Graft case accuser called dirty dog in court
Edward Schreiter, deposed clerk of Detroit common council committees, faces insults in police court as eighteen aldermen linked to a bribery probe over a Wabash railway street closing are arraigned. Schreiter’s alleged confession implicates many in a decade of graft.
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Five Escape From Ohio Penitentiary Reported
Five prisoners escaped the Ohio penitentiary through a high wall at noon. One was shot by a guard and another captured while three remain at large. Authorities fear the trio is cornered near a lumber yard several blocks away as guards scour the area. A battle with the three men was anticipated as police and guards closed in.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Indians Fined Thirty Dollars For Deer Larceny At Star Lake
Special to The Northwestern Rhinelander Wis Aug 13 Game Warden James Oberholtzer and Deputy H J Oberholtzer arrested three Indians at Nixon Lake Vilas county last week with deer hides head and venison They pleaded guilty before Judge Oliver at Star Lake and were fined They had heard rifle shooting near Nixon Lake prompting the roundup P Rushloft of Chicago was fined 25 and costs for using set lines and admitted guilt before the Star Lake judge
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James Oberholtzer
H. J. Oberholtzer
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Nixon Lake
Vilas County
Oliver
Star Lake
P. Rushloft
Chicago
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Schepps Denies Rosenthal Confession in Hot Springs
Sam Schepps, detained as a material witness in the Rosenthal murder case in Hot Springs, asserts that sensational reports claiming he confessed to police graft or other crimes are false. He states this AP interview is the first and only statement he will sign, denies any confession regarding Rosenthal’s killing, and cites improper handling of letters seized by authorities.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Sam Schepps
Rosenthal
Herman Rosenthal
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Postmaster Johnson
Jack Rose
Whitman
George Powell
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New York City
Captured After Joy Ride in Wisconsin Town
A group of Grand Rapids youths took an automobile owned by William Scott of Port Arthur and drove to Stevens Point. They were found early this morning, jailed, and charged with unlawfully operating a vehicle on a public highway. Each man pleaded guilty and fined $25 plus costs. Participants named: Fred Lane, Oak Henning, Albert Bruderlei, Jesse Waterman, Horace Millenbeck, Curtis Boorman, and Jesse Stev eng.
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Wis
Wiliam Scott
Port Arthur
Canada
Hasbrouck
Stevens Point
Burton J. Brown
Fred Lane
Oak Henning
Albert Bruderlei
Jesse Waterman
Horace Millenbeck
Curtis Boorman
Jesse Steveng
Berger Starts Investigation of Coast Artillery Assault
Port Townsend Washington August 13 A complaint to Congressman Victor J Berger prompted the War Department to order a probe into an alleged assault on Socialist speaker George Boomer by two coast artillery non commissioned officers. The May incident involved Boomer being pushed from a box as he addressed a street crowd. The inquiry is secret and due to end today with findings sent to the War Department.
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Port Townsend
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Victor J. Berger
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Coast Artillery
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War Department
Man Killed by Train Near Marshfield Wisconsin
Marshfield Wisconsin August 13 Charles Badike twenty four living near Auburndale was struck and killed instantly by passenger train No 4 on the Soo line this morning He had just left a dance three miles from town and sat on the track after alighting from his bicycle fog was heavy and the engineer reported the man did not move even as the whistle blew
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Charles Badike
Auburndale
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Budtke
Rhinelander Veteran Dies at Age Sixty Nine
Special to The Northwestern Rhinelander Wis Aug 18 D Bronson aged sixty nine a veteran of the Civil War surviving in the sixty second Illinois died last night of a main parish atore there and went to the office up to Saturday
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Paturdar
Two Men Fatally Shot by Italian Gang in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Aug 13 Patrolman Charles Korn of West Allis, 30, was shot twice while attempting to arrest four Italians who had earlier killed a Waukesha saloon keeper. A posse from four counties joined the search as the fugitives split into two squads heading west and north.
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Milwaukee
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Charles Korn
Weat Allis
Waukesha
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Fifteen Workmen Buried in German Iron Works Disaster
In Dortmund Germany today a slag bank collapse at an iron works buried twenty six workers in the suburbs. Eight bodies have been recovered and it is believed all perished. Rescuers saved eleven workers, bringing the death toll to fifteen.
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Associated Press
Dortmund
Germany
Weath
Negro's Movements Traced In Carlton Murder Probe
Denver police traced John Featherstone movement to fix responsibility for the murder of music teacher Miss Signe A Carlton on a lonely road last Friday night. Featherstone, last listed as H J Jonas, lived with his son about a mile from the scene. A small washed ax with blood traces and a music dictionary found in Featherstone's home are being examined to link the volume to Miss Carlton and the night of the crime.
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Denver
Colo
John Featherstone
Misa Signe A. Carlton
Featherstone
H. J. Jonas
Traece
Featherstone Howe
Mise Carlton
Jury for Mrs Bernstein Trial Begins in Chicago
The jury to try Mrs Florence Bernstein on the charge of killing her husband George Bernstein was completed shortly before noon. Opening statements were scheduled for the afternoon as Mrs Bernstein showed the effects of the nerve wracking preliminaries that have dominated the trial since Friday.
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Chicago
Florence Bernstein
George Bernstein
Roberts Celebrate 67 Years of Married Life
Sterling August 13 Mrs John Roberts and her husband mark their sixty seventh wedding anniversary tomorrow The couple met in Kentucky in July 1822 and were wed in Maine Their long marriage spans multiple generations and reflects a historic union in the region
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Sterling
John Roberts
Roberta
Kentucky
Roberts
Maine
Christman Sey
Mining Captain Killed in Wolverine Mine Accident
Calumet Michigan August 13 Captain WH Varn Pollard a noted Lake Superior captain was killed when a stone failed in the Wolverine mine He left a widow and eight children nine survived and the accident was reported Special to The Norimiweatern
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Calumet, Mich
Whvarn Pollard
Lake Superior County
Wolverine
Allife
Quiz on Commerce Law Inquiries By Senator Kenyon
Washington Aug 13 Invest igation of the Interstate Commerce Law was asked in a resolution by Senator Kenyon The inquiry seeks details on the commission s proof thresholds burdens on the public and the ability to secure relief It questions discrimination between locations and commodities and calls for a practical uniform system and possible new restrictions on terminal facilities and rates.
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Washington, D.C
Congress
Rebels at Managua beaten by federals
News from Managua reports federal forces repulsed revolutionary army attacks on the capital. Bombardment paused temporarily as precautions rise for a possible renewal. Many women and children fled the streets. Leon quiets while a Marine detachment sails toward Mangui. Navy cites arrival of the Marine contingent and a planned bombardment for August 14.
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Darrow Defense Attacks Prosecution in McNamara Case
In a tense Los Angeles court scene, Appel assails the state's case against Darrow, accusing witnesses like Franklin of unreliability and alleging collusion between officials and detectives. He asserts the defense rests on unsupported testimony and alleges a broader conspiracy, as he presses for the jurors to question the legitimacy of the evidence.
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French composer Massenet dies at 70 in Paris home
Renowned French composer Julien Emile Frederic Massenet died at his home in Paris at age seventy after a long illness. His notable works include Le Cid Manon and Thais. Also reported is the death of Rev Edward Borncamp, former Episcopal clergyman and rector of St Paula’s church in Winona Minnesota.
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Julien Emile Frederic Massenet
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Boston
Mapatet
Coventry
English Aviator Killed in Air Speed Test
Salisbury England August 13 Associated Press K C Fenwick renowned English aviator was killed during a military aviation speed test on Salisbury plain. He crashed from about 300 feet after his bi plane pitched and fell to the ground.
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House Overrides Taft Veto Report in Everglades Probe
Washington Aug. H Asst Secretary Stokes Criticized in House Mass Committee Report on the Interior Department Everglades probe. It charges land agents aided Florida project, hints at impeachment, and cites dismissal of two officials. Sloan drafts supplemental report. both to be submitted to the House this week.
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Ohio Standpatters Face Lieutenant Governor Nomination
Assorted Press reports a Columbus election scene where Mindlas was chosen for lieutenant governor and the Republican state central committee tightens control. Gen O Brown of Ainesville was elevated to lead the ticket, with Walter Brown and M Granger prominent in the party slate, as the new Republican organization conducts its naming duties.
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Beyedner
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Central Committe
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Chatlain
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Amesville
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Walter Brown
Peace envoy at El Paso on Mexican border visit
An international peace envoy travels to El Paso to meet Mexican officials and discuss ongoing efforts. The party includes notable figures and a liaison with the International something, chaired by William Toward Watt, as president. The trip aims to ease tensions and advance cross border dialogue.
Cotton market notes from New York trade index
Fragmentary report from New York outlines a July market note on heavy cotton sales and general selling patterns. Mentions dyed cotton, distribution to various points, and general market activity led by a notable figure or group.
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New York
Devery Blames NYPD Demoralization On Leadership
William S Devery former New York police chief blames the current demoralization of the NYPD on a total lack of confidence among rank and file in their superiors. He says progress hinges on appointing a good man to head the department and restoring city leadership.
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Juliam S.devery
Willum S. Devery
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Captain Pomeroy Resigns as Regimental Commander
Appleton Wisconsin reports Captain Pomeroy, long serving commander of the Wise isin National giged and second infantry, resigns his commission to focus on business. General Ming had previously praised his leadership, noting Pomeroy’s popularity and wartime service with the Appleton company and later adjutant duties.
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Dupe
Tentor
Isin
Second Infantes
Michail Malive
Seeand Doefantry
Pomeroy
Charlies Ming
Die Appleton Company
Life of centenarian ended in Manitowoc
Joseph Traspek, Manitowoc’s oldest resident, died after long illness. Born in Galea in 1812, he crossed to Wisconsin with his wife from Onapo with Indi guides, facing robbery en route. A pioneer carpenter and contractor, he recently marked his centennial birthday with a family reunion spanning five generations. One son, Joseph, now over eighty, survives.
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Joseph Traspek
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Galea
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Head Mining Captain Dead In Shaft Accident
William Pollard head mining captain at Wolverine mines was killed instantly by a fall of earth while working in a shaft deep 0 feet under ground. Pollard was a thirty second degree Mason and active in state politics.
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William Pollard
Wolverine Mines
Ohio Progressives Call Meeting for Ohio Slate
Columbus August call issued by James B. Garfield, close Roosevelt ally and Progressive state chairman, urging the state committee to gather in Cleveland next Thursday to map the初 nomination plan for a full ticket. Green Bay reports that a national detective agency warns of check-raisers in the Green Bay area, targeting checks.
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S .Wiliam J. Byrne National Detective Agency
Lafollette and Root Clash In The Senate
In Washington on August 13 the clash centered on La Follette's stance toward postal employee strikes. Root pressed for a direct answer. La Follette asserted he would not be trapped and did not sanction legislation approving strikes. The dispute touched a bill provision restricting postal employees from associating with outside groups, seen as aimed at curbing AFL ties. Reed amendments passed favoring removal of unionized workers and preserving petition rights.
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Campaign booklet rules and bank charter granted in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin secretary of state may arrange candidate biographies in the campaign booklet per an attorney general opinion. Assistant Secretary Nagler noted the ballot order favors Democrats alphabetically. Bancroft said the rule may not apply to pamphlets. Chill State Bank of Chill, Clark county, received a charter. Capital stock 13400, E R Behringer president, FP H Christensen vice president, L A Allen cashier. The Industrial Commission announced the safety exhibit will go to Superior August 22 and a duplicate will show at Beaver Dam the same week.
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