Four killed in Canonsburg area by young intruder
Samuel Pearse discovers wife and two children dead and a dying child after an assault and arson attempt at his Canonsburg area home. Elmer Dempster, a 10 year old black youth, confesses to the killings and arson, saying he also attacked the four year old daughter before mother stopped him with a revolver. Public anger runs high as police pursue justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Pearse
Washington County
Canonsburg
Pearse
Elmer Dempster
Pearce
Dempster
Suspected Husband Arrested in Mrs Voss Murder Case
The body of 43 year old Mrs Ernestine Voss was found burned in her Chicago home ruins. Her husband John L Voss was arrested and held pending coroner inquest after a postmortem found fifteen small pellets near the backbone. Neighbors say frequent quarrels over money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernestine Voss
Chicago
John L. Voss
Voss
Tragedy in Union City as man shoots wife then himself
Samuel Demont, of Union City, shot his wife through heart and head instantly killing her and then fired two shots into his body, not expected to survive. The couple’s dispute centers on $800 from a previous debt tied to a closed explosion case. The shooting occurred near the Ohio side of the state line in Union City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Demont
Union City
al Cripple
Ske
Six Hundred San Francisco Workers Strike for Shorter Day
In San Francisco a mass walkout of about 600 truck workers employed by United Railway demands an eight hour workday and a fifty cent raise from a ten hour day. Reportedly 1,000 more are prepared to quit if needs are not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Railway
San Francisco
Cal Dt
Paterson Fugitive Mayor Returns Amid Indictments
William Beleher, former mayor of Paterson, returns after a year as a justice fugitive. He faces new indictments alleging involvement with the Manchester Building and Lowell Association, of which he reportedly served as president, with bankruptcy ensuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
William WH. Beleher
Caunes
Bate Epson
Doven
Three Cent Fare Set for October 15 in Cleveland
Mayor Johnson fixes October L as the date for Municipal Praction Company to run the three cent fare car on the Bulton road line to the public square despite an injunction. Phemics or made predictions in a general di s e gion of street railway matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Cleveland
Tie
Bulton Road
Phe Mics
Comedian John Lawrence Poole Died in England
John Lawrence Poole a renowned English comedian died at Brinkton Endle. He was born in Taondonwine and rose to fame as a leading comic figure described as the Comedian of his day in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lawrence Toole Dend
John Lawrence ‘Poole
Brinkton
Endle
Poole
England
Indiana Woman Dies at 12? Oldest Lady Yet
Mrs. Ferdinand Reese, claimed oldest woman in Indiana and possibly the United States, died in Laporte at age 12 according to documents in her possession. She was born in Volgravitz Poland in 1st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Reese
Indiana
Bandita Loot Monon Station by Seven Bandits
Seven men entered the Monon railway station at Linden Indiana bound and gagged the operator and blew open the safe with dynamite. They secured about $500 and escaped. Two killed and twenty injured by boiler explosion at Vincennes Paper Mills plant. Property loss estimated at $15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandita
Monon
Linden
Ind
Vincennes Paper Mills Company
Vincennes
Zion City Trust Estate Given Over to Voters
Judge Landis of Chicago rules Zion City is a trust estate and rejects giving control to Dowie or Voliva. An election will be held on the third Tuesday in September for residents to choose their overseer. Dowie’s compensation to be decided later. bonds set at 250.
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Landis
Dowie
Voliva
Chicago
Zion City
Dr. Dowie
Wilbur Glen Voliva
Thowie
Dublin
Cately
Zion
Millions From America Drive Italian Home Wealth Flows
Immigrants in the United States allegedly hoard earnings in Italian banks. The Bank of Naples reports thousands of accounts opened by Italian emigrants, with flows totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Italians in Argentina and Brazil also sent sizable sums, lifting Naples’ receipts above the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Cardinai Tion Oat Rene
Vitaly
Bank of Naples
Dadian
United States
Argentina
Brivail
Sal
Naples
Traly
Roberts Receives Twenty Year Sentence in Chicago Murder Case
Roberts was convicted June 1 by two juries in Judge Korsten's court of the murder on November 25 in which County Commissioner John Kopf was the victim. No new trials were granted and he was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. An appeal was prepared by attorney Wickham Berk with a motion to vacate judgment. The case moved to the August term for record prep before higher court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl Roberts
Korsten
Chicago
John Vi Kopf
Twernty
Ac Daliet
Wickham Berk Roberts
Phen Honetlon
Permdt
Ous
Ligher Canrrs
George
Ten Dead in Building Collapse at South Bramingham Mass
Amsden building collapse in South Bramingham leaves ten dead and four missing. Eight injured were hospitalized, two rescued homes, with the cause under investigation. Authorities consider charges against contractor or others for faulty construction. Fire damages widespread in nearby district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsden
Bramingham
Mass
Tnissine
Garbled Bar Scene Leads to Courtroom Confusion
A disjointed report from St Louis describes an alleged inappropriate act by a church member toward a girl and mentions a guilty verdict for land frauds. The court narrative references officials and names that are unreadable, with fragmented phrases about trials and jurisdiction.
Lava Eruption Shakes Island of Sas Bali
Lava pours from Strombali as volcano activity intensifies and ash falls over Sas Bali. Authorities urge evacuation as lava flows threaten coastal areas and residents seek shelter from the eruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strombali
Sasbali
Torpedo sinks ship during Newport practice drill
A Whitehead torpedo fired from the deck at Newport Hood torpedo station during a practice attack sank on heat as four seamen were seated. GA Tifisbout resemed the seamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Hood
GA Tifisbout
Lightning strike and fire scorch Caperton ranch area
A lightning flash killed James Spratt and injured five others, two seriously, when it struck a hity shed on the Caperton ranch seven miles south of Louisville. A separate fire destroyed the Washington Brewing Company plant at Finleyville Virginia, causing about fifty thousand dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Spratt
Caperton Ranch
Louisville
Washington Brewing Company
Finleyville
Suit Alleges Peonage Schemes In Florida Camp
Lennie Wilenski, a Russian immigrant, accuses S S Schwartz of New York an employment agent of luring workers to a Florida camp and forcing them into harsh labor. He says workers suffered hunger withheld water and were housed in dog houses under armed guards with abusive treatment. Wilenski alleges an $800 money order was intercepted and only $10 was left for food before his discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florida
Schwartz
Behwartz
United States
Shields
Lennie Wilenski
Wilenski
America
Sehawartz
St.50
Sehwartz
Saboweek
Jacksonville
Intendene
Hodges Milling Company
Mayton
Witewski
Thoman
Wienski
Inen
Thea Tre
Woman Hurt In Resort Fire At Lakeside
Fire at the Methodist summer resort Lakeside Ohio destroyed Dr Malnard Berry residence and several buildings. Mrs Berry received severe burns and may not recover while Mrs Nettie Thage suffered a broken ankle and other women were injured escaping the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malnard K. Berry
Elyria
Mrrs. Berry
Lakeside
Ohio
Nettie Thage
Berry
Wreck Injures Thirty as Train Slams Switch
A passenger train wreck near Springfield injures about thirty people, with two feared fatally. The crash is blamed on a defective split switch. Premier Stolypin in Russia announces a hard line against opposition while financial disaster looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
St. Bouts
San Francisco
Downe
St Bonds
Meade Springfeld
Mac Pie Urese
Thorp
Montiella
Kate Shottey
Stolypin
Russia
Korma
Amid
Czar Sentenced to Death by Russian Terrorists
The article reports Emperor Nicholas being sentenced to death by Russian terrorists who vow to crush the revolution with fire and sword. The threat unites opposition and a general strike aims to paralyze industries as the decisive action is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czar
Emperor Nicholas
Michigan Supreme Court voids law senatorial clause
The Michigan Supreme Court rules the state’s senatorial provision unconstitutional and suggests legislative session to pass a new law. The court directs relief through lawful process and invites action by lawmakers to restore valid governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michasian Supreme Court
Miles Predicts World War Ahead of Modern War
General Nelson A Miles, former U S army chief, predicts that the opening of the map of the East will mark a step toward war in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Nelson A. Miles
Uniited States Army
Man Loses Arm and Hand in Newark Accident
In Newark, Abraham Walker, 80, lost his right arm and hand when a shotgun discharged as he leaned on it with both hands. The accident occurred as the firearm discharged while resting on the buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Abraham Walker
Steamer W Elphicke Sinks in Fog Near Cleveland
The W Elphicke of the Ga christ Meet foundered at 1 30 Thursday morning in fog off Cleveland. Twelve men aboard were rescued by the tug Grover and brought to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Elphicke
Gachrist
Cleveland
Grover
City
Bomb Thrown From Elevated Station Halts Union Talks
An explosion from a bomb thrown at an elevated New York station injures eight men and stops negotiations for a merger of plumbers unions. Authorities investigate the attack as a possible act of labor unrest amid continued bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bryan Meets the King at Buckingham Palace
William J. Bryan visited King Edward at Buckingham Palace in London by the king s invitation. The private audience centered on peace and the Interparliamentary Union with Bryan and Ambassador Reid present. The king later welcomed about eighty Interparliamentary Union members in the throne room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
William J. Bryan
Ambassador Reid
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
London
Mr. Reid
Mr. Bryan
Interparliamentary Union
Congress
Rieland Bartheldt
Missouri
PT. BE. Burien
Ohio
Rockwood Trear
Massachusetts
My Bryan
Building Associations Gain At National Meeting
Report to the United States League shows record assets across 7,204 associations totaling the largest sum in history. Secretary Cellarius notes 1905 membership at 1,042,127 with asset gains over the past two years totaling nearly 54 million. Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Illinois lead regional growth while Pennsylvania and Ohio host hundreds of associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cellarius
United States League
United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Cincinnati
United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Ilinois
Fire Devastates Kirklin Indiana Business Section
A Wednesday blaze in Kirklin Indiana destroyed twenty buildings and fifteen business houses, wiping out most of the town's business district. Several frame structures were blown up to halt the fire. Loss reported at 75000 dollars. Wills opera house and properties of Hert Wils R W Thompson and Noah McComas were among the destroyed structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirklin
Ind
Wills Opera House
Hert Wils
R. W. Thompson
Noah McComas
Pulajanes Repelled Near Baneun In Leyte Engagement
Advices report a large band of Pulajanes attacked a column of constabulary and regulars under Capt. George E. McAster of the Twenty-fourth Infantry near Baneun in Leyte. The Pulajanes suffered fifty killed and sixty wounded. U.S. troops and constabulary sustained no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyte
George E. McAster
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Baneun
Land Sinks Into Long Lake Bordering Love Lake
About thirty seven acres of cultivated land on the border of Love Lake in Pond du Lac County Wissank and new are covered with deep water. The sinkage is supposed to be due to a slight earthquake shock. Farmers in the neighborhood are alarmed and afraid to go near to investigate.
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Love Lake
Pond du Lac
Wissank and
New
Pammers
Sage money goes to widow in contested will
The will leaves Russell Sage’s fortune to Mrs Sage with one exception to Mrs Fannice Chapin of Oneida New York an only sister who died two years ago. Relatives of the deceased seek to contest the will and probate proceedings follow.
Tenor Up Street Car Tracks
Mason Johnssen of Cleveland involved in disturbance as laborers tore up streetcar rails. They damaged rails intended for a new corporation planning J-cent fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason Johnssen
Cleveland
Dellater
Baddot
Trpeting Company
Palma Sets Americans Free Pardons in Cibalies Case
President Pitine of Cibalies pardons Miss Millie Brown TC Garbiner and William Augustine Amerietos living in the Dale of Pines for a oat tag offense. A message was sent ordering their release with minimal telegraph delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palma
Pitine
Cibalies
Millie Brown
TC. Garbiner
William Augustine
Frisco City Hall Declared Unsafe by Public Works Board
The San Mingeisco city hall costing ST000,000 was deemed unsafe at a board of public works meeting. Police department notified to relocate its Guthfing station to alternate quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco City Hall
San Mingeisco
Board of Public Works
Naval Pageant Set for Labor Day in Oyster Bay
Acting Secretary Newberry says Tans have been perfected for a grand naval pageant to be held in the sound off Oyster Bay on Labor Day Sept. 3. The President will review the Atlantine fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberry
Oyster Bay
Heiress Nellie White Heads to Hawaii Leper Colony
Miss Nellie White heiress to a fortune travels from New York City toward Hawaii where she plans to wed Dr. W. B. Brinckerhoff as part of her journey to the leper colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie White
Long
New York City
Hawaii
Lance
W. BE. Brinckerhoff
Midsummer Activity Drives Chicago Industrial Strain
Chicago faces record summer activity as production pressure rises across leading industries. Read steel, machinery, and cement sectors surge with unprecedented intraday demand while grain, livestock, and bank performance show mixed results amid broader trade optimism and rising deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dart
Teai
Ste. Essfil
Interiag
Dan
Agricultural market notes and cattle prices
The report lists livestock and grain prices across markets such as St Louis Chicago Indianapolis and Buffalo. Hogs and sheep show mixed values with steers and cattle rated as choice shipping quality. Wheat corn oats and rye futures and spot prices are noted with varying bids and loads.
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BION
Conimar
St. Liouis
STO Sheep
SOO
Petr Cate
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