Solemn Covenant Signed in Ulster Declares Resistance to Home Rule
Ulster Day in Belfast saw Sir Edward Carson first to sign the solemn covenant pledging Ulster men to use all means necessary to defeat home rule in Ireland. Thousands of Unionists and Orangemen gathered in calm, orderly protest with flags and a semi military guard.
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Sir Edward Carson
Ulster
Ireland
Belfast
Edward Carson
Orangemen
League and Covenant
Ulster Hall
Charles Beresford
James Craig
East Down
Frederick BE
Smith
Battle of the Boyne
McLean
Dublin
William
George
Lawrence Mills Strike Eases After Demonstration
Lawrence Massachusetts September 28 The Lawrence textile strike over Ettor and Giovannitti imprisonment appears to head to a mass meeting deciding to end or continue. Officials plan to resume Monday operations eight thousand workers idle with no clashes at the gates. Strong telegrams promise broad support for a nationwide walkout if urged by the I W W leaders.
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Lawrence
Mass
Ettor
Giovanniel
Industrial Workers of the World
Lawrence Common
Giovannittl
Wm. Yates
E. Trautmann
Butler Sentenced with Wilson Free
Atlanta on September 28 F C Butler the lawyer tied to the Wilson case has been on parole since June 1 and has served over a third of his two year federal sentence. Wilson died in prison weeks ago and Butler has applied for a full pardon with no action yet taken by the parole board.
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Atlanta
F. C. Butler
Christopher Columbus Wilson
Butler
Wilson
Washington, D. C
Federal Parole Board
Hessenious Case Goes to Jury in Wife Murder Trial
Ernest Hessenius, a prosperous Cherokee County farmer, faced a jury after his defense waived closing argument and submitted the case. District court adjourned to 9 am for jury instructions as prosecutors argued. Observers predicted Hessenius could receive a light sentence if convicted.
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Ija
Ernest Hessenius
Herrick
McCulla
Theophilus
Hessenius
Two Militia Men Face Murder Charge in Jackson Death
Captain F. L. Blackman and Private Howard Jackson of Michigan State Militia were arrested in Jackson after a coroner's jury ruled that John Elsy died from gunfire during a confrontation with soldiers guarding Jackson prison. Both men say they acted in self defense during the midnight incident over rifle purchases.
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Michigan
Jackson
Mich
F. L. Blackman
Howard Jackson
Jackson Prison
John Elsy
Eisy
Blackman
Twins arrive at Ida Grove home in Progressive circle
In Ida Grove on September 2, twins arrived at A. W. Coll's home. The newborns were promptly named Teddy and Hiram, marking a notable moment for local Progressive readers in the area.
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Teddy
Hiram
Ida Grove
A. W. Coll
Senate committee for intervention in Mexico report
Los Angeles Sept 28 The U S senate sub committee to investigate relations with Mexico completed its work. The report to the senate foreign relations committee will argue intervention is needed to protect Americans and interests. Witnesses say arms entering Mexico favored Orozco. enforcing arms laws hindered him. No American funds were shown for Orozco but evidence suggests Madero era financing may have come from American bankers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
U. S. Senate
Mexico
Senate Committee’ On Foreign Relations
U. S
Wm. Alden Smith
Orozco
Madero
Mexico City
Suspected Robber to Be Sent Direct to Canada
Frank West, alleged bank robber known by two aliases, will receive a $10,000 fund and may be sent to Canada if positively identified as one of the Canadian bank robbers. Chicago police seek linkage as Lulu Wilson in Chicago identified him as Dec Daniell, and identification could connect him to the New Westminster bank robbery.
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St. Louis
Frank West
West G
Canada
Chicago
Iil
Stacey
Wilson
Schuettler
New Westminster Bank
Lulu Wilson
Adams
Dec Daniell
Burns
Court exonerates accused guardsmen in Michigan
Lansing dispatch reports a military court of inquiry exonerated Captain Frank L. Blackman Lieut B F Smith and Privates Howard Jackson and Clare McArdle of legal responsibility for John Bisy s death during prison riot guard duty. Jackson and Blackman had faced murder charges. Jackson admitted to bail in 10 000 and agreed to surrender Monday.
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Lansing
Mich
Military Court of
John Bisy
Frank L. Blackman
B. F. Smith
Howard Jackson
Clare McArdle
Bisy
Blackman
Jackson
Wisy
Judge Parkinson
John Iy
Milwaukee road selects new director at annual meeting
Samuel McRoberts a New York bank vice president was elected director of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway to replace the late Frank Bond. Donald G Geddes Rosewell Mills William Rockefeller and John A Stewart, all of New York, were re elected as eight directors. A C Hagensick named assistant secretary after fourteen years as chief clerk. All officers were re elected.
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Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Wis
Samuel McRoberts
New York
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Frank $. Bond
Donald G. Geddes
Rosewell Mills
Wm. Rockefeller
John A. Stewart
A.C. Hagensick
Hessenius Case Goes To Jury In Cherokee Farm Killing
In Cherokee Iowa on September 28 Ernest Hessenius a wealthy county farmer faced trial for the June 23 killing of his wife. The case was submitted to the jury this forenoon.
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Hessening
Cherokee, Ia
Ernest Hessenius
Cherokee County
Wilson Encouraged by New England Reception
New York September 28 Governor Woodrow Wilson said he felt greatly encouraged by his reception in New England where crowds and voters seemed to assume the democratic ticket would win. He planned to spend the day in New York and speak tonight at a banquet for National Chairman William F McCombs. Taft to break silence rule with Essex County clubs speech later today.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
New England
William F. McCombs
Wilson and Marshall League
Sea Girt
Taft
Beverly
Mass
Essex County
Parramatta
Mysterious threats target St Bavo’s Church members
Bishop H J Alerding of Fort Wayne and eight Mishawaka residents have received death threats via mail from a mysterious writer. The letters, sent to St Bavo's Church members, caused a pastor to suffer a nervous collapse while U S authorities pursue the author. The latest note, dated Sept 25, claimed five men were chosen to stay and was addressed to the church committee and signed with a cross.
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Moe
Alerding
South Bend
Ind
H. J. Alerding
Fort Wayne
Mishawaka
St. Bayo's Church
United States
St.Bavo'a Church
Elected Lord Mayor of London
Sir David Burnett was today elected lord mayor of London with the term of office to begin November 9. He succeeds the previous mayor and assumes duties in the city’s ceremonial and administrative affairs.
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London
David Burnett
Kidnapping suit against church figures ends in damages
Tacoma jury awards Mrs. Lizzie Magnusson 25000 dollars in a suit accusing Bishop E J Odea Father Van Guetham Mother Canillus Sister Aloysius and Louis J Lefebre of kidnapping and alienation of affection for Marjorie Rieman who disappeared in 1911. Defense says appeal will be taken to remove stigma on holy workers.
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Tacoma
Wash
Gister
Academy of Visitation
Lizzie Magnusson
Marjorie Rieman
Canillus
Aloysius
Louis J. Lefebre
Academy
Alaska
Jiyidence
Father Goetham
Three Chicago Men May Face Arrest in McNicholas Stock Scheme
Cleveland reports three Chicago men may be arrested over ties to James H W and R Thomas McNicholas as federal officials probe a million dollar mining stock selling operation. George T Biggs of Elyria says he invested twenty thousand dollars and will prosecute all connected. He alleges McNicholas brokers sold stock in St Louis Chicago Ohio and even Germany and lists Theo F Meyers and C F Mather-Smith among investors.
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Cleveland, O
Chicago
James HW
R. Thomas McNicholas
Cleveland
Ohio
George T. Biggs
Elyria
McNicholas Brothers
Biggs
McNicholas ‘Brothers
St. Louis
Germany
James McNicholas
Theo. F. Meyers
C. F. Mather-Smith
Herrmann protests umpire Finneran after Chicago game
August Herrmann president of the National League and Cincinnati club protests umpire Finneran alleging incompetence and improper language. He cites letters to Thomas Lynch and private reports about Finneran’s conduct in yesterday’s game and others.
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Cincinnati
August Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati Club
National League
Herrmann
Finneran
Egan
Chicago
Thomas Lynch
Herrmany
Witness near Plath's door in Becker case
The poisoning of Mrs. Oprah Gilbert, ex-wife of Herman Rosenthal, was confirmed by a letter to Mayor Gaynor from Dr. L L Hibdle. Hibdle says he was barred from Bellevue after her removal and demands an immediate inquiry. Mrs Gilbert reportedly recovered last night and may become a key state witness.
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New York
Oprah Gilbert
Herman Rosenthal
Gaynor
L. L
Hibdle
Bellevue Hospital
Gilbert
Becker
Cedar Valley Baptists Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Nassau Ia Sept. 28 The Cedar Valley Association of Baptist churches elected moderator Rev E A Vallent of Waterloo secretary treasurer Rev John Longson Sheffield assistant clerk Rev Madison Reynolds of Fairbanks. The meeting was largely attended throughout.
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Cedar Valley Baptists
Nassau
Cedar Valley Association of Baptist Churches
E. A. Vallent
Waterloo
John Longson
Sheffield
Madison Reynolds
Fairbanks
Koreans Given Heavy Sentences in Plot Conspiracy Trial
Seoul Sept 2 heavy sentences were imposed on 123 Korean prisoners charged with conspiring against Governor General Count Turan chi and other officials. Nine prisoners were released. The trial drew worldwide attention for naming American missionaries including Bishop Merriman C. Harris. Confessions were withdrawn by prisoners who claimed torture. Japanese and Korean officials denied missionary involvement.
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Seoul
Korea
Count Turanchi
Yun Chi Ho
Merriman C. Harris
Methodist Episcopal Church
Five Women Arrested for Poker in New York Hairdresser Co
Five women were arrested in a New York hairdresser establishment on a gambling charge after a raid. They were held in 5000 bail each for examination October 2 for playing poker with Albert Trebitz, the alleged proprietor, for 40 minutes. Other men present were arrested but later released. One woman had 537 dollars, another 101, and a third had only 21 cents after losses. Scores of friends offered bail.
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New York
Albert Trebitz
Chicago
Wells
Standard Oil Decree Violations Charged by Waters-Pierce
Ss W Fordyce Jr counsel for Waters-Pierce Oil company charges that the spirit and letter of the decree dissolving the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey are being violated and sent to the department of justice in New York on September 98.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Department of Justice
Ss. W. Fordyce, Jr
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Agriculture education urged by Tobin in speech
Tedward J. Tobin, county superintendent of schools, told the national vocational art and industrial congress that there is as much culture in understanding alfalfa root as in a Greek root. He urged teaching agriculture in all schools to dignify the subject and advance farming interests.
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Chicago
Ill
Tedward J. Tobin
National Vocational Art and Industrial Congress
Tobin
Tipton chosen as next Upper Town Methodist meeting place
In Iowa fourteen young men were received into the Upper Town Methodist conference this morning and will be ordained tomorrow by Bishop Hughes. Tipton was selected unanimously as the meeting site for next year, with Marshalltown also noted in the report.
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Tipton
Marshalltown
Upper Town
Hughes
Immediate Receiver Sought in Bankers Life Court Fight
Suit filed in Indianapolis seeks an immediate receiver for Bankers' Life Association of Des Moines and Bankers' Life Company to protect $18 million in assets. Charles W. McLaughlin of Portland, Tenn., claims officers conspired to seize funds, while Bankers' Life officials deny knowledge of the action.
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Indianapolis
Bankers’ Life Association of
Des Moines
Bankers’ Life Company
Charles W. McLaughlin
Portland
Tad
United States
McLaughlin
J. T. Rockford
Bankers’ Life
Simon Casady
Woodmen Hearing Ends as Judge Takes Case Under Advisement
In Des Moines Iowa the Polk county district court concluded a nearly two week Modern Woodmen hearing. Judge Bradshaw took the case under advisement to decide if an injunction should restrain the head camp from enforcing higher rates. The insurgent wing's attorneys argued the head camp was illegally organized and challenged the new schedule.
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Des Moines
Polk County District Court
Bradshaw
Woodmen
No attack on U S Legation denied by Swiss police
In Bern Sept 23 reports of a mob attack on the American Legation are denied. The demonstration backed I W W leaders Istreor and Giovannitti held in Massachusetts. A few hundred locals jeered both legations last Wednesday, but police reported no significant disturbance.
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Switzerland
Berne
United States
Istreor
Giovannitti
Industrial Workers of the World
Massachusetts
Peacemaker Is Killed In Britton S D
In Britton South Dakota Charles Gorton a peace maker was killed by a bullet intended for another man. Ole Knutson who fired the shot during a quarrel with a different man is under arrest charged with first degree murder. In a second dispatch from Constantinople insurgents on Samos increase daily. Turkish reinforcements arriving by sea fail to land due to insurgent fire. Sofulis the Samos leader issued an ultimatum demanding surrender and offering to transport troops to Asia.
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Britton
Aberdeen
S. D
Chas.Gorton
Ole Knutson
Samos
Constantinople
Sofulis
Asia
Weather forecast for Weathers area with frost risk
Cloudy conditions in the east, fair in the west and central portions. Tonight likely frost. Sunday remains fair and cool. Sunrise 5 45 a m, sunset 5 40 p m, moonrise 6 32 p m.
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Iowa
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Ben F. Baker
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Baker
Dorn
Theunion
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Senate Committee For Intervention
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UMPS
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