Carlton Admits Wife Had Lockjaw and Swindle Links
Frederick Carlton, held on suspicion of murdering two wives with lockjaw germs, admits studying tetanus. Inspector Cross investigates life-insurance ties across Carlton’s marriages, noting bold swindles and possible policy payouts. Carlton’s aliases include Martinez and McCandlass, with a long criminal record and multiple arrests.
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Frederick E. Carlton
Cro’s
Brookin
Carlton
Inspector Cross
McCandlass
Gordon
Ala
Martinez
Jersey City
Millie Peterson
Cartier
Parsons to Get Katy's Big Shops After Signed Pact
Parsons officials announced the railway final agreement for the million dollar Katy shops has been signed by the M K T and will be delivered today. Mayor Gabriel received the message from General Manager Allen confirming the deal.
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Parsons
Katy
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Parsons, Kas
Gabriel
Allen
M., K. & T. Railway
Wheeler's Daughter Weds William J Harris in New York
Miss Julia Knox Wheeler, daughter of General Joseph Wheeler, will marry William J Harris, a Georgia insurance man, in a quiet ceremony at St Thomas's Church with Rev Ernest M Stires officiating. The wedding draws Southern visitors in New York.
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New York
Julia Knox Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler
William J. Harris
Georgia
St Thomas’s Church
Ernest M. Stires
Monument to Ann Story
Salisbury Vermont July 27 a monument erected by the Vermont Society Colonial Dames in memory of Ann and marked by a formal dedication. The event drew local residents and officials to the village green where the inscription honors Ann’s life and service.
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Salisbury
The
Vermont Society “ Colonial Dames
Pioneer settler honored in unveiling ceremony
A prominent early settler, active in the American Revolution, was unveiled today with ceremonies before a large crowd. Judge Stafford of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia delivered the day’s address.
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Story
Stafford
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Battle Ground Camp Meeting Opens in Lafayette
The thirty first annual Battle Ground camp meeting and evangelistic institute opened in Lafayette today and will run until August. Prominent evangelists divines educators and church workers are present from Indiana Illinois Ohio and other states to participate in the program.
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Lafayette
Ind
Battle Ground
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Mystery in Disappearance of Topeka Publisher
Henry H. Fast a German publisher in North Topeka vanished after receiving an anonymous warning to leave Topeka within 48 hours on July 7. Police probe whether the note prompted his disappearance or foul play. Fast had recently moved from Hillsboro Kansas and was seen in town after the deadline.
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Topeka
Kas
Henry H. Fast
North Topeka
Fast
Mgr. Fast
Hillsboro
First Peace Envoys Set Meeting Aboard Mayflower
Washington July 27 The first meeting of Russia and Japan peace envoys will be held August 5 aboard the yacht Mayflower off Oyster Bay. President Roosevelt will host a luncheon for the envoys instead of a dinner. Minister Witte sailed from France this morning.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Minister Witte
France
Springfield May Bar Saloon Threshold in Local Polls
Springfield Missouri moves to hold a local option election to prohibit liquor sales. The measure follows Gov Folk enforcment of Sunday closing in St Louis. If approved the town would lose about $22,000 in annual revenue while the county remains dry.
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Springfield
Folk
St. Louis
Finnish Temperance Society Opens Annual Convention
The Finnish Temperance Society, with members from Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and several other states, opened its annual convention in Ironwood Michigan. Two days will cover society affairs and plans to boost membership and influence.
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Ironwood
Mich
The
Finnish Temperance Society
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Reid Memorial Hospital Dedication in Richmond
The Reid memorial hospital in Richmond Indiana was formally dedicated today. Daniel G Reid donated fifty thousand dollars to establish the hospital in memory of his wife and son who died there.
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Richmond
Reid
Indiana
Daniel G. Reid
Holly and Crosby Set for Ten Round Card in Reading
Dave Holly of Philadelphia and Steve Crosby of Louisville meet in a ten round bout at Eureka Athletic club Reading. Holly is a heavy favorite after knocking out Crosby previously and after a strong bout with Joe Walcott.
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Reading
Dave” Holly
Philadelphia
Steve” Crosby
Louisville
Eureka Athletic Club
Holly
Crosby
Joe Walcott
Farmer C A Harris Dies In Accident At Holden
Holden Missouri July 27. C A Harris a prominent farmer aged 24 living seven miles east of town was accidentally killed yesterday afternoon while cleaning a shotgun in the smokehouse. The weapon discharged striking his breast and he died about 15 minutes later after informing his wife of the accident.
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Holden, Mo
C. A. Harris
Here
Erie man rescued from mob with noose after alleged assault
Erie Pa July 27 police rescued John Purkus from a mob that had placed a rope around his neck and threatened lynching. The crowd was spurred by John Semple, father of a nine year old girl whom Purkus allegedly injured around noon before the girl’s mother and elder sister drove the assailants away.
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Erie
John Purkus
John Semple
Purkus
Elv
Col Mann asserts Roosevelt in Fads and Fancies project
Col William D. Mann of Town Topics reiterates that President Roosevelt agreed to be featured in the special edition Facts and Fancies. He cites receiving Roosevelt’s photo and name, says no coercion used, and notes other prominent figures like Huntington and Depew shaping the volume.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Col
William D. Mann
Town Topics
Col. Mann
Jerome
Shonts
Panama Commission
Mann
Collis P. Huntington
Metropolitan
Mr. Huntington
Chauncey M. Depew
Equitable
Henry B. Hyde
John D. Rockefeller
Controversial Journal Editor Recalls Public Criticism
The editor reflects on past harsh critiques of the president's daughter and explains connections with Justice Devel dating to 22 years ago. He recounts sharing Town Topics ownership with his daughter and a trust arrangement involving Judge Denel, including stock shares and a $100 monthly salary.
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Nis
South
Devel
Roscoe Conkling
Conkling
Mann Boudoir
Denel
Mann. Wynne
Hunters Must Have License Statewide Ruling Declares
Missouri Game and Fish Warden J H Rodes issues circular clarifying that no county licenses exist for hunting. residents and non residents must hold state or county licenses to hunt in or out of their county with ownership exemptions for landowners. Andrews county license covers all counties.
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Missouri
Rodes
Andrews County
Rosies
Wichita meat shops to close on Sundays in crackdown
Wichita Kansas July 27 the chief of police Mr Cubban announced that every business found open Sunday in the future contrary to law will be closed and the proprietors arrested. This follows complaints by grocers that meat markets are ignoring the Sunday closing law.
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Wichita
Kas
Cubban
Excellent report on Topeka First National bank assets
The receiver’s report lists assets as good six hundred fifty six thousand eight hundred eighty four dollars, doubtful one million two hundred twenty two thousand four hundred thirty five, worth less one hundred thirty nine thousand one hundred fifty six, with liabilities totaling one million six hundred sixty thousand five hundred fifty seven. Leading Devlin attorney Harkless predicts dollar for dollar recovery and possible extra for stockholders. Local officials say nearly seven hundred thousand in public funds are tied to the bank and expect full restitution.
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Kansas City
J. H. Harkless
Devlin
First National Bank of
Topeka
Kas
First National Bank
Ecounty
Frank Campbell Sentenced for Bribery in Kansas City
Frank Campbell was sentenced to one to seven years in the penitentiary for bribery in awarding a contract while a member of the board of education in Kansas City Kansas. A motion for a new trial was overruled before the sentence and Campbell has appealed to the state supreme court.
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Kansas City
Frank Campbell
Board O Education
Kas
Campbell
Supreme Court
Jail Bond Issue Defeated in Versailles Election
Off unofficial results from Versailles show 646 votes for and 354 against the proposed $8,000 jail bond. Voters cast a light turnout, signaling defeat of the measure.
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Versailles
Springfield Wins Southwest Missouri Normal School Site
Springfield Missouri likely secures the Southwest Missouri normal school after the last general assembly. Springfield offered 40 acres of ground and 20 000 dollars in cash. Competing towns included Webb City Pierce City Carthage Aurora Lamar Lebanon and Marshfield.
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Springfield
Southwest Missouri Normal School
General Assembly
Webb City
Pierce City
Carthage
Aurora
Lamar
Lebanon
Marshfield
Weather Outlook: Showers Tonight and Friday Thunder
The forecast calls for showers and likely thunderstorms tonight and Friday. Nearby areas may experience brief gusts and localized downpours as a cold front passes. Residents should prepare for unsettled skies and caution while commuting.
Nine Yellow Fever Cases Reported In New Orleans
Scripps-McRae says several new yellow fever cases appear unofficially in New Orleans with no deaths so far. Wards are organized for mosquito control and exposed water surfaces are oiled. Quarantine tightens across the city.
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New Orleans
Missouri Press Association Denounces President
In St. Joseph on July 27 the Missouri Press Association passed resolutions condemning W. D. Thomas the association president. Thomas, treasurer of the Fulton insane asylum, is alleged to have embezzled about 30000 dollars of state funds and is reportedly in London.
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Missouri Press Association
W. D. Thomas
St. Joseph
Missouri Press Association Today
Fulton
London
Swedish Parliament Approves Norway Union Crisis Report
Stockholm July 27 both houses approve the report of the special committee on the crisis with Norway. The plan recommends allowing Norway to withdraw from the union upon a vote of its people expressing such a desire.
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Scripps-McRae Prees Association
Stockholm
Norway
Death toll on Bennington list reaches 62
San Diego July 27 Bennington death list grows to 62 with the deaths of Pay Clerk Metius and Japanese Mess attendant.
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Scripps-McRee Press Association
San Diego
Cal
Metius
Bennington
Hoch's Death May Come Tomorrow
Chicago July 27 Johann Hoch, convicted of murdering his wife, faces execution tomorrow unless the governor intervenes. No indication has been given of such interference.
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Hoch
Scripps-McRae Press Assn
Chicago
Johann Hoch
Bond Likely Approved by Topeka Council
Interviews with executive council members indicate Treasurer Kelly's bond will be approved at a special meeting this afternoon in Topeka Kansas. The report comes from July 27.
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Topeka
Kas
Executive Council
Kelly
Seized 48 000 Stogies Over Stamp Fraud In St Louis
United States internal revenue officials seized 48 000 stogies shipped to St Louis from New York tobacco manufacturers. The government alleges the tax stamps on the boxes are cancelled certificates washed off by chemicals. Alleged tax defraud amounts to 114 dollars.
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St. Louis
United States Internal Revenue
New York
Judge William Nalle Dead in Frederickstown
Judge William Nalle of Frederickstown Mo died yesterday after a long illness. He served as circuit judge, Madison county clerk, circuit clerk and state representative. The funeral will be from St Michael's church.
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Frederickstown
William N. Nalle
Nalle
Madison County
St Michael's Church
Addenda Filed for Arlington Heights Subdivision
Plats of an addenda to Arlington Heights and a subdivision of blocks 1 to 7 in Arlington Heights were filed with the county recorder this morning by Pacific Realty and Improvement Co. and Porter Real Estate Co.
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Arlington Heights
County Recorder
Pacific Realty and Improvement Company
Porter Real Estate Company
First Baptist Church Pauses in Pastor Call
A church meeting last night failed to elect a successor to Rev. J. B. Fuller as pastor of First Baptist Church. No minister was called to the pastorate and no action was taken on the call.
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J. B. Fuller
D. D
First Baptist Church
Lawn social postponed by Broadway church group
The lawn social planned by the Endeavor Society of Broadway Presbyterian Church for tomorrow evening has been postponed indefinitely.
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Endeavor Society
Broadway Presbyterian Church
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