Death of E nry Fuhrman 1849 in Banton Germany
E nry Fuhrman died in 1849 in Banton Germany after sailing to America at 18. He was reputed to be worth about a million dollars and left a widow, two brothers in Germany, and a brother in Schuyler Nebraska. The funeral will be held from the family home Sunday.
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Fuhrman
Seattle
Banton
Germany
America
Schuyler
Neb
Oklahoma
Taft
Tomorre
United Press
Gareret
Okla
Hook
Clab
Tavita
Man and woman quarrel on train ends with threat
Railcar incident reports a dispute between a man and a woman during a trip. She threatened him with a hatpin as they argued near the Salt and Big Four lines by the St. Joe river. The man exited the train as it approached a station and left the scene.
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Slehart
Ind
PA Maroney
Tenton Harber
St. Joe River
Murdered Woman Linked to Local Church Mystery
In Venango County Pa a troubling case centers on a prominent First Baptist church figure and rumored ties to a crime. Officials fear a scandal could shake church influence as investigators seek truth amid community unease.
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Maurice P. Fikes
First Baptist Church
Venango County
Dances With Escorts Highlight Hillsboro Summer Social
In Hillsboro on August 28, fifteen young women dressed in tasteful attire were escorted by fifteen young men who stayed in town due to none seeking fortunes in the cities. The couples briefly danced, then returned the girls to their homes and departed. Similar events are expected to continue through the season.
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Hillshoro
Tren
Auid
Exchange firm Milla Bros. & Co. fails on floor
The Block Exchange floor announced the failure of Milla Bros. & Co, a member firm. The company is not considered violent. principals named include Milla, board member, S. F. Milla, and J. Mary Mason Jr.
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United Brees
New York
Milla Broa. & Co
Block Exchange
Dent
Milla
F. Milla
J. Marry Mason, Jr
Park Board approves payment for ten monkeys
The Woodland Park board audited Tom Dutton's bill for ten monkeys and allowed 100 dollars. Dutton billed 190 dollars, but the board would not cover the extra 90 dollars for the mackawa and an ape.
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Tom Dutton
Woodland Park
Park Board
Dutton
Street Signs Ordered for New City Wards
The city plans to order five hundred street signs to be erected in the three newly created wards following annexation of surrounding territory.
Judge Morris Refuses Hawthorne Divorce Targeting Race Issue
Judge Morris dismisses A. Hawthorne versus Willard Hawthorne after a two day hearing. He cites views linking marriage to procreation and condemns race death by own action amid a water shortage warning. The couple, married 35 years with two children, faced disputes fueled by gossip and property concerns.
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Theodore Roosevelt
George ©. Morris
Superior Court
A A. Hawthorne
Wilard
Hawthorne
Nteh
Mra. Hawthorne
Morris
Haw ‘Thoree
Criminal Department
School Suits Go On Sale For Five Dollars
Our new school suits for boys are now on sale for five dollars. Hutchinson Co at Corner Becond and Union offers the exclusive discount on the current children’s apparel line.
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W. Eh. Hutchinson CO
Corner Becond and Union
Yakima Valley Fruit Packers Scarce Amid Transport Shortage
Reports indicate fruit packers are scarce in Yakima Valley due to a car shortage. Vashon Island growers plan Seattle market sales, while Merce County farmers report strong prices and a thriving Producers’ union. A Tacoma incident left a switchman fatally injured after a freight train collision. The city prepares for Taft’s visit with event venues approved.
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Yakima Valley
Inji
Grays Harbor
Milla
McCroskey
Garfield
Vashon Islands
Seattle
James Lemon
North Yakima
Michael J. Cowan
Northern Pacific
Tacoma
Merce County Farmers, Berry and Fruit Growers
Bank Officials Arrest Bid Sparks Substantial Charges
Portland August 23 United Press reports Warrants issued by District Attorney John Manning against Insolvent Oregon Trust and Savings Bank officials for taking deposits after knowledge of insolvency. D M Watson a restaurant owner signed the complaint and deposited $200 just before the bank closed Tuesday afternoon. Separately Frisco Mint to close Admini Day September for first time in history.
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United Press
Portland
Warranta Topy
John Manning
Oregon Trust & Savings Bck
D. M. Watson
Frisco
Frisco Strike Status Unsettled As Labor Day Deadline Sways
Frisco unions remain divided as carmen and allied unions have not approved a settlement. The Building Trades seeks a Labor Day resolution on the strike, with no call off announced.
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United Press
Banancisco
Carmen
Building Trades Connects
Wading contest at Republican League picnic scrapped
In Cleveland on August 24 the Republican League cancels the women’s wading contest after protests from women’s groups ministers and religious bodies. The plan to bar bare knees ankles and a Teddy bare is dropped in face of the opposition.
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Cleveland, CO
Republican League
Committee On
Alabama Governor Demands Railroads Obey Laws by October 1
Governor Comer orders Alabama railroads to comply with all state laws by October 1, threatening action for noncompliance. The directive emphasizes enforcement across lines and fees, signaling strong regulatory stance in the state.
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Gov
Comer
Alabama
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