Emperor Yields as Buelow Stays In Office in Potsdam
Berlin reports a Potsdam interview between Chancellor von Buelow and Emperor William, yielding a mutual understanding. The emperor backs the chancellor and agrees to govern through constitutional channels, easing Germany’s internal turmoil. The Reichsanzeiger published the declaration, signaling continued imperial policies under constitutional safeguards. Another item notes E B Almons charged with embezzling $16,000 from Beach Hardware. arrested in Columbus, Ga. bail set at $3,000.
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Berlin
von Buelow
William
New Palace
Potsdam
Germany
London Daily Telegraph
Aith
Reichsanzeiger
Buelow
Reichstag
Columbus
E. B. Almons
The
Beach Hardware Company
Judge orders GR Veterinary College to admit two colored students
Grand Rapids Kent county court Tuesday issued a mandate directing Grand Rapids Veterinary College to accept entrance applications of Felix D. Rooker and Wesley D. McCoy, two colored students, as a court-ordered enrollment action. In Hamilton Georgia, 14 year old Dene Dudell confessed to killing 12 year old Ernest Walsh, also colored, beating him with a rock and dumping the body in a creek after stealing $2.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Roy
Hamilton
Dene Doudell
Ernest Walsh
Confesses Huge Frauds In 18-Year Real Estate Forgeries
Peter Van Vlissingen, once a prominent Chicago real estate man, confessed to an 18 year scheme of forged notes real estate trust deeds and mortgages totaling about 700000 including 100000 in outstanding spurious paper. He used a hidden desk device to trace signatures and copied originals for sale across the country and in Europe.
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Chicago
Peter van Vlissingen
Europe
van Vissingen
van Vhssingen
Vanderpoel
County Recorder
van Vviissingen
New England
Germany
Holland
Balloon Soars Over Sierras in Failed Eastern Flight
The racing balloon United States started from Los Angeles to cross the mountains then battled adverse winds. After sailing 125 miles over Sierra Madre snowcaps it was blown back within 50 miles of the city. A second start occurred from Ontario with pilot Wild guiding the craft. They anchored the balloon at Merrill's ranch and spent the night on the ground.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Sierra Madre
Ontario
Merrill
Wild
Demurrer Sustained In New Haven Stock Case
Road demurrer case in Massachusetts ends with judge Loring sustaining the railroad’s argument that the information lacks specificity. Attorney General Malone given two weeks to amend the bill. Separate notice reports probe into internal revenue and customs officials yields no serious grounds for removal.
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Boston
New York
New Haven & Hartford
Malone
Massachusetts
New Haven
Boston’ & Maine
Loring
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Suffolk County
Washington
Archie D. Sanders
Internal Revenue
Rochester
N. Y
John A. Merritt
Niagara Falls
Appointment of Edmund Wilson as New Jersey Attorney General
Gov Fort on Tuesday named Edmund Wilson of Monmouth as attorney general to replace resigning Robert H. McCarter. Wilson had served on the state railroad commissioners, and Fort appointed Frank S. Sommera to fill his former post.
Lamphere trials reveal alleged jealousy and murder plots
In La porte Indiana on November 18, testimony alleged Ray Lamphere confessed intimacy with Belle Gunness, chased Andrew Helgelein with a gun, and that Gunness promised marriage if Lamphere joined a secret society and took out insurance. Witness William Slater described plans of murder and a potential death by own action as the defense flagged Gunness possible motive.
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Laporte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
Belle Gunness
Andrew Helgelein
Lamphere
Worden
Stilwell
Mrs. Gunness
Helgelein
William Slater
Denver Observes Fifty Year Anniversary Quietly
Denver marks fifty years since its founding with a capitol grounds artillery salute a Tuesday banquet and reminiscences by eight former mayors 17 pioneers of 58 and several hundred early residents in attendance.
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Denver
Col
Labor Leaders See Sights in Denver AFL Visit
In Denver on November 18 the American Federation of Labor held a brief morning session for committee reports. Delegates spent the afternoon touring the city for sightseeing.
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Denver
Col
American Federation of Labor
Gas Blast Kills Two in Kansas City Basement
Kansas City fire crews responded to a basement gas explosion in a commission house on Tuesday. Two people are dead and others injured. authorities investigated the blast and its cause.
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Kansas City
Billick Sentenced to Death in Sensational Court Scene
In Chicago on November 18 Judge Barnes condemned Herman Zajacek alias Herman Billick to death for murder amid dramatic plea of innocence and call for a new trial. The sentencing followed a tense courtroom confrontation as Billick asserted innocence and demanded due process before execution set for December 11. Separately, Citizens National Bank of Monticello Kentucky closed due to a cashier shortage of over $20,000, with $60,000 capital and about $194,000 in resources.
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Chicago
Ron
Lime Hermans Billick
Vizal
Barnes
Billick
Herman Zajacek
Herman Bil Mck
Judge Barnes
Kentucky Bank
Washington
Citizens’ National Bank of
Monticello
Taft Spends Restful Hours in Cincinnati Home
President-elect Taft relaxes at his brother Charles P Taft's home in Cincinnati on November 18, then briefly visits the shopping district for purchases before departing for Hot Springs Virginia the same day.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Charles P. Taft
Hot Springs
Renault car crash kills driver at track in Birmingham
In Birmingham Louisiana, Nov 18 a Renault driven by Stricker at over 60 miles an hour on a poorly lit track caused a crash after a tire exploded. Stricker, a native of Alsace Lorraine Germany, died before aid arrived. Leon Barrows was fatally injured.
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Birmingham
Efort
Leon’ Barrows
Mingham
Stricker
Barrows
Alsace-Lorraine
Germany
Twelve Die in Mine Fire at Pratt City Alabama
Fire in Mine No. 3 of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company near Birmingham claimed twelve lives among convict laborers. About 75 convicts were at work when the blaze started in an old section. Five bodies were recovered initially and officials feared additional deaths. Rumors of an explosion circulated as excitement grew. Officials suspect convicts started the fire.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Pratt City
Voodoo Test Sheds Light On Monticello Murder Tale
Sam Haywood, a leading farmer near Monticello, was shot at his doorstep in a case that stirred local fears. Louis Hursch faced a coroner's jury amid rumors, with a black juror urging a “voodoo” test to prove guilt by blood or sweat.
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Little Rock
Ark
Sam Haywood
Monticello
Buck
Louis Hursch
Hursch
Heney condition improves at Lane hospital
It was reported from Lane hospital in San Francisco that Francis J. Heney passed a very comfortable night. He rested well and no unfavorable symptoms developed. Physicians stated he was somewhat better Tuesday.
Duchess de Chaulnes Gives Birth to a Son in Paris
The Duchess de Chaulnes formerly Miss Theodora Shonts of New York, welcomed a son at her Paris home on Monday. The birth marks a notable society event with the Duchess’s high profile indicating continued prominence in transatlantic circles.
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Duchess de Chaulnes
Paris
Duchess de Chadlnes
Fatal Slate Collapse Kills Two Miners in Kerrs Run
The Kerrs Run coal mine in Pomeroy Ohio saw two workers killed when a huge slate block toppled and crushed them late Monday. Rescue efforts were hindered by dangerous conditions and the accident is under investigation by county inspectors.
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Pomeroy, O
Kerr's Run
Minnesota editors tour Western Canada report
Minnesota editors recount Western Canada trip noting rapid railway growth, new grain lands, and towns rising like magic. Western Canada seen as future breadbasket with land policy allowing 160 acres wheat land at three dollars per acre plus 160 acres homestead. 1908 crops strong. Milestone Saskatchewan yields about 30 bushels per acre. 400000 bushels grain ready for shipment. Canadian Government provides information on free lands and transport.
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Cfies
Minnesota
Canada
West
Hutchinson
Western
Western Canada
Saskatchewan
Canadian Governme
Cyclone Strikes Kansas Family As Crane and Cows Go Lost
Fragmented recollections from Hampton's Magazine recount a Kansas family surviving a cyclone that ripped their house, carried away a yarn, two cows, and miles of fence while a man warned kin from a ravine. The piece includes a Letty water-bucket anecdote and a Noah flood quip by a young maid.
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Kansak
Zephyr
Bill Baumgartner
Bill
Frank
Hampton
Broadway
Letty
Upward Start After Changing from Coffee to Postum
Tennessee woman narrates improved health after abandoning coffee for Postum. She details stomach relief, steadier nerves, and renewed appetite and strength five years after switching, crediting Postum as the first step to better well being. The advertisement notes letters from readers as genuine endorsements.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mick
Wellville
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