Rogers Stroke In July Keeps Him From Court Testimony
Boston Sept 16 Justice Hammond refused to compel H H Rogers to attend court for a $50 million suit by Elizabeth Greenough against the Standard Oil stake. Rogers weakened by a July stroke and facial distortion, with associates and doctors detailing his frailty and limited business capacity since July.
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New York Times
Boston
H. H. Mogers
Justice Hammond
Supreme Court
Raymond
Elizabeth P. Greenough
Standard Oil Company
Urban H. Broughton
Rogers
Mr. Broughton
New York
Great Neck
L. I
Mr. Rogers
Broughton
Fairhaven
Wall Street
New Bedford
New England Telephone Company
Rogers, Jr
Norman Nesbitt
Edward J. Whaley
Walter P. Winsor
First National Bank of
Attorney Yeaton
Mr. Winsor
Attorst
Hemenway
Counse
Rufus H. Soule
Mr. Soule
William P. Hammond
Charles L. Pratt
H. H. Rogers Seems Better After Car Ride
H H Rogers improved over the past week and made a daytime automobile trip with his chauffeur. He appeared less deliberate and able to rise in and out of the car. Dr Pratt noted no material change in six weeks and did not visit daily. Friends in the neighborhood think he is recovering and improving each day.
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New York Times
New Bedford
H. H. Rogers
Pratt
Rogers
Fairhaven
Factories Copy Stransky Label to Appeal to Fans
Several makers imitate the Stransky name on packaging to mimic the genuine product, a practice noted as misleading by industry observers. The counterfeit labels aim to sell merchandise by riding the reputation of the authentic Stransky label. Authorities warn consumers to verify provenance and avoid fakes.
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Stransky
Weds Japanese Professor at Yale in Washington Legation
Announcement of Dr. Kan Ichi Asakawa and Miss Miriam Dingwall marriage at the Japanese Legation in Washington. She is a Farmington dressmaker. he is a Yale professor of Japanese history who studied at Dartmouth and Yale. They plan to return to New Haven to begin housekeeping and he will start his assigned lectures.
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New York Times
New Haven
Conn
Kan Ichi Asakawa
Yale University
Miriam Dingwall
Farmington, Conn
Washington
Asakawa
Japan
Legation
Dr. Asakawa
Miss Dingwall
Yale
Farmington
Dartmouth
Mine Boss Kills Attackers in Croweberg Mine Row
In Croweberg Kansas two Italian attackers fall after shooting mine boss Charles Gardner and his sister Mrs George Rexford on a deserted road. Gardner and Rexford are mortally wounded. Gardner fires killing two Italians before dying. Others flee as police assess motive and injuries.
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Pittsburg
Kansas
Croweberg
Charles Gardner
George Rexford
Gardner
Meridan Pharmacist Dies By Own Action After Bride Leaves
T J Hyde a 20 year old pharmacist and son of Dr C M Hyde of Laurel Miss killed himself in a room at the Southern Hotel Meridian today morphine tragedy follows his wife of a week leaving for her parents home Hyde had wed Miss Clara Shelby 17 daughter of banker N B Shelby of Ellisville in Tuscaloosa where she was at school The couple faced family opposition Hyies’ act stemmed from despondency over the separation and failed attempt to persuade his wife to return
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New York Times
N. B. Shelby
Ellisville
Miss
Tuscaloosa
Hyde
Miss Shelby
Meridian
Southern
Priest Tries for Murder In Saloonkeepers Case
In Pittsburg on September 16, Ludwig Sczygiel, a Polish priest in robes, faced murder charges in Criminal Court for the Aug 8 slayings of brothers Andrew and Anthony Starzynski, saloon keepers. jury selection stretched the day as witnesses testified. The priest claimed self defense and the widow Starzynski testified about a revolver found under his bed with five empty chambers.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
Ludwig Sczygiel
Criminal
Starzynski Brothers
South Side
Andrew Starzynski
Neighbors Force Burial Of Body In Dover Plains
The body of Irving B. Ryan, who died weeks ago, was buried at Dover Plains after neighbors objected to keeping it at home for a family vault completion. Embalmed, the body was moved from the home this morning as pressure mounted.
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White Plains
Irving B. Ryan
Dover Plains
Steamship Carmania Arrives at Queense Town
The steamship Carmania reached Queense town marking a notable event in regional shipping. Port authorities reported standard docking procedures and cargo handling underway with local merchants awaiting further movement of goods and passengers.
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Carmania
Queense Town
Niagara Falls Illuminated by Searchlight Travel Offer
Advertisement notes a Niagara Falls illumination via searchlight with over g watts candle power. Travel via New York Central at $11.25 and West Shore at $10. Round trip departing Sept 20 and returning Sept 22, labeled Adyv.
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Niagara Falls
New York
West Shore
Wilson as dark horse for New Jersey governor nomination
Trenton reports a clouded Democratic race on the eve of the state convention with Martin, Katzenbach, Terhune, Carrow, Ferrall and others as potential candidates. Ex Senator James Smith seeks to rally support for Woodrow Wilson to defeat Katzenbach, aided by New York figures and Essex delegates. Union and Passaic factions split over an open Sunday plank.
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New York Times
Trenton
Mercer
Frank I. Katzenbach, Jr
Katzenbach
United States
James Smith, Jr
Smith
James Ungenst
Howard Carrow
Wilson
Essex Democrats
New York City
Thompson
Carrow
Ungenst
Passaic
Hudson
Robert S. Hudspeth
Democratic State Committee
Woodrow Wilson
Personal Liberty
Essex
South Jersey
Davis
William J. Bryan
Progressive Democratic League of
New Jersey
Newark
William Hughes
New York
Judge Child
Tom Martine
Union
Mayor Katzenbach
Henry 8. Terhune
Thomas Ferrall
Princeton
Hinchliffe Named Governor Candidate by Passaic Delegates
At the Passaic County Democratic Convention the delegates voted to present Senator John Hinchliffe as the gubernatorial candidate. Michael Dunn was chosen to deliver the nominating speech.
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Paterson
N. J
Passaic County
John Hinchliffe
Michael Dunn
Poland Water Nature's Cure Ad Ends on World Purity
A vintage advertisement touts Poland Spring Water as the purest in the world. It lists Park & Tilford Acker Merrall Condit Co and Poland Spring Co with a New York address at 1180 Broadway.
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Poland
Nature
Park & Tilford, Acker, Merrall & Condit Co
Broadway
N. Y
Tribesmen Accept Terms in Moroccan Peace Effort
Advices from Casablanca report tribal delegates accepted Gen Drude's peace conditions and will seek delegates from other warring Moors. Sultan Abd el Aziz is expected in Rabat next Friday. Delegates conferred with Gen Drude, Admiral Philibert, and M Regnault, but not all hostile Moors were represented.
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Paris
Casablanca
Drude
Sultan Abd-el-Aziz
Rabat
Philibert
M. Regnault
Morocco
Winslow Allowed to Return to France
James Norton Winslow of New York received official notice from Ambassador White in Paris that the expulsion decree was annulled and permission to return to France was granted by the Interior Minister Clemenceau. He said he would return immediately and thanked his supporters.
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New York Times
London
James Norton Winslow
New York
Ambassador White
Paris
France
Premier Clemenceau
Winslow
Mr. Winslow
THE
Paris cabman restores bag containing 18000 dollars jewelry
Mrs. Butler of Chicago left a purse with 18000 dollars in jewelry in a Paris cab. The driver returned the bag to police and it was found intact and returned to her. She rewarded the honest cabman handsomely.
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New York Times
Paris
Praise for Straus Milk in Brussels Congress
The Congress of Gouttes de Lait closed with delegates praising raw milk opposition. Dr Green praised Nathan Straus pasteurized milk depots in New York and cited Rockefeller Institute reports showing improved infant health. Delegates and press inspected the New York pasteurizing plant and lauded Straus for gifting it to Brussels.
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New York Times
Brussels
Green
Nathan Straus
New York
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
Straus
Europe
Miss Warren Injured in Newport Runabout Accident
Miss Constance Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs George Warren of New York was in a Newport accident when a falling lamp illuminated the street forcing a sharp turn. Her carriage struck a heavy ice wagon breaking a wheel and throwing her and her groom to the sidewalk. The groom escaped unharmed. Warren suffered bruises but recovered quickly and returned home. The horse ran away and was recaptured later. A physician found no serious injury.
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New York Times
Newport
R. I
Constance W. Warren
George Henry Warren
Fifth Avenue
New York
Thames Street
Miss Warren
Ocean Avenue
Ex Crown Princess and Fiancé Found Planning Marriage
Countess Montignoso once Princess of Saxony and Signor Tonselli, a pianist, are staying incognito at a major London hotel. They plan a wedding by special license in London within a fortnight unless pursued by detectives and German agents. The couple posed as modest travelers and dine in their rooms to avoid recognition.
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Countess Montignoso
Signor Tonselli
London
Ony
Tonselli
Herring Hall Marvin Safes Ad Spurs New York Salesroom
An advertisement touts Herring Hall Marvin safes and vaults and notes a salesroom on Walker Street in New York near Pierhne corner. The brief promo positions the brand to prove its renowned security qualities to customers.
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Pierhne Hah
Walker St
New York
Burnett's Extract of Vanilla Ad Mockup
Short newspaper ad fragment touts Burnett's Extract of Vanilla as the standard everywhere with a call to best grocers.
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Burnett
Best Grocers
Two More Earthquakes Reported in Laibach
Two distant earthquakes were recorded by the Government observatory in Laibach. The first occurred at 6:53 P M lasting 90 minutes with seven millimeters amplitude at a distance of 3 750 miles. The second began at 8 30 P M lasting 45 minutes with three millimeters amplitude at a distance of 4 380 miles.
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Laibach
Exposed Plot to Kill Picture Show Operator
Harry Rose of New York City inspected the Athol Park cinema machine in Athol Massachusetts and found wiring crossed so a deadly current could have killed him when power turned on. Rose had earlier received threats and trouble with three men.
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New York Times
Athol
Mass
Harry Rose
New York City
Athol Park
Rose
Bonaparte Won't Resign Says No Truth In Reported Move
Attorney General Bonaparte, en route from Mount Desert to Chicago, denied any public interest in his Boston visit and rejected rumors of an imminent resignation saying there is absolutely no truth to the suggestion.
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New York Times
Boston
Bonaparte
Mount Desert
Chicago
Child Killed by Auto In Springfield Front of Home
Pauline H Reardon six year old daughter of Dr Thomas F Reardon was struck and killed by an auto owned by Dr Charles P Hooker and driven by Ernest F Southard a chauffeur The driver was arrested on a manslaughter charge Dr Hooker carried the child into the Reardon home and the father learned of the tragedy when she lay on his operating table
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Springfield
Mass
Pauline H. Reardon
Thomas F. Reardon
Charles P. Hooker
Ernest F. Southard
Southard
Arrest of Gen Frosts Son for Manslaughter
Russell Frost Jr., seventeen and son of Gen Russell Frost, appeared before Judge Lockwood in South Norwalk on a manslaughter charge after striking and killing Street Commissioner Martin Kellogg with his father's car. He is also charged with driving without a license, held on $150 bond. father acts as surety for both bonds.
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South Norwalk
Conn
Connecticut National Guard
Six Drown With Flatboat At Aspinwall Dam
Six foreign laborers employed by Dravo Contracting Company on the new government dam at Aspinwall near Pittsburgh were drowned when a stone laden flatboat capsized. Divers recovered the bodies after removing tons of stone. four were identified as A Stackia, J Stackia, A Chomano, and Herman. Foreman Garland Bendendolph detained by the coroner. overload alleged.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
Aspinwall
A. Stackia
J. Stackia
A. Chomano
Herman
Dravo Contracting Company
Garland Bendendolph
Whisky makes high record in Midwest distilling markets
Distilling interests in Cincinnati Peoria and Terre Haute raised the price of spirits from 1.32 to 1.34 per proof gallon due to higher malt corn and rye costs. Base price reaches 24 cents per gallon after revenue tax. Malt up 20 cents a bushel to 1.10. corn 61 to 64 cents. rye 90 cents. cooperage up 1 dollar per barrel. This is the highest raw whisky price in over twenty five years.
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New York Times
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peoria
Terre Haute
Krotel Named as City Magistrate Candidate
Mayor McClellan returns from vacation to face two tasks at City Hall. He must appoint a Commissioner of Accounts to replace Hertle and name a new City Magistrate. Rumor suggests assistant district attorney Paul Krotel is the likely pick to fill the magistrate vacancy.
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McClellan
Hertle
Whitman
Magistrate House
Pees
Paul Krotel
Wealthy Woman Loses $236000 Box On New Haven Train
A tin box containing $196000 in cash and diamonds worth $40000 to $45000 disappeared on a New York New Haven and Hartford train near Grand Central. The owner remains unidentified. detective inquiry and railroad officials sought the treasure, with lawyer Benjamin F. Norris claiming the loss totals 236000 and that the box contained 190000 in money and 40000 in jewels.
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New Haven Company
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Stamford
Grand Central
Oe F. N
Bree Street
Brooklyn
Benjamin F. Norris
Lafayette
Norris
New Haven Road
Mr. Norris
Mr. Morris
New York
Aged Heiress Under Guard at Fairfield Estate
Gasco Place, the home of Mrs Julia Watt Morris Curtiss, is guarded by a deputy sheriff and a policeman as she remains effectively a prisoner. Her son Louis Morris sought conservators for her estate in New York courts, citing alleged incompetence and reckless spending. A New York committee plus two probate conservators guard her assets after an attempt to sail away aboard the yacht Osceola.
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New York Times
Fairfield
Conn
Gasco Place
Julia Watt Morris Curtiss
Louis Morris
New York
Curtiss
Capt Potter's Odd Will Leaves 80 000 to Divorced Wife's Children
The will of Capt. Mark Louis Potter filed in Kings County Surrogate's Court awards 80,000 dollars to the divorced son's former spouse's children. Potter died in Brooklyn last Tuesday. The estate is valued at about 3,000,000 dollars and likely passes to the ex wife’s children. Potter had retired from Lunt Brothers and made a fortune in mining lands. His family includes wife Mary Potter daughter Mary Louise Potter Bush and son Winfield S. Potter. Winfield had remarried Miss Mary Butler in June after a divorce action from his first wife in Elmira in 1901. A separate note announces the Harvard steamship’s first New York to Boston water route trip tomorrow September 18 from Pier 45 N. R. at 5 P. M.
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Saxony
Countess Montignoso
Europe
Dresden
Geneva
M. Giron
George
Frederick
England
Giron
Ventnor
Isle of Wight
Bacon
Vienna
George of
Louise
Anna Monica Pia
Bellevue
Giacciardini
Florence
Rome
Mark Louis Potter
King’s County
Capt. Potter
Brooklyn
Lunt Brothers
South Street
Manhattan
Mary Potter
Mary Louise Potter Bush
Winfield S. Potter
Elmira
N. Y
Mary Butler
Metropolitan Line
Harvard
New York
Boston
Pier 45
N. R
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