Confession Linked to Slain Man Exposed for Book Use
Virginia April 11 Sheriff Lawler Attorney James G. and Charles G. Kizer filed a signed statement asserting Leo C. man of West Point Kentucky confessed to killing Walter Dolsen of Michigan. The document claims Dolsen murdered in cold blood while the victim slept, though Dolsen was described as a perfect gentleman. The killer wished the confession printed in book form for his mother’s benefit.
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Thurman
Dolsen
Genrthurman
Kizer Ld
Thurman Confesses Cold Blood Murder Details
The confession by Thurman that he killed Dolsen in cold blood was anticipated by Sheriff Lawler and jail contacts who believed Thurman would reveal the full truth and clear the murdered man’s name. Father Walsh and Mr. Kizer corroborated Thurman’s comments that the new statement differs from the first.
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Ceipts
Thurman
Dolsen
Lawler
Stiol
Father Walsh
Lewler
Kizer
Federal and State Control of Corporations Debate in Philadelphia
The American Academy of Political and Social Science closed its annual meeting in Philadelphia with discussions on the nation and railways and on federal versus state control of corporations. Speakers included United States Court Judge C. M. Hough and Rock Island general counsel Robert Mather. A Roosevelt letter invited President Rowe to join the governors conference on conservation at the White House May 13-15.
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Philadelphia
American Academy of Political and Social Science
United States Court
C. M. Hough
New York
Robert Mather
Rock Island Company
Roosevelt
Rowe
States
White House
Play Ball Tuesday Opens Baseball Season Across Leagues
Weather allows, opening of the baseball season with 16 clubs in American and National leagues prepared for action. Analysts predict a close race in both leagues as clubs travel thousands of miles to meet schedules, with $2 million plus in expenses and railroad charges totaling over $67,000 for transport. The St. Louis Browns face a heavy travel burden, while Pittsburgh and Cincinnati runners endure long trips. About 350,000 fans must pass turnstiles before treasurers can report gains.
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New York
Wiil
American League
Boston
Brooklyns
Pittsburgs
St. Louis
Bostons
Chicagos
Philadelphia
Hughes Endorsed by New York Republicans for President
Governor Hughes won endorsement as New York Republican candidate for President at the state convention. Four delegates at large with alternates were instructed to pursue all honorable means to secure his nomination at Chicago. Delegates at large named include General Stewart L. Woodford Seth Low Frederick R. Hazzard and E H Butler.
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New York
Hughes
Chicago
Stewart L. Woodford
Seth Low
Frederick R. Hazzard
Syracuse
E. H. Butler
Buffalo
Packy McFarland Dominates Britt in Open Boxing Bout
Packy McFarland of Chicago forced Britt to the canvas three times in the first round at Colma Arena San Francisco on April 11 leading to a decisive knockout and a fast start for the Chicago fighter.
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McFarland
Colma Arena
San Francisco
Packy McFarland
Chicago
Britt Unable To Last Twenty Rounds In Bout
MacFarland dominated the scheduled twenty round bout as Britt was knocked down twice in the sixth and final round. Britt rose to beat the count twice but the referee waved off after a third knockdown.
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Jimmy Britt
Britt
MacFarland
Five Known to Be Dead After Furious New York Winds
A severe windstorm hit New York, with gusts reported around sixty miles per hour. Five people were confirmed dead, and pedestrians faced dangerous conditions as the storm swept through the city with widespread disruption.
Five Die As Fierce April Wind Storm Hits New York
A furious windstorm in New York on April 11 claimed five known deaths and left numerous boatmen missing. Winds reached 40 to 60 mph, with debris damaging chimneys, awnings, and shop fronts. Dozens were injured and ship traffic curtailed as crews feared boats hired by fishermen were blown offshore or ashore. A shore patrol was established as shipping reports warned of heavy weather at sea.
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New York
Loca Weather Bureau
Othe Artieles
Long Island Sound
Tennessee gubernatorial race opens with Patterson Carmack clash
Nashville April 1. Governor Patterson opens the Democratic contest with ex Governor Carmack for the Tennessee governorship. Forty two meetings are scheduled in cities including Chattanooga Asheville Knoxville and Bristol as campaigns heat up. Patterson backs a machine loyalty base while Carmack carries widespread popularity and reform appeal. The Republican angle centers on T Sanford of Knoxville seen as a possible nominee amid interest in clean government.
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Tesing
Thendome
Patterson
Armack
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Ashville
Knoxville
Bristol
Carmack
T. Sanford
Samsford
The
United States
Blue Stone Traction Co Offers 5 Percent Discount
The board approves a five percent discount on all light and gas accounts paid by the 10th of each month at the Bluefield Avenue office. Payments after the 10th are not accepted. P. M. Waltzer, Manager. 4-11-5-1-08.
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al Light
Compan
Bluefield Ave
Bluestone Traction CO
P. M. Waltzer
Mgr
War Talk in the House Debates Naval Clash With Japan
In Washington on April 11 the House debated the naval appropriation bill. Hobson urged four battleships next year and warned of an inevitable clash with Japan as its power grows. Burton and Kitchin countered, saying no clash will come and the U S should lead in peace. Other speakers pressed navy yards consolidation and broader ship programs. the House recessed until Monday.
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House
United States
Hobson
Alabama
Japan
Pacific
Rms
Messrs
Burton
Ohio
Kitchin
North Caroing
Lille
Connecticut
Diiff
Maryland
Dawson
Iowa
Navy Department
Loud
Michigan
Smith
Texas
Ir. O'Connell
Massachusetts
Feeres
Oklawana
Cutchin Renominated for Roanoke Mayor in Primary Win
In Roanoke Virginia on April 11 special edition, incumbent mayor Cutchin was renominated in the Democratic primary over Levi B. Davis by 389 votes, winning three of the four wards.
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Ronnoke
Carrion
Democratic Pri
Roanoke
Vas
Oday Vel Holman Cutchin
Levi B. Davis
Cutchin
Forecast of political conventions and events for the coming week
Washington reports a busy week with battleship fleet movements and labor conventions in Fort Worth. Key events include Democratic State conventions in New York and Delaware, Republican conventions in Minnesota and Arizona, plus Jefferson birthday celebrations and national Democratic Club banquets headlined by Bryan and President Woodrow Wilson in New York.
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Jonal Vouith
Fort Worth
New York
Bryan
Nebrasky
George Gray
Delaware
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Arizona
Tucson
National Democratic Club
Woodrow
Bryan invited to Jefferson Day banquet and political events
Wilson of Princeton and senators Owen Taylor and Simmons plan for Jefferson Day in New Jersey. Meanwhile Governor Johnson of Minnesota speaks in Louisville as Michigan hosts Bryan in late week. 1908 baseball opens next Tuesday across major leagues with Southern Northwestern and other minors starting, Queens County Jockey Club opens at Aqueduct with the Carter handicap of 10000 dollars on opening day.
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Princeton University
Owen
Oklahoma
Taylor
Tennessee
Simmons
North Carolina
Bryan
Frenton
N. J
Johnson
Minnesota
Louisville
Michigan
Mr. Bryan
Northwestern
Virginia
Queens County Jockey Club
Aqueduct
Carter
Foraker Speaks to Negroes at Baltimore A M E Session
Senator Foraker greeted by an enthusiastic Baltimore A M E conference, praised as a friend and defender of black people. He argued Republicans should honor civil rights, urged protection of voting rights for negroes, and criticized the grandfather clause, party labels, and corporate trusts.
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Washington
Senaor Foraker
Baltimore
Ohio
Bishop Gaines
A. M. EK
South
Virginia
Tan
Negro voters in Ohio pledge support for Roosevelt opposition
Walter 3. Thomas, head of the Ohio Afro American League, writes Representative Rainey that Ohio Negroes will not be led to vote for Taft or any Republican candidate. He argues for justice and endorses Willman, predicting a strong Democratic turnout if Taft is the nominee.
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Lette
Rainey
Iino’s
Walter 3. Thomas
Ohio Afro- American League
State Central Committee
Columbus
House
Thomas
Ohio
Roosevelt
Unites States
Chicago
Company
Twenty-Fifth Infantry
Willman
Taft
United States
Mrs Duke in Jail on Forged Check Charge
Mrs Alice Webb Duke divorced wife of Brodie L Duke of the American Tobacco company was arrested for passing forged checks and is held awaiting grand jury action in bonds of 2000 she could not provide surety and was sent to the county jail
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Chicago
Alice Webb Duke
Brodie L. Duke
American Tobacco Company
Supreme Court ousts Standard Oil from Tennessee
The Tennessee Supreme Court today removed the Standard Oil Company from doing business in the state. The brief notice also mentions California apricots peaches and pears and cherres at Sublette Marnes with a May 12 deadline noted in the item.
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Tennessee
Supreme Court
Nashville, Tenn
The
Standard Oil Company
California
Sublette & Marnes
Seven Goal Men Indicted In Sensational Trials
The District Attorney Northcott and Assistant Attorney General Charles W. Russell presented cases alleging seven individuals faced indictments. The proceedings promise sensational trials with high public interest and ongoing legal action.
Indictments In West Virginia Coal Field Probe
Federal grand jury indicts several coal operators in the New River fields. Over fifty witnesses examined. District Attorney Elliott Northcott assisted by Charles W. Russell. Indicted operators include John Wilson M L Parker A C Felts Robin Harris Samuel Dixon Frederick Dixon and William Dixon. Cases expected to be highly sensational at this term.
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Huntington
W. Va
Federal Grand Jury
New Rive Coalfields
West Virginia
Elliott Northcott
Charles W. Russell
Washington
John Wilson
M. L. Parker
A. C. Felts
Robin Harris
Samuel Dixon
Frederick Dixon
William Dixon
Sulzer Delivers Dollar Dinner Speech in Buffalo
Representative William Sulzer of New York was the guest and principal speaker at a dollar dinner for the Democratic society of Western New York held at the Ellicott Club in Buffalo. John Sevies, society president, acted as toastmaster. A resolution urged the nomination of William J Bryan and instructed national delegates to back him consistently.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William Sulzer
New York
Democratic Society of Western
Blue Ribbon Vanilla prompts easy tasty desserts
An advertisement touts Blue Ribbon Vanilla as the key to delicious desserts and links its flavor to appealing style. Shumate Clothing Co at 289 Princeton Avenue promotes snappy apparel for attracting young men.
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Shumate Clothing Co
Princeton Avenue
Tu-Th-Su
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W. V
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W. H. Thomas
W. B. Hicks
Blue Stone Traction CO
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Foraker
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Jeclares Negroes
TAF
Afro-Americas League
Standard Oil
Ederal Grand Jury
Northcott
Crystal Shoe Shining Parlor
le Mastin
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W. 5. Peck and Co
Morris Rosenberg
Princeton Ave
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