Boyle and wife sentenced for Whitla kidnaping life and 25 years
James Boyle and his wife were convicted of abducting Willie Whitla from Sharon on March 18. Boyle received life imprisonment and Mrs Boyle 25 years plus $5000 fine. Boyle announced a planned appeal and hinted at naming a third person linked to the crime.
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Associated Press
Mercer
James H. Boyle
Willie Whitla
James Boyle
Harry Forker
Sharon
Cleveland
Forker
Whitla
Boyle
L Ater
Billy” Whitla
Pittsburg
Williams
J. P. Whitla
Frank’ H. Buhl
Mercer County
Boyles
Tax proposal doubles brewers tax to curb dry counties
A bill introduced by Representative Kendall of Iowa would double the tax on brewers and all liquor dealers and would bar tax collection in counties where liquor manufacture or sale is illegal. The move coincides with tariff bill discussions in the Ways and Means Committee.
Birthday and horse age at Haas’s office
Edgar Phillips of Walton called at the county superintendent’s office. He noted that the day marked Haas’s birthday and also the birthday of Haas’s horse, which is eleven years old. Neither Phillips nor Haas would disclose further details.
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Haas
Phillips
John Lurks Over Extended Trip Night Visit
A fragment notes John lingering near an extended trip overnight. The text hints at a late night visit or presence but lacks clear context or additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
One House Seeks to Control by Delaying Appropriation
President Taft asks Congress to amend the Foraker act governing Porto Rico to curb the executive council and house of delegates power over appropriations. He notes a crisis from the assembly failing to pass needed budgets, risking island government after June 30, and urges current-year funds be drawn by auditor warrants if adjournment occurs.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Taft
Congress
Porto Rico
Legislative Assembly of
United States
Executive
Council
Legislative Assembly
Philippines
Hawaii
Executive Council
House of Delegates
House ‘of Delegates
House of ‘Delegates
Weathered Night in Baseball Standings Report
National League scores show Pittsburgh Chicago tied 0 in rain while Boston 8 2 New York 60 has Batteries White Bowerman and Schlei. American League notes Chicago 16 3 Washington with White Sullivan Johnston Street and St Louis 7 8 Philadelphia with Waddell Stephens Plank Thomas. Detroit New York and Cleveland Boston all rain affected.
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Boston
Ichteigengerundessat
New York
Wlgrta
White
Bowerman
Raymond
Schlei
R.H.E
Chicago
Iccseceeeneeneeacs
Washington
White and Sullivan
Johnston and Street
St. Louis Seit
Philadelphia
Waddell and
Stephens
Plank
Thomas
Detroit
Cleveland
Baseball schedule prompts clash of league rivals
National League matchups include St. Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, Cincinnati at Boston, and Philadelphia at St. Louis. Federal league games list Boston at Cleveland and New York at Detroit with Washington at Chicago.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
President urges orderly change for Porto Rico self rule
The president notes Porto Ricans enjoy higher prosperity and liberty under laws from their own legislature. He warns changes to the Foraker act require congressional consideration and should proceed orderly, not provoke a federal backlash. The message recalls past guardianship and that progress may have advanced too quickly.
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Porto Rico
Congress
Fire destroys Trick belt factory on Sixth street
The S W Trick belt factory on Sixth street was gutted by fire at two this morning. Fire destroyed a $12 000 stock of belts and novelties and broke out front plate glass. Firemen escaped injury as flames reached the rear. owner Mr Trick holds about $7 000 in fire insurance. Building owned by D M Watts.
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S. W. Trick
Sixth Street
Trick
North Street
D. M. Watts
Senate Majority Votes To Uphold Tariff Lead Schedule
Washington May 10 The Republican Senate rejected cutting the pig lead duty to 2 1/2 cents a pound as Finance Committee recommended, with 35 to 44 vote. Eleven Republicans backed Democrats and two Democrats supported Republicans. Aldrich called the vote an endorsement of the committee. The House struggled over the president's Porto Rico message and a speaker’s table delay. Payne signaled upcoming action on the Philippine tariff.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
House
Aldrich
Porto Rico
Committee On Ways and Means
Garrett
Tennessee
Payne
New York
Seven Die in Tragic Wisconsin Incident
A terse Associated Press report from Haw Glatt Wisconsin dated May 10 records seven drownings in a single incident. Details are sparse with fragmented wording. Police and rescue teams are investigating the event as the tragedy unfolds.
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Associated Press
Fishermen Rescue Submerged Boat Victims on Riverbank
McLaughlin and companions faced danger when their boat overturned on a swift river. Bystanders heard cries for help as passengers clung to the hull. The overturned launch was found on a sand bar a half mile downstream. the bodies remain unrecovered.
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McLaughlin
3Ard
Fraternal Orders Fight Bill Amid Insurance Concerns
The Illinois fraternal congress representing 700000 policy holders and 1200000000 in insurance met in Chicago on May 10 to oppose a Springfield bill. The proposal would amend anti rebating laws allowing old line companies to write insurance at any rate if sold to 100 or more workers in labor unions or similar groups.
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Associated Press
Chicago
The
Illinois
Congress
Three Burglars Caught in Post Office Robbery Case
Three men charged with robbing the Kent Ohio post office were captured in Garrett Indiana. Antonio, the first captured, confessed part of the robbery and indicated the other two suspects Sam Murray and Nick Celeruan.
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Kent
Ohio
Garrett
Antonio
Sam Murray
Nick Celeruan
Sunday School Picnic to Lake Maxinkuckee Planned
The Ministerial Association leads a county wide excursion with Rev. J H Craig announcing plans with the Vandalia railroad for a large Sunday school trip to Lake Maxinkuckee. About a thousand children and many chaperones are expected, with preparations underway.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Vandalia
Craig
Maxinkuckee
Powder Mill Explosion Near Turck Station Kills Four
An explosion at the Lafin Rand powder mills in Columbus Kas near Turck Station in May 1910 killed four men and injured twenty workers, some seriously. At the mixing room the blast shattered the building and scattered bodies. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Associated. Press
Columbus
Kas
Lafin Rand
Turck
Here
Sheriff’s Wife Sentenced in Beulah Cox Killing Case
Mrs. Mary E Wright, formerly of Kokomo, now at Bismarck Dakota, begins a four year term for killing her foster daughter Beulah Cox. She denied guilt, asked for clemency, and claimed innocence while maintaining good behavior may shorten the sentence. Her companion was Mrs. Belford, wife of the sheriff, amid a quiet departure and muted public interest.
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State
Bismark
Mi Dakota
Belford
Wright
Terest
Ben Cox
Roosevelt Party Slays Rhinoceros in East Africa
Near Machakos Nairobi a bulky rhinoceros fell dead after Roosevelt fired at a distance of 14 paces as the hunter charged. The Roosevelt party rushes daily to collect skins for the Smithsonian while naturalists prepare the game for shipment. Roosevelt and his son Mit are said to bring in more trophies as the hunt continues.
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Col. Roosevelt
Machakos
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Army Balloon Bursts: Balloons Fail Over May 10
An Associated Press report notes a May 10 army balloon incident where a military balloon burst in flight. Details are sparse but indicate a dramatic failure during deployment with no immediate reports of casualties.
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Iowa
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Walton
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Mary BE. Wright
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