Forger y and Death of a Titan of Industry Revealed
Leonidas M. Preston the Timken Roller Bearing Axle Company treasurer died by self inflicted poison in his New York hotel room. Officials report defalcation of at least 3000 to 50000 dollars as forged promissory notes and endorsements surfaced. Preston left a letter fearing insanity as banks held worthless paper while his wife and son faced ruin.
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Washington Post
New York
Mar
Leonidas M. Preston
Thoken Roller Bearing Axle Company
Audi Dently
Cumberland
Preston
Timken Company
Edward R. Hewitt
Hewitt
God
Jesus Christ
Iman
L. M. Preston
New York City
C. C. Preston
Reaves Street
Tyler
Tex
Howard FP. Preston
College Station
Fex
J. O. Matthews
Rice, Sux & Co
St Louis
W. R. Timken
Canton
Ohio
Equitable
Anna G. Preston
Beekman
Riverside Bank
Woman Fatally Shoots Landlord Over Rent Dispute
In Savannah Georgia tonight Mrs Battle Freeney shot and killed landlord W P Harrell during a rent dispute. Harrell was married with several children and the shooting occurred after he threatened eviction. Freeney was arrested as investigators review the fatal double wound to heart and eye.
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Savannah
Mar
W. P. Harrell
Battle Freeney
Harrell
Fast Train Wreck Near Cresnon Pa In 1900s
The Quaker Limited No 46 on the Pennsylvania Railroad wrecked near Cresnon 103 miles east of Pittsburgh when front car derailed after leaving Pittsburgh at 2 30 p m. Passengers reported to have suffered choking but none seriously injured. The engineer stopped the train and cars were transferred to another track, with Altoona replacing the third car and continuing to Philadelphia.
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Pittabure
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Galelock
Cresnon
Here
Altoona
M. and M. Deal Confirmed Between Steamship Line and Railroad
In New York on March 9, the Merchants and Miners Transportation Co and the Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Co confirmed a community of interest with the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway at its quarterly meeting. It is believed the New Haven has recently taken a large stake in the Merchants and Miners group.
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New York
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Boston and Philadelphia Steamship Company
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railway
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation
Time lock finally yields in Alaska bank safe
Seattle, March 9 After months of defying Alaskan locksmiths and shipping the big Bank of Seward safe across thousands of miles a single hammer rap opened the time lock. The clock had stopped but once an expert tapped the door the wheel moved and the door swung free disgorging coin and securities.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Bank of
Douma Totters Again Rally to See Seer Té Proposed Disqualification
In St Petersburg the parliament adjourned after officers were elected and will recess for several days while credentials reports on contested seats are prepared. Three times as many seats are contested as in the first Douma, with rumors of dissolution and a possible war if disqualifications proceed. Leaders emerge in the Constitutional Democrats with Makieckoff, while Count Bobrinsky may head Conservative ranks as pension work begins. Chris Xander's Melliston cordial advertised as a product.
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Parishkevich
Kroushevan
St. Petersburg
Mer
Stelypin
M. Kroushevan
M. Purishkevich
Russia
Kishenef
Plaards House
Artera
Constitutional Democrats
Maklackoff
Democrats
M. Makieckoff
Moscow
Doumea
Fitoly-Pin
Bobrinsky
Tule
M. Alexinsky
A. F. Alladin
United States
Zion Founder Dowie Dies After Iconic Rule
John Alexander Dowie founder of the Zion movement dies at Zion City Shiloh House at 7 40. An inner circle attends briefly with only four loyalists present. Voliva claims Dowie’s death removes hindrances and lauds his work while unrest grows among residents planning asset shifts and emigration. Funeral amid Mount Oliver Cemetery arrangements. date not fixed.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Mar
John Alexander Dowle
Hosta of Zion
Shiloh House
Zion City
Dowie
Dowle
Tie
Tegalavis
Deacon Hanson
Frank Hatchfela
Deacon Shed
Seman Pachnell
Landis
Federal Court
Zion
John Murray Dowle
Mount Oliver Cemetery
Voliva
Dr. Dowle
Vollva
Bright
Mexico
Australia
Bluewaters
Goa
J H Small and Sonn Travel Rates Note
J H Small and Sonn advertise rail and flight routes with low return fares to Central and West Coast Florida points. Mentions Jacksonville return routes via Southern Ray and a 30 days return unit with stopovers. Contact 705 15th Avenue and Pa ave for details.
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Iog
Jacksonville
Southern Ray
Florida
Ave
Flort
Marchmore
Stenavere
James L Pugh Dies Noted Alabama Senator at 87
James I Pugh a former Alabama senator and Confederate veteran died at his home in Washington at age 87 after a four week illness from pneumonia. Born in Georgia, he moved to Alabama as a child, practiced law, served in Congress and the Senate, and held major party positions. Funeral plans were not announced.
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James I. Pugh
Alabama
Eufaule
Ala
Pugh
Georgia
Burke County
Lew
Taylor
Buchanan
Tilden
Congress
Alabama Securs
Gnion
Eufaula Riffes
Fir
Democratic Party
George 8
Houston
United States Senate
California Senate Adopts Revision Aimed at Japanese
The California Senate this afternoon unanimously adopted a joint resolution protesting naturalization of Japanese and urging Senators and Congressmen to oppose such legislation. It calls for passage of an exclusion law to include Japanese Koreans and all other Asiatic peoples, replacing Sanford’s earlier measure.
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California
Senate
Sacramento
Cal
Callifornia
Sanford
Young Bridegroom Dies After Desperate Flight From Fate
In Durham a sixteen year old Aubrey marries fourteen year old Mary in secret then travels with savings and a telegraph operator to Jacksonville Fla. Lacking funds and support the couple faces life apart. He shoots himself. she is not wakened. The father later orders burial. News reaches Durham as grief spreads. The tragedy follows a fragile romance amid poverty and parental estrangement.
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Wesblogton Post
Durham
N. C
Albrey Harrie
Aubrey
Mary
Wrenn
Jacksonville
Fla
Chia
Thors
Sensational deposition bid in Mrs Eddy case under way
The Washington Post reports a dramatic move to compel testimony in the Christian Science leaders suit. Senator Chandler aims to summon 100 witnesses including Mrs Josephine Curtis Woodbury and Mrs Cornelius Wagoner. Private detectives search for clues as Boston conferences unfold at Parker House. The trial proceeds with a large witness pool and extensive evidence gathering. The McAlpine Shaw wedding is noted in brief.
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Washington ‘Post
Boston
Mass
Sel
Hady
Servic
Calvin
A. Frye
Bady
Lewis Strang
Paihs
Cleveland
Art Lobby
Parker House
Slaintif
Eddy
Essex
County Bounty Court
Lynn
Prestige forger and suicides dominate today’s early pages
The issue’s first part highlights a forger and suicide case, with headlines on Prophet Dowie’s death, Eddie suit, priests entangled with burglars, and political notes. Other items include Roosevelt updates, graft denial, and international notes as the magazine blends crime, society, and world affairs.
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Douma
Dowie
Eix
Pugh
Archie Roosevelt
Ruef
Russia
England
Harriman
White House
Paris
South
Chief of Reclamation Service
Bell Boy
U-Chief
Gould Brewer Nuptials in East Orange NJ
Justice Ashley Musgrave Gould of the District of Columbia Supreme Court wed Elizabeth Morris Brewer in East Orange New Jersey at the bride’s sister home. The ceremony was by Rev Charles E Hutchinson with only relatives and close friends present. After a brief Southern trip the couple will reside in Washington.
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New York
Ashley Musgrave Gould
District of Columbia
Elizabeth Morris Brewer
Washington, D. C
Hep
Morria W. Torrey
East Orange
N. J
Charles E. Hutchinson
Christ. Episcopal Church
Lord Rosebery Denies Dalmeny Engagement Claim
London reports Lord Rosebery denying the rumor that his son Lord Dalmeny is engaged to Phyllis Dere, a musical comedy actress. Rosebery asserts Dalmeny does not know her, as Dere withdraws her note from theatrical bills and steps toward high society.
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Washington‘ Post
London
Mar
Lord Rosebery
Gan
Lord Dalmeny
Phylls Dere
Lord Delmeny
Dalmeny
Forts to Guard Islands Philippine Defenses Discussed
The White House hosted a lengthy conference on fortifications of the Philippine Islands with President and leaders including Maj. Gen. J Franklin Bell Brig. Gen. Murray and Navy officials. About 1.435 million was available for the project and plans were prepared to carry it out promptly with expected rapid progress.
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Philippine Islands
White House
J. Franklin Bell
Stat
Murray
Navy
Metcalf
Nathan Sargent
Naval General Board
Taft
Bell
White Horse
Woman and daughter perish in prairie fire near Collinsville
Father severely burned while attempting rescue. The blaze in Indiana town of Collinsville claimed the wife and daughter of T. Carnes, with Av. Barry and others affected. Train schedule details follow from an unrelated Baltimore & Ohio route to Pittsburg and Chicago via Washington and Jersey avenues.
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Prat Collinsville
Ind
T. Carnes
Mery
Mr. Cares
Av. Barry
Frain
Pittsburg
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington, New Jersey Ave
Cst
Eigse
Virginia Hot Springs
Chesapeake & Ohio Rail
Suy
Washington
Robbers Target Diamond Chalice In Bronx Church Raid
In the Bronx, two priests and two burglars clashed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Sheth Street and Melrose Avenue. The robbers fled as bullets shattered altar area and crosses, leaving footprints and blood trails in the snow. Police expect capture. investigators found tools and clothing at the scene.
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New York
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Sheth Street
Melrose Avenue
Bronx
Henry J. Atterbein
Father Atterbein
Burger
Waddinger
Brother Bernard
Brennan
Morrisania
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