Denver Ripper Captured after series of crimes
Denver police arrest Carlien Ben alias Johnson, 25, on outskirts city after stabbing and mutilating 14 year old Jessie Kinport and killing 60 year old Mrs Amelia Bullis. He confesses to the crimes saying women were after him. footprints and a knife blood evidence tie him to the assaults and murder. Miss Kinport remains in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Kinport
Amelia Bullis
Denver
Colo
Amelia A. Bullis
Carlien- Ben
Alias Johnson
Carrie D. Kinport
West Ninth Avenue
Chris Jensen
Lambert
Jensen
Armstrong
Anc
Miss Kinport
University Park
Bullis
Two Killed Five Hurt In Lake Shore Wreck Near Cleveland
A Lake Shore crash near Cleveland involving the Southwestern Limited from St Louis and a freight train ditching caused two deaths Frank Anderson the engineer of Buffalo and G McCullen of Cincinnati. Injured include William Ii Buffalo fireman and W OM Baker mail clerk with several others badly hurt. Cause under investigation with freight rolling onto passenger track.
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Nottingham
Lake Shore Road
Cleveland
Southwestern Limited
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Lake Shore
Cleve
Frank Anderson
Buffalo
Duel of Italian Prince and Russian Grand Duke Reported
New York dispatch relays a World newspaper story about a duel last week between Duke of Aosta, heir to the Italian throne, and a Russian prince believed to be Duke Eugene of Leutchenders. The Russian prince sustained a severe sword wound to the stomach during the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aosta
New York
Rome
Italy
Eugene of
Leutchenders
Nicholas I
Disqualified Persons Named For Wichita Kiowa Lands Entry
Washington officials list who cannot make homestead entry in Wichita Kiowa and related ceded lands. Prohibitions include existing entries after June 6 1900, married women unless deserted, non citizens, under 22 without army service, owners of over 160 acres, and those with over 120 acres of non mineral land from combined titles or recent entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita and
Kiowa
Washington
Hermann
General Land Office
Wichita
Ruhlin Defeats Fitzsimmons in Graeco-Roman Bout at Madison Square Garden
In New York, Gus Ruhlin defeated Bob Fitzsimmons in a Graeco-Roman wrestling match before about 2,500 spectators at Madison Square Garden. Ruhlin, heavier and more skilled, won two straight falls in 14 minutes 34 seconds and 12 minutes 37 seconds, with Terry McGovern as timekeeper and Charles White refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gus Ruhlin
Bob Fitzsimmons
Madison Square Garder
Ruhlin
Fitzsimmons
Terry McGovern
Charles White
Fitz
Gus
Bob
Hawaii Faces Treasury Crisis and Deportation Orders
The Hawaii treasury is nearly depleted with salaries only. other warrants are being registered for payment after tax collection in November. Officials consider using 235000 dollars from Chinese migrant deposits to cover territory expenses. Twelve Chinese migrants who arrived aboard the China lack registration certificates and face deportation to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Treasury of
Hawaii
China
Treasury Department
Wallace Appointed U S Consul at Crefeldt Germany
Washington July 11 The president announces Thomas R Wallace of Iowa named United States consul at Crefeldt Germany Also Pietro Cuneo of Ohio named consul at Turin Italy A lengthy list of army promotions follows in the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Wallace
Crefeldt
Germany
Washington
Thomas R. Wallace
Iowa
United States
Pietro Cuneo
Ohio
Turin
Italy
Former Lt Edward S Martin Pleads Guilty to Bad Check
Edward S Martin a former US Army lieutenant pled guilty in New York to passing a bad check for 45 dollars. He had been dismissed from the army over irregularities in the canteen account and faces sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S. Martin
New York
Edward
Martin
United States Army
Army
Aged Indiana Lumberman Charged With Murder
Charles Dunn, an elderly wealthy lumberman from Wallen near Fort Wayne, is held on a murder warrant after the body of 10 year old Alice Cothrell was found in a cistern beneath Dunns residence. Medical evidence at the inquest indicated an assault had occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Charles Dunn
Alice Cothrell
Dunn
Wallen
Pardon Board Delays Youngers Parole Decision Again
The pardon board deferred final action on the Younger brothers parole petition until Wednesday, delaying a ruling in the high profile case. J. Paul reports the board postponed the verdict as of July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul
Pardon Board
Government to brand dairy exports for foreign buyers
The agricultural appropriation act authorizes the secretary of agriculture to apply inspection and branding to dairy products intended for export. Secretary Wilson will establish in Boston New York Chicago and San Francisco a system to certify purity quality and grade for foreign buyers. Beginning small, the program aims for a practical honest system protecting all parties and may soon allow exporters to mark and certify products upon application at minimum grade standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
C. K
Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Wilson
Boston
New York
Chicago
San Francisco
Educators Meet in Detroit at 40th National Convention
National Council of Education opens its fortieth annual convention in Detroit with the first Indian education session. William Herris, national commissioner of education, discusses isolation in schools. Elmer E. Brown of California presents on educational progress. The Indian department session focuses on welcomes and responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
National Council of Education
Department of Indian Education
National Educational Association
William Herris
National Commissioner of Education
Elmer E. Brown
University of California
Indian Department
Fight for Rogers' Millions in New Jersey Prerogative Court
Executors of Jacob S. Rogers seek court rulings to settle an eight million dollar dispute with the Metropolitan Museum of Art over railroad locomotive builders' funds. William Pennington says actions aim to prevent years of litigation and ensure proper investment as the estate awaits court orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Jacob S. Rogers
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Trenton
William Pennington
New Philippine Tariff Sent for Governor Taft Approval
Washington dispatch reports the new Philippine tariff has been finalized at the war department and will be mailed to Governor Taft. It takes effect next month with a sixty day transit declaration for imports and aims to raise 15 million dollars annually while boosting US trade and protecting Philippine industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
New York
War Department
Washington
The
Tribune
Consignees
Philippines
United States
Spain
Indian
Commission
Manila
Congress
Rosebery Visits Edward In Royal Audience At Marlborough House
Lord Rosebery met King at Marlborough House in London to discuss recent Liberal events. The visit follows his return from the continent and prompts speculation about possible royal intervention in the party dispute. Observers doubt the king will influence the liberal family quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
London
Lord Rosebery
Marlborough House
Liberal Party
Return to Work at Republic Iron and Steel Mills
In Youngstown on July 25 000 workers resume operations at Republic Iron and Steel and the bar iron combine after a week shutdown for repairs. Twenty eight mills reopen with the scale signed a week earlier and workers receiving about a five percent wage advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Bar Iron Combine
Bankrupt Coal Dealer in Chicago Faces $255000 Indebtedness
Abraham Mitchell a Chicago coal dealer was declared bankrupt today with debts totaling 255000 dollars. Most of the liability stems from bonds issued by Charles W Spaulding former university treasurer. Three other bondsmen of Spalding have also become bankrupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Abraham Mitchell
Charles W. Spaulding
University of Moss
Spalding
Brewery Sold at Public Auction in Maryland Foreclosure
The Maryland Brewing Company property was sold at public auction under a court foreclosure order. The buyers were Guettnet Strauss-Bavuernschmidt, totaling 3 600.00. Receivers conducted the sale as part of the foreclosure proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auctienimore
Maryland Brewing Company
Guettnet Strauss-Bavuernschmidt
London burned by Boers in Murrayburs Cape Colony raid
A Cape Town dispatch reports Boer command entered Murrayburs in the Cape Colony and burned public buildings and residences. The town was not garrisoned.
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London
Cape Town
Murrayburs
Cape Colony
Gomez Seeks Cuba Annexation View at U S Dinner
In New York on July 9 General Maximo Gomez and General Estrada Palma were praised at a Union League Club dinner. W E D Stokes hosted. Gomez spoke of Cuba Libre, the U S bond, and mutual esteem, while Palma spoke of Cuba’s future and the island’s independence and potential leaders were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. E. D. Stokes
Union League Club
Maximo Gomez
Estrada Palma
Stokes
Cuban League of America
Junta
United States
Cuba
Cuba Libre
General Gomez
General Palma
Antilles
Gomez
Bartolomeo Masso
Spain Accepts Final Decision on Cuban and Philippine Bonds
Madrid moves to convert Cuban and Philippine bonds into regular securities marking Spain's acceptance of liability. Paris peace talks failed to get the United States to assume bonds. Bonds issued by Spain funded suppression of Cuban rebellion with many held by French German and English capitalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Madrid
Cuba
United States
Paris
Tragic double tragedy in Albany playmates
In Albany on July 9 Raymond Albers aged 13 shot and killed Emanuel Koehler 12 then hanged himself. Neighbors say they quarreled days before the two boys, Koehler the son of Rev. John Koehler, Albers the son of painter Albert Albers. The 222 caliber rifle was fired from behind Albers’ home as Koehler stood on a rear fence. Koehler died instantly. Albers confessed and fled, later found dead in the cellar by hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
N. Y
Raymond Albers
Emanuel Koehler
Albers
Albert Albers
Koehler
John Koehler
Theodore Koehler
Flobert
Frederick D White Son Of Ambassador Dies By Own Hand
Frederick D White son of United States ambassador Andrew D White died by suicide at his Syracuse home after a day of ordinary activity. Ill health and a long nervous illness were cited as factors, with mel ancholia noted by Dr Northrup. Funeral plans were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Frederick D. White
Andrew D. White
United States
Germany
White
Matthews
Mr. White
Ambassador White
Berlin
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cornell University
University of Berlin
Prussia
Columbia Law College
Binghamton
New York
Ambasador White
Associated Press
W. P. Northete
Northrup
D. H. Bruce
Harm Death Shocks Ute After Palmer Scandal
In Ute Iowa on July 10 a principal in the Harm Palmer case, merchant Chris Harm, is reported to have died by his own hand. The incident follows allegations of improper relations between Harm and Mrs Palmer and a public petition by ex banker Richard Palmer. Harm reportedly left after telling his wife he would return to lock the store door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ute
Harm- Palmer
Chris Harm
Harm
Richard Palmer
Mrs. Palmer
Wreck In Ohio Injures Twenty-Five On Panhandle Express
Panhandle passenger train No. 19 struck by a switch engine just outside Columbus Union Station. Twenty five people injured with several in serious condition. Engineers blame switch failure. two cars demolished. train resumed west after replacements. Names include J W Chapin Indianapolis Helen Chavous Marion Cora Jennings Orrville Mrs Flynn Elwood Mrs James Coane Elwood Leon Coane Elwood Samuel Fulson.
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Columbus
Panhandle
Union Station
J. W. Chapin
Indianapolis
Helen Chavous
Marion
Pat Hogan
Conger in Kansas City on Return From China Visit
Minister Conger arrives in Kansas City on a four day leave before sailing to Peking. He seeks a brief meeting with Mr. Buchan and is drawn into local gossip about a possible marriage alliance with the Buchan family amid reports of a long railroad journey and a pending indemnity settlement in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Kansas City
United States
Minis
Kansas City
San Francisco
China
Peking
Kang
Eain
Conger
Henl
Mr. Buchan
Sixth Cavalry
Chi
Santa Fe
W J Buchan
Kan
Y Zu
Chan
Cmt
Frederick E. Buch
Cavalry
Laura Conger
Woman Botanist Lillian Reed Killed by Train Near Louisiana
Miss Lillian Reed of the Missouri Botanical Garden, a noted botanical and geological writer, was killed when struck by a passenger train near Louisiana Missouri while sketching along the Burlington tracks. She was 45, almost deaf from fever, and leaves brothers in Fort Thomas Arizona and Washington DC, plus a sister in Eldora Iowa.
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Lillian Reed
Missouri
St. Louis
Burlington
Louisiana
Missouri Botanical Garden
B. K. Reed
Fort Thomas
Ariz
Washington, D. C
Carrie L. Marshall
Eldora
Miss Reed
Wisconsin University At Madison
Chicago University
Cambria Steel Stockholders Approve Merger Sale
Pennsylvania stockholders unanimously agreed to sell Cambria Steel to the newly formed Conemaugh Steel company. Vice President Welsh says the deal ensures the merger of Pennsylvania steel firms outside of the United States Steel Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cambria Steel Company
Conemaugh Steel Company
Welsh
Pennsylvania Steel Companies
United States Steel Corporation
Markets Report from Sioux City and Midwest Grain Notes
Sioux City markets show hogs mixed in price range from $5.70 to $5.80 with heavy and butcher hogs up to $5.95. cattle ranges include fat cows and heifers from $2.00 to $4.45 and steer categories up to $5.85. Chicago and Kansas City summaries record hogs selling around $6.00, cattle steady, and sheep firm with lambs around $5.25. Missouri Valley and Omaha regional figures indicate similar mixed hog demand, steady cattle, and firm sheep, while Minneapolis notes wheat futures and various grain quotes in July.
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Sioux City
Chicago
S.S
South Omahs
Kensas City
Kansas City
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Denver Ripper Ly
Educators
National Association
Rogers
Rosebery
Americas
A. D. White
New York Express
NEW Steel Combine
Gainalata S
Garpin
Innespollis
Minneapolis
Norte
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