Clergyman Haney Elopes With Neighbor’s Wife in Chicago
The Rev Conrad Haney, leader of the Lake Avenue Evangelical Church in Hyde Park, fled Chicago with Mrs George Brandt wife of a baking powder executive. Brandt confronted them at a hotel, demanded departure within hours, while Haney resigned his pastorate and left behind a penniless wife and four children. Haney’s past includes liberal sermons denying hell and rapid growth of his church in recent years.
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United Press
Chicago
Til
Conrad Haney
Lake Avenue
Hyde Park
George W. Brandt
Haney
Sherman House
Chicapo
Ais
Brandt
George A. Otis
Forty-fifth Street
Avenue
Brandt A
Borty-ulath Street
Drexel Boulevard
Haneys
Sixteen Men Try Weeklong Sleep Deprivation in Denver
Sixteen contestants in Denver compete for a $500 prize by staying awake for a full week. They are watched in a large room as a bell sounds when any participant dozes. failure to awaken leads to elimination.
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United Press
Denver
Col. Dee
Brooklyn Shipping Firms Plan a $30 Million Consolidation
United Press reports Brooklyn firms consider forming a $30,000,000 corporation to radically restructure the citys shipping business in a bold, nationwide scale move announced from New York on December 9. The plan aims to unify operations, expand holdings, and reshape competition in maritime trade.
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Brooklyn
Point
Gowanus Bay
United Press
New” York
Died of Too Much Beef Case Surfaces in Virginia
A starving man, David Jones of Pittsylvania County near Lola, Virginia, killed himself by eating eight pounds of beef loaned by a neighbor. He was found dead in his cabin late at night with no beef on him.
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United Press
Richmond
David Jones
Lola
Pittsylvania County
Tron Mountain
Indian Territory
Bell Telephone
Common Council
Cyrus King
Cushing
C. T
Waco
Tex
L. V. Harcourt
Chicago
Aving
Tortured American prisoner amid Cherokee torture claims
A detailed report from Guthrie Oklahoma Territory describes Colonel A J Blackwell an American citizen allegedly subjected to torture by Cherokee authorities while awaiting trial for land treason. He was stripped and whipped with a steel instrument at a nearby torture site after refusing to confess. Relatives protest as officials consider further punishment and a trial date has not been set.
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Guthrie
O. T
David
Indian Territory
A. J. Blackwell
Blackwell
Oha
Astor Tramp Mystery Grows With Divorce Case Links
Reports say Garvey the Astor tramp may be a detective seeking papers in the Drayton Astor divorce. He allegedly entered the Astor house, pretended to sleep, and tossed documents to a confederate after being found. Garvey’s diet in jail is reportedly paid by a wealthy woman.
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United Press
New York
Astor
Garvey
John Garvey
Astor House
Drayton-Astor
Funeral Plans for Ferdinand De Lesseps in Paris
De Lesseps body to arrive in Paris on the 13th and funeral set for the 16th in Paris. Other details not provided in the notice.
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de Lesseps
United Press
Paris
Ferdinnand de Lesseps
Rumors of Premier Thompson Resignation Stir Dominion Politics
A sweep of items notes Premier Thompson of Canada may resign stirring Dominion politicians while other headlines report deaths, robberies, suicides, accidents, and political shifts across the United States. Notable names include Fierre Gray of Indiana and George H Richardson of New York with broader mentions of crime and unrest.
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Thompson
Canada
Fierre Gray
Gray
Indiana
Minneapolis
South Carolina
George H. Richardson
New York
F. Brice
National Bank of
National Bank of Quanah
Tex
Goodman Karnet
Chicago
Wheeling
W. Va
William Pricey
Joel B. George
Starke
Hrat
Harry Minera
Fraud scheme targets H E Simmons in New York notes scam
New York lawyers Henry Haigh and David L. Kallam face arrest over a $25,000 note fraud involving H E Simmons of Tacoma. Simmons alleges notes were signed and hypothecated for whiskey warehouse financing, then peddled at 25 to 60 percent value. Investigators recovered $45,000 in notes. Haigh and Kallam deny clear partnership.
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Scranton Tribune
New York
Henry Haigh
Exchange Place
David L. Kallam
Broadway
H. E. Simmons
Kallam
Haigh
Simmons
Messrs. Simmons
McLaughlin
Prosser Falls
Priest Patts
Tacoma
Wash
Mr. Kallam
Mr. Simmons
Kalllam
Lincoln County
W. Va
California
Atte
Halgh
Honesdale
H. C. Hand
Wayne County Bank
Tribune
Wayne County Savings Bank
HE. Simmons
D. L. Kallam
New
Bank holds no paper of H. E. Simmons or D. L. Kanain
A note of $5,000 offered to the bank for discount was refused while another $5,000 note was discounted but has since been taken up by the endorser. At present the bank holds no paper of H. E. Simmons or D. L. Kanain.
The War on Railroads Also: Incoming Anti-Railroad Bills
Chicago reports a stream of anti-railroad bills expected in state legislatures this winter. Eastern states push for maximum passenger rates of 2 cents per mile while western states seek high freight rates. Roads fear constitutional challenges and plan to allocate funds to politics as legislators seek to protect railroad interests.
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United Press
Chicago
Confession of a Crime Names Hayward in Minnesota Murder
Minneapolis dispatch reports another confession in the Catherine Ging murder case. Blixt accuses Harry Hayward of the killing, saying he drove the buggy and helped dump the body after Hayward shot Miss Ging. Blixt also outlines a prior failed plan and says Hayward offered payment for the crime.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Catherine Ging
A. Hirst
Ozark Flats
Miss Ging
Harry Hayward
Hayward
Blixt
Hoaywant
Hogey
Hennepin Avenue
Hiixt
Buxt
Maynard
Chicago
Ole Erickson
Town Falls
Hazing Incident at Wyoming Seminary Ends With Fight
Six seniors in sheets stormed into Herbert Hralmhim’s room at Wyoming Seminary and forced water on him outdoors before fleeing. He identified Louis Rockwell as the gang leader after recognizing his sweater. Rockwell beat and was beaten by Braimham until others intervened. Investigation to consider expulsion for all six involved.
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United Pre
Kingston
Wyoming Seminary
Herbert Hralmhim
Rochester
Bralmham
Louis Rockwell
Scranton
Braimham
Rockwell
Hagers
Factory Inspector Reports Progress and Calls for Law Changes
The annual Factory Inspector Watehorn report to Governor Pattison notes improving factory conditions and an upturn in several areas. It cites 4 234 regular inspections 490 accidents with 49 fatal and 1 180 miscellaneous orders including lavatories guards and fire exits. It urges tighter laws to curb sweating and amend the semi monthly pay rule while flagging constitutional hurdles on company stores and notaries issuing underage certificates.
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Harrisburg
Watehorn
Pattison
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Notaries Public
Prominent Texan Accuses Train Robbery Suspect
Sam Evans, linked to the city’s notable families, was arrested in Corsicana and brought to Fort Worth. He confessed to taking part in the Texas and Pacific train robbery at Marys Creek last Thursday under a promise of nonprosecution. Two other suspects were arrested at their home near the scene.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Sam Evans
Corsicana
Weaver
Navarro County
Evans
Texas and Pacific
Mary's Creek
Machines for Mining in Ohio Threaten Miners’ Jobs
In Columbus on December 6 a report says mining machines will replace pick miners in all Hocking Valley mines. A secret convention of mine operators has been arranging a pool to run only machine mines during the dull season, risking large unemployment among workers.
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United Press
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Man Confesses Fear Spurs Fatal Shot in Arrest Case
William Taylor, among four Black suspects in the David Doty killing, admits he shot Squire Doty four times after fearing arrest. He says Doty approached him at the stable and frightened him into the act, claiming others are innocent. Public mood in Richmond, Kentucky suspects possible lynching.
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Squire Doty
United
I’reas
Richmond
William Taylor
David Doty
Eagle
Arkansas
Taylor
Squire
Miller Organ Company Plans Higher Output in Lebanon Will
The Miller Organ company of Lebanon Will is set to increase production to 200 organs per month. Mrs Julia M Reber of Realing sues for divorce, citing her husband Jan 33 years in the army without news. A child of Louis Hartless of New Hope fell into a well and the mother, while rescuing, also fell in. neighbors saved both with ropes and buckets. The State Teachers Association committee drafts bills for school census township high schools library provisions and pupil transport to neighboring districts for the next legislature.
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Miller Organ Company
Lebanon
Mores, Aince
Julia M. Reber
Reailing
Louis Hartless
New Hope
Forgeries Exceed a Million in American Bond Fraud
Unwary British investors are tied to a large scheme this week as Belfast reports extensive forgeries of American school bonds. A telegram claims about $10,000,000 of bonds placed in Ireland and $150,000 of the same fraud tied to British markets.
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London
America
Crossing Accident Fatalities at City Grade Crossing
Two people died when a passenger locomotive struck their buggy at a grade crossing in Binghamton. John Turrrows, 32, and a young woman named Campbell were fatally injured after an afternoon drive. the horse was killed and the buggy tossed about fifty feet.
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United Prise
Binghamton
John Turrows
Campbell
Congress to delay work until after holiday recess
Washington reports that the Democratic steering committee will set the agenda after the caucus. Senator Morgan will push the Nicaragua canal bill tomorrow and others follow, with bankruptcy bills and a national university on deck. Republicans promise no obstruction to enforcement of the income tax and will back appropriations while adjourning.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Morgan
Morrill
Peffer
Hunton
Fitzsimmons Posts 5000 in Stakes for Corbett Fight
New York December 9 The second deposit of Fitzsimmons stakes of 10000 for his fight with Corbett has been posted with the stakeholder The amount was 2500 bringing Fitzsimmons total to 5000 Corbett’s stake was posted when he signed the articles The next deposit is due in February The Florida Athletic Club matchmaker Loe Wendig says Jacksonville boxing ordinance repeal changes nothing and local business men will back the event to secure a successful bout
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New York
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Loe Wendig
Florida Athletic Club
Jacksonville
Tramps Show Fight in Michigan Yard Escalates
In Vassar Michigan seven tramps resisted eviction from Michigan Central yards. Marshal Arthur McIntyre was shot in the head and badly wounded while Deputy M Cryster suffered serious injuries. McIntyre died in the struggle, Cryster survived, and three gang members were arrested.
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United Press
Vassar
Mich
Michigan Central
Arthur McIntyre
M. Cryster
Fighd
McIntyre
Cryster
Armenians to Visit St Petersburg for homage to Nicholas
Vienna reports Armenian Catholics will travel to St Petersburg to pay homage to Nicholas IV and confer with M De Glereux about the massacre in Armenia. U S minister A W Terrell in Constantinople has been instructed to protect Protestant missionaries and urge pacification among Armenian Christians.
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Nicholas
United Press
Vienna
Dec
St. Petersburg
Nicholas IV
M. de Glereux
Armenia
A. W. Terrell
United States
Constantinople
Glass Works Destroyed in New Castle Fire
Shenango Glass works in New Castle Pennsylvania burned to the ground in a morning fire. The cause is under investigation and about three hundred men lost their jobs. Officials say the plant will be rebuilt at once.
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United Press
New Castle
Dev. S
Shenango
Far eastern Pennsylvania Weather Wavers With North Winds
Variable conditions sweep eastern Pennsylvania as a north wind shift introduces cooler air and changing coverage. Forecasters expect gusts at times and lingering unsettled skies across the region.
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Ioney
Imnola
Mount Morris
Northwestern University
Sherman
Illinois
Eureka
Normal
Kankakee
BIG Warehouse Combine
Indian ‘Territory
Honesdale Bank
Charles Low
Low
David Kallam
Western
Hunesdale Savings Bank and Trust Company
Bulding
West Virginia
Mr.Kallam
Herbert Hraimham
Inspector Watehorn
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Programme OF
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Finleys
Priestley
BNC
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
Chas, A. Schieren
Eale
Spruce ST
Scranton, PA
Lewis Reilly & Davies
Ment
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Coming Avenue
W. J. Weighel
Spruce Street
Near Dime Bank
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