Prohibition plank calls for constitutional liquor ban
National party leaders debate platform items including woman suffrage direct Senate elections and a proposed federal liquor amendment. The draft platform favors postal savings banks government regulation of interstate commerce and a graduated income tax while opposing local option and license laws.
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United States
Congress
Charles R. Jones
Evanston
Ill
A. G. Wolfenbarger
Lincoln
Neb
Ww. G. Calderwood
Minneapolis
Felix T. McWhirter
Indianapolis
National Committee
Suitcase Find Drives Teal Pond Murder Theory Forward
Police investigators in Troy and Teal Pond race to solve Hazel Drew case after detectives recover the suitcase she carried before her murder. Evidence suggests she did not plan to go to Averill Park and may have been murdered in or near Troy before her body was disposed at Teal Pond.
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Hazel Drew
Troy
N. Y
Teal Pond
Kaye
Averill Park
Averill
Hazel
Big City
Howard Lavine
Chattanooga
Tenn
O’brien
Mrs. Horner testifies in shooting case at Northport
In Northport L L on July 15 Mrs Ella Horner testified she and her daughter lived in mortal fear of Dr James W Simpson who she says sent threatening letters demanding money. Judge Gaynor bound her for examination before the grand jury in 5000 bail. The doctor lies in Roosevelt Hospital in a dangerous condition. District Attorney Furman says he will prosecute.
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Northport
L. L
Ella
Horner
James W. Simpson
Truth and Quality Appeal to the Well-Informed
The ad promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a valued laxative for personal and family use. It claims the product cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or increasing dosage, noting it is pleasant, natural, and physician approved. It urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup.
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California
Mystery surrounds Pittsburg death of Mrs. Hartridge
Mrs. Clifford W. Hartridge wife of the New York attorney who defended Harry K. Thaw dies in Pittsburg Homeopathic Hospital after a ten day illness from cerebrospinal meningitis. Her body is sent to Canton New York. Attending doctor Dr Z T Miller declines to comment citing professional ethics. Police had long sought information since her disappearance during the Thaw trial.
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Pittsburg
Homeopathic Hospital
Clifford W. Hartridge
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Canton
N.Y
H. Samson
Koons
Hartridge
Z. T. Miller
Russell
Robert Russell
Death at LaCrosse Tanner Office Under Investigation
Albert Platz a wealthy tanner was found dead in his chair with a bullet wound. A revolver lay on the floor two feet away, a stained swab and rag in hand suggested a possible self aid attempt, but police pursue a full inquiry noting no powder marks.
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Lacrosse
Wis
Albert Platz
Suspicion Rises Over Farmer's Death Near Maryland Line
In Dover Delaware July 15 villagers near Marydel and Templeville are suspicious after the body of William Williams a 60 year old farmer was found hanging by a tree. Although first thought suicide an injury on the head suggests foul play and a marriage license to a 13 year old girl was found in his pocket.
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Arkansas
D. H. Brady
Henry Atton
California
Wiley J. Philips
T. K. Beard
Colorado
Alfred D. Taynton
John W. Carpenter
Connecticut
Fred G. Platt
William N. Taft
Delaware
George W. Todd
N. W. Brosius
Florida
John T. Coffin
Francis Trueblood
Georgia
S. Witham
George Gordon
Illinois
Oliver W. Stewart
Alonzo EB
Wilson
Indiana
Felix T. McWhirter
Charles E. Clark
Iowa
K. W. Brown
O. D. Ellett
Kansas
E. K. DeLay
J. W. Wood
Kentucky
T. B. Demaree
Frances E. Beauchamp
Louisiana
Nathan F. Woodbury
Lyman B. Merritt
Maryland
F. C. Hendrickson
George R. Gorsuch
Massachusetts
John M
George E. Stockwell
North Carolina
Thomas P. Johnston
North Dakota
M. P. Kiff
Theodore E. Ostland
Ohio
F. M. Mccartney
J. B
Martin
Oklahoma
Charles Brown
J. M. Monroe
Oregon
F. McKercher
W. P. Elmore
Pennsylvania
A. A. Stevens
E. B. McCalmont
Rhode Island
Charles H. Tilley
Berne E. Helme
South Dakota
W. T. Rafferty
Quincy Lee Morrow
Tennessee
J. B. Stinespring
T. F. Campbell
Texas
J. B. Cranfil
W. C. Swegel
Utah
Robert J. Shields
Edith Wade
Vermont
Eldred
Dr. Hanson
Son
Virginia
James W. Bodley
G. M. Sith
Washington
R. E. Dunlap
Guy Posson
West Virginia
A. A. Clayton
Edward W. Mills
Wisconsin
B. HE. van Keuren
W. D. Cox
Wyoming
L. L. Laushlin
J. Sawyer
Arizona
Frank J. Sibley
John W. Thomas
Alabama
Idaho
Maine
Mississippi
Montana
Nevada
South Carolina
Carrie Nation
Jones
Ohibition Party
Kcine
Columbia
Otmbia
Prof. A. & Wat
Dover
Del
William Williams
Marydel
Templeville
Williams
Husband Held As Witness In Chicago Woman’s Strangling Case
Edward Thompson, husband of Frances Gilmore Thompson who was found strangled at 1242 Michigan Avenue, is detained as a witness in the investigation. Thompson arrived in Chicago from Peabody Monday night without coercion and spoke with Assistant Chief.
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Chicago
Edward Thompson
Frances Gilmore Thompson
Michigan Avenue
Tompson
Peacene
Thompson
Kern Nominated Vice President Honored by Indianapolis Crowd
Indianapolis citizens party in the Courthouse yard as John W. Kern is welcomed amid cheers. Mayor Bookwalter introduces Vice President Fairbanks who praises Kern. Kern speaks about twenty minutes before a 5 000 strong audience, with Mrs Kern and family present.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Mr. Kern
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Kern
Mr. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Campaign to Open Western Offices for Chicago Boss
President Taft engages campaign moves in Chicago orbit with West Virginia factional tensions drawing attention. Jonathan Bourne Jr. expected late week. S. V. Matthews visits for health. Taft drafts part of his acceptance speech while Mrs. Taft attends a tea at the clubhouse.
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Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Bourne
Roosevelt
Taft
Chicago
West Virginia
S. V. Matthews
State Central Committee
Wwisher
Miss Pendleton
Baltimore
Bryan quiet at Fairview amid slim campaign activity
William Jennings Bryan spends a tranquil day at Fairview Nebraska with few visitors. He contemplates a tour and delaying his acceptance speech until Taft's address. A July 24 trip to Chicago is planned for a National Committee meeting without public speeches.
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Chicago
National Committee
Two Men Die in Orcutt Oil Fire near Santa Barbara
A midnight blaze in Orcutt, a Santa Maria oil shipping point, killed two men and destroyed oil tanks valued at about 200000 dollars. One body was recovered, the other unidentified. Fire threatened two pumping stations and another tank as wind aided containment. Union Oil Company owned most destroyed property.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Orcutt
Santa Maria
A. Steevens
Union Oil Company
Retired Metuchen minister shot dead in street
E B L Prickett a 68 year old retired Methodist minister and former Borough Recorder of Metuchen was shot and killed on a street today Archie Herron charged with the shooting stood at his stairs cocked revolver to defy arrest but surrendered after a constable warned him he would be taken dead or alive Herron had appeared before Prickett two years earlier as Horror a disorderly conduct defendant and was once jailed for ten days on that charge
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Metuchen
N. J
E. B. L. Prickett
Methodist Episcopal Church
Formr
Archie Herron
Mr. Prickett
Horror
Conversation leads to murder arrest
A man questioned Schuettler and learned details of the murder. He was referred to Inspector Wheeler, who caused his arrest.
New Investigation Begun in Dr Wilson Poisoning Case
Philadelphia July 15 A new line of inquiry has opened in the murder case of Dr William H Wilson killed by poisoned ale nearly three weeks ago The District Attorney's office has reviewed about 1500 letters found in Wilson's office with most addressed from women patients Detectives have been sent to several cities to recruit new investigative crews hoping to find the solution in the correspondence and clues.
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Philadelphia
William H. Wilson
District Attorney's
Wilson
Rebels Near Ceiba in Spanish Honduras Conflict
From New Orleans Elias Maestri reports Ceiba, a major port in eastern Spanish Honduras, is surrounded by about a thousand rebels with only 500 guard troops, many of whom may desert. President Davila fights on but appears doomed as rebels prepare to seize the city if relief forces fail.
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New Orleans
The
Picaryune
Ceiba
Spanish Honduras
Elias Maestri
Joseph Vaccaro
Davila
Mr. Maestri
Hamilton installs first Police Court Prosecutor
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports Hamilton Ohio appoints a Police Court Prosecutor for the first time. City Solicitor Connaughton was notified that a new law places him in charge of prosecuting police court cases and his compensation will be fixed by the city council.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton
Connaughton
Ohio Incorporations Fetch New Companies In Columbus
The Secretary of State filed articles of association for multiple firms including Royal Furniture Company in Cleveland with 15000 dollars, Incandescent Light and Stove Company in Cincinnati with 1,000,000 dollars, Drohen & DeWitt Company and others, plus increases in capital stock for Trumbull Brick Company in Youngstown and West Alexandria Lumber Company in West Alexandria.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Royal Furniture Company
Cleveland
Alex. J. Conrad
Frederick W. Baisch
Benjamin Silverstein
Isadore J. Benesch
G. J. Federman
Incandescent Light and Stove Company
Cincinnati
George H. Paine
James Stubbers
George N. Gibson
William L. White
Charles H. Stephens
Bayerischer Unterstutzungs Verein
Unterstutzungs Verein
Michael Urban
Michael Wolf
Drohen & DeWitt Company
Tolego Meme
Gents
Colombiano Cuba Developing Company
East Liverpool
the Cartwright Automatic Press
West Alexandria
Obituary notices from diverse New Jersey and Ohio families
A list of obituaries from New Jersey and other locales notes the deaths of MRS. SALLY HALL DOREMUS aged 104 in Newark. MRS. ANNA REHME aged 73 in this city. HENRY KISKER aged 47 in Winton Place. MRS. ADAM KORB aged 82 in Price Hill with funeral at St. Lawrence's Church. FREDERICK LEWIS OTTER ROAH RIG a 69 year old Orientalist and educator who died in Pasadena. SAMUEL BARBOUR a longtime Oxford resident who died of heart disease. The notices mention families, residences, and careers, including prior ambassadorships and professorships.
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Sally Hall Doremus
New Jersey
Newark
N. J
Anna Rehme
Ravine Street
Henry Kisker
Fairview Avenue
Winton Place
Adam Korb
Ross Avenue
Price Hill
St. Lawrence’s Church
Frederick Lewis Otter Roahrig
Pasadena
Gal
Halle College
Leipsic
Prussia
Constantinople
Cornell
Stanford
Samuel Barbour
Oxford
Brookville
dInd
Barbour
Georgy de Nebrasta
Metropolitan English Opera at Chester Park Opens Summer Run
Manager Beck guides a packed Chester Park audience to hear the Metropolitan Company in The Bohemian Girl with star tenor Joseph F. Sheehan. Next week Faust follows, with Polaro Brothers and the Laffette La Monte Troupe adding variety to the program amid railroad outing events and children's day plans.
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Faust
Beck
Metropolitan English Opera Company
Chester Park
Joseph F. Sheehan
America
Metropolitan Company
Gounod
Polaro Bros
Fowler and
West
Laffette la Monte
Moonlit Ohio Steamboat Runs Draw Large Crowds
The near moonlit period offers few chances for steamer rides to Coney Island and could boost river travel. Moonlight attracts many travelers and doubles or triples the dancing crowd on the boats, while urban heat drives thousands to seek the Coney boats on the Ohio.
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Coney Island
Ohio
Fire and Rarebit Burn Hair at Zoo Clubhouse
Bahumir Kryl sneaked after a concert to the Zoo clubhouse and ordered Welsh rarebit. While the chafing dish warmed, an alcohol lamp ignited three hair strands, sparking a small blaze that a waiter quelled with club soda. He lost some hair but saved the rest and had it trimmed the next morning.
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Bahumir Kryl
Omar Khayyam
Kryl
Zoo
Mirambaphone Trio to Headline at Coney Island
A Mexican mirambaphone act steps in as the headliner at Coney Island next week replacing the Three Toscano Brothers who suffered a mishap in Buffalo. The novelty instrument, little known in advance, is expected to fascinate audiences with its peculiar sound and Mexican cultural flair.
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Coney Island
Toscano Brothers
Buffalo
Republic of Mexico
Coney
Kentucky readers flock to Lagoon for all day fun
Yesterday brought out crowds from Kenton and Campbell Counties for a full day at the Lagoon. Parents and children enjoyed the varied program with extra Sees performances and a lively big theater show. Manager Clark earned praise for his selections, promising a stronger next week with Car and other acts plus John B. Dillon a sweet-voiced songster.
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Kentucky
Kenton
Campbell Counties
Re Sees
Clark
Clipsé
Car
Spe
John B. Dillon
Kryl to Stay Third Week at Zoo with New Programs
The article notes Kryl will extend a third week at the Zoo, drawing strong gate receipts and applause. A Wednesday popular night is planned with Charley Swain's trained birds and a Parker-Appleton song performed as a trombone solo by Chimera after Edward Osler sang it Monday night.
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Kryl
Zoo
Charley Swain
Parker-Appleton
Gladys
Edward Osler
Chimera
Turners Day at Avoca celebrates Cincinnati delegation
Sunday July 19 marks a Turner celebration at Avoca park on the Little Miami in Red Bank. The North Cincinnati Turn Verein leads the program with help from many friends across the country. Activities include Turner drills, water baseball, running swimming and rowing events. Avoca expects a large crowd for afternoon and evening events.
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Avoca
Little Miami
Red Bank
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Turners
Germany
Turner
Fighting the Flames at Reichrath's Billy Kersand Minstrels
The review lauds Reichrath's performances featuring Billy Kersand and his troupe. It highlights Kersand as a premier negro comedian whose vivid humor and stage mastery drive strong laughs in the vaudeville style. The program includes Darktown Fighting the Flames with the Darktown Brigade and a governor of Dixie act drawing praise.
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Kersand
Reichrath
Kryl
Lagoon and
Coney
Billy Kersand
Reichrath’s
Jackson
Richmond
Governor of Dixie
Darktown
Darktown Brigade
Darktown Fire Department
Chester vaudeville bill features Matco Twins and many stars
Colonel Martin presents a rich Chester free vaudeville program led by the Matco Twins famed grotesque comedians. Delmore and Lee bring a revolving ladder act, Morris and Morton perform blackface comedy, Hubert De Vedux headlines Ate epgpere, and other respectable acts join the bill to please Keith audiences and local crowds.
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Colonel Martin
Chester
Keith
Matco Twins
London
Delmore
Lee
Morris and
Morton
Hubert de Vedux
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Eugene Chapin
Ilinois
Frank S Bley
Silas C. Swallow
Cial
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Colorado Springs
Vorys
Bryan
Fairview
William Jennings Bryan
Pacific Northwest
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Union Pacific & North-Western
Omaha
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N. M. Breeze
N. W. Ry
Walnut St
City Solicitor
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