Widow of ex president prompts arrest of Princeton farmer
Mrs Grover Cleveland and Mrs Patton informed Prosecutor Crossley leading to the arrest of William Lahey of Princeton township. Charged with desertion, the case hinges on sanity as County Physician Schinmell and Dr Eilimer Burwis plan a mental examination. Lahey, about 40, has threatened his wife and three children and spoke of large debts and apocalyptic plans involving electricity. Mrs Lahey had confronted him over garden truck deliveries to local families.
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Patton
Princeton
Trenton
N. J
Crossley
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Francia L. Patton
Princeton Theological Seminary
William Lahey
Princeton Township
Lahey
Schinmell
Eilimer Burwis
Counry
Court Clarifies American Bushel Measure In Apples Import Case
The United States Court of Customs Appeals settles the meaning of the American bushel. It adopts the Winchester 2150.42 cubic inches as standard but allows a heaped apple measure of 2 747 716 cubic inches for imports. The decision arose from an apples import dispute by Charles Weber.
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Washington, DA
United States Court of Customs Appeals
Winchester
Charles Weber
Government loses claim on bushel basis for apple and pear duties
Government contends that “struck” bushels should be the basis of customary assessments for apples and pears, but the court or decision maker rejected this position, leaving the existing assessment framework unresolved.
Gas bags on biplanes latest invention in flight tests
San Francisco reports Oakland inventor Anwyl Gardiner has patented gas bags mounted on upper and lower wings of a biplane. The buoyant frames include bags that reduce weight impact and allow water landings while stabilizing the craft against gusts. Lower bags may be angled for hydroplaning and vertical control on water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Anwyl O. Gardinier
Oakland
Church of the Edeemer Lenten Services Announced
Tomorrow Ash Wednesday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Short addresses and penitential office. All invited. Charles Quinney, rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Edeemer
Penitential Office
Charles Quinney
Woman Sues For Ten Cents In Rent Dispute
Womin H Flaherty owner of a flat building at 3045 Campbell avenue sues for eviction of a tenant for failing to pay a dime rent. Municipal Judge Sabath presides as the court seeks a judgment in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womin
Chicago
H. Flaherty
Campbell Avenue
Sabath
Doctors Use This for Eczema in D D D Remedy
A local ad claims eczema and skin diseases stem from skin not blood and promotes D D D Remedy. It cites Dr Nolmes and Dr Evans, offers a $1 bottle on a guarantee, and lists Tallman & Company as sellers, asserting rapid relief upon application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Eixye
Nolmes
Tallman & Company
Suit Over Rent Owes 10 Cents. Judgment Refused
The session of the apartment occupied by Mrs. Fred Shelton involved a dispute over rent, with ten cents in arrears. Miss Flaherty argued the tenant owed six and a half cents, but the case showed an overcharge of fifty cents on one count. Judgment was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shelton
Miss Flaherty
Judge invokes Solomon rule in Kentucky divorce case
In Louisville Kentucky Judge uses Solomon's rule of reason to resolve conflicting evidence in the divorce of John and Margaret Wetzelberger after 35 years and 12 children. The ruling favors Mrs Wetzelberger noting daughters often better judge family conditions and criticizing the husband's claimed cruelty.
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Judge
Solomon
Reason
Louleville
John
Margaret Wetzelberger
Prince Abdul Plang Seeks Wives Across the Nation
Abdul Plane, prince of the Moro districts, travels aboard the Japanese liner Shinya Maru with L. B. Kidwell. Datta Plang urged his son to amass as many wives as possible during the tour of the United States.
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Pather
San Francisco
House of Plang
Philippine Islands
L. B. Kidwell
Chicago
Kidwell
Datta Plang
Philippines
Murray Boy Shot In Mouth While Rodent Hunting
Robert Bartlett and Horace Smith, both 13, were shooting wood rats near Murray Idaho when a .22 rifle discharged. Bartlett was struck in the mouth with the bullet lodging in the throat. He was taken to Murray hospital where Dr George Lesber removed the bullet. He rests easy and faces a quick recovery.
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Murray
Idaho
Robert Bartlett
Horace Smith
Bartlett
Murray Hospital
George
Lesber
Wilson Leads All Other Candidates In National Bid
Walla Walla Wash Feb 20 Woodrow Wilson is the only national character among Democratic presidential aspirants said Chag Heffner Democratic state central Committeeman after a New York visit Heffner notes Florida Washington Maine and California favor Wilson Champ Clark’s influence limited to Missouri and nearby states Harmon not a current contender Wilson’s New Jersey governance reforms earned support by stopping cold storage of eggs and meats benefiting New York’s poor Heffner cites Princeton professor background and 110 college clubs backing Wilson West of the Mississippi already solid for him plus a governor nomination chance for BIM Dunphy News ends with a pneumonia claim tied to a cold and Chamberlains Cough Remedy plug.
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Missouri
Harmon
Wilson
New Jersey
New York
New York City
Princeton Universality
Washington
Dunphy
Heffner
Woodrow Wilson
Mississippi
Sheepman Fined for Theft in La Grande Oregon
Norman Swikert, a lower Egin country sheep raiser, was found guilty of stealing 15 head of sheep this week. He was sentenced to a fine of 50 pounds and to one to ten years in the penitentiary, the prison term suspended by parole for extreme leniency. The attorney argued the indictment charged more than one crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grande
Ore
Norman Swikert
Egin Country
Insurance Company Financials in Oregon Year 1911
Summary shows capital paid up income and premiums received in cash, interest and rents, and other income. Disbursements cover losses paid, dividends on capital stock, commissions, salaries, taxes, and all expenditures. Assets include real estate, stocks and bonds, cash, premiums in collection, with liabilities for unearned premiums and claims. Also includes United States Branch statement synopsis from Liverpool & Globe Insurance Co. LTD. London listing assets and liabilities and state figures for Oregon.
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Tile Aetna Insurance Company
Hartford
Connecticut
Oregon
Capital
Dirite
Regemn Dee
Aetna Insurance Company
B. Slaik
Service Thirman Abstract Co
Pendleton
Ore
F. Mkercher
United States
Liverpool & London & Globe Insurance Co., Ltd
Liverpool
England
Capipal
Caspital Etonk
Morteigow
VE. An
John W. Gunn
Walter H. Raymond
Portland
Bentley & Leffingwell
Pendicton
Jefferson Fire Insurance Company 2
Philadephia
Pennsylvania
Laws Capital
Renal Estate
Jefferson Fire Insurance Company of
Philadelphia
A. N. Stewart
W. J. Clemens
Commercial Club
Premiums and Income Items for the Year
Premiums received during the year in cash. Deposit premiums received during year in cash. Interest dividends and rents received during year. Income from other sources received during year. Taxes licenses and fees paid during the year.
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Allier
Rail fares from Chicago to Pacific Northwest via U N W lines
Proportionately low westbound fares from Chicago St Paul Omaha and Kansas City. Fares prepaid by ticket value with telegram orders to be delivered to any address. Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation Go. Union Pacific Oregon Short Line and O W BR N lines protected by automatic block signal. Printed matter on home building resources available by WM McMurray, General Passenger Agent, Portland Oregon.
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Omaha
Kansas City
ST. Paul
Chicago
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Ald
WM. McMurray
Portland
Oregon
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Customs Appeals Tribunal
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Princh
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