Plea For Clemency In Hains Case Delays Death Penalty
Captain Peter C. Hains, U S A, is sentenced to eight to sixteen years at Sing Sing for the killing at the Sayride Yacht Club. Prosecutor Dewitt and clemency advocate Eugene Young influence a lighter outcome with motions denied. The court denounces unwritten law and moves to higher court review.
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Flushing
L.L
Peter C. Hains
Sing Sing
Wm. E. Anpis
Saycide
John Hains
Dewitt
Eugene Young
Hains
Garretson
McIntyre and Young
Davidson Bennett
Claudia Hains
Fort Hamilton
McIntyre
Young
Son Kills Father After Alleged Infidelity Revealed
A son shot and killed his father after learning of the father's alleged affair with the son's wife. Neighbors report domestic tensions and police were called to the scene in the early hours. No motive beyond suspected betrayal is confirmed.
Tragic family shooting in St Louis ends with two deaths
In St Louis on May 17 jeweler August Poos shot by son Edward 19 after accusing his wife of infidelity. Poos killed in a struggle, then fatally shot his wife Lena. daughter Alvina narrowly escapes. Edward wounded and fled as police investigate motive and sequence.
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ST. Louis
Poos
Edward
Lena
Alvina Poos
Pops
Alvina
Pons
No Church Wants Unorthodox Christ in New York
In New York May 17 a discussion asks which church Jesus would join if alive today. Dr Chas E Etch argues Jesus would be shunned for unorthodoxy and broad views. He says Jesus would avoid pulpits and might seek street talk with a newsboy or bartender.
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New York
Jesus
Chas. E. Etch
Jesus Christ
Eton
Park builder here Copeland generous donated land for Northside park
Richard Iverson of Bedford Mass landseaman for the park commission arrived at the Grand hotel to oversee park layout with President Hixon. Col F C Copeland donated five large lots along Black River between Logan and Windsor streets, prompting immediate work on the city park system.
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Richard Iverson
Bedford
Mass
Park Commission
Grand Hotel
Mr. Iverson
Hixon
Col. F. C. Copeland
Logan
Windsor Streets
Black River
Northside
Col. Copeland
Hapsburg Prince Returns To Work In Ohio Machine Shop
Johann Salvator, once missing for 19 years after vanishing from Painesville Ohio, has been located near Chicago and is headed back to return to his $15 weekly job in a Painesville machine shop.
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Chicago
Johann Salvator
House of Hapsburg
Painesville
Ohio
Wisconsin Assemblymen Plan to Defy Subpoenas
Ten assembly members summoned to testify before the senatorial investigation commit tee over Stephenson money in primaries plan to refuse to appear citing legislative privilege They include Ledvina Thomas Twesme Wrank Smith Ramsey Reader Farrell and Towne They argue they cannot be compelled to attend until twenty days after adjournment and will shield themselves behind the legislature’s privilege.
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Madison, Wis
Assembly
Senatorial Investigation Committee
Ledvina
Thomas
Twesme
Wrank Smith
Ramsey
Reader
Farrell
Towne
Stephenson
Herman Ekern
Common Law Widower Seeks Share From Deceased Partner
Mason City Iowa May 17 John B Boyington of Pregnar claims to be the common law spouse of Electa J Pond recently deceased and seeks half of farm property and other personal assets contending he is entitled as her widower He asserts a partnership in one farm and ownership and management interests in the land.
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Mason City
Iowa
John B. Boyington
Pregnar
Electa J. Pond
Boyington
Caldwell Case Again Postponed
The preliminary hearing for Charles W. Caldwell was adjourned again until next Monday as he endures a gunshot wound and high fever. Divorce hearings opened by Caldwell’s wife were also postponed. Belah Remy, the girl in the case, says she loves Caldwell and demands the return of a diamond ring and necklace now with the sheriff.
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Columbus
Ohio
Charles W. Caldwell
A. G. Remy
Elizabethtown
Caldwell
Remy
Belah Remy
Wagner pleads not guilty in Wisconsin perjury case
Detective Frank T. Wagner, charged with perjury over testimony about a $35,000 bribe for Senator Stephenson’s election, pleads not guilty. His preliminary examination is set for May 25 after he cannot post a $1,000 bond. Wagner is jailed awaiting hearing.
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Madison
Wis
Frank T. Wagner
Stephenson
Wagner
Edward Youckey
Milwaukee
Senate
Sixteenth Avenue
Peck
Shaughnessy
Matt J. Regan
Judge Fruit Lingers In Critical Hospital Condition
Circuit Judge John J. Fruit remains in critical care at St. Francis hospital. Reports from his bedside say his condition has worsened with another restless night and he is not as well today as in recent days. He is resting more easily this afternoon.
Taft Studies Civil War History Ahead of Petersburg Visit
President Taft, in Washington, is reading up on Civil War and Revolutionary history before leaving for Petersburg, Virginia, late tomorrow night and Charlotte, North Carolina, to help unveil the Fort Mahone monument and mark Mecklenburg’s declaration of independence anniversary.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
Petersburg
Charlotte
N. C
Fort Mahone
Solona Farmer Jewett Dies by Own Action
NORTHWOOD Iowa May 17 C F Jewett a wealthy farmer and former state senator killed himself by gunshot this morning. The man known locally as a prominent figure in politics and agriculture died at the scene. He had served in the state senate and owned extensive farmland in Solona.
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Solona
Northwood
Iowa
C. F Jewett
Carly
Sharpshooters Plan Joint June Tournament trip
Wino na La Crosse and Fountain City sharpshooters will join for a June riverboat tournament beginning in West La Crosse. A Mississippi steamer will carry the group to Winona to stage the event at Fountain City with public participation and valuable prizes. Carl Rathke led a group with 177 points, as scores and special events were reported.
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Winona
la Crosse
Fountain City
Sharpshooters
West la Crosse
Fountains City
Carl Rathke
King. Union
Bt & Or Erate Nate
Ss Sooo
Asta
Carl Ranke
Ann
Beeder
J. Costley Ee
Two Killed In Line Fence Fight
In Randolph County Indiana this morning a line fence dispute between the Meek and Railsback families ended with Rexan Meek and his son Raymond killed. Frank Railsback and Frank Railsback Sr. wounded after双方 exchange shots. Joel Railsback later surrendered in Richmond to the sheriff.
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Richmond
Ind
Alexander Meek
Frank Railsback
Rexander Meek
Raymond
Railsback
Joel Railsback
Meeks
Meredith
Take License to Wed
Emil McKay and Maud Tooley of this city have taken out a marriage license.
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Emil McKay
Miss Maud Tooley
Elks Circus Draws Big Crowd In Floating Parade
Seventeenth and Main hosts the Dode Fisk circus with a monster parade led by Elks in cars. Tom Burns promotes the show in the ticket office as crowds enjoy matinee performances and the vibrant midway with lemonade and popcorn. City officials and former circus hands like Charles H. Berry anticipate a record attendance tonight.
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White City
Dode Fish Circus
Tom Burns
Burns
Tom
Hetty Green
Jimming
Charles H. Berry
Berry
Spaulding and
Rogers
The
Elks’ Lodge
Fisk
Munz Thwing boat launched with 40 hp engine
A 30 foot speed boat built by Otto J. Munz and J. A. Thwing was launched at Main street Saturday evening. By Sunday the engine and fittings were connected and the Continental engine started, but the clutch failed from misalignment and cracked the center. Replacement clutch needed before tests. boat, unnamed, aimed to break local speed records this season.
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Otto J. Munz
J. A. Thwing
Main Street
Continental
Annis Nephew Held After Flint Hammer Attack
Claude Annis, who says he is the nephew of Wm. E. Annis, is in custody in Flint Michigan as police pursue developments in the injuries of John Rowski. Annis is accused of striking Rowski with a hammer and being involved in a shooting incident with Captain Peter C. Hains Jr.
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Flint, Mich
Claude Annis
Wm. E. Annis
Peter C. Hains, Jr
John Rowaski
Annis
Missing boy’s body found in quicking river
The body of Johnnie Altmyer, missing since Friday and believed held by Saul, was located today in the quicking river.
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Meark
Johnnie Altmyer
Saul
Quicking River
Goddard Loses Big Diamond Game Suffered Losses
A fragment reports Goddard suffering a big loss to Diamond, noting losses late last night with limited readable details about the event.
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HI Goddard
Big Diamond
Robber Steals Diamonds From Goddard Home
A window entry at 146 South Seventh Street allowed a thief to take two diamonds from a library desk after ransacking the room. One stone valued at 500 to 600 dollars and a smaller diamond were taken while the family slept, with the open window the only trace left. Police investigate possible professional diamond thief involvement.
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D. H. Palmer
Hiram Goddard
South Seventh Street
Mr. Goddard
Complete Rural Delivery Starts in Clark County
Congressman John J. Esch announced from Washington that Clark County will begin county rural free delivery on July 1. The system will serve 29 routes in the county, with four newly added routes.
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Clark
John J. Esch
Washington
Clark County
Public hangings resume in Constantinople mutiny trial
In Constantinople on May 17, public executions were held for those implicated in the recent mutiny. Two army officers and three gendarme guards were executed in public near the uprising site, witnessed by a large crowd and widely condemned for the spectacle.
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Constantinople
Banker Helge Haugen Dies Suddenly in Chicago
Helge A. Haugen aged 62 prominent Midwestern banker dies at home of heart disease. Haugen served as president of the State Bank of Chicago and vice president of the Clearing Association in Chicago.
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Chicago
Helge A. Haugen
Middle West
Haugen
State Bank of Chicago
The
Clearing Association
Weather and Water Across Midwest With Showers and Cooling
Weather report notes La Crosse at 46 degrees and 66 for warmest with light wind and no rainfall. Forecasts call for showers tonight or Tuesday across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa with variable warmth and cooler conditions. River forecast shows falling stages in the next two days with readings at Prairie du Chien Le Claire and Reed’s Landing indicating modest declines.
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la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
St Peat
Ionisino Bka
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Adniek Yas Bkr
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MR. Wagner
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Isaac Stephenson
Dane County
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Elks’ Circus
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Elks
Palmer
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