Postmaster Edward Morgan Shot in New York Street
Edward Morgan, New York postmaster for over 25 years and Republican leader in Washington Heights, was shot by Hob Mackey, a 31 year old English stenographer. Mackey then killed himself after firing once at Morgan. Morgan was wounded but expected to recover. Mackey claimed mail tampering and a demand for a certificate to receive mail, citing personal grievance and eyesight decline as motives.
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New York
Adward W. Morgan
One Hundred and Forty Sixth Street
Hob Mackey
Mackey
Washington
Hunt, Hill & Betts
Dorothy Morgan
Broadway
One Hundred
Forssaixth Street
Mr. Morgan
Gaughter
Postmaster Morgan
Ir. Morgan
Willm R. Wilcox
Washington Heights
Shooting at One Hundred and Porty-sixth Street
The account describes a shooting near Mr. Morgans home at One Hundred and Porty-sixth Street. Dorothy Mackey, praised for quick wit and bravery, struck the revolver, deflecting a fatal shot intended for Tutasa as the postmaster was headed downtown.
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Dorothy
Mackey
Tutasa
Porty-sixth Street
Mr. Morgan
Mackey’s Sister A Nurse Prostrated by News
Erle Mackey, who shot Postmaster Morgan in New York and then killed himself, is linked to H W B Mackey of Cambridge. Born near Dublin, he moved to Boston as a youth, previously shot a coworker, was deemed insane, escaped Worcester asylum, and his sister Anne Mackey, a student nurse at Anna Faulnes hospital New Hartford, was overwhelmed by the tragedy.
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Boston
Erle Mackey
Postmaster Morgan
New York
H.W. B Mackey
Cambridge
Dublin
Ireland
Worcester
Mackes
Anne
Anna Faernes Hospital
Newhareport
Mass
Morgan
Mackey
Paddy Rodgers Tries It Again In Shootout Attempt
Paddy Rogers, known for prior criminal notoriety, is involved in a violent attempted robbery at a Downtown store on North Main street. He sustained multiple wounds, possibly self-inflicted, as a struggle over a revolver occurred with store owner George Dreibelbis. Rodgers was captured at the county jail later, with his companion discharged for lack of evidence.
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Hongers
Actos
Hodgers
Poe
Inge
North Main Street
Lis Dreiethis
Martin Cibelbis
Rodgers
George Dreibelbis
Montana Street
Bute
Unclear Monmouth Trial Involving Bank Official Allegations
Fragmentary report from Monmouth county court session notes conviction of a President and involvement of a Secretary in alleged deception of the state bank. The text hints at a $9000 exposure and failed cover of an application but is garbled and incomplete.
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Jerney
Monmouth County Court
Albert Fund
David Cai
Monmouth ‘Just and Fate Deposit Company
Mayor of London Inauguration Sparks Banquet Speech
London November 9 Prime Minister Asquith spoke at the Guildhall banquet marking the new lord mayor Sir George Wyatt Thuscott's inauguration. He urged cautious diplomacy in Europe praising Turkey Bulgaria Austria and Berlin treaty mediation while noting no power favorites. He cited a cordial spirit between Britain and Germany and warned against isolation or hostile blocs.
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London
Herbert H. Asquith
Guildhall
Gorge Wyatt
Thuscott
Turkey
Musurus’ Pash
Austria
Bulgaria
Berlin
England
Great Britain
Europe
Mr. Asquith
President Roosevelt Congratulates King Edward Birthday
President Roosevelt dictated a birthday congratulation to King Edward VII on his sixty seventh birthday in a terse cable. The king sent a cordial reply expressing thanks for the president and the American people.
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King Edward
Roosevelt
Vii
Great Britain
Ireland
Baward
Hitchcock May Be In Taft's Cabinet
Hot Springs West Virginia November 9 President elect Taft plans a prolonged stay at the Virginia Hot Springs to early December if weather holds He will confer with Judge Hitchcock and National Chairman as speculation grows on Hitchcock joining Tafts cabinet Taft says golf helps him stay fit for the strenuous duties ahead and will ride but prefers outdoor games to riding a horse
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Hot Springs
W. Va
Fatt
Virginia Hot Springs
Taft
Tat
Hitchcock
Judge Taft
Ben
Draper
Massachusetts
Supreme Court allows Kentucky to bar coeducation
Nov 9 Washington report shows the U S Supreme Court upheld Kentucky law preventing white and Black children from attending the same schools in the Berea College case. Justice Brewer wrote the opinion affirming lower courts, with Justices Harlan and Day dissenting. The ruling treated corporations as state creations and did not address individuals. Farther reports from Sabetha Kansas note a felt earthquake shock within 12 miles causing no damage. Local ads offer fall suits at Hub in Sabetha.
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Washington
Berea College
Kentucky
Supreme Court of the United States
Walter State ‘Court
Supreme Court
Brewerd
Kentucky Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Harlan
Day
Brewer
Sabetha
Kan
America
Hub
W. Park
Abruzzi Romance Rumors Stir Interest In Europe
London papers report the Abruzzi Duke and Miss Elkins may wed in Italy with state ceremonies. The Daily Express claims Rome or Turin could host a 1900 ceremony, while Washington notes no official announcement yet and court etiquette favors a Rome statement if one occurs. A separate item mentions a reward for arrest related to a 1908 hold up at 429 North Main Street.
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London
The
Daily Express
Catherine Elkins
Rome
Turin
Italy
Elkins
W. Va
Abruzzi
Mise Elkins
Paddy
Rodgers
North Main Street
Pope Pius Receives Gold Purse on Jubilee Anniversary
Nov 9 reports the pope meeting the Sacred College to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his priesthood entry. Cardinal Serafino Vanutelli led the cardinals who presented the pope with 4000 dollars in gold, as the dean Cardinal Oregalta was unable to attend.
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Pope Pius
Sacred Colege
Serafino Vanutelli
Oregalta
Holy Father
Cardinal Vanutelli
Dressel
Ridgley to Lose Place in Bank
Kansas City reports that WB Ridgley, president of the reorganized National Bank of Commerce, will be replaced after Dre W. & Woods bought a majority control. Mc Ridgley formerly resigned as currency controller before heading the bank.
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Ridgley
Kansas City
WB Ridgley
National’ Bank of Commerce
Dre W. & Woods
Mc Ridgley
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