Richardson Quits Western Federation of Miners Defense
Denver attorney 15 F Richardson withdraws from the defense of Western Federation of Miners officials in Idaho cases. He says he cannot endure Clarence Darrow's methods and will no longer work with the Chicago lawyer, especially in a murder case where a man’s life is at stake.
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F. Richardson
Denver
William D. Hayywood
Baise
Idaho
Western Federation of Miners
Clarence Darraw
Chicago
Derrow
Magills Held for Murder In Clinton Indictments
Grand jury in Clinton returns indictments against Fred Magill and Mrs Fay Magill accusing them of murdering former wife Pet Magill by strychnine arsenic suffocation by quilt and by self harm on their advice and counsel. They were present when the indictments were read.
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Riingis
Clinton
Tih
Fred Masii
Fay Itaham Magill
Pet Magill
Fred Mazill
Magill
Wife
Profits Over 2000 Percent in Pa Capitol Paint Contracts
The Pennsylvania capitol commission at Peach Haven New Jersey reports on fraud probes in the capitol furnishing. John H. Sanderson of Philadelphia paid sub contractors painting 12 inches per square foot while the state paid 2.50 per square foot. Total payments exceeded 708000 dollars with profits around 2.30 percent.
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Pennasylvania
Pennsylvania Capitol Commission
Peach Haven
N. J
Stuart
Interio
John HH. Sanderson
Philadelphia
Hia
France and Spain urged to land troops at Casa Blanca scene
An extraordinary cabinet meeting discussed the Maoracc ean situation Friday after neony. Foreign Minister Pichen urged immediate energetic action by France to secure reparations for murders at Casa Blanca and to secure safety of Europedus. Piehoy proposed landing French and Spanish troops at the scene, arguing for joint action under the Algeciras conference mandate.
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Fproyeh
Oreign
Pichen
France
Casa Blanca
Spain
Algeciras
Piehoy
Connecticut Passes Utilities Bill For Public Commission
The Connecticut general assembly approved a utilities bill recommending the governor appoint a public utilities commission. The move follows Gov. Woodruff's guidance and aims to regulate rates and service across the state.
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Connecticut
Connecticut General Assembly
Woodruff
Sioux City Live Stock Market Friday Report
Sioux City live stock market notes butchers steers at 5.25 dollars and top hogs totaling 6960 dollars. The brief item lists prices and totals for livestock trading activity.
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Sioux City
St Grudens Gauden Beaten at Home in Coriyise NHL
Augustus St Gauden sculptor is gravely injured after a beating at his Coriyise home. He has been in failing health for years and grave fears are entertained for his recovery. News details mention the injury and concern for his condition.
Powder Explosion Targets Hardware Store Clerks
A powder explosion at the Massonel hardware store in Dalton injured clerks W.9 Reser and Amos Moser, with probable fatalities imminent. The incident occurred near the show window and prompted emergency response as authorities investigate the cause and insure status.
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Ture BeBe
Massonel
Dalton
W. 9 Reser
Amos Moser
Koreans in Battle Resist Disarmament in Seoul Barracks
In Seoul West gate barracks a clash between Japanese troops and disbanded Korean soldiers left 40 to 50 dead or wounded. Firing ceased, the American consulate was struck yet no foreigners hurt. Official reports to Gen Hasegawa cite 120 Korean casualties as rioting followed disbandment efforts. Marquis Ito assured the emperor of safety and foreign guards were placed. The Japanese credit prompt suppression of the outbreak and impending disbandment of remaining Korean units as scripts arrive.
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Westgate
Seoul
Korea
Hasegawa
Marquis Ito
Marqulis Ito
Shinwa
Strangler at large blamed for child murder spree in NYC
An eight year old girl Walie Dritsehler was found murdered in an East Side tenement cellar. She was assaulted and strangled with a hair ribbon as in the cases of Sophie Kohrer and an unidentified woman. Police fear a maniac is at large using the same method against women and children.
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New York City
New York
East Side
Walie Dritsehler
Sophie Kohrer
Real estate man Watz ends engagement over bank book demand
Alexander Watz of Washington DC says Miss Frances Dubb of Bridgeport asked to see his bank book. He alleges this led to the broken engagement and his plan to sue for a diamond ring. Katz arrived in Bridgeport for a wedding set for Thursday. a bank book showed $7000 deposited. He calls the demand the sickening act by a woman.
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Franee
Alexander Watz
Washington, D. C
Frances Dubb
Bridgeport
Mwe
Katz
Washington
Kata
Litteton to Conduct Thaw Trial for Stanford White Killing
Maria Littello Littleton of Brooklyn learned of her selection by Harry K. Thaw to conduct the next trial on the charge of killing Stanford White. Littleton, a former Brooklyn borough president and renowned lawyer, will replace Delphin M. Delmas as chief counsel. Thaw’s fee is reported at 25000 dollars.
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Maria Littlleton
Martin W. Littleton
Brooklyn
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
Borough of
Delphin M. Delmas
Ward Arraigned Over Death Linked to April Operation
Detroit police court arraigned Representative Charles M. Ward speaker pro tem and Ways and Means chair on a murder charge related to the death of Edith Pressley, a state senate proof reader, following an April criminal operation.
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Ward
Charles M. Ward
State House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
Detroit
Edith Pressley
State Senate
Prominent local figure dies at finish of Schenley Park race
J. William Neff a well known political and sports figure collapsed at the finish line of a Schenley Matinee Club horse race in Schenley Park Pittsburg Pa. He drove his own horse and cried I am done for before dying shortly after.
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J. Wiliam Neff
Schenley Park
Pittsburg
Schenley
New Cruiser In Commission At Vallejo California
The cruiser Caliifornia was placed in commission at Vallejo California after completion and ceremony. Capt Thomas S Phelps will command the vessel.
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Caliifornia
Vallejo
Cal
Thomas. Phelps
Cruis
Huntington Funeral Held in Paris for Henry Alonzo Huntington
Funeral services for Henry Alonzo Huntington were held in Paris on Thursday with many members of the American colony in attendance. The condition of Antonzo and Elizabeth remains critical.
Pak See to Hang Detected in Murder Case
Herman Bill of Gite age was convicted of poisoning the murder of Mary Viral and sentenced to hang on October 1. The case drew attention to the method and motive, with local officials confirming the verdict and date.
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Pak
Herman Bill
Morocco Massacre at Casablanca Moves Powers Toward Action
Natives and Europeans slain in Casablanca amid harbor works dispute. Europeans and Jews seek refuge on a German ship as the French cruiser Galilee heads to Casablanca. London papers urge firm action, criticizing sultan's inability to restore order and backing Berlin-driven resolution in Fez.
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Morocco
Galilee
London
Daily News
France
Berlin
Fez
Daily Graphic
Smugglers Arrest Sparks Border City Turmoil
Jaurez officials uncover a major smuggling network after federal agents seize fourteen cars bound for mayor Silviano Montemayor and seize warehouses and a large store. Twenty people jailed include a yardmaster and several switchmen. two suspected brokers flee to the Mexican side.
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Jaurez
Chihuahua
Mexico
Ecoul
Montemayor
el Paso
Tex
Jkxetteson & Degetau
Villasure
Mexican Central
Banco Nacional
Lewambier
A. Aguerillas
New York Sleuths Target Armenian Blackmail Plot
District Attorney of New York leads a citywide probe into Armenian blackmailers tied to the assassination of Tavshan jian. Police and DA efforts arrest murder suspects masked by revolutionary groups while reports say papers exposing the criminals' schemes were found in Lowell, Miss. Juries return three more indictments against Tather Martooresian for robbery and extortion.
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New York
Dereme
TW. S. Tavshanjian
Hunehoists
Armenia Revolutiomairs Sae
Aotrwik
Lowell
Miss
Tather Martooresian
Italian Citizen Killed After Bogey Buckles on Ride
Prominent Ladd, TL resident Gun Wills Thuinter died returning home from a bogey ride when his horse balked and threw him against a double-barrel shotgun muzzle. Both barrels fired, tearing his body nearly in two.
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Thuinter
Telforo Tint
Ladd
Hurehing
New All-American Cable Linked New York to Colon
Commercial service began with a new cable laid directly from New York to Colon by the Central and South American Telegraph company. The ambitious line marks a milestone in Trans American communications.
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New York-Colon
New York
Colon
Central and South American Telegraph Company
Finch Former Judge Francis Miles Finch Dies in Ithaca
Obituary noting the death of former judge Francis Miles Finch at Ithaca NL OY on a Wednesday at age 80. The article mentions his connection to the ballad Tha Blue and the Gray, written by Flo.
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Francis Miles Finch
Ithaca, NL OY
Flo
Western League Baseball Schedule for Sioux City Games
Schedule lists upcoming Western League games at Sioux City including opponents Des Moines Pueblo Denver Omaha and Lincoln with dates from Aug 10 to Sep 7 and notes multiple games on some days. Describes sequence of Aug games and late August dates leading into September.
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Sioux City
Des Moines
Pueblo
Denver
Omaha
Lineuln. Pees Eee
Stiletto Attack Leaves Louie Gorretti Wounded
Louie Gorretti an Italian man is stabbed with a stiletto at Loretto Sileh by an assailant during a dispute. Gorretti refuses to name his attacker and the assailant eludes capture as authorities seek clues to the stabbing.
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Louie Gorretti
Loretto
Sileh
Traan
Gorrett
West Chester Barn Tragedy Ties Slayer to Fatal Wounding
A Black man named George Thoma allegedly struck his wife in West Chester Pennsylvania then fled toward a barn where a horse or ponse alerted others. He was fatally hurt in a confrontation at the barn with bystanders and died.
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Pore Kilby
George Thoma
West Chester
Fugitives Hunt In Council Bluffs After Officer Slayings
Crowds gathered near the city jail and police station as authorities seek the fugitive who killed Detective George Wison and wounded Policeman Richardson. Bloodhounds from Beatrice aided searches near Crescent and Honey Creek. Suspect seen in area but not caught. likely to be kept in the country if captured. Richardson died after hospital treatment. Wilson died hours after being shot an hour later.
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Council Bluffs Grand
Council Bluffs
George Wison
Richardson
Crescent
Honey Creek
Beatrice
Honey Creek Lake
Wilson
Ralston for Mayor in Oskaloosa Unexpired Term
In a special Oskaloosa council meeting Democrats chose Charles H. Ralston to fill the late William Cricket’s unexpired mayoral term. Bryon V. Seevers tied with Ralston on several ballots before the council member and longtime alderman Ralston prevailed. The result surprised many locals.
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Oskaloosa
William Cricket
Charles H. Ralston
Bryon V. Seevers
Ralston
Seevers
No relief in drink Des Moines man ends life
Despondent over financial troubles Birgi L Hurley aged 24 of 506 Thirteenth street Des Moines shot himself in the right temple after returning from work. He stood on the porch then went to his room without a word. His wife heard the shot and found him dead, bending over him as she kissed his lips in grief.
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Des Moines
Birgi L. Hurley
Thirteenth Street
Death
Over $6,000 Hidden in Brakke Pockets In Bank Pin Secret
In Lake Mills a farmer Al fred Brakke was arrested after $6,444 was found secreted in his pocket, pinned with two safety pins. The report also notes a bank promotion in Fonda and a funeral in Fonda for Mamie Swink. A Creston chautauqua tent pole broke in high winds, flooding seating but causing no injuries.
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Jona Parmer
Lake Mills
Alfred Brakke
Brakke
Creston
Light Fine for Wite Beater in Strawberry Point
Oran Greenwood a barber arrested and fined twenty dollars after beating his wife when he found supper not ready. A German immigrant Conrad Runge reportedly died by his own hand in Iowa City by hanging with binder twine in a granary. Ashton Elevator Manager Resigns. R H Wolf resigns from Farmers elevator at Adeton to move to Billings Montana. Yappen elected manager to start around Sept 1. Expires In the Yard. D Davis a Beloit Wisconsin yardman in Marathon town dies after apoplexy behind his workplace.
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Wite
Oran Greenwood
Strawberry Point
Iowa City
Conrad Runge
D. Davis
Beloit
Wis
Maraha Itown
Senator Newberry Bitten by Rattlesnake Near Waterloo
Senator Byron Newberry, 60, Iowa's pure food law creator, was bitten on the ankle by a four foot seven rattle snake in an oat field on his Strawberry Point area farm. Three doctors treated him overnight. prognosis improved Wednesday afternoon though danger remains. He has represented the Thirty sixth senatorial district for years.
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Byron Newberry
Iowa Pure Food Law
Waterloo
Strawberry Point
Newberry
Iowa
Iowa Girl to Go to India to Instruct in Bombay School
Miss Emily Reeve a former Franklin county superintendent and Hampton notable plans to depart next month for Bombay, India, to take a post as instructor at a large school. A noted globe trotter, she has traveled extensively by foot and bicycle across England Scotland Ireland and Wales and has crossed 1,600 miles on a bicycle in those regions. She has also toured the Alps and Germany and Italy, collecting many novel experiences.
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Bombay
Emily Reeve
Hampton
Franklin County
India
Reeve
Isle of Man
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Alps
Germany
Italy
Pretty Iowa Romance Ends In Secret Wedding
Grace Beal daughter of a Fort Dodge alderman married Dan Garnard of Waterloo at St Johns New York in May after Beal nursed him through a severe typhoid attack. The romance began in the sickroom and they wed privately after planning a fall ceremony.
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St. Johns
N. Y
Grace Beal
Fort Dodge
Dan Garnard
Waterloo
Miss Beal
Mr. Garnard
Atlantic
Wreck at Marshalltown Injures Brakeman and Passengers
Des Moines to Kansas City No 1 and Twin City No 6 collided near the First street crossing at Marshalltown as No 6 crossed main line. Brakeman Harry Norton of Des Moines suffered a broken rib and severe bruises while several passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt. The crash occurred when the towerman confused the routes. Both engines were wrecked.
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Des Moines
No. 6
Ida Grove Chautauqua Sets Aug 21 25 Arrangements Made
Arrangements are completed for a chautauqua at Ida Grove from August 21 to 25. A tent seating 3600 will be secured to accommodate crowds and a fine talent lineup includes Judge Lindsay of Denver, famed juvenile court jurist, and Governor Hoch of Kansas.
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Ida Grove
Work Berun an Ida Grove Sewers
Contractor Delahunt has the Ida Grove sewer project to complete before snow fires. He operates a 33,000 pound twin engine ditching machine that digs up to twenty two feet, replacing the work of one hundred men. The device will accelerate the 26,000 feet of sewer installation planned.
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Ida Grove
Delahunt
Japan and Korea Reach Interim Agreement Powers Reasserted
A fragmentary report outlines a Japan Korea accord setting terms on administration and appointments in Korea. It notes Japanese influence through the resident general and foreigner restrictions, with provisions for Korean governance under Japanese guidance and the need for prior approval by the general.
Twenty Willed and Much Destroyed in New York Fire
A chaotic blaze across Manhattan and nearby areas killed twenty and injured many as a four hour outbreak destroyed a Christies Street building and a seaside hotel complex. Fire officials report dramatic escape attempts amid smoke and collapsing structures. Local authorities work to determine causes while residents tally losses including property damage and far-reaching effects on nearby amusements and transit.
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Christe Sirvet
Beach
Long East
Coney Island
Old Dominion Line
Chase Park
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