Oath of Death Ties Italian Black Hand Probed
Pittsburg February reports reveal Antonio Folonio and seven Italians linked to the Black Hand are jailed after raids on Zwickley Heights. Police say a Camorote branch ran a school to extort and teach killing, with translated rites urging lifelong allegiance and sacrifice.
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Pittsburg
Antonio Folonio
Black Hand Society
Quay
Zwickley Heights
Felino
Raffelle Peluso
Ywickley
Sacro Coricalo Society
Sacro Coricaloe Society
Primary delegates set in Ohio Taft contest affair
Columbus February 11 Primaries for Republican state convention delegates proceed with little voting in 52 counties where only one ticket exists. In Knox and Cuyahoga counties opposition to Taft is present as Foraker supporters run independently and legal disputes over county committees loom. If the court rules against the Taft committee more primaries may be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Republican State Central Committee
William H. Taft
Knox
Foraker
Cuyahoga
Taft
Supreme Court
Tait
Taft Honored by Mass Ovation in Kansas City Banquet
Secretary of War William H. Taft was the guest of honor at a grand banquet in Convention hall hosted by the Missouri Young Republicans. About 1,290 attendees filled the hall and several came from nearby states. Taft received a record ovation as he entered and again when he spoke, the largest public welcome in the city’s history.
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Taft
Kansas City
William H. Taft
Convention Hall
Association of Young Republicans of
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
France
America
William F. Walker
New Britain
New York
Tokio
Bessie Graham
Carsonville
Minn
Charles Boldt
Lisbon
Lynching After Confession in Brookhaven
In Brookhaven Mississippi on February 11 a mob killed Eli Pigot a Black man who had confessed to attacking Nellie Williams a white girl. He was brought for trial and the militia protected him until the crowd overwhelmed them and hanged Pigot from a telephone pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhaven
Miss
Nellie Williams
Eli Pigot
Pigot
Missouri's James T. Lloyd Heads Democratic Campaign Committee
Washington February 11 James T Lloyd representative from Missouri's First district was elected chairman of the Democratic congressional campaign committee defeating William H Ryan of New York's Thirty fifth district 23 votes to 14 Frank Clark of Florida's Second district was unanimously chosen secretary of the committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James T. Lloyd
Missouri
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Wiliam H. Ryan
New York
Frank Clark
Florida
Foraker Talks Back in Senate Debates on Currency and Appointing Power
Washington notes show Senator Aldrich opening the finance committee debate on emergency currency with strong attendance including J Pierpont Morgan. Senator Foraker replies to the president on appointing power, letters shown on the president's stance, Depew defends treasury deposits, and Leake attacks Bryan. Indian appropriation bill advances with an amendment to require full investigation before abandonment of reservation schools.
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Washington
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Committee On Finance
Senate
J. Pierpont Morgan
Foraker
Depew
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Mr. Leake
New Jersey
William J. Bryan
House of Representatives
Leake
Mr. Bryan
Denver
Bryan
House
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Women’s Gallant Defender in Murder Trial
Final pleas for Mrs. Dora McDonald in the Webster Guerin murder case were delivered by Attorneys Benjamin Shaffner and J Hamilton Lewis. Lewis’s speech drew large crowds causing police to divert traffic and dispatch riot control. a woman barred from the courtroom struck a policeman and was arrested. Lewis argued the defendant’s sex required special consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dora McDonald
Webster Guerin
Benjamin Shaffner
J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago Avenue
Lewis
Head-On Collision Haunts Pennsylvania Trains
Altoona February 11 two trainmen killed six injured in a head on collision between the Gherry Tree accommodation train and a freight train on the Cresson and Clearfield division about a mile and a half from Cresson. Three locomotives demolished two baggage cars and four loaded steel cars wrecked.
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Altoona
Gherry Tree
Cresson and
Clearfield
Cresson
Chalmers and Keine Break World Two-Man Bowling Record
Cincinnati report states J. Y. Chalmers and H. E. Keine of Chicago set a new world two-man bowling mark with a combined score of 1,254 at the current tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
J. Y. Chalmers
H. E. Keine
Chicago
Boiler Tubes Blown On Cruiser St Louis Fatal Fire
Boiler tubes on the cruiser St Louis blew out and four firemen were fatal ly scalded. The disaster prompts inquiries into shipboard safety as crews battle the blaze.
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St. Louis
Prominent Connersville Financier Ends Life in Home
Francis T. Roots fifty a noted Indiana financier and former gubernatorial prospect shot himself in Connersville after returning from Bat tle Creek where he sought health relief. He left a note to his wife and son saying he could not live to curse their lives and forgave his enemies. He leaves widow Sallie Maud Heilman and son Clarence, an attorney involved in his affairs.
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Connersville
Ind
Francis T. Roots
Indiana
Roots
Battle Creek
Mich
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Trust Company
State Bank of
Glenwood
Here
Muncie
Indianapolis
Maud and
Clarence
Frank
Gun and Money Missing in Mills Murder Case
Quincey Indiana February 11 The weapon used to kill wealthy stockman Thomas Mills has not been found. Police suspect a hidden firearm and possibly a second conspirator with Emory Cassell charged. Mills carried large sums daily and was robbed of about 1200 to 1400 dollars. authorities cite circumstantial evidence against Cassell while his circle defends him.
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Quincey
Ind
Thomas Mills
Emory Cassell
Thomas Millis
Morgan
Owen Counties
Indianapolis
Hminence
Mills
Cassell
Doctor Killed by Train at Rushville Crossing
Dr. C. P. Dillon, a renowned state wide specialist and wealthy resident, was struck and killed by a C. H. & D. passenger train at the Main Street crossing in Rushville Indiana. His body was dragged two blocks by the engine and the incident occurred near his home as he walked to fetch his wife. There was no watchman at the crossing.
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Michigan
Auto Frightened Horse Crash in Fort Wayne
A horse hitched to a sleigh spooked by an automobile in Fort Wayne injures five Lambrook family members. Mrs. Emma Lambrook, 51, died from brain concussion after hospital transfer. J. H. Lambrook suffers brain concussion but is expected to recover. The incident coincides with declines in wheat prices and a stock market slump in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lambrook
Emma Lambrook
J. H. Lambrook
St. Joseph Hospital
Chicago
Indiana Democrats Brace for Open Governor Nomination Fight
Indianapolis reports a rare open governor race with five Democratic contenders including Samuel M. Ralston and L. Ert Slack, while Republicans see a tightening contest as they regroup for their state convention. The call fixes March 25 26 for delegates and 686 votes needed for victory.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Jackson
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
Thomas Marshall
Columbia City
C. K. McCullough
Anderson
Thomas Kuhn
Richmond
Behrens Found Not Guilty in Embezzlement Case
Jasper Ind Feb 11 The jury acquits Charles Behrens after two hours of deliberation on embezzling 25000 dollars from the People's State Bank at Huntingburg where he served as cashier.
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Behrens
Jasper
Ind
Charles Behrens
People’s State Bank
Huntingburg
Whie
Jap Barbeau to wear aluminium headgear for protection
Toledo shortstop Jap Barbeau plans a patent leather helmet covered with a hair wig after a frightening knock by Eddie Summers. The head bonnet, inspired by Roger Bresnahan, will cover the back of the head and fit to the ears and forehead, allowing gameplay with minimal inconvenience. Barbeau orders are placed in Milwaukee and aims to ease fears while maintaining batting form.
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Eddie Summers
Indianapolis
Jap Barbeau
Toledo
Milwaukee
Wis
Cleveland
Roger Bresnahan
New York
Barbeau
Judge A Willing Prisoner Works Four Hours At Workhouse
Police Judge James Austin of Toledo volunteered for a four hour ice cutting shift with workhouse inmates to study prison life after serving on a docket. He pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was booked into the workhouse, wearing the standard uniform and working on the ice saw.
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James Austin, Jr
Toledo
New York World
Austin
Price
Judge Austin
Test Luncheons For Brides In Bayonne NJ
In Bayonne New Jersey young people host test luncheons for prospective brides to show culinary skill. One menu featured baked beans brown bread biscuits cake fudge and coffee prepared and served by Misses Gladys Nichols Myra Marsac Gertrude Russell Julia Conklin and Juanita Nichols as guests praised the results.
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Bayonne
N. J
New York Times
Gladys Nichols
Myra Marsac
Gertrude Russell
Julia Conklin
Juanita Nichols
Flea Killing Dog Collar Invented by Harry Weller
Harry Weller of Marshall Michigan has devised a dog collar with a pad and external cups that hold a germicide to permeate the pad and kill fleas. He claims fleas migrate to a dog’s head daily and will die when near the germicide.
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Harry Weller
Marshall, Mich
Marshall
Mr. Weller
Rockport Office Floor Adress Near Court House
Ground floor office in Rockport Indiana is described as opposite the Court House with location near central civic area. Contact details are not provided in the fragment.
Smith McCullough Smith McCullough Lawyers of Rockport
W M Smith and W M McCullough announce their law firm in Rockport Indiana will practice in all courts. office located on Main Street ground floor south side near Occidental Hotel.
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Main Street
Occidental Hotel
Rockport
Indiana
Brown & Brown Attorneys at Law Practice in Town
W H Brown and I J Brown of Brown Brown Brown & Brown operate a law practice from Main Street opposite the courthouse on the ground floor offering services in all courts.
Attorney B F Huffman in Rockport Promotes Practice
B F Huffman attorney at law maintains office in the post office building on Main street opposite the court house in Rockport Indiana. He states he will practice in all courts.
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F. J. Reinhard
Arch Stevenson
Main Street
Court House
Rockport
Indiana
Allen J. Fayton
Sargent’s Drug Store
Main and
Third Streets
J Philip Burns Opens Rockport Law Practice
J Philip Burns announces a new law practice in Rockport Indiana to serve in all courts from an office on the ground floor opposite the Court House. He will handle general legal matters and litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockport
Indiana
Court House
Local Notice for Dr Eva Buxton Address and Contacts
Dr Eva Buxton listed with office and residence at the Krieg er residence on Fourth Street one square south of Main. Home telephone No 94 Cumberland No 14.
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Krieger
Fourth Street
Main
Cumberland
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