Pleaded Guilty in Rebating Case Against Rail Company
Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Haglwas company pleaded guilty before Judge Holt in U S circuit court to two indictments charging rebates on coffee shipments to Woolston Spice of Ohio. Keeler paid 20000 in fines, claiming officers unaware of evasion while drivers allegedly pursued sharp competition. Other indicted firms and railroads await trial on related charges.
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New York
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Haglwas Company
Charles B. Keeler
Holt
United States Circuit Court
Ruad
Keeler
Chicase
Traffe
Western Transit Company
Northern Pacific
Rock Ished
New York, Ontario & Western Raiilroads
Geo
Tragedy as Train Crew Dies After Bridge Blast
A premature explosion at Lookout Mountain on the Stevenson extension caused a freight train to crash through a bridge into Chattanooga Creek. Three trainmen were killed, three others fatally injured, and two more seriously hurt. The blast also wrecked three houses and a nearby pile driver, killing its engineer and fireman. Four Greek workers were hurt with two in serious condition.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railway
Chattanooga Creek
Lookout Mountain
Stevenson
WJ. Oliver & Co
Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louia Railroad
Stephenson Nominated for U S Senator in Wisconsin Caucus
Milwaukee reports Isaac Stephenson of Marinette was nominated in Madison to succeed John Spooner. A wealthy banker and juniorman, he was born in Fredericton New Brunswick on June 18. Stephenson served in the Wisconsin Legislature from 1866 to 1876 and in the U S House from 1883 to 1889 and has long supported Senator Robert La Follette.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
Madison
John C. Spooner
Frederieton
N. BL
Pste
Stephenson
Wisconsin
Robert M. Lafellette
Bro
Texas
Qinta
Finlandelage
Wiliam F Huey
Chicago
Patienj
United States
Canada
Interior Department
Hot Springs
Arkansas National Forest
Wiscomsin
Finnish frontier passport order pressed by Russia
St. Petersburg May 17 The Finnish senate adopted an order restoring passport registrations on the Finnish frontier. The move followed pressure from Russian authorities to hinder the return to Russia of delegates to the Social Democratic congress in London now in session.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Social Democratic Congress
London
Burglars Loot North Webster Post Office and Market
In Princeton Indiana on May 17 burglars entered the North Webster post office and meat market stealing little of value. They took a hare and buggy owned by John Kline and fled toward Syracuse.
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Princeton
Ind
North Webster
John Kline
Syracuse
Repentant minister seeks forgiveness over wedding
Rev John L Clark, pastor of Hushwick Avenue Congregational in Brooklyn, requests forgiveness from his church after officiating the marriage of Wook Corey, president of United States Steel, to Mabelle Gilman. The credentials committee will report with possible further action after reviewing his apology and fee payment.
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New York
John L. Clark
Hushwick Avenue Congregational Church
Brooklyn
Wook
Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Mabelle Gilman
Hilark
Jury Selection Delays in Idaho Slaying Case
Attorneys report slow progress as jury selection continues in the case linked to the death of Steuiemberg with multiple challenges over prejudicial opinions and potential conspiratorial claims. The court dismissed a challenged witness while noting alleged prejudice against the state and the need to draw from a pool of special venire. Delegates to a Presbyterian assembly election were announced after withdrawals and acclamations, with more than 100 delegates answering the roll call.
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Idaho
Hay Wood
Steuiemberg
Tian
Qaosceuthen
Columbus
Mity
Presbyterian General Assembly
Rey Ba Walliam H. Roberts
Philadelphia
Rex Huobert Hunter
Dod
T. W. Gallowas
Decatur
Aquila Webb
Poston
Theodore Piochen
Phle O
Kau Sas
Starvation Crisis Deepens in Shanghai Amid Relief Struggles
Reports from Shanghai dated May 17 describe thousands starving as famine spreads through the city. Relief funds recently sent avert hunger in the streets while families in need seek aid from charities. At Westminster, debate on the over House agenda delays constitutional reforms amid partisan turbulence.
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Shanghai
Childrer
Amd
Siu Kings
Fao Hiave
Aia
Ratitee
Perkins case: court orders inspection of quantities of grand jars
In New York Mayne a tin faction of counsel for George W Perkins former View president of the New York Tire Insurance Company seeks an order to Inspect the quantities of the grand jars indicted against Perkins for suspected third degree targets. Justice Fitzgerald of the criminal branch grants the request.
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New York
Mayne
George W. Perkins
View
New York Tire Insurance Company
Oan
Mr. Perkins
Justice Fitzgerald
Storenpe Court
Travellers' Protective Association Meeting Noted in City
Scant readable text shows the Travelers Protective Association in the city today with unclear notes about a meeting or event and a person named Andersen. Other details are obscured by damaged OCR.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Andersen
Mary
Taehiana Travelers’ Protective
Baseball Scores From National and American Leagues
Scores from Boston Chicago and St Louis Detroit Philadelphia New York Chicago Washington Cleveland Boston highlight a day of league play. Notable results include Chicago beating Boston 7 0 and Chicago defeating New York 7 2 with other divisions showing Milwaukee Columbus St Paul and Toledo in close contests.
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Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Washington
Cleveland
Hints of an Indictment in Metropolitan Life Probe
The New York grand jury has finished its inquiry into Metropolitan Life Insurance. It is reported on good authority that at least one official of the company will face indictment.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Campans
Be Daowaghet ret CGrettysburg Gettysburg veteran praises Eletric Bitters
David Parker of Fayette New York who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Eletric Bitters with curing long stomach troubles and saving money on medicines. He says the tonic is grand for the aged and for female weaknesses and as a body builder and kidney ailment remedy. Sold by Obae D Knostel, druggist. 500.
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David Parker
Fayette, N.Y
Gettysburg
Obae
D. Knostel
Wheat Prices Cross Dollar Mark On Spectacular Rise
Wheat prices on the Chicago board of trade surged past one dollar with September futures near 106 and December around 99 as traders cited European harvests, weather woes, and insect damage. Heavy buying by leading houses aided the rally, while late trading trimmed gains but kept prices well above prior levels.
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Sfeer
Judy
Farge
Europe
Aterca
Murda
Biurcape
Washington
Central
Legislature 1907 Passes Record Public School Funding
Harrisburg May 17 the Pennsylvania legislature of 1907 closes with large appropriations including 15 million for public schools, 6 million for good roads and 29 million for churches and other needs. Key measures include a two cent rail fare, a railroad commission, railroad regulation by the constitution and an employers liability bill.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Massive Jewelry Heist Strikes City Center Shop
In City of Mexico on May 17 a major burglary occurred as a bold band robbed the largest jewelry firm in the central business district. Goods valued at $25,000 were stolen in what is described as one of the capital’s biggest thefts.
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City of
Mexico
Howerton Elected Moderator of Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Dr. John R. Howerton of Montreat North Carolina was chosen moderator of the 47th general assembly in session at Birmingham.
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John R. Howerton
Montreat
N. C
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Ruef Keeps His Word in Extortion Case Turnabout
San Francisco on May 17 Abraham Ruef changed plea to guilty in the extortion case and agreed to aid the bribery graft prosecution. He testified before the grand jury for nearly three hours then said he would reveal nothing.
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Ruef
Lamaeden
Helles
Burns
Hue
Selimity
Caphteenm
United Railroad
Vattick
Calhcart
Thortuwell Millat
Pol Ford
Wotan M. Abbettoor
United Daiwa
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Remeiu
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Gidiecher
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Wetineg
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Jung
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Seheintz
Vno
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Wuerehant
Iad
Couti
Ruet
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Bumne
Lekes Stiad
Unese Hucder Cape
Burne
San Quentin
Cita
Dee
Whitecaps attack in Fillettsville noir incident shocks Bloomington
In Fillettsville seven miles north of Bloomington, Marshal Luther Oden was seized and tied to a tree at midnight. Oscar Morris twenty six year old son of a prominent citizen was whipped with cords and switches. Morris says he knows the whitecaps will arrest soon. Morris and others were jailed after a dice game. they were fined.
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Bloomington
Ind
Fillettsville
Luther Oden
Oscar Morris
Morris
Canahe
Meerris
Sullivan County Hands Put Up to Save Public Square Hitch Rack
Marty Sullivan and 17 other county business men and residents filed injunction against the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners to stop removing the hitch rack from the public square. Judge Henderson granted a temporary restraining order. The county had appropriated 2000 dollars for courthouse park improvements, which plaintiffs say was illegal.
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Sullivan
Ind
Marty
Board of County Commissioners
Henderson
Remarkable Recovery Cited From King’s New Discovery
Gr 5 Clark of Westfield Iowa praises King’s New Discovery for saving him from death after a severe cough. He cites immediate relief after starting the remedy and credits two bottles with a complete cure for coughs colds and throat and lung complaints. The distributor guarantees a trial bottle and offers a price of 50 cents to a dollar.
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Clark
Westfield
Iowa
de King
C. D Kuavefel
Osteopaths Fight State Board Bias Supreme Court Review Sought
Osteopaths claim unfair treatment by the State Board of Medical Examiners and seek a Supreme Court decision to end board restrictions. A court case in Indiana is cited as a vehicle for advancing the challenge.
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Barcing Osteopaths
Italian Killing Case Sparks Wide Public Outcry and Arrests
Reports describe a fatal shooting attributed to a Negro suspect in the killing of an Italian man during a disturbance near Crochets. The assailant is held as investigations continue with authorities seeking motive and connections while medical staff report Ward Hospital conditions. The incident prompts county police to increase patrols as a coroner's inquest plans proceed.
Haywood Case Moves Through Boise Trial Scene
In Boise Idaho the Haywood case draws a large crowd as Wilkins De Hits and the three defendants Haywood Moyer and Pettibone face criminal charges. Prominent lawyers including Charles S Darrow John T Morrison and U S Senator Borah lead the prosecution and defense amid fears of violence and political tension surrounding the mining dispute.
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Ida
Legis Wadiads
Bayer
Wilkins de Hits
Rath Stenbenberg
Idaho
Haswoeedl
Western Federation of
Mimers
Charles H. Mover
Georer A Pettibone
Roosevelt
Eudene
Percy Grienard
Qrehard
Crovernor
Frank Roseooding
Ediahe
Athee
Stud
Wilma E. Boeshh
Wei
Stennenberg
Colorado
Orchard
Huchades
Borah
Hawley
Dow Vandine
Yon County
Charence S. Darrow
Chicago
Drarrow
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Tie
John T. Morrison
Thabe
Haywood
Pettt
Indian police arrest and release under bond in federal case
A person named Indiaadpedis Mas br Cal Sinnin ger oof Bowlerten was arrested on a caplas and released on $100 bond. The federal court proceeding involved a jury session noted by a local review cover, with concerns over certain persons and property.
Fatal Burns Claim Life of Child in Levens Land
A two year old, child of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Jeffries, died when a coffee pot spout detached and spilled its contents on the child as the mother poured coffee. This follows a previous incident two years ago where another Jeffries child burned to death outdoors on hot coals.
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Levens
Land
Newton Jeffries
Mre
Jeffries
Not Him. Willie Fo Hope You Didn't Listen
A humorous fragment from New York Life quotes a character addressing Willie about gossip and kissing his sister in a parlor, followed by a quip about being not tired of such things.
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Willie
Local notices on church events and building permits
Today’s column records several local happenings. James Wheeler family matters, Janeth Fogle speaking, Reverend Schrode to address Posey township Sunday school, and Methodist district conference on Wheelings reform. Building permits issued to O M Rive and Clarence Mathes, repairs by J F Weathers, and lecture series at Central Christian church conclude tonight. United Brethren church buys East Spring property and hosts first service. High School graduation class plans a May 76th performance of Merchant of Venice Up to Date. Elizabeth Benson, widow of William Benson, committed to county poor asylum. Mason’s estate debited, widow left destitute.
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East Spring Stre
Abov Hamed
United Brethren
Clase
Eagheh
Elizabeth Benson
William Bepaon
Harrison County
Cursno8
Corydon
Pest
Otober
Mace
Kenson
Denial Test on a Marriage Claim at London Mall
A sharp exchange unfolds as she bids him deny marrying for money. He glances upward and falters, conceding only a wary doubt about the motive. The scene is set amid a London mall with steps and a quirky note about keeping stairs free using chlorinated water.
Notice to Subscribers at Newspaxv Tmiscus and Indiepolis Star
Notice to subscribers acknowledging receipt of the paper and requesting prompt notification of delivery issues to ensure timely service.
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Tmiscus
Indiepapolis Star
Acs
Noti
Turbulent World News Across Americas and Europe
Mixed reports from Nicaragua to Finland and the United States detail political shifts and investigations. Zelaya backs a confederation move while witnesses recount Texas violence. A Finnish arsenal find touches Russian frontier as rail and forest land debates unfold.
Markets Report Across Cities For Grains And Livestock
Indianapolis and national prices for wheat corn oats hay cattle hogs sheep and lambs listed by grade and location. Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo markets show varied bid and ask ranges with typical livestock values and receipts noted.
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Indianapolis Grain and Livestech
Cincinnati
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