Eastman letter describes murder plot and self destruction
The St Michaels case reveals a letter from Robert Eastman to Vinnie Bradcome claiming innocence and detailing plans for property and a possible love affair. Coroners state Eastman shot himself after the Woodill death. investigators doubt the suicide story and consider robbery as a possible motive due to jewelry linked to Mrs Woodill.
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St. Michaels
Robt. E. Eastman
Bob
New York
May Edith Thompson Woodill
Talbot County
Eastman
Vinnie Bradcome
Vinnie
McDaniel
Maryland
Shanahan
Wrighton
Easton
Annapolis
Edith
Bradcome
Foreman Radcliffe
Miss Bradcome
Woodill
Robert E. Eastman
West 129Th Street
Shattuck Wins Grand American Handicap in Chicago
In the Western Gun Classic F Shattuck of Columbus Ohio won the Grand American handicap after a tie from yesterday was shot off Twenty shots decided the tie with a perfect score Four others tied for first place in the American handicap each breaking 96 of 100 targets They were John R Livingstone Springville Alabama Fred A Shattuck Columbus Ohio George T Burns Cleveland Ohio and William Wettleal Nichols Indiana all amateurs
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Chicago
F. Shattuck
Columbus
Shattuck
Nichols
Ill
John R. Livingstone
Springville
Ala
Fred A. Shattuck
George
William Reins Arrested On Liquor Injunction Violation
William Reins was arrested at his Stockton home by Sheriff Benham on a charge of violating a liquor injunction. He was taken to Muscatine and posted a $1,000 bond for July 6 before Judge Jackson. The injunction reportedly issued January 15, 1908, with alleged sales of intoxicating liquor on June 12 and 13.
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William Reins
Stockton
Benham
Muscatine
Jackson
Revis
Economy Test on Steamer Helen Blair Underway
The Blair brothers and Jerome Bishop are conducting an economy test on the steamer Helen Blair to determine coal needed for one indicated horsepower. The test, described as difficult, will continue into next week and is not expected to finish before the latter part of next week.
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Helen Blair
George Blair
Davenport
Sam Stocker
Burlington
Jerome Bishop
Christy Harrigan Arrested At Scott House
Christy Harrigan was arrested about 2 a.m. at the Scott House and taken to the county jail by Officer Jack Caster. No charge had been announced by authorities.
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Scott House
Christy Harrigan
Jack Caster
Toe Crushed in Elevator Accident at German-American Bank Building
Vernon Smith suffered a crushed toe while operating an elevator in the German-American bank building when his foot was caught between the car and a passing door. Dr. T. F. Beveridge attended and dressed the injured toe.
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Vernon Smith
T. F. Beveridge
Woman Denies Eastman Ties Then Confesses at Court
The woman initially denied knowledge of Eastman but, shown court marriage records, admitted a marriage to Eastman at Hackensack New Jersey. She lived with him only five days due to his peculiar conduct and there was no divorce. She later learned of him when his name appeared in prayers linked to a murder.
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Eastman
Hackensack
N. J
Pravers
Von Buelow Meets Emperor in Kiel Conference
Chancellor von Buelow arrived in Kiel from Berlin to confer with Emperor William aboard the Hohenzollern. The three hour discussion produced no released statement and rumors grow that his resignation is likely despite his departure for Berlin. Rudolph von Valentini accompanied him, handling ministerial change details.
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Kiel
von Buelow
Berlin
William
Hohenzollern
Buelow
Rudolph von Valentini
Hepburn Turns Auto Enthusiast After Public Life
Colonel Pete Hepburn, longtime interstate commerce chair, shifts from railroads to automobiling. At 75 plus, he bought a touring car, tours the country, and travels to battlefields. He plans a 1000 mile drive to Iowa with Mrs Hepburn as he contemplates another political run.
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Washington
Congress
Pete Hepburn
Interstate Commerce Committee
Lincoln
Hepburn
John A. Kasson
Iowa
Clarinda
Capitol
England
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
New York
Lynching of Sylvester Stennie by Oklahoma Mob
A mob of about fifty masked men seized Sylvester Stennie from the Wilburton jail early today and lynched him. Stennie had killed Deputy Constable Albert Turner on Thursday as Turner tried to arrest him.
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Wilburton
Okla
Sylvester Stennie
Albert Turner
Taft corporate tax plan presented to Senate as amendment
President Taft's corporation tax plan was introduced in the Senate by Senator Aldrich and ordered printed as a committee amendment to the tariff bill. The plan would impose a 2 percent tax on net earnings of corporations and similar entities, with a $5,000 exemption and wide provisions for deductions and enforcement.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Associated Press
White House
House
Wickersham
Root
Congress
United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
First Watermelons Arrive From Georgia At Market
The first watermelons of the season appear at the local market. The large Georgia melons come in high price but are described as juicy and delicious despite early growth.
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Georgia
Harms Calls for Nationwide Inspection Probe
Fremont Ohio June 26 James F Harms former government meat inspector whose resignation prompted the East St Louis stockyards probe today urged Secretary Wilson to order a general investigation of packing plant inspection departments He says he has been told the National Stockyards inspection was superior to others and deserves review.
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Fremont
Ohio
James F. Harms
Wilson
East St. Louis
Militia Sought as La Crosse Police Struggle with Crisis
Local authorities seek state help as La Crosse faces mounting unrest. Mayor and sheriff confer with the governor to address the volatile situation and restore order.
Cooler Wave Expected Across East After Heat Peak
A weather bureau bulletin predicts substantial relief from the recent hot wave east of the Rockies next Monday. The week starting June 28 should be cooler overall. The bulletin lists deaths and prostrations in major cities including Boston three deaths, New York one death, Providence one death, Washington several prostrations, and Cincinnati over a hundred heat victims at the turnfest with no fatalities.
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Washington
D. C
Rocky Mountains
The
Weather Bureau Today
Boston
Mass
New York
N. Y
Providence
R. J
Washington, D. C
Cincinnati
Victoria and Albert Museum Opens New Galleries
London officials report the Victoria and Albert museum in South Kensington unveiled new galleries with formal ceremonies. King Edward opened the additions, accompanied by Cabinet members and many diplomats attending the state event.
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London
Victoria and Albert Museum
South Kensington
Queen Victoria
Edward
Wisconsin Governor orders LaCrosse militia aid
Madison telegraphs Adjutant General Boardman to report if troops are needed to quell LaCrosse streetcar rioters. Sheriff Edwards and Mayor Soreson confer with Governor Davidson on possibly ordering out the state militia as mobs disrupt service, with no cars running on the North Side.
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Madison
Wis
Davidson
Adjutant General
Boardman
LaCrosse
Edwards
Soreson
Convicts Attack Sentry at Fort Riley
Two military convicts Carey and Jeffries attacked a sentry at Fort Riley in Junction City Kansas on June 26. Jeffries died from the struggle and the sentry was seriously wounded.
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Junction City
Kan
Fort Riley
Carey
Jeffries
Congregational Delegation to West Liberty By Auto
J. S. McKee and W. E. Bliven will convey the Sunday school delegation to the West Liberty convention on July 14 using their automobiles due to poor evening railway connections from West Liberty.
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J. S. McKee
W. E. Bliven
West Liberty
Speed boats launched for Burlington regatta test day
The Planet, speed boat of Muscatine Motor Company, the Jimmie June owned by Carl Braun, and the Little Queen of A W Schwane Minneapolis, were completed at the local factory and launched this afternoon. They will be tested next Wednesday and entered in the Burlington regatta.
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Planet
Jimmie June
Little Queen
Muscatine Motor Company
Carl Braun
A. W. Schwane
Minneapolis
Motor Boat
Burlington
Initiation Held by A. O. U. W. Lodge in Columbus Junction
Eagle Lodge No. 10 A. O. U. W. initiated about fifteen men into the order last evening at Columbus Junction. Deputy Fred Walton organized the class, followed by a smoker, with the group returning to this city early this morning.
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Columbus Junction
Eagle Lodge No. 10
Order
Fred Walton
Infant Daughter Eleanore Giesler Buried at Greenwood
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Giesler of Washington was buried today after funeral services at the Greenwood chapel. The body arrived on the Firefly at 11:25, with Rev. J. C. H. Light presiding. Interment followed at Greenwood Cemetery.
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PF. F. Giesler
Eleanore
F. F. Giesler
Washington
Greenwood Chapel
J. C. H. Light
Greenwood Cemetery
Days Harvester Co.15 Trust and Aldrich Dialogue
Missouri Senator reviews testimony in ouster proceedings against the state. Ailing tax measures and a busy yesterday push readiness for action as industrial issues unfold. Stone makes speech as Tural Implements coverage mirrors current events.
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Days Harvester CO
MR. Aldrich
Senate approves wood pulp schedule amid amendments
The senate agreed to the wood pulp and print paper schedule with Brown’s amendments while rejecting Bacon’s proposal to place agricultural implements on the free list. Stone of Missouri extended his attack on the International Harvester trust as the tariff discussion resumed.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Brown
Bacon
Finance Committee
Stone
Missouri
International Harvester Company
Aldrich
Penrose
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Illinois Tonight
Partly cloudy conditions with likely thunderstorms tonight or Sunday. Warm temperatures continue with sunrise at 4 16 and sunset at 7 31. Moonset occurs around 12 25 a m.
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Iowa
Illinois
River Forecast Shows Rising Mississippi Between Dubuque and Muscatine
Forecaster J. M. Sherier reports a rising tendency in the Mississippi River over the next 48 hours from below Dubuque to Muscatine. The advisory highlights increasing water levels and potential impacts along riverside areas.
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Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
J. M. Sherier
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