Murder Mystery: French Woman Suspected in Bard Case
American detective Fogarty pursues Alfred M Bard’s Brussels disappearance. Bard, violinist and California senator’s nephew, disappeared after withdrawing funds and becoming obsessed with a young French woman at a Brussels pension. No arrests yet. Brussels prosecutor to review.
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Bard
Brussels
Returas
Washington Post
New York
Alfred M. Bard
California
Fogarty
Antwerp
Zeeland
Todas
Seattie
Tian
Woo Gerding
Oxnard
Cal
New York Detective Bureau
Fraud charges shock Yale area suspects in New Haven
New Haven February 21 James Pop poltz Alexander Gravel dr and Angelo Rossetti were arrested by U S Marshal Parmler on fraud charges following a Federal Service exam inquiry led by Charles Hendricks of the Federal board of examiners. Rossetti allegedly used the name Rosselti and aided Pop poltz during the November 19 exam. maximum penalties cited include two years in prison and a fine or both.
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New Haven
Conn
James Poppoltz
Alexander J Gravel
Angelo Rossetti
United States
Marshal Parmler
Charles Hendricks
Federal Board of
Iwi
Gravel
Yale Law Shon
Iyi
Rosselti
Rossetti
Poppolia
Tragic Hotel Suicide Identified as Beers of Philadelphia
A well dressed man, about fifty five to sixty, was found dead in a hotel room in St Louis. A bullet wound to the head and a revolver in his hand indicate suicide. Papers from his trunk point to Charles W. Beers of 5936 Addison Street, Philadelphia. He appeared prosperous and held a bond from Hamilton Trust Company. An auction sale is advertised for today at Wilson and Mayers Salesrooms.
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Bard
Brussels
Tagarty
Bara
America
Antwerp
Senator Bard
Washington Post
St. Louie
Colorado Hotel
Charles W. Beers
Addison Street
Philadelphia
Hamilton Trust Company
Three Dead Under Trestle Near Knoxville
In Knoxville Tennessee three men are found dead beneath a high railroad trestle over the Tennessee River. Identified by Dr C B Jones as William Dunnaway William Turpin and James Gamble all residents nearby and un married. Dunnaway and Turpin were 30 Gamble 16. Bodies suggest they stepped from a standing train near the station as the coach was stopped. Turpins body lay atop Dunnaway with Gamble about three feet away.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Lauiaville
Neshville
Tennessee River
C. B. Jones
Scarboro
William Dunnaway
William Turpin
James Gamble
Dunnaway
Turpin
Gamble
Blackburn Indicted for Fees While in Congress
Asheville reports two federal indictments against H. Spencer Blackburn Republican representative from North Carolina s Eighth District charging him with practicing before the Treasury Department and receiving fees for services in 1904 1905. The case centers on fees of 500 for Dinkins case and 100 for Davis case. Blackburn and supporters claim political feud motive while district attorney Holton says indictments were issued at Justice Department request.
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Treasury Department
Washington Post
Asheville
M. C
United States District Court
Spencer Blackburn
Congress
North Carolina
Spencer Blackburr
United States Congress
Ace Dinkins
Dinkins
Blackburst
Takas
Treasur J Department
Ace Siektt
Frank Eddermore
T. R. Hading
Frank Stockton
Winston
A. F. Young
P. A. Davis
R. B. Sams
Cole Jector
Harkins
Blackburn
Wighth
A. B. Davis
Helion
Holton
Parnell
Fggiton
Orsircer
Department of Jus
Tholton
United States
Representacive Olackournisc
N C
Rockefeller Rumor Draws Letters to Tampa Post Office
Letters addressed to John D. Rockefeller arrive at Tampa Florida post office amid speculation about his whereabouts. Moet & Chandon champagne leads U S imports with 99,387 cases into New York last year, signaling strong demand for the brand at major events and social functions.
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Tampa
Fla
John D. Rockefeller
Tigil
Moet & Chandon Champagne
United States
New York
Moet & Chandon
Be Ready 10 Fight Hull Warns on China Policy
Representative Hull chairman of the Military Affairs Committee warns of danger in China and urges complete preparedness for army and navy. He criticizes Minister Rockhill over a promised Boxer indemnity, calls such action a sign of cowardice, discusses Japan’s interests, and notes army budgeting reductions while defending senior staff authority. He emphasizes preserving prestige in the Orient and details objections to lieutenant general provisions amid broader military reform. The discussion sets the stage for continued committee consideration of the army bill.
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Hull
Committee On Military Affairs
China
Orient
Pacific
Rockdai
Pekin
United States
Japan
Department
Congress
Jull
Winh
Spain
Republic
Mr. Hull
Los
Hall
Grosvenor Loses Nomination To Albert Douglas At Columbus
Albert Douglas of Chillicothe defeated General Grosvenor on the first ballot at the Eleventh Ohio district convention. The Meigs County plan aided Douglas, aided by a trio from Athens, Bryson Bos ter and Sayre, who controlled the delegates. Douglas pledged to support the Republican platform and President McKinley.
Douglas Named Unanimous Nominee at Convention
The delegation moved that Mr. Douglas be unanimously nominated. Binckley of Perry seconded the motion and the convention carried it with a vociferous yea. No negative votes were recorded and the chair declared Douglas the unanimous choice.
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Mr. Douglas
Binckley
Perry
Grosvenor on Defeat in Lancaster Convention
Gen. Charles H. Grosvenor denounced the eleventh district convention in Lancaster Ohio as a snap convention packed by political enemies after learning Albert Douglas had been nominated. He blamed voter suppression and bossism but accepted the result. His allies expect he will back Douglas. plans surfaced to seek a diplomatic post. Burton of Cleveland becomes dean of Ohio delegation.
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Charles H. Grosvenor
Lancaster
Ohio
Gress
Albert Douglas
Capitol
Grosvenor
Douglas
Gen. Grosvenor
T. E H. Burton
Cleveland
Burton
Shaw Replies to City Clerk Denying Charges
Cleveland Feb 1. City Clerk Peter Witt accuses Secretary Shaw of backing John Walsh in a Cleveland sandstone building contest. Shaw replies the charge is false and demands Witt name his informant while warning against further defamation by public officials.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Peter Witt
Roosevelt
Treasury
Shaw
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Noose Awaits Hoch After Denial of Commutation
Springfield reports Gov. Deneen denied Johann Hoch's petition for commutation, following a three hour pardons board session. The board upheld the lower court and Supreme Court decisions, citing uncertainty over poisoning evidence and Bright's disease. Hoch reacted with wry defiance, claiming sacrifice to shield officials and vowing that justice remains.
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Springfield
Deneen
State Board of Pardons
Johann Hoch
Board of Pardons
Zelt
Amelia
Fischer Hoch
Supreme Court
Dr. Zeit
Will Not Hang Tomorrow Confession Softens Jersey Murder Case
Governor Stokes grants a thirty day reprieve to alus Johnson, colored, who faced execution for the Burlington murder of Miss Florence Allinson. The stay follows George Gmali’s confession that he and not Johnson killed the woman, allowing county officials further inquiry. Havana visitors accompany Mrs Longworth and the U.S. minister as the city anticipates a wedding visit.
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Small
New Jersey
Johnson
Trenton
Gov
Stokes
Alus Johnson
Mount Belly
Florence Allinson
Burlington
Atkinson
Supreme Court
Hendrickson
George Gmali
Burlington County
NABBED FOR P. O. ROBBERY IN EAST FAIRFIELD CASE
New York reporters relay that John Graham and John Bueger were arrested after a stolen stamps package from the East Fairfield Vermont post office was shipped to Graham in New York. Detectives traced the package to an American Express office and traced the two men as suspects. Authorities warn no other incriminating items were found on them.
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Snedal
Washington Post
New York
John Graham
Cook
Henry Street
Brooklyn
John Bueger
Sixth Avenue
Boyle
East Fairfield
American Express
Hast Fairfield
Express Company
Consignee
Bueger
Nolan, Reardon
Four Dead in Oregon Express Wreck Near Delta
The southbound Oregon express on Southern Pacific near Delta was hit by a landslide. At least four people died and several were injured. Names include engineer Dennis Freet and mail clerk, with two passengers among the buried. A second slide struck while rescuers worked.
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Redding
Cal
Oregon
Southern Pacific Railway
Delta
Dennis Freet
Wicks
Richard Miller
Fremar
Peters
Street Murder A Mystery
Chicago police found a well dressed man about forty five in the gutter at Twenty first street and Calumet avenue. A bullet hole near the ear and a near by cheap revolver suggest foul play but identity is unknown beyond the initials A F on a sweat band and a Milwaukee hat label B K & Co. The hat’s fit and a hole over the wound complicate the case.
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Chicago
Twenty-first Street
Calumet Avenue
Fire damages Front Street liquor firm in New York
A February fire at 143 Front Street damages the Marschnetz & Co. wholesale liquor firm with losses around 50 000 dollars. Several bottle wrapper girls on the second floor escaped via a fire escape as stairs collapsed under two policemen, one officer seriously injured. A firm member nearly suffocated while securing the safe.
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New York
Front Street
Marschnetz & Co
Lynch
Dr Haugh Put On Trial For Family Slayings Near Dayton
Dayton February 21 jury selection began for Dr Oliver C Haugh charged with murdering his father mother and brother at their country home near Dayton Ohio on November 4 He allegedly gave hyacene to the victims and then set the house afire The doctor survived with burns and remains the sole member of the family not killed while incriminating circumstantial evidence mounts against him from the night of the crime.
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Dayton
Ohio
Spreia
Washington Post
Oliver C. Haugh
Here
Swan Sinks After Collision Near Savannah Steamer Runs Aground
The steamer Swan bound for Augusta sank seventeen miles above Savannah as Captain Carroll failed to beach her. Lights failed and many passengers, including several Black crew and passengers, jumped overboard. One drowned and three more missing, cargo likely a total loss. Passengers were returned to Savannah.
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Savannah
Swan
Augusta
J. E. Carroll
Hitchcock Fire Destroys Two Thirds of Town Business District
Lawton Okla Feb 21 Twenty buildings in Hitchcock Oklahoma burned today forming two thirds of the business section. Loss set at 100000 dollars. Wilson and Mayers catalogue sale today at 1227 and 1229 G Street begins at 9 a m Featuring carved teakwood furniture cloisonne vases and a fine collection of new mahogany pieces and other art wares.
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Oklahoma
Lawton
Okla
Hitchcock
Wilson & Mayers
Texas schoolteacher testifies at Patrick hearing on Rice case
Minnie Gaillard of Sartartia testified she overheard Houston valet Charles Jones tell Mayor Rice that he studied his instructions well and that if coffers were empty money could be found. She recalled Jones boasting neither he nor Patrick killed Rice and that Jones would later turn evidence to save himself.
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Valet
Patrick
Rice
Washington
New York
Texas
Albert T Patrick
Xlavor Baldwin Tice
Houston
Charles F. Jones
William AD Rice
Mullonairs Rice
Rice Isles
Patwicl
Nstrict
Jerome
William WW. Olcott
Frederieck
Blouse
Patrind Jones
Goff
Jonce
Fatriek
Tatuek
Olentz
Sing Smeg
King Patrick
Siu Sing
Misa Minnie «Gailard
Sartartia
Recorder Golf
Robert Ler
Tex
Kim the Millionaire
Miss Gaillard
Lloyd Bails
Canlard Wa
John Frame
Joseph Jordan
I Texzag
Frederic B. Bouse
Ife
Nix
William M. Sdee
Aliss Gaillard
Jem
Munday
You Enjoy Charlotte Russell Fussell's. Go Dozen
A fragmented note from a newspaper archive references Charlotte Russell Fussell and a dozen items linked to 127 N. Some readable context hints at a local notice or short item in a historical paper.
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Charlotte Russel Fry
Fussell’s. Go Dozen
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