Senator Burton Indicted Again in Rialto Case
Federal grand jury in St Louis returned a new indictment against United States Senator Burton of Kansas for accepting money from Rialto Grain and Securities in post office matters. The article notes previous indictments and a demurrer sustained in 1905, with statute limitations looming and witnesses including Post Office inspectors.
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St. Loui
United States
Burton
Kansas
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
St. Louis
Post Office Department
Hns Spectors
Vandevanter
Gran Jury
Post Ofice
W. J. Vickery
Washington
William G. Gochrane
Post Office Department of
R. M. Fulton
Joseph H. Johnson
New Orleans
Rialto Company
Supreme Court
Grand
F. W. Lehmann
Grand Jury
Missionaries Speared to Death in Lienchow Massacre
Dr Mabkle reports a horrific massacre in Lienchow involving American missionaries. Miss Chestnut, Amy Machle, and Mrs Machle were subjected to public humiliation, brutal spearing, and river flinging. Mr and Mrs Peale were stripped and killed in a brutal, public manner.
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Hong Kong
Mabkle
Lienchow
Miss Chestnut
Amy Machle
Mrs. Peale
Pennsylvania Goes Democratic Reflects Statewide Victory
Philadelphia reports indicate Berry a Democratic victory for state treasurer with a 76 000 to 160 000 plurality as full returns mature. City totals show Weaver led ticket with 148 679 to 106 346 for Republicans, a 42 332 gap, while Berry edged Plum mer by 36 037 in city results.
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Philadelphia
Berry
Weaver
Plummer
San Domingo Rebellion Sparks Uprising Rumor
A revolutionary movement has developed in San Domingo and an uprising is threatened. Government is informed and navy and state departments coordinate to maintain peace. The note ends with a proverb about bachelor safety in numbers and female friends.
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San Domingo
Washington
Navy Department
State Department
Mutiny and Street Clashes in Cronstadt Turmoil
In Cronstadt, Russia, Nov 10 mutinous sailors loot the city and clash with troops while fires rage. Reports say hundreds killed or wounded, crowds flee to St Petersburg as guns blaze through the night. American envoy seeks protection for interests. chaos spreads to Kronstadt. By Nov 11 the mutiny is suppressed and rebels are arrested.
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Cronstatl
Russia
St. Petersburg
Cronsvadt
Peterhof
Cronstadt
Spencer Eddy
Cron Sight
Davy Club
Organi
Imprial Horse Guards
Gronstadt
Oranienbawn
Kronstadt
Hearst Fights for Recount After Ballot Box Ruling
In New York justice orders all ballot boxes moved from precincts to the bureau of elections sparking a recount bid by Hearst. Col. Bacon and F W Brown serve the order on Commissioner McAdoo while Ivens offers limited assistance. Hearst cites over 8,000 allegedly defective ballots and calls for their counting pending court decision.
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New York
Supree Court
William J. Gaynor
Brooklyn
McAdoo
Greater
Bureau of Elections
William RB. Hearst
Jearue
Gaynor
Hearst
Justice Gaynor
Ivens
Coundel
Houndquarters
Jerome
Mayer
North River
Poland Denied Autonomy Sparks Martial Law Decree
Warsaw reports declare martial law across ten Polish governments. Panic spreads as riots rumors mount and Jews arm for protection. Strikes worsen coal shortages and shortages of funds accompany the crackdown. Russian authorities warn any Polish autonomy bid amounts to revolt, linking it to 1831 and 1803 uprisings. An ukase renewal framework is cited.
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Warsaw
Poland
St. Petersburg
Finland
Gueh Poles
Henrick Sienkiewicz
Iast
Democrats Triumph in Ohio Governor Pattison Victory
Columbus, O. Nov 9 The Democrat John M Pattison is elected governor for three years by a large plurality over 40 000. Democratic majorities are expected in both state houses though the balance of the state ticket remains uncertain. Republican hopes of Pattison success wavered as full returns favored the Democrat and party leaders projected substantial majorities in the legislature.
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Columbus
John M. Wattison
Herrick
Pattison
Garber
Senate
House
New York Life In Trouble In Missouri
Jefferson City November 10 W D Vandiver state superintendent of insurance suspended the certificate of authority of the New York Life Insurance company to do business in Missouri. In St Louis yesterday the company through its attorneys applied to a U S Circuit Judge for an injunction to restrain Vandiver from enforcing his order prohibiting further business. The plea was granted.
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Jefferson City
W. D Vandiver
New York Life Insurance Company
St. Louis
FP. N. Judson
Grow
Jate
United States
Adams
Vandiver
Missouri
Court Martial for Midshipman Meriwether Named
Secretary Bonaparte ordered a court martial for Midshipman Minor Meriwether of the third class at Annapolis Naval Academy in connection with the death of Midshipman Branch after a fist encounter between the two naval students in Washington D C on November 12.
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Washington, D. C
Bonaparte
Minor Meriwether
Annapolis Naval Academy
Anti American feeling grows in Canton and Hong Kong
Reports from Canton say anti American sentiment is sharpening with a lady spat upon in the street. The American Consul Julius Gray has received an anonymous letter threatening his life amid boycotts of American goods.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Julius Gray
Ite
Whispering Bell Radius Varied by Medium
A bell’s sound travels 46 200 feet through water but only 486 feet through air, illustrating how sound propagation changes with medium. The example highlights dramatic differences in wave speed and attenuation between water and air.
Tunnel Nearly a Mile Long Opens on Louisville and Nashville Line
Nashville Tenn Nov 7 The tunnel under Bakers hill on the Louisville and Nashville road sixteen miles west of Nashville has been completed and first trains passed through yesterday The tunnel nearly a mile long with approaches costing about 2 000 000 no dirt removed and built through solid rock A mention notes a boy's health board six meals a day.
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Nashville
Tenn
Baker's Hill
Louisville and Nashville
Russia Faces Poland Crisis and Nebraska Vote Result
In St. Petersburg a martial law declaration signals government resolve to curb Polish autonomy movements and potential uprising. Rail and troop mobilization are stressed. Separately, Nebraska returns indicate Charles J. Lefton, Republican, leads Hastings for associate justice of the state supreme court by a wide margin, with 1870 figures cited for comparison.
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Poland
St. Petersburg
Kingdom of
Count Witte
Russia
Nevak
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Charles 7
Lefton
The
Supreme Court
Barnes
Skeleton Unearths Historic Skeleton in Wisconsin
Barahoo Wisconsin November 13 J W Weller unearthed a well preserved skeleton while clearing a stump behind his Sauck City shop. A metal bracelet of Spanish or French manufacture was found on one arm. The skeleton is believed to be a breach explorer who visited the area as early as 1673.
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Barahoo
Wis
Sauck City
J. WH. Weller
Waterway plan urged to link great lakes and gulf
Chicago November 13 Nearly 200 members of the mass Manufacturers association urged Congress to fund a cheap waterway connecting the Great Lakes with the Gulf of Mexico. The push, led by Captain C W Smith and Congressman Madden, seeks swift federal action to open the route alongside the Panama Canal. Madden argued current freight costs reflect lack of rail competition and urged Interstate Commerce Commission powers to rebalance rates.
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Chicago
Mass Manufacturers’ Association
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
C. W. Smith
Aurora
Western Wheel Scraper Company
Madden
South
Middle West
Gulf
Panama Canal
Ren
Yale
Boston
Atlanta
Atlantic
Abitrary
Lfe
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Haley Gipe Granted New Trial In Indiana Murder Case
Haley Gipe, an Indiana man condemned to life for murder, has been granted a new trial by the Supreme Court and taken to New Castle for proceedings. The crime involved the death of a Mrs Starbuck and her infant found in a well, with the case cited as deliberate murder. Farmer Finds Black Pearl in Wisconsin River
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Supreme Court
Indiana
LaPorte
Ind
Haley Gipe
New Castle
aUpreme Court
Actor Harry Lawrence Drops Dead At Bijou Theater
In Nashville on November 13, Harry Lawrence of the Alien company collapsed and died during pre show dressing room at the Bijou theater. The Busy Izzy troupe continued the performance as scheduled with the crowd unaware of the tragedy.
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Nashville
Tenn
Harry Lawrence
Alien
George Sidney
Izzy Company
Hily
Bijou
Thieves Steal Papers From Methodist Book Concern
A thief broke into Bishop Neeley's room at the Methodist Book Concern in New York and stole valuable items including a Spanish translation of John Wesley's life and other papers. Police investigated, urging vigilance as losses appeared significant.
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New York
John Wesley
Bishop Neeley
Methodist Book Concern
Panic in Persia reports grave panic across Tehran and Persia
Washington dispatch notes Persian minister General Morteza warns of financial panic sweeping the country. He cites widespread hardship and many families threatened as the strain worsens amid economic instability and political tension.
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Persia
Washington
Morteza
Cured Rheumatism Claims for Dr Williams Pink Pills
Testimonial from Watertown New York praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a permanent cure for rheumatism after four boxes. Endorsements include his wife and daughter for various ailments. Notes pills are free from opiates and sold at druggists with pricing listed.
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Dr. Williams
Mr. Wixar
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Postpnic
Silk and tape overcharges spark umbrella attack
An old lady visits a shop and is quoted high prices for silk and tape by an inexperienced clerk. The master defends the staff and promotes a superior silk at a high rate, blaming a worm epidemic for rising costs. The customer returns with an umbrella, striking the clerk after overheard stockpiled prices.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Aid Rheumatism Cure Told
Sacramento Kentucky November 13 special Catherine Deving, a well known resident, shares a testimonial about Dodd's Kidney Pills curing rheumatism. After four years of leg and foot pain she found relief quickly and says she is in better health than years past. The note includes other locally observed lines and ads about starch brands and liver health.
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Sacramento
Dodd
Catherine Deving
Sol
Tam
A Great Monarch and His Breakfast Diet
A quoted blurb extols the Czar of all the Russias as wealthier than his brothers and ruler of vast lands with more than a hundred twenty million subjects. It claims he will not be invincible until he adopts Pillsbury's Vitos as his regular breakfast diet.
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Russias
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement with address
An old advertisement urges asking dealers for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claiming it rests the feet and cures swollen sore hot and callous feet sweating and in growing nails. Sold by Allen & Olmsted LeRoy Nebraska for 84 cents with no substitute. Woman remarks about smoking.
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Allen
Semple Walled
Allen & Olmsted
LeRoy, Ne
Yee
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Ohio
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Gorgress
Manitewoc
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Neshoto
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Alaska
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