Millionaire Wool Trust Leader On Trial
Denis J. Wollims faced trial on charges tied to surreptitious dealings amid a textile strike. Prosecutors alleged the case involved weaponized tension and public prejudice as workers protested for better conditions. Onlookers and officials described the proceedings as charged and uncertain, with initial claims of innocence by the suspect.
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Wool Trust
Pronto
Wihaier
Admericaip Woordinn Pigaleeckurer
Hemdob
Tad Ag Lexti Thoral
Buecherick Sax Iutnd
Denis J. Wollims
Jebes Jan Totheraker
Bina
Teers
Ainlover
Texdibe
Ida Grove Farmer Shoots Himself in Apparent Suicide
A farmer named Menger was found dead early this morning at his farm near Ida Grove. Investigators say he appeared to have shot himself, with no immediate signs of foul play. His wife, formerly Misa Tele Precacy, is noted as his spouse. An investigation is ongoing into the surrounding conditions.
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Liga Siravi
Atay
Doubert
Piraaer
Fia
Menger
Misa
Barnes' Snort of Disgust Marks Illinois Recall
Washington opinion column questions party leaders including Root Crane Penrose Barnes Stevenson and Devine about the 1912 Chicago convention theft of delegates. The piece mocks the old guard and predicts no admission of wrongdoing, ending with Bill Barnes' snort of disgust as the answer.
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Barnes
QLD
Washington
DD. C
Aloysia
Cumming
Hadley
Horan
Chicago
Messrs. Barnes
Reot
Ferroge
Crane
Devine
Stevenson
Mr. Root
Taft
Massachusetts
Messrs. Crane
Penrose
California
Arizona
Texas
Nettle
Big
Wil Root
Wil Penrose
Four Cornell Students Drown. Bodies Still Missing
Ithaca N Y May 19 Cayuga lake still held the bodies of four Cornell students last seen on its surface in a canoe Saturday night. The southern end of the lake was searched with canoes and divers. Officials prepared to dynamite parts of the waters to recover the remains though fears remained that the bodies might never be found.
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Ithaca
Cayuga Lab
Corneil
Reopen Johnson Case Pending Hearing And Delay
Federal Judge Judea Carpenter moved to hear a motion for a new trial for Jack Johnson the Black artist recently convicted of a Mann white slave act violation. The postponement arose from the absence of Assistant United States District Attorney Parkin who handled the prosecution.
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Johnson
Chicago
Judea Carpenter
Jack Johnson
United States
Parkin
One Dies in Wreck Near Austin Texas
May 19 near Austin Texas a head on collision occurred between passenger train No 7 and a cattle train on the International and Great Northern line. Fireman Chris Beek was instantly killed and five others were seriously injured.
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Austin
Tex
Here
International & Great Northern Railway
Chris Beek
Mulraney Goes to Death with Smile at Sing Sing
Ossining N Y May 0 John A Mulraney the condemned killer of Paddy the Priest was electrocuted at Sing Sing early today after a 60 day reprieve. Known as Happy Jack he wore a cheerful farewell smile to fellow inmates and left behind a case tied to the Rosenthal murder and police Lt Charles Becker.
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Ossining
John A Mulraney
Sing Sing Tivison
Charles Becker
New York
Rosenthal
Happy Jack
Patrick McBreen
John J. Dowling
Aulvaney
Mulvaney
Hosalski
Kenyon Seeks Tariff Amendment to Restrict Monopolies
Senator Kenyon says he has Democratic backing for a no shelter to monopoly amendment to the tariff bill. He expects it to pass, arguing it would place many articles on the free list and would reach all concerns controlled by the steel trust. He predicts the government will win its suit and the courts will label the steel trust a monopoly under the Sherman law.
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Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Senate Democrats
Steel Trust
Ida Grove Edges Carroll In Narrow 5 4 Victory
In Ida Grove Iowa on May 1 Ida Grove high school defeated Carroll high school 5 to 4 in a tight game. Irrits Fischer starred for Ida Grove with 18 strikeouts and only two hits allowed in nine innings.
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154 Grove
Carroll
Ida Grove
Ida Grove High School
Carroll High School
Irrits Fischer
Upset win in city track meet shocks Payette crowd
In Payette Iowa on May 19 South Dakota University dominated Upper Town in a field and track dual, winning 5 to 6. The Corvotes placed in every event and Jim swept every first place finish despite rough conditions.
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Upper
Owa
Payette
South Dakotna University
Upper Town
Saturdy
Jim
Japan faces Senate scrutiny over Japanese land ownership demand
California moves to bar Japanese from owning land prompts U S debate at Washington. Officials foresee diplomatic effort with Japan to settle the dispute with California's anti alien act under review. Secretary Bryan denounces war propaganda and armor profits at Hague anniversary event.
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Washington
Bryan
Hague
Washington Peace Society
Kansas City Jumps at Threatening Storm and Tornado Warning
A dark, two hour pall over Kansas City sent hundreds to cellars fearing a tornado. The storm produced minor traffic incidents and widespread anxiety, with nearby towns reporting similar conditions but no major damage.
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Kansas City
City Clerk Death by Own Action in Libatory Incident
Unkluid city clerk reportedly died today in a building incident after leaping from a library roosting area. He had been in poor health and told an assistant he had not slept for three weeks and wished to end his life. The legislature adjourned after a special session failed to pass funding for the Panamanian Fair exposition.
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Unkluid
Tarry BE
afcGi
Mei Ustainer
Dimsye
Adjguens
Phoenix
Ariz
Alay
Allan
Supreme Court Grants New Trial For Willan Flege
The Supreme Court today ordered a new trial for Willan Flege of Bison county on charges including murder and manslaughter. The prior trial produced a verdict of manslaughter with a potential sentence of years, and a second trial in another county yielded manslaughter. The reversal cites faulty instructions, jury incompetence, prejudicial brandy glass exposure, and improper prosecutorial action by A T Davis. The court also ruled that the defense should be allowed to present a case for a third trial.
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Maat
County Abdermey
Kingehury Sagan
Railroads Accused of Giving Rebates in Federal Indictments
Federal grand jury returns indictments charging Vandalia, Grand Trunk, and several lines with rebating and discriminatory rates in favors to coal firms. The Big Four and Chicago Indiana & Southern face counts for rate concessions and conspiracy under the 1901 Anti-Trust act.
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Teaut
Big Four
Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Grand Trunk Rairoad
O'Gara Coal Company
Compulsory School Law Interpretation Upheld
Vermillion S C May 19 Judge Tripp sustains Tudga Copeland in interpreting the South Dakota compulsory school law. The law fixes the compulsory age from 7 to 15 inclusive. Hugh Cleary fined for nonattendance of a son aged between 14 and 15. The case on appeal clarifies the word inclusive means until the 15th birthday.
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Vermillion
S. C
Bireuit
Tripp
Tudga Copeland
South Dakota
Ea Cleary
Hugh
British Provinces Would Join United States In Jap War
The Pall Mall Gazette says Australia New Zealand and western Canada would side with the United States if war breaks out over California alien land ownership. It warns against underestimating Japan's potential to enforce treaty rights amid Panama Canal openings and internal politics.
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London
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
United States
Pall Mall Gazette
California
Japan
Panama Canal
British Empire
Women Lose Rights At Lutheran Synod Meeting
Atchison May 17 the bi annual general synod of the Lutheran church saw the Woman s Foreign Missionary society gain a claim for administrative powers equal to other boards. Evans sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary for criminal relations with his stepdaughter Mildred. Pierre S S May 17 CO Evans pled guilty and received the term.
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Atchison, Kan
General Synod of the
Lutheran Church
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Evans
Pierre
S&s. T
I. CO
Mildred
Cincinnati Seeks Military Aid Amid Streetcar Strikes
Cincinnati reports severe streetcar violence as attackers wreck four cars and injure several pedestrians. Governor Cox rebukes Mayor Hunt and refuses immediate troop deployment, citing exhausted local resources.
La Follette Blocks Coffey Nomination In Senate Fight
Washington May 19 In a Senate finance committee hold up Democratic State Chairman James N Coffey of South Dakota is blocked for confirmation as revenue collector for the state and Worth Dakota Senator La Follette is cited as the mover of the delay Protests arrive from South Dakota citing Coffeys political conduct especially his opposition to the primary and La Follette has taken notice of the charges
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Washington, D.C
James N. Coffey
South Dakota
Worth Dakota
la Falletta
la Fallette
Coffey
la Follette
Cuban aviator attempts Key West to Havana flight for prize
Domingo Resillo left Key West at 5 35 am in a plane aiming to reach Havana for a $19 000 Havana prize. A report put him over Havana at 7 30 am. Resillo later arrived in Havana at 8 10 am as Cuba offered $10 000 for the first crossing and deployed a cruiser and two gunboats to patrol the route.
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Key West
Fla
Domingo Resillo
Florida East Coast Railroad
Key Wrest
Havana
Regino
Erosillo
Key Weat
Nebraska Man Heads Insurgent Woodmen
Springfield, HL May 17 The Modern Woodmen of America federation was permanently organized at the final session of 600 insurgent Woodmen. Dr. James V. Boghtal of Hastings Neb was chosen president, Th. 8. Smith of Springfield ML vice president, Marty F. Hooper of Tecumseh Okla secretary, and John H. Schnoll of Maquoketa Ta treasurer.
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Springfield
Woodmen of America Federation
James V. Boghtal
Hastings
Neb
Arizona's alien land law signed amid Mexico Japan tensions
Arizona's new alien land act bars aliens who have not declared citizenship from owning land, affecting Mexican and other non citizens. Officials in Washington and Mexico weigh protests as California referendum prospects stir negotiations with Japan.
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Waushington
Arlsona
Japan
California
Arizona
America
Mexico
Johnson
Webb
Tuesug
Arle
Arizons
Nowethy
Eltteeus
Alexico
Neht Wes Meade Uy
Arlona
Attite
Allena
Japapete
Ana
Matalich
Democrats Fear Bull Moose Challenge in 1914 Election
Washington May 19 Democratic leaders warn Progressive Bull Moose forces are organizing for 1914 elections with a large campaign fund. They fear a Bull Moose candidate in every district and see the party as an obstacle to continued Democratic success as Republicans may join contesting seats.
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Washington
Alay
Democratica
D Ara
Ace
Democratic National Committee
Ti Fg
Senate Hemlines Shift on Tariff Bill Amid Delays
Washington May 19 The Senate and House failed to advance the tariff bill as committees delay and hearings stretch into days. Subcommittees work on wool and cotton schedules while treasury officials push amendments enabling general import valuations to set ad valorem rates. Democrats press to move Underwood tariff to finance committee without public hearings as Fenrose La Valletta amendment for hearings is defeated 44 to 36.
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Washington
Senate
House
Simmons
Ladey
Denison
Curtis
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Finance Committee
Change in Sabbath School Literature
St. Louis May 19 The Southern Baptist convention voted to abandon the interdenominational International Series for Sunday school lessons and to substitute lessons prepared specifically for Baptist Sunday schools.
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St. Louis
Southern Baptist Convention
Inter-fenominational Committee
Man Testifying In Free Love Case Killed En Route
Davenport Iowa May 17 The body of a man found in the river is believed to be Prank Harding who had a subpoena to testify before a grand jury. He was last seen leaving Donahue for Davenport two weeks ago to testify in a free love colony case. The body shows severe head trauma and multiple bruises. the man was on the way to testify when slain.
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Davenport
Harding
Donahue
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Asiatic Exclusion League
Tokio Foreign Office
Gity Glerk
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Supreme Court
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Ohio
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Adgjutin Ganeral Wood
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Plitegg
Traction Company
Avondale
Walnut Hills
Trompis
Jung
Chaveror Cox
Telegerain
Ubac
Hera
Linton Central Life Ansurance
Lleter
Woods
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Tite
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