Major Higginson Founder of Hub Orchestra Dies
Major Henry L Higginson banker and founder of the Boston Symphony Orchestra died at Massachusetts General Hospital after an operation. Born in 1834 in New York, he spent much of his life in Boston and built the orchestra from 1881 with top European players and conductors. He funded deficits personally and offered 25 cent seats for Friday rehearsals, viewing the orchestra as a hobby rather than philanthropy. He served in the Civil War, studied music in Vienna, and later supported Harvard and Yale with gifts and honors.
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Boston
Mass
Henry L. Higginson
Baston Symphony Orchestra
Massachusetts General Hospital
Henry Lee Higginson
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Europe
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Higginson c
Mr. Higginson
New York City
Harvard
Vienna
Lee, Higginson & Co
Yale
University
Harvard Union
Thej
Harvard Corporation
Independence Store Robbed of Over $700 Worth of Clothing
Thieves broke a rear glass window at the Leo O'Brien clothing shop in Independence Thursday night and fled in an alley car with more than 700 dollars worth of winter overcoats suits and two dozen silk shirts. Police and detectives in nearby towns were alerted but no suspect is yet found.
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Independence
Leo O'Brien
Clark
Independence High Mourns Blamer Brothers Funeral
Independence Louisiana saw funeral services at First Presbyterian Church for Howard and Burton Blamer two brothers who died while hunting. A search found them near the river by the Illinois Central pumping station. Officials suspect exhaustion and exposure rather than drowning as the cause. Reverend G W Brown led the service with Mrs H L Waterous singing. Senior and freshman class members served as pallbearers as the high school and many grade school pupils attended.
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Independence
First Presbyterian Church
Howard
Burton Blamer
Illinois Central
G. W. Brown
H. Il. Waterous
New York City
Burton
Ina
German Currency Out In Large Amounts In Postwar Germany
Berlin Oct 16 By Mail The Dresdener bank of Berlin reports Germany’s paper currency in circulation reached 40 125 000 000 marks on Sept 22, far below prewar 2 200 000 000 000. The bank estimates 15 000 000 000 000 marks are abroad and about 25 000 000 000 remains at home. Industry has been checked by revolution unrest and strikes as firms use reserves. Much German money flowed abroad to pay imports estimated at 1 000 000 000 marks since the revolution. The bank expects fewer strikes and more coal production ahead.
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Berlin
Dresdener Bank of
Germany
Tof
Sailors Saved After Lake Superior Shipwreck Heroic Rescue
Keeper John Anderson of the Chicago Life Saving Station led the rescue of 17 crewmen from the wrecked steamer Runnells near Grand Marais. Despite a fierce storm, exposure, and Anderson being swept overboard, he and the crew were saved as the United States subchaser 438 stood by.
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Tribune
Saulle Sto Marig
Mich
John Anderson
Chicago Iife
Great Lakes
H. B. Runnells
Lake Superior
Grand Marais
Rusnells
Benjamin Truesdale
Sceng
Chicago
United States
Grand Mai Minn
Paris
France
Runnells
Alfred Capus
Figaro
la Presse de Paris
American Senate
Wilson
Anderson
Runnetts
Sao
Th. G. O'Conner
Coast Guard
City in Brief and Local Notices Chronicle
W J Alexander started as a clerk at the post office. Mrs J Tuthill returns from Iowa City visit. W C Brennan travels to Wisconsin to visit relatives. Glen Hohl underwent appendicitis surgery at St Frances hospital and rests well. Former Judge C B E Ransier recovering from typhoid fever. Mrs W Brennan travels to Chicago to visit sons William and Raphael at technical college. Fred Longley leaves for Washington DC on FTC business. Elisabeth Bentroth from Rockford visits parents and returns home tomorrow. Harry M Reed, American Legion commander, spoke at a Wellsburg legion meeting and box social. Austin Burt invited to lecture at Ames on mechanical engineering. Red Cross lists 100 percent memberships at several stores. J Pves organizes dairy calf club in Randall. attends Ames conference. Mr and Mrs W J Peverill trip to Los Angeles by automobile with companions. EB MacDonough of Greater Waterloo association to spend weekend in St Paul. no Waterloo residence yet. Miss Anna Kistner visits Sioux City, Storm Lake, Fort Dodge, Webster City. state WRC treasurer. Charles Fries injured lip while inspecting tanks in Illinois Central stockroom. stitches applied. Zaraghi Mesrobian to speak to Rotarians on Armenian suffering. no funds appeals. American Legion basketball team formed. S S Bragdon captain, F W Richardson manager. funds to buy red white and blue uniforms. team consists of ex-college stars with games vs top teams. Advertisements note Columbia and Pathé records sale, D E McBroom opens office, shoe ads, H H Davis moves location, Armenian relief supper event, and a note on Jade stones in India.
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W. J. Alexander
W. ©. Brennan
Aight
Chicago
William
Raphael
Fred Longley
Edwards, Longley, Ransier & Har Ps
Washington,d.c
Federal Trade Commission
Izabeth Bentroth
Rockford
William Bentroth
Summer Street
Harry M. Reed
Aierieds Legion
Wellsburg
Legion
Austin Burt
Ames
Red Cross
Metropolitan
Nichols & Gates
J. P.ves
Randall
Iowa Dairy Association
Agricultural Extension Department
W. J. Peverill
Robert Seibert
Cherokee
Storm Lake
Fort Dodge
Webster City
Miss Kistner
Charles Fries
Illinois Central
Silhouette on Door Triggers Waterbury Check Fraud Arrest
Chicago detective hid near an elevator and spotted a frosted glass silhouette matching George Gagnon a Waterbury Conn salesman wanted for an 8680 check fraud. Gagnon had rented office 1114 in the Unity Building and was found inside after the pattern of being “out” while a suitcase lay on the floor.
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Chicago
Unity Building
Jon Lahey
Lahey
George Gagnon
Waterbury
Conn
Gagnon
Labey
One Case of Flu Reported Today and Past Year
The second influenza case in Waterloo this fall was reported by a physician. Patient is T. F. Osborn, 36, of 604 Denver Street. Origin unknown. One prior case quarantined Sept. 30 and cured Oct. 14. A year ago the city faced a major epidemic with hundreds ill and daily deaths. officials urge care and proper ventilation to prevent spread. Other notices report scarlet fever in Ruby Kenney, smallpox in Harry Cleveland and Roy Osgood, and diphtheria in Walter Anderson.
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T. F. Osborn
Denver Street
Waterloo
Ruby Kenney
Tenth Street
Harry Cleveland
Falls Avenue
Walter Anderson
Roy E. Osgood
Rail Road Theft Victims In Germany This Year
Berlin October reports claim German railroads suffered thefts totaling 1180006060 marks this year. Prussian minister of railroads Herr Oeser announced a ministry bureau to combat the thefts and said any ministry personnel involved would be dismissed.
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Berlin
Matl
Herr Oeser
Ministry of Railroads
House backs Sweet plan amid labor dispute vote
The House rejected compulsory arbitration of railroad labor disputes and backed Representative Sweet's plan for voluntary union action. The decision followed a party-line vote of 151 to support the substitute in the pending bill, with railroad workers endorsing the Sweet proposal.
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HOUSE
Agsuchited
D.C
Re Hoilsa
Representie Sweet
Perching Landed by French Army and Kidnap Suspects
Mixed early 20th century dispatches report General Pershing praised as organizer in allied efforts, a kidnap case in Ottumwa with detectives assigned and a $200 reward offered, plus an explainer on opals noting Idaho volcanic ash finds and gem structure.
Chicago Nurse Sought as Leader in Iowa Abduction
A Chicago nurse, described as a graduate of Cook County Hospital, is sought as a leader in the abduction of 10 year old Anngy Mario Winter in Ottumwa, Iowa, kidnapping authorities say. Two women are said to have driven the child away.
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Ottumwa’ Bolige
Sergeania John Cartin
Thowan McFarland
Wen
Amina
Dirk
Roberta & Webber
Tormeys
Owl
Chicago
Iowa
Cook County Hospital
Mario Winter
Ottunnya
Mexico and Idaho Supply Precious Stones
A Kansas City Star letter hints that Mexico and Idaho are sources of fine gems. The famous opal known as the lope opal, three ounces in weight, is believed to originate from Mexico. Mining, paused during the war, has resumed and expects to price high as fires and noble opals enter the market from these regions.
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Moscow
Idaho
Mexico
Weiter
Kansas City Star
Marital Woes Prompt Separate Maintenance Petition
Pauline Neipert files for separate maintenance against rank Neipert a carpenter earning 36 a week alleging cruelty drunkenness threats nonsupport and correspondence with other women. Married at Abbotsford Wisconsin September 12 1897 the pair separated last September she seeks 100 suit money 17 weekly maintenance and an injunction to keep him from molesting her at 10144 Franklin Street.
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Pauline Neipert
Rank Neipert
Franklin Street
Wales at Springs Incog Visit Begins in Virginia
The prince of Wales arrived in Sulphur Springs, Virginia, with his suite for a three day stay. He will remain incognito during the visit, accompanied by WL naval officials. The Associated Press report notes the royal guest plans a discreet tour.
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Wales AT Springs
Associated Press
Prince of Wales
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