Insurance Circles: Several Arrests In New York Life Probe
sensational inquiry into the New York Life Insurance director election leads to arrests. George Scrugham and Charles Stirrup are charged with conspiracy with others accused of tampering with ballots and forging documents. Miss Mason and Miss Miles report instructions to copy names and signatures for the policy holders committee ballot.
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New York
District Attorney’s Office
New York Life Insurance Company
George B. Scrugham
International Policy Holders’ Committee
Albany
Scrugham
Charles Stirrup
Charles F. Carrington
Stirrup
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Carrington
New York Life
Charerda
Jacob Frank
Frank
Tothers
Serughamt
Miniacer
Samuel Untermeier
Cocinad
Europe
New York and Mutual Life Insurance
Mutual
Administration
Wr Hlowe
Howe
Anna Mason
Evelyn Miles
Frances Goldsmith
Miss Miles
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
National League results show Chicago 4 at Cincinnati 3 and Philadelphia 8 over Brooklyn 2. American League games include Cleveland 4 at St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 3 over Washington 2 with Boston 3 defeating New York 1. Minor scores list Minneapolis 25 at Columbus 5 and St Paul 2 over Indianapolis 3, plus Milwaukee blanking Ledipville 0.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
New York
American Association
Culum
Minneapolis
May Pepper's Last Sermon Sparks Congregation Rumor
In New York on a May day, May Pepper delivers farewell sermon amid reports of a final communication from the spirit world. The event stirs lively chatter within the church community as questions about her retirement and personal life rise among members.
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New York
Pepper
Whem
Isaac Wh
Funk
Posehiea
Deeaith
Muir Tigee Foo
Washington deficit and salaries rise in final session figures
The final figures show total appropriations for the session and increases in salaries, including higher pay for post office workers and court staff. The report notes salary bumps for officials, clerks, and city letter carriers, with sizable totals and a focus on compensation. In other items, a local suicide case and weather notes are mentioned, alongside health ads and remonstrances signed by women.
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Cleaves
Senate
House
Cebeditien
Prnsien Hill
Dbs
Germany Shuns Armament Talks Amid Hague Debate
Berlin May 1 A Reichstag debate over foreign policy touched Andrew Carnegie’s remarks as a distortion of facts. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg said Germany would refrain from participating in armament limitation talks at The Hague while stressing readiness for war. He argued no agreement can solve the varying European positions and warned that discussion could fuel harmful divisions.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Germany
Andrew Carnegie
Willam
von Buelow
Hague
Prince von Botow
CHE
Chanerlor
Otter
France
Great Britain
Daly
United States
Peage
Seized strongbox linked to TCA bond theft probe
New York May 1 district attorney officials secure papers locked in Atlantic Safe Deposit vault as part of the probe into the Trust Company of America heist valued at more than half a million dollars. Oliver M. Dennett and W. Douglas questioned. a strongbox was then brought to the DA.
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New York
Atlantic Safe Deposit Company
District Attorney
Trust Company of America
Vale
Oliver M. Dennett
W. © Douglas
Dennett
Douglas
William E Dodge Jr fined for speeding in Yonkers
In Yonkers New York William E Dodge son of the philosopher William Earl Dodge and son in law of Henry L Sloane millionaire carpet maker was sentenced to ten days in prison plus a $100 fine for automobile speeding. In Salt Lake City Utah the street car strike was settled through citizen efforts with workers demands granted.
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Yonkers
N. Y
William E. Dodge
New York
William Earl Dodge
Henry L. Sloane
Salt Lake
Utah
Vinol Promoted as Vital Strength Helper by Local Druggist
Chas D Kuvefel, a New Albany druggist, touts Vinol as a powerful aid to recovery. The ad claims Vinol strengthens the digestive system, stimulates appetite, aids sleep, improves blood, and builds vigor by using cod liver oil with removed nauseating oil. It guarantees refunds if buyers see no benefit and notes Vinol is sold in many towns.
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New Albany
Vinci
Supreme Court rejects plea on Panama Canal payout dispute
Washington May 1 A petition for rehearing in the case over the French Panama Canal purchase and compensation to the government was denied by the Supreme Court. The filer argued the court mischaracterized the basis of the claim and urged the court to protect constitutional rights and treasury interests against a broad judicial reach.
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Washington
Stillings
Warren B. Wilson
Chicaco
Shanks
Panacaa Canal
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the
United States
Stromboli eruption devastates island and surrounding area
Reports from Messina describe Stromboli's volcano as terrifying with deafening detonations and ash clouds rising 1000 feet above the crater. The eruption destroys vineyards and structures within 1500 feet, severely damaging the island of about 2000 residents.
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Messina
Sicily
Stromboli
Long-Looked For Telephone Coup Rumor Spreads
Reported in New York and Indianapolis, a claimed plan to absorb major independent telephone systems including Indiana and Panama lines is denied by local officials. A proposed deal allegedly would pit large interests against independents, risking stifled competition and higher costs for customers.
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Indianapolis
Marie Vuhewih
Telegdeane
New York
Indiidepatia Telephone Company
Pandiama
Hell Interesta
Taidianapolis
Tos Calo
Itas
Ats
Stienaeer Company
Heward
Ooteiel Harie the Presgeltos
Terse telegrams and mixed reports from events
A jumble of terse telegrams reports murder near Fernandina Florida. Mentions Tron Trades Contest in San Francisco with strikes and heavy weight boxing May 8 in Adeeres. Japanese minister denies orders for battleship and Korea/Japan tensions at a standstill amid disorder and destruction.
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San Francisco
Temas Barns
Philadelphia
Sac
Ombrren
Tes Adeeres
Nmiartne
Deniies
Dapat Mas
Local notes include legal cases and providence reports
The report covers a sentencing for forgery in Pasment, a liquor seizure case, and various local updates. It notes Marion McCain's two to fourteen year term for forging stock notes, the Pleasantsville area using bloodhounds to hunt incendiaries, and government famine efforts abroad. Several officials and witnesses are mentioned in the open court narrative.
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Marion
May
Chivid McCain
Circuit Courte
Pasment
CAPTURE TWO BURGLARS MAN AND WIFE ARREST
A man identified as Watehaa Hb and his wife Christian Wirth assisted by police captured two teenage burglars who had entered a house at Waterloo. They escorted the pair to the sheriff and the Waterloo jail. The suspects gave names as Hiaper dullerte and EF Sutton from Tudiana.
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Watehaa
Christian Wirth
Facorer
Wirth
Waterloo
Hiaper Dullerte
Riches and legacies in a tangled family web
The piece traces wealth and inheritance among the Cooper and Smith families, noting Lady Cooper as potential heir to Sir George Cooper and the estate of the late James Henry Smith. It discusses possible posthumous heirs, the title and education of heirs, and the famed silent Smith’s fortune, alongside references to Laura Hamsly and Colonel Ware.
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Jaques Petes Stith
Jagan White
Lady Cowper
George Alexiander Cooper Bartooa Te Ure
Miss Mars Elaina Stuath
Greorge Os. Suath
Esareton
Henry
Maury
Evita
Greorge Souith
Smith
James Plenty
Hiis
Arent
James Henry Smith
New York
Geerse
Lady Cooper
Hetty Green
Anne Weightman Walker
Lawson murder trial nears closing argument stage
The Lafayette Ind newspaper notes the Lawson case enters closing arguments. Prosecutor Flanagan opened for the state and will be followed by Senator Wood for the defense. John F Methagh and George P Haywood will close for the state.
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Lafayette
Ind
Lawson
Flanagan
Senator Wood
John F. Methagh
George P. Haywood
Bigamy Conviction in Muncie Trial
Andrew Hille was found guilty of bigamy in Muncie Indiana on May 1. Both wives testified against him in the courtroom, detailing their marriages and seeking legal redress.
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Muncie
Ind
Andrew Hille
Ais
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Sweetheart
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G.S. Clark
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Chas D Kuvefel
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John Laymon
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John Mitchell
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Maso
John Mitcheth
Otrattomal
United Mite Workers
SO Varcaret's
Mala Stree
Crecelius
Teel
Ironquill
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Coleone
Eugene
Laura Hamsly
Tae
Fightios
Grese Tire
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Lady Coole
Clark
Chirk
Virginia
Bern
Lyman Tew Sprague
George Roberts Clark
Middle West
Outing Magazine
Reising’s Beer
Paul Reising Brewing Co
Ata
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Pousahee
Costas
Richard Misuse
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Allen
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Logansport
John Yoakley
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