Villisca Murders Shake Iowa Town Violence Strikes Moore Home
Villisca Iowa June 10 Joseph Moore prominent local businessman, his wife, four Moore children and two visitors were slain in their beds at the Moore residence. An axe with blood and hair was found. two women identified later as Spillinger relatives. No robbery noted, motive unclear. Authorities probe with posse. Burnham Wayne case in Colorado Springs noted as similar but not connected.
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Villisca
Joseph Moore
Moore
Herman Moore
Catherine Moore
Boyd Moore
Paul Moore
Edith Spillinger
Blanch Spillinger
van Gilder
Spillinger Sis the Moores
Burnham+Wayne
Colorado Springs
Wallsca
Burnham Wayne
Willsea
Official Courtesy Shown the Germans at New York Visit
New York June 10. German squadron officers spent the day with formal calls by Brig Gen Tasker Bliss and Rear Admirals Paschwitz and Winslow. Mayors and governors welcomed them at city hall as sightseeing and a hotel dinner followed. German sailors enjoyed free transit and later a Deutscher Kerlederbund reception at Sulzer's Harlem River.
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New York
Sim
Rebeur Paschwitz
Winslow
Deutscher Kerlederbund
Sulzer
Harlem River
Son of Governor Elect Works as Mucker in Lead Mine
Frances J. Byrne son of the Republican gubernatorial nominee of South Dakota works as a mucker in the Home Style mine at Lead during vacation. He attends Rapid City School of Mines and seeks practical mining knowledge. The piece also notes a Bloomington rail accident with no deaths and a Chicago shooting near a bar with potential fatalities.
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D Headwood
Frances J. Byrne
South Dakota
Mucker
Lead
Young Byrne
Rapid City School of
Mince
Parcels Post Plan Urged by Hitchcock
Washington reports that Postmaster General Hitchcock backs a general parcels post for the United States and possessions except the Philippines. The Bourne bill would create a nationwide service with six distance zones and rates from 5 to 12 cents per pound, consolidating third and fourth class mail and using distinctive stamps.
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Washington
United States
Philippine Islands
Congress
Hitchcock
Bourne
Committee On Post Offices and Postroads
Postal Service
Post Office Department
Porcela Post Service
International Parcels Post
Senate Post Office Committee
Holmuth Hirth Wins The Aeroplane Race
Vienna June 11 The aeroplane race from Berlin to Vienna under Imperial Aviation society and Austrian Aero club banners ended with Helmut Hirth of Germany securing victory carrying Lieut Schmoeller of the German army. The 229 mile course was flown in 6 hours 35 minutes actual time. Several Austrian pilots were forced to land en route including Csakay who started in Berlin Breslau segment and completed in two hours 50 minutes. Hirth flew over the Moravian Altvater mountain at 4887 feet. Hirth, known in America as an automobile racer, has a long recording of success in aviation and motor sports.
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Vienna
Berlin
Imperial Aviation Society
Austrian Aero Club
Helmuth Hirth
Schmoeller
Hirth
Uhree Australaieutenants
Blaschke
America
Tralice a Baby Girl Named by Roosevelt Follower Father
New York June 10 a newborn girl in the family of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Highland of 128 Fourth Avenue Caterson was named Tralice The father a Roosevelt admirer wished to name the child after the ex presidents wife unsure of the name the mother suggested Alice Roosevelt and a compromise produced Tralice a blend prefixing Roosevelt to Alice
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New York
Benjamin
Highland
Fourth Avenue
Caterson
Tralice
Roosevelt
Alice
Investigation of New York Stock Exchange hearings next week
Washington June 8 The House money trust committee will hear officers of the New York stock exchange about its relation to banks and financial institutions. The committee plans to spend most of next week in New York taking testimony with further hearings likely in Washington after the New York session.
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Washington
New York Stock Exchange
House Money Trust Committee
Money Trust
Exchange
New York
Pujo
Bible Students Association delegates dispute 1914 end rumor
Warrrensburg Missouri delegates at yesterday’s convention session condemned a widespread press report that predicted the world would end in 1914. The advisory committee, after reviewing inaccuracies in dispatches, told Bible teachers that the earth shall never be destroyed and urged careful reporting.
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Warrensburg
The
International Bible Students Association
Shoes with air cushions debut in soles and heels patent
A recent patent reveals shoes featuring air cushions integrated into the sole and heel. The design emphasizes improved shock absorption and comfort for wearers across various activities. Aimed at performance and everyday use, the invention showcases potential applications in athletic and casual footwear.
United States Marines Fight Insurgents at El Cuero Mines
A company of United States Marines under Captain Edward Manwaring at El Cuero mines in Santiago, Cuba, repelled an insurgent attack with no Marine casualties. Separately, Washington and Rhode Island sailed from Key West toward Havana with additional Marines aboard as U.S. forces reportedly prepare for possible intervention amid Cuban tensions.
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Cuba
Edward Manwaring
el Cuero
Washington
Rhode Island
Key West
Straita
Florida
Mars
Gomez
Osterhaus
San Francisco
Annapolis
Atlantic
Masschusetts
Utah
North Dakota
Plorad
Delaware
Cape Cod
Ue Navy Department
Spaker Farrerra
Steamer Dora Belatedly Reaches Seward After Katmai Eruption
Passengers aboard the Aerial steamer Dora report ash clouds, darkness, and gas as Katmai volcano erupts. Explosions send rocks and ash over Shelikot strait. 800 square miles affected with ash depths of inches. Dora later reaches Seward with ash covering and crews noting the eruption as the most violent in Alaska.
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Seward
Alaska
Dora
Katmai
Shelikot Strait
Revenue Cutter Service
Katmat
Veaink
Seldovia
Alaskan
Sholikof Strait
Kodiak
Six Starters Set for Latonia Derby Today
Cinci nati Ohio June 8 Six magnificent three year olds face the barrier in the Latonia derby for the 29th time. Five starters were assured as of yesterday with Cockspur and related owners Henderson and Pranit Hogan doubting the distance. H C Hallenbeek from New York has Worth the favorite, winner of the Kentucky derby, carrying the black and white colors. Sprite owned by H K Knapp is the second choice, praised as a premier race mare comparable to Roseben.
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New York
Worth
Chatce
Sprite
H. K. Knapp
Roseben
Admiral Dewey's Staff Chief Lambertton Dies
Washington June 2 Rear Admiral Benj Pfeafer Lambertton, longtime chief of staff to Admiral Dewey and involved in the Manila surrender events, died late Sunday night at Hislomé. Born in Cumberland County Pennsylvania, he rose through Civil War era service and held key posts before death in Washington. Kansas City reports a Croatian Catholic priest threat and a will leaving property to charity amid rising tensions. Electric elevators become common on Paris interurban railways.
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Washington
Admiiral Benj, Pfeafer Lamberton, A. &. Nyrelived
Dewey
Manila
Cumberland County
Pennsania
Renr
Tarm— Bertoh
Mayor Academy
Arhork
Kansas City
Pnce
M.D. Kempetio
Krriptl
Lise
Wichita Sheriff Opens 18000 Beer Bottles Without Tasting
Wichita Kans June 10 Not many would open a dozen bottles of beer without drinking one Yet Sheriff John Mill hault under attorney general orders acts as official opener prying lids off 18000 bottles to pour them out Previously two barrels seized from a Cincinnati brewery were ordered destroyed but the company arranged for the liquor to be poured and the bottles returned Each bottle must be emptied individually per the agreement making the sheriff’s task extensive and tedious
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Wichita
Kan
John Millhault
Kansas
Suibbs
Cincinnati Wrewery Company
Carroll Names Eicher
Des Moines June 10 Governor Carroll appointed Henry Leher a Washington attorney to replace TD Foster of Ottumwa on the state educational board of control.
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Carroll
Eicher
Des Moines
Henry Leher
Washington
TD. Foster
Ottumwa
State Educational Board of Control
Wood’s Removal as Chief of Staff Approved by Senate
Washington June 10 The Senate voted 27 to 24 to approve the conference report on the army appropriation bill carrying amendments that legislate Maj Gen Leonard Wood out of his office as chief of staff on March 4 1913.
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Washington
Senate
Leonard Wood
Canned Salmon Fatal in Maravathown Event
Maravathown reports a fatal case of poison from estinp canned calcium leading to death of Mrs. WB Mantle, wife of a renowned physician from Aiblum. Other family members were only lightly affected. Mrs. Mantle previously Miss Hattie Sawyer of Mount Venus, a former teacher. A New Jorney farmer secures a patent for a temporary attachment to fasten a four-ton shoe to a horse’s hoof.
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Maravathown
Jadana
WB. Mantle
Aiblum
Modi Wick
Mantle
Hattie Sawyer
Mount Venus
Alunarhours
Western Try Outs For Olympic Team
Evanston trials report a host of standout performances across sprints throws and distance events. C T Wilson tied the 100 meter dash record, G W Philbrook starred in the javelin and shot put, Ira Davenport won the 800 meters, and D H Davis claimed the 10 000 meter title as Chicago officials announced Olympic team selections.
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Evanston
University
Melvin Shepard
London
C. T. Wilson
Coa College
C. C. Cook
Cleveland
Ohio
Ted
J. P. Nicholson
University of Missouri
Case
Vnols
Nicholson
Ira Davenport
University of Chicago
FP Lindberg
University of Tuinola
Amerian Athletic Union
Hollswelle
England
G. W. Philbrook
Notre Dame University
G. Wickett
Ohio State University
Buckeye
D. H. Davis
Lake Forest
Sidney Atch
Davis
Austin Menaul
Avery Brundage
Chicago Athletic Association
Chicago
Noa
American team faces fund shortage in Olympic selection
New York June 10 with Olympic team selection work underway there is talk the United States strength will be cut unless funds rise. A deficit estimate of about 12500 dollars was noted as needed to send point winners to Stockholm and include additional athletes. Committee members hesitate to cover the shortfall.
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New York
United States
Ural
Stoakholm
Phamypison
Florida man admits breach in House committee probe
A Washington report states Wright, described as a Florida state regulator, admits violating committee oversight rules. The confession references dealings with North Carolina land ventures and payments connected to a dairy project, amid allegations of stock misallocation.
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Washngton
Wright
Wlorida
Bitire
North Carolina
Grain Report of the Government June 11 initial yield outlooks
Washington reports June 1910 style grain estimates across Spring and Winter wheat oats and barley. Acreage figures show slight shifts versus last year with indicated yields per acre and total production forecasts for all wheat oats and barley. Strong entities include Bureau of Statistics figures and U.S. crop estimates.
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Washington
Yuurn
Anatiatics
Agricul
Meat Packers' Bribery Cases Postponed
Chicago June 11 A special grand jury may not hear testimony from witnesses in the trial of Chicago meat packers acquitted last winter of Sherman law charges. The new grand jury planned before Judge Carpenter will be sworn, but perjury charges against certain witnesses will not be pursued due to time constraints and ongoing government discussions.
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Chicago
United States
Carpenter
St ix
Investigation of CrI P and IC Rates Ordered
Washington on June 10 the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an inquiry into yellow pine and hardwood rates on the Chicago Rock Island Pacific the Union Pacific and two other roads operating in the south and southwest The inquiry cites alleged excessive trunk line surcharges and higher revenues from telegraph tolls The move likely won’t occur before next autumn Green Bay Wis a jury found Cora Edwards shot and killed William Ty Ebeling a Green Bay miller insurers seek 12000 payout Oshkosh jury acquitted Howards woman in related murder case Melon Prince Kimmerling an aviator and engineer Tonnewell died in a 200 foot fall near Stinty while testing a new monoplane the crash left the machine wrecked and cause undetermined
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Rock Tnland & Pacific
Tmnols Central
Green Bay
Wis
Cora Edwards
Willian Ty Ebeling
Ebeling
Neenah
Prince
Kimmerling
Tonnel
Lorimer Case Vote Set For Next Month Date
Washington June 10 The Senate will vote on unseating Senator Lorimer of Illinois on Monday as agreed after a conference where pro and anti Lorimer Senators spoke. If adjournment occurs earlier than July voting may be advanced to finish this session. Cleveland attorney Jann Watson to represent Tihaan or hits event of the shire holders of the Wheel ing and Lake Fre rait road chaired and adjournment set for June 12.
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Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
Congress
Cleveland
Jann Watson
Elcmining
Tihaan
Wheeling and Lake Fre Rait
Aliadehern
Goopse
Jagat
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