Niece of Swope Poison Victim
In a Hyde slander case, Paxton testifies under oath that Miss Margaret H. Swope’s stomach contents contained poison, found in marked quantities. He describes a December 18 family disturbance, nurses’ suspicions, and a threatened departure of Dr. Hyde with his wife from the Swope home as the case unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Roleon
Chicago
Margaret H. Swope
Chilemay Swope
Anna Houlihan
RB. G. Hyde
John G. Paxton
Swope
Paxton
Dr. Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Chrisman Swope
Storney Paxton
Miss Swope
Col. Swope
Hyda
Victor Vaughn
Mr. Paxton
Will Imprril Easter Hats Strike WoMen Makers
New York reports five thousand women straw hat workers plan a strike for higher wages and humane conditions. They allege 11 to 12 hour days with half a Sunday off, weekly earnings under eight dollars, and unsafe lofts amid tuberculosis fears. Foremen allegedly threaten dismissal for minor defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teen Girl Stabbed 65 Times. Fla. Suspect Detained
Deland Florida February 4 Irvin Haatchett a 21 year old boy was arrested charged with the murder of Marph Fidger at Glenwood The girl was stabbed in 85 places being literally cut to pieces Authorities say the assault had motives beyond murder A crowd talked of lynching once the arrest was publicized and he was spirited away in an automobile
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deland
Fla
Irvin Haatchett
Marph Fidger
Glenwood
Hantelott
Kansas HITS REAPER TRUST
Tonoka Kan Feb 14 state supreme court issued a limited ouster order against International Harvester Company prohibiting territory limitation discrimination or other anti trust violations as argued by the attorney general. Falls Dead in Church Wilkesbarre Pa Feb 11 Hugh J Flynn of this city collapsed from apoplexy while listening to a sermon at Holy Saviour church. Baumgartner Heads Editors New Orleans Feb 14 13 P Baumgartner editor of the Santa Ana Register was elected president of the National Editorial association at the convention in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonoka
Kan
State Supreme Court
International Harvester Company
Prohibiny
Diaa
Wilkesburne
Hugh J. Flyni
Baumgartner
New Orleans
P. Baumgartner
Santa Ana
Cal
National Editorial Association
Raisuli the Moroccan bandit chief dies by poisoning
Raisuli governor of Djebala province and former Moorlah bandit chief is reported dead from poisoning. He rose from a Mistarly life as a farmer to lead raids extorting tribute from caravans. His captures included Dr. Walter Harris and Jean Perdicaris, with ransom stories tied to U.S. and British interests before final release after payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eld
Raisult
Harris
State Department
Perdicaris
Raigull
Raisuhe
Harry MacLean
Mclean
Bryan for County Option in Nebraska
In Lincoln on February 13 W J Bryan released a public statement endorsing county option in Nebraska. He argues parties must be independent of liquor interests and asserts government has the right to regulate liquor traffic. He condemns the liquor crusade as selfish and harmful to home and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Gryan
Body of 18 year old found on Atlantic City beach
Jane Adams of Atlantic City, 18, was found frozen on the beach two miles below the city, after disappearing February 4 following a dance at the plaza with married man W M Seyler. A deep cavity over her left eye suggests foul play. Police have issued warrants for William Seyler and his brother Arvis, who are at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Jane Adams
Pleza
W. M. Seyler
Seyler
William Seyler
Arvis
Battle Creek Sanitarium Ousted Over Tax Arrears
Battle Creek Michigan February 14 Judge Parkinson ordered the Battle Creek Sanitarium ousted for nonpayment of taxes. Dr Kellogg warned if the court ruled against him he would close the institution and establish new ones in New Jersey. The case seeks to confirm the sanitarium as a charitable institution exempt from taxation, a status under dispute for ten years. Also noted is a Detroit labor conference on lake labor wages with tugmen and dredge owners weighing a wage schedule for the coming season. no final result yet. A French Antarctic expedition led by Dr Jean M Charcot reported reaching latitude 7 degrees south longitude 126 degrees west and discovering 120 miles of new land near Alexander Island, marking a successful phase of the expedition.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Parkinson
Dr. Kellogg
New Jersey
Detroit
Tugmen’s Protective Association
Marine Labor
Punta Arenas
Jean M. Charcot
Alexander Island
Autoist Runs Over Daughter in Beaumont Garage Tragedy
William Crook a prominent Beaumont lawyer backed his car from his garage striking an obstacle. He then moved the vehicle in reverse and fatally crushed his 161 months old daughter in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
William Crook
Taft Defends Platform Amid Hysteria Pledge
President Taft spoke at the Lincoln Key celebration in New York defending his administration’s policies. He criticized business hysteria and urged enforcement of the law to protect confidence, while arguing against anti trust changes and stressing a party education campaign to unite Republicans. Gov. Hughes and Gov. Fort echoed calls for party unity and leadership, with Hughes signaling Taft's renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Preaideny Taft
Lincoln Key
Tal
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Mr. Tatt
Wall Street
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Hughes
Fort
Gov. Hughes
Gov. Fort
Republicas Party
Eac
Patt
Mytr
Tegret
Three Cent Bread Plan for North St. Louis Bakery
A report notes Jacob Slupsky, a capitalist-philanthropist, plans a $200,000 bakery on North St. Louis Street to produce bread at three cents per loaf, amid lowering prices for other foods and lingering scarcity. The item reflects a projected industrial move to cut costs and supply staples at reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lows
Jacob Slupsky
North St. Louis
Tug and 32 Men Are Missing
Washington reports 32 officers and crew of the navy tug Nina adrift between Boston and Hampton Roads or sunk with the vessel. Nine naval and revenue cutters search for traces while Nina, overdue to Boston since last Tuesday, departed Hampton Roads Sunday with two submarines. A gale followed its voyage, and no word has come from the Nina, manned by Chief Boatswain John St Croghan, regarded as an expert commander of small craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Boston
Hampton Roads
Revenue Cutter Departments
Boston Navy Yard
Virginia
Hampton Road
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Department
Nina
Chester
Lis
John St. Croghan
Lincoln's Memory Honored At Chicago Lincoln League Banquet
The Lincoln league marked Lincoln's birthday with a banquet for about 1600 men in the Second Regiment Armory. Noted figures in literature, politics, and law spoke on Lincoln and youth voters. Join Temple Graves spoke on Lincoln from a Southern Man's Standpoint. Other dignitaries included William J. Calhoun, Gov. Deneen, Senators Callam and Lorimer, and State's Attorney Warman. Frank Reid led the Lincoln league as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lincoln League
Lincoln
Second Regiment
Kankakee
Joliet
Temple Graves
Wiliam J. Calhoun
Minster
China
Deneen
Callam
Lorimer
Warman
Frank Reid
Jincoli League
Toratmaater
Receiver for Big Foundry in New York plants
The Central Foundry Company with $14 million capital was placed in receivership by U S Judge Hough who named Waddell Caleb Ings as receiver to run the seven operating foundries. Petition creditors claim only $7,290 but total mobilities exceed $4.7 million. Factories are in Newark New Jersey Dundalk Maryland South Pittsburgh Tennessee Vergennes Indiana Medina North Carolina Anniston and Bessemer Alabama.
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New York
Peh
Central Foundry Company
Udge Hough
United States District Court
Waddell Caleb Ings
Newark
Dundalk
South Dpittsburg
Tann
Virgennes
Ind
Medina
N. C
Anniston and
Bessemer
Ala
Belmont to Wed Actress in Quiet Brooklyn Wedding
Formal engagement announced for Miss Eléanor Tobsan and August Bel Yoont. Belmon t’s past attention to Miss Robson fueled rumors last spring, she has just closed her season at the Majestic Theater in Brooklyn as Glad in The Dawn of a Tomorrow, ending her artistic career. The marriage is planned for next month at Miss Robson’s house with only family and a few intimate friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eléanor Tobsan
August Bel Yoont
Belmont
Miss Robson
Majestic Theater
Brooklyn
Panama Canal celebration address by James Bryce
Brit ish ambassador James Bryce told several thousand visitors at the Panama Canal celebration that upon completion the canal will alter the physical and commercial status of half the nations and make America the greatest beneficiary of the new navigation route across the isthmus.
Miners End Strike at Granville Mine in Illinois
In Spring Valley on February 14 a Granville mine strike by St. Paul Coal Company miners ended. The stoppage cost the miners about 10 000 pounds in wages and inflicted greater loss on the company. The workers dismissed Charley Atherton as top boss and won, with Atherton transferred to the Cherry shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Spring Valley
Granville
St. Paul Coal Company
Charley Atherton
Atherton
Cherry
Badger News Briefly Told Ashland and Six Other Entries
Ashland reports a house fire trapping Mrs Hagstrom and five children, all escaped in night clothes. house and contents destroyed. La Crosse notes musician Julius Hoegenbarth died after discharge from Fort Snelling. Le Crosse board approves two cottages for the insane asylum near the Mall building, cost about $80,000. Appleton announces a fifth wireless telegraph station now in operation. Sheboygan reports a 10 year old boy died after neck fracture from a fall while playing. Waukeshaa Milwaukee Shipers association aims for a price raise on canned goods. shipments possible to Milwaukee if not. Glenwood hoodlums damaged St John’s rectory. one shot at leg. Marinette grand jury convenes amid expectations of investigations into soldier relief and drainage commission. Fort Atkinson honors Gen Hoard couple on 50th anniversary. three generations mentioned. Kenosha plant accident injures 15. one possibly seriously. Omro St Luke’s church to be dedicated. two pastors to speak. Racing: Rev B B Bigler accepted pastorate. Milton man struck by train. Oshkosh Trinity Church to grant vacation to Rev Greenwood. assistant to be provided. Barron council votes to revoke saloon license of Murrell McRae amid first such action in city.
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Ashland
Charles Hagstrom
White River
Julius Hoegenbarth
Fort Snelling
Wash
Shgtun
Hegenharth
le Crogse
State Board of Control
la Crosse County
Wells
Hennete
Appleton
Haye
Emmony
Sherwood le Roy
Milwaukee
Ford du Lac
Lake Michigan
Sylvester
William Lenanevsky
Waukesha
Milwaukee Mitk and Crean Shippers' Association
Glenwood
St. John's Catholic Church
Third Street
Ray
Peter Westen
Marinette
Soldier Relief Committee
Marinette Drainage Canal Commission
Jour Martin
Dredging
Fort Atkinson
WW. D. Hoard
Kenosha
le Wator
Simmons Manufacturing Company
Homer J. Inclenrock
Muih
Inclenrock
Omro—St
Raves. K. Herberner
Mayville
G. M. Weng
Oahkosh
B. B. Bigler
Lagersport
Ind
First Presbyterian Church
Milton
William J.sharlel
Mitton Junction
Oshkosh
Trinity Episcopal Church
John W. Greenwood
Barron
Murrell McRae
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A testimonial advertisement asserts the remedy cures female troubles and avoids operations. Mrs Auguste Vesperlaxy from Wisconsin and Mrs Lriy Payroux from New Orleans describe relief from serious symptoms after using the product. The ad claims decades of success and invites readers to write for free personalized advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Otese
Wia
Jaydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lriy Payroux
Kerlerec St
New Orleans
Lydia E. Finkham
Lydia E Pinkham
A Promise
A playful dialogue from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a family moment as a brother questions how to address his sister’s future sister in law. The exchange touches on respect and affection in a light domestic scene.
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Hyde
Doster
Kansas
Reaper
Bryan
Plaady
Republican Party
Tme
Tug
Mina
John Temple Graves
BIG
Central Company of
Eléanor Robson
Badger News
Jord
Melody
Chicago Record-Herald
Meron
Faasm J. Chendy
Pariaes
Cuneitt & Godougussines
Toledo
We of Wales
A. Drs Isl
A. Wi
Rid Cheney de Cou
Howard Br
Buffalo
Lewis
Rhewmuthe
Melieved
Delotiun
Prem
Tina Erricory
Tim Lustnand
Java
Basilera
Aiimh Clkee
Owen Hatrick
Welle
Nonny Mula
Edwin F. Balch
W. Klnzia St
Ill
Osogural
Cain Stites
W. Glb Stroeh
York
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