Black Hand Society Members Facing Trial
Federal court in Toledo opens as about a dozen alleged Black Hand assassins, the Society of the Banana, stand trial for extortion in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana and New York. Wealthy Columbus dealer John Amicon is the principal government witness amid threats and a dynamite mail bomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Black Hand
Society of the Banana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Indiana
New York
John Amicon
Columbus
Amicon
John
Charlie
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Black Hand Gang
United States
Dayton
Indianapolis
Amicon Salvator Ventola
Salvatore
Antonio Tima
Marion
Lima
Queen and Crescent Route Connects Texas via Shreveport
The report highlights fast trains and strong connections along the Queen and Crescent Route to Texas passing through Shreveport, noting fine equipment and efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen and Crescent
Texas
Shreveport
National Corn Show Opens in Omaha City
The third annual National Corn Show opens in Omaha Nebraska with over thirty states represented. The event features corn and related crops with prizes totaling 50000 dollars and a 2500 gold prize from James J Hill for best small grains and grasses. Judges include professors from leading state agricultural colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Dee
America
James J. Hill
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Winter livestock show opens as governor general presides
Amherst N H December 6 The winter livestock show is formally opened today by the governor general. Cincinnati Ohio December 6 The National Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers holds a four days session opening today. San Francisco California December 6 Patrick Calhoun of United Railways faces second trial today for alleged bribery. Waynesboro Georgia December 6 Georgia field trials begin with many entries and good sport anticipated. New York December 6 Delegates gather for the American Civic Alliance Congress to coordinate civic effort and discuss political issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst, N
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers
San Francisco
Cal
Patrick Calhoun
United Railways
Waynesboro
Georgia
New York
American Civic Alliance Congress
West Texas Development Congress Opens in San Angelo
The West Texas Development Congress opened in San Angelo with a large attendance and a slate of prominent speakers planned for the multi day session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Angelo
Texas
West Texas Development Congress
Second Cavalry Sails for Philippines from Fort Des Moines
The Second cavalry departed Fort Des Moines today aboard the transport Logan bound for the Philippines. The regiment is commanded by Colonel Frank West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Second Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Philippines
Logan
Frank West
Painters Union Holds Annual Convention in Cincinnati
The Journeymen Painters and Decorators' International Union begins its annual convention in Cincinnati with delegates from multiple local chapters in attendance. Leaders discuss standards, labor contracts, and industry practices shaping the trade nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Journeymen Painters and Decorators’ International Union
Oklahoma fare cases may be postponed in federal court
In St Louis on December 6 judges may grant a postponement in the railroads test of the Oklahoma two cent passenger fare law as they prepare for trials in the United States Circuit Court. Paris jewel auction offers one of the era’s richest political set of royal pieces including Abdul Aziz crown jewels loaned to the state nearly a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Oklahoma
United States Circuit Court
Paris
Mont de Piete
Abdul-Aziz
Morocco
Globe trotter barrel voyage aims to circle globe
Two Italian men Vincenello Eugene and Zanadi Attilius plan to travel the world inside a barrel three yards long and four feet in diameter. They start this voyage aboard a ship to New York and must sell postcards for food and clothing. They began in Vienna last June and expect twelve years for the trip with a $7000 wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
New York
Vincenello Eugene
Zanadi Attilius
Vienna
Science Ignores the Petes and the Poles of the Garth
An odd historical note discusses scientists overlooking a term garth and its poles while seeking new explorations in a sea region near the James. The fragment hints at a quirky era of inquiry without clear conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garth
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed for Persistent Coughs
Advert says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy never disappoints users with obstinate coughs and throat irritations. It proclaims unrivaled effectiveness for throat and lung diseases, highlighting broad relief claims.
County Board Backs Calhoun County Fair Next Fall
The Calhoun County board of commissioners voted unanimously to back a county fair for next fall. Judge EB Crook Superintendent I. I Persons Sheriff LeGrand and other officials support the plan, urging farmers to unite for a successful event in fall 1910 and promising countywide help and organization efforts. Professor Persons will present the idea to the farmers’ gathering next Saturday seeking broad endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Calhoun County
EB. , Crook
Superintendent of Education
I. i. Persons
LeGrand
Wikle
Persons
Duke of Connaught as Canada’s Governor General successor
The Duke of Connaught, brother of King Edward, is discussed as a likely successor to Earl Grey as Canada’s governor general when Grey’s term ends. The Canadian appointment remains only Talk stage, with a newer report suggesting the duke may proceed to South Africa for a hunting trip after the Roosevelt party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Connaught
Edward
Earl Grey
Canada
England
South Africa
Roosevelt
Connecticut Wife Slapped By Husband Over Souvenir Cards
A Connecticut man slapped his wife after she sent souvenir postal cards. She may seek revenge by sending him telegrams collect when she leaves home again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Do You Get Up With a Lame Back
Dr Kilmer offers Swamp Root kidney liver and bladder remedy with claims it cures back pain and promotes urination. A free sample bottle and a book are offered by mail to readers who mention the paper. No regular fifty-cent and one-dollar bottles are sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Swamp-Root
Binghamton
N.Y
Memorial meeting to honor Justice Rufus W. Peckham
Albany December 8 special meeting of the New York State Bar Association is set for tomorrow in the Assembly Chamber to commemorate the late United States Supreme Court Justice Rufus W. Peckham. United States Senator Root, Governor Hughes and others will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
New York State Bar Association
Asembly
Rufus W. Peckham
United States Supreme Court
United States
Root
Hughes
American College in Rome Celebrates Golden Jubilee
Rome December 8. Eminent prelates and priests attended a mass of thanksgiving for the fiftieth anniversary of the American College in Rome founded in 1859 by Archbishop Hughes of New York and Kendrick of Baltimore. The college opened December 8 1859 with thirteen students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
American College
Hughes
New York
Kendrick
Baltimore
Remarkable Cure Claims for Chambers Cough Remedy
The ad claims thorough testing during influenza outbreaks and asserts no pneumonia cases when taken timely, highlighting the product as effective in preventing pneumonia during epidemics.
Notice of Homestead Entry Department of the Interior
Department of the Interior land office in Montgomery announces John Ly Wyatt of Dean Alabama filed notice of intention to make final five year proof for land described in his 1904 claim. Proof before United States Commissioner G B Randolph in Anniston Alabama on December 23 1909 with witnesses William A Clark William D Wade Joseph H Jones and Isaac E Conn named. Nathan H Alexander Register.
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Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Montgomery
Ala
John Ly Wyatt
Dean
Township 188
Range
Vast
Huntsville Meridian
G. B. Randolph
United States
Northern District of Alabama
Anniston
William A. Clark
Munford
William D. Wade
Joseph II, Jones
Isaac E. Conn
Nathan H. Alexander
Register
Fast
John L. Wyatt
George W. Nowland
Azariah By Nowland
Notice of land claim final five year proof in Alabama
William A. Clark of Munford Alabama files notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish land claim for Block 8 1 2 and 8 1 2 of SE and SW quarters in Section 14 Township 188 Range 7 East Huntsville meridian. Hearing before G B Randolph U S Commissioner in Anniston on December 28 1909. Witnesses named Wyatt Wade Nowland Nowland all of Alabama. Republic Nov 5 61.
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Black-Hand Society
Liew
Petrosino
Chicago
Buffalo
Bellefontaine
Cleveland
Dennison
Palermo
Sicily
Lieut. Petrosino
Arctic
Tropics
Japan
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Kellogg
Prairie
Kimball
Colonel Mahoney
Philadelphia
Nicaragua
Mahoney
Central America
Russia
OF Justice
Peckham
Republic
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