Philadelphia man in custody after inquest finds him rational
Hagginbotham remained at Moyamensing Prison after visits by his brother Miss Ferner and counsel. Police surgeon administered quieting medicines as detectives watched interviews. He recounts walking from his mother's West Philadelphia home to his office between 1.30 and 2 o'clock. Investigators probe possible wealth or life insurance linked to the dead woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Philadelphia
Graham
Hagginbotham
Dr. Butcher
Moyamensing
Elizabeth C. Ferner
William
John
Flagler Sues For Divorce Under Florida Insanity Law
H. M. Flagler, the New York millionaire, files for divorce from Ida Shourds Flagler on incurable insanity grounds under Florida law. Mrs Flagler is confined at Dr. MacDonald's sanitarium in Pleasantville New York where she lives in luxury at a cost of about $1000 monthly. The couple reportedly had no children and Flagler hopes to remarry after the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach, Fla
Florida
H. M. Flagler
New York
Ida Shourds
Philadelphia
Man Claimed He Saved Lingo from Gallows in Fraud Case
William H. Leonard a Philadelphia man claiming the title Doctor was arraigned in Wilmington City Court on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Negro plaintiffs said he promised to remove spells cure fits and keep her two boys from prison after claiming he saved Lingo from the gallows. He was held for General Sessions with bail set at 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
William H. Leonard
Philadelphia
Lingo
Indiana
Wilmington Conference Academy Commencement Close
Dover June 18 Closing day of Wilmington Conference Academy week featured commencement in Wesley M E Church. Graduates presented essays by Oliver J. Krause Salisbury Md Harry R Isaacs Oakes Miss Elizabeth Keller Felton Mary E Friedel Viola and more. Awards included William Loeseery prize $10 for best original essay and music improvement prizes to Elizabeth Collin and Nina Prettymen. Oratory prizes of $10 and $5 went to T Howard Jones and Roxy Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Conference Academy
Philadelphia Times
Dover
Del
Westey Methodist Episcopal Church
Oliver J. Krause
Salisbury
Harry R. Isaacs
Oakes
Republic
Elizabeth Keller
Felton
Mary E. Friedel
Viola
J. Krause
William Loeseery
Mss
Mary E. Cannon
Elizabeth Collin
Nina Prettymen
Wal
He Levin & Melson
T. Howard Jones
Rhodesdale
Roxy Derby
Woodside
Democrat May Get the Appointment
In Wilmington on June 13 supporters note many Republicans oppose Philip L. Garrett for Assistant City Solicitor because he lives outside the city. If City Councils rule the appointment lies with them a Democrat would likely be chosen, as the council holds a Democratic majority. The post pays 600 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Philip L. Garrett
Delaware Notes Highlight Local Today Community Events
Delaware notes show Flag day observances in Wilmington public schools. Local yacht project Maybelle launched by Clifford Wilson of Wilmington. Heavy Delaware Railroad berry shipments caused train delays. St Peter's Church Smyrna calls Rev Louthe Valerie Gilreath from Greenpoint NY. May queen coronation planned by Ladies Library Club near Dover. Epcents Fire Company Wilmington hosts Philadelphia Fire Company from Pottstown. Multiple church and civic notices plus St Anthony’s Day celebrations by Italian societies in Wilmington. Water Commissioner candidate James Jones mentioned. appointment by Mayor Fisher. Two Wilming-ton residents of the Twenty-eighth Infantry wed at home. New Castle County rail freight site eyed near Wilmington. Marriage notice for Deputy Attorney General Robert ____ and Lydia Addock of Carlisle. wedding June 24. Brandywine Summit camp ground location day held. camp meeting scheduled twelve days in August. New Castle taxpayers dispute a tax assessment method.
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Wilmington
Clifford Wilson
Maybelle
Delaware Railroad
St. Peter's P. E. Church
Smyrna
Louthe Valerie Gilreath
Greenpoint
N. Y
Ladies’ Library Club
Manlove Hayes
Dover
Epcents Fire Com
Wilming
Philadelphia
Pottstown
Ny Presbyterian Ureh
Lladel
St. Anthony's Day
Bavarian Park
Citizens’ Railway Company
James Jones
Fisher
G S Wilila Christy
Philippines
Twenty-eighth Infantry
Neylvania
Combus
Gor
Zight
Imington
Robertis
Lydia Nddock
Carlisle
Brandywine Summit
New Castle
Ry T
Santaste
Notable preliminary hearing in Is pateiee Court
On May 21 Henry W Fish reported to die as a suspect in a case. The assailant, arrested then, received a preliminary hearing in the Is pateiee Court yesterday and was recommitted without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W.fish
Lieutenant Commander Tilley Robbed in San Francisco
Commander Tilley, U S N governor of the Samoan Islands, reports being assaulted and robbed by two unknown men in an unfamiliar San Francisco street. He was struck, choked, and knocked unconscious. the thieves took his gold watch chain and about $25 in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
B. F. Tilley
Tilley
Pennsylvania Officials Deny Steel and Car Deal Rumors
Pennsylvania officials rejected New York rumors that the railroad seeks manufacturing control. They stated the Pennsylvania Railroad has no plans to buy or dominate steel or carmaking interests and would not overpay for properties. Reading Company President Baer also denied involvement.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Pennsylvania Steel Company
American Car and Foundry Company
Car Trust
Altoona
Baer
Reading
Grand Lodge Reverses Recognition of Negro Masonry
The Grand Lodge of Masons in Tacoma Washington rescinded a two year old resolution that recognized negro Masonry. After criticism and failed reinterpretations by sister lodges the body affirmed its traditional stance in unmistakable language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Washington
Tacoma
Wash
Grand Lodge of Masons
Grand Lodge
The Cost of Crime A Look at Crime’s Toll on Society
From the New York Herald, this piece estimates crime costs at about 1 billion dollars annually. It notes average criminal income around 1600 dollars per year, and 400 million to criminals plus 200 million for detection and enforcement. It contrasts a world without crime to modern society, describing extensive public costs and imagined utopia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Wooden Shoes Still Worn in New York Portrait of a German Woodshoe Artisan
A New York Sun report details a German born craftsman on East Fifty-ninth Street who makes wooden shoes in a cramped hallway workshop. He says New Yorkers retain fondness for the old footwear and about 150 pairs are sold for small sums, mostly custom orders with a small stock for hurried needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
New York
East Fifty-ninth Street
Appointed Judge In the Philippines
Chicago based report notes a June event as W. Linebarger, a United States official, received authorization to allow the Philippines appointment. The terse item records an official decision affecting the Philippine judiciary and U.S. involvement.
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Philippines
Chicago
Ae W. Linebarger
Republicas
Been &Ted
United States
Heroic impulse ends career of a newspaperman
In a Times-Democrat reminiscence, a veteran reporter recalls chasing sensational do‑good heroics. He narrates staged rescues, jail stunts, and a daring prison break caper, concluding a madwoman encounter cured his craving for glory and left him a hardened columnist.
Anecdote Of Jackson Guides Tennessee Regiment
Former Governor Peter Turney recalls meeting Stonewall Jackson in Virginia during a night march. Jackson rode ahead on foot, advised pace and alignment, and personally led the Tennessee troops. His guidance helped Turney’s unit flank the enemy and achieve a decisive rout.
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Memphis
Peter Turney
Tennessee
Stonewall Jackson
Virginia
Turney
Tennessee Regiment
What One Mule Did
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a mine stoppage after a mule wandered from a mine mouth to a water trough and then returned inside. Superintendent refused to recall the discharged attendant Mr. Murphy, prompting 600 miners to halt work until Murphy was reinstated.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Porard
Murphy
Chinese dentists practice with fingers before real work
A German naval surgeon reports that Chinese dentists in Pekin extract teeth using only fingers, not pincers, applying pull force of 100 to 1 000 grams. Apprentices train by pulling ivory pegs from a plank from age sixteen, gaining deft extraction skill. They use cuttlefish bone powder for cleaning and oil of mint with opium for toothache. filling with metal is avoided, replaced by paste fillings.
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Pekin
Europe
Four-Leaf Clover Omen Pot Plants Enter Market
The piece notes old beliefs that finding a four leaf clover brings luck and describes pot plants marketed as four leaf clover. Early offerings misrepresented edible Coxalis and purple clover, with true meadow clover now grown artificially and priced for the wealthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Berlin
No Commutation for U S Prisoners
Attorney General Elkin says the May 11 1901 state commutation law is general and not applicable to Federal prisoners. Federal offenders in state pens must rely on federal law and the 1875 act for commutation, not the state act.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Elkin
Stone
United States
Act of Congress
How the Mint Tests Silver Dollars in Curiously Precise Way
The article explains tolerances for silver and gold coins under law, detailing a mint process that weighs dollars, flattens them into ribbons, punches out disks, and assays samples to ensure uniform fineness and weight before approving the entire batch. It notes exact allowable deviations and the thorough verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Treasury
Washington
English Sparrows in the United States Import Timeline
The article traces English sparrow introductions starting 1858 when a Portland, Maine citizen released six birds. It notes 1860 near New York City and 1864 Central Park releases, with later widespread imports and Smithsonian involvement in 1871 and beyond, showing gradual spread and varying success of introductions.
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United States
Portland
Madison Square
New York City
Commissioners of
New York
Central Park
Liberty
Jersey City
Pene
Smithsonian Institution
The Rogues Refuge in Honduras exile colony
A London Express piece paints Honduras as a haven for criminals. It describes a lawless republic where outlaws from Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia and other places mingle with foreign criminals under protective officials. The tone portrays a dangerous jungle paradise for fugitives.
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The
London Express
Central America
Republic of Honduras
South
Honduras
Chicago
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
England
France
Italy
Russia
Fourth Class Postmasters Appointments Listed
Washington June 14 reports the appointment of four fourth class postmasters, including Gem, Campbell, and West Sudbury. The announced appointees are among the routine civil service postings for government mail service.
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Washington
Campbell
West Sudbury
Man Declares He Would Not Marry Lulu Prince
Kansas City June 12 Judge Wofford ruled out Edward Lewis testimony in the Lulu Prince Kennedy murder trial. The defense sought proof that Kennedy had been driven to marry under pressure, but Lewis stated Kennedy refused marriage citing parental opposition and another woman in Grand Rapids. He recalled Kennedy asking about eternal hell then saying he intended to kill himself, and that he was killed the next day.
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Kansas City
Wofford
Edward Lewis
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Kennedy
Lulu
Grand Rapids
Diamond Match seeks German factory site in Kaiser's domain
The Tribune reports the Diamond Match Company denied plans to consolidate its English branch with Bryant & May. President C. C. Barber and manager H. Palmer are in Germany overseeing a new large factory at Rheinau Baden near Mannheim, with aims to gain a major share of Germany’s match business.
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New York
the Tribune
Diamond Match Company
Bryant & May Company
C. C. Barber
H. Palmer
Germany
Rheinau-Baden
Mannheim
Hearing Begins Over 20000 Suit in Chicago
A hearing started in Chicago on June 12 over a $20,000 claim filed by attorney D. Hansen against Mrs. Minnie Wallace Walkup Ketcham for legal services. The suit concerns withdrawing a will and defending the sensational content related to the late husband John B. Ketcham of Toledo Ohio.
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Chicago
D. ©. Hansen
Minnie Wallace Walkup-Ketcham
John B. Ketcham
Toledo
Ohio
Carnegie Co to Lease National Steel to Carnegie
Stockholders of the National Steel Company receive a circular calling them to a June 27 meeting in East Orange New Jersey for the discussion of leasing National Steel to the Carnegie Company. The Herald reports this forthcoming notice.
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Carnegie Co
National Steel
New York
the Herald
National Steel Company
East Orange
N. J
Carnegie Company
Oregon Homecoming Cut Short by Surprise Arrival
The battleship Oregon reached San Francisco from the Orient late this afternoon to a plan for a grand homecoming, but the event was overshadowed when the vessel arrived twenty four hours earlier than expected.
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Oregon
San Francisco
Orient
Goldsborough Hits Snag on Final Official Test
The torpedo boat Goldsborough built by Wolf and Zwicker of Portland broke her shaft during what was to be her final official trial in Seattle on June 12. The vessel had endured two years of trials and failures prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsborough
Seattle
Wacb
Wolf & Zwicker
Portland
Divorce suit shocks Alabama society
Mrs. Katie Lewis, a prominent Huntsville society figure, has filed for divorce from Buford Lewis, president of the Law and Order League. The complaint names a co respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Huntsville
Ala
Katie Lewis
Buford Lewis
Law and Order League
Passenger limits on Pan American tickets kept in place
CHICAGO June 12 The General Passenger Association refused to grant longer limits on Pan American tion tickets and Western lines have been told to keep their hands off Eastern territory.
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Buffalo
Chicago
General Passenger Association
Western Lines
Hartman Tragedy Linked to Brain Affliction
Chicago report details Louis Hartman who killed Rose Lefevre then killed himself Monday night after suffering a brain ailment for years. Police say the condition influenced his act. The investigation released findings on Hartman’s health and the fatal shooting.
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Hartman
Chicago
Louis Hartman
Rose Lefevre
Saffrom
Stockman and Wife Die in Denver Double Suicide
Denver stockman Julius Benton killed his wife and then shot himself tonight. Benton, described as well to do, fired through the window of their residence before taking his own life. The couple died in their home in Denver.
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Stockman
Self
Denver
Col
Julius C. Benton
Mra
Benton
Fred
Royal Route to Pekin Changed by Edict
A Singan-Fu telegram reports an edict altering the court’s return route to Pekin to avoid disturbed districts. The court chose a longer path. Details show rebellion in Chil Tien Loh Siang opposing church indemnities. Organized Villages’ Society forms in Shenchou with 20,000 to 30,000 armed followers. French forces are operating against them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P’mila Adelphia Times
Pekin
Singan-Fu
Chil
Tien Loh Siang
Shenchou
Oil Strike Reported Near Dunellon Florida
News from Gainesville says oil has been struck near Dunellon in Marion county four miles from the village. The find is described as promising with land prices in the area soaring.
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Savannah
Gainesville
Fla
Dunellon
Marion County
Fila
Chicago as a Seaport Draws European Attention
United States Consul Listoe in Rotterdam reports Europe taking note of Chicago as a seaport. A Rotterdam firm advertises it will accept freight to Chicago through unbroken, a first in maritime history.
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Washington
Chicago
Europe
United States
Listoe
Rotterdam
State Department
Civil Service Law Violators Convicted in Chicago Case
Samuel C. Kanter David B. Weber and Braman H. Loveless were convicted of conspiring to violate civil service law by aiding unworthy police sergeants to pass lieutenant examinations. They face indeterminate confinement from one to five years and a $1000 fine. Cuban itch proves to be small pox. A Michigan district between Bangor and Hartford reports a small pox scourge with about 150 cases. Frank James of Western Union died this week amid two other deaths.
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Chicago
Samuel C. Kanter
David B. Weber
Braman H. Loveless
Philadelphia Times
ST. Joseph
Mich
Michigan
Bangor
Hartford
Frank James
Western Union
Rockefeller Start Race Claim Sparks Chicago Tension
Special report from Chicago states the Steamfitters Union accuses John D. Rockefeller of trying to trigger a race war by sending negro steamfitters from New York to work on the University of Chicago, alleging biased labor actions.
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Rockefeller
Philadelphia Times
Chicago
The
Steamfitters’ Union Today
John D. Rockefeller
New York
University of Chicago
Cleveland to Host Bar Iron Wage Scale Conference
Pittsburg report states the bar iron wage scale conference will convene in Cleveland next Tuesday. The Amalgamated Association fixed a base rate of 5 dollars per ton and expects manufacturers to agree to this demand.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Amalgamated Association
Big Four Wins Cincinnati Northern Route Affiliate
Indianapolis June 12 The News reports Cincinnati Northern will join the Big Four as a division within days, extending the line into Jeddo and Detroit over the Michigan Central and the Lake Shore, giving Big Four its own Michigan Territory route.
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Big Four
Cincinnati Northern
Indianapolis
Jedo
Detroit
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Linseed and Lead Oil Trusts to Merge in Co Op Deal
New York reports that John D. Rockefeller now controls the American Linseed Oil Company and will merge its interests with Union Lead and Oil Company. The two concerns will operate cooperatively under a single management structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead and Linseed Oil Trusts
New York
John D. Rockefeller
American Linseed Oil Company
Union Lead and Oil Company
Three Mills Planned for Pueblo by Colorado Fuel and Iron
Contracts closed in Chicago for a wire mill nail mill and hoop mill to be built at Pueblo. The three facilities will cost a total of 4 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Pueblo
Campbell-Bannerman to seek full South Africa details
London reports Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman will move in the House of Commons to require full information on the South African situation. A Brussels rumor says Mrs. Botha visits Kruger as her husband’s emissary to explain events and end hostilities.
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Philadelphia Times
London
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
House of Commons
South Africa
Europe
Botha
Morning Post
Brussels
Kruger
Kaiser Launches German Warship ZaehRinger At Kiel
The German warship Zaerhinger was launched at Kiel in the presence of the Kaiser and Prince Henry with the Duchess of Baden christening. A crane collapse during shore removal killed two men and seriously injured three others. The vessel displaces about 15,000 tons and is rated for 19 knots.
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Kiel
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Duchess of Baen
American Locomotives Sent to French Roads
A Lyons dispatch reports ten American locomotives guaranteed to haul 75 miles on a day’s run. If the guarantee proves satisfactory more engines will be ordered, as French engines are not satisfactory according to the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puhiladetriza Times
London
Daily Express
Lyons
Saville Accused of Exceeding Antiquities Export Limit
In Mexico City authorities say twenty cases of antiquities gathered by Professor Marshall K. Saville of New York were found. He was permitted to export half the find from Mitia, but officials claim he exceeded the limit.
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Saville
Mexico City
Marshall K. Saville
New York
Mitia
Perivier Wins Court Removal of Seals on Paper Holdings
Paris reports that the court granted the petition of M. Perivier of Figaro to remove seals from books and other property held by the paper. The ruling enables access to the publication assets and related records.
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Perivier
Pricapecrita Trax
Paris
The
Figaro
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Delaware News Notes
Conte Popert
Usual Beneficial Association of
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Samoa
Steel and Car
New Orleans Times-Democrat
D'Artagnan
Dumas
Creation
Necee EP
Peror
Airy
Jackson
U.S
Mr. Knox
Washington Post
Rogues
Niagara Falls
State of
Iladelphia Times
Lyle Prince
Diamond Company
Kaiser’s
ROYAL
Marion
Guthrie
C. T
George G. Boggs
Shawnee
Tallman
Roland P. Molineux
Bar
Campbell-Bannerman
Kaiser
North Sea
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