Harvard Instructor Muenter Identified as Holt in Morgan Plot
Frank Holt, blamed for the Morgan attack and burial of a bomb in the U S Capitol, is identified posthumously as Erich Muenter the Harvard instructor who vanished after being indicted for his wife Leona's murder. Authorities compare dental work and testimony from Cambridge and Boston witnesses.
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Muenter
Harvard
Cambridge
A. T. Brown
Illier
Smith
Hillier
Central Office
Nassau
Ola
Germany
Milwaukee
Berlin
Governor probes Barnes-Moore civil service law
Governor Frank B. Willis orders an official inquiry into alleged weaknesses in the Barnes-Moore civil service law after requesting Attorney General E. C. Turner to investigate challenged sections. The probe reviews official records, certification validity, and court precedent on official acts versus extrinsic evidence, with potential implications for the Cass highway bond provisions and bond timing under the state’s highway law.
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Columbus
Frank B. Willis
Barnes-Moore Civil Service
E. C. Turner
Assembly
John C. Maynard
Will Halley
House
Senate
Supreme Court
Cass
Russians Claim Check on Teutons at Krasnik
Petrograd says Austro German forces near Krasnik in Southern Polish territory have been checked, threatening a key railway. Vienna counters with claims of Russian defeats here. Reports say quiet along the eastern front, while Austro Germans win no daily gains recently. Italy renews attacks on the Isonzo front near Gorizia. Rumors of a western front German offensive persist, but confirm no major action. The Times condemns the campaign as bungling in its naval and land operations.
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Warsaw
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Gorizia
Callas
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Lord Northcliff
the Times
Congressmen urge larger defense funds for Hawaii
Washington July 7 A majority of members of Congress returning from a seven week Hawaii tour say the islands are the key to the Pacific coast and the Panama Canal and that U S defense appropriations for Hawaii should be increased. They advocate heavier guns at Diamond Head Pearl Harbor improvements and a fleet of submarines to guard mid Pacific territory. They warn that without broader naval defense the island chain remains vulnerable to foreign attack.
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United States
Hawaiian Islands
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mid-Pacific
Hawai
Pacific Coast
Panama Canal
America
Diamond Head
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu
Smoot
Hawaii
Hawaiian
Utah
Ft. Shafter
Schofield Barracks
Hawaiian Capital
Teaff Succeeds as City President in Ward Shift
City council last night reorganized with Raymond W. Teaff rising to the presidency to succeed Mayor Ralston who had assumed the duties July 1 1915. J M Bueche elected president pro tem, Harry W Blethrow elected as Second Ward member. Teaff cast deciding vote for Blethrow. broader move to abolish offices delayed to post primary.
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Raymond W. Teaff
Ton W. Ralston
Geo. W. McLeish
J. M. Bueche
Harry W. Blethrow
Mr. Teaff
Edward Wild
Tea
Mr. Blehrow
Teaft
Mr. Blethrow
Council
Hay
Deadlock over German dye stuffs shipment to U S
Washington reports a deadlock in talks to secure German dye stuffs for American manufacturers. State department officials say negotiations will continue, but Germany demands a supply of American cotton in exchange. Berlin insists no dye exports without cotton access to German ports.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
Admittedfalse moves amid Capitol bombing inquiry
The man Holt confessed he lied about his movements in Washington and New York when confronted with evidence he built the Capitol bomb in a bungalow he rented nearby about ten days earlier. Lewis Ott positively identified Holt as the renter and found bottles with corks punctured in the center, small phrases, and pictures of a dozen public tilings across the country, three marked.
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Washington
New York
Holt
Capitol
Here
Lewis Ott
Beck er Ready to Die Says Becker Seeks No Escape
New York July 7 Charles Becker expressed to Rev James B Curry that he is ready to die and has given up hope of escaping the electric chair. Curry, a confidante and advisor, said Becker insists he is innocent and declines to disclose further details, planning to pursue a last appeal though expecting no relief. Becker reportedly remains resolute, planning to face execution if required.
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New York
Charles Becker
United States Supreme Court
James B. Curry
W. Bourke Cochran
Becker
Father Curry
Changes in postmaster compensation across towns
The year ending March 31 1915 saw many postmasters’ pay adjusted based on business volume. Several towns record decreases like Adena from 1100 to 1000 and Wellsville from 2400 to 2000, while increases appear in Cadiz from 2100 to 2290 and Bridgeport to 2000.
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Adena
Amsterdam
Dillonvale
Flushing
Crinkon
Scia
Wellsville
Bergholz
Cadiz
Bowerston
Bridgeport
Ag Carrollton
Lisbon
Bombs Found Aboard British Ship Carrying Autos
Associated Press report from New York says a British ship loaded in May for Havre with autos and grain for the French army carried two bombs when it reached its destination. One was in an automobile case and the other in grain. Cylinders contained acid and an inflammable chemical, set to detonate by ship motion. The ship’s name was not disclosed amid ongoing investigations.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Frank Holt
J. P. Morgan
United States
Saxonia
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Holtso
Dallas
Texas
Woods
New York City
Holt
Major Pullman
Atlantic
Iniers
Card Line
American Line
Philadel del
Mr. Morgan
Glencove
Eynce
H. C. Hill
Espagne
Havre
Anticipated Self Defense Argument In Ice Magnate Stabbing
Details indicate An earned yet controversial homicide case in Bellaire involves Koehline Ice Company leadership. After closing Steubenville ice operations and moving to Bellaire, Koehline Ice and Storage Company principal owner faces stabbing charges. Surviving relatives include his wife Carrie Wassman and son, plus brothers James Thomas Harrison of Bridgeport and sisters Rose Dillon of Bridgeport and Katherine Rowley of Martins Ferry.
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Steubenville
Koehline
Koehline Ice Company
Bridgeport
Bellaire
Koehline Ice and Storage Company
Carrie Wassman
James
Thomas
Harrison
Rose Dillon
Katherine Rowley
Martins Ferry
City Council Tour Highlights New Filtration Plant
Members of the City Council, invited by Water Commission Chairman D. J. Sinclair, inspected the filtration plant on Tuesday evening. Builders hope to have it ready for operation in about ninety days as work progresses smoothly. A council member urged every citizen of Steubenville to visit the plant before water is turned in to appreciate its magnitude.
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D. J. Sinclair
Sinclair
Steubenville
Steubenville Homing Club's Newark and Indianapolis Races
The Steubenville Homing Pigeon Club held a 100 mile race in Newark Ohio on June 27 with winners W J Adams 992 65 Gus Weinberg 956 40 Harry Acton 947 89 Jerome Mettenberger 943 24 John Quinlan 919 74 and William Doepke 910 38. The 300 mile Indianapolis race saw Victor Adams 974 00 Harry Acton 903 16 V Adams 902 26 John Quinilan 862 26 Jerome Mettenberger 725 88 Gus Weinberg 723 13 Wm Doepke 645 69. Four news miles result included ey Adams 1 204 80 V J Adams 1 1 Wengen Quinlan 1 151 57 Gus 1 149 39 Jerome Mettenberer 143 64 Harry Acton 1 1 William Doepke 1 138 43.
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Newark
Ohio
W. J. Adams
Gus Weinberg
Harry Acton
Jerome Mettenberger
John Quinlan
Wm. Doepke
Indianapolis
Victor Adams
V. Adams
John Quinilan
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Ey Adams
V. J. Adams
Wengen Quinlan
Gus
Jerome Mettenberer
Auto Fatality Near Warren Involving Two Men
An auto accident near Warren Pennsylvania killed Ned Hue 30 and injured Fred Averill 30 both residents of Warren when their car went over a 30 foot rabiniece between Rossi and Akeley about 12 miles from the city last night.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Warren
Ned Hue
Fred Averill
The Weather Ohio Showers and Thunderstorms
The Weather Ohio reports showers and thunderstorms through today and Thursday. Warmer tonight with increased humidity and passing showers possible across counties.
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Ohio
Burglar hits Yorkville home for valuables
A Yorkville residence was burglarized on Monday night. Stolen items include a gold watch, gold chain, Masonic charm, breast pin, and a ladies watch chain. No suspects named. Police urge any witnesses to come forward.
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Yorkville
Sone Eran Parlett
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