Bribed English reporters in Vanderbilt case shock London
London reports on the Mary Agnes Ruiz death focus on alleged bribery of inquest reporters and the coroner's verdict of death by own action while of unsound mind. Witnesses describe Ruiz's illness and sadness, a revolver found, and a revolver with one empty chamber. Alfred G Vanderbilt is linked as a rumored suitor. her former husband questions the death by own action theory.
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London
Mary Agnes Ruiz
Americas
Charles F. Williamson
Paris
Elizabeth Caney
Ruiz
Demand for Expulsion Sparks Baptist Dispute
Chicago June 1h On the ground of heresy a demand has been made to expel Prof. George Foster of the University of Chicago from the Chicago Baptist Ministers Association. His latest book allegedly contains statements the Baptists label an attack on all Christianity.
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Chicago
George Foster
University of Chicago
Chicago Baptist Ministers Association
Foxter
Wealthy mine owner Durbin dies at sea voyage
Patton, Missouri mine owner Durbin perished aboard a steamship traveling from Chicago to Grand Haven. He either fell or was knocked overboard near Michigan on a voyage dated June 14.
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Mastegon
Mich
Ais Durbin
Patton Mo
Indiana
Earem
Chiesgo
Grand Haven
Machinists Threaten Walkout After Baltimore Conference
Baltimore Md June conference between Third Vice President Potter and machinist representatives from the Allied trades may trigger a general walkout. Ohio railroad machinists threaten action tonight if wage and duty schedules for the federated trades are not settled. A positive acceptance could prompt allied trades to strike, amplifying impact on the Baltimore and Ohio system.
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Baltimore
Ohio Railroad
Potter
Baltimore and Ohio
Wight
No Extra Session Declared by Gov Labock in Charleston
Charleston West Virginia June 14 Gov Labock will not call an extra session of the legislature unless absolutely necessary He aims to run the government economically and in a conference with Speaker Strickling he declared against an extra session No session will be called before the regular time unless a defect in laws or emergency occurs
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Charleston
W. Va
Labcock
Strickling
Eight Men Lost Near Province Town Schooner
Eight men were lost after a fishing schooner capsized off Province Town during today’s voyage. The incident details remain unclear, with local crews continuing to search the waters and authorities investigating the cause.
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Boston
Maes
Jane
Province Town
Restored to Her Mrs Worley Returns From Colombo's Visit
Mr and Mrs C N Worley are returned from Colombo with Mrs C A Worley and Mike Minfowe Worley. Mrs C A Worley traveled to Denver for treatment of intestinal tuberculosis on medical advice. She is now apparently well and will soon return to Denver. C A Worley plans to make Denver his permanent home and will arrive in about two weeks for a visit with Mrs Worley.
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Mra. C. N. Worley
Colombo
C. A. Worley
Mike Minfowe Worley
Denver
A. Worley
Denven
Worley
Editor Lough Indicted For Libel In West Virginia
Parkersburg, June 14. M C Lough editor of the Fairmont West Virginian and new university regent member was indicted by the federal grand jury for publishing a scurrilous defamatory article in the March 30 issue. The judge ordered the panel back to the room after considering the matter. The piece attacked Col W H Conaway and was described as a communication. Local parties alleged city palities were behind the indictment.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
M.C. Lough
Fairmont West Virginian
Board of
Regents
The
University
Dayton
Death of Turner after shooting by Deputy Sheriff in Virginia
In Rockingham county near Timberville, 24 year old Turner was shot by Deputy Sheriff Emery Croushorn during a chase on a freight train. Turner died within an hour. two brothers Turner were arrested for disorderly conduct. An inquest jury is ongoing with the deputy sheriff present. no arrest yet. Turner is survived by his parents, three brothers, and four sisters.
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Harrisonburg
Rockingham County
T Turner
Sherif
Emery Croushorn
Timbervilly
Lewin
John Turner
Timberville
Lewis Turner
Mberty
Croushorn
Turner
Thornton Hains Disappears From New York Harbor
Novelist Thornton Jenking Hains, also a seaman, vanished after last being seen in Washington while heading for a distant port to board a ship. He left his daughter Mollie with his parents and signed over royalties to his father, living aboard as a sailor. Since a murder trial in Phoshte, publishers shunned him and he reportedly fled Sing Sing to bid farewell to his brother Peter before vanishing.
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New York
Thornton Jenking Hains
Washington
Ile
Slaing
Mollie
Sea Dead
William &. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Thornton Hanna
Publica Hon
Hem
Lima
Phoshte
Thornton
Peter
Nure
Double Operation in Cove Creek Leads to Hopes of Recovery
Lee Hicks of Cove Creek Va underwent a double operation for peritonitis and appendicitis performed by his brother Dr J Ro Hicks and Dr Bowen and Crockett of Tazewell. The patient Aleks was still alive that night with serious danger lasting several days. If he survives it will be near miraculous.
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Lee Hicks
Cove Creek
J. Ro Hicks
Bowen and Crockett
Tazewell
Aleks
Wages Increased in Stonera Field
Bristo reports that the Stonera Coal and Coke Company, active across Southwest Virginia, will raise miners wages by fifteen percent effective July 1. The boost affects thousands of workers as demand for fuel grows and market conditions improve, restoring miners to near their peak earnings after shortages.
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Bristo
Bristol
Stonera Coal and Coke Company
Virginia
South
Anthe Teward
Cafe Robbery At Lester Shows Amateur Thief Lacking Skill
A cafe in Lester was cracked Friday night with the door removed and a safe emptied of about 500 to 600 dollars. The work resembled the Jesse James legend but appeared to be carried out by amateurs, with no real sign of professional skill detected. The thieves fled as the alarm rang at four in the morning, leaving the scene before authorities arrived. The safe was later found in the dark doorway next morning. Jesse James notoriety cited but not proven.
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Lester
Jesse James
Amnateurs
Jeane
Jesse
Chicago Business Forecast Fuels Tariff Debate
William B. Brown, president of the New York Central, spoke during a visit to Chicago about tariff policy. He warned a pending tariff plan could trigger a substantial boom in business and rail shipments, with large investments and freightcar purchases tied to potential tariff changes. Brown stressed the tariff should aid manufacturers and benefit the nation without delaying needed orders.
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Chicago
William B. Brown
New York Central
Brown
Clorinda
Consul General’s Daughter to Wed British Officer
Upper picture shows Miss Ida Wynne, daughter of Robert J Wynne, the retiring American consul general, who announced plans to marry Hugh Ronald French, a lieutenant in the 7th Dragoon Guards. They will honeymoon in India. The lower picture features Mrs Andamese, daughter of Commodore MaeVicker of New York, formerly a social leader, married in Paris to Baron Gustav von Hasberg. They will reside in Germany where the Baron has vast estates.
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Ida Wynne
Robert J. Wynne
Hugh Ronald French
7Th Dragoon Guard
India
Andamese
Commodore MaeVicker
New York
Pals
Baron Gustav von Hasberg
Germany
Sensational Sobbing Note Ends In Hospital Strapped
In Omaha on June 11 a 20 year old named Helen Wells reportedly swallowed a quantity of cotton to calm a love-spurned torpedo of passion. She was quietly removed to a hospital strapped in to prevent movement while doctors hope the explosive dissolves and she can live out her days in quiet shadows.
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Omaha
Neb
Helen Wells
Man Attempts Gas Suicide After Following Wife Loss
Fairmont West Virginia June 14 Larry Cole, forty five, tried to kill himself by drinking bichloride of lime at his home. He then turned on the gas in his room and was found near death. He was brought to Cook's hospital in critical condition. He had loved his wife about a week ago and had been despondent since.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Iarry Cole
Cole
Cook's Hospital
Agitation For A Commission To Examine Leper John Early
Washington June 14 Extrapreparations are being made by authorities to prevent the secret removal of John Early the supposed leper to New York. Several Manhattan physicians have declared he may not be suffering from the dread disease and urged examination. Government physicians maintain the case is a violation of leprosy.
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Washinon
John
New York
Manhattan
West Virginia 2-cent fare law questioned by judge
Charleston reports Judge Burdett of Kanawha County calling the 2-cent fare law unconstitutional. If the Supreme Court backs the ruling, a statewide railroad commission is urged, with focus on Coal and Coke Railway and potential reach to lines under fifty miles. The case tests regulation post 1907 changes.
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Charleston
W. Va
Jude Burdett
Kanawha County
Alrecit
West Virginia
Eupreme
Rathway
Supreme Court
Burdett
Black Hand letters threaten murder for ransom
A fourth letter from the Black Hand has been received by Dr Jennie A teardiley demanding 500 under threat of death. Police investigations continue as threats appear linked to attacks. In Persia, Aramiah district near Petersne appears to sway toward Turkish influence and measures are taken to curb Turkish actions while Persia informs the Porte of its concerns without result.
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Dome
Jennie A. Teardiley
Petersnare
Anere
Aramiah
Persia
Seemia
Huei
Turkey
Tolriz
Turkish Troops Clash With Police in Iran Report
Patchy Teheran dispatches recount a fierce shootout between Turkish troops and police killing several officers and injuring many. The chaotic clash left numerous casualties as the confrontation unfolded amid volatile conditions.
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St.vererepurg
Teheran
Teg Turka
Kiley
Jilted man in Columbia shoots self in grief
Gresham Feuleleon of Granby Village lake area killed himself today after being jilted by Jennie Waits. The death appears to be a suicide with the man taking his own life following the broken relationship.
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Columbia, S.C
Jennie Waits
Gresham Feuleleon
Granby Vilelake
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