County Surcharged as Auditors File 1912 Report
Mercer June 4 A county-wide furor arose as the county auditors filed their 1912 report surcharging nearly every courthouse official. Gun charges list Ex-Coroner C I Walker Coroner S A Woods Sheriff Martin F Crain board of poor directors Proth... etc with various sums and traveling expenses cited for several commissioners and county officers.
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Mercer
Court House
C. I. Walker
S. A. Woods
Martin F. Crain
Board of Poor Directors
Wm. Paden
W. S. Hirst
George C. Welker
W. D. Rezzner
Fred Hassell
John Hassell
T. D. Beatty
Frank McCrrath
James A. Stranahan
Bankers Colony Members Paroled From Leavenworth Prison
Max P. Emerich Paul C. Gall and Harry C. Prinzier of Indianapolis and W J Hogue of San Angelo Texas members of the bankers colony at Leavenworth were released on parole today Emerich Gall and Prinzler were sentenced to five years in 1909 Emerich a Capital National bank bookkeeper in Indianapolis aided by Gall a cigar merchant and politician and Prinzler a real estate agent forged balances to keep large credits for months Gall served as a clerk in the deputy warden's office during imprisonment
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National News Association
Leavenworth
Kan
Max P. Emerich
Paul C. Gall
Harry C. Prinzier
Indianapolis
W. J. Hogue
San Angeleo
Tex
Bankers
Government
Emerich
Gall
Prinzler
Capital National Bank
Ofce
Firemen Hurt In Chicago Blaze At Lake Tanning Co Plant
A Chicago fire caused 200000 in damage to a two story building three blocks long housing the Lake Tanning Co subsidiary of Armour & Co. One fireman was seriously hurt when struck by falling timber and several others were overcome by smoke. Vandals suspected as cause. Charles Nigg taken to county hospital. A gas plant stand nearby menaced firefighters during the effort.
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National News Association
Chicago
Lake Tanning Co
Armour & Co
Charles Nigg
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company
Aviator Fear Atwood Feared Lost Over Lake Erie
Harry N. Atwood, the aviator, is believed lost on Lake Erie while attempting a hydroplane crossing from Amherstburg Canada to Sandusky Ohio. He departed this morning and was due at 11 30, but has not arrived. He previously mishaped near Amherstburg, was towed ashore after falling into the lake.
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National News Association
Sandusky, CO
Harry N. Atwood
Lake Erie
Amherstburg
Canada
Sandusky
Rose Elected Mayor of Los Angeles
Harry H. Rose, independent candidate, defeats John W. Shenk by about 5 000 votes in Los Angeles mayoral race. Socialists backed Rose after not nominating Job Harriman in the primaries. Election results announced from June 4 indicate broad cross party support.
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National News Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Harry H. Rose
John W. Shenk
Municipal Conference
Rose
Job Harriman
Prominent British Educator Lord Rendel Dies at 70
Lord Rendel a renowned educator and president of the University College of Wales died today in London at age 70. His leadership shaped Welsh higher education and he was among Britain's most respected academic figures.
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London
Lord Rendel
Great Britain
University College of Wales
Bible Class Meets Thursday at Mrs Offutt Home
The Frank Geiger Bible class will meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs Offutt on Crawford avenue.
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Frank Geiger Bible
Alphonso Careiello
West Home Street
Peter
Felice
St. Vitus’ Church
House of Savoy
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Back Pain Relief in New Castle
New Castle residents report kidney and back pain relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Robert Hamilton of 919 Croton Avenue praises the remedy and urges neighbors to try it. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, agents for United States. Remember the name.
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New Castle
Dean
Doan
Robert Hamilton
Croton Avenue
Aember
Yn Gale
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
Death in Sand Bank Fatal Family Tragedy Near Worth
Ralph Morrow aged 19 of Worth township Butler county died after sand collapsed in a nine foot deep pit at a Robert Young farm sand bank. He was likely napping when the sand fell and buried him. His death follows similar accidents that have struck his family in recent years.
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Ralph Morrow
Worth Township
Butler County
Robert Young
Young Morrow
Japanese Student Wins Rosenwald Prize at Chicago
Jinji George Kasai, senior at the University of Chicago, won $100 for the best class oration. He defeated four American contestants with the speech The Mastery of the Pacific and asserted there is no danger of war between the United States and Japan.
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National News Association
Chicago
Jinji George Kasai
University of Chicago
Julius Rosenwald
Kasai
Pacific
United States
Japan
Riot in Hungarian Parliament Over Cabinet Resignation
A riot erupted in the lower chamber of Hungary's parliament as the premier announced the cabinet's resignation. Members fought among themselves and police were summoned to eject the unruly deputies.
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Budapest
Hungary
Goux Denies Challenge After Indianapolis Victory
New York June 4 Jules Goux winner of the 500 mile race at Indianapolis on Friday says he knows nothing of the challenge sent by Bob Burnman for a 500 mile race for a $20,000 purse. Goux will sail for France in a day or two.
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New York
Jules Goux
Indianapolis
Bob Burnman
Goux
France
Argentina Allocates 3 Million Lacres for Oat Production
Argentina earmarks 3,000,000 lacres to boost oat production this year. Government reports expect increased harvest capacity and export potential, with aid directed to farmers and new cultivation programs.
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Argentina
Second Probe of Tobacco Trust Under Way
Joseph E. Davies announced a new inquiry by the bureau of corporations into the American Tobacco company. The review aims to determine if the Supreme Court decree has been violated and to report findings to the Department of Justice for possible action.
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National News Association
Washington
Joseph E. Davies
Corporations Today
Tobacco Trust
Supreme Court
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce
Wilson
Davies
American Tobacco Company
Department of Justice
Corporations
McReynolds
Flynn party enrollment bill passes senate
In Harrisburg the senate approved the Flynn party enrollment bill by a 26 to 16 vote after debate. An investigation into civil service workings in Philadelphia was approved for study, while another resolution to create a commission to examine charitable associations and corporations was introduced but not acted on.
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National News Association
Harrisburg
Senate
House
Philadelphia
Sheatz
Milburn's return boosts Yankee hopes for international polo
Devreaux Milburn, the renowned American polo star, is expected to play in the international match after an injury on Saturday. British players hold favorable bets, with $2,500 to $1,000 on the English to win, signaling strong overseas betting even as Milburn’s status lifts American spirits.
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New York
Devreaux Milburn
Yankee
Stock Exchange
Turks Sell Old Fleet To Munich Firm For 65000
Munich reports that on June 4 the Turkish government agreed to sell 28 obsolete warships and 360 antiquated guns to a Munich firm for 65000 dollars. Some vessels are sailing ships.
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Munich
Germany
Chicago in February sent 5 167 240 packages by parcel post
In February Chicago processed a large parcel post volume with 5 167 240 packages moved through the system. The data highlights the scale of mail and goods handling during the month in the city.
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Chicago
New Wilmington Inventor Wins Patent for Air Tight Vault
K. C. Holm of New Wilmington Pennsylvania says he secured patent rights on a new coffin vault made from Sanitary Marble Flooring products. The invention promises an air tight burial chamber cheaper than metallic vaults and aims to improve interment methods. A Louisville firm sought to buy the patent but Holm refused to sell.
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K. C. Holm
New Wilmington
Sanitary Marble
Cascade Park vaudeville engagement ends tonight
The Cascade Park vaudeville show closes its run with two performances at 7 15 and 8 30. Featured acts include Inita Julius singing come dienne Enocle the King Fish Man Deodora the Italian magician Manley and Walsh and the Gibsons with impersonations and moving pictures. An entire change of program Thursday brings all new acts and pictures.
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Inita Julius
Comedienne
Enocle
Deodora
Manley
Walsh
Gibsons
McAdoo asks Stratton to resign as San Francisco customs chief
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo announced he has requested the resignation of Frederick Stratton, collector of customs of San Francisco. He declined to specify the grounds for the action.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Frederick Stratton
San Francisco
Fighting in Progress Near St. Petersburg Mongolian Front
A Mukden dispatch reports ongoing fighting between Chinese and Mongolian forces on Mongolian territory. In Tuesday’s clash the Mongolians were defeated with 30 killed and many wounded.
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ST. Petersburg
Mukden
One Half Price for Spring Suits Friday Saturday
Spring sale narrow to two days ASDAY FRIDAY SATUR with half price on spring suits. Store promises savings on select styles and sizes while supplies last. Railroad era ad tone emphasizes limited time and in store fitting.
Dairyman sells farm to dodge cow tax in Asheville scene
In Asheville North Carolina a dairyman refused to retract his vow not to pay a $75 cow tax and sold his $25,000 farm for $15,000. The report contrasts small county cases and unusual legal sentences from multiple cities including Clearfield and Penn Yan.
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Asheville
N. C
Clearfield
Smith
Harry L. Drew
Drew
Penn Yan
N. Y
Wales County
Milwaukee
Julius Jeswin
New York
Tomaso Pezzano
Boston
Isaac Zinn
Charles River
T. Louis
Agnes H. Wilson
William B. Wilson
Washington
Self Running Electric Plant for Private Use
A portable automatic lighting plant combines an oil engine dynamo automatic start switch and water tank on two cross girders. The system charges a small battery while idle and stops the engine when lamps run from stored current. If battery voltage drops the auto switch starts the engine and runs until charging restores balance.
Widowed Heiress Mrs Leeds Elite Match Tallyrand Proven
New York reports confirm Mrs William B Leeds widow of the 1908 tin plate magnate has wed Count Helie de Tallyrand Perigord. The marriage ties Leeds to French nobility and ends months of society gossip after she denied engagement. Artist Helleau praised her beauty highly.
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New York
William B. Leeds
Helie de Tallyrand- Perigord
Atlantic
Miss Hollings Favored In Metropolitan Championship
Nassau Country Club Glen Cove N Y June 4 The second round of match play opens with Miss Marion Hollings of New York viewed as the likely champion after a strong prior run as runner up The day's pairings include Miss Bishop Englewood versus Mrs Faith Dykagyl Mrs Lawrence Swift Knollwood versus Mrs A A Rossin Century Miss Hollings West Brook against Mrs Isaac Harter Jr Richmond County and Mrs Howard Whitney Anns against Mrs R A Hersog Fairfield
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National News Association
Nassau Country Club
Glen Cove
N. Y
Marion Hollings
New York
Bishop
Engiewood
W. J
Corelli Secures Injunction Over The People's King Sketch
Marie Corelli, renowned English novelist, obtained an injunction in London to bar vaudeville artist George Gray from presenting his sketch The People's King, claiming it is derived from her novel Temporal Power.
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London
Marie Corelli
George Gray
Miss Corelli
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