Millionaire's Son Murder Suspect Held After Cafe Shooting
Joseph Francis Puriong, 24, of St Joseph Missouri, a traveling salesman for O'Brien Varnish, is jailed after allegedly shooting Irving McDonald, son of a St Louis millionaire, at the Metropole hotel area. The incident followed meetings at the Schelte Cafe with several women and escorts. Police report Puriong claimed self defense. the case unfolds at Police Headquarters.
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Woman's Department of Police
Mie Grace, Melt
Mire Lawter Talach Myrlek
Bern
New York
Governor's Law Tentrical Company
Toole Theater
Tooth Wormed
Furlong
Wiliam N Lynch
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry Ramey
Henry McRamey
Alay Vannatta
San
Carl Warner
Irving McDonald
Metropole
Evelalls
Mire
Myrick
Purtin
McDonald
Phe
Searchei
Bernard O'Realey
South Bend
Indi
Joseph Francis Purtong
St. Joseph
O'Brien Varnish Company
Miners Vote Defeat Settlement Proposition in Louisville
In Louisville Colorado the official count of miners votes shows the proposition for a strike settlement defeated. The subdistrict board canvassed Sunday and announced no work Monday. A counting error on Saturday shifted the outcome, changing the decision by a small margin.
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Louisville
Colo
Northern
Coal Miatricet
Subdistrict Board
Tt Bao
Kratz Papers Arrive in Mexico City for Translation
Kratz requisition documents from Washington have arrived at government offices in Mexico City. The papers, lengthy and containing all instruments linked to the St. Louis case that triggered the fugitive boodler flight, will be translated swiftly. St. Louis Chief of Detectives Desmond and Sheriff Dickman remain in the capital as guests of local police officials.
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Mexico City
Mex
Kratz
Washington
St. Louis
Desmond
Dickman
Cintalajara
Mexico
Welnesday
Shorts
Lawrer
Riots in Chicago Over Street Railway Strike
Riots erupted in Chicago as strikers and sympathizers attacked streetcar crews from dawn, causing extensive damage across a 50 square mile district. The strike, called by one of the citys two main surface railway employers, led to widespread wrecks of several cars and persistent unrest along the lines.
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Chicago
Gas Strike at Bates Farm Near Shelbyville
In Shelbyville area, George Phillips struck a strong natural gas flow at 65 feet on the Bates farm. The well produced a 20 foot high flow with 40 pounds pressure, described as the best gas strike in the region.
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Shelbyville
Bates
George Philips
Judge James H. Howard Dies in Madrid at 79
In Madrid Missouri, Judge James H. Howard died at 1 a.m. Tuesday at age 79. He was a prominent citizen, leaving a widow and six children.
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Madrid
James H. Howard
Opening Large Indian Lands in Kiowa Country
Washington moves to open a vast Kiowa Comanche and Apache Reservation area in Oklahoma to settlement. Lawmakers debate sales versus homestead rights with contested land value and potential for private bidders. Representative Stevens promotes a bill while opposition cites preservation of valuable grazing lands and tribal interests.
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Washington
Congress
Kiowa Country
Oklahoma
DOO Norte
Oklayoma
Catiemen
Snowy
Howae
Tater
Jones Jae
Lacey
Jones
Stevens
Myotee
Daar
Wiltein
Nomination stalls as Senate adjourns without action
Washington nomination faces Senate delays amid party opposition and regional rancor. A new bid resumes after adjournment with GOP and Democrat votes seeking universal recommendation. In a separate case, Kratz's extradition moves toward Mexico, with Sheriff Dickman en route and Kratz housed in a plainly kept penitentiary room.
Russian Troops Evacuate Korea
London dispatch to the Daily Mail says Russian forces withdraw from Korea amid reports Japan and Russia have reached an amiable agreement. Diplomats accept the corroboration, noting Japan's demand for Muscovite withdrawal beyond Korea’s border. Observers foresee a peaceful end to the Oriental question and Russia’s freer hand in Manchuria.
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London
Dleputchy
Daily Mail
Ten Tein Thenilay
Korea
Japan
Roeaia
S Je
Russia
Manchuria
Executive Committee Statement on Labor Rights Adopted
The Executive Committee of the National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers in Chicago adopted a unanimous resolution. It states that manufacturers must select employees according to individual judgment and conditions, regardless of employees being unionized or not.
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Chicago
National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers
War talk in Bogota as Panama crisis grows
Bogota reports acting President Jorge Molquin vows not to recognize Panamanian independence. General Rafael Reyes units Colombian forces, with 100000 troops ready. US to be kept from Panama canal area as tension tightens across Colombia and supporters mobilize. International messages express sympathy while troops march toward Panama.
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Panama
Cogota
Bogota
Colombia
Jorge Molquin
Rafael Reyes
Imoduchies
United States
Rives
China Helpless Against Russia Puhins
A fragmented report argues China cannot deter Russia from occupying Manchuria as Britain and the United States fail to back stronger measures. It criticizes the Foreign Affairs board for being duped by Russian representations and questions the Dowager Empress’s competence while noting anti-Russian efforts to rally international condemnation.
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Puhins
Manchuria
Japan
de Sires
Great Britain
United States
Board of Foreign Affairs
Russia
China
Emprina
antiRnssian Party
Powera
Order Troops Sent to Panama
Washington reports no War Department plan to dispatch a Panama expedition to defend sovereignty. Orders lashed to army departments prepare six battalions for rapid move under Brig. Gen. Barry, totaling about 1,000 men, with transports Patrick and McClellan in New York ready in four to five days. Samer transport expected soon. Russian and Chinese clashes near Manchuria involve more than 10,000 Imperial troops crossing the border.
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Washington
War Department
Colombia
Thomas H. Barry
Department of the East
Minff
France reports record 108 wheat crop in 10 years
Washington reports from the French Ministry of Agriculture estimating the 108 wheat crop at 65 million francs or 65,000,014 bushels? and an area of 16,151,807 acres. The figures indicate the largest harvest and the earliest harvest in France in the last decade.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
France
Ministry of Agriculture
Thieves Dynamite Safe in Galatia Area
The Post Omeo at Galatia Al was broken into Saturday night and the safe dynamited. It is not known how much money was in the safe nor the value of stamps. The postmaster Mrs A P Church thinks over a hundred dollars in money and stamps. Burglars secured tools in Naugles' blacksmith shop.
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Eldorado
Omeo
Galatia
A. P. Church
Buratars
Naugles
British soldiers suffer wounds in Aden hinterland clash
Eight British infantrymen and one sepoy were wounded in a recent engagement with a tribal force in the Aden hinterland. The tribe’s raid produced a heavy casualty count, including the chief’s son.
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Aden
Arabia
Arkansas Governor Pardons Monroe Douglas in 1902 case
Governor Davis of Arkansas pardoned Monroe Douglas of Randolph County who was convicted in July 1902 of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary Constantinople. Also notes a Thursday revelation that the latest Austro Russian note to the Porte warned of danger if reforms are rejected and urged full acceptance by the Ottoman Empire.
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Little Bock
Ark
Davis
Monroe Douglas
Randolph County
Constantinople
Porte
Ottoman Empire
Chicago Child Rebounds. Enters Private Dancing Academy
Lolita Armour, treated for hip disease by Dr. Lorenz of Vienna, is nearly recovered and able to dance again. She has joined a private dancing academy and will soon move with the freedom of other children.
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Chicago
Lolita Armour
Lorenz
Vienna
Aboua
Fire destroys elevator A and grain in Savanna blaze
A Wednesday fire at Savanna leveled elevator A owned by Armour & Co. and destroyed 200000 bushels of grain. Loss exceeds 100000 dollars with 35000 dollars insured. Fire officials investigate cause as the structure and contents burn severely.
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Savanna
Breeders to Meet in St Louis December convention call
Prof. C F Curtienhaw announces the first annual convention of the National Plant and Animal Breeders Association to convene in St Louis on December 29 and 30. The aim is to perfect the organization and advance the vocation’s interests.
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Amer
C.F Curtienhaw
National
Plant and Animal Breeders’ Association
St. Lowia
Norfolk Fire Flares On Destroyer Lawrence Thureday Night
Fire broke out aboard the torpedo destroyer Lawrence Thureday near Norfolk Virginia as it moored amid a flotilla. Lieutenant Curtis and five sailors were overcome in a heroic effort to save the ship and brace the magazine from exploding.
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Norfolk
Lawrence Thureday
Curtis
Alsmien
Deatherage Ends Life at Waverly Home
At his Waverly residence on Thursday, Lil Lee Deatherage died by suicide after shooting himself in the abdomen with a revolver. The tragedy occurred in Jacksonville, and no further details were released.
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Jacksonville
Lil. Lee
Waverly
Congress Convenes in Extra Session
Washington reports a brief extra session with leaders focusing on reciprocity and Cuban treaty provisions. The Senate read the President’s message, referred it to Ways and Means, and adjourned after limited action while House members debated privileges and amended trade terms.
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Congress
Washington
Senate
Tate
Bois
Ian
Thuratay
Metealtep
California
Monsre
Roberteat Demo
Louisiana
Cooper
Den
Texas
Willian
Liverwash
Manama Colombia
Payny
Mir Ravi
Rice crop shortfall widens in Louisiana and Texas
In Crowley Louisiana reports indicate four of the larmont rice mills have pulled all samples from brokers in the Northern and Eastern markets. Late discoveries show Louisiana and Texas crops are at least 1000.00 bags short of initial estimates.
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Crowley
Larmont
Leuiliaon
Texas
Louisiana
Central Traction Nears 12 Miles To Mattoon
Charleston reports the Central Traction Company nearly completes 12 miles of track toward Mattoon and plans to run cars within 40 days. Service proposed every half hour from 4 am to 10 pm.
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Charleston
Central
Lhola Traction Company
Mattoon
Greenville Sanitarium Dedication Held Sunday Afternoon
Greenville HI, a large crowd attended the dedication of the Greenville Sanitarium Sunday afternoon. Rev Dr A Le Whitcomb delivered the chief address.
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Greenville
Greenville Sanitarium
A. le Whitcomb
Shawnee approves water works bonds by 875 vote
Shawnee Oklahoma voters approved a $125,000 water works bond issue on Saturday by an 875 vote margin, confirming financing for local water system improvements.
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Shawnee
Okla
Havana approves grants for Gomez and aqueduct project
President Palio announced Senate and House approval of a $60,000 grant to Maximo Gomez for his services as head of the revolutionary army. The legislature also passed a $372,000 appropriation to build an aqueduct at Santa Clara.
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Havana
Palio
Senate
R House
Maximo Gomez
House
Santa Clara
Bates County Corn Show Draws Farmers to Hutier
The Bates County Corn Show was held in Hutier, Missouri, on Wednesday with much fine care on display. Matt Hall of Marshall delivered an afternoon address to the farmers. The event was well attended and praised by attendees.
Tragic Death Of Edith Price At Home
Edith Price 14 daughter of 2epp Price of Ocones died at home Tuesday morning while having breakfast. She had been in perfect health prior to death. Local authorities are investigating the cause of death.
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Pana
Edith Price
Price
France and Siam Break Off Diplomatic Relations
Paris reports that France and Siam have severed diplomatic ties. Jila states the break follows tensions between the two nations, affecting embassies and ongoing negotiations.
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France
Siam
Paris
Jila
Japanese Attach Russian Sailor 5. Petersburg clash report
A Russian account from Chemulpho, Korea, describes a clash between about 200 Japanese dock laborers and Japanese weapons against Russian gunboat crew and a threatened retaliatory raid on the European settlement. Two Japanese were fatally wounded and several others injured. the Poltavtche ironclad moved to Chemulpho to restore order.
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Petersburg
Port Arthur
Novykrai
Chemulpho
Korea
Rakwlana
Poltavtche
River Uavewement Commission Meeting Review
At a River Uavewement Commission session on Wednesday officials discussed subscriptions and finances for ongoing projects along the Mhcourt and Ketpae Rivers. The committee heard reports on costs and potential contractor actions and confirmed continuing the work.
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Kantasus
Uavewement Commission
Mhcourt
Ketpae
Governor Vateoy Receives Letter on Arbitration in Strike
Springheld reports Governor Vateoy received a letter from M C Huckley, president of the Street Hallway Meas Union of Chicago, asking that employees seek arbitration to settle their strike. The governor read the letter to McCann Davis of the State Board of Arbitration, who departed Sunday night for Chicago for a board meeting. Huckley outlines causes of the strike and criticizes the streetcar company for arbitration delays.
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Springheld
Vateoy
M.C. Huckley
Meas Union of
Chicago
McCann Davis
State Board of Arbitration
Buckley
Atreat Ear Company
Coto States Commissioner Perry J Claxton Found Dead
Commissioner Perry J. Claxton of OCorpendale was found dead about three miles east of town late Wednesday afternoon. He was last seen on the street at 10 pm and appeared in a pleasant mood. His body lay near the Paducah branch railroad track and a revolver with one empty chamber was found nearby. Police suggest possible self inflicted death related to financial matters. He leaves a widow and one child.
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Ocorpendale
Coto
Perry J. Claxton
Here
Paducah
Uilhole Central Railroad
Bainmen
Carteraville
Tia
Kansas raid fighter Henry Gellert dies in Cleveland
Henry Gellert of Kansas raids and Indian fighting fame died in Cleveland on Saturday. He was among John Brown's first two recruits for one early raid in Kansas and served three years in the Army, later befriending General Custer. His final days included a notable trip from St Paul to Fort Louis on the Mississippi.
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Ceveland
Henry Gellert
Kansas
John Brown
Gellert
Uptom
Custer
St Paul
Ft. Louie
Secret Asiatic League Ties Reported in Tokio
Report suggests Japan secretly organizes an Asiatic League with Tokyo as HQ. Claims link a Chinese stateman, a Japanese prince, and Persian ministers to the movement.
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Shaniatt
Japan
Asiatic League
Tokio
Marconi Opens Wireless Station in Rome
Rome reports Signor Marconi began work Sunday on a powerful wireless station at Piea to establish communications with the Argentine Republic and later with the United States, signaling a new era in transoceanic radio links.
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Rome
Signor
Marconi Sunday
Piea
Itta
Argentine Republic
United State
Supreme Court Rules Plumbing License Law Unconstitutional
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday struck down a state law requiring plumbers to obtain a license before performing plumbing work, ruling the act unconstitutional under state law and pressuring legislators to reconsider regulatory requirements for trades.
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St. Pan
Minn
Supreme Court
Misalasippi Valley Apple Growers Meet Heavily Attended
A Thursday meeting of the Misalasippi Valley Apple Growers Association in Quincy drew a large crowd as most orchardists reported fruit trees were well budded and promising.
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Quincy
Misalasippi Valley Apple Growers’ Association
Paria Mile Weds Georges Geoyan in France
Lucie Faure daughter of the late French president married Tuesday to Georges Geoyan a noted journalist. The papal nuncio to France released the couple on behalf of the Pope.
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Mile
Lucie Faure
France
Georges Geoyan
National Committee Declares Claim of Bourbon Prince to French Throne
The National Committee of the Royal Party of France issues a manifesto backing Prince Francois de Bourbon, cousin of King Alfonso, in his bid for the French throne. The document frames a dynastic claim and asserts royal legitimacy amid political contention.
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Porla
National Committee
The
Royal Party of France
Baw
Francois de Bourbon
Alfonso
France
Artists And Their Models Confessions Of Eminent Knights
The late Phil May of Poweh visited Chicago during the World's Fair and met Frank Verbeck in New York. They shared an evening of talk and drew bears and other animals. Their banter touched on their studies and social ranks, with May humorously noting his town life and Verbeck his woodland studies.
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Phil May
Poweh
Whittler
Mack Ae Serale
Chicago
New York
Frank Verbeck
May
Arethotaand
Vorheek
Phil
Philadelphia
Thackeray Irony Tale Reveals McCarthy Perspective
Justin McCarthy discusses Thackeray's irony and misread impressions made on readers. A curious anecdote describes Thackeray dining at Gareleh where a guest, unable to swallow a poor cigar, quips about learning from the master. Thackeray remains restrained, then quietly declares the tale ends with the guest clearly mistaken about him.
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Justin McCarthy
Thackeray
Gareleh
Thackeros
Dave
Oler
Imposing House Hosts Unplanned Weekend Guests
A family in an unnamed region faced overcapacity when a son invited about half a dozen classmates to stay Friday through Sunday. A telegram warned the venue could accommodate only nine more people, revealing strain on hospitality during a planned gathering.
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Pheliy
Yolo
Merkel
Stokes
Male Aire
Sam
Location Fixes Prices In Folklore Tale
Prof Francie BE Gummer of Haverford College notes literature lacks proverbs in a witty anecdote about an Irish rose seller near Lake Killarney. An English traveler jokes you could fetch a shilling in Covent Garden, she replies you could get a pound a gation in Hades.
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Francie BE. Gummer
Haverford College
Lake Killarney
Covent Garden
Lake Willaboy
Hades
Comparisons Are Odious in a Rural Cloth Purchase
A clerk and a farmer clash in a humorous exchange over cloth quantity and ages. The farmer, noting the clerk’s size, responds with a quip about being as old as a child, while the clerk retorts with a jab about the farmer’s own comparison to a newborn. The encounter ends with light humor about growth and time.
Detective Lawyer Abe Hummel Faces Candid Courtship Dilemma
A stylish young woman consults attorney Abe Hummel amid distress over four marriage proposals. She asks him to judge which suitor has the means, provoking a sharp, unsmiling exchange on money and motives as he requests a full statement of her case.
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Abe” Hummel
The Voices From Another Sphere Remembered
Fragmentary verse fragment recalls voices from beyond the horizon speaking in a solemn tone. The text hints at memory and sorrow, contrasting light and dark, with distant echoes of a past era and emotional ache.
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Maze
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Masa
Reyes
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Onpina
Holevtn
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Ihquirer
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Arkansas
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Les Deatherage
Real Smoot
Utah
Committee On Privilates
Shelhevith
Er & Wood Va
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Yauile
Bonde
Cuba
Gomez
Norean City
Aw Urn Co
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