Threat from Stillwell publicized in hush hush inquiry
New York November 1 investigator Hennessy released portions of his Sing Sing conference with convicted senator Stephen J Stillwell. The transcript shows a tense demand for a pardon before affidavit and grand jury testimony. Stillwell evasive about naming Murphy Frawley and Sulzer, claiming risk and threats to expose brewery money and political corruption.
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New York
Hennessy
Sing Sing
Stephen J. Stillwell
John Doe
Charles F Murphy
Frawley
Stillwell
Sulzer
Grand Jury
Governor
Murphy
Hennesey
Hennemay
Brewery Association
Chauffeur Slayers Denied New Trials in Murder Convictions
Judge Cooper refused new trials for professional chauffeurs convicted of murder in automobile killings, setting a significant precedent though earlier manslaughter convictions exist. In Boone Iowa, Miss Oliver Gardner of Audubon was killed when her car struck a guard railing near a new concrete bridge on the transcontinental highway east of town.
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Chicago
Cooper
Boone
Iowa
Misa Oliver Gardner
Audubon
Here
Jackson hit by 150000 blaze wipes out large portion of town
Jackson Kentucky suffered a devastating fire that destroyed two blocks of buildings including the post office Thompson hotel two churches and many residences. Estimated property loss runs to about 150000 as officials appeal for aid to safeguard remaining structures.
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Post Ofice
Thompson
Joss
Vernor
Big Games On Ann Arbor Michigan Nov 1
Michigan loses Squire Torbet to injury in Thursday scrimmage weakening full back spot while Craig returns to strengthen backfield. Across the nation Wisconsin Minnesota crowd hits 18000 for homecoming. Illinois Chicago race shakes title hopes as rivals clash. Harvard Cornell cross country results and various approach games detailed from coast to coast. Navy and Army showcase strong lines ahead of key intersectionals. Ames Nebraska game reports weather and injury updates. Princeton Yale cross country result also noted.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Srracuse
Yost
Wolverines
Michigan
Squire
Torbet
Craig
Taxpayers' body upholds Judge Lindsey vindicated
Denver officials report vindication of Judge Ben B Lindsey and his Juvenile court after a six week probe by the Taxpayers association. The committee found no derelictions of duty and rebuked anonymous critics tied to the Protective league.
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Denver
Col
Ben B. Lindsey
Taxpayers’ Association
Colo
Denver Taxpayers’ Association
Lindsey
R. E. Englund
Woman's Protective League
Beast
Bates-Whitehead- Curtis Protective League
Mrs John Lind Hides Mexican Deputies Aboard Ship
Mrs. John Lind helped two Mexican legislators escape arrest by hiding them in her steamer stateroom aboard the Morro Castle after Vera Cruz detentions. The deputies Cuernavaca Dominguez and Cordera eluded capture, aided by American passengers and questions of Mexico's upheaval amid Huerta's regime.
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John Lind
New York
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Morro Castle
Huerta
Suese Two
Adolfo Dominguez
Miguel A. Cordera
Mexico
Huertta
Mr. Hebron
Dominguez
Ben Arar
Hebron
Domingues
Progresso
L. C. Frisbie
Vera Crus
Cordera
Pankhurst Heads to Chicago as Suffrage Tours Begin
Mrs Emme line Pankhurst arrived in Chicago with suffrage delegates greeting her at the station She said lecture profits would fund next year’s English campaign and declined militancy in America Four Chicago policewomen escorted her through the crowd In New York suffragists marched two and a half miles led by a tied tongue liberty bell symbol The Perthshire incident in Scotland saw Premier Asquith, his daughter and a JP attacked by suffragists with dog whips A few injuries were reported
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Emmeline
Navy
Greater New
Brooklyn
United States
Grant Square
Haresback
Catt
Edinburgh
Scotland
Plean
Lan Auto
Asquith
Mrs Lind’s Mexican trip calms fears amid political clash
Mrs Lind said she and her husband received courteous treatment in Mexico and felt safe. Captain Huff of Morro Castle dismissed alarm over the ship’s detention. Kilnford Belle, an Ayrshire cow from Aukesha Minn, was named queen of the national dairy show and best Sich cow. Paul Calene Korndike won a grand championship in the same class.
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Lind
Kilnford Belle Supreme
Chicago
Ill
Aukesha, Minn
Paul Calene
Buil
Weather Forecast and Astronomical Events for Rock Island Area
Rock Island Davenport Moline forecast shows fair weather tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures and freezing point night low. Light southerly winds, 27 F at 7 am, no precipitation, humidity around 79 percent. Mercury Jupiter evening stars Venus Mars morning stars Saturn also visible. November constellations listed with monthly star phases and meteors expected on 11 18 and 24 28.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
Wey
J.M. Sherier
Mercury
Jupiter
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Ursa Major
Draco
Ursa Minor
Hercules
Lyra
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Aquarius
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Andromeda
Cetus
Eridanus
Aries
Taurus
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Perseus
Auriga
Gemini
Cepheus
Carrier Liable For Securities In Transit
Washington November 1 The interstate commerce commission held the carrier liable for the market value of securities lost in transit not for par value Freight rates on stereotype plates for newspapers were challenged by the Western Newspaper Union of Chicago and branches in many cities Railroads in official and southern territories defend the rates seeking reductions averaging about 30 percent
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western
Union of Chicago
T &E
Lorimer Name in Funk Hearing Sparks Trial Testimony
In Chicago on Nov 1 the court heard testimony in the case of Daniel Donohue and Detective Steifel charged with conspiring to defame Clarence S Funk. Bellboy Edwin Slavin testified Steifel paid him to allege Punk and Mrs Henning registered together at the Grand Pacific hotel and implied pay for testimony.
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Chicago
Lorimer
Edward Hines
Daniel Donohue
Steifel
Clarence S. Funk
Edwin Slavin
Punk
Henning
Grand Pacific Hotel
Slavin
Harvesters Suit Ready for Trial in Sherman Era Case
In St Paul, United States suit against International Harvester moves to trial before Judges Sanborn Hook and Smith next Monday. Government alleges 1902 trust formation and monopoly via purchasing McCormick Deering Plano Warder Bushnell & Glassner and Milwaukee plants. Harvester denies unlawful purpose, cites benefits to farmers and lower prices. Evidence taken across Chicago New York St Louis St Paul. end result record with 18 volumes. Attorneys named for both sides.
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United States
Chicago
Robert S. Taylor
New York
St. Louis
St. Paul
Harvester Company
Omaha
Neb
Wichita
Kan
Kansas City
Vhis
Edwin P. Grosvenor
Joseph R. Darling
William D. McHugh
John P. Wilson
Edgar A. Bancroft
Rioting and arms surrender in colorados Ludlow strike
Indianapolis reports rioting in the street car employes strike with police overwhelmed as 500 strikers and supporters attack cars. Curtailed service, broken trolleys, air brakes released, and a wave of strikebreakers expected from Chicago. In Trinidad Colorado the national guard moves to Ludlow to surrender arms to the military per an accord with United Mine Workers officials.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chicago
Trinidad
Col
Walsenburg
National Guard
Ludlow
Chase
Lawson
United Mine Workers
Mrs Wakefield Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
New Haven Conn Nov 1 Jessie Wakefield of Bristol mother of three was found guilty of murder in the first degree for her role in the June killing of her husband William Evidence showed she and her paramour James Plew conspired to remove him He was killed while on a walk with a knife and a rope used to simulate suicide Both confessed and likely will be sentenced together
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New Haven
Conn
Jessie Wakefield
Bristol
William
Wakefield
Connecticut
Hallowe'en Joy Ride Fatal in Bay City
In Bay City Michigan on November 1 Marvin Luke and George Jones of Detroit and Alexander Turpin of Sault Ste Marie Ontario were involved in a Halloween celebration driven car wreck. The driver lost control of the steering gear and the automobile was wrecked. Three women and two other men in the car were seriously injured.
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Bay City
Mich
Marvin Luke
George Jones
Detroit
Alexander Turpin
Sault Ste Marie
Ont
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