Indicts Five in Postal Plot Involving Toledo Pair
Washington reports federal grand jury indictments charging August W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff George B. Lorenz and Martha J. Lorenz with conspiring to defraud the U S government in a postal fraud scheme centered on the purchase and payment of Groff fasteners for mail boxes. The case details a 1900 conspiracy plan and subsequent payments with Lorenz denial of involvement by Mrs Lorenz.
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Groff Brothers
Mrs. Lorenz
Toledo
Ohio
District of Columbia
Lorenz
Mra
Machen
United States
Moneya
Groff ‘Brothers
Diller B. Groff
George E
Martha L. Lorenz
Post Office
Walter 8. Mayer
Paul E. Williams
Joseph F
Groffs
Taggert
Grand Jury
Grand
John. F. Kumiler
Kumler
Washington
SANKER AND MONEY MISSING
Springfield June 23 Herbert Smith formerly connected with theopolis bank has disappeared feared murdered for the 25000 he had in his possession. last heard from two weeks ago Ves Smith returned home to St Louis after a visit with her husband's parents at Tilopolis she last heard from him at Covington Ky where he was issuing a daily bulletin on the races
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Springfield
Herbert ©. Smith
Qopolis Bank
Smith
St. Louis
Tiliopolis
Covington
Harvard Man in Long Sleep at Long Branch Hospital
C Endicott Allen, a Harvard graduate, has spent the last month in a Long Branch New Jersey hospital in deep semi conscious sleep with brief intervals of wakefulness.
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Harvard
New York
C. Endicott Allen
Long Branch
N. J
Vesuvius Erupts in Naples Special Dispatch
A special Naples dispatch reports Vesuvius in full eruption as of June 23, with London confirming the volcanic activity in the latest bulletin.
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Vesuvius
London
Naples
Judge orders wife to whip her spouse in public
In Lexington Kentucky 76 year old Civil War veteran Henderson Cass was publicly whipped by his wife under Police Judge Riley. The wife had accused him of wasting pension money and drunkenness. The judge supplied a whip and directed them to the station lobby where she struck him until tiring. He urged sobriety as the beating continued.
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Lexington
Henderson Cass
Riley
Wallace
Station House
Col Ellis Resigns From Waupaca Veterans Home
Col. Ellis resigns from the Waupaca veterans home saying trustees oppose him and blame him for publicity about the home. He notes inmates support him, and his resignation takes effect July 2. He defends the truth of the statements that provoked the dispute.
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Waupaca
Wis
Col. Ellis
Waupaca Veterans
Congressmen in Postal Scandal in Post report
Washington reports detail a postal device contract tied to California interests and former Rep Loud influencing payments for 17 000 letter time devices from Postal Device and Improvement Co. The affair ties to Machen and a large Derby at Washington park with record crowds and $32 275 purse.
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Washington Park Grounds
America
Murder 18 Foiled By Woman
Royal Pond of Curran went to his divorced wife’s home in Springfield Illinois with intent to kill. He opened fire with a revolver in each hand as Mrs. Kendall and her mother intervened. Kendall grabbed a shotgun to stop him. Truman Kendall arrived and fired at Pond, who fled.
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Springfield
Ill
Royal Pond of
Curran
Supposed Corpse Is Alive in New York
Simon Greenberg aged 60 was mourned as dead at home when Coroner Jackson arrived and confirmed death tests. The man cried out Dont Dont revealing possible recovery. He had been thrown out of a restaurant as a beggar, fell, and was found unresponsive.
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New York
Simon Greenberg
Jackson
Greenberg
Woman Dies at 101 in Waverly Iona
Mrs Lackey Perry aged 101 died at her son's home in Waverly Iona on June 23. Born May 8 1802 in George Vermont she recalled events of the War of 1812 vividly. Her husband who died 25 years ago was a first cousin of Commodore Perry, hero of Lake Erie.
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Waverly
Iona
Lackey Perry
George
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Man bites live snake on Hibernia turnpike
Bicyclists near Beach Glen, Morristown, New Jersey, report a man on the Hibernia turnpike biting a black snake he held to his mouth. He chewed the creature with apparent satisfaction as curious riders looked on.
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Morristown
N. J
Hibernia Turnpike
Beach Glen
Fire at Boise business district causes heavy losses
A June 28 blaze in Boise Idaho damaged the business section with an estimated loss of 150000. Principal losers listed include Armour Co 25000 Northrup Hardware Co 60000 and John A Day Co 28000.
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Boise
Idaho
Armour & Co
Northrup Hardware Company
John A. Day & Co
The Picket Wins American Derby in record time
The Picket led from start to finish to win the American Derby at Chicago by six lengths. He set a Derby distance record with 2 33 for the mile and a half, finishing well ahead of Claude in second and Bernays third in front of about 70 000 spectators.
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Kentucky
Big Field
Chicago
Claude
Bernays
Cincinnati
Peru Moves to Prevent Disorder at Congress Opening
New York June 23 The government of Peru acts to avert disorder during Congress opening. President Candamo has issued a proclamation ordering calm and security measures as the session begins.
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Peru
New York
Congress
Candamo
Death by fright in Linton society woman
Miss Lafey Stiff of Linton collapsed and died at her Terre Haute home when fire bells rang while she was sewing. The sudden alarm triggered a fatal event impacting a prominent young society figure.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Cloudburst Destroys Belgrade Town Knyajevatz
A cloudburst hits Knyajevatz near Belgrade causing the demolition of fifty four houses and the loss of forty two lives. The damage is estimated at two million dollars.
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Belgrade
Knyajevatz
Death on Funeral Train in San Francisco
A funeral train returning from ceremonies in San Francisco, California, derailed after jumping the track. Two people were killed and about twenty are seriously hurt as rescue operations continue.
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San Francisco
Cali
Metcalf Writes Payne After Dismissal Over Contract Charges
Washington June 19 The postmaster general received a letter from James T Metcalf who was removed yesterday on charges of indiscretion in contract matters asking a suspension of that order until his defense can be heard Metcalf says he spent the best part of his life in honest service and can show he acted in the service’s best interests without personal motives
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Metcalf
Payne
Washington
James T. Metcalf
Ministers Leaving Servia Focus International Ties
Belgrade June 24 French Dutch and Turkish ministers departed Belgrade while King Peter's train reached Innsbruck and will arrive in Belgrade by 10 am The British minister also left for London The first bill to be submitted to King Peter aims at amnesty for all political offenses by the minister of justice
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Holland
Belgrade
Servia
France
Turkey
Peter
Geneva
Innsbruck
Austria
London
Justice
Cap tain Ewen Flees From Lexington Witnessee
Captain B. C Ewen the leading witness in the Jackson murder trial fled Lexington Kentucky for a secret destination after a man from Jackson warned of a plot to assassinate him He feared danger to himself and friends and said rumors circulated about interference with the Marcum case proceedings
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Lexington
B. C Ewen
Jett and
White
J. B. Marcum
Jackson
Ewen
Marcum
Indictments for Conspiracy to Defraud Postal Service
A grand jury indicted August W. Ma chen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff George B. Lorenz and Martha J. Lorenz both Toledo residents on June 23 for conspiracy to defraud the government. The charge stems from postal affairs and carries penalties of up to $10,000 or two years imprisonment or both.
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Washington
Federal Grand Jury
August W. Machen
Diller B. Groff
Samuel A. Groff
George B. Lorenz
Martha J. Lorenz
Toledo
Machen
Groffs
Ohio
Mob Burns A Negro Near Wilmington
A northern mob led by a Virginian burned George F. White a Black man accused of assaulting and stabbing Miss Helen S Bishop near Mason and Dix on line Wilmington Delaware. The crime occurred Monday afternoon and sparked talk of lynching.
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George F. White
Wilmington
Delaware
Del
Mason and Dixon
Helen
Bishop
E. A. Bishop
Turkey Prepares Troops Dispatches for 50000 Troops at Salonica
The Turkish war ministry telegraphed to military authorities to prepare provisions for 50,000 troops and sent a similar dispatch to Adrianople. An engagement with Macedonian insurgents was reported near Peoria with no known result.
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Turkey
Salonica
Turkish War Ministry
Adrianople
Peoria
Mirrors to aid streetcar drivers in Den- Ly ver platform
The Den- Ly ver street car platform will receive mirrors so drivers can view the rear area without turning their heads. This will prevent starting the car while passengers are boarding or alighting, enhancing passenger safety.
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den- Lyver
Mandarin Executed in Linchow for Treason
Mail reports from South China state a mandarin executed at Linchow for high treason after aiding Kwang Si rebels. He commanded a column against the rebels, was gaining ground until the rebels pretended defeat and dispersed, then he pursued them into their camps as they surrendered arms. A strange line notes a woman never hiding items in her pocket that he could mouth.
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Victoria
B. C
South China
Linchow
Kwang Si
Attempt on Life of Czar Shocks Europe
Berlin reports a failed assassination attempt on Tsar Nicholas II at Tsarkoe Selo on the eve of a royal visit. The blast follows Belgrade unrest and rumors claim the czarina would view the czar’s murder with little regret, while officials hide details from the public.
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Berlin
Russia
Europe
Alexander of
Servia
Paul
Tsarakee Selo
New Peterhoff
Belgrade
Czar
Bloody Morocco Battle Report Triggers Old World Alarm
London reports a fierce clash near Ammeduina where El Menebhi's forces were cut to pieces by Bu Hamara's rebels. Estimates place losses at over six thousand, amid ongoing Moroccan rebellion linked to the sultan's progressive reforms and dynastic struggle.
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el Menebhi
Bu Hamara
London
Morocco
Ammeduina
Hi Menebhi
Fez
Edward
Diadem
Assassins Aids Promoted in Belgrade Decrees
Promotions announced for military deputies to King Peter in Geneva. Col. Popovics becomes general and first aid de camp to the king. Capt Kostic, who opened palace gates to assassins, promoted to major. Lieut Gornica, guard outside palace, made captain. Temple Fire in Victoria Kills 150 at Ping Tu. Shanghai reports say worshippers burned incense, fire spread near stairs trapping crowds.
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Belgrade
Peter
Geneva
Popovics
Alexander
Kostics
Gornica
Assassination fears surround Milan’s heir in Constantinople
The sultan warns Mme Christine, Milan’s mother, to shield the young prince at home amid fears of an attempt on his life. It is thought unlikely he will ever seize the Serbian throne, and the note notes his unpopularity as a public figure in the region.
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Constantinople
Mme. Christines
Milan
Milan of
Servia
Powder Explosion Kills Berwyn Woman in Chicago Suburb
In Berwyn a basement blast from ninety pounds of Lashlight powder wrecked a residence on Thirty-fifth Street and Irving Avenue. Mary Wilson perished from burns. her 12 year old son Hoyt, at Irving school, was overcome by the calamity. The blast flung windows, toppled a piano, and blew walls outward as three explosions filled the basement with smoke. Wilson had formed powder cones for a supply house when friction is believed to have sparked the explosion. She ran a dry goods store and supported three sons, the eldest 19.
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Chicago
Berwyn
Mary Wilson
Irving School
James
Keeler
Willson
Thirty-fifth Street
Irving Avenue
Heirs in Fort Wayne Eye Five Million German Estate
Fort Wayne Indiana June 23 Prosecuting Attorney E V Emery reports a bachelor German great uncle died abroad leaving an estate valued at five million dollars. It is believed all heirs reside in America. John Nicholas Emery was not known to Fort Wayne’s present generation. Indirect information from Germany suggests the Fort Wayne and Allen county heirs may receive the largest share.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
E. V. Emery
Germany
America
John Nicholas Emery
Allen County
Mystery explosives placed on Lafayette streetcar tracks
Four pounds of high explosives were placed on Lafayette Indiana streetcar tracks. The package contained sixty percent nitroglycerin and could have wrecked buildings within a 200 foot radius. Police have not identified the culprit or motive.
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Lafayette
Ind
Baptism Uses Jordan River Water In Philadelphia Church
Water from the Jordan River, poured from a font brought from Rome, was used by Rev. G. B. Burnwood to baptize twenty four children at Messiah Methodist Church in Philadelphia on June 23.
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Jordan River
Philadelphia
Jordan
Rome
G. B. Burnwood
Messiah Methodist Church
Seven Die in Missouri Train Collision at Coles Junction
Seven men are reported dead after a collision of two Missouri Pacific freight trains at Coles Junction Coles Junction. Four bodies were brought to Jefferson City.
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Jefferson City
Coles Junction
Missouri Pacific
Blackburn backs Gorman as Democratic presidential candidate
Lexington June 23 United States Senator J C S Blackburn says Senator Gorman of Maryland is the logical Democratic candidate for president.
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Senator Gorman
Lexington
United States
J. C. S. Blackburn
Maryland
Blood Poison From a Shoe Injury At Harvard
Boston June 23 Algernon Osborne Harvard student is critically ill from blood poisoning caused by a low cut shoe rubbing his left ankleReaders note the unusual cause of the illness and its link to footwear.
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Boston
Mass
Vessel Goes to Pieces in Norfolk Storm
The schooner Lucy H Russell driven ashore at Cape Hatteras broke apart off Norfolk on June 23. The value of the vessel and cargo is listed at 200000 dollars.
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Norfolk
Lucy H. Russell
Cape Hatteras
Temple Fire in Ping Tu Destroys Shrine in Shanghai Report
Shanghai dispatch reports a temple blaze at Ping Tu causing the loss of 150 lives. The Chinese temple fire is cited in Victoria, BC dispatches dated June 23.
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Victoria
B. C
Shanghai
Ping Tu
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Rose St
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