Postmaster Morgan Shot by Man Then Dies by Suicide
New York City news report states Postmaster Edward M. Morgan was shot by Eric H. B. Mackey, a law firm stenographer, who then killed himself. Morgan survived initially but later died as investigators note Mackey had complained of mail tampering and an electric light incident at the post office.
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New York
Edward M. Morgan
West 146Th Street
Eric H. B. Mackey
Mackey
Washington
Hunt, Hill & Betts
Boston
Dorothy Morgan
Csuc
Moskigen
Breatway
146Th Street
Mr. Morgan
Droadway
Meckey
Postmaster Morgan
Kay
Morgan
William R. ‘Willcox
Washington Heights
Broadway
England
Anna Mackey
Anna Jacques Hospital
Newburyport
Mass
Domestic turmoil ends in city court fines and sentences
Sam McKissick of 2029 Hanna street faced a judge after a weekend spree that included wrecking his home and assaulting his wife. Judge Skelton fined him five dollars plus costs, citing it as the maximum possible fine. Other cases saw several minor fines and days in jail for drunkenness and theft, with continuances and acquittals in the mix.
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Sam McKissick
Hanna Street
Skelton
Alex Zolars
Ernest Horner
William Ebert
Charles Rhodes
Mike Drury
George Stanton
Frank ‘Whitey’ Worren
Mackey in Madhouse After New York Shooting Suicide
Eric H B Mackey, son of Cambridge writer H W B Mackey, shot Postmaster E M Morgan in New York then killed himself. Former Cambridge worker at Boston Woven Hose and Rubber, born near Dublin Ireland, lived in Boston since youth. He was once committed to Worcester asylum after an 1898 shooting and escape in 1904.
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Boston
Eric H. B. Mackey
E. M. Morgan
New York
H. W. B. Mackey
Cambridge
Mackey
Boston Woven Hose and Rubber Company
Dublin
Ireland
Worcester Asylum
Modern Woodmen Set Big December 21 Meeting in City
Local Modern Woodmen of America camps plan a major gathering on December 21 with former director and national lecturer George W. Reilly to speak, joined by State Deputy John D. Votz. The event aims to be one of the largest in the state’s history.
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Modern Woodmen of America
George W. Reilly
John D. Votz
Reilly
Gunness Family Murder Trial Opens in Indiana
Ray Lamphere is brought to the Laporte circuit court facing first degree murder charges in the deaths of Belle Gunness and her three children. The case features juror scrutiny, witness calls including Coroner Mack and Dr. Meyer, and defense moves to quash the indictment amid multiple alleged murders.
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Laporte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
Circuit Court
Belle Gunness
Anstiss
Lamphere
Peter Carlson
William Meyer
New York City
Mack
Gunness
H. W. Worden
Smith
End Not Yet in Tennessee Feud Continues
The article recalls the shooting involving ex senator Carmack in Columbia the teen suspect Cooper. It notes Cooper’s brief statements and the revolver handling by Cooper and officers. Columbia residents mourn the former senator as funeral plans loom and business freezes in the boyhood home.
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Hospital
Senator Carmack
Columbia
Methodist Episcopal. Church South
Cooper
Carmack
Tennessee
M. R.patterson
Reid
Robin
Vaughan
Chattanooga Times
Gompers Declines Split over Roosevelt With Labor Leaders
The American Federation of Labor leaders discuss President Roosevelt and possible political strategy at the Denver convention. Gompers states he represents workers and will meet the president if reappointed, while others warn of labor unity risk. John Mitchell James Duncan and Daniel J. Keefe consider attending and await the president's invitation decision.
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Federation
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
Denver
John Mitchell
James Duncan
Daniel J. Keefe
Governor-Elect in Fort Wayne Ties Reflect Indiana Law Firm History
Fragments show references to a governor-elect in Fort Wayne and a long standing law partnership with Marshall and Me in Indiana. The text hints at a difficult severing of ties and notes professional association dating back to 1876.
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Fort Wayne
Marshall
Indiana
Greetings Pour In On Indiana Governor-Elect Marshall
Democratic leaders and friends nationwide flood Governor-Elect Thomas R. Marshall with congratulations. Messages from David Turpie, William Jennings Bryan, John A. Johnson, John W. Kern, and James E. Watson arrive as Marshall cannot acknowledge them all.
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Columbia City
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Marshall
David Turpie
Indianapolis
Mr. Bryan
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
John W. Kern
McClellan
New York
Francis
Missouri
Watson
Bryan
Johnson
Mr. Marshall
United States
Turpie
Columbia
City
James E. Watson
Rushville
Thomas R. ‘Marshall
M Marshall
Wheat and corn rise as Liverpool demand drives markets
Chicago reports a firmer wheat market despite drought in the Ohio valley. Prices climbed with December wheat near $1.02 and gains extended to May and July. Corn and oats followed the wheat strength while hogs and other grains showed varied activity across Chicago and New York trading floors.
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Chicago
Ohio Valley
Liverpool
Northwest
Minneapolis
Duluth
Timothy
Clover
Marshall Letter Wishes Long Life and Prosperity
A brief note ends with Sincerely yours THOS. R. MARSHALL expressing hopes for endurance and success. The fragment reflects formal correspondence and personal well wishes in a historical context.
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R. Marshall
Tariff Debate Focuses On Drug Rates And Favored Nations
The Ways and Means Committee discussed a proposed tariff plan for drugs aiming to mirror France Germany and Russia with minimum and maximum rates. Manufacturers urged keeping current chemicals tariffs or placing certain raw materials on the free list. Chairman Payne announced sessions morning and afternoon, with possible evening meetings to finish hearings on schedule.
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Ways and Means Committee
France
Germany
Russia
United States
Committee On Ways and Means
John F. Queeny
St. Louis
Stewart
John E. Pennock
Syracuse
N. Y
Dr. Springer
Cincinnati
George N. Brown
Philadelphia
Payne
Chicago and Cincinnati Market Cattle Hogs and Sheep Reports
Chicago and Cincinnati market notes report cattle receipts around 9 000 and 32 000 hogs with prices from 3 35 to 6 10 for beef and pork cuts. Indianapolis shows hogs best heavies 5 70 6 20 and bulk 5 25 6 00 with cattle 3 25 4 25. Sheep prices range across natives and westerns with yearlings and lambs cited.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pittsburg Cattle Market Receipts and Prices
Pittsburg November 10 cattle receipts light market steady. Hoge reports today 30 double decks heavy at 6.00 to 6.15, mediums 5.85 to 5.95, heavy workers 5.80 to 5.85, light yorkers 5.50 to 5.65, pigs 5.50 to 5.65. Sheep 4.25 down, lambs 6.00, veal calves 8.25 down.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Poultry and Produce Market Reports Across Cities
Chicago and New York dairy and poultry prices show market steady or firm. Butter flourishes at 18 to 30 cents, cheese at 10 to 18 cents, poultry alive or dressed ranging from 8 to 19 cents across varieties. Toledo notes North Lima at 1.04 and South Lima Indiana at 98 cents.
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Chicago
New York
Toledo
Lima
Indiana
Fort Wayne Market Prices Show Broad Agriculture Bargains
Wholesale price list tracks grains fruits and livestock with wheat at 1.00 per bushel corn 55 cents oats 45 52 barley 55 eggs 21 ic doz butter 16 24 cents creamery 28 30 cents turkey and chicken prices listed alongside hides wool seed and miscellaneous items. Quotation pages from multiple brokers give ranges for wheat corn oats rye barley and hay tied to regional buyers and dealers across Indiana markets.
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Fort Wayne
Barr Seeds
S. Bash & Coa
Weil Brothers & Co
Enor
Commission
J. T. Ynnnson
East Columbia St
Howexstein & Cro Dee
Eckart Sacking Company
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