Priestshot in church by Italian killer
Guiseppe Alio, an Italian, shoots Father Leo Heinrichs at Pine Church in Denver. He confesses to police and pleads guilty to murder. Police and vigilante sentiment rise. suspect moved to Colorado Springs for safety as authorities plan broader arrests linked to anarchist activity.
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Guarnaccio
Leo Heinrichs
Pine Church
Guseppe Gravanaccdo
Leo Hout
Daniel Cronin
Father Leo
Guarnacccio
Littleton
Denver
Colorado Springs
Guiseppe Alio
Leo
Guisepre Alio
Delaney
Supreme Court upholds Elkins Act against Hepburn repeal claim
The Supreme Court decided against the Great Northern Railway in the case challenging whether Hepburn act repeals section one of Elkins. The Minnesota district court previously fined the railroad $1,000 for 15 violations of the Elkins statute.
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Washington
Great Northern Railway Company
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
United States District Court For
District of
Minnesota
Senate endorses Roosevelt action on Twenty Fifth Infantry
The Senate committee on military affairs voted 9 to 5 to back President Roosevelt's decision to remove Black soldiers from the Twenty-fifth Infantry after the Brownsville raid. The panel found that some soldiers engaged in the Brow Tex affray on August 1906, though eight members disputed pinning guilt on individuals.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Tex
Senate Committee On
Brow Tex
Twenty-fifth U
Naval Experts in Froebe Washington Senate Hearings Names and Charges
Naval experts in Froebe Washington testify in senate hearings on Tuesday. Admiral Conterse, retired, president of the board of construction, and Rear Admiral Capps are cited in recent magazine charges. The article details a dispute over naval matters and leadership.
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Frobe
Washington
Conterse
Board of
Con
Capps
Bureau of Construction
Senate
Brit Show Steadiness Amid Tight Budget Sees Small Rise
The report notes a stable state of affairs with a modest $2 increase in the current budget for the Brit show. No clear signs of substantial reduction are evident in the near future, indicating cautious continuity despite fiscal pressures.
Ghio Decides on Liguet Option in County Vote
After lengthy debates the Columbias of O. and the county option issue were settled Wednesday as the house approved the county option following extended talks and deadlocks.
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Ghio
Columbias
Plan Iowa Union Aims Social HQ For University Men
Iowa City reports a plan to build a permanent social headquarters for university students with an estimated cost of 73 000 to 100 000 dollars. A fundraising effort among students faculty and wealthy alumni is proposed. The project draws on example clubs at Chicago and Minnesota as motivation.
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Hawkeye
Iowa City
University
Romanree
Lue
Lone Union
M. L. Person
Beynolds Club
Univey
Chicago
University of Minnesota
Regents of
Iowa University
Green Mountain Savings Bank Closes After Year In Marsh
State Bank Examiner Leland Windsor takes control of Green Mountain Savings Bank, opened with 10 000 capital a year ago. Omaha financier Dr. Stuart B. McDiarmid, bank president, faces arrest on fraud charges as depositors seek full repayment. Bank owned by regional investors, with sale talk to Farmers Elevator backers while trustees pursue a transfer to interested buyers. Deposits total 11 000 with 20 900 loans receivable. Authorities expect full payout. legal proceedings underway.
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Green Mountain
Marshalltown
Green Mountain Savings Bank
State Bank
Leland Windsor
Des Moines
Omaha
Stuart B. McDiarmid
McDiarmid
Farmers’ Elevator
Walter Thomas
F. F. McElhinney
Black Hawk Savings Bank
Waterloo
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Smithland
Woodbury County
Rodney
Monona
Soan
Stuart B. AicDiarmed
Hutson
Millard
McDiarmied
Inland Waterways Report Backed by Roosevelt Push
President Roosevelt sent to Congress a special message on the inland waterways commission report. He endorses a national system of waterways, arguing rivers are underused, and urges coordinated plans from headwaters to coast, highlighting defense, irrigation, power, and conservation benefits for the nation. The report stresses that water routes can ease rail traffic and boost rural livelihoods.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Inland Waterways Commission
West
United States
Atlantic
Gulf
Great Lakes
Republic
Ra Qanai
Chicken with Tuberculosis Alarm Angers Council Bluffs Housewife
Mrs. C J Stillwell of Glen Avenue found white tuberculous pus spots under the skin of a chicken bought at a local market. She removed tissue and liver and sent samples to Dr Miller, the state health inspector, who confirmed tuberculosis and warned the liver was spoiled with pus, describing the fowl as a walking invitation for death to those who might eat it.
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Council Bluffs
C. J. Stillwell
Glen Avenue
Collision on Interurban injures six and baby at Moran
A rear end collision on the Perry line at Moran station left six people and a baby slightly injured. Woodward car No. 103 struck Des Moines Car No. 103 which stood at the station. Passengers in the rear car were hurled into seats and aisles as the conductor was thrown through a door pane. Faulty brakes were blamed by Moran officials, though a claim agent offered no explanation. The rear car failed to switch properly and plowed into the Des Moines car causing major jarring damage.
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Des Moines
Perry
Moran
Woodward
Albersen
Des Moines Man Burned In Cedar Falls Theater Fire
Cedar Falls saw a serious theater fire injuring W R West of Des Moines who operated a moving picture machine. About fifty patrons were present when a stuck celluloid film ignited. Joe Wilmek swiftly alerted and blocked a larger disaster by rushing to summon help from a butcher shop window. West had just bought the theater and was testing the equipment.
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Cedar Falls
W. R. West
Des Moines
Joe Wilmek
West
Plar
Will Contest at Lone Tree Iowan Estate
In Lone Tree Iowa a district court will contest involving Lew and Bert Loan challenging their grandfather Alexander H. Breen’s will. They claim a later will exists revoking the probate verdict and dividing an estate valued around $80,000.
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Lone Tree
Iowa City
Lew
Bert Loan
Alexander H.breen
Emily France
Dubuque Girl Tries Death By Own Action
A Dubuque girl, 24, attempted suicide in a moment of despair. She said her mother and family urged her to die, expressing extreme distress and seeking help amid the crisis.
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Dubuque
Dubugue
Cedar Rapids Woman Dies by Her Own Hand in City
A Cedar Rapids woman is reported to have died by self-inflicted action amid ongoing Burk tic trouble in the city. Police and coroner are investigating the circumstances as residents react with shock and officials urge calm.
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Vis
Menier
Ced-r
Cay
Breach suit filed by Miss Van Brock in La Porte
After fifteen years of alleged courting Miss Ora Van Brock sues Charles F Own for 814059 claiming Wilson promised marriage and provided support then shifted attention to Vera Frank of La Porte. Wilson recently transferred properties totaling 3300 to Miss Frank, with attorney W E Hauge representing Van Brock.
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Weieres
Ora van Beak
Larorie
Charles F
W. EL Hauge
Laporte
Wilson
Miss Frank
Estates Pay $28 000 in Back Taxes at Mount Pleasant
Back taxes on the Beckwith and McClure estates totaling 23600 will be paid in the next two weeks following a supreme court decision. The ruling involved stock holdings in the Western Wheel Scraper company of Aurora and impacts tax status for other stockholders as well.
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Mount Pleasant
Beckwith
Tewa
Prominent Iowa City Druggist Charges Blackmail Attempt
In Iowa City J H Whetstone denies blackmail claims by Frank Alberhasky. The case centers on an alleged extortion attempt linked to intoxication issues and disputed payments. Whetstone says the request came from a sister and clerks were asked to settle, aiming to keep the matter out of public view.
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Iowa City
J. H. Wheistone
Lim
Wheistone
An Alberpasky
Ihis ci
Whetstone
Rearo'doy
Frank Alberhasky
Dr Miller Receives Positive Health Update
Describes Dr Miller’s improving condition after surgery. Reports he sleeps well, shows steady recovery day by day, and anticipates returning to duties soon. Notes no further infection and that overall health is good.
New York-Bearing Tunnel Opens Marked by Governors
Distinguished guests including Gov. Charles E Hughes and Gov. John F. Folk attended the opening ceremony for a $69,000 tunnel and submarine system linking New York and New Jersey. The official train marked the debut of this cross-state link.
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New York
Charles E Hughes
John F. Folk
New Jersey
Tsarskoe Selo General Assembly Held in Tsarist Russia
In St. Petersburg a historic assembly convened on Wednesday marking the first general meeting since the institution of a Russian parliament had failed. The gathering drew attention to the political climate and the role of the Tsarist authorities.
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Duma
Zar Chummy
Sr. Petersburg
Can
Tsarskoe
HIL
Eason
Maren Il
Navy Chief Defends Battleship Design Before Senate Panel
Rear Admiral Washington Lee Capps, chief constructor of the navy, testified before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee defending American battleship construction. He rebutted critical magazine claims on freeboard gun height and armor layout, arguing U.S. ships match world standards and that armor should be placed vertically to keep shells out. He noted British and American classes show forward freeboard choices reflect design for speed and spray, and cited Japan’s sea trials showing faster US gun-fire rates.
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Washington
Washington Lee Capps
Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Henry Reuterbahl
Admiral Capps
Senator Tilman
Great Britain
United States
Delaware
Sea of Japan
SIX DIE IN CRASH IN SPRING VALLEY MN GRADE CROSSING
A dramatic street crash in Spring Valley Minnesota left six dead after a wagon pole splintered and two horses dragged it through the town. The incident triggered immediate fatalities and injuries, with four people killed instantly and others transported to Hudson County Hospital in Hoboken. The report notes nine members of local prominent families affected by the tragedy and details the hospital conditions on Sunday night.
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Spring Valley
Hudson County
Hoboken
Honduras Ex-President Socio Dies Abroad
News from Tegucigalpa confirms the death abroad of Mareo A. Socio, who led Honduras as president from 1876 to 1883, a figure mourned in diplomatic circles. Reports note the loss reached international attention and prompt tributes.
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Honduras
Tegucigama
Mareo A. Socio
Receiver named for International & Great Northern Railroad
Federal court in Fort Worth appointed T J Freeman of New Orleans receiver for the International & Great Northern Railway after a default on interest payments. Freeman, general solicitor for Texas & Pacific, will qualify to take over. The railroad runs 1158 miles in Texas with branches from Longview to Laredo and from Fort Worth to Galveston. George J Gould heads the company with main office in Palestine Texas.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Metropolitan Trust Company of New York
Edward R. Meek
Federal Court of the Northern District
Texas
T. J. Freeman
New Orleans
International & Great Northern Railroad
Freeman
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Gould Lines
Dallas
International & Great Northern Railroad Company
Longview
Laredo
Palestine
Galveston
George J. Gould
Palestine, Tex
American Leads At Chicago In New York Paris Auto Race
After three hours through snow drifts in Indiana the Thorn Firer leading the New York Paris auto race reached Chicago Tuesday afternoon. Driven by Sfontague Roberts of New York and C A Coey of Chicago, their track rail experiment Burdick to Hobart proved a success. From Hobart the run to Chicago was completed on the roads. Michigan City reported the French car 1 arriving Tuesday evening in the same event.
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Chicago
Indiana
New York
Paris
Thorn Firer
Sfontague’ Roberts
C. A Coey
Burdick
Ind
Hobart
Michigan City
No Let Up Says President On Education Policy
Washington President Rosevelt declared there would be no let up in warning against totterness and corruption in his policy. He spoke to delegates of the National Education association at the White House about educational methods with wide Catholicity of thought and vigor.
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Washington
Rosevelt
Department of
Slavic Terrorists Face Death Trial in St Petersburg
Ten terrorists who tried to kill Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaieriteh and Minister Chtcheglovitov in St Petersburg will be tried Thursday before a military court in the fortress of St Peter and St Paul. The hearing is closed. Under martial law, an attack on a government official carries death as the penalty.
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St Petersburg
Nicholas Nicholaieriteh
M. Chtcheglovitov
St. Peter and St. Paulo
Bank Wrecker Sentenced in Arkansas Embezzlement Case
Benton Hi Ramsem 4 Youishblood, president of Coal Belt National Bank Benton and Salem Bank Salem Ark, pleaded guilty to embezzling 17000 from Coal Belt Bank. He was sentenced to Chester Penitentiary for an indeterminate term from one to 14 years. Brigands Kill in Raid. Rielce, Russian Poland—Ten brigands attacked a train killing one soldier and wounding three, stole $10000 in gold, then fled on the engine. Indorse Taft and Roosevelt. Steubenville O—Sixteenth district convention endorsed Taft and Roosevelt.
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Benton
Ramsem
Youishblood
Coal Belt National Bank of
Salem Bank of
Salem
Ark
B.eireuit
Coal Belt Bank
Aia
Chester
Rielce
Russian
Poland
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Otto Kelsey
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