Shells Fired by Company B in Brownsville Affair
Senate records reveal experts from the army ordinance dept concluded shells found after the Brownsville incident were discharged from Springfield rifles in the hands of members of Company B, 25th Infantry. Taft notes several guns tied to Company B were stored or issued to non enlisted personnel or specific privates, suggesting broader involvement by battalion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ordinance Department of the Army
Brownsville
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Springfield Arsenal
War Department
Warren
Taft
Lieut
Hawkins
Ordinance Department
Springfield Rifles
25Th Infantry
Thomas Taylor
Joseph L. Wilson
Senate’ Committee On Military Affairs
Brownaville
San Antonio
Tex
Adjutant General
United States Army
Galveston
Hias
Gray
Blocksom
Tenement Building Collapses in Cincinnati High Water
On the day the Ohio River rose to 62 feet a three story brick tenement in the flooded district collapsed, killing nine and injuring many. Two bodies recovered, five known and two unknown victims missing, buried under ten feet of water. Building at Front and Plum streets owned by Cincinnati Southern Railway Co. Also reports: Dr Julius Weinsberg shot by son Oscar J Weinsberg in St Louis after dispute over diplomas and money. In Memphis, stallion Lucky Dog burned to death with stables at Oak Run destroyed.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Front
Plum Streets
The
Cincinati Southern Railway Co
Prosecution Near End in Thaw Trial Over Nesbit Affidavit
Harry K Thaw faces a closing stage as both sides expect to finish evidence by midweek and await Justice Fitzgeralds charge. The state plans to introduce a carbon copy affidavit that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw said she made to Abe Summer. Delmas notes cross examination could speed or slow the finish. Jerome hints he may spend the weekend away as he ponders further moves. The prosecution hopes Sturgis testimony, a Nesbit friend, will be pivotal in ending the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Jerome
Delmas
Justice Fitzgerald
Abe Siummer
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Mr. Delmas
William Sturgis
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
White
Smuggling Charge Brought On Steamer America Pair
Arthur Preston Green and Charles Rohrer were arrested on the steamer America from Hamburg charged with attempted smuggling. Diamonds and jewelry valued at 25000 were seized and the men held for extradition. Police say they are wanted abroad for a theft of about 35000 in jewelry and stones. London authorities notified.
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New York
Arthur Preston Green
Charles Rohrer
America
Hamburg
London
Ministerial Declaration Read In St Petersburg Reform Program Outlined
Premier Stolypin presented a government reform program including freedom of speech and press habeas corpus local self government zemstvos agrarian reform and a single form of martial law The debate saw sharp exchanges between right and left with accusations against the government The article also notes attendance and praise for local schools and officials in Ferdinand township signed Levi L Jacobs Truant Officer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Stolypin
Goode
Vladivostok
Trana- Biberian
Prince Zereteli
Social Democrats
Prince Zeretell
Attack on Tolbert Family Ends in Baby's Death
In Cartersville Georgia on March 20 Mrs James Tolbert wife of former mayor Tolbert was attacked by a Black man who demanded fifty dollars and murdered her two month old baby after a struggle. The assailant fled. a posse pursued him.
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Cartersville
James Tolbert
Tolbert
Fairmont
Span of Viaduct Falls In Cincinnati
The Eighth street viaduct center sections collapsed sending girders and structure into Mill Creek. Traffic to Price Hill and western districts halted. Streetcar service and city telecommunication and water access disrupted. rail depots and western city operations crippled.
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Cincinnati
Eighth Street
Mill Creek
Trafic
Price Hill
Sedameville
Rivers Booming Again in Pittsburgh Region
Rivers Monongahela Allegheny and Ohio rising rapidly due to heavy rains across Western Pennsylvania. Local creeks swollen beyond banks as stage hits 16 feet. forecaster Pennywitt of the Weather Bureau predicts 25 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Monongahela
Allegheny
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Pennywitt
United States Weather Bureau
Quilting Party At John Kluch Residence
A quilting party was hosted at John Kluch's residence last Wednesday evening. Attendees enjoyed singing and graphophone music followed by a late dinner of cake and beer. Present were Mr. and Mrs. F X Rickelmann Constance Hebdren Mr and Mrs Henry Remke Mr and Mrs Leo Wirtzberger Mr and Mrs Herman Reckelhoff Mr and Mrs John Wessel Mrs Joe Reckelhoff Miss Rose Klueh and Miss Bertha Wagner and Wm Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kluch
F. X. Rickelmann
Constance Hebdren
Henry Remke
Leo Wirtzberger
Herman Reckelhoff
John Wessel
Joe Reckelhoff
Rose Klueh
Bertha Wagner
Wm. Wagner
Letter From Truant Officer March 8 1907
Truant officer correspondence from CelNStine Inc dated March 8 1907 to the Forpinann Nuwa references school attendance and an urgent request. The fragment notes a formal notice style and a dated March 8 1907.
Surveyors Begin Work on Proposed New Railroad
Frank Quanten and F X Rickelmann surveyed and leveled the route this week from near Bolte's heading factory toward the Southern tracks. The project advances promptly and citizens express approval of the rapid progress and completion spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Quante
F. X. Rickelmann
Bolte
Correspondence from A RDYEVILLE reports local travel and happenings
A RDYEVILLE notes mail disruption by the Anderson river flooding last week and lists residents visiting towns such as St Anthony Bristow and St Meinrad. Entries record travel visits births illnesses school closing and minor incidents including a buggy accident without serious injury.
Fox chase ends with successful catch by local hunter
Solomon Miles, renowned hunter, with his hounds chased a fox all day and night until eleven o clock when they captured the fox disturbing nearby ducks and geese. Grace Chewing nearly burned in a washing fire but was saved by her father Henry Chewning who also burned his hand. Mike Johnson and George E. Morman of Ireland were in town buying cattle. Dr. William Lomax of Bristow treated patients. Dr. Mayfield headed to St Meinrad for care. Bart Sigler township trustee and William Aders deputy assessor were in town on business and assessing land. Hoosier SCHOOLBOY.
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Solomon Miles
Grace
Henry Chewning
Bart. Sigler
William Aders
Hoosier
St Meinrad Church Blessing and Community Notes
The new church was blessed on St Benedicts day and a Pontifical high mass followed. From Friday one mass daily at 7:30 AM in the old church. Altar additions bring total to ten. Fire wipes out a smoke house. insurance link noted. St Joseph Benevolent Society observes patron feast with mass and roll call. Schrader Sona Marble Works representatives return to St Louis. The communion seating is praised.
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Abbot
St. Joseph Benevolent Society
St. Joseph Hall
Fulda and
Schrader Sona Marble Works
St. Louis
Frm
Local of Jasper and Nearby Visits Reported
Milburn visited Boonville on Tuesday and Mrs. Welfort stayed in Orwell on Monday. Russell of Ft Dodge, a hero, visited the Hunter family this week. Rev Estes planned to move here soon to lead Trinity Presbyterian Church. Michal Frankwick sued Jasper Novelty Works in circuit court Tuesday seeking 1600 in damages.
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W. EK. Russell
Ft. Dodge
W. 8. Hunter
OC. W. Estes
Presbyterian Trinity Church
Michal Frankwick
Jasper Novelty
Fire destroys two shops in town near William Haller’s place
A fire early Tuesday morning destroyed the dry goods and grocery stores adjacent to William Haller’s property causing about 9000 dollars loss with 3000 dollars insured. Origin of the blaze remains unknown. The Jasper Novelty Works names directors for the year including Joseph Gerber and Alois Schaaf. Circuit Court opens Monday with 51 cases listed though many may be continued or moved. Christ Mehling is named as a petit juror.
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William Haller
Losa
Jasper Novelty Works
Joseph Gerber
Joseph Friedman
Joseph Jahn
Joseph Sturm
Joseph Eckstein
J. P. Huber
Alois Schaaf
Circuit Court
Siberia News And Local Social Brush
William Doogs visits at Lawrence Hobbs home while Misses Hobbs visit D. T. Cloud. Edward Bayer ends a successful school term with a community dinner. Doolittle's native Earl Ransome dies of pneumonia. Blanche Cummines dies of pneumonia and is buried in Mentor Indiana. Several Hobbs family members and neighbors are mentioned with illness visits and farm life updates.
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William V. Doogs
Petry Co
Lawrence Hobbs
Edward Bayer
George Miller
Siberia
Earl Ransome
B.L. Ransome
Doolittles
Lampoon Hobbs
Charles
Blanche
Maro Cummines
Mentor
Ind
Local Social Notes From Mariah Hill Area
Miss Anna Siegriest of Loulaville visits as guest of Misa Maggie Hollander. Anna Geesken returns from Evanaville for a short visit. Mrs Walburg and Fisher attend the bedside and funeral of her granddaughter Miss Anna. Ernst boatson arrives early in the week. Andy Gogel returns from Linton for a few weeks. Dr A J Maslowsky leaves for ville. Flhnbanacen Hoplander: mada ta Claus
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Anna Siegriest
Loulaville Fs
Misa Maggie Hollander
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Julius Weinsberg
Oscar J. Weinsberg
Lucky Dog
Memphis
Imp. Darebin
G. C. Bentt
Gov. Vardaman
Mississippi
Oakrun
Miss
Bulidia
Hummel
Gut
Ferdinand Township
William Helming
Levi L. Jacobs
Negro
Zrant
Chicago
Managua
Nicaragua
Trujillo
Honduras
Rdyeville
Anderson River
Herman Gliesner
St. Anthony
Bristow
Dr. Lomax of
Ed Hinsley
Dr. James
Frank Sturm
St. Meinrad
Elmer Car
J. W. Jeffers
Miss Grace Chewing
Troy
Alice Chewing
Adye Cherry
Tom Rains
Evansville
Mr. Rains
Frank James
James
Ferdinand
Joel Adye
Eric Ernst
Frank Moeller
Joe Low
James N. Jeffers
Elio van Winkle
Adison Wheeler
Clarence Wheeler
Mone Hill
Cyrus Taylor
Huffman
Wesley
van Winkle
Wheeling
Shines
Mike Johnson
George E. Morman
Ireland
William Lomax
Dr. Mayfield
William Fischer
Louisville
Andrew Wissel
Fulda and St. Meinrad
Louis Fuchs
Jasper
R. M. Milburn
Boonville
Paul Welfort
Orwell
George Johnson
Blaine Anderson
Christ Mehling
Sallie
Maye Hobbs
D. T.clouda
Wilford Hobbs
Charles Sunday
Emma Hembush
Kyana
S. A. Thacker
Baily Wade
D. T. Cloud
Emma Hobbs
Noah
Rose
Grayce
Maye Hobby
Miss May Couly
Anton Blumes
Bos
Mariah Hill
Anna Geesken
Evanaville
Andy Gogel
Linton
A. J. Maslowsky
Ville
Fhkbnacen Hoplander
Mada
Claus
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