Fatal riot near Kansas City city hall ends in deaths
A violent clash between religious fanatics and police near Kansas City’s city hall left patrolman Albert Dalbow dead and Lola Pratt aged thirteen fatally wounded. Adam God, John Sharp, and Michael Mullane were among the wounded as officers pursued the attackers who fired hundreds of shots. The aftermath included a barricaded boat and a dramatic arrest of the mother, Mrs Pratt.
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Kansas City
Albert O. Dalbow
Lola Bratt
John Sharp
Adam God
Michael Mullane
Patrick Clark
Harry E. Stege
George M. Holt
Sharp
Holt
Charles Dalbow
Harry F. Stege
Dalbow
Stege
Lves
Clark
Mullane
Periot
Missouri
Missouri River
Lola Pratt
Mrs. Pratt
Revision of Tariff Subject of Confab
President-elect Taft plans a day interview with Speaker Cannon as he prepares a thorough tariff revision. A shared view with Hart and Cannon signals Republican support in the upcoming Sixty-first Congress, aligning with Taft's platform promises.
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Washington
Taft
Cannon
Hart
Republican Organization
House of Representatives
Rivers and Harbors Congress Opens in Washington
The national rivers and harbors congress begins in Washington with over 2000 delegates aiming to secure liberal annual appropriations for waterway improvements. Mississippi valley advocates push national aid for the Great Lakes to Gulf waterway alongside coastal groups. A simultaneous women’s national rivers and harbors congress attends the same sessions.
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Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress
Mississippi Valley
Woman's National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Roosevelt and Taft back bonds for public works
President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft spoke at the conservation meeting endorsing government bonds to finance permanent public improvements aimed at conserving the nation's natural resources.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Taft Reelected Red Cross Leader Amid Global Notes
A summary of recent events includes Taft’s re election as president of the National Red Cross and General Antoine Simon taking Haiti’s presidency. France’s chamber approves continuing the death penalty. Roosevelt urges an emergency volunteer army. The Davia murder trial ends today. Helen Longstreet confirmed Gainesville Ga postmaster. Turkey buys $1 875 000 in ammo from a German firm. Roosevelt to greet returning battleship fleet at Hampton Roads. Bulgaria offers $16 500 000 to indemnify Turkey for independence damages.
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Antoine Simon
Haiti
Chamber of Deputies
France
Roosevelt
Congress
Charles F. Davia
Frederick Austin
Omaha
Senate
Helen D. Longstreet
Gainesville
Hampton Roads
Bulgaria
Turkey
Kieran Sought in Two Cities Over Bank Fraud Case
Warrant for P. J. Kieran former Fidelity Funding president remains active in Pittsburg and New York. He faces larceny and false pretenses charges tied to a Catholic church funding scheme with losses estimated between 8 000 and 10 000 dollars to an unnamed diocese institution.
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New York
P. J. Kieran
Fidelity Funding Company
Kieran
Washington
Pittsburg
Fidelity Funding Company of
Charles O'Brien
New England
Oregon
St. Mary's Academy of
Columbia Construction Company
Federal Construction Company
McBride Studios Company
Western IsMnois and Iowa Railroad Company
Allied
Death Shrouded In Mystery In St Louis Death
Francis D Hirschberg a millionaire insurance underwriter and former director of the world’s fair is dead at his home from a head wound. Police withhold judgment on murder or suicide as investigation proceeds.
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St. Louis
Francis D Hirschberg
Millionaire Insurance
Ward McAlister
Hirschberg
True bills charge first degree murder against Reelfoot riders
The Union City Tenn estate returns eight true bills charging murder in the first degree to Garret Johnston Sam Applewhite Arthur Clear Fred Pinion Roy Ransom Bob Huffman Tim Burton and Bud Morris in the Reelfoot night riders case.
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Union City
Tenn
Reelfoot Night Riders
Garret Johnston
Sam Applewhite
Arthur Clear
Fred Pinion
Roy Ransom
Bob Huffman
Tim Burton
Bud Morris
Rheumatism and Dyspepsia Link Claim and Cure
An article argues that rheumatism results from undigested proteids from excessive animal foods, entering the blood and causing toxins. It claims perfect digestion prevents disease and suggests Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion, strengthen blood, and renew gastric function. advertisement offers trials by F A Stuart Co, 150 Square Build, Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Ckage
F. A. Seuart
Mareball
Mien
Guatemalan Ministers Hurt in Washington Auto Crash
In Washington on a special mission, Guatemala's foreign minister Senor Don Juan Harriós and minister to the United States Senor Dr. Don Luis Toledo Harte were badly hurt when a touring car overturned near Mt. Vernon. General John Dram Trond, a coffee planter, was also injured. Harriós carried a wreath to place on Washington’s tomb for President Estrada Cabrera.
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Washington
Don Juan Harrios
Guatemala
Don Luis Toledo Herarte
United States
John Dram Trond
South America
Senor Bar- Mos
Mt. Vernon
Senor Harries
Tomb of
Estrada Cabrera
Preparing for Hains Trial in Queens County Supreme Court
A panel of 150 jurors for the trial of T Jenkins Hains and his brother Captain Peter Hains by murder charge in the case of William E Annis has been drawn in the Queens county Supreme Court at Flushing. Trial to begin Monday afternoon next.
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Hains
New York
Dec
T. Jenkins Hains
Peter (. Hains
William E. Annis
Supreme Court of
Queens County
Flushing
Requisition Issued for Ohio Doctor in Wyoming Case
Governor Harris issues a requisition to Wyoming authorities for Dr Edward E. Lynch of Circleville Ohio amid a malpractice charge tied to the death of Wiss Jazel Graves of Pickaway county.
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Columbus
Harris
Wyoming
Edward EE. Lynch
Circleville
Ohio
Wiss Jazel Graves
Pickaway Conmey
President Castro Missed Sight of Steamer Madaloupe at Santander
In Santander Spain on December 9 the steamer Madaloupe carrying President Castro has not been sighted. Venezuelan government representatives and foreign correspondents await his arrival at the port. He is expected to debark there rather than proceed to Bordeaux as originally planned.
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Santander
Spain
Madaloupe
Castro
Bordeaux
Chicago Moves to Ban Reckless Fourth of July Displays
Chicago passes ordinances prohibiting toy pistols and firecrackers exceeding two units of one half inch in length. City council acts to stop dangerous demonstrations for future Fourth of July celebrations.
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Chicago
Chicee
Wheat prices fall again on Chicago exchange
Wheat on the Chicago exchange declines about 2 cents per bushel following Monday's sharp drop as broad selling pressure continues.
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Chicago Exchange
Doctor King’s New Discovery Restores Health After Graveyard Cough
Mrs A Walliams of Bac Ky says a graveyard cough nearly took her life before Dr King’s New Discovery helped her gain 58 pounds and fully recover. The medicine claims to heal coughs colds and lung throat diseases and prevent pneumonia. Sold under guarantee at Ches D Knoefel’s drug store 600 and 6100 with a trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasamonia
Ches.d. Knoefel
Dunn on Trial for Third Time in Indiana Murder Case
Fort Wayne Indiana December 9 The third trial of Charles Dunn for the 1901 murder of eleven year old Alice Cothrell began with Judge Watking presiding A special jury panel of 125 was drawn but jurors were hard to find who had not formed opinions on the case
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Charles Dunn
Alice Cothrell
Watking of
Huntington
Jilted lover dies by own hand in Logansport
Philander W. Oliver, 38, drank carbolic acid after being jilted by Etta Gleason. He was found dead in bed by landlady Mrs Peter Kimmer. Two letters, one to the newspapers and one to the girl, express his despair and accuse her of stealing his life. Oliver worked at Pan Handle shops.
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Logansport
Ind
Etta Gleason
Philander W. Oliver
Peter Kimmer
Oliver
Pan- Handle
Deadly Affray at a Birthday Party in Hammond
John Grubach of Whiting hosted a 21st birthday party when guest Embro Branchich grew unruly. Grubach ordered him out, then was stabbed with two knives after a hall call. Fourteen wounds were found. Grubach lies dying as Branchich is jailed for murder.
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Hammond
Ind
John Grubach
Whiting
Embro Branchich
Grubach
Branchich
Indianapolis executive hanges self amid health decline
Harlan T. Marshall state manager for the Remington Typewriter company killed himself at his Irvington home December 9. While his wife was away and children at school, he hanged himself on a stairway. Officials cite nervous breakdown and mental derangement due to failing health as possible cause.
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Indianapolis
Harlan_ T. Marshall
Remington Typewriter Company
Irvington
Crawford Oil Company eyes new wildcat well in Center township
Princeton Indiana December 9 The Crawford Oil company sinks a test well in Center township midway between Princeton and Oakland City fields. They plan to pass the Princeton sand at 900 feet and drill to the third Bridgeport sand around 1800 feet. Operators are optimistic about opening a rich field.
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Princeton
Ind
Crawford Oil Company
Wildcat
Center Township
Oakland City
Bridgeport
Probably Fatal Affray in Bedford Near Tunnelton
John Simpson aged fifty a prominent citizen of near Tunnelton is said to be dying from wounds inflicted by Fred Stapp aged twenty two a neighbor. Stapp had been drinking and a warrant charging assault with intent to kill was placed with Sheriff Rox.
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Bedford
Ind
John Simpson
Tunnelton
Fred Stapp
Simpson
Stapp
Rox
Postoffice Robber Pleads Guilty in Carlisle Breakin
Indianapolis. John H. Grahm pleaded guilty in federal court to breaking into the Carlisle Indiana post office last June. He was sentenced to three years in Fort Leavenworth federal prison.
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Indianapolis
John H. Grahm
Fort Leavenworth
Carlisle
Ind
Whitecap Trial Nearing Close in Rushville
Rushville Indiana December 8 The defense rested its case in the six alleged whitecaps trial and the state began rebuttal testimony. It is expected the case will go to the jury by tonight.
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Rushville
Ind
Indiana State Grange Opens Thirty-Eighth Session
Warsaw Indiana December nine delegates from across the state convene the thirty eighth annual Indiana State Grange session at Winona Lake with a full attendance.
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Indiana State Grange
Warsaw
Ind
Winona Lake
Britain’s House Debates Land Bill in Second Reading
The British House of Commons proceeds to a second reading of the land bill amid debates on property reform. Ministers push provisions on land ownership and development while opposition seeks amendments.
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House of Commons
Omaha Big Corn Exhibition Opens Amid Large Crowds
crowds fill Omaha streets for the national corn exposition opening a ten day event drawing visitors from the west and east to view agricultural advances. also notes the city’s decorations and optimistic outlook for corn week becoming a historic highlight. includes unrelated ads and brief mentions of medical products and church council adjournment.
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Omaha
America
Ceorn
Omi
Frederick A Hyde Sentenced in Conspiracy Case
Frederick A Hyde of San Francisco was convicted of conspiring to defraud the United States by obtaining large tracts of land in Oregon and Washington. He is fined 916,000 and sentenced to two years in the Moundsville penitentiary. Joost H Schneider of Tucson, an Hyde employee, receives a 1000 dollar fine and a year and two months in prison.
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Frederick A. Hyde
Washington
San Francissco
United States
Oregon
District Criminal Court
Moundsville
W. Va
Joost H. Schneider
Tucson
Aris
Hyde
Electric Bitters touted as cure for stomach and liver woes
W O Kiestler of Halliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles and general debility. The ad claims the medicine purifies and enriches the blood tones nerves and restores vigor and energy and offers a money back guarantee if it fails to help. Sold at Obas D Knoefel's drug store for 500.
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W. O. Kiestler
Halliday
Ark
Obas
D. Knoefel
Triben Company for Fine Job Printing
The Triben Company advertises high quality job printing services offering presses, fonts, and finish options for commercial work. Services include letterpress, lithography, and on demand short runs with quick turnaround and competitive pricing.
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Try the Triben
Gems In Verse Old Favorites Memorial Lines by Bowring
Poem fragment praising duty and gratitude. Reflects on living well, spreading kindness, and leaving a lasting memory through deeds. Includes a quotation from Sir John Bowring about life, gratitude, and memorials.
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Sir John Bowring
The Pessimist by Ben King
A short reflective verse laments pervasive lack and futility. The speaker lists endless shortages from food and clothes to breath and sleep, ending with a pessimistic note on common sense failing to withstand life’s woes.
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Ben King
Is It Anybody's Business
A poem pondering public curiosity about personal life and social calls. The speaker questions whether it is anyone but the individuals involved who should know about a couple and their plans. The verse asks if outsiders have a right to observe or question others private affairs.
Turn thy wheel Fortune in Tennyson lines
Fragmentary verse reads about Fortune turning its wheel through sun and storm. The speaker declares indifference to fate and wealth, asserting personal mastery over fate and a resilient, independent spirit amidst a crowd and lords.
Do They Think of Me at Home A Ballad Poem
A poem by J. E. Carpenter contemplates whether former loved ones still think of the speaker. The speaker laments absence, questions if home memories persist, and contrasts happiness with longing as a distant heartendures separation.
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J. E. Carpenter
The Immortal Part in Addison Verse
An excerpt of Joseph Addison speaks of the soul secure in existence and defying mortality. The passage envisions immortal youth enduring amid war of elements and the wreck of worlds as stars fade and the sun grows dim.
Charges Against Editor Dismissed in Oklahoma City Times Case
Guthrie Oklahoma December 9 Charges of criminal libel against Omer K Benedict manager of the Oklahoma City Times by Governor Charles N Haskell have been dismissed The verse note at top reflects a daily reading from the paper before the legal brief follows
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Guthrie
Okla
Omer K. Benedict
The
Oklahoma City Times
Charles N. Haskell
Market quotations for grain and livestock across major markets
Prevailing prices shown for wheat corn oats and livestock in Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York and Buffalo with figures for No 2 red wheat hogs cattle and lambs. Notable entries include Indianapolis wheat 1.04 and hogs 3....0, Chicago cattle 4.60 to 8.00 and hogs 5.30 to 8.88, New York cattle 12.50 to 7.00, Buffalo hoges 6.46 to 6.95, and May wheat 1.10 July 1.04 and 1.06.
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Indianapolls
Timothy
Chicago
New York
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