Detectives Probe Mentor Wreck as Jewels Found
In Mentor Ohio detectives pursue possible deliberate switch manipulation after the Century wreck. A jewel bag valued at 32000 linked to S C Beckwith of New York was recovered from wreckage in Cleveland. Two injured survivors, Rudolph Cordua and Fireman A A Gorham, show improvement and are expected to recover. Coroners plan inquests next week for victims, while Lake Shore offers 2000 reward for information leading to arrest.
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Mentor
Ohio
S. C. Beckwith
New York
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Beckwith
Rudolph Cordua
Brookyn
A. A. Gorham
Gere
Siegelstein
Lake County
Dwight B. Arthur
Milwaukee
Arthur L. Johnso
Gomey & Johnson
Railroad officials refuse to reduce passenger schedule times
President Newman of the New-York Central voices concern that passenger trains run too fast. Pennsylvania Railroad officials decline to change their eighteen hour schedule and give no indication of following the New York Central’s example. They cite operating reasons for maintaining current speeds.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newman
New-York General
Pennsylvania
Reiue Newman
Hugh Exzerts
Tenneyivania. Railroad
Pesident Newman
Wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited sparks investigation
Reports from Mentor Ohio and Grand Central detail a deliberate wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited. Officials, including New York Central leaders, hint at a possible arson or sabotage motive while tracing conductor actions and rescue efforts. Postal, patent, and timetable disruptions ripple through Chicago and New York routes as timelines adjust and preparations begin for a new schedule.
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Mentor
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ENS
Grand Central States
New-York Central Lnes
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Cf Testral
Grand Fire
Gtkuom
Protestraunia
Chicago
Dias
Cleveland
Johnie Mennett
Rost Nassiust
Sieur
Sue
West
New-York Central
Syssileas
Wotmeen
New York
Psinertraigm
Will Not Protest New Schedule On Twintlers Century Limited
Chicago January 3. Vice-President W C Brown of the Lake Shore Railway denied reports that the Lake Shore officials planned to oppose the decision to set the Twintlers Century Limited on a twenty hour schedule.
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Chicago
Jene
W. C. Brown
The
Lake Shore Railway
Lake Shore
Twintlers Century Limited
Mother Alleges Spite in Childs Hospital Removal
Mrs Margaret Hoe of Brooklyn claims officials acted with spite when a seven year old boy was taken to the contagious diseases hospital after a letter to Health Commissioner Darlington. A Supreme Court order directs show cause why the quarantine should not be lifted, returnable this morning. The case hinges on alleged neglect and removal without explanation.
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No. 2
Fullant
Brooklyn
Justice Kell
Supreme Court
Isto
Darlington
Shimae 1
Fogarty
Horougs
Yeaterday
Schehoer
Putten Law
Woman in Mott Street Accused of Selling Babies for Pay
In Tombs Court, a unidentified Mott Street resident who calls herself a midwife is suspected of a baby abandonment and sale scheme. A baby found June 6 on the Brooklyn Bridge, clothed from Bellevue Hospital, led to the arrest of Marie Varico and neighbor Antoinette Tonella. Varico, discharged June 2, admits birth at Bellevue. Tonella claims consent and that the Mott Street woman disposes of babies for pay.
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Mott-st
Bellevue Hospital
Brooklyn Bridge
Howe
Oak St
Marie Varico
Antoinette Tonella
Madison St
Judge Hooker Removal Sparks Senate Debate
Senator Martin Saxe of the 17th District urged the judiciary to act and opposed legislative moves to remove Justice Hooker. He argued the legislature lacks authority to intervene in judicial removal, insisting only the judiciary can decide its own members. He pledged to vote against removal actions.
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Martin Saxe
Justice Hooker
Hooker
Saxe
May Change Totterman Sentence in Albany Visit
In Albany on June 23 strong efforts target Governor Higgins to commute Emil Totterman’s death sentence for the 1903 New York City murder of Sara Martin. The governor noted Totterman’s navy record and three medals, including a life saving and a Santiago medal, plus a Russian letter from Count Cassini praising his lineage. Totterman’s attorney cites liquor influence at the time of the crime.
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Higgins
Emil Totterman
Sara Martin
New York City
Totterman
United States Navy
Congress
Santiago
Iowa
New York
Count Cassini
Frederick ©. Goldsmith
Chicago Strike Near an End
Chicago reports progress toward ending the teamsters strike as obstacles fade. Employers withdraw demand to remove union buttons, with settlement terms tentatively accepted by strikers, subject to final committee approval and a vote of 11 strikers. President Shea expresses satisfaction with the terms.
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Chicago
J. W. Farwell, Jr
Employers’ Association
Snally
Shea
Surprised Pittsburg Police Release Man in Roll Payoff
Jerome Merello, held with Ada his wife and others for ninety days, was freed when brother in law Martin Gurrino arrived with a large roll to pay the fine. Merello claimed an income of 60 000 a year and said he has homes in New York City and Peekskill on the Hudson. He had begun a western country tour.
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Pittsburg
Jerome Merello
Ada
George Dunhill
Ruth Meredith
Martin Gurrino
Merello
Merelio
New York City
Peekskill- On the-Hudson
Governor Carter Resigns to Roosevelt
Honolulu reports Governor Carter has resigned and will depart June 28 for Washington for a personal interview after negotiating retirement with President Roosevelt. He has been in cable contact with the President regarding his retirement.
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Carter
Roosevelt
Washington
McAdoo Shakes Up Ten Captains In City Police
Commissioner McAdoo reordered ten captains across precincts with transfers seen as promotions in many cases while some moves aimed at reforms at Fort George. Notable shifts include Gallagher to West 47th Manhattan and Halpin ending at Charles Street as part of a broader reorganization. Senior sergeants will command stations lacking captains and titles for acting roles are restricted by civil service rules.
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Alexanderave
Bronx
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Borough Hall
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Central Park
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Adams St
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Sweeney
Civil Service Commission
O'Brien
Detective Bureau
California Women Aroused Over Library Appointment
Los Angeles June 23. Charles F. Lummis named City Librarian to succeed Miss Mary L. Jones, who was removed. Southern California women’s clubs defend Jones and demand four trustees be removed. Lummis has not yet qualified, and a legal contest looms over the appointment.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles F. Lummis
Mary L. Jones
Southern California
Miss Jones
Lummis
Acquittal for Lexington hotel proprietor amid vice squad allegations
Loyal Stanton, owner of a Lexington Avenue hotel in Rainesian Lexington, was acquitted in the Court of Special Sessions. Detectives Evans, Standish, and Bath of the vice squad testified about evidence and costs, but the judge rejected their testimony. Stanton's lawyer, Thomas W. McKnight, plans to seek minutes and pursue perjury charges against Evans.
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McAdoo
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Sin
Thomas W. McKnight
Broadway
Stanton
Jerome
Knights of Columbus Spill in Yellowstone Runaway
A runaway on the Golden Gate road in Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone injures several Buffalo Knights of Columbus travelers. Two four horse Concord coaches collide after their teams bolt, with John Manion seriously injured and drivers William Hill and William Leads hurt as horses trample.
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Yellowstone National Park
Wyo
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Roar
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Odin
Deering Harvester to Occupy Holly Pump Works
The International Pump Company of New York closes refinements and the Deering Harvester Company of Chicago will occupy the Holly Pump Works in Lockport New York. Local shops have not run for a year due to consolidation with Snow Works of Buffalo. Deering’s unit will employ about five hundred workers in its plant here.
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Lockport
N. Y
International Pump Company of
New York
Deering Marvester Company
Chicago
Holly
Snow Works
Buffalo
Bridge Building Exhibition at State Camp
At Peekskill State Camp on June 23 the West Point engineers led by Major Mason built a pontoon bridge over Anpsville Creek in 35 minutes, showcasing drill discipline and teamwork. Regimental games replaced held drills as the camp neared its end, with West Point and 22 Regiment crews competing in baseball and the bridge was later demolished.
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Annsville Creek
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Hudson
West Point Engineers
Daniel Murphy
George 1
Bartlett
Hothold
Tallmadge Arrest Sparks New Mexico Land Fraud Probe
Roswell, June 23. Benjamin H. Tallmadge of Chicago and the C. L. Tallmadge Southwestern Land Company is charged with subornation of perjury in a New Mexico land fraud inquiry. He posted $5,000 bond and appeared before U S Land Commissioner Karl Snyder. Authorities say a wave of prosecutions is coming for alleged fraud in Artesian belt land entries with prices from 20 to 20 dollars per acre. Tallmadge asserts all deals were lawful and will be proven.
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N. M
Oregon
Montana
Benjamin H. Tallmadge
Chicago
C. L
New Mexico
Tallmadge
Lake steamers collide in St Clair River sinking two
The City of Rome and the Linden collided near Tashmoo Park and sank in the St Clair River at dawn. Two Linden crew members, the cook and his wife, drowned while the rest escaped. City of Rome carried iron ore downbound. Linden was upbound. The City of Rome was built in Cleveland in 1881 for J. C. Gilchrist. The Linden, built in 18%, belonged to Sandusky Box and Lumber Co of Sandusky, Ohio.
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City of Rome
St. Clair River
Tashmoo Park
Cook
City of
Rome
Cleveland
J. C. Gilchrist
Port Huron
Sandusky Box and Lumber Company
Sandusky
Ohio
Hodnett Seeks New York Mayor Bid On German Brewers Ticket
John Pope Hodnett, claiming royal lineage and ties to Washington, campaigns for mayor on a four ticket slate. He presents a boastful, self-written report to the German Brewers Association at College Point, promising Blue Law repeal and civil service changes, while promising the German vote and city support.
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George Washington
Brewers’ Association
New York
Iam
Mr. Hodnett
Pocket Celebration Causes Minor Burns to New Jersey Boy
Otto West, 12, of Edgewater, New Jersey, carried firecrackers and matches in his pocket when a premature explosion occurred in Manhattan near Amsterdam Avenue. His clothing caught fire, but a passing driver used a soda siphon to extinguish the blaze. Dr. Bartram treated him at J Hood Wright Hospital. injuries were minor.
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Amsterdam-ave
Jn & Morant
Continental Finance Company Far From Trustworthy
Chicago June B Justus W Lobb president of the Continental Finance Company was arrested on a federal warrant charging use of the mails to defraud and for a lottery. Henry Wulff treasurer, not taken, to appear in court with bonds. The firm had been placed in receivership after investors claimed quick large returns were promised but not delivered. A separate note reports discontent at the Black Diamond Anthracite Coal Company with a plan to retire current officers at the June 20 meeting. Mack Diamond company, formed in 1902, is led by Terence V Powderly and has 7,000,000 shares par value $1 with no dividends paid.
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Department of Compulsory Education
W. S. Bodine
Ottille Krosnick
Prindiville
Bodine
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Continental Finnce Company
Henry Wulff
Continental Finance Company
Black Diamond Anthracite Coal Company
Terence V. Powderly
The
Knights of Labor
United States Commissioner of Labor
Mack Diamond Company
Stenographer and Typing Services Advertised
The Smuthereimer Lypswriter Co advertises stenographers and typewriters for summer vacancies. They offer all grades of stenographers and all makes of machines and ask employers to telephone with their salary offers to supply a suitable stenographer for the business at 1776 Franklin.
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Turbines Favored For United States Navy Vessels
Washington June 23 Commander A By Canaga naval engineer reports turbine energy and intelligence will decide turbine versus reciprocating engines. Cruising turbines require space and weight but enable longer sea endurance with speed reserves. Recommends turbines in torpedo boats destroyers scout cruisers gunboats and eventually battleships. Also lists numerous army and navy orders and vessel movements.
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Washington
Canaga
United States Navy
Child in Strange Trance Baffles Doctors at Hospital
Five year old Tessie McBride of Williamsburg remains in a trance at Eastern District Hospital. Doctors from across the city fail to diagnose the case, ruling out meningitis and poisoning after earlier concern over a strawberry dessert. Health officials urge stopping ice cream frappés by peckers due to cleanliness concerns.
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No && Division
Eastern District Hospital
Department of Health
Terry and "Terrible Turk" Meet in Coney Island Booth
Arty McGovers, once a champion prizefighter, was defeated by Egyptian fortune teller M. Sasso in a Steeplechase Park booth. Sasso struck with a chair after a dispute over a "money flat" order, and Terry bit Sasso in the eye before police intervened. Terry fled on the heels of the incident amid the altercation.
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M. Sasso
Coney Island
Terry
Sasso
Erry
Hla Heela
High Interest Loans Plentiful Before Mortgage Tax Law
Many estates in upstate New York are offering Manhattan real estate loans at about 3 percent, with sums not exceeding a portion of property value. The rush aims to secure mortgages before the July 2 tax deadline, straining big lenders and drawing many applicants seeking timely approvals.
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Depositors to be paid dollar for dollar says receiver
Albert L. Tabor temporary receiver of City Trust Safe Deposit and Surety Company said he expects every depositor to be paid in full. Deposits total 1 470 347 dollars with surety assets around 1 50 000. Bond obligations total 6 000, equity of claims uncertain and state law may place depositors and surety claimants on equal footing.
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Philadelphia
Jane
Albert L. Tabor
City Trust, Safe Deposit and Surety Company
Trust Company
Fie
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