Death plot linked to Black Hand in Palermo case
New York detective lieutenant Joseph Petrosino was assassinated in Palermo. Italian officials debate whether the murder originated in the United States and sought diplomatic protection implications under the treaty between Italy and the United States.
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Joseph Petrosino
Palerm
Italy
United States
Petrosche
Rome
Petrosing
Aslan
Governmentoa
Unis
Trals
Che Itelian Ferefan
Frau
Petrositna
Athciais
Students to Shoot in National Rifle Championship Open to Colleges
March 17 marks the Intercollegiate Rifle Championship under the National Rifle Association, with participation open to all universities and colleges in the United States. The event, held in a forested region, draws attention as a regional interest in competitive marksmanship grows.
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Jon Galers
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National Rule Association of America
United States
America
Veteran Walker Begins Long Tramp
New York to San Francisco on foot is the planned trek of Edward Payson Weston on his seventieth birthday. Weston aims to cover more than four miles daily for ten days excluding Sundays, and will be accompanied by journalists and an attendant. He hopes to set a record for younger generations and has trained by walking long distances in preparation.
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San Francisco
Edward Payson Weston
Walker
New York Post Office
Mr. Weston
Pacific Occast
Weston
Mr. Western
Dle
Mir Waescon
Portland
Chi Cuzo
America
Belese
Vinci credited for curing consumption symptoms in Newark patient
A Newark Ohio woman reportedly gained appetite and health after using Vinci, claiming three bottles cleared a prolonged cough. The ad asserts Vinci combines tonic iron with cod liver oil to heal chronic coughs and build strength, offering refunds if unsatisfied.
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Vinci
N. L. Stebleton
Newark
Ohio
Confesses He Caused Barn Fires In Huntington District
William Rose confessed to burning Adonijah Farmer s barn and poisoning two Morford horses. He implicates Charles Gray and wife, who are jailed awaiting grand jury. The seventh suspicious blaze in two years in the same district also included the Brookover residence and Hippus Tile plant, with losses totaling about 35000 dollars.
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Huntington
Ind
Willam Rose
Adonijah
Hurley Morford
Charles Gray
Rose
Gray
Rouse
A. G. Brookover
Hippus Tile Company
Glasco Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
John Glasco of Anderson Indiana pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Delaware circuit court before Judge Joseph G. Leffler. He was sentenced to life in prison at Michigan City State Prison, after a venue change from Madison County to the Delaware court.
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Muncie
Ind
John Glasco
Anderson
Madison
Delaware Circuit Court
Joseph G. Leffler
Glasco
Michigan City
Madison County
Grand Jury
Lfe
Stomach Digest Pills Promoted by Stuart Co
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach fatigue. It credits Beaumont with early gastric research and claims the tablets replenish stomach juices, aid digestion, and relieve nerves. Sold nationwide for 50 cents with mail order offers from F H Stuart Co in Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Sid Alexie Sr Mertin
America
Osanade
Congress Opens Extra Session Speaker Cannon Re elected
Congress convened for the extra session of the Sixty first under Taft and Cannon amid tariff debate. Payne chairs the Ways and Means Committee as he unveils the Payne tariff bill after six weeks of hearings featuring Carnegie and other industrial voices.
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Chicago
Ways and Means
Cannon
Custon
Jf. H. Hingham
Sereno E. Payne
Committee On
Payne
House
Jane
O. Ke
Andrew Carnegie Elbert Hi.lary
Charles Mo Schwat
Conference leads to new Illinois mining department proposal
A twelve member committee of operators miners and business leaders from Illinois Indiana and nearby states plans to present a bill to the Illinois legislature establishing a department of mining linked to the University of Illinois. A separate mining and fuel conference is to be arranged involving State Mine Inspector Epperson of Indiana and may be held in Indiana.
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Champaign
University of Wilnitis
Indiana
Olinois
Ilinois
University of Ulingis
Epperson
Obituary and World News Roundup Highlights
Edmound N Morred former governor of Kiasusas is dead Paris threatened with a general strike of telegraph and telephone Ope Tales The Wright brothers placed an order for six aeroplanes Tariff revision outcome appears obscure and business activity may slow Puritan Sunday observed in East Liverpool Ohio workers face arrest Two Italians jailed in Cumberland Md for alleged Black Eland letters to a Catholic pastor Moorish pretender Reehi advances defeated by forces near Merga Tawah Central America unrest linked to US intervention plans Anthracite miners and operators suspend formal negotiations until Scranton tri district convention March 23 Over 5000 Boston labor union members protest Gompers Mitchell Morrison sentences Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy advertised by U D Kaofel despite odd wording
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Wright Brothers
East Liverpool
Ohio
Cumberland
Oon
Mergan- Tawah
Banquet Poisoning Hits Vincennes During Masonry Centenary
A mass poisoning at a Vincennes banquet celebrating Indiana Masonry’s 100th anniversary affected over 100 people. Dozens fell on streets, in hotels and stores as physicians treated victims. twenty were hospitalized while the rest received care at hotels and private homes.
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Idlnese
Vincennes
Ind
Institution of Masonry
Indiana
Bays Found Guilty of Assault with Intent to Kill
Bloomfield Indiana March 15 James Bays convicted of assault and battery with intent to kill Frank Coley. Punishment set from two to fourteen years imprisonment. Judge Henderson suspended sentence pending a new trial application.
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Bloomfield
Ind
Frank Coley
James Bays
Henderson
End of Melancholy Man Kills Himself in Boston Hotel
Franklin C Vaughan of Richmond Indiana came to Boston for treatment of a nervous disorder and, during a melancholia episode, shot himself dead in his room at the Hotel Brunswick on March 15.
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Boston
Mass
Frankln C. Vaughan
Richmond
Ind
Brunswick
Resuming Old Habits Congress Adjourns to April 5
Havana March 15 Congress adjourned today to convene again April 5. In the house of representatives Dill introduced a bill repealing General Wood’s military order prohibiting bull fights. The preamble argues bull fights would draw American tourists during the winter carnival season. The bill went to the committee on code and is strongly supported.
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Havana
Congress
House of Representatives
Dill
General Wood
Committee On Code
Woman Farmer Killed by Train Near Hindley
Beverly Maden a 48 year old farmer from Hindley five miles west of Danville was struck and killed instantly by a Big Four passenger engine. The fatality occurred on March 15 and the victim lived nearby.
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Danville
Ind
Beverly Maden
Hindley
Here
Electric Bitters Promised as World’s Health Builder
Advertisement extols Electric Bitters as a universal health builder claiming perfect action on stomach liver kidneys purifies and enriches blood and invigorates the body. It promises vigorous health for the sickly and weak and notes a 500 price with guarantee by Obas D Knoefel.
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Obas
D. Knoefel
Hayes and Dorando Duel in Third Marathon Showdown
New York’s John Hayes and Dorando Preti race for the Marathon crown in London memories. Hayes leads bets after a grueling Madison Square Garden rematch where Dorando narrowly won, now aimed at proving superiority at the distance.
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New York
Marth
Johnny Hayes
Dorando Dpretri
London
Dorando
Hayes
Madison Square Garden
Eve
Tralian
Longboat
Man confesses to ax murder after jealousy driven act
Prompted by jealousy, Jordan W. Walker colored thirty seven split his wife's skull with an ax. He was arrested and made a full confession. The New York Journal Indianapolis reported the March 15 incident.
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Indianapolis
Jordan W. Walker
Walker
Roosevelt readying Africa expedition amid final prep
March 16 Oyster Bay N Y Roosevelt enters the final week of preparations for the Roosevelt Smithsonian African expedition. He will pack personal outfits for himself and son Kermit and handle former president duties before at least a two year absence. Farewells, a Sagamore Hill reunion, and a Hoboken visit to inspect quarters are planned along with daily outdoor exercise and rifle practice. Smithsonian expedition members are also due for a final conference with Roosevelt.
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Oyster Hay
Roosevelt
Kermit
Hoboken
Naples
Sagamore Hill
New York
Smithsonian
Oyster Bay
Turmoil Near Fez as Rochi Forces Advance
In Fez Morocco on March 15 Rochi the sultan’s rebel subject forces close in on Fez while the government column faces exposure to rain and cold. Tribesmen hold a cautious stance awaiting A chi venture results before backing a second government column against the Ait tribe. In Nashville on the same date the court readies jurors for the murder trial of Colonel D. B. Cooper Robin Cooper and John Sharp in the case tied to former Senator E. W. Carmack.
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Fez
Morocco
Rochi
Susject
Nashville
Tenn
Jude W. M. Ilart
D. B
Robin Cooper
John 0. Sharp
United States
E. W. Carmack
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