Evelyn Thaw Takes Stand in Matteawan Case
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified in White Plains on July 13 over an hour in the supreme court as the state seeks to keep Harry Thaw in Matteawan asylum. She resisted questions about alleged threats, cried briefly, and said she cannot afford counsel. The state plans alienist exams. Thaw’s lawyers prepare defenses with doctors.
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White Plains
N.Y
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Sanford White
Supreme Court
Thaw
Matteayvan
Evelyn Thaw
Trely
Clarke
Matteawan
Daniel O'Reilly
New York
Von Bethmann-Hollweg Agreed as Von Buelow Successor
Berlin July 13 Prince Von Buelow retires and formally proposes Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg secretary of the interior and vice chancellor as his heir apparent. The emperor is expected to accept and gazette the appointment at once. The choice follows long friendship with the emperor and his early career in law and administration.
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Berlin
Prince von Buelow
William
von Bethn-Hollweg
von Bethmann-Hofl
Hefusia
Bonn
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Ober-Barnim
Potsdam
Emperor William
Poison Found in Sigel Girl's Stomach in New York Case
In New York on July 13 a chemical analysis by Prof. George A. Ferguson of Columbia University detected poison in the vital organs of Sigel, murdered in the name of Leon Ling, with her body reportedly found in a trunk. Further tests are planned to identify the poison.
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New York
George A. Ferguson
Columbia University
Sigel
Leon Ling
Wright Fails to Maneuver at Fort Myer Trials
Orville Wright makes two unsuccessful attempts to maneuver his aeroplane at Fort Myer due to limited field space and a light headwind. The craft rose briefly but failed to gain speed for turning, scraping a knoll and breaking a crossbar on the second landing. A new monoplane concept by John H. Smidley of Bridgeport is being built in Washington with center propeller placement and dual front planes for control.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Wright
John H. Smidley
Bridgeport
Conn
Signal Corps
Smidley
Bleriot Lands After 25 Mile Flight to Chevilly
In France on July 13, Louis Bleriot completed a 25 mile flight from Etampes to Chevilly in 56 minutes 10 seconds elapsed time. He stopped 11 minutes near Toury to inspect his aeroplane and landed at the timers. His machine suffered minor propeller damage. The flight’s average altitude was about 100 feet.
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Orleans
France
Bleriot
Chevilly
Etampes
Toury
Etampés
M. Bleriot
French
Aero’ Club
Curtiss Flies Three Times In Mineola Flight
Glenn H Curtiss piloted his aeroplane at Mineola Long Island in three July evening flights. The first and third were brief while the second lasted two minutes thirty seconds at about forty miles an hour. He completed roughly one and two thirds miles with a sharp turn nearly brushing the ground within eight inches.
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Curtis
New
York
Glenn H. Curtis
Mineola
L.I
Western Floods Subside In Missouri and Kansas
Western Missouri and eastern Kansas report floods past their worst stages. Kansas City notes rivers falling today and railroad schedules nearly back to normal as recovery continues.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Tariff Conferees Near Final Split Over Key Schedules
Washington July 13 Conferees completed first consideration of the tariff bill including schedules and the free list. The chemical schedule paints and lead base promise a stubborn fight while the Senate and House harmonize differences. Debate resumes tomorrow with adjournment in sight for the extra session. The administration backed corporation tax faces renewed review as Wickersham holds the measure awaiting conferee progress.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Conference Committee
Carter
District of Columbia
Lodge
Culberson
White House
Capitol Hill
Wickersham
Steel Men Have Kind Words
In New York on July 13 William E. Corey president of United States Steel and Judge Elbert H. Gary chairman of the board arrived from Europe and shared cordial remarks about the steel industry.
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New York
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Europe
Elbert H. Gary
Bridge hurled against house in Indiana flood
A cloud burst at Vevay Indiana swept a hill top and sent a bridge crashing into a house, destroying it. Water stood a foot deep in Vevay and surrounding countryside. Many cattle were killed and property losses were mounting.
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Aurora
Ind
Vevay
Vevyay
Ahi Caat
Lawyers warne le in Gingles case
Closing hours in the Wellington hotel case feature recalled testimony and alleged peculiar actions of defense. Miss Agnes May Barrette gains an alibi as Ella Gingles testifies of abuse in a bathroom scene. Detective McNulty details actions tied to Attorney ODonnell and a note of danger, with a confrontation between lawyers and the judge’s intervention.
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Chicago
Ella Gingles
Wellington Hotel
Agnes May Barrette
Miss Barrette
Gingles
Charles . McNulty
O'Donnell
Miss Gingles
O’brien
McNulty
O’donnell
la Salle Avenue
Ella
French Lick
Dearie
Miss. Gingles
Ssammis Wins His Fight for Grand Exalted Rulership
In Los Angeles on July 13 the Elks chose J A Sammis of Iowa as grand Exalted Ruler amid a close vote with Gerry Herrmann of Ohio. The balloting for Loyal Knight produced four candidates. Detroit was picked for the 1910 reunion. Endorsed reforms include an Elk orphanage plan and a potential new national home location.
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Debrig
Cincinnnati
Ellis
Gerry Herrmann
J. A. Sammis
Lowe
Cincinnatians
Margenithaler
Lewis
Cogan
Iowa
Holland
Herrmann
Detroit
Edward Leach
New York
Perry A. Clay
Denver
Tyler
Charles I. Dicker
Bemidji
Minnesota
Inner Guard
A. M. Taylor
St. Augustine
Fla
Sammis
Harry Watter
Philadelphia
J. D. Jones
Scranton
Elks
Grand Lodge
National Elks
Bedford
The
Fatal Shooting Sequel To Alleged Dispute In Grocery Sale
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on July 18 an alleged dispute over terms of a grocery sale led to the fatal shooting of Edwin C. Outlaw by W W Littlefield. Outlaw formerly headed the workhouse and had purchased the shop from Littlefield recently.
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Hopkinsville
Edwin C. Outlaw
W. W.W. Littlefield
Hoes
Popatiatans
Lattiefiels
Peru Advances Money for Bolivian Exit of Peruvian Subjects
In Lima on July 18 the Peruvian cabinet ordered funds to be provided to Peruvian subjects in Bolivia who wish to leave due to ill feeling over the Alcorta arbitration award. Peru will protest to Bolivia and protect Peruvians and property in Bolivia while avoiding official action to calm tensions. Demonstrations continue in Buenos Aires as Senor Fonseca leaves La Paz amid fears of shortages.
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la Paz
Lima
Peru
Bolivia
Alcorta
LeaPas
Itzig
Gove
Senor Fonseca
Buenos Ayres
Cabinet Divided on Arbitration Award Support
Reported in La Paz on July 13 that cabinet ministers hold contrary views on accepting or rejecting the arbitration award. If the government shows any intention to rescind its original ruling, public sentiment may turn. Both Argentina and Peru reportedly resent Bolivia's action.
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LA. Paz
Ministera
Bolivia
Atrr
Persian Capital Falls to Nationalists Amid Turmoil
A dispatch from Tehran reports Persian constitutionalists and Bakhtiaris capturing the capital with light resistance, disarming Royalists, and placing guards at gates. Russians and British influence rise as a military expedition travels from Baku to Kazvin to protect foreigners.
Persian horsemen join National movement in Teheran boycott
Reports from Teheran say the horsemen forming the bodyguard have joined the National movement. A general boycott is alleged against all Russian influences in Persia.
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Tiflis
Teheran
Persia
Love tale ends in Vienna with Baron Rothschild's death
Vienna dispatch reports Baron Rothschild youngest son of the Austrian branch died last night in the city. Officials say the death was by his own hand following a troubled love affair. He was about years old and had returned to Vienna days ago after eight months abroad. Family members call the cause apoplexy in statement.
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Baron Rothschild
Rothschild
Rothschild House
Oskar
Vie
Tia
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