Reverend Worthington Preyed on Flock in Poughkeepsie Scam
In New Hamburg and Poughkeepsie, Rev Arthur Worthington, long trusted pastor and leader of a local law and order group, is linked to a multi-decade pattern of forgery swindles and misrepresentation. Victims, including farmers and townsfolk, report losses running into hundreds of thousands and possibly up to a million dollars, while Worthington’s varied personas and past roles are recounted by investigators.
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Poughkeepsie
New Hamburg
Arthur Worthington
Law and Order League
Presbyterian
National Detective Re“daw
Boston
Samuel Oakley Crawford
Eugené Samuel Bouvier Walton
Eugene Bouvier
Eugene Donner
B. R. Bannerton
Monsieur Beupateau
Horace Oakley Wood
Arthur Wood
W DB. Wood
Arrington Buckingham Wadsworth
A. B. Worthington
Bean
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
Texas
Utah
Kansas
California
West Virginia
Georgia
Nashington
Battlond
San Crawford
Himelf
Mormon Temme
Salt Lake City
Forty-second Street
Manhattan
Columbia University Law School
Worthington
Tasmania
New Zealand
Australia
Crawford
Dutchess
Orange
Dutchess County
Shackleton Sets Course to Rescue Marooned Men
Sir Ernest Shackleton sailed from San Francisco to New Zealand to organize an expedition to rescue ten of his men marooned on the west side of the Antarctic continent. He plans then to return to England and join British forces.
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San Francisco
Sir Ernest Shackleton
New Zealand
Antarctic
England
New Orleans
Sir Ernest
Missionary’s destitution linked to Crawford’s career tale
The Rev and Mrs F J Stanley of Newburgh report a money loss from Crawford who vanished after borrowing 1500 dollars on a false estate tale. A 20000 word manuscript on Crawford’s life exists under church protection, while details remain blocked by authorities. Nearby, George F Zabz sues Jens P Petersen for damages over 22 run‑free spring pigs damaging crops.
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F. J. Stanley
Newburgh
Crawford
Dutchess County
Alexander Alison
Cold Springs
North River
Alison
Albany
George F. Zabz
Tama County
Sait
Jens P. Petersen
Black Hawk County
Mr.Zeha
Danish lieutenant aims to fly Atlantic in 24 hours
Lieut. Poltiner of the Danish army plans a flying boat crossing from Europe to Newfoundland. He seeks two 180 horsepower motors and a 4,000 kilometer dash with a two-ton payload. He expects a boat by March and aims for a Baltic to Atlantic route via the Faroe Islands and Kristiania. He leaves for Berlin to source equipment.
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Copenhagen
Lieut
Poltiner
Myung
Atlantic Ocean
Pollsner
Atlantic
Prince Axel
Royal Air Pilot
Berlin
Europea
Faroe Islands
New World
Newfoundland
Mata
Jealtic
Kattegac
Christianta Land
Stockholm
Beckman Public Health Pioneer and Mayo Surgeon Dies
Minneapolis newspaper reports the death of Dr. Emil H. Beckman once active in public health in Minneapolis and St. Paul and for the past nine years a Mayo Clinic surgeon. He died late last night following a long career in public health and medicine.
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Minneapolis
Emil H. Beckman
Minneapolis Land St. Paul
Mayo cHase
Most Skilful Woman Skater Identified as Miss Fannie Davidson
New York officials credit Miss Fannie Davidson daughter of the late John X Davidson publisher of St Paul with being the country's most accomplished woman skater. She demonstrated skill at the St Nicholas rink, overcoming nervous prostration after skating was prescribed as a cure.
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New York
Fannie Davidson
John X. Davidson
St. Paul
America
Davidson
St. Nicholas Rink
Missi Davidson
Notable Mayo surgeon dies after two weeks illness
Dr Beckman born in Grundy Center Iowa fifty five years ago? The obituary notes his training at Grinnell College and the University of Minnesota medical school. He served as interne at St Paul hospital, worked with the state health board, led Minneapolis practice, and joined Mayo Clinic Rochester. He was a prominent surgeon, Interurban Clinic club president, member of Am Surgical Society and AMA, active in Rochester civic life as Automobile Club president and Commercial director.
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Beckman
Grundy Center
Grinnell College
University of Minnesota
City and County Hospital
St Paul
State Board of Health
Ely
Minnecapolis
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Interurban Clinic Club
American Surgical Society
American Medical Association
Clvi
Automobile Club
Beekman Named Charter Commission Member and Club Figure
Dr Beekman served as a member of the charter commission and was a leading club figure. He is survived by his widow two children Bla Mather and two brothers.
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The
Charter Commission
Demand for munitions prompts war supplies talk
Wall Street Journal notes rising munitions output in England and France as they claim to fulfill shell and weapon needs with only raw materials from the United States. U.S. munition manufacturers are poised to face changing demand as Allied powers source components abroad.
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Wall Street Journal
England
France
United States
Munition Orders and Shell Production Outlook
The article notes uncertainty over exclusive return to ordinary commercial production at Woolco’s after current orders. It recalls early 1918 measures privileging foreign demand and shell exports to attract U.S. capital, with expectations of steady but modest shell orders. A leading munition executive predicts long term shell production for the war effort.
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Shell
Ani
Odin
Crade
Atremu
Conservatium
Saya SR
Nike Shelly
Wife of Envoy Is Diplomat Herself
Mrs James W Gerard wife of the American ambassador to Germany arrived in Minneapolis and showed reticence on political comment. Asked about the presidential election she deflected questions and spoke only of finding out results later.
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Minneapolis
Miama
James W. Gerard
Germany
Minneapolia
Gerard
Gereard
Mnuke
Feel Better: Kidney Pills From Waterloo Woman End Rheumatic Pain
A Waterloo woman credits Donn’s Kidney Pills with relieving years of rheumatic pains tied to uric acid. She says after doctor visits, she started the pills and soon could move around much better, reporting a surprising recovery from discomfort and backache.
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Waterloo
M. Barnes
Adama St
Dean
Iron Strength Breakthrough Promoted by Doctor Ad
An advertisement claims ordinary fortified iron tablets can double strength in two weeks. It promotes nuxated iron as easily absorbed, not reducing iron forms, and cites testimonials of improved stamina and health. The Montfortiurare offer refunds if results fail to double strength in ten days.
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New York
N. Y
Saner
Europe
Faulvertit
Dr. Sauer
Dri Gists
Montfortiurare
Joder Pharmacy
Wender Bros. Co
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Shackleton
Zileut
Agrosd Atlantic
DE E. H. Beckman
Arssfanwi
Daul Davis X Co
Mrs. Gerard Wis
Voan
Yaarch
Donn
Keery Wei
Doans
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Lincoln Highway
Irving Smoke Shop
Athena Underwear Men
Athena
Athens
Strapa
Stoping Shoul Gulder and
Cleeves
Ada
Paul Davis Dry Goods Co
Joe
Joe Raymond
East Side Post Office
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
Les
J. K. Joder
PHONE
Ness Office
Cora Bell
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