Murder of Moore Family at Villischa Iowa
A Villischa affair left Joseph Moore his wife and six others dead in their beds, victims include four Moore children ages 11, 9, 7 and 6 and two Spillinger sisters 20 and 18. ax murder with no robbery clue, suspected single assailant. Neighbors heard horses in the barn and the marshal forced entry after failed attempts to enter the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villischa
Iowa
Joseph Moore
Moore
Jos. Moore
Herman Moore
Catherine Moore
Boyd Moore
Paul Moore
Edith Spillinger
Blanch Spillinger
van Gilder
Moores
Spillinger
Willischa
Unanimous vote against Taft forces in delegate contest
The scene outside the credentials committee room as Taft and Roosevelt factions clash over contested delegates from Indiana California Arizona and Kentucky. Leaders include Fairbanks on Taft and Beveridge for Roosevelt, with arguments over district versus state unit election rules and delayed California cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Taft
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Indiana
Harrys. New
James A. Hemenway
Kentucky
Arizona
California
Mr. Knight
New
Crane
Massachusetts
Knight
National Committee
Nation Committee
Lyon
Texas
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Colby
Roosevel
Marion County
Credentials Committee
Horace G. Stilwell
Anderson
Rosewater
Devine
Colorado
Stilwell
Senator Korah
Moores
Indianapolis
Chubb
Mr. Moores
Borah
Mindavit
Wood
Will R. Wood
Lafayette
Albert J. Beveridge
Horace C. Stilwell
United States
Hemenway
Linton
Cox
Kellogg
Rough Houser All Ready for Trouble
A credentials committee led by John B. Cockrum faced tough questions from Senators Borah and Littaur over meeting timing and legality after Indianapolis primaries. Evidence and affidavits supported Taft claims while Roosevelt supporters challenged repeaters and ward results. final roll call seated Taft delegates 52 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borah
Thomas H., Devine
Colorado
Senator Borah
Crane
Taft
Tee
John B. Cockrum
Moores
Littaur
Kellogg
Indianapolis
Hemenway
Stilwell
Roosevelt
Country Credentials Committee
Shank
Fourth Ward
Col. New
New
Indiana
Bieber
District of Columbia
Orrah
Credentials Committee
Frank B. Kellogg
Mr. Borah
Mr. Kellogg
Colonel New
Warships Reach Havana Prompt Calm in Capital
The U S armored cruiser Washington entered Havana harbor at 12 25 P M and exchanged salutes with Cabana fortress followed by the battleship Rhode Island. Officials say the arrival signals no intervention but provides security as crowds react with relief and streets patrols remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
United States
Washington
Fortress of
Cabana
Rhode Island
Key West
Hugo Osterhaus
Pinar del Rio
Mrs. Margaret Kelly Dies at 69 in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne resident Mrs. Margaret Kelly, pioneer of the city and mother of County Recorder Robert Kelly, died at 5 13 PM Tuesday at her son's home 704 West Third Street. Cause was apoplexy after a period of ill health. Born November 8 1842 in Toledo Ohio she moved to Fort Wayne at age two and lived at the same address where she died. A charter member of the Precious Blood church later joining the Cathedral and active in Altar and Rosary and Sacred Heart leagues she was known for charity. Surviving besides her son are brother Thomas Clark of Junction City Kansas and seven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kelly
Fort Wayne
Robert Kelly
West Third Street
Kelly
Church of the Precious Bloudd
Thomas Kelly
Toledo
Fort Warns
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
St. Augustine's Cademy
Precious Blood Church
Bloomingdale
Precious Blood Congregation
Altar and Rosary Societies
Sacred Heart League
Baltimore seeks convention jobs as Indiana politicians apply
Indiana delegates flood Baltimore seeking convention employment to cover travel costs. Many aim for sergeant at arms assistants while the First Regiment armory is prepared with 32 000 yards of bunting and space for nearly 17 000 chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Baltimore
Armory
Chicago
C. J. Koch
New Mexico
Arizona
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Coroner Finds Interurban Car Death Accidental
Coroner Edward H. Kruse rules Herminiguild Bueter died after being struck by Ohio Electric car No. 87 on siding No. 19 between this city and New Haven. He notes no conductor aboard and no signal to back up. motorman could not see track status. Witnesses say no alarm sounded as the car moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Kruse
Herminiguild Bueter
Ohio Electric
New Haven
Edward H. Kruse
Allen County
Beam
Penny
Kruse
Ten Picked for Olympic Games
The Olympic selection committee named ten distance runners to represent the United States in the marathon at Stockholm. Notable picks include Louis Tewanima of Carlisle and Michael J. Ryan of Irish-American A. C. Supplementary names were added for those who pay their own expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Stockholm
Louis Tewanina
Carlisle Indian School
Michael J. Ryan
A. C
Clarence H. Demar
North Dorchester
Mass
Joseph Erxleben
Missouri A. C
St. Louis
Joseph Forsham, Jr
Trobina
Paterson
N. J
W. W. Veloce
Chicago A. A
J. Ira Courtney
Seattle A. C
Ralph C. Craig
Detroit Y. M. C. A
Howard P. Drew
Springfield
P. Gerhard
Olympic A. C
San Francisco
Charles A. Rice
Powder Point
Rupert B. Thomas
Princeton
Clement Wilson
Coe College
Iowa
Harold W. Hiland
Xavier A.A
Donald F. Lippincott
University of Pennsylvania
R. C. Lang
Oxford
Alva T. Meyer
Tyish-American A. GC
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T. R. Forces
Gov. Pardee
Francis J. Heeney
Heney
Mr. Dick
J. Francis Heney
Gov. Johnson
Attorney Dick
Gavel
Merrill Moores
Ile
John Edwards
New Albany
Srenant
Rooze
William Flinn
Pittsburg
T. R
In Harbor
Charles
Igglesden
Mrs
Indiana Dele
Bueter
America
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