Forged Will Allegations Shake Quincy Probate Case
Louis Menne of Chicago says the will witnessed by him and Doerr is a forgery. Wesley Craig and John Craig’s siblings are named in affidavits alleging a conspiracy to forge the will and secure $1000 for Doerr and a car for Menne. The estate exceeds $100,000 with indictments anticipated as courts review competing wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Iill
Louis Menne
Chicago
John
Wesley Craig
Menne
Doerr
Robert Doerr
Andrew Doerr
Justice of the Peace
Ben Heckle
John Craig
Heckle
Quincy Hospital
Craig
John Garner
Cure eczema with guaranteed relief from Dr Canaday
A physician promises a free trial of a soothing eczema cure after claiming ten years of work and handling a quarter of a million cases. He urges readers to write today to Sedalia Missouri, offering hope beyond traditional treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Canaday
Park Square
Sedalia, Mo
Third National Bank
Sedalia
Ministers and Laymen Discuss Forward Movement Plans
A noon meeting and lunch for about 100 business leaders and ministers at the YMCA will decide if Men and Religion Forward Movement representatives will be invited to San Antonio for an eight day evangelistic campaign and spiritual exercises. The plan includes forming a local organization to oversee evangelism, missions, Bible study and social work with focus on leadership development. A 100 member local committee will be named at the end to spread a similar campaign to at least ten smaller cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Well Known Author Charles Loomis Dies in Hartford
Hartford report states Charles Battell Loomis a noted author died at 50. Loomis, a Brooklyn native, educated at Polytechnic Institute, rose from clerk to prolific contributor to leading journals and humor books with strong sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Battell Loomis
Hartford
Conn
Reserve Named for Several Texas Banks
Reserve agents were designated for several Texas banks by the state department of insurance and banking. Banks named include First State Bank of Welimar, American Exchange National Bank of Dallas, City National Bank of Dallas, Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Shamrock, Oklahoma Stock Yards National Bank of Oklahoma City, Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company of Dallas, Hardin County State Bank of Kountze, and Gulf National Bank of Beaumont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Department of Insurance and Banking
First State Bank of Welimar
American Exchange National Bank of Dallas
City National Bank of Dallas
Farmers’ and Merchants
State Bank of Shamrock
Oklahoma Stock Yards National Bank of Oklahoma City
Guaranty State Bank and Trust Company of Dallas
Hardin County State Bank of
Revival in Education Urges Religious Colleges to Meet Competition
Rev. James E. Clarke of Nashville argues that state and secular colleges threaten moral well being by neglecting Christian instruction. He urges patronage and better equipment for religious schools to counter modern educational trends and calls for endowments to rival state institutions. Delegates arrive for Madison Square church synod sessions totaling 149 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Clarke
Nashville
Clarke
United States
Germany
B. P. Fullerton
St. Louis
Madison Square Church
J. B. Clarke
W.H. Howe
Corsicana
Frederick Bowen
S. L. Hornbeck
Waxahachie
J. E. Clarke
J. R. Sharpe
Tulsa
Hal F. Smith
Tyler
R. L. Irving
Cushing
F. M. Ewing
Bruceville
W. B. Bloys
Fort Davis
S. M. King
Cureton Announces Candidacy for Congressman at Large
C M Cureton representative from Bosque county announces his bid for congressman at large. He states he will run as a Democrat in the next Texas primary and will present views to the democracy of Texas before widening his campaign. He promises later to publish positions on national questions and begin active canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
C. M. Cureton
Bosque County
Texas
Congress
Cc. M. Cureton
Man deemed insane after acquittal on murder
Ed Donaldson of Columbus Kansas faced insanity proceedings after his murder trial where he used an insanity defense. The insanity commission found him insane and ordered commitment to a state asylum. He shot and killed his wife in Galena during a jealousy flare.
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Columbus
Kan
Ed Donaldson
Harry Thaw
Donaldson
Galena
Amalgamation Outlook For Electricians And Linemen
James Ashley and Will White delegates report hopeful prospects for merging the order of electricians and linemen. The Rochester meeting opened September 18 and followed a rupture three years ago. Walter Graham from San Antonio is at the gathering on the executive board. Rev. Richard Merce departs Fort McKavett for Boerne, and Edward Lang heads to Austin to attend the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Electricians
James Ashley
Will White
Order of Linemen
Rochester
New York
Walter Graham
San Antonio Lodge of Electricians
Garrett 10 Make Race for Congress in Texas
Special to The Light Houston Sept 23 Prohibition speaker D E Garrett announces candidacy for at large Congress from Texas with a platform including revenue tariff and income tax direct election of senators recall initiative and anti trust reform He states he is not running on prohibition but against the saloon and pledges support for waterways development and nationwide democratic planks aligned with 1908 platform
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
BE. Garrett
Garrett
Texas
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Standard Oil
Political platform excerpt on antitrust and states autonomy
The speaker cites Sherman anti trust law wording and argues that the word unreasonable effectively killed the act. If elected, they would vote for an amendment declaring all restraint of trade unreasonable. They also oppose federal interference in state constitutions and laws and support initiative referendum and recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
MISS TALERICO LEADS IN CONTEST FOR QUEEN
With a week left in the Columbus Day queen contest at Italo-American club polls show Alvina Talerico leading with 18 949 votes. Other candidates include Angelina Meazzetti 9179 and Pauline Chiado 4688 as final tallies are set for next Sunday. Finalists will be announced after the tally and Columbus Day celebrations planned at a 4 pm club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvinau Talerico
Alvina Talerico
Angelina Meazzetti
Pauline Chiado
Charlotta Pizzini
Maria Bartoni
J Elvira Pizzini
Lucia Rolando
Sara Barcelona
Josephine Forestello
Josephine Luchesse
Rosa Rolando
Clara Rubiola
Felice Pozzi
Young Men’s Club
London Population Surges in 1911 Census Manifest
The 1911 census shows Greater London growing from 6,581,402 to 7,252,968 in ten years, a 10.2 percent rise. Other English cities generally report smaller percentage gains, highlighting London as a strong urban magnet.
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London
Greater
England
Notable Guests Check Into San Antonio Hotels
A long list of named visitors and locals checks into downtown hotels including Savoy, St Anthony, Gunter, Bexar, Menger, Crockett, Maverick, and Losoya. Among them are Alexander McClusky of the Black ranch Cotulla. 8S. C. Coles of Fort Worth. J. W. Ellison of Ennis, Texas. W. S. Cordent of Torf reon, Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. E. Kirby Smith of Savannah. and Mrs. C. B. Philips of Los Angeles, with others from Texas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tampico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McClusky
Cotulla
Savoy
C. Coles
Fort Worth
J. W. Ellison
Ennis
Tex
Texas Cotton Seed Association
St. Anthony
Cordent
Torf Reon
Mexico
E. Kirby Smith
Sawanee
Tenn
Gunter
Smith
Kirby Smith
Tennessee
C. B. Philips
Los Angeles
H. G. Posey
St Louis
St. Louis
W. G. Erck
Louis A. Laas
Maxwell
Texas
Bexar
R. BE. Vinson
University of Texas
Menger. Co
E. Leiter
Omaha
Neb
Crockett
Harry M. White
Austin
E. J. Grove
Taft
Collin’s
S. D. Seale
Mooresville
John W. Mackey
Beaumont
B. Williamson
Palacios
Maverick
R. D. Redman
Great Falls
Carrie Byrne
Houston
San Antonio
Streasser
New York
R. J. Collins
Falfurias
Losoya
W. Smith
Frank Steele
Ray, Ariz
L. T. Bobs
Granger
Leonard Rawson
Kerrville
Mei Charles Salmons
Jewett
F. 8. Bennett
Tampico
Onderdonk
San Luis Potosi
G. V. Daly
L. R. Cochran
Luling
W. J. Lott
Myrtle Scott
Goliad
the Menger
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Duerler
G. A. Duerler Mfg. CO
West Texas Bank and Trust Company
America
Iiu Wan Ling
Hai Chi
New York Harbor
M. Cureton
Richard Merce
Fort McKavett
Boerne
Edward Lang
The
University
D.E. Garrett
Charles Rees
Rees
Chas. Rees
West
Commerce Street
Sullivan’s Bank
Miss Talerico
Darge
Postum
Battle Creek
Michigan
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