Life sentence for Sobeski habitual criminal in Indiana
Peter Sobeski, 22, convicted of robbery in Laporte Indiana, was sentenced to life imprisonment under the habitual criminal law after three larceny offenses. He had two prior robberies and had helped loot Sommeharn’s store with dynamite, a stolen race horse, and a wagon. He allegedly planned murder of the Sheriff to escape. Cracksmen blew post office safes in Newport Kentucky, with $50,000 cash hidden inside, but no booty secured.
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Peter Sobeski
Laporte
Ind
Sobeski
Sommeharn
Soleski
Newport
Fire wipes out four story brick building in Chicago
Four people injured as guests at the Belmont Hotel flee windows during a blaze at 281 285 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago. One fireman overcome by smoke. Guests suffered broken limbs and various injuries. A buggy runaway and a dramatic rescue are noted with a baby saved from a mud pit uninjured.
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Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Belmont Hotel
C. W. Carr
Chalmers
Ind
wewKo
Babe
George Murray
Hurt
Oakland City
Murray
Lynching in Frankfort Victim Dies Later
John Maxey, a black man, shot circus man B C Bowers and was seized from jail by a mob in Frankfort Kentucky. He was hanged from the St. Clair street bridge. Bowers remains in critical condition at Kings Daughters Hospital.
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John Maxey
B.C Bowers
Guilo
Frankfort
St. Clair Street Bridge
B.C. Bowers
Tanah
Kings Daughters’ Hospital
Six Firemen Injured at New Castle Blaze
A fire at a New Castle Indiana livery and sale barn damaged by an estimated $2500 fire caused injuries to six firemen. Three were overcome by smoke. two were cut by falling glass. one was shocked by a live wire. Volunteer firemen aided as regular crews were hurt.
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New Castle
Ind
Paul Jamison
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Hall Dying in Rushville
Lieutenant Governor Frank J. Dall of Indiana remains in a serious condition in Rushville after a prior attack of stomach trouble and a period of apparent recovery.
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Hall
Frank J. Dall
Indiana
Rushville
Ind
Bank Robbers Escape Jail After Warrens Bank Heist
Jing Clairmont and Jim Radley fled Sparta Wisconsin jail after removing bricks from a wall. They had been charged with robbing the Bank of Warrens last October, stealing $25,000.
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Jing Clairmont
Jim Radley
Bank of Warrens
Sparta
Wis
Winona Receives Major Pike Perch Shipment
A consignment of 50,000,000 wall-eyed pike perch was shipped from the United States Fish Commission to Winona Lake near Warsaw Indiana. The delivery underscores demand for game fish in the region and supports local anglers and fisheries initiatives.
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Winona
United States Fish Commission
Winona Lake
Warsaw
Ind
Taft Opens Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Ceremony
President Taft opens the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle by pressing the Alaska gold key in the White House and sending a continent-spanning signal. James J. Hill warns the nation to favor law enforcement over new law making amid grand ceremonies and military displays.
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White House
Alaska
Seattle
Soneavlocok
United States Army
Nany
Aso
Soya
T. C. Woodbury
VU. S.A
Hl. Wjichi
Uriel Sebree
Lake
Washington
Onward J. O'Day
I. A. Nadeau
J. F. Chilberg
James J. Hill
Great Northern Board
Episcopal
Frederick W. Keator
Hill
Republic
Waite Trouse
Taft Tan
Diplomatic Corpe
J. E. Chilberg
Wash
Great Northwest
Pacific
West
William EL Taft
Piles
Fortune Worthless Tin Paper Money Found by Oklahoma Farmer
William Murphy of Snyder Oklahoma uncovered $22 000 in Confederate tin paper money while plowing a field two weeks earlier. He guarded the bills for a week before realizing they were Civil War era currency issued by the Confederate States of America and became mentally unsettled by the discovery.
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William Murphy
Snyder
Okla
Murphy
Amrica
Sentenced for mining frauds in Two Queens case
Frank H. Horn S. H. Snyder and Raymond P. May were sentenced to a year and a day in Leavenworth and fines of 2500 each. John E. Horn received a 500 fine after District Attorney urged leniency for the 22 year old. Sc. S. Horn remained ill. Weighed, the judge ordered only a fine and costs if paid immediately.
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Frank H. Horn
John E. Horn
Various Sports Notes From Across The Nation
Athletes move between events and cities with records and sellots. William Sherring eras turns professional in Topeka. Portland, Seattle, and Chicago players face suspensions and transfers. Horse Conqueror sets a distance record in 1853. Smal dies in Newtown Square. A large $850 000 bet targets Sir Martin in the English Derby. James Coffroth offers Young Corbett a $5 004 purse for a 25 round bout in Colma Cal.
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William Sherring
Athens
Topeke
Kan
Dro DB
FL Roller
Seattle
Hialmer Lundin
Streight
Terry Murphy Tees
Slik Trotter
Ethel Mack
Motugeer Welsey
St Paul
Crvilie Kilroy
Sir Martin
John Ivers
Chicago Nationals
National Commission
Seu
Thiamine University
Norton Field
Woo
Paull
University of Pennsylvania
Onlranklin
Young Corbett
James Coffroth
San Francisco
Jimmie Britt
Colma Cal
Labor Leaders Convicted in Chicago Conspiracy Case
A Chicago jury returned a compromise verdict Saturday convicting Martin B. Madden Fred A. Pouchot and M J Boyle of conspiracy to extort from the Joseph Klicka company Each was fined 590 with the judge allowing further trial on related indictments State’s Attorney Wayman announced new charges may follow and evidence will go to the Cook County grand jury for potential witness indictments
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Martin B. Madden
Fred A. Pouchot
M. J. Boyle
Joseph Klicka Company
Chicago
Jimes
Wayman
Madden
Routa O
Judee McSurely
Bodo
Livia Tae
Maddenwashed
Cook County Grand Jury
Fight for the Pennants Standing of Clubs in Leagues
The article presents the latest standings in the principal baseball leagues with clubs competing for the pennant. It lists team positions, win loss records, and notable performances as the season progresses.
Flood Devastates Black Hills Rail Lines and Mines
Record rainfall of fourteen inches in the Black Hills caused $500,000 in flood damage to the Northwestern and Burlington rail lines. Deadwood and surrounding areas report three days without trains, forcing teams to haul freight. Many mines suspended operations as floods break records.
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Black Hills
Deadwood
S. Ph
Northwestern
Burlington
Pittsburg Mills Run Full Turn On Memorial Day
Pittsburg district mills including Carnegie Steel and American Steel and Wire operated at full capacity for Memorial Day. Major manufacturers warned of unusually low stock as warehouses emptied and nails shipments were rushed.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Mills
American Steel & Wire Company
Carnegie Company
St Thomas Defeats South Dakota University in Ninth Inning Finish
College sports and funding notes mix with university updates. Berea industrial school for negroes announces establishment with donations from Andrew Carnegie and Mrs Sage. Harvard plans retirement fund as faculty debate modern education trends amid Cosmopolitan Magazine critique.
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St. Thomas
South Dakota University
Berea College Industrial School For
Nevroes
Saedbyville
Andrew Carnegie
Russell Sage
New York
Henry Pickering
Posten
Ac Prainceton
WC. Procter
Procter & Gamibto. Souproakers
Congress Debates Sugar Tariff and Porto Rican Policy
The Senate and House discuss the sugar schedule and tobacco tax, with emphasis on Porto Rico governance and tariff adjustments. Key voices include Mr Bradley of Kentucky and Mr Aldrich, while President Taft’s message ends the debate. The House reconvenes Tuesday noon to continue work.
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My Allisoh
Ras
R Bradley
Kentucky
Porto Rivo
Clenise
Considentias
Barlani
Missouri
House of Delegates
Ameio
Slotyers
Aldrich
Telegraphic Brevities and Mixed Distracting Items
A garbled collection of brief notes mentions a drowning incident on a river and a political bill introduction by Representative Moore, with stray references to Columbus discovery anniversary events and a formal presentation to President Taft by Piro Rojas, the new auditor.
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Representative Moore
Ponassiva Mia Bus
Congres
Noreoica
Columbus
Helilas
Tie
Piro Rojas
Taft
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