Anderson Man Confesses To Murder In Barefaced Theft
Grover C. Blake admits killing his mother Mrs. Louisa Blake in Anderson to fund a spree with an alleged gambler. Blake and Orsel Reynolds were arrested after a daylong hunt by Ft Wayne and Anderson officers. Reynolds corroborated details but denied involvement. They remain in solitary confinement.
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Ft. Wayne, Ind
Ankenbruck
Lentz
Ft. Wayne
Pritchard
Seybert
Anderson
Grover C. Blake
Orsel Reynolds
Blake
Louisa Blake
William M. Blake
Reynolds
Wallace
Fairbanks Writes of Indiana in New York Letter
Vice-President Fairbanks regrets not attending the Indiana Society of New York dinner at the Waldorf Astoria. He praises Indiana's memory, unity, and civic spirit, calling its people high minded and patriotic and highlighting their focus on both material progress and finer qualities of citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
New York Society
New York
Indiana Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Fairbanks
Large power dam at Buchanan collapses after floods
The Buchanan dam on the St. Joseph river, built fourteen years ago at a cost of 250000 dollars, has been carried away. It stretched 500 feet and only about twenty feet remains at each end. It supplied power to Niles Michigan and South Bend Indiana and was owned by Charles A. Chapin of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles, Mich
Buchanan
St. Joseph
Niles
South Bend
Ind
Charles A. Chapin
Chicago
Death by own action pact shocks Bethseda Home inmates
Chicago reports a pact among about a dozen Bethseda Home for the Aged residents. John Koch died by his own hand after deriding John Haselbach who also attempted self destruction. The motive cited is the home’s bankruptcy leaving many elderly residents destitute and friendless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bethseda
Fleet to Visit Japan on Homeward World Cruise
Special Secretary Root accepted an invitation from Japan for the Atlantic battleship fleet to visit any port in Japan on its homeward cruise. Yokohama is favored as the port, with a possible Chinese invitation to visit Shanghai if issued after Japan’s invitation is accepted.
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Washington
Root
Japan
Yokohama
China
Shanghai
Death of Florida Senator Bryan after 73 days in office
Washington special reports United States Senator William James Bryan of Florida died at Providence Hospital at 8 30 am from typhoid fever. He had only 73 days in the Senate since succeeding Stephen Mallory, and 33 days of illness. Bryan was a lawyer born October 10 1876 in Orange County Florida and had built a noted career in Florida politics. He was married to Janet Allan of Lexington Vermont.
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Washington
United States
William James Bryan
Florida
Providence Hospital
Stephen R. Mallory
Bryan
Senate
Alabama
Morgan
Pettus
Mallory
Latimar
South Carolina
Proctor
Vermont
Whyte
Maryland
Mr. Bryan
Orange County
Emory College of Georgia
Washington and Lee Universities
Jacksonville
Fila
Duval County Criminal Court
Janet Allan
Lexington
Autoists battle wolves in New York to Paris race
In Cheyenne Wyoming a large pack of timber wolves attacked the Italian Zust auto team near Spring Valley during the New York to Paris race. The drivers used rifles and pistols to drive off the hungry animals as the muddy road allowed the car to advance slowly despite the wolves snapping at tires and mud guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Zust
New York
Paris
Spring Valley
Evansville Tragedy Ends in Suspected Self Inflicted Death
Evansville Indiana report notes Dr. H C Jorgensen a 60 year old veterinary surgeon found dead in his office after a brawl between Fannie Davenport and Jennie Farmer. Farmer was seriously stabbed. indications suggest Jorgensen ended his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
H. C. Jorgensen
Fannie Davenport
John Davenport
Jennie Farmer
William Farmer
Jorgensen
Auto Tossed Girl Into Lap In City Accident
In Atlantic City special report Miss A. C. Grant, a young woman, was struck by a speeding automobile driven by Dr. L. H. Bewley. She was hurled into the doctor’s lap before the car stopped. She was taken to the hospital with injuries described as only to her feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Special
L. H. Bewley
A. C. Grant
If Not Taft Roosevelt Emerges as GOP Choice
Des Moines Iowa special governor Cummins declared Taft would be nominated on the first ballot if not, Roosevelt will be the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Des Moines
Cummins
Power and Trusts Dominate United States, La Follette Says
In a concluding speech on the Aldrich currency bill Senator La Follette declares a four teen strong group holds the reins of power, led by Morgan and the Rockefellers. He says trust consolidation has grown, with a centralization of influence through a Standard Oil Morgan combine and a cluster of wealthy operators working in harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin Statesman
Senate
la Follette
Standard Oil-Morgan Combine
Mr. Morgan
Rockefellers
Broadway
John Moody
Mr. la Follette
Morgan
Standard Oil
Combine
Bryan
Famous Drury Lane Theater Destroyed By Fire
London cable reports a fire of unknown origin has destroyed Drury Lane Theater, a historic London venue once home to Garrick Keane the Kembles and Mrs Siddons. No casualties. reopening planned after rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Drury Lane Theater
England
Garrick
Keane
the Kembles
Mrs. Siddons
Drury Lane
Charles II
Thomas Killigrew
Nell Gwynn
Christopher Wren
Resignation of Charles B. Littlefield from Maine's Second District
Rockland Maine special congressman Charles B Littlefield tenders resignation to Governor Cobb stating he leaves the House to resume his law practice. He cites interference from congressional duties with his legal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Charles B. Littlefield
Cobb
Maine
Duke of Devonshire Dies in Cannes at 75
Spencer Compton Cavendish eighth Duke of Devonshire dies in the Hotel Continental Cannes France of heart failure at age 75. He ranks among England’s wealthiest men with 185000 acres including mines. His estates include Chatsworth Gardwicke and grand galleries at Devonshire House in London.
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Cannes
France
Cable
Spencer Compton Cavendish
Duke of Devonshire
Continental
England
Chatsworth and
Gardwicke
Devonshire House
London
Dynamited Rock Island Daily News Plant in 2:30 Morning
A dynamite blast at the Rock Island Daily News press and building destroyed the machine and badly damaged the plant. The paper, founded by John Looney, has targeted saloons and gambling in Rock Island and Chicago. Looney faced June indictments on conspiracy extortion and criminal libel, with no convictions yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island Daily News
the News
John Looney
Rock Island
Chicago
Looney
Prison torture claim follows arrest in Port-au-Prince
Reports claim Mme Galette arrested March 13 for influencing soldiers to be disloyal died in prison after torture. Officials deny the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port-au-Prince
Cable
Mme. Galette
Johnson Authorizes Candidacy Talk for Democratic Nomination
Chicago reports Special Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota has formally authorized a candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. He is described as neither an organized entrant nor a passive receiver, but one who will guide Minnesota’s delegation to the Denver convention and back a candidate who can win at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
St. Paul
Walter Wellman
Denver
National Democracy
Bryan
Nebraskan
Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Slayton Lyceum Bureau
Looted Over One Million in Pittsburgh Bank Embezzlement
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania reports a bank heist where over $1,000,000 vanished from Farmers' Deposit National Bank vaults. Arrests include Henry Reiber the paying teller and John Young the bank auditor. Embezzlement is charged with misappropriating $65,000 of bank funds.
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Pittsburg
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Henry Reiber
John Young
Hundreds Die as Ships Crash Near Hakodate
The 800 ton Matsu Maru of the Yusen Kaisha Line was sunk in a collision with the 696 ton Hideyoshi Maru two miles off Todo hokke near Hakodate. The Matsu Maru carried 244 passengers and 43 crew who perished. survivors were rescued by the Hideyoshi Maru and another steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Yusen Kaisha Line
Todohokke
Hakodate
Pisto Toters Must Register
Chicago council passes three ordinances regulating sale use and confiscation of weapons in the city enforcing police registered ownership and authorized purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisto! Toters
Chicago
Council
Vanderbilts to Part Says Rumor Circulates
Alfred G. Van derbilt and his wife are reportedly estranged for some time with speculation of a separation. No authoritative confirmation has been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Desperate Milwaukee pairing ends in murder suicide
In Milwaukee two youths, Leo Wocins ki 21 and Nettie Plaschek 17, died in a murder suicide after her parents refused consent. Wocins ki poisoned Nettie with strychnine then took a dose himself.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Leo Wocinski
Nettie Plaschek
Raid on Mayor Drug Store in North Platte
The drug store of Dr. Nicholas McCabe, mayor of North Platte Neb, was raided. Mayor McCabe was arrested on a complaint charging illicit liquor sales.
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North Platte, Neb
Nicholas McCabe
McCabe
Washington Girl to the Royal Bride in Abruzzi Match
Reports state engagement exists between Duke of the Abruzzi and Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Elkins. No money demanded. Rome and Washington timelines set for May announcement and autumn wedding. If wed, Elkins becomes royal princess with potential royal line to the throne.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
Royal House of
Savoy
Italy
Katherine Elkins
United States
West Virginia
Rome
Duke
Elkins
Duke of
Aosta
Orleans
France
Count
Turin
Patricia
Connaught
Abruzzi
Margharita
Montenegro
Miss Elkins
Editorial speculates on war over Baja California sale
El Tiempo reprints a New York article urging the United States to buy the Baja California peninsula and Magdalena Bay. It comments that Mexico should prepare for war, warns of foreign gains if war occurs, and notes clerical anti American sentiment shaping the editorial.
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City of Mexico
el Tiempo
Catholic Church
Republic of Mexico
New York
United States
California
Mexico
Magdalena Bay
Japan
Philippines
Republic of Colombia
Panama
England
Panama Canal
Tax Collector Lew Accused of Excessive Fees in Berwick
Special report from Monmouth New Jersey notes E C Lew, Berwick township collector, collected every tax cent and earned 226 48 in commission from 11324 43 in taxes over two years. Lew is a Democrat who has held office for two years.
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MonMouth
E. C. Lewis
Berwick Township
Lewis
Moving Picture Plays Now in Paris Cable Craze
The moving picture boom reaches France as leading dramatists write special plays for famous artists to perform and be photographed for broadcast to country audiences.
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Paris
Cable
Gotham’s Last Tunnel Finished Under East River
The final of four Pennsylvania Railroad tunnels beneath the East River was completed last week in New York, marking the end of a major infrastructure project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
East River
Milford farmer charged with spanking stepdaughter over dairy dispute
Henry Clay Jones a prosperous Milford farmer is held on $1000 bail for assault after he allegedly seized his 25 year old stepdaughter Miss Mary Bennett and spanked her like mother used to do following a dispute over butter and eggs.
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Milford, del
Henry Clay Jones
Jones
Mary Bennett
Japanese invitation to fleet praised as diplomatic gesture
The Bourse Gazette lauds Japan for inviting the American fleet, calling it a shrewd move that confirms peaceful intentions while America faces financial strain. The article notes the welcome signals goodwill and hints at future possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Japan
Bourse Gazette
America
Plot to Slay Two Presidents in Central America
Guatemala City reports an open letter to President Cabrera claiming a Salvadoran conspiracy to assassinate Cabrera and President Figurcoa. The missive alleges a large sum of money was supplied by prominent figures to fund the plan.
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Guatemala City
Cabrera
Republic of
Salvador
Figurcoa
King May Lose Arm In Portugal Crisis
El Mundo reports on good authority that Prince Manuel now King of Portugal sustained a February 1 wound to the arm in the assassination of King Carlos and the Crown Prince. Doctors say the wound has not healed and amputation may be necessary.
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Madrid
el Mundo
Manuel
Portugal
Carlos
Anarchist Paper Barred from U.S. Mail
Postmaster General Meyer bans the Italian weekly La Question Sociale published in Paterson New Jersey for advocating dynamite killings and declares it nonmailable under postal policy.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Mails
Meyer
la Question Sociale
Paterson
N. J
Countess Seeks Permission To Wed Honest Farmer
Budapest report says Countess Henrietta Pongracz age 17 asks the Civil Court for Minors to allow marriage to a “honest man” a young farmer Johann Ondrasik as the preferred match. The aristocratic suitor’s name remains withheld by the court.
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Budapest
Henrietta Pongracz
Henrietta
Johann Ondrasik
Marguerite Barton Pays Off City Treasurer Father Shortage
In Muncie a stenographer Miss Marguerite Barton has paid the final amount owed by her father Henry Barton who left office as city treasurer years ago with a shortage running to thousands. Bondsmen had covered part of the deficit but she saved from her wages to settle the remaining balance.
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Muncie
Marguerite Barton
Henry Barton
Marguerite
McKee Divorce Trial Replays Wife Squandering Allegations
In Paris, A Hart McKee is accused in divorce court of squandering $335,000 to cover gambling and other debts incurred during the three years of marriage by his wife Cornelia Hart McKee. Maitre Labori, resuming his argument, presented documentary evidence in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
A. Hart McKee
Cornelia Hart McKee
Maitre Labori
Fishermen Pay Heavy Toll in New England Wrecks
Review of fall and winter marine casualties off New England and British North America reports about 350 lives lost. Of these, 251 persons perished in wrecks of 10 vessels belonging to the French fishing fleet from St. Pierre et Miquelon last fall.
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Boston
New England
British North America
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Bandits Make Big Haul Near Rawhide
Three heavily armed bandits hijacked a two horse rig two miles from Rawhide in Reno Nevada capturing Edward Hoff man and a companion. They overpowered the men and escaped with gold and bank notes totaling about 47000 dollars.
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Reno
Nev
Edward Hoffman
Rawhide
Night Riders Slay Farmer in Carlisle Kentucky
Night riders in Carlisle Kentucky shot and killed Harlan Hedges seven miles northwest of town. It marks the first murder by night riders in the Bluegrass region.
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Carlisle
Harlan Hedges
Here
Bishop Cranston Says Roosevelt Called by God
Philadelphia report notes Bishop Cranston of Washington believes President Roosevelt was called to leadership by God. The clergyman is an enthusiastic admirer of Roosevelt and his policies.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Bishop Cranston
Washington
Transvaal Gold Output in 1907 Reaches High Total
The Transvaal gold mines produced 136.75 million dollars in 1907, with nearly all of it coming from the reef that hosts the city of Johannesburg. The figure excludes a five million dollar portion obtained elsewhere on the reef.
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Washington
Transvaal
Johannesburg
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