American heirs claim English estate in 1 million will Find
Walter M. Johnson leads a group of American heirs trying to claim the Thomas Holden estate in England valued at $1,000,000 after the 1809 will is found. Names of claimants span New York and Baltimore areas with several Stambaughs and Johnsons listed among potential beneficiaries.
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New York
Walter M. Johnson
Brooklyn
England
Thomas Holden
Holden
William B. Stambaugh
Daisy L. Stambaugh
Anna B. Stambaugh
City
Joseph G. Johnson
J. Mortimer Johnson
Ella V. McCahan
George D. Johnson
Ferdinand Broadbent
Baltimore
Philip G. Stambaugh
Binghamton
Lady M. Durrett
Viola E. Stambaugh
Fairmont
W. Va
Rochester
N. Y
Emma Robinson
Washington
Pennsylvania
Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Pursuit on Chicago Streets
Police capture two men after a chase at St Louis Avenue and West Twelfth Street in Chicago. A sack recovered contains live roosters believed stolen in the incident.
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St. Louis Avenue
West Twelfth Street
Chicago
Local notes and visits fill city scene this week
Busy city diary reports Fred Smith and J A Turbott in town, Emma Baker and other residents leaving for visits, and various calls from Ainsworth Davenport Tipton and Chicago. Local businesses advertise cigars ice cream and prepared corned beef while residents plan summer walks and attend a band concert next Monday evening.
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Johnson's
Fred Smith
Richland
J. A. Turbott
Ainsworth
Neiswanger's
Saratoga
East Side
Graham
Alma G. White
Clinton
Burnham
D. J. Palmer
Des Moines
Sam Sands
Jamies Clegg
Miss Bailey
Weather and local notices from Wasakineton DC March 30
The forecast covers Iowa with heavy snow in northern and central areas and colder conditions in the southeast, with unsettled conditions and possible snow eastward on Sunday. The rest of the items span local ads and society notes mentioning a tailor, a band concert, shoe shines, visits by Des Moines guests, a Manila pacing mare sale, college student visits, wallpaper sales, a wedding trip to Avoca Nebraska, and a millinery opening next week.
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Albion
Mich
Albion College
Delos
George M. Heath
Roscoe E. Sleight
Board of Trustees
Local Nappennings and Community Notes
Community items include health updates for Mrs. Campbell and Miss Vera Rogers, travel by Captain Holson to visit Dr. Ida Bailey, and various visits in town. Mayor H Wilson of Washington is congratulated, and Dr J W Coxe plans a long Iowa trip. A temperance meeting is announced for April 4 with Rev John Stafford speaking.
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Frank Shearer
West Cnester
Crawford's
Johnson's
A M. Gardner
Vera Rogers
J. D. Glasnow
Ernest Lemmon
Captain Holson
Oklahoma
Ida Bailey
Chas. Hearne
W. Brookhart
W. Coxe
Tifin
Iowa
Cora Smeltzer
State University
Iowa City
H. Wilson
Washington
City of
Fairfield
Madison Medicine Co
Stewart's
Chas. Jones
Arkansas
Mit
Union
Nate Jones
Good Citizenship Union
John Stafford
Smouse
Vernon County
R. Smith
Chariton County
Earl Schweiger Birthday Party Noted
Earl 13th birthday party planned by Barl Schneider for about thirty friends. Guests will be treated royally as they celebrate in the evening. The Journal extends best wishes for Earl's happy returns.
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Barl Schneider
Earl
Fairfield Fire Leaves $4000 Loss Across Four Firms
Fairfield Louisiana reports a morning blaze causing about 4000 in damage distributed among Neibert & Wright Manhat tan with Phillips & Cummings W V Moore & Son and others. Losses include 2000 with 500 insured and 1000 on logs with DeMarsh Raney none insured and minor water damage to tobacco shop. Fire underwriters assess no further details.
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Fairfield
Neibert & Wright
Manhattan
Phillips & Cummings
W. V. Moore & Son
F. DeMarsh
H. ©. Raney
DeMarsh
Raney
Michigan Senate Approves Income Tax on Large Incomes
Michigan Senate approves the Pierson income tax bill taxing all incomes over 1000 dollars per year with rates from 4 to 1 percent. The Humphrey bill to establish rural high schools passes. Judiciary hearings consider abolishing the Sunday marriage business at St. Joseph, with expected unfavorable report amid opposition arguing it promotes immorality.
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Lansing
Mich
Senate
Pierson
Humphrey
Judiciary Committee
St. Joseph
Halibut Fleet Breaks Eight-Year Record at Tacoma Ports
The fleet at Lower Sound ports in Tacoma Washington reports an early catch record. Eleven boats delivered about 200000 pounds of halibut, with most destined for eastern markets.
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Tacoma
Wash
Lower Sound
Easter Silks and Woolen Fabrics for 1901 Now Shown
The store showcases colored woolen fabrics for 1901 and a full stock of new clingy fabrics and heavier materials for tailor costumes. It features Scotch homespun, Venetian cloths, broadcloths, and broad heads in a wide range of colors for customers to select from.
Prunella Vigoureaux Cloth Offered At 98 Cents
A cloth named Prunella Vigoureaux comes in three shades light dark and medium. It is priced at 98 cents per yard in almost every store that has it, though base price is $1.25 a yard in general.
Fabric Similar to Vigoureaux Cloth Woven in 50 Inch Width
A description notes a fabric closely resembling the Vigoureaux Cloth with a similar weave, measuring 50 inches wide and featuring tan and brown tones. The line emphasizes the material’s weave and color pattern.
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Jamestown
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Cal Little
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