Thaw Case Developments At Tombs Courtroom
New York June 27 Thaw adapts in Tombs prison as his defense shifts toward insanity pleas. Attorneys for the defendant will press an insanity defense after alienist exams. Florence Nesbit Thaw appears with husband during exchanges as legal moves accelerate toward arraignment and trial.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Tombs
Than
Thaw
District Attorney's Office
Austin Flint
Carlos Ff. Macdonald
Wm. Mahon
Bellevue Hospital
McGuire
Foster
Bite
St. James L
Criminal Court
Contractor Shot Employee on Railroad Work
Clifford Smith, a contractor for the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railroad, was shot dead near Kenosha Wisconsin by a company employee named Bradley. The killing followed allegations that Smith had told a damaging story about Bradley, which Bradley denied.
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Chicago
Clifford Smith
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Kenosha
Wis
Bradley
Smith
They May Disagree On Agricultural Appropriation Conferees
Washington June 27 The conference on the agricultural appropriation bill recessed at 11 15 and professed the task to reach agreement was impossible Proctor urged reporting a disagreement to the house and senate but the house conferees refused Another attempt to reach accord would be made this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
San Francisco's Future as Great Western Port Voiced
In Chicago Claus Spreckles declares San Francisco will grow as a major western port. He notes rebuilding investment by capitalists and enlarging stocks by tradespeople, with confidence in the city's prosperous future.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Frisco
Claus Spreckles
Centennial Opening in Madison County at First Baptist Church
Oneida N Y June 27 The opening event of the Madison county centennial will be held at the First Baptist church this evening with a large gathering, music and patriotic songs. Edwin J Brown president of the Madison County Historical Society will give the address of welcome. Other speakers include County Judge Michael H Kiley Mayor John D Richardson ex Postmaster General Thomas L James ex Governor W D Hoard of Wisconsin Capt W J Barnett USN and former Secretary of the Treasury Charles 8 Fairchild and others.
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Oneida
N. Y
Madison County
First Baptist Church
Edwin J. Brown
Madison County Historical Society
Michael H. Kiley
John D. Richardson
Thomas L. James
W. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
W. J. Barnett
U.S. N
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles 8. Fairchild
Saturday Half Holidays Granted by President Roosevelt
Washington June 27 President Roosevelt grants Saturday half holidays in July August and September to skilled mechanics and laborers and to all classified navy yard and naval station employees across the United States.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Navy Yards
Naval Stations
United States
Blacksmiths Form State Organization in North Dakota
The state blacksmiths formed at Grand Forks, organizing with a banquet. Next meeting set for Bismarck during the legislative session. They seek a lien on work and uniform prices across the state. Officers named include President John Currie and Secretary J C Mirehouse with an executive committee from several cities.
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Grand Forks
N. D
of the Blacksmiths
Bismarck
John Currie
Leeds
F. W. Turner
Dickinson
J. C. Mirehouse
Landon
E. G. Gansmer
Kenmare
Jess Meese
Fargo
D. A. Hall
Minot
C. G. Jackson
Grafton
James Ross
Jamestown
A. W. Walton
St. Thomas
Dowie’s Nutty Notions Testimony in Zion City Case
Elizabeth McLennan testified before Judge Landis that John Alexander Dowie was delirious much of the Jamaica trip and believed the German emperor would visit him He claimed prayers could prevent war and that he awaited a sum of money.
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Chicago
Elizabeth McLennan
John Alexander Dowie
Mexico
Jamaica
Landis
Zion City
Dowie
Germany
Rumors Of Throat Cutting Alarm Schools In New York
A wild rumor that children's throats were being cut in public schools caused panic in the lower east side. Fifteen schools with about 25,000 pupils were closed as crowds of frightened parents feared massacres amid reports tied to adenoid removal procedures.
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New York
Lower East Side
Attorneys sue railroads over safety equipment failures
Attorney General Moody orders suits against many railroads including Atlantic Coast Line and Northern Pacific to recover penalties for violating the safety appliance law by failing to keep equipment in proper condition. The Atlantic Coast Line leads with fifty two violations, with others in the Eastern and Western districts of Washington named among defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moody
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co
Roads i
Northern Pacific
Eastern
Dealers in bad meat face initial prosecution in Indiana
In Indianapolis on June 27 county prosecutor Benedict began prosecutions of five of twenty eight meat dealers. State Chemist Barnard and Dr J N Hurly of the state board of health say these dealers violated pure food laws. affidavits of information were filed in the criminal court before Judge Alford.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Alford
Benedict
Barnard
J. N. Hurly
State Board of Health
New York Pharmacists Gather for State Convention
Several hundred pharmacists from across New York attend the annual New York State Pharmaceutical Association convention in Niagara Falls. An exhibition of drugs and pharmaceutical appliances draws interest as the three day event includes a banquet and social features honoring visiting members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
York State Pharmaceutical Assocition
Treaty Failure Sparks Senate Adjournment Debate
Washington June 27 The Santo Domingo treaty will not be acted upon this session as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee adjourned the matter. Opponents pledge to force a vote early next session with hopes of defeating the treaty in executive session and setting a December day for action.
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Sion
Washington
Santo Domingo
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
Aberdeen to receive railroad trains by Sept. 1
W S Bemis, right of way agent for the M and St L railroad, said trains will run into Aberdeen by September 1. Plats for nearly all new towns along the extension are ready for sale within weeks. Conde to Aberdeen extension progress includes two thirds grading done and tracks to Aberdeen by August 1. Across to Leola, over one third grading completed. The line employs 700 workers, 500 teams and traction engines, with Stratford to be the largest new town featuring 22 blocks and 177 residence lots. Greatest activity exists along the extension.
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Aberdeen
Bemis
Conde
Here
Leola
Stratford
Plan Failed Blame Game Over Desecrated Ikon in Russian Church
In Usovsky Don province a church ikon was desecrated by two patriotic Russians to provoke an anti Jewish outbreak. Police learned the act was intended to induce mass violence and scapegoat Jews for the crime.
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St. Petersburg
Usovsky Don
Wisconsin Democrats to Back Bryan for President
Milwaukee June 27. The Democratic state convention opened this morning and is expected to declare for William Jennings Bryan as the party’s presidential candidate. Officials say the silver issue is considered settled and Bryan is seen as a safe choice to lead the nation.
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Milwaukee
Democratic State Convention of
Wisconsin
Bryan
Death of ex-treasurer Wagganmann in Maryland region
Word comes that Thomas E. Wagganmann former treasurer of Catholic University died at his Annapolis area home after a battle with cancer. He faced a $4,000,000 failure about a year ago.
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Washington
Thomas E. Wagganmann
Catholic University
Annapolis
Pennsylvania Democrats Convene in Harrisburg for State Convention
The Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention met in Harrisburg selecting temporary officers and hearing an address from Temporary Chairman Ryan before taking a recess.
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Harrisburg
Ryan
Rings sold well to fund widow of Colorado slayer
Public sale in Oakland fetched over 10000 dollars from Milton Andrews and accomplice Olivia relics, including diamond rings. Proceeds go to Andrews widow in the east.
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San Francisco
Milton Andrews
Bessie Bouton
Mount Cutler
Colorado
Mulda Olivia
William Ellis
Australia
Oakland
Andrews
Olivia
Red headed man duping Minot police in crime insider scheme
Minot North Dakota police faced a smooth talking red headed man claiming inside knowledge of criminals. He boasted of arresting alleged criminals and urged officers to heed his tips to root out crime. His tale influenced the Holberg case but the suspect was not Corbett and remains held only on a vagrancy charge.
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Minot
North Dakota
W. H. Holberg
Corbett
Havre
Mont
Holberg
The Dictators Met Ex-Congressman Johnson Gubernatorial Plan
Valley City June 27 insurgent leaders meet to map a statewide convention strategy. Local candidates, especially for governor, will be sprung in many counties led by T. A. Quirk of Buffalo as a sacrifice, with Johnson possibly as a unifying candidate though he denies aiming for the post. Spalding and Twichell attended, Winship hesitant to run unless a sure win, conference adjourned to evening.
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St. Paul
Mr. Johnson
Twichell
T. A. Quirk
Buffalo
Quirk
Lynch
Spalding
Valley City
Winship
A. R. Encampment Opens With Tanner as Draw Card
The North Dakota state encampment of the Grand Army began in Bismarck with Commander-in-Chief James Tanner as the main drawing card. Posts statewide attend, and many Women’s Relief Corps members are present for the annual session. The event features entertainments including a special train to Fort Lincoln, the penitentiary, and Mandan, with Governor Sarles and Mayor Webb participating in welcomes and city honors.
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Bismarck
N. D
Grand Army
Women's Relief Corps
Penitentiary
Fort Linecoln
Mandan
Sarles
Corporal Tanner
Webb
THE LONGWORTHS
Congressman Longworth and Mrs. Longworth left Kiel for London after meeting the German emperor. They shared courteous greetings with dignitaries and the emperor sent Roosevelt messages. The party described their trip as part of their wedding tour and enjoyed the emperor’s hospitality and favors.
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Kiel
Congressman Longworth
Longworth
London
America
Roosevelt
Prince August
Earthquake damages Welsh homes as fears rise in Cardiff
Violent quake shocks hit south Wales at 9 45 this morning rocking houses and toppling chimneys. Many dwellings damaged and occupants fled in panic though no fatalities reported. Tremors also felt in Bristol Ilfracombe and surrounding areas with loud rumblings.
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Cardiff
Wales
South Wales
San Francisco
Bristol
Ilfracombe
State Crop Report Bismarck North Dakota June 27 Weather recaps week
The past week brought overcast skies and general precipitation across North Dakota with no excessive rainfall. Eastern Ham ilton Pemina counties saw the heaviest rainfall at 2.20 inches while overall state rainfall fell below normal by about 0.08 inch in Bismarck and 0.05 inch in Williston. Temperatures were about 10 below normal with highs up to 85 and lows to 23, light frost at Williston. winds northwest and moderate, no reported crop damage from cold or hail or high winds.
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Bismarck
N. D
Hamilton
Pembina County
Williston
Jamestown
Willow City
No More Booze in Minot Jail Says City Council
Minot North Dakota June 27. City council ordered window screens for the jail to prevent bottles of whisky being passed through broken windows. Prisoners who want strong drink must obtain it elsewhere. Earlier, a pal passed several bottles through a broken window causing remorseful conduct among inmates.
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Minot
N. D
Canadian Seed Growers Hold Dominion Convention in Ottawa
Several hundred seed growers from across the dominion attend the annual convention opening in Ottawa for a two day session. Business talks occur in the Canadian building while an open meeting featuring addresses by Hon Sidney Fisher Professor Robertson and Hon W R Motherwell is slated for the evening.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
Sidney Fisher
Robertson
Ste. Ann de Bellevue
W. R. Motherwell
Saskatchewan
Lock Level Canal Passes House Without Debate
Washington June 27 The House passed without debate the bill for a lock type canal across the Isthmus of Panama. Hepburn of Iowa moved that the Senate bill be substituted for the House bill. No Senate action is needed and once signed by the presiding officers of both houses the measure will go to the president.
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Washington
House
Isthmus
Panama
Hepburn
Iowa
Senate
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Stanford White
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Atlantic Coast Line
Foreign Relations Committee
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Church
Pennsylvania
Minot, N. D
Johnson
A.R. Encampment
the Veterans
Mander
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