Calls For Proof Attacks by Delegate Wickersham
Washington July 23. Attorney General Wickersham refutes charges that he shielded Alaska criminals and allowed coal contract fraud cases to lapse. He cites lack of corroborating records by war department and notes March 1913 limits. Delegate Wickersham insists on proof and vows to make good. Also Richmond reports Beulah Binford swore to a statement strengthening the case against Henry Beattie in a Virginia murder. detectives say witnesses saw Beattie with his wife before the crime. Henry Beattie faces the electric chair amid questions of accomplices.
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Washington
Wickersham
Alaska
House Committee On the Judiciary
H. J. Douglass
Sluanauey Rccatgeo
Northwestern Commercial Company
John J. Lesnor Company
McNamara
War Department
Littleton
New York
Nelson
Binford
H. C. Beattie
Richmond
C. ‘Dean
Beulah “Binford
Henrico County
Oman
Henry Beattie
Midlothian
Beattie
Henry Clay Beattie
Hengy ~Beattie
Reward Offered for Wrecker of Reading Train Wreck
The Reading Railway in Philadelphia offers a $1000 reward for the arrest of the person or persons believed responsible for a passenger-train wreck near Coatesville on Saturday. The Wilmington division wreck left the baggage coach off the rails and sent the rest of the train down a ten foot embankment. the engine man was killed and nineteen others injured. Officials suspect switch tampering with a wedged steel piece cited as evidence. motive rumored to be robbery but unconfirmed.
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Reading Railway
Philadelphia
Coatesville
Trai
Wilmington
Reading Railways
Reading
Kurtz’slam Siding
Black Snake Fends Off Rattler in Barn Mayhem
Higganum Conn July 25 William Spencer spotted a large rattlesnake in a barn. He captured a six foot black snake and tossed it into the hay. Within minutes the black snake attacked the rattler, and after a prolonged struggle the black snake strangled the foe.
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Higganun
Conn
William Spencer
Spencer
Pope Pius Feels Sore Throat In Rome
Rome July 26 Pope Pius reports a sore throat and hoarseness with slight fever. He suspended audiences as his health is monitored. A domestic ad note mentions Arizona Violet Talc Powder and Harner's Drug Store with emphasis on infant care needs.
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Pope Pius
Rome
Harner
Freight rate cuts ordered for transcontinental routes
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reductions in east to west freight rates in the Spokane Reno Pacific coast corridor. It directs railroads to align tariffs with zones west of Denver and limits back haul advantages to intermountain points. New rules emphasize market conditions over railroad management and set October 15 for tariff adjustments.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Denver
Spokane
Reno
Sestle
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Te Commission
Atlantic Ocean
Nevada
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's Games Across Leagues
Results show American League standings with Detroit leading at 59 28 and Chicago 54 31, while Cleveland and Boston trail. National League reports St Louis 10 Philadelphia 2, Cincinnati 8 New York 3, Pittsburgh 8 Brooklyn 2, with Chicago rain. Tristate results include Reading 5 Lancaster 0 and Harrisburg 10 Johnstown 7.
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Detroit
Athletics
Chicago
N.york
W.L. PC
Clevelad
Boston
Washin
St-Louis
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Harmon
Bliss
Alexander
Docin
Cincinnati
New York
Marquard
Meyers
Keefe
McLean
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Adams
Simon
Barger
Erwin
Chicago-Boston
W.L
Tristate League
Reading
Lancaster
Manning
Phlibin
Coveleskie
Rementer
York
Altoona
Johnson
McGinley
Pelty
Broezle
Harrisburg
Johnstown
Dorner
Stanley
Raub
Wilmington-Trenton
Lancastr
Trenton
Work
Altoone
Harrisg
Wilming
Texas Goes Wet Drys Admit Statewide Prohibition Defeated
Dallas news reports that Texas defeated statewide prohibition in Saturdays election. After 36 hours of count the wets held a slender lead of about 5000 in unofficial returns. Remaining ballots from remote areas unlikely to swing to the dry side.
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Dallas
Texas
Youth of 19 Is Hanged In Nova Scotia
John Tebo a nineteen year old doctor to be hanged after guilty verdict for the murder of Edward McGregor last October He confessed and wrote to his sweetheart Annabel Van Tassel sending his gold ring. Senator Owen Arrested In Chevy Chase Md for overspeeding autenn piles among eighteen arrested defendants. Last Survivor of Seminole War Dead W F M Rice ninety seven died at Flint Springs Tenn after surviving the Seminole war.
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Digby
N. S
John * Tebo
Edward McGregor
Tebo
Annabel van Tassel
Owen
Washington
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Chevy Chase
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. F. M. Rice
Flint Springs
Seven Die as Sewer Ditch Collapses in Muskogee
Seven men were killed and several injured when a deep sewer trench caved in in Muskogee Oklahoma on July 25. Workmen were buried as the ditch collapsed trapping crews. Local authorities and rescuers responded to the accident scene.
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Muskogee
Okla
Handy Homemade Wire Stretcher and Garden Tips
A simple three foot wooden lever with an iron plate forms an effective wire stretcher for tight high posts. Also advised are growing herbs with soil rich and deep, sowing annuals early and perennials mid summer, and transplanting seedlings to borders or fence rows for year round harvest. Wordsworth’s smell memory and Peter the Great’s beard tax are briefly recounted in light, period tone.
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Judd Palmer
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Testimonial Letter
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo. The undersigned Walton-Walding Kinnan & Marvin vouch for Cheney's honor and ability to fulfill obligations. The cure is taken internally and sold by all druggists with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Priggists
Boitie
Manuel Heads Monarchist Campaign in Portugal Restoration
Madrid reports from July 93 that Manuel, son of Homen Crista, is personally directing the monarchist restoration effort. He offered to lead the troops, contributed one third of his fortune, and had rallied 10,000 men. Loss of seized arms aboard the Omma steamer and at Orenze station could have accelerated the campaign. Crista cites Italian and German favor for monarchy, while France backs the republic.
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Madrid
Homen Crista
el Lahoral
Manuel
Portugal
Custo
Rhinoceros Horns Used as Drinking Cups in Ancient Times
The horns of African rhinoceroses could reach four feet in length. In historic practice royal figures used rhino horns as drinking cups, based on a belief that any poison would bubble. The acids in ancient poisons could quickly corrode the horn material. London Telegraph.
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London Telegraph
Mixed Shoe Prices Oddities in Women and Children
A fragmented promotion lists odd-sized ladies shoes and oxfords at 75c and 1.7 dollars for various ages, including children's and misses, with men’s pairs at 3.30. The ad centers on White Oxfords and various sizes, hinting at a department store sale in a bygone era.
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Stas
MOSER'S North Market line of embroidery and sewing goods
Moser's at 227 N Market presents a late line of fancy needlework and ready to finish pieces including centrepieces, scarfs, pillow tops, necktie racks, and bags. Also features Spirella Corsets and sanitary belts plus a variety of home sewing items from Mantz and others. Local ads list blacksmith services and water closet cleaning by John Asterly.
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I Luyal Society
N. R. & D. Mantz
S. Market St
Fay
Shane
C. I. Milleugh North Markets
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Wordsworth
Aubrey de Vere
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Lucdiy
Waring Tyson
South Market Street
Jleatt
James Long
Frederick, MD
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W. Sepigdly
John Asterly
R. Bouse
Lagi
Mayddiy
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Nish
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