Mother of Thaw vows to save son from death chair
The mother of Barre K. Thaw arrived in London and plans to return to New York to wage a defense for her son. She will testify that Thaw was insane and had not been committed, aided by the Earl and Countess of Yarmouth, as the trial unfolds. Aiming to avert the electric chair, she envisions using insanity as the plea while seeking support from Thaw's family and lawyers.
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New York
Harry
Mia
Evelyn
Evelyn Thaw
The
Lorraine
London
Wiliam Thaw
Thaw
Abs
White
Evelyn Newblt
Ft 18
Robert Cambridge
Cambridge
H. Sellars McKee
First National Bank of
Pittsburg
William Thaw
Waldorf-Astoria Hole
McKea
Biason
Lincoln
Erisis
Ufa
Social Vulture Henry Alford Short Charged in Scandal
Special to the sum New York July. Henry Alford Short a prominent clubman linked to the Livingston family faces charges of ruining two young schoolgirls. He is jailed with Barbara Livingston, a Norwegian co-defendant, after an arrest tied to a brothel case. Witnesses and Thaw connections ripple in fashionable circles.
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Henry Alford Svort
New York
Henry Alford Short
Cnas. Short
Columbia University
Livingston
Harry Short
Wan
Barbara ‘Livingston
Tepute
Bhort
Bailey for Bryan in Abilene rally of 6009 crowds
United States Senator Bailey spoke to about 6 009 people in Abilene Texas on July 6 and urged that William Jennings Bryan be nominated and enter the 1908 presidential race. The audience responded with wild applause and demonstrations.
Terrific Nat Storm Kills Sheep at Arizona Ranch
A fierce storm swept the Arizona ranch yesterday killing over 40 sheep. Mexican herders were seriously injured and rushed to a hospital for treatment.
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Okte
Arizona Ranch
Lumber Mills Burned At Sigbee Texas
Fire destroyed several lumber mills in Sigbee Texas causing about 125000 dollars in damage. Local authorities and fire crews battled the blaze with limited restraint as smoke blanketed the area. No further injuries were reported though property losses were extensive.
Hayfever Prevented by Engineer’s Treatment
Lovigville Kentucky July 4 For six years EE Hardaway an engineer on the Bouthorn railroad suffered each hay fever season. After using a remarkable ageatoa treatment last year he avoided symptoms and remained at work throughout the summer. Victims of hay fever should begin this treatment in July or August.
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Lovigville
EE. Hardaway
Bouthorn
Rovippa-McRice Press
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Comminston
Apgllients
Taftingharge at Greensboro Taft Speech Draws Interest
Secretary Taft plans a Greensboro North Carolina address on July 9 amid strong interest over his presidential prospects. He will act as the president’s representative in Washington while Roosevelt seeks rest, with Taft engaging with officials and lawmakers as potential campaign support builds.
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Taft
Greensboro
N. C
Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Senas
State Department
Mr. Tate
Te Han
Intercat
Greanebors
N.C
Oyater Bay
International League of Press Club to Meet in Denver
Writers special report: Cole and Keating announce, in Denver, the International League of Press Club will hold its annual meeting August 77 to September 1 under Denver Press Club auspices. Statewide entertainment plans cover a state tour for visiting newspaper men and delegates from the U S Canada and Mexico. A Colorado prize story contest offers a $1.00 gold bar to the winner.
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Denver
Cole
T. J. Keenan
International League of Promy Club
Edward Keating
Denver Press Club
International League of Press Club
United States
Canada
Mexico
Colorado
Bible in Public Schools Conference Ends with No World Synod
The Central Conference of AustriCan Rabbis adjourned after reports from committees, noting no emergency for a world synod in America and endorsing secular education in public schools. It called for permanent committees to educate and rejected Bible or sectarian instruction in public schools. Three special Interurban cars took the Rabbis and several Sawist families to Martinsville.
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Central Conference of
Austrican Rabbis
Thursdey
Officrs
S Synod
America
Jewa
Angala
Rerbia
Martinsville
Explosion in Vault Shocks Scrippe-MeRan Assoc
A vault explosion disrupts operations at the Scrippe-MeRan Press Association with reports from the AGO and authorities. Details remain scarce as officials investigate the blast on May 5 at the facility.
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Scrippe-MeRan Presq Association
AGO
H. T. Goodrich
Wupari Eirdant
Tha
People's Ven
Explosion damages and arrests in early city news
Firework burst causes $00 damages in a rugatore of B. MC Keene. Kee I Barn of Willisza Boodhtock is destroyed. John Maloney home damaged by fire. Walter Payne charged with highway robbery. Pollen Judge disposes of 70 disas on the Fourth. W. T. Berry collapses from heat and excitement at Fourth. William Frankfort reports loss of $2 to burglars. Indiana National Guard recruits admitted by July 34 for annual camp. Georga Ramaby Fred Rotsendollar Geo Gibson and Fred Carl arrested for mistreating a decrepit fort.
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Rugatore
B. MC Keene
Willisza Boodhtock
Georga ‘Ramaby
Fred Rotsendollar
Geo Gibson
Fred Carl
Accidents on the Fourth Suppressantic Summary
The Chicago Tribune reports the ninth annual tally of Independence Day celebrations results. It notes an increase in deaths and injuries versus two years ago, with many maimed by fireworks and related incidents. Last year’s figures are cited to contrast rising fatalities and widespread injuries.
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Serippe-MoRas
Chicago
the Tribune
Damaged Toy Cannon Sparks Injuries in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis at J F Wright's home 926 Olivent a homemade pea cannon exploded injuring Miss Florence Wright badly burning her hands and body Clifford Curry of Terre Haute and Mr and Mrs J F Wright plus Charla Wright helped fight the blaze All victims were taken to the city hospital Another item notes W L Drake recovering from eight months illness tied to Civil War service and Ohio politics background.
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Indianapolis
J. F. Wright
Olivent
Clifford Curry
Terre Haute
Florence Wright
Miss Wright
Charla Wright
Drake
W.L Drake
W. New Tarkist
Indiana
Ohio
Doctor endorses Grape-Nuts and Postum for health
A Los Angeles physician extols Grape-Nuts and Postum Food Coffee as digestion friendly brain and nerve supportive diet. He cites years of patient use and personal experience for improved mental work, digestive health, and travel ease, naming Matthews Creek Michigan as related contact.
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Los Angeles
Poste Co
Matte Creek
Mich
Peru Man Killed by Stray Bullet on Holiday Excursion
John Pearce, 30, of Peru Indiana, was fatally shot on a crowded Cincinnati streetcar bound for Fort Thomas. His wife stood nearby as a stray bullet fired amid fireworks likely came from a nearby house. Investigation ordered. autopsy found entry at base of brain with no direct brain penetration.
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Joly
Thoman
Pearish
Lawrentéat
Broadway
John Pearra
Peru
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Pearce
Hows Manufacturing Company
Pert, Led
Shot
Pearesania
Ais
Fearce
Pearl
Pesce
Dawe
E. Third St
Pestoo
Chist Miltida
Ryan
Pouca
Pearist
Peares
Haip
C., C. & L. Railroad
Atl
Roosevelt Quotes Lincoln on Curbing Trusts in Public Address
President Roosevelt, speaking at a public gathering, defended his action against trusts as free of malice and fear. He invoked Lincoln to emphasize restraint, noting past presidents faced crises without rancor. The address highlighted anti trust efforts amid wide public interest and political debate.
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Roosevelt
Dimaell
Congress
Dominion
Lincoln
Bia
Shot by deputy marshal in Kentucky feud fight ends in fatal shooting
In Patriot Indiana yesterday afternoon deputy marshal Thal Jacob Bxnith fatally wounded Charles Sutton of Steele's Bottom Kentucky during a ball gums altercation with Joseph Taylor, Sutton's companion. An arrest followed after Hutton was also involved and the affray led to Button being shot and Armith surrendering to officials in Vevey.
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Feudal
Ind
Thal Jacob
Pethepe
Charles Sutton
Steele
Joseph Taylor
Hutton
Button
Armith
Vevey
Bryan Addresses American Independence Dinner in London
W J Bryan spoke at the American Society Independence dinner in London before about 600 attendees. He defended moral progress, warned against leisure class wealth, and contrasted labor with idleness. Guests included Mrs Nicholas Longworth and Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. Grifithe of Indianapolis served as host.
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Bem
London
W. J. Bryan
Iefa
Questa
Bryan
Mfe
Longworth
F. W. Jones
King Edward
Hayward Greenwood
Tork
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Ambassador Whitelaw Raid
Mr. Bryan
Joha L. Grifithe
Indianapolis
Liverpool
United States
President Roosevelt to preside at Bryan reception in Daril
New York reports President Roosevelt invited to preside over a reception for William J. Bryan in Daril upon his arrival from Europe on August 15. William Hoge, head of the Commercial Travelers and Trust League, states the event is nonpartisan and honors Bryan as a leading American citizen. The invitation list also includes Gov. Falk of Hawaii and Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland as speakers.
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Scrippe-MeHew Press
Ancodialive
New York
Roogesvelt
William.j. Bryan
Darilon Batlare Garden
Europe
Wiliam Hoge
Commercial ‘Travalers’ and ‘Trust League
Bryan
League
Gov. Falk
Ileavurs
Tom L" Johnson
Cleveland
Canned Provisions Investigated by Lausanne Report
A Lausanne report examines hundreds of tons of canned provisions with none exempt from inspection. It notes the amination of supplies and details the broader effort by authorities to review canned goods for safety or quality concerns.
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Ceneva
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