Detroiter Yates Thought to Be Suicide at Cleveland Jail
A Detroit businessman Burton W Yates is believed to have hanged himself in a Cleveland county jail an hour after being jailed for shooting Mrs Fred Singer of Cleveland in a Rocky River roadhouse. A son headed to Cleveland to confirm the body identity while relatives report prior mental distress and a possible inheritance tied to a family fortune. The wounded woman was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover.
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Detroit
Discinnali
Associated Press
Cleveland
Burton W. Yates
Detrott
Fred Singer
Rocky River
Yates
Mich
B. A. Yates
University of Michigan
B. W W. Yates
Canada
Burton W.yates
Pere Marquette Railway
Peculiar Insurance Case to Ask Supreme Court
Washington September 22 An odd tale of adventure and insurance coverage will reach the Supreme Court next month to decide if an insurance policy issued on the steamer M S Dollar covers perils of capture on a voyage from San Francisco to Vladivostok. The ship was seized off Japan and condemned, with conflicting papers listing Vladivostok and Moji as destinations. The circuit court ruled for the insurer, prompting the appeal to direct review.
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Associated Press
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court of the United States
San Francisco
M.S. Dollar
Viadivestock
Whis Pe
Maritime Insurance Companys, Limited
Japan
Vladivestock
Moji
Circuit Court of Appeals For
Winth Circuit
Leble
Supreme Court
Circuit Court, of Appeals
Fire Destroys Chase Building In Worcester
Associated Press report from Worcester Massachusetts Sept 2 describes a fire at the Chase building a one story brick structure on Front street causing property loss estimated between 373 900 and S10 000 Two firemen were temporarily overcome by smoke and three others injured by falling glass in the blaze Porter Burns To Death S: Greenwich Connecticut Sept 22 Joseph Christopher porter burned to death and Sarah Stewart injured in a fire that destroyed an annex of the Elms hotel The Stewart woman jumped from a second story window guests fled the building
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Associated Press
Worcester
Mass
Chase
Front Street
Slass
Porter
Greenwich
Conn
Joseph Christopher
Sarah Stewart
Elms
Stewart
Oshkosh Fishers Held on Bass Baiting Charge
Michael Gorke and Irsh Kulivert, Oshkosh fishermen, arraigned before Justice R. C. Fairbank in Picasi with an adjournment to Friday morning at 9 o clock. Each posted bond for trial. Both are longtime familiar figures along the lakeshore.
Wisconsin youth dies by own action near Milwaukee
Special from Grand Rapids reports WT Dudy age nineteen son of Mr and Mrs Fred Dudy of a Carson township farm ten miles north of Milwaukee died yesterday during a temporary fit of insanity. The death is noted as self inflicted according to Wisconsin special dispatches.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Grand Rapids
Dudy
Fred Dudy
Carson
Murderer Archer Brown Executed at Richmond Penitentiary
Archer Brown, a white man from Staunton, was electrocuted in the Richmond penitentiary today for the murder of Perry Hos committed several months ago.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Archer Brown
Staunton
Perry Hos
Wright family tragedy near Eau Claire drowns in Florida trip
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee Sept 23 A Jam special from Eau Claire reports G A Wright a farmer near the jetty received a wire from St Cloud stating that his son William H Wright and his wife were drowned there yesterday They were married to Berella House at Stewartville Minn Aug 1 They had gone to Florida to spend the winter.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Eau Claire Saye
G. A. Wright
St. Cloud
Pia
William H. Wright
Wright
Berella House
Stewartville
Minn
Florida
Oshkosh Men Are Held in Hortonville Scandal
Special to The Northwestern Appleton Wisconsin Sept 2 prelim hearing for John Geral and Earl Murphy of Oshkosh former railroad employees charged with grand larceny at Hortonville. Bound over for trial. Seven cases total adjourned to Sept 3 for more prelims including Harry Levi of Kaukauna. Prosecution promises sensational developments with substantial evidence. Detective Walsh testified but aided the state with strong evidence against the defendants.
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Northwestern
Appleton
Wis
John Geral
Earl Murphy
Gshkes
Rairoad
Harry Levi
Kaukauna
Hortonville
John 4. Walsh
Ith
Armory Proposed for Fond du Lac by Local Company
A Fond du Lac Wisconsin armory project moves forward with a plan to build a larger, modern armory at an estimated cost of 335,000. A Monday meeting will decide whether to proceed, with a fundraising goal of 320,000. A committee was named to solicit funds and an ex members club may be formed for former company members. The existing armory, 30 years old and dilapidated, struggles in winter use and cannot be heated to acceptable levels.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Carl HL Brusser
J. Hunter
EL Markle
W. J. Seeve
A. M. Trier
RK. Hronet
G. A. Crippen
Charles Froehling Jr
Redents
Descent on Tenderloin Sparks Spectacular Raids
Police raided illegal resorts in the Tenderloin in a series of dramatic early morning actions. Investigators sought evidence for the grand jury on gambling and vice, amid high tension and expected testimony against Police Commissioner Baker.
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Associated Press
New York
Tenderiain
Raymond Fesdick
Mitchell
Baker
Commissioner Baker
Sidar
Lightning Kills Four In Colorado Storm
Lightning struck near Tastenville and Elbert in Colorado killing four people last night. The dead include Mrs. Gus Kroize of Elbert Mrs. Julius Torises of Kiowa James Blandis of Piattsburg and Coto and Ham Lolecama of Eastonville Coto.
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Associateds Press
Colisrado Springs
Colo
Lightnss
Tastenville
Elbert
Gus Kroize
Julius Torises
Kiowa
James Blandis
Piattsburg
Coto
iHiam Lolecama
Eastonvifie
Tow boat Marmet sinks. crew escapes drowning
A Marmet Company tow boat named Marmet sank in deep water near Gallispolis island head last night. The crew narrowly escaped drowning as salvage efforts began. The boat was owned by the Marmet company of Cincinnati and valued at an undetermined sum.
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Allisolis
Salis Marmet
Gallispolis Island
Marmet Company of
Cincinnati
Priest Blows Out Brains in Lorca Tragedy
A Capuchin college professor Father Novedo killed himself in Lorca after being pursued by a woman's uncle. The incident, reported by the Associated Press from Madrid, notes the grim end following a confrontation. The details remain limited as authorities investigate motives and the weapon used.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Novedo
Capucine College
Lorca
Ain
Rey
Traction wreck blamed on fast moving special car
An interurban crash near Kings Island injured six in Bluffton Fort Wayne and Warren. The southbound special car sped toward a curve collide with a northbound local at high speed causing the wreck. Officials promise a full inquiry and public statement.
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Honnleg
Lucent
Aiko Goinz
Associated Press
Alee
Speediug
Fort Warne
I ii
W. OD. Burgan
Brnffton
Xaret
Shane
State Board
Mk I. Hardy
Hardy
Bluffier
Savier
Clara Sayler
Bluffton
J_ Sayler
Watsexa
D. W_R Miller
Frederick C. Jones
Warren
Ind
Kings Island
Mmaghe
Margaret Tribgiet
F. A. Parkhurst
Miliana Railway
Fort Warrie-Bictien Giion
Fort Wayne and
Wabach
Fair Land
Kingsland
Fort Wayne
Kingsbury
Fort Warne Fair
Taft Visits Ohio Leaders Amid Dayton Fair Invitations
President Taft, in Cincinnati, will consult with Ohio Republicans including Senator Theodore Burton and Lewis C. Laylin about the state’s political situation. He plans golf and dinners with Congressman and Mrs. Tongworth and later with Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, as Dayton delegates invited him to the fair. The day featured a roomful of visitors at the Taft home and discussions with state GOP officials.
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Associated Presss
Cincinnat
Taft
Ohio
Nicholas Longworth
President Taft
Pike Street
United States
Theodore S. Burton
Cleveland
George R. Young
Dayton
G. A. McClelland
Dayton Journal
Samuel Flickinger
Lundrigan resigns as state mediation chairman for IP Co
Albany Sept 22 John Lundrigan of Bumalo resigns as chair man of the state board of mediation and arbitration to become general superintendent of the industrial department of the International Paper Company New York city. He helped push an industrial bureau concept to settle disputes between workers and the company aiming to reduce strikes after twelve years as deputy state commissioner of labor.
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Br Associated Press
Albany
John Lundrigan
Bumalo
State Board of Mediation and Arbitration
Internation Paper Company
New York City
Cardinal Vannutelli Visited Omaha With Ecclesiastical Party
Cardinal Vannutelli and a group of distinguished church officials arrived in Omaha from Montreal. A 14-member committee met them at the depot and escorted the visitors to Bishop Scannell’s residence. The day included Todar’s entertainment program, a banquet at Paxton, and attendance by Governor Shalien and federal officials.
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Omaha
Cardinal Vannuteli
Montreal
Juncheon
E. A
Robbers Seize Fair Funds. Three Captured Near Gorham
In Fiddefera Maine on Sept 22 three of four men who daily stole a box of fair funds were captured near here. Four hundred dollars of the money was found on them. The men gave the names Tobin Morzan James M Miller and George A D Kinz.
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Presa
Fiddefera
Maine
Gorham
Sedar
Tobin Morzan
James M. Miller
George AD “Kinz
Traction seeks six for twenty five cent ticket rate
Special from Green Bay reports Green Bay Traction company asks the railway commission to allow no more than six tickets for twenty five cents. The commission set October 4 for a hearing on the matter.
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Green Bay Traction Company
Aprivi Ne
Milwauker
Wic
Green Bay
Death by own action ends life of former clothier
Frank Valger a sixty year old once wealthy New York clothier reputed worth 125 dollars died today from self administered poison during a personal crisis in Chicago. Police report he left no survivors and his death follows a period of financial decline.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Frank iValger
New York
Reiger
Gynecological Congress Opens in St Petersburg Pa
The International Gynecological congress opened in St Petersburg Pa with forty nine American delegates attending the sessions. The gathering marks a significant international medical meeting bringing together physicians and researchers in the field.
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Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Lorimer Senate Investigation Delayed By Defense Requests
The Illinois senate subcommittee on privileges and elections began work in Chicago seeking how to proceed in the Lorimer election inquiry. Attorneys argued postponement due to indictments against Browne and Broderick, while Lorimer and backers urged testimony under compulsion.
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Chicago
United States
Senate
William Larimer
Ilinois
Lorimer
Letprings Hanecy
Clifford W. Barnes
Legislative Voters League
Hanecy
Jin
Larimer
Harper
Browne
Broderick
Millee
Lo Tr
Hancey
Dean Wwaterway
Burrows
Michigan
Ney
Haines
Legislative Voters’ League
Parnes
Gilbert Foresees Strife
In Madison Wisconsin on September 2 officials ponder the impact of a twenty percent law on representation. The notes imply questions about who can qualify for seats if 24 percent of votes in a primary are not achieved. The convention could face opposition as dates and decisions loom.
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Madison
Wis
Jin
Tails
Counterfeit Certificate Ring Charged in New Bedford
Mantone Krel and Joseph Shezuczanski, Polenders, were charged last night in New Bedford with possession and attempted distribution of counterfeit money. Each was bound over in $2,509 bonds for a continued hearing in September as police alleged they circulated forged certificates of the 32 amination.
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Associated Press
New Bedford
Mantone Krel Ant Joseph Shezuczanski
Belaim
Strikers Refuse Companies Teams In Milwaukee Labor Row
In Milwaukee on September 22 a labor strike at Segelke Kohlhaus Manufacturing Co. persisted after two long sessions last night and today. Strikers again refused to arrest the company’s teams despite a union member urging action.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Jourmal
la Croves Gays
Segelke, Kohlhaus Manufact
Gilman Heads G. A. R. Commander in Chief
Atlantic City N J Sept 22 John E Gilman of Beeston won this afternoon elected commander in chief of the G A R for the coming year John McElroy of Washington D C was the only other candidate and he with drew his name before the balloting began
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
John E. Gilman
Beeston
John McElroy
Washington, D. C
Open Shop Declared as Cigarmakers Strike Faces Break
Tampa Fla Sept 22 The Antareno factory story was thrown open today under open shop conditions in an effort to break a strike by 8 650 or more union cigar makers.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Fla
Prizes Announced for Winnebago County Dairy Exhibit
Austin secretary of the Winnebago County Association announces new prizes for dairy exhibits. Artelle Rellos offers first prize of monetary value with a second prize to be awarded for the best display of corn, bread prizes named SUERTE. County fair judges will assess entries to determine winners.
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Winnebago County Fate Association
Fa Dairy Gcainfax
ADC
Austin
Wwee Bazu
Ayention
Urge German for Office in Wisconsin Republican Fight
Milwaukee Sept 2 The Daily Ik says a strong contest is forming for the Republican nomination for attorney general with German American leaders pressing representation on the ticket and urging Lehner of Princeton to be endorsed He is said to bring a strong personality and German support to the state ticket Madison Republicans fear A J Schmitz among Germans may hurt the ticket and a conference with La Follette leaders may decide the nomination stance for the convention
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Sreelal
Milwaukee
Wis
Ik Besses
Vention Corse
I- Rex
Suition i Lon di
Philip Lehner
Eeu Lake Vent
Lehner
Princeton
Ucker
John J. Kempf
Madison
Mr. Lehner
A. J. Schmitz
Ger Inman
Gil Lehner
Washington County
la Follette
Roosevelt Cohorts Rally to Back Progressive Fight at Saratoga
Roosevelt and his Progressive allies headed to Oyster Bay for a final conference before the Saratoga convention to line up support for a temporary chair and header the party’s challenge to the old guard. Griscom Barnard Parmeons and Kracke led a team planning a strong push with the New York Progressive League backing their platform. Theodore Roosevelt prepared speeches and awaited visits as key meetings occurred ahead of the convention in Saratoga.
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Osevelt Cohorta
Oyster Bay
New York
Associated Press
Roosevelts
S Cutananes
Republican Party
Old Guard
Saratoga
Lloyd ©. Griscom
Otto T. Barnard
Herbert Knox Parmeons
Kracke
King
Wootraff
Winnies
Theodore Rowsevelt
Sarazoza
Pat
Insurance claim seeks recovery after long fire loss
A Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin special reports a suit over an insurance payout for a fire that destroyed property three years ago. The Milwaukee Road affair involved an accident caused by sparks from a locomotive, and the case seeks compensation of substantial sums.
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Milwaukee
Wisty
Wisconsin
Mars
Athpany
Wishnt Prothers Cetar Company
Milwaukee Road
Widow sues Milwaukee Road for husband’s death damages
Milwaukee woman Mrs Edward Murray sues the Milwaukee road for 14009 damages claiming her husband, engineer Edward Murray, was killed in a Park Siding Michigan wreck caused by a orders mix up. The suit filed at Marinette Wisconsin is reported as a special dispatch.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
Edward Murray
Milwaukee Road
Park Siding
Mich
Monon Railway telegraph operators win nine percent raise
Lafayette Indiana September telegraph operators on the Monon Railway received notice of a nine percent wage increase effective September. The announcement confirms pay uplift for the workers on that line in the current period.
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Associated Press
Lafayette
Ind
Monon
Atlantic Fleet Demonstrates Marksmanship Off Virginia
Eight of sixteen ships of the Atlantic fleet fired at four towed targets over two sessions near Portsmouth. The Kansas and Delaware led a long-range rehearsal, hitting targets about six miles away with twelve inch shells. The first squadron under Connecticut and others logged nearly 59 shots, while a Norwegian steamer and a Clyde Line ship observed the practice.
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Stipe
Neerly
Detalie
Associated Press
Kansas
Ses
Connecticuz
Delaware
North Dakota
Connecticut
New Hampshire
South Carolins
Port Antonio
Phildelphia
Bellta
Georgia
Sirgt
Direct Primary Tested By New Hampshire Democrats
Concord Sept 22 Associated Press first test of the new direct primary law shows Democratic and Republican conventions selecting state and congressional nominees at joint primaries held Sept 5. Democratic Mayor Eugene Reed presided as platform demands call for tariff revision, federal income tax, popular election of senators, trust curbs, conservation actions, and state economy measures. Clarence A. Floyd urged governor candidacy as delegates adjourned. For New York, John A. Dix group discussed timing and leadership for the state committee and convention with Forward M. Shepard and D. Cady Herrick as possible temporary officers and gubernatorial candidate prospects.
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Associated Press
Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Eugene E. Reed
Manchester
Congress
United States
Penaple
Clarence Fi
NEW York Democrats
New York
Democrat State Committee
John A. Dix
M. Shepard
D. Cady Herrick
Shepard
Odd Fellows Close Meet to Name 1911 Convention City
The sixth annual session of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows adjourned as cities were considered for the 1911 convention. A highlight was the conferring of the grand decorating of chivalry on Generals and Captains including Gen. Fred W. Tavis and Capt. W. Z. Wilkerson among others.
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Associated Press
Atinata
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Order of OF Fellows
Terents
Los Angeles
Auditorium Armory
Fred W. Tavis
EL de. Bint
Kansas
John A. Wild
Deitz
Isaac G. Resnolda
Ann Arbor
Peter Borzing
Flint
Mich
W. Z. Wilkerson
St. Louis
A. G. Hanler
Kansas City
Fred E. Pierre
Tes Anrelen
H. C. Hall
Atlanta
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Breach & Sedbag
Greer
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Sank Paper Company
Omaha Vannutelli
Sanquet
Waine
Gynecological Congress
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Scuster Broderick
Tomer Lorinaes
Fort Wi
Gilbert
Aments
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Lavy
Gilman
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