Killed by Folding Bed in New York
Wellington Smith of Lee Massachusetts former head of the American Paper Makers Association died when a folding bed closed on him in New York. Smith was a noted figure and once served on the executive council during Massachusetts Governor Butler's term.
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Lee, Mass
American Paper Makers’ Association
New York
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Benjamin F. Butler
Massachusetts
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Mississippi
New Orleans
Storm losses, trials, and tributes in a turbulent week
The period features $38 million in storm losses across the Middle West, Mark Twain laid to rest in Elmira, and government moves against cotton rambling. Roosevelt receives high honors in Paris, debates on tariffs, fraud probes in Chicago fire data, and a fent of political and legal upheavals across cities, courts, and nations.
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Bjornson Dies in Paris at Senior Age
Stormstjerne Bjornson the renowned Norwegian writer and publicist died at the Hotel Wa gram in Paris after a stroke. He was born December 8 1832 in Modla Norway and, famed as Prophet Poet of Norway, influenced literature theatre and pacifist causes. His wife was with him at the end.
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University of Christiania
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Fire Sweeps Burlington Yards in Lincoln Nebraska
A gale winds fueled a long blaze at the Burlington Railroad yards in Lincoln Nebraska. Loss estimated between 125000 and 150000 dollars. Nearly a dozen railroad buildings with contents burned and thirty freight cars damaged or destroyed, some carrying lumber and merchandise.
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St. Louis
Burlington Railroad
Lincoln
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Trade and Industry Highlights With Regional Notes
Arkansas farmer JK Leidy reports eight horses killed weighing 700 770 and 775 pounds with four others averaging 400 pounds. NYC police and fire departments planned pay increases costing about 350000 annually. Red River valley hosts corn and clover convention at Grand Forks NC with morning clover and afternoon corn sessions. South Dakota fruit crops aided by horticulturists. Gallatin Valley Electric Railway to extend from Bozeman Hot Springs to Three Forks Montana, 27 miles, about 650000 total cost.
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Grand Forks
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School Rod Up To High Court Over Pupil Flogging
Annie Kelley a Minors teacher seeks Supreme Court review of a 1906 Tolono incident in which she flogged 11 year old Michael Burke with a pointer after he used vulgar language and misbehaved. Court questions whether a national bankruptcy discharge covers debts from willful injuries and if corporal punishment justifies jail or bankruptcy.
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Wolter Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Albert Wolter, 19, convicted by a New York Court of Special Sessions for the March 24 murder of 14-year-old Ruth Wheeler. Enticed to his room with a work promise, he allegedly strangled and burned her in a fireplace. The verdict seals his fate with the electric chair.
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New York
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Lake Charles Fire Ignores Wind In Massive Destruction
A fire driven by high winds swept over more than twenty blocks in Lake Charles destroying hundreds of buildings and causing property losses over 1 million dollars. More than 2,000 people were left homeless as the militia helped maintain order. The blaze razed city halls, the Calcasieu parish courthouse, the Clair hotel, churches, stores, and warehouses within two hours. The Catholic convent burned. all sisters escaped.
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New Philanthropy Planned in New York City
A wealthy unidentified NY financier plans a large, long term philanthropy modeled on the Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations. The new group would be named the Economi¢g and General Foundation.
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Rockefeller General Fund
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General Foundation
Lands Withdrawn in Southeast Montana Coal Belt
Secretary Baltinger of the Interior withdraws about 13.5 million acres of coal lands in Southeastern Montana from entry while awaiting examination and classification of their value and mineral deposits.
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Department of the Interior
Montana
Indiana Democrats Meet at the Capital for Senate Endorsement
Indianapolis report: Indiana Democratic convention approves Governor Marshall's plan to endorse a U S Senate candidate by a vote of 8514 to 858. John E Lamb and Thomas Taggart lead opposition favoring a statewide primary. John W Kern won the nomination after three ballots with Vigo County casting its 60 votes.
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United States Senate
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Taggart
Marion County
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Hammond
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Lafayette
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Fort Wayne
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Portland
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Shea
Slack
East Chicago seeks reversal of annexation accord
East Chicago regrets its recent annexation of Whiting and Hammond and Garys counteraction. In a letter to Gary Mayor Knobbs, East Chicago proposes rescinding the annexation ordinance if Gary withdraws its action. Knobbs signals willingness to release the towns, aiming for separate governance among the four municipalities.
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Indiana
Whiting
Hammond
Gary
Schileker
Knobbs
Miss Elva Close Sues Orleans Supt for Alleged Breach
Miss Elva Close has sued W. Fox, superintendent of schools at Orleans, for ten dollars for alleged breach of promise. The suit names the Orleans school system as defendant and seeks the amount stated.
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Elva Close
W. Fox
Orleans
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