Quick Glimpses From A World Of Oddities And News
A collage of notes from around the globe. Georgia happy amid thirst, colleges as marriage deterrents, Nicaragua power plant, 100 plus passenger airship in Germany, and masages by the blind in London and Yokohama. Morocco’s Hafid ignores the Algeciras convention as Europe watches. A ghost-hunting fund at Clark University. a New York contempt sentence. Japan’s blind masseurs dominate Yokohama. California anticipates 100 story towers. elevator dining hinted. Swiss presidency moves with little fanfare. a New York mother endangers children to save them from a fire, while the Carnegie commission weighs heroes. A taste of speculation on gold mines, transmutation dreams, and telegraph links from Lhasa to Hast Hankow.
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New York
Carnegie Commission
Women Seek Bargains In Advertising Columns
Women study advertising columns to stretch the family income. economy drives bargains, not mere fondness for shopping, though feminine nature still weighs pennies when deciding what to buy.
Yale Vindicates Simple Life Rich Students Poor Scholars
The Baltimore American argues that college statistics uphold the idea that prosperity shapes character and that poor students working their way have most influenced the nation. It cites John Herzel of Fowler, whose forged notes were paid to save family honor, a deed praised for honesty and responsibility beyond legal obligation.
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Yale
John Herzel
Fowler
Indianapolis Star
Herzel
Bigamist Arthur Hynes Details 82 Marriages in Autobiography
The Evening News prints the first installment of Arthur Hynes alias F. A. Shotz also known as Weston and Witzhoff. Born 1864 in Neufchatel Switzerland he emigrated to the United States in 1881 and trained as a dentist. He claims 82 wives and 30 names as a livelihood while facing seven years penal servitude in Bristol. Edison aide John F. Randolph Kills Self in West Orange New Jersey.
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London
The
Evening News
Arthur Hynes
Hine
Bristol
Hynes
F. A. Shotz
Weston
Witzhoff
F Avitznott
Neufchatel
Switzerland
United States
Philadelphia
Schotz
Bond
Edison
Self
West Orange
N. J
John F. Randolph
Edison Phonograph’ Works
Edison Companies
Thomas A. Edison
New Valley Way
Morse Denies Guilt In Arrest Case At Quarantine
New York banker Charles W. Morse former head of the ice trust was arrested on arrival aboard the Etruria from Europe and arraigned before Justice Dowling. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a $20,000 bond posted by the Fidelity and Deposit Co of Maryland. Morse reportedly was surprised by the arrest.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Ice Trust
Etruria
Europe
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Fdelity and Deposit Co
Maryland
Morse
Dower Settlement For Theodora Becomes Duchess
New York reports a $50,000 dower settled by Theodore P. Shonts for his daughter Theodora upon her marriage to the Duke of Chaulnes. The modest amount is viewed by friends as evidence that the match was a genuine love match rather than a deal.
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New York
Theodore P. Shonts
Theodora
Chaulnes
Vaieuse
Thenglate Ems Sea
Taieneyer
Louisville & Nashville Sells Coal Lands in Kentucky
The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. announced Monday it has disposed of its holdings in the Louisville Property Co. to individual stockholders. The lands in Southeastern Kentucky were acquired by the railroad through the property company, leased to coal firms, with holdings tied to coal land development under Hepburn act transportation rules.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co
Louisville Property Co
Louisville & Nashville
Kentucky
Navy investigation finds U S ships equal to foreign foes
Rear Admiral Converse reports to the president that his inquiry into criticisms of the Navy confirms the fleet is not inferior to foreign services. The findings are made public, affirming confidence in American naval strength.
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U. K
Washington, D. C
Converse
United States Navy
Bride Shotted by Groom Then Kills Himself in Denver
Colen Oscar Kirby, son of a Colorado Springs grocer, shot his bride of two months and then killed himself with the same weapon. The tragedy occurred at the house of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Davis. The bullet struck the young woman in the back and she was taken to the county hospital in a dying condition. The couple had been living apart since shortly after their marriage.
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Self
Denver
Colen Oscar Kirby
Colorado Springs
Davis
Miners Rescued After Mid Valley Collapse in Pottsville
In Pottsville Pennsylvania the Mid Valley colliery entombed 28 miners after an early morning accident. Twenty seven were rescued alive with one fatality and two injuries reported. The remaining men emerged unharmed aside from the tragedy.
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Pottsville
Mid Valley
Home Defender Freed After Month In Jail In New Cumberland
War veteran John Probst jailed a month for defending his Wormleyburg home with a shotgun against Pennsylvania railroad encroachments. Judge Saddler discharged him under $500 bail to keep the peace. Sunday Theater Conviction in Topeka: Judge Dana finds L. M. Crawford guilty of Sunday law violation for forcing workers to labor on Sunday.
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New Cumberland
John Probst
Wormleyburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Saddler
Topeka
Kas
A. W. Dana
L. M. Crawford
Senator Clay Improves After Indigestion Attack
Senator A S Clay of Georgia shows improvement in Washington after an acute attack of indigestion. Doctors report his condition is no longer a cause for concern and he is resting quietly.
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Clay
Washington, D. C
A. S. Clay
Georgia
Sultan’s Fourteenth Child Born in Constantinople
The sultan of Turkey has a newborn princess named Samieh. He is 66 years old and already has seven sons and six daughters.
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Sultan
Constantinople
Turkey
Samieh
Deer Visit Marlton Barnyard In Recent Week
In Marlton New Jersey deer sightings were reported in the past week. A doe and a buck were seen in the area and one deer entered John Olt’s barnyard and drank from a pump trough.
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Marlton
N. J
John Olt
Almack Sentenced to Life for First Degree Murder
Willis Almack was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. He and two companions, employees of Ham Pak, a Chinese restaurant keeper, killed and robbed their employer on the night of July 11, 1907.
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Almack
Omaha
Nel
Willis Almack
Collar Button Kills Boy in Philadelphia
Ten year old William Brown suffocated after swallowing a collar button during a sneezing spell in Philadelphia. He died in his mother's arms, police reported.
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Philadelphia
William Brown
Hawaiian Land Leasing Limit Bill Favored
Washington report notes the House committee on territories favoring a 50 year cap on agricultural land leases in Hawaii and approving a bill to pay Hawaiian postal savings bank deposits. Embry nomination for Oklahoma district attorney gets Senate judiciary committee favor. Army near-term appropriation bill includes a 27 percent pay raise for enlisted personnel and NCOs.
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
Hawaii
Senate
Judiciary Committee
John Embry
Oklahoma
Ef, Hall
Committee On Military Affairs
House
Washington Traction Bill Advances for Capital Transit
The District of Columbia reaches agreement to report favorably the Washington Traction bill expanding electric car lines to Union Station. Tickets six for 25 cents will be sold and universal transfers issued for faster transit. The Interstate Commerce Commission prepares a letter on its view of railroad physical valuation in response to a senate commerce committee request.
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Washington
House Committee On the District of
Senate Committee On
Interstate Commerce Commission
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senate
Wetherspoon Nomination and Labor Bill Heads
Washington reports discuss Senatorial handling of the Wetherspoon nomination after executive session and a plan to consider the ocean mail subsidy bill on Wednesday. The House passed the executive and judicial appropriation bill totaling 82 336 573 dollars with debate on department heads removing incapacitated workers.
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Wetherspoon
Washington
Senate
House
Clay Speaks on Aldrich Currency Bill
The Senate gives attention to Senator Clay of Georgia as he advocates government issued paper money. Debate arises with Republican colleagues Lodge and Teller presenting opposing views on the policy.
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Clay
Washington
Senate
Georgia
Lodge
Teller
New Building Funds Sought for Bureau of Engraving
Secretary Cortelyou sent a resolution to the House seeking 8 million dollars for a new Bureau of Engraving and Printing building. Interstate Commerce hearings will be held on bills amending the interstate commerce law. Arkansas buyers expect the Farmers Union to release most stored cotton. Arkadelphia grand jury commends officers for fewer "blind tigers" and calls for county liquor sale crackdown.
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Washington
Cortelyou
House
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
House Committee On Judiciary
Union
Lite Rock
Ark
Lidle Rock
Farmers’ Union
Arkansas
Arkadelphia
Grand Jury
War Prospects Rise as Russia Moves Troops
In St Petersburg a war scare grows as Siberian troops begin to move and M Guchkoff announces plans to question national defense readiness in the Duma. He also seeks interpellation of the communications minister on rail capacity to move troops to Caucasus fronts.
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Siberian
St. Peterseburg
Russia
Turkey
M. Guchkoff
Duma
Commission of the National Defense
Caucasus
Europe
Trans-Caucasia
Snell Jury Discharged After 48 Hours Deliberation
Clinton Illinois The Snell jury was discharged at 3 p m Monday by Judge Cochran after 48 hours of deliberation with no prospect of a verdict. The jurors were 8 to 4 for the plaintiffs on the final ballots. If the will had been broken Richard Snell his only son would have 2 000 000 and the three grandchildren would share one half. The case will be retried in May. Friends of the contestants expressed disappointment.
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Clinton
Ill
Snell
Cochran
Richard Snell
Missing Man Not There In Kansas City Trench Search
Mrs. John Fahey pleads for guidance as waterworks employee remains missing since January 13. Workers searched a trench at Twelfth and Main after a man’s disappearance. She hopes he may be alive though he had no money when he left home. Politicians Fight In Birmingham Lobby Over Republican Split.
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Kansas City
John Fahey
Waterworks
Twelfth
Main Streets
Harris Rosenberg Tragedy Under Subway Wheels
In New York a pawn broker, Harris Rosenberg, is believed driven to suicide by fear of losing his mind and worries over the Mechanics and Traders bank closure. He threw himself under a subway train as six cars passed over his body.
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New York
Mechanics and Traders Bank
Harris Rosenberg
Two Men Killed in Riot at Dunbar Mining Town
A riot in Dunbar near Connellsville Pennsylvania left two men dead and six others seriously injured. Two of the wounded are Americans, with the dead and other wounded being foreigners. Police arrested forty five suspects to quell the disturbance.
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Connellsville
Dunbar
Here
Republicans Endorse Cannon for Presidency in Springfield
The Republican state central committee met Tuesday morning and adopted resolutions endorsing Joseph G Cannon for the presidency and set March 26 as the date for the state convention in Springfield.
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Cannon
Springfield
Republican State Central Committee
Joseph G. Cannon
Hargis Charged With Willful Murder
Lexington Kansas-era report states Beach Hargis indicted for the killing of his father, Judge Hargis, on a willful murder charge.
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Hargis
Lexington, Ky—Beach
Association Changes Name to Church Fraternal
Monmouth sixth biennial meeting votes to rename the United Presbyterian Mutual Benefit Association to Church Fraternal. Three directors chosen for six-year terms: Judge T. G. Peacock, Dr. J. N. Swan, Dr. E. G. Linn, all of Monmouth.
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Monmouth
General Council of the
United Presbyterian Mutual Benefit Association
United Presbyterian Church
T. G. Peacock
J. N. Swan
E. GC. Linn
Elgin Man Held on Larceny Charge After Elopement
Charles Wachtel and Mrs Charles Post are jailed in Milwaukee on larceny charges tied to an alleged elopement from South Elgin. Post faces three suits, including a $10,000 alienation of affection claim against Wachtel.
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Elgin
Milwaukee
Chas. Wachtel
Charles Post
South Elgin
Post
Wachtel
Thistlewood Elected to Congress in Twenty Fifth Illinois
Cairo Illinois February 17 Capt N B Thistlewood of Cairo republican candidate for congress in the Twenty fifth Illinois district to succeed the late Representative George W Smith was elected by about five thousand the usual republican majority over William M Warder the democratic candidate
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Thistlewood
Cairo
Ill
N. B. Thistlewood
Illinois
George W. Smith
William M. Warder
Nashville to vote on Tilson license in April election
Nashville will hold an April vote on the Tilson license question after a petition signed by the required number of supporters was filed with the city clerk. Nashville has been dry only once in 16 years.
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Nashville
Reid Jury Discharged in Van Reid Case
The Jury in the Van Reid case was discharged by Judge E B Newlin after failing to reach a verdict ten for conviction and two for acquittal. The article notes a separate death by suicide of farmer Michael Knaff in La Salle, described as insane over his inventions.
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Farmer
la Salle
Michael Knaff
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Massachusetts
Clark University
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Morocco
Algeciras
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Yokohama
California
Jess
Federal Assembly
Ernest Brenner
Eee EU
Prof. McCoy
Lhasa
Forbidden City
Chen Lung
Hast Hankow
ST. Louis
Bigamist
Ice King
Duchess
Millville
John Bailey
Baileytown
Black Hand
Bailey
Spring Garden Road
News OF Congress
Embry
Commission
Department of Labor
Sulzer
Will of Millionaire
Birmingham
Ala
State Executive Committee
Administration
Republican Party
J. O. Thompson
W. F. Aldrich
Aldrich
Illinois News
Martinsville
Charles Romines
Romines
Quincy
Walter Goessling
M. A. CG
Herman Goessling
Floyd Baker
Arcola
W. W. Pepper
Newman
Alice Pratt
John T. Pratt
Leavenworth
Gram
Albert Buschek
Quincy Barbers” Supply Co
Illinois University
Champaign
University of Iinois
State Board of Health
Feiling
Danville
W. H. Coates
William Walters
Rockford
Mary Hinckley
Roscoe
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