Thaw’s Second Trial Begins Amid Media Frenzy
New York reports the second Thaw murder trial opening day as jurors are drawn amid intense public interest. Nine of 37 jurors selected. both sides press for peremptory challenges. Court plans three daily sessions. Evelyn Thaw again draws crowds as she appears at the courthouse, with jurors to be housed at local hotels and meals provided at a top restaurant.
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New York
Jin
Harry K. Thaw
Branford White
Jeran
Martin W. Littleton
Littleton
Notte
Jerome
Evelyn Thaw
Four Bankers Indicted in Portland Bank Case
Grand jury returns indictments against Thornburn Ross and three others of Title Guarantee and Trust Co for receiving deposits after insolvency and converting funds. Larceny by trick accused for diverting school money. Separate New York eviction warrants list 500 tenants tied to rent strike. city to deploy marshals to serve notices over about two weeks.
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Portland
Ore
Fpreeient
Thornburn Ross
George H. Hil
Hoeruaey
Mehiven
Z. T. Burkhard
Title Guarantee and ‘Trust Go
Doory
Inilletments
Julie Scon
Tegreet
New York
Tennute
Man Burned to Death in Worcester Lodging House
Nenny Driscoll a one legged pencil seller was burned to death this morning at the Salvation Army lodging house in Worcester. One hundred and nine other forgers had narrow escapes in the same blaze.
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Worcester
Sony
Nenny Driscoll
Salvation Army
Murder in Ironwood: Mine executive fatally shot
Ironwood Michigan January 7 Capt William Thomas superintendent of the Aurora mine was shot and killed Monday by John Bendette a Han miner. About 150 men were laid off at the mine last week Bendette pursuing him after the refusal of an escape request fired from four yards two bullets struck Thomas in the breast. Bendette was captured after a long chase and roughly handled.
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Ironwood
Mich
William Thomas
Aurora
United States
Breol Corporation
John Bendette
Bendette
Thoman
Thomas
Hendette
Fort banker’s petition to circuit court on bond reduction
On Monday attorney Bostwink filed his petition carrying the cake of B N Fort, banker, to the circuit court. Burroughs reduced bail from 10 000 to a lesser amount and suspended judgment. Fort’s case involves a pendency in Pajnenville with a two year sentence noted.
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Ford
Chardon
Bostwink
B. N. Fort
la Pentence
Burroughs
Etrit Court
Pajnenville
Wibore and Janka Lamber Co Refused Receiver Appointment
Cincinnati court on Monday rejected a petition to appoint a receiver for the Wibore and Janka Lamber Co citing failure to prove insolvency. Judge Thompson said the firm had not established insolvency and the motion was denied.
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Cincinnati
Jan
Wibore & Janka Lamber Co
Untold Tragedy in Holton Bedroom Case
In Holton, Jan Hever woke to find a night disturbance as George Adumerik entered her room while her husband slept. The chilling scene ended in her death, prompting a local investigation into suspected foul play and medical inquiries to determine intent and cause.
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Hever
Jan
Tun
George Adumerik
Thi Holton Enne
Doubly Fatal Explosion Near McComb Claims Two Men
A disastrous blast at an outlet in McComb on Monday injured and killed several residents. John Millar, 28, and Prank Courtright, 24, are reported to be fatally wounded, while four others were saved by bystanders. Local officials are investigating the cause of the explosion and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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McComb
John Millar
Courtright
Little Chocolate dies in Bellevue ward fight with drink
George Dixon, famed featherweight champion and longtime boxing figure, died penniless in Bellevue hospital after years of ring battles and heavy drinking. Once a world title holder, Dixon confessed to doctors that his last bout was fought with pain and no friends but John Barleycorn.
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New York
Jan
Alechode
Bellevue
Ceorre Dix
Winny Senha
George Dixon
Aghe
Percy McGovern
Cal McCarthy
Dixon
Bellevue Hospital
Dvorge Mixon
Porn
John
Sulivan
Brown Saye Primary Plan Presented by Toledan Chairman
Walter v. Drown of the Republican State Central Committee responds to criticism by Genalue Koraker and defends a primary plan for selecting presidential electors. Brown asserts the plan allows electors to designate preference by marking a ticket and ensures safety for all presidential candidates and electors.
Seek to Prevent a Primary toleio
Henry county Foraker men prepare papers to prevent the primary election for Tutt and Foraker delegates to the state convention. They argue tax funds cannot be used for a political committee. Democrats would pay for a primary they cannot vote in. Columbus reform: New York will create a five member public utilities commission with 19000 salaries to regulate services and rates. Appeals possible from corporations or 25 citizens disaffected with a franchise.
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Toleio
Henry County
Foraker
Loling
Tutt
Hertate
Mme Suill
New York
Columbus
Rille
New York State
Senate
Benec Bi
Cates
Rew Board
Ab Denen Murray
Plain City Man Hangs Self in Millinery Store
Proedent business man of Plain City, Jane Abram Eb sey, reportedly hanged himself in the living area of a millinery shop where his wife was present. The death of his wife followed, turning the event into a grim tragedy with local shock and mourning.
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Plan City
Jane—Abram Ebsey
Plain City
Sullle Xomofone
Ince
Supreme Court actions and press legacy notes
The Pennsylvania supreme court refused an appeal in the Hartje divorce case. Pittsburgh courts denied Augtuitly Hartte divorce, while ex congressman J N Williamson faced timber theft charges in Oregon amid a large conspiracy case. The London Times passes from the Walter family after generations of control as Arthur Pearson reshapes the paper.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Cott Teibugal
Perion Court
Hartje
Hartte Wan
Pittsburg
J. N Williamson
Oregon
Supreme Court of the
United States
Williamson
London Times
Walter
Arthur Pearson
London
Groat Newspal
Death Ends San Francisco Figure In Trolley Franchises Scandal
Thomas Lonergan, former San Francisco supervisor affiliated with the Schemit administration, died after a career marked by allegations of accepting bribes in trolley, gas, and telephone franchises. He had been elected on a union labor ticket, later resigned, and returned to driving a trolley wagon after a contentious tenure. The article notes large sums of money involved in the bribery period and Lonergan's downfall.
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San Francisco
Thomas Lonergan
Sehmits
Diet Monday
Uni
Lovergan
Union Labor
Pon
Lonergan
Superviaor
Grand Jury to Probe City Banking Misconduct
New York junior juror Fappeas was sworn in Monday to probe banking administration in the city. The jury appointment was requested by District Attorney Jerome after charges of misconduct by several bankers amid recent banking troubles in New York.
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New York
Labor Leader Told to Depart in Amalgamated Railway Strike
A notice issued Monday orders A. L. Bebper to leave Munele as authorities in contract affairs act on the ongoing strike involving the Amalgamated Association of Barestead Railway workers. The labor leadership, including Ted Mahtore, faced an unexpected turn amid tense negotiations and mounting tensions.
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Munele
Ted Mahtore
A. L. Bebper
Bireet Railway
Brewery Workers Strike In Scranton Wyom Valley
About 400 brewery workers in Scranton and the Wyoming Valley walked out Monday to demand higher wages and shorter working hours. The action affected local plants and was part of wider labor unrest in the region.
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Scranton
Pictan
Wyoming Valley
New charges added in Capitol case indictment
Three men already under indictment for conspiracy in the alleged furoisting of the new state capitol face additional counts of false pretenses. In Morrisburg Pennsylvania on January, District Attorney Welan says more charges will be brought against Congressman Caswel Cassel of Marietta, Joseph M Huston and John Sanderson of Philadelphia. Warrants will be issued after information is filed, and suspects will be held for court in Harrisville. The trial of 14 men now indicted in the capital prosecution is set for January 27 in Dauphin County Court.
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Morrisburg
New Tite Capitol
Burd Cassel
Marietta
Joseph M. Huston
John Sanderson
Philadelphia
Atttorney Welan
Sulia
Ellenta
Alktorman
Hnevisborg
Caswel
Pennsyvania Constriction Co
Capitol
Fluston
Banderson
Feenhehings Muston
Connybays
Sanderson
Cassel
Huston
Sardterson
Sandereon
New Hier
Dauphin County
Seven Men Drowned In Missouri River At Kickapoo
Seven Kansas Natural Gas Co workers drowned when a skiff overturned while crossing the Missouri River near Kickapoo Kansas while they were returning to shore. They had proceeded a third of the way across before a wave capsized the boat. Two men were rescued.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Kickapoo
Missouri
Kansas Natural Gas Co
Fnconstruating & Pipe Hne
Kanaas
Stormy Joint Democratic Caucus Discusses Reform Platform
In Columbus a stormy session of the Joint caucus of Democrats in the state house considered policy to guide forthcoming legislation. Efforts to bind four erratic members failed, but a general understanding formed to back reform memos aligned with the 1906 senate platform. Endorsed measures include taxing electric and steam railroads and municipal ownership.
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Columbus
O. Jan
House
Gene
Caucua Dee
Senate
Atnans
Ini
Huge Lockout Plan In Manchester Cotton Mills
A vast lockout looms in Manchester as cotton mills across the country, owned by Federation of Master Spinners members, plan to close. Up to 170000 employees could be left idle as mills begin stopping work on January 25. The federation has called employers to inform workers to halt production in line with wage increase demands.
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Manchester
England
Federation of
Master Splanera
Firroa
Hie
Alleged Grafters Indicted In City Purchase Probe
Boston January report says grand jury indicted nine officials and businessmen over city land purchases, street Olman street and athletic prize spending. Indicted include Alderman George Batts and J. Doyle. all but Berwin to appear in superior court Saturday. Separate items note smoking ban talk in New York, two steel plants resuming in Ohio, Mount Royal steamer overdue and Manitoba relief task forces.
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Boston
Jan
Olman Street
Tniteriornte Moniay
Relly
Superin
Steven
Alesterman Wilkm Berwin
George TH Batts
Creeets
Janox H. Doyle
Marka Berwin
Kal 1
Kain
Michael Mitchell
Thomas F. Mober
Harry C. Franck
Oliver Gregg
Marke Berwin
Pelice
Dene
Superior Court
Porter Is Pardoned In Oregon Case
Portian Ore January 78. A De Porter was under a two year prison term and a 7500 fine for conspiracy to defraud the government of public lands. Roosevelt granted a pardon received in the city. He was re arrested on subornation of perjury charges in state school lands but released on bond of 1500.
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Puter
Portian
Ore
A. de Porter
Roosevelt
Iande
Heinze Asks for Stay in Fine Appeal in Roosevelt Bid
Helena Mont January 7 counsel for F Augustus Heinze asks for a one day stay in the $20 000 fine sustained for contempt and to appeal to President Roosevelt to review the case He also seeks a commission of $1 000 fines for two of his superintendents keeping the focus on the legal maneuver and potential delays in enforcement
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Heinze
Helena
Mont
F. Augustus Heinze
Roosevelt
Niece of Mary Baker Eddy Murdered in Rhyolite
Unclear report states Mrs Eddy's niece Sanbel Heskett died last Friday in Chadron Nebraska and links the deceased to Mary Baker Eddy. A fragment mentions Lita July eloping with Frederick Skinner, who is under arrest charged with murder, with terse regional references to Rhyolite and Terra.
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Mrs. Eddy
Terra
Sanbel Heskett
Mary Baker Baily
Heskett
Chadron
Neb
Rederick Skinner
Fatal Accident on Battleship Nebraska at San Diego
In San Diego California a fatal accident occurred on the battleship Nebraska now at the port. Several men were injured when a crane lost control and swept into a group of sailors. One account says two sailors were killed and their bodies swept overboard.
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San Diego
Cal
Jan
Nebraska
Iui
6000 Men Return to Work in Detroit Plants Reopen
About 6,000 men who had been out of work during the past few weeks were put back on the payrolls of various manufacturing establishments in Detroit Monday. A number of other plants will increase their working force within the next week.
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Detroit
Dan
Congress Adjourns After Short Session Honors Senator Mab Jory
Washington reports Senate and House adjourned after a brief session Monday to honor the late Senator Mab Jory of Florida. lawmakers prepared to introduce resolutions acknowledging his service and death and paused for memorials before adjourning.
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Congressional
Washington
Jan. T
Sunate End House
Mab Jory
Florida
Rheumatism Cured in Three Days by Belief Remedy
A Lebanon Indiana man reports his wife suffering inflammatory rheumatism with swelling and limited mobility after six weeks in bed. He credits Dr Detchon’s Belief for Rheumatism, claiming immediate relief and gradual ability to walk in three days. Sold by The Dumble Pharmacy, Rutgeal, opposite Kerr Heaven.
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Ae LL. EM
Lebanon
Ind
Trade Outlook Shows Imports Rise and Exports Gap Narrowing
The commentary in Washington notes rising imports into the United States and a shrinking export import margin, driven by higher foreign prices. For August the excess of exports over imports was 1.46 million dollars, and for the eight months ended August 31 it was 14.46 million dollars.
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Washington
United States
America
Amerca
O. P. Austin
Bureau of Autistica
Monkey Learns to Wear Glasses in Humorous Garden Tale
In the Hrerlau Zoutogten Garden a highly intelligent monkey was found to have cataracts. A successful operation eased the condition but kept the animal nearly blind, so keepers prescribed glasses. After initial resistance, the monkey adjusted to wearing the lenses each morning and storing them safely at night.
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Hrerlau Zoutogten Garden
Aleep
The Ship That Floats In The Water Liquor Tale
A party of English visitors in New Zealand toasted the vessel that brought them ashore, one man declining the drink as a “foototaller” before water caused a surprised reaction. The tale shifts to a saloon advert for a “constitutional cure” for catarrh, promoting Cheney’s Seal Oil remedy with bold claims and a money back challenge.
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New Zealand
Landon Trotits
Fontain
Dog Soldiers Under Pike Train With Ready Carriers
The article describes German canine units used in wartime drills, including speed dogs delivering cartridges and ambulance dogs locating the wounded. It notes trials near Dresden and suggests such dogs could accompany armies on campaigns, aiding messengers and medical aid.
Laughing Through Song Lessons for Popular Voice
An article on teaching laughter as a musical skill for singers, urging students to laugh loudly and musically. It separates laugh types by voice, notes variety in tone, and claims training can shape laughter into a beau tiful sound. A prospective pupil balks at the price of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Turn of the Tide Belief Noted by Wrinkled Text
An old talk mixes nautical lore with literary allusion noting that death is linked to the ebbing tide. The narrator cites Dickens and Aristotle while recalling a shippers tale from Gravenond remarking death occurs at the turn of the tide.
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Ariatolle
Grayowend
Alwys
Rendora
Dickens
David Copperfield
Mr. Barkin
Aristotle
Pom Gotty
Gravenond
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Powe
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Penny
Youngstown, O
Plante of the Republic Tron and River Co
Youngstown Steel and Tube Co
Mount Royal
N. B
Antwerp
Liverpool Imanager
Pastner Hill
Ireland
Pacffc
Liverpool
Yankee Trade Salance Eng
F. 4. Cheney & Co
Gare
Bernard
Ambulance
Dresden
Chas. Turner B CO
Chas, Turner and Co
Chas, Turner & CO
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Marion Provision CO
Desser
Wehme
Robinson’s Grocery
Huber
G. W. Bowers
T. and A
J. A. Miller
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