Black Hand at End Acknowledges Ringleader Arrests
Toledo dispatch reports Charles Vicarrio, named Black Hand ringleader, captured in Bellefontaine by postal inspectors and police. He is linked to the Marion case of Salvatore Cira and Antonio Vicarrio. Authorities say a nationwide network exists with extortion letters, seized in Marion Columbus and Dennison.
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Toledo
The
Blade
Charles Vicarrio
Bellefontaine
United States
Oldfield
Vicarrio
Petrosino
New York
Italy
Antonio Vicarrio
Marion
Charles Demar
Charles
Joseph Demar
Columbus
Charles Cicelario
Post Office
Hosford
Chandler
Cleveland
Black Hand
Silvatoria Cira
Cira
Cincinnati
Secret Service
Black Hand Gang
Holmes
Dennison
Joe Botella
Sam _ Rizzo
Sam Lima
Joe Rizzo
Antonio Marsisi
Tony Richerio
John Amicon
Rizzos
Society
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Pittsburg
Black Hand Letter to Cleveland Dealer Threatens Death
A menacing Black Hand note to John Amicon threatens his life over a debt of 10 000 dollars. The letter promises violence including dagger attacks and warns against contacting police, claiming the sender’s band has killed rulers and will target Amicon unless payment is made or an honest intermediary is found.
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Ohio
Lima
Samuel Rizzio
Sebastian Batarlio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Secret Service
United States
Chandler
Cleveland
Rizzio
Batarlio
Toledo
Bellefontaine
Upper Sandusky
Italy
John Amicon
Columbus
Marion
Amicon
Petrosino
Pittsburg
Hawaii Strikers Riot After Deserting Worker Recalled
A riot erupted at an Oahu plantation when striking field hands assaulted a deserter trying to return to work. Policeman Willis dispersed the mob, arrested the belligerent leader, and held a prisoner for two hours until reinforcements arrived. He kept the captive under threat with a drawn revolver as officers drove the strikers off.
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Honolulu
Oahu
Willis
Wills
Canal Locks Wrecked By Steamer In Canada
A dispatch from Sault Ste. Marie reports the locks of the big Canadian ship canal were wrecked as the Steamer Assinabola and a Gilchrist line freighter passed through near Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
Sault Ste. Marie
Assinabola
Gilchrist Line
Found Guilty of Murder in Plattsmouth Nebraska
June report from Plattsmouth Nebraska states farmer John R Clarenda Thacker was found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing John P Thacker in January. The trial concluded with a verdict indicating intent and culpability under state law. Local officials and the court prepare for sentencing following the jury’s decision.
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Plattsmouth
Neb
John R. ‘Clarend
John P. .Thacker
Wool tariff vote marks first test on wool schedule
Washington June 10 a 40 to 30 committee amendment set a 30 cent duty on top waste and related woolen wastes. The vote signals a test on all amendments to the woolen schedule with party alignments shown. Warren urged protectionist duties while Dolliver referenced a rag trust as he recapped industry relations.
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Washington
Crawford and
Gamble
Foster
Louisiana
Beveridge
Bristow
Brown
Burkett
Clapp
Cummins
Dolliver
la Follette
Nelson
House
Gov
Durbin
Indiana
Scott
Warren
Senator Warren
Senate
Committee On Finance
Col. Sellers
Iowa
Castro Has American Aid in Filibuster Plot
Secret service and Venezuelan diplomatic contacts uncover a plan to smuggle 30,000 rifles into Venezuela to support Cipriano Castro against President Gomez. The alleged plot spans Atlantic and middle states, with weapons bought in Chicago and Rock Island and staged near New York City for shipment.
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New York
Secret Service
Venezuela
Cipriano Castro
Herald
Gomez
Atlantic
Middle States
Chicago
Rock Island
Ill
New York City
Black escapes from prison in broad daylight
Columbus Ohio reports George Williams a colored burglar escaped from the May 13 penitentiary sentence. He fled after climbing roofs and dropping into a front yard while guards pursued. In another item, Michael Stigler fatally struck a 17 year old with an ax in Iowa, described with minimal clarity.
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Columbus
George Williams
Franklin County
Killa
Iowa City
Michael Stigler
Ships Sink in Soo Canal Lock Wreck Ties Up Traffic
Sailors report the Assinabola and Empire City sunk and the Perry G. Walker wrecked when an upper gate leaf failed at the Soo canal locks in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. The flood swept vessels and gates, causing one of the canal’s worst wrecks. Traffic disruption minimal, Poe lock expected to be used. No injuries reported though initial misidentifications circulated. Lake Carriers’ president notes lighter traffic lessens delay.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Soo Canal
Assinabola
Perry G. Walker
Empire City
Canadian Pacific Railroad Line
Steel Trust
Government Pier
Gilchrist
Assinaboia
Upper
Lower Lakes
Detroit
William Livingstone
Lake Carriers’ Association
Livingstone
Crescent City
Mesage
Alleged feudists in jail in Jackson Ky
Elisha Smith and Levi Johnson, charged with shooting former Marshal Ed Callahan, are lodged in Jackson jail. Reports say feud factions arrive in town and troops may be called to prevent clashes. A special grand jury will probe the three men then under arrest as bloodhounds are withdrawn and no further arrests are expected. Settle $30,000,000 sugar suit in New York as Pennsylvania Sugar Refining and American Sugar Refining settle out of court after two weeks of trial.
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Ed Callahan
Jackson
Lexington
Elisha Smith
Levi Johnson
Callahan
New York
Pennsylvania’ Sugar Refining Company
American Sugar Refining Company
United
8Ti Ib
Wrights Receive Aero Club Gold Medal From Taft
Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton receive the gold medal of the Aero Club of America from President Taft in Washington. A large Aero Club delegation attended, with Gen James Allen and Lieut Frank Lahm present. Orville plans trials at Fort Myer before a Dayton celebration beginning June 17. To claim a $25,000 government prize he must fly two hours with a passenger and complete a five mile speed test at Fort Myer.
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Washington
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Ohio Aeroplanists
United States
Aéro-Club of America
Dayton
New York
Aero Club of America
Signal Corps
James Allen
Frank P
Alan R. Hawley
Charles M. Manly
Albert F. Zahm
Peter Cooper Hewitt
James Means
Octave Chanute
Charles L. Glidden
Henry B. Hersey
Alexander Graham Bell
Gutzon Borglum
D. J. McComb
Fort Myer
Democratic Editors Meet in Bloomington Mid-Summer Session
Indiana Democratic Editors gather in Bloomington for the Democratic State Editorial association mid-summer session. Attendance is large with many members accompanied by families. A notable program features an address by Governor Marshall.
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Bloomington
Ind
Democratic State Editorial Association
Marshall
Dies in Convention Fort Dodge State Encampment
At the state encampment of the A R I Mrs Alice Newman and Dea Maines died in Fort Dodge Iowa on June 10.
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Fort Dodge
A. Ri
McDonald Heads Iowa G A R and Women’s Relief Corps
Don McDonald of Bayard defeats H A Dyer to be department commander as the G A R encampment closes in Fort Dodge Iowa. Mrs Marie L Basham of Des Moines is elected department president of the Women’s Relief Corps and Mrs Vena Barth of Greene heads the Ladies of the G A R. The meeting names Des Moines as next encampment city and notes extensive veterans’ deaths.
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M. L. Basham
W. A C
Vena Barth
McDonald
Michael McDonald
Bayard
H. A. Dyer
Mason City
S. J. Robertson
Fort Dodge
B. P. Messer
Sheldon
BE. Robbins
Williams
Des Moines
H. C. Ring
Marion
L. J. Yaggy
Davenport
Sons of Veterans
L. A. Reed
Central City
Clarence Comar
Laurens
L. A. Dilley
N. H. Knopf
Paul N. Clark
Cedar Rapids
PC Pherrin
Guy A. Heely
Waterloo
J. H. Fenton
J. M. Miller
Winterset
Basham
Marie L. Basham
Women's Relief Corps
Margaret McClain
Leona Brown
Council Bluffs
Jessie McKay
Decorah
Greene
Ladies
Hally
de Witt
Barnholt
Irving, Gates
James N. Hedge
G. A. Smith
Clinton
J. E. O’brien
Waukon
J. Parker
Hampton
Council of Administration
R. A. Nichols
Waukin
Eb.c Johnson
Frank Leffingwell
W. T. Chandang
E. ©. Worthington
Bes, Maines
J. E. Whipple
Vinton
Co. Guirud
Alleged Victim of Murder in Mason City Case
In Minneapolis authorities presented the death of Mrs Roy H Sigler to the grand jury arguing the April 10 poisoning death of the former Charles City girl warranted further inquiry. A coroner's verdict ruled it suicide, but Kansas detectives, aided by relatives in the state and Dakota, pursued new facts.
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Mason City
Roy H. Sigler
Charles City
Sigler
Minneapolis
Dakota
Swedish Mission Church Twenty Fifth Anniversary Business Session
The formal business session Opened the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Swedish Mission Church in America with delegates from 121 conferences and societies across the United States attending.
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Swedish Mission Church
Omaha
Neb
Swedish Mission Church In America
United States
High Price for Land in Mason City Vicinity
One of the largest local land deals closed, R.8. Young of Clear Lake acquiring the Featherstone farm of 130 acres for 19500 dollars, 150 dollars per acre. This marks the highest price paid for land nearby. Liquor men to come to Des Moines noted from Clinton.
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Mason City
Young
Clear Lake
Featherstone
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