Murderer in School Tragedy Ends Own Life in Flight
In Cleveland on October 10 Harry Smith, 25, shot Miss May Shepard, 22, a teacher, in a South Euclid school in front of about sixty pupils. Cornered two hours later at his Warrensville home, he killed himself as police closed in. Motive cited as unhappy courtship.
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Morning Journal
Cleveland, O
Harry Smith
May Shepard
Warrensville
Smith
Cleveland
Miss Shepard
South Euclid
Kohler
Mies Shepard
Hearst Replies to Woodruff Attack on Judicial Endorsements
New York edition reports William Randolph Hearst issuing a signed reply to Republican State Chairman Woodruff about endorsing judicial nominations. Hearst says Independence League fusion aimed to promote good government and an impartial judiciary. Also covered is a Philadelphia dispute over a will and codicil claim to James Crawford’s wealth, with an Orphans Court judge deeming documents forged.
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New York
William A Hearst
Woodruff Yerterda
Woodruff
Hearst Organization
Mr. Hearst
Judiciary
Independence League
Wilk Aclanton
George B. Behooley
Philadelphia
James L. Crawford
Beranton
Crawford
James F Sheppard
Sandde
Orphans’ Court
Women golfers struggle in national championship round two
At Brae Burn club Newton MA October 1 three reigning champions Pauline Mackay Georgiana Bishop and Francis Osgood fell in the second round of the national women’s championship match play. Frances Griscom of Philadelphia remains a strong contender as the field narrows toward the final rounds.
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Weat Newton
Mase
Brae Brune Club
Mise
Pauline Mackay
Georgiana Bishop
Miss Francis
Osgood
Mise Frances Griscom
Philadelphia
Notable golf match among Boston and Philadelphia players
Survivors include Miss Mary B Adams of Boston and Miss Bishop of Boston, with Miss Curtis and Miss Os good among others. The description highlights putting prowess on greens and the skill of Miss Batecielder and Miss Morgan, noting competitive play and long-range accuracy.
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Boston
Roal Barlow
Philadelphia
R. Www
Batecield
Country Club
Bishop
Curtis
Osgood
Fellows Morgan
New York
Mackay
Florence N. Ayres
Anita Phipps
Union Pacific to Build McKeen Gasoline Motors
General Manager Mohter announced Union Pacific has purchased machinery for a special plant to manufacture McKeen gasoline motor cars. The equipment will be installed in new shops in Omaha, enabling extensive production for Harriman system branch lines.
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Omaha
Mohter
Union Pacific Today
McKeen
Harriman
Negroes Advised to Resist Oppression
New York address by Oswald G. Villard before the Afro American council urges unity among colored people to defend rights and oppose anti Negro newspapers in Georgia. He says no negro should contribute to such papers and warns that attempts to degrade blacks will be fought nationwide.
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New York
Hoke Smith
John Temple Graves
Vardaman
Tillman
Sac Oswald G. Villard
Supreme Court hears Moyer case over arrest of Western Federation leaders
The U S Supreme Court heard arguments on October 10 in the case of Charles Moyer W D Haywood and George A Pettibone imprisoned in Idaho over the murder charge against former Governor Stennenberg The Idaho court denied habeas corpus and jurisdiction disputes centering on alleged Colorado kidnapping and diplomatic irregularities. The second day of the Findlay Ohio trial of Standard Oil for conspiracy featured Rockefeller testimony from 1898 and a debate over evidence authenticity and scope.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Charles Mover
W. D. Haywood
George A. Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Idaho
Stennenberg
Idaho Federal Court
RE. F. Richardson
Denver
CS. Darrow
Chicago
J. W. Hawley
Boise
Colorado
Moyer
Hawley
Federation
Findlay
Ohio
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Standard
Baker
John Dr. Rockefeler
Standard Oll Trust
Supreme Court of the State
Phelps
Ida M. Butts
Butts
George M Rice
Marietta
Rice
Secretary of State
New Jersey
David
Fire destroys Palace saloon in Goldfields area
Fire broke out today in the Palace saloon owned by Larry Bullivan in Goldfields New Sage destroying the saloon and three adjoining buildings. Loss estimated at 100000. For a time it seemed certain the entire town would go.
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San Francisco
Goldfields
Larry” Bullivan
Akron school funds report shows treasurer underpaid
A report by . & Young on Akron school funds finds Fred F. Smith, former Buckeye County treasurer and school fund treasurer, short by 89 024. Clerk records suggest a deficit. examiner finds no proof of Smith's involvement in the shortage.
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Columbus
Hie
Akron
Young
Fred F. Smith
Bummit County
Smith
Standard Dilbell Case Sparks Transnational Protest
A disputed trial involving Dilbell draws protests in Britain and another country as officials consider evidence standards and legal maneuvers. Attorneys object to ten core evidentiary points amid calls for transparency and accountability.
Cuban Leaders Bitter Against Funston Over Desertion Claims
In Guba reports claim Cuban leaders harshly rebuke Funston amid war with Spain over alleged desertion by a key commander. The dispute centers on loyalty and strategic decisions impacting ongoing operations.
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Funston
Spain
Roosevelt Jr in Boston police court hearing on assault charge
Shaun Kelly, Harvard roommate of Theodore Roosevelt Jr, faced municipal court before Judge Wentworth. Witness Fraher testified no blows, was tripped and injured. Kelly admitted pushing, Roosevelt corroborated his version. Separate Havana dispatch noted one yellow fever case in Havana and none elsewhere.
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Shaun Kelly
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Harvard
Fraher
Wentworth
Kelly
Roosevelt
F. M. Bragden
Wraher
Ily
Havana
Major Kean
Medical Department
Associated Press
Cuba
Cruces
President Roosevelt Greets 1200 Visitors at White House
President Roosevelt in the East Room extended handshakes to over 1,200 attendees from the Old Times Telegraphers convention Spatich American War Veterans and the National Wholesale Druggists Association as they held annual gatherings. He saluted veterans including First Volunteer Cavalry members and Illinois regiments with cordial greetings.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Old Times Telegraphers
National Wholesale Druggists
Aaxeoctation
First Volunteer Cavalry
Marines Sent to Settle Cuban Insurgent Feud Near Trinidad
Marines were ordered to Baneti Spiritus and Trinidad to quell friction between ex rebels and disarmed militia. The dispute centers on arms stored in the customs house and reported re armament by Colonel Glynn. Governor Taft plans to remove Glynn and assign General Brava to maintain trust with the peace commission.
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Morning Journal
Havana
Fred Funston
Cuba
Taft
General Funston
United States
Louisiana
Bacon
Magoon
Franklin Bell
Funston
Pacific Coast
General Bell
Mr. Bacon
Mendez Capote
Spain
Garcia
Camp Columbia
Philippines
Key West
Florida Keys
Baneti Spiritus
Trinidad
Givon
Rural Guards
Glynn
Glynn Te
Ghovernor Taft
Brava
Insurgent Chief Bids Farewell to Cuban Officers
General Laynas del Castillo hosted forty officers at his Havana home as a street parade filled the area. He urged just and honest intervention to end with minimal harm, while General Albert spoke for President Roosevelt and Cubans pursuing their own destiny. Quintin Banderas is hailed as a martyr alongside Maceo.
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Insurgent
Ofpeocess
Havana
Cleneral Laynas del Castilo
Palma
Albert
Roosevelt
Quintin Banderas
Maceo
Banderas
Disarmament Progress Stalls in Camaguay Cuba
In Camaguay Cuba on October 19 the disarmament progress stalls as volunteers remain armed and a mayoral proclamation bans gatherings of four or more on the streets, blocking naval guards from proceeding with disarmament work.
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Camaguay
Cuba
Abandonment of Plan Hits Liberal Protest
A British deputation visiting St Petersburg to present a sympathy address to Moscow figures faces withdrawal as signers recant. The plan prompted protests from Russian loyalists and threats of violence, with Donald Mackenale Smeeton MP and WC Stead urging postponement or cancellation.
British Deputation Visit to Moscow Stirs Embarrassment
In St Petersburg on October 19 a British deputation planned to present a sympathy memorial to the dissolved parliament as part of a reception for a Moscow visit. The arrangement embarrassed the British ambassador Sir Arthur Nicholas amid Rus sia entente negotiations. Lenden urged officials to bar an official embassy reception and the Moscow consul stated the deputation members were unknown and the trip ill advised.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Arthur Nicholas
Russia
Great Britain
Stolypin Targets Constitutional Democrats Over Famine Relief
In St Petersburg a government circular to provincial governors orders removal from local organizations and electioneering restrictions on constitutional democrats amid famine relief efforts. The move follows Viborg manifesto actions and adds to pressures on opposition groups as finance prompts reductions.
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St Petersburg
Constitutional Democrats
Stolypin
Hesingfors
Holy Synod
Constitutional Democratic
Biolypin
Hie
Viborg
Draft Religious Freedom Bill Advances in Council
The overmanned government service plans 20 percent staff cuts in several departments, angering the administration. A religious freedom bill, delayed for revision, passes the council of ministers again, with the Strana opposition paper approving it as the only satisfactory law the administration has produced.
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Council of Ministers
Strana
Passive Resistance Abandoned by Democratic Conference
In Helsingfors a constitutional democratic conference votes 85 to 44 to abandon passive resistance. A minority amendment for organized resistance fails 84 to 53. Debate over Viborg manifesto widens party rifts as tax and recruitment refusals are debated. In Ufa a factory strike ends with workers repelling police and troops occupying the site.
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Helsingfors
Constitutional Democratic Conference
Central Committee
Viborg
Croker Files Libel Suit Over Tammany Methods
Richard Croker begins libel action against a London magazine over a scathing article on Tammany Hall operations. His affidavit denies wrongdoing while chief and asserts no use of the organization for extortion or personal profit. Case to be tried before an Irish jury with James W. Campbell KC as counsel.
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Dublin
Get
Richard Croker
Hbol
Tammany Mall
London Magasine
Tammanyiam
New York
Tweed and Croker
Tammany Hall
Croker
James W. Campbell
Dublin University
House of Common
Ireland
Palfour
Negroes complain of Jim Crow cars in interstate travel
Representatives from Mississippi and about a dozen other African Americans petition the Interstate Commerce Commission asking an investigation and possible order against railroads in the south. They allege colored interstate passengers face inferior Jim Crow cars, denied dining car access and sleeping berths due to race, violating Hepburn rate regulations.
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Washington
Cetle
South
Interstate Commerce Commieei
Uee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Themariver
W. P. Johnson
Mississippi
Hepburn Railroad
Sesstun
Congress
Absconding Agent Defrauds Havana Bank Holders
Havana bank J M Ceballos & Co declares a general assignment for creditors with liabilities of 3 to 4 million dollars after Manuel Silveira of Silveira & Co allegedly defrauds about one million. Silveira fled Havana October 2 aboard the Carmenia toward New York with wife and children, leaving no trace of his destination. William V Rowe of Sullivan Cromwell leads the assignee as the firm’s assets remain substantial but require careful management. investigators pursue Silveira’s location as the firm plans to resume operations when possible.
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Morning Journal
New York
J. M. Ceballos & Co
Manuel Silveira
Silveira & Co
Havana
Silveira
Silvetra
Carmetenia
Purte
Ceballos
J. M Ceballos
John 8. Fiske
Anderson Wilson
William V. Rowe
Sulivan & Cromwell
New York City
Ceballoe & Co
Spanish
Spain
Spanish-America
Sullivan & Cromwell
Hanna
Ile
Heargest
Cuba
Stowe
Lus M. Ceballos
O ' Es
Perto
Mexis
Conaleu
Outbreak of Plague Reported from Orient
The marine hospital service reports plague appearing in Osaka Japan and cholera in Shanghai China. Consul sources note thirty seven cholera deaths last week and fifty the prior week, with unknown case numbers. Health officers on the Pacific coast and Hawaii are on guard.
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Marine Hospital Service
State Department
Osaka
Japan
Bhanghai
China
Sharp
Roya
Heyd
Weyman
Pace
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