Salesman with seven living wives convicted of bigamy
Charlon Hugh Wilson, 48, a former YMCA secretary and traveling salesman, was sentenced to three years and six months in a Ring prison for bigamy. He confessed to arranging seven marriages across multiple states between 1900 and 1916, including two marriages to May Sinton Davenport, and subsequent unions with May Alley, Ethel Moore, Tout Davis, Mak Davis, Carolina Mortis, Wilhelmina, and Fay Jeanettes. Wilson’s wife count and serial marriages spanned Davenport, Wytheville, Decatur, Detroit, Pittsburg, New York, and Philadelphia, with a reported life prior imprisonment in Wisconsin. He was born in Barnesville, Indiana, the son of a Methodist minister, and held roles as a medical instructor and evangelist during his years of various marriages.
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Aus
Charlon Hugh Wilsom
Y. M.C. Ay
Montis
Ugga Wadham
Witkon
Wigconsin
Wilson
Elizabeth May Sinton
Davenport
Jons
May Alley
Wytheville
W. Va
Decatur
Ala
Ethel Moore
Tout de Davis
Detroit
Mak Davin
Pittsburg
Carolina K. Mortis
Flo
Philadelphia
Wilhelmina
Tne
Elly
Hily
New York
Fay Jeanetts
Tarit‘hurst Soclety
Barnesville
Din
Watt
C. A
Hedaila
Inwa
Kenena City
May Knoxvilla
Feon
Burlington, Vermont
National Old Trails Association Meet in Durango Colorado
The National Old Trails Association convention opens in Durango on August. Standing J. Mitchell of Los Angeles will preside with President J. M. Lowe. Good roads enthusiasts are expected to attend as the two day meeting proceeds.
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National
Old Trails Association
Durango
Colorado
Colo
Aug
Mneau
National Old Trails Association
J. Mitchell
Angeles
J. M. Lowe
Wavon
Disposing of the Railroad Holds Attention of House
Aug. hearing before the House Interstate committee on a basin plan to reorganize railroads. Forney Johnston of the National Association of Railroad Security Owners and Sander Beach of the Savings Think Association debated the plan. They argued private management would resume after government renewal and support American prosperity while stressing broad public stake in railroad securities.
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Washington
Aug
House Inforstate Committee
Forney Johnston
National Assocciation
Railroad Securitier
Ponant
Sander H. Beach
Savings Think Association of New York
Johnston
Wienglag
Keach
Captain Files Suit Over False Arrest In Columbus
Captain Francie Doyle sues Columbus barracks commander Franklin Johnson for 25000 dollars claiming false arrest during a court martial process. Doyle alleges he was held at the Columbus barracks for five months, wrongfully charged with conduct unbecoming an officer, and later reinstated after a higher reversal in Chicago.
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Columbus. G
Fort Sam Housten
Southwestern
Cologne
Franklin Q. Johnson
Columbus Barracks
Francie Dr
Doyle
Quatermaster
Johnson
Johann
Royte
Ifo
Baracks
Central Department
Chicago
Leonard Wood
Branton
Nanded Law Aims To Compensate Investors In Rean Puabin
A bill outlines compensation for invested funds and faces committee review. Next week, railway executives and other stakeholders will present plans as hearings begin to assess amendments drafted by Chairman Kasah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanded
Fts Ble Nak
Plana
Railway’ Executiven
Chulriman Kasah
New Eastern Front Command Established by German War Ministry
A July 7 order from the German war ministry creates the Kommando Kaibati Kolber post to direct border protection on the eastern front. It replaces the former general headquarters and oversees terms of the peace treaty, evacuation of Maltese provinces, and troop supply, per American army officers. London dispatch notes Labor party reform plans proposing a guaranteed minimum income with 20 percent of freights monetized.
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Germany
Aum
Prove
National War Ministry
Hia Henn
London
Arthur Mapherson
Labor Party
G. J. H.cole
Former Emperor urged to take back control in Budapest
The Austrian regime sues for active involvement by former Emperor Charles in Anatolian affairs while Archduke Joseph denial circulated. A three hour Budapest conference ended with promises that no further talks would occur, as Romanian denial of backing Joseph’s rise emerged in Paris reports.
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Patir
Mantarles
Charles
Zurich
Jeet Hafora Aretinke
Budapest
Canferenre
Empresa Alta
Mnally
Holberg
Albany
Paris
Hungary
Archduke Joseph
Burnailin Press
Turean
Governor Boyle and mediator meet over Ely strike
Nevada Governor D Boyle and U.S. mediator Jett met in Salt Lake with Copper Company officials and strike leaders regarding the strike of employees at the Nevada Consolidated Mining company in Ely. Talks aimed to resolve the labor dispute and find a settlement.
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Bnet Lake
Atte
Aminet D. Boyle
Nevada
Itewell
United States
Jett
Sau
D.C
UJ Nevada
Ely
Nev
Flouvle
Ate Davies
Balt Lake
One Hat Copper Company
Street Railway Ownership Is Proven Success
Garland Society reports on progress from Eyron and nearby towns as residents daily life continues. In Washington the contrast between public ownership efforts and private operation is explored, with Cleveland's street railway plan praised for lower fares and wage gains, while calls for city control grow amid wage disputes and fare debates.
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Washington
Maganchusetts Electric Railway
Cleveland
Federal Electric Railways Commission
Harry Coddippton
Frederick
Rendant J. Maclagh
Massachusetts
Idea
Idea Ilover¢lea
Lou tOloeden
Roger
Pac
Bay State
MacLeol
Fleder Sandera
Tor
Pleiro
Glaveland
M. Sandera
Furope Faces Disaster in Coal Situation
Berlin reports a dire coal crisis across Europe as shipping leaders warn the fuel shortage could spark a stronger Bolshevik threat. Hamburg shipping expert Wilther Pehl ing says Germany faces a renewed fuel crisis that may revive radicalism more than famine or other pressures. Ereberger sparks uproar in Berlin by claiming ministers of the new regime have not retired and deny rumors of penalties.
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Berlin
Aluropsia
iMrinl Ani
Wilther Pehling
Hamburg
Germany
Sugar Profiteers To Be Prosecuted By Government
Chicago August 16 federal investigators target sugar operators accused of taking three profits via wash gates. Officials say hoards and profiteers will face prosecution while distribution of government rail goods begins across nine states. Mayor Thompson will oversee distribution as stores start selling on Monday. parcels and shortages stretch through Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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Chicago
H. A. Allrey
Neventh
Phorppson
Minos
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
West Wirginia
Wisconsin
Prince Felix Seeks Alliance Approval to Visit Fiancee
Geneva dispatch reports Prince Felix of Bourbon Parota seeking Allied permission to travel to Lissemburg to visit his fiancée, Grand Duchess Charlotte. The alliance notes his loyalty remains with the Allies as he served with the Ian armies.
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Prince Felix
Maria
Ave
Brinca Felix
Bourbon
Parota
Uma
Austria
Lisemburg
Charlotte
Geneva
Prince Feilx
Tremonton Social News Highlights in a Week
Tremonton residents hosted and attended numerous gatherings. Mrs. Thomas Carter of Garland and others were honored at a Sunday reception at the home of Mrs Clifford Wadenod. Mrs George Carter hosted Ladies of the Maccabees with a guest list including Mrs. Alice Awl and Mrs. Kay. Motoring trips to Ogden occurred, with visits by Mr and Mrs N EB Iyerson and others. Several locals traveled to Mink Creek Idaho and Bear River City for visits, while Hannah Hanzen and Lena Bear River guests were noted.
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H. V. Schneider
Eyron
Vache County
George Carter
Hawe
Kay
Garfield
Olit Johnson
R. J. Stayner
Pauline Turner
Ingberg
E. Cook
Mary Burns
Brigham City Water Declared To Be Pure
T B Beatty secretary of the state board of health issues formal statement affirming Brigham City water as pure. City officials and local residents await full confirmation and any advisory notes following the health board's finding.
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Brigham City
Brigham City Faces Water Safety Warnings
Local officials report three complaints about people bathing in a domestic water reservoir near Aetna in western Boxelder County. Dr Beatty warns against using reservoir water for bathing or other uses and urges residents to rely on approved water sources.
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Brigham City
le Beatty
Aetna
Hoxeldler
Meaty
Boxeldor
Helgham City
eBatly
Howort
Cortrary
Vwialtora
Beatty
Wesern
Brigham
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Malton
Maca
Niger
Albers Bros. Milling Company
Ogden
Ogden Portland Cement Co
Ogden, Uteh
Hermitage Park
J. A. Eccles Bid
Opies
Hosle & Co
Mala St
Balt Lacs
J. 2
Brummitt
Hudmo Avenue
Liberty
Salesman
Inu
Akames
Agency
Royal and Corona
Ogden Typewriter House
Hop
Chapin
Hudzon
Eastern Front
Jagkling
Garland Society
Mansen
East Viarland
Peter Jensen
Uayathor
Lestie Jensen
Porige
Lorenzo Smith Hee
Salt Lake
Maband
I. D
Mrs. L. E. White
Twn! Falls
Kaho
Triendy Hare
Hosa Cottam
Snowville
Wilkes Rathday
Mins
V. Behnehler
Tremont
P. G. Paterson
Sods Springs
Idaho
Miay Hurnice Grover
Malad City
Barbara Grover
Sheurday
Strawberriea
Creamy Anil Whorhel
Jake
Furope
Ereberger
Whimam
Associated Press
Werger
Tiinanes
National Assembly
Penalona
Jiery Hraberger
Abiwa
Tremonton
Thomas Aull
Thomas Carter
Garland
TW. Aull
Logan
Steven Hayes
Nebraska
Clifford Wadenod
W. C. Orr
W. C
Way
Eb, Iyerson
George A. Christensen
John Shuman
Edith
Busal
J. J. Keller
Mink Creek
Rela. Uren
Macs
Anna Amfssior
Clinton Tennis
Lena Hanzen
Bear River City
Friends
Mrs. L. Watkins
Mary Burng Hag
la Visit
Lagat
M. P. Jensen
Bear Rive City
ARTE
Carter
Beecham’s
Mary, Hastings Bradley
Amerseen
Ogden Standard
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