Taft Returns to Hot Springs for Brief August Tour
Taft arrives with Mrs. Taft at Hot Springs Virginia after eight days of rapid travel. He plans only one or two speeches in August and may attend a horse show. Hitchcock and Vorys are expected to visit, with a Virginia Republican rally slated for August and a nonpolitical bar association address on Wednesday.
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William H. Taft
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Cincinnati
Taft
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Eberhard Indicted in First Degree Murder Case
Hackensack New Jersey July 31 Gus Eberhard a New York grocery clerk faced indictment for murder in the first degree in connection with the recent shooting death of his aunt Mrs Otillie Eberhard in the family home authorities said today The case centers on the fatal shooting which prompted local investigations and charges against Eberhard as the state pursues a formal murder indictment.
Big demonstration and reforms greet new British ambassador in Constantinople
In Constantinople on July 31 a large demonstration welcomed Sir Gerald Lowther the new British ambassador. The Young Turk government pressed to appoint two ministerial members and reshaped palace officials. Zekki Pasha and two others left for Brussia, Nazim Pasha was named police minister, Riza Pasha became grand master of ordnance, and Hakki Bey took education portfolio. The reform pace remains slow and major changes awaited.
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Mahmed Cherkess
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Bribery Case Evidence Ties McGregor to Boiler Contract
In Indianapolis July 31, state vs John McGregor county commissioner features Emmett S Higgins as go-between who paid McGregor 1000 of 3800 received from Atlas Engine Works for boilers contract totaling 21331. Huggins admits forgeries embezzlement theft of county records and arson to conceal crimes. Atlas salesman Arthur W Wilcutts confirms 3800 payment to Higgins for commissions.
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John McGregor
Emmett S. Higgins
McGregor
Marion County Criminal Court
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County Commissioners’ Court
Marion County
Arthur W. Wilcutts
Man indicted for first degree murder in Bergen County case
A man connected with a lonely country road incident has been indicted for first degree murder. His trial is set for September 14. Miss Otillie Eberhard, shot and wounded, and Chief of Police Dunn were the only witnesses before the Bergen county grand jury. Eberhard and her mother arrived from Vienna two days before the tragedy. Dunn testified that the suspect confessed.
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Bergen County
Whiteh
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Indians Terrorize Kilgore Town in Nebraska Visit
A Sioux party in Kilgore near Valentine Neb reports an attack on the hotel landlord Herschel after obtaining whiskey. They smashed windows, wrecked interiors, and terrorized residents who barricaded indoors until the dawn departure of the Indians.
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United States Pledges Action Against Mexican Turmoil
Government vows to punish those responsible for fomenting trouble in Mexico. The piece expresses confidence in official resolve and outlines the intention to uphold applied penalties and safeguard regional stability.
Train crushes sixty section men in Osco fatality toll rises
Port William Ontario report states a Canadian Pacific express struck a gang of sixty section men on the Osco double track. Three were killed and a fourth gravely injured likely to die. The workers had stepped off to let a freight pass when the accident occurred. Washington reports U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure extradition for political offenses tied to Mexican border revolutionary activity face objections and detection difficulties. President Roosevelt considers using special counsel to enforce neutrality laws and pursue felon extradition. The two governments remain committed to ending cross border revolutionary acts on U.S. soil.
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Ont
Osco
Washington
United States
Oyster Bay
Creel
Roosevelt
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Mesteen
Maurekrs East Side Store Offers Gifts and Fresh Produce
Maurekrs advertises a drawing with prizes including a 56 piece dinner set a Mission Lamp and silverware. The notice also lists fresh fruits vegetables and groceries with prices and a sale on ladies skirts straw hats linens and shirts as well as a free picture with a can of baking powder.
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Revolutionaries Demand Recall Over Selim Pasha Escape
A protest from the revolutionary committee to Rome condemns the Italian embassy aid to Selim Pasha's escape from the prison in Stamboul. They call on Foreign Minister Titton to recall the Italian ambassador.
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Selim Pasha
Titton
New York Woman Killed in Seabright Railroad Crossing Crash
Miss Julia Drucker of New York was killed when her carriage was struck by a passenger train at the New Jersey Southern crossing in Seabright. Her sister Mary Drucker and Miss Ruth Rouse were seriously injured as their frightened horse broke through gates and plunged before the train.
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N. J
Julia Drucker
New York
Mary
Ruth Rouse
New Jersey Southern Railroad
Elgin Belvidere line strike settled resumes jobs
Elgin Illinois July 31 The strike of employees on the Elgin and Belvidere line has been settled with workers returning to their old positions at increased wages and benefits. The agreement ends days of disruption as trains resume normal service.
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Iil
Elgin and Belvidere
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