Kaiser Diamonds Smuggling Scandal Hits German Africa
Berlin reports reveal Kaiser’s agents smuggled diamonds from Luderitzbucht area in southwest Africa. Investigations accuse Helm Clemist and partners of large thefts, with gems hidden in clay and shipped to America as authorities seize 200 karats worth 3000 marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Barney Barnato
Tainetr
Lideritzbucht
George Helm Clemist
Merced Oat
America
Luderits
Africa
Kaiser Hae
Dia Vners
Ul Lu
Prince Henry Futur
Ua Iim
Ua Iim of Great Aristoants
Telar
Man
Mary Cornwallis
Luderitzbucht
Helm
Colonial Office
Laderitzbucht
Eerh
George
Helms
Heims
Helms Villa Giamonds
Genm Tt
Colonial
Obscure 19th Century Notice Fragment Remains
Fragmentary OCR notes mention names such as Viola Louise and Catherine Ro Vit, with scattered dates and locations. The legible items hint at obituaries or notices of death, marriage, or legal actions, but details are unclear. The text preserves era tone and local identifiers amid garbled words and partial lines.
Fragmentary notices mix marriages and deaths in post appears
A blurred readable segment shows scattered names and dates from marriage and death notices. The text mixes fragmented identifiers and partial phrases, lacking coherent details about individuals or events.
Funeral Directors and Embalmers in a Historic City Directory
A fragmented OCR listing shows multiple funeral homes and embalmers with addresses and phone numbers in a historic city, including Thos A Costello, Frank Geter & Sons, Speare, Zurhorst, William Lee, Harvey's Sons, Wright, and Sardo & Co. The garbled text references chapel services, modern cremation, and contact details at various streets such as F Street NW, East Capitols, and Lincoln Street, reflecting a directory snapshot of funeral services and undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costello
Dipretor Ao
Enbaler
opTagas
Frank Geter
Sr Speare
Snd
Harvey's Sons
Mmpgamate
Telenhone
Captive writes plea as police doubt strange note
A man calling himself George H Cove, an inventor of a sun generator, writes a note found on a sidewalk near 81% West Thirty fifth Street claiming kidnapping and imprisonment. Police have no firm trace. wife says he never stays out late and enemies may want his invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Thirty Fifth Street
George H Cove
Wepelto
Iowa
Imen
Cove Sal West
West Fifty Eighth
Mrs Cove
Wilfred Roe
Coves
West Forty Seventh Street
Mr Cove
Wsth Street
Ninth Avenue
Cove
Coxe
Malden
Jane
Chicago immigration inspector Davies dismissed by secretary
Secretary Nagel removed Danet D Davies, immigration inspector in charge at Chicago, on the recommendation of the immigration commissioner. The action cites information that Davies overcharged for meals and attendance for detained immigrants. Davies declined to comment on the Washington dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagel
Immigration
Commissioner of Immigration
Danet D Daves
Chicago
Vi Davies
Unicago Gut
Davies
Washington Dispatch
Lorenzo T Plummer
HEALTH OFFICE RECORD Births Yubo A and Eleanor ME Mathalder girl
Birth and death notices listed with names including Yubo A Eleanor ME Mathalder girl John J Anna Gultiton Marry A Fmma J Wilton boy Vatrick Jokamma Deleney Glade AT Mitew Sears gin AIC And Annia B sProcuttiger engieton von Parker gist John M Mary Wata boy Wiliam Fo Barak Ke Woodbury boy Wel ust Daisy Fate boy organza and Florona VY Willitron boy Silvio and Amelia Giovannotti Atvurica C Lula M Hall girl Patrick Liliana Mannie boy Livy 8 Gertrude J Kimball girl Augustin Hand Josephine U Glasgow boy Haney W Fisis Pasnaehh Jolie Seite Jackson girl Clarence C Caroline Evats boy Ladle Ziggle Jones girl Thomas Battle Samual bos Habore Revecca Laskley boy Cristopher Aagby death Sunn Fleming 385 4th st ne i yeasa Anna Renndghan Providence Hospital yours Viola La Belts 90 Tut AW dy yours Prodericka Thiel Mt Pleawede et uy vais Ann Mt Blue 4108 tte st me 6 zeste Bartha Fi Seett 317 SM mt RW Ae yeare Paul Wehenter 2212 8 1 aye bo 30 minutes feorge W Bowman 1714 4 st sw OF Sens Elias Hughes Wie Gth Wrens Mighrd Gordon 339 C a aw 2 year William Turner 80 Parker stop 42 years The Post In the Real Estate edom of Washington
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Yubo
Eleanor
Mathalder
John J
Anna + Gultiton
Wilton
Vatrick
Jokamma Deleney
Sears Gin Aic
Annia
sProcuttiger
Engieton
von Parker
John M
Mary
Wata
Wiliam Fo
Barak
Woodbury
Daisy Fate
Orga
Florona
Florona VY
Willitron
Silvio Ad
Amelia Giovannotti
Giet
Atvurica
Lula
M- Hall
Gir
Patrick
Liliana Mannie
Livy
Gertrude J. Kimball
Augustin
Hand
Josephine U Glasgow
Haney W
Fisis
Pasnaehh Jolie
Seite Jackson
Clarence C
Caroline Evats
Ladle
Ziggle Jones
Thomas
Battle Samual Bos Habore
Revecca Laskley
Oytor
Cristopher
Aagby
Sunn Fleming
Anna Renndghan Providence Hospital
Viola la Belts
Prodericka ‘Thiel
Pleawede Et Uy
Zeste Bartha
Wrens
Batony Trial in Taxi Case Divorces Frances Work Batony
New York Oct 18 Mrs Frances Work Batonyi sues for absolute divorce from Aurel Batonyi. The case hears witness testimony from a taxi driver and private detectives about Batonyi’s visits, calls to Miss Allen, and alleged meetings at venues including the St Regis and Hotel Empire. The jury returned a verdict in Batonyi’s favor after elimination of several witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Frances Work Batenyl
Frank Work
Aurel Batenyl
O Gorman
Batony
Eugene Arconet
Batonyi
Sam
St Regis
Forty Seventh
Seventh Avenue
West Potty Seventh Street
Watts
Faith
Arcoust
Tan
Tim
Botany
Jong
Gearse
Spaeth
Druy
110Th Street
Broadway
Batonyl
Jst
Batonys
Creatt
Shakespeare
Beatrie Brevaine
Miss Brevaine
Datanyl
Miss Breyane
Mgt
Mra Batoni
Henry Work
Batonyis
Beatrice Brevaine
Harry A Swanton
Adam T Haupt
Central Park West
Margaret Allen
Taam
Clarghee Bamory
Batoni UN
Miss
Theresa J Smith
Betonyi
Empire
Olcott
Ir Oelock
Tiverton Crime Probe Sees Suspect Likely Released
Tiverton and Fall River police officials discussed the Amelia St Jeans body case. Wilfred Thibeault may be freed as a witness while Frank Hy will be kept in custody for court action. Evain’s son in law under guard after marriage to Clara Clemens. Gabrilo witsch operated for appendicitis with a hopeful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Teanl
Fall River
Tiverton RT
Amelia St Jeans
Tiverton
Wilfred Thibeault
Thibeault
Frank Hy
Swamp Root Promises Help For Kidney and Bladder Woes
An early 20th century ad touts Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder symptoms. It warns of hidden health risks from bladder trouble and heart-like symptoms, urges prompt use, and offers a sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co. with a booklet, noting price at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Moil
Dr Kilmer & Co
Binghamton NY
Foy
Washington Daily Post
Pate
Madden Sues Ex Wife Over Sons Trust Funds In Kentucky Case
Wealthy horseman John E Madden accuses his former wife Mrs Louis V Bell and her brother Enoch Megrue of mismanaging and concealing trust money deposited for Madden's two sons, Edward and Joseph, in the Seamen Savings Bank. He seeks accounting and removal of trustees, cites Kentucky divorce guardianship, and notes Megrue is indicted in Kentucky. Mrs Bell is abroad with her husband, a millionaire horseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
John E Madden
Louis
Bell
Enoch
Seamen Savings Bank
Edward
Joseph
Edwards
Josephs
Madden
Weil
Kentucky
Fie
Megrue
John Bylers
Ketucky
Aries
Hamburg
Lexington
Frohman Divorce Suit Filed In New York Case
Special to The Wadt Inston Post reports in Reno Nevada that Margaret Frohman sues Daniel Frohman for divorce over desertion after more than two years apart. The pair wed November 22 1903 in New York with no children or community property cited. The husband contests the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadt Inston Post
Ono
Vis Daniel Frohman
New York
Margare Frohman
Daniel Frohman
Frohman
Bandmaster and Wife Part Separation in Cincinnati
Ovil 18 report says bandmaster Orester Verdevila and his wife Edna Egan have separated. Mrs Vese Na is living with her Cincinnati parents for two months. The couple wed five years ago after a high profile Atlantic City courtship. Verdevila reportedly wooed via daily telephone calls at a dollar a minute. The daughter of Thomas F Lgan, a Cincinnati manufacturer and ex-Chamber of Commerce president, seeks divorce per Mr Bean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jestes Vesnella
Msss Egan
Cincinnati
Ovil
Orester Verdeila
Bia
Edna Egan
Thomas F Lgan
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
VesseNa
Veswilla
Miss Egan
Atlantic City
Vensella
Dolar
Kent District Democratic Club Holds No Last Evening Meeting
In Capital Heights town hall Dutnet Democrats in Meeting the Kent District Democratic Club held no session last evening. Speeches were delivered by J Althea Johnson of South Carolina A Hines of Virginia and JE Riggles of Seabrook Ma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent District
Democratic Club
Capital Heights
Louis Litz Prealdei
J Althea Johnson
South Carolina
A Hines
Virginia
JE Riggles
Seabrook
Peary to Talk Abroad Amid Cook Controversy
New York reports indicate Commander Robert E Peary may publicly address the McKinley debate after submitting polar records to the National Geographic Society. He plans to appear at a Peary Arctic Club dinner and possibly lecture to geographical societies in London and Edinburgh, while Cook tours Toledo and Alaska climbers plan Mount McKinley ascent.
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Washington
New York
Robert el Peary
Civilization
Ky Cook
Tis Anid
Coukr
Peary
Seieniilc
National Geographic Society
Geographical Society
Wills L Moore
Peaty
Peary Arctic Club
Geographical Societies
Royal Geographical Society of
Lendion
Royal Scottish Geographical Society of Edinburgh
Geograpatical
Ham
Thia Coun
Toledo
Ohio
Frederick A . Cook
Seattle
Wash
Mount McKinney
Alaska
North America
Asabel Curtin
Mount McKinley
Frederck
Cook
Tyonekyn
Cook Inlet
Sughitna River
National Training School Opens Tuesday for Negro Women
The National Training School will open Tuesday October 14 at Lincoln DC under National Baptist auspices to train women and girls of the Negro for domestic service church work and missions. Two dormitory buildings have been erected on land purchased at Lavcaln. An address by Miss Burroughs and a lineup of denominational speakers will highlight exercises at Lincoln and Vermont Avenue church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National School
Cader Baptist
National Training School
National Baptist Convention For Women and Girls
Tace
Lincoln DC
Nannie Ho Burroughs
Womens Nation
Negro Baptist
Lavcaln
Miss Burroughs
Lincon
Vermont Avenue
Macfarland Hoscoe
Brice Kelly Miller
Mattie
Bowen Jou
Dancy
Graham
Gilbert Mes
Biebop Johnson
Parks
Welter
Brooks
A C Morris
L G
Jordan
Vernon
Calvin Chase
Hervey Johnson
P J Bryant
MM Kimball de
Witlam A. Creditt
George W. Lee
J Milton Waldron
J M Layton
Lancaster County Tops Farm Count in United States Record
The Philadelphia Record notes Lancaster County leads the nation in the number of farms, with 8353, followed by Lawrence and York counties. The state overall ranks third, reflecting a strong agricultural base in Pennsylvania amid warnings of sickness and death echoed by conservative observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lancaster County
United States
Tawrence County
York County
Pennsylvania
Columbia Country Club Formed Officers Elected
The Columbia Country Club's new board of governors and committees were named at a meeting in Chevy Chase. Henry L West elected president with Cuno Rudolph vice president and a slate of officers and committee chairs named. A clubhouse contract will be awarded within thirty days and an eighteen hole course of about 6480 feet laid out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanous
New Columbia
Board of Governors
Eld
Henry L West
Clu
Cuno Rudolph
Herjamn Woodruff
Bos ‘Diarlow
Kolmbia
Ehib
Gina
John C Davidson
Davidson
Moe
Denforth & Golden Donaldson
B Bynon
W Fier
Harben
Hendrick
J Hughes
Marlow
Ho Moses
Rapley Cano
L West
Donaldson J C. Davidson
Rapley
Bynen
Chevy Chace
Stanley Simmons Appleton P Clark
Fred Pyle
Arthur B
Heatop
Thomas Morris
Hickwanock Golf Club
Manchester
Marriage Notices From Virginia and Nearby Areas
Licensed to marry appears for multiple couples across Virginia and nearby regions including Arcotink, Loudoun, Front Royal, Lynchburg, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Names include Charles Shepherd and Mary Nelson, Richard Mi Bosker and Rosy G Filey, Joe Willams and Momle M Smeedhey, Elma Fo Moore and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shepherd
Arcotink Va
Mary Nelson
Loctos Valley
Metaughin
Don Ipeiey
Cora Custer
Maubeod
Richard Mi Bosker
Hempton
Rosy G Filey
Loudoun County
Ray
Greece
Joe Willams
Momle M Smeedhey
Wat
Front Royal
Ray CW
Lininia Denebityi
Louis
Sterm
Mary
Ivangeadboln
Lynchbure
Winnnal Vaana
Helen Taster
Rex Charles
Cote Hunter
Bo Linton
Elma Fo Moore
Taner Willam A
Winebus
Blanche Brocislaw
George W Lee
David Grymes i
Das Ley White
Henry Clark
Grace A Wilkerson
Brown
Fmery Lomax
Lisle Butler
SPW
Henry Alpscomb
King and Queen
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Tadernebuch
Tuomas
Pau
Nichal
Weir
Ortober
Ache Corps
Ubed
Wington
Scott
Reece Tye
Fia
Soda
Viola Louise Wif
Tyma
Nolan
Marche & CO
Blackistone’s
Inventor
Inspector Davies
Health Office Record
the Post
Demes
Micas Allen
Fievater
J. E. Madden
Rich Horseman
Court
Children
Margaret Himgson
Reno, Nev
Dutnet
Democrats
Will
Friend
Tata
Amatone
McKinley
Tanecessanes
Albany
Baldress
Hunyadi
Janos
Agni
F. G. Smith
Przes Aggregatio
Charles EF Thacher
Ja McCoy
Holt
George L., Bell
Bertha H Mettler M. John S Lowers
Shington
Addie
James Gan
Delia
F Botsford
Mir Alfred
H Roosevelt
S A Somerville
Webster
Soul
FG Saity Pano Co
Uberal
Donna
Gregor Koetyet
Joan Vo
Atte I. Gel
F. G. Smith Piano Company
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D. C
City Billy
FG. Smith Piano Company
New Columbia Organization
Henry L. West
N. E
Ninth and
K Streets
Best
Geo Cooper
Simpson-Sullivan Co., Inc
St. N. W
Ellen Waslingtor
Mex County
J . McLaughlin
Robert Carpenter
Irene Golsman
William P Gibbon
Omar
Ted Asof
Gora Bor
Foura
Capsus Bottees
BS Wed
Boules Toe Acd Ag
Sapass
Bala
Aflooks Drug Store
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