07 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1910
Page
1
A careful plan for killing a man at his home was laid out with a lurid description of the attacker and a victim who had no chance for escape from bullets. The report notes the defendant claimed no defense and details the surrounding circumstances of the alleged crime.
The death of William L. Rice, a wealthy Cleveland attorney, is ruled a carefully premeditated murder driven by revenge rather than robbery. Police cite an Italian golf caddy sworn to vengeance and four shots fired, with two bullets recovered and two used as signals. Cromwell, linked to Rice, travels to Cleveland as investigators pursue motives and accomplices. A $5,000 reward is offered for the killer.
New York on August 6 a chain of people helped three policemen rescue a fireman who had fallen into the river from a lighter. The incident unfolded as bystanders formed a human chain to reach the distressed man and pull him to safety.
Paris hosts a preview flight as Hubert Latham in an Antionette monoplane and Weymann in a biplane circle Paris before yesterday’s main cross country race. Latham lands at Issy Les Moulineaux after a 87 mile hop via Noisiel with Eiffel Tower passes. Weymann lands at Issy after Beauval stop and returns from Chalons.
The article reports President Taft receiving a favorable impression from Speaker Wikinley about Congress. It notes friendly exchanges in the halls of state and suggests bipartisan optimism for legislative action ahead.
Representative McKinley of Illinois predicts a strong Republican surge in the coming elections. He states the campaign will back every pro presidential candidate, asserts no doubt about retaking seats, and names Indiana Massachusetts New York districts as targets while keeping headquarters in New York and Chicago.
Indian leader Green McCurtain testified that J F McMurray offered a quarter of profits and a 10 percent fee in a plan to sell 450000 acres of Choctaw and Chickasaw lands to a New York syndicate. The probe also cited Jake L Hannon and mentions Taft and Sherman.
Albuquerque Aug 6 two gunmen robbed the Mo gallon Silver City stage killing driver Josep Dominguez who fired back. Robbers fled with twelve bars of silver bullion from Ernestine and Socorro mining companies. eleven were found nearby leaving one bar valued at about 1500 dollars. Mounted police pursue the two suspects toward the mountains.
At Hopatcong Lake New Jersey during a lake carnival a gasoline ferry and a launch collided causing fatalities. Forty passengers were aboard the ferry when the crash occurred and two people are confirmed dead with the scene described as chaotic and deadly.
A man from the town plunged into Lake Oquago in New York to rescue a child in distress. He lost his life while ensuring the youngster reached shore safely. Local authorities hailed his bravery as a tragic sacrifice.
W R Michaelis publisher of the Chicago Staats Zeitung and president of the United Societies drowned at Lake Oquago New York after diving in to save his eight year old daughter who fell overboard. Neighbors rescued the child while the father sank. Michaelis had been a vocal opponent of prohibition and anti saloon forces in Chicago. He had traveled to the Adirondacks with his wife and eight children for a summer rest.
Nellie Barton who escaped from the Indiana Women's Prison in Indianapolis on a Wednesday was found near Lafayette in bed at John Campbell's home on Fourth Street after a woodland chase. Her former husband and father-in-law were implicated. Barton had been sentenced in 1910 for assault with intent to kill and robbery of Sadie Hickman.
Dr. R. C. Milburn, once noted by police, visited the station last night showing advanced intoxication. Officers escorted him to Sheriff Butler’s home for a short visit. Roy Gibbs was drunken on the streets and allegedly misquoted scripture, then arrested and charged with intoxication.
William Bramwell Melish arrives as acting grand master to lead the Knights Templar conclave. Chicago expects a spectacular week with 50,000 visitors today and up to 500,000 for the parade, as 600 knights in regalia greet him near the Congress Hotel.
A girl is held as a murder suspect after she refused to speak to investigators. Police say she remains in custody as part of the ongoing case.
Stenographer traced to doctor shortly before the killing. Valuables left on the body, police gain clue that revenge may have triggered the murder. Authorities pursuing possible suspects and motives.
Inez Wilcox, a young stenographer, admitted she worked at Dr William Michaelis's office until shortly before his murder last night. She refused full statements and was detained, asserting she was clerical staff for the dead dentist until ten p.m. on the night of the slaying. Police, lacking a solid lead, consider motive unclear while a suspect in Englewood is being sought.
Baltimore, Aug. 6. Joe Gans, former lightweight champion, was still alive at a late hour as his strength declined. A reporter noted that he did not expect the end at that time.
Aug 6 dispatches report an autograph letter from Alfonso in England appealing to King Edward VII for equity and a peaceful solution as Spain faces Carlist unrest. Vatican officials weigh responses amid prohibitions on Sunday demonstrations and Carlist pressure to declare a stance.
The Catholic committee in Madrid reached a decision after a stormy session in which members faced threats of arrest and creation for issuing an insulting and rebellious anti-government manifesto against the government.
Atlantic City August 6 The Bottle Manufacturers Association reached a late wage agreement to curb machine driven competition and keep down the number of workers. The conference addressed wage standards and factory efficiency amid industry pressure.
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