Swartz Confesses In High Profile City Slaying Case
Samuel Swartz, 60, tearfully admits his son Nathan Swartz, 24, fatally hurt 12 year old Julia Connors in a vacant Third Avenue flat ten days earlier, then left her to die. Nathan allegedly confessed to his father and the DA seeks Grand Jury indictment as witnesses recount the dramatic scene.
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Two Cathedrals In Peril In Northern Italy
Special Cable reports Milan and Como cathedrals face imminent facade collapse experts warn Milan Cathedral’s Renaissance facade built quickly by First Napoleon with soft unselected marble now cracks require upper facade demolition while Como Cathedral’s Lombard facade bulges outward a large section already three feet outward and could fall at any moment
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Good Sport Barker Converts Alabama Visitor on Platform
On a Trenton Pennsylvania Station platform Winfield Scott Barker chats with a stout man in a black telescope case. Barker learns the man from Alabama is a Republican who plans to back Underwood’s Democratic rival governor Wilton, praising Wilson as a fine fellow.
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Winfield Scott Barker
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Alabama
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Palm Farm Known For Deaths In Clinton County
Special to The New York Times reports the Palm farm three miles north of Herrin in Clinton County has seen multiple deaths from a mysterious illness. John Ackerman and eight others died after high fever and cramps, with a sulfurous fog and odor reported at dawn. Investigations continue to identify the sickness source.
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Smith quits to aid Roosevelt campaign in 1912
Herbert Knox Smith resigns as Commissioner of Corporations to join Theodore Roosevelt's Progressive Party. Luther Conant Jr. likely succeeds him. Smith plans to confer with Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and take an active role in promoting anti trust reforms.
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Hear Archbald On Friday Trial Opens In Impeachment
The Archbald impeachment trial begins as the Senate convenes as a court and issues a summons for Judge Robert W. Archbald to appear by Friday. House managers urge swift action and plan for a possible November recess or a special session if needed. Archbald is in Scranton awaiting process.
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Mrs Ellis Seeks Absolute Divorce in Washington
Mrs Laura Lawson Ellis of Cincinnati and Washington files for absolute divorce from Frank Ellis. Nathaniel Wilson represents her. Justice Anderson seals papers due to social prominence. The case involves high society figures and ongoing speculation about the charges and public interest.
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Laura Lawson Ellis
Cincinnati
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New York
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Metropolitan Club
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District Supreme Court
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Catervie Mass
Bar Harwr
Ellie
Taft
Lawon
Cinginnati
Wists
French Explorer Visits Isolated Asiatic Tribe
A French explorer breaches the mountain fastnesses of an independent Asiatic tribe long closed to outsiders. The Times previews the feature in next Sunday's issue, detailing the journey and the tribe’s resistance to visitors.
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New Insurance Law Winds Up Worries in Britain
A servantless housewife in Britain has dismissed eight maids and is doing her own work as a protest against a new insurance law. The move highlights public concern over reforms affecting domestic labor and social costs amid legal changes.
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Robinson Guffy
Wimbledon
Wall St. Cold to Barnes in Taft Campaign Shuffle
Republican State Chairman William Barnes Jr sat at the State Headquarters with little to say about letters urging Wall Street support for Taft. Industry backers are wary as Wilson is favored locally and funds may dry up. Kes Hilles, head of the Taft forces, is due at the Times Building tomorrow. The National Committee plans a Friday meeting to map a broader campaign nationwide. The State Committee will meet Saturday to call the Saratoga convention set for Sept. 22 week. Vice President Sherman Kerman is discussed for secretary chairmanship.
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National Waterways Commission
Buton
Burton
Tragic chained man found after twenty years in Indiana County
A man kept chained in a White Township farmhouse room for twenty years, Harry Munshower aged 86, was found yesterday when his identity was confirmed after being shipped alive to Dixmont Insane Asylum. Neighbors recall his disappearance years ago and family failure to care for him, while authorities note the long concealment and grim conditions of his confinement.
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New York Times
Pittsburgh
Dixmont Insane Asylum
Harry Munshower
White Township
Indiana County
Peesean
Comoner
Bennet
Taft to reshuffle posts with Ohio heavy slate
President Taft plans five appointments spanning Treasury and Interior, plus a new assistant to the President. The list favors Ohioans, signaling political moves to shore up support before the 1912 campaign. Carmi Thompson would become Secretary of the Interior, replacing Hilles, with A L Laylin to join the Interior lineup.
King Alfonso Rescues General as Horse Bolts in Pamplona
In Pamplona on July 18 King Alfonso acted with calm presence of mind after a General’s horse bolted during a cathedral departure. The king leaped from his carriage, seized the runaway horse, and freed the fallen rider, earning loud public cheers.
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Pamplona
Spain
Alfonso
Whitlock testifies on Seattle judge assault incident
Aged lawyer John T. Whitlock recounts being followed by Ned Hanson, the judge's son, who insulted him after Whitlock testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee. Whitlock then struck Hanson and continued his testimony. Judge Hanford recently denied an appeal regarding Leonard Olssen's naturalization on grounds of alleged deceit about constitutional loyalty.
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John T. Whitlock
House Judiciary Sub Committee
C. H. Hanford
Ned Hanson
Whitlock
Hanford
Leonard Olssen
United States
Hart of Lonsdale Wears White Duck Trousers in Hyde Park
The Hart of Lonsdale appeared in Hyde Park this afternoon in a striking outfit that mixed Parisian fashion with formal attire. He wore white duck trousers paired with the standard black cutaway coat and silk hat, drawing attention in London.
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Marlboroughs Guests at First Joint Social Since Estrangement
London July 17 The King and Queen hosted the Marquis and Marchioness of Londonderry at Londonderry House. The Times notes the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough were invited together for the first time at a major function since their estrangement and later meetings show amicable exchanges.
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London
Kissed Her Rescuer in New Rochelle Bay Rescue
Julian Diaz earned a hug and a kiss from Miss Ethel Jameson after he saved her life in Echo Bay. The swimmer, aided by three companions, was pulled to shore as Jameson’s strength failed and Diaz swam to aid her.
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N. Y
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Echo Bay
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Bronx
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Dias
Ill-Treated on a Collier at Hampton Roads
Norfolk July 16 firemen aboard the U S collier Vulcan report to Marine Firemen Union agent F Balsa and an attorney that they were fed tainted food and given hot water when drinking water cooling bottles used to ice beer were misused. The complaint will be sent to Washington for investigation.
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Prisoner van Sickler seeks fair trial in Truxillo
Courtland B. Van Sickler formerly of St Louis writes from his prison in Truxillo Honduras to sister Florence Van Sickler claiming self defense in a June incident with Shaw. He says he was chained and denied access to counsel as Shaw allegedly threatened him with a revolver and abused his wife Maxis.
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New York Times
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Courtland B. van Sickler
George H. Augustine
Carleton Dry Goods Company
Truxillo
Honduras
Florence van Sickler
van Versan
New York
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Senator William J Responds to Washington July Message
In Washington on July 16 the response from Senator William J. is noted. The brief dispatch outlines political reactions and anticipated actions from the senator regarding ongoing discussions in the capital. The piece hints at outlined positions and potential future statements.
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New York Times
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Bridgey Webber Named Accessory in Arrests
Police report a crime spree involving multiple suspects with a third man known as Bridgey Webber taken into custody as an accessory. He joins a partner already in custody, marking another step in the investigation.
Becker Near At The Time Passed Broadway and 43d Street
Becker in an auto near Broadway and 43rd Street at the time of the shooting was on his way home shortly before the incident occurred.
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Whitman Points to Police Insists It Isn’t Gamblers Work
Whitman defends the case saying police claim is unfounded and cites four uniformed witnesses who disagree with investigators. The witnesses assert findings that challenge the gambler theory and support Whitman’s stance.
Donohue Mortgage Dummy Admits Involvement
Donohue admits he was used to prepare papers by Rosenthal for an unnamed third party for a fee of ten dollars. The testimony links the man to allegedly fake documents and the scheme is under investigation.
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Rosenthal Murder Sparks Police Hunt For Five Men
Two hours after Herman Rosenthal was killed, police seized a big gray touring car used to drop five gunmen at West Forty-third Street. They dragged in Lou is Libby and Williago Shapiro for homicide and witness status as investigations tied to the Metropole hotel incident unfold amid a maze of gambling figures and gangland connections.
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