Floyd Allen to Be Electrocuted in Carroll County Case
The jury convicts Floyd Allen of first degree murder for the March Carroll County court killings in Hillsville. Judge Thor ton Massey presides as Commonwealth Attorney William Foster and Sheriff Lebb face the aftermath of the deadly trial and ensuing panic in Whiteville as the Allen clan’s influence looms over the verdict.
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Jelie Staples
Floyd Ailen
Commonwealth
Foster
Carroll County
Hilsville
Floyd Allen
Thorton L. Massey
William M. Foster
Shariff L
Lebb
Miss Avers
Augus Fowler
Little Mountain Side
Hhlteville
Medicine Hat Banters On A Boom And Its Gas Fate
The piece discusses Medicine Hat seeking a natural gas boom and industrial growth with cautious optimism. It contrasts the town’s desire for enterprise against concerns of private monopoly and long term prosperity.
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Medicine Hat
English Woman Exiled to Siberia for Polish Society
Warsaw reports Miss Malecka, an English woman found guilty of belonging to an illegal Polish society, receives four years penal servitude plus life exile in Siberia. She was arrested July 14, 1911, and the case involved Polish revolutionary plots. British Foreign Office had previously protested Russian actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Malecka
Siberia
Foreign Office
Miss Molecka
Great Britain
County Judge Owens Fined for Contempt in Democratic Convention Case
Chicago on May 17 where County Judge John Owens was fined 590 dollars by Superior Court Judge McKinley for contempt of court. The fine stems from Owens and his aides allegedly ignoring a superior court ruling and preventing interference with the Cook County Democratic convention held April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Owens
M. ¥. NcKinley
Cook County
Senate committee favors lodge sugar bill and opposes income tax proposal
The senate committee authorized a favorable report on the lodge substitute for the house free sugar bill and an unfavorable report on the so called house excess income tax bill proposing a tax on incomes over five thousand dollars.
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Washington
Senate
Whtan
Direct Election Plan for U S Senators Approved
The house voted unanimously to amend the federal constitution to provide for the direct election of United States senators, as reported by the W A P Dispatch. The May 17 dispatch notes Bristow introduced the proposal and the broad support in the chamber.
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W. A P. Dispatch
House
Bristow
Provinle
Unsey Flutes
Tuna Grounds Near Life Saving Station In New Jersey
Nilantic May 17. The Baluating boat Tuna went aground yesterday near the life saving station and remains fast this morning. Five crew members who reboarded during the night wait anxiously for the revenue cutter to arrive, which had not been sighted by eight o clock.
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A. P. Dispatch
Nilantic
N. J
Baron Faces Trial for Princess Murder
Baron Vincenzo Paterno, former Italian cavalry captain, goes on trial before the Assize Court for the murder of Princess Gius Trigona Di Sant Ella, lady in waiting to Queen Helena, on September 2, 1911. Defense seeks postponement for mental evaluation. court to hear expert witnesses. The defendant appeared shattered, hiding his face as proceedings began behind closed doors.
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A. P. Cabie
Rune
Vincenzga Paterno
Speek
Gius Trigona di Sant Ella
Helena
Assize Court
Duke of Aosta
Tia
Paterno
Iris
Ogilvies Plan Immediate Bridge Construction
Mayor Spencer received a wire from Ogilvie Company manager Black requesting immediate city building of a temporary bridge over Seven Persons Creek. The creek will be diverted, enabling material transport and start of construction at once.
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Spencer
Black
The
Ogilvie Company
Seven Persons Creek
Danish King Frederick VIII’s Body Arrives in Copenhagen
The Danish yacht Dannebourg brought the late king’s coffin to Toldboden near Amalienborg Palace. A grand procession followed led by King Christian X and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway with royal attendees. The coffin was placed at Christianborg Castle Chapel where the royal family knelt in prayer and kissed the Danish flag.
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Copenhagen
Dannebourg
Toldboden
Amalienborg Palace
Frederick VIII
Ztavemouende
Christian
Denmark
Ixing Haakon
Norway
Louise
Quhen Alexandria
Af Christianberg Castle
Enc
Market volatility hits grain futures as May wheat slides
May 17 reports severe march volatility with losses over two cents per bushel and a drop from high figures, traders aiming to lock in profits. July wheat traded around 90s and 100s with sharp price swings, while other futures and cash prices showed mixed movements amid crop outlook chatter and liquidity jitters.
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Iatorae
Mother claims two Titanic survivors in New York
Mme. Marcells Navrietis of Nice France arrived on the Oceanic to claim her two children rescued from the Titanic wreck their father perished. She was met at the pier by her cousin Miss Rose Brunce of Elkins Park Md and Miss Margaret Hays who had cared for the children for weeks.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
New York
Mme
Marcells Navrietis
Nice
France
Rose Brunce
Elkins Park
Margaret Hays
Minnesota Supreme Court backs commission form legality
The Minnesota Supreme Court rules the commission form of city government is legal and not contradicted by the state constitution. The decision centers on the validity of Mankato’s commission plan, affirming its constitutional standing. Additional items note real estate listings with prices and terms in St Paul.
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St. Paul, Minn
Commission
Minnesota
State Supreme Court
Mankato Commission
Moisture Conservation Through Plowing Practices
General advice notes plowing to conserve moisture and reduce evaporation. It suggests a rain-tolerant surface, crust formation risk, and maintaining feeding space for crops. Frequent cultivation helps destroy weeds and conserve soil moisture, with broad recommendations attributed to a president figure and an agricultural collection.
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Tore
Advertisers Must Submit Ad Copy One Day Ahead
Patrons wishing to change advertisements must leave the copy at the business office the day before the issue date in which the change is to appear.
Suits Filed Against International Harvester by State
States Attorney Ackman filed lawsuits in four Kentucky counties asserting International Harvester Company violated the Sherman anti trust law by operating unlawfully in each county.
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Cynthiana
Ken
Ackman
International Harvester Company
Council applauds Col Sam Hughes after Canadian visit
London May 17 reports to the National Rifle Association council recounting a visit to Canada. Cols Barlow and Crosse note rifle difficulties and commend Col Sam Hughes for kindness. The council votes a special thanks to Col Hughes.
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Cable
London
National Rifle Association Council
Canada
Barlow
Crosse
Sam Hughes
Col
Hughes
Levee plan outlined at Mississippi commission meeting
The Mississippi river commission in St. Louis plans $1,307,000 in bank levee improvements. A telegram to Washington requests the amount from a government emergency appropriation dated April 30. Work will start once funds are granted, expected within days.
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St. Louis
Mississippi Commission
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Congress
Eastern capitalists tour the West on investment quest
A large group of eastern financial men arrived in Port Arthur Ontario on May 17 on their journey to Winnipeg and other western cities. They will travel in special pullman cars to Calgary Edmonton Regina and Saskatoon with side trips for pleasure and receptions along the way before continuing to Winnipeg by CN R.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Winnipeg
Vermilion
Alta
C.N.R
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Saskatoon
Railway Trouble Shifts to Board Selection Deadlock
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and P P Morrissey president of the Employees and Investors society, members of the arbitration board for eastern locomotive engineers, have failed to agree on the other five members. If unresolved by Tuesday, Chief Justice White, Judge Knapp, and Labor Commissioner Neill will appoint the remaining panel.
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W. A. P. Dispatch
New York, N. Y
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
P. P. Morrssey
Employees and Investors Society
Arbitration Board
White
United States Supreme Court
Knapp
Commerce Court
United States Labor
Neill
Canadians Returning from Elastic Station to Canada
Today, Canadians left Elastic Station by boat train for Liverpool en route to Canada on the Empress of Britain. Among them were Premier McBride his wife and daughter Sir Frederick Borden Sir Charles Tupper Senator Sir Mibbert Tupper J Stewart Tupper and Miss Marie Stewart Tupper.
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Eastic Station
Liverpool
Canada
Empress of Britain
Premier McBride
Frederick Borden
Charles Tupper
Sir Mibbert Tupper
J. Stewart Tupper
Marie Stewart Tupper
Wright Illness Strikes Wilbur Wright in Dayton
Dayton May 17 Wilbur Wright noted aeroplane inventor is sick with typhoid fever at his home physicians say the illness has not yet assumed acute form Attending doctors report his condition remains stable
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W. A. P. Dispatch
Dayton
Ohife
Wilbur Wright
Dardanelles Reopening Announced After Closure
Semi official report states the Dardanelles Straits closed on April 18 will reopen tomorrow. Constantinople confirms the move, signaling a shift in wartime maritime access and regional navigation.
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W. A. P. Cable
Constantinople
Dardanelles Straits
Farmer Ostrowski Killed Near Fish Creek
Rosthertown, Sask. May 16. The Galician farmer Ostrowski was killed yesterday afternoon near Fish Creek when the load of wheat he was bringing to Rosthertown fell on him.
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Rosthertown
Sask
Ostrowski
Fish Creek
Richeson to Face Execution After Sane Verdict
Clarence V. T. Richeson, condemned for the Avis Linnell slaying, awaits the governor’s decision on clemency. Alienists ruled him sane and the execution, likely Monday or next week, remains at the warden’s discretion. Attorney Morse and Rev. Johnson met with Richeson before news was delivered.
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Massachusetts
Clerk
Girl
Wm. A. Morse
Herbert Binns
Herbert S. Johnson
Richeson
Boston
Mass
Morse
Mr. Johnson
Kaiser's Threat to Dismantle Alsace Lorraine Constitution
Berlin reports the Kaiser warned at a luncheon that continued political agitation in Alsace Lorraine would lead him to destroy its constitution and make the province a Prussian territory. The remark follows a parliamentary censure of the Alsatian government over a boycott at Graf-staden locomotives works.
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Berlin
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Baron Zern von Bulach
Kaiser
Qrafestaden
Cop and Lord IR Swim Together in Hyde Park Tragedy
In Hyde Park on May 17 Lord Dunsany and Policeman Coates joined a boatman in rescuing two skiff rowers after a collision overturned their boats. Both Deep water divers failed to recover the second man and exhausted, they gave up. The Royal Humane Society collected evidence as Lord Dunsany praised the policeman as a fine swimmer and hero.
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London
Lord Dunsany
Coates
Hyde Park
Rowig
Royal Hurpane Society
Lumber Pile Fire Near Alberta Clay Products
Firefighters quickly contained a blaze reportered about five o clock this morning in a lumber pile beside the side track of the Alberta Clay Products Company. Authorities believe a passing locomotive spark started the fire and the flames were extinguished promptly.
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alberta Clay Products , _ Co
Socialists in Indianapolis name ticket focus on Debs and Seidel
National Socialist convention in Indianapolis May 17 is expected to name presidential and vice presidential candidates. Eugene V. Debs of Terre Haute is likely to head the ticket again, with former Milwaukee mayor Seidel as a strong rival for the nomination. Charles Edward Russell may secure second place. A revolutionary constitution committee report is anticipated to spark heated debate.
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Indianapolis
Ind
National Socialiste
United States
Eugene V. Debs
Terre Haute
Seidel
CORDONS PROTESTED AS LIFEBOAT TENDS TO SEA RESCUE
Fragmentary text reports protest by cordons over lifeboat rescue of those thrown into the sea. Mentions Charles Hendrickson and Henry Be Duke MP with references to Sir Robert and Duff Gordon figures. Unclear details due to damaged source.
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London
Charles Hendrickson
H Son
Cosmo
Duff
Gordon
Ae Taon Wa
Sir Robert
Henry BE .Duke
Counse Duff Gordon
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C. A. P. Cable
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