Indictments In Pittsburgh Graft Case Reach Thirty One
A Pittsburgh grand jury returned thirty one indictments against former and present city council members and banking officials in a wide graft case. The panel found banks paid bribes totaling 162 500 to councilmen including William Brand Charles Stewart John F Klein and Hugh Ferguson with Workingmen's Savings and Trust paying 15 000. Several confessions were reported and further indictments expected as the investigation continues.
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William Rand
Charles Stewart
Andugh Ferguson
Grand Jury
Farmers’ Deposit, National Bank
Second National Bank
Columbia National Bank
German National Bank
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Workingmen’s Savings , and Trust Company
William Brand Charles Stewart
John F. Klein
Joseph C. Wanton
Hugh Ferguson
Pictabure
Workingmen's Savings and Trial Company
Stewart
New York
Wasson
Klein
Bible Society Completes $500,000 Russell Sage Gift
The American Bible Society announced completion of a $500,000 fund to match Mrs. Russell Sage’s gift, creating a $1,000,000 endowment. Subscriptions total over $280,000 paid, with contributions from thousands worldwide in amounts as small as 10 cents to large gifts, including two at the latest level and many between 1 and 2 dollars.
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United States
Auto Cause Strike Over Rich Owner Pay
Laborers at George Markle's Espy chicken farm project in Wilkes-Barre area strike after discovering millionaire Hazleton owner owns a large car. They fear his wealth means higher wages than the $1.50 daily nine-hour dig job. Markle has not moved to settle and may replace workers.
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Wilkes-Barre
George Markle
Hazleton
Mammoth
Espy
Markle
Markle Hag
Caruso pays $2000 to the Black Hand
New York March 26 opera star Caruso has paid 2000 to Black Hand with 1000 in a lump sum and 1000 in installments. Police have doubled guards around him and detectives track threats sent to his hotel route and suite at the Knickerbocker.
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New York
Farteo Caruso
Mack
Ife
Singer
Carugo
Dewanda
Caruso
Knickerbocker
Opera House
CALL CONFERENCE OF CATS IN ALTOONA YARD
Altoona Pennsylvania March 26 a professor spread valerian in a yard to lure a lost cat the experiment drew many neighborhood cats and caused a night of noisy chaos as residents complained Advertises For Chief of Police Newark Delaware March 26 Mayor Wright seeks a strong man to wear the chief’s uniform but local residents avoid applying citing harsh treatment by officers Also notes Jack Chaimera switches to farming after rough encounters
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Peta
Altoona
O. H. McGarn
Valerian
Newark
Del
J. P. Wright
Jack” Chaimera
Flying machine letter from 1845 offered to mail service
In Washington on March 26 a curious find revealed a letter from 1845 proposing to carry mail via a machine that could traverse the air like a bird. P C Davidson of Mobile ALA asked the government to supply $2000 for construction of the flying device.
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Washington
Postofice Department
P. C. Davidson
Mobile
Als
Davidson
Shackleton Delivers Candid Views On Pole Explorers
New York reports Sir Ernest Shackleton, famed for the farthest south, arrived with Lady Shackleton and endorsed Captain Scott's chances of reaching the South Pole. He expressed no headship intent and stated no comment on Dr. Cook. He also affirmed belief in Peary's North Pole claim and noted limited meetings with Peary.
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New York
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Liverpool
Lady Shackleton
Transportation Club
Sir Ernest
South Pole
Captain Scott
Dr. Cook
Dr.Cook
North Pole
Robert E. Peary
Peary
Pole
Com
Mander Peatz
Senator Daniel Remains Critical In Florida Hospital
Daytona Florida March 2. United States Senator John W Daniel is in a con dition only slightly improved after a very satisfactory night. Family and physicians hold hope for his recovery. The text also contains an advertisement note about classified advertising results and costs.
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Daniel
Daytona
Fla
United States
John W. Daniel
Ten News
Indicted Poultry Dealers Hear Plea From Jerome
New York March 26. About thirty of eighty eight poultry dealers indicted in New York Live Poultry Merchants Protective association and larger deal ers groups appeared before Justice io in criminal term. Former District Attorney Willam Draver Jerome and I H Jacobson represented them and promised powers of attorney to act for other indicted dealers. Jerome urged bail set at 1000 for large dealers and 500 for small, and asked to inspect indictments. The court allowed inspection and Jerome denied accusations that he hired experts to blame Plymouth. He insisted Plymouth is a chicken name not a person and might be misused. Experts reportedly being used to shift blame for the poultry trust onto the chickens.
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Jerome
New York
Justicce Io
Supreme Court
New York Live Poultry Commission Merchants’ Protective Association
Jobbers’ Association
Willam Draver
I. H. Jacobson
Mr. Jacobson
Mix Daieanore
Whitman
Terome
Mins Layer- Plymouth
Mflex
Plymouth
Poultry Trust
Fire in Cemetery Damages Berryhill Nursery Graves
A fire in Harrisburg Pennsylvania on March 26 damaged the Berryhill nursery and scorched dry grass and flowers on graves at the California Catholic cemetery. Names were extinguished after effort. Over 5000 dollars worth of Easter flowers in the nursery greenhouses were briefly in danger. In Windsor Ontario Canadian fire destroyed the D H Ferry building with losses around 200000 dollars. Insurance partially covering claims and an advertiser's note about a bargain appears in the text.
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Harrisburg
Berryhill
Qaluary Catholic
Fremen
Egster
Detroit
D. H. Ferry
Windsor
Fire Burns Farmland Near State College in High Wind
A formal fire broke out near the harrent outside State College and, driven by a high wind, burned miles of territory. The blaze destroyed a barn, two houses, three cows, and ingber belonging to George F. Thompson. Firefighters said the flames threatened other farm buildings as it raged until it subsided.
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Firap Beach
Farmeralahtomen Relimants
Cllege
Haukanda
Mollarn
Soung Thabor
George FE
Thompson
Florenty
Platts Brothers Bale Heirs In Owego Will
Platts Sons Bale Heirs. Owego N Y March 26 A will of former United States Senator Thomas C Platt leaves property to his three sons Edward H Frank H and Henry B Platt The value of the estate is not listed and attorneys declined to estimate the late senator’s property The three sons are named executors without bond
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Platt
Owego N
United States
Thomas C. Platt
Mdtward H
Frank HW
Jenry B. Platt
Gayleys Divorced in Reno After Court Decision
The Reno divorce case of Mrs. Gardner Gayley ends with a decree of divorce issued by District Judge Carter after a long argument and Judge Orr’s remarks on the unusual alimony dispute. James F. Gayley, steel magnate, is ordered to pay $50,000 alimony plus costs and $1,000 to counsel as stipulated by the attorneys on behalf of Mrs. Gayley.
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Reno
Nev
Carter
Gardner Gayley
Orr
Lerth
Oereahlonen
James F.gayley
Gayley
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