Poisoned whisky in Oklahoma minister's home sparks murder probe
Report states two servants Howard and Laura Davis died after drinking from a whisky bottle in the home of Rev. Carter Helm Jones, pastor of Broadway Baptist in Louisville. Authorities investigate if the poison targeted the minister over his marriage to a Methodist woman in Lynchburg Virginia.
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Carter Helm Jones
Baptist Church
Oklahoma City
Okla
Way
Lynchburg
Methodist Church
Dr. Jones
Howard
Laura Davis
Virginia
Broadway Baptist Church
Louisville
Lyncbiurg
Wireless messages travel 1200 miles over Alaska ranges
Advices from Seattle show Alaska wireless stations cross overland distances to Nome and St Michael. Fort Gibbon inland on Tanana and Yukon rivers receives Nome reports while hills lie between. A message from the Northwestern steamer 1100 miles west of Cape Mastery to Cordova was copied, traveling about 1200 miles on air.
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Alaska
Seattle
Fort Gibbon
Tanana
Yukon
Nome
St. Michael
Northwestern
Cape Mastery
Cordova
Benjamin Harrison Monument Unveiled in Indianapolis
The Benjamin Harrison monument in University Park Indianapolis was unveiled Tuesday afternoon with ceremonies. Vice President Walrains presented the monument to the people. Miss Harrison drew the cards and released the flags as four veterans of Harrison's regiment affixed them to poles. Generals Notte and Griffiths spoke, and James Whitcomb Riley read a poem for the occasion.
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Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
University Park
Wairbanks
Harrison Monument Fund Commission
Miss Harrison
John W. Notte
St Louis
Girls Leap for Life in Fire at Neave Building
In Cincinnati eleven story Neave building on Yourth and Hace streets a blaze drew a crowd as girl employees leaped from windows in panic. More than twenty people were injured, several seriously, with eight names listed among the casualties. One fireman was seriously hurt aiding the rescuers.
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Neave
Yourth
Hace Streets
Cincinnati
Lst
Another Coal Famine Predicted by Chicago Railroad Managers
Chicago rail executives warn of a Northwest coal famine this winter due to winter unpreparedness and record under-supply of fuel. A fire at St Johns Newfoundland destroyed Block Two Ships and Wharf Burn Blair Gordon Co property. The loss is estimated near 500000 with English and Nova Scotia insurers covering large risks.
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Chicago
Northwest
Blair, Gordon & Co
St. Johns
N. I
Yaquis Massacred in Ambush Near Altur Sonora
Reports from El Paso state Papago forces lured Yaqui fighters into an ambush north of Altur Sonora, killing about forty Yaquis as part of a battle between Papago and Yaqui Indians. The Mexican government reportedly armed the Papagos for the confrontation.
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el Paso
Altur
Sonora
Embezzlement Trial Sentences Banker to Five Years
Oscar Kondert once cashier at First National Bank of Baton Rouge Virginia sentenced to five years in federal prison for embezzling about $50,000. Judge Saunders presided in United States Court.
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Oscar Kondert
First National Bank of
Baton Rouge
Saunders
United States
Bandit Kidnaps Lumberman Near Mount Vernon
Edward Finglish a Mount Vernon lumberman was seized by a lone robber near town and forced to write a $5,000 ransom note and a letter to his wife. The assailant, described with a bound arm, left him tied to a tree but Finglish freed himself and notified Henry Day and Sheriff Harmon, prompting deputies to pursue the kidnapper.
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Mount Vernon
Wash
Edward Finglish
Waglish
Mount Verrion
Mra
Woglish
Hannay
Mount Veron
English
Engligh
Henry Day
Mount Verson
Harmon
Skagit County
Snow Holds Trains Six Days At Medicine Hat
Tales of hardship and death flow from Medicine Hat Sask as the first trains since Monday reach the city. William Mitchell reports the second death from the storm after riding sixty miles south. Donald Cameron and two companions, stranded without food or rest for sixty hours, perished while others reached a ranch. A 3000 head sheep drive into Many Islands Lake ends with only 300 saved.
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Medicine Hat
Sask
United States
William Mitchell
Donald Cameron
Cameron
Aind
Many Islands Lake
Harvard economist links marriage to wages and labor supply
Thomas Nixon Carver of Harvard University argues that men earning less than $15 a week should not marry or start families in cities like Boston. He warns children born to such households will face poor prospects, contributing to a surplus of unskilled labor and weaker conditions for skilled workers. He calls for adjusting immigration and labor policies to curb the influx of unskilled foreign labor.
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Harvard
Saya
Thomas Nixon Carver
Harvard University
Boston
Chicago Pioneer Guthrie Dies at 82 Father of Drainage System
Ossian Guthrie a renowned Chicago settler died Sunday after extended illness at age 82. Known as the father of Chicago's drainage system he was celebrated as a keen geologist and engineer of the era.
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Chicago
Ossian Guthrie
Guthrie
Anniversary of Roosevelt Birth and White House Years
The article notes President Theodore Roosevelt turning 60 on Tuesday and reflecting on his time in the White House. He says he has had a splendid time, has no regrets, and has lived, counting the days until he leaves office, with a mention of a future year in Africa.
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Roosevelt
White House
Africa
Indicted in Omaha for Mail Fraud Case Involving Ad Device
Theodore Kheren faces federal charges after a fraud grand jury in Omaha returned an indictment accusing him of using the mails for fraudulent purposes tied to a mechanical street car advertising device. Kharag, once a gubernatorial candidate on the So elallet ticket, was arrested.
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Federal
Omaha
Theodore Kheren
Kharag
Kharag Wan
Govarnor
Soelallet
Water in Ohio River Again
Severe rains have raised the New river district enabling shipment of over 1,000,000 bushels of Kanawhaton to Cincinnati. All packets between Gallipolis, Cincinnati and Louisville will resume trips, providing employment to many men idle for three months.
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Ohio River
New River District
Cincinnati
Gallipolis
Louisville
Tragic Domestic Crisis Ends in Double Tragedy
At Norfolk Virginia chief steward D J Hennessy killed his estranged wife after she refused to reunite with him then shot her sister Ida Chippendale who rushed to aid and killed himself. In Germany Silas C McFarland American Consul General shot himself aboard a railroad car between Hamburg and Berlin and died at Ludwigslust as his body was removed from the train.
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Killa
John
D. J. Hennessy
Naval Staion
Norfolk
High Wife
Ida Chippendai
Silas C. McFarland
Hamburg
Berlin
Germany
Ludwigslust
Oklahoma Bank Robbed in Falls Oklahoma
The Hirst State bank of Falls in Lincoln county Oklahoma was robbed of $3,500 in currency and gold. Bookkeeper George Schmake was arrested on suspicion of knowledge of the crime. Nine cotton mills in Auguste Ga resumed operations after a shutdown following August 26. Weekly payroll across these mills was $25,500.
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Oklahoma
Hirst State Bank of
Falls
Lincoln County
George Schmake
Elayven
Auguste
States to Fight Night Riders Conference Planned
A conference of governors from tobacco and cotton states to devise measures against night rider violence is likely soon after the election. Originating in Kentucky and Tennessee after the Reelfoot Lake outrage, Gov Patterson of Tennessee urged the meeting, with Kentucky’s Gov Willson notified by telegram. Attendees would include governors from Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
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Conference of Governors
Kentucky
Tennessee
Gov. Patterson
Reelfoot Lake
Patterson
Willson
New York
Tennesses
Missouri
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Oho
Indiana
Tinois
Great Future in Siberia Emigration Boom in 1907
More than 600000 people left European Russia for Siberia in 1907 with few returning home. Colonists received thirty seven acres free and tax exemptions for three years, signaling vast commercial potential. Mining and meat trade prospects loom as Siberia aims to expand exports to China and Japan, while imports from Olina dominate at ten to one.
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Russia
Siberia
Chanter of
Dalney
New Zealand
United States
China
Japan
Obina
Olina
Mexican Oil Well Fire Kills Scores Near Tampico
Gases from a Mexican oil well fire about sixty miles from Tampico have killed more than a score of workers in recent days. Captain Michael Henrichsen of the City of Mexico reported the toll after reaching New Orleans. American mine owners, after spending over a million dollars, extinguished the flames and prevented further gas release, while the well owners appealed to the Mexican government and soldiers were sent to replace noncompliant laborers.
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Tampico
Mexico
Michael Henrichsen
City of Mexico
New Orleans
Woman and son die in gas asphyxiation at Chicago flat
Mrs Winifred Henry aged 80 and her 18 year old son Basil were found dead from gas asphyxiation in a 400 West Madison street flat. Detectives from Desplaines Street hunted for a fugitive and noted she had been released from an asylum two years earlier. Coroner's jury found she acted while temporarily insane to kill herself and her son.
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Mra
Winifred Henry
Chicago
Basil
West Madison Street
Barry
Bowler
Desplaines Street
Henry
Wigin
Erself
Clergyman Dies Before Schenectady Railway Waiting Room
Rev. I. Jay Cooke rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Schuylerville N Y collapsed and died of heart disease in the Schenectady Railway Company's waiting room He was believed to have traveled to hear a work event before his sudden death in Schenectady.
Oil Man as Vote Buyer Named in Primary Indictment
Albert Wesner, foreman at Standard Oil Sugar Creek plant near Kansas City, arrested on charges of buying votes in the August primaries. Indicted by grand jury. Wesner, a school board member, described as a man of influence in the oil company’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wesner
Standard Oil
Sugar Creek
Kansas City
Dr. Parkhurst Resigns From Society for the Prevention of Crime
Rev Dr Charles J Warkhurst, prominent New York pastor and founder, retires from the presidency of the Society for the Prevention of Crime, though the reason for his resignation was not disclosed.
Prince Henry an Aviator Tours Airship Nineels Ride
Prince Henry of Prussia traveled with Count Zoeppeliy aboard the airship Nineels for several hours of flight. The excursion showcased aviation prowess with extensive airborne time and keen imperial interest in aerial travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince’ Henry
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Count Zoeppeliy
Chicago Woman Seeks Elusive Affinity In Kansas City Jail
Mrs. Randa Johnson of Chicago tracks her husband Johnson and his alleged lover Blanche Bobbin to a county jail in Kansas City. She confronts them at the jail corridor while awaiting interview with the prosecutor, seeking to press charges after a long pursuit across multiple states. Police assisted, warrant issued.
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Chicago
Lando
Kansas City
Randa Johnson
Blanche Bobbin
Mvg
Tohrson
Kleury C. Johnson
Omaha
Detroit
Buffalo
Michigan
Condler’s
Fire Menaces Timber Supply Tells Congress Panel
Congressman J R Mann and fellow officials touring Northern Minnesota for ten days pressed the timber supply issue in paper making. Frederick Weyerhaeuser testified on standing timber and future supply, urging fire prevention as key to conservation and noting vast western timber stocks as the future source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Weyerhaeuser
Congressional Pulp Committee
J. R. Mann
Congressional Committee
Minnesota
St. Paul
Frederick W. Weyerhaeusar
Weyerhaeuser
Defense to Killings by Captain Hains Seeks Insanity Plea
In a New York Supreme Court session at Flushing, Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr. will use temporary insanity as a defense for shooting William E. Annis at the Bay Side Yacht Club landing last August. Garretson overruled a defense motion challenging the indictment charging Hains as both principal and accessory before the fact. Jenkins Hains pleaded not guilty. John H. McIntyre represents the defense for Capt. Hains, arguing insanity at the time. District Attorney Tarvin did not object to the plea.
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Annis
Peter C. Hains, Jr
U. 8
William E. Annis
Bay Side Yacht Club
Supreme Court
Plushing
L. 1
Diuidge Garretson
Dewurrer
T. Jenkins Hains
Hains
Jenkins Hains
John II, McIntyre
Capt. Hains
Tarvin
Mexican President Diaz Says Retirement Rumor Premature
In an open letter President Diaz dismisses retirement plans at the end of his term in 110, calling reports unfounded and stating he may again seek the presidency. He says the phrasing reflected personal desire rather than official intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ding
Diaz
Mexico
Family feud ends in store killing in Joplin
Lee Nutt of Neosho shot and killed his cousin Jacob Nicely in a Joplin shoe store after following his wife Blanche. Nutt surrendered without resisting. Yast Tuly Nicely and Mrs. Nutt fled Neosho, but Nutt later encountered the fugitive pal by chance.
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Lee Nutt
Neosho
Blanche
Jacob Nicely
Joplin
Nicely
Nutt
Yast Tuly Nicely
Mrs. Nutt
Pal
Fire at Salisbury Beach destroys cottages in Mass
A major fire at Salisbury Beach Mass damaged more than 100 Sumner cottages. The blaze, beginning at the New Era hotel, burned for hours before aid from Amesbury and Newburyport arrived. The hotel was closed for the season and the total loss early estimates reached large sums.
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Salisbury Beach
Sumner
Mass
Amesbury
Newburyport
New Era
Dual Crime as Death Waits in Phoenix Ariz
Near death from consumption and fear of disease spread drives drastic acts in Phoenix. B Knox mortally wounds his wife and attempts suicide by cutting his wrists after firing shots, a grim scene linked to Knoxville origins. The article notes both spouses and the local response amid the tragedy.
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Bain
B. Knox
Phonix
Ariz
Knox
Knoxville
Earthquake Felt in Mlinois Calvo Area
A severe earthquake shock was felt at Calvo at 6 28 Tuesday evening. It was accompanied by four rumbling sounds and lasted four or five seconds. The general direction was from south southwest to north northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlinois
Calvo
Wedding Follows Fatal Battle Between Factions
News from Waycross Georgia reports the marriage of J. C. Edenfield and Miss Lesle Carter of Millwood after a clash between the groom’s friends and the bride’s relatives ended with two men dead and several others wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waycross, GI
J. C. Edenfield
Lesle Carter
Millwood
Cause of Bank Failures Cited by Examiner
Edward J. Staxey, a federal bank examiner, attributes the bank failures to New York, the Great White Way, high finance, and lax enforcement of the law by some judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Staxey
Federal Bank Examiner
New York
Missing Tacoma mill employee sparks fraud inquiry
Tacoma Mill Company reports Frank Pinkham, an employee, is $30,000 short in accounts. San Pran elvco police are asked to count the figures and believe he may have sailed to the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma Mill Company
San Pranelvco
Frank Pinkham
Hu Bine
Orient
Local Leader Major Murphy Robinson Dies by Self-Destruction
Major Edward Murphy Robinson prominent in Jar and politics fatally shot himself at his Mobile home. Born in Stickton, Alabama in 187% and survived by a widow and one child.
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Edward Murphy Robinson
Jar
Mobile
Stickton
Alm
Tragic Canadian River Flood Drowns 120 in Oklahoma
A cloudburst overflow on the Canadian River in Oklahoma leaves 120 dead with hundreds stranded in trees or on higher ground. Homes, farms, and rail tracks are washed away as rescues occur and fears rise for additional losses after hours of torrential rain.
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Oklahoma
Canadian
Bis
Shawnee
McLood
Rock Island
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Santa Fe
Rail and coal railroads face court actions across the nation
Mississippi chancery court voids a legislature act penalizing railroads for moving causes to federal courts. Cases involve Louisville and Nashville, Pennsylvanias two cent rate law, and coalrailroad suppression suits. Western railroads sue in St Paul to block lower cattle rates. Reading railroad challenges two cent rate law in Philadelphia. Answers discuss validity, due process and discrimination. Witnesses include J. S. Harris, former Reading president, denying price-fixing, with Judge Buffington filing a dissent.
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Tudge Wood
Mississippi Chancery Court
Louisville and
Nashville
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of the State
Pennsylvania Railroad
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Western and Southwestern
United States
St. Paul
Interstate Commerce Commission
Texas
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Kansas
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Joseph
New Orleans
Federal Circuit Court
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Congress
Circuit Court
Buffington
East
Delaware
Hadasa
Ontario and Western
Guilbert
New York
Harris
Reading Road
Testimonial on Cuttenra Soap Heals Rheumatic Sores
A 1907 testimonial from Mrs. Ve y of Albert Upper Frenchville Maine describes rheumatic sores on her husband’s legs healing after using Cuttenra Soap Cuttenra Ointment and Cuttenva Resolvent. Three physicians failed. three weeks to dry sores and stop burning. three months until he was well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigut
Kidney Pills Credited With Curing Five Year Sickness
A testimony notes five years of worsening kidney trouble with backache and disordered secretions ending after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The seller promotes 60 cent boxes via Foster Milburn Co. Also includes a humorous anecdote about a bald office worker and a patent electric hair brush story from the Cleveland Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Anderson
Greenwood
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Cleveland Leader
Puzzle Solved Coffee at Bottom of Trymble
A reader letter praises Postum over coffee, detailing nervous spells, indigestion, and sleep problems that improved after switching. The writer, once ill from coffee, claims better health, weight gain, and vitality after nearly two years on Postum, endorsing the product with the motto There’s a Reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pkga
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Szechenyi
Budapest
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Ross Keefer
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