Furniture pricing scandal at state capitol contract
Harrisburg reports detail a conspiracy defense in a suit involving John H. Sanderson and Inez Sanderson over furniture charges for the new capitol. Architect Huston’s assistant Stanford B Lewis testified on sofa and table measurements, alleging inflated bills and rigged per foot rates.
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John H. Sanderson
Capitol
Inez Sanderson
Snyder
Mathues
Shumaker
We Crona
Stanford B
Sanderson
Lewis
Sadorenn
Wests Maid
Sankersop
Commonwealth
Dias
Sorfdom
Herter
Lis
Huston
Heston
Funeral Directors Names and Firms in a City Ad
An OCR fragment lists funeral directors and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers. Firms named include Geor g P Zurhorst and Son, J WILLIAM LEX, JOHN R WRIGHT CO, R F Harvey's, WM H Sardo & Co, THOS S SERGEON, and others. Entries note livery services, open day and night, and various chapel facilities at multiple street locations.
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Geo. P. Zurhorst
Asbr
Tarer
Ewralmer
Carlos Sok
Capitol Xt
J. William Lex
Connertinn
Wodelt
Fennsylvaine
Frank Gejer
North Ana
John R. Wright Co
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Funfesi
Aldern Chapel
S. Sergeon
Slcefssor
Bunew
Dirletor
Emdalmer
Inquiry Into Capitol Furnishings Feet Charged
The defense seeks to prove articles were supplied on a balance of feet charged versus surface measurement. Former Gov Pennypacker, president of the board during furnishing, will not testify for the Commonwealth but has been subpoenaed for the defense. If called, he will be cross examined closely.
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Gov
Pennypacker
Board of Grounds and Builidings
Capitol
Commonwealth
The
Yah
Weeren
Menchester
Warren
Dream Flight Ends in Near Freezing Rescue
Jasonville Indiana January reports a near fatal incident as 17 year old Minnis Houteman, daughter of Joalah Houtsman, fled through cold night in night clothes after reading a Western dream. Farmer Beott Marlow found her unconscious and carried her home, reviving her in time.
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Jasonville
Ind
Minnis Houteman
Joalah Houtsman
Houseville
Beott Marlow
Marlow
Heroina Fa
Health Office Record from January Twenty Ninth
Reported to 15 m1 1 m1 January 29 listing multiple individuals with ages from 1 month to 74 years. Names include Laura J Offutt Thomas M Bright Ange Elanacan Mary Beam Jandoo Wodioat Suse Brest Floren Anderson and others with addresses in St sets and Sw streets.
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Clin P_ Dietertah
St. Ce
Laura J Offutt
St. Aw
Thomas M_ Bright
Burwick
Ann E Cisford
UF St. Aw
Arthmr Bloomer
Ange Elanacan
St Ne
Mary
Beam
Jandoo
Attack Irish Policy Sparks Unionist Fire In Lords
In London a heated Lords debate accuses the Liberal government of tolerating a reign of terrorism in Ireland. Lord Londonderry and Lord Langford press claims of cattle raids and lawlessness. Beauchamp for government says conditions are not worse than during Balfour era and pledges no revival of the Crimes Act.
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Lord Langford
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Birrell
Irish League
Balfour
Premier Balfour
Gerald Balfour
John Burns criticizes charity relief in Commons debate
In London Jan 30 the unemployed question dominated the House of Commons as John Burns condemns indiscriminate charity. He recalls joining 2000 jobless at Victoria Embankment in court dress and bowler hat, urging reform while arguing London’s pauperism lags Berlin’s under protection. He cites pension schemes and future costs amid debate.
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House of Commons
John Bins
Victoria Embankment
Uut
Burns
Germany
England
Berlin
Burng
Attacks Graham Bill in NC House over Railroad Rates
Special to The Washington Coat Raleigh Jan 2 Speaker Justice opposed the Graham bill allowing the State corporation commission to change railroad rates after January 16 1939. He warned against federal interference and politics in North Carolina affairs. A House caucus accepted the Senate amendment setting May 26 for the election date. Bills passed limit railroad stock issuance regulate land and aid criminal property confiscation trials, plus enabling state access to railway books and stopping passenger trains without corporation commission consent. At Washington Post Bluefield White House notes a Knoxville man P M O'Brien was killed near North Fork after being struck by a train while trying to move out of another train's path.
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State Corporation Commission
North Carolina
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Bluefield
W. Va
O'Brien
Knoxville
Tenn
North Fork
American relics auctioned after Middlebrook collection sale
The American Chesapeake flag and Balaklava bugle from T G Middlebrook’s antiques fetched high prices at London auction, selling for 4250 and 1700 dollars respectively. Rumors linked the flag to Cornelius Vanderbilt, but London said the buyer’s identity, American or British, remains undisclosed.
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Noble
Grundy
Royal Navy
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Light Brigade
Balaklava
America
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Middlebrook
Forday
American Navy League
Hanune
Goiien
Washington
Patriotic Societies
Shannon
Chesapeake
James Lawrence
West Indies
New England
Massachusetts Bay
Halifax
Lef
Boston
Card turning in street cars escalates to court battle
Attention centers on a street car incident involving the Red Raven group as legal teams prepare for a court confrontation. The groups clash over control of Red Raven resources amid disputed events and alleged attacks on riders.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
The Post Preview of Its Sunday Morning Edition
The Post is described as the leading newspaper at the capital, with comprehensive financial news and full market reports. It serves merchants and financiers with accurate business status, helps farmers with produce sales, and offers readers varied columns of news and reading material.
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United States
Tue Post
The Washington Post Sunday Magazine Praised
The Washington Post Magazine section is praised for choice selections by prominent writers and noted authors. Foreign news are timely with accurate illustrations, signaling high quality. Sunday Post for many readers is viewed as the best visitor to any household.
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Sunday Post
The Sunday Post Sporting Pink Sheet Review
The Sunday Post sports section is described as the best sporting paper with pink pages. It covers every class of outdoor and indoor sport and prints results from baseball, running, trotting, billiards, auto racing, yacht contests, boating, golf, tennis, swimming and more in an accurate, comprehensive manner.
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