Not Guilty Verdict in Erb Case Shocks Courtroom
Mrs Florence Erb and her sister Mrs Catharine Beisel, charged in the sensational shooting death of Captain Erb, were found not guilty after an eighteen hour jury deliberation. The courtroom erupted in tears as jurors expressed restraint and the women embraced their attorneys and supporters.
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Associated Press
Media
Dan. T
Florence Erb
J. Clayton Erb
Pennsylvania
Catharine Beisel
Frb
Delaware County Court House
Tlits Onts
Fox
Iu Rn
Attornleys
Robrman Tolinson
Commonwealth
Harry Beisel
Mrs. Erb
Johnson
Ira
Eric
Dickinson
Will Expend Millions for Gary Indiana Locomotive Plant
The American Locomotive Company plans a new Gary Indiana plant costing over 10 million dollars with an output goal of 1000 locomotives yearly. The yard will cover 320 acres, twice the size of its largest current plant, and will employ around 17 600 workers. The site was bought from the Gary Land Company as plans move forward.
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Assouiten
New York
American Locomotive Company
Garr
Ind
United States
Pittsboro
Locomotive Company
Gary Land Company
American Company
Pittsburg Life Seeks Special Examiner From New York
W C Baldwin president of the Pittsburg Life and Trust Co. telegrammed Gov Hughes asking for a special examiner to come to Pittsburgh to verify facts about the Washington Life Insurance Co. deal and the insurer's financial condition. He claims outside influence pressures are obstructing action to protect policyholders and accuses New York Insurance Department of being unable to act in the public interest.
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Associated Press
Pitsburg
Jan T
New York State Insurance
Pittsburg Life and Trust Company
Washington Life In- Tee Company
New York
W. C. Baldwin
Hughes
Pittsbore
Baldwin
Insurance Department
Earthquake Toll Reaches Billions Worldwide
Cable from Mesina province prefect reports the death toll may exceed a billion lives, with millions of lives at risk in Regio. Francesca Franchman in St Paul cites urgent relief needs as lime burned bodies hinder salvage. Italian Washington residents donate 5700 to earthquake relief fund.
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St. Paul
Mian
Jun. T
Messina
Dana
Proneemul
Regiiog
Doe
Francesca Franchman
Capsul
Phy Jessiage
Washington, D.C
Jan. T
Washington
Mystery Veil Over Mutilated Minister Murder in Michigan Church
Detroit dispatch reports a dismembered body found in a Michigan church near Columbus township. The victim, identified by some as Rev. John H. Carmichael, faces doubts amid missing Gideon Browning and conflicting leads. Authorities search for Browning while tracing Carmichael's movements before his disappearance.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Sich
Columbia Township
John H. Carmichael
Adair
New Hood
Wagenseil
Carmichael
Browning
Gideon Browning
Hickey
Columbus Township
Co. O. Conat
Thomas Galvin
Sheriff Wagener
Fat Huron
Riv
Brown
Mr. Carmichael
Port Huron
Thesday
Bernard
Columbus
Mich
Pho
Carmichal
St. Clair County
Ted
Sistor
Beon
Pina River
China
Myron Brown
Pine River
Pine Tiver
Fhornton
Grand Trunk Railroad
Robhery
Columbus Church
Charles Mackley
Mn Carmichael
Wasensell
Vickey
Trey
Michigan
Calumbus
Broker Suspended Over Coster Knapp Fire Probe
New York stock exchange suspended Arthur E. Grannis for three years after an investigation into ties between exchange members and the failed Coster, Knapp & Co. Grannis had traded solo after Grannis & Lawsence dissolved. Other firm members, Marshall Spader & Co., faced similar suspensions.
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New York
Jan. T
New York Stock Exchange
Coster, Knapp & Co
Stock Exchange
Arthur E. Grannis
Exchange
Grannis
Grannis & Lawsrence
Marshall, Spader & Co
First Turkish Ambassador Arrives in New York on Oceanic
Associated Press reports from New York that Hoezela iChizim Bey, the Turkish government’s first ambassador to the United States, arrived today aboard the steamer Oceanie from Europe. He had served sixteen years as minister at Bucharest, Romania.
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New York
Oceanic
Associated Press
Hoezela
iChizim Bey
United States
Oceanie
Europe
Wlso
Miniater
Bucharest
Roumank
Olmstead Defends House Rules in Debate
Washington January Jhcuse of debate on the District of Co lumbia appropriation tril Mir Olmstead of Pennsylvania defended the house rules. He said the old rules gave the speaker less power and the new rules speed legislation. He affirmed the speaker is bound by the rules and accused filibustering on the Democratic side.
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Associmed Press
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Mir
Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Ife
Petyer
Olmatend
Mr. Gaines
Tennessee
Gaines
Perkins Glncial Committee
House
Secret Service
Congress
Anon Meade
Paraker
Senate
Brownsville
Hin
Trains Delayed in Cold Weather Across St Paul
AP report from St Paul notes numerous western arrivals late. The North Coast Limited on Northern Pacific ran about nine hours behind schedule. The Oriental Limited of Great Northern was four hours late. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul train from Miles City was delayed past 1 p.m.
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Usy Associated Press
St. Paul
Miam
North Coast Limited
Wie
Oriental Limited
Chicago
Milchikee & St. Paul
Miles St‘City
Mont
Gu UN
Ban Gol
Shah Issues A Manifesto Revoking Constitution
Special dispatches report from Tehran say the shah of Persia has issued another manifesto revoking the constitution. Disorder has broken out at Shiraz and Topwaban, with fears the successful plundering there will trigger uprisings in other towns among the starving population.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Teberar
Shiraza
Waban
Ft 14
Injuries Prove Fatal in Wisconsin Woods
Special to Thy Northwestern Milwaukee Wisconsin Jan 7 A Wisconsin report from Green Bay states John Drella was struck by a falling tree near Pulaski yesterday. He suffered a fractured skull and died after being brought to the hospital. He was nineteen and resided in Pulaski.
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Milwaukee
Wir
Wisconsin
Green Bay
Prgs
John Drella
Pulaski
Vaid
Trial reveals Captain Hains judged insane by expert
Jan 7 report from Flushing about the Thornton J. Haines case in which Dr. Manson testified as an expert on mental troubles. He examined Captain Hains and stated he appeared insane, with later signs of improvement. The proceedings included cross examination about his October statements and melancholia readings.
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Quiy
Flushing
Thornton J. Haines
Pecur Cc. Haina Jr
Wuliym
Tim
Yeu
Justics Crane
Ara
Inning Jadusnne
Magne
Peter Wades
Omeboe Notin
Heirg
Waterways, utilities and reforms urged in state message
The governor backs waterway improvements funded by state plans and private cooperation, urges a public utilities commission, and favors extending initiative and referendum rights to municipalities. He calls for bills on Sunday closing, wage rules, 25 000 population ward options, a permanent rate expert, juvenile courts, and abolition of contract labor, with rail disputes and eight hour rules under review.
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Jefferson
Foresta
Gower
Regiohiure
Conmissalen Wb
Sori Pan
Folie
Waraniissinng
Independen Jy
Directv
Tawa Po
Masenehusetta Ballon
Enitentiary
Wisconsin v Jeng Fostered by Flimsy Warrant
District Attorney McDonald challenged a warrant in the Wisconsin case against August Jeng for larceny of building stones valued at 60 dollars. Jeng, who had a contract for a school, took four stones after being told to take more by Thompson, paid four dollars for settlement, and Thompson later admitted the payment on cross examination. McDonald warned he would seek disallowance of county bills if such cases recur, noting costs of 36 dollars in arrest fees.
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D. K. McDonald
Notio
State of
Wisconsin
Jeng
Court of Justice of the Peace
D. Halid
Neenah
Jenz
Man
Thompson
McDonald
County Board of Survisors
Messina Earthquake Relief Efforts Continue Amid Destruction
Reports from Messina describe ongoing fires and wreckage after the December quake. American relief teams, led by Major Landa and Ambassador Griscom, work to recover American victims, bury dead, and supply food while avoiding public panic. A special train carries relief workers toward Vecchia, with ships ready to transport aid to the strait.
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Mesaind
Jane
Major Landa
Rome
A. B. Cheney
Cheneys
Bayard
Winthrop Chanter
Stuart XK
J T Upton
Messina
Maccaroni
Thome
Dan
Minthi Vecchia
Grisvam
Bayern
Ameren
Opirty
Trogper
Nelson Gay Af Foston
Johar Hiett
Wilfred ‘Thompson
Kisearn
Mrs Minott
Anbasaedor
Strait
Mesceiia
Eoerty
Iran
Saidon
Connecticut
Noupdes
Mspgsth
Thalfet
Secretary Baer Picks Retired Post, Commission Says
Special to cite Nor istantern Milwaukee, W dan reports a back eye and a dispute over Secretary Baer's retirement. Commissioner Faery notes Baer wishes to retire from the secretary position, while Baer defends his record and resists change, citing personal and general reasons. The exchange centers on loyalty and the association's leadership.
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Milwaukee
Baer
Bauer
Crane
Faery
Rensena
Tony
Roosevelt told by traveler on Africa trip plan
A Washington fan and personal friend of the president told Mr Roosevelt about his forthcoming Africa journey. He recently returned from a year of hunting and exploration and stated he climbed within 400 feet of Africa’s highest peak Mount Kilimangare. He said the president would be lavishly entertained at various points of his journey.
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Washington
Peter MacQueen
Roosevelt
Africa
Mace Quogen
Kilmangare
Four Boys Burned To Death In Wisconsin Home Fire
A Milwaukee Journal special reports four Christman family boys aged eight to sixteen burned to death when their home near Rice Lake Wisconsin burned early today. Mr and Mrs Jen and three other children escaped in night clothes with bare feet. The father carried three exhausted relatives a mile to a neighbor s house as two of the escapees froze. The third child suffered severe frostbite on the feet.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Rive Lake
Jen
Lee
Associated Press
Calumet
Mich
Douglas Baleton
Fred Curtis
Eva Bolton
John Bolton
Fred O'Dell
O'Dell
Curtis
Everjil
Marion
Winnipeg
Man
James Ratlantyne Company
Plumbing Aupply
Canada
Edmonds Calls Caucus for Wisconsin Assembly Speakership
Special to The Northwestern from Milwaukee reports A. Edmonds, chair of the Republican state committee, has called a caucus of Republican assembly members for January 12 at the Madison capitol to nominate a speaker chief clerk and sergeant at arms. The speaker race remains close with Cleary Bancroft and Scott leading. the sergeant at arms contest narrows after J Henry Harbeck withdrew to join an Iowa insurer. Senate dynamics show possible Republican bolt talk but insiders expect administration forces to organize the chamber and limit dissent.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Jan
A. Edemonds
Capitol
Madison
M. J. Cleary
Levi Bancroft
George FE. Scott
J. Henry, Harbert
Appleton
Arbeck
Iowa Insurance Company
David TE
Davies
W. S. Trvine
Green
Woo
Scrgeant-At-Arrmis
Assembly of
Charles Karker
Senate
Stephenson
Milan
Ita
Too Cold for Liberty in Oklahoma Prisoner Escape Try
In Tacoma City Oklahoma on June 7 prisoners attempted an escape but three remained. The group chose prison over freedom in zero weather, with the rest retreating to confinement rather to endure the cold.
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Tacoma City
Okla
Marooned Men Rescue After Coast Storm
In Tuchy chon Michigan on January 7 a stranded crew was rescued when a storm eased. They were aided by a nearby rescue unit and transported to safety as exposure decreased.
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My Waodalal Press
Tuchy Chon
Mich
Tvs
Thanen
Raiders Cases Near End
Union City Tennessee reports the court near completion of murder in the first and second degree cases as the judge prepares final instructions to the jury after night sessions.
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Associated Press
Union City
Tenn
Hidge Janes Eman
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