Fire and scandal ripple through early 1900s reports
Telegraphic items recount a Cumberland Maryland dispute over a conspiracy claim of lineage to Congressman Pearre, a burglary conviction, and a plan to prove identity for a $50,000 fortune. Separate Cincinnati fire saves 100 occupants as a mother drops her infant to waiting hands, while New York pines and Pabst plants burn, causing heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
George A. Pearce
Maryland
Joseph DeGrace
Deauville
Congres Tin
George A. Pearre
Jr Pearre
Pearre
Cincinnati
Ohio
Nicholas Jerri
Richard Wheeler
Bru
Etna Green Fire Suspected Incendiary Cause
Four two story blocks in Etna Green Indiana burned within two hours causing heavy losses. Steve Thomus M Jones, a leading loser, suspects arson based on initial evidence. A death note reports Lizzie Haldeman as dead in Paris from appendicitis after a European trip with Col Haldeman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Green
Ind
Steve Thomus M. Jones
Lizzie Haldeman
Bonis
Ithe
Paris
Lizzie O. Haldeman
Wlbl Haldeman
Losisville
Trueblood Dismissal Bid Refused by Earlham Trustees
Earlham College trustees at Richmond Indiana refused Dublin quarterly meeting’s request to dismiss Professor William N Trueblood for voting net in Wayne County local option election. The Friends institution stood by Trueblood despite pressure from the Quaker body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trueblood
Earlham College
Richmond
Ind
Dublin
William N. Trueblood
Wayne County
Banker Morse Out On Bond
Charles W. Morse, a convicted New York banker, was released on bail of $125,000 awaiting the taking up of his appeal in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Charles W. Morse
New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Despondent Foreigner Ends Life in Pittsburg
A five year old boy, Benda Farais, recently arrived from Austria, killed himself in Pittsburg. He was unable to locate any relatives. The tragedy occurred when he cut his throat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benda Farais
Pittsburg, Pa
Austria
Black Hand Leader Sentenced in Canada Case
Joseph Ramera once of Chicico New Jersey and a leader of the Black Hand in Canada was found guilty of Black Hand practices and sentenced to fourteen years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hand
Joseph Ramera
Chicico
Stern Canada
Delegates Gather in Milwaukee for Children’s Home Finding Meet
In Milwaukee Wisconsin delegates from thirty states attend the National Children's Home Finding Association convention now in progress. The event aims to coordinate child welfare efforts and promote adoption and foster care nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wias
Children’s Home-Finding Association
Taft Urges 2 Percent Tax on Corporate Net Income
President Taft sent a special message to Congress proposing a 2 percent tax on the net income of corporations and urging a constitutional amendment to allow income taxes without apportionment. He notes Supreme Court limits and cites federal supervision as a benefit, with an expected $25,000,000 annual revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
Supreme Court
Pollock
Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Ihis
Two men murdered near Kadoka in breaking outfit case
Mike Maloney was arrested at Cottonwood by Kadoka Marshal Wiltfang after confessing to murdering W D Toney of Sioux City and J Goodwin of Rock Valley. Bodies found in a well on the McNally ranch two miles north of Kadoka. motive listed as robbery. Maloney to Fort Pierre jail. broken outfit ties noted.
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Mike Maloney
Cottonwood
S. Ib
Marshal Wiltfang
Kadoka
W. D. Toney
J. Goodwin
Sioux City
McNally
Milloney
Fort Pierre
Malomes Penpstered
Othe
Sietsy Cite
Mike McCann
Whatsas City
Piear Totoes
Goodwin
McNabis
Maloney
Bronght
Phillip
Son of Siamese Twin Killed by Lightning in North Carolina
Jesse Bunker, youngest son of Chang one of the Siamese twins, was killed by lightning in his tobacco barn in Surry County North Carolina. He was deaf ate and 48 years old a prosperous man who enjoyed talking with friends through pencil and paper. His family the Siamese twins were married Virginia women and the deafness ran in the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin Harn
Jesse Bunker
Chang
Surry County
N. C
Bunker
Shows Decrease in Small Government
Government reports a decline in small unit activity as a surgeon urges focus on vaccination and public health measures. The note calls for improved coverage and community outreach to reduce disease spread and protect vulnerable populations.
Vaccination urged after German experience
A Washington bulletin argues compulsory vaccination is proven by Germany to prevent smallpox, urging strong vaccination and revaccination. Dr. Mathewson cites U S data showing a drop in cases from 54 014 in 1902 with 2 085 deaths to 12 502 in 1906 with 90 deaths and 11 701 cases total from 1908 to 1909 with 52 deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Henry S. Mathewson
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Ust
Washington
Mathewson
Building Falls Killing Four at Detroit Warehouse
A fire and wrecking collapse at the Peninsular Shoe Company warehouse on Fort Street Detroit buried four workers. Three bodies were recovered and several other people were injured as the structure sagged without warning and collapsed into the ruined frame. The 32 year old building had served as a warehouse for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
Fort Streets
Detroit
Grant
Rail and bond moves shape western rail network
Moran and Co underwrite 15,000 of 60,000,400 Chicago Great Western bonds. Soo Railroad awards 220 mile Duluth to Winnipeg line track contract. Missouri Pacific stockholders plan merger of 21 RR lines to boost capital to 24 million. Striking new Chicago to Seattle mail passenger link aims for four day coast to coast, schedule 95 hours 35 minutes. Burlington Northern Pacific adds another night service Chicago to Seattle in 72 hours.
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Fyta
Jo of
Moran & Co
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Soo Railroad Company S
Moosey Lake
Duluth
Thiefiver Falls
Winnipeg
Western
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Saa
Tron Mountain
Stirlington
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Seattle
Pennsylvania
New York
Burlington and
Arsenic Found in Bread Linked to Fatal Poisoning
A State Board of Health test confirms arsenic in bread sent by former Congressman Jos C. Cheney of Sullivan Indiana. Authorities plan to probe the death of Spencer Spriggs who reportedly suffered plasmon poisoning after eating the bread. a flour sample awaits testing. Spriggs died, two Whitfields survived, and Mrs Flora Haddon's trust in a poison plot amid threatening letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Jos C. Cheney
Sullivan
Ind
Spencer Spriggs
Addon Township
Sullivan County
Spriggs
Sam
Howard Whitfield
Whitfields
Flora Uwaddon
Sprigges
Fight for the Pennants. Standing of Clubs in the Leagues
The article lists current standings in the major baseball leagues with team positions, games won and lost, and percentage. It highlights clubs vying for pennants as the season progresses and notes several shifts in the top ranks.
Attempted assassination targets Mayo mayor in Bellfontaine
An attacker hurled a burning bottle filled with kerosene through a large plate glass window at the home of Mayor Wilbert Ceiven in Bellfontaine Obie. The mayor was away. a fire set by the blast was quickly extinguished by the department.
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Bellfontaine
Citue
Major Niven
State Committee
Congress
Massive French Quake Leaves Hundred Dead
A severe earthquake in southern France devastates Herault and Bouches du Rhone, killing at least 100 with hundreds more possibly buried. towns including St Canat Rognes and Vernegnes suffer collapse, while survivors endure tents and blocked streets amid ruined churches and public buildings.
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France
Herault
Bouches-du-Rhone
St. Canat
Rognes
Lambese
Aix
Vauvenargnes
Venelles
Pelissanne
Puy-Ste-Reparade
Arguilles
St. Cannat
Chateau Valmious
Sto Canmnat
Blacksmith Survives 3500 Foot Aerial Fall in Homemade Air Navigator
A. Sorenson of Berwyn Nebraska built an air navigator atop a gas balloon and leaped from about 3000 feet. The craft twisted and broke but left him stunned only, as he landed sitting and planned a new aircraft.
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A. Sorenson
Berwin
Neb
Sorenson
Cupid Pouts At Health Law In Washington State
Washington teenagers and couples confront a new law requiring medical exams for marriage licenses, with a 45 year age carve out for women. In Seattle ten couples presented physician certificates, while two planned to wed in British Columbia rather than comply. Officials say the statute will affect many marriages in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seattle
British Columbia
Taw
Tao Rmiany Anmmericags
Miarrs
Ine Fm
Caritela
Wreck on Westbound Line Injures Many Passengers
At 2 a m Wednesday a train collision near West bond left many passengers shaken and several cut by flying debris. Most injuries were minor but one person was seriously hurt as the train was traveling at high speed.
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Marie Puesetger Traig
West Bond
Westeaf Waverts
Noy
Seriouly
Various 19th Century Sports Outcomes at U S and UK Venues
In a Detroit fairgrounds mile race Jack McKerron clocked 2.18 percent while New York to Seattle car races cover 4,000 miles. Frank Gotch defeated Henry Ordemanty twice in Minneapolis in a wrestling bout. Minoru won the English Derby in rain with Jammers second. Sir Martin fell from a race and Olambala won the Latonia Derby at Cincinnati by over four lengths. Dr Bureau, a famous coach, broke his arm after a confrontation with a catcher. Ed Fierke struck the coach, injuring his wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McKerron
Detroit Fair Grounds
New York
Seattle
Frank Gotch
Henry Ordemanty
Minneapolis
Minoru
Phite Giess
Dr. Bureau
Dhamdine
Woo
Ed Fierke
Congress Teeters Over Tariff Bill Debates Trade Provisions
The article recounts days of Senate and House activity on the tariff bill with focus on free imports from the Philippines, tobacco duties, and sugar. It notes key figures like Senator Aldrich, Mr Bristow, and Representative Marcus, plus investigations into Cyrus Bede and Indian inspector Schoenfeldt. Debate centers on duties and revised schedules as the chamber adjourns amid political maneuvering.
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Suear
Weontan
United
Henry
United States
Ravi
Susan
Bristow
Philippines
Senate
Savetlog
Philbac
Agcessar
Marcus
Misseurin
Ealliner Uronm Cts Sorcary
Interior
de Cenorca
Cyrus Bede
Rlii
Schoenfeldt
Marvins
Burkett
Nebrask
Finance Earrittee
Pois
Aldrich
Actas
Committee On Finance
Senvortore
Scios Dle Ag
Sesson
Snow slide buries workers in Alaska on the Nenana River
A large snow slide on the Nenana River in Alaska buries two laborers. George Paelin, president of United Copper, aided by FB, comments on the incident amid broader debate about wheat supply. Anemastus Teinze jailed in New York for not producing company books. James J. Searls cites Patten on supply and demand as a factor. The U.S. consumes 620 million bushels annually, leaving 20 million for export.
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Ahemerombie Canven
Oecer River
Alaska
George Paelin
United Copper Cernadas
Anenestus Teinze
Torris
New York
Cototany
James J. Ppe
Searls
James A. Patten
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E. Thurston
Sa Il
Hardman, Prck & C
Westerty
York City
Pabst
Kadoka, S. D
Stata
Fcouk
Bos
Hun
Minneapolis Journal
Lpoxx
Indiana
Farmer
Pittsburg
Phil Sphia Lemyry
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Cleveland A
Roars
A Mayo
Rochester
Syracuse
Bear Creek
Telluride
Colo
Denver Gas and Electric Company
Denver
Col
Nebraskan
Cupid
Canada
WREC
Mike Urrin
Frnehk
Fate
Hieh Speed
Onay
Work of Congress
Esser
Wien
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