Daughters of the American Revolution Split Feud At Washington Congress
Divided factions within the Daughters of the American Revolution convene in Washington for a heated Continental Congress. Miss Agnes Gerald’s dismissal sparks insurgent moves led by Mary Wilcox and sparring with Julia Scott over leadership and authority as the organization readies receptions at the White House. Also, an Interstate Commerce Commission hearing examines claims over freight rates from the southwest via Galveston.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Congress
Taft
White House
Matthew Scott
Mary B. Wilcox
Inters
Vs. Scott
Mary R. Wilcox
Epald
Gerald
Soi
Thaw Granted Hearing Before Circuit Court of Appeals
Harry Kendall Thaw will be represented by counsel in a hearing today before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The case stems from an injunction issued March 8 by Judge Orr restraining John B. Gleason from further proceedings in Gleason's suit to collect alleged fees. Attorney A. Wilson, Gleason’s counsel, has asked for a review of the case.
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Philadelphia
Harry Kendall Thaw
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Orr
John B. Gleason
Thaw
Gleason
A. Wilson
Court of Appeals
Paris News Briefs: Swiss President Visit Planned
Paris reports that arrangements were made to meet the Swiss president during forthcoming visits. Details on dates and participants were not provided in the fragment.
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Paris
Roosevelt to Meet Swiss President in Berne
The former American president will stop in Berne on his way to this city for a meeting this week with Robert Comtesse, president of the Swiss republic. It would be the first time two chiefs of magistracy from the two republics have met, even unofficially.
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Col. Roosevelt
Robert Comtesse
Berne
Roosevelt tipped to lead New York Republican club
New York April 18. The election of the New York Republican Club may seat Col. Theodore Roosevelt as president to succeed Robert W. Morris. Morris seeks re election but faces strong opposition supporting Roosevelt or Otto T. Barnard, mayoral candidate in the last election.
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New York
New York Republican Clubr
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Robert W. Morris
Col. Roosevelt
Otto T. Barnard
Alligator Flesh Eaten In India For Veal Like Taste
Alligator flesh is described as edible with bottled forms tasting similar to veal and noted as a food item widely consumed in India.
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India
Root Juice praised as nationwide remedy by druggists
A traveling salesman touts Root Juice amid widespread chatter across Indiana. Bloomington and Lafayette druggists report rapid sales and strong cures for stomach, rheumatic, kidney, and nerve issues. Local readers can learn more from J. B. Lemmon, the druggist at this point.
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Lafayette
Ind
Hogan Drug
Frank Kerst
Hanley
J. W. O’harrow
Bloomington
J. B. Lemmon
Overland Limited Train Robbed Near Benicia
A midnight robbery on overland limited No. 10 near Benicia by three masked men stole registered mail from nine bags after forcing the mail clerk to eject them. The engine was uncoupled and sent runaway two miles, a Suisan operator warned a westbound train to avoid disaster. two suspects were later captured.
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San Francisco
Benicia
Overland Limited
Black
Suisan
Oakland
Tolenas
Bullshead Point
Gould Drexel to Wed In Notable New York Wedding
New York society anticipates the marriage of Miss Marjorie Gwynne Gould and Anthony J. Drexel Jr. The couple, eldest children of prominent families, will wed at 4 o clock on Tuesday afternoon at St Bartholomew s Episcopal church Madison avenue and Forty fourth street in a highlight of the season.
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New York
Marjorie Gwynne Gould
George Jay Gould
Anthony J. Drexel, Jr
Anthony J. Drexel
Philadelphia
London
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Madison Avenue
Forty- Fourth Street
Quakes Kill Hundreds in Costa Rica Mountains
Earthquakes across Costa Rica cause enormous loss of life and extensive property damage. In San Jose and surrounding districts many killed, while hundreds perished in Cartago and nearby mountain towns west of the capital.
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Port Limon
Costa Rica
San Jose
San
American Minister William J Calhoun Arrives in Pekin
William J Calhoun American minister to China arrived in Pekin on Saturday. He was welcomed by the American legation a foreign office representative and the legation's marine guard. He held an informal reception at the Station.
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Pekin
William J .Calhoun
China
Legation
Foreign Office
Marine Guard
Atlantic Liner Minnehaha Wrecked near Scilly Isles
The Atlantic Transport Line steamer Minnehaha from New York to London was wrecked on the Sealocks near the Scilly Islands. Passengers and crew are being fed on Bryher Island, part of the Isles of Scilly group.
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London
Atlantic Transport Line
T. Leyland
New York
Sealocks
Scilly Island
Bryher Island
Elfly Group
Poison Suspected as Well Water Kills Chickens in Russiaville
Mrs. Susan Windigler of Russiaville suspects poisoning of her well after observing approaching tracks near her curb. She watered chickens with well water and all the birds died, leaving her unable to identify the person or motive.
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Kokomo
Ind
Susan Windigler
Russiaville
Emory Cobb Dies From Horse Kick In Kankakee
Emory Cobb capitalist stock breeder and city and farm property owner dies from brain concussion after being kicked on the head by a horse. He helped found the Shorthorn Breeders' association and served many years as its president.
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Kankakee, TL
Emory Cobb
Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Gary police: Cel worker confesses to murder for debt
Gary police report Dmydriule Ulemek admitted killing Michael Rebrich last year to pay a $150 debt. He claimed Samuel Wojmovich, a boardinghouse keeper, urged the crime after a quarrel and offered to cancel the debt if Rebrich died.
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Gary
Ind
Apri
Dmydriule Ulemek
Cel
Michael Rebrich
Samuel Wojmovich
Rebrich
Wealthy Rancher Missing in Lone Star State Mystery
Pleasanton Texas April 18 A J Poteet a wealthy ranchman vanished ten days ago near Converse Louisiana on a cattle buying trip He carried a large sum of money and is presumed murdered with his body hidden close to town Investigators seek clues and motives in the sudden disappearance
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Pleasanton
Tex
A. J. Poteet
Converse
Chip Fatal to Indiana Farmer in Weed Chopping
Milton Dobbins of Shelbyville died after a small chip inflicted a facial scratch while he chopped weed. Blood poisoning developed from the wound. He was 63 and survived by a widow two sons and a daughter.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Milton Dobbins
Bandits Blow Postoffice Safe In Greenfield Robbery
Cracksmen detonated nitroglycerin to blast open the Greenfield postoffice safe and steal stamps valued at about two thousand dollars. They escaped in a horse and buggy they later abandoned.
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Greenfield
Nephew Cut From Will In Favor Of Distant Relative
Fragmentary notes suggest a will dispute where the testator omitted a nephew and left a share to a distant relative. The wording hints at a contested bequest and possible family tension.
The March Collections in Washington County
County Treasurer McCoy reports March 1909 tax receipts of 140 750 88 dollars, up from 1908 at 134 871 58 and 1907 at 1 230 063 38, showing an almost 11 000 dollar gain over the last two years and signaling large increases in county real estate and livestock values.
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McCoy
Washington County
Grandmother at 28 as Evans Parker welcomes fifth generation
In Richmond Indiana on April 18 Mrs Everett Parker becomes a grandmother at age 28. Her 13 year old daughter Mrs Charles Lane of Indianapolis has a newborn boy, marking the fifth generation. The family notes Mia Tidella King, 46, and great grandmother Angeline Davis, 90, live nearby.
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Richmond
Ind
Everett Parker
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Hailed By Women
Park Rapids Minnesota and Brookville Ohio women report relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim cures for irregularity nervousness and weight gain with the product noted for safety and no narcotics. The Pinkham laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts invites letters for free advice.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Park Rapids
Minn
Kp. LA Doy
Park Rap
Brookville
Ohio
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Pinkhary Laboratory
Lyng
Mass
Lydia Fr. Pinkham
Real estate of Harrison A Ball put up for sale
Administrator A Anderson lists 160 acre Washington area farm 3 miles north 80 acre tract 2 miles west 10 percent acres South Washington 38 city lots with two dwellings S Iowa avenue 5 lots on S Marion avenue a residence district house and lot in Southwest Washington and 2 lots on S Second avenue for sale default details not provided
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Harrison A. Ball
Washington
City
S. Iowa Avenue
S. Marion Avenue
Second Avenue
Anderson
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