Walsh Sentenced Five Years for Bank Looting
John R. Walsh, aged banker and alleged ringleader in looting the Chicago National Bank Home Savings Bank and Equitable Trust, is sentenced in Chicago to five years at Leavenworth. The court cites his great age as a factor and grants a new bond while appeals proceed.
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CHICAGO
John RB
Walsh
Chicago National bank
Home Savings bank
Equitable Trust company
Leavenworth, Kan
John 5S. Miller
circuit court of appeals
Grosscup
Anderson
noble
Mistook wife for a burglar in fatal shot
Walter Hollis a 30 year old Internal Revenue clerk formerly of Louisville shot and killed his wife in Washington at about 3 am. He said he mistook her for a burglar as she returned to their room after quieting their crying child. His mother corroborates the claim of no marital trouble.
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WASHINGTON
Walter Hollis
Louisville
bureau of internal revenue
Hollis
Bombs Found Along Route in Barcelona King Visit
Anarchists in Barcelona plant bombs during King Alfonso's visit. Explosions occur before he departs for Madrid and as police remove devices. Additional bombs found near the city center and the theater hosting a gala performance, signaling intent to strike during the royal itinerary.
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BARCELONA
Spain
Alfonso
Madrid
Lilley charges prompt deeper probe into Electric Boat
Washington observers say the investigation committee chaired by Boutell will subpoena witnesses to Lilley charges of corruption involving Electric Boat. Monday targets include Isaac L. Rice Ellen Frost and Lawrence Spear as the panel moves to hear evidence.
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WASHINGTON
Lilley
congress
Electric Boat company
Bouttell
ofllinois
Isaac L. Rice
Ellen Frost
Law “nce Spear
Repre
Hobson Offered Naval Committee Seat Probe Intensifies
The article notes Senator Hobson’s claim that Representative Spear promised Hobson a naval affairs seat last November if Hobson supported submarines. Former Senator Marion Bailey asks to testify. The key moment focuses on Spear being questioned about his influence with the speaker to place Hobson on the royal affairs committee.
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Hobson
naval affairs committee
Marion Bailey
Spear
royal affairs committee
SISTER OP RED TO SUE POLICE IN CHICAGO
Olga Averbuch and Rose Stern plan damages suits for false imprisonment and mistreatment after Olga Averbuch was killed by Chief Shippy. Evidence is being gathered as police action prompted the suits. The body transfer to Ridge Lawn Jewish cemetery was executed amid Jewish burial society opposition.
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CHICAGO
switsy
Olga Averbuch
Rose Stern
anes
Laznus Averbuch
Chief Shippy
Fransfer
Lagicus Aoyerbuchrom
potter's field
Ridgelawn
free buna
Anxious to See Odd Old A A in Magdalena Bay
Admiral Evans fleet nears the coast after sailing around the continent with target practice to begin along the lower California coast. Stops are planned at San Diego Los Angeles Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz as committees prepare receptions. Navy officials praise the voyage and anticipate finishing target practice by month’s end.
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MAGDALENA BAY
Gal
jackies
Admiral Evans
aleady
San Diego
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
California
Naval
Actor Hitchcocke Faces Trial Testimony From Teen Witness
In New York on March 13 the Raymond ThetHecock case moved forward as 16 year old Helen Von Magan testified for the state. Defense counsel John B. Stanchfield pressed to weaken her account but she stood firm. Further young witnesses were to be examined as the trial continues with the defense planning a general denial and alibi strategy.
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NEW YORK
Raymond THtehcock
Helen Von Magen
John B. Stanchfield
fiwo
Stanchfield
Alonday
Impairment of Railroad Stock Contested by Petitioners
An Albany court paper notes a petition to the New York Upstate Public Service Commission by Andre Hyman, Max Schoenfeld, and John M H Exeegan seeking an investigation of the Delaware and Hudson company. The filing cites numerous alleged failures including impairment of capital, insufficient cash, high floating indebtedness, and purported rate-law violations tied to 1906 acquisitions of United Praction and Hudson Valley Traction properties.
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ALBANY
N. J
upstate public service commission today
Andre Hymang
Max Schoenfeld
John MH. Exeegan
Delaware & Hudson company
Delaware & Hudson
United Praction company
Hudson Valley Traction company
Primaries Held Tonight Spark Intense Rivalry
Tonight a crowded primary election proceeds with a highly charged rivalry and expectations of a large voter turnout. Officials anticipate a decisive showing across districts as candidates vie for renomination and momentum.
Two Tickets Diverge in Gloomy Political Push
Watson and G W Miller contend for delegates to the state convention as ward polls open at seven with campaign mobilization by their supporters. Taylor serves as a backer and adviser, but Miller's ticket gains stronger local backing while voters gather under familiar election rules tonight.
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Watson
Miller
cifou ie
W. L Taylor
pmity
Fire on River Steamer Providence Prompt Crew Response
New York March 13 The River steamer Providence stationed at her dock caught fire in the lower freight deck. Smoke appeared as crew and passengers were quickly alerted and mustered on deck. The deck transfer to the Richard Peel was orderly and the crew then extinguished the blaze. The vessel resumed under her own power.
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NEW YORK
Providence
Sand’s Point
Our Trade With the Isle of Cuba
Washington March 13 Last year the United States exported merchandise to Cuba valued at 52 5 million dollars and received from the island in return ports valued at 92 5 million according to a bulletin from the department of commerce and labor Since 1903 US exports to Cuba have risen 123 percent while Cuba’s imports mainly foodstuffs sugar and tobacco exceeded one percent Cuba supplied 67 6 million dollars of leaf tobacco and 34 666 000 dollars of cigars
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WASHINGTON
United States
Cuba
department of commerce and labor
Uncle Sam
islands
Child Killed by Traction Car on Creighton Avenue
Little Blanche Kennedy ten years old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ransdite Kennedy of 2441 John Street was struck and killed by traction car No 230 near the switch east of Thomas Street on Creighton avenue just after 9 this morning. Eyewitnesses Mildred Connor and Conrad Bricker say the accident was unavoidable with the car in motion under Motorman Hartieyet who acted upon sight.
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Holton avenue
Kttis Blanche Kennedy
John Ransdite Kennedy
John street
Creighton avenue
Thomas street
Mildred Connor
Fisher Street
Conrad Bricker
Hartieyet
BLANCHE KENNEDY
Panic at St Elizabeth's Church Shocks Chicago
A Russian Jewish man disrupted early mass at St Elizabeth's Church in Chicago by leaping up and waving his arms shouting anti Catholic and anti Jewish slurs. Several women fainted and he was arrested, taken to Hyde Park police station. police deem him insane. Father Riodan, the church pastor, witnessed the incident.
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CHICAGO
West Disision street
St Elizabeth's church
Jie
Wenduin
Hyde Park
Father Riodan
Fragment of accident report paragraph
A fragment notes a heavy vehicle unable to be stowed before it dashed into a young girl. Miss Connor and Mr Bricker believe the child was upset by being late, with further details continued on another page.
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Miss Connor
Mr. Bricker
Watson Denies Campaign Smear Against Beveridge Rivals
Mr Watson speaks to Fort Wayne voters denying a mailed circular accusing him of backing Daniel Reid for governor in exchange for support against Senator Beveridge. He calls the claim false, attacks campaign smear tactics, and pledges fair play and unity in the race.
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Fort Wayne
Daniel G. Reid
buck
Beveridge
Al. Reid
Indiana
Republican convention in Marion deadlock continues
Special to the News from Marion Indiana reports the republican congressional convention for the Blev cath district remained in deadlock at 4 pm with delegates exhausted and asleep. Balloting since yesterday afternoon showed Wabash and Cass counties sticking to Murphy and Reeves while Jockwood Good McKee and Tharp faced stubborn opposition. The session extended through the night toward a recess as delegates wore down.
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MARION
Ind
Blevcath
Wabash county
Murphy
Wackford county
langing
Reeves
Jockwood
Good
adamantinn McKee
Cass
Tharp
Grant
Hoosier Democratic Banquet Shots At G O P
A Jefferson club banquet last evening in Indiana drew big crowds of Democrats and guests, with rousing oratory and festive decorations. Republicans praised turnout and abundance, while critics split mainly on competing views of state and national issues. The report hints at further coverage on page ten.
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BRYAN
JEFFERSON CLUB
Scale Dispute Stalls UMW Convention in Indianapolis
The United Mine Workers national convention adjourned after the scale committee failed to report amid deadlock. Four options were proposed including wage demands, district contracts, or extending the current contract for a month while operators negotiate. Some miners’ leaders expect no strike despite the grim outlook.
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INDIANAPOLIS
the
United Mine Workers
macticnally
Parliament Rejects Local Employment Scheme
London March 13 The house of commons rejected by a vote of 241 to 95 a plan forcing municipalities to provide employment at men wages to all men seeking earn Livings, a measure praised by labor and socialist parties as a major reform but met with fury at its defeat.
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LONDON
house of commons
Rival autos still in Wyoming race update
The Thomas flyer, leading the New York to Paris auto race, left Granger at 6 this morning for Ogden, 46 miles west. The Malian car just left Cheyenne for Laamle. Both cars are reported to be making good time.
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CHEYENNE
Wyo
Thomas flyer
New York
Paris
Granger
Ogden
Laamle
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