Remains of Lincoln debated for removal from crypt
In Springfield a committee including Governor Cates and state officials discussed moving Abraham Lincoln from his sarcophagus to a more secure crypt amid fears of grave robbers. Burglar alarms were added to the monument and custodian’s home as part of the security plan.
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Lincoln
Springfield
Cates
Ross
Williamson
Major Johnson
Tedian
Lincoln Monument
Abraham Lincoln
Wreck Leads to Reunion of Long Lost Brothers
Edwin S. McGinnis of Chicago met his brother George McGinnis at the Marine Hospital in Cleveland after George, a survivor of the steamer Baltimore wreck on Lake Huron, was found delirious recalling his flight from home nine years ago. Both are grandsons of Gen. George McGinnis, Indianapolis postmaster.
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Edwin S. McGinnis
Baltimore
Marine Hospital
Cleveland
Edwin
McGinnis
Chicago
George McGinnis
Indianapolis
Ind
Lake Huron
George
New York
T Aailor
Lakes
BAD WEATHER HURTS TRADE AND A SENSELESS SUICIDE
West and South report trade steady while the East suffers from weather delays. The week sees 144 U. S. failures and 27 in Canada. In Youngstown Ohio Miss Catherine McLaughlin, a brunette, drank carbolic acid on Federal Street, died within minutes after sending a note to Jack Woolf at the steel plant.
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R. G. Dan & Co
United States
Canada
Catherine McLaughlin
Youngstown
Ohio
Federal Street
Kitty McLaughlin
Jack Woolf
Woolf
McLaughlin
Alaska Salmon Industry Worth 100 Million, Harland Says
Special Agent Harland of the U S Treasury arrives in Seattle en route to southeastern Alaska to inspect how territorial fishing laws are enforced. He estimates the Alaska salmon industry is worth about 100 million dollars to the country amid observed violations and lax enforcement.
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Harland
A. I. Harland
Philadelphia
United States
Treasury Department
Seattle
Alaska
Warland
Coiners in Chicago Capture One Suspect in Elevated Station Fight
Secret service officers arrest a man at California Avenue station of Chicago's Metropolitan elevated line in a swipe against a counterfeit gang. One companion escaped after a short fist fight. a hindle was dropped and $80 in bogus money recovered. Captain Porter notes citizens had traded goods for counterfeit coins.
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Porter
United States Secret Service
California Avenue
Metropolitan
Chicago
Secret Service
Hith
Rare Skull Operation Gives Brain Room to Grow
Isidor Levine, 13, son of Adolph Levine of New York, underwent Jannelongue’s operation to relieve brain confinement by removing part of the skull. Doctors concluded the brain was normal but cramped by a deformed skull, with the left side smaller than the right. The operation was deemed necessary after other treatments failed.
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Isidor Levine
Adolph Levine
New York
Jannelongue
Littler Isidor Levine
Gottlieb
Mother and son accused in Cape Fair murder case
A woman and her son are charged with the murder of 16 year old Alice Stallion near Cape Fair Missouri. The body was found in the James River and a 7 year old child later confessed that the stepson strangled the girl while the mother held her. They reportedly disposed of the body the next morning.
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Leroy Grove
Napoleon
Ohio
Jesse James Stripe
Cape Fair
Stone County
Alice Stallion
James River
Stallon
Stallion
Annapolis Hazing Dismissal Sparks Naval Academy Action
A fourth class California cadet Calvin Joy Cressy was convicted by court martial and dismissed for forcing a junior to stand on his head. Widespread hazing reforms spread to Annapolis and West Point as authorities crack down.
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Annapolis
Thugs Kill a Constable and Burglar Trio Capture Toronto
Reported killings followed by a violent clash as three burglars Stutledge Rice and Jones extradited from Chicago faced police in Toronto Ont. Separately Dr James Blaine wed Miss Martha Hichborn in Washington. A wreck ends Cup Defender Constitution voyage near Newport. Relief funds flow to China famine via Christian Herald. Italy's Queen Helena births a daughter Yolanda Margarita. Prof Herron found guilty and deposed by Grinnell Congregational council.
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Stutledge
Rice and Jones
Chicago
Ian
Toronto
Ont
Eight Miners Die From Fire and Fumes in Michigan Shaft
Eigh t miners killed at the Ludington shaft seventh level Iron Mountain Michigan in an explosion and suffocation from burning powder fumes All victims were married leaving nearly thirty children fatherless One survivor slightly injured all others covered in black powder soot Cause linked to a powder thawing machine overheating and ignition The town is in mourning.
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Michigan
Ludington
Ohapin
Iron Mountain
Mich
Stip
Town Burns in Robbery Plunder of Jasper Texas
Fire destroys nearly all of Jasper Texas the county seat after robbers blow safes in the treasurer and post office to cover their escape. Only a few dwellings remain and the loss is estimated at $100000 with all traces of the crime wiped by the blaze.
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Jasper
Jasper County
Texas
Father shoots suitor at gate near Maryville
A. E. Walker fatally shoots Owen Logan while he calls on Miss Jessie Walker near Maryville Missouri. Logan, a young stockman from Ark, Mo, was at the Walker gate when Walker fired a shotgun blast. Walker surrendered and is jailed.
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A. E. Walker
Owen Logan
Maryvill
Arkoc
Jessie Walker
Maryville
Logan
Walker
Miss Walker
Oil Trust Gains Cleveland Assets In Monopoly Move
Standard Oil takes control of Scofield Shurmer Tengle works and the Cleveland Refining Company in a deal valued near one million dollars. The transfer also includes ownership of the Cleveland Refining Company previously held by Scofield Shurmer Tengle.
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Scofield, Shurmer & Tengie
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Cleveland Refining Company
Scofield, Shurmer & Tengle
Soio Refining Company
Standard
Markets Across Cities Show Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices
Cattle and hog prices vary by city with Chicago Indianapolis and St Louis reporting ranges from $2.00 to $6.25 for cattle and up to $6.25 for hogs. Wheat oats rye and corn also listed with No. 2 grades and notable butter and egg rates in New York.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Ste. Cincinnati
Tée. Com
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Cabinet rejects extra session in Philippines policy
Washington reports no extra session will be held as the cabinet reaffirms the president can govern the Philippines with military authority while the Taft commission will establish a civil government under war power. The plan mirrors Cuban municipal systems, with enduring safeguards from the U S constitution.
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Washington
Root
Moox
Supreme Court
Philippines
Spooner
Art Commission
San Francisco
United States
Manila
Otis
Gen. Miles
Porto Rico
Taft Commission
Cuba
Theft Commission
Philippine Commission
Commission
Burglars Extradited From Chicago Slay Toronto Constable
A cab routine to move three burglars extradited from Chicago ends in gunfire on Ferrard Street. Constable Boyd is killed, guard Jones wounded, Rutledge wounded, and two other accomplices hurt as the gang escapes then is recaptured. The trio now faces murder charges.
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Chicago
Toronto
Frank Rutledge
Wred Rice
Frank Jones
Aurora
Hatledge
Rice
Jones
Court House
Ferrard Street
Boyd
Stewart
Rutledge
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Count Goluchowski
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Senor Daucet
Laguna
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George Dixon
Curtis Roberts
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Aberdeen
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Uncle Sam
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Sandy Hook Proving Grounds
Fergus Malls
Minn
George Gilgert
Portland
Ore
Bolt and Nut Trust
Russell, Burdsall & Ward Bolt and Nut Company
Westchester County
N. Y
Edward Vorshay
Idea May Stokes
Vernon Hotel
Coiners
J. Albert Brink
Brink
Lindell Hotel
Neb
Buffalo
Jatnes G. Blaine
Martha Hichborn
Admiral Hichborn
James G. Blaine
Maine
Newport
R. J
China
Christian Herald
Arthur A. Smith
Tien-tain
Missionary Relief Committee
Italy
Helena
Yolanda Margherita
Herron
Congregational Council
Grinnell
Iowa
Try Street
Pittsburg
Willis Cole
South
Memphis
Tenn
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James A. Herne
McLaurin
Senator McLaurin
South Carolina
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