Sensational murder trial opens in Dietz case Monday
Chicago reports the murder of George Dietz in 1913 near Aldine Avenue with a hammer and a typed letter cited as motive. Augusta Dietz and her friend George Nurnberg face trial before Judge Kersten amid rumors of a divorce motive and a possible conspiracy.
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Chicago
Ill
George Dietz
Augusta Dietz
George Nurnberg
Kersten
Dietz
Aldine Avenue
Beast
Gerry
Gerly
Ontario Street
Nurnberg
Name on the Manufacturer's Room Marks Suspect in Slaying
Police traced the murder weapon, possibly from retailer to purchaser, though the outcome is not disclosed. Bloody fingerprints on a handkerchief and hammer suggest investigators may use these to identify the killer.
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Dietz
Norfolk railroad boss denies Berkeley shops move rumor
Norfolk Virginia February 7 President Hix of the Norfolk and Southern railroad declared a circulating report that the Berkeley Virginia shops would be moved to Newbern North Carolina to be senseless rumors.
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Hix
Norfolk, Va
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
Berkeley
Newbern
N. C
Warning Issued Against Quacks Peddling Radium Cure Claims
The New York health department warns against quacks exploiting interest in radium cancer treatment. Officials state radium is experimental and has cured few advanced cancers, while many unscrupulous clinics offer dubious, money‑making radium services with little expertise.
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New York
Cy Department of Health
Not a Dissenting Vote In Senate On Extension Bill
Washington Feb 7 The house agricultural extension bill passed the senate with amendments and no dissenting vote. It funds demonstrations on farms and dissemination of farming and home economics information from state colleges and the federal department. The bill sets annual appropriations and a seven year ramp to a permanent 4.8 million dollars a year with race non discrimination in distribution of funds. It awaits conference between houses.
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Washington
Senate
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture and
Land Grant Colleges
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate Moves to Extend New Haven Investigation
Senate passes Norris resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue probing the New Haven railroad. The measure allows the commission to avoid duplicating prior work and asks what happened to funds invested in related enterprises, who authorized and benefited, and whether legal action or recovery is possible. It also queries necessary legislation to prevent repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Norris
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Senate
Pretty
Trust Legislation Program To Keep Committees Busy
Senate and House leaders move to advance anti trust measures with hearings next week. Republicans Cummins and Clapp protest after amendments were rejected in executive session by Democrats. Discussions with President Wilson and Newlands aim to harmonize action on holding company controls and interstate commerce regulation.
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Washington
Interstate Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Wilson
House
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Cummins
Clapp
Newlands
House Judiciary and
Interstate Commerce Committees
Judiciary
Clayton
Springfield Aims to Battle Sullivan in Illinois Rally
The Wilson Bryan Democratic League of Illinois plans a Monday rally in Springfield to oppose Roger Sullivan for U S senator. The day includes an afternoon conference and a banquet with Oklahoma Senator Robert L Owen as the principal speaker, plus the next morning conference.
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Sullivan
Springfield
Wilson-Bryan Democratic League of
Ilinois
Democratic Party
Roger
United States
Robert L. Owen
Oklahoma
Harness racing outlook for Pacific coast fairs
The Association of California Agricultural district fairs met at the Palace hotel in San Francisco on February 7 to arrange dates for forthcoming fairs and race meetings. Track owners and officials predict a banner year for harness racing on the Pacific coast driven by expected attendance of major eastern and Canadian stables for races tied to the Panama exposition.
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San Francisco
Cal
Association of California Agricultural District Fairs
Palace Hotel
Pacific Coast
East
Canada
Go-To-Church Movement Spreads Across Nation
Boston prepares for Go-To-Church Sunday as Protestants Catholics and Jews join the campaign. Originating in Chicago last Sunday the movement has quickly spread to many cities and even smaller towns with plans for widespread publicity and possible lasting impact.
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Boston
Mass
Chicago
War Cry Chief Tours Jacksonville for Edition
Capt Mabee, the Salvation Army War Cry publicity chief, visits Jacksonville on Feb 7 and 8 to gather material for the city edition of the War Cry. The trip aims to boost local coverage and promote the Salvation Army's message.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mabee
Salvation Army
Senate and House Proceedings Highlight 1910s Legislative Actions
The day in Congress features debates on the Virginia Military Academy destruction 1864 and literacy tests, with the immigration Barnette bill under discussion. The Owen exchange bill continues, Norrig resolution directs ICC to probe New Haven railroad affairs, and the house passes an agricultural extension bill and naval militia reorganization. Adjournments occur for memorial services. Representative Morgan pushes price fixing regulation before the interstate commerce committee.
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Wood
Military
Virginia Military Academy
Banking
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
House
Morgan
Oklahoma
Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Trade Commission
Roden- Dury
Wiley
Pistol Duel in Matewan Ends in Double Fatalities
In Matewan West Virginia Dan Adams and D L Ackerman died after a saloon duel. The men quarreled over a card game days earlier and renewed the feud in Bob Buskirk's saloon. Adams fired five shots and Ackerman nine with three hits each. Both men were residents of the region and leaves widows and children.
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Bob Buskirk
Adams
Ackerman
Atlants
Kentucky
Guard Identified as Striker's Murderer
James Cooper a Waddell Mahon guard was named by two eye witnesses as the shooter of Steve Putrich in Seeberville. He faces murder charges in circuit court as detectives corroborate witness accounts.
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Houghton, Mich
James Cooper
Seeberville
Steve Putrich
Cooper
Putrich
Giovanni Guidi
Guido Vittoi
Vittoi
Weather Outlook for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia remains cloudy with Sunday and Monday sees occasional snow showers. Virginia turns fair with colder conditions Sunday and Monday, boosting regional temperature drop.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Americans and Mexicans Die in Tunnel Disaster
Mexico Northwest Railroad officials confirm that six Americans and about fifty Mexicans perished when the Cumber tunnel was destroyed. A rescue train with 300 soldiers aims to reach the scene, while authorities assess the number of victims and blame bandit leader Maximo Cantijo.
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Bryan
Counsul Edwards
Castillo
Benavides
FL ©. Herr
Madero
Herr
Juan Varnades
Varnades
el Paso
Francesco Villa
M. J. Gilmartin
Chihuahua
H. Schofield
Juarez
Lee Williams
Commissaries
H.F. Meaders
BE. J. McCutcheon
A. E. Webster
Dr. Herr
Unconfirmed Revolt Rumors Roil Guadaloupe Suburb
Reports of fighting near Guadaloupe seven miles northeast of the capital caused late night excitement in Hoera. No confirmation was obtainable as the minister of war and military officers convened through the night. A new revolt was rumored to begin February 9, anniversary of the ten day bombardment and Madero’s death.
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Hoera
Guadaloupe
Madero
Huerta
Gustave's Speech Cheered by Demonstrators Sparks Cabinet Crisis
Stockholm Feb 7 The king's address to demonstrators urging armament increases drew harsh criticism from the cabinet. Members condemned the monarch's language as overstepping constitutional bounds while insisting the defense problem must be solved promptly. The cabinet signaled resignation and conservatives faced difficulty forming a new government.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Gustave
Free passage plank sneaks into Democratic platform
Washington dispatch says the Panama tolls exemption for American ships was inserted into the Democratic platform at Baltimore without the knowledge of most sub committee members. Representative Adamson of Georgia called it heretic and said Congress would debate repealing the provision aligned with President Wilsons stance on recognizing Britain in the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Senator O Gorman and Rep Brouchard were among sub committee members who supported the addition without full committee consent.
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Washington, Med
Panama Canal
Baltimore
Adamson
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Committee
Wilson
United States
O'Gorman
Senate
Brouchard
Louisiana
South Carolina House Speaker Wyche Improves After Stroke
Dr. C. T. Wyche speaker pro tem of the South Carolina house of representatives suffered a paralytic stroke while presiding, was reported somewhat improved today though his condition remained serious.
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South Carolina
Columbia
S. C
C. T. Wyche
House of Representatives
Pure Food Board Abolished by Houston
Washington reports Secretary Houston abolished the board of food and drug inspection within the department of agriculture to boost efficiency and economy. Dr. Carl Alsberg will handle appeals formerly heard by the board, as Dr. Wiley had claimed the board hindered the pure food law's enforcement.
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Washington
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
Department of Agriculture
Harvey W. Wiley
Houston
Carl Alsberg
Wiley
Pure Food Board
Dr. Wiley
Moslem Campaign Tourists Hold Philadelphia Conference
In Philadelphia on February 7 the Moslem campaign tour group begins a three day conference. Dr Bailey former president of the Worlds Sunday School Convention says missionaries from Moslem lands appealed for support to Christianize Moslems through funding and outreach.
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Philadelphia
Bailey
Love, Murder, and a Baby Bind Dangerous Triangle
Hazel Herdman confesses on a deathbed to shooting Mrs. Harriett Manning in Montclair, saying she did it to win Charles Manning. Police link Manning address, say he is father of Herdman’s year-old child and was detained after helping her to the hospital. The shooting occurred in Newark, with Manning separated from his wife and a $2,400 legacy noted.
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Charles Manning
Newark
N. J
Hazel Herdman
Harriett Manning
Charles I. Manning
Mountainside
Mont Clair
Manning
Miss Herdman
Bloomfield
Verona
Miss
Miss Herman
Columbia to Elect President in Peaceful Vote
Bogota February 7 The election for president of Colombia takes place tomorrow with complete peace reported. Citizens show progress and culture while a commission for foreign relations has been formed and Colombia is seen moving toward prosperity strength and prestige.
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Columbia
Bogota
Col
Commission For Foreign Relations
Colombia
Bible Conference Opens With Bryan Address in Washington
Washington February 7 Secretary Bryan will open a seven day Bible conference with an address. Other distinguished speakers include Reverend Dr. G Campbell Morgan of London Dr John Henry Jewett of New York and Dr William Souper of London.
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Washington
Bryan
G. Campbell Morgan
London
John Henry Jewett
New York
William Souper
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Matewan
Dan Adams
C. L. Ackerman
James Cerover
Maximo Castillo
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Road of
H. F. Marders
K. J. WcCutcheon
State Department
Mexico
Torreon
Francisco Villa
Mexico City
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