Boston Actress Found in Trunk After Murder by Husband
Chester Jordan, actor of Somerville, confesses to killing wife Honorah Jordan 23 in their Beacon Hill home. He dismembered the body with a butcher knife and hacksaw, storing the torso in a trunk and planning to dump remains from a Harvard steamer. Police tracked the crime through a hackman’s suspicions and rail cargo clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Boston
Susan Geary
Honorah Jordan
Somerville
Hancock Street
Beacon Hill
Boston
Mass
Jordan
Chester Jordan
Harvard
New York
Hartfard
Hackman
Reston
Jas. Collins
Goston
Collings
Porth
Color Line Drawn at United Spanish War Veterans Convention
At a Boston gathering the decision to keep all entered camps unattached was adopted after Commander in Chief Hale defended the policy against opposition from the colored camp from the Moor. The policy aims to allow unattached camps to form departments when ready. The Thomas camp of Washington had been deemed unattached. the charter error was noted.
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United Spanish War Veterans
Boston
Mass
Charles J. Thomas
Washington
D. C
Hale
Department of the District of Columbia
Wrights First Flight Attempt At Lemar France
Wilbur Wright achieved a four and ten mile flight at Lemar France reaching five feet altitude and six miles before a motor trouble ended the first attempt. A second try failed due to engine issues but spectators marveled at his ability to return to ground. The event raised estimates that he could fly without external stirring devices, advancing the prospect of powered flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Wright
Lemar
M-Traudon
Wright
Federal Judge grants railroads injunction in Arkansas fare dispute
Judge Vandeventer on Thursday granted an injunction requested by St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern and three other railroads operating in Arkansas. The order restrains the Arkansas State Railroad Commission from enforcing the new 1 cent fare law and from interfering with the railroads in raising their freight rates on interstate traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Hoads Score
Vandeventer
St. Louis
Iron Macuntain and Southern
Arkans
Arkansas State Railroad
Sioux City Market News Notes Quane and Livestock
Fragmentary items report Sioux City live stock cabin activity and a local market event on Thursday. Details are unclear but reference market action and a stock observation at E25 FT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Cannot Open Allot Boars At Jeffson Court
A writ of probabilities was granted by the Jefferson Court at Jeffson City on Thursday to prove the ballot text. The document concerns the ballot and its status from the recent primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thevuprens
Jeffson Coty
Pruett to Bodiens Frog Tutrsdar report
Fragmented OCR notes report an event involving Pruett and Bodiens with references to serum and damage. The readable items mention a ten and other unnamed parties in an incident context. Further details are unclear from the text.
Aeronaut Falls in Maine Flight Disaster
New Yorker aeronaut Charles Oliver Jones fell 500 feet to his death at Waterville Maine during a fairground display. Witnesses including Mrs Jones reached him as flames erupted from the gas bag and engine. He died about an hour and a half later from internal injuries and a broken spine after attempting to crash land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterville
Maine
Charles Oliver Jones
Hamilton
N. Y
Jones
Germany Breaks Morocco Accord, Targets Mulai Hafid Sultans Rise
Germany issues a verbal notice rejecting the Algeciras framework and recognizes the Moroccan sultan Mulai Hafid, shocking Paris officials who fear renewed instability in North Africa and a repudiation of the conference accord. The Tangier envoy Massel’s signals tie Germany to the move, signaling a dramatic shift in European policy toward Morocco.
Lumber Cut Rising to Record Levels in 1907
Government report shows only two and a half billion feet more cut in 1907 than 1906. Census and Forest Service data from Washington indicate 28 850 mills reported output totaling over 50 billion feet, with per capita consumption rising from 250 feet in 1850 to 480 feet in 1907 as prices climbed over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of the Census
Forest Service
Washington
United States
Dry Leader Opposes Hughes Nominating Convention
Aaron A. Watkins of Hin took the ground that the state prohibition convention should make a straight party nomination for president rather than a nomination of Gov. Hughes. The proposal to nominate Hughes was discussed at the Syracuse convention but opposed by Watkins.
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Hughes
Hugheshich
Syracuke, NO
Aaron A. Watkins
Hin
View
Watkins
New Jersey Democrat Robert I. Chudsteth Named DNC Vice Chair
Robert I. Chudsteth, chairman of the New Jersey state Democratic Committee, announced on Wednesday he accepted the role of vice chairman of the national Democratic Committee and will serve as eastern campaign manager for Fryar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fastern
Robert I.chudsteth
New Jersey State Democratic Committee
National Democratic Committee
Fryar
Trust Company of America Pays Off $25 Million Loan
The Trust Company of America of New York, famed for its role in the 1907 panic, reports it has fully paid a $25,000,050 loan, marking a successful recovery and continued stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust Company of America
New York
Prospect for Lake Tamaulipas oil sparks business plans
Report says capitalists may form a company to exploit an alleged discovery of oil in Lake Tamaulipas near Dos Uccas, with the site centered in the lake’s middle. The Lake Tarnia-Sun dtetrier area is cited as the location for the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mexico
Lake
Tarnia
Sun
Tamaulipas
Dos Uccas
Grain Merchant Gibbs Suicide at Tirand Forks D
Gibbs, president of the Gibva Gratia and Fuel empary, committed suicide by shooting. Wincsell Eainesa is named in the incident, with worry listed as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gibbs
Tirand Forks
Gibva Gratia and Fuel Empary
Wincsell
Distant Cousin of Huck Fingers Bead Passes Away
A chum of Huck Fingers Bead and member of Tom Hewyer's group died Tuesday in Hantinal Missouri. The obituary notes his ties to local circles and family connections.
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Huck
Judge Bares
Huck Figen
Ceste Famelle
Mark Two
Hantinal
Tom Hewyer
Vermont Republicans win tight bid for governor
Vermont voters gave Lieut. Gov. George H. Peauty a plurality of about 28,000 over Democrat James E. Burke, delivering the GOP a continued hold on the governor’s office and full control of the legislature. Foster and Plumley secured congressional seats as the party strengthens its state-wide dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolls Cp
Vermont
George H. Peauty
Newport
James E. Burke
Burlington
David J. Foster
Frank Plumley
Northfield
Redfield Proctor
Bryan and Johnson in Minnesota Rally for Democratic Ticket
Governor Johnson of Minnesota pledged active support for William J. Bryan in the northwest as Bryan traveled from Fargo to rally Minnesota party leaders. Bryan acknowledged he is not the first choice but welcomed Johnson’s backing, calling Minnesota a favorable year for the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Jloundsay
St. Paul
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Denver
Northwest
William J. Brayan
Fargo NX. D
Bryan
John A. Johnson
Johnson
Gov
Kentucky Sheriff Moves Suspect Before Lynch Mob Reaches Jail
A mob of about 20 masked men visited the Louisa county jail Monday night demanding John Sprouse, accused of arson and injuring Charles Cooper’s children in Cherokee, Kentucky. The sheriff, anticipating action, transferred Sprouse to Catlettsburg hours earlier. the jail was searched by the mob to verify officials’ statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisa
John Sprouse
Charles Cooper
Cherokee
Catlettsburg
Potato Bugs Stop Eight Trolley Cars in Connecticut
Potato bugs blocked the rails at Lazy Lane Conn delaying eight trolley cars carrying excursionists to Lake Campeamece. The insects kept the tracks until the car crews could sand the rails and resume service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lazy Lane
Conn
Lake Campeamece
New York Couples Denied Church Annulment Rights
A church ruling states that Arthur Herbert Osborne and Vielen Maloney of New York cannot obtain an annulment through the Vatican. Only death could free them to remarry, as the pope and the College of Cardinals will not annul this marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herbert Osborne
Vielen Maloney
New York
Church of Rome
Theis
Pope
College of Cardinals
Cotton crop decline reported by New Orleans cotton exchange
Secretary Hester of the New Orleans cotton exchange reports the U S cotton crop for the 1708 season ending Aug 31 at 11,571,960 bales, down from 13,010,082 in 1906-07.
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Hester
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
United States
Balloon lands with four injured in Devil's Hole
A balloon believed to be the Chicago that vanished from Columbus is sighted in Devil's Hole on Tuesday afternoon. Four occupants were injured and are being cared for by a rescue party.
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Chicago
Columbus
Devil's Hole
Talloga Dropa in Take and Rescue Near Lake Erie
A tangled late report notes the Queen Tasulse balloon landed in Lake Erie near Huffain after dropping from Buffalo. Both occupants were rescued and John Czolgosz, brother of President McKinley, was sentenced in Sharon Pa for three months work. Police investigate Czotgosz insanity claims as a gunfight ends with Edward Sloan killed in Maynie.
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Talloga Dropa
Columbus
Buffalo
N.Y
Tasulse” Ballooin
Lake Erie
Huffain
John Czolgosz
McHinley
Oscarsin
Sharon
Pace
Czotgosz
Hia
Brown Loses Nerve After Daughter-in-Law Murder
John M. Brown confined in Manson county jail on a murder charge broke down crying and said he was sorry. He expressed a wish to attend the funeral of Mrs. George G. Brown. The funeral was held at 10 o clock Tuesday with a large sympathy crowd and closed casket. The community debates his sanity with doctors split on mental state while George G. Brown laments his wife’s death and demands justice. Edwin Andersen of Ruthven, brother of the murdered woman, accuses motive tied to money and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Brown
Manson
George G. Brown
Brown
Calhoun County
Ilda Johnson
Tf T
Edwin Andersen
Ruthven
Iowa
Des Moines Jail Guarded After Lynching Threats
Des Moines authorities guarded the jail Tuesday night after a mob gathered over the attack on Lizzie Ages a young woman assaulted by Bart Nizert alias Carter a colored man. She identified him in police court and a hearing date was set. Police kept heavy guards to prevent an organized attempt to storm the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lizzie Ages
Bart Nizert
Carter
Life Saved by His Dog in Thunderstorm
A dog pulled the bed covering during a lightning storm early Saturday morning, prompting engineer J. J. Burns of the Milwaukee road to rise. A bolt struck the bed and tore the frame, but Burns credits the animal for saving his life as the dog barked and darted between his room and his mother's.
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J. J. Burns
Milwaukee Road
Mr. Burns
Archbishop Keane Declares No Modernism In Diocese
Archbishop Keane of Dubuque said he would inform Pope Pius X that there is no tendency toward modernism or agnosticism in his diocese. He spoke during the dedication of a new visitation academy, noting growth in Christian education and church structures as evidence. The stance responds to a recent encyclical on modernism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Dubuque
Pius X
Iowa
New Visitation Academy
Four Babies in One Year in New Hampton Family
Mr and Mrs John B Northoff of New Hampton welcomed twin boys on Saturday matching twins born Aug 29 last year. The Northoffs are a prominent thrifty family active in local business and other industries.
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New Hampton
John B. Northoff
Fight for Child Opens in Des Moines by Cuban Wife
Mrs. Belle McPhee, wife of an army officer in Cuba, begins habeas corpus proceedings in Des Moines to recover her daughter Goldie. She alleges her ex husband, from whom she was divorced years ago, is retaining the child against court orders. She traveled from Cuba to start the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Belle McPhee
Cuba
Goldie
Honeymoon Robbery in Yellowstone Park Strikes Clark Couple
Mr and Mrs Harvey Clark of Floyd County were robbed during their Yellowstone Park honeymoon by a lone bandit who held up a coaching party and stole several thousand dollars. Clark lost about $400 and personal jewelry belonging to both.
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Harvey Clark
Floyd County
Yellowstone Park
Clark
Radloff Faces Insanity Plea In Arson Case
Emil Otto and Max Radlofe brothers of Paul Radloff filed an information in Marshalltown charging Paul Radloff with insanity to avoid criminal action. Radloff remains jailed on heavy bonds accused of arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil
Otto
Max Radlofe
Paul Radler
Marshalltown
Paul Radloff
Driver killed by wagon in Cedar Rapids accident
Frank Rogovsky a driver for King Crown Plaster in Cedar Rapids was pinned under a wagon while hauling a three ton brick load. He was thrown from the wagon dragged twenty five feet and run over by wheels. He died at a hospital shortly after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall
Frank Rogovsky
King Crown Plaster Company
Cedar Rapids
Tie
Fatal Knife Incident Over Attention At Marsentine Home
Noah Tutt of Marsentine aged 7h quarrelled with Ben Johnson 27 at Tutt's home. Tutt stabbed Johnson with a knife in an altercation over a young woman. Tutt fled, Johnson sustained a wound that may be fatal. Tutt claims Johnson paid excessive attention to his housekeeper.
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Noah Tutt
Marsentine
Ageri
Ben Johnson
Tutt
64 Years of Wedded Life Record in Indiana
Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Hauser Sr. celebrate sixty four years of marriage this week as Hardin County pioneers. They wed in Owen County Indiana on August 23 1844 and had ten children with nine still living.
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T. N. Hauser
Hardin County
Owen County
Ind
Consul John E. Rowan Accepts Puenta Arenas Post
United States Consul John E. Rowan who has served at the Falkland Islands for years has been tendered and accepted the consulate for the Argentine republic port Puenta Arenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rowan
United States
John E. Rowan
Falkland Islands
Puenta Arenas
Argentine Republic
Workman Buried Alive in City Sewer Digging
William Howard, a workman on the Sheridan avenue sewer excavation in South Miumiwa, was buried under three tons of earth when a cavern formed. Fellow workers freed him after fifteen minutes and he was nearly suffocated.
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William Howard
Sheridan Avenue
Miumiwa
Town Farm Sold for $100 an Acre in Sac County
The T. and Drewry quarter section farm in Doungkas township Sac county was sold this week to Charles Tapley of Cook township for 100 dollars per acre. The farm is only fairly improved.
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T. &. Drewry
Doungkas Township
Sac County
Charles Tapley
Cook Township
Woman Tramp Loses Arn On Milwaukee Bridge
Nellie Roberts, a self described tramp, slept on the Milwaukee bridge at Ofttumma and lost an arn when the Chicago drifted tran passed over it. She arrived on a pox car from Kansas City aged about 40 with parents living in Queuema Kansas.
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Nellie Roberts
Milwaukee Bridge
Ofttumma
Chicago
Kansas City
Yearae Ald
Queuema
Kan
Pather and Son Die in Sunshine Mine Fall
A mine accident at the Sunshine mine in Centerville claims Antonio Debull and his son Adolph Debull as instantly killed. The father was native of Belgium and leaves three orphan children.
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Pather
Coa
Sunshine
Centerville
Antonio
Adolph Debull
Belgium
Missing Des Moines Man Sparks Family Worries
Friends of a Des Moines insurance man report he vanished last week possibly wandering away due to mental distress after his wife’s death eighteen months ago. Police note the case and ongoing search with no solid leads yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Go oSiphant
Des Moines
Death of Mrs M B Carpenter Shocks LeMars Community
Mrs M B Carpenter an old and respected LeMars resident died suddenly from heart trouble in Vector Rapids. Her death shocks neighbors as family mourns the loss of a longtime local figure.
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M. B. Carpenter
M. I. Carpenter
LeMars
Ector Rapids
Lightning Strikes Barn on J.O. Ludwig Farm Causes Heavy Loss
A severe storm hit seven miles south of here and struck a large barn on the J.O. Ludwig farm. Loss valued over $2,000 with cattle, calves, hay, and a harness damaged. The tenant Peter Tehisen was hurt, seven injuries reported. A separate item notes conductor Willam James crushed under a Milwaukee Road yard crane at Mason City.
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J.O. Ludwig
Here
Peter Tehisen
Hurten
Ward
Mason Ciy
Willam James
Milwaukee
Mise City
Progressives Agree to Back Cummins for Short U S Senate Term
In a Savery hotel caucus, 51 progressives voted to support Gov. Al Cummins for election to the unexpired US Senate term. Democrats back Claude R. Porter. the alliance signals a likely Cummins victory and a joint push toward a 34 to 11 senate resolution for a July convention. The scene shows political maneuvering as candidates face re election pressure and postponement debates.
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Nate Kend
Macine
Savery Hotel
Claude R. Porter
A. Nh. Cummins
Otso
Wednengall
al Cummins
United States
William
Allison
Fves
Senate
Dunham-Paul
Hambleton
Cummins
Leo
House
Lambert
Dunham
Delaware
Jackson
Friends of Good
Jackson ii
Gov. Garst
Rearnidee
Jamison
Clark
Moon
Wapelle
Smith
Mitchell
Balloon flight sparks town name confusion in Oshkosh area
An aviator shouts a town name while drifting near a farm, prompting confusion from a companion as onlookers try to parse the fragmented dialogue from the Chicago Tribune fragment.
Leverse i¢ Confusion Over Suitors In Brief Fragment
A clipped dialogue shows a girl named Mabel and her mother discussing affection for Mr. Prettyman. The overheard exchange hints at a plan or bet about a potential match, with a hint of gossip from a Philadelphia press reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverse
Mabel
Prettyman
Patel
Philadelphis
The Idea and Market Chatter Amid Quiet Trading
A fragmented report notes stocks were down today. A quoted remark from a wife hints at a missed bargain day and a Catholic stand in Tl Wes appears in the mixed text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tl Wes
Fragmentary Text Fragment Reveals Unclear Local Item
The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene with scattered phrases and broken names. No coherent event or proper entities are clearly identifiable from the garbled text.
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Massel
Tangier
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Moerocen
Edward Sloan
May
Nie
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Inven
Tor
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M Tite
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