Mysterious Abduction Case Reaches Omaha Relative Aid
Clara Josephine Coffin, 15, daughter of W Ward Coffin of East Orange New Jersey, reappears in Omaha at Postmaster Crow’s home after claiming a hypnotic abduction by a man and a woman. She left home amid alleged threats and is now recovering with relatives. Her disappearance sparked parental anxiety back in New Jersey.
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Strange Woman
Omaha
Neb
Clara Josephine Coin
W Ward Coffin
East Orange
N. J
Joseph Crow
Abduction Tale Involving Striking Woman Near School
A missing girl recounts being hypnotized by a mysterious woman with piercing eyes near her school. The pair allegedly abducted her to Newark and New York, then Chicago, before she regained awareness in Cedar Rapids and sought help from Postmaster Crow. The motive seems to be ransom. no trace of captors has been found. Also report denies rumors that Edward L. Wentz is alive and held for ransom. his brother and father deny the claims.
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Miss Coffin
Newark
N. J
New York city
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Crow
Philadelphia
Edward L. Wentz
brgands
Cumberland Mountains
John L. Wentz
Virginia
Mr. Wentz
Bristol
Tenn
Wentz
Big Stone Gap
Virginia and Southwestern
Harvesters explode at OSU injuring students
An old traction engine boiler blast at Ohio State University during corn silage harvesting injured several students and workers. Charles Pepper was killed, with John Delgarz fatally injured, Vernon H. Davis and six students hurt as iron fragments swept through campus buildings.
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Ohio State University
Columbus
agricultural college
Charles Pepper
John Delgarz
Vernon H. Davis
MISS GOELET WEDDING TO BE SIMPLE AND ROMANTIC
New York reports the wedding of Miss May Goelet to Henry John Innes Ker Duke of Roxburghe will be held November 10 at St Thomas Church. Officiants are Bishop Doane and Rev Ernest Stires. The affair is noted for its restraint amid high society interest. dress is Worth white satin with orange blossoms. gifts include a pearl and diamond parure and a diamond tiara.
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Duke of Roxburghe
New York
May Goelet
Ogden Goelet
Henry John Innes-Ker
Duke of
Ernest M. Stires
St. Thomas
Consuclo Vanderbilt
Duke of Marlborough
Anna Gould
Count de Castellane
Michael Herbert
United States
point valenciennes
Mrs. Gorle
Bryan Apprals No Undue Influence Ruling in Bennett Will Case
In New Haven Bryan comments on Judge Cleaveland ruling that a secret letter directing widow Mrs Bennett to pay $50 000 to William J Bryan cannot be probated with the will The decision affects whether the bequest may be enforced and whether higher court steps are needed The case centers on the twelfth clause and the sealed letter found with the will.
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Cleaveland
Bennett
Mr. Bryan
Superior Court
Bryan
Grace
Imogene Bennett
Nine Dead in Mine Fire at Kearsarge Mine Virginia City
In Butte and near Virginia City a fire at the Kearsarge gold mine killed nine men including Superintendent R. B. Turner of Butte. About 170 workers rushed to aid, Turner led rescue efforts before perishing. Hurley and others reported voices and thuds from the shaft as rescue attempts continued.
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Butte
Mont
Virginia City
Kear Gorge
R. B. Turner
Kearsarge
John Tobin
Hurley
Turner
Sam Parks Sentenced to Sing Sing for Extortion
New York reports Sam Parks the walking delegate has been sentenced to two years and three months in Sing Sing for extorting 500 dollars from Tiffany Studios. Judge Newburger denied a new trial and declined extending the sentence despite Parks great physical ailment.
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New York
Geta
Sam Parks
Sing Sing
Tiffany Studios
ASSOC
Battle
Newburger
Newburser
Parks
Drop in United States Steel Stocks Sets New Lows
New York November 7 United States Steel Corporation securities hit new record lows on the exchange with common stock at 103 and preferred at 54 percent bonds at 66 3 4. A heavy selling wave pressed the preferred to 82 1 2 and bonds to 63 3 4 before a late rally. Frick rumor resurfaces about presidency. officials say he likely would not become president but may become chairman of the executive committee.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
stock exchange
London
Brel
Pittsburg
Chicago
Frick
lkely
United States Recognizes Panama as De Facto Government
Washington reports that the United States recognizes Panama’s new de facto government after the split from Colombia. Officials say a treaty for the Panama Canal may be negotiated, with the United States likely to seek extended control of the canal zone and full police powers. The move aligns with aims to safeguard transit and U.S. citizens’ property amid Isthmian upheaval.
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Colombia
Washington
United States
Republic of
Panama
state department
Hay
Beaupreat
Bogota
Ehrman
Republi
coupre
Jesee
Panama canal
canal Zone
Thousands Bet On Football Between Harvard and Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania and Harvard met on Franklin Field with heavy betting and strong condition reports. Harvard questioned Pullback Smith along with Ziegler and Zilligen on eligibility under a one year residence rule, while Penn claimed all players were cleared by its athletic committee. Captain Metzger of Penn defended the eligibility ruling as proper after Captain Marshall of Harvard raised the issue.
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Pennsylvania
Harvard
Philadelphia
Franklin Field
Marshall
Smith
Ziegler
Zilligen
Metzger
Cudahy Kidnapper Captured In St Joseph
Thomas Costello alias Tom Murphy a confederate of Tat Crowe was captured after a struggle by St Joseph police. He confessed to aiding in the kidnapping of a Cudahy boy at Omaha and to other crimes.
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England
St. Thomas
Charles Taylor
Taylor
Boston
Taxlor
Cudahy
St. Joseph
Thomas Costello
Tom Murphy
Tat Crowe
Costelo
Franks
Omaha
Senator Seeks Panama Canal Treaty After Isthmus Move
Washington reports Senator Get lom, chair of the foreign relations committee, showing keen interest in Isthmus developments. He anticipates U S negotiations with a new Panamanian government on canal construction after its permanent government forms, hoping for a treaty free of Hay-Herran criticisms.
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Washington
Get. lom
Hay
state department
Borames
bia
senate
ei Jom
Panama
beleves
United States
Italy May Recognize Panama Republic With U S Aid
Rome reports a widespread view that Italy will recognize the new Panama republic if Washington approves. The Tribune argues the United States seeks hemispheric supremacy and may have aided Panama’s creation, aiming for a protectorate over Colombia and the interoceanic canal.
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Rome
Italy
republic of Panama
United States
Tribune
Panama
Washington
Colombia
Murder trial stirs feuds in Steubenville
In Steubenville Ohio a sensational murder trial of Samuel Ashby sparks feuds across Warren township. Witnesses testify amid attacks and a stringer property fire causing about 20 000 dollars in losses. Further attempts at arson are reported as residents fear for safety.
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Steubenville
Samuel Ashby
Warren township
George Livingstone
Toke Simpkins
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