Western Life policy holders press for answers on solvency
A Chicago meeting of Western Life Insurance policy holders demanded questions to officers over alleged asset transfers and fraud claims tied to a pending receiver’s filing. Local holders from Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and beyond voiced alarm while officials assured solvency as critics cited large policy values and a shifting corporate structure.
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Chicago
Western Life Insurance Company
da Tt
Whch
S . Levinson
To & Company
Michigan
Missouri
Moulton
R Rosenfeld
Lesinson
Alexinson
Fosenfelt
Fetay
Reserrata
Washington
Western Life Indemnity Company
Chi Cana Nase
TFF
Intil Insurance Uuts
Genra
Knipnt Templar
Major Life Indemnity Company
J L. Schaffert
Western Life
Illinois
Medal of Honor Legion elects leaders at Asbury Park reunion
At the Medal of Honor Legion annual reunion in Asbury Park New Jersey officers were elected and committee reports heard Gen O Howard entered to cheers and addressed the gathering Col James M Schoonmaker was named senior vice commander and Erastus Worewitt Burlington Vermont was named master of ceremonies James Miller of Philadelphia was re elected chaplain Julius J Langbein of New York known as the Little drummer boy was re elected president
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Washington Foot
Asbury Park
N. J
Medal of Honor Legion of the United States
James M. Schoonmaker
Exrc
Julius J . Langbein
New York
Uttle Drummer Boy
Legion
J .Mo Schoonmaker
Pittsburg
Erastus Worewitt
Burlington Vt
James Miller
Philadelphia
Government Outwitted Over Asset Attachments in Claim Clerk Case
James W Boyd, claim clerk for the Marine Hospital, faced charges of falsifying vouchers and a bill of sale to attorney Gibbs L Baker for his apartment and storehouse effects. Marshals, failing to attach assets promptly, seized autos from Columbia Automobile Co, a silver service, piano, and other valuables, while garnishing Boyd’s bank accounts. Disbursement officer Worcester and banks may bear loss. a court order later directed returning an automobile to a petitioner, adding to the controversy over asset attachment procedures.
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James W Boyd
Marine Hospital
Mast Morray
Gibbs L Baker
Atttorney
Leamington
Fourteenth Street
Moses & Sons
Boyd
Baker
Salt
United States
Columbia Automobile Company
Castelbergs Jewelry
National Safe Deposit and Trust Company
American National Bank
Boyds
Clabaugh
Addie Hunter
Columbia Automobile
D W O'Donoghue
Treasury
Boyd T
W P Worcester
Honest Physician Finds Cure In Postum Over Coffee
A California physician describes his recovery from nervous distress and heart pains after abandoning coffee and tea and adopting Postum Food Coffee. He reports mood improvement and says the change benefited his health and encouraged recommending Postum to patients.
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California
Europe
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Umbrella Attack Sparks Crowd on Thirteenth Street
Mrs Annie Bradley, well dressed, struck two men with her umbrella at Thirteenth and a half street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW as followers taunted her. She says she acted in self defense after hours of harassment, broke the umbrella, and left for home in a taxi amid a growing crowd. the assailants fled and threaten to prosecute.
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Thirteenth
Pennsylvania Avenue
Annie Bradley
220
I Street
E Streets
Mrs Bradley
Mrs. Bradley
Weather forecaster promises cool wave to ease Washington heat
The city endures a warm spell as Prof W Henry teases a cool wave moving from the Alleghenies toward Washington. Temperatures hovered around 8 degrees, with the downtown Affleck thermometer showing 8 in the afternoon and 8 at dusk as the expert notes past hot spells and hints at milder days ahead.
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Washington
Afflecks
W Henry
Riviera
Sahara
Alleghenies
Henry
Citizens Hire Attorney to Close Coliseum Nuisance
Citizens near the Coliseum hire attorney Winship Wheatley to pursue court action for redress and abatement. He informs Commissioners of plans and cites nuisances including late night brass band music and disturbances linked to liquor. He notes evidence from local residents and a visiting minister.
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Winship Wheatley
Wheatley
Old Revolver Incident Wounds Beverly Pulliam
The event centers on Beverly Pulliam twenty years old of 1901 Third Street Northwest who was shot in the forehead when Ralph Ruby of 408 Florida Avenue Northwest pulled a loaded old revolver. Pulliam received care from Dr Slattery at 391 Florida Avenue Northwest, later having the bullet removed and returning home.
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Pulliam
Beverly Pulliam
Third Street Northwest
Ralph Ruby
Florida Avenue
Freedmens Hospital
Youthful elopers from Congress Heights wed in Baltimore
Police had been asked by their parents to locate George Mankunana tuzapetn skinner and his partner. The couple secured a marriage license in Baltimore, Maryland, yesterday and were married.
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George Mankunana Tuzapetn Skinner
Congress Heights
Baltimore
Sessions Among Tombs at Glenwood Cemetery Meeting
Cemetery superintendents convened in the chapel at Glenwood Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Officers for the coming year were nominated, with EG Carter as president, J C Kline as vice president, and Benlett Lawson as secretary-treasurer. Papers on cemetery history and perpetual care were read by officials from Dublin and Milwaukee, and Rock Creek Cemetery was slated as the afternoon’s session venue.
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Glenwood
Glenwood Cemetery
Eg, Carter
Oakwood
Chicago
J C Kline
Woodlawn
Dayton
Chblo
Benlett Lawson
Paxtang
Thomas C Easten
Eastern Presbyterian Church
Coyle
Dublin
Ireland
United Kngdom
J C Scorme
Mount Auburn
Boston
Mass
Fine
Treasuer
Forest Home Cemetery
Milwaukee
Wis
Curiér
Rock Creek Cemetery
George H Brown
Body Found in Potomac River Linked to Local Carpenter
Fishermen found a body floating in the Potomac near Fort Washington, likely Simon B. Jones, a carpenter of 304 C Street NW. Jones was reported to have jumped from the steamer Macalester Saturday night. Harbor precinct police were notified and plan to retrieve the remains today.
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Carpenter
Macalester
Potomac River
Fort Washington
Simon B. Jones
C Street
Harbor
Barbeque at Benning Draws Record Crowd and Pageantry
At Benning race track the fifth annual Master Butchers of DC barbecue drew about 8000 from Washington Maryland and Virginia. William Herron of Washington Bay won the tournament with nine rings and the 350 prize plus the gold belt, crowning Miss Nellie Coppidge of Baltimore as queen of love and beauty. The day featured vaudeville and dancing, a GPO versus DC Printing Office baseball game, and a large feast, with excellent order maintained by police Jolley.
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Washington
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Benning Race Track
Wiliam Herron Knight
Washington Bay
Nellie Coppidge
Baltimore
Government Printing Office
Jolley
Knights of
William Herron
Knight of
John Ehler
Rockdale
C R Tempter
Prince George
Jack Beansford
Prince George County
Mnd
Florence Souder
William Clark Knight
Virginia Bay
J Pp Shaughnessy
Newport Reform Movements Spark Voter Campaign
Special to The Washington Fasc reports Newport Rhode Island forming the Civic League of women to improve municipal conditions and spur development, joining the Citizens' Municipal League in a major reform push. The two groups aim to influence candidates and ethics in local government, signaling a high‑stakes campaign. Commander Lucien Young’s Bennington trial at Mare Island resumes with limited new evidence.
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Newport
R I
Citizens’ Municipal League
Civic League
Newart the
Citizens' Association
Isas
Young
Mare Island
Cal
Lucien Young
U .N
Bennington
San Diego Harbor
Birthday of Rebekah Observance by Daughters of Rebekah
The Daughters of Rebekah of the local I O QOF marked the fifty fourth anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs Dola Hendrix welcomed guests and Mrs Martha McNell delivered the main address. A varied program followed with recitations piano solos vocal numbers and dances. Mrs McNeil spoke on the influence of women in the order noting women’s role beyond mere conformity and urging broader participation in life and society.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Rebekah
Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows Hall
Dola J B Hendrix
Martha McNell
Theresa Belding
Rogers
Bughbee
Masa Nelle Scott
Adam Latham
Breene
Anne E Grigsby
Mabel
Pearl Grigsby
Anna Jorgensen
Percy Hearts
Nettie P Wallace
Ett. Raitz
Beulah Crawthers
Thelma Scrivener
Jimor
Bonini
Cora BU Shreeves Coon
Sharkteford
Margaret Ellwood
Lena Callan
Gertrude M Wasterling
Hendrx
Missilendrix
Ife
Odd Fellowship
Rebekah Assembly Praises Women’s Role in Odd Fellowship
A speaker lauds women’s influence within Odd Fellowship noting the Rebekah branch as a pivotal reform. Since 35 years ago chartered lodges rose from 3000 to 14000 and members from under 400000 to over 1500000, with multiple homes for widows and orphans established under Rebekah supervision.
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Solomon
Odd Fellowship
Rebekah
Odd Fellows Orphanage
Gilroy Cal
Odd Fellows’ Orphans Home
New Jersey
Assembly of
Rebekahs Home For
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows’ Home
Indiana
Rebekah Assembly
Goebel Goes to Harvard After Roosevelt Clash
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco notes Dr Julius Goebel, named head of Harvard’s German department, criticized President Roosevelt’s Winning of the West for overlooking German pioneers and Moravian missionaries. Dr Jordan sought an apology, while Roosevelt questioned Jordans conduct and kept Goebel’s Harvard appointment in doubt.
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Washington
San Francisco
Julius Goebels
Harvard
Roosevelt
Stanford
Dr Jordan
Goebel
West
Jordan
National Fieh Commission
Jordans
Dr Goebel
Jealous, He Shot Wife On New York Piazza Tragedy
Special to The Washington Post from Gloversville New York reports Morris King a 75 year old wealth holder shot his wife on the piazza of their home in a fit of jealous rage then killed himself with a bullet to the brain. The wife was wounded and King died by his own hand as the couple's troubled history of jealousy and alleged flirtation rumors culminated in this fatal scene.
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William Oscar Xonome
Agam
George M Moulton
Western Life
Knights Templars
United States
Nebraska
Harsas
Rosenfeld
Griss
Gray
Moulton
Hoe
Llinals
Spain
Washington Post
Gloversyile
Morris King
King
The Value of Charcoal and Its Health Benefits
An old health column extols charcoal as a safe purifier and remedy for cleansing the stomach and bowels. It claims benefits include better complexion fresher breath and purer blood with Stuart Charcoal Lozenges as a top choice priced at twenty five cents per box.
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Buffalo
Stuart
Decision for Railroad Michigan Central Wins First Point
Michigan Central Railroad won a preliminary round in its suit against the State of Michigan for 6000000 damages over the repeal of its special charter by the 190 legislature. The court ruled in favor of the railroad, with Judge McAlvay dissenting and others concurring that the state sought to limit potential recovery and overstate the bill of particulars.
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Michigan Central
Detroit
Detroit News
Lansing Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
State of Michigan
McAlvay
Hooker
Montgomery Moore
Grant
SONS AT GETTYSBURG GETTYSBURG CAMP FIRE FOLLOWS VISIT
Gettysburg Pennsylvania September 20 delegates to the National Sons of Veterans encampment spent the day touring the Gettysburg battlefield under Pennsylvania division escort. In the courthouse a grand camp fire followed with John D Keith presiding and speakers including Lieut Patton William Wachieton George Abbott Gen R M Reed Capt James Haroaner and George Geis among others.
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Battlefueld
Gettysburg
National Sons of Veterans
Pennsylvania
John D Keith
Lieut . L Patton
Willia Ev Wachieton
Utn Pandterincohie
William Dustin
R M Reed George HK Abbott
James Haroaner
Panadelphia
George 3. Geis
San Francisco
Fragmented Place Names List From OCR Text
A jumble of city and state names appears, including Asheville North Carolina, Atlanta Georgia, Atlantic City New Jersey, Omaha Nebraska, Des Moines Iowa, Denver Colorado, Little Rock Arkansas, New Orleans Louisiana, Memphis Tennessee, New York New York, and many others. The readable fragments suggest a cross-country collection of locations without coherent narrative or events.
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Agheville
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Bismarck
Neston Mags
Buffalo
Chicago
Cincinnati
Obie
Cheyenne
Wya
Davenport
Iowa
Denver
Colo Des Moines
Iowa Calvestan
Mont
Indianapolis
Ind
Jacksonville
Kangar City
Little Rock
Ark Marquette
Midh
Memphis Tenn
New Orleans
New York
North
Omaha
Nebr
Pittshore
Pagate Lake City
Utah
Vicksburg
Miss
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Lincoln
E Warren Johnson
Polly
Knight Templar
Senor Quesada
Webrap
Honor Legion
Judge Langbien
Firat
Far Resalant
Neather
Benning
Wallam Herron
Mrs. Hendrix
Dora B. Hendrix
Martha L. McNiel
Order of
Dr King
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Steinway
Ellington
Weser
Bradbery
Huntington
R Droop Sa. Co
Pa. Ave
N. W
Dr. Lyon
Ft F. Ads
Ring of Fabricata
Schwartz @ Peltman
7Th Street
of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Dakotas
Mississippi Valley
Texas
Westurn
New Yor
Middle Atlantic
New England
Rocky Mountains
North Pacific
Upper Michigan
Wisconsin
Lake Regi
Ohio Valley
Midue Atlantic
Migour
Rocky Mountain
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Lower Lakes
Upper Lakes
Duluth
Marquette
Houghton
European
Grand Banks
Harper Ferry
W Va
Sherandoah River
Peter Grogan
Credit For
All
Law and Line
7Th St
Newcorn & Green
F Street
Jdas
Jas. S. Topham
C3lumbia
Helling
New Je Se Bay
Saplea
Danant
Coumbla
Lanita
Montclair
Rightwood
wWenu
Rock
Jasl Marshall
D C
WV Rochf
H M Shook
Nat
Barre
B. Earnshaw
M . Patterson
Patterson Institute
Alile
Patterson
Ot Smith
Washington Loan and Trust Co
H. Trumbull
Tharp
Berkeley
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