Tragic Anderson matricide case shocks Indiana community
Grover C Blake and ally Orsel Reynolds were arrested in Anderson after Blake confessed to killing his mother Mrs Louisa Blake with a hammer to fund a spree. Reynolds corroborated the sequence but denied involvement. Both men are jailed in solitary confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. Wayne, Ind
Ankenbruck
Lentz
Ft. Wayne
Pritchard
Seybert
Anderson
Grover Cc. Blake
Orsel Reynolds
Blake
Grover C. Blake
Louisa Blake
William M. Blake
Reynolds
Wallace
Tyle
Fairbanks Writes of Indiana in New York Letter
Vice President Fairbanks expresses regret at not being able to attend the Indiana Society of New York annual dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. He lauds Indiana’s people as high minded and patriotic, praising their devotion to both material progress and the cultivation of finer civic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
New York Society
New York
Indiana Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Fairbanks
Big Power Dam Gives Way in Niles Michigan
The large power dam at Buchanan on the St. Joseph river, built fourteen years ago for $250 000, has collapsed after recent floods. The 500 foot structure left only about twenty feet at each end and had supplied power to Niles and South Bend. It was owned by Charles A Chapin of Chicago.
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Niles, Mich
Death by Own Action Pact Ties Aged Home In Bankruptcy
Chicago report reveals a self harm pact after John Koch died by his own hand. The pact followed ridicule of John Haselbach who also tried to kill himself. The scheme arose from Bethseda Home for the Aged’s bankruptcy leaving inmates destitute and abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bethseda
John Koch
John Haselbach
Fleet to Visit Japan Though American Fleet on World Cruise
Washington reports Special Secretary Root accepted Japan invitation for the Atlantic battleship fleet to call at a Japanese port during its homeward world cruise. Yokohama is expected, with potential Chinese water calls at Shanghai if Beijing extends an invitation.
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Washington
Root
Japan
Yokohama
China
Shanghai
Florida Senator Bryan Dies of Typhoid Fever in Washington
Washington special reports United States Senator William James Bryan of Florida died at Providence Hospital Sunday morning of typhoid fever. He was 32, had served since January as Mallory’s successor, and his death marks the seventh Senate death since last year. Born October 10, 1876 in Orange County, he was a lawyer by training and married to Janet Allan of Vermont.
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Washington
United States
William James Bryan
Florida
Providence
Stephen R. Mallory
Bryan
Senate
Alibaana
Morgan
Me. Pettus
Mallory
Latimar
South Carolina
Proctor
Vermont
Whyte
Maryland
Mr. Bryan
Orange County
Emory College of Georgia
Tatter Institution
Washington and Lee Universities
Jacksonville
Pla
Duval County Criminal Court
Janet Allan
Lexington
Autoists Fight Wolves In New York Paris Race
In Cheyenne Wyoming a large pack of timber wolves attacked the Italian Zust car in a muddy stretch near Spring Valley during the New York to Paris automobile race. The drivers used rifles and pistols to scare the hungry animals away as the wolves closed in despite horn signals and lights. The tires and mud guards were chewed as the confrontation intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Zust
New York
Paris
Spring Valley
Evansville Tragedy Ends With Suspected Self Inflicted Death
In Evansville Indiana Dr H C Jorgensen a 60 year old veterinary surgeon was found dead in his office after a quarrel between Fannie Davenport wife of John Davenport and Jennie Farmer wife of William Farmer during which Farmer was fatally stabbed. Indications point to a self inflicted death by Dr Jorgensen.
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Evansville
Ind
H. C. Jorgensen
Fannie Davenport
John Davenport
Jennie Farmer
William Farmer
Jorgensen
Auto Tossed Girl Into Lap by Car
In Atlantic City a whizzing automobile driven by Dr. L. H. Bewley struck Miss A. C. Grant sending her into the air and into the doctor's lap. The physician rushed her to the hospital where only her feelings were hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
L. H. Bewley
A. C. Grant
If Not Taft Roosevelt Pick Is Bent on Ballot
In Des Moines Governor Cummins states Taft would be nominated on the first ballot, but if not the choice shifts to Roosevelt. The remark frames a high stake decision in the party race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Des Moines, Jr
Specs
Cummins
Indians Visit White House In Taft Cabinet Stir
Eight Shoshone and Arapahoe Indian braves from Wyoming, led by Harry Wadsworth and Senator Warren, meet President Taft in Washington. The visit is seen as signaling Wyoming votes for Taft, with Indian attendees reportedly impressed by Taft’s stature and a mock signaling display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pecal
Wyoming
Harry Wadsworth
Senator Warren
White House
Roosevelt
Warren
Taft
Mr. Taft
War talk sparks Mexican church paper editorial
Special: FI Tiempo reprints a New York article urging U S purchase of Lower California and Magdalena Bay. Editorialists warn of immediate war with the United States, note foreign interests and Panama Canal timing, and label El Tiempo anti American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
FI Tiempo
Catholic Church
Republic of Mexico
New York
United States
California
Mexico
Magdalena Bay
Japan
Philippines
Republic of Colombia
Panama
England
Panama Canal
el Tiempo
Fought Duel to Death in Guard Riding School
In St. Petersburg a pistol duel between Lieutenant Generals Smirnoff and Fock ended with Smirnoff mortally wounded at twenty paces after four shots. The duel arose from a memorandum Smirnoff wrote about Port Arthur which Fock said questioned his courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Chevalier Guard
Smirnoff
Fock
Port Arthur
Countess Loses Big Suit in U.S. Supreme Court
The Countess of Truena Vista loses a $250000 damages suit against Major General Brooke over revocation of her license to slaughter all the cause for lavana during his tenure as military governor of Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Special
Truena Vista
Brooke
Cuba
Supreme Court of the United States
Gotham's Last Tunnel Finished
The final of four East River tunnels for the Pennsylvania Railroad was completed last week in New York.
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Gotham
New York
Pennsylvania Railroad
East River
White House Sets Five Priorities for Congress
The president outlines five aims including the Aldrich currency bill without the railroad pond feature, amendments to the Sherman act, a joint resolution to appoint experts to study tariffs for a possible spring revision, an employers liability act, and the Jev eridge anti injunction bill. Senate and House leaders weigh acceptance of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Special
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Roosevelt outlined world outreach and naval strength in Tardieu interview
Paris editor Andre Tardieu recounts President Roosevelt stressing his battle against plutocracy and his anti socialism agenda. Roosevelt argues US interests are global and praises the navy's build up including a fleet voyage to Hawaii Australia and through the Suez Canal. He advocates a soft voice with a big stick in international and domestic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The
Temps
Roosevelt
Andre Tardieu
America
M. Tardieu
Mr. Roosevelt
Wall Street
Judas Iscariot
United States
Hawaii
Australia
Suez Canal
Europe
Odorless Onion Claim Shocks San Francisco Scene
Chinese gardener Wing Top, who runs a Fresno area truck farm, announces an odorless onion rivaling the Burbank type. He says he has succeeded in producing a taste rich onion with no odor, a claim supported by many local neighbors and rivals who have inspected the produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wing Top
Fresno
Burbank
Skop
Roosevelt Ties to Carnegie Educational Institute Boss Role
A rumor asserts President Roosevelt agreed to lead the Carnegie Educational Institute after finishing his White House term. It claims Mr Carnegie offered a large salary to start immediately upon term completion.
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New York
Roosevelt
New
Carnegie Educational Institute
Carnegie
White House
Grover Cleveland Celebrates 71st Birthday in New Jersey
Grover Cleveland marked his seventy first birthday at Lakewood New Jersey with a long walk and reports say he was in excellent spirits. The former president, now in advanced years, enjoyed a peaceful celebration in the seaside town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Spry
New York
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood
N. J
United States
Senate passes phone eavesdropping measure with fines
Guthrie Oklahoma special report says the Senate passes a telephone eavesdropping bill with a fine from five to fifty dollars. The measure also provides for separate booths for blacks and whites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
House
Senate
Gatling Gun Guarding Maysville Warehouse
The American Tobacco Company set a gatling gun on a warehouse roof in Maysville Kentucky to deter night riders from burning the building. Guards will operate the weapon around the clock to protect the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysville
The
American Tobacco Company
Washington Girl Engaged to Duke of Abruzzi
Washington society reports a betrothal between Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Serkins and the Duke of the Abruzzi of Savoy Italy. No money is involved. Rome will announce the engagement and a Washington wedding is planned in autumn with royal rank for any offspring.
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Washington, D. C
Royal House of
Savoy
Italy
Katherine Elkins
United States
West Virginia
Rome
Washington
Serkins
Duke
Aosta
Orleans
France
Turin
Patricia
Connaught
Abruzzi
Miss Elkins
Tia
Margharita
Montenegro
Wil
Japanese Invitation Cited as Diplomatic Cleverness
The Bourse Gazette hails Japan's invitation to the American fleet as shrewd diplomacy. It notes America could not refuse and that acceptance would publicly attest to Japan’s peaceful intentions amid its financial woes. The piece suggests a future crisis may be avoided by today’s hospitality.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Bourse Gazette
America
Anarchist Publication Denied Mails Access
Postmaster General Meyer bars La Question Sociale a weekly from Paterson New Jersey from being mailed asserting it advocates killing citizens by dynamite. Washington reports deeming such publications nonmailable to avoid aiding violence.
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Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Mails
Meyver
la Question Sociale
Paterson
N. J
Countess Seeks Marriage to Honest Man in Budapest
Budapest reports Countess Tenri etta Ponsracz, 17, asks the Civil Court for Minors to permit marriage to an honest farmer, Johann Ondrasik, instead of the unnamed aristocratic loafer her parents favor. The court withholds the loafer’s name.
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Budapest
Tenrietta Ponsracz
Flavin Boas
Henrietta
Johann Ondrasik
Marguerite Barton Pays Off City Treasurer Father Shortage
In Muncie a stenographer Miss Marguerite Barton has paid the final $ amount owed by her father Henry Barton who left office as city treasurer years ago with a large shortage. Bondsmen had covered part of the deficit and she completed the remaining debt from her savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Marguerite Barton
Henry Barton
Marguerite
Roosevelt Called By God, Bishop Says in Philadelphia
Philadelphia bishop Cranston of Washington declares President Roosevelt was called to leadership by God. The special bishop expresses strong admiration for Roosevelt and his policies.
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Philadelphia
Cranston
Washington
Roosevelt
Transvaal gold output in 1907 totals 126.75 million
Washington reports that Transvaal gold mines yielded 126 million 750 thousand dollars in 1907. Except for 5.9 million, all gold came from the reef on which Johannesburg lies.
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Transvaal
Washington
Johannesburg
Forgers Exposed in Bank Bid for 240000
In New York police reveal a plan to steal 240000 from C I Richards and Co bankers at 31 and 33 Broadway after arrest in Paris of Gustave Bozzo a former stenographer for the bank. He confesses and implicates two confederates. The thieves had already gained 36025 before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. I. Richards & Co
Broadway
Paris
Gustave Bozzo
Plot to Slay Two Presidents Stir Guatemalan Capital
An open letter circulated in Guatemala City purports to reveal a conspiracy to assassinate both Guatemalan President Cabrera and Salvadoran President Figureoa. The letter claims a large sum was advanced by prominent figures to fund the plan, causing widespread sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala City
Cabrera
Republic of
Salvador
Figureoa
King May Lose Arm After Portuguese Court Attack
Mundo reports on good authority that Prince Marinel now King of Portugal suffered a chest and arm wound in the February 1 assassination of King Carlos and the Crown Prince. Doctors say the arm injury remains unhealed and may require amputation.
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Madrid
Mundo
Marinel
Portugal
Carlos
Hypnosis Highlighted by Dutch Sociologist in New York
Not Endorsed by Physicians. Special Declarine says medicine is becoming obsolete and mental suggestion is the cure for bodily ailments. Dr. Frederick Van Eeden of Holland spoke to a large audience on hypnosuggestion.
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New York
Frederick van Eeden
Holland
Hart McKee divorce suit cites $535000 squandered by wife
In Paris, A Hart McKee contends his wife Cornelia Hart McKee squandered 535000 to cover gambling and other debts during three years of marriage. Maitre Labori resumes argument with documentary evidence in the divorce case now being tried.
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Paris
A. Hart McKee
Cornelia Hart McKee
Maitre Labori
Fishermen Pay Heavy Toll
A Boston special reports marine casualties off New England and British North America in the fall and winter just ended. About 650 lives were lost, including 251 persons in wrecks of 10 vessels from the French Fishing fleet of St Pierre Miquelon last fall.
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Boston
New England
British North America
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Bandits Take Two-Horse Rig Near Rawhide
Three armed bandits assaulted Jedward Hoff man and a companion two miles from Rawhide in Reno Nevada. They seized a two horse rig and carried away gold and bank notes totaling about forty seven thousand dollars.
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Reno, Nev
Jedward Hoffman
Rawhide
Easter Lily Harvest Poised as Bermuda Trade Arrives
News from Bermuda reports a strong Easter lily crop with 10 000 boxes of 125 buds each to be shipped on the Bermudian of the Quebec line. The buds gathering has begun and the cargo heads for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bermuda
Bermudian
Quebec
Lew is Berwick township tax collector praised for full collection
MonMonth reports J. C. Lew, Berwick township tax collector, collected every cent of taxes charged. He amassed 31h Seects and earned a $226.48 commission. Lew, a Democrat, has served two years in the office.
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MonMonth
J. C. Lewis
Berwick Township
Lewis
Moving Picture Plays Now In France For Film
Paris reports the moving picture era has risen high with leading French dramatists writing special plays to be filmed by famous artists and shown to country cousins across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cable
Night Riders Kill Farmer Near Carlisle Kentucky
Night riders fatally shot Tlarlan Dodges seven miles northwest of Carlisle in the Bluegrass region. Police investigate this first known murder by night riders in the area.
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Carlisle
Tlarlan Dodges
Here
Lavish Alimony Sought in St. Louis Divorced Case
Special attorneys for Mrs. William J. Lemp Jr known as the Lavender woman due to her fashion flair prepare a petition for divorce from William J. Lemp Jr. She will seek eight hundred thousand dollars alimony from the brewer in a case filed in St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wiliam J. Lemp, Jr
Vlavender
William J. Lemp
Lemp
Blow Up Stump Three Dead in Acme Pa Dynamite Accident
In Greensburg Pennsylvania a dynamite blasting accident at Acme left three members of a single family dead as they cleared stumps. Police investigators examined the scene and reported the victims were all members of the same household. The tragedy halted routine land-clearing work and prompted officials to review safety procedures.
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Greensburg
Acme
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