Body of Woman Identified in Trunk Murder Case
Authorities identified the woman found dead in a trunk as an American victim. The investigation targets the suspect and details of the crime remain under police review.
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11 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
1
American woman found dead in Lake Como trunk mystery
Police pursue leads in the murder of Mrs Porter Charlton of New York whose body was found tied in a trunk at the lake's bottom. Her husband Porter Charlton, 14 years younger, is missing while Constantine Ispolatoff is held. investigators believe two men killed her and suspect a suspect in Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Mystery surrounds death of Mrs Castle Chariton in Italy
Washington reports that Paul Chariton believes a former admirer may be involved in the death of Mrs Mary Scott Castle Chariton whose body was found in a trunk in Lake Como Italy. Chariton, a law clerk, says Porter may also be dead and hints a follower may be responsible.
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Washington
Mary Scott Castle Chariton
Lake Como
Italy
Paul Chariton
Charlton
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Atlantic City
Porter
Wilmington Marriage Details of Charlton Couple
Mrs. Mary Scott Castle Charlton wed Porter Charlton in Wilmington on March 12 at Old Sweed's church. They briefly stopped in Wilmington for the ceremony. Porter’s claimed age is 25 but likely 23, while Mary is described as strikingly beautiful and may be 27 or several years older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Mary Scott Castle Charlton
Porter Charlton
Kenyon to File Equity Bill Against Chicago Stock Yards Firms
On Attorney General Wickersham's recommendation William S. Kenyon is to file today in the United States Circuit Court at Chicago a bill in equity against Chicago stock yards companies for alleged rebating on freight charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wickersham
William S. Kenyon
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Railroad Bill Moves Toward Stock and Bond Control
President Taft urged the inclusion of checks on new railroad stock and bond issues at a White House conference. The aim is to curb speculative financing and strengthen financial oversight of railroad corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
White House
Commission to Study Means of Handling the Situation
A proposal directs adding a paragraph to the bill that would create a commission. The commission is to investigate and report at the next session of congress on the best means of addressing the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Faithful Telephone Girl Saves Man From Hang Date
A Houston or Austin report recounts how a long distance operator worked overnight to reach Huntsville prison. John Wynne, condemned for murder, received a 15 day stay from the governor. Wynne's life was saved when the operator finally connected with the sheriff at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
John
Wynne
Huntsville
John Wynne
Fire destroys lodging houses near Galbraith warehouse
Twenty persons are reported dead after a blaze swept lodging houses near the Galbraith warehouse in Seattle. A policeman said lodgers had no time to escape as flames raged through the buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Galbraith
Peru Disbands Volunteer Forces Amid War Uncertainty
Lima officials announce disbanding of infantry cavalry and artillery volunteers. A mediating minister says war with Ecuador is impossible but provides no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Ecuador
Boy In Aerial Train Accident In Canon City
Merl Kissinger, a boy, became entangled in running gear of an aerial train in Canon City Colorado. He was suspended by his thumb about twenty five feet above ground for around one hundred feet before his thumb tore free and he fell. He suffered two broken ribs and his condition was reported as probably fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon City
Col
Merl Kissenger
Strikers Fight at Kodak Park in Rochester
Deputy sheriffs were dispatched from Rochester to Kodak Park amid a labor strike. Strikers employed by a contractor fought among themselves during the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Kodak Park
Glynn Opposes Diverting Mississippi From Red River
Senator Glynn urged Congress to wait on any action until the Mississippi banks below the Red River mouth are protected from erosion by revetment. He warned diverting floodwaters could ruin Mississippi banks, while others urged delaying the resolution and preserving existing levees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Boon Rouge
Mississippi
Red
Atchafalaya
Senate
Glynn
Congress
Farrot
Perrin
Gleason
Gulf
Mayor Gaynor Finds Graft in Federal Building
New York Mayor Gaynor reports graft in the federal building as bribes are alleged to be extorted from aliens seeking naturalization. A lineman observed Jacob Goldstein demanding payment for fast tracking cases. he paid $14 then was arrested. The suspect was discharged when the case was not ready to proceed. Evidence will go to the federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
Federal
Wickersham
Federal Building
Stationea
Jacob Goldstein
Goldstein
United States
United States District Attorney
Walton
Federal &Rand
Archbishop Threats Mount Over Racing Bill Opposition
An eminent Catholic priest reports threats after urging opposition to the racing bill. Church officials caution about intimidation and call for safeguards for religious leaders exercising civic views.
Gov Danders Plays Big Game in Tax Fight
Gov Danders remains central figure as income tax clash dominates headlines. Coalition factions rally around policy, while opponents press for reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Danders
Archbishop Blenk Warned to Stop Fighting Racing Gamble
New Orleans June 11 The Right Rev James R Blenk Archbishop of New Orleans has received many threatening letters over his stance against race track gambling In a late night missive he is told to cease his efforts or face doom and doom will be sealed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blenk
New Orleans
James R. Blenk
Louisiana
Will Make a Fight Action May Show Louisiana's Congressmen In Bad
Baton Rouge reports that Governor Sanders seeks to keep Jared Young Sanders in the public eye by backing an income tax amendment. The move leaves Louisiana’s two senators and seven representatives in Congress in an awkward defense position as the Legislature delays ratification. The governor claims a Washington error must be corrected and hints at public stump speaking to highlight the mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
United States
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Baton Rouge
Jared Young Sanders
Battledore
Shuttlecock
Senate
House
Congress
Gov. Sanders
Washington
Foster
Sanders
Aldrich
Miss Dorothy Schulze Heads East for European Tour
Miss Dorothy Schulze daughter of Judge and Mrs Charles Schulze sails from New Orleans with a party of ladies aboard the Comus bound for New York. From there they will travel to Boston then England, Scotland and the European continent visiting sights including the Passion Play at Cleramagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dorothy Schulze
Charles Schulze
Agnes Morris
New Orleans
Comus
New York
Boston
England
Scotland
Gibraltar
Canary Islands
Miss Schulze
Cheneyville High School
Pythian Sisters Set Meeting Monday Night
The Pythian Sisters will meet at 8 o clock Monday night at the Knights of Pythias hall. Full attendance is requested as business of importance is to come up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias Hall
Doctors Face Prison Term Now
New Orleans dispatch reports Dr. Roland Register convicted in U S Circuit Court of using the mails for fraud. Co defendant W H Hale sentenced to eighteen months. Dr A S Dyar and Register receive thirteen months plus fines. Judge Sheppard notes Dyar’s tuberculosis and grants a lighter sentence. appeals filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Roland Register
United States Circuit Court
United States
W. H. Hale
Hale
Sheppard
Dr. Registe
A. S. Dyar
Atlanta
Dyar
Register
Dr. Register
Dr. Dyar
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Big Cotton Steal Probe Started
Evidence in Memphis shows more than 100000 dollars worth of cotton stolen from railroads during the 1908 09 season. Shelby county grand jury holds the report and may name prominent men facing grand larceny charges along with wagon and dray drivers used as tools in a long running theft. Investigators aim to prove those higher up directed the scheme involving 100 bales of cotton and the equivalent of 500 bales of loose cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Shelby County Grand Jury
Druys
Bond updates among defendants in district court
Bonds for Hale and Dyar were set at 5000 dollars each, Dyar's later reduced to 4000. Dr. Register's bond stood at 3000 with a 2500 option. He secured a bond from the People's Bank and Trust Company. B D Vittur acted as bondsman for Dyar, Hale could not post bail and remained in marshal custody until late afternoon when moved to parish prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Hale and Dyar
Dr. Dyar
Dr. Register
People’s Bank and Trust Company
B. D. Vittur
Hale
Train wreck near Lule Burgas causes multiple casualties
An express on the Oriental railroad was wrecked near Lule Burgas about fifty miles east of Constantinople today when a bridge collapsed. Several cars plunged into the water and many people are feared dead or injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Oriental
Lule Burgas
Here
Governor Sanders Aims to Shape Senate Fight via Tax Debate
Analysis suggests Governor Sanders seeks to position himself as the pivotal figure for Senate elections two years ahead. By courting dissatisfaction with Senator Foster and stressing opposition to the Aldrich income tax, Sanders could lure voters and fellow lawmakers to back his bid or influence the 1936 national convention dynamics through allies like Governor Harmon of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jared Sanders
Gov. Harmon
Ohio
Sanders
Harmon
West
River Swamp Areas Could Sustain Greater Population
The Globe editorial argues Southern reclamation could yield a fertility belt along the Mississippi Valley rivaling Egypt. It notes a pending $150000 survey bill and cites Western lawmakers pushing irrigation, while urging federal support for South development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
New York
the Globe
San Francisco Chronicle
Globe
Congress
Mississippi Valley
Egypt
Mississippi River
McMillan Property Listing Promises No Sale No Charge Guarantee
Real estate firm McMillan invites homeowners to list property with confidence offering a no sale no charge policy. The advertisement emphasizes risk-free listings and commission terms, aiming to attract sellers seeking guaranteed service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Railroad 10 Farmerville preliminaries near completion
Preliminary work on the Farmerville railroad project near completion with only tax arrangements remaining. Construction plans and schedules are advancing as officials push toward early completion and service readiness.
Ouachita Rail Line Backers Vote Support in North Louisiana
The Ouachita Development Company signals start of Monroe to Farmerville railroad work once bonuses are arranged. Capt. D H Nichols notes progress but details await, while J A Taylor of New York earns credit for uniting promoters amidst surveys and costly bridge plans across the Ouachita River and Bayou D Arbonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
West Monroe
Farmerville
Ouachita Development Company of
New York
Arkansas
D. H. Nichols
Louisiana
Nichols
Ouachita River
Bayou D'Arbonne
J. A. Taylor
Taylor
Pinchot and Garfield Arrive in St Paul for Roosevelt Club Banquet
Gifford Pinchot and James R. Garfield arrived in St Paul for the St Paul Roosevelt club conservation banquet. Pinchot announced a fighting speech and Garfield was set to speak at the event tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Gifford Pinchot
James R. Garfield
St. Paul
Appointed Archdeacon Rev H R Carson Resigns Grace Church
Rev H R Carson longtime rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Monroe resigns effective September 1. He is appointed archdeacon for North Louisiana with oversight of churches in the region and will continue to reside in Monroe. His departure leaves room for new energy in church extension work under his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Carson
Grace Epscopal
Carson
Monroe
North
Louisiana
Grace Church
North Louisian
Gompers Charges Russians Held in Peonage in Hawaii
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor accuses Russian immigrants on Hawaii sugar plantations of peonage. He urges prosecution of planters for alien contract labor law violations after alleging promised housing and transportation were replaced by rotting shacks and high-cost provisions. He asks federal investigation to prove systematic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hawaii
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Howard Payne College Abolishes Football
Brownwood Texas June 11 The board of directors voted unanimously to abolish football at Howard Payne College effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownwood
Texas
Howard- Payng College
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Commission
Senator Glynn
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Sensation
Hailroad
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