Thaw Refuses To Pay Trial Debts Of Nearly 200000
New York May 2 Harry K Thaw refuses to settle creditors while officially insane. About 14 claimants, including lawyers and doctors, seek payments totaling roughly 200000. Thaw paid many bills after the first murder trial but now resists as his asylum status continues.
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Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Mauewea Asylum
Willy
Stanford White
Allenist
Martis Littleton
Littleton
Thaw Haa
Crediora
Nano
Lad of 12 Gets Medal for Bravery in Gloucester
Arthur J. Cox, 12, son of woolen manufacturer Arthur M. Cox, earned a Humane Society medal for bravery after saving Catherine Hennessey from a dangerous surf eddy at East Gloucester in August 1907. Lifeguard Walter Byrnes, who assisted, notes two medals in one family.
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New York
Arthur J. Cox
Arthur M. Cox
Humane Society of Massachusetts
Catherine Hennessey
East Gloucester
Mass
Stanley M. Cox
Saint Society
Ame Place
Walter J. Byrnes
Young Cox
Byrnes
Directoire gowns rumored to be in Chicago crowd
Chicago May 20 directoire gown hats shock police as fashion hype swirls about two sensational gowns hidden in the city. Tailors say the style will gain traction next fall when tourists return, with gowns cut high at the knee and trousers worn beneath.
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Chicago
Paris
London
Tour-Isia
Directoire
Richard Pollak
Snell’s will is on trial again in DeWitt County
Bloomington May 20 The second effort to break Colonel Tom Snell's will opens in DeWitt County Circuit Court with Judge Solon Philbrick replacing the unfair rulings of former Judge W D Cochran. Prosecution cites letters said to be by Mabel Snell Kansas City as the alleged favored relative who drew a large share of Col Snell's estate. Taft returns home from Panama to Washington May 20.
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Bloomington
Tom Snell
DeWitt County
Ciri ‘Cuit
Solon Philbrick
W. D. Cochran
Mabel Snell
Kansas City
Colonel Snell
Denounced Woman as Blackmailer and Perjurer Sentenced
New York May 20 Jamie Blunt who shot and wounded Brooklyn lawyer Charles M Sanford after he refused to give her money was denounced by Judge Dike as a blackmailer and perjurer and sentenced to serve not less than three nor more than four years in the state prison The Tallways of Stim have a total Jeneth of 435 males
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New York
Jamie Blunt
Charles M. Sanford
Brooklyn
Dike
Streetcar Strike Sparks Widespread Vandalism in Cleveland
In Cleveland a streetcar strike triggered vandalism as attackers injured workers and cut trolley wires in Lakewood. Municipal Traction halted service pending police protection while state arbitration officials prepared to seek arbitration with President Dupont. International President Mahon arrived from Chicago and joined talks with union and arbitration board members.
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Cleveland
Mayee Acta
Saw Ware
Delater
Witta” Wertecht
Craws
Honunton
Lakewood
Municipel Traction Company
Anion
Mahon
Street Car Men's Union
State Arbitration Board
Dupont
Traction Company
Arbitration Board
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Btreat and Electric Railway
Chicago
Behner
Joseph Bishop
Selwyn N. Owen
State Board of Arbitration
Municipal Traction Company
Bank Defaulter Pleads Insanity in $2,000,000 Shortage
Pittsburg reports Allegheny National Bank suspended and under national examiner. Cashier William Montgomery faces an insanity defense amid a $2,000,000 shortage. bank officials cite a $604.00 official peculation and suspect a conspiracy. city funds are tied up as authorities warn of possible bond issuance to cover expenses.
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Pittsburg
Alergheny National Bank
National Bank Examiner
William © Montgomery
Montgomery
Tn Sai
William Montgomery
Allegheny National Bank
W. L. Folds
Mystery in Death of Princeton Girl
Princeton N J May 20 The body of Bertha Vanderbilt assistant in the Princeton university library was found floating in the Raritan Canal. A friend reported seeing her in an automobile with another woman and a Princeton graduate suitor who arrived for a baseball game. No signs of foul play were evident though parts of her clothing were missing. She was last seen Wednesday afternoon and may have drowned while fording a stream under the canal.
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Princeton
N. J
Bertha Vanderbilt
Princeton University Library
Raritan Canal
William Robinson
Miss Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Sperry's Fleet Sails For Puget Sound
The Atlantic battleship fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Sperry weighed anchor from San Francisco bay at 11 10 this morning in drizzle for Puget Sound. In Omaha a guard shot and killed Joseph Bailey known as Cap Bailey after a confrontation at the Armour Packing plant during pay day. Police say the wound may prove fatal.
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Sperry
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Atlantic Battleship Fleet
San Francisco Bay
Cap” Bailey
Omaha
Joseph Bailey
South Maha
Cap" Bailey
Armour Packing Company
South Omaha
Egan
Bailey
Balley
O'Hearn
Hailey
R. F. Schindel
Randolph Neb Hero Saves Lady. Man Is Injured in Process
In Randolph on May 20 O. E. Reece, a prominent local citizen, sprang to shield a frightened team from bolting, breaking his leg in the effort while preventing harm to a lady. The incident highlights quick action as horses spooked.
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Randolph
Neb
O. Reece
Violence marks car strike in Cleveland
In Cleveland on May 18 the streetcar strike by the Amalgaated Association of Street and Belo employees turns violent. Union supporters clash with nonunion crews, smashing windows and beating conductors while police restore order. Leaders accuse Municipal Traction Co of firing veteran workers and replacing them with nonunion Forest City staff, seeking to force arbitration as a pretext.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Amalgamated Association of Street and Blex
Municipal Traction Company
Unea
Forest City Company
Superior Avenue
East One Hundred and Fifth Street
Peneusbad
Payne Avenue
Collinwood
Euclid Beach
St. Clair Avenue
Forest City
Army officers now must step lively
Washington May 19 The general deficiency appropriation bill the last of the government supply bills was reported to the House carrying 17 343 000 of which 10 000 000 is for pensions under widows pension and old age pension acts. Roosevelt opened his campaign to rejuvenate the army by ordering coast artillery field officers to walk 50 miles and field officers of the rest 90 miles by horse or on foot over three days to test endurance for wartime needs.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
Coast Artillery
Roosevelt
Miss Katherine Eliing to Wed Duke of Abruzzi in October
Rome reports on excellent authority that Miss Katherine Eliing of Washington will marry the Duke of the Abruzzi in October. The announcement confirms a ruling social match with European royal connections and seals pending nuptials this fall.
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Elkins
Rome
Katherine Eliing
Washington
Abruzzi
Colored people form vigilante group for public safety
Des Moines authorities report that after two assaults by black men on white women in recent weeks the city’s colored community will organize a Vigilance committee to aid the Public Safety Department. The group will coordinate with a white committee formed yesterday to protect the city and guard women from attackers.
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Des Moines
Department of Public Safety
Colored Vigilance Committee
Baby farmer in high glee husband dubious
New York May 15 Mrs Florencn Fairview Wieland promotes a prenatal care program at a New York farm near Renasmlaer to rear sixty infants yearly. Her husband trails after, attempting to grasp the idea while the children are said to work and learn early.
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New York
Florencn Fairview
Wieland
Renasmlaer
N. Y
Historic Roosevelt conference closes with unity tone
At the White House the historic conference of governors ended with broad support for unity and resource preservation. President Roosevelt commended the gathering, William Jennings Bryan offered a condolence resolution for ex President Cleveland, and the meeting adjourned sine die after approving the committee report and printing papers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
William Jennings Bryan
Cleveland
Unik
Tranchard
Louisiana
Committee On
Congress
Conference
Poster Girl in Tights Must Go
Chicago May 18 Farewell to the poster girl in tights as the Show Printers association adopts a resolution banning posters of an objectionable nature. The measure, approved at their national convention, ends the era of scantily clad figures on U.S. billboards, per secretary Clarerice E Raney.
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Chicago
Poxter
Misa Dolly Fewclothes
Show Printers’ Association
United States
Clarerice E. Raney
Aldrich currency bill passed by Senate
The Senate approved the Aldrich currency bill as a substitute for the Vreeland bill by a 47 to 20 vote after brief consideration. The finance committee then amended the Vreeland bill by inserting the Aldrich provisions, removing the Johnston reserve feature and La Follette stock loan ban, and adding an 18 member National Monetary Commission.
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Senate
Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
National Monetary Commission
Secretary Wilson Denies Resignation Rumor in May Denial
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson issued an emphatic denial of rumors that he planned to resign soon. He stated he never thought of resigning and would likely remain in his post into the next administration if Taft wins. The report also notes public belief in Washington about his tenure.
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Wilson
Washington
Taft
Sonner
Wright brothers flying machine mystery and likely government interest
A tangled report centers on the Wright brothers and their flying machine. Talks of a France based aeroplane contest, potential U S government interest, possible foreign negotiations, and speculation about financing suggest renewed attention to the invention and its future prospects.
In Danger for Admiring Zola
May 2 Toklo reports Becague praised the Spaness edition of Emile Zola's Paris. Marquis Salonji faces removal from the premier ship as the home department suppresses the book. Imperial household concerns over Zola's socialism and anti imperialism trigger political tensions. Saionji's endorsement fuels enemies and a confrontation escalates.
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Toklo
Becague
Emile Zola
Paris
Marquis Salonji
Home Department
Imperial Household Department
Zolu
Saionji
Osaka
Japan
Republic
When Anthracite Will Pass In This Generation
New York May 20 Dr Charlee Proteus Steinmets professor of electrical engineering in Union College in Behenectady spoke last night to the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He warned coal will not last and predicted a future when soft coal supplies may end. He urged planning for heat and energy alternatives as the next generation faces fuel scarcity.
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New York
Charlee Proteus Steinmets
Union College
Behenectady
American Institute of Elsetrical Engineers
Greenland
Prisoner Protected Partner In Crime
In Watertown South Dakota on May 20 a circuit court jury freed a woman who faced trial for involvement with a confessed partner in crime. The state’s star witness Joseph Handley refused to testify and was held in contempt. his sentence record was not admitted, leaving the case without sufficient evidence.
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Watertown
S. D
Flora Techakert
State l
Joneph Handley
Exact Science in Lovemaking
New York May 20 Auld the soul affinity expert asserts that each person holds a masculine or feminine percentage. He claims science can determine a soul mate and fix unhappy marriages by balancing these percentages. He argues ignorance of scientific requirements causes most marital strife and that love remains the greatest force influencing lives.
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New York
R. GC
Auld
F. Z
Awg
Mayor Refused Order to Close Salons, Court Rules
An appellate court today reversed a lower court, holding that the mayor of noted city cannot be compelled to close saloons on Sunday. The decision addresses separation of powers and the balance of executive duties within government.
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Uhicago
Tre
Mklagy
Shaw Mew Aat nS Fevenel Critics and the Bad Play
An interview reveals Shaw defending poetic justice and denying revenge as motive. He contrasts his aim of writing a good play with critics and audiences, noting the production’s lengthy debate among respectable attendees and references to legal and literary works as sources of argument. Protagonists insist the work has no plot but offers a three hour dramatic debate for an educated audience.
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Shaw
Mtely
Shi
Eutechium
Sidney Webb
Birmingham
London
Whitaker's
the Statesman
Eral
Ex Crown Princess Louise of Saxony Gives Birth in Florence
Florence May 4 Mina Tocetl, once Countess Montignoso and ex crown princess Louise of Saxony, has a daughter born to her latest marriage to Italian pianist Enrico Toselli. Louise, previously divorced from the Baxonian king, has a long record of escapades including a note on a former home and a piano scene. The Baxonian king remains in love and seeks reconciliation.
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Florence
Italy
Mina, Tocetl
Montignoso
Louise of
Saxony
Baxonys
Lean of Sig
Enrico Toselli
London
Baxony
Giron
Europe
Monica Pia
Countess Montignoso
Louise
Toselli
Guicciardini
Guiccariadini
Princesa
Chicks Hatch in Warm Tool Box at Pittsburgh Roundhouse
In Pittsburgh on May 16, workers found two dozen eggs in an abandoned tool box in the roundhouse. Steam kept the temperature at three degrees, coal soothed the warmth, and the first hatch of 14 chicks arrived after three weeks. A second hatch appeared yesterday, healthy and sooty, with another hatch planned amid clanging machinery.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
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