Philadelphia Grand Jury Indicts Several Over Get Rich Schemes
United States grand jury has indicted Frank C. Marrin Oliver Quinlan Stanley Francis Arthur Howard Walter Riggs Thomas H. Quinlan and Estelle Graham in a conspiracy case linked to the Storey Cotton Co and Provident Investment Bureau, both closed by the government.
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Philadelphia
Unite
Frank C. Marrin
Oliver Quinlan
Stanley Francis
Arthur ©. Howard
Walter Riggs
Thomas H. Quinlan
Estelle Graham
Get Rich
Storey Cotton Co
Provident Investment Bureau
Secretary Hay Returns from Europe Ailing Yet Determined
New York June 16 Secretary of State John Hay arrived from Europe aboard the Baltic, visibly unwell yet improved, with President Roosevelt awaiting him at quarantine. A long document was presented to Hay by a White House envoy aboard a revenue cutter, contents later kept by Taft.
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New York
John Hay
Europe
Baltic
Roosevelt
White House
Bay
Hay
Taft
Rat Performs Slack Wire Spectacle in Stamford
In Stamford on June 16 a large crowd watched a polished slack wire act. A rat climbed a tall telegraph pole, balanced on a cross piece, then walked the sagging wire. It performed rotations and gymnastic motions its hind feet, drawing a vast audience that blocked the street until police cleared the crowd and the rodent vanished toward Norwalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford
Conn
Norwalk
First Chinese Cadets Admitted to West Point
West Point New York June 16 marks a historic milestone as the U S military academy admits two Chinese cadets for the first time. Ting Chia Chen and Ying Heing Wu will join the class of 145 as cadets under a special act.
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West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Pace c
Conference opens at Lake Geneva Y M C A
College Young Men's Christian Association delegates from across the middle west begin a ten day annual conference in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. The program features many speakers from prominent colleges and institutions as part of a strong lineup for the session.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
College Young Men's Christian Associaions
Middle West
Seal College Amyen
St Paul Storm Declared Not a Cyclone by Jury
St Paul June 16 The June storm that struck the city last August causing damage to houses trees and three deaths was ruled not a cyclone by a United States court jury. The suit filed by a local wholesale dry goods firm seeking damages under a policy covering sprinkler system damage hinged on whether the storm constituted a cyclone.
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St. Paul
United States
Claioged
Halstad minister in auto race sparks church split
Halstad Minnesota on June 16 Rev Henry Bergquist bought a car this spring to visit parishioners. On a trip toward Wilton he met Andrew Anderson proprietor of a large Halstad saloon. They raced into Wilton. a constable arrested Anderson and a warrant was issued for the preacher. The congregations split with one faction demanding resignation.
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Halstad
Minn
Henry Bergquist
Wilton
Andrew ‘Anderson
Anderson
Bergquist
Kansas Labor Commissioner rejects rising cost claim
Topeka June 16 Kansas Labor Commissioner Jolson asserts that the belief cost of living rose faster than wages from 1900 to 1904 is a fallacy. He presents a detailed recap of figures to support his position, challenging widespread impressions about wage and price trends.
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Jolson
Kansas
Topeka
Kas
Johnson
No More Rheumatism in City of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, June 16. F A Norton assistant chemist at South Dakota Agricultural College Brookings has analyzed water from two new artesian wells drilled by Aberdeen city authorities. The water matches medicinal springs at Hot Springs South Carolina and physicians say it should benefit rheumatism cases.
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Aberdeen
F. A. Norton
South Dakota Agricultural College
Brookings
Hot Springs
S. C
Casey
Illinois manhunt ends with shootout arrest near Edwardsville
A Russian suspect named Gustav Markel, sought for the murder of Mrs. Josephine Hilla at Glen Carbon, was tracked to a woods near Maryville. He fired at pursuing officers as they returned fire, suffering fatal injuries from a posse gunshot. He collapsed, was captured, and jailed in Edwardsville amid a chaotic scene with a mob. A lengthy pursuit followed, ending with Markel incapacitated and in custody.
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Edwardsville
Maryville
Gustav Markel
Josephine Hilla
Glen Carbon
Mary
Patrick Grannan
Markel
Alam
Malagt McDonald
Lake
tSchatzel
Joba
John Preeine
Tom
Hunsurgents Exterminated in Europe Band Incident
Unclear OCR text appears to describe an event in Europe with names Tuthey Funk 1 and Tant if, mentioning Lepape and Fahane. Details are fragmentary and uncertain about date, location, or outcome. No coherent reportable facts present.
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Salonics
Europe
Tuthey
Etenes
Clahey Aireng
Lepape
Mar Fahane
Arrest rumors target prominent officials in city contracts case
Philadelphia June 16 Persistent rumors circulate that more arrests are planned in the disclosures tied to city contracts. Names mentioned include State Insurance Commissioner Durham State Senator McNichol and former Public Works Director Peter Costello as potential arrestees.
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Philadelphia
Frank Caven
Durham
McNichol
Peter Costello
Philadelphia Unearths More Graft and Fraud
Philadelphia reports a major graft inquiry amid May hearings on councilman Me Caven as he faces oath violation charges. Evidence ties Insurance Commissioner J W Durham and McNichol partners to city contracts and a secret agreement limiting contracts with Nichol firms. Mayor Weaver accepted resignations of John W Hill and son Henry W Hill from the filtration bureau. the system cost about 22 million with a further 50 million needed. McNichol firm holds about three quarters of the contracts.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Me Caven
J. W. Durham
McNichol
City Contractors
Covneilman Caven
James Cayven & Son
Nichol Rm
John W. Hill
Bureau of Filtraion
Henry W. Wi
McNicho
Alee earns bachelor of laws degree at Georgetown
Washington June 16 John G Alee of North Dakota has been a law student at Georgetown University and has received the degree of bachelor of laws.
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Washington
John G. Alee
North Dakota
Georgetown University
Exoneration in Reading Murder Case by Mrs Edwards
Samuel Greason, a colored man, was acquitted of murdering John Edwards in Reading. Mrs Kate Edwards, wife of the slain man, fully exonerated him, stating his innocence after the trial on June 16.
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Reading
Samuel Greason
John. Edwards
Kate Edwards
Iowa Woman Kills Four Children Then Suicide
Dubuque June 16 Mrs Paul Klass killed her four children with a butcher knife near Kieler eight miles from here and then killed herself.
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Iowa
Dubuque, Fn
Paul ‘Klass
Kieler
Here
Russian General Linevitch Reports Victory Over Japanese
St Petersburg June 16 General Linevitch reports to the emperor June 4 that the Russian turning movement has forced the Japanese to retire from future engagements. Reports emphasize burning and retreat as the Russian forces gain the upper hand in the campaign.
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St .Petersburg
Linevitch
Cuban Seeks Marriage During Trial in New York
A Havana Cuba resident, facing a trial, sought marriage in New York to obtain French funds. The article notes he could not pay for the journey nor secure funds, and questions the legality of such a union. The content highlights financial constraints and intent behind the marriage bid.
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New York
Francisco Juartero
Havans
Cuba
Bunco Victim Induced to Bet on Fake Sure Winner
John Monroe arrested on complaint by H. H. Grear of Spokane. Monroe and two men lured Grear into a pool room and induced him to bet 1200 dollars on a supposed sure winner horse. After Grear posted the stake the bookmaker and clerk vanished with the money.
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Bunco
Wien
Chicago
John Monroe
H. H. Grear
Spokane
Wash
Grear
Monroe
Wisconsin has an Enoch Arden case
In Kenosha Judge Belden annulled the marriage of Godfrey T. Lovegram of Rockford and Leora Florence Emerson of Cleveland who believed Emerson dead and had married in December 1893. A letter from Emerson saying he was alive led to the separation and petition for annulment.
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Kenosha
Wis
Belden
Godfrey T. Lovegram
Rockford
Leora Florence Emerson
Cleveland
Emerson
Leora Florence Hubble
Chicago
Lovegram
Lightning strike damages Norwegian Lutheran Church in Walcott
The Norwegian Lutheran Church in Walcott North Dakota was struck by lightning Monday evening. The bolt shattered windows and steeple frames, diverted the steeple along the eaves trough, and caused substantial wall damage. Insurance covered the losses as the storm proved severe in the district.
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Walcott
N. D
Synod Norwegian Lutheran Church
Bellevue Hospital fires eleven nurses for flirting
New York June 16 Cupid loses favor at Bellevue Hospital as eleven nurses, four women and seven men, are dismissed for flirting. Supervisor Miss Delano and Superintendent Little led the action, meting swift punishment as the group drifted together during duties. The dismissals extend to both sexes and leave staff facing strict disciplinary lines.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Bellevue
Missefano
Little
Mr. Little
Young Man Pleaded Guilty to Forgery in Devils Lake
Jake Okse, a young man, pleaded guilty in district court to forging a $380 check passed at First National Bank in Starkweather. He faced potential sentence of three years in a penitentiary. The case involved misidentification and a cashier recognizing the fraud after attempting to pass the check. Oksenow was brought to Devils Lake for arraignment and sentencing follows.
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Devils Lake
Jake Oksenow
First National Bank
Starkweather
District Court
Cowan
Sears
Hard la
Oksenow
Ciklejohn
Dougherty
George Meiklejohn
Chairman Morton Figures in Internecine Equitable Strife
New York June 16 It was stated that all expenses of the internecine strife in the Equitable Life will be charged up to the society, or other words to the policyholders. The expenses, together with legal fees, are huge and charged by the lawyers. The article hints at compensation and personal responsibility among leaders.
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New York
Enormjess
Ea Weil
Findings on Irregularities in Pricing and Publication
A cryptic report from Washington dated June 16 describes the secret service examining irregularities in pricing and publication practices. The note implies fear and attention to charges and seating arrangements within government or press sectors.
Preserving Eggs Challenge Draws Richmond Test
P J Connell of Richmond and witnesses opened a sealed stone jar containing a dozen eggs four years after a local preservation preparation was placed with them. The eggs passed testing, were cooked and eaten by Connell and companions, remaining as good as when sealed.
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Richmond
Ind
P. J. Conwell
Connell
Tris
Wife killer hanged after bravado fades at noose
Otis Botts, 31, executed in Peoria county jail for strangling his wife on January 5 by tying a ribbon around her neck. He spent the night joking but wept as the noose was fitted.
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Peoria
Otis Botts
Otis
Kansas Farmers Will Need Lots of Help
Kansas City report says 25 000 men and 2 240 teams required to harvest crops. Harvest lasts about sixty days. Wages range from 1.75 to 2.50 dollars a day. Source notes the figures come from Kansas state labor department and Missouri labor statistics officials.
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Kansas City
Kansas
State Labor Department of Kansas
A. B. Jamison
Free Employment Department
Missouri State Bureau For Labor Statistics
Gomez condition grows more serious in Havana
Havana reports General Maximo Gomez is steadily worsening since midnight. Separate dispatches from Washington note an interior department inquiry into mineral land frauds in Northern California. Investigations focus on H. H. Yard and others who filed locations on large tracts that remain unpatented and may be withdrawn for forest reservation purposes.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Washington
Interior
General Landoffice
California
San Francisco
H. H. Yard
New Saloon Plan Proposed for Los Angeles
Los Angeles June 16 initiative operations will circulate within ten days urging the council to grant a benevolent corporation a monopoly of the saloon business. The plan, modeled on Gothenburg, would cut saloons from 209 to 75, replace with coffee clubs, and guarantee city revenue of 186000 a year. Financial subscribers near half a million dollars have already been raised to implement the system. The scheme envisions a controlled liquor trade under corporate ownership with regulated licensing.
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Los Angeles
Los
Gothenburgamon
Iity 2
Te Posse
Kasai
Postmaster Salaries and Route Changes Noted in Washington
The salary of Bismarck postmaster rises from 2400 to 2500 dollars. William R. Roach designated postmaster at Merricourt. Routes 1 and 2 established August 15 at Granville and McHenry areas serving about 670 people. Additional details are limited due to fragmented copy.
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Washington
Bismarck
William R. Roach
Merricourt
Dickey Crimanty Huta
Granville
McHen
Orean
Surprise resignation shocks Russian high command
June 16 St Petersburg reports the emperor accepted Grand Duke Alexis resignation as high admiral. Morning papers offered no comment. Novoe Vremya urges Russian diplomacy to act decisively at Washington Conference and avoid drifting policy.
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Washington
St. Petersburg
Alexis
Chicago push for peace talks between Russia and Japan
A movement in Chicago advocates hosting the Russia Japan peace negotiations if Washington proves unsuitable. The drive seeks to place Chicago as the venue for high level talks, signaling regional interest in shaping diplomatic discussions.
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Chicago
Russia
Japan
Washington
Leak inquiry widens to wheat and corn reports
Washington June 16. Secretary Wilson's probe of cotton leakage expands to include wheat and corn reports. Secret channels allegedly sent advance data to brokers. Assistant Secretary Hayg of Minnesota aids in the investigation to uncover the full situation and prevent recurrence.
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Washington
Wilson
Hayg
Minnesota
Indiana man killed wife and himself
St. Paul Indiana June 16 William Boardman a quarryman killed his wife then used a gun to take his own life in a double tragedy authorities said the incident occurred at their home and sheriff deputies investigated the scene.
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Indiana
St. Paul
Ind
William Boardman
Missouri barber shops must close Sunday
Kansas City Mo June 16 under an opinion by Attorney General Hadley barber shops in Missouri may be closed with barbers allowed to visit customers at their homes if wished. Hotels may have a on duty barber to attend guests but work in the rooms. Governor Folk to instruct law enforcement with saloon closing statute.
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Kansas City
Hadley
Missouri
Folk
Will
Fort Francis destroyed by incendiary fire
Fort Francia Ont June 16 The entire business section of the town was destroyed by fire today. Of twenty buildings only three remain standing. Loss estimated over 2,000,000 dollars, insured for half. No injuries. Fire is suspected incendiary.
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Ft. Francia
Ont
Vermont Women Demand Hanging of Mrs Rogers
Vermont women back Governor Bell in refusing to commute Mrs Rogers death sentence. The protest quotes Let Mrs Rogers hang and notes the spread of anti capital punishment sentiment among 40 thousand women across farms and towns.
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Vermont
Montpelier
Bell
Tex
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