Morse sentenced to fifteen years in federal prison
New York November 6 Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtis were tried for misapplication of funds at the National Bank of North America. Morse received a fifteen year sentence in Atlanta federal prison while Curtis had a suspended sentence and was released. A stay of execution was granted for ten days and a bail appeal motion followed. A large crowd watched as Morse was led from the federal building to the Tombs.
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Alfred H. Curtis
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Illinois votes large majority for deep waterway
Belated returns show Illinois voters approve a 5 million bond issue to build a lakes to gulf deep waterway from Lockport to Utica on the Illinois River. Cook County favors the plan by nearly five to one with broad support in other counties, giving an estimated 75 thousand vote margin. The project aims for a first fourteen foot channel Chicago to the Mississippi with a 300 foot bottom width, expandable to twenty four feet deep later.
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Coroner Probes Ohioan Death In New York Hotel
Arthur L. Bressler aged 45 former Adjutant General to Governor Campbell of Ohio from 1890 to 1891 died in the Hotel St Lorenz New York City. Coroner investigates after a sudden death likely from stomach cancer.
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British Navy Expected to Reach 25 Knots in Battle Ship Speed
London reports Invincible, now the flagship of the British Navy, is expected to reach a speed of 25 knots under full power. The addition of this heavy vessel aims to boost maritime might and outperform rivals, with officials projecting accelerated speed during battle readiness.
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Yver
Woman Describes Flight for Life from Ciar's Men
In New York on November 6, during extradition hearings for refugee Jan Janoff Pouren, Mrs. Trina Shepto testified about life in Lavonia Russia under dragoons, the suppression of a secret organization, and Pouren’s escape. Her brother John Licit described his own flight, the Brothers of the Woods, and battles with barons and dragoons in 1905.
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Four Miners Entombed After Rand Mine Explosion
Benton Ill Nov 6 The rescuing party has worked 24 hours to reach four miners entombed in the Rand Mine at Rand City three miles west of Benton. They have not located the men and it may be tomorrow noon before the miners are found. There is a faint hope the men survive in a remote corner of the mine.
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Rand City
Ima
Bond Trustee Sued In $10 Million Railroad Ouster Case
Milwaukee petitioner Alexander Beaubien seeks to remove Western Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago as trustee of the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railroad bond issue. He charges irregular bond handling, alleges misused escrow funds, and seeks a temporary injunction pending a November hearing. The suit disputes priority of rents and profits between bondholders and creditors amid alleged related parties including A C Frost and bank officials.
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Hugh Ryan
Turner
Willoughby G. Walling
Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Company
Milwaukee suit over Western Trust raises questions
W G Walling secretary of the Western Trust and Savings Bank and I J Osborne receiver for the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Rail Road Company voiced ignorance of a Milwaukee suit. J E Otis president later said he was not acquainted with Beaubien and suspected the filing aimed to aid a new move backed by those behind the Milwaukee action.
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Milwaukee Dispatch
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I. J. Osborne
Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Railroad Company
J. E. Otis
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Tragedy on Lumber Train Near Medix Run
A lumber train on a Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad derailed after a steep grade near Medix Run. Engineer H. S. Miller and 12 year old William Green were killed. Lillian Green 18 and Helen Miller were burned, with the Green children and Helen Miller in the cab escaping or suffering injuries. Dozens of riders escaped with minor injuries.
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Harmon Thanks Harris Telegram Response From Judge Harmon
Governor Harris received a telegram from Judge Harmon replying to Harris congratulatory message. Harmon says he was ready to send a similar message if he had lost.
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Harris
Judge Harmon
Tennessee Night Riders Hearings Sweat through Habeas Petitions
Nine alleged night riders were escorted to Camp Nemo at Union City by Captain Cappell as authorities press habeas corpus cases tied to Reelfoot Lake raids. Prisoner Frank James relative claims and rumors of coerced participation surface while Gov Patterson may testify if prosecutions fail to break down petitions. Mrs Ella Pride, former rider secretary, faces heavy guard and potential sensational testimony.
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Post Office man to probe Union City threat letter
A special representative of the Post Office Department is sent to Union City to investigate the anonymous threatening letter sent to Governor Patterson and the men connected with Reel foot Lake ownership.
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Night Rider suspect held on incitement charge in Tennessee
W B Mc Kellour a Plum Point farmer in Lauderdale County Tennessee was brought to Memphis and jailed on a 5000 dollar bond after posting a letter signed Night Rider threatening the Plum Point Postmaster B W Barfield. He waived examination and is bound over to the Federal Grand Jury meeting November 28.
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Plum Point
Lauderdale County
United States
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B. W. Barfield
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Roosevelt May Succeed Platt in Senate
Washington reports suggest President Roosevelt may become Senator Platt's successor. Some sources say Roosevelt hinted he could accept the Senate after March 4 under certain conditions. Public chatter centers on Roosevelt's potential acceptance if Taft remains president.
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Mystery of Brent Woodall's Disappearance Shocks Cincinnati
Brent Woodall, 23, secretary at Cincinnati University, left Covington Sunday noon and has not been seen since. He was last heard from via an unsigned letter to his father mentioning debts and $100 owed by the university. Police and private searchers failed to locate him in Louisville, where he traveled by train, raising fears of foul play. Dr. Dabney, university president, says Woodall has been ill and overworked, and hoped he would take a vacation and return in health.
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Brent Woodall
Cincinnati University
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Frank F. Woodall
Seelbach
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Charles William Dabney
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Taft Arrives in Cincinnati Then Heads to Hot Springs
President-elect William Howard Taft and Mrs Taft left Cincinnati at 9 10 PM by the Co O Railway for Hot Springs Virginia where they will stay three weeks before continuing south for the winter They thanked Cincinnati friends and neighbors for hospitality and announced plans to visit Mt Auburn before departing. Telegrams of congratulations poured in including a message from Marquis Komura Premier of Japan.
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Co. & O. Railroad
Hot Springs
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Senator Herron
Mt. Auburn
Taft Party Plans Quiet Winter Before White House
Mrs. William Howard Taft speaks of a restful winter in Hot Springs and the South after Mr Taft’s election. She notes preparations for the White House, plans for March 4, and staying close to Washington friends and routine. Her daughter Helen remains in school and will attend the inaugural ball.
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Helen
Carpenter Named Secretary to the President
Report states Fred W. Carpenter, Taft's secretary for eight years, will be appointed Secretary to the President at Taft's inauguration next March, succeeding William Loeb Jr.
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Mr. Taft
Taft
William Loeb Jr
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