Glasscock Pushes Senate Probe Into West Virginia Elections
Washington on August 22 a petition signed by Governor Glasscock and others urged an investigation of the state election of West Virginia senators Chilton and Watson. The document cited bribery charges and alleged reports from newspapers and private conversations, delaying in sending to the U S Senate until near adjournment.
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Hengturs Hailey
Itacon
Senate
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Tiine
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Ais
United States Senate
Robin in Prison Garners Fortune
New York reports Tesdeseph O Robin, jailed for grand larceny related to the Northern bank wrecking, is in the foiba awaiting sentence. He purportedly saved fortune while a coroner viewed details, while ex president Nin Ganvietton was detained. Robin occupies a room in the original courts building, with a celophor and typewriter noted.
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Nicaragua Rebels Warned to Behave by US Ministers
In Managuas Aug 37 a United States minister warned rebel leaders including General Luis Afenaguaro Riso that American forces will seek peace only if the insurgents obey. Rebels previously ignored protests from US diplomats. A German national was killed at Matasalpa during the outbreak.
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Nicaragus
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Nicaraga
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Lean
George T. Weitzel
United States
Luis Afenawag Riso
Insurgenta
Roberts
Matasalpa
Trouble Ahead for Senator Stephenson
In Milwaukee, Prank 2. Van Valkenbure, guardian of Daniel Weiss Jr. heirs, asks Judge Ludwig to return property worth over 1.1 million to the heirs. The assets have been held since 1902 by trustees Isaac Stephenson and Ibraice A Upham. The petition seeks to remove trustees and executors from a 23 thousand dollar annual fee.
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Daniel Weiss, Jr
Isaac Stephenson
Ludwig
Ibrrace A. J. Upham
Mr. Wells
Second Darrow Case Is Ordered to Trial
In Los Angeles judges denied the motion to dismiss the indictment charging Clarence S. Darrow with bribery of juror Robert Hain. The case was continued until tomorrow as the judge scheduled the trial date for the Bain charge.
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Mules Trigger False Fire Alarm in Baltimore Streets
A mule team ran away in Baltimore early today prompting a massive response from nearly 100 firefighters. Three engine companies, a salvage wagon and two truck units rushed to Orleans and Forrest streets after the mules struck a fire alarm box, but no fire was found.
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Forrest
Artilleryman Burns Killed Near Sparta
Local report states George W. Burns, 26, a United States artilleryman from Battery ID, Fifth Artillery, Fort Snelling Minnesota, was found unconscious on a railway track near Sparta and died later at a hospital. Authorities suspect he was thrown from a moving passenger train late last night.
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George W. Burns
United States
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Fifth Artillery
Fort Snechsteg
Minn
American Aviator Weyman Wins Hydro Flight Prize
Saint Malo August 26 Charles T. Weyman the American aviator won the principal event of the hydro aeroplane meeting held since Saturday He flew a monoplane covering 145 kilometers about 90 miles round trip from St Malo to the Island of Jersey and back in one hour 40 minutes over the English Channel waters.
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English Channel
Death of former United Wireless president in prison
Atlanta Aug 87 Col Wilson a former president of United Wireless died in the U S penitentiary where he was serving a three year term for using mails to defraud. Poisoning listed as cause. He was stricken in the prison library and died at the prison hospital after transfer from the library. His wife notified. He began serving August 3 1911 and was moved to New York for bankruptcy proceedings.
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United States Penitentiary
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Marricdous
Hay
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Wall Street
Murder Inquiry Set After Raids In Hammond
Coroner reports viscera will be tested for poison in the death of Wali Messinsher at a Hammond area place. Virginia Vtruaka and Ethel Fleceton also died in nearby incidents. bodies were moved, sparking a linked murder inquiry amid suspicions of a poisoning ring involving local victims.
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Seat Hammond
Uetin Laaiechenl
Mies Virginia Vtruaka
West Haman
Becker Plot Victim Claim Emerges in Murder Case
New York authorities report that police investigators may push that Lieut. Charfen Becker was framed by a gamblers network including Ball Jack Rose. The special investigating committee plans another meeting to organize further, while Becker’s defense moves to portray him as a victim of blackmail and a plotted murder scheme.
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Herman Tiezenthal
Emperor William Stricken by Rheumatism in Bad Weather
Cassel Hesse Aug 21 Emperor William is greatly troubled by muscular rheumatism. Doctors advise avoiding cold and wet as he plans an approaching Switzerland army maneuvers visit. Neck muscles and glands cause pain after a chill started Friday.
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Nassau
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Switzerland
Large Town Folk to Get No Sunday Mail
Washington reports that all first and second class post offices will be closed on Sundays under a new postal appropriation law. Only special delivery letters will pass that day and mail boxes will be empty. Several cities had Sunday closings before, now law requires it nationwide.
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Three Die in Ohio Storm Wind and Lightning Fatalities
In Cleveland a violent wind and rain storm claimed three lives. Virgil Bellows fell overboard from the yacht Red Head after a swinging boom struck him. Michael Sheer was killed by lightning as he closed a window, and John Malnix also died by lightning. Trees felled and property damage reported.
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Virgil Bellows
Michael Sheer
John Malnix
Blood infusion aids Santa Monica boy death scare
In Los Angeles, young rabbits blood infusion likely saved the life of V. Marr's son, an officer at Western Tele graph. The boy was bleeding from his nostrils. In St. Louis, Mr and Mrs Anton Neuberg were found dead in their south side home in an apparent embrace.
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Monrovia
Western Tinton Telegraph Company
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Anton Neuberg
South Side
Taft Signs Panama Canal Bill Amid Debates
President Taft signed the Panama canal bill at 7 p.m. Saturday, triggering discussion on treaty constraints and U S ownership versus navigation rights. England considers appealing to the Hague as British political figures respond to the issue amid a shifting European scene.
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Two End Lives In Death by Own Action Agreement
In Wantalee Illinois a young woman named Pearl Mey from Lafayette Jud and a young man identified as Tote Froga Aforgan or Gilman died by swallowing carbolic acid. The act appears premeditated with unsigned letters to friends describing the intention. The woman first ingested the poison and the man, after summoning a doctor, swallowed more.
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Long
Detroit Aldermen Face Bribery Probe at City Hall
Detroit August 27 17 aldermen and former Council Committee Clerk Edward R Sehrelter are arraigned as part of a graft probe. Attorney Shepard aims to probe past city council practices and determine if grafting was constant over the past decade. Preliminary examination of Alderman Louis Tossy will follow, with Brennan expected as key bribery witness.
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Debs Declines Ceremony As Socialist Nominee Accepts
In Terre Haute on August 27 Eugene V. Debs accepted the socialist presidential nomination without ceremonies or a committee, informing newspapers he sent his address of acceptance in printed form and left their printing freedom to publicize it.
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From Messenger Boy to Superintendent
Chicago August 27 W J Lloyd of Chicago was named general superintendent of the mountain division of Western Union Telegraph Co His first headquarters will be in Denver and his territory includes Montana Idaho Utah Wyoming Colorado Kansas Nebraska and New Mexico Lloyd began in Western Union service at Dubuque Iowa as a messenger
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Suffragets to Press Borden on Canadian Status
London reports British suffragets plan to present Canada’s premier Robert L. Borden with their views on female political status. They seek his opinions and whether he intends to act for women’s rights in Canada.
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Robert L. Borden
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Session of Congress Ends After Lengthy Debates
Washington notes report the Sixty second Congress adjourned at 4 00 after a long improvised session The Penrose inquiry resolution was debated but the House and Senate agreed to proceed with a probe into Standard Oil contributions and campaign finance actions The general deficiency bill was amended to drop certain state claims and pay provisions for next year leading to an agreed adjournment An official list of confirmed and signed bills follows including Baldwin appointment and the water power veto standoff
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Houwe
Cal
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Mambera
Cleck
Warren
Chamberlain
Senator Sutherland Seeks Holder on Industrial Committees
Senator Sutherland urged President Taft to appoint Arthur E. Holder of the AFL legislative board to the industrial committees recently authorized by Congress. The industrial commission bill was signed yesterday by the president. The House also passed the Lever bill to fund federal aid to state agricultural colleges for farm demonstration work, but it has not yet passed the Senate.
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Mystery surrounds missing Atlanta contractor De Leon
Moine de Leon, prominent Atlanta contractor, vanished after leaving Chicago August 9 for a fishing trip in Michigan. Relatives fear he may be in the Michigan woods or in danger. Chicago and Michigan police were asked to search. De Leon reportedly carried substantial funds. EW De Leon, Chicago brother and casualty company president, reported Saginaw police could not confirm his arrival there.
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Women Seek Refuge on Yankee Warships
Aug 6 report from Washington describes jacketa from gunboat Annapolis and collier Justin patrolling at night while armed volunteers, many foreelim clerks acting as day police, shelter foreign women and children aboard American vessels. Telegraph lines report near two weeks of disruption on the Hue ofrell road. Minister Wetteel’s message reached the coast via Captain Terhune from Manaus after conferences with Wellzel.
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Tenderloin Residents Fleeing From Gotham
New York Aug 24 Seuven of parm blern util Kowpern of dirorderly hotwas here sudienly found themeslves suf fertuye from Wi health and subppend servers atteched to Diatrict Attorney Whitman's office said today it Waa surprising how maany persode of the underworld had found $t necessary to leave the city. Ten process servers invaded Hroad WHY In threes automoabiled to nerve ao poensea to appear in the John Dos proceedings to inquire into police stat. Only four of the men for whom stb pane fed been tasted were town. Secres of others for whom Aubpoehacs were tanned, it was learned, had left the sity for Various health resorts.
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Thousands at bier for General Booth in London
London's Congress Hall saw 44 600 workmen file past the bier of General William Booth between 6:30 and 9 am. The procession, many bareheaded with tool bags, moved in silence under heavy rain as Salvation Army officers marshalled mourners at the doors.
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Market Value of Spooks Hits 4000 in Chicago
Chicago officials valued ghostly assets at 4000 as a real estate tax case set a haunted house at 8000 down from 12000. The board of review backed the reduction after the owner argued the property was a white elephant rather than a novelty.
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Noted jewel thief released from jail
Paris reports the release from jail of Jean Gallay a famed romantic swindler linked to the Comptoir d'Encompte case. His 1905 yacht Catarina confrontation with Mile Merelli and a 156000 dollar haul triggered a global police alert. Gallay later faced a seven year sentence in France with time served in the galley of French Guinea. The accompanying woman was acquitted.
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Norris resolution seeks facts on James Wood Rogers killing
The House adopted a Norris Nebraska Republican resolution urging the State Department to report the facts of the killing of James Wood Rogers in the African jungle. The department is conducting an ongoing investigation.
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Traction Workers Await Conference Result in Chicago
Fourteen thousand Chicago traction workers wait on a conference between union leaders and company officials with Mayor Harrison. A strike or settlement hangs on the outcome as officials prepare to present a new wage agreement that was expected to be accepted.
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Old man Franklin Osborn visits children after thirty years apart
Franklin Osborn, a seventh son once called Doctor due to superstition, arrives in East St. Louis on his 66th birthday to meet daughter Mrs. Maxgle Welliver and two other surviving children after a 30 year separation. He plans to visit more relatives before returning to Atkinson Nebraska.
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German Americans Attend Alliance Convention in Fremont
More than 300 German Americans gathered in Fremont on August 26 for the German American Alliance convention with a morning business session on German language teaching in schools. Delegates later photographed at the courthouse and a closing banquet with a regional musical program was planned.
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