Zeppelin airship L2 disaster over Johannisthal kills 26
In Johannisthal Germany the Zeppelin airship L2 crashed from 900 feet during a test over the city killing 26 crewmen and leaving one survivor Lieut Baron Von Bront. The craft burned as spectators watched and witnesses described the dramatic fall and wreckage.
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Johannisthal
Germany
Admiralty
James
Baron von Bront
Hans Dréeda
Johan- 1
Glund
Count Zeppelin
Neuman
Pir
Buech
Admiralty Trial Board
Behn
Beiliss Trial Hearings Open Garbled stenography Cited
In Kieff Russia on the opening day of Mendel Beiliss’s trial for murder of Andrew Yushinsky the court condemned garbled stenographic reports. The president warned reporters and stenographers against misrepresentation as witness Zarudsky faced Vera Tcheberiak in the courtroom.
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Zarudsky
Vera Tcheberiak
Murthat
Tcheberiak
Beiliss
Yushinsky
Probe Death of Man in Hotel
Aman ng as W Wilson, about 35, laborer, was found dead last night in the Nonpareil Hotel on East Fifth street. Police are investigating to determine if death was natural or foul play.
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Aman Ng
W. Wilson
East Fifth Street
Glynn Sworn NY Governor After Sulzer Impeachment
Albany N Y Oct 17 Martin H Glynn was sworn in as Governor at 3 44 pm four hours after William Sulzer was removed by the high court of impeachment Judge Cullen administered the oath The court found Sulzer guilty on three articles and acquitted on one and later voted to remove him The court also cleared Sulzer of holding public office Sulzer and his wife remained in the executive mansion as officials served formal notice of removal and his possession He planned a public statement after reviewing the vote record
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Albany
N. Y
Madrtin
H. Glynn
New York
William Sulzer
High Court
Cullen
Court of Appeals
Wende
Nolding
Bulzer
D. Cady Herrick
Sulzer
The Sulzer Campaign Trial Votes
Article by article votes show Guilty counts for false campaign receipts and perjury, with not guilty results for many charges. Bribery and threats findings vary, while several counts end with not guilty by unanimous verdicts. Final vote: removal from office, 43 to 12, with Judge Cullen excused from voting.
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Frawley Committee
Frederick L. Colwell
Frawley Investigating Committee
Cullen
Wende
Sulzer offered two jobs after impeachment verdict
March to the executive Mansion orrow behind Albany's brass band to Sulzer a loving cup. The inscription above the date reads To William Sulzer Victim of Corrupt Bassism. Sulzer has offers of two jobs in Congress and in assembly from strong Jewish districts. He says he will take another job if the people want him.
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Orrow
Albany
Sulzer
William Sulzer
Congress
Assembly
Sulzer Attacks Impeachment Court After Removal
William Sulzer denounces the impeachment tribunal as Murphy’s high court of infamy after his removal. He accuses Murphy of controlling the assembly and bench, dictating procedure and judgment, calling the trial a political lynching.
Woman Kills Self and Two Children in Chelsea
Despondent from disease hunger and destitution Mrs F J Johnson dropped a twenty five cent coin into the gas meter at her Chelsea tenement and opened five jets dying with her nine year old son Arthur and six month old daughter Her husband is ill with tuberculosis at a sanitarium in Maine
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Chelsea
Mass
F. J. Johnson
Arthur
Maine
Glynn Named New York Governor by Court Ruling
This portrait notes Martin H Glynn as the newly installed New York Governor after Sulzer impeachment finding. It cites Glynn as a Tammany ally with expected key appointments in coming months.
Bandits Kill 300 in Fo-Kien Province Burn Churches
A force of brigands led by Gen Hwan Liang murdered 300 people in Fo-Kien Province and burned two mission churches believed to be owned by American missionary societies. American missionaries from the troubled district remain in Fu-Chow seeking refuge.
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Pekin
Hwan Liang
Fo-Kien
Fu-Chow
Wilson May Agree to Adjournment
Reports circulate that Congressional negotiations aim for adjournment within a week. President Wilson is said to be reluctant and near abandoning hope of currency legislation this session as the adjournment resolution is prepared for presentation soon.
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Wilson
Washington
Congress
Huerta Resignation Rumor Surfaces In Mexican Crisis
In Mexico City Oct 17 ministers push talks with rebel leaders to end internal conflict and restore stability. Huerta reportedly offered resignation during a late night cabinet meeting though no decision was announced.
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Mexico City
Mex
Huerta
United States
Laone
Americans Slain Trigger Mexico Mine Violence in Jalisco
In Hostotipaquillo district of Jalisco violence erupts after two American workers are killed by Mexican miners. Troops rush to protect foreign staff at Cinco Minas mines while many foreigners flee the area. An American contractor, William Kendall, is wounded during the unrest.
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Mexico City
Hostotipaquillo
Jalisco
Cinco Minas
Thomas Barrett
Ames
Osdalena
Willlam Kendall
Barrett
Ellis confesses to killing wife at inquest in Chicago
Chicago inquest hears Ellis admit he shot his wife late Wednesday night in Cincinnati harness maker case. He claims his wife was innocent and says she was a perfect spouse. He shot her four times then killed himself with a throat wound, lying beside her as the crowd watched.
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Ellis
Wife
Cincinnati
Chicago
Vitek
Ravi
Ant
Daughter testifies to taunts in Eaton murder trial
Plymouth Massachusetts October 17 new evidence emerged in the Mrs Jennie May Eaton murder case. Dorothy Insworth the 16 year old daughter testified about the quarrels and taunts between her mother and the Admiral including a claim that her mother sought to send him to an insane asylum. The witness described scenes of strife at the Eaton home and tensions over a man 70 years old.
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Plymouth
Mass
Tre
Jennie May Eaton
Eaton
Dorothy
Mire
Witne
Caleb Powers Plans to Quit Politics
Congressman Caleb Powers announced from Washington that he will retire at the end of his term. He cited financial strain after ten years in prison linked to the Goebel assassination case and said he can no longer stay in politics as conditions require.
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Washington
Caleb Nada Oee
Con’gress
Kentucky
Goebel
Weil
Premeditation Evidence in Two Murders Revealed
Letters found link William C. Ellis and Morris to a planned crime. Police say notes show intent to abduct the children and kill, with messages to Philip Fositick and Morris Ebersole and a telegram trail. Chicago police corroborate the handwriting and sequence of events.
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Deak Morris
Cincinnati
Andyare
Bi Cnnaine
Bish
Philip
Philip Fositick
Cirdinnnd
Nate
Morris
Morris, Ebersole
Lilias Ellis
Auditorium
Guardian named for Ellis children in Probate Court
Robert Harrison appointed guardian and receiver sought for the Ellis children after their mother Flednor Hosea Ellis died and their father C Ellis, wounded, cannot manage the saddlery business at 480 Main Street. The court heard arguments by Rob ert H Hornell claiming guardianship and a receiver to manage the business, which is valued at over 21,000.
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Wiliam Pe Fltis
Appéllntine
Tith Tieinae
Lueders
Robert ‘Harrison
Hosea
Adtvice
Robert H. Hornell
Fosdick
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White House
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Yai
Sanke
Tach
Zeppelin
Glynn
Bovernor
Self
Martin H. Glynn
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Tammany
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Was
Caleb Powers
Ose
Moony
Eleanor
Lilly
Shyong
Guardian
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