Mystery solved in New Jersey murder case sequel
Newark Jan 4 after a dozen identifications the police confirm Helena Whitmore as the murdered woman found near the Passaic river in Harrison. Her sister in the Bronx and others, including her husband Theodore Whitmore, identify her through letters and a sent trunk. Whitmore, a Brooklyn motorman, says she left Christmas Day to visit a sister, then vanished with a man. the body was found in Tackensack meadows.
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Newark
N. J
Passaic River
Harrison
Helena Whitmore
Theodore
Whitmore
Adams Street
Brooklyn
Womaan
Susann Schmitter
Bronx
Schmitter
Red Coat Clue Ties Whitmores to Struggle and Past
Police examine Mrs. Whitmore and neighbors after a strange crime as clues include a red coat found near the body. Mrs. ONeill and waiter William Bartlett identify a heady person. Lena Whitmore’s bruised face and a Christmas Day quarrel surface. Whitmore confesses to past trouble and a pained marriage amid a fatal struggle and suspected acid.
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Whitmores
Danvemora
Black
Witter
Thurry
Two Freds Confront in Wisconsin Murder Mystery
In Janesville on January 4, Frederick Clayton alias Fred J Lanouette faces Lenauette, held in Fond du Lac, after both men tell similar tales of a marriage to Odell in St Joseph Michigan. The coroner's jury adjourned as Lenauette arrives to confront Lanouette amid a death or mob reaction scenario.
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Tisher
Fond du Lac
Janesville
Benjamin Jackman
Sarah Jackman
Claytons
Tom Morrissey
Smith
Chliyton
Chicago
Fred J. Lananette
Maude Odell
Lanayette
Marie Odell
W. R. Pierce
First Methodist Church
St. Joseph
Micah
Wis
Rederick Clayton
Fred J. Lianauette
Fond du Tac
Lianauette
Odell
Mich
St Joseph Bay
Clayton Iurder
FL. Lenauette
Pound Duc Lac
Frederick J. Lanouette
Sher
DeWitt’s Little Hearly Risers Sold by Drugstore
DeWitt's Little Hearly Risers are advertised as the best pills. Sold byWin KW Jungkunz, druggist, at Stephen son Street for $5.
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DeWitt
Win
KW. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Foraker Rejects Republican Convention Call Across Ohio
Cincinnati reports Senator Foraker flatly refuses to be bound by the Republican state convention call saying the requirements are not authorized by statute. Columbus sees Taft campaign manager Vorys endorsing the call as fair and legal while Wade Ellis calls it easily understood. Akron notes Senator Dick declares wholehearted support for Foraker and rejects any band wagon insinuations.
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Cincinnati
United States
Foraker
Columbus
Arthur J. Vorys
Taft
Wade Ellis
Akron
Ohio
Republican Central Committee
Bryan signals candidacy with sharp jibe at Republicans
In Nacordoches Texas on January 4, William J. Bryan concluded a speech by saying the Republicans are entering a valley of trouble, joking that they may face the same hardships he endured and remarking that a former hopeful president appears to be "getting the disease coming on again."
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Nacordoches
Tex
William J. Bryan
United States
Hve
Frost Answers the Charges on Milwaukee Line
Chicago January 4 President Frost responded to charges that the Milwaukee electric line issued securities to fund other enterprises. He stated the company has not issued stock or bonds for nearly three years, while spending about $500,000 from surplus earnings on permanent improvements and betterments.
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Frost
Chicago
Milwaukee Electric
Senator Borah Retires from Law Upon Senate Term
Senator W I Borah from Joliet Tda at the end of the Pettibone triad announced his retirement from the law firm where he was senior member and said he would retire completely from legal practice during his senate service.
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Jolse
Tda
W. I. Borah
Pettibone Triad
Washington
Senate
Carrie Nation Arrives in City on Peaceful Mission
Carrie Nation reaches Mexico with a stated aim to retrieve a relative confined in an insane asylum and escort the patient back to the United States. She did not engage in any notable disturbance or action.
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City of
Mexico
Carrie Nation
Taft to Speak in Michigan on Feb 13
Netroft Jan 4 secretary of war Taft will deliver an address in this city on Feb 13 before the Michigan Retail Lucker Cealers association meeting. Taft also speaks in Grand Rapids on Feb 12.
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Netroft
Secretary of
Taft
Michigan
Ex-Governor Torave Boies critically ill in El Paso
A special report to The Record-Herald states ex Governor Torave Boies of Iowa is critically ill with pneumonia at Providence Hospital in El Paso Texas. He was en route to California when the illness struck.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
el Paso
Tex
Torave Boies
Towa
Providence Hospital
HI Paso
Ife
California
O Gara Coal Chief Denies Mining Suspension
T J O Gara president of the O Gara Coal company of Chicago denies reports that a suspension of mining operations at the workings of Me company in southern Illinois is contemplated.
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Chicago
T. J. O'Gara
The
O'Gara Coal Company
Illinois
Warmest January day on record in Barnesville
Barnesville Minnesota recorded a remarkable January temperature of 64 degrees at 1:80 p m yesterday making it the warmest day known for this time of year in the town. The unusual heat surprised residents and stood out as a rare weather anomaly for early January.
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Barnesville
Minn
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is specially recommended for piles and is sold by Wn. KF Jungkunz, druggist, located at 85 Stephenson St.
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DeWitt
Wn. KF
Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Unhappy Countess of Yarmouth Seeks Annulment in Camera
London January 4 The Countess of Yarmouth Alice Thaw daughter of Mrs William Thaw sister of Harry K Thaw filed for annulment of her marriage to the Fort of Yarmouth. The divorce court ordered a secret in camera hearing amid medical evidence concerns. The Yarmouth marriage has been unhappy for two years with the earl’s lavish lifestyle and estrangement from society.
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Alice Thaw
Earl
London
United States
Countess of
Yarmouth
Pittsburg
William Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
New York City
Vorce
Countess of Yarmouth
Park Hall
Evesham
Worcestershire
Aro Yarmouth
Yarmouths
Notoriety Strains Hertford Family Amid Thaw Scandal
The Thortford family head, Earl of Yarmouth, faces a bitter period as the Thaw murder case taints the British nobility. The Marchioness has fainted from strain, the countess plans a US return for her brother’s trial, and the duke’s kin struggle with divorce rumors and reconciliation efforts amid a tense royal backdrop.
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Thortford
Earl of Yarmouth
Earl
Marquis of Hertford
Thaw
Alice Thaw
Marchioness of
Hertford
May
Mas
George Lauder Ciurneeto
New York
Friarry
Stanford White
Yarmouth
Huarry Thaw
Naghind
England
J Burdett Piano Tuner Advertises Service
Local piano tuner J Burdett offers repair and tuning services at Brown and Dollmeyer’s shop or via phone orders. Phone line listed as 8) stats for scheduling.
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J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Her Dolly Was Her Death
Four year old Nanina Leone died after lighting a match to reach a Christmas wax doll. The child, daughter of a contractor, was found in a burning room clutching the doll as smoke and flames filled the apartment. Police suspect the fire started from the child’s clothing after she sought the doll.
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New York
Nanina Leone
Nanina
Cracer
Pettibone Conspiracy Trial Jury Begins Deliberations
Boise Iowa January 4 The jury in the George A Pettibone conspiracy case over the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenburg began deliberations after only prosecution arguments The defense did not speak The judge instructed that corroboration was needed from an accomplice testimony and the defense stated its reasons for not arguing further.
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Boise, Ia
George A. Pettibone
Frank Steunenburg
Tragedy in Grant Park Ends in Death
Chicago January 4. Charles G Brockett a 38 year old floor walker at a State Street store and Ruby Rishank wife of a state bank examiner were found unconscious with bullet wounds at Grant park in front of the Auditorium Annex. Brockett died and Rishank is in critical condition after an apparent self inflicted gunshot.
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Chicago
Ruby Rishank
State Bank
Grant Park
madness follows double tragedy in East Prussia
Allenstein East Prussia Jan 4 Mrs von Schoenbesk widow of a major killed by Captain von Goehen on Christmas night after the officer found him in her apartment has gone insane since the murder she is confined in a cell
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Allenstein
East Prussia
von Schoenbesk
Arny
von Goehen
Lisbon Premier Franco Cuts First Half Spending
Lisbon reports Premier Franco has achieved a saving of 3.870 million escudos in the first half of the fiscal year, reducing expenditures compared with the same period last year under the previous administration.
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Lisbon
Franco
Ex Champion Rower Edward Hanlon Dead in Toronto
Edward Hanlon former world champion oarsman died at 1 o clock this morning in Toronto Ontario from pneumonia. Hanlon was a famed competitor and longtime sports figure known for his rowing achievements and contributions to Canadian rowing. The death leaves a notable void in the national rowing community and recalls his prominent career.
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Toronto
Market Quotation Digest From Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago market roundup reports open high low and close quotes for Wheat including Jan May July Sept, Corn Jan May July, oats Jan May July, hay and live stock prices. Hogs and cattle receipts are listed with price ranges, while East Buffalo traders note steady cattle and strong hogs.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
EAS
ASM Asq
Perth
Sioe
Libiois
Didi
Wisconsin
Cboiee
STO SA
East Buffalo
N.Y. En
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo N. Y
Arket
Wes
Cilves—Dest
Southpaw Bride and Groomsman Duo Blessed by preacher
A Chicago Tribune blithe wedding scene features a preacher praising the couple. The groom is described as a southpaw and the bride as fortunate to have a stalwart partner whose right arm will help overcome obstacles. The exchange ends with a playful correction about George being left handed.
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Chicago Tribune
Goodman
George
Incident of the Divorce Club ends in a family reunion
A tale from Evan D. Spooner recounts a Divorce Club member Alexander Smithson joining to find a wife. His sister orchestrates a cautious courtship with letters of character, then a clash of faults and virtues leads to a turn where Smithson realizes faults are common. The couple are finally reunited when their children bring them back together.
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Divorce Club
Alexander Smithson
Smithson
Indy
Alice
Ani
What is a cold in the head and how to treat it
A cold in the head is described as causing sneezing and snuffling, with risk of developing catarrh if neglected. Ely's Cream Balm is advertised to master catarrh promptly, with prevention urged by using the balm at first signs. Sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from Ely Bros. in New York.
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Hly
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Rail schedule fragment shows multiple trains and services
Timetable fragment lists Westbound and Eastbound trains with numbers, times, and car services such as buffet parlor and cafe. notes daily and Sunday operations. connections at Rockford Belvidere Sycamore DeKalb Beloit Madison and other points.
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Freep’t. Ar.nicge
Lv.Chic'ge
Ar.Freep’t
Efast
Rockford
Beloit
Janesville
Milwaukee
Madison
Belvidere
Sycamore
DeKalb
Harvard
Belvigere
Rockford & Interuris
Freeport
Freepor
Janesy Aurora
Chie
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