Evelyn Thaw on Stand in Matteawan Case
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified in White Plains on July 13 for over an hour, resisting questions about Thaw’s sanity and claiming lack of funds to hire counsel. The state seeks to keep Thaw in Matteawan asylum while Thaw’s lawyers present lay witnesses praising his sanity.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Sanford White
Supreme Court
Thaw
Matteayvan
Evelyn Thaw
Clarke
Matteawan
Daniel O'Reilly
New York
Hvélyn Thaw
Lttle
Harry Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Peekskill and Poughkeepsie
Austin Flint
Karlos F. McDonald
Amos B. Baker
Von Bethmann Hollweg Named Imperial Chancellor Candidate
The article reports that Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg is the favored successor to Von Buelow. It notes his long government service, age about sixty eight, and prior roles such as governor of Ober-Barnim and provincial president of Potsdam, with the emperor showing consideration for his appointment.
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Stee Ames Buelow
Mally
William Tom
Von
Prince von Buelow
William
von Bethmann- Pentane
Nity Brothers
Bonn
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von Bethmann-Hollweg
Ober-Barnim
Potsdam
Emperor William
Poison Found in Sigel Murder Victim’s Stomach
New York July 13 A chemical analysis by Prof George A Ferguson of Columpia University detected poison in the vital organs of Eisie Sigel the murdered woman whose body was found in a trunk in Leon Ling s room Further tests are being made to determine the poison’s nature
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New York
George A. Ferguson
Columpia University
Eisie Sigel
Leon Ling
Wright Fails 10 Maneuvers At Fort Myer
Orville Wright made two unsuccessful attempts to maneuver his monoplane at Fort Myer due to limited field space and light wind. The craft rose briefly to about twenty feet on the second trial before landing short, bending a skid crossbar. A new monoplane design by John H. Smidley of Bridgeport, Conn, features a center propeller and dual front control surfaces, using bamboo and rubber-impregnated canvas, aiming for higher speed.
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Washington
Orville Wright
Fort Myer
Wright
John H. Smidley
Bridgeport
Conn
Signal Corps
Smithey
Bleriot Lands Near Chevilly After 25 Mile Flight
In Orleans France on July 13 Bleriot completed a 25 mile flight from Etampes in 56 minutes 10 seconds including an 11 minute stop at Toury to inspect the aircraft. He landed at Chevilly before official timers. Propeller slight damage and average altitude about 100 feet. He wins the French Aero Club prize as timers had no ruling against landing.
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France
Etampés
M. Bleriot
French
Aero’ Club
Curtiss Flies Three Times in Light Plane Over Mineola
Glenn H. Curtiss piloted his aeroplane near Mineola Long Island making three flights in one evening. The first and third were brief, while the second lasted two minutes thirty seconds at about forty miles per hour. He completed roughly one and two thirds miles with an average altitude near forty feet and brushed ground on a sharp turn, landing within eight inches of the surface.
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New York
Glenn H. Curtis
Mineola
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Shah
Persia
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Urumiah
Iran
Russia
Britain
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Kazvin
Teheran
Western Floods Subside in Missouri and Kansas
Western Missouri and eastern Kansas report floods easing with rivers falling at Kansas City. Railroads near normal schedules as affected areas recover and operations stabilize after the disaster period.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Tariff Conferees Complete Bill First Scrutiny
Tariff conferees completed the first consideration of the bill after an unexpected burst of speech. The session reviewed schedules including the chemical schedule tied to paints with lead. aides expect a stubborn fight tomorrow as the numbers are acted upon. The Senate adjourned after a brief twenty minutes with no business possible while conferees negotiate.
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Senate
Carter
District of Columbia
Lodge
Culberson
Steel Men Have Kind Words
William E. Corey, president of United States Steel, arrives from Europe with praise for Judge Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the corporation's board, in New York. The two leaders share cordial remarks over industry developments.
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New York
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Europe
Elbert H. Gary
Bridge Hurled Against House In Vevay Cloud Burst
A heavy cloud burst at Vevay Indiana swept a hilltop bridge into a house destroying it. Water stood a foot deep in Vevay and nearby areas. Many cattle were killed and expected property losses are heavy.
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Aurora
Ind
Vevay
Lawyers Wrangle as Gingles Gale Hits Wellington Hotel Case
In Chicago on July 13 a tense court session closed the state’s case against the Irish lacemaker Ella Gingles. An alibi for Agnes Barrette, lace store proprietor, was presented while testimony attacked Gingles account of torture at the Wellington hotel. Detective McNulty testified about Attorney O’Donnell’s alleged actions and a dispute among lawyers nearly sparked a fight before the judge.
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Ella Gingles
Wellington Hotel
Agnes May Barrette
Gingles
Mary Hale
Miss Barrette
Charles McNulty
O'Donnell
Miss Gingles
O’donnell
O’brien
McNulty
la Salle Avenue
Ella
French Lick
Hilla
Dearie
Miss. Gingles
O’ Donnell
Sammis Wins His Fight for Grand Exalted Rulership
J. A. Sammis of Iowa defeats Gerry Herrmann for grand exalted ruler in a tight vote as Ohio and Iowa delegations clash. Other officers chosen include Warren G. Sayres leading knight and Fred C. Robinson secretary. The Elks plan a possible next vote and review home location and orphanage funding.
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Commercial Tribune
Los Angeles
Cal
Cincinnati Elks
Gerry Herrmann
J. A. Sammis
Iowa
Holland
Herrmann
Hikdom
Detroit
Warren G. Sayres
Wabash
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Sod. Jones
Scran
Harry Watter
Philadelphia
J. D. Jones
Scranton
Tee
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Fatal Shooting Sequel To Alleged Dispute In Grocery Sale
In Hopkinsville Kentucky Edwin C Outlaw former workhouse superintendent was shot and killed by W W Littlefield who fled the scene after a dispute over grocery sale terms. Outlaw had recently purchased the store from Littlefield and the shooter has not been captured.
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Hopkinsville
Edwin C. Outlaw
W. W. Littlefield
Littlefield
Outlaw
Peru Moves Cash Aid for Bolivian Departure
In Lima cabinet action the Peruvian government orders passage money advanced to Peruvian subjects in Bolivia seeking to leave amid tension over the arbitration award. At La Paz protests against the Peruvian legation and Peruvians’ safety prompted government to consider the Bolivian response and potential rioting.
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Lima
Peru
Bolivia
Alcorta
la Paz
Lapaz
Argenco
Senor Fonseca
Fall of the Persian capital amid nationalist advance
Dispatch from Teheran reports the Persian Constitutionalist forces capturing most of Tehran, with leaders Sardarasad and Sipahdar directing the move. Royalist troops are cut off outside the city while guards are posted at gates and artillery positions. The clash follows years of constitutional tension and regional upheaval involving Britain Russia and Turkey.
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Persia
Turkey
Sardarasad
Sipahdar
Skia Mojliss
Eut
Sipahadar
Mejliss
Persian horsemen join Nationalists amid Persian boycott
Teheran reports say the Tehran bodyguard horsemen have joined the Nationalists and a general boycott is proclaimed against all Russian merchants in Persia, signaling widening anti‑foreign pressure.
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Tiflis
Teheran
Nationalis
Persia
Love tale linked to Baron Rothschilds death in Vienna
The Austrian Rothschild head Baron Oskar Rothschild aged years died in Vienna last night in what reports say was self inflicted tragedy tied to a failing love affair. Family sources cite apoplexy as a possible cause while noting he returned to Vienna days ago after a long visit abroad.
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Baron Rothschild
Rothschild
Rothschild House
Oskar W
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