Sunnyside Man Is Reported To Slay Wife Then Dives Into Well
Fred Geisler of Sunnyside near Milton attempted to kill his wife with a hatchet on a night he killed himself by diving headfirst into a ten foot well. Coroner Ralph Folsom took charge of the remains noting the man, about sixty, had recently become a religious fanatic and morose. The couple had married just over a month, and authorities termed the acts a result of temporary derangement amid ill health.
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Geisler
Alx
Yankee scribes in convention today in Detroit
Detroit hosts the twenty sixth annual National Editorial Association meeting with delegates from 64 state and sectional groups. Edger A. Guest performs as poet laureate of Detroit. The gathering tours local factories and a Quebec excursion to study reciprocity from the Canadian viewpoint.
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Detroit
Mich
Our
Fair City
Monrad of Commerce
National Editorial Association
Hotel Pontchartrain
Edger A. Guest
National
Col. B. B. Herbert
National Printer-Journalist of
Chicago
Quebec
Intermediate Pointe
Canada
Iisite
Vancouver strike ends as stone cutters resume work
Vancouver on July 18 reports stone cutters structural iron workers and sheet metal workers who have been on strike since June 5 have agreed to return to work. Other unions are negotiating terms with their former employers.
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Vancouver
B. C
Stone Cutters Structural Iron
War cloud thickens over four nations
London July 18 diplomatic circles fear a four cornered conflict over Morocco after Germany’s troops landed at Agadir and Spain arrested the French consul at Alcazar. A secret conference between King Alfonso, Prince Findiber the German ambassador and the Spanish alliance signals German support for Spain, raising tensions with France and Britain. Center of population shifts: four and a half miles south of Unionville Indiana in Monroe County.
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London
Morrocco
Washington
U. S
Unionville
Monroe County
Ind
Columbus
Taft to publicly reprimand Doctor Wiley over irregularities
Washington July 18. It is reported that President Taft will publicly reprimand Doctor Wiley, chemist in the department of agriculture, for irregularities he allegedly condoned, while Wiley's job may be saved. Secretary Wilson is expected to bear the brunt of protests and may resign over the affair.
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Wasshington
Taft
Doctor Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Standard Oil Backed Revolution and Madero Concessions
The article alleges Standard Oil backed Francisco Madero's uprising in Mexico to secure concessions. It cites Lord Cowdray and a British syndicate holding Mexican deposits as behind the drive. It claims the Standard Oil company pressed for price secrecy and sought to resell concessions as Madero’s rise loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madero
Mexico
Wall Street
Lord Cowdray
Comnes Aione
Diz
Cowdray
Standard Old Company
Suiffer USA
Standard Company
Standard O
Magazine Postal Rate Probe Begins
New York July 1 The hearing to investigate the magazine postage controversy opens with testimony expected from leading periodical publishers prominent railroad officials and other interested parties Supreme Court Justice Hughes chairs the commission hearings will cover all phases of the dispute and the Postmaster General proposes a four cent per pound rate on advertising pages publishers warn of potential suspension of publications while the post office plans faster rail service to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Postmuster General
Post Office Department
Canadian Parliament Again in Session Today
Ottawa July 18 Parliament resumes after a recess since May 20. Liberals and Conservatives have been campaigning over reciprocity. It is understood the Liberal element backed by a majority of forty in the House of Commons will press to pass the reciprocity bill during the session.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Train guard kills robber on Northwestern line
A lone bandit attempted a holdup on a westbound Chicago Northwestern passenger train between Tama City and Bell Plain. The brakeman ordered to surrender. the trainman shot the attacker who fell mortally wounded.
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Bevlaplaine
Chicago One Northwestern
Tama City
Bellplaine
Indictments Filed Against Stokes Assailants in New York
Grand jury returns charges of attempted murder against Bilon Graham and Ethel Conrad for shooting financier Rept. Stokes in his Manhattan apartment. Both defendants, out on bonds, have been cited to appear in court tomorrow in Fendevilly to enter pleas.
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New Yok
Rept
Stokes
Bilan Graham
Ethel Conrad
Fendevilly
Alice Thaw's Divorced Husband Declared Bankrupt
London July 1 The Earl of Yarmouth divorced husband of Alice Thaw has been declared bankrupt and a receiver is expected today to take possession of Abbeymede the earl's country seat. The earl received £1,000,000 at the time of his marriage to Alice Thaw who is a relative to Harry Thaw the slayer of Sanford White in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl of Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Abbeymede
Earl Yarmouth
Harry Thaw
Sanford White
New York City
Oregon Officials Argue in Wilde Extradition
In San Francisco on July 19 authorities argued over the Portland attempt to extradite Louis J Wille connected to the wrecked Oregon Trust and Saving bank. The morning focused on whether the government can question the good faith of the extradition request.
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San Francisco
Calif
Portland
Oregon Trust and Savinge Bank
Louis J. Wille
Johnson
Two Miners Die In Butte Mines
Two miners died in Butte Montana mines. Michael Joyce was killed at the Speculator mine of the North Butte company and Michael Sullivan at the Never Sweat mine of the Anaconda company. Both men fell through manways.
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Butte
Mont
Michael Joyce
Speculator
North Butte Company
Michael Sullivan
Anaconda
Man Wayes
Pilgrims Honor Cleveland’s Tom Johnson on Anniversary
A group of Ohio figures traveled to Brooklyn to visit the grave of Tom Johnson, the late Cleveland mayor who served four terms and became a nationally famed municipal leader. The visit marks the anniversary of his birth and honors his legacy in Ohio politics.
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Hionor
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Maiter
Mr. Johnson
Brooklyn
United States
Amateurs' game tragedy claims life in Chicago
Edward Gabrysch was struck in the stomach by a batted ball during a Chicago amateur baseball game and died. The incident occurred on July 18 as spectators watched two local teams compete, prompting investigations into ball retrieval and safety protocols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward Gabrysch Wie
Dalton bribe case held up to Monday plea for new trial
Oakland July 18. Counsel for Henry Dalton who faced sentencing for accepting a $5,000 bribe from the Spring Valley Water Company secured a stay of execution until Monday. A plea for a new trial will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Callf
Henry Dalton
Spring Valley Water Company
Clifton Youths Charged in Rancher Wolfskill Murder
Clifton residents are stunned as four teens Gladys Thompson 17 Lillian Osborne 14 Lee Baker 15 and Virgil Watson 17 from prominent families are arrested for the murder of wealthy rancher Clark A Wolfskill. The body was found in a river with bruises and sand filled shoes. Investigators note possible improper relations and ongoing inquiries seek motive and other suspects.
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Clifton
Clark A. Wolfskill
Gladys Thompson
Lillian Osborne
Lee Baker
Virgil Watson
Wolfskill
Weather summary at Oregon Agricultural College
Weather observer W L Powers reports June at Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis shows heavy rain causing crop injury in some districts. Year to date rainfall deficit 2.26 inches with June precipitation 1.05 inches, 0.18 inch below normal. 24 hour max rainfall 0.48 inch. Evaporation 4.15 inches. One clear day, seven cloudy, rest partly cloudy. Mean temperature for June 55 degrees, 3.8 degrees above normal. High 84 on June 10, low 22 on June 4. Record heat and a 41 degree day noted.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Ore
W. L. Powers
Murderer Hickman Commits Suicide in Jail
Heaver Pa July 18 Charles Hickman the wife murderer who was to be hanged was found dead in his jail cell at daybreak after swallowing poison He had made two sensational escapes from jail and had attempted death by own action repeatedly declaring he would not die on the gallows
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Heaver
Charles Hickman
Hile
Hickman
Nicaragua Capital in State of Siege Reported
Panama July 18. Nicaragua capital is in a state of siege with political repression and chained prisoners. Letters dated July 1st from Nicaragua indicate many detainees are detained without specific charges, suspected of disloyalty as communications are tightly controlled.
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Panama
Mnanagua
Nicaragua
McManigal Wife Faces Contempt Trial as Collapse Enters Case
Mrs Ortie McManigal nears collapse amid fear and nervous strain from detectives while John J and James McNamara face murder charges linked to the Times building blast. Her testimony may falter and court delays loom as defense cites constant shadowing by Burns detectives.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ortie McManigal
John J
James McNamara
Times
Angora
Evelyn
Heath
State @ Hospital
McManigal
Bordwell
McMinigal
Burns
Local Rifle Team Home From Shoot
After a weeklong rifle shoot at Clickamac the militia team of Company L returned home last evening. Individual sharpshooters impressed, with E Blanchett on the regimental team and state qualifier. Harold Blakesley earned a 90 percent medal. Other members also qualified as expert marksmen. John W Noble missed the team event due to illness. The squad notes improving marksmanship and Blanchett recalls a governors cup score record. Sergeant Herbert McGinn accompanied the party returning from NCO school at Clackamus.
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Clickamac
Blanchett
Perry
Ohio
Harold Blakesley
Roy Reaves
Fred Weber
Hoth
Encore Mirkemen
John W. Noble
Grealy
A. N. Pickard
Co. H. Portland
Herbert McGinn
Clackamus
Troops Move to Tacoma Park After War Dept Order
San Antonio reports the final movement of troops under a war department order to the maneuvers division. The W A N tails Field Hospital and Ambulance Company No. left this afternoon for Tacoma Park Washington.
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San Antonio
Texas
War Department
Maneuvers Division
Wantails Field
Tacoma Park
Wash
Donkey Engine Explosion Kills Sailors at Mill Dock
A donkey engine on the French bark Max exploded at a mill dock near Tacoma on July 17. Louis Victor Duquen ey, the engine man, was killed and two sailors were badly scalded. No report was heard over the bay.
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Tacoma
Bay
Max
Louis Victor Duqueney
Blanco Resigns as Juarez Mayor to Focus on Security
Juarez Mexico July 18 Brigadier General Jose De La Luz Blanco has resigned as mayor to devote attention to military and police duties. He will continue as military director of the rural police forces in northern Chihuahua state.
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Blanco
Juarez
Mex
Jose de la Luz Blanco
Chihusahuatl
Cholera Fears Hit New York as Quarantine Tightens
In New York City no new cholera cases were reported, but officials warn the world faces disease danger. Public health authorities, aided by federal experts, impose strict quarantines at ports and on incoming ships. Passengers from the Perugia are examined, and all Italian goods and passenger items are disinfected or destroyed to curb spread. The plan reserves isolation for any suspected case regardless of status.
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Lendin
Jialpy
New York City
England
N. Y
New York
Thay
Dlry Health Department
Health and
Marine Hospital Corps
Washington
Perugia
Italy
Skeleton Unearthed Near Conrad Montana
At Conrad Montana a worksite discovery revealed a human skeleton unearthed by Bustell. The skeleton is believed to be that of an Indigenous person buried many years ago, prompting historical interest and potential inquiry.
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Conrad
Mont
Jobin Fell
Bustell
Blue Mountain Sawmill Reopens at Milton Oregon
Blue Mountain sawmill resumes operations in Milton Oregon after a closure last autumn. The mill restarts under new manager W Avery this week, signaling a return to production for the facility and local employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Mountain
Milton
W. Avery
Remonstrances Threaten West Court and East Alta Paving
Reported remonstrances may block paving on West Court Street from Main to Round-Up grounds and East Alta from Minin to Cort intersection. John Wert coordinates remonstrance in East Asia street district. Henry Craie handles central West Court work. Objections arise from residents off the paving streets who would share assessments.
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West Court Street
Main Street
East Aire
Minin
Cort
John Wert
East Asia Street
Henry Craie
West Court
T. J. Tweedy
East Alta i
East Alta Street
Mr. Tweedy
Atth Street
Tak- Ine
Private Ball At Regent Park Impresses London Elite
London July 14. Mrs David Scarty formerly Mrs Marshall Bield of Chicago hosts the largest private ball of coronation year at her Regent Park home tonight. Several members of the royal family have accepted invitations, and the event’s decorations and preparations have stirred London with envy.
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London
David Scarty
Marshall Bield
Chicago
Regent Park
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