Marcell Bankrupt Amid Bank Fraud Allegations
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings opened against Marcell by Mechanics' National Bank of St Louis. Claims say he defrauded Highland Bank creditors of over 4,000 in six months and allegedly planned to swindle a New York City bank of a million. The case, filed in St Louis, details transfers of 10 000 and overdraft actions, with papers to be served at the Washington Jail.
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J. C. Marcell
National Denk
St Loum
Marooi
Highland
Contraminer
Marcell
New York City
St. Louis
Merewll
Londle Benk
eMlenn
Pie Luchbind Bank
Bly Ecmeeer Eee
Tte
Ut Meenanten
Tam
Abert
Wathens
Found Bride Through Cigar Box in Lancaster Early Love Story
A Brooklyn man John Jay Mandy and Miss Emma Bainger of Lancaster were wed after a cigar box exchange sparked by a paper found inside a local cigar. The bride, employed at a cigar factory, left her address, leading to correspondence and a swift union. The couple now reside in Brooklyn.
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Bride
Tancaster
John Jay Mandy
Brooklyn
N. Y
Emma Bainger
Adreese
Bereclin
Eared
Cigers
Broniely
Death of Ames Dresser in Washington State
Ames Dresser aged nine years dies at home amid odd notes on education at Oberlin and a claim of being a bottle of wine. Separate item reports James Walsh of New York hospitalized after violent episode, claiming to be champagne and revealing a plan to travel to Washington with $2000, most spent.
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Bottie
Washington
James Walsh
Anystie
New York
Casualty Hospital
Paris Auto Show Promises New Life for Homes on Wheels
Catherine Talbot reports from Paris on the sixth automobile show at the Grand Palais. the feature is Colonel Renard's self contained train combining travel and living space with nurseries baths and reception rooms. readers learn how horseless carriages shift fashion and comfort for the wealthy and hoped for wider use, while jewellers and designers showcase elegant travel and attire trends.
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ARIS
Paris
Nowa Gayn
Grand Palais
Champs Miysers
Renard
Presio
Petin
Boucheron
Lt Parlaly
Trol
Vie Rue de la Pals
Dainty Sewing Apron Described For Domestic Use
A description of a 1 size dainty sewing apron crafted from white lawn with a lace trim and deep pockets. The article highlights a blare ruffie edge and beading with ribbon bows, noting its practicality for domestic sewing tasks.
Man Admits Liking Many Champagne Brands
A man told police he was not an agent for any single brand but enjoyed the taste of all kinds of champagne. He is charged by police with but he faces related offenses.
Washington Bank President Testifies on Groff Fastener Link
In Washington on February 4, Curr, president of the National Bank of Commerce, testified about losses in December. George E. Loreng described his July 1895 visit to Machen at the Groff fastener project and his meetings with Samuel A. Grof who explained the device. Loreng claimed Machen discussed post office adoption and widespread rollout as funds allowed.
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Washington
Curr
National Bank of Commerce
George E. Loreng
Gof
Machen
Samuel A. Grof
Laren
Mt Machen
Post Office Department
Judges Get a Raise in Hartisburg Court Salary
Hartisburg Pa Feb 4 Judges who file requisitions with the auditor general for the 1903 act salary increase will receive higher monthly pay. Auditor General Hardenbergh has ordered payments under the new law starting with monthly salaries rather than quarterly. Some dispute the legality of the raise and will seek court action. payments begin once requisitions are filed.
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Taffeta Passementerie
Directoire
Re- Jane
Paris
Riviera
Catherine Talbot
Hartisburg
Hardenbereh
Tintess
Watermelon Wait Dressed In Local Dialect
In a clipped neighborhood scene Uncle Miner walks into a grocery and is teased about wanting watermelons. A playful exchange reflects longing for summer fruit amid winter cold and a film of humor about timing and weather.
Escaped an Awful Fate by Dr King’s New Discovery
A reader from atelpourne FWA reports a doctor’s warning and a free trial of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption led to recovery. Despite earlier threats of death, the remedy aided throat and lung healing with praise for the medicine and supplier Arnold Prue Co.
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Mr. Wu.saezins
Atelpourne
FWA
King
Arnold Prue Co. Searth “Hanses Greene
Pelle
Tee
Monument at Monterey memorial to Commodore Sloat nears completion
Women's clubs of Los Angeles push a monument at Monterey to honor Commodore Sloat for California’s 1850 acquisition. A granite block weighs 3200 pounds and costs 110 dollars, with installation funds raised locally. The base, pedestal, bronze medallions, and a tall eleven foot statue depict Sloat on the Savannah, ships, and the old Independence relics to mark the silver jubilee of Sloat’s hoisting of the U S flag.
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Commodore Sloat
Los Angeles
Sloat
Monterey
Siest Monument Association
California
United States
Los Ae Papueer
Sisterhood of States
Wam
Commodore Stoat
Sandinus
Stoat
Meli
Commodore Sleat
Grand Lodge of Maxons of California
Suilor
Cymmo- Gore Sloat
William Auxwell Wood
Commodore Stockton
John ©. Fremont
Custom House
Commodore Slout
Savannah
Independence
Pacific Squadron
Stockton
Mare Taland Navy Yard
Coral found proves Salt Lake once part of Pacific Ocean
Salt Lake dispatch reports Mrs. B. F. House, a former Cincinnati woman, found a sponge-like coral with salt periwinkles, claimed by some scientists to prove the inland sea was once connected to the Pacific. Geologists differ. Prof. Henshaw remains cautious while Prof. Martin calls the find the most important yet. The discovery, if confirmed, would widely interest scientists, though not universally accepted as conclusive proof.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
B. F. House
Cincinnati
Salt Lake
Pacific Ocean
Smithsonian
Big Lake
House
Henshaw
Walnut Hille School
O. W. Martin
Hugh [Nieh School
Pacific
Ocean
Great Salt Lake
Cincinnati Times-Star
Local man dies in small town building blaze
A man aged about nine years old connected with a laboratory died overnight in the Littlecot Field Street fire. Investigation shows he failed to appear at his post and had doubled it. The incident prevented furnishing the building with modern equipment and was known to hundreds of people across the state.
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Httlecot-field Street
Du Pont Converts to Henry George Single Tax Doctrine
Francis DuPont of the large powder company reportedly embraces the single tax view. W J Hogan, a reading single taxer, confirms the conversion and says DuPont intends to circulate single tax literature in Wilmington. Hogan denies plans for an independent ticket, noting DuPont remains a Democrat.
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Henry George
Wilmington
Del
Francis
DuPont
Big Powder Making
W. J. Hogan
Hogan
Tarssege
Champ Clark's Lincoln and Missouri Support For Cockrell
Pittsburg Pennsylvania February 4 Congressmen Champ Clark of Missouri travels through Pittsburg toward Sandy Lake. He favors Senator Francis M Cockrell of Missouri for president on the Democratic ticket and predicts his nomination. Lincoln not prominent, but Clark notes Lincoln was elected and believes Cockrell will be too if nominated. The Missouri delegation will present Cockrell's name at the Democratic convention. May is solid for him.
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Pittsburg
Champ Clark
Missouri
Sandy Lake
Francis M. Cockrell
Lincoln
Cockrell
Electric Bitters Prove Life Changing for Lancaster Family
A Lancaster man says years of indigestion and debility vanished after using Electric Bitters. His wife reports long, strong health from the tonic, credited to Electric Bitters for female trouble and general vigor. Sold by Arnold Drug Co. on North Kansas Avenue.
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Bittes Fr. Geeon
Lancaster
N. i
Key Haven
Ouramily
Arnold Drug Co
Kansas Avenue
A Unique Bracelet gift from eight bridesmaids
A bracelet worn by Quen Alexandra on her marriage features eight medal lions each with a donor miniature set in brilliants and a blue enamel shield bearing the initial A. A separate natural pearl cluster valued around 160,000 dollars will be exhibited in St Louis.
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Alexandra
The Charm of Neatucas and a Paris Powder Puff
A vivid early 20th century portrait extols a neatly groomed woman detailing her attire and manners. It also notes a clever Halsty powder puff invention attached to a pocket handkerchief, seen as addressing a long felt need.
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Paria
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Lawsanes
Ames
Agid
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Hezekiah Smith
Bethel
DU Pont
Yale
New Haven
Conn
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Hammond
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Neatucas
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