Grand Jury Opens Sensational Krap Case In New York
John J. Murphy brother of a Tammany Hall leader appears before the grand jury with Alderman Gaffney after subpoenas issued by the attorney general. Levy firm member Abe Levy says he will testify and asserts that Charles P. Dillon supplied $5 000 for Krap, and that Simpson should reveal the source of the funds.
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Tammany
Murphy
Abe Levy
New York
Krap
Grand
John J. Murphy
Tammany Halli
Gaffney
Murphy Contracting
Grand Jury
Geoge Simpapp
Levy & Unger
Krop
Charles P. Dillon
Simpson
Levy
Brilliant Wedding at National Capital
Washington November 21 A cabinet wedding at St John s church marked by Mrs Helen Hays daughter of the secretary of state and Miss Anne Hitcherck daughter of the secretary of the interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock becoming the wife of Commander William Sirs U S N The ceremony was conducted by Rev Roland C Smith in the presence of cabinet members diplomatic corps and military officers A wedding breakfast followed at the Hitchcock home attended by President and Mrs Roosevelt cabinet members and families of the bridal party.
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Washington
Helen Hays
St John’s Church
Anne Hitcherck
Interior
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
William Sirs
U.S. N
Roland C. Smith
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Russian Press Returns After Five Day Strike Suspension
St Petersburg reports say newspapers resumed publication today after a five day stoppage. The revival carries a more moderate tone and shows a shift away from earlier revolutionary sentiments.
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St Petersburg
Richest Woman Hetty Green Turns Seventy Today
New York reports Mrs Hetty Green, the wealthiest woman in the United States, celebrating her seventy birthday. She spent most of the day at the Chemical National Bank, which she owns, and marked forty years as a businesswoman adding substantial wealth since 1865.
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New York
Hetty Green
United &Its
Everal Dollars & Minute
Cort
Chemical National Bank
Death of Engineer Perdue in Peculiar Railroad Accident
Walter R. Perdue a 28 year old engineer on train 93 908 died after being struck by a warning pole at Big Four tunnel He lay injured in the cab as the train moved on until the fireman stopped it Welch Hospital reports say the body will be moved to Rocky Mount for services under the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers with thirty members to accompany the casket He is survived by a wife and child and is mourned by colleagues and friends from this city
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Walter R. Perdue
Big Four
Perdue
Huger
Welch Hospital
Rcky Mount
Brotherhood of Loomotive Enginerra
J. H. Lynch
Federation Endorses Printers Strike at AFL Meet
Pittsburg November 21 The American Federation of Labor convention endorsed the strike of the International Typographical Union. Resolutions denouncing the Western Federation of Miners were ruled out of order. Speeches attacked socialism and the IWW. David Feldstein of Boston denounced Eugene V Debs. Discussion on the topic grew contentious at times.
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Pittsburg
American Federation of Labor
International Typographical Union
Western Federation of Miners
Industrial Workers of the World
David Feldstein
Boston
Eugene V. Debs
Kaiser Tells the Sultan to Yield
London reports One Standard says it learns that if the Sultan of Turkey refuses the powers over Macedonia the alliance will first seize the customs at Mytilene. If that fails Lemnos may be occupied and the Dardanelles blockaded. The paper cites Emperor William urging acceptance of the powers final note.
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London
Solan
Turkey
Macedonia
Flet
Myt Lene
Lemnos
Dardanell
William
Trorkey
Robbery at South Denver Bank in Broad Daylight
Two unknown men in masks robbed the South Denver Bank in Denver Colorado this afternoon. They forced the cashier to surrender about $2,000 before fleeing in a waiting vehicle. No injuries were reported.
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Denver Bank
Denver
Colo
Virginian Dies in New York City
New York Nov 21 Dr. W. Bickene aged 69 a Virginia guest at the Astor House died suddenly in the night from paralysis. The body was removed to Norton's undertaking rooms on Motstret.
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New York
Bickene
Astor House
Virginia
Norton
Motstret
Hiccoughs Kill New Jersey Man
Mount Holly, N J November 21 Thomas Taylor aged 65 died after two weeks of remedies for hiccoughs at his home The case illustrates a fatal bout of persistent hiccups after medical efforts failed
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Hiccoughs
New Jersey
Mount Hollly
N. J
Thomas Taylor
Witte Alone Can Save Russia Telegram Sent
Moscow reports the Bouras sent a telegram to Count Witte in St Petersburg stating you alone can save Russia. The message underscores the crisis and seeks decisive leadership from Witte amid turmoil.
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Witte
Russia
Moscow
The
Bouras
Count Witte
St. Peteraturg
No Opposition to His Confirmation
Washington dispatch reports a claim that former Governor Atkinson would swap seats with Judge Kellar if confirmed as a judge on the Court of Claims. West Virginia lawmakers deny any opposition and expect Atkinson to be confirmed. Representative Woodyard and Senators Elkins and Scott foresee smooth approval. The charge of legal ignorance or bar opposition is rejected as unfounded.
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Washington
Atkinson
Cort of Claims
National Capitol
Kellar
District
West
Woodyard
Tion
West Virginia
Elkins
Scott
Norfolk and Western Building Connection Plans Outlined
Surveys by Wire Terminal company of Glasgow Va for a Norfolk and Western link at Norton follow the Guest River into the mountains to connect with Chesapeake and Ohio lines, opening timber and land development. The South and Western Railway seeks to grade twelve miles of new Virginian track. When complete the corridor would extend about 300 miles from Elkhorn Kentucky to Spartanburg South Carolina.
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Wire Terminal Company
Glamogan
Norfolk and Western
Norton
Guest
Chesapeake and Onlo
South and Western Railway
Virginia
Eotira
Elkhorn
Spartanburg
8. C
The Dirtiest Tramp Dies After Bath
Harrisburg reports Frank Torey a tramp who boasted of not bathing for years died in jail after a bath shock. He fought during the浴 process but died from the shock a jail attendant described as shocking and the dirtiest creature taken to the county jail.
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Harrisburg
Frank Torey
Accidentals End in Tragic Self Inflicted Death in Norfolk
Norfolk, Va November 21 Roy Colline twenty nine son of wealthy parents accidentally shot himself today while preparing to leave for the south to get 6 best man at the wedding of a friend in Georgia He died instantly.
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Norfolk
Roy Colline
South
Georgia
Personalities and Brief Notices From The City
Local notices list visitors and travelers such as F Burke of Bramwell, P Donovan of Gary, W S Crockett heading to Tesewell, A L Hawking writing Glen Almond, and others in town yesterday for business. Fire department to start tonight at the city wall. Baptist women urged to donate to Frontier Missionary Box. Remains of Engineer Walter Perdee to pass through city on train No 4 en route to Rocky Mount for interment.
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Walter Perdee
Rocky Mount
L Ballengee
Caily Telegraph
Ergiovera
1Ewaine
Lemon Vanilla Extracts Highlighted For Baking
The copy praises Blue Ribbon lemon and vanilla extracts as perfectly pure and highly concentrated. It emphasizes quality flavoring to accompany good flour, butter, and eggs for baking success.
Three Million Bequeathed to Worcester Art Museum
Worcester Mase Nov 21. By the will of Stephen Salisbury deceased the Worcester Art Museum receives more than 3 million. His estate is estimated at 5 million. The will also provides 25 000 to Mrs Henry Hubbard of Lynchburg Virginia.
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Mase
Stephen Salisbury
Worcester Art Museum
Requesis
Henry Hubbard
Lynchburg
Syracuse Girl Emerges From Eight Month Sleep
Miss Florence Ryan of Syracuse awoke after eight months of coma like slumber. A fall from a tree triggered paralysis and she slept while doctors, led by a family physician, sought causes. She spoke briefly, saying she was tired, then answered questions and recognized family as she began to converse again.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Florence Ryan
Kathleen Ryan
Mina Ryan
Centenarian Mrs Brett Celebrates 100th Birthday
Stoker Virginia November 21 Mrs M B Brett marks her 100th birthday born November 21 1895 with family gathering at her home in Flavanne County. Her Bible records Milinda Bowles Waldrop born May 21 in 1805 as part of the family history. She is the last survivor of seven children and remains surprisingly strong.
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Brett
Policeman Maimed Deputy Sheriff in Election Riot
Hartington West Virginia November 21 Policeman Bert Foster found guilty of maiming Deputy Sheriff Henry Nash during a political riot outside a voting place. Five year penitentiary sentence imposed. Foster accused of striking Nash with a gun and firing shots as riot between Democratic county and Republican city officers erupted. Further trials pending on related charges.
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Hartington
W. Va
Bert Foster
Henry Nash
Foster
Nash
Democrtic County
Republican City
Aged Lady Dies at Harper's Ferry
Mrs. Mary J. Heafer, aged about seventy four years, wife of Richard Heath, died at her home in Bolivar yesterday. She leaves two daughters and three sons.
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Harpers Ferry
W. Ve
Mary J. Heafer
Esverty
Yerra
Richard Heath
Bolivar Yeterday
Rumor Links Count Witte to Ul Cold in St Petersburg
Rumors from St Petersburg claim Count Witte suffers a severe cold. An advertisement promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as effective for colds, coughs, and croup, claiming it clears head and throat and strengthens children. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Campaign Contributions Tied to Legislative Influence
Supreme Court hearings reveal Senator Thomas C. Plitt received annual campaign funds totaling 10,000 from Equitable and Mutual, passed to the state committee to curry legislative support. Witness recounted prior retainer work and questioned links to Manning, a former Albany actuary.
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WFEF
Manning
Albany
Depew
Theneurance
Hughes
Wituees
Mancing
United States
Thomas C. Plitt
Connsel
Robert C. Mortis
Hincheps
Equitable
The
Mutual
State Committee
Olell
Platt Eaid
Brannance
Social Mesenger
Four Men Die in New Jersey Laboratory Explosion
Four men were killed in a chemical explosion at the International Smokelow Powder Company laboratory in New Brunswick New Jersey. The blast leveled the two adjacent buildings and sent flames across the site as chemicals ignited and the blast shook the area.
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New Brunswick
N. J
International Smokelow Powder Company
President of Atlantic Coast Line Resigns
Richmond Va Nov 21 The meeting of the directors of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway was largely attended Ervie resigned and was replaced by T M Everson of Wilmington NC The fourth vice president post was abolished and former fourth vice president Kelly became third vice president.
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Richmond
Atlantic Coast Line Railway
Wee
Erwie
Hhis Place
T. M. Everson
Wilmington
N.C
Keully
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