Twenty Victims in Poison Plot at West Hammond Resort
West Hammond Indiana investigators uncover a chamber of death behind a city closed dive linked to more than twenty murders. Victims include John Messmaker and a young woman named Esther Har dis, with injects of poison via needles. Coroners vow prosecutions as inquiry unfolds across Cook and Lake counties.
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The Love That Turned Sour in Annie Raffieson
In Chicago a Jewish girl narrates how she aided her immigrant love to become a physician then despaired when he shunned her. She reveals she bought vitriol and threw it in his face to stop him from loving another. She awaits judgment as she returns to the farm with her mother.
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Annie Raffieson
Sheboygan
Mich
Abraham Mitzenmacher
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Judge Himes
Apollo
University of Chicago
Trousseau
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Whitewash Plan Alleged by McKenzie in County Affairs
McKenzie denounces a proposed plan to whitewash officials by assembling a non sworn committee to review charges against Hamilton Rutherford and others. He claims the scheme would keep a grand jury from investigating alleged mismanagement at the county hospital and road district, with Prosecuting Attorney Murphy involved.
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Vermont Strong Early Vote Tests GOP and Progressive
Vermont saw heavy early voting as the new Progressive party made its first statewide test. By noon an estimated 75 000 voters had cast ballots for five candidates in the governor race, reflecting broad party strength.
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Vermont
Mont PE Er
Author Samuel Collor Dies at 37 in Watha
Samuel Collor, author of a notable work from some years past, died here today in Watha. He was 37 years old.
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Watha’e
Samuel Collor
Wade
Nutt
Star Delivery Service Urges Proper Home Delivery
The Star asks subscribers to report delivery problems to the circulation manager at Main 9400. It vows perfect service with early and regular delivery and asks that boys who crumple or mutilate papers be reported.
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Star
Cummins to Vote Roosevelt Over Taft in Iowa
Iowa Senator Albert B. Cummins said he will back Theodore Roosevelt for president despite not agreeing with the Progressive party platform. He criticized Taft’s administration as not doing what the people expected and indicated his support hinges on Roosevelt’s commitment to the common welfare. He noted opposition to the new party and warned against viewing it as a durable movement.
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Des Moines
Theodore Roosevelt
Wm. H. Taft
Albert B. Cummins
Iowa
Col. Roosevelt
Taft
Cummins
Teket
Roosevelt
Cumming
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Washington
Kent Taft
Mayor Cotterl s fall from horse noted in memorial day
Mayor Cotterll suffered injuries from a fall off a horse while inspecting the Sultan Lake power site. He endured a restless night but rose to attend a memorial for Gen. William Booth. The strain worsened his condition and he will remain home for several days.
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Sultan Lake
William Booth
Progressive Primaries Set Next Saturday for Governor
Citizens urged to vote for Bob Hodge in the progressive gubernatorial primary next Saturday September 7. Polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at each precinct. election signals Saint Paul area support and potential November victory depending on turnout.
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Bob Hodge
Hodge
Saint Pa
Detective Bones Solves Ewe Lamb and Suitcase Riddle
In a comic mystery, famed sleuth Tomberone Bones investigates a want ad case leading to a missing ewe lamb and a suitcase. He tracks to Cop Jones and a reading-challenged ex-congressman, revealing the owner as the worried man who dropped the items from a high window. The reveal hinges on a lid marked I AM A TRIMMER.
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Star
Hones
Congress
Jones
Cop
Safe and Sane Day Across City Sees Few Arrests
Labor day passed with no major incidents as crowds enjoyed the day. Police reported only 15 arrests for intoxication or fighting, reflecting a peaceful celebration.
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Labor Day
School Opens in Seattle as 28,000 Pupils Return
The Seattle school system welcomed 28,000 students to 61 grade schools and seven high schools. Superintendent Cooper foresees a higher enrolment, expands industrial classes to nine and grows kindergartens from three to six, amid reflections on how schooling has changed since dad’s time.
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Cooper
Colman
Pacific
Irving School
Ag Yard
Safe blown open at Phoenix Temperance hall
A small safe owned by the Phoenix Brotherhood was blown open in the hall of the Phoenix Temperance Society at 2060 15th Ave W early this morning. A protest meeting against the assessment of Nickerson Sr. will be held by the Ross Improvement Club tonight at Third Street Northwest and Nickerson Street.
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Ross Improvement Club
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