Poisons Himself With Gas In New York Home
Frederick A. Burnham former president of Mutual Reserve Life Insurance was found dead in bed from inhaling gas. Police ruled death as self-inflicted. Burnham had been indicted in a related insurance investigation along with his brother George Burnham Jr and actuary Gentee D Bid thee. George Burnham Jr was convicted of larceny but later overturned on appeal. Burnham’s case not yet tried. A civil suit against a company officer followed.
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Associated Press
New York
Fredericke A. Burnham
Mutual Reserve Tite Insurance. Company
Mutual Reserve Life Company
Celvers
Burnham
George ‘Burnham Jr. i
George Burnham Jr
Supreme Court
Frederick A. Burnham
George
Worcester
Mass
Frank Waiting
Worcester Mechanics' Wavings Banks
Itas
Thieves at a Fire in Menasha Stir Arrest Prospects
Appleton reports that after the Fox River Valley Knit Ung plant fire in Menasha, insurers expect several arrests for larceny as at least $1000 worth of stock was stolen post fire. Dozens of residents allegedly looted mittens, gloves, socks, and knit goods. Plant officials consider moving operations to Appleton.
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Appleton
Wis
Fox River
D. Nottage
Menasha
Death Claims Mrs Whitney at Mott Maryland Home
Weyauwega Wisconsin December 24 news received here of the death of Mrs A William Whitney at her home in Mott Maryland after a few days illness of pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Whitney were residents for eighteen years. Two years ago they moved to their western home. Last summer Mrs Whitney had to have her right leg amputated.
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Weyauwega
Wis
A William Whitney
Mott
M. D
Remains Returned for Burial in Oakwood Cemetery
Fragmentary obituary notes a woman with cancer and operation recovery, survived by husband and four children plus mother and a state resident nearby. Also reports Miss Margaret Bublitz ill with typhoid fever at Oshkosh Normal School and hospital, and remains of Capt. C Caldwell brought from Waupaca for burial in Oakwood cemetery with many relatives attending.
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Margaret’ Bublitz
William Bublitt
Oshkosh Normal School
Pay for taking pledge in Iowa tobacco liquor abstinence
Des Moines Dec 24 a Des Moines resident Samuel Lauterman offers every Iowa boy who pledges to abstain from tobacco and liquor one dollar a day for three years and another dollar at the end of three years. He urges boys to save the nickels and dimes they would otherwise spend.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Samuel Lauterman
Trimmer Band Plan Aims to Guide Boys From Nine to Sixteen
A proposed organization led by Mr Saucerman aims to save money and teach boys economy, finance, and moral discipline. Each member will deposit a dollar, receive daily pennies for three years, and earn an extra dollar at the end, totaling twelve dollars with savings. Members pledge abstinence from tobacco alcohol gambling and coarse language.
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Mife
Saucerman
Tariff changes unlikely to alter chemical duties
Washington dispatch reports the subcommittee of the ways and means committee will likely keep the chemical tariff schedule largely intact while considering targeted requests. Manufacturers seek reductions for glue borax lactic acid and oppose a duty on synthetic camphor. They also argue for uniform rates on various dyeing and tanning extracts and a 20 percent ad valorem on benzoleic acid. The debate includes coal tar products, oxalic acid, and higher coal tar dye duties, with opposition from importers. A proposed shift to start the tariff law upon presidential signature risks court appeals and affects customs officials. Separately a medical examiners case involves Dr Bullard alleged to have taken notes for cures with disputed payments.
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Associated Pressy
Washington, D. C
Ways and Means
Daring Estate Swindle Brought To Light In Kenosha
Telegrams allegedly signed by J L Stevens Jr sought a $50 remittance from executors of the late J L Stevens estate valued at over $100,000. The messages claimed Stevens was abroad and short of funds, with further signals from an Arizona town raising suspicion as Stevens reportedly traveled to California with currency.
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Kenosha
Wis
J.L. Stevens
J. L. Stevens Jr
Hutchinson
Kas
Stevens
California
Arizona
Weeks Divorce Sealed Court Records in Milwaukee
H J Weeks, tract indices contractor for Milwaukee county, was granted a divorce in Judge Ludwig's court. Papers ordered sealed at Weeks' attorney request. Mrs Weeks did not defend. Weeks testified alone. No alimony or property division awarded.
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Milwaukee, Wik
Der
J. Weeks
Milwaukee County
Ludwig
Weeks
Ralph Owe
Chicago
Bad for Dr Bullard on Serious Charges in Wisconsin
Portage Wisconsin December 24 Dr W Loc Bullard a well known physician was found guilty by a jury in circuit court of immoral dishonorable and unprofessional conduct and unless a motion for a new trial is granted will lose his license to practice medicine in the state.
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Portage, Wis
Wloc. Bullard
Derailment Near Pennington Causes No Fatalities
Associated Press dispatch from Trenton reports a Philadelphia Reading freight car derailment near Pennington. Initial warnings of serious loss of life proved unfounded as no injuries were confirmed. Communications to the scene were limited and county officials and reporters hurried to the site.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N_ J
sDec
Philadelphia
Reading
Pennington
Lineman Electrocuted While Aiding Fire Rescue
A Postal Telegraph lineman named J. A. Reddick was electrocuted while attempting to save property of a rival company in Escanaa Mch. Dec 24. He touched a high tension line near a Western Union circuit, started a fire in a clothing store, and was fatally burned. Authorities report the battery room wires sparked the fatal contact.
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Associated Press
Escanaa
J. A. Reddick
Postal Telegraph Company
Indication of Prosperity in New York Finances
Dividends and interest disbursements on stock and bonds of New York banks trust companies railroads and industries total over 214 million dollars a rise of about 17 million from January last. The surge reflects a heavy securities issuance during the year. One woman can be awfully fond of another if they are a hundred miles apart.
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Associated
New York
Trust Companies
Railroads, Industria
New York City
To Stop a Cough In a Hurry
A home remedy ad touts granulated sugar syrup with Pinex to cure coughs. It claims a pint of syrup, taken in small doses every few hours, is highly effective and child friendly. Pinex is described as Norway White Pine Extract rich in guaiac and other elements.
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Simnte
Norway
Hold-up Plot Discovered Near Black Mountain Tunnel
In Butte Montana on December 24 Associated Press reports a suspected plan to rob a Northern train at Woodyville tunnel. Hunters spotted two men hiding with nitro glycerine revolvers and intakes near the tunnel. Deputies guarded the tunnel after the report reached the sheriff's office.
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Associated Preas
Butte
Mont
Woodyifla
Sherif
Westinghouse plant to resume full operations in January
Notices posted at Homestead Steel Works announce a two day Christmas shutdown. About 2,000 workers are affected as all departments close tonight and reopen Monday. Other mills plan similar actions while Westinghouse Air Brake will require full operations starting January 1.
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Associated Press
Pictoburg
Homestead Steel Works
Westinghouse
Burglary Murder Strikes Natchitoches Home
Robert F Reed seventy and his wife sixty were assaulted last night by a burglar at their Natchitoches home. Reed died today at the hospital. his wife hoped to recover. The attacker, a white man, escaped. A stray closing line references an apology.
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Associated Press
Natchox
Miss
Robert F. Reed
Reed
Arrest in Relat Wisconsin Theft Case
A stranger gave his name as J. W. Moore of New York and was arrested in Relat on a theft charge. In a harness shop he attempted to take two grips of merchandise, but police recovered the items and the suspect was ordered to leave town.
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Relat
Wis
J. W. Moore
New York City
Moore
Cty
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