Diplomat Shot for Chilean Messenger Murder
Santiago July 3 Wilhelm Beckhert former chancellor of the German legation shot today for the murder of a Chilean messenger of the legation on February 8 1909. Becktbert embezzled funds and tried to cover up the crime by simulating his own death. He murdered the messenger and hid the body in the legation building before fleeing. The German government revoked Beckhert's diplomatic privileges and authorized prosecution by Chilean courts.
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Dr B C Hyde Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Kansas City July 5 Dr B C Hyde convicted of poisoning millionaire philanthropist Thomas H Swope was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Latshaw in the criminal court this morning The judge overruled the arrest of judgment and Hyde will remain in the county jail while an appeal to the state supreme court is pursued The defendant and his wife sat together as the sentence was read and Hyde was asked to speak but offered no comment
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Aeroplane Race From Chicago to New York Rules Set
Chicago July 6 Rules for the Chicago to New York aeroplane race were published outlining a $25 000 prize. The event begins October 1 with at least seven entrants and preferences for prior flight records. Weather delays possible with seven day limit and same day starts. Also notes a royal wedding in Cadogan Square with a quiet ceremony and Lord Grey de Ruthyn presenting the bride.
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Atlanta Weather Forecast Confirms Persistent Rain
The Atlanta weather forecaster notes a storm center over Texas keeps rain falling. Expect occasional showers with 3.72 inches recorded by Tuesday morning last week as hot air and storm activity influence the region.
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Storm Center Explained by Weather Man
A weather official from the Empire Building discusses storm centers and how temperature differences trigger storms. He links rising heated air to disturbances, noting recent warm air from Texas and resulting activity over the gulf and Atlanta, amid questions from an inquisitive figure.
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Year old boy proves best shot at Brunswick tournament
In Brunswick on July 6 the third annual trap shooting event saw 17 year old Warner Cate of the Brunswick Gun Club tally the top amateur score, hitting 384 of 400 birds. W T Lagile of Tuskegee, Alabama, followed with 381 of 400. Pro shooters H D Freeman and Walter Hutt tied for high scores with 391 of 490. Freeman won the amateur trophy, Lassie took the second prize, and Hutt won the high nest trophy. Freeman also claimed the 800-target handicap prize.
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Atmospheric forecast hints at heat wave ahead
A cryptic weather note warns of rising temperatures as clouds clear and heat intensifies. It predicts sweltering conditions reminiscent of tropical summers once the cloud layer dissipates, urging readers to brace for extreme sun and humidity.
College Football Called Brutal by Stanford President
Heston July 5. David Starr Jordan, president of Leland Stanford University, denounces football as brutal and pugilistic, urging moral education reform. He cites a committee report and warns college presidents and school boards may be blamed for the sport’s excesses while praising “best material” in blacksmiths and laborers for the game.
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Wyckliffe Rose Named President at Peabody School
In Nashville a pad journaled board meeting of the George Peabody School for Teachers recently endowed by the Peabody Education Fund elected Wyckliffe Rose as president. The board discussed locating a new institution on the site of a Negro school near Vanderbilt. No building plans were set. Resolutions noted Chief Justice Fuller’s death and sparked talks on industrial training in secondary schools. James Y. Joyner gave the annual address, followed by Commissioner of Education Brown.
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