Revolting murder tale grips New York crowds
The case of Mrs Ottilie Eberhard of Vienna, found dead on a railroad track after a violent struggle, is linked to her nephew August Eberhard. Police seek him as a suspect in the homicide and an earlier attempted attack, while his parents in Poughkeepsie react with shock to the allegations and news of a planned marriage.
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Associated Press
New York
Ottilie
Eberhard
August Eberhard
Tola 'Dy
Seearcher
Maine
Hackensack
Jersey
Sackensack
Wberhard
Poughkeepsie
August Eberhans
Mam
Austria
Farm Seeks Mortgage Payoff Through Arranged Reunion
The article notes a man pursuing mortgage payoff on his farm by bringing money from his sister in law in the old country. He had spent the prior Sunday at the farm and left last Wednesday, seemingly content awaiting his bride to be. A store watch will be kept at the farm in hopes August returns.
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Eberhard
Battleships Maine and Alabama arrive at Manila in calm seas
The battleships Maine and Alabama, part of the special service squadron, arrived at Manila today ahead of the American Atlantic fleet. They had sailed July 4 from Guam in calm weather and coal here before setting course for Singapore on July 27.
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Voyane
Maine
Associated Press
Fulywe
Alabama
Jaroand
Atlantic
Guam
Melurid
Singapore
Quebec in fete as Prince of Wales nears arrival
Quebec July 16. Festivities begin with street heralds and armed watchmen in Champlain era costumes. 16,000 red coats Highlanders and 300 locals wear medieval dress. Battleship New Hampshire sails up the St Lawrence, aiming to join British and French warships. Vice President Fairbanks expected to arrive with official delegation.
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Associated. Press
Quebec
Prince of Wales
Bexsan
Champlain
Cartier
Chamiena
New’ Hampshire
First Blood for Unionists in Colorado Case
Denver July 20 A District Judge ruled against the Thompson Marble Company in a civil suit seeking 50000 damages from the American Federation of Labor and its officers and fifty Denver Building Trades Council members. Subpoenas to Gompers Mitchell Lennon and Duncan for depositions were defied, with judge upholding labor leaders must testify in civil proceedings.
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Associated Presa
Denver
Col
cArlen
Thompson Mar. “Ble ‘Company
Sampel- Gompers
Féderation ‘of “Labor
Fox
George ‘c
Gompers
John
Mitchell
I. John. B. Lennon
James Duncan
American
Federation of “Labor
Executive Council
Manley
Allen
Decline of Chop Suey Trade Hits Chicago Chinese Eats
Chicago Chinese restaurant industry shows a sharp downturn with 140 to 200 eateries closing in two months. Leaders like Gee Lung Wah Moy and Hip Lee cite the season's worst year and warn the trend may erase chop suey from the city within a year or two. Omitting dates and city events, Oshkosh Yacht Club members attended a Washington Street clubhouse concert by Acme Orchestra.
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Chicago
Associated . Press
Gee Lung
Wah Moy
Madison Street
Hip Lee
Oshkoeh Yacht Club
Washington Street
Musts
Acme
Negro vote politics stir Ohio and Indiana contests
Democratic prospects in Ohio hinge on Senator Foraker’s stance toward Taft as Bryan and allies seek to mobilize Black voters. Columbus and Youngstown leaders return from talks to evaluate the feud and push fund-raising for the campaign treasury amid rising donations. Monett and Moore travel back after advising Bryan on strategy. Bryan urges nationwide Democratic fundraising surge to outpace past efforts.
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Associated Press
Fairview
Bryan
Ohio
Foraker
Taft
Attorr
Monett
Columbus
Indiana
Dy Falmver
Lincoin
Democrat Treasury
Oklahoman of Oklahom News-Scimitar
Memphis
Life-Work Ended by Suicide of Former Merchant Wood
John D. Wood a 50 year old former trunk merchant in St Louis settled his estate after a recent seizure in business. After two months of effort to pay debts he ended his life at home using a rubber tube to a gas jet. His will and checks totaling zero were found nearby.
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Associated Pre
St. Louis
John 2D. Wood
Wood
Stephenson Heads to Camp for Day with Second Regiment
Milwaukee July 24 Special from Marinette reports Senator Isaac Stephenson leaving this evening for Camp Douglas to spend a day with the Second regiment. An informal reception is planned and a song was written in his honor by a local headquarters lady.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Journal
Marinette
Isaac Stephenson
Camp Douglas
Judge Carpenter declines to seek US Senate nomination
Milwaukee Wis July 20 Special to The Northwestern Judge Paul D Carpenter refuses to permit his name to be used in the Democratic nomination for United States senator He issues a statement stating he declines to have his name used for the office citing a desire to remain free from politics while he remains on the bench
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Paul D. Carpenter
United States
Unclear fragment notes man in peril during voyage scene
Fragmentary report describes a man named Louis involved in a perilous situation aboard a Pehtigo vessel. The text mentions he could not be saved, cramps, blindness, and a crew member entering the hold. Details are garbled and location and time are uncertain.
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Wisconsin
Jorinette
Louis
British Olympic championship decision postponed in London
London reports the British Olympic Association has backed away from awarding a nations championship trophy. The plan to count points from stadium and club events proved contentious, and the method for equitable scoring remains unresolved. America plans to compete in stadium field events, using a 5-3-1 point system for places.
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London
Sheperd’s Bush
Pultts
Queen's Club
Jay
Gould
Republicans Hold Western Strategy Meeting After Accident
Republican leaders including Chrian Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee met in the Garden of the Gods after a near fatal automobile wreck near Colorado Springs. The gathering aimed to unify Western campaign methods for Patt and Sherman and share up to date campaign ideas among state chairs and organizers.
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Colorado ‘Springs
Goring
H.arstiria
Epublican
Cade Lew
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Frank Hikk
Republican-ath Committer
Patt
Sherman
Plana
Gether
Labor leaders cited in contempt charge over boycott
Washington July 20 President Gompers Secretary Morrison and John Mitchell of the AFL were cited to answer September a charge of contempt for violating a court injunction by continuing three boycotts against the Bucks Store and Range Company.
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Associated Frees
Washington, D. C
Gompers
Morrison
John Mitchell
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor
Bucks
Park Amusement Writ Seizure Ends Lease Clash
Sheriff J G Rhyner acted after a mortgage holder seized control of the White City and New White City amusement parks in a replevin after a $2300 mortgage. Pulliam and Danforth agency took charge, with a settlement expected days later to restore operation to the Park Amusement Company.
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J. G. Rhyner
New White City
Morigugee
Hom
Pulliam “Ag
Haerttt
Winkabegs Traction ‘Company
White City
Electric Park
Park Amusement Company
Owl National Bank
W. 5. Campbell
H. C. Dinforth
Rhyner
Park Amugement Company
Pulliam
Aking
Puulam
Hackett
Mesurs
Campbell & Danforth
Palliam
Arthur Dun‘ham
Sherif J. G. Rhyner
Ove Parks
Hia
iOld Wwatlonst Bank
Chicago
Rowland & Clifford
Tincoin
J. Carter
Manflas
Drowning Danger Prompted Rescue by M G Wright
Fragmentary OCR recalls a man near water in distress. Neate and JRIMORE noted the danger and attempted rescue while bystanders watched. M G Wright is credited with aiding safety measures during the incident.
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M. G. Wright
Plan for Great Game At Oshkosh Benefit
Oshkosh plans a gala benefit baseball game between Fat men and Leans at Driving Park Saturday. Two oclock practice, parade on Milin street, city ambulance, farmer band, and a 2500 ticket aim. Burlesque first innings then a serious contest as Fat men seek victory.
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Osher Kosh Baseball Association
Putasind
Athearn
Wil
Wamond
Ilaberate
Milin Street
Attrastion
Osathon
Oshkexh
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Skat Enthusiasts Attend Summer Tournament
Eighteen Oshkosh skat fans attended the summer tournament of the Wisconsin Skat Te a with many enjoying the Manetowoc Skat Club as host. Prizes list to be announced Tuesday, leaving Oshkosh players’ standings undetermined. Attendees included Henry Gustavus, William Hoppe, Albert Recker, Fred Hoyer, William Newman, and others. A stray quoted line appears among the text.
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Manetowoc
Henry Gustavus
William Hoppe
Albert Récker
Fred Hoyer
Taft Extols Courts Belong to People at Dedication
Taft praised the courts as the people's with a warm reception in Hot Springs Virginia for the dedication of a new circuit court in Bath County. He urged citizen responsibility, juror duties, and the right to criticize to keep justice fair.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Willam HY. Taft
Circuit Court
Hinn
Canre
Bath County
Gertmantond
Thale
Huadre
Cou
Jang Ke
Applaise
Bath
Mtrol
Brent
Vilas 15 in danger after brain hemorrhage strike
Former United States cabinet member and Wisconsin Democrat William Vilas, age about seventy, suffered a brain hemorrhage early this morning. Physicians say his condition is serious and his family has been summoned to his side. Vilas, long associated with President Cleveland’s administration as postmaster general and interior secretary, is described as a noted orator and veteran of the Twenty-third Wisconsin Infantry.
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Associated Press
Mitcison
Vilas
United States
Seheto
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Interior
Twenty-third’ Wisconsin Infantry
Bert of Uni
Democratic Party
Garfield Seeks Stay On Disbarment Appeal
Secretary Garfield will not provide a 3164,900 personal bond to pursue an appeal from a mandamus order. The DC Supreme Court allowed Secretary Garfield’s appeal to the district court of appeals, superseding the writ and mandamus to suspend proceedings until a decision, after a hearing led by Justice Yee Wright.
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Associated Press
Washington, Inc
Garfield
Carter Deemed Incompetent to Manage Own Affairs
Leslie Carter, former president of the South Side Elevated Railway company and noted in financial circles, was adjudged mentally incompetent to manage his own affairs by Judge Cutting. The ruling appoints a guardian to handle Carter's personal and financial matters amid a several months’ serious illness tied to brain poisoning.
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Northwestern
Chicago
Leslie Carter
South Side Elevated Railway Company
Cutting
Carter
Helen Leslie Carter
Special agent selects sites for public works in multiple cities
Fred M. Brackwt has been designated as the special agent to select the sites at these places. Cities mentioned include waukee, Stevena Maint nie and Wie supervising ciiy. From five to twenty lots, workers at each city. Offers of aid and similar notes follow the fragmentary text.
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Washington, D. C
Waukee
Stevena Maint
Wie
Ciiy
Fred’ M. Brackwt
Cy Stevens
Wastern
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