Mystery of a Murder Suicide Haunts New York
A sensational New York report outlines Mrs. Jeane Hodgrok, driven by insanity, poisoning herself and her infant daughter with cyanide of potassium. Her note to husband George pleads relief from pain, while a second note on a bedroom door asks the husband to care for their baby. Police and officials note a tragic, nervy motive and expose the family’s frail mental state.
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New York
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Teag
Hoth
Wasternoh Company
Pybain
George
Ling
Mrs Vanbult Flies With Cad Harmon in Accident
In New York a 20 mile event ended abruptly when Mrs Vanderbit and Cad Harmon collided during a flight. Spectators described a chaotic scene as a man cut across the air, causing a dangerous scramble. Both passengers were jarred but escaped serious injury as they were brought to safety.
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New Yorks
Willlare K. Vanderog
Harmon
Acrona
Vanderbit
Appointment and transfers at Chanat Postoffice
Announced changes include C. Cole of Atlanta appointed assistant postmaster at Chanat, with duties to begin today. Blodgett remains postmaster. Rob Fry transfers to superintendent duties in the postoffice, and J. R. Batten and R. Harper face federal charges with guilty pleas and fines.
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Yanter Shington
C. Cole
Atlanta
Cole
Blodgett
West End
Robfry
Roosevelt Taft Warm Reunion On Beverly Veranda
Theodore Roosevelt and President Taft greeted each other warmly on the Beverly veranda signaling no breach in their friendship after sixteen months apart. They spoke of old times and laughed freely as they stood arm in arm in front of reporters and friends. Roosevelt, later leaving to stay with Senator Lodge, praised Beverly’s beauty and noted the north shore as lovely. The day featured a relaxed, affectionate meeting observed by Mrs Taft Senator Lodge and others, with photos snapping away.
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Rudolph Forster
Eyewater of a Headless Threat Targets Shipbuilder
Ohio June 30 a bottle with a detached human ear was sent to Harry Coulby of the Pittsburg Steamship Company. A note threatened murder unless wage demands by strikers were met. Edward Vazier, a non union welder, was identified in Buffalo. The victim was found dying from bleeding after the assault, pinned with a paper reading Don't be a scab. Federal authorities searched Great Lakes ports for the perpetrators.
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Ohio
Harry Coulby
Pittsburg Steamahippany
Iars
Edward
Vazier
Eallor
Buffalo
Hia
Hites All-T
Coulby
Great Lakes
Suen
Esi Vilted
Fravien
Roosevelt Defeat Marks Tense Primary Reform Clash
June 20 Theodore Roosevelt faces a political setback as the assembly kills the direct nomination bill 89 to 62 after a lengthy fight. Roosevelt’s telegram pushing passage stirs national attention while leaders warn of potential extra sessions and continued battle over primary reform and party influence.
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Lloyd C. Griscom
New York County Republican Committee
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Hughes
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Sagamara II
Washington
Cobb
Wadsworth
Wadeworth
Preachers and Politics stir legislators and public morals
In Georgia amid debate over registration and the popular election act Rev Lew and Rev Broughton will preach to lawmakers on church influence over law making and enforcing powers. The sermon condemns schemes to modify registrative acts and calls for vigilance against moral harms.
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Lew & Broughton
Shell
Broughton
Georgia
Atlanta
Hart denies railroad influence in governor bid
Judge John C. Hart, candidate for Georgia governor, rejects rumors that railroad interests, led by Hamilton McWhorter, compelled his run. He clarifies he is president of Union Point and White Plains Railroad, built decades ago, and states he did not confer with McWhorter about a campaign.
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Hamilton McWhorter
Southern Railroad
Georgia
Jude Hart
Judge Hart
Atelanta
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Bimith
Atlanta
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McWhort
White Plains
Greene County
Hoke Smith Campaign Strength Grows in Cobb County
United States Senator A B Clay plans support for Hoke Smith in the governor race and may write letters if health allows. Herbert Clay and others from Marietta push Cobb toward the Smith column while Smith mobilizes supporters, letters, and staff at the Petera building headquarters after returning from Washington.
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Hoke Smith
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Senator Day
Petera
Washington
Senator Cidy
Cobb County
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Brown
Martella
Smith
Herbert Clay
Marietta
Ars
Canton
Clearings Show Big Rise in Atlanta Clearing House
Comparative figures reveal more than ten million dollars increase in Atlanta clearing house receipts in the latest month over the same period last year. The new out-of-town state check collection system, in place for just over a year, is credited with the substantial rise and marks the first reliable comparison since its adoption.
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Boston
Mars
Confession on Opium Smuggling Case Linked to Border Smugglers
Chitholm, arrested for smuggling opium across the Mexican border into Atlanta, yesterday said he made bond. He confessed to federal officers that New York, Philadelphia and New Orleans were centers where smugglers sought shipments to interior ports.
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North Dakota Senate Nominations Split by Faction
In North Dakota primaries stalwarts and insurgents nominate for the U S Senate. McCumber and Gronna win nominations, with Johnson and Engerud defeated. Congress seats go to Hanna and Helgeson, while Gubernatorial race sees CG A Johnson defeat Buchanan amid a split on the state ticket.
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N. D
Dume
Porter J. McCumber
Stalwart
A.” Grouna
North Dakota
United States’ Senate
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2Nd Gronna
Mr. Johnson
Thomas Marshall
Edward Engerud
Congress
L. B. Hanna
H. T. Helgeson
Grongo
CG. A. Johnson
Johnson and Jeffries Eye Heavyweight Bout Preparations
Reno dispatches describe James Jeffries and John Arthur readying for a heavyweight title fight with light training, Johnson’s daily gym work under camera, and public interest mounting as boxing fans await arrangements for the upcoming title clash.
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John Arthu
Netrahen
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Jim Corbett
Sem Berger
Dick Adams
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Fries
Mdi
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Wil
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Irles
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Thone
Woodman
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Sige
Weman
L. Watches Johnson
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Weather Phenomenon Local Showers Report
Local weather report notes showers likely in Georgia with Friday to Saturday periods of moderate north winds. Temperature range not specified. no rainfall figures clearly readable. Deficiency since January 1 and cumulative rainfall data are unclear in the fragment.
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