Judge Cecil Pence Dies by Own Hand in Covington
Police Judge Cecil W. Pence shot himself at his Covington home after dinner, the coroner ruling the death intentional. He had sought rest for health issues, was popular in Kenton County politics, and leaves a large family and a gubernatorial appointment pending for his successor.
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Cecil Pence
Cecil W. Pence
West Fourth Street
Covington
Tarvin
Judge Pence
Henry Kelsey
Eckman, Hoffman
Lyle
Charles Reynolds
Hoppe
Kenton County
Mayor Athey
Golden Rule Lodge of Masons
Pythias
James L. Pence
Cincinnati
Elizabeth Miles Pence
Campbell County
Lillian
Harry Pence
Menninger
Pence
Five hundred men chase Ky. robbers after break-ins
In Barboursville Kentucky three stores belonging to England Bilson Co and J M Lock were broken into. Thieves took merchandise. officers with bloodhounds pursued them and a mob of about 500 people trailed the thieves. The pursuit heated up with hopes of capture soon.
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Commercial Tribune
Barboursville
England
Bilison & Co
J. M. Lock
Burton's Party Royally Entertained in Pittsburg
Rivers and Harbors Committee members toured Pittsburg's industrial districts by auto and boat today. They witnessed the Ohio River development prospects tied to a nine foot navigation project and heard an extended postprandial address from Chairman Burton.
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Burton
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Commercial Tribune
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Congress
Sam
Ohio
Shenley Park
Allegheny River
Monongahela
Loma
Judge Recuses Self Over Son-in-Law in Major Suit
The Westinghouse Company vs Portsmouth Street Railroad and Light Company halted when Judge Thompson refused to preside because a witness and party relative is involved. The $18,932 dispute concerns electrical generating machinery for Portsmouth. Court adjourned to arrange a different judge.
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Westinghouse Machine Company
Portsmouth Street Railroad and Light Company
United States
Thompson
Westinghouse Company
Portsmouth
Raymond E. York
Japs May Invoke Alliance With Britain Over Pacific Crisis
Tokyo reports growing resentment toward France for aiding the Russian squadron. Japan may invoke its alliance with Great Britain amid suspicion of French neutrality violations in Indo China. Rojestvensky's fleet seen near Kamranh Bay. British inquiry into possible involvement.
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Tokyo
France
Japan
Great Britain
Rojestvensky
Far East
China Sea
Indo-China
London
Balfour
House of Commons
M. Camden
Infuriated mob avenges shooting of policeman
Patrolman Frank Chase of the Tenth District is in City Hospital with a bullet wound to the thigh after a shooting near Spaeth's Garden Cumminsville. Charles Jones was wounded during the incident and beaten by a mob. Jones fired at Chase, who returned fire but missed. The crowd captured Jones and beat him, a clue used against him. Jones's home is 4518 Winton Road. he faces shooting with intent to kill.
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Frank Chase
Tenth District
Charles Jones
Spaeth
Cumminsville
Jones
George Grueninger
Spaeth’s
Chase
Eugene Moriarty
Winton Road
Ohio Canal widening contracts approved in Columbus
The State Board of Public Works signed initial contracts for widening and deepening the northern division of the Ohio Canal. The project, connected with the Muskingum River, aims to create a seven foot waterway across the state, with an estimated cost of 600000 dollars. The canal joins the Muskingum River at Dresden and continues toward the north.
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State of
Ohio
Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
State Board of Public Works
Muskingum River
Dresden
Requisition error claimed by Tazewell official
Peoria May 9 Charles Schaefer State's Attorney said requisition papers for two Ohio Standard Oil officials had not yet reached Pekin office. He knew of no mistake in the papers and, when asked about continuing prosecutions, replied We shall do our duty.
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Peoria
Ill
Charles Schaefer
Tazewell County
Springfield
Ohio Standard Oil
Pekinsh
Tornado Leaves Marquette Kansas in Fatal Destruction
A Kansas tornado tore through Marquette causing 26 deaths and 44 injuries as darkness fell. Reports detailed numerous seriously hurt, with many families wiped out and relief efforts underway led by a local committee and Bethany College nurses assisting the injured.
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Kansas
Commercial Tribune
Marquette
Kan
Carl’ Warntquist
J. A.carlson
Gus Anderson
Carl Warntquist
Tillie Ellerson
Clyde Norris
A. V. Anderson
J. A. Carlson
Elmer Hultgren
Blanche Switzer
Lena Switzer
Nina Switzer
Anna Coulson
M. P. Nelson
A. Stidgren
Olaf Hanson
Gottfried Nelson
Eller Nelson
Postier
Nina Roberts
W. A. Anderson
S. Ellvin
C. M.cormick
Charles. Roberts
M. Sjorgren
Berg
Beata Swenson
M. Coulson
Swanhart
Rosh Britton
I. A. Carlson
William Barkley
Anna Dittlof
John Dittlof
Olaf Carlson
John A. Carlson
Andrew Peterson
Switzer
N. P. Nelson
Bethany College
Appeal delays her execution for Anna Valentina
Judge Lanning refused a federal writ of habeas corpus for Anna Valentina who faced execution for the Rosa Silva murder in Hackensack. The appeal to the United States Supreme Court was filed after the ruling, likely postponing the May 12 hanging.
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Anna Valentina
Commercial Tribune
Trenton
N. J
Lanning
United States District Court
Governor Mickey Sends Greeting to President Roosevelt
Omaha May 9 Governor Mickey sent a message of greeting to President Roosevelt direct to North Platte praising his successful trip and wishing him a safe journey across Nebraska to Washington.
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Omaha
Mickey
Roosevelt
Nebraska
North Platte
Washington
Arsenic Death Alleged in Hoch Trial Testimony
Mrs Amelia Fischer Hoch testified regarding Hoch courting her after her sister's death and seizing her money after marriage at Joliet. State's Attorney accused Hoch's attorney of guiding testimony. attorney Plotke denied. Coroner's Dr Lewke testified that Welcker Hoch died from arsenical poisoning.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Amelia Fischer Hoch
Johann Hoch
Marie Welcker Hoch
Hoch
Fischer Hoch
Joliet
Ill
Labor Leaders Question Roosevelt Play In Strike
Chicago dispatch reports intensified teamsters strike with clashes in streets and blockades at Lake and Clark. 1,800 teams sent out as employers push for injunctions and police protection while unions name a committee to interview President Roosevelt, amid fears the strike may spread to other unions.
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Commercial Frenaec
Chicago
Weing Teaming Company
Weing Company
Lake and Clark Streets
Roosevelt
C. P. Shea
Charles Dold
John J. Fitzpatrick
T. A. Ricker
J. F. O’neill
T. P. Quinn
National Executive
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Kamranh Bay
Haiman
Amoy
Straits of
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Negro
Frank
Schaeffer
Orndorff
Albin Swanson
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Missouri River
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Grand Island
Denver
Senator Burkett
Edward Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Bluebeard
United States Circuit Court
Employers’ Association
Seven Express Companies
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Peabody Coal Company
Kinzie Street Bridge
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