Tramp Convicted of Manslaughter in Illinois Case
Ben Sloan, a tramp claiming Kansas City as home, found guilty of manslaughter for the May 22 killing of James Wallace, a Scotchman, on a Northwestern train near Crescent City. Jury deliberated about 15 hours. sentence set for next Monday as Jesse Pyratt faces separate exposure and Sloan awaits judgment.
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Council Bluffs
Ben Sloan
Kansas City
District
James Wallace
Sloan
Wallace
Jesse Pyratt
Northwestern
Crescent City
Sen‘tence
Hess
South da Me
Pyiatt
Wright aeroplane motor stops over Maryland
A Wright aeroplane powered by a magneto failed shortly after takeoff from the aerodome in College Park Maryland. Lieutenant Lahm piloted the machine down safely after more than four minutes in the air. Training flights were postponed to fix the magneto.
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College Park
Wright Aero- Plane
Lientenant Lahm
Pee S
Lieuten- Lahm
Wright
Humphreys
Cyclone Bill Killed at Bluffs Ta
At Bluffs Ta Oct 21 a Union Pacific transfer train killed a man attempting to board between cars of a slowly moving freight. The victim, identified as William, left a wife and several grown children.
Maryland official Henry Wroth dies amid financial troubles
Henry A. Wroth a Baltimore secretary of the chamber of commerce and noted grain executive died in Maryland after financial strain and business stress. The 65 year old’s country home near Wanace was recently advertised for sale under mortgage as nervous exhaustion and prostration followed a period of difficult business and debt.
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Baltimore
Henry A. Wroth
Chamber of Commerce
Manea
Harford
Maryland
Addies
Wroth
Wannace
Father Coffin Donates For Y W C A Purchase
Ta Oct 21 By a donation from Father Coffin a purchase of the dormitory for the YWCA was made funding the project with 34 000 pennygs The association’s president Mrs J P Dolliver notes the gift enables dormitory facilities and supports ongoing association work with ample resources for future needs.
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J. P.dolliver
Prisoners Ask State for Tobacco Relief at Oak Yard
Prisoners at Oak Jail today sent a formal request to Governor Carroll asking relief measures. They seek tobacco provisions and power to secure the supply, arguing for state assistance in meeting their needs.
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Née
Oak
Carroll
Packers of Beef Say Cheap Meat Is a Vain Hope
The American Meat Packers association executive committee told the Hotel La Salle convention there is little prospect of cheaper meat due to high livestock and production costs. They endorsed meat inspection and pure food laws and urged opening foreign markets to boost demand.
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Chicago
American Meat Packers’ Association
Hotel la Salle
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Swedish scientist is arraigned for murder attempt in Sweden
Professor Martin Ekenburg, Swedish scientist, was removed from an asylum to Bow Street court on charges of attempted murder in Sweden. He claimed evidence was circumstantial and said he was in Sweden at the time of the bomb crimes. He was held for further examination and sent to Brixton jail.
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London
Martin Ekenburg
Sweden
Bown Street
Aiedburs
Ekenburg
Brixton
Ton Hammer
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Veteran priest found dead in his chamber
Rev. Adrian Van Hulst aged 93 was found dead in his room at St Ignatius College. Authorities say accidental asphyxia caused his death. He was ordained in 1839 and taught mathematics at St Louis University for about 60 years. He did charitable work in Chicago for three decades.
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Adrian van Hulst
United States
St. Ignatius’ College
Father van Hulst
St. Louis University
St. Louis
Chicago
Jewess Leaves Father on Waiting List for Marriage
Lincoln, October 20. Lena Herman, 17 or 19 per her father, elopes with Charles Rupert after Judge Cosgrave refuses a license citing age. Lena telephones, they marry in Omaha, and Herman discovers the scheme two hours later.
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Lincoln
Neb
Charles Rupert
Lena
Nathan Herman
Cosgrave
Stock Man Disappears in Belle Fourche Mystery
Belle Fourche reports unease over L. C. Nelson a Crow creek rancher who vanished after arriving to close a sheep deal on September 7. He sent word to Mrs. Nelson that he had reached Deadwood and since then no trace has appeared.
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Belle Fourche
L. C. Nelson
Crow Creek
Belleurche
Mayor Pratt in Spokane backs commission government plan
Spokane mayor Nelson S. Pratt says he favors a transition to a city commission form and offers to shorten his term, arguing the current council and board of public works hinder progress as Spokane grows. He notes the change would require a special election next May and emphasizes the public will should decide.
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Spokane
Wash
Board of Public Works
Nelsons
Pratt
C. Herbert Moore
United States
Japan
Presbyterian Synod Opens in Dubuque with 450 Delegates
The 28th annual Presbyterian synod begins in Dubuque Iowa with about 450 delegates attending. Dr J T Bergen of Dubuque delivers the opening address. Rev Frank Schroeder of Winthrop offers the response. The Westminster guild meets in Iowa for the first time with Miss Petrie of New York in charge. Moderator Newcomb of Keokuk gives the moderatiors sermon.
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Dubuque
Presbyterian Synod
J. T. Bergen
Frank Schroeder
Winthrop
Westminster Guild
Iowa
Miss Petrie
New York City
Newcomb
Keokuk
Shaw Points Out Defects in Plan
Former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw attacks the central bank plan in a letter from Philadelphia. He warns that a large central bank issuing currency against credits could trigger inflation unless contraction is enforceable. He notes state banks’ lack of federal control and general difficulty aligning diverse regional interests across 46 states.
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Philadelphia
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Central Bank
California
Florida
Oregon
Pacific Coast
Great Northwest
South
Kansas City
Omaha
Sioux City
States
Treat voices support for central bank with government backed currency
Boston speech by Charles H. Treat argues for a central bank and government guaranteed currency. He critiques a proposal to create postal savings banks to absorb 2 percent bond issues and cautions against large scale administrative expansion.
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Boston
Mays
Charles H. Treat
Washington
Central Bank
National Clearing House Bank
Crdit
Banker Allen Taken to Prison by Deputy
Mineral Point Wis Oct 21 Phil Allen Jr vice president of the First National bank was taken by a deputy to Madison for arraignment in federal court in a circuitous route since the death by own action of Hanscome the bank cashier sympathy for Allen had subsided and the indignation of the people was strong guarding him all night
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Mineral Point
Wis
Phil Allen, Jr
First National Bank
Madison
Merene
Hanscome
Allen Hias
Banker dies by own act in damning Mineral Point banking case
F E Hanscom cashier of the wrecked First National bank in Mineral Point shot himself last night and was found kneeling over his mother in law’s grave. His suicide follows the bank’s collapse and reports of losses exceeding 200000, with a relative jailed on embezzlement charges.
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Mineral Point
Wis
F. E. Hanscom
First National Bank
Inlaw
John Gray
Schofield
Hanscom
Allen
Princess Victoria Louise Confirmed in Potsdam Church Ceremony
Berlin October 20 Princess Victoria Louise daughter of the German emperor and empress was confirmed today in the Church of Peace at Potsdam. The rite was led by Dr Dryander with the emperor and empress among those presenting. Born September 13 1892 she is described as amiable and seen as a strong marriage prospect to a minor royal in the empire.
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Berlin
Victoria Louise
Church of Peace
Potsdam
Dryander
Europe
German Empire
Roosevelt Narrow Escape From Bull Elephant Kill
Nairobi Sept 17 Mr Roosevelt had a near miss while shooting his first bull elephant with guide Mr Cunninghame. He followed a 15 to 30 yard ambush and fired the second shot when a charging bull appeared behind trees they fled and were saved by the guide. Dr William Lord Smith and two companions depart Kapita Plains after lion work with about 900 specimens. Balloon ascent planned in Nairobi and the new governor arrives tomorrow with a guard of honour by the King’s African Rifles.
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Nairobi
British East Africa
Creswell
Public Works Department
Nyori
Roosevelt
Cunninghame
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Cunninghame
William Lord Smith
Kapita Plains
Kenya
One Killed in Squatters Fight at Lamro Dakota
Dallas Oct. 20 John Langdon shot and killed Alfred Wood of Iowa in a dispute over a land claim near Lamro the county seat of Tripp county Wood who had a filing on the same tract ordered Langdon off Langdon refused and Wood fired several times missing Langdon then Langdon shot Wood killing him instantly Police began inquiries into the fatal encounter with the motive described as a squatters dispute on the quarter.
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Dallas
John Langdon
Alfred Wood
Iowa
Lamro
Tripp County
Langdon
Wood
Costa Rican Revolution Report Declared Baseless
Costa Rica’s foreign minister Dr Calva said there is no political disturbance in Costa Rica. A dispatch from the secretary of foreign affairs said reports of a revolutionary movement were entirely baseless and that no fears of disturbance are entertained.
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Washington
Costa Rica
Dr. Calva
Girl Dies From Clothes Fire Injuries in Redfield
Redfield reports Margaret Hutchinson, 13, died from injuries after flames engulfed her clothing as her home burned. Marshalltown notes: Fifth District club women meet here Wednesday of this week.
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Redfield
Margaret Hutchinson
Marshalltown
Buchanan Found Dead in London Street
London reports the diplomat W. Buchanan died in a street death. An autopsy concluded heart failure as the cause of death.
Death of William Buchanan in London Street dies mystery
William Buchanan a former American minister to Argentina and Panama and a diplomat tied to U S missions was found dying on Park Lane in London near the American Embassy. He died before arrival at St George's Hospital. Authorities suspect heart disease or apoplexy with no signs of violence or robbery. An inquest is planned in London.
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London
William B. Buchanan
Buffalo
N. Y
Panema
Park Lane
St. George’s Hospital
Buchanan
United States
Clardiges Hotel
Diplomat W I Buchanan Dies in London Hotel
Passersby found diplomat William Insco Buchanan dead on a London sidewalk. A hotel guest and American embassy officials identified him from initials and clothing. Officials waived autopsy per embassy request. death attributed to heart disease or apoplexy with no foul play. Buchanan, born Covington Ohio 1865, held multiple diplomatic posts including minister to Argentina, Panama representative, and Pan-American Expo director.
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W. I. Buchanan
Buchanan
Buffalo
England
William Insco Buchanan
Covington
Ohio
Indiana House of Representatives
Piqua
Sioux City
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Cleveland
McKinley
Congress
Chile
United States
Mexico City
Republic of Panama
Roosevelt
State Department
London
Hague
Arbitration Tribunal
Clemenson Trial Postponed Again in Wife Murder Case
Chicago on October 20 saw a second postponement in the murder trial of Dr. Haldane Clemenson as the defense sought more time for preparation. A new trial date was set for October 2, with officials stating it would proceed then.
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Chicago
Haldane Clemenson
Ottober
Revolution Woman Maria Ringiexa Dies in Galesburg
Mrs. Maria Blake Ringiexa daughter of a Revolutionary War veteran died in Galesburg Illinois at age 101. Her father, Francis Blake, fought with the Continental Army.
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Galesburg
Maria Blake Ringiexa
Francis Blake
Taft Visits San Antonio Before Ranch Rest
President Taft spent seven hours in San Antonio and laid the cornerstone of Fort Sam Houston chapel. He rode through cheering crowds of 14,000 schoolchildren and later held a reception at Alamo Plaza before a luncheon with local citizens.
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San Antonio
Tex
Taft
Charles P. Taft
Fort Sam Houston
Alamo
United States
St. Anthony Hotel
Post
War Department
el Paso
America
Fort
Diaz
Saturay
Alamo’ Plaza
Four Die in Wichita Feed Yard Fire
Four men were burned to death and another fatally burned in a Wichita feed yard fire that destroyed a hay barn where the workers slept. The dead include W. R. Kepplinger Alonzo Verling James Gilmore and an unidentified man. Fred George was fatally burned. Thirty horses died in the blaze but overall property loss was small and investigators suspect incendiary origin.
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Wichita
Kan
W. R. Kepplinger
Olustec
Alonzo Verling
James Gilmore
Fred George
Spanish Workmen Riot Against King in Bilbao and Coruna
Madrid reports large crowds of anti-government workers meeting in Bilbao and Coruna with violent speeches. Troops are prepared to quell possible disorders as the government plans to replace dispatched regiments in Morocco. Berlin hosts a protest against Ferrer’s execution signed by Haeckel Hauptmann Liebermann Dehmel.
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Madrid
Bilbao
Coruuna
Imperial
Morocco
Berlin
Ferrer
Ernest H. Haeckel
Jene University
Gaehardt Hauptmann
Max Liebermann
Richard Dehmel
Early Closing Law Challenged in Court in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska on October 20 a Supreme Court hearing challenged the 8 oclock saloon closing law already in force. Plaintiffs claimed the wrong statute was amended and that the law imposes cruel and unusual penalties by denying appeal and trial by jury.
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Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
Fish Posten TA One B That Crane Was Ousted From
New York reports quote Stuyvesant Fish stating he was offered the Chinese mission last spring in Europe but declined the post. He says rumors of his taking the China role are baseless and he would not have mentioned it now were it not for persistent gossip.
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New York
Stuyvesant Fish
Shanghai
China
Europe
Japanese Bank in Los Angeles Fails
Los Angeles October 20 Japanese American bank a San Francisco branch with deposits near 200000 was closed by State Bank Superintendent Anderson. Most depositors are Japanese and the failure is linked to recent San Francisco and Sacramento bank collapses causing heavy withdrawals.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Francisco
State Bank
Anderson
Sacramento
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