Claver Scheme Exposed In Defrauding New York Bystanders
In New York on May 1 a witness testified before a committee about a defrauding pool scheme linked to bookmaker Ja A Mahoney. The panel heard Mahoney refused to deny involvement while details about payments to morgue clerks and illicit purchases emerged, highlighting a scheme around bodies and cab fares.
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New ‘York City
New York
Wealth Uiet
Muanhoney
Haney
Ibet
Mahoney
Havire
Riendon Faran
J Rendon Taran
Formasty
Sinrirn
Harlow Morgue
Farren
Lynn
Nmoe
Carreil Pontrellet
Zaren
Marren
Josten
Rome
Mareen
Petit Jircorny
Ft Bnd
Canal report ready for transmission to Hay
Admiral Toke identified the Nieur Axum Canal commission at the state department for a long talk with Secretary Hay about the commission’s work and its findings. Admiral Walker affirmed completion of the present commission’s duties and promised a final report soon. The projected canal cost is estimated near 1,000,200 with a mean from members’ estimates.
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Toke
State Department
Hay
Walker
New Lithuanian Canal Commission Names Leak
The present commission, led by the president, will appoint a new Lithuanian canal commission. Admiral Walker Colonel Haines and Prof Saupt are expected to form the core of the new body, with several senior engineers joining, including Major Stmonds of the United States Engineer Corps.
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Imet Congress
Ishmian’ Commission
Walker
Haines
Saupt
Nicer- Aguan
Major Stmonds
United States Engineer Corps
Presbyterians Split Over West Point Catholic Chapel Request
Minneapolis May 19 The Presbyterian general assembly saw tension erupt at the morning session as the West Point committee reported a protest to high officials about a Roman Catholic chapel at West Point reserve. The committee noted presidential and congressional actions favoring the chapel, prompting formal action amid broad indignation.
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Minneapolis
Presbyterian General Assembly
West Point
United States
West Point Reserve
Kesurapecs
Heress
Assembly
FIGHTING FOR LIFE The Crats pursue a writ over city court validity
The trial in federal court this day centers on the constitutionality of the city court. J T Ward and A Starbird address the panel as Craig fights to uphold a challenged statute. Testimony includes an engrossed bill and senate journal discrepancies aiming to void the city court. County Attorney Jetmore presents for the city.
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Crats
Clty
Bela Beard
Jonge Einsen
Istry
J.T. Ward Th Benale
Sonn Crats
Jtall
J. W. Morphy
Senate
A. Starbird
Ward
Craig
Senate Journal
Starbird
Sunate Journal
Katsas Supreme Court
Whhich
Carelewely
Kent
Inter
Jetmore
Real Estate Transfers From Andrews to Lake and More
Real estate transfers listed include A Andrews and Wits to Georg N and Mary E Lake for 700 dollars in Branner site Kteln's addition. George Lo Wirth to Louisa Wirth for 1.60. four-tenths of northwest quarter 35-12-71. John Martin and wife to G Ernest Rash for 1. north half of lot 36 Topeka avenue. J Crandall to Missouri Trust Company sheriff deed. west half of northeast quarter 15. Jan Freeman and wife to HL Drake for 300. lot 44 and north 22 Fairchild's addition to Blonecker to Robert Graham for 20. Lot 39 Laure alley Pleasant View. J Van Buskirk and wife to J Teichardt for 50. part southwest 3-12-15. George Murphy et al to Ty for 160. lots 1 and 2 Palmer's addition. E B Young and husband Joe Deming for 1000. lots 205 and avenue West Park addition. Shawner County to S A at East street Marys addition.
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Andrews and
Wits
Georg N
Mary E. Lake
Branner
Kteln
George Lo Wirth
Louisa Wirth
Northwrst Wuarter
John Martin
G. Ernest Rash
Topeka Avenue
J. Crandall
Missouri ‘Trust Company
Jan Freeman
HL Drake
Fairchild
Blonecker
Robert Graham
Laure Alley
Pleasant View
Gddson
J. van Buskirk
Teichardt
Southwest
George Murphy
Ore
Palmer
E. HB. Young
Joe Deming
West Park
Shawner County
East Street
Marys Addition
Delicate situation in Buffalo as talks on discrimination clause proceed
November reports from Buffalo describe a delicate impasse at lake Carriere with a proposed discrimination clause to be added to the workers contract if sides’ lawyers agree. A conference with striking freight handlers and lake fines officials aims to settle grievances while Bishop Quigley urges return to work. four marine firemen faced U S commissioner for breach of contract, jurisdiction declined.
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Buffalo
Wiri
Conners
McMahon
Quigiey
United States
Havens Capron Wedding At Topeka Home
Miss Ella B Capron and Mr John R Havens wed at the Capron home in Topeka in a ceremony performed by Rev Calvin Holman the couple plan to establish a home at 217 Saywell Street. Havens employed by the Santa Fe, bride recently looked upon with affection by relatives and friends.
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J. HR. McNary
Lawrence Toans
Holcomb
Furlingante
Miringa Ewitt
Burns
Colorado
Calvin Holoman
London
Shirley
Grantville
Dewey
Great Bend
Stevermin
Ih Lyon
Kansas Avenue
Wash
Emporia
Dot
Eva Warts Mist
Mabel Catalogue
Princeton
Pierson
Pall Street
Edward van Antwerp
Kansas
Manhattan
Topeka
W. L. Byers
Congregational Church
Keokuktown
Havens—Capron
Ella BE. Capron
John R. Havens
AG Capron
Lill
National Educational Meeting Los Angeles trip special rate
The National Educational Meeting Association announces a convention in Los Angeles July 1-14, 1929. Union Pacific offers greatly reduced round trip fares with service including Palace Sleeping Cars Dining Cars and Free Reclining Chair Cars, via Omaha or Kansas City, promoting travel to the convention and praising the railroad's summer routes.
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National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Union Pacific
Art
Washington
Pointe East
Omaha
Kansas City
Social and Personal Reception Fundraiser at Mrs McFarland Home
Mrs J D McFarland and Mrs Ww A Johnston hosted a charming Thursday afternoon reception at the McFarland residence with snowball arrangements, irises, and fruit punch. Guests, including Miss Margaret Johnston and Miss Helen Quinton, circulated with assistance from a large group. A later note mentions a June complimentary reception for Miss Margaret Dudley and Miss Walker of South Bethlehem, Pa, hosted by Mr and Mrs J D Walker and daughter, with Mrs A S Wilder as guest of honor.
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J.D. McFarland
Ww. A. Johnston
Margaret Johnston
Helen Quinton
McFarland
Johnston
W. D. Gosset
J. M. McFarland
Howard Hillis
J. Lenn
Miss McParland
Lillian Merland
Santa Waters
Lida Bergen
Mabel Hillis
Mise Margeret Dudley
de William B. Walker
South Bethlehem
J. D. Walk
Miss Walker
Topeka Avenue
A. 8. Wilder
Boxton
May Hawley
Everett Hawley
Pred Slater
Verasoloe
Hawley
Daisy Starr
Mera. Frea Slater
T. J. Scott
Hubert Stone
Ed. Clark
Frank G Flubbie
Mary
Dr Barry sues Hoyt for four thousand in breach of contract
Dr William J M Barry seeks $4000 damages from actor Hoyt in New York alleging breach of contract and wrongful discharge. He claims Hoyt suffered from exhaustion and mental trouble, and after arranging a four month medical trip with his attendant he was to be paid 4000 plus expenses. They traveled to Hot Springs Arkansas arriving February 2, and Barry says Hoyt behaved badly, was excitable, and was dismissed from service on February 24.
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Barry
New York
Charles H. Hoyt
Bern
William J. M. Barry
Hoyt
Barry Styx
Barry Shy
Wright
Home-coming of Admiral Dewey Sparks Trade Talk
Out of bunting in New York on May 18, the Dewey home-coming stirs a dry goods boom. Ordinary cloth winds up in demand as merchants seek higher grades of material to welcome the hero, with expectations of festive display and patriotic preparations.
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New York
Dewey Hay
Hillghate
Hundred Robberies Suspect Confesses in West Virginia
Joe Cline, held in Clay County, admits before the grand jury to belonging to a long running gang that robbed post offices, merchants, farms, and trains across Clay Nicholas Payette and Kanawha counties. Six others, including Robert Reedy and Chloe Arbogast, are under arrest. They face federal charges for post office robberies and state charges for other offenses.
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Charleston
W. Va
Joe Cline
Clay
Nicholas
Payette
Kanawha
Cline
Robert Reedy
Chloe Arbogast
United States
Death of M. C. Stone Prominent Washington Figure
Marion Cheater Stone died at his home in the city after years of service as a Civil War veteran and newspaper correspondent. He patented a paper cleaner, a straw making machine, and a method for coloring tinware. his factory was a model and he supported labor causes, education, and philanthropy with a large charity fund and social spaces for gatherings.
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Washington
Marion Cheater Stone
Kore
Tite Oly
Raed
Olio
Dok
Europe
Stone
Iia
Walters Colersion
Clac
Byuttain
Myr
Attorneys called down for smoking in Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus, Ohio three Cincinnati attorneys Worthington C W Wilby and Gustavus Wald were called down by the law librarian for smoking cigarettes in the supreme court room this morning shortly before court opened. They represented the opposite sides in the case of A B Meader trustee for the creditors of Blymyer company against Caroline L Blymyer in the circuit court of Cincinnati.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Columbus
Mey
Cinelsnati
Incorrigible Boy Caught With Brass Near Santa Fe Shops
Hiatt, a small colored boy known for collecting brass for junk shops, has been arrested repeatedly. An officer once saw him with brass heading to a junk shop, claimed by Abe Stouthy to be not his. He was jailed as a trusty. Recently Abe identified A Brown as the owner, and both are imprisoned.
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Ate Hiatt
Santa Fe
Abe Stouthy
Abe
A. Brown
Reckless Driving Near East Fifth Street Collision
A hack driver nearly killed bicycle rider L. Welie on East Fifth Street near Quincy. Welie rang his bell and swerved, the hack rammed the bike, and Welie clung to the harness to avoid being trampled. His wheel was wrecked. minor injuries reported. The hackman fled. rider unidentified.
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LL. Webs
L. HW. Welie
Mr. Welie
East Fifth Street
Quincy Street
Mr. Wehe
Hackman
Webe
Deserted His Friend Over Watch and Money Arrest
Cal Baker of Holton was jailed for grand larceny after he and Joh Darling visited town for the circus. Darling, intoxicated, carried $20 and a gold watch. Baker allegedly took the watch to keep it while Darling was incapacitated. Baker promised to bail Darling and return the watch but did not reveal his name or aid him. Darling later recovered his $20 and the watch, leading to Baker’s arrest.
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Cal Baker
Holton
Baker
Joh Darling
Darling
Topeka Chosen for Next Nations Conference of Charities
At Cincinnati on May 19 the conference adopted a report to hold the next Nations Conference of Charities and Corrections in Topeka. Col C. E. Faulkner of Milwaukee spoke on Organized Effort, with M. V. Crouse of Cincinnati also addressing the gathering.
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Topeka
Cincinnati
Vanderbilt at Newport Seeks Summer Home At Baker Cottage
Curiosity grows over Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Mrs choice of the Baker cottage in Newport New York for a summer residence. The old fashioned wooden villa sits at the inland southern end with a fine view, distant from the avenue. Speculation persists they may buy the house and perhaps rebuild it.
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Vanderbilt
Newport
New York
Baker Cottage
Mra
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr
Mr. Vanderbilt
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