Black Hand Leaders to Be Brought to Trial in Ohio
Cincinnati post office inspectors prepare to try four Sicilians and others in Marion Columbus and Dennison for blackmail extortion and threats. Evidence includes letters and a rear room headquarters in Marion. Officials say hundreds of Italian businessmen paid tribute to avoid death or torture. The case links U S operations with a Sicily based organization and possible mafia ties.
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Cincinnati
United States
Italy
Aoa
Marion
Post Office
Holmes
Columbus
Dennis
Joe Botelli
Sam Rizzo
Sam Lima
Joe Rizzo
Antonio Marsisi
Dennison
Tony Richerio
John Amicon
Rizzos
Liio
New York
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Blackhand
Joseph Petrosino
Sicily
Mafia
Order of the Banana
Fifteen Riot Leaders Arrested in Charleston Mining Riots
In Charleston West Virginia a posse of deputy sheriffs arrested fifteen riot leaders after a clash at the Boomer mines. Strikers had exchanged shots with repair workers and mine superintendent Gillies, fled to the hills with about 400 arming supporters, and continued firing until nightfall with no injuries reported.
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Charleston
W. Va
Boomer
Gillies
Eight indicted in Chinese smuggling case plead guilty
John Heltzell pleaded guilty in the conspiracy to smuggle Chinese across the Mexican border with eight defendants. Sentences were deferred for him and two others. Bob Leung of El Paso withdrew his not guilty plea to contest the case.
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Chicago
John_ Heltzell
Bob Leung
el Paso
Tax plan eyed to halt Republican split over income tax
After a White House conference Taft and Aldrich discussed a 2 percent tax on corporate net earnings if income tax amendments supporters would drop their push. Aldrich relayed the idea to leaders Cummins and Borah, but both progressive and anti income tax factions rejected it. Senate actions were postponed, Bailey opposed delays, and further conference between factions was anticipated. The inheritance tax feature faced opposition after Taft backed it in the House. Advocates hope Taft’s influence can salvage a vote on the corporate tax plan.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Cummins and
Borah
Senate
Bailey
Judiciary Committee
House
Senate Committee On Finance
Attorney Dowden Shot in Indianapolis Car Chase
In Indianapolis a motor car lease led by Samuel Dowden an attorney living at the University club was pursued by another vehicle. Dowden was shot through the knee as his car was stopped. Chief Metzger of Oakland California said several shots were fired from the pursuing car after police signaled Dowden to stop.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Dowden
University Club
Citiet_et
Metzger
Agch
Adelbert
Wilson
Oakland
Cal
Dowden
Carnegie's Public Libraries Build Global Reach
Andrew Carnegie reports to Collier's Weekly that he founded 1200 public libraries totaling 51,596,963 dollars. By 1908 end he built 259 US libraries with 208 branches costing 34,875,745 dollars, plus 329 in England and Wales and 86 in Canada with five branches at 2,052,045 dollars.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Collier’s Weekly
United States
England
Wales
Carnegie
Canada
Wireless Expert Seeks Navy Equipment Job Prize
Washington report notes a $6000 position in the bureau of equipment at the navy awaits the wireless telegraph expert who ranks highest in the Civil Service Commission examination. The post emphasizes technical skill and high placement in the competitive test.
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Washington
Bureau of Equipment of the Navy
Civil Service Commission
Nebraska Notes From Box Wider and Surrounding Towns
Reports from McCook and nearby towns include the death of 14 year old Bryan Doyle after his horse threw him and his foot caught in the stirrup. Other items: Roy Sanderson trains as a piano tuner after graduating in Iowa. J H Abshire injured in a runaway near Sutherland. Hastings plans a $150000 hotel with 125 rooms. Mormon elders visit Ponca. authorities demand a license to sell books. Two 14 year old boys from Juliar are returned home after wandering with firearms. A Beatrice man breaks a collarbone in a horse handling accident. Case brothers face a juvenile hearing in Madison for theft. a North Western train theft case ends in seven years’ hard labor. Nebraska City council orders a rock pile and jail labor to clear streets. vehicles must display fare. J J Shaw sells Beatrice quarter for $20000.
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Box Wider
McCook
Bryan Doyle
Daniel Doyle
Roy Sanderson
Sanderson
Marquette
College For the
Vinton
J.H. Abshire
Sutherland
Abshire
Hastings
Ponca
Nebraska
Albert
Dudley Clause
Juliar Cousins
Nebraska City
A. E. Kahl
Beatrice
A. “l. “Miller
Wymore
Horace Case
Gilbert Case
Bates
Clements
Madison
Norfolk
William Barnett
Borresteel
North‘western
Lynch
Senator O'Neill
Holt County
Gage County
J. J. Shaw
McHugh
Clay Center
Neb
Inoculation Boosts Clover and Alfalfa Growth
Scientists report that root bacteria in clovers peas and beans aid nutrient uptake. Ontario Agricultural College distributed cultures for inoculation with 80 percent of alfalfa trials showing gains and 66 percent for clover, red clover less favorable, peas and beans least. Cultures priced at 25 cents per bottle for 60 pounds of seed.
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Ontario Agricultural College
Montreal Star
Early plowing fights weeds and saves fields this summer
Farmers are urged to plow weed patches early to destroy rag weeds and other pests before seed set. Rag weeds invade corn, pastures, and grains when not controlled, while spring or no plowing may give Kingheads productive fields. A German note cites a coke layer method to retard potato sprouting by improving ventilation and oxidation.
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Schiller
Brunswick
Best feeding mix for corn fodder silage and clover hay
The article advises a balanced ration using bran cotton seed meal and corn meal. A suggested mix is five parts bran two parts cottonseed meal and one part cornmeal, combined with 16 pounds of the mix daily plus 30 pounds ensilage and 10 pounds clover hay. Molasses is commonly sprinkled on hay or ensilage.
Soil Temperature Key To Early Plant Growth
Scientists note optimal germination temperatures for crops from 41 to 87.8 degrees depending on species. Wheat rye oats corn and pumpkins germinate fastest at specific ranges. Soil warming through cultivation and irrigation affects timeliness of emergence, with sandy soils warming quicker than adobe. Denver Field and Farm urges early soil heating to avoid delayed spring growth.
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Tion
Denver
Swiss Farm Profits Report on 1906 Returns
An investigation by the Department of Agriculture and Swiss farmers compares gross and net farm profits across management systems in 1906 with the previous five years. From 280 holdings, profits averaged 21 dollars per acre on farms up to 12 acres, 71.50 dollars per acre on 13 to 25 acres, and higher on larger farms.
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Department of Agriculture
Switzerland
Aise
General Age of Trees Inquiry on Tree Longevity
An inquiry in Washington determines maximum lifespans for various species. Pines reach about 700 years, silver fir 425, larch 275, red beech 245, aspen 210, birch 200, ash 170, elder 145, elm 130. Oak heart rot begins around 8300 years. a holly specimen near Aschaffenburg, Germany is said to be 410 years old.
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Washington
Aschaffenburg
Germany
Guinea fowl flesh described as dark and tender
The article notes the flesh of guineas is dark colored, tender, juicy and flavorful like English pheasant. It adds the white guinea has lighter flesh and crossing with pearl varieties yields lighter meat.
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Guineas
Hastening Seed Germination for Hard-Skinned Seeds
Seed germination for tough coverings like canvas and eucalyptus is sped by soaking in warm water for two to twelve hours. Plant immediately after soaking and morning glories may bloom six weeks after sowing.
Egg prices rise on farms over the years
Farm egg prices climbed from 11.15 cents a dozen in 1899 to 12.87 in 1903 and 17.2 in 1904, 17.7 in 1905, with 1908 expected to be higher. The note highlights sustained increases in the United States.
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United States
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