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Anna Sos
Greenville
Pitt Streets
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Samuel
Sailor Stole Pistols To Visit Chorus Girl In Richmond
J M McCann a sailor was jailed for thirty days after admitting stealing two pistols from Granby Theater dressing rooms in Norfolk last week. He said he took the guns to raise money to buy a ticket to Richmond to see a chorus girl from the In Panama company.
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Granby Theater
Justice Simmons
Panama
Negroes Defy Funeral Rite Over Electrocution Death
John Fitzpatrick a Virginia negro was electrocuted in the Ohio penitentiary for murdering Druggist Steele and was buried at Bridgewater Friday after Rockingham county officials took charge. The coffin lay unclaimed on a depot platform all day as local negroes refused to tuck it, then the body was moved to the colored church amid fears the desecration would ruin future meetings.
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John Fitzpatrick
Ohio
Steele
Bridgewater
Rockingham County
Fitzpatrick
Youth Robs Birmingham Post Office of About 800 Dollars
An unknown white youth about eighteen reached through the stamp window at the Birmingham Post Office and grabbed a sack of money, about 500 dollars, escaping before onlookers realized the robbery. The money was being counted by the stamp clerk.
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Vigilance urged after Louisville assaults by a black assailant
Highland Park residents discuss forming a vigilante group as a negro attacked a woman at her home. Mrs Adams is recovering from injuries and Mrs Gaumon remains in critical condition after an earlier assault. Five suspects were taken, but Gaumon cannot identify any assailant.
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Fred Gaumon
Four Die in Princess Anne House Fire
In Princess Anne Virginia a family tragedy leaves Ernest Forbes a resident and two nieces and a child dead after a house fire sparked by a stove. The wife awoke to flames, rescued others, but could not escape with the children.
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Brnest Forbes
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Ten year old’s bold stand against library skate theft
Johnnie Mar sia, ten, was robbed of his roller skates near Carnegie Library and marched to Police Inspector Flood demanding recovery. He threatened to see Mayor Gaynor if action did not follow, prompting Detective Louis Schmidt to be assigned to locate the thieves.
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Pathrate Avenue
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Hiss Attin
Twelve Years Given for Assault on Child
T. C. Cates, aged 30, a clear maker, was convicted at Hastings Court of attempting to criminally assault six year old Mary Peace. The jury returned a verdict of twelve years in the penitentiary.
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T. C. Cates
Hastings Court
Mary Peace
Cates
Steamers Schedule From Baltimore to South and Connections
Steamers depart Baltimore daily except Sunday at 6 30 P M and reach Old Point Comfort at 6 00 A M and Norfolk at 7 00 A M with connections to rail lines for all southern points Through tickets baggage checks and state rooms can be reserved from City Ticket Offices on E Baltimore streets and at various agent locations in Baltimore including 119 E. Baltimore Arthur W Robson 127 E. Baltimore T H Diener Co 217 E. Baltimore J H Eager 306 N. Charles Light and Lee streets General Offices Be J Chism L Chapman Asst Genl Pass Agts
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Norfolk
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BE. J. Chism
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Senate Hesitates on Gravatt Resolution Over VMI Inquiry
Richmond records show the Senate Committee on Institutions and Education has not yet taken up the Gravatt resolution for Virginia Military Institute probes. Some members fear the cost and scope of a full inquiry, while others insist a hearing could occur next Tuesday if grounds exist to justify it.
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Senate Committee On Institutions and Education
Gravatt
Virginia Military Institute
Ginecksbirg
Institute
Barringer
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General Assembly
Bomb Explodes at Leather Maker Home in Graulhet
A hidden bomb detonated inside the wall of a wealthy leather manufacturer’s Graulhet residence Friday during a strike by leather workers of a month’s duration. The blast shook nearby homes for a hundred yards, shattering windows and toppling ornaments. No injuries reported.
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Paris
Graulhet
Our Cities and the Common Welfare in 1900s Debate
The text argues state action over private interests to fund city improvements. It emphasizes that commerce and public works benefit all, not just the wealthy. It calls for state leadership to inspire individual citizens toward beauty and better living.
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Arnoner
America
Often the Way Snubs Welcome for church visit
Dialog notes a man visiting a church, muttering about a hostile reception. People discuss his expectation of being snubbed and displeasure with the warmth shown. The exchange hints at social tensions during a church gathering.
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