Becker Trial Brings Precautions as Jurors Guarded
New York police guard jurors as the Becker trial nears verdict. District Attorney Whitman notes possible juror tampering by a known fixer and private detectives monitor the man. Becker and his wife are expected to testify, with Schapiro and other indicted men rumored to offer testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Becker
Herman Hosenthal
Whitman
Sulpard
Becker
Joseph B. Sheperd
Frank Moss
Shepard
Herman Rosenthal
Moss
Rosenthal
Daina
James W. White
White
Big Jack” Zaeitz
Max Mar- Bolles
Trunk of Cocaine Seized at Chesapeake and Ohio Depot
In Richmond Virginia police found a trunk filled with cocaine at the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway freight depot. The drugs had sat unused since July awaiting shipment to an outgoing point. Authorities suspect the consignor fled, was jailed, or died, leaving no trace.
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Werner
Knoxville
Tenn
Richmond
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Federal Army Bombards Rebels Near Vera Cruz
Federal artillery under General Heltral bombarded Vera Cruz suburbs at dawn. Heltral broke rebel lines west of the city but did not enter Vera Cruz, where General Felix Ding heads. Foreign ships gather in the harbor for protection, with the US cruiser Des Moines and a German liner present. Captain Hughes reports proceeds would not molest foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Heltral
Vera Cruz
Wnvernment
Vera Crux
Felix Ding
United States
Dex Moines
Charles F. Hughes
Des Moines
Diax
Fire on Berkshire Steamer Forcing Passengers Ashore
Fire discovered in the forward hold of the Berkshire, a Merchants and Miners' Transportation steamer, forced all twenty one passengers to be taken off at Lookout Cove near Cape Lookout North Carolina. High seas wind and rain hampered life-saver efforts and kept passengers ashore as crews worked to control the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Berkshire
Merchants and Miners’ Transportation Company
Lookout Cove
Cape Lookout
N.C
Betting Odds and City Mayors Spark Election Hype
New York special notes a flurry of bets on the 1912 race with wagers on Straus Wilson Sulzer and Taft Roosevelt. It mentions Mayors George Ainslie of Richmond and George Cameron of Petersburg meeting to discuss municipal virtues beyond their cities.
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New York
Wall Street
Straus
Wilson
Sulzer
Hedges
Sirius
Taft
Roosevelt
Georges
George Ainslie
Richmond
George Cameron
Petersburg
George
Ryan's $450000 pledge tied to 1904 Democratic bid
The Clapp committee heard that Ryan gave about 450000 to stabilize the 1904 Democratic campaign against Parker. He recalled contributing 50000 to the national party and later sums up to 100000, with about 350000 toward end-of-campaign debts. He asserted all funds were his own and not from any corporation. Perkins followed, denying recollection of 1904 New York business meetings and naming Morgan's firm as a contributor around 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clapp
Ryan
Allen DB. Parker
Arthur Pue Goruian
Maryland
Virginia
St. Louis
Judge Parker
Norman
New York
National Party
National Committee
Judeze Parker
Democratic Party
Ibryan
Clappy
Europe
Bryan
Harmon
D Bankhead
Underwood
Pomeren
Tyan
Judge
Fe Dent
Meeetings
J. P. Morgan
The
New York Life
Campaign fund details spill from 1904 inquiry notes
The report notes possible use of money by McCall and others in campaign finance related to the silver issue. It mentions Judge Parker testimony about not rejecting payment and a New York Life president’s stance on campaign funds. Letters and a 310,000 check to Senator Beveridge’s benefit are cited, highlighting complex donations and motives.
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Mittee
Quest
McCall
Parker
New York Life
New York
Roa
Harriman Fund
Maryland
West Virginia
Cornelia, N. Bliss
Republican Committee
Beveridge
Iniana
Western Committee
U S Far Behind In Aerial Fleet
Washington reports A Wuppermann of the Mulsant Monoplane Co says US delays in airpower risk lagging France and other nations. A College Park factory plan hinges on next congressional aero budget, with women’s aviation school expected in spring and orders from Mexico Cuba Venezuela.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
A. Ebermann
Ne Mulsant Monoplane Company
New York
Aeroplane
College Park
Wuppermann
United States
Aviation Feld
College P
Obermann
Aviation School For Women
Mr. Wuppermann
Cuba
Mexico
Venezuela
Tee Ae i
France
Allen Sidna trial postponed to November 7
Sidna Allen trial at Wytheville, originally set for October 28, is postponed to November 7 by Judge Staples. J. C. Buxton of Winston-Salem attends to confer with Judge Oglesby and Attorney Brace, with Buxton likely to represent the defense for Allen and his nephew Wesley Edwards.
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Allens
Bulgarians Press To Take Adrianople Front Key City
Dispatches describe Bulgarian forces under Ferdinand advancing toward Adrianople. They claim three Bulgarian attacks struck near the city, with Turkish defenses spiked at outer works. Commanders report the siege being led from the front as Bulgarians seize surrounding positions and aim to thrust toward the stronghold.
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Balwar
Henry Rabin
Adrianople
Pulns
Maloocha
Ferdinand
Ople
Pacha
Greek army defeats Turkish force at Saraandapore Pass
In a four hour engagement near Eliasson the Turkish army of about 7000 men was defeated and forced to retreat to Saraandaporoe Pass where it joined another battalion. Greek artillery from captured guns aided the assault on the fortress.
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Athens
Bute
Oymepus
Saraandapore Pass
Eliasson
Saraandaporoe Pass
Pras
Serbians Capture Turkish Fort in Novibazar Campaign
Serbian forces added another victory in the Sanjak of Novibazar as they seized the Turkish fort at Novaevameh. The Turks were driven back toward the Servian border, with the maneuver described as a decisive advance on the western plateau near Yavor.
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Novibazar
Novaevameh
Novavarosh
Ten Murom Priepotie
Yavor
Fight in Sight for Governor and Agriculture Post
The Farmers' Union of Virginia backs Davis for Governor and Thornhill for Commissioner of Agriculture in the Democratic primary. Letters praise the duo while hints of disclosures against political figures circulate. Davis, Loudoun County farmer and Virginia State Farmers Institute president, supports farm legislation. Thornhill, Appomattox business manager of Partners' Union, is a key union ally seeking better tobacco prices.
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Richmond
Westmoreland Davis
Loudoun
A. B. Thornhill
Appomattox
Farmers’ Cooperative and Educational Union of Virginia
Messrs. Davis
Thornhill
Harry St. George Tucker
Henry C. Stuart
Farmers’ Union
Mr. Davis
Mr. Thornhill
Davis
Virginia State Farmers’ Institute
Loudoun County
Mann
Commissioner of Agriculture
Partners’ Union
Fragmentary OCR Item Sparks Speculation on Public Interest
The readable text hints at a public issue involving Mr. Thornhill and a potential state role. Mentions a unit, Port, and possible factors driving public attention and interest, with uncertain details and names garbled.
Fragmentary notice from a wedding event
The readable fragment mentions a wedding event linked to a location and time but key names and details are unclear. It shows garbled OCR with partial phrases including a date like seven and a venue hint. No clear actions, organizations, or persons are identifiable from the text.
Sensation Expected in Henrico Tax Dodging Probe
Reports from Henrico Circuit Court indicate a grand jury probe into alleged tax misstatements by county residents. Indictments are rumored as investigators review personal goods and income returns for possible intentional defraud of the county revenue. The burden of proof remains with the Commonwealth, with some predicting no indictments despite speculation.
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Hmond
Henrico
Moore
Menrico County
Commonwealth
Kolehmainen Breaks Marathon Records in Newark Race
William Kolehmainen of Finland won an International marathon on a circular track in Newark New Jersey and set three world records. He ran 26 miles 585 yards in 2 hours 29 minutes 39.2 seconds, beating Hans Holm er’s 2 31 21 from Powder Hall Scotland. He also set new 25 mile and 26 mile figures of 3 22 20 3-5 and 2 28 32 respectively.
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Newark
N. J
William Kolehmainen
Finland
Powder Hall
Scotland
Hans Holmer
Kolehmainen
Mrs Follette Cites Misplaced Comma in Wisconsin Speech
Mrs. Follette the wife of Senator Robert La Follette of Wisconsin recounts a country newspaper misquoting her husband’s speech. A judge notes the error changed the meaning by dropping the intended comment about mass belief.
Assault Victim Mrs Mullane in Missouri Barn Attack
Five men were arrested after Mrs Lisie Mullane of Richmond Virginia and her husband were assaulted while walking in Princeton county Missouri. The couple were attacked at gunpoint, and the woman was dragged to a barn and struck unconscious. Police moved suspects to Ironton under armed guard to prevent lynching.
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Annapolis
Pronton County
Lisie Mullane
Richmond
Corn
Cesare
Ironton
Mullane
Albert Daniels
Willard Sends $2000 Check To Virginia Campaign
In Richmond a $2000 contribution from Colonel Joseph E. Willard was sent to John Stewart Bryan, chair of the Third District campaign. Virginia’s total near $20,000 with a $25,000 assessment. Republicans gain momentum as Democrats face fundraising gaps, while Bryan seeks more donations and acknowledgment.
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Richmond
Joseph E. Willard
City
John Stewart Bryan
Third District Committee
Virginia
Taft
Bryan
Yorktown Observes 131st Anniversary of Yorktown Surrender
Yorktown Virginia marks the 131st anniversary of the surrender of Cornwallis to Washington and Lafayette on October 19, 1871. United States forces, a Nash gunboat detachment, coast artillery, and a Fort Monroe band participate in a parade and ceremony at the Yorktown monument site. Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution attends with Judge I L Lewis General Charles J Anderson Arthur B Clarke and George E Crawford among others.
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Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis
General Washington
General Lafayette
York Siiver
Yorkstown
Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
I L. Lewis
Charles J. Anderason
Arthur B. Clarke
George E. Crawford
Anthony Case Postponed in Henrico Circuit Court
In Richmond Virginia special dispatch reports the Arthur Herman Anthony case charged with a capital crime against Grace Williams daughter of Mrs Mary Lacy Grove Avenue was set for the January term. Bail raised to 5000 with W D Horton security. Continuance granted at counsel request due to other cases requiring time.
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Richmond
Arthur Herman Anthony
Grace Williams
Airs
Mary Lacy
Grove Avenue
Henrico
Anthony
Kidd
Gardner
W. D. Horton
Hefoars
Louis C. Wendemoure
Gilbert K. Pollock
Rock Sand Stallion Sells Prospective Bid At $150000
LEINGTON Ky Special Ana gyst Belmeonts famous stallion Rock Sand held by a French syndicate led by Mr Chert Halbronn may change hands for $150 000. The horse rests at Belmont stock farm in Leington Kentucky. Belmont bought the horse in England six years ago for $125 000.
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Leington
Anagyst Belmeont
Rock Sand
Chert Halbronn
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Morgan
U. S
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