Thaw Likely Free Outside New York by Habeas Writ
Prominent New York lawyers say Harry K. Thaw could gain freedom within a month via habeas corpus. They note his New York commitment to Matteawan has no extraterritorial reach and that federal subpoenas or bankruptcy proceedings may force custody transfers, after which Thaw would be free outside New York.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Eugene Philbin
Thaw
New York State
Harry Thaw
Dowling
New Jersey
John F. McIntyre
Criminal Bar
Wrights planes accident in Le Mans during descent attempt
Wilbur Wright suffered an aeroplane accident at Le Mans France on August 14 as he tried a new gradual descent glide. The left wing struck the ground tearing the frame though Wright was not injured and the aircraft will need several days to a week for repairs.
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Lemans
France
Wilbur Wright
Pew Aid
Duffy Charged With Murder in Infant Death Case
A warrant was issued in Saginaw Michigan charging Joseph Duffy with the murder of the four week old infant son of Miss Myrtle Lennon found drowned in the river last week. Duffy’s attorney began habeas corpus and the police countered with the warrant. Lennon made no formal charge against her, saying she accidentally dropped the baby into the river after slipping on a railroad bridge. Duffy stood mute at arraignment and hearing set for August 27.
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Saginaw
Mich
Joseph Duffy
Myrtle Lennon
Duffy
Miss Lennon
Confession in Batavia Fraternity Murder Case
George Vail Jr aged twenty confesses to killing his father George Vail Sr aged sixty one who disappeared June 10 1907. He says a quarrel led to the shooting and that he burned the body after placing it in a hollow near his home.
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Batavia
George Vail, Jr
George Vail
Vail
Young Vail
Tragedy Strikes Johnson Family With Third Fatality
In East Grand Forks Minnesota on August 14 1910 six year old Paul Johnson son of J R Johnson assistant cashier at the First National Bank was crushed when a binder wheel passed over his head as it was hauled to a farm. He died en route to a hospital.
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East Grand Forks
Minn
Paul Johnson
J. R. Johnson
First National Bank
Johnson
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convenes for Liquor Ban
In New Haven Conn on Aug 14 the national convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union adopted resolutions denouncing the liquor traffic, appealing for Sunday sanctification, and excluding from Catholic societies membership those engaged in liquor trade.
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New Maven
Conn
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Suspect Denies Knowledge in Muller Murder Case
Thomas Dewitt, once a boarder at Mrs. Adeline Muller's home in St. Louis, was arrested after police sought him over Mrs. Muller's murder on Wednesday. He denies involvement but confirms he visited the home Wednesday afternoon.
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St. Louis
Thomas Dewitt
Adeline Muller
Had Graves Ready For His Victims
Los Angeles Aug 14 Henry J Duffy prepared three graves in Evergreen cemetery and had headstones set for himself his son and his married daughter before killing his two children with an axe and attempting to kill his wife. He lies strapped to a hospital cot after the incident. The physician says Dusty will recover from injuries.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Evergreen Cemetery
Henry J. Duffy
Dufty
Dusty
Typographical Union Chooses St Joseph For Next Convention
Delegates decide to hold the International Typographical union convention in St Joseph Missouri with 172 votes for St Joseph 51 Minneapolis and 31 Seattle. The only law change adopted abolishes substitute lists in all union offices opening posts to any union man who can get a job. John Mitchell of the national civic league attends as a guest.
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Boston
International Typographical Union
St. Joseph
Minneapolis
Seattle
John Mitchell
National Civic League
Benefit Game for Cy Young Draws New England Fans
Nearly 20 000 fans from across New England attended the benefit in Boston for Denton Tecumseh Young of Peol Ohio veteran pitcher for the Boston club. Stars from other AL clubs joined the game as the All Stars defeated Boston 8 to 2 in twelve innings.
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Boston
New England States
Denton Tecumseh
Cy) Young
Peol
Young
All Stars
Eagles Parade Dazzles Seattle Crowd in North American Pageant
Twelve thousand Fraternal Order of Eagles members from across North America paraded through Seattle streets on August 14. Spectacular uniforms floats bands and crack drill teams drew cheers from citizens and visitors who nearly blocked the passage.
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Seattle
Wash
Order of Eagles
North America
Canadian Pacific fills vacancies at Toronto shops
The Canadian Pacific railway is filling vacant positions in Toronto and West Toronto shops. Forty more strike-breakers were hired for West Toronto, the car repairing department is fully manned, and half the regular blacksmith staff is back at work.
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Toronto
Canadian Pacific Railway
West Toronto
Young Girl Dies by Own Action in Kansas City
Vivian Burden twelve years old swallowed carbolic acid to die. Authorities believe the earlier death of May Williamson sixteen year old schoolmate influenced the girl to end her life.
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Kansas City, Mo
Vivian Burden
May Williamson
Taft Declines Comment on Bryan Speech in Virginia
Hot Springs Va Aug 14 Taft declines to publish a comment on W J Bryan acceptance speech saying he will read it carefully and reply if needed His next speech is set for Aug 21 in Virginia Republican rally. Taft also notes a horse incident but sustained no injury and seeks a sturdier mount.
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Hot Springs
W. J. Bryan
W. H. Taft
Bryan
Taft
Virginia
South
General Corbin
Mr. Taft
Washington
Roosevelt confers on New York governorship without decision
A Sagamore Hill meeting including President Roosevelt three state Republican officials and Congressman W W Cocks yielded no choice for the Saratoga convention. Roosevelt appears to favor leaving Hughes renomination undecided until the state convention, as Barnes Hendricks oppose, Parsons unsure.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Republican State Executive Committee
W. W. Cocks
Associated Press
Saratoga
New York State
Hughes
Herbert Parsons
New York
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Francis Hendricks
Syracuse
Timothy L. Woodruff
State Committee
Congressman Cocks
John Baines
Barnes and
Hendricks
Parsons
Tony Pastor Lying At Death In Elmhurst Home Kerry Cottage
Tony Pastor a longtime vaudeville dean and public entertainer for over six decades lies at the point of death in his Kerry cottage home in the Elmhurst theatrical colony. Little chance of survival through another night is reported.
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New York
Tony Pastor
Vadeville
Kerry Cottage
Elmhurst
Maureks urge readers to read about a new president and national plans
The passage invites readers to pause amid challenging times to consider elections and major national projects including a presidential contest, a canal, resource management, and industrial thoughts, urging careful reading of forthcoming details.
Fresh Baked Goods Sale With Grand Prizes Drawn
Local store advertises a prize drawing on the last Saturday of August with three grand prizes. Prizes include a 56 piece dinner set, a Mission lamp, and silverware. Each cash or account purchase earns a chance. Also promotes bargains on food items, soaps, tea, and shoes from the Foot Schulz Co.
Peculiar Fire Ravages Glenfield Warehouse and Homes
Six workmen were badly burned as an oil leak from a Standard Oil pipe ignited on a stream near Glenfield, causing a fire that destroyed a warehouse and five dwellings. Pittsburg crews battled flames for hours. total loss around $12,000.
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Pittsburg
Glenfield
Standard OU Company
Pythians Set Milwaukee for Next Convention
The supreme lodge Knights of Pythias votes Milwaukee as the site for the next convention. Milwaukee was already chosen by the supreme assembly of the order’s uniformed rank group.
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Pythians
Milwaukee
Boston
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Assembly
Order
Plenty of Light at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota state fair week from August 31 to September 5 will feature unprecedented lighting. Electric decorations used in St. Paul and Minneapolis will remain and the fair grounds will be illuminated, with each principal building outlined for the first time in forty nine years of the fair's history.
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Twin Cities
Northwest
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Exposition Grounds to Glow with Lights at Fort Ridgely
Work began last week to install 20 000 sixteen candle power electric lamps that will outline the grandstand and other structures at Ham line for state fair week. An electric sign near the street railway terminal reads 1 080 feet with 1 200 lamps proclaiming Fort Ridgely in 62. tonight at 7 30.
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Hamline
Fort Ridgely
Notice to Call on Safe Houses and Town Lots
Short notice invites interest in properties including Safe Houses on Water Bridge Railway St Paul streets Oakland avenue and town lots and farms near Austin and in northern Minnesota. Call and see me for details and arrangements.
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St. Paul
Oakland Avenue
Austin
State
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