Brooklyn case fuels sensational Blydenburg murders case
Brooklyn and Eldora investigations probe the deaths of three Blydenburg wives. Prosecutor Noble leads the inquiry into arsenic poisoning claims while Blydenburg faces trial for his third wife. Laura Godbold’s marriage and insurance details emerge as relatives push for full examination of the bodies.
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New York
Blydenburg No
E. S. Blydenburg
Eldora
Blydenburg
J. G. Godbold
Brooklyn
Emily Hawkins
Syria
Prosecutor Noble
Idora
Long Island
Noble
Eldore
J. Godbold
Blyenburg
Slydenburg
Smith
Broadway
Brooklyn Heights Railroad
Rs. Blydenburg
Hheir
Laura Godhold
Godhold
F. H. Noble
Large Russian force heads east from Kharkov amid tensions
London reports a large Russian force on its way to the Far East by air from Kharkov as General Kofama is named chief of the military staff. Moscow dispatches warn of Manchuria occupation and Chinese band incursions, while Washington notes no war intent but prep talks possible. Paris cites a Japanese minister disputing a Shanghai-Frankfurter Zeitung war claim as dubious.
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Kharkoff
London
Tokio
The
Times
Kofama
Moscow
Far East
Kharkov T
Russia
Manchuria
Vladivostock
China
Manchurian
Washington
Japan
St. Petersburg
Paris
the Figaro
M. Kurine
Frankfurter Zeitung
Shanghai
Ma San Pho
M. Kurino
Chefoo
Morning Post
Corea
Jaron Hayassi
Westminster Gazette
Korea
War anxieties rise as Japan and Russia posture
London observers view the Far East crisis as unavoidable with both Japan and Russia signaling readiness for conflict. British and German policy hints at mixed allied support while the United States appears unlikely to intervene. Press commentary stresses a volatile Manchuria Korea dispute and possible secret understandings shaping outcomes.
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London
Europe
Far East
Japan
Russia
M. Witte
Great Britain
United States
England
Germany
France
Britain
Cattleman Shot in Self Defense on Cheyenne River Ranch
Rapid City, S D Oct 12 Fred Estlick, once employed by cattleman C K Howard, was shot in the side with a shotgun at Howard's Cheyenne River ranch. Howard says the shooting was in self defense after Estlick, intoxicated and allegedly threatening his wife, attacked with a knife. Estlick was taken to Deadwood hospital. Howard, a prominent cattleman and president of the Western South Dakota Stock Growers association, claims justification.
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Rapid City
S. D
Fred Estlick
C. K. Howard
Cheyenne River
Mr. Howard
Estlick
Howard
Estrick
Deadwood
One Robber Caught After Running Bank Heist
In Olivet South Dakota a running gun fight ended with citizens capturing one robber and shooting another as three men attempted to break into the county treasurer's office. The fugitives fled eastward four miles southeast of Scotland toward Sioux City with a stolen team. Several thousand dollars were in the vault.
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Scotland
Sioux City
Amputation Accident Claims Rapid City Youth
Ellis Halley, 20, an employee of the Horseshoe Mining smelter, died after his hand was crushed in the sampling rolls. Despite riding home a mile after the injury, he succumbed to shock. He was son of John Halley, Pennington county register of deeds, and nephew of James Helley, cashier of First National Bank.
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Ellis Hafey
Rapid City
Ellis Halley
Horseshoe Mining Company
John Halley
Register of Deeds
Pennington County
James Helley
First National Bank of
State School of Mines
Plant Work Starts as Deadwood Installs 30000 Plant
Nebraska Telephone company begins construction in Deadwood after securing a franchise. Lines on business streets are being buried and a $30,000 plant with selective signals will be installed, aiming for completion within thirty days.
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Deadwood
Nebraska Telephone Company
Mass Deportation Sweep Targets Boston Chinese Community
About 300 Chinese men in Boston were arrested Sunday night in Chinatown under orders of immigration commissioner Billings. Those unable to prove legal status face deportation to China. A barge accident injured several officers and detainees as the sweep moved through the Celestial district.
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Boston
Celestial
Wong Yak Chung
Chinatown
Billings
China
Immigration Commissioner’s Office
Federal Building
Federal
Died of Broken Heart at Brother's Funeral
New York on October 15 Johnson Chase Hull the oldest letter carrier in the city and perhaps the nation collapsed dead beside his brother William Hull at the coffin. Doctors attribute the death to a broken heart. William Hull 82 a retired merchant and Johnson two years younger were lifelong companions. After the farewell spoken by Johnson, he rose to speak and then sank to the floor as his voice broke and he died.
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New York
Johnson Chase ‘Hull
William Hull
Johnson
Judge Grants Sweepin g Injunction Against Local Print Shop Boycott
Judge Belden issues a sweeping injunction against the Hamilton Typographical union the Hamilton Co operative Trades and Labor council and the Nonpareil Printing company publishers of a county trade organ The order bars all interference with the Republican News and its advertisers and upholds an open shop policy by allowing the firm to hire whomever it sees fit The decision rests on constitutional rights of free employment and limits boycott pressure to unionize the shop
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Hamilton, O
Belden Oday
Ohio
Hamilton Typographical Union
Hamilton Co-operative Trades and Labor Council
Nonpareil Printing Company
Republican News
Railroads Plan Wage Roll Cuts Amid Flood Losses
New York October 15 rail traffic officials announce retrenchment measures to recoup flood losses. Major systems including New York Central Erie Pennsylvania and Southern Pacific will reduce forces in repair shops and maintenance of way as they return to normal demand for skilled labor.
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New York
Rie
New York Central
Erie
Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Chicago Motor Vehicle Co Placed in Receiver’s Hands
A federal court petition seeks bankruptcy for the Chicago Motor Vehicle Company with liabilities of 250000 and assets of 200000. The firm employs 1000 workers. Kidwin A. Potter, president of the American Trust and Savings Bank, was named receiver.
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Motor Vehicle Company
Chicago
Chicago Motor Vehicle Company
Kidwin A. Potter
American Trust and Savings Bank
Mrs Johnson Pleads Guilty in Larceny Case
Marie Layton Johnson, formerly a bookkeeper at United States Playing Card Company in Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to two indictments accusing her of larceny amounting to $750. She pleads not guilty to three forgery indictments, with the district attorney understood not to press them.
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New York
Marie Layton Johnson
United States Playing Card Company
Cinncinati
Woman Embezzler Led A Dual Life In Confession
Marie Layton Johnston, jailed on embezzlement and forgery charges, states she is not Dr. Albert M. Johnston’s lawful wife, explains their relationship, defends him against bigamy claims, and notes Helen Pulis Johnston’s pending divorce. Her lawyers plan to inspect grand jury testimony as bail remains pending.
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New York
Layton Johnston
United States Playing Card Company
Albert M. Johnston
Dr. Johnston
Helen
Mrs. Johnston
Helen Johnston
Marie Layton Johnston
Helen Pulis Johnston
Layton
John Peters
St. Michael's Church
Peters
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Johnston
Foster
Senator Dietrich Visits Alaska Dismissing Agricultural Boom
San Francisco October 14 C H Dietrich United States senator from Nebraska and committee on public lands arrived after a four month Alaska tour. He doubts the Alaska agricultural boom reports and notes Sitka station funds have not shown new facts. The Alaska boundary arbitration enters secret session as commissioners consider verdict with no decision likely today.
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Dietrich
San Francisco
C. H. Dietrich
United States
Nebraska
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Alaska
Territory
Sitka
Roosevelt’s Navy Push Seen Before Spanish War
John D. Long recalls Theodore Roosevelt as assistant secretary who urged swift naval action to strike at Spain despite peacetime. He notes Roosevelt’s zeal in preparing the fleet and his habit of filing memoranda daily, and that the bureaus often adopted his suggestions with goodwill.
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Spain
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
John D. Long
Long
Roosevelt
Miss Bardine Quits Stock Company Over Kiss Incident
Baltimore, October 14 Miss Mabel Bardine leading lady of the Leonard Scarlet Stock Company at the Empire theater refused to kiss manager Leon ard Scarlet. She was served notice she will be dismissed after next week. Bardine cited personal reasons and objected to indiscriminate kissing on stage.
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Miss Bardine
Mr. Scarlet
Baltimore
Mabel Bardine
Leonard Scarlet
Empire Theater
New Speed Device Faces Probing in Kentucky Horse Races
Kentucky horsemen use electric batteries to prod horses sparking a clash at the breeders’ association meeting. Riley B and Major C tied to battery use. judges vow a stricter rule, while a National Trotting rule may be proposed at its next annual meeting.
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Kentucky
Lexington
Breeders' Association
Riley B
James Gatcomb
Capital City
Major C
Scott Hudson
Nervola
Colbert
Gatcomb
Hudson
National Trotting Association
Senator Allison Opposes Separate Statehood for Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma October 14 Adherents of the separate statehood plan for Oklahoma and Indian Territory face limited prospects as Senator William B Allison of Iowa maintains opposition He cites past Senate positions and supports a single state for the whole territory while noting possible temporary delays in Oklahoma’s admission.
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Allison
Guthrie
O. T
Oklahoma
Indian Territories
Congress
William B. Allison
United States
Iowa
Senate
Will Not Wed Joe Lester Denies Remarriage Rumor
Flora Clow Dodge, long resident of Sioux Falls, and her attorneys decline to confirm or deny widespread rumors of an imminent marriage to Joe Lester of Chicago after a divorce from Charles Dodge of New York. Her counsel, C O Bailey, states there is no truth to the reports and that she has no matrimonial intentions.
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Oux Falls
Flora Clow Dodge
York
Sioux Falls
Joe Letter
Chicago
Charles Stu- Dodge
New York
C. O. Bailey
Iley & Voodees
Leonge
Wapaner
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Paul Wocknitz
John Henrykson
Quincy Edwards
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Teddy
Navy Bureau
Joe Lester
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