Supreme Court Dismisses Billie Death Row Appeal
The U S Supreme Court dismissed Herman Bilck s appeal for lack of jurisdiction in the Billie death sentence case from Judge Landis of the U S Circuit Court for the Northern District of Illinois The ruling ends hopes for a further stay as Billie faces execution in Chicago for multiple murders linked to a robbery and manipulation of victims The decision references a new federal statute requiring certificates of probable justification in criminal appeals and notes the state's attorney cited it to seek dismissal.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court of the United States Today
Herman Bilck
Landis
United States Circuit ‘Court
Jinsis
Billie
Chicago
Nedering
United States
Supreme Court
Benial
Balk
Uiral
Cook County
Taft Reviews the Record in Campaign Swing
William H. Taft Republican nominee arrives in Newark for a day of campaigning across three states. He addresses crowds in Blaney's theater after a breakfast, reviews Republican record including Philippines Cuba Porto Rico and the Panama Canal, discusses the panic from rapid business expansion and urges confidence to restore normal conditions.
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Associated Preve
Newark
Whilam H. Taft
Taft
Blaney
Washington
Elizabeth
Trenton
N. J
Wilmington
Del
Hallimore
Man Hitchcock
Watt
Republican Party
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Panama’ Canal
Aged Lover Has His Way In Snapped Romance
Captain Benjamin D. Manton of Colonia Uruguay, eighty, and wealthy, eloped with his fiancee Miss Sarah E. Hartman of Philadelphia, a writer about half his age, thwarting relatives in Fall River as they left in an automobile. The romance, his fourth marriage venture, began in Uruguay a year ago.
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Associated Press
Providence
R. 1
Benjamin D. Manton
Colonia
Uruguay
South America
Fall River
Sarah E. Hartman
Philadelphia
Tornado hits Clayton New Mexico area. several dead reported
An Associated Press report from El Paso says a tornado swept through Clayton New Mexico last night killing several people. The courthouse was badly damaged and many houses were blown down. wires are down.
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Associated
Preas.y
Fire destroys lakeside home and outbuildings
A substantial fire swept east of Nanakagon Lake causing over 100000 dollars in damage. Fire crews from Wisconsin and Minnesota fought gusty winds as flames reached Crawford Jr property and surrounding structures. No injuries are reported. Local authorities investigate the blaze.
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St. Paul
Minn
Cable
Wis
Nix
Nanakagon Lake
Crawford Jr
Rte
Miss Hopper Explains Brown's Gifts in Bankruptcy Hearing
New York October 1 United States Commissioner Gilchrist heard testimony about A O Brown Co stock brokerage. Hedna Wallace Hopper said Brown promised to marry her and gave an automobile an engagement ring and a 235000 life insurance policy. Edward F Buchanan testified about M A Teddler accounts and credits related to his mother and a stock exchange seat profit. The M A Teddler account showed her as creditor for 39333.21 at the August failure.
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New York
Stock Exchange
A.'O. Brown & Co
United States
Gilchrist
Hdna
Wallace Hopper
A. O. Brown
Mr. Brown
Edward F. Buchanan
M. A. Teddler
A. O. Brown & Co
Buchanan
Maine and Alabama End Around the World Cruise
The battleship Maine docked at Portsmouth after a 408 day globe voyage with the Alabama expected to reach New York. Sailors received a thirteen gun salute, while a fleet visit to Yokohama featured a grand reception, fireworks, and Japanese officials welcoming the Americans. Admiral Sperry and Ambassador O'Brien addressed the crowds, signaling improved Sinoamerican camaraderie as plans included a royal audience with the emperor tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth
United States
Maine
Portsmouth Harbor
Henderson’s Point
Navy Yard
Alabama
New York Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Yokohama
Igoisrance
O'Brien
Tokyo
Sperry
Imperial Hotel
Japan
Sperry Tesn
Jaan
Imperial Palace
Ambassador O'Brien
Admiral Sperry
Roosevelt
Tokio
Mrs Barwig Dead Ex-Congressman’s Wife of Mayville
Special to The Northw from Milwaukee Oct 41 reports Mrs Charles Barwig wife of former Congressman Barwig and longtime Mayville resident died at the family home after years of illness. Surviving are four sons and a daughter including Charlie and Basil Barwig of Mayville and George Robert Barwig of Chicago, along with Amelia Schwartz of Mayville. Barwig previously served three terms in Congress.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Mayville
Charles Barwig
Barwig
Charlies Ai Barwig
Wauaeu
Bsian Barwig
George
Robert Barwig
Chicago
Amelia Schwartz
Congress
La Follette Explains Why He Campaigns In Wisconsin
Special from Mount Horeb reports United States Senator Robert M. La Follette delivering his first campaign speech. He spoke in a serious tone about stakes in the race and named William J. Bryan and William H. Taft, expressing respect for Bryan while supporting Taft to advance the progressive cause through the Republican party.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Republican Party
Progressive Movement
Accidental Shooting Kills Wallace Lawrence on Spring Brook
Sunday morning at eight o clock Wallace Lawrence aged twenty was accidentally shot by the discharge of a 12 gauge Hamilton shotgun while a hunting party traveled the Spring Brook area. The wound to his right lung proved fatal, with hemorrhage cited as a contributing factor. Clyde Oaks and others nearby assisted, but medical aid could not reverse the outcome. Lawrence had traveled with Thomas Getehtus from West Algoma bound for Lake Butte des Moins when the accident occurred.
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Lawrie
Hon. Lawrence
Graham St
Julutte Des Morts
Springbrik
Lawrence
Hamilton
Govin A Lalnok
Clyde
Hazel Street
Mr Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Getchigs
Jay Oaks
Clyde Oaks
Corse Oaks
Guy Oaks
Clyde Oake
George Oaks
Thomas R. Getehtus
Sa Nue
West Algoma
Mr. Getehtus
Lake Butte Des Moins
Springbrook
Mr. Getchius
Getchius
Mr. Getching
Rénny
Mr. Oaks
Mr. Oake
West Algoma Street Bridge
No. 7
George Oke
Charles Byot
Fred Krause
Gotchius
Fatal Hunting Accident Near Springbrook Lake
A hunting party anchored 400 feet from Springbrook mouth. early morning shots led to Clyde Oaks and Wallace Lawrence discovering Lawrence mortally wounded in the launch. The gun misfire scenario involved Lawrence handling a pump action shotgun when a hammer released, discharging the shell into his right side. Oaks, Getchius, and others aided, the ambulance was summoned, and Lawrence died at home. Lawrence survived by his wife and four siblings. funeral planned for Wednesday.
The Man Who Is Defying Turkey in Bulgarian Question
A graphic caption from Le Monde Illustre shows Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria in Hungarian Hussars uniform as he reviews a Mussars regiment during a recent visit to the Emperor. The piece notes his prominence amid debates over Bulgaria's independence and regional politics.
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Bulgaria
Ferdinand
le Monde
Turis
Hussars
Cononaoder
Regiment of Mussars
Northwestern senator candidate alleges fraud in primary
A Madison report states Northwestern political figures accuse insurance firms and Heynor interests of fraud to defeat a United States senator candidate in Tako. Speaker Le Bern says the district primary was violated by trans and vows reform, claiming $10,000 was spent to defeat him and that liquor influenced voters.
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Heynor Interests
Olay Daent Tura
United States
Tako An Echemna
Assembly
Yergien le Bern
Crampnaulean
Traant
Finisely
Boy and buggy collision near Wisconsin avenue
Sunday afternoon about three o clock nine year old Donald Campbell of West Irving street rode his bicycle toward the Radford Brothers fountain. He collided with a two seated buggy driven by Fred Gilkey residents of 189 Church arrest Norwich. The buggy passed over his chest and chin but the boy escaped with no serious injuries.
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Donald Campbell
Wyd T. Cumn
Irving Street
Fred Gilkey
Find
Norwich
W. Burnell
Algoma Street
Wisconsin Avenue
Radford Brothers
Perry
Bicycle Collision Injures Fred Manske at River Street
Fred Manske of River Street, a foreman at the Starkweather plant, was struck while riding home Sunday evening. He received eight stitches for a cut above the right eye, a blackened eye, and other bruises. The other rider's name was not learned.
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Fred Manske
Starkweather Company
River Street
Humber
Cloge
Mr. Munske
Despicable act removes statue in Tagano Switzerland
An Associated Press report details the removal and suspected throwing of a bronze statue of George Washington from a monument on the quay in Tagano Switzerland. Town residents are indignant at the act, with the statue linked to the country as a symbol for an American resident.
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Aabsociated Press
Tagano
Switzerland
George Wington
Pater Uc
Wrecks Hit Several Trains and Trolleys Across Kansas and Beyond
A string of rail and trolley collisions leaves one dead and many injured. In Kansas City, Missouri, three Troost avenue trolley cars crash near Thirteenth street, killing a man and injuring fifteen others while bystanders flee in panic. Newton and nearby lines report a head-on stock train crash with multiple injuries and deaths among crews and passengers. Additional accidents in Vincennes and Colorado record two dead, several injured, and wrecked wagons.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Troost Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Tenth Street
Menteen Hill
KR. U. Soith
Nevada
Albert Hupp
Polltee
Gella Chase Perry
W. J. Kline
J. Smith
Pail CO
Love
Ravens City
Coliier
Braddock
Newton
David Roberts
soNhera
Mira
Ay Jtda
No. 17
Slanal
Focty
Baltimore & Ohio Fraight
Tawrenceville Junction
Ttta Oly
Virgil Willama
Yachariah ‘Witama
Mra
Anna Brackin
Pranersa Uribick
Mra Brielda
Mra. Brubeck
Wulkitan
Che Wil~ Kama
Wan
wan mangled by the car whens, ‘The wagon wre struck near the #ingletrees
Coloride Springs
Clo
Calliston
Huck Island
Ramal
Mate Kidon
Renelyad
Chilteathe
Detroit
Toledo & Iront
Rairoad
Cleveland
Pittsburg
CLUB OF DEMOCRATS ORGANIZED IN SOUTH SIDE
A Prvan and Kern club was organized Saturday evening by south side Democrats. About seventy-five members were enrolled. Matthew Meri was elected president and Anton Morekner secretary and treasurer. Addresses were made by E. T. Dempsey and F. L. ch Stewart. The headquarters will be on Oregon street at the corner of Twelfth. A member will go to Neenah this evening to hear an address by Neatrow T. Nash and Mr. Bhenard.
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Prvan and Kern
South Sie Demoocrats
South American Visit By U S Ministers Party Journey
John Weks Jr and Pau Bong journey to South America to visit Minixtor Wicks and Mr and Mrs John Hicks Jr. They depart for New York City this morning to sail for South America aboard a steamer, aiming for Santiago, Chile. John Hicks Jr, now United States minister to Chile, accompanies them.
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Paubong
South America
Minixtor Wicks
Fy Mexia
John Hicks Jr
John Hicks
New York City
Santiago
Ohie
Guerta
Cot. John
Hicks
United States
Chile
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