Daring Forgeries By A Real Estate Man
Notary public and real estate dealer Frederick T. Clark was arrested on a warrant for alleged forgery and embezzlement involving about 6900 dollars from John S. Marks and 2500 dollars from Marks’ mother. Witnesses testified that Clark forged deeds and recording officials' signatures to hide fictitious investments, and bail was set at 10000 dollars.
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Frederick T. Clark
North Thirteenth Street
Clark
Gine
Rochersperger
John S. Marks
South Seventh Street
Marks
Martha L. Marks
Joseph D. Fletcher
Recorders of Deeds of
Philadelphia
John J. Curley
William Geary
John Virdin
H. R. Lukens
Germantown Avenue
Fletcher
H. Reeves Lukens
Manayunk
Lukens
Recorder of Deeds’ Office
Reeves
Curley
Geary
Virdin
Recorder's Office
Clarke
Mark
Ball
Elkton Snowstorm Nets Local Dance and Delays
Elkton endured a heavy snow storm early yesterday as schools closed countywide to allow residents to travel home for Thanksgiving. A youth break was reported when 5 year old Edward Hinson, son of Elkton fire chief Elmer E. Hinson, fell and broke a leg while playing. A dance and social events were planned at the Eaton Opera House and other local venues with proceeds to charity.
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Elkton
Eaton Opera House
Edward Hinson
Elmer E. Hinson
Captain J J Read to Fill Vacancy After McNair’s Death
Captain J J Read, formerly of the Richmond at League Island Navy Yard, will receive the commission of rear admiral to fill the vacancy caused by Rear Admiral Frederick W McNair’s death on Thursday. Read was born in Mount Holly New Jersey and graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He entered service in 1850 as a midshipman and served throughout the Civil War, serving with Admiral Farragut during the Vicksburg and Port Hudson operations. He was promoted to lieutenant for meritorious service shortly before the Spanish War was he transferred from the Olympia to the Richmond.
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J. J. Read
Richmond
League Island Navy Yard
Frederick W. McNair
Captain Read
Mount Holly
N. J
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Farragut
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Port Hudson
Leutenant
Olympia
Camden Millionaire Gives Away Wealth Before Death
Alexander Jackson of Camden, a wealthy 70 plus resident, distributes about 100000 in gifts to friends and near heirs on Thanksgiving Day. Beneficiaries include Frank Jackson the driver 3000 to 700 cash outlay and property, Edgar Stubbs 3000 and a Maryland farm, Jackson Stubbs 300, Mrs. Henry R. Draper 9100, Mrs. William T. Jakes 5000, Miss Mary Draper 3000, Annie Booker 3000, Isaac Jackson 2500, Miss Sallie Jackson 4500, and Alexander Draper and Avery Draper 3000 each. The gifts are funded by his wealth rather than inheritance after death.
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Dover
Alexander Jackson
Camden
Jackson
Frank Jackson
Wyoming
Hackman
J. Spear
Philadelphia
Edgar Stubbs
Jackson Stubbs
Maryland
Henry R. Draper
Justice of
William T. Jakes
Wyoming Express
Mary Draper
Annie Booker
Miss Draper
Hillsboro
Isaac Jackson
Sallie Jackson
Alexander Draper
Avery Draper
Warned by a dog saves Tobin's stable theft attempt
George Tobin's collie alerted his family after thieves loosed two dogs and planned to clean out the stable. The dog scratched and barked to wake the household, and Tobin rushed to the stable to confront the two intruders, saving hundreds of dollars.
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George Tobin
THE
Times
New Castle
Del
Mr. Tobin
Kent County Pays Costs In Voter Corruption Trials
Kent county shelled out about 1734 dollars for legal costs linked to the Thomas Moore and Frank Reiman voter corruption trials. Witses fees totaled 1553.60, sheriff and clerk fees additional 180.75, with the overall expense described as a costly affair. A second item notes Mrs. George Unger hearing intruders in her basement near the trolley line, two men seen fleeing across a field before dawn.
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TH Times
Dover
Del
Thomas ©. Moore
Frank Co. Reiman
Smyrna
Union Republican Party
Kent County
Trumps
New Castle
George Unger
Unger
Pep
Mr. Unger
Reedy Bonded as Kent County Sheriff-elect
Dover, November 30. Frank Reedy, Sheriff-elect of Kent county, bonded today before Resident Judge James Pennewill. The bond was for 000, with sureties including Robert J. Beswames G. Stanton of Kent county and William A. Simpson of Sussex county.
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the Times
Dover
Del
Frank Reedy
Kent County
Hiram Reedy
James Pennewill
Frank Nae
Robert J. Beswames G. Stanton
William A. Simpson
Sussex County
Thanksgiving service gifts aid New Castle poor
At Immanuel Episcopal Church the can tion members donated about 300 dollars in groceries and provisions for the needy. Wagons were used to distribute the food, marking one of the largest local donations in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
New Castle
Immanuel Episcopal Church
Cantion
Somerset area reports horse deaths and holly trade boom
Delaware notes widespread horse deaths in Somerset while holly and evergreen shipments head to Philadelphia from Dover and nearby towns. Citizens prepare barrels of groceries for Wilmington institutions as church and fraternal groups plan events and revival meetings amid a busy December schedule.Mosquitoes disrupt oyster tonging near the Mis river mouth as local unions and churches announce gatherings and a festival drill. Souvenirs from the war reach Cheswold resident Irwin Emerson, and holly cutting expands into Dover markets benefiting farmers amid a thriving holiday trade.
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Miss— River
Smyrna
Washington
Armory M. E. Church
Carson
Hal Dover
Irwin Emerson
Cheswold
Canada
Queen's Own Regiment
Pretoria
Dover
Temperance Women Elect Officers At W C T U Meeting
The twenty sixth annual W C T U session at the Willard on Arch street reported growth of temperance work and denounced the army canteen. Mrs Annie Craig Peacock was re elected president with a slate including Margaret Barber as secretary and Olive Amies as recording secretary. Treasurer’s report showed 1068 60 receipts and 125 78 balance, expenditures 794 73, treasury 306 51. Resolutions urged Pennsylvania to ban sales to minors and calls for further legislation aiding temperance efforts.
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Willard
Arch Street
Annte Craig Peacock
United States
Annie Craig Peacock
Margaret M. Barber
Olive Pond Amies
Plastic Club Exhibits Highlight Black and White Works
The fourth annual Black and White exhibition at the Plastic Club on 10 South Eighteenth Street displays drawings and designs by members. Notable contributions come from Mrs. Alice Barber Stephens with Dream Life series and works showing watercolorlike color in black and white. Miss Violet Oakley’s glass-window designs for a church and portraits by Elizabeth Shippen Green are also featured, with other members showcasing drawings and decorative pieces.
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The
Plastic Club
South Eighteenth Street
Alice Barber Stephens
4Ork
Elizabeth Shippen Green
Violet Naley
One
Bertha Day
Berks Humane Society Charter Forms Incorporated
Reading November 30 charter forms incorporation of the Humane Society of Berks County. The proceeding lists officers and board members and notes the society's aim to promote humane care and welfare within the community.
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Reading
The
Humane Society of Berks Oes
Ronfer Ty
Stratford-on-Avon Photo Reproduction Offered Tomorrow
A handsome color reproduction of Stratford-on-Avon, the home of Shakespeare, will be given to every reader of The Times tomorrow.
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Stratford-on-Avon
Shakespeare
the Times
Essex Republicans Elect Leaders at Caucus
A Newark caucus of Essex County Republicans names Harry Bacheller as candidate for leader after assemblymen elect seats. The Telegram report notes R Pua Bene h amide 1 4 and other nominees.
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Tax Times
Newark
Essex Republican Assemblymen
Harry Bacheller
Didate
New Century Guild Fair Opens With Varied Attractions
The eighth annual New Century Guild fair opens its first day with a converted restaurant displaying fancy and useful articles for sale. Miss Emily Campbell oversees the event while Palmistry and fortune telling entertain attendees. A century minstrel show by T. B. Ginb and Ms. Teed promises further amusement.
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New Century Guild
Emily Campbell
T. B. Ginb
Oscar Wilde Dead in Paris After Long Career
A Paris dispatch reports Oscar Wilde died today in an obscure Latin Quarter house from meningitis. Born in Dublin in 1856, Wilde's career spanned poetry, essays, and plays, including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, with a controversial libel case and imprisonment shaping his later years.
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Dusty
Evening Mail
Paris
Oscar Wilde
Evening Mall
Wilde
Dublin
Sir William R. Will Wilde
Jane Francesca
Portora Royal School
Enniskillen
Trinity College
Oxford
Magdalen College
Newdigate
London
America
England
New York
Dorian Gray
W. H
Salome
Marquis of Queensbury
Continent
Primary timing contested by state leaders
The article reports unanimous state leaders prefer minimal opposition time for primaries, aiming to favor the machine by delaying or ignoring opposition activities and timing. It notes efforts to restrict challengers and keep control centralized among party leaders.
What the Stars Say by Zadkiel and Naphael
The Sun and Moon in benefice aspect favor asking favors and seeking employment. Naphael cautions birthday disappointments in the evening. Business needs attention. personal pleasures and company loom. A child born today may excel in employment.
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Zadkiel
Naphael
United States Transport Buford Reaches Port Bald
Cablegram reports the Buford arriving at Port Bald on its voyage from New York to the Philippine Islands. Samuel Morrill, Third Secretary at the Berlin embassy, is noted in transfer context. The message notes sea crew and leave details for private personnel.
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Samuel Morrill
United States
Berlin
Lever
Buford
New York
Philippine Islands
Bee
Port Bald
Sea Arias Ae Y Leave
Revolt in Moldavia Over Prune Spirit Tax
In Bucharest on November 30 a rising by Moldavian peasants against the new prune spirits tax led to military action. Twenty men were shot and many arrests were made.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Burial of Br. E. A. Dorr in New York church service
Funeral services for Br. E. A. Dorr publisher of the Mall and Express were held at University Place Presbyterian Church in New York. Rev. Dr. George Alexander presided. Pallbearers included Cornelius N. Bliss General A G McCook Colonel A J H L Stoddard Louis Stern W Lope William Irwi Leavitt and Jose Swidt. Interment followed at Weedlawn Cemetery.
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BR. E. A. Dorr
New York
Mall and Express
University Place Presbyterian Church
George Alexander
Cornelius N. Bliss
A. G. McCook
A. J. H. L. Stoddard
Louis Stern
W. Lope William Irwi Leavitt
Jose Swidt
Weedlawn
Safe Breakers Blast Three Penns Grove Safes Early Morning
In Penns Grove New Jersey a trio of burglars blew three safes and caused destruction, stealing just over nine dollars and papers. An attempted robbery at the Penns Grove National Bank failed when night watchman Joseph Robbins found the exit secured from the outside. The robbers also hit the Edward J Brick hardware store and the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Office, with explosions heard from 2:15 to 2:45 AM as residents woke.
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Pennsgrove
N. J
Pennsgrove National Bank
Joseph Robbins
Salem
Oak Street
Edward J. Brick
Jimmy
Brick
Arthur Green
Isaac Simpkins
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Dr Francis M Clark Dies in Shamokin
Dr Francis M. Clark, a Jefferson Medical College graduate, died at his Shamokin home today of a paralytic illness. He was a prominent local figure and member of the medical community.
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Shamokin
Francis M. Clark
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
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