Beattie Murder Trial Witness Sees Additional Blood Spots
Chesterfield Courthouse Virginia August 99 a boy named Alexander Robertson testified that he found several blood spots along the Midlothian turnpike near the crime scene contradicting prior beliefs of a single blood trace. The defense contends all blood came from the car seat while prosecutors push to prove a murder occurred outside the vehicle. Robertson may be called again by the defense, and Paul Beattie remains jailed as the trial proceeds with further testimony planned.
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Associated Press
Chesterfield
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Midlothian Turnpike
Commonwealth
Wendenburg
Robertsai
Henry C. Beattie, Jr
Paul D. Beattie
Henry
Chesterfield County
Paul
Richmond
Watsai
Paul Beattie
Mr. Smith
Two hurt as car runs into ditch near Lebanon
In Indiana on August 29 a car driven by Wal Dulin veered into a ditch six miles west of Lebanon injuring him seriously and severely injuring a young woman identified at first as Minnie Jones. The woman’s true name and address could not be confirmed. Both victims were taken to Lebanon hospital.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Minnie Jones
Wal Dulin
Dulin
Lebanon
Crawfordsville
North
Pennsylvania Street
Progressive party platform pledges reform and Madero for president
Mexico City delegates to the first national convention adopt a platform urging anti election measures tax reform public resources and anti monopoly aims plus judicial and educational improvements. Francisco Madero is expected to be named president with promises to aid labor education and Latin American ties.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Progressive Party
Francisco Madero
Hidalgo Theater
Madero
Latin America
Labor trouble nears for rail unions in Chicago talks
In Chicago today W L Park of Illinois Central signaled the company will not meet federated shop employees but will confer with accredited representatives of contracting organizations. Federation President McCreery and union officials anticipate later talks as labor delegates arrive. ARA committee on railroad relations plans to discuss extended union troubles tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Chicago
W. Ll. Park
Illinois Central Road
Park
International Union
McCreery
Federation
McGreery
Committee On
The
American Railway Association
Engine Crash Halts Freight Train Near Lafayette
At Battle Ground Indiana a Mono engine running light collided with a southbound local freight at 10 pm and derailed six cars. Engineer Frank Myers of Lafayette sustained two broken ribs. A rear box car lacked lights. Traffic was delayed for hours.
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Associated Press
Lafayette
Ind
Battle Ground
Frank Myers
Hunnewell Councilmen Besiege War Over Tax Policy
Hunnewell Kansas Aug 29 The town’s councilmen postponed a levy for 1912 taxes angering Ella Wilson Hunnewell’s woman mayor who vows to pursue ouster suits for negligence while considering a poll tax option if the council approves an ordinance.
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Associated Press
Death of I. S. Smith Father of Hal B. Smith
I. S. Smith, 85, father of local jeweler Hal B. Smith, died at his home 206 North Sixth Street last evening after a four year illness. Born in New Jersey, he moved west at eleven and lived here since 1837. Survived by wife Maria D Smith and son Hal B. Smith. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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I. S. Smith
Hal B. Smith
North Sixth Street
Smith
New Jersey
Mirs
Maria
D —“Smith
Defense Evidence Goes To Heart Failure In Paul Geidel Case
In New York Aug 29 the defense presented testimony on Paul Geidel’s murder case arguing William H Jackson died of heart failure rather than chloroform. Dr Max E Talmey testified death caused by heart degeneration though noting some signs of strangulation and myocarditis. Dr Nelson A Nobles of Philadelphia supported the hemorrhage from diseased arteries near the heart and will be questioned further tomorrow.
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New York
Paul Geidel
William H. Jackson
Max E. Talmey
Jackson
Nelson Albert Nobles
Philadelphia
Converted Jew Rev Bernheim to Deliver Address
Chicago preacher Rev Bernheim a converted Jew will deliver an address. The report notes his background and slated engagement in a public talk.
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Bernheim
Chicago
Taft Calls Millionaires to Fund Hampton and Negro Education
President Taft denounces the need for repeated fund drives for Hampton Institute and other industrial schools for Indians and Blacks. He credits Hampton with Booker T. Washington's work and Tuskegee's legacy, urging generous, self sustaining contributions from wealthy donors. Governor Mann of Virginia attends at Mrs. Coolridge’s Manchester home as trustees gather.
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Associated Press
Beverly
Mass
Indian and Negro Industrial School
Hampton
Taft
Booker T. Washington
T. Jefferson Coolridge
Manchester
Mann
Virginia
New England
Booker Washington
Tuskegee
Tusegee
South
Taft to Take Maine Coast Cruise Aboard Mayflower
President Taft and Mrs. Taft plan a brief cruise along the Maine coast aboard the Mayflower from Friday through Monday. The vessel will sail to Isleboro, Maine, where Mrs. Thomas McLaughlin, sister of Mrs. Taft, owns a summer home. Helen Taft already is at Isleboro, with most time spent at the McLaughlin residence and occasional short trips aboard the Mayflower.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Maine
City Levy to Remain at 1.25 Per Hundred for 1912
City Controller Custer says the tax levy fixed last year at 1.25 per hundred will not be reduced in 1912. North street paving and other planned improvements may require keeping the levy steady to meet upcoming debts. The budget is being prepared by the finance department and will be presented at the next council meeting Tuesday for action.
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Bogansport
Custer
Department of Finance
Record attendance at Cass County Teachers Institute hits 212
The Cass County Teachers Institute at the high school drew 212 teachers, setting a new attendance record. Highlights included a Victor Victrola concert, readings by Mise Johnson, and talks by Miss Jessie Newlin, Prof. Kinnaman, and Prof. Fisher.
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Cass County Teachers’ Institute
Victor Victrola
Mise Johnson
Marion Normal College
Jessie Newlin
Prof
Kinnaman
Fisher
Fraser
Wheatland
Storm Hits Island Resorts Killing Dozens in Coastal Outlying Areas
Reports from Charleston and surrounding counties recount a deadly storm that swept through sea islands and coastal towns. Officials list confirmed fatalities including Alonzo Coburns Ida Morgan Mary Richie and others while ships report damage and flooding. Rescue work continues as communities recount losses and repair damaged homes and facilities in the wake of the disaster.
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Associated Press
Charleston
Alonzo J. Coburns
Ida Morgan
S C
Richie Columbia
Aloe
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