Insult to Navy Sparks Courtroom Naval Recruitment Row
In Des Moines a bitter clash erupts between Judge Brennan and Navy Lt. Downes over enlisting two juvenile robbery defendants. Letters fly, threats of violence loom, and deputies stand ready as tensions flare between judge and naval authorities amid claims of insults to the service.
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Des Moines
Brennan
Criminal Courts
John Downes
United States
Lieut. Downes
Navy
Brenhan
Ross Seward
Fred Allbright
Wesley Ash
Lieut
Downes
Indig
Retiring Doctor Calls Debtors to Clear Accounts
Dr Thomas J B B Rhoades of Boyertown announces on his seventieth birthday he will retire from most medical practice in three years and urges indebted patrons to pay in full now. He invites all to settle accounts, warning executors will not prod.
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Boyertown
Thomas J. Bb. Rhoades
Publc
Hvng
Wild animals cost Oregon big losses to livestock
A Portland ranch owner says coyotes wolves and other predators cost Oregon over 92 million annually, with sheep losses alone about 1 million, bounty effects debated, open range fading, and range farming shifting toward higher value wool leather and meat as land is cultivated and production concentrates onto fewer open ranges.
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Portland
Ord
Oregon
Multnomah County
Texas
Did Not Wed Loses Fortune In Georgia Suit
In Atlanta, Jasper Smith, an eccentric capitalist, sued to recover property deeded to his son four years earlier on the condition the son marry and have heirs. The jury ruled in favor of the father without leaving the box. Smith also disputed a portrait fee after denying ever wearing a necktie. the artist sued and won as the claim was unfounded.
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Atlanta
Jasper Smith
Thurmond
Smith
New Engine Wonder Claimed by Inventor Maltinan
The British admiralty weighs a new marine engine and propeller said to revolutionize warfare and navigation. Inventor F. Maltman of Redburn Street Helena asserts model tests on the Serpentine and Thames reach speeds suggesting a 100 mile per hour velocity for a torpedo boat of current size and power.
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London
Elaima
F. Martrman
Redburn Street
Ghelena
Serpentine
Thames
Maltinan
Fire damages house in Pottsville from locomotive spark
A spark from a locomotive smokestack fell onto a bird's nest beneath the eaves of a frame dwelling owned by Miss Margaret Bush, starting a fire that damaged the roof. Neighbors and bystanders helped extinguish the blaze, with only moderate damage and no injuries reported.
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Pottsville
Margaret Bush Bere
Pugilist Teacher Sought After Rural School Post
A garbled notice describes a rural Michigan school near Marehatl seeking a young pugilist with teaching ability to manage ten farmer boys. It mentions a preacher’s son named Clam ence Sohamehorn of Baitly Creek and a history of disciplinary issues, with a call for certificated teachers willing to work for farm food and pay.
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Marehatl
Mich
Adler
Leo
Clamence Sohamehorn
Baitly Creek
Tanelit
Sohamehorn
Schamehorn Anya
Fishtias
Hve
Renine
Sehool Haw
Puatiiat
Wnd
Plata
Commissioner of Schools
Population of large U S cities by 1906 census data
The census bureau reports 184 cities over 39,000 population with 14 over 20,000, 15 above 390,000 in 1906, and others spread across 109,000 to 300,000, with New York the largest land area at 209,218 acres, New Orleans 125,000, and Chicago 1744. per capita debt rose from 51.14 in 1900 to 48.48 in 2005.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
New York City
New Orleana
Chicago
New Orleans
Detroit
Bullfights Grow in Favor Across Southern France
The bullfighting craze spreads from Bordeaux to Nîmes and Bayonne with eight bulls per meeting at Bayonne. A Spanish amateur Leopold de la Maza killed a bull before the royal spectators in Biarritz, drawing praise for his skill. Also reports on electric sleep experiments by Prof. Le Duc, and a runaway marriage in Pillsburg where the newlyweds were injured by a baseball bat after returning home.
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Paris
France
Bordeaux
Nimes
Baxyonneé
Baynane
Biarritz
Leopold de la Maza
Spain
Ile Ia
Noto
Stiphane la Duc
School of Medicine
Nantea
Alady
Vrot
le Duc
Davis Held Over Desertion and Assault Charge in York
Benjamin P. Davis of New Cumberland was arrested at his home by Detective J. M. Welgie of York after sketching plans for a scaffold and stating an intent to hang himself. Davis, wanted for desertion and assault and battery, was brought to jail. his mental condition will be evaluated.
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York
New Cumberland
J. M. Welgie
Benjamin P. Davis
Davin
Millions Stolen as Bonds Cite Bank Rogues Freight Embezzlement
New York bonding companies report massive embezzlements in the first half of the year with rogues stealing from banks and trust companies, public service firms, and various associations. Figures show 1905 to 1909 totals, with February and March among the largest theft months, and Wall Street absorbing much of the illicit funds.
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New York
United States
Ambergerd
Eprire
Danouey
Banks
Trust Companies
Rome
Kougea
Court Trust
Transportation Companion
Smaallest saMereta
Ublevery
Tég
Doug
Gumiblink
Poolrooma
Detective Davies and York Chief in Wild Horse Rescue
Detective Davies in York corners a felon suspect Charles Davis a 85 year old from Norfolk and drags him from a carriage after lashing a horse to stop it. The incident involved pursuit of Harry Baker of Cochranville and ended with the horse restrained near a fence. London reports claim a £760,000 result and a total earnings near £7,000,000 in a recent gilt snatch.
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Davies
York
Charles 8 White
Charles Davis
Norfolk
Davie
Harry
Baker
Cochranville
Uelowd
David
Baby Ties Up An Estate Cincinnati Notice
United States court in Cincinnati has filed notice of birth of another grandchild to Samuel Vinton who died in 1861. The estate, valued at around 100000, includes coal lands near Athens. Under the will, all grandchildren must reach 21 before settlement, extending supervision for 21 more years. Nearly 10 people are involved in the distribution, including Countess Romaine von Overbeck of Progila.
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United States Navy
Downes
Judso Brennan
Judge Brennan
Brennan
Cincinnati
United States Court
Samuel Vinton
Vinton
Athens
United States
Hella
Romaine von Overbeck
Progila
Mystery hazing and a sea python aboard ship
New York reports describe upperclass freshmen humiliated during hazing rituals called the mysteries. One participant tore off a bottle top and cried as captors made others remove elaborate hairstyles. Separately a three-foot reticulated python stowed aboard a ship was found at dockside and taken to a cage. Also noted is a high value jewelry case on a New York train, linked to Mrs. Arthur Mason of Larchmont traveling with $196 1 000 notes and $40 000 in valuables, sparking interest from authorities and a crook.
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New York
Stern
Tandon
Eng
Ecologiodl Gardena
Ateawalp Hyson
Ocean Sicamahip Company
Abert
Tyrrell
Regent's Park
Ta Dockway
Goa
Arthur P. Mason
Larchmont
Woma
New Haves and Hartlery
Mason
Benjamin F. Norrin
Crook
Fortuna
Homemade Kidney Remedy Promoted by Authority
An eminent authority cites a New York Daily as claiming simple home made mixture can relieve kidney trouble before Bright's disease. The recipe combines Fluid Extract Dandylinn, Compound Kargon, Compound Syrup Sareaparilla with instructions to take a teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. It is touted as harmless and healing for the kidney and urinary system and even rheumatic symptoms.
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New York
Bright
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