Elderly Octogenarian Accuses State Clerk of Spirit Letter Fraud
Fenton J. Hurd testifies he gave about $90,000 to Mrs. Cramer over years after she claimed his deceased wife communicated via spirit letters. Cramer admits some receipts totaling 36,000 but says the rest came from other sums. Hurd says funds went through drafts to her account and notes she used funds for a daughter in Brooklyn and promissory notes. The case shows Mr. Hurd’s belief in spiritual guidance. Cramer denies wrongdoing and contends only two letters were written under spirit influence. The trial continues as both sides prepare further testimony and the judge orders the suit to proceed.
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Jekal
Mia Faua Ro Cramer
State Department
Justice Gould
Southesterday
Mra Cramer Onnider
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Fog Delays Steamer Alaska After Harbor Detention
New York reports say the delay of the steamer Amerika was due to fog not robbery or new developments connected to the Drummond jewel mystery. The ship lost its starboard anchor and chain, returning to the inner harbor today. A separate incident notes a theft at Southampton and a physician, Dr Jonathan Hower of Martinsburg, Die at Dishue aged sd years.
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New York
Amerika
Treveesrt
Southampton
Vetertite
Mal@win brunimeni
Waching
WooVa
Jonathan
Hower
Martinasburg
Cesar
Matson
May Keep Their Jobs At Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Ten employees of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing suspended by Director Ralph for alleged loan shark operations will not be discharged if Secretary MacVeagh adopts the director’s recommendations. Ralph believes punishments were enough and aims to stop high rate lending among bureau workers. MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary Andrews reviewed the cases and may publish findings today, likely concurring with reprimands.
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Iureau of Engraving and Printing
Ralph
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
the Treasury
Andrews
Dr White Not Under Fire At Insane Hospital
Assistant Secretary Thompson says the Interior Department is not investigating charges against Dr William A White superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane. He will review hospital administration to find ways to prevent further escapes by criminal insane patients.
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William A. White
Government Hospital For
Interior Department
Thompson
Richard P Evans
Dr. White
Dr William C Mason Dies After Illness of Three Weeks
Dr William C Mason aged pension medical examiner for 30 years dies at his home 1520 Sixth Street NW after a three week illness Funeral services at his residence tomorrow at 2 pm Rev M M Gray of Hamboine Methodist Episcopal Church officiates Interment Rock Creek Cemetery Meade Post to conduct the funeral service Pallbearers include doctors from the Pension Office A widow and one daughter Mrs Cora Wildman reside in the city
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William C. Mason
Sixth Street
Mason
Pension Office
Moude Post
Indiana
Tomorow
M. M. Gray
Hamboine Methodist Episcopal Church
Rock Creek Cemetery
Meade Post
Mason Seaves
Cora Wildman
Thin City
Hid Her Husband Trouser Theft Leads to Desertion
In Philadelphia va on March 23 Mrs. Lawrence O Keefe hid her husband s trousers to stop him leaving. O Keefe arraigned for non support after claiming he left New York on March 12 following a domestic dispute. A tug over trousers preceded the arrest as Mik O Keefe refused to surrender his pants. Judge Stauks rejected reconciliation as the couple exited the court hand in hand.
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Philadelphia
Maroh
Lawrence O'Keefe
O'Keefe
New York
Stauaks
Peasant Stirs King's Pity With Life Estate Gift
A London report recalls King George granting a Norfolk elder couple life rent relief after a friendly chat. The king then sent a handwritten note making the husband’s house rent free for life. The man said he seldom smokes cigars and welcomed the relief.
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England
Spersat
Washington Post
Londoun
George
Lang
Norfolk
Society Ladies Claim Epidemic of Sore Feet Remedy Given
A society notice describes widespread sore feet from crowded postures and offers a hot water bath remedy. Dissolve Catcode compound in ten to fifteen minutes to ease soreness and soften corns and callouses. Repeats call for preparation and cost details, praising its effectiveness.
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Ana Chagist
Seth Rene
Will sue coal trust carriers to be prosecuted
The Department of Justice plans to sue to dissolve a vast coal trust formed by Pennsylvania Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, Philadelphia and Reading, and New Jersey Central Railroads along with major financiers. Investigations found railroads extorting profits and killing coal competition by withholding cars and secret alliances. Suits, targeting the so called coal trust and its financiers, are expected within the next month.
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Pennsylvania
Norfolk and Western
Philadelphia and
Reading
New Jersey Central
Department of Justice
The
Coal Trust
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Itin
Hiocking Valley Coal Company
Ohio
Combine
Wickersham
Cheaper Coal Sought In Pennsylvania Inquiry
A concurrent resolution in the Pennsylvania General Assembly calls for a sweeping investigation of the anthracite coal industry. The plan targets mining and transportation links with banking interests, freight rates, and aims to lower public coal costs, with a committee authorized to sit during the recess and report in 191%, with $315,000 appropriated for expenses.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Roosevelt backs recall plan for federal judiciary
Theodore Roosevelt spoke at a San Francisco mass meeting supporting a California constitutional amendment to recall judges but cautioned it is not the best solution. He criticized old convention appointments influenced by special interests and urged legislature or people to act, noting the emergency demands action that preserves accountability.
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San Francisco
Cal
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Calfornia
California
Col. Roosevelt
Virginians Wed at Rockville in a Home Ceremony
Special to The Washington, Miss Laura J Pueh wed Mr Wooder L Barlow, both of Rockingham County Virginia, in Rockville at 6:20 last evening. The ceremony was conducted by Rev White of the Baptist Church at the minister's home.
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Washington
Indiana and Kentucky in Taft era patronage clashes
The piece surveys Republican power plays in Indiana and Kentucky as Taft era patronage shifts provoke intra party frictions. It notes Indiana figures like Remy and Burnsam, Kentucky’s Burnam, and Ernst vs Fisher battles, with broader mention of Ohio and Tennessee ties and the West Virginia contest involving Hughes. It also previews upcoming congressional caucus dynamics and the fight for Speaker.
Money Wizard Fears Mob In Pittsburgh Arrest
Charles D. Sheldon alias Washburn and Rogs, an investment broker, was arrested in Pittsburgh after fleeing Montreal last October owing customers over 2 million dollars. He was remanded to jail pending arrival of a Canadian officer. He fears mob violence and may be shipped back to Montreal. Additional details link him to a Scranton scam and a Brockton clerk of courts alias, with embezzlement charges arising locally.
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Ittsburg
Charles D. Sheldon
Washburn and Rogs
Montreal
Canada
Monreal
Sheldon
Scranton
Charles W. Robinson
Brockton, Mays
Central
Jair
Sheldon Haa
Brazil
Honduras
Mexico
Reverend Biggs Testifies On Baltimore Gambling Tour
Baltimore March 28 Reverend Charles Biggs pastor of Monument Street Methodist Episcopal Church testified in the Police Commissioners trial about his gambling observations in Baltimore rooms on Baltimore and High streets. He described poker and faro games, losses, a jackpot moment, and a later pitch game at a saloon corner North Avenue and Chester Street, noting the doorkeeper and room setup and his attempt to reform through the Antisaioon League.
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Charles §. Biggs
Baltimore
High Streets
Charles & Biggs
Monument Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Trist
Whettle, Tome
Cletworthy
Crothers
Superior Court
Antisaioon League
Biggs
Askin
Faro Ip
Faro
Hayes
Thomas G. Hayes
Mr. Hayes
North Avenue
Chester Street
Spider Kills Rattlesnake in Mexican Wildlife Tale
From the New York Times a Brazil based naturalist recounts dangers and foes of rattlesnakes. He details how pigs deer and other animals kill the snake, including a dramatic account of a spider delivering a fatal sting. The piece blends anecdote with natural history notes on Crotalus durissus.
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Doleaat
Arnaldo Krumm-Heller
Brazil
Coahuila
Mexico
Crotalus Durissus
Grasa
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