Latson Death Case: Doctor Found Dead Aide Suspected Suicide
In New York, Alta Marhezka, a young aide of Dr. R W Latson, attempted suicide by gas while awaiting life with the physician she worshipped. Police charge her with attempted death by own action as coroner and detectives pursue a suicide theory amid reports of occult teachings and a cache of letters and pistols connected to Latson’s circle.
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New York
R. W. Co. Latson
Alta Marhezka
Washington Heights Hospital
Feinberg
Dor. Larson
Car tester dies in Rochester high speed crash
Thomas Kuddy, tester for the Sel den Motor Car Company, was killed Saturday in Rochester when his car wrecked. Driving at high speed, the car left the ground as it crested a hill on Atlantic Avenue and sailed about seventy five feet before crashing. Kuddy's neck was broken.
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AUTO
Air Rochester
N. Y
Thomas Kuddy
Selden Motor Car Company
Kuddy
Atlantic Avenue
Ruddy
Transfer Trust Breakup Sues Rail Lines in Federal Complaint
W G Cosby of Richmound filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Richmond Transfer Company and railroads, alleging exclusive privileges and higher delivery rates hurt his baggage transfer business. He seeks 30000 dollars damages and says he will handle baggage at old rates.
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Washington, D. C
W. G. Cosby
Richmound
Interstate Commerce Commission
Richmond Transfer Company
Richmond
Cosby
Home Life in Peru Reveals Valley Dwellings and Imports
A traveler describes a Peruvian valley home with a single story plan built around two patios. The drawing room holds a Brussels carpet and expensive furniture, while a piano is carried over rugged terrain by men for 60 miles, costing about thirty cents a day.
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Peru
Casina
Siamance
Ack Range
Samanco
Mere
Matterhorn
Annie & Peck
Harpers Plaxar
Lafayette the Great buried after cremation mix up
The body cremated as Lafayette the Great was actually Richards of Lafayette's company. The error arose when Lafayette's sword was found with Richards and a ring on Lafayette confirmed the identity. The ashes were interred beside his doe Beauty.
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Edinburg
Lafayette the Great
Glasgow
Lafayette
Richards
Empire Palace Theater
Laffiayette
Mammoth bones found in Roanoke clay pit
A workman uncovered mammoth remains eight feet underground in Roanoke Virginia. A well preserved thigh bone with 36 inch circumference and hip socket bone were found with a six inch tooth fragment and other large bones being removed.
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Roanoke
Manheim Seeks Court Action After Domestic Dispute
Simon Manheim appeared at the Court of Domestic Relations seeking a summons for his wife. He claimed to be a good husband despite an injury to his eye and explained in broken German that his wife is peevish. The clerk refused to issue the summons.
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Simon Manheim
New York
Cincinnati Times- Star
Simon
Manirn Faces Court After Stone Throw at Woman's Rights Club
A man named Manheim visits Police Court seeking relief but learns the case belongs to Domestic Relations Court. He returns after notes that the charge concerns him for throwing a stone through the window of the Woman's Rights clubroom. The magistrate emphasizes the case's focus on abuse against women, not men’s failings.
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Mr. Manheim
Maxistrate Kernochan
Woman's Rights" Clubroom
Who She Was and a Distant Relative Divorced
A short exchange at Sioux Falls in 1898 reveals a man’s distant relation by divorce. Squiggles jokes about reception while Jubbers explains the split and lingering ties in this Harper’s Weekly style snippet.
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Jubbers
Sioux Falls
Harper's Weekly
King Richard in Drought of Steeds Turns to Airplane
In a humorous weathered line from Chicago News a cloud voice offers an aeroplane after King Richard HT demands a horse. The exchange captures a whimsical era shift from equine to aerial aid.
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Richard HT
Chicago News
Writ of error in Fairfax land case allowed by Virginia court
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals' writ of error allows appeal in Antonio Cerrigno v. R. M. Pettit from Fairfax Circuit Court. Dispute stems from a real estate trade: Cerrigno exchanged Hayfield plantation valued at 28 500 encumbrance for Pettit house and lot in Pittsburg with 11 000 lien. Cerrigno alleges Pettit misrepresented Smoky City property's value, claiming it was 235 000 but later found worth over 11 000.
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Fairfax Land
Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
Antonio Cerrigio
R. M. Pettit
Circuit Court of
Fairfax County
Pettit
Cerrecho
Cerriglio
Hayfield
Pittsburg
Cerrigno
The Georgia Insane Asylum Inmates and a Lawn Party Tale
A Georgia State Insane Asylum tale notes inmates are sometimes included in social events. An inmate woman told a visitor she was confined to prevent cussing, explaining she wrote curses on the walks which a janitor erased. The anecdote appears in Popular Magazine.
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Wawne Dalby
Georgia State Insane Asylum
Georgia Legislative
The Passing of the Clown from a Circus Past
Alfred Minco a European trained artist laments the decline of the clown as a legitimate art form. The piece notes historic clowns and public idols in Europe and contrasts them with American circus traditions and evolving theater.
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Alfred Minco
Minco
Europe
Strnding
Severin
Catulle Mendes
Atatole France
England
Irimild
George S. Fox
George Caron
Ehanwing Sixhta
cChieweeo Evening Post
Supreme Court Upholds Contempt Finding in Wireless Case
The Supreme Court today upheld a lower court ruling that Colonel Christopher S. Wilson, president of the United Wireless Telegraph Company, was in contempt for failing to file the company books as required by a court mandate in the Southern District of New York.
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President Wireless Company
United State Supreme Court
Washington, Db. C
United States Supreme Court
United States
New York
Christopher Ol Wieson
United Wireless Telegraph Company
United Wireless Company
Senate deadlock over pro tem to be settled tomorrow
In Washington a Senate deadlock over the president pro tem post will be resolved tomorrow as Senator Frye of Maine withdraws his resignation to remain as pro tem through the special session and designate a presiding officer in his absence.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Frye
Maine
Women patronage of drama and baseball misperceptions
A Kansas City reference notes women support theater widely yet seek happy endings and questions their interest in baseball. The quote implies gendered tastes and social attitudes about entertainment.
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Kansas City
Confederates Gather for 21st United Veterans Reunion in Little Rock
The 21st annual United Confederate Veterans reunion opens in Little Rock with General George W. Gordon presiding. Visitors from Arkansas and the South attend open ceremonies and parades as Sons of Confederate Veterans and Confederate Memorial Association hold sessions.
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Little Rock
Ark
Stonewall Jackson
United Confederate Veterans
Arkansas
Southland
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Tne
Confederate Southern Memorial Associadom
George W. Trordon
Wisconsin City Jockey Club Announces Oklahoma Meet
The third annual meeting of the Wisconsin City Jockey Club will be held at the State Fair Grounds in Oklahoma City from June 23 to July 4. The meet features the Oklahoma City Port and Independence Handicap.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wishoma City
Darrow to Defend McNamara Brothers in Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow will be principal counsel for John J. and James McNamara in their trials on charges tied to the Los Angeles Times bombings. He is due in Los Angeles early this week, while the brothers have declined to speak to journalists and interviews are restricted in their cases.
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Darrow
McNamara Bros
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence Darrow
John J
James McNamara
Charees
Los Angeles Times
the McNamares
Roanoke Mayor Goes On Trial In Corruption Case
Roanoke Mayor Joel J. Cutehin faces trial on alleged miscondave charges in Roanoke Virginia. A jury of twelve is seated with judge and prosecutor teams from Roanoke Lynchburg and nearby towns handling the case.
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Roanoke
Joel J. Cutehin
Trih
Wartie Mullen
Metershhire
Ene
W. HH. Kentine
Suimiel VileKerven
C. Ee Jennines
J. F. Patheen
Pietd
Greenweed
Suhan Pitman
Factional Tensions Rise as Juarez Battle Looms
In El Paso Texas reports say a fragile truce exists between President Madero and General Orozco. Orozco may refuse to lead the expedition toward Juarez while HaBazo and Luque join forces, raising the risk of a fresh clash as federal troops advance.
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Jis
Cmy
Rio Grande
Juarez
Madero
Navarro
EL Paso
Texas
Orogeo
Res
Orozeo
Habazo
Luque
Orozco
Turmoil Across Border as Bribery Probe Shocks Rebels
reports from Juarez recount a bribery attempt aimed at luring Madero ally Oropeza to desert Madero, inflaming sentiment against General Navarre. Navarre and Obregon face scrutiny as the river border odors tensions rise, El Paso police monitor activity amid volatile claims.
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Rabageo
Maderi
Juarez
Oresce
Madero
Navarre
A. Schwarts
Mt- Fem
Oroaszeu
Isrehobone
Revarre
Obregon
EL Paso
Ueler
Dowht Madero's Stability
Mexico City special report describes federal troops defending the capital against a potential counterrevolutionary attack. More than 1,500 troops arrived by train from Cherhhines and Morelos, while alarm bells signal a nearing rebel army. President Diaz and advisers plan to wait for developments before renewing pacification efforts.
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Dowht Madero
Capiil
Cherhhines
Morelos
Diaz
Jissey
Mewting
Madere
Orozco
Madero
Mexico
Boycott Morgan Navy Restaurant Sparks Labor Tension
A New York restaurant founded by Amy Morgan near Sands Street gate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard faced a protest strike. Posters urged a boycott, with workers alleging unfair treatment while patrons accused of bread and butter loaf theft triggered discontent. The manager cited increased business during the boycott as workers vowed to intensify efforts.
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New York
Pero
Amy Morgan
J Pent Moorpan
Sands Street
Trooklyn
Vees McCann
Waltress
Lvl
Lina Deon
Aris Tereuil
Sibel Feine
LeStion
Fime
Have Uniformity in Patent Laws Conference in Washington
Thirty seven nations met in Washington to seek uniform patent laws worldwide. Delegates from the International Union for the Protection of Industrial Property discussed provisions of a treaty to standardize inter national protection of industrial property and planned to submit the agreement for ratification.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
International Union For the Protection
Knox
Tss
He Spends Big on Daughter's Coming Out Party
A social note recalls a lavish coming out party with ham and chicken sandwiches, noting the host spared no expense. An insider remarks such large affairs are cheaper for outsiders, suggesting the chicken sandwiches were rented for the evening.
Million Charged in Bribery Case In Pittsburg
In Pittsburg a large bribery case moves forward as a jury could not reach a verdict on a conspiracy charge against Frank NS Holster, banker and Presse Steel Car Company president, who is now tried again on bribery charges.
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Pittsburg
Frank NS. Holster
Presse Steel Car Company
Rexent
Cone Laune
Moroccan Sultan Surrenders to Pretender Supporters
A Tangier dispatch reports the Sultan of Morocco has surrendered himself to followers of Mulal Exzin, the pretender to the Moroccan throne, in what appears to be a prisoner situation amid the palace crisis.
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Madrid
Tangier
Morocco
Mulal Exzin
Arkansas House Approves Tippling Offense for Public Officers
Special from Little Rock Arkansas The Arkansas House of Representatives passes a bill declaring any public officer who tipses more than once during a term will automatically lose office. Critics mock the measure noting its unclear duration of a spree and potential loopholes while praising its bold approach to moral discipline.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas House of Representatives
Arkatixis
Unraveling a Long Ago Connecticut Mystery
A Providence Journal request asks Eastern Connecticut historians to clarify a tangled 18th century Continental attack and a 19th century death linked to Philo T. Kingsbury. The note cites Milo T. Rinssteury and Kingsbury figures with improbable ages and dates.
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Milo T. Rinssteury
Furses Continental
Mr. Kingsbury
Philo T. Kingsbury
Connecticut
Providence Journal
Taft government employee dispute voiced by Rep Lloyd
Representative Lloyd of Missouri challenged President Taft on government employee organization during a Harrisburg speech. He advocated unlopization of railway clerks and argued against depriving a clerk of his rights.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Lloyd
Scecurre
Harrisburg
Fragments on Labor Rights and Congressional Testimony
A fragment discusses preventing someone from organizing for better working conditions and argues it is unfair to stop them from petitioning Congress or testifying before a congressional committee. The text implies concerns about suppression of collective action and rights to political participation.
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Oanship
Bim
Conness
Baltimore Files Complaint Over Railway Rates
Baltimore sues over interstate railway charges alleging discriminatory rates favoring other cities. Complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by Corrinnerine against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad seeks rate repeal and equal treatment for shipments to Indiana and other destinations.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore
Corrinnerine
Uobio Thalt
Richmond judge remarks spark call to purge judiciary
The Farmville Herald quotes a Richmond audience claim that Virginia judges kneel before Senator Martin to seek recognition. It urges turning on the lights, naming judges if true, and warns the public cannot tolerate a corrupt judiciary despite criticism of newspapers.
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The
Herald
Sureis
Congressman Jones
Tits Speerh
Richmond
Fed
Vicginia
Farmville Herald
Prince of Wales Motto and Duty for Democracy
The article discusses the Prince of Wales adopting the motto Ich Dien and argues society needs leaders who serve democracy. It envisions a future nation defined by happiness, health, and virtuous citizens, with a ruler whose guiding creed is Le Men. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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England
Walles
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Nonsense and Sense in Clever Rhetoric
A short, reflective note contrasts fine sense with conree sense and the skill of knowing when to speak versus stay silent, highlighting the art of timing in expression. The piece centers on a man with horse sense as a metaphor for practical judgment.
Fragmented OCR Musings on Art and Identity
A garbled OCR passage mixes phrases about overstatement fashion and social posturing with snippets about someone named Atlas Slime and references to a theater or film scene. The text wavers between odd dialect and unclear actions, producing a surreal, disjointed fragment.
Genesis and Numbers Rally Sparks in Debated Household Policy
A satirical letter argues for large families and references Genesis Deuteronomy and Numbers, condemning Malthus and praising domestic economy. The author invokes a Dr Charlies and Dr Kilo as wiser voices while urging Yankee households to embrace population growth. The piece blends historical religious references with social satire.
Labor Leaders Released in Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court unanimously freed Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison leaders of the American Federation of Labor from contempt sentences in the Bucks Stove and Range Company case. The court ruled the District of Columbia judgments improper and remanded without prejudice. Morrison hailed the decision as a vindication of their stance against the earlier rulings.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Braok Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Wilmot
Supreme Court
Bucks Store
Todan
Supreme Court of the
United States
la Prete Court
Bucke Stove Company
Lamar
Inco
American Federation of Labour
Gompers
Morrison
Jueice Lamar
Boards of Arbitration
Congress
Gompera
Morrison and Mitchell
Atto General
Cour
Pnaoeimous
Morrixon
District Supreme Court
District Court
Wright
Tucks Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Ous
American Federatcy
Luther
le Petra
Cageg
Howe
United States Supreme Court
Alton RB. Parker
New York
Jackson H. Ralston
F. L. Siddons
W. E. Rich Mn
John T. Walker
Washon
D. C
J. J. Darlington
Ashington
B. C
Daniel Dasenport
Bridgeport, Conn
Bucks Stove
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Frye Wii
Mexico City
Boycott Morgan Navy Restaurant
AX Wolf-Den Spor
Ich Dien
Wwe
Atlas Slime
Werkiv
Charlies
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Eprovitus
Harvard
Kilo
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Venice
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Malthus
Ted Robinson
Cleveland Plain
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