North Coast Limited wrecks after embankment plunge near McKenzie
The North Coast Limited train from St. Paul ran down a ten foot embankment near McKenzie North Dakota around 1 a m. One man bled to death and twenty five others were seriously injured while all passengers sustained some injuries from broken glass or bruising. Doctors and a wrecking outfit were dispatched to the scene.
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Bismarck
N. D
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
McKenzie
Motive and Life Insurance Loom in Hirschberg Inquest
A .t car strike led to a revolver purchase linked to the Hirschberg case. Mrs. Ida Redbaum testified she heard a noise at 6 am Tuesday and found Hirschberg clothed at the door, who said he was not wanted. Businessmen testified the dead clubman’s affairs were sound. insurance was estimated between $20 000 and $59 000.
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Ida Redbaum
Hirschberg
Plan 10 AID TRADE HERE AND ABROAD
Washington reports the organization of the national council of commerce begun in Secretary Straus office. It aims to connect government departments with commercial interests for better home and foreign trade and to establish a permanent bureau in the city to coordinate information and advise on matters affecting merchants. Delegates presented to the president.
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Washington
National Council of Commerce
Cattle dealer Caryell swindled in Minneapolis scam
Cattle dealer Caryell from Clyde, N Dakota, arrived in Minneapolis to head toward Heidenberg, Germany. A stranger using an “Express Agent” claim induced him to hand over a grip with seven thousand dollars, but the grip held four beer bottles and no cash. The police report shows a $7,105 loss in a classic confidence scheme.
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Minneapolis
Tec
N. F. Cargell
Clyde
Cavalier County
N. Tc
Heielberg
Germany
Chicago
Caryell
Coreen
Coryell
Not Killed by a Burglar in Hirschberg Death Case
Evidence from the inquiry into Francis D. Hirschberg's death supports the theory that he caused his own death with an accidental revolver discharge. Inquest testimony showed the revolver belonged to him and friends have largely abandoned the murder theory, citing a possible burglar search interrupted by servants entering mass.
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St. Louis
Francis D. Hirschberg
Hirschberg
John M. Frost
Bardstown
Negro convict found guilty of first degree murder
James Cunningham a Negro convict at Minnesota’s state prison was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of fellow prisoner Frank Lemire. He showed no emotion as the verdict was read. County Attorney Nethaway moved for immediate sentence, while O E Lee urged life instead. The court postponed sentence for one day to consider mitigating factors.
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Stillwater
Minn
James Cunningham
Frank Lemire
Cunningham
Nethaway
O. E. Lee
Man Struck by Train in Janesville. Victim Dies Expected
William Ashton living south of Janesville was struck by a St. Paul passenger train. He was thrown thirty feet, suffered a fractured skull, and is expected to die. His horse was killed in the accident.
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Janesville
Wis
William Ashton
St. Paul
Carnegie Subpoenaed for Tariff Revision Hearings
Andrew Carnegie has been subpoenaed to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee in tariff revision hearings. The subpoena was served by the House sergeant-at-arms and is returnable at a date to be fixed for Mr. Carnegie’s convenience.
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Washington
Andrew Carnegie
House
Ways and Means Committee
Carnegie
Secretaries and imposters tied to Kieran case
Police search for Mrs. Larra W. Davis, once Patrick J. Kieran's private secretary, amid probes into Kieran’s personal operations and nearly five million dollars in liabilities. Pittsburg sees attempted compromises with Catholic societies. Bishop Canevin declines. Police investigate Sharp’s followers in a separate homicide case.
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New York
Larra W. Davis
Patrick J. Kieran
Fidelity Funding Company
Thomas F. Gilroy, Jr
Miss Davis
Kieran
Supreme Court
Police hunt for James Sharp after deadly Kansas City clash
Kansas City police fail to locate James Sharp after Tuesday's gunfight. Sharp, revered by ten followers as a second Messiah, had his hair trimmed and beard shaved after the tragedy. Police offer a reward and have issued a description. Officer Mullane, severely wounded, is improving with a chance of recovery. Sgt. Clark and bystander A J Selso remain slightly improved. Louis Pratt, father of the slain girl and first disciple, lies at the central hospital.
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Kansas City
James Sharp
Ahearn
Sharp
Michael Mullane
Patrick Clark
A. J. Selso
Central Hospital
Louis Pratt
Taft Confers With Cannon On Tariff Revision Plan
President elect Taft met with Speaker Cannon in Washington to arrange for Republican members of the house ways and means committee to meet at Nicholas Longworths home. A statement will be issued after the session outlining the tariff revision stance. Taft then attended the Jeanes Fund trustees meeting and later walked with Senator Jones of Massachusetts.
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Washington
Taft
Speaker Cannon
House Committee On Ways and Means
Nicholas Longworth
Cannon
Jeanes Fund For
South
Senator Jones
Massachusetts
Boardman
Congress
The Problem of the Hour Governor Johnson Speaks on Waterways
Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota told a joint conference that inland waterways development is the nation's top issue. He urged a Lake Superior to Gulf of Mexico canal as the greatest investment to regulate rates and unify regions. The discussion followed land inventories presented by Senator Nelson with input from Newlands Smoot and several governors and ex-governors.
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Washington
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
National Conservation Commission
Middle West
Lake Superior
Gulf of Mexico
Nelson
Newlands
Smoot
Neel
Broward
Anse
Lea
Hoke Smith
Blanchard
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Ger
Straus
Buncoed
North Dakota
Stillwater, Minn
Pittsburg
P. J. Kieran
Canevin
Bishop Canevin
Pratt
Lulu Pratt
Mary
Lena
North End
Johnson
Florence Munson
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