Spitzer denial linked to Sugar Trust trial
New York May 25. A dock superintendent for the American Sugar Refining Co. cites mirror reflections as the reason for not confessing at his February trial where he was convicted. He claims he believed the Sugar Trust was stronger than the government. The report ties his remarks to the case of Charles R. Hetke charged with government fraud conspiracy. Healeg and Henry O. Jaymeyer are mentioned in connection with related admissions. Spitzers salary and alleged extra payments are noted amid claims of fraud.
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New York
Olrer Spitzer
American Sugar ‘Refining Company
Spitcer
Charlea R. Hetke
Sugar ‘Trust
Spitzer
H. O. Havemeover
Spitzed
Shelkers
Attempted assassination plot targets King Alfonso
May 25 Madrid reports doubled guard around the king's palace after a foiled anarchist plot. A search of Jose Tobarelli's rooms, the antiarchist killed by a premature bomb, uncovered the plan. Police believe Tobarelli was the first conspirator and that others will be chosen to continue the plot. Ministers warn the king to avoid public appearances without special protection.
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Madrid
King
Alfonso
Jose Tobarelli
Tobarelli
Lot
Goder Apecial Guard
Cheyenne Assists Build Cheyenne Grover Telephone Line
The Industrial club meeting last night backed a Cheyenne to Grover telephone rig. B H Williamsay, Grover Telephone secretary treasurer, proposed a three thousand five hundred dollar project with Grover subscribing one thousand and Cheyenne two thousand toward the line along the route.
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Cheyenne
Grover
Cola
Industrial Club
B. H. Wiliamsay
Grover Telephone Company
Infant Damnation Splits Presbytery Split on Infant Salvation
A debate within the Presbytery centers on amendment to the elect infant clause. Two factions argue over inserting a footnote and altering language to clarify whether infants dying in infancy are elect. The ad interim committee favors a cautious note while pressed for decisive action today.
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Ad Interim Committee
Hite Fleet
Sheriee Church
Roosevelt Backing Revealed in Insurgent Strategy
A century-old report shows former President Roosevelt backing insurgents who oppose Cannon and Aldrich in Congress. It notes Beveridge and others aligning with him against Taft, while Roosevelt’s influence and anticipated 1912 bid loom over the GOP’s internal factions.
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Washington
Nelson-Mason-Garden
Roosevelt
House
Aldrich
Senate
Beveridge
Taft
Republican National Organization
Nelson
Minnesota
Dolliver
Iowa
Bristow
Kansas
la Follette
Wisconsin
Flebt
United States
Indiana
Chicago Morning 4
Forty-Two Coal Operators Secede In Illinois
In the Belleville district this afternoon forty-two coal mine operators voted to accept the terms of striking miners and to secede as Illinois Coal Operators Association.
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St.Louis
Belleville
Hil
Illinois
Attempted Confessions Theft Report From Chicago Court
A chaotic article fragment from Chicago describes an attempted theft of confessions connected to a bribery case. It notes a noon incident in a courtroom where a lock jammed and was cleared before reopening. State's Attorney outlines the incident and mentions confessions but the details are unclear.
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Chicago
Lee Oret
Larimer
United
Hert
Johnsons Physical Condition Excellent
San Francisco May 6 Johnson today began medical tests and a physical examination before training. Officials announced his weight at 218 pounds and noted good lung tests as he prepares for the upcoming season.
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Johnson
San Francisco
J Johnson
Ben Lomond
Western rates increase to be fought in Washington
A delegation of shippers and traffic men from fifteen Western cities will meet in Washington to urge the attorney general to block proposed commodity freight rate increases. They plan to delay the change and then pursue criminal action if necessary, with letters sent to Washington and a conference sought at the Willard Hotel.
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Omaha
Neb
Middle West
Washington
Congress
Wickersham
Willard Hotel
A. C. Smith
M. B. Smith Dry Pitas Company
Onisha
H. G. Wiigon
Kanaan City
Lightning Strikes Home of Meyer Frank During Storm
An electrical storm last evening struck the home of Meyer Frank, manager of William Myers Dry Goods, at 420 East Seventeenth Street. Mr and Mrs Frank escaped injury as the bolt entered the chimney and centered in the sitting room. The house suffered soot damage and the city’s lighting system briefly went down as a precaution. streetcars paused and phone service was interrupted. Another lightning-related item notes Granite Springs dam custodian George Feracher departed with repair material after his residence was hit on Monday night.
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Meyer Frank
William Myers Dry Goods Company
East Seventeenth Street
Abunder
Wee le Fot Keen
Nolon
Irene Dennrenen
Aube Cribera
Frank
George Feracherer
Granite Springs
Bine
Spanish Editor Boasts Of Assassination Plot
Barcelona reports an anarchist newspaper Land and Liberty claims a plot to assassinate King Alfonso. The editor is under arrest as Madrid bomb outrages spark Havana style upheavals. Demonstrations erupt, barracks receive reinforcements, and authorities tighten controls as violence mounts.
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Barcelona
Art Donbe
Alfonso
Land and Liberty
Madrid
Estrada's Madriz Army Bloodily Defeats Insurgents at Bluefields
Reports from San Juan Del Sur say Madriz forces repelled Estrada’s insurgents in a night battle to defend Bluefields and the customs house. The Venus landed 590 troops to bombard the government building as American machine gunners aided Estrada's defense. Madrid plans to press toward Bluefields city.
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San Juan del Sur
Nic
Bluefield Bluff
Maefields
Colon
Estrada
Madriz
Bluefields
Madrid
Uscatibaieiese
Greytown
Venus
Custom House
Alvision
Mena
Mmita
Gilmer
United States
Paducah
Railways Accept Demands to Avert West Strike
Denver May 26 representatives of fourteen western railway systems voted for an 8 cent per hour wage rise for yardmen and adopted working rules agreed in Chicago with the General Managers association. The decision aims to avert a threatened strike and improve conditions.
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Denver
Western Railway Systems
Chicago
General Managers’ Association
Stix
Seyler Acquitted of Adams Murder in Atlantic City
May's Landing New Jersey May 25 William Seyler was acquitted tonight of the murder of Jane Adams at the Million Dollar Pier in Atlantic City. A five hour jury verdict followed arguments noting disarranged clothing and alleged movements by Orvie Seyler and others. The defense claimed Seyler did not cause the girl’s death and provided alibis about his whereabouts and attempt to locate Adams.
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May's Landing
N. J
William Seyler
Jane Adams
Atlantic Cty Inn
Seyler
Rage
Adama
Atlantic Avenue
Hie
Orvie
Orvis
Million Dolar
Eaid
Jane
Alien
Howard
Chdleen
Atlantic City
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FRARK
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