Boston Trunk Reveals Brutal Wife Killing Confession
Chester Jordan, actor of Somerville, is held on murder charges after confessing to killing his wife Honorah Jordan in a quarrel, dismembering the body, and storing parts in a trunk at a Beacon Hill boarding house. He allegedly planned to throw remains overboard from a Harvard steamer. The discovery followed a hackman’s suspicions and police investigation.
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Boston
Susan Geary
Honorah Jordan
Somerville
Hancock Street
Beacon Hill
Jordan
Chester Jordan
Harvard
New York
Hackman
George W. Collins
Collins
North Station
Michael Crowley
Crowley
Honorah Eddy
O’reilly
Butte
Mont
Chicago
Medford Street
Somervile Station
Warner in the Lead in Michigan Gubernatorial Race
Detroit September 4 The Free Press reports a tight Republican gubernatorial contest with Governor Fred M Warner leading by 3138 votes over J B Bradley in a tabulation that excludes seventeen precincts. Officials may determine the nomination only after the canvass, with recalls of recounts and potential litigation anticipated.
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Detroit
Fred M. Warner
Free Press
Warner
J. B. Bradley
Railroads win restraining order over Arkansas rate laws
In St Paul the United States circuit court granted the Arkansas railroads a temporary injunction delaying enforcement of the state railroad rate laws. Judge Van Deventer called the rates unreasonable and confiscatory and ordered refunds to passengers and freighters if the injunction is later found unwarranted, with bonds posted to cover excess charges during the order.
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St. Paul
United States
van Deventer
Arkansas
State of
Application Denied in Thaw Transfer Bid
Poughkeepsie New York September 4 Thaw remains in Dutchess County jail after a bid by Sheriff Chanlers attorney Edward E Perkins to move him was denied Justice Morschauser ruled the jail suitable for now and noted ongoing habeas corpus actions and a possible jury sanity trial for Thaw.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Dutchess County
Fishkill Landing
Robert W. Chanler
Edward E. Perkins
Chanler
Supreme Court
Morschauser
State Prison Commission
Thaw
Matteawan
Justice Mills
Mills
Perkins
Mils
Nevius elected Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief
Toledo dispatch reports Colonel Henry M. Nevius of Red Bank New Jersey elected commander in chief on the first ballot with 454 votes over former Governor Van Sant of Minnesota 254 and L T Dickason 99. Nomination made unanimous on motion by Van Sant. Other officers named include J Kent Hamilton Ohio junior vice commander C Rougee California chaplain in chief J F Spence Tennessee and G Lane Tannehill Maryland surgeon in chief.
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Toledo
Henry M. Nevius
Redbank
N. 1
Grand Army of the Republic
Nevius
van Sant
Minnesota
L. T. Dickason
Hlinda
New Jersey
J. Kent Hamilton
Ohio
C. Rougee
California
J. F. Spence
Tennessee
G. Lane Tannehill
Maryland
Nevins
Russell A. Alger
Michican
New York
Fort Stevens
Colonel Nevins
Besits
Sey
W. L. Gillman
Rox
Fifth Annual United Spanish War Veterans Elect Officers
Boston, Sept 4. In a sensational session at the fifth annual encampment the vote for commander in chief led to a one vote edge for Captain Charles A. Simmons New York over Captain Charles R. Newton Connecticut after five extra ballots were found. A second ballot elected Newton with 182 to 173. J J Hellberg Wisconsin named chief of ordnance.
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Boston
United Spanish War Veterans
Charles A. Simmons
Rochester
N. Y
Charles R.newton
Hartford
Conn
Newton
Simmons
J. J. Hellberg
Wisconsin
Reprieve for Herron in Metuchen killing case
Archibald Herron who shot and killed Rev W D Prickett in Metuchen on July 15 will not face the electric chair next week. The case goes to the New Jersey Court of Errors and Appeals for the November term and pending decision Herron’s sentence is not to be carried out. Prickett, former Metuchen recorder, had sentenced Herron two years prior to jail for intoxication.
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Austin
Trenton
N. J
Archibald Merron
W. D. Prickett
Metuchen
Court of Errors and Appeals
Herron
Prickett
Oliver Dalrymple Dead, Noted North Dakota Farmer
St. Paul report confirms Oliver Dalrymple, longtime St Paul resident and owner of a vast North Dakota bonanza wheat farm, has died of heart failure while in Casserton North Dakota to oversee harvest. The Dalrymple farm spans 19 580 acres.
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St. Paul
Oliver Dalrymple
North Dakota
Casserton
N. D
Dalrymple
Dakota
Boy Shot While Duck Hunting Near Shakopee
In Shakopee Minnesota on September 4 Valentine Hirscher fourteen was accidentally shot on Nissens lake by Arnold Rose fifteen using a twenty two caliber rifle. The ball passed through Hirscher’s back and abdomen tearing a hole through the bowel. He is expected to die.
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Shakopee
Minn
Valentine Hirscher
Nissen’s Lake
Arnold Rose
Hirscher
Two Women Die in Lookout Mountain Fire
In Gadsden Alabama on September 4 a 75 year old woman Mrs Emma beth McNeal and her 55 year old daughter in law Mrs Joe McNeal were burned to death when their home on Lookout Mountain eight miles north of the city was destroyed by fire.
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Gadsden
Ala
Eiiaabeth McNeal
Inlaw
Joe McNeal
Lookout Mountain
Champion Pauper Hezekiah Monk Dies in Utica Poorhouse
Hezekiah Monk, born in Herkimer county poorhouse eighty five years ago, lived as a public charge his entire life and died at the Utica poorhouse.
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Utica
N. Y
Hezekiah Monk
Herkimer County
Professor Watkins Nominated VP by Prohibition Party
Professor Aaron S. Watkins received formal notification of his nomination as vice presidential candidate by the National Prohibition Party. Felix T. McWhirter presided, with Clarke R. Jones and Robert Patton speaking. Watkins accepted amid a large crowd in Ada with cheering and floral tributes.
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Ada
Ept
Brown
Aristorium
Ohio Northern
Aaron S. Wathine
National Prohibition Party
Felix T. McWhirter
Indiananoils
National Prohibition Organization
Considerah
Hraith
Clarke R. Jones
Chicago
Jones
Robert Patton
Springfield
Hafid Forces Defeated as Morocco City Falls
Paris dispatch reports Abdul el Aziz announcing victory over Mulai Hafid’s forces and the occupation of Morocco City. Tougui vows to continue the struggle promising pursuit on the Reb ia river and urging steadfast resistance.
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Paris
Abdul el Aziz Hans
M. Tougui
Mulai Hafid
Morocco
Abdul el Aziz
M.tougui
Rebia
Democratic vigor noted in Parker Oregon tour
Mr Parker spoke in Pacific and West shows praising Democratic strength. He denied discussing a governor nomination and noted surprisingly strong sentiment for the Democratic ticket after visits to Oregon Washington and Montana.
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Porer Dodes
Valker
Pacific
William 2. Bryan
Plata
East
Parker
Eny
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Disease Threatens Thomas Lowry At Minneapolis Home
The condition of Thomas Lowry president of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie railroad and Twin City Rapid Transit firm worsened, with life in danger for a time. He has been ill six weeks at his Minneapolis residence from a complication of liver, stomach and kidney diseases.
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Minneapolis
Thomas Lowry
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Baseball Scores Across Leagues Include Broad Contests
American Association results feature Toledo routing Louisville 32 to 1 while Indianapolis edged Columbus 7 to 6. Milwaukee swept St. Paul 6 to 2 and 10 to 5, with Kansas City losing 3 to 9 to Minneapolis. American League notes Detroit beat Cleveland 2 to 1 amid varied scores across New York Boston Chicago and Philadelphia matchups.
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Toledo
Louisville
Colomabius
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
Wee
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Foraker Incident Not Discussed By Taft Corbin Keifer
Middle Bass Island Sept 4 reporting that Taft General Corbin and Representative Keifer would not comment on the Foraker incident from Wednesday Toledo. Only note is that a meeting between the candidate and the senator was considered without Taft's prior knowledge.
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Middle
Bass Island
Mr. Taft
General Corbin
Keifer
Foraker
Toledo
Taft
Vermont
Wheat price quotations in Minneapolis market
Market report shows Minneapolis wheat prices for September at 1.01 and 1.01 49 for December and 1.05 for May. On track prices list No. 1 hard at 1.06 while No. 1 Northern sits at 1.0514 and No. 2 Northern at 1.0244. No. 3 Northern trades at 1.00.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Wheat and flax futures prices in Duluth report
Wheat to arrive and on crack No 1 hard at 1.05 with No 1 Northerns 1.04 and No 2 Northern 1.03. September 1.01 and December 1.00. May 1.04. Flax to arrive and on track 31.23 with September 127 Det 1.27 November 1.27 December 1.26.
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Duluth
Cattle and hog prices at St Paul stockyards
St Paul Union Stock Yards reports prices for Sept 3 with cattle ranges from good to choice steers at 6.50 to 6.75 and cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, calves 3.75 to 5.18, hogs 6.25 to 6.60, and sheep wethers 4.50 to 5.25, yearlings 4.00 to 4.25, spring lambs 4.50 to 5.25.
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St. Paul
Grain and livestock price roundup from Chicago markets
Chicago market report lists wheat and corn futures with Sept and Dec prices, oats, meals, and oats futures. Pork, butter, eggs, and poultry prices noted with current quotes for creamery and dairy sectors.
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Chicago
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Chicago market report lists cattle ranges by class with prices for Beaves Texans Westerners stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves and he terf all readable figures. Hog categories show light mixed heavy rough and good to choice with price bands and pig values. Sheep quot es native yearlings and lambs with specified price ranges.
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Chicago
Weathering the Labor Vote and Taft's Visit Reflected
The article cites Taft’s favorable returns and Republican strength amid a political mood. It notes fishing results and a visit by Taft with accompanying figures such as a 59.990 return level and local sport in Maine, alongside remarks on electorate confidence and Democratic prospects. The tone mirrors early 20th century newspaper reportage with named individuals and regional context.
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Taft
Ronund
Maine
Kidate
Charley
Indiana Independence Party Opens at English's Opera House
The Indiana branch of the Independence party held a full capacity meeting at English's Opera House in Indianapolis on Sept 4. James M. Zion presided and is tied to the governor candidacy on the ticket. The first speaker was C. W. McCashrin, Indiana governor candidate, followed by Thomas – the party's presidential hopeful.
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Dianapolis
Independence Party
English’s
Opera House
James M. Zion
Indiana
Ce W. McCashrin
Illnois
Thomas
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