Miss Wood Arrested in Perjury Case Against Platt
New York May 21 Justice O Gorman ordered Mae C Wood committed to city prison on a $5000 bail on a perjury charge after evidence of forged marriage certificate blanks was presented. The Omaha woman had sued United States Senator Thomas C Platt for divorce. Frank H Platt testified he believed no letters existed as claimed. The case ended abruptly with the deposition testimony and dismissal of the complaint.
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New York
Mae C. Wood
Omaha
United States
Thomas C. Platt
Justice O'Gorman
Supreme Court
Miss Wood
Wood-Platt
Platt
Frank H. Platt
Perjury Charge Leads to Bail Demand in High Profile Case
Miss Wood, linked to prominent figures by her sensational accusation, is sent to Tombs prison after Justice O Gorman orders commitment on perjury charges. He recalls the complainant, questions her anew, and says the court cannot believe there was a marriage, granting freedom only if she posts $5,000 bail.
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Miss Wood
Tombs
Justice O'Gormain
Indictment of Ray Lamphere and Bella Gunness
Laporte county grand jury returns seven true bills charging Ray Lamphere with arson and five murders including the Helgelein case. Bella Gunness is indicted as principal in the murder of Andrew Helgelein to allow Lamphere’s accessories charges. Lamphere also faces first degree murder counts for Gunness and two children. The Helgelein indictment accuses Tan 14 1908 killing with premeditated malice.
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Laporte
Ind
Ray Lamphere
Laporte County
Bella Gunness
Andrew Helgelein
Mansfield
S. D
Gunness
Mack
Lamphere
Helgelein
Congress Adjournment Possible By May 27 To June 1
Washington reports indicate Congress will not adjourn before Wednesday May 27 with a chance the session runs to June 1. Unsettled measures in conference and doubts about public buildings plans delay adjournment. Speaker Cannon declines comment while leaders plan to depart as soon as feasible next week.
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Washington
Capitol
Congress
Cannon
Wreck near Contich Kills Fifty Pilgrims in Belgium
About fifty people died and more than ten were injured when the Antwerp express derailed at Contich, six miles southeast of Antwerp. A speeding engine jumped the track and collided with a pilgrims train, three cars telescoping and numerous victims ground to pulp as rescuers labored amid the debris.
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Antwerp
Contich
Belgium
Fleet in Puget Sound Drops Anchor in Bellingham Bay
Eight battleships of the Atlantic fleet anchored in Bellingham bay under Rear Admiral Sperry, welcomed by Major J. P. de Mattos. The flagship Connecticut and seven sister ships carried 428 officers and 7,000 enlisted men. Remaining vessels anchored in Port Angeles and Port Townsend harbors.
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Wash
Feet
Sperry
Bellingham Bay
J. P. de Mattos
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Louisiana
Vermont
New Jersey
Kansas
Nebraska
Virginia
Port Angeles
Port Townsend
House sustains Lilley investigation conclusions on influence charges
Washington May 21 The special committee's conclusions that representatives were improperly influenced in submarine torpedo boat legislation and that Lilley violated his duties were sustained by the house 137 to 82 Five hours of debate were devoted to the case with the report read in full Connecticut members opposed the resolution Williams of Mississippi denounced Lilley as guilty of treason and urged expulsion The five committee members sat together throughout and offered no remarks on the report
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Washington
Lilley
Connecticut
House
Williams
Mississippi
Messrs. Boutell
Olmsted
Stevens
Broussard
Howard
Senate
Omnibus Public Buildings
Rayner
William F. Stewart
Seven Drowned In Arkansas Gasoline Launch Explosion
Seven prominent young society people drowned when the gasoline launch tank exploded during a moonlight river trip near Clarendon Arkansas. Others were rescued after the boat wrecked and occupants were hurled into the deep river. Drowned include Lilian Winfiell Alma Pette Mattie Counts Bessie Palmer Aline Burton Joseph McManus and Dr A L Houston. One rescued victim Mary Cavot suffered severe burns.
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Clarendon
Ark
Young Society
Lilian Winfiell
Alma Pette
St. Louis
Mattie Counts
Bessie Palmer
Kansas City
Aline Burton
Helena
Ari
Joseph McManus
A. L. Houston
Mary Cavot
End of Strike in Sight in Cleveland Street Cars
Cleveland May 21 news reports an agreement by the Forest City company employer to leave seniority rights to arbitrators easing a street car strike. The dispute centered on who obtains first choice of runs, with President du Pont of the Municipal Traction company demanding the Forest City men who did not strike receive priority.
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Cleveland
Old Forest City Company
du Pont
Municipal Traction Company
Forest City
Congress Daily Digest May 18 20 Highlights
House and Senate actions summarized from May 18 20 cover tariff currency policy pushes. Major items include Lil ley inquiry conclusions and a $35 million omnibus public buildings bill. A national monetary commission joint resolution and campaign publicity measures are noted, with party line votes on ship subsidy and representation changes in the South.
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Senate
National Monetary Commission
House
House—Conference
Work of Congress in Roosevelt Era Highlights Unanswered Problems
Washington report notes more legislative problems presented than enacted measures. It argues the public demanded action on Roosevelt era policies, while appropriations are vast and likely to exceed all peacetime records.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Three Drownings In Cumberland Area After Stage Coach Ford Incident
In Cumberland Maryland on May 23 a stage coach was swept downstream at a ford near Williamsport. The driver and two passengers drowned along with the team. Rescue crews recovered the bodies and investigated the incident. Local authorities warned of dangerous currents following the flood event.
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Cumberland
Williamsport
Grant County
Market Quotations Sweep Through Multiple Commodities
Minneapolis Wheat quotes for May and July show futures at around 1.05 to 1.08 dollars with on track values. St Paul yards report steers to 6.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 4.50 to 5.75, lambs 5.75 to 6.00. Duluth grain and flax prices list several grades, while Chicago offerings cover cattle hogs sheep and pork with corresponding price ranges. Chicago grains show wheat around 1.01 to 1.07, corn near 66 cents, oats near 54 to 47 cents, with pork and butter values also noted.
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St. Paul Union
St. Paul
Duluth
Northern
Chicago
Caitle—Reeves
Banker Indicted for Receiving Deposits While Insolvent
Arthur Z. Drew, banker, promoter, professor, and humanitarian, arraigned before Judge Hallam in St. Paul on four indictments for receiving deposits in insolvent banks Midway and Hamline. He pleaded not guilty. Bail set at 4000 dollars. The indictments allege he knew the banks were insolvent when accepting the deposits.
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Arthur Z. Drew
Hallam
St. Paul
Midway Bank
Hamline Bank
Minnesota Loses Suit Over 2 Percent Tax on Main Line
Judge Ballam in Ramsey county district court at St Paul confirms Chicago Great Western Railway pays only 2 per cent gross earnings tax on its main line from St Paul to Town state line. The 1905 tax deferral defense rests on 1856 charter for Minnesota and Northwestern. case began 1906 with $24,979.62 sought by the state.
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Great Western
Ballam
Ramsey County District Court
St. Paul
Chicago Great Western Railway Company
Chicago Great Western
Minnesota and Northwestern Railway Company
Young
Chicago Great Western Company
Paha and Northwestern Company
Hallam
Students Hurt In City Streetcar Crash At Como Park
Miss Jennie Constance and Warren Heins juniors at Hamline University were struck by a streetcar near Como Park in St Paul. Both are hospitalized in grave condition. Constance with head injuries, hemorrhage and shock, Heins with multiple fractures and unconsciousness. Separately, The Great Northern Stove Company has bought land in Northeast Minneapolis for a new plant costing about 1000000 and to open by 1909 employing 200 at start. James Rooney, 11, died after being injured while escaping bricks thrown by August Gau who will face murder charges.
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Warren Heins
Hamline University
Como Park
St. Paul
Cobb Hospital
Constance
Helns
Great Northern Stove Manufacturing Company
Minneapolis
Prince Construction Company
Ant
James ‘Rooney
August Gau
Gau
Field accident ends fatally for Adrian resident
Mrs. Julius Ludke of near Adrian was working in a field when frightened horses bolted, throwing her under farm discs. She sustained five broken ribs and hip injuries, severe abdominal wounds, and multiple chest gashes. Doctors fear the wounds may be fatal.
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Julius Ludke
Adrian
Court of Probate Message on Digestive Health
A notice from Judge GEO. Ross references heart pains and stomach trouble. It promotes Kodol as a remedy, suggesting stomach issues cause perceived heart pains and claiming relief after use. Eugene Pfefferle is named as the local seller.
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Geo. Ross
Eugene 4. Pfefferle
Eugene S. Pfefferle
A Mild Gentleman and a Hay-Soaked Call in Washington
A humorous anecdote from Secretary Hay's era describes a cautious caller in Washington who cannot reach the secretary of state. The exchange escalates to a misheard clue about Hay with a pun on dried grass. The ad copy then touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills and Electric Bitters as remedies amid weathered ailments.
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Washington
Hay
Secretary of State
Department
Havy
Widow and admirer share hotel talk at Deover
A charming widow at the Deover hotel faces suitors and gossip after a lawn tennis afternoon. She and a young admirer discuss living arrangements, mentioning adjoining rooms 202 and 204. The piece weaves in comic innuendo about neighbors and nightlife at the hotel. An advertisement for Kodol follows, praising its digestion claim and local seller Eugene Pfefferle.
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Deover
Sub and Gnoh
It Reached the Spot A Store Owner Praises Dr King
Omega Ohio area business leader E Wemphrey, president of Adama Coupry Telephone Co at Weir, reports Dr King s New Discovery saved his life saying it reached the seat of his cough. The ad notes the medicine treats coughs, chest and lung issues, with a trial bottle offered free and pricing at 0c and 1.00.
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Omega, C
Adama Coupry Telephone Co
Weir
Home Telephone Co
Pike County
Dr King
Dr. Iing
O. M. Olsen
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