Noblesville Bride Shooting Affray Ends in Double Murder
James Hensley, foreman at National Automobile Works in Indianapolis, killed Walker McClintock and son Enoch at the McClintock farm near Noblesville after a long feud over his courtship of Miss Mary McClintock. Hensley, bloodied and wounded, fled toward city but was captured. Miss Mary’s sister Cora helped subdue him while Mrs Hensley awaits divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
James Hensley
National Automobile Works
Indianapolis
Walker McClintock
Enoch
McClintock
Hensley
Mary McClintock
Enoch McClintock
Cora McClintock
Mary
Marion County
Elements of Danger in U S Japan Ties Claimed
Paris Cable notes Secretary of War Taft's Japan visit and President Roosevelt speeches spark renewed interest in U S Japan relations. French papers see elements of danger but no acute crisis, while markets like the Bourse stay heavy amid global price pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Taft
Japan
Far East
Roosevelt
United States
New York
Taft Assures Japan of Peace Ahead of Kobe Departure
Secretary Taft, nearly ready to sail from Kobe on the Minnesota to Manila, praises the warm Japanese welcome as evidence of strong U S Japan relations and expresses confidence in continued friendship and absence of misrepresentation by any party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Taft
Kobe
Minnesota
Manila
Japan
United States
Cunard Ships to Host Theatrical Shows on Board
The Cunard Steamship Company will stage regular theatrical performances on three liner ships. Charles Frohman has accepted the offer and plans on board halls for plays and concerts to travel between the United States and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Cunard Steamship Company
Charles Frohman
United States
England
Separate the Races Said by Colorado Leader
Denver Special J H Walker president of the Colorado African Colonization Society urged race separation as essential for both blacks and whites to let the African race develop as nature intends. He said conditions worsen and the only escape is emigration to Liberia to build a black republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
J. H. Walker
Colorado African Colonization Society
Liberia
Exodus of Maids From Hamburg to German Southwest Africa
Hundreds of young German women mainly from maidservant and agricultural classes have departed Hamburg aboard the steamer Fredmarschal for German Southwest Africa. They seek positions with settler families and government officials, aided by the Colonial Society led by Dr. Von Holleben and government support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Fredmarschal
Africa
Colonial Society
von Holleben
Germany
Washington
Priest Receives 30 Year Sentence for Double Murder
Ludwig Szczygiel, a Polish priest, was convicted of second degree murder in the deaths of Andrew and Stephen Starzynski, hotel proprietors of the South Side, and sentenced to 30 years in the western penitentiary with possible commutation for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ludwig Szczygiel
Andrew
Stephen Starzynski
South Side
Vanderbilt heiress Gladys Vanderbilt engaged to Count Ladislaus Szechenyi
Mrs. Van derbilt announces the engagement of her daughter Gladys to Count Ladislaus Szechenyi of Budapest. The Breakers overrun with bouquets, telegrams. wedding likely next month at Trinity Church. Family storms Newport before Christmas. Gladys inherits over ten million dollars from Cornelius Vanderbilt and has spent years in Europe since debut.
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Newport
R. 1
Trinity Church
Miss Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Europe
California
Paris
Jean de Reszke
G Washington Labeled Liar In 1760 Fairfax Record
Fairfax County court records from May 1760 show George Washington was presented by the grand jury for swearing a false list of taxable property. Capt S R Donahue of the Fairfax Herald uncovered the document while researching county history. The note describes Washington as a tax dodger and false oath maker in that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fairfax County
Virginia
George Washington
Grand
S. R. Donahue
Fairfax Herald
Fairfax Courthouse
Capt. Donahue
No Fancy Chance for Bryan Stirs Virginia Democrats
A Washington dispatch to the Brooklyn Eagle reports that a large segment of the Virginia Democratic Association favored Bryan’s odds of winning the presidency as a short tailed bull in fly time. The resolution was defeated as Bryan supporters organized to block it.
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Bryan
New York
Washington Dispatch
Brooklyn Eagle
Virginia Democratic Association
Friends of
Snub for the Government in Iowa Petit Jury Row
In Davenport an Iowa man J D Martin of Crawfordsville refused to qualify as petit juror saying he cannot recognize a government that licenses liquor. Judge Smith McPherson expelled him from the jury panel rather than hold him in contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
West Bank
Mississippi
J. D. Martin
Crawfordsville
Smith McPherson
Martin
Van Dyke asserts unique inspiration for Story of the Other Wise Man
New preface argues Dr. Henry Van Dyke received a personal, implied inspiration for The Story of the Other Wise Man, claiming the tale came to him in sickness and through a vision of Artiban the magi. He says the story, not found in ancient East lore, derives from a gift and is told as a pilgrimage of mercy to Jesus birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry van Dyke
St. John
Divine
van Dyke
Princeton University
Brick Presbyterian Church
Artiban
Jesus
Calvary
Meat Up People Strike in Maine to Lower Prices
In Kennebec county nearly 1300 residents pledge to abstain from all meat for ten days to force price reductions. Fasting will start in Augusta and nearby towns including Gardner Hall, Winthrop, and other smaller communities, with the start date yet to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Kennebec County
Gardner
Hallowell
Winthrop
Priest Murder at Mass Near Bellinzona
A priest named Limont was shot dead during Mass in the village church of Sone near Bellinzona. Guerra, who fired at the priest, was arrested hiding in a nearby forest after the attack. The priest had influenced Guerra’s fiancé to end their engagement by exposing Guerra’s alleged bad character and prison record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Limont
Sone
Bellinzona
Guerra
Outlaw Gambling Boat Paid $2000 a Week for Protection
The grand jury charges the operators of the City of Travers gambling boat paid $2000 weekly for protection from officers. The probe investigates a supposed gamblers officers conspiracy to prey on the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
City of
Travers
Grand Jury
Missing Witness Ida Simonton Arrives for Thaw Trial
Pittsburg special reports Ida Veronica Simonton arrives to testify at the upcoming Stanford White slayer trial. The noted missing witness stood near both Harry Thaw and his wife and vanished prior to the last trial, with rumors of Thaw funds sending her abroad to keep her out of sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ida Veronica Simonton
Standford White
Miss Simonton
Harry Thaw
Government moves to curb white slave trade abroad
Washington launches a national crusade to end alien immoral traffic. Aims to roundup alien women in large cities, arrest those under three years in the country who came illegally, deport them, and compel testimony against traffickers. Officials suspect an organized Western coast network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National
Department
Amrica
Government Says Hartford Factory Victimized by Contract Disregard
Washington Special Postmaster General Meyer suspends payment to Hartford Manufacturing Company of Hartford Conn pending graft probe. Government losses estimated around 500000 with 425000 alleged improper gains over four years. Inquiry notes cheaper paper used and transfer to Mercantile Corporation of Dayton beginning July 1 to supply stamped envelopes and wrappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meyer
Hartford Manufacturing Company
Hartford
Conn
Mercantile Corporation of
Dayton
More Exports Than Imports Increase Washington Trade Gap
Washington D C experts note imports from foreign countries have risen while the export surplus remains strong. For August exports exceed imports by 1 464 404 dollars and for the eight months ended August 31 the export surplus totals 194 453 162 dollars in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
America
Three Score Girls Die in Explosion at Osaka Factory
An explosion at the Takatsuke factory in Osaka killed sixty three workers and injured more than sixty while workers sorted condemned shells. The fire then spread to several boats carrying explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takatsuke
Osaka
Freshmen Triumph After Shortened Flag Rush at Ohio Wesleyan
A brief but spirited flag rush at Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday left two broken arms one possibly serious internal injuries one man missing an ear and many minor injuries. Delaware Ohio reports the event as a notable campus incident with the freshmen team credited with the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan
Tramps Kill Sheriff in Fight at Winamas Indiana
Sheriff Charles Oglesby of Pulaski County was mortally wounded after confronting three tramps. He fired until his revolver was empty, wounding two assailants, one fatally in the stomach and another in the back. A posse later captured the three suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winamas
Ind
Charles Oglesby
Pulaski County
Oglesby
Strange Philanthropist Slimmer Spreads Sunshine Across State
Des Moines reports reveal Abraham Slimmer, a millionaire disguising as a laborer, giving lavishly to the poor while traveling the state. He owns a hospital project, lives simply in a woodshed apartment, and funds charity without regard to religion, aiming to shed wealth for daily bread and happiness.
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Des Moines
Abraham Slimmer
Slimmer
Dong
Waverly
Sisters of Charity
Hfe
Kingdom of Heaven
Philospher
Roosevelt Prank Traced By Special Agents
Special Government detectives in Vicksburg Mississippi foiled a plot by Mississippi extremist Colonel E K Palmer to spread Teddy bears as a practical joke during President Roosevelt’s tour. Several gross of bears had been shipped to the area but were halted by the secret service before distribution.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Mississippi
E. K. Palmer
Roosevelt
Louisiana
Secret Service
Seafaring Captain Richter Retires After Ghostly Warning
Captain August Richter, commander of the Kranzprinz Wilhelm, retires after a heavenly warning to quit sea service following the ship's iceberg collision earlier this summer. The warning and retirement are reported by the New York Special, noting Richter’s long career and public renown among Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
August Richter
Kranzprinz Wilhelm
Richter
Rebecca Wentzel Ends Funeral Attendance Record
In Pottstown Pennsylvania an octogenarian widow Mrs Rebecca Wentzel who for decades has attended funerals zealously must stop her habit due to advancing age and illness. She has attended about 3092 funerals, a lifelong pastime she called a pastime.
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Pottstown
Rebecca Wentzel
Steel Mil Tragedy Hits Butler Plant Four Dead
An explosion in Standard Steel Company No 1 cupola caused four deaths and fatally injured twenty in Butler Pennsylvania late Sunday night. The large wheel plant was demolished with an estimated loss of $100000 and many workers were foreigners.
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Butler
Standard Steel Company
Tragedy Touches Terre Haute Family in Fontanet Mine Death
Agnes Black ten taken to Shelburn home after her father was killed in a Fontanet mine accident. She was accidentally shot by her nephew Willie ten with a target rifle during the visit at her sister Mrs Bennett’s home.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Agnes Black
Mrs. Bennett
Shelburn
Fontanet
Willie
Cities with populations over 30000 shown in census report
The census bureau report released today lists 154 U S cities with more than 30000 residents. It classifies 15 above 300000 25 between 100000 and 300000 47 from 50000 to 100000 and 67 between 30000 and 49999.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Girl Typist to Defend Title at Madison Square Garden
Rose L. Fritz, 19 year old American typewriting champion, will defend her 2,554 word record in thirteen minutes against all challengers at the Seventh Annual Business Show in Madison Square Garden this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rose L. Fritz
America
Madison Square Garden
The Rowlands Acquitted in North Carolina Case
A Raleigh jury acquitted Dr and Mrs Rowland in the Rowland murder trial after a morning verdict. They had been charged with poisoning the woman's former husband Charles R Strange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowlands
Raleigh, N. C
Rowland
Charles R. Strange
Kentucky feudist admits to fourteen murders in cross examination
D D Edwards on trial for the murder of Sam Brooks in Chattanooga Tennessee testified under cross examination that he had killed a man in Kentucky and that he had shot and probably killed fourteen men in his time. He said many killings occurred in the Kentucky mountains and during labor strikes in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
D. D. Edwards
Sam Brooks
Brooks
Edwards
Kentucky
Chicago
Roosevelt’s Weight Grows After Sagamore Hill Stay
Washington observers report President Roosevelt gained weight during his stay at Sagamore Hill before heading west. He told a friend he weighed 210 pounds just before leaving for Canton, about ten pounds more than last winter and roughly thirty pounds above his 1901 inauguration weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Canton
Morgan’s Mug in Bar Showcases Portrait Sale
A J. P. Morgan portrait by a Swedish artist, seized by customs for unpaid duty, will hang in a Sixth Avenue saloon. The owner paid 35 dollars to acquire it, claiming it adds class to the bar. Appraisers valued the work at 25 dollars, while Morgan pegged it at five and refused to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morgan
Sixth Avenue
Morgan
Powers Indicted in Goebel Case Conspiracy
Franklin County grand jury charges Caleb Powers and others with conspiring to have witnesses swear falsely in the Scott Circuit Court. They allegedly sought to force Henry Youtsey to admit firing the shot that killed Governor Goebel in January 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Franklin County Grand Jury
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Scott
Henry Youtsey
Newport
Frick Buys Metropolitan Opera Box in $100,000 Purchase
New York reports Henry Clay Frick has bought the Barbey box at the Metropolitan Opera House for 100000 dollars. This is the first parterre change in five years and proves Frick’s lavish spending as 2003 prices are cited for comparison with the Haggin purchase of 1903.
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New York
Henry Clay Frick
Metropolitan Opera House
Henry I. Barbey
Herber R. Bishop
James B. Haggin
Borah Acquitted Of Timber Lands Conspiracy
Boise Idaho special United States Senator William Borah was acquitted of conspiracy to defraud the government of valuable Idaho timber lands. The defense submitted without argument, the jury deliberated briefly, and the court officers restrained cheers and applause at the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
United States
William BE. Borah
Charlestown Fire Threatens Town. Loss Reported at $50,000
Charlestown Indiana near Jeffersonville faced a major blaze Sunday morning that started in a drying room of a harness factory. The fire endangered the town for several hours and caused an estimated loss of fifty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Charlestown
Clark County
Here
Crupper
Mrs Lew Wallace Dead in Crawfordsville Ind
Susan E. Wallace widow of General Lew Wallace died at her East Wabash avenue home after several days in critical condition from heart failure due to age. Her death follows the passing of her husband the general.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Susan E. Wallace
Lew Wallace
East Wabash Avenue
Four Italians Hanged for Murder in Lancaster
Four Italians Anthony Delero Stephen Carloi Siverio Rodelli and Joseph Celione were hanged in Lancaster for the murder of Plato Albamase in a high profile death penalty case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster, Pa
Anthony Delero
Stephen Carloi
Siverio Rodelli
Joseph Celione
Plato Albamase
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