Coroner Probes Richmond Fence Tragedy in Self Defense Debate
Richmond May 18 Coroner Bramkamp continues inquiry into the line fence shooting that killed Alexander and Raymond Meek after they shot Frank Railsback Sr and Jr. The examination centers on Joel Railsback s demand for a shotgun and whether self defense applies, with jurors to determine timing and motives as conflicting accounts persist.
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Meeks
Joel Railsback
Railsback
Joel
Bramkamp
Opposes Labor Laws At National Manufacturers Convention
The National Association of Manufacturers opened its session with debate on labor issues. President Van Cleve argued against special legislation favoring organized labor, calling it a threat to national welfare. John Kiry Jr of Dayton was named president candidate to succeed Van Cleve.
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Associated Press
New York
National Association of Manufacturers
van Cleve
John Kiry, Jr
Dayton
Ohio
James W. van Cleve
St. Louis
Musicians of Elks and Citizen bands settle union status
The dispute between the Elks musicians and the Citizen band in this city is resolved with Citizen members filing applications and the standing of the groups clarified. No further question remains about union status.
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The
Elks
Three Eggs Broken in Kokomo Truck Accident
In a Saturday storm a Tudor Packing Co. motor truck toppled into a ditch in Kokomo. It was hoisted out and eggs returned to the packing house for examination. Only three eggs were found damaged, despite initial fears of thousands broken.
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The
Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
Tudor’ Packing Company
Friend of Spy Assassinated Near Palermo Connection to Petrosino
Pioggio Puccio, a cigar maker and close associate of Lieut. Joseph Petrosino, was shot dead as he entered his East Seventy fifth street apartment. Police say the killer waited hours, then vanished through a neighboring house. Puccio had helped arrange Petrosino’s funeral and received threats to cease activity but refused to back down.
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Seventy-fifth Stret
Pelermo
Petrosino
Puccio
New York
Mrs Taft Improves After Nervous Breakdown On Potomac Trip
Mrs Taft suffered a nervous breakdown on a Potomac trip with President Taft and friends. Dr Delaney reported she rested comfortably and was much better at the White House. Her ailment threatens plans to accompany the president to Petersburg and Charlotte for commemorations.
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Delaney
White House
Mr. Taft
Indian in Divorce Granted in London Court
A divorce was granted in London on May 18 to Mrs Green from her husband. White Cloud, a North American Indian and alleged correspondent, was cited but did not appear in court. Green claimed White Cloud enticed Mrs Green away during a wild West show tour and won the suit as papers were served by advertisement.
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Associated Press
London
England
White Cloud
Green
Largest Jewish Unity Drive Aims at Mesopotamia Colonization
London reports a major push to unite leading Jewish groups under Jacob H. Schiff to advance a Mesopotamia colonization project. Schiff travels across Europe to align the Jewish Colonization Association with the Jewish Territorialist Organization, promising broad organizational convergence.
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Schiff
Europe
Jewish Colonization Association
Mesopotamia
Senate debate over Gore tariff price investigation
Senator Gore urges a Finance Committee probe into wholesale and retail prices to reveal who bears high costs. Senator Aldrich says the tariff bill must move first. Carter notes overlap with a tariff commission. Bailey proposes a bipartisan select committee, and a 50 to 29 vote sends the resolution to Finance for study.
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Finance Committee
Tariff Commission
Owen
Gallinger
Carter
Bailey
Gore
Senate
Committee On’ Finance
Bristow
la Follette
Crawford
Death Valley claim in California tops Lafayette man
Charles F Williams Sr of Lafayette learns his nephew Delois Williams of Tippecanoe County died in Death Valley California after a Jeep trip went wrong. Williams and two companions crossed the desert by auto but breakdown left them stranded. A week later a search party found Williams near death from thirst and hunger. the other two were rescued days earlier.
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The
Tribune
Lafayette
Ind
Death Valley
California
Tippecanoe County
Charles F. Williams
Lafayette Sunday Leader
Delois Williams
Los Angeles
Williams
Hays Will Case Opens in Indiana Circuit Court
Trial begins in Warsaw Indiana in a suit by the heirs of Halijah Hays to set aside a deed to the Missionary Society of the Methodist church. Hays transferred about 50 000 in property to the society and later 11 000 of his annuity to a five member trustees board for education of ministers in Mercedes Argentina. Heirs claim he was of unsound mind when the last conveyance occurred.
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Tribune
Warsaw
Ind
Halijah Hays
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Luke H. Wrigley
Albion
Hays
The
Missionary Society
Nicholas, Law Theological Seminary
Mercedes
Argentine
South America
Terre Haute Benefit Baseball For Decker Widow
In Terre Haute Indiana yesterday local professionals from law medicine and ministry played a charity baseball game to aid the widow of Joe Decker who was laid off by the car works shutdown and died after a house collapse. The Evening Post has raised 400 to cover a mortgage and the game aims to settle debts to merchants. Two policemen sold thirty tickets for 30 with one 10 dollar ticket resold multiple times.
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Tribune
Terre Haute
Ind
Joe Decker
Evening Post
Mrs Caroline Hitzfield Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Caroline Hitzfield of Huntington died Sunday morning at the Long Cliff institution after a long illness. Her remains were shipped to Huntington over the Wabash yesterday for burial.
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Caroline Hitzfield
Death Reported in Springfield Ohio
A message received by police yesterday stated that Andrew Whitmore was dead at Springfield Ohio. The fragmentary note provides no further details on the circumstances or date of death.
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Andrew ‘Whitmore
Springfield
Ohio
Taft Receives New Ball Pass From Dovey Alliance
Washington May 18 Associated Press reports President Taft received a new ball pass from George B. Dovey, president of Massachusetts BN. The ball pass incident marked a notable gesture during Holt events in Washington D C.
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Taft
Associated
Press
Washington, D.,c
The
Holt
George B. Dovey
Fire called to home after small overnight blaze
A small fire at a residence prompted the fire department to respond around midnight last night. No injuries or further details were provided.
Cap City Citys 1 ORS Ya Eas Oes Pre Ressembly
Cap city notes indicate one Oregon state official to ease pre assembly activities. Unclear wording suggests preparation steps for a regional meeting or session with designated representatives. Further readable details are sparse and entities limited.
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Ferrin Satie
Missing archduke claims arrival in Cleveland
John Salvator who says he is the missing archduke Johann Salvator of Austria arrived in Cleveland from Chicago. He then went to Painesville and plans to regain his former machinist job, promising to prove his noble birth within three days.
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Salvator
Associated Preas
Cleveland
Ohio
John Salvator
Johann Salvator
Austria
Chicago
Painesville
England Braces as German War Scare Spreads
London reports a new German scare as Sir John Barlow suggests Germany possesses in London a cache of arms and ammo for 66 000 troops in England with 7 500 000 rounds. He plans to question War Secretary Haldane in Parliament to seek confirmation.
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London
England
Sir John
Haldane
Newspaper Men Told How to Run Cities
Springfield May 18 The Illinois Daily Newspaper Association heard talks on commission form government with speakers Harrison Parker of the Chicago Tribune and John Norris of New York. Norris argued for tariff removal on ground wood used to make print paper. Automobile rides filled the afternoon and a banquet was given to visiting editors.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Chicago
Minois Daily
Association ‘Today
Harrison - Parker
The
Chicago Tribune
John Norris
New York
Norris
Senate
Open Door Opportunity urged for free trade with Philippines
In a Manufacturers Association address Ss. 1 Scudder of the International Banking Corporation urged Congress to pursue free trade with the Philippines and Porto Rico. Durban attacked legislation of certain states affecting trade and drew criticism.
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Associated
Press
New. ‘York
Manufacturers’ ‘Association
Scudder
International ‘Banking * Corporation
New . York
The
Association
Congress
Philippines
Porto
Thomas
Durban
Man Attacked Woman in 1904 Case Goes to Trial
Heber Hare, once jailed on assault claims against Mrs. Hower and her father, faces a Malice suit for damages in the Wabash circuit court. The 1904 attacks allegedly involved choking and chloroform efforts. Hare was released on bond, denies guilt, and a sensational defense awaits next week.
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David
Hower
Enickle
Manchester
Jolly Declared Insane by Associated Press
In Danville Indiana on May 18 1907 reports say Rob Jolly was declared insane at a hospital after his claimed actions in Indianapolis May 18. The Associated Press notes the decision follows an attempted homicide in 1907 with details from the Indianapolis area.
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Associated Press
Andianpolis
Ind
Rob Jolly
Danville
Ina
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