Embezzler Warriner Linked to Big Four Funds Case
In Cincinnati and Hamilton County, authorities disclose the long-running embezzlement scheme tied to W. Warriner, Big Four railroad treasurer, and his former clerk Edgar Cooke. Letters reveal pressure on Mrs. Jeannette Ford and threats of exposure as fraud nears public light. Warriner faces impending sentence while Cooke awaits trial.
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Chas
Cook
Jeannette Stewart Ford
Buxom Show
Warriner
Cooke
Ford
Chas. Warrier
Hag
Jeannnette
Edgar
Ward
Cincinnati
Charles Warriner
Wrriner
Woarriner
Edgar Cooke
Wweiniail
8. C
New York
Warriner era letters reveal turmoil in Chicago affair
A sequence of telegrams and letters cited in a Portsmouth newspaper chronicles Mrs Jeannette Warriner Cooke and related figures in a turbulent Big Four matter. Exchanges reveal threats, demands, and protective pleas, with references to Chicago meetings, custody, and possible flight plans across 1903 to 1907.
Letters and confidences surface in big four affair trial
Excerpts from letters written by Edgar Cooke to Mrs. Ford surface as evidence in the case involving the Madame Pompadour of the Big Four. Attorney William Thorndyke notes the letters may be public in trial, while Mrs. Ford defends rather than prosecutes others.
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William Thorn-dyke
Ford
Edgar 5
Cooke
Madame Pompadour
Big Four
Thorndyke
Rueksen Arnica Balm Heralded as Perfect Healer
Ad claims Rueksen's Arnica Balm cures all with unparalleled salve for corns burns bruises sores and more. Suited for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and tile care. Sold for 25 cents at Fisher and Streich's pharmacy.
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Gould
Rueksen
Fisher & Streich
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised Cure for Rheumatism
An advertisement recounts a patient’s relief from rheumatism after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, praising their safety as non habit forming and effective. It notes the pills’ broad claims and mail order availability from the Dr Williams Medicine Company in Schenectady New York.
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Williams
Ars. B. Bixby
Pontiac
Mich
Detroit
Bensit
Mato
Dr. Williams
Gale
Mrs. Dacinda Dozier Dies at County Infirmary
Mrs. Dacinda Dozier, an inmate at the county infirmary, died Monday afternoon at the infirmary from congestion of the gall. Aged 78, she had been admitted on August 90th day from Harrisonville. She leaves several grandchildren and a daughter Mrs Gregory who died two weeks earlier. Remains were buried at the infirmary graveyard Tuesday.
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Dacinda Dozier
Harrisonville
Gregory
Davis Station
Weather Outlook: Partly Cloudy and Warmer In Ohio and West Wa
Weather report notes a cloudy to partly cloudy sky with warmer temperatures tonight and on Wednesday. The speaker, likened to a politician, struggles to please everyone while forecasting changing conditions across Ohio and West Wa.
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Ohio
West Wa
Electric Bitters Promote Health and Beauty For Women
Envious of attractive women, some suffer from nervous irritability and skin problems caused by kidney poisons. Electric Bitters are advertised to regulate stomach and liver, purify blood, strengthen nerves, and improve complexion. Sold at Fisher & Streich's Pharmacy.
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Fisher & Streich’s
Pharmeay
Contey Estate Final Account Filed In Probate Court
In New Boston Patrick J Contey estate administrator Thomas Jones filed his final account. Total receipts were 10532.46 with special bequests and claims totaling 5220. remaining for distribution amounts to 1309.16.
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Jones
Thomas
Patrick J. Contey
New Boston
Real estate deals in Vanceburg and Rome
A. A. Bierley sold a tobacco farm to James H. Moore of Rome for $1200. Heslea sold a six room house in the Fisher and Buth addition to J. Iney for $2400.5 and a five room house on Tanth street to D. W. McWilliams of Ninth street for $1433.
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A. A. Bierley
Vanceburg
James H. Moore
Rome
Consideration
Heslea
Fisher & Buth
J. 2. Iney
Tanth Street
D. W. McWilliams
Ninth Street
Chas Spratt Embalmer and Frank McCurdy Director
Local obituary and business notice for Chas Spratt Embalmer and Frank McCurdy Funeral Director. It lists 24 hour call response, full harness and paper goods, paints and oils priced to suit, and contact numbers at Wheelershuts Exchange with Bell phone 5 B.
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Chas
Spratt
Frank McCurdy
Wheelershuts Exchange
Bell
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