Big Verdict Sways Bank Case In 1905 Transition
Judge Koblsaar ruled the three defendants failed to protect policy holders in a key transition case from 1905. A master’s report supported the decision. Also in Pittsburg Indicted cashier Mullin and two executives face loss claims. shortage cited at 140000. In Chicago Judge Kohisant awarded Western Life indemnity 200000 against Moulton and Rosenfeld and 125000 against Grey.
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Koblsaar
Pittsburg
United States
C. H. Mullin
R. K. Hissen
Farmers’ and Merchants’ National Bank of
Mount Pleasant
B. H. Steinman
Acme Lumber Co
Mullin
Hiseem
Steinman
Chicago
Kohisant
Federal Court
Western Life Indemnity Company
George W. Moulton
Edward J. Rosenfeld
William H. Grey
Rosenfeld
Elephant Runs Loose Through New York Streets From Hippodrome Breakout
A frightened elephant escaped its handlers at the Hippodrome in New York and charged through doors and streets toward the East River. The beast rampaged through tenements, toppled a doorway, and finally was roped by a keeper after several fences and with help from other elephants.
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Hippodrome
Maxims by Rockefeller Spark Generosity Of the Poor
A World’s Work article quotes John D. Rockefeller noting the very poor often show the most generosity as they shoulder others’ burdens during crises. He argues riches cannot buy digestion or fully steady common comforts amid public scrutiny.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Connecticut Weekend Weather Outlook
Forecast calls for fair weather in Connecticut Saturday and Sunday with light to moderate west to southwest winds. A disturbance moving from Texas this morning brings clouds to the southwest and lower Mississippi Valley, while high pressure over the Ohio Valley yields cool pleasant conditions in the central region.
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Connecticut
Texas
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Woman Confesses in Helleville Murder Case
Nel lie Norton confessed to Police Chief Stelagen and Prosecuting Attorney Tecklenburg detailing how she sat by as Peter Waeltz was fatally injured. Sydney Baker, her sweetheart, held chloroform and aided Waeltz’s collapse before Baker fled. Waeltz died from a broken neck at the foot of the stairs. Baker is sought on a murder warrant.
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Helleville
Nellie Norton
Stelagen
Tecklenburg
Peter Waeltz
Sydney Baker
Waeltz
Baker
Boy Responsible for Baker City Fires Traced
Baker City Oregon November 28 a series of fires causing about 40000 in losses has been traced to one year old Golden Ormond who was arrested and allegedly confessed to Pinkerton detectives. The fires began after conflicts with a school teacher and culminated in the North Baker high school blaze costing 25000.
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Baker City
Ore
Golden Ormond
Pinkerton
North Baker High School
Death of Seymour Resident T Wooster Aged 78
Seymour elder T Wooster of Seymour died after a period of ill health. Born in Waterbury 78 years ago he traced lineage to Edward Wooster who arrived in 1630. He worked eight years at Coe Brass Co Torrington then ran a manufacturing business in Ansonia. Survived by a widow and three daughters.
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Seymour
Noyes
T. Wooster
Waterbury
Edward Wooster
America
England
Coe Brass Co
Torrington
Anxonia
Remarkable Child Burglary Case In Shelton
Police report three boys aged 7 9 and 12 confess to burglarizing a powder magazine near Shelton taking 25 pounds of powder and claiming they also stole 25 pounds of dynamite three weeks earlier. The youths are identified as two Crapulicio brothers and Dominico Repka.
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Shelton
Crapulicio Brothers
Dominico Repka
Pope Abandons December Canal Story Plan
The Pope has abandoned the plan to hold a canal story in December citing delays in choosing new French cardinals and a desire to await a clearer pontifical path. The decision reflects ongoing Vatican deliberations and scheduling uncertainties.
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Rome
Anay
Army and Navy clash on Franklin Field in fierce annual game
In front of more than 20 000 spectators amid ideal weather West Point and Annapolis cadets played a hard fought football clash. Army led 6 to 4 at halftime with Dean scoring and Navy kicking a late field goal. The second half saw continued back and forth as both teams moved the ball with punts and fakes before press time ended the match with Army ahead 6 4.
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Philadelphia
Navy
West Point
Annapolis
Franklin Field
Army
Alwys
Evans
Williams
Sharpe
Yale
Marshall
Harvard
Hnesman
Terry
Pennsylvania
Moss
Lange
Dalton
Chamberlain
Dean
Reifsneider
Northcroft
Hyatt
Greble
Jones
Slingluff
Burny
Byrne
Leighton
Ion
Stinkjut
Clay
Phillon
Lfe
Meyers
Hyatt Avances
Richardson
Lim
Wen
Meyer
Johnson
Grebble
Tne
Pullen
Lefe
Phillin
Relfsuelder
Dutton
Paris Scandal Deepens in Steinheil Case
The Steinheil affair grips France as rumors surge over Madame Steinheil and the death of former president Felix Faure. Reports allege a plot and possible motive tied to Dreyfus controversy, with details of murders at the Steinheils and a rich widower linked to Steinheil’s past. Alfred Galley was arrested for jewelry theft in Paris.
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Paris
Steinbell
France
Pelix Faure
M. Faure
Dreyfus
Madame Stenhell
Madame Steinheil
Aenean
Dreyfusards
Parly
Madame Stein
Hell
Faure
Madame Steinhell
Madame ‘Steinhell
Madame Japy
Steinhells
Mezier
the Ardennes
Steinheils
Bellevue
Madame Prevost
Marlette Wolff
Steinhell
Alfred Galley
Grand Street
Mine Fire Strikes Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal at Marianna
An explosion at the Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company's mine in Marianna near Pittsburg occurred about 11 30 PM. The official said more than two hundred men were in the mine at the time, but casualty numbers are unknown. The town of Marianna, recently built, is described as a model mining town.
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Pittsburg
Navy
Pittsburg-Buffalo Coal Company
Marianna
Here
Cantriuum overalls available at local outfitter
Local shop Upson Singleton Co advertises Cantriuum overalls at 50e. Town news notes Mrs William Lynch visiting New York relatives, prizes for skaters at the Casino, and plans for a police board exposition by Vulcan Incinerator head J M Novehong.
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Upson
Singleton’ & Co
William Lynch
Beacon Street
New York
William Slavin
Villanova College
Hamilton Avenue
Joseph Murray
New York Law School
South Street
Buckingham Hall
Fulton
Joseph Baer
Piedmont Street
Simonsville Methodist Church
Edith French
W. H. Sandland
J. M. Novehong
Vulcan Inciner
Flont
Boston
Board of Public Works
Mr Fitch
Blue Mouse
Poll’s
Railroad Hill Street
John McGrath
East Main
William Kenney
Oak Street
Kent
Kenney
McGrath
Florence A. wrecked off Handkerchief shoal at Monomoy
A two masted schooner Florence A of Rockland laden with lumber was driven onto Handkerchief shoal near Monomoy Point. The crew of five and the crew of Monomoy life savers fought for hours to save the vessel but she flooded and sank. Lifesavers ferried the crew ashore as signals of distress were seen during a gale and heavy surf. The Florence A built in Cherryfield Maine in 1890 weighed 120 tons and had Rockland as its present port. authorities deem salvation unlikely.
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Chatham
Mass
Monomoy Point
Florence
Rockland
Bangor
New Bedford
Nean
Iain Kelly
Plorence A
Cherryfield
Claims Against Pritchard Estate Heard by Commissioners
Mac Niff and Humel heard evidence on claims against the estate of George Pritchard who died at 81 on Walcott road about a year ago. Claimants include daughter Eliza J. Walker for 330.76 and brother Edwin S. Pritchard for 622.17 total, with notes and administrator fees. Estate valued around 1,000 with most property given to children before death. decision reserved.
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Pritchard
Mac Niff
Humel
George Pritchard
Walcott Road
Eliza J. Walker
Edwin S. Pritchard
Walker
Edwin
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Patten
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Melbourne
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E. M. Cowper
St Regis
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Weather Forecast
Seymour Man
ROB Powder House
Boys
Nov
Acton
American Powder Co
South Acton
Ows
Milford
N. H
Ehrman Manufacturing Co
Massachusetts Corporation
Prederick W. Sawyer
Army and Navy
Frapblin Field
Vanion Fumous
Budapest
Nazim Bey
Io Paris
Young Turk Committee
Peaster Lloyd
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Baev
Great Britain
Ae Jonas
Democrat
Madame Stetchell
City News
Congress
South Main St
Glenwoods
Glenwood
Hampson-Sellen Furniture Company
Bank Street
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