Confessions Shake New York Police Graft Scandal
New York July 30 Becke r Lieutenant faces murder charges as Bald Jack Rose Bridgie Webber and Harry Valton confess to Rosenthal killing amid a police graft probe. The DA says the case may expose a wider police corruption ring and a plan to silence Rosenthal.
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New York
Charles Becker
Gambier
Herman Rosenthal
Jack” Rose
Tombs
Webber
Becker
Herford Marshall
Jack Sullivan
Jacob Reich
Rose
Sullivan
Whitman
Ife
Weather and crime report from Rock Island area and Rosenthal case details
The forecast extends to 7 PM tomorrow for Rock Island Davenport Moline and vicinity with no precipitation and a high around the mid eighties yesterday and a night low near 64. The piece then shifts to a sensational account of the Rosenthal murder case referencing gunmen and alleged dealings involving City officials and police lieutenant Becker, detailing Rose Webber and others statements and forthcoming grand jury testimony.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
Tam
Becker
Webber
Rose
Gaynor
Board of Aldermen
Sam Paul
Jeader
East Side
Rosenthal
Wallon
Brady
William File
Jack
Harry Wilson
Titanic court finds excess speed caused collision
The court finds the collision with an iceberg resulted from excessive speed and inadequate watchkeeping aboard the Titanic. It exonerates Ismay and Duff-Gordon, notes unsafe lifeboat arrangements, and urges watertight compartments, lifeboats for all, better crew drills, and a stronger lookout.
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J. Bruce Ismay
Sir Cosmo Duff-Gordon
Negro Baptists to Meet Wood River Association in Peoria
Peoria July 30 1912 session of the Wood River Negro Baptist association will begin Aug 27 at Mt Zion Baptist church Peoria Ill The event marks a diamond anniversary misdated in records and tied to Mt Zion's hosting efforts led by Rev B N Murrell with support from the Peoria Inter denominational Ministerial association The 1837 1839 origin note clarifies the annual session count and the enduring ties with St Clair county Madison County and Ridge Prairie IL
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Peoria
Wood River Negro Baptist Association
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Seventh Avenue
State Street
Pleasant Grove
Springfield
B. N. Murrell
Mt. Zion
St. Clair County
Ill
Ridge Prairie
Madison County
Titanic disaster inquiry verdict pronounces speed as factor
London July 39 Lord Mersey delivers judgment of the British board of trade court of inquiry into the Titanic disaster. A large audience hears the finding that speed contributed to the catastrophe and discussed precautions for future sea travel.
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British Board of Trade
London
British Board of Trade Court of Inquiry
Lord Mersey
Death of Mikado Overcomes Japs
Tokio reports a state funeral plan after the death of Matsuhito and the accession of Yoshito, with Meiji era ending and Taisei era to begin. Public mourning halts festivities as officials arrange the funeral and lying in state.
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Tokio
Japan
Matsuhito
Yoshitto
Taisei
Meiji
Battle for ridge as Blues press Reds in Tomah maneuver
Heavy fighting began early today as the Blues attacked the Reds who guard a hill crest west of Tomah Wisconsin in the 10 days maneuver. The Reds resisted fiercely to protect their supply base behind them as militia officials from Wisconsin and Illinois prepare statements.
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BLUES
Tomah
Wis
Wisconsin
Illinois
Bull Moose Chairman Named Democrat for Progressive Convention
Senator Dixon stated a Democrat will serve as permanent chairman of the National Progressive Convention to be held in Chicago in August. The Progressive Association, incorporated in Illinois and New York, is backing the plan with close ties to President Theodore Roosevelt era reform efforts.
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New Orleans
Parker
Roosevelt
Louisiana
Progressive Party
Progressipes
Springfield
Ill
National Progressive Convention Association
Illinois
National Progressive Party
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Kansas City
Missouri
New York
Dixon
Turkey Opens Door to Peace Talks with Italy
Constantinople July 30 Turkey signals willingness to enter peace negotiations with Italy if terms respect Turkey's honor and dignity and safeguard rights. Announcement made during the chamber of deputies session inaugurating the new ministerial program.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Martial law in Port Arthur dock district amid labor strike
Port Arthur Ont July 20 Canadian Northern coal and ore dock district placed under martial law after yesterday dock laborers strike in concert with Duluth and Superior actions. Strong entities include Port Arthur and Canadian Northern.
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Ont
Canadian Northern Coal and Ore Dock
Duluth
Superior
Mexican Rebels Warned by Knox
Secretary Knox told Rebel Leader Orozco that raids on Americans and property in northern Mexico must stop or U S measures will occur. President Madero said troops were being sent and hoped for quick quieting. No U S armed intervention is expected. Roosevelt factions seek a dispute settlement. Connecticut Progressive Party holds a mass convention in New Haven on July 30.
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Knox
Orozco
Mexico
United States
Madero
Roosevelt
Connecticut
Conn
Progressive Party
Women marooned in flooded launch rescue near Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington yesterday a snag trapped a launch leaving Mrs F A Lucas and Mrs H C Courter clinging above water for over an hour with two children. I A Lucas and J W Rennels fell overboard and drowned. F A Lucas swam to shore then rowed a boat back to the scene to aid the women as their strength waned.
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Wash
F. A. Lucas
H. C. Courter
I. A. Lucas
J. W. Rennels
Man of 92 dies leaving 93 direct descendants
Toledo dispatch notes Isidore Cousino aged 92 died after a long life that produced nine three direct descendants including six children thirty seven grandchildren and fifty great grandchildren. Funeral set for Friday in Michigan. The death follows a deadly train collision near Erie in which six relatives of the same name were killed and three injured when their car was struck four miles from the city.
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Toledo
Ohio
Isidore Cousino
Erie
Three Die in Vermont House Fire at Danforth Home
In Fairlee Vermont a Danforth house fire killed Miss Efe Perkins of Flushing Long Island and Miss Florence Albee of Springfield Massachusetts. Five people were injured two critically. The blaze destroyed the residence and prompted investigations by local authorities.
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Fairlee
Efe Perkins
Flushing
L. 1
Florence Albee
Springfield
Mass
Danforth House
Grace on Dot Trials Murder Case in Atlanta Courthouse
Mrs Daisy Ople Grace faces trial in Atlanta on a charge of shooting her young husband. A cot entrance, a tense courtroom, and testimony mark the proceedings as Rebecca Sams, a mulatto dressmaker, enters the case for the first time through cross examination. Police recount a bed wound and a revolver cartridge, while defense seeks to counter circumstantial evidence and reveal possible links in the chain of events. The trial continues with witnesses and contested lines of questioning as both sides press their arguments.
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Atlanta
Daisy Ople Grace
Grace
Grate
J. c. Ruffin
Rebecca Sams
Rosser
Grace House
Ruffin
Grace Home
Martha Ruffin
Steamer City of Rockland Sinks After Collision
A night collision off Boone Island near Boston involved the steamer City of Rockland carrying 200 vacationers and the collier Chinholm. The Chinholm sustained minor damage, all Rockland passengers were rescued, and the Rockland sank with guards noting no further injuries.
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Boston
City of Rockland
Kennebeck River
Boone Island
Rockland
Scientist to Take Treatment After Court Martial
Washington July 30 Joseph Kapla a gunner's mate who refused typhoid vaccination due to Christian Science beliefs was court martialed for disobeying a superior. He has decided to take treatment and will likely be restored to duty following guidance from Senator Works of California.
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Washington
Joseph Kapla
Senator Works
California
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