Postmaster Morgan Shot by Insane Man in New York
New York Postmaster Morgan, serving since 1907, was shot in the abdomen on Broadway near One Hundred and Forty Sixth Street by Erich J. B. Mackey, an Englishman of 31, who then killed himself. Witness Dorothy Morgan, 14, present. Mackey formerly escaped lunatic, with prior city crime. Morgan’s condition later reported as potentially recoverable.
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New York
New Yorks
Morgan
uMee
Mackey
Fred
Alde
Witnes
Misa Dorothy Morgan
Broadway
One Hundred and Forty Sixth Street
U Morgan
Atmtomen
Mr. Morgan
Serle H. P. Mackey
Postmaster Morgan
Hyee
Cambridge
Worcester
Ruth Leavitt Opposes Divorce in Denver Letter
Ruth Bryan Leavitt writes a confidant that divorce horrifies her and her family oppose it. She says she will not live with Homer Leavitt while he is away in Paris, remaining wife in name until his return. She has focused on writing, including plays and stories, lately.
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Denver
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Homer Leavitt
Paris
Mary Mannerng
General Grant Promoted to Head of Lakes Department
Chicago Nov 11 General Frederick Grant successor to William A Carter to command the lakes department in Chicago. Carter moves to the Missouri department.
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General Grant
Lakes
Chicago
Frederick Grant
Lice
Grant
Willim A. Carter
Department of Missour
Little Girl Killed In Amateur Drama
Hibbing Minnesota November report of a tragic onstage shooting during a school amateur play. J B Geary 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Geary died after a gun misfire while other children performed. Barrett 13 acted villainess and fired the pistol as they recited lines. The child died from a bullet to the brain in the rehearsal room.
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Hibbing
Min
J. Bins Geary Seh
Richard Geary
Yeas
Lan
Childre
Bie
Ruanell Barrett
Young Barrett
Mappc
Ulind
New Divorce Law Approved by South Dakota Voters
Sioux Falls D May 16 reports show South Dakota voters approved a new divorce act ending the state’s famed divorce mill. The law requires one year residency in the state and three months in the county before filing, with hearings in regular court terms and publicity. Counties tally yes 15,805 no 10,189 with strong statewide support.
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Sioux Falla
South Dakota
Pierre
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Sioux Falls
United States
J. M. Donovan
Tull
Yankton
Davison
Clark
Brown
Lawrence
Lincoln
Lion
Turner
Clay
Codington
Hendle
Deud
Former State Auditor Dies at Vermillion
Vermillion South Dakota November 10 The funeral of J J Sloan occurs here today He was state auditor of South Dakota and longtime educator at city schools and the University of South Dakota He leaves a wife and six children A second item reports the death of Mrs Robin Belle Thompson ex wife of Martin Thompson who had been ill in Texas and is expected to be brought home later this week
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Vermillion Vermillion
J. J. Sloan
South Dakota
Sloan
University of South
el Paso
Tex
Robin Belle Thompson
Martin Thompson
Sioux Indians Do Coal Hauling At Yankton Agency
Sioux Indians at Yankton agency have hauled coal from Wagner railroad point to the agency, earning 20 cents per 100 pounds. Workers showed eagerness to maximize profit, nearly overloading wagons and risking breakdowns and delays.
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Wagner
Yankton Agency
Denounces Uncle Sam's treatment of Filipinos
Chicago Nov. 10 Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago denounced continued occupation of the Philippine islands by the United States He said Filipinos would likely never adopt English He criticized American teachers as inferior and claimed improvements there were paid for by Filipinos who were heavily taxed.
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Chicago
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
United States
Starr
Captain Hains Idolized Wife
Exclusive signed statement from Thornton Jentina Hains defends Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. amid murder case. He portrays Peter as a delicate, honorable, generous man who faced health and speech issues, a devoted husband, and a loyal soldier who went to the Philippines. He explains Peter’s trust in his wife and the emotional impact on their children.
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New York
Thornton Jentina, Hains
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Wm. BH. Annis
Peter
Hains
General Hains
Ward
Pete
Fort Hamilton
Sean
Peto
Claudia
Raleleh
San Francisco
Annia
Philippines
Chisa
Lfe
Hor
Haines
Atolly
Molly
Graft Disclosed Across The Line In Canada Marine Dept
Quebos November 10. In an investigation before Judge Wassela 23 minor officials and employees are suspended. Testimony shows contractors paid a 5 percent bonus on most government supplies and charged extortionate prices to the government.
Morse Merchant Bank Chief Given Fifteen Year Jail Term
Charles W Morse once a dominant financier and Alfred H Curtis, ex president of the National Bank of North America, were found guilty of misapplication of funds and falsifying bank books. Morse was sentenced to 15 years in a federal prison in Atlanta after a dramatic court scene. Curtis received a suspended sentence.
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New York
Charioe Wi Morae
National Bank of North America
Alfred H. Curtis
Morse
Tombs
Atlanta
Otay
Mr. Morse
Hough
Marshal Henkel
Judge Hough
Mr. Morse Ant
Mr. Curtis
Charles W. Morse
Finance
United States Circuit
Tough
Fideral
Tr Curtis
Nuule
Marse
Keeng
Infant Placed In Baby Carriage Fire Incident
An 8 month old boy was threatened by flames from a fire started under a baby carriage while his mother was away. The infant remained unharmed as the fire spread to the coverings but was contained with no injuries reported. The event occurred in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Rapp.
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Jalena
Ofra
Henry Rapp
Court verdict ends conspiracy case with mixed guilt verdicts
A jury found both defendants not guilty on conspiracy charges but guilty of misapplication of funds and making false entries in the bank ledgers. Alfred H. Curtis and Morse faced a mercy recommendation, while a motion for a new trial and an appeal were requested. Defense actions followed as officials consider counts totaling 54 in misapplication and false entries.
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Judge Hough
Mrs. Morse
Mrs. Curtis
Morse
Curtis
Olcott
Stimeon
Hough
Fede
Atlanta
Curtie
Mure
Morar
Iosman John Rider
Hides
Lok
Elder Soo
Alfred H. Curtis
Circuit Court of Appeals
United States
Stimson
Missouri Returns Show Taft Leading With 4285 Margin
Early returns indicate Taft leads Missouri by 4285 as the statewide map shows a Democratic majority of six in the legislature on joint ballot. Bryan trails by 512? with Watt winning governor by 16913 and Stone securing the Democratic Senate nomination by 18829 pending full counts. Lieutenant Governor McKinley likely tops Richard C. by about 15000.
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St. Louis
Taft
Missouri
Bryan
Watt
Hadley
Stone
Folio
Senate
John C. McKinley
Richard C. A
Maryland Vote Divided as Illiterate Voters Skew Ballots
Maryland election results show Bryan with six or seven electors and Taft with one after partial counts. Officials note ballot law and illiteracy affecting first elector tallies, causing discrepancies between first electors and the rest. Other regions report Johnson’s in North Dakota and Taft leading in West Virginia with varying county returns.
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Maryland
Nltimore
Baltmore City
Bryan
Taft
Baltimore
Uie
Newspaper man Phil Short killed during deer hunt in North Dakota
Williston, N D Nov 9 Phil Short a well known North Dakota newspaper man shot and killed by Clayton Yeakins while deer hunting in McKenzie county. Short was beating brush when he was stabbed by his Soren knife. He had a long 19 year career in the state, including at Devils Lake and other points.
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Williston
N. D
Phil Short
North Dakota
Clayton Yeakins
McKenzie County
Short
Atl 'S Lake
Fort Hamilton to Move Band to Port Hancock in Army Shuffle
Reports confirm a drastic post reorganization at Fort Hamilton. The Army will transfer the post band to Port Hancock at Sandy Hook within a week, leaving Fort Hamilton barren of its music and social center influence. Officials cite alleged letters from Mrs Claudia Haina as the reason for the personnel change.
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Port Ham
Niton
Bob Hein
Port Hancock
Bandy Hook
Fort Harpilton
Dam Jong
Army Ute
Amécica
Fort Hamilton
Mra
Claudia Haina
Public land withdrawals for later irrigation press release
Washington reports suggested withdrawal from entry of desert lands awaiting irrigation. Government action could make irrigation feasible within years at costs up to 200 dollars per acre, affecting settlers and land use. annual office receipts total 12.7 million dollars, with land entries down from prior year.
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Washington, DC
General Land Office
United States
Ofice
President Eliot Talks to Harvard Students About His Resignation
Cambridge Mass Nov 2 In an informal talk to a large gathering of Harvard students, after a mass meeting, Charles W Eliot discussed his resignation and the search for his successor. He explained resignation means retirement and urged finding a young, able man to lead Harvard to a higher plane without delay.
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Eliot
Harvard
Cambridge
Mann
Chas. W. Eliot
Arnold
Rugby
Ethel Roosevelt Narrowly Escapes After Saddle Breaks
Miss Ethel Roosevelt narrowly avoids serious injury while riding with the Jenesco Valley Hunt club near Buffalo. The saddle horn broke as her horse moved through a swamp, leaving her in a perilous position until Harp Willson arrived on a horse to stop a potential runaway and a new saddle was fitted.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ethel Roosevelt
Jenesco Valley Hunt Club
Miex Roosevelt
Harp Willson
Big Phone Company Placed in Receivership in Illinois
The Union Telephone and Telegraph company, serving Rock Island Moline and Davenport, with capital of 559 000, was placed in the hands of receivers today following a Chicago bank’s filing. A W Pratt and Leroy J Wolf named as joint receivers. The suit claims failure to meet bond obligations of 400 100 and other financial defaults. George B Stucker of Harrisburg serves as president.
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Rock Iland
Union Telephone and Telegraph Company
Waving & Telephone System
Rocksland
Moline
Davenport
American Trust and Savings Tank
Chicago
A. W. Pratt
Leroy J. Wolf
Aalll
Rumble Beebe Performs Banana Eating Stunt
Edgemont residents witnessed Rumble Beebe bite into 34 bananas in a local store as part of a gustatory stunt. He remained unharmed and continued working the next day, drawing a crowd and headlines in South Dakota.
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Edgemont, &. D
South Daota
Beebe
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