Remarkable 17 Year Breach of Promise Case Unfolds
In Lowell a striking breach of promise tale centers on Mrs. Charlotte Bunker once wed to poor fruit merchant Chas. Bunker. He rose to wealth with her help while she faced public scorn and a contested marriage ritual. She seeks legal verification to protect her children while press and neighbors weigh the tragedy.
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Lowell
Bunker
Banker
Hoston
Mur Wigh
Sneceas
Mra
Convicted Kidnapper Confesses in Pa court
In Pa on May 1 Billy Whitin and three others faced charges as Jaren Convicted of the crime awaited judgment. Judge Williams presided as Mr Boyle defended the case amid allegations of kidnapping and an extramarital affair affecting the proceedings.
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Walted
Billy Whitin
Jaren
Williams
Boyle
Girl in hotel room overpowers burglar in escape
Unarmed 19 year old Miss Blaney woke to a burly intruder by her bed at the Hotel Ly today. She retrieved a revolver from him and forced him to flee through a fire escape, dropping his mask as he escaped.
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Mien Press
NCICO
Hotel Ly
Blaney
Berglar
Hard Hearted Man Is Heard In Gay's Court
In Mauricetown New Jersey on May 1 Rev James Adams performed a rapid elopement ceremony after a couple from Millville arrived seeking a marriage. The groom John Brandriff and bride Mira Nettie Calkine presented Adams a pink elope as thanks. A separate note from Wilkes-Barre mentions W Kierk Betts planning a Bachelors Paradise club meeting, banquet, and theatre outing on May 10. In Delta Gamma Sorority rent dispute in 14th Street house, the judge heard tenants defend themselves against the hard-hearted landlord as witnesses prepare further coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauricetown
James B. Adams
Methodist Episcopal Church
Millville
John H. Brandriff
Derminie
Drenser
Mira Nettie Calkine
Mr. Adama
Wilson FR. Gay
Wo Razow
Pearl McDonnell
Reese Annis
Helen Waipell
Blanch Williame
Bevale Anderson
Delta Gamma
Haron
Bank Clearings and Balances Summary
Bank clearings today show Beattie at 510 646.06 with balances 148 285.04 and 783 975.00 in reference to others. Portland report lists clearings 100 461.00 and balances 50 410.00.
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Beattie A
Portland
Cannibal Island Tale From Tiburon in Gulf of California
Diego May 7 The tale follows Conn and two friends aboard the yacht Comfort as they sail from San Diego into Lower California waters toward Tiburon. He recalls a wild Indian tribe and a near Robinson Crusoe feel while camping near Tiburon, detailing his autograph account for friends.
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Gulf OF California
Tiburon
Robinson Crusoe’s Island
Gulf
Conn
San Diego
Coun
Are
Tiburon Island legends and killings spark regional tensions
The article recounts bloodthirsty depictions of the Larks of Tiburon, claiming cannibalism and treachery. It notes four American deaths in ten years and Mexican soldiers retaliation, plus a vanished Chinese sailor years earlier. An accompanying photograph is referenced.
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Han
Mallon
Amer
Larks
Tiburon
Hand
Ban Jenan
Tibron
Agaln
Hla
Conn
Atip
Igoe
Boy Given the Limit
Judge A W Frater of the juvenile court sentenced 15 year old telegraph messenger Robert Hopkins for stealing money from his employers. Hopkins had previous reformatory time and lies about having a home. He received a long term in the reformatory to confront crime and his age.
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A. W. Frater
Robert Hopkins
Atdeal
Reformatory
Hopking
Hopkins
Frater
Trusts Men Indicted in Sugar Import Conspiracy Case
Seven men including Oliver Spitner of American Sugar Refining and Havemeyer & Co. employees were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government over alleged false weighing of sugar imports. All pleaded not guilty. Spitner posted a $5,000 bail. others $2,500 each. Preliminary hearing set for May 16.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Oliver Spitner
American Sugar Refining Company
F Lat Williamsburg
Thomas Kehoe
Jean M. Voelker
Edward A. Boyle
J.B. Coyle
J. M. Haldean
Patrick
Havemeyer
Spitner
GUT RATES TO STOP STEAMSHIP SERVICES DISCUSSED
Victoria BC reports Captain Troup superintendent of CPR steamship service returned from St Paul stating negotiations continue for restoring water between Victoria and Seattle. Officials from FPR and International Steamship Company discuss schedule wetting and future runs. No talks on purchasing Chippewa or Iroquoix vessels.
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Victoria
Captain Troup
CPR Poast Stearmship Service
St. Paul
Seattle
FPR Mote
International Steamship Company
Troup
Chippewa
Iroquota
Neighborhood Fight Heard in Juvenile Court
In Ballard a juvenile court session dealt with Mrs Riggan whose son was accused of rock throwing. The courtroom heard neighbors applaud when a neighbor questioned her honesty. Mrs Riggan Sr denied the boy’s involvement, fueling conflicting town gossip.
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Gleaner Riggens
Ballard
Evelyn Thaw to settle $250 millinery bill today
Evelyn Thaw's attorneys said the $250 bill from a milliner would be paid this afternoon. A judgment against the former Florodora girl was involved, and the milliner's counsel agreed not to press jail for contempt or resignation. The Beacon Hill club backed calls for Mayor Miller's resignation over pre election promises on vice.
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Evelyn Thaw
Pro 1
Improvement Club
Beacon Hill
Popular Neckwear Prices Include Dutch Collars and Jabots
A listing describes plain linen Dutch collars at 1s and 25c each with embroidered designs at 19c to 22c. Heavy Dutch collars in round and braided effects cost 23c to 25c. Jabots in fine lawn trimmed with Valenciennes lace sell at 25c each. Embroidered stocks in colored effects range from 8c to 25c. Ruching offered as six yards in a box for 25c and three neck lengths for 25c per box.
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Valenciennes
Embroidery Prices and Edges Listed in Ad Copy
A classified style listing offers white embroidery with blue or red edge at 5 cents per yard and Swiss and Nainsook embroidery edges in 10 15 and yard. Corset covers in Russian and Fancy mesh in black brown or navy appear at 25 to 50 cents per yard and embroidery on Swiss and Nainsook at 25 35 and 50 cents per yard. Beading and ribbon embroidery with Swiss and Nainsook come in widths from % to 1 inch at 6 to 22 cents per yard.
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Broidery
Women's Shoes and Oxfords at Great Prices
Catalog of women's and children's footwear with prices from 60 cents to 3.00. Includes infants and kids sizes, oxfords with patent tips, Goodyear welt soles, and various top leather finishes. Describes styles such as button and lace options in black, tan, gray, and ribbon accents.
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Oray Cravenelle
Russia
Ore
Knit Underwear Seconds and Lisle Garments Catalog
An archival notice lists women’s undergarments including white lisle vests with low neck and sleeveless design, Swiss ribbed cotton vests with high neck and long sleeves, white lisle umbrella drawers, ankle length pants, and union suits with umbrella knee details priced at 29c.
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Brella
Fasement Malosroom
Lingerie Waists Described in Indian Lawn Styles
Lingerie waists in white India lawn feature a box plait front with embroidery insertion and broad side bands, tucked back and Valen ciennes lace ruffles. Also listed are open-work front trims, two rows of insertion, tucked yoke, long sleeves, and prices around 65 cents.
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India
Valenciennes
Children’s Apparel Selections For Boys And Girls
A local ad lists boys Russian suits with knickerbockers in navy white or tan with stripes, sizes 2 to 5 years, and wash dresses for girls 2 to 5 years in percale patterns. Also offers straw hats and bonnets in various styles and prices, with trims and easy ironing features.
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Petey
Copenhagen
Adequate Undermuslins and Cambric Garments Featured
Undermuslins in varying styles in nainsook and cambric offered at 19c to 75c. Corset covers, drawers, and white skirts priced with lace, ribbon, and hemstitched trims. Sells in Isement Salesroom with full ruffles and embroidery as described in the catalog notice.
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Isement
Drapery Fringe and Netting Materials Offered in Variety
A sale listing describes colored fringes in multiple sizes from small silk fringe to large drapery fringe priced 5c per yard. All-Wool Rug Fringe offered at 10c per yard in green red and brown schemes. Bungalow Net Craftsman style described as usable for houseboats and summer homes priced 25c per yard. Taffeta Cretonne in yellow or blue designs on white ground priced 12 ½c per yard. Hasement Salesroom.
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Eern
Taffeta Cretonne
Hasement Salesroom
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Spa
Giatrelle Hunker
Ita
Childre
Giris
T& Ieee
Deere
Boro
Berin
Mas, Clairotte Bunker
Chas, Bunker
Benker
Ouaglar
Gay
Trust's
Mra. Rien
Mra. Fhiggan
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Pat- Bluwithis
Frederick & Nelson
Sook
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