Singular disappearance and hotel mystery in Chicago
The Palmer House Hotel case centers on Roland Leach, a New York traveling man who vanished Sunday and reappeared only to defy confirmation. Clues include a mismatched card for a nonregistered “William S. Hann ing,” notes from “Pith,” and a potential meeting with an unnamed associate. Investigators, led by firm reps, pursue leads while mail, hotel staff, and a worried circle weigh possible fates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misore
Cueao
Roland
Losec
New York
Palmer House
Lesch
Loach
Hilton
Leach
Willian
Hanning
Yorker
Stroma
Fraternal Matters and Masonry News from Wheeling
Long article recounts Masonic history from Pythagoras era to modern lodges in Wheeling. It notes meetings at Ohio Lodge, Wheeling Lodge No 5, Wheeling Union Chapter, and Cyrene Commandery No 7 with calls for attendance and cooperation. Also mentions St John’s day celebrations planned and drill corps activity. A San Francisco crime item reports George W Gregory and John R. Ewing arrested for Wells Fargo robbery involving a key to treasure boxes and an attempted Overland express heist, detailing their plans and arrest points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Union
Batea Lodge No. 33
Nelson Lodge
Fraternity of
Wheeling
St. John's
Cyrene
K. T
Harry Keng
Sisteraville
Buchanan
Hardin
Wellaborg
Alfred Pan
Heirgill
Knight Templara of
Whealing
Lastvenir
Knights
Pelle, Fargo & Co
San Francisco
George W Gregory
John R. Ewing
Wells, Fargo & Co
Gregory
Weill, Fargo & Co
Hith Acura
Ewing
Osk
Kégory
Tohausen
Petaluma
Sata Rocn
Sacramento
Oakland
Lathrop
Bank Collapse Hits French Community in San Francisco
The Belloo Bank failed with $500,000 in liabilities. Major creditors include Charles Mayne, FE L Dartinger Hassenbe, and the San Francisco Savings and Loan Society, with most debt owed to poor French residents. Polyte Belloc, once a respected banking figure, is noted for his conservative stance and a tragic prior marriage ending in suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SAN Feascisco
Bai Ralloe & Preerars
Charles Mayne
FE. L. Dartinger Hassenbe
San Francisco Savings and Loan Society
London and San Francisco Bank
Anglo-California Bank
Meppeits
Hippolyte Belloc
Gen Sewell
Lone Monn
Odd Welsh wedding customs and the dowry tradition
The article describes historical wedding practices across Welsh communities, including the role of the bid lder announcing marriages, the system of wedding gifts, and the custom of a groom gifting a small casket to the bride. It notes how dowries evolved as marriages became contracts and explains the shift from lavish presents to symbolic tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nymious
Real Vale
Welah
Wens
Europe
Chhldren
Philijy Landgrave
Hoare
Luther
Mianethos
Oeawer
Ermers
Philip
Marguerite de Staal
Germany
Nealey
Canton Baseball Club Plans and Management Movements
Canton managers await Reymann of Wheeling to decide where Canton's coming season home will be. Tri State catcher Stersel from Wheeling shines in Galveston. Brotherhood notes tease Benny Sanders conundrum over his last season contract. Canton may join Tri State League, eye Mansfield, and expect to sign Reilly for about $60 a month. Sandusky Cement Company forms with Taylor as President and Wolf as Secretary, preparing to begin practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bos Jen
Fopal Convarsern
Worelingen Company
Piatalli
Pete
Reorren
Tiwaa
Priven Y
Breil
Menry Dye
Washington
Pleid
Masantown
Nathan Will Vamp
Itralian
Jommps Comlow
Knight
Jneeh O
Maxaca
Stacp
Ron
Edward
Canton
Reymann
Wheeling
Mvtte
Canton Repository
Stersel
Galveston
Tex
Brotherhood
Ben Sanders
Thia
Benny
Sigotg
Inez
Mansfield
Conree
Canta
Siga Reilly
Vausgstolen
Tris
Sandurky Ase Dill
Taylor
Providyat
John Biehl
Tresagrer
L. Felet
Charien Wolf
Msnavonimeky
Belloc to Paris Firm Worth Over a Million Says Report
The report notes Belloc returning to Paris, with the firm valued at over a million dollars. It owns banking interests in Lima and Valparaiso and operates profitable ventures across South America. A new glass factory at Charleroi is planned at $750,000, 1200 by 500 feet, stone foundations, to be finished by October, with machinery contracted to Wheeling and Pittsburgh firms and operations starting then.
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Tain Cemetery
Belloc
Paris
Banke
South America
Lima
Valparaiso
Eps
Primeptine
Charleroi
Wheeling and
Pittsburg
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West Virginia Printing CO
Evdsten Xs
Soimetes
Wivabor
perivEum
Qeke Ewadere
Seterinae
Atv
Angie
Ania Belp
Finan
Hewardee
Tiesnt Dariis
Umokiya
Hameninos
Wim Mest
Gretery
Fesoisg Vo
Fae Cade
Tooma
Pierre Gree
Mint
Ay —S
Fergaiter
Arkeik Mk
Cevolver
Hoak Azocher
Svmpett
Hiv Woiker
Vas
THE
ICE
Marines
Plepaires
Mares
Adams
Jaepis Bramghs
Morgantown
W. Va
Lodky
Mra de
Casnetherry
Ovaperene
Ser
Miames
Enatde
Lmey Jobenon
Allie Boyer
1Leven
Mera Line Harvey
Eroma
Humgheer
Mise Lasier
Lillie Peckin
Cough
Ealowny
Unio Place
Lonrhorns
Minnie Pittman
Geo. Pitmuen
Pitman
A. E Brainerd
Peipes
Whiswerorr
Wort Branch
Schyougr Laer
Honedeli
Sadie
Butantari
H. L. Tiernan
A. Crawford & Co
Tieraun
Fimwisowan
Neves
Yerfarda
Senator Chandler
Boni
Recor Newscan
Orange Linke
John Donoghue
Joe Donoghue
Saya
Temple of
Solomon
Pythagoras
Crotona
Wheshnng
Pou Ohio Lodge
Masy
Wheeling Lodge No. 5
Taoke
Knights Templar
Alps Loder
Acalst
Fellows
Horbing Express Company
Belloo
Matenmon
Tynan
Cate
Marseilles
Geo. E.stifel&co
Main Street
S. G. Dillon & CO
oSsSs
China
Cmd
I. G. Dillon & Co
Jewelers,no
Market Street
Enews Reir
Opera House
Torstar Steataes
Okamirman
Amorita
Eyenine Piven
Kod O Ponte
Lenis Flof
Ree
Hasure
Macalgelon
Martensy
Univense
Wright
Hippain
Marsh
Taeddy
Chas. A Garde
Aine
Patherland
Gardner
Gentunk
Ommremnl Nda
Parana
Mastera
Aierica
Arnie Wilirices
Haliers
Bornes
Sanday
Moo No. Sain
Hove
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