Bristow the Noted Detective Official of the Post Office
Hon Joseph L Bristow fourth assistant postmaster general is feared as a fearless honest official He also heads postal inspectors serving as a national detective force Bristow pursues crime without regard to politics or friendships and is not well liked for his relentless methods In a separate recollection Johnson’s oath speech was altered by Hitt and others but Johnson blocked the final sentence showing political maneuvering and caution.
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Washington
Joseph L. Bristow
Mr. Bristow
Bristow
United States
Johnson
Hitt
Bristow Faces Senate Scrutiny Over Post Office Affairs
Bristow, former newspaper editor and current head of the post office investigation, faces continued resistance from senators who distrust his methods. A high-level Senate figure recently confronted Bristow about a state post office matter, but Bristow refused to hear argument, prompting vows of vengeance that await a new administration.
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Bristow
Kansas
Washington
Senate
Hitt of Illinois Tells His Remarkable History in Congress
Congressman's remarks outline Rob ert Roberts Hitt’s long career as chairman of the foreign relations committee. Hitt recalls serving as Lincoln era stenographer for Lincoln Douglas debates and later witnessing Jackson’s early presidency as a White House staffer.
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Tlitt
Congress
Robert Roberts Hitt
Illinois
Committee On Foreign Relations
Mam Hitt
Lincoln
Washington
White House
Andrew Jackson
Hitt
Possession Nine Points of Law Then Conscience Prick
A Detroit free press quips about law and conscience, noting possession as a legal point while implying moral concerns are not legal grounds. The sentence plays on the proverb to contrast legal tenets with personal conscience.
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Detroit Trce Press
Aboard Proposition Dusty Dave On Marriage Beliefs
A crusty bachelor quips that many engagements end in marriage, echoing a Cincinnati Commercial Tribute tone. Dusty Dave Dey remarks that a man changes every seven years, reflecting dated social views.
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Cincinnati
Dusty Dave
Passing of Uncle Jerry Smith, longtime White House color bearer
The White House bid farewell to Uncle Jerry Smith, the famed colored factotum and longtime color bearer since Grant’s era. Years of fading sight lead to his retirement, with a retiring navy enlistee and an army sergeant to take turns in the ceremony. His departure marks the end of a colorful Washington tradition.
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Jerry” Smith
White House
Grant
Jerry
Anne Jerry
Honorable Artillery of
London
Navy
Army
United States
Uncle Jerry
Washington
Executive
Quay Likely to Stay in Senate Says Penrose
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania predicts the re election of Senator Quay, who hints this will be his last term. The Pennsylvania machine backs Quay to avoid a succession fight, while Quay prides himself on long faction ties and ties to his Indian kin, seeking continued service in Washington. Louis A Coolidge Lt.
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Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
Senate
Quay
Washington
Louis A Coolidgel
Stockholders Not Exempt Under Recent Amendment
Ohio reports by special counsel Smith W Bennett state that stockholders in railroad street railway electric light gas waterworks teleph on telegraph power and heating bank building and loan and transfer companies remain liable for debts despite the constitutional change. The view is echoed by some supreme court members. Bennett argues the amendment targets private corporations only. A large Ohio leaders conference in Washington at Senator Hanna’s home addressed political topics with Gov Herrick George B Cox and Nicholas Longworth present. John R Malloy Wade Ellis attended. Senator Foraker did not receive an invitation nor attend.
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Columbus
Smith W. Bennett
Bennett
Supreme Court
Washington
Dee
Ohio
Hanna
Erect Herrick
George B. Cox
Cox
Nicholas Longworth
John R. Malloy
State Republican Committee
Wade Ellis
Cincinnati
Senator Foraker
Burt Wins in Toledo Railroad Receiver Case
Cincinnati December 9 United States court of appeals affirmed lower court ruling against Austin B Fletcher and other creditors in the case involving Wellington Rd Burt former receiver of the Toledo Ann Arbor North Michigan Railroad Co The decision held Burt did not depress property for reorganization and the road sold for 2500000 though its value was claimed at 10000000 Also Columbus December 9 a bill to abolish common law marriages in Ohio moves toward law requiring marriages to be solemnized by a recognized authority"}
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Burt
Cincinnati
United States Court of Appeals
Austin B. Fletcher
Wellington Rd. Burt
Toledo, Ann Arbor & North Michigan Railroad Co
Fletcher
Columbus
Ohio
Smith Bennett
Attorney General's Department
Bennett
Typhoid Records Shatter Cleveland Totals in 1903
Cleveland reports 3,338 typhoid cases and 449 deaths for 11 months eight days, marking a deadly year. Health officials blame lax physician reporting and weak laws for undercounting cases.
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Cleveland
Health Office
Orrville Man Sentenced for Loaded Revolver Possession
Mike Kuss of Orrville was jailed 30 days and fined 10 dollars plus costs by Police Judge Whelan after being found Thursday with a loaded revolver in his pocket aboard an A B C streetcar leaving Cleveland. Passengers said he took the weapon from his pocket and its sight sparked near panic.
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Cleveland
Mike Kuss
Orrville
Whelan
Kuss
Russ
Woman jailed for self immolation attempt in Cleveland jail
Eelen Davis, arrested Tuesday, tried to burn herself to death in her cell Wednesday. Patrolman Dunbar found her clothes afire as he served papers and he subdued the blaze, leaving the girl seriously burned.
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Cleveland
Eelen Davis
Dunbar
Detective Norris Granted New Trial in Blackmail Case
Springfield Ohio December 12 The detective John T Norris who was convicted of blackmail in common pleas court and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge Fisher of Eaton was granted a new trial last evening by the circuit court on a technical error in the judge s charge to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
John T. Norris
Common Pleas
Fisher
Eaton
President Reappoints Cleveland Postmaster Dewstoe
The president reappoints Charlies C. Dewstoe as postmaster at Cleveland after Representative Burton introduced him to the president. The nomination was sent to the Senate shortly afterward.
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Washington
Charlies C. Dewstoe
Cleveland
Representative Burton
Dewstoe
Senate
Cleveland Officer Dies From Wounds After Arrest
Patrolman Louis Welk of Cleveland died at General Hospital from gunshot wounds received during an arrest of an Italian suspect Wednesday morning. He had been hospitalized since the shooting.
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Wolk Dica
Cleveland
Louis
Welk
Cleveland General Hospital
Miner fatally shot after quarrel in Gallipolis
Gallipolis December 11. Hocking Valley Agent S Parks quarreled with miner R McCormick yesterday and fatally shot him. Miners attempted to lynch Parks, who was rushed away on a special train. Parks claims self defense.
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Gallipolis
Hocking Valley
S. Parks
R McCormick
Parks
Fragmented 1900s quips hint at social scenes
Comic exchanges from early papers show a light, gossip tone. Dialogues involve engagement breakups and cooking mishaps with sharp wit. Names like the Yale Record and Brooklyn Life surface, reflecting chain of satirical remarks.
Secretary Treasurer Hicks Absents After Arm Co Collapse
In Columbus on December 12, Secretary Treas J E Hicks of Young Repeating Arms Co has been missing since the firm fell into receivership. A settlement offer to release Hicks from liability on claims totaling 5000 was rejected by the company. Hicks is believed to be out of the United States as attempts to reorganize the firm proceed and some records are missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
J. E. Hicks
Young Repeating Arms Co
Hicks
United States
Fatal Roof Collapse Hits Hubbard Furnace
In Hubbard five miles from Youngstown the casting house roof of the Andrews and Hitchcock furnace collapsed early Thursday morning killing John Patrick a Slavonian and probably fatally injuring two other men.
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Youngstown
Andrews & Hitchcock Furnace
Hubbard
John Patrick
Modest Demands Discussed by Ohio Officials
Gov. Nash convened superintendents of state institutions to review two year appropriation requests. Revenue is forecast at 5.1 million dollars next year, with about 2 million needed to operate outside charitable and penal institutions. Institutions seek near 5 million, plus 500 thousand for canal enlargement and 500 thousand for a tuberculosis hospital and crippled children home, prompting Nash to call for liberal cuts.
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Columbus
Nash
Public Works Department
Private car wreck near Canton injures Akron trio
In Canton on Friday a private car carrying Henry I Everetts and three Akron residents including Dr. O M Lyon crashed at the Canton and Akron line junction. Dr Lyon likely died and the car front was crushed after wheels slipped and struck a telephone pole.
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Canton
Henry I. Everett
Charles Currie
M. Lyon
Akron
Two Swinchera Sentenced in Mail Fraud Conspiracy
William McDonald a former commission merchant of Zanesville Ohio and Robert G Hall who partnered with him pleaded guilty to using the mails in a conspiracy to defraud in a United States court yesterday McDonald was sentenced to 15 months Hall to 13 months in Ohio penitentiary McDonald bought large quantities of produce and shipped them to New York pocketing the proceeds without settling creditors It is claimed he obtained 18000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
William McDonald
Zanesville
Robert G. Hall
McDonald
United States
Hall
Ohio
New York
Probasco Sues to Oust Miami and Erie Co
Harry R. Probasco attorney for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railway filed suit with the state board of public works in Columbus to oust the Miami and Erie Transportation Co. He cites three grounds the electric mule system not completed within contract, hauling freight by rail as well as water, and interference with canal boats and water power rental.
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Cincinnati
Harry R. Probasco
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway System
Toledo
Miami and Erie Canal
State Board of Public Works
Columbus
Miami and Erie Transportation Co
Trolley Car Wrecked in Cleveland Suburban Line Crash
Two men were injured on the Cleveland & Southwestern suburban line Friday afternoon. Motorman Miller suffered severe cuts to face and hands from shattered glass in the car vestibule. Conductor Crawford jumped from the rear and injured a sprained ankle as an axle broke while the car moved past Rockport.
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Cleveland
Cleveland & Southwestern
Miller
Crawford
Rockport
James Malone Declared Insane, Taken to Columbus Hospital
Newark Ohio December 12 James Malone cashier of the People's National Bank was found insane and sent to the state hospital at Columbus His mental distress is traced to brooding over the misdoings of ex cashier Harry Hoover Hoover recently sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for making false entries on the bank's books
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Newark
James Malone
People's National Bank
Columbus
Harry J. Hoover
Will contest against Hoyt fortune may be dismissed
In Tiffin on December 12, Frank Guss brother of a workman filed a motion to dismiss his suit to break the will. The case involves the Charlotte M. Hoyt fortune inherited by Judge J. B. F. Bunn, a friend and lawyer of the deceased. The dismissal could halt the contest that has lingered for months.
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Tiffin
Charlotte M. Hoyt
J. BF. Bunn
Frank Guss
Ohio Chinese barred from return without Toledo visit
A Washington ruling requires all Chinese men in Ohio who wish to return home with plans to reenter the United States to appear before Col. Morrow, Chinese commissioner for Ohio, in Toledo. Previously they appeared before revenue collectors.
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Toledo
Hee Morrow
Washington
Ohio
Col. Morrow
Pioneer Defiance merchant Horace P Miller dies suddenly
Horace P Miller a leading Defiance produce commission merchant and pioneer businessman in the United States died suddenly of heart disease Wednesday night as he lay down to sleep. He was widely known and respected in business circles.
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Defiance
Dee
Horace P Miller
Produce Commission
United States
Brookville Fire Threatens Town Near Dayton
Brookville Ohio twelve miles northwest of Dayton faced total destruction as a major fire swept through the town last night. Dayton dispatched a fire force to aid residents lacking a local department. A dozen buildings were burned.
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Dayton
Brookville
Oil price rise signals higher demand from Standard Oil
Toledo reports a small advance in oil prices with sustained gains in eastern and western markets. Northern Lima oil hits a record high at 1.00, reflecting Standard Oil Co. willingness to pay more for crude as supply tightens.
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Toledo
Standard Oil Co
Lima
SLUS
A Deal but Not a Stox Electric Mule Project Scrutiny
Columbus December 11 The electric mule mask is off as the Miami and Erie Canal Transportation Co reveals it seeks to hold the canal bank for a steam railroad. Interested parties admit the plan requires state funding to expand canals and urge the legislature to grant operating rights from Cincinnati to Dayton along the canal route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Miami and Erie Canal Transportation Co
M. & E. Canal Bank
Frankly
Tel-Inquirers
M. & &. Transportation Co
Cincinnati
Dayton
Ohio National Guard to seek 25 cent drill pay
The Ohio National Guard association committees met to demand 25 cents per drill night for enlisted men who attend. They estimate a $75,000 yearly state outlay to fund the payroll, arguing guardsmen perform the duties of about 1,000,000 militia subjects and those who avoid service should cover the fare for the 6,000 who do their duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio National Guard Association
Bowling Congress Entry Rule Clarified for Cleveland Nationals
Dayton reports the executive committee clarifies eligibility for the American Bowling Congress nationals in Cleveland February 9-13. Any club or bowler may enter if they meet congress rules, but clubs gain a voice in congress only if affiliated with a city association.
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Dayton
American Bowling Congress
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Double murder at East Front Street in Cincinnati
The bodies of Pearl Stapleton and her 4 year old adopted daughter, both colored, were found at their East Front Street home Tuesday night with throats cut from ear to ear. John Shawl, living with the woman, is under arrest claiming innocence. He says he returned late, forced entry, and saw a Black man named Bush flee through a window. Bush remains at large. Bush was recently released from Michigan penitentiary.
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Cincinnati
Dee
Pearl Stapleton
Ast Front Street
John Shawl
Bush
Hush
Michigan Penitentiary
Bold safe cracking at Garlock Frazee laundry Cleveland
The Garlock Frazee laundry at 120 Huntington street was robbed in a bold safe blowing. Thieves escaped with 1500 dollars, insurance policies, and other papers after binding and gagging the night watchman. No clues were left. Akron fireman fatally scorched in railroad yard accident. J W Walker died from injuries after a pusher engine incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Garlock-Frazee
Huntington Street
Akron
J. W. Walker
Walker
Sudden Death of Akron Man Harry Willin
Harry E F Willin, 45, a machinist, died suddenly at the Thuma hotel on Friday. He worked for Webster Camp Lane Co and had traveled from Canton to Akron. His pocket letters suggest a troubled past and a divorced wife. he carried a large amount of life insurance.
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Akron
Dee
Harry EF. Willin
Thuma
Ife
Webster, Camp & Lane Co
Canton
Ealso
Rev James J Hartley named bishop of Columbus
Steubenville reports Rev James J Hartley long time leader at Holy Name Church in the city and a leading candidate for the Columbus bishopric. Age about 55, native of Ohio, with strong support from friends for the vacant post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
James J. Hartley
Rome
Columbus
Holy Name Church
Ohio
Ila
Mor rison Pioneer Merchant and City Leader Dies
Aghtabula mourns Henry J Morrison longtime local merchant and civic figure who served as mayor four times, county commissioner, and led the County Pioneer Association. He helped found and direct the Pittsburg Youngstown and Ashtabula railroad since its inception.
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Aghtabula
Henry J. Morrison
Pittsburg
Youngstown & Ashtabula
Tragic domestic incident ends with wife’s death in Ohio farm town
In Lima on December 11 Louis Clum, 24, reportedly threatened to leave home after disputes with his wife. He tied a rope around his neck and jumped, killing his wife as she returned, before the fatal act ended their short marriage. In Youngstown prisoners captured after a breakout include Hartley and Deputy Shen. In Toledo Dr George Hollister, longtime Lake Store railroad physician, dies aged 51 of brain illness.
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Lima
Dee
Louis Clum
Ron
Cla
Youngstown
Harry Acts Con
Cleveland
Jerome Careter
Allegheny
Vere
Vane
Hartley
Shen James Cradley
Mercer County
Toledo
George Hollister
Lake Store
Johnson sentenced for first degree murder in Test case
Portsmouth, December 11. Moxes Johnson convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Edward Test an insurance agent was ordered to be electrocuted March 26 1904 and immediately sent to the annex of the Ohio penitentiary.
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Portsmouth
Moxes Johnson
Edward Test
Ohio
Suspected forger arrest linked to spool cotton labels case
Columbus reports Lowery of New York arrested at the Ned House on a charge tied to forged spool cotton labels. A Columbus registry source notes an MBE listing and a representative from the spool cotton company involved in the investigation. Toledo reports Lewis Lane, the boy accused of robbing the Vickey post office, will be examined and sent for further action as the case progresses.
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Columbus
Aman
Mbe
Lowery
New York
Ned House
Spool Cotton Company
Ferrery
S Pool Cotton Company
Clarttas Esektive Ryghta
Soret
Toledo
Det
Lewis Lane
Vickey Post
Kidney Trouble Offers Free Swamp-Root Sample Offer
Thousands suffer kidney trouble yet go undiagnosed. Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root is advertised as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with testimonials and a free sample offer via Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Drv Kilmer
Pierre
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Prince Cupid Becomes Mr Kuhio in White House
A Honolulu delegate Prince Kuhio Kalaniaaole gains the title Mr Kuhio after President Roosevelt declines to pronounce his long name. William Haywood and advisers help finalize the change, with official invitations to Hawaii's delegate addressed to Mr Kuhio.
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Hawali
Prince Cupid
Prince Jonah Kuhlo Kalaniaaole
Cupid
San Francisco
Kuhlo
William Haywood
United States
Honolulu
Planters’ Association of Hawaii
Roosevelt
Mr Haywood
Mister Kuhlo
Haywood
White House
Rooosevelt
Hawaii
Mr Kuhio
Extraordinary case of multiple personality in a young girl
A British doctor describes a young girl who displayed about a dozen distinct personalities after influenza and cerebral meningitis at age 12. The onset followed delirium with visual snakes, mental blindness to people, and specific fears, illustrating early 20th century debates on mental illness and individuality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wilson
England
Wilson
Breach of Promise Award Reported in School Room
A Michigan school teacher wins a breach of promise claim against a Chicago Records figure as a controversial matter unfolds. The case highlights tensions in midwest education circles and legal expectations in romantic disputes.
Shifting Personalities Mark Case of Multiple Identities
In weeks five and six she showed a changing psyche with new personalities. She described a first person she called that person and a childlike voice in baby talk. Later she named Old Nick and even a deaf and dumb state, sometimes becoming blind yet able to draw. By age sixteen her normal self had nearly vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Vanderbilt Jr Trades Pleasure for Business Career
William K. Vanderbilt Jr., once famed for pleasure, announces a serious move into active business. He says work is essential, tires of frivolities, and his education benefited from travel and automoting. His office force includes a secretary and a colored boy. he stays democratic and popular in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Vanderbilt
Glasses Could Improve German Marksmen Aiming
The Philadelphia North American notes that glasses may affect German army marksmen's aim and suggests character and situational factors influence outcomes. Mary EO Wilkune references Woones as a setting where doors are small or large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Woones
Mary EO Wilkune
Men of Today and Notable Naval Hero at Shinnecock
W A Powers reports campaign expenses totaling 45 cents with 15 cents for himself and a meal for his horse John Quern who waited at Delmonico's for 20 years having earned 100000 in stocks. Alanson Penny, life saving captain at Shinnecock, has served years in coast guard yet has never spent Christmas with his wife and children due to three miles of water across Shinnecock bay impassable on holidays for 17 years.
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W A Powers
Virginia
Secretary of State
John Quern
Delmonico's
New York
Stock Exchange
Alanson Penny
Shinnecock
Lot
Coast Guard Service
Shinnecock Bay
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