Man Murders Wife In Accidental Domestic Tragedy
New York June 17 Wm Westervelt a 40 year old mason and builder rushed to a neighbor's home and confessed I have just killed my wife. He claimed he was showing his wife how to handle a double barreled shotgun when it discharged and the contents struck her neck killing her. He was arrested and said the gun was kept for burglars. The couple lived quietly in a secluded house in Teaneck New Jersey with no children.
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New York
Wm. Weetervelt
Teaneck
Nédy Hackensack
N. J
Weetervelt
Westervelt
Darrell
Good Roads Convention Demonstration At Larimore
June 17 Larimore M D reports the second day of the Good Roads convention featured a demonstration by Iacey T Voshall chief road engineer of the U S Bureau of Public Roads. State Engineer Atkinson spoke on Good Roads and gravel and macadam methods. Prof James J Boyle of the state university presented a taxation study related to road construction.
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Larimore
Iacey T. Voshall
U. S. Department
Atkinson
James J. Boyle
State ‘University
Taft Elected by Conn Golf Club in Norwich Honor
Norwich Conn June 17 President William H Taft guest of the city July 6 for its 250th anniversary celebration has been elected a member of the Norwich Golf club A letter informing him of the election has been sent to Washington Taft will be a guest of Winslow T Willems and it is hoped he can play a round by the lake during his visit.
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Norwich
Conn
William H. Taft
Washington
Taft
Winslow T. Willems
British Ship Fired On By Russian Torpedo Boat
Vigorg, Finland, June 11. The British ship Northburg, Captain Rob acheon, was fired on by a Russian torpedo boat near the Finnish coast while approaching a bay where Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William were to meet. A torpedo pierced five tumbles and one crewman on the Bugneh vannsl was wounded. The incident underscores the risk as Russian torpedoes patrol Witkipas bay ahead of the emperors.
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Vigorg
Finland
Britteh #uamer Northburg
Robacheon
Nicholas
Emperor Wiliam
Northburg
Wirolahtt Llend
Bjerke
Nicholas Cine
Tariff Progress Aims to Check Postwar Glass Prices
North Dakotan notes low window glass prices due to cutthroat competition and urges tariff action to curb future price rises after the war. The move seeks to protect consumers and stabilize industry as markets adjust from wartime disruptions.
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North Dakotan
McCumber
Scott
Mcl Camber
Oliver
Tek
Senate Agrees to Dingley Duty Adjustments on Paper
Washington June 17 senate debates tariff bill amendments on surface coated papers calendars and cigar bands. Bristow and Smoot dispute Dingley rates with a 27 36 vote to reject the specific raise. Senate also fixes postcard duty at 16 cents a pound and 2 ad valorem.
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Washington
Senate
Dildrich
Committee On Finance
Bristow and
Smoothe
Utah
Kansas
Bristow Jwccins
Menetor Bacon
Partial Solar Eclipse Visible Over Fargo in 6:13 Window
A rare eclipse spectacle will be seen from Fargo today with the sun about one fourth obscured by shadow. The event begins around 6:18 pm and lasts until sunset, with the sun briefly changing from annular to total and back, a phenomenon not recorded in astronomy histories.
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Fargo
Minneapolis
Fargoans
Army Officer Denies Graft Defense in Indictment Case
New York June 17 Capt Thomas Franklin US Army faced federal charges of larceny and embezzlement related to cadet funds. He pleaded guilty at arraignment with bail set at 4000. The record alleges Franklin controlled cadets pay and ration funds diverted from government salaries.
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New York
Thomas Franklin
United States
de- Franklin
Fe Aeeneee
Fire at Winnipeg factory displaces workers
A large blaze swept through the Great Wout Saddiary Co factory and warehouse in Market sites, destroying the facility and causing four hundred plus workers to lose their jobs. Fire crews battled the flames for hours, with damage estimated at substantial sums. No further details on casualties are available.
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Winnipes
Great Wout Saddiary Co
IPF
Ewaliings
Tape of Gould alimony trial extends into longer sessions
New York June 17 testimony continued on the two Gould estates as Katharine Clemmons Gould fights a separation from Howard Gould with $260000 a year alimony. Mrs Gould’s lawyer Shearn says about fifty witnesses will testify in rebuttal. Court adds longer sessions possibly night sessions next week as servants testify to Mrs Gould’s conduct.
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New York
Gould
Castie Gould
Port Washington
N. Y
Blue Gap
Virginia
Kathrine Clemmons Gould
Howant Gould
Dei
Shearn
Justhe Dowling
American Bishops Received by Pope
Rome June 11 Archbishops Parley of New York Hoban of Scranton and Burke of St Joseph were received in private audience by the pope The pontiff teased Arch Bishop Farley about a baseball game at Castel Gandolfo The archbishop said he pitched the first frat ball to inaugurate the alumni arm later the pope noted American generosity reporting 1400000 dollars raised for Messina quake relief and portable churches being sent by the Vatican
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Rome
Parley
New York
Hoban
Scranton
Burke
Sto Joseph
Farley
Castl Gandolfo
Dantel Gandolfo
Messina
Vatican
Thaw Must Wait Until July 6 Hearing Ordered
Harry Thaw remains at Matteawan asylum with a July 6 hearing set to decide if he is sane enough for release. Justice Mills presided as the writ of habeas corpus was brought to determine his confinement status.
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White Piaina
Harry
Thaw
Matteawan
Justice Mills
Signal Corps Men to Make Flights
From Fishkill Landing June 17 officers and men of the army signal corps will demonstrate aeronautical work and ascensions as part of a military tournament to be held at Toledo, Ohio, beginning July 6. The event includes a report to a commanding officer of the United States Army for the tournament.
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Toledo
Fishkill Landing
W. C
Harry K Thaw
Theane St Mattes Wen
White Plains
Claims 10 Be Son of Congressman's Kin
Danville Illinois June 17 a young man jailed for burglary claimed he is Congressman George A. Pearce's son. Judge Craig sentenced him to an indeterminate Joliet term. He gave the name George De Grace and said he wandered the country stealing to eat.
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Danville
George A. Pearce
Maryland
Craig
Joliet
George de Grace
Tocn
Man Richard Fido Describes Demening Infelicity in Court
Milwaukee, June 17. Richard R. Fido, 18, testified he walked 28 miles daily to and from work after his wife Adda demanded a farm life. She charged assault and battery. he was discharged after judge Neelen heard the case. Fido said he worked ten hours then walked home with little supper.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Richard R. Fido
Neelen
District Court
Fido
Adda
Fido Mm Court
Granville
Dayton honors Wright brothers with two day ceremonies
Dayton marked a two day celebration for Wilbur and Orville Wright with dawn cheers and flight-themed decor. Tomorrow the national government the state of Ohio and the city will present medals, including state honors to Governor Judson Harmon and congressional medals by General James Allen, chief of the signal corps.
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Dayton
Ohio
James of Wilbur
Orville
Wright
Wrights
Judson Harmon
Congress
James Allen
Signal Office
Dickinson
Washington considers income tax amendment to constitution
Washington June 17 The Senate discussed a proposed amendment to empower states to lay and collect direct taxes on incomes without apportionment among states per population The measure was referred to the finance committee. Also Washington June 17 President Unkelo and Gen Clarence Bo Fewess played a foursome at the White House with Bourne and Gl Bourne losing one up in a relaxed game after a long day.
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Washington
Con‘ste
Senate
Legisee
Clarence Bo Fewess
Bourne
White House
Devils Lake Child May Have Been Kidnaped
Taft recalled the new Swiss minister Dr. Paul Ritter after an introduction by Secretary Knox. Ritter was warmly welcomed to his diplomatic post in the United States.
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Devils Lake
Washington
Taft
Paul Ritter
Ritter
Knox
United States
Bond Increases Highlight Ohio Black Hand Probe
Toledo report shows the ongoing investigation into the Black Hand society in Ohio growing more serious. Bonds for Salvador Limt and Sebastian Lima were raised to 6000 dollars each, with other defendants facing conspiracy to defraud via the United States mails. Preliminary hearing set for June 28 as inspectors cite strengthened government case and new evidence from seized papers.
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Toledo
Ohio
E. F. Hutches
M. Hasford
United States District Attorney
Day
Salvador Limt
Sebastian Lima
Marion
Joseph Batagalia
Salvatore Risso
United States
Gains
Hutches
Firemen search for missing child in woods near Chautauqua
A six year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Flum Merfelt, strayed from her mother last night as a search party of about fifty men scoured the woods. The sheriff fired several shots at a man who fled when hailed, but the suspect escaped. A special train carried searchers to Chautauqua.
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Sever
Andrew Frederickson
Castro Gould
Gould
Edward Becherols
Goulds
John Flummerfelt
Chautauqua
Lost child Vera Flummerfelt Found After Straying Three Miles
Vera Flummerfelt, the missing child, has been located. She wandered about three miles from her home before being found safe. Local authorities reported no injuries and have reunited her with her family.
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Vera Flummerfelt
Kidnapping Fear Grips Devils Lake Over Missing Vere Flummerfelt
In Devils Lake North Dakota on June 11 Vere Flummerfelt six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Flummerfelt vanished near the Chautauqua grounds. Authorities and a crowd of 300 searchers joined by state firemen combed a fifty mile radius for a trace of the child. A pursuit of a suspect from the nearby Baughman farm led to gunfire but the fugitive escaped. A gypsy camp near the grounds was searched with no sign of Vere found.
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Devils Lake
N. D
Vere
John Flummerfelt
Chautaqua Grounds
Chautauqua Grounds
Kid
Napers
Belford
T Man
Baughman
Relford
Whole Town 5 Arrested Over Marshal Killing
Chicago dispatch reports Modikina residents, about 200 men women and children, were taken to the state's attorney for questioning in connection with the killing of town marshal Patrick Crowley on a Sunday night. Deputies held the crowd awaiting transfer to Chicago where Crowley was slain. Also notes Henry P. Leland’s sudden death in Cedar Falls and a preacher couple announcing marriage plans in Atlantic City.
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Chicago
Modikina
Gary
Patrick Crowley
Dap~uty
Crowley van Slain
Gore Ing
Modesto Lenz
Hodgkins
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Acumber
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Senator Brown
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Semecvick
Jennis
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