Murder Tale Unnerves Schmidt in New York Story
New York readers heard details of a sensational murder case as women fought to enter the courthouse crowd. The narrative centered on Father Schmidt, a German cleric linked to the death of Anna Muller whose body was recovered from the Hudson. Evidence included a distinctive pillow cane found with the body and testimonies about a doomed relationship. District Attorney Delehanty argued the case, while observers were split between intrigue and revulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New /York
Drensers
Voofral Nexbloui
Nona Hirt
Schmidt
Hudeon
Anna
Behmidt
Hennessy hints at more to tell in graft case
New York December 11. John Hennessy says he has more information about the Murphy graft case and a powerful confessor may soon reveal ties to Gast Palmer, state Democratic chair, and to contractors. He recounts testimony about Anna Aumuller and Anna Hirt, noting a large 500000 donor network and a top contractor ready to confess.
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New York
John A. Henneasy
Whitman
John M. ‘Murphy
James E. Gaffney
Gordon
Murphy
Gast M. Palmer
State Democratic Committee
Fowler
Beskin
John E. Consa
Lva
Grand Jury
Grand Jurr
Tien
Hennessy
Hoe
Bagman
Henvensy
Honse
Albany
Merritt Farewell Linked to Death Belief and Missing Funds
New York December 11 Former Eastchester supervisor Merritt is believed dead after a farewell note and a vanished 60 005 from Rochester funds in a case tied to Tammany contracts on canal and highway work. His stenographer Laura Gitches also disappeared along with a 1000 check to cover an election debt.
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New York
Heary C. Morrn
Eastchester
Tammany
Charles Dwecaberry
A. BH. Seaman
Yonkers
Miew
Laura Gitches
Seaman
Seigert
Tuckahoe
Pythians to Hold Euchre and Dance at Casus Mall
The Lancelot Lodge K of P and Pythian Sisters plan a euchre and dance tonight in Casus Mall rooms. Prizes will be awarded to card winners, games begin at 8 50, admission 35 cents per person with refreshments included.
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Lancelot Lodge
K. of P
Pythian
Senator Stivers Named to Bloomingdales Inquiry Panel
Albany reports President of the Senate Robert F. Wacner appoints Senators Healy and Stivers to the Bloomingdales hospital inquiry commission as part of a 33 member panel.
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Albany
Senate
Robert F. Wacner
Healy and Stivers
Bloomingdals Hospital
Eastern League Names Cox President and Expands
The Middletown based Eastern League formalized Rosalyn M. Cox as president and treasurer at a New York City meeting. The body extended the circuit from six to eight clubs, adding Paterson and considering Perth Amboy or South Norwalk, with a 100 game schedule starting May 21, 1914 and a Labor Day finish.
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Middletown
Hotel Victoria
New York City
Forsaken
International League
Rosalyn M. Cox
Cox
William H.pfau
Elizabeth
New -York City
Pfau
League
Plau
Paterson
N. J
Dick Cogan
Cogay
Coun
South Norwalk
Perth Amboy
Satna
Crane
Sinterested
Sam Crane
New York Evening Journal
Tom York
South
Norwalk T In
New Jersey
Max Gibran
Wonderland
A. L. Howell
Poughkeepsie
Kingston
Tressurer
Carios Hentiquez
William H. Pfau
Long Branch
Oweason
Hank” Ramsey
Troy
Kamsey
Perth Amber
Uy Ouf
Mindletown
Gam Gage
Lake Shore to lay off 900 men in December
Cleveland December 11 900 workers will be laid off at the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Collingwood shops on December 22. Orders received by the shop foremen indicate a significant reduction in force affecting the labor force.
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Lake Shore
Cleveland, D
Collingwood
Shopa
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
PULLETS TO THE RESCUE AND EGG PRICES SLIP DOWN
Washington reports from the Department of Agriculture say pullets nationwide are boosting egg supply as prices ease. Weather last spring and summer delayed pullet development and postponed laying, with cooler conditions continuing. If extreme cold does not intervene, egg production should rise gradually and prices fall further.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Department
Elect
Weettoen Social at Gretton Home Tomorrow Evening
Dec 1 report states the lower road division of the M. B Church will hold a social at the home of Mr and Mrs George T Gretton tomorrow evening. The invitation notes ample room and a friendly reception with good attendance expected.
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Weettoen
M. B Church
George T. Gretton
Kinney Made Captain of Preston Canton
The Stephen L. Preston Canton No. 73,10.0. F officers election concluded with Captain Hui R. Kinney and Lt H. B. Holley. Other posts filled include Ensign George B. Marburger, Clerk George Waite, and Trustees Willem Phelps and R. D. Botting. Ladies Burial group chose Mrs William R. Phelps as president and set plans for a December 28 Christmas event.
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Stephen Ll
Seaford
A. Cortright
Preston
William R. Phelpa
H. A Holler
C. A. Waite
Lillian
Muabach
Myrta, Simpson
Moors kill French officers and 12 privates in Morocco
Paris dispatch reports a Moroc can combat in the interior of Morocco left three French army officers and twelve privates dead and many wounded according to messages received by the War Department.
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Paris
Morocco
War Department
Long Trip Me and Mrs Frank Midge and Sons On Tour
The Mudge Morton Trio, touring as a new musical act, left Stratton for Port Jervis to perform at the New Theatre Friday and Saturday and then begin a three month schedule including Jamestown Cleveland Pittsburgh Connellsville Uniontown Wheeling Detroit and eight weeks on the United Southern Circuit. The family, praised as polished performers with multiple instruments, heads to future bookings with good wishes from local friends.
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Frank
Midge
Ana Sons
Leland
Jamestown
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Connellsville
Uniontown
Wheeling
Detroit
Mich
United Southern
Kniffen Van Vliet Wedding in Tillson Home
A December 3 home wedding at the Van Viet residence in Tillson united Webb Kniffen of New Paltz and Miss Lola Van Vliet. The ceremony was conducted by Anson Contant of The Friends Church. Miss Eva Van Vliet, the bride’s sister, served as bridesmaid and Forrest D. Miller of Liberty acted as best man. The bride wore white satin. music by Carrie Louden of Arlington accompanied the event.
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Liberty
N. Y
Mines Carrie Louden
Arlington, N. Y
M. W. G. Club Entertained at Mrs Decker’s Home
Members of the M. W. G. Club enjoyed a Wednesday evening at Mrs. C. O. Decker’s home 35 Lake Avenue. Favors went to Mrs. Charles Mackinroth, Mrs. Blebier, and Mrs. A Stearns. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Al Stearns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. G. Club
C. 0. Decker
Lake Avenue
Charles Mackinroth
Blebier
A Stearns
al Stearns
Captain Promotion Alters Salvation Army Ensign Rank
Captain James Thomypeen who heads the Salvation Army’s focal work has been promoted from captain to ensign by Commander Miss Booth, who oversees the Salvation Army in the United States, marking a leadership update within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomypeen
Salvation Army
Enelen
Miss Booth
Salvatom Army
United States
Our Bear Shot by Mr Greem Near Shawangunks
Dec 12 report from Asmeenot states Mr Greem of New Yorker shot and killed a beautiful black bear on Saturday in the Shawangunk mountains near here. The incident raises questions about local wildlife and hunting practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asmeenot
Mr. Greem
New Yorker
Supervisors Announce the Apportionments in Newburgh
The committee allocated 14000 between Newburgh city and town for poor purposes. City share 12651.42, town share 2656.12. Regulations for levy adopted. A Goshen district school tax note was referred to the Law Committee. Wallkill town levy 1060 to pay bond and interest. Bills by Hamilton Cotter Rulison referred for examination. Adjournment set to December 16 at 10:30 AM.
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Newburgh
Cobling
Benedict
John .F. Haletead
Sahoo District No. 8
Goshen
Law
Wallace
Wallkill
Dra
Hamilton
Cotter
Rulison
Law Committee
Board of Supervisors
I Towns
General Supreme Fund
Blooming Grove
Cherter
Cornwall
Seeenas
Crawford
Nessun
Greenville
Hamptonbur
Deanne
Hishlanda
Belt Rae
Middletown
Abe Emeerenee
Ministnk
Eeweten
Monroe
Ers
Montgomery
Nesenes
Mount
Hope Sas Eneenes
Newburgh City
Newburgh Town
New Windsor
Port Jervis
Waalkill Meee Eerleins
Warwick Aweresenered Sica
AG Waway and
Onceescee Ane
Woodbury Ais Spews Ate Eee
Moore
Manuinneral Fund
Henedict
Palmer
Han Court Toth
Martin
Hieo
Colina
Fand
Clark
Refugees Reach Hamburg Liner as Mexican Fighting Rages
Refugees from Tampico boarded the Hamburg American liner Marburg after fighting began yesterday. Federal forts near Fortity Fields concentrate defenses opposite the river as rebel attacks loom momentarily. Provisions arrive from Marfa for federal troops, and Mexican magnate Luis Tetrazaz crosses the border with his family to Marfa amid calls from Oklahoma City officials. US officials report constitutionalists plan an assault on federal forces at Tampico and Americans have moved to neutral zones.
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Marburg
Tampico
Kromz
Oscille
Rantsan
Presidio
Ofinags
Marfa
Texas
Luis Tetrazaz
Taut Mexicana
Senor Terrasas
Oklahoma City
Ned Washington
M‘omfcial
Constitutionaliete
Reverend Albert F. Pierce Called to Local Congregational Pastorate
Reverend Albert F. Pierce formerly served at Park Congregational Church in Cleveland was unanimously invited to lead the First Congregational Church here. The appointment follows the resignation of Reverend Walter Austin Warner and was communicated by church committees and the pulpit this morning.
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Albert F. Pierce
Park Congregational Church
Cleveland
Ohio
First Congregational Church
Thin Ciy
Pierce
Walter Austin Warner
Walter Austin Warner, Who Accepted the Pastorate of 2 Congregational Church of
Richmond
L. L
Old Orchard Beefsteak Supper at High House Tonight
Old Orchard Cind club hosts a beefsteak dinner at the high house starting at 7 o'clock. Robert Dusdale arranged the steaks and Chef Jimmy of the club will supervise, with Grant assisting. Members serving include Leo Barnett N D Mills John G Witkin A F Servin J A Reteboum E W VanDazer J G Wilson Chas Hicham and C Bogart. The hall is decorated for the event.
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Old Orchard
High House
Robert Dusdale
Jimmy
Clgd
Grant
Leo Barnett
N. D. Mills
John G. Witkin
A. F. Servin
J. A. Reteboum
E. W. VanDazer
J. G. Wilson
Chas. Hicham
C. Bogart
Tanguet Hall
Heroic Work Didn’t Save Seldon Hicks Death
Seldon Hicks a Columbia University graduate died at Flushing Hospital after kidney surgery to treat mercury poisoning. He became ill Saturday and returned home from Walden, New York claiming indigestion. Autopsy to determine cause will be performed by Dr. Francis Hart.
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Hill Road
Bayaide
Long
Flushing
Mercury
Polooning
Francis Hart
Eml Hicks
Columbia University
Herris A. Houghton
Bayside
Hicks
Walden
N. Y
Alge Méek
Kewn
Prof Tuthill Tells of the Yellowstone
Members of the Peace Church Men’s Club and guests attended a lecture by Prof James F. Tuthill, superintendent of local schools, at the Parish House. He spoke on Yellowstone features and excursions from last summer, illustrated with stereoscopic views loaned by Albany’s Department of Public Instruction. his talk drew spontaneous applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Club of Peace Church
James F. Tuthill
Tuthill
Yelowstone
Tuthild
Department of Public Instruction At
Albany
Funeral for Robert Br. Sayer in New York City
The body of Robert Ro Saves was brought to the city for burial and laid to rest at the family plot in Hidsite cemetery. Rev. F. P. Humter of the First Baptist Church led services with PN. JG Fred B Wood of Middletown Lodge No. 210 supervising. Relatives and lodge members attended as pallbearers including 1. O. & FLW. & The. Dwisht Babcock Fred B. Wood and E.G Strack.
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Robert Ro Saves
New York City
F. P. Humter
First Baptist Church
Fred B Wood
Middletown Lodge
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Merritt
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Eastern League
Nyandj
Banday
Lie City
Budler
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Sindler
Istead
Lawier
Sindlar
Tod
Gonzales
Birmingham Club
Southern Association
Solu Tionals
Villazon
Gaudey
Braves
Luque
Henriquez
Wach
New-York
Lawlor
Elty
Frese
Evi R
Kinney
Preston Canton
Associated Frees
Capt
Thompson
Seldon Hicks
Prof. Tuthill
Yellowstone
Tuthills
Robert BR. Sayer
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