Platt Divorce Suit Ended by Perjury Charge
Senator Thomas Platt of New York wins absolute divorce suit against Mae Wood after court dismisses complaint and holds Wood on perjury charge with bail set at 5,000. witnesses dispute marriage documents and handwriting experts challenge the alleged marriage certificate.
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New York
Mae
Wood
United States
Thomas
Senator Platt
Platt-Wood
Miss Wood
O’gorman
O'Gorman
Tragic launch explosion near Clarendon claims seven lives
Seven prominent Clarendon society members drown when a gasoline tank explodes on a river launch during a moonlight excursion. Others are rescued with difficulty, including Miss Mary Cavett who is badly burned. The boat, leaving Clarendon in the evening, sank about five miles downstream where the river runs deep and treacherous. Rescue efforts followed a delayed search by local runners.
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Clarendon
Ark
Mary Cavett
Bankrupt broker McIntyre arrested after grand jury indictment
Thomas A. McIntyre of T. A. McIntyre & Co. faces grand larceny charges after a grand jury indictment. He posted 25000 bail and was released. Physicians at his sanitarium protested removal, but he agreed to go to police headquarters for arrest. Also in Chicago a gas explosion at John A Colby & Sons furniture store injures cashier Miss Trances Branitzky and others. Theatre impresario John Austin Hamillin dies at Virginia Hotel after heart disease above.
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New York
Thomas A.mciintyre
T. A. McIntyre & Co
McIntyre
Bellavue Hospital
Police
Chicago
John A. Colby & Sons
Wabash Avenue
John Austin Hamilln
Grand Opera House
Virginia Hotel
Ife
Governor Sparks of Nevada Dies in Reno
Nevada Governor John Sparks died in Reno after an illness described as Wright's disease. Lt Governor Hon Dickerson succeeds him as governor at age 21, following Sparks's death.
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Gov. Sparks
Nevada
Reno
John Sparks
Wis Yaneh
Wright
Hon &. Dickerson
Gambled Millions Way Crocker Plundered Bank Funds
Receiver Jamison sues Fy RB Crocker estate administrator Guillard Crocker for 700000 plus seeks proof of 1162000 spent with brokers over three to four years. Receipts list firms including Chapmin DeGolyer, Slaughter Corse, Shearson Hamill, and more. Debts and claims against Crocker and Brandon tied to Russell Bank collapse. depositors to receive only a small portion.
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Crocker
Chariton
Jamison
deArel First National Bank
Las Med
Fy RB
Guillard Crocker
Cashley Crocker
Marrimill & Con Yyeeeneen
Wolf Bros. & Co
Russell, Wrewster & Co
Thomas Graydon
Russell
Russell Bank
Messrs Crocker
Brandon
First National Bank of Chariton
Mr. Crocker
G J. Stewart
Crocker Lafi
Civic Federation to press attorney general over Burlington law
The Civic Federation in Burlington informs Attorney General Byers that action must be taken to enforce the mayor’s order closing local saloons under the motor law and the Sunday closing rule. The group threatens to remove County Attorney Englheimer if enforcement fails and vows to address Madison Avenue Park closure and county official accountability.
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Burlington
Civic Federation
Byers
Patterson
Federation
General Byers
Midisol Avenue
Berlington
Knglemeier
Madison Avenue Park
Kuglemeier
Jury awards 21000 to Iowa City woman in breach case
Katie Donahue sued John J Kast for breach of promise alleging marriage plans and long improper relations. The jury awarded 2000 on notes and 19000 for breach of contract after Kast, a former attorney turned farmer, failed to appear until contempt actions. Letters from Kast to Donahue were read in court.
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Iowa City
Katie Donahue
John J. Kast
Kast
Kost
Miss Donahue
No Drainage Fight Ends in Des Moines County
Judy Withrow of the district court ruled he had no jurisdiction over the dispute between the board of supervisors and landowners seeking swamp drainage. The board, citing high costs and protests, decided not to proceed with the improvement. Landowners appealing the decision saw potential land value gains, with supporters estimating up to a million dollars.
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Darlington
Des Moines
Judy Withrow
District Court
Jurisdictilon
Hase
County Clerk Found Guilty Verdict in District Court Case
After a lengthy trial, the jury in Wottawattinna County found Connell Glulis guilty of grounds to remove H Yo Uuttey from the district clerk's office for alleged pack irregularities and other offenses, with the verdict returned after seventy one hours.
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Connell Glulis
H. Yo Uuttey
District Court
Wottawattinna County
Indict Negro Rapist In Des Moines Case
Frank Brown, a accused negro assailant, indicted by the grand jury for attempted criminal assault on Mrs. Mary Mann. She identified him. the attack occurred near the east approach of the first sixth street bridge. Morse aided the victim and Brown was arrested the next day.
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Des Moines
Frank Brown
Mary Mann
Baby Burns to Death in Home Gasoline Fire
A two year old, James Allen Burke, son of Mr and Mrs E C Burke, died after twenty four hours of suffering from severe burns sustained when a tea cup of gasoline left on a stove exploded in the kitchen. The child and siblings were alone when the blaze started and the father smothered the flames. Despite medical care the burns proved fatal.
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James Allen Burke
E. C. Burke
Gold Strike in Well Sparks Assay Reported at $65.50 Per Ton
Burlington drilling for an artesian well for the ice plant struck a four foot thick ledge yielding gold flakes. Denver assay shows $65.50 per ton. No decision yet on development. Ordinary gold bearing quartz runs $4 to $16 per ton, making this lead seem phenomenal.
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Burlington
Denver
Colo
Boy Loses Eye Chasing Pigs
Jesto dashing into a barbed wire fence chasing escaped pigs badly injures Wile Jebony Preyling wilt. He may lose sight of at least one eye due to the accident.
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Jesto
Eloper Faces Indictment in Child Enticement Case
Wampton J Colling, 30, eloped with Sarah Sunbach, 14, three weeks ago and was brought back from Olliumwa where arrested on enticing a female child under 15. Held to grand jury in 1000 bonds. The couple married at Lancaster Missouri. father of the girl says he will prosecute.
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Eloper
Wampton
MR. Colling
Sarah Sunbach
Ollium
Lancaster
Mie
Breach of Promise Suit Grows Long in Iowa District Court
Kalie Donohue of Iowa City sues J Z Kost a farmer nearby over a $2000 note and a $20000 claim for breach of promise. Kost failed to appear and was brought in by court order. Wilds Dubeher and Davis represent the plaintiff while ex Judge A Byington aids the defendant. The case is expected to last several days.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Kalie Donohue
J. Z. Kost
Wilds, Dubeher & Davis
Philatise
A. Byington
Used Acid For Liniment In Waterloo
A. N. Peterson of Na shug suffered severe burns on his back after carbolic acid was used as liniment by his wife who mistook it for liniment. She poured the liquid on his spine and rubbed it into his flesh, prompting medical attention.
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Waterloo
A. N. Peterson
Nashug
Peterson Hadeen
Umbertook
Peterson
Murderer Brimmingstall Accused of Six Murders
James Brimmingstall, 40, arrested at Dowagiac Michigan after wife escaped an alleged plan to kill her. Police say he confessed to two murders and may admit to others including David Huff in Dowagiac last June. List includes a Kansas man, a Missouri railroad worker, and Hortium. Authorities pursue further questioning and potential charges.
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South Bend
Ind
James Brimmingstall
Dowagiac
Mich
Bresnahan
Bummingstall
David Huff
Kansas
Brimmingstall
Missouri
Smith Hortium
Huff
Colia
Hortium
Strike Near End as Arbitration Curbs Violence
Peaceful progress in settling the Cleveland street railway strike nears closure with concessions from both sides. The Municipal Traction company may rehire workers as new men while giving present staff preference, a move objected to by the union. The state arbitration board secures a partial concession to reclassify men as new hires temporarily and to arbitrate future status. an armistice is declared as talks continue. Mayor Johnson offers rewards for information leading to arrests of those placing explosives on tracks, signaling a broader push to end the disruption. In New York, William H. Marsh of Brooklyn dies of rabies at his Ocean Avenue home after a rapid decline following Pasteur Institute tests.
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Cleveland
du Font
Municipal Traction Company
Oid
State Board of Arbitration
Johnson
New York
Pasteur Institute
William H. Marsh
Brooklyn
Lalo
Ocean Avenue
Band of masked men whip widow and man near Worse Mill
A group of masked assailants surprised Widow Haynes at Worse Mill in Morgantown county, severely whipping her. They then entered Crit Johnson’s home and dragged him from bed to whip him, leaving the area shaken.
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Morgantown
Fire at Summer Resort Damages Midway at Jake Contrary
A blaze in St Joseph causing about 50000 dollars damage at the Midway on the Jake Contrary resort area. Cause reported as crossed electric wires. Fire occurred Friday near Crow and Summer resort about two miles from St Joseph.
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St. Joseph
Jake Contrary
Bo Sumdoy
Crow
Wreck at Contich Claims Sixty Pilgrims Dead
A Antwerp Brussels express crashed into a local pilgrim train at Contich six miles southeast of Antwerp.60 killed and about 100 wounded as workers repaired a switch, with the engineer and fireman killed. Prince Albert visited the injured in Contich.
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Antwerp
Murope
Contich
Lne
Prince Albert
University Official Quits Amid Michigan Finance Probe
James H. Wade resigns after a probe into university finances. The board of regents unanimously accepts the 25 year secretary post. Attorney General Byrd has pursued the inquiry into improper use of property and time totaling about $5,000. Prof. Martin L. D Oage named acting secretary to sign this year’s diplomas.
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Ann Arbor
James H. Wade
University of Michigan
Board of Regents
Byrd
Martin L. D'Oage
Chicago Jeweler Slain Near North Judson
Krasnicka, owner of two Chicago jewelry stores, was shot Thursday night at his county home one mile northeast of North Judson, near Laporte. Albert Roubik, once employed as a hired man, was arrested on murder charges after a deathbed statement attributed to Krasnicka. Roubik asserts his innocence.
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Chicago
Laporte
Ind
Krasnicka
E Countyry
North Judson
Albert Roubik
Kvasnicka
Roubil
Canal Zone Health Improves In April Report
The canal commission report for April shows the general death rate in the Isthmian Canal Zone at 20.04 per thousand, far better than last April’s 40.87. Population is estimated at 116,178, up from 97,815, with only one death from disease among the 4,000 American employees connected with the commission.
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Canal Zone
Washington
Isthmian Canal Zone
Canal Commission
Panama
Colon
Indictments and remains unearthed in Gunness case
Laporte county grand jury indicts Roy Lamphere on arson and five murders, plus accessory in Helgeein murder. Mrs Belle Gunness and her children face separate first degree murder bills. Sheriff directs Friday dig uncovers skull, likely from one of the chicken yard bodies. long hair suggests female remains.
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Laporte
Roy Lamphere
Laporte County
Belle Imnoness
Andrew Helgeélein
Mansfield
S. D
Gunness
Mack
Lamphere
Helgeein
Cunness
Helgelein
Belle Gunness
Philip Gunness
Myrtle Sorenson
Lucy Sorenson
Smutzer
Chicken Yard
Cess-Pool
Attle
Ruef Jury Disagrees After 4314-Hour Trial
In San Francisco the Ruef bribery case jury failed to reach a verdict after 4314 hours of deliberation. The charge involved offering a $1000 bribe to ex-Supervisor Jennings Phillips to sway a Parkside Realty electric railroad franchise vote. The twelve jurors split six to six on multiple ballots, hinging on credibility of witnesses. There are 111 indictments pending against Ruef.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Maurice T. Dooling
Raef
Jennings Phillips
Parkside Realty Company
Ruef
Falling Girder Crashes Builders on Detroit Bridge
Detroit workers Thomas Horn and Joseph Kulkie died Friday afternoon when a steel girder fell while hoisted to strengthen the Howard Street bridge. Three other workmen were seriously injured after being knocked from the structure onto the Michigan Central tracks twenty feet below. A rider named West fell with the girder but escaped injury.
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Detroit
Mich
Thomas Horn
Joseph Kulkie
Howard Street
Michigan Central Railroad
West
Dr Fullerton Elected Moderator in Presbyterian Church
Dr Baxter P Fullerton of St Louis was elected moderator of the Presbyterian church in the United States on Thursday to succeed Rev Dr William H Roberts of Philadelphia, in a Kansas City Missouri ceremony.
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Fullerton
Kansas City
Reyo
Baxter P. Fullerton
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
William H. Roberts
Philadelphia
Milukoff Assault in St Petersburg Feared Injury
Prof Paul Milukoff leader of Constitutional Democrats in the Duma and editor of the Rech was assaulted Friday night by two editors of the Liberal Ruse. They entered the Red office and struck him in the face, knocking him to the floor and leaving him with wounds.
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Milukoff
St. Petersburg
Paul N. Milukoff
Constitutional Democrats
Duma
Rech
Ruse
The
Red
M. Mtlukal
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Plati
Arkansas
T. A. McIntyre
Iowa State News
Commonwealth
Des Moines County
Hae
Awful
Contigh
Belgium
Wade
Michigan
Ray Lamphere
True Bill
Mr. Gunness
Oace
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