Thaw Defense Bankrupts in Pennsylvania
Thaw defense costs exhaust estate funds as creditors pursue the slaver case connected to William Thaw. The Beers firm and related properties in Deering Lands and the Tyrone Valley area face mortgage pressures. The Beers Brothers firm seeks refinancing or sale as a private sale looms for the grand Lynda hotel financed by the defendants.
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Fitteburg
Pennsylvania Vallyord
William
Barty K
Young Tiaw
Catale
Mein Af
Beaser & Pe
Bers
Nave Huen
Gome
Me ‘Thawcolate
Ile
Fotel Limeling
Clowrfield
Pitsburg
Philsprielphkt
Editor Gets New Place in The Light, SL
Former editor J. Ioratio W Srymour, once with the Chirags Chronicle, takes over at Brewing Post Elapatel in St. Lois. He has long ties to Chicago press, starting on Wilbiner and later at Stovey's Chicago Timex, with recent suspension of Dublientio noted.
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Ioratio W Srymour
Chirags Chronicle
Dublientio
Ouny
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
New Postal Laws On Now
New postal laws take effect today affecting pay scales for post office staff and rural delivery funding. Postmasters begin six month mail weight records. special delivery costs rise with a required stamp note. departments review pension and direct funding options.
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Washington
Regula Posta
Stnder
Tse
Post Office
Interiar
Garrlows Bension
Wet County
Shingtou
Kiflilon
Gallacs
Navy Department
Wien
Insurance Dividends Resumed After Fire Disaster
Hartford Conn Joly The Int ensity Hironsiurence Company of Con credent resumed dividends after the San Francisco fire. The distribution amounted to 12 percent. Stockholders received the notice of payout as underwriting campaigns and legal teams prepared further steps.
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Hartford
Conn
Joly
Hironsiurence Company
Concredent
Ameunt
San Franchon
Mat Aitferad Beaty
Pitchfiu Toon
Arg Ney
Divas Tend Hash
Fire sweeps Mineral Wells as several structures burn
A major blaze in Mineral Wells last night destroyed the Palace Amusement building the Hawthorne pavilion the Aliweval Wells bath house and Lithia pavilion and threatened nearby structures. Firefighters aided by residents rescued invalids including a woman lowered from a room by rope. Resources hampered by hose failures and lack of railroad engine support delayed containment. Debris clearance and reconstruction plans follow.
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Tex
Palace Amusement Company
He Mineral Wells
Hawthorne
Aliweval Wells
My Laie Thia
Palace Amusement
Vitizens
Weatherford
Lithia Pavilion
Veteran leader retires after fifty years at VMI
In Lexington Virginia General Scott Shing concludes fifty years of continuous service at the Virginia Military Institute and retires as superintendent of the institution. Col. Edward W. Niche O becomes interim head as senior faculty member steps in.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
General Scott Shing
Epilepsy Ploy Not New in Legal Plea Case
A New York July 1 article describes a controversial epilepsy plea used to excuse wrongdoings. Dr Rima EmMott offered a defense that was initially accepted by district court officials, drawing attention to how epilepsy can be misused to mask violence. Experts caution many feign the condition, complicating detection and enforcement.
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New York
Rima EmMott
Agnae
Wangs
Assistania
Luk
Probe into Kainstick Trust Circles Under Grand Jury Review
Washington July 1 District Attorney Thompson of Philadelphia will see a federal grand jury convened to consider charges against alleged Kainstick trust figures. The inquiry includes witnesses from the umbrella trial and other participants aiding in the prosecution of the commune makers.
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Washington
Thompson
Philadelphia
Pardon Request Stirs After Cooperative Hut Case
July 1 Jai Rew Orlow reports President Pingenell may seek clemency for Barrett and N C Cal Hang sentenced to a year in parish prison for using mail to defraud. The New Orleans based Cooperative Hut Association ran months of schemes, sending money to gamblers nationwide. trial showed funds were bet. U S Attorney awaits petition while local leaders push for pardons.
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Rew Orlow
Jai
Presi+dent Pingenell
Asia
I. Barreth
N.C
Hang
Detraud
Barretts and Collins
Hut Associatio
New Orleans
Ita
United
Tom Theitt
Mens
Barrett
Colllid
New York Customs Duties Rise Over Previous Year
Figures by Collector Straahan show New York port total duties and related receipts for the fiscal year ending 1900s 07 rising to about 220.5 million dollars from roughly 200 million the year before. The increase includes tonnage, harbor dues, and merchant shipping duties.
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New York
Straahan
Deadly flood swamps valley after sudden river dam
Reports from Valdivia and Santiago describe a river dam collapse creating a massive flood in the province. Water surged through villages, washing away homes and triggering deaths and extensive damage as debris floated downstream. Authorities warn of further rising waters and ongoing rescue efforts.
Texas artist dies Sunday in sculpture circle
Mrs Edward Montgomery a 60 year old sculptress of Austin Texas died Sunday Her works gained high rank in the state and in Europe Specimens are on display at the state capital in Austin and the national capital in Washington The report notes her stature in the art world and mentions named locations and institutions involved in her career.
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Edward Montgomery
Austin
Edward Montgome
Lye Park
Montgomery
State Capitol
National Capitol
Washington
Reforms in the Jungle Chicago Swift Benefit Plan
In Chicago's Packingtown the Swift Employees' Benefit Association launched to provide insurance against accidents and death at low cost. About 6,000 truckers and workers may join, divided into eight classes by weekly earnings from 20 to 40 cents. If successful, other packing firms may adopt similar plans.
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Chicago
Swift
Dinsoakttion
Colt Quits Senate Race in Republican Move
Providence July 1 a special meeting of the republican state central committee will act on the retirement of Colonel Sanchael Pomeroy Catt and Aouncils Ais health driven withdrawal from the senate race. Motivation cites health and fear of damaging the party in the late era. The piece notes a call to support candidates with a yearly subscription to The Light while highlighting contest prizes and honors.
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Providence
Republican State Central Committee
Sanchael Pomeroy Catt
Uy Health
SHE Light
the Light
New Indian Commissioner Named for Five Civilized Tribes
J George Wright appointed Indian commissioner to oversee the five civilized tribes. Wright, long employed by the Indian service, will engage with UK newspaper work and has served in the Indian raves for twenty-four years. Salary set at a fool a year.
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Musitogen
J. George Wright
Five Civilized Tribes
Wright Dag Hoon
English Bride Faces 12000 Mile Trek to Nome Wedding
Special to Tha Light from Seattle July 1 Miss Clara G Askwith a pretty English girl travels 12000 miles from London to Candle City Alaska to wed W A a successful gold miner The ceremony is set for today at Candle City Wells owns valuable mining properties Nome is 308 miles north the overland journey by sledge and steamer tests her nerve and resolve to keep the engagement.
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Seattle
Wash
London
Cawdie City
Alaska
Clara G. Askwith
W. A
Candle City
Wells
Gandle City
Nome
Askwith
Hegaise
Burial Permits With Multiple Decedents Listed
Ortencia Contreras aged 3 died June 30 from cardiac paralysis at 1035 Monterey street. Interment planned at Confederate cemetery. Martha Ann Baldwin age 50 died June 30 from senility at 206 West Hanson street. Interment at Pearsall Cemetery. Adelia Alford age 8 died June 30 from senility at 817 Devine street. Interment Pearsall Texas. Nadas DeVing age 65 died June 99 from heart failure at 7951 West Uprnracree street. Interment cemetery. Lizzie Rinnegan age 44 died June 28 from tuberculosis at county hospital. Interment Bexar burial grounds. Leonora Ruhacke age 45 died June 36 at a San Antonio distillery address 309 South San Jacinto street. Interment San Fernando cemetery.
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Ortencia Contreras
Monterey Street
Tilerment Son Wer
Mivid
Martha Ann Baldwin
Hanston Street
Confederate Cemetery
Adelia Alford
Devine Street
Pearsall
Tex
Nadas DeVing
Uprnracree Street
Lizzie Rinnegan
Bexar
Stomas
Mira
Leonora Ruhacke
South
San Jacinto Street
San Fernando Cemetery
Cathedral Dedication in Seattle Celebrates $200,000 Edifice
Catholic dignitaries from across the country and lay leaders joined the dedication of Seattle's new cathedral. The shelter cost $200,000 and is described as the Pacific Northwest's finest religious building.
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Seattle
Wash
Seatle
Pacific Northwest
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