Missing Woman Josie Riddick Sought by Virginia Police
Richmond detectives chase Josie Riddick alias Feule Williams Jo Smith Josie I through Norfolk Newport News and Danville with ties to a murdered woman near Bon Air. Investigators note a torn bloody garment, a dark bottle, and possible jealousy motive while tracing a man seen leaving Mayo Street July 1.
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Richmond
Norfolk
Dosic Hiddick
Mayo Street
Bon Phe
Berkley Avenue
Charlis Sneher
Newport News
Josie Riddick
Hushami
Riddick
Muralore
Bon Air
Feule Williams
Jo Smith
Josie I
Brooklyn
Dansie
Rainmaking schemes debunked by Weather Bureau official
In the West, promoters advertise rain making with explosions and bets, but the Weather Bureau chief says such efforts fail. Historical notes cite J G Dyrenforth and Civil War rain myths, while Albuquerque editors and Battle Creek promos illustrate recurring quack schemes.
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J. G. Dyrenforth
Texas
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Washington
Baya
Plutarch
Evening Herald
Albuquerque
N. M
Wichita Falls
Battle Creek
Mich
Cowardly Thieves Fire Upon Woman in Mercago
A violent incident in Mercago left a woman targeted by armed thieves. Police investigated the shooting, no immediate details on injuries or suspects released, as authorities urged witnesses to come forward.
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Mercago
Burglars Shoot Woman and Daughter in Home Invasion
Five men broke into Mrs. Helen Bauman's home early today wounding her in the shoulder and right breast and her daughter Elizabet h, sixteen, in the right arm. They fled after cutting a kitchen screen. Both women were taken to St Bernard's Hospital with Mrs. Bauman said to be in critical condition. detectives seek the assailants.
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Helen Bauman
Elizabeth
Royal Family Calmly Faces Lightning Strike at Dinner
Brussels reports praise for King Albert Queen Elizabeth and guests after a lightning bolt struck the chateau during a state dinner entertaining Prince Henry of Holland. Servants and attendants panicked but the royal party helped restore order with no serious damage found.
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Brussels
Belgium
Chateau Diecergnon
Prince Henry of
Holland
Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Richmond Bride Renounces Fortune for Law Dean
Martha Chamberlin Valentine marries Walter S. McNeill of Richmond College law faculty in a West Franklin Street home ceremony. By forfeiting a $250000 fortune from her late husband Edward Valentine, she keeps her new husband as her sole beneficiary. The wedding, a surprise to most, was conducted by Rev Churchill Chamberlain with orders later given for a European honeymoon.
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Richmond
Walter S. McNeill
Richmond College Law Faculty
Martha Chamberline
Edward V. Valentine
Valentine
Mann
West Franklin Street
McNettl
Harvard
University of Berlin
Churchill Gibson Chamberlain
Forfeiture of Annuity in Valentine Will Case
The will of Valentne records three-fourths of his estate to a widow, with a remarriage clause. If she remarries, she forfeits a $1,006 annuity Vo. Valentine inherited from his father, previously earmarked for the widow, but to pass to her children upon remarriage.
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Valentne
Elorl
Vo. Valentine
Minority Republicans dispute Roosevelt steel views
Massachusetts Representative Gardner released a statement saying the minority on the Stanley steel committee prepared its own report days before Col Roosevelt spoke. He noted the minority’s views align with parts of the labor and corporate sections of the bill and that the minority posted to the press earlier than Roosevelt’s remarks.
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Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Stasley Steel Committee
Gardner
Massachusetts
Sant
Stanley Steel Committee
Roosevelt
Stanley Stec
Wilson completes acceptance speech in terse notes
Governor Wilson nears final form of his acceptance address at Sea Girt New Jersey as he dictates shorthand notes to stenographers. Senator Gore expected to arrive for campaign talks and Western campaign office location under discussion with bets urging Gore as western manager.
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Sea Girt
N. J
Wilson
Senator Gore
Denver
Am Rilder
Mayor Gaynor Faces Mandamus Over Aldermen Probe
Seventeen Republican aldermen push for a special meeting to vote on a municipal inquiry into the Police Department and Rosen thal matter. Mayor Gaynor resists, calling the move an attempt to embarrass him, while fusion members rally to compel action via writ if needed.
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New York
Gaynor
Board of Aldermen
Police Department
Rosenthal Munfer
Bsa
Ralph Folks
Henry Curran
Uhe
Tammany
St. James
Curran
Fos Nantes
Telex Taso
Cugen
Detroit Council members implicated in bribery probe
Detroit, Mich special detectives sought six Common Council members facing bribery charges amid an investigation into the closing of Seventh Street for a Watash railroad project. Thomas E. Glinnan, council president, allegedly received 1000 dollars and passed it to a detective. A secretary, EB. Shrieter, is charged with distributing draft money and accepting 400 dollars. In all, the railroad spent 2700 dollars to secure the street closing.
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Detroit
Mich
Sherovcrich
Seventh Street
Watash
Willigan J. Murag
Thomas E. Glinnan
Counclle
Shire
EB. md. Shrieter
Council
American League of Sunictpalicies
Still Hunting for Weak-Minded Gray in Carmel
Special edition reports a nationwide manhunt for Jasper Sherman Gray accused of murdering 14 year old Naomi Mitchell of North Carmel. Gray described as degenerate and feeble-minded, yet an expert woodsman. The search pits seasoned woodsmen against the fugitive in dense forests around Carmel.
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Carmel
Jasper Sherman Gray
Naomi Mitchell
North Carmel
Gray
Mosquitoes Patnowize Caperground Railway
New York special reports the Thirty third Street Station of the Hudson River tubes filled with Jersey mosqutoes making the trip through the tunnel.
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New York
Thirtythird Street
Hudson River Tubes
Shot Button Off Policeman's Coat
In a street gang battle at Christopher and West Streets, one man was shot twice and five others stabbed. All escaped except William Riley, 24, who was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in serious condition. A policeman nearby had a button shot off his coat as reserves arrived.
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New York, Special
Christopher
West Streets
William Riley
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Riley
Wisconsin editorial urges 16 Republicans to stay united
A signed editorial in La Follette's weekly denounces Theodore Roosevelt as a former ally of reactionaries and urges Progressive Republicans to remain within their own party ranks. The piece argues for cohesion among Republicans aligned with La Follette's wing.
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Madison
Wis
la Follette
Wisconsin
Theodore Roosevelt
Iis K
Platform Collapse At Masonic Outing In Wheeling Fatal
Ten people died and about a hundred injured when a platform collapsed at a Wheeling Mason outing sending hundreds into a twenty five foot ravine. County Commissioner George Woods arrived shortly after. Among the dead is Mrs Anna Hall former state president of the W C T U with a broken back.
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Wheeling
W. VA
George Woods
Anna Hall
Auto Crash Ends in Whipple Death and Bates Injuries
North Adams Massachusetts special report says Andrew Whipple of Boston died when his car plunged down an embankment while crossing a bridge. Mr and Mrs Bates of Boston are critically injured. A workman found the unconscious pair and Whipple’s body was later recovered from Hoosick Brook.
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North Adams
Mass
Andrew Whipple
Boston
Threaten Witness in Rosenthal Case
New York report describes threats by alleged allies of gamblers in the Rosenthal murder case. Witness Louis Krese, who identified Brdige Webber and Jack Sullivan, is guarded by two detectives as authorities seek to protect him from possible retaliation. District Attorney Whitman cites ongoing progress and notes key suspects remain at large.
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New York
Herman Rosenthal
Louis Krese
Webber
Jack Sullivan
Seainst
Krese
Dougherty
Sullivan
Jacob A. Releh
Lice
Rosenthal
Whitman
Iives
Rosenberg murder fuels mayor letter clash in New York
Mayor Gaynor's letter to Police Commissioner Waldo is cited by District Attorney White as showing a single issue. He claims Herman Rosenthal sought to confront him at his house with evidence of police corruption, then was shot in a crowded street while killers remain free after nearly two weeks.
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Lewis
Sam Scripps
Gaynor
Waldo
Rosenhal
W Wihitean
Herman Rosenthal
Oey
Tigheod
New York
Mwe
Aviator Fischer Killed In 500 Foot Crash
Special report shows aviator Fischer and his mechanic Karl Johannsen perished instantly when their aeroplane plunged from 500 feet at the flying field. Spectators saw the craft falter then descend as both men bent as if to inspect engine trouble before the crash.
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Munich
Fischer
Karl Johannsen
Johannsen
Britain to lodge extended protest over Panama tolls
The British government, content with an early protest, plans a formal extended objection to U S ships passing through the Panama Canal toll free. Alfred Mitcheil shress, charge d affaires, conveyed this to Secretary Knox, while Inness indicated Britain may delay transmitting arguments until after Congress and the President act. The note mentions avoiding the Bull Moose whistle metaphor.
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Washington, D. C
Alfred Mitcheil Shress
Will Nake
United States
Panama Canal
Knox
Inness
Nilviers
Great Britain
Congress
Fall from YMCA veranda kills Miss Fitz in Lynchburg
In Lynchburg Virginia Miss Irma Fitz aged 23 of Richmond died after falling from a clubhouse veranda at the YMCA Island. She and Miss Bertha Royal leaned on a rail when Fitz fell striking her head and dying in an ambulance en route home. Royal sustained minor injuries.
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Lynchburg
Irma Tee Fitz
D. L. Fitz
Y. M. c. Aa. Islan
Bertha Royal
W. Ss. Royal
Pitz
Miss Royal
Mise Litz
Fitz
Richmond
Turkey Stirred by Revolution Across Albina Province
Dispatches report the Turkish government prostrated in the northern Albina province with activity suspended except in Ipek. Revolutionary leaders have full control and growing armies. A ceasefire is agreed until a government commission reaches Pristina with peace terms.
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Salonika
Turkey
Albina
Ipek
Prishtina
Suffragette to sue police after acquittal in arson case
London special report states Dr. Ethel Smythe, leader of the suffragettes, was yesterday acquitted of complicity in the attempt to burn Lewis Harcourt's country house and today intends to sue the police for arrest.
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London
Ethel Smythe
Lewis Harcourt
Rodenberg Opens Republican Attack on Wilson in Labor Speech
Representative William A. Rodenberg of Illinois launched a sharp Republican assault on Governor Woodrow Wilson, accusing him of opposing organized labor and foreign born Americans while praising his own writings on immigration. Democrats prepared to answer, with Henry of Texas, Palmer of Pennsylvania, and others signaling firm responses as Rodenberg lauded Taft and criticized Wilson's “History of the American People” and “Life of George Washington” for alleged aristocratic bias.
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Washington, D. C
William A. Rodenberg
Illinois
Woodrow Wilson
Linness
Wilson
Jocracy
Taft
Rodenberg
Congress
Joe" Cennon
Echo
American Federationist
American Federation of Labor
Henry
Tewns
Nos Meng Ter
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Princeton
Professor Wilson
George Washington
Thomas Jeferson
Wife Beater Shot by Friend at Home
Special report from New York says Mounted Patrolman Richard A. Chaffee died in Coney Island Hospital from a bullet wound inflicted at his residence by Mounted Patrolman Thomas Collins. Collins, suspended and arrested, claims self defense after Chaffee struck his wife and attacked him with a chair during a quarrel over dinner. Mrs. Chaffee corroborates Collins story.
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New York
Richard A. Chaffee
Coney Island
Thomas Collins
Collins
Chaffee
Sheepsheaday
Collings
Generals Caneva and Trugon Recalled From Tripoli
Milan dispatch reports Generals Caneva and Trugon recalled from Tripoli for temporizing with the Turks and failing to seize chances to crush the enemy. General Ragni replaces Caneva and General Cadorma succeeds Trugon.
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Itellan Genernia
Milan
Italy
Caneva
Trugon
Tripoli
Ragni
Cineva
Cadorma
Trugonl
Not to Investigate Disorderly Soldiers at Camp Douglas
Ware Department officials will not formally investigate charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct at Camp Douglas Wis Major General Leonard Wood says the charges are unfounded and nothing will be done unless a formal Chicago report reaches the department.
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Washington, D. C
Ware Department
Camp Douglas
Wis
Leonard Wood
Chicago
Beveridge to Head Progressive Party Ticket in Indiana
Indiana leaders expect former U S senator Albert J Beveridge to lead the third party ticket at the state convention. Beveridge is urged to accept the nomination for the governorship as party leaders believe he will carry the state and head the ticket if nominated.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Inid
aAlbert J. Beveridge
United States
Mruxgressive
Beveridge
Beveredge
Ward Leaders Fear Dineen Plans at Illinois State Conven
Chicago special report: First ward conventions to name delegates to the third party State convention in Illinois were held in Cook County on Saturday. Meetings will be semi secret with a list of men knowing the locations shared instead of a public list. Leaders cite fear of allied plans with the governor as the reason for secrecy.
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Chicago
Ill
Illinoia
Cookounty
Fearward
Gover
State conventions lift talk of rival candidates
The article notes Dineen and Republican groups planning delegates and potential trouble at the State convention as preparations accelerate. Rumors name State Senator Frank H. Funk as a likely rival to Governor Dineen while support gathers for Punk as the preferred statewide candidate.
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Dineen
Frank H. Funk
Punk
Sims Goes Over To Dineen Party In Illinois
Edwin W. Sims former U S Attorney who had been named secretary to the Progressive national committee quit the party. He cites Roosevelt's attitude toward Governor Dineen of Illinois and says he will actively back Dineen and the regular county ticket. He withdraws his tentative acceptance of the Progressive post.
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Chicago
Ill
Edwin W. Sims
United States
Theoddore Tooxevell
HewtHathenal Committee
Progressive Party
Sims
New Party
Roosevelt
Dineen
Timvhs
Sime
Hlinois
Tlam
Gathenal Organization
Arrest of Preacher's Wife on Murder Charge in Mixie
Mrs. W. C. Freeman widow of Rev. C. W. Freeman was arrested on the charge of murdering her husband. Lucien Simmons, an employee of the late minister, was also taken into custody as an accomplice. Authorities say the pair plotted to kill the minister upon discovering their clandestine meetings.
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Mixie
Tenn. Special
W. C. Freeman
C. W. Freeman
Lucien Simmmens
Simmons
Roosevelt Urges Larger Navy to Shield Panama Canal
Oyster Bay special. Former President Roosevelt clashes with Democrats over national defense and Western Hemisphere policy. He argues that building battleships is essential to safeguard the Panama Canal and deter rivals. He warns abandoning naval expansion would yield a weaker America and undermine the Monroe Doctrine.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
United States
China
Panama Canal
Leant
Homer
Interesate
United States Navy
Sleep Drags On As Newburyport Man Naps 144 Hours
Henry Smith lies in a coma like sleep at Newburyport Hospital, after 144 hours without waking. Doctors fail to rouse him, his nap began at Salisbury Beach during a summer outing and continued through transport to the hospital.
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Newburyport
Mass
Henry Smith
Newburyport Hospital
Smith
Salisbury Beach
Color line blocks Negro team from CHUNKS game
Chicago report says a Chinese baseball squad with strong players was challenged by the Linen Giants, a Negro club. The colored team claims the line was drawn and refuses to mingle, leaving the game in doubt.
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Chicago
Linen Giants
Wangwer
Kid McCoy Held for Jewelry Theft in London
American boxer Kid McCoy was arrested yesterday on a provisional extraditional warrant and brought before Bow Street Police Court on a larceny charge tied to an Ostend incident. Magistrate De Rutzen remanded him without bail as McCoy claimed ignorance of the charges.
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London
Kia” McKoy
Bow Street
Ostend
de Thutzen
McCoy
de Rutzen
No Shortage Found In Paylor's Accounts In Danville
Danville Virginia Special report finds no shortage in city accounts after a thorough examination in the office of Treasurer Paylor. City Auditor Brydon balanced the books confirming the result.
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Danville
Paylor
C Ity
Brydon
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