Youth Held for Murder in Choking and Arson Case
New York officers charge Albert Wolter with strangling and burning Ruth Wheeler after luring her to his flat on a false job text. Kathen Mueller, a resident with Wolter, confesses details of the fire and a threat to her life as detectives probe a possible White Slave ring and other attacks.
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New York
Albert Wolter
Ruth Wheeler
Goronér Haulthauser
Wolter
Walter
Wheeler
Kathen Mueller
Threats Reported in Murder Case At Court
Threats of mob violence against Mrs J B Sayler John Gruden and Dr William Miller in the murder case of banker Schayler were reported to authorities today. Special guards have them placed around the courtroom as the defense begins.
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Watecka
J. B. Sayler
John Gruden
William Miller
Banker Schayler
Death of King Menelic Reported in Abysenia Dispatches
Today's dispatches from Abysenia report the death of King Menelic in Rome. The death has been falsely claimed many times, so the latest report arouses little surprise or interest.
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Menelic
Agama
Rome
Abysenia
Roosevelt Asked to Advise China as General Counselor
A rumor in Tokio suggests Chinese government attachees may invite Roosevelt to act as general advisor to China. He would assess needs of the empire and propose reforms and guidance in relations with other nations.
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Tokio
Roosevelt
China
Wisdom Case Goes To Jury In Oregon Perjury Trial
The Wisdom perjury case went to the jury at two o clock after two days of testimony. The defendant remained confident of acquittal as eight witnesses testified for the state and three for the defense. A second perjury trial against Chandler began after a five minute recess, with a jury panel formed to hear the charges.
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Wisdom
State of
Oregon
Fred Wisdom
Chandler
Roosevelt Talks Boldly Amid Political Clash
Roosevelt denounces assassination attempts and critiques government actions in a march Washington dispatch. He questions endorsing Taft and cites congressional limits as he plans to put the house in order. In a separate update, a deadly village inn fire in Onkeerite kills 250 dancing patrons as panic blocks exits.
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Teddy
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Longworth
Roosstelt
Roosevelt Addresses University of Egypt Denouncing Assassination
General Roosevelt spoke in Cairo urging law enforcement and cautioning against self governance without training. He defended English rule in Egypt, criticized those who encouraged assassination, and received a Doctor of Laws degree after a luncheon with the American mission head and a school dedication.
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Cairo
Roosevelt
University of Egypt
Miler Pasha
Eos
Khartoum
Egypt
Boutrous Pasha
Watson
Many Join Church in City Revival
Dr. J. D. Gillilan reports 130 conversions in the city during revival meetings. There have been 86 baptisms and 105 accessions to the Methodist church as the work continues.
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J. D. Gillilan
Summerville
Methodist Church
Ohio Governor Harmon Favored by Democrats for President
Leaders in Hot Springs Arkansas say Gov. Harmon of Ohio should receive the party nomination at the next national convention after a conference in which Democratic leaders practically agreed he is the man to run.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Friends of
Harmon
Ohio
Aetna Eruption Renewed Lava Threatens San Leo
Cantania reports Mount Aetna erupted after a day of quiet lava flows flooding San Leo village. Residents fled as officials fear widespread destruction and the lava advances threaten the settlement.
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Aetna
Cantania
Mount Aetna
San Leo
Czar’s Young Heir Runs From Palace Then Returns
The six year old son of the Czar allegedly left the palace Tuesday to become a sailor. He was spotted walking on a public road when intercepted by a woman and returned to the palace amid a general alarm. Authorities feared nationalist kidnapping.
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St. Petersburg
Czaroviteh
Funeral for Pearlie Rolling Today
The funeral for Pearlie Rolling the boy who died from injuries after a giant powder explosion will be held at the Baptist Church at 2 p m with Rev F B Gray delivering the sermon Interment will follow at the Odd Fellows cemetery The Rollins family formerly lived in La Grande and friends extend condolences.
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Pearlie Rolling
Hela
Baptist Church
F. B. Gray
Rollins
la Grande
Burglary Trial Witnesses and Trout Season Start
Two Salem convicts testify for the prosecution in a burglary case tried last spring. Cochran and Cochran defend Chandler. The trout open season starts April first except Baker county lakes with anglers urged to obtain licenses. The piece notes the humor of “All Fool's Day” and mentions printed points of law on licenses.
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Salem
Cochran
Chandler
Baker County
Walton
Jonah
Eight Gunners Die in Explosion at Asiatic Waters Cruise
A deadly explosion during a training drill aboard a cruiser near Asiatic waters kills eight gunners. Investigators suggest a firing pin jam may have triggered the blast while crews were practicing.
Explosion on Charleston Kills Eight at Olangape
Nine men died after a breech plug blew out on a three inch gun during target practice on the cruiser Charleston. The dead include John M. Kee, Walter Ameredt, Henry Peater, Leo Rennel, Harry Reaves, Graden Ralph Berkman, Maxie Beraward, and Edward Albert Moulin. Buried at Cavite, the incident is being investigated as a probable premature discharge with a jammed firing pin. The Charleston has been in Portland for Rose Festivals.
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Washington
Charleston
Olangape
Navy Department
Jno
Vesuvian eruption in Italy ignites near central crater
Napes March 28 reports fissures opening near Mount Vesuvius central crater with a loud roar and heavy smoke. First eruption shows no lava flow and scientists link activity to nearby towns as observers monitor the event.
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Napes
Mount
Vesuvious
Vesustong
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