World News Summary: 1910s Fragments and Incidents
A compact digest notes pensions, political resignations, arrests, and lawsuits from around the world. It cites Lady Wyllie’s pension, a murder claim against Madarial Dhinagri, financial fraud cases in Kansas City, a Paris interview with Caruso, Colombia’s Reyes resignation, German police withholding an American tourist death, Prince Miguel renouncing Portugal rights, and various U.S. legal and crime items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoglish
Lady Wyllie
William Wyllie
Madarial Dhinagri
Imeridl Institute
William K. McCracken
London
Jackson
Kansas City
Auwalt
John T. Bird
Guthrie
Oklo
Frankfort
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Wie Bow
Eignor Caruso
Adelina Patt
Reyes
Senate
Koennigaburg
Germany
Prince Miguel of
Hraganza
Duke Michael
Portugal
Anita Stewart
James Henry Smith
New York
Miss Stewart
American vice consul attacked in Cartagena
Washington reports William B. McMaster, the American vice consul at Cartagena, was assaulted and seriously wounded by a Colombian and four strangers, with a dispatch from Bogota noting increased arrests of aliens. Immigration officials issue strict rebuke against superficial inquiries and uninvestigated accusations. Secretary Knox plans treaty reconstructions as Taft maps a fall western and southern tour. Congressional campaign strategy aims for a GOP majority, with an executive committee list for Illinois, South Carolina, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Omaha
de Forest
Sastello
Lillian Nordica
London
George W. Young
New York
Washington
Mann
Milinoia
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Col
Hepburn
Thomas Appleton
Seattle
Wand
Geneva
Switzerland
Harria
Tennessnes
Buffalo
N. Y
A. Y. Bartholomew
River of & Pierce
Colorado
Newark
N. J
Thomas Renwick
United States Supreme Court
Smith McPherson
Sanford B. Ladd
United States District Court
Kansas City
William H. Marker
First National Bank of
Tipton
Ind
Noah Marker
Cornelius P. Shes
Tin Cab
William B. McMaster
Cartagena
State Department
Bogota
Bureau of Immigration
Commissioners of Immigration
Knox
Constantinople
Straus
Turkey
Taft
Mississippi River
St Louis
New Orleans
Democratic Congressional Committee
Lloyd
Iowa
Rainey
Milnois
Finley
South Carolina
Johnson
Kentucky
Hitchcock
Neb
Palmer
Pennsylvania
Notable 1907 figures face legal and personal events
Secretary Nagel enforces entry rules forcing aliens to hold $25 or depart. Harry Pullman attempts suicide in New York. Mrs Mary S Dickerson of Kansas City, aunt to the Vice President’s wife, governs a $1.5 million estate. Colonel Leopold Markbreit of Cincinnati dies after long illness. David Hill of the Great Northern to push at Omaha’s Corn Show. Orville Wright breaks endurance record with a flight of one hour twelve minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Harry ©. Pullman
National Baseball League
New York
Mary S. Dickerson
Kansas City
Hherman
Leopold Markbreit
Cincinnati
David Hill
Great Northern
Omaha
Orville Wright
War of words precedes action after house passage
A lengthy exchange shaped the bill's fate as the house approved the measure by a 12 vote margin, setting the stage for final action amid sharp debate.
Tawney Leads Minnesotans In Protest Against Tariff Plan
Northwestern delegation votes largely against the conference report on the tariff bill. Congressman Tawney of Winona and several Minnesota Republicans oppose it, while Champ Clark's stance and Democratic support prevail in Washington. The bill passes 196 to 183 despite Minnesota opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Champ Clark
Northwest
Rank M. Nye
Minneapolis
Fred C. Stevens
St Paul
Clarence OR
Miller
Duluth
Andrew
A Od
Granite Falls
Harvey
Storuerson
Crookston
Oaklis
OH. Lindbergh
Little Palle
Chas
A. Davis
St Peter
Hand
Mond
St James
Ale Gronni
North Dackota
Winona
Gressmen
Burke
Martin
Hanna
N. D
Washington
House
Minnesota
NgreksBiah Tawney
Tawney
Star
Senator Stone Cleared of Assault Charge on Train
Baltimore police magistrate Grannan ruled the assault on Lawrence G. Brown a colored waiter on a Pennsylvania railroad train was justifiable and dismissed the charge against Senator William J. Stone of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Baltimore
Maryland
Grannan
Wm. J. Stone
Missouri
Lawrence G. Brown
Chicago May Walk Possible As Strike Grows
Chicago may see a general street railway walkout as the city faces mounting pressure from a wage dispute. The Chicago City Railway company refused concessions, prompting union leaders to call a special meeting where about 10,000 street railway workers will discuss wage demands and potential action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Linois
Chicago City Railway Company
Wreck Kills Ten as Two Spokane Trains Collide
Ten killed and at least 80 injured in a four train collision near Coldwell station on the Spokane and Inland Railway. Westbound No 20 from Coeur d Alene struck eastbound Nos. 4 and 5 at about 4:30 pm. Names of the dead and injured include William Ward Wenatcho A B Whitey D Campbell Orville Enterbaugh Dollis Dolden and J O Cox among others. The Johnson party aboard a passing electric train narrowly escaped the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane, Wash
Spokane and Inland Railway
Coldwell
Wash
Caour WA Teny
Muha
Spokane
Goeur d'Alene
Milles An
William Ward
Wenatcho
A. BP. Whitey
Memphis
Tenn
Coeur d'Alene
Wrights win 10 mile cross country flight at Fort Myer
Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright with Lt Poultois complete a 10 mile flight in 14 minutes 42 seconds revealing aeroplane potential in peace and war. President Taft observes, congratulates, and lauds the feat as a landmark achievement in aviation history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Orville Wright
Wilbur
Benjamin J. Poulois
Army Signal Corps
United States
Wright
Orville
Theurn
Shuter Hill
Four Mile Run
Fester
Five Have Perfect Scores In AAA Tour Finish
Kansas City reports the sixth annual AAA tour complete with perfect road scores for the Glidden trophy five drivers earned. Webb Jay Chicago led the No 1 Premier while H Hammond piloted the No 2 Premier and Teddy Day steered the No 9 Pierce. Three clean scores for the Hower trophy came from John S Williams 108 Pierce Charles Scofield 109 Pierce and J A Wicke 101 Moline. The Detroit trophy top score went to American Simplex with Chalmers Detroit second and No 53 Premier third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri
American Automobile Association
Frank B. Hower
Charlen Glidden
Atate Sne
Kan
City
Hower
Webb Jay
Chicago
H. Hammond
Teddy Day
Pierce
W. F. Winchester
M. C. Marmon
John S. Williams
Charles Scofield
J. A. Wicke
American Simplex
Chalmers-Detroit
Mob fatally harms peeper in Wellston Georgia
In Wellston Georgia a Black man named Sim Anderson was taken from a deputy sheriff by a mob of citizens after being found peeping into a room where the daughters of W P Bell stayed. Bell briefly restrained the intruder but the man was beaten by the mob while being moved toward Perry, resulting in fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Georgia
Sim Anderson
Sherif
W. P. Bell
Bell
Perry
Northwest Senators Clash Over Tariff Measure
Washington scene shows Nelson Clapp and McCumber contesting revisions as northwest range and progressive factions hold the floor. McCumber seeks changes but refuses to back adjournment, while concern grows that the manufacturing in-bond clause may derail final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Nelson
Revison
Clapp
McCumber
North Dakota
Northwest
Mr. Aldrich
Wis
McCauber
Congress
Northwestern Mills
Senate
House
Mail Sack Stolen From Duluth Truck in Union Depot
A Duluth to St Paul mail sack was stolen from a truck at Union depot and its contents scattered under the Fifth Avenue viaduct. The sack, taken from the Grand Forks train at 6 33 p m, was to be loaded onto the 11 10 St Paul train. Inspector W J Munro says no clue has been found and it is unclear what registered mail or valuables were inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Great Northern
Union Depot
Fifth Avenue
Grand Forks
Durth
Mall
St. Paul
W. J. Munro
Markets show mixed grain and livestock prices in Twin Cities
Markets across Minneapolis Duluth and South St Paul report wheat futures with No 1 northern around 1.2 dollars per bushel and near month Sept at 1.04. Durum No 1 about 1.05. Oats No 2 white at 0.40. Barley and rye pricing listed. Cattle steer price range 4.50 to 5.50, cows 3.25 to 4.25. Hogs 7.35 to 7.76, muttons 5.50, lambs 6.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth
South St. Paul
Chicago Live Stock Market Prices and Ranges
Chicago live stock markets show strength in cattle with steer and cow figures, hogs and sheep prices varied across categories. Prices include cattle steers $5.60 to $7.70, cows $3.50 to $5.50, heifers $3.50 to $6.00, bulls $2.40 to $4.85, calves $3.00 to $8.00, stockers and feeders $3.75 to $5.00, hogs $5.50 to $7.95, packing hogs $7.60 to $7.80, and sheep around $6.00 to $7.75. Market tone uncertain, hogs and sheep showing strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ught
Notable Odds and Ends From Daily Paper Jests
A mixed column of jokes and quips with snippets about engagements, a comical garden tale, a laundry ad praising Defiance Starch, a humorous Duke painting joke, a widow seeking a husband, and shy suitor narrations. Reads like a collage of light verse, captions, and brief anecdotes from social pages.
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Baker
National
Guillern’ Association
Lincoln
Roy Blake
Blondie” Blake
Clear Creek
Colo
Belleville
Dr. Spitz
Bossons
Chamonix
Spitz
Portland
Ore
R. A. M. Colling
Argentina
Belivia
Deep Sky
Sioux
Adele Rowland
Deep Sky Hulle
South Dakota
Maria Rook
Red Star
Kroonland
Antwerp
Cummins
Interior Department
Dominion
Canada
Isthmilan Canal Commission
Staunton
W. Va
Anna Howard Shaw
Natonal Woman's Suffrage Association
Harry Orchard
Stone 15
Wrights
Fort Myer
Treat
Segro
Northwest Senators
Twin City Markets
Nee Eisén . Eo
Chicago Daily Socialist
Bunker Hill
Robert Marshall
London Police Court
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