Unwritten Law Upheld Sparks Chicago Murder Trial
In Chicago a jury hears Michael Pacellamo charged with the murder of Frank Sereno after Sereno allegedly betrayed Pacellamo's sister, Mrs. Josephine Fresso. The defense argues the unwritten law excused the act, noting this marks a first successful use of such a plea in Chicago.
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Tod
Kerstens
Michael Pacellamo
Frank Sereno
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Pacellamo
Josephine Fresso
Pacellano
New York
Echo of Gould Scandal Reverberates in Court
New York June 29 The Supreme Court heard arguments on Mrs Catherine Clemmons Goulds separation suit. Decision reserved on a motion to halt deposition before trial. The case involves $20 875 alleged to be from Howard Jewelry bought in France and disputes over the bill and repairs.
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New York
Catherine Clemmons Gould
Supreme Court
Justice On & Motion
Gould
Cartier
Howard & A Tir
France
Men Blame Heat as They Beat Wives in Whiting
Seven men jailed in Whiting Indiana plead that a heat wave drove their assaults on wives. The worst attack came when James Brown struck his wife tearing off her ear, and she is likely to die. Others beatings followed as weather allegedly spurred rage, with one husband kicking his wife in the face.
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Whiting
Ind
Jamey Brown
Thomas Bosock
John Bresina
Negro Fighter on Trial in Murder Case
Philadelphia June 39 A negro pugilist Jack Blackburn faced trial in the criminal court today charged with the murder of Alonzo Polk colored who was shot during a quarrel in January The dispute stemmed from differences between Blackburns white wife and Polks wife.
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Jack Blackburn
Philadelphia
Alonzo Polk
Quarrer
Finckburn
Polk
Faculty clash at Chicago Baptist conference over university teachings
A Baptist conference in Chicago debated a resolution to form a committee to probe alleged contravention of Baptist faith at the University of Chicago. The motion was withdrawn by Dr John A Barl to avoid embarrassment if it failed. Dr Donald D Maclaurin submitted a resignation over Foster’s teachings, though it was unlikely to be accepted.
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Chicago
George Burman Foater
Baptist Ministers
Johnetot Meyers
University of Chicago
John A. Barl
Donald D. Maclaurin
Foster
Maclaurines & Scotchman
Waldy
Gari
Dynamite Used in Evansville Street Car Strike Incident
In Dovanaville Indiana on June 29 dynamite was set on an Evansville street car line. A night car ran over a large stick of green dynamite but it did not explode at first. This morning a police test caused a terrific blast experts say could have blown the car to atoms. No passengers were aboard the car when it ran over the dynamite.
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Dovanaville
Ind
Evansville
Presidents May Meet in New Orleans Deep Waterways Convention
In New Orleans on June 29 officials announced that several presidents of American republics may attend the Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways association convention set for November 11 to 13. President Taft is to spend one day in New Orleans during the event, with invitations extended to Mexican and other Central American leaders and Cuba.
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New Orleans
American Republica
Gulf Deep Waterways Association
Taft
Mexico
Cuba
Heat in Chicago Claims Eleven Lives
Chicago on June 2 reports extreme heat that killed eleven people yesterday. Weather during the day moderated but the outlook warned for more heat. Officials urged precautions as temperatures rose again in the afternoon.
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Chicago
Join Andieu in His Fight For Church Property
Paris reports Cardinal Andreau of Bordeaux refused court appearance amid threats by militant bishops and clergy. Excommunication and penalties loom for those who aid church property transfers under the separation law. Bayonne Bishop Gleure cited for excommunicating councils and charitable bodies supporting property acquisitions. Diocese members urged to resist neutral education provisions.
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Paris
Andreau
Bordeaux
Relief From Heat Expected Across Regions
Washington June 29 Relief from the intense heat that has gripped the country is promised by the weather bureau forecast. Cooler conditions are forecast for the lake regions and the northwest while the middle west remains hot.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Lake
Middle West
Senators Turn Our in Picnic Clothes
Washington June 29 intense heat drew senators to wear picnic attire as they gathered to tackle the tariff bill. Acting President Frye wore white from head to toe and used a large fan while Senators Scott Money Cummins Hughes Bacon Nixon and Dick also appeared in light dress with fans kept in motion on desks.
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Lst
Frye
Scott
Money
Cummins
Hughes
Bacon
Nixon
Sleuths After Ling Turn New Jersey Search
Police widen manhunt for Leon Ling linked to the Hlale Sigel murder as detectives flood Paterson Hackensack and nearby towns. A trunk with Sigel’s body is suspected. Ling allegedly did not ride with it, sending it by express while laundry at West 126th Street stood unoccupied.
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Sigel Girl
New Jersey
New York
Paterson
Hackensack
Leon Ling
Hlale Sigel
McCafferty
Eluie Sigel
Ce Leon Ling
West One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Street
Eighth Avenue
Harlem
Twelve Injured in Erie Wreck Near Mansfield
A. H. Cook of Akron was seriously injured and about a dozen passengers were bruised when Erie passenger train No. 9 from New York to Chicago collided with an open switch at Sterling near Mansfield Ohio. Cook was taken to a local hospital. the fast train resumed its trip after a two hour delay.
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A. H. Cook
Akron
Erie
New York
Chicago
Sterling
Coe
Senators Defy Torridity In Cool Garments For Tax Roll Call
Fifty five senators answered roll call despite the heat, clad in the coolest garments available and fanning themselves with palm leaves as buckets of lemonade circulated.
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Senators
Tillman's Amendment Defeated In Senate Tariff Battle
Washington June 29 Senate defeated Tillmans amendment adding 10 cent per pound duty on ten items by 18 to 55. Heat and crowds marked the capitol day as senators braved weather for the first senatorial showdown on income tax with pagewear and palm leaf fans noted. Continuous proceedings described as Beveridge demanded roll call and a scramble for recognition. Continued on Page Eight.
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Tillman
Capitol
Beveridge
Bombs explode in two Barcelona theatres
Barcelona reports bombs at midnight in two theatres. One venue was empty, the other crowded, sending patrons into panic. one man was fatally wounded.
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Barcelona
Defense for the Indians in Courts
Washington June 29 restricted Indians without funds and charged with crime may have restrictions removed in the future. Application must be made at the interior department. The purpose is to provide Indians a means of proper defense in the courts.
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Washington
Interior Department
A Willing Helpmate: Gore Uses Sharp Memory in Tariff Debates
The blind Oklahoma senator Thomas P. Gore shows an uncanny recall of hundreds of statistics as tariff debates unfold. His wife acts as devoted reader, transcribing faces and figures daily, allowing Gore to recite exact corporate data from New England firms with few errors.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Senate
Tadge
Massachusetts
Gore
New England
Washington
Senator Gore
Strike 15 Begun In Southwest
Pittsburg Kan June 29 All miners in the north end of the Pittsburg coal field about 6000 in number quit work today awaiting a decision in the check off dispute. A possible formal strike order may be issued tomorrow calling out all miners of the southwest. A break in operator ranks occurred as Sheridan Coal Co and McCormick Coal Co said they would grant the miners demands.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Southwest
Sheridan Coal Co
McCormick Coal Co
Black Hand Cases in Toledo Move to Trial
In Toledo on June 29 federal authorities, citing Marion Ohio as the society’s base, announce plans to try all implicated men in the Black Hand case. District Attorney W Day and colleagues confirm ahead of a preliminary hearing for four defendants.
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Black Hand Society
Marion
W . Day
McPherson
Southern
Ohio
Tornado Strikes Leeds and Niles Area Causes Fatalities
Reports from North Dakota dated June 29 recount a cyclone wrecking Niles between Churches Ferry and Leeds with Mrs Welmer killed and ten injured. A farm near Niles suffered injuries to Mrs Aaness and six children as the home collapsed. Wires down between Grand Forks and Leeds hinder verification. Leeds also reported heavy hail damage and one death in the area.
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Welmer
Witte
Niles
Churches Ferry
Leeds
Grand Forks
Benson
Nelson Counties
Benson County
Aaneas
Aaness
Wttle
Devils Lake
Nelson County
Here
Taft Hears Booze Talk in Cabinet Room Debate
In Washington Taft weighs whisky definitions as Carlisle and other whiskey advocates press to define imitation spirits under the pure food law. The session centers on whether non genuine whiskies may be legally reclassified and taxed as whisky.
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Washington
Taft
Rosevelt
Bowers
John F. Carlisle
W. Lor
Frankfort
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