Murder theory gains ground in Evanaville doctor case
A boy's claim of overheard talk on a street near the Wellington hotel ties Dr. John T. Binkley Jr. to a murder scene. Detectives report a possible motive and plan, while a suspect allegedly said he was forced to shoot the elderly physician as a search unfolded.
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Converem
Gempinion
Evanaville
Flevolver
John T. Binkley, Jr
O'Arlen
Johny Binkley
Cap Mhoo
Binkley
Wellington
Pittsboro
Wad
Englind
Prosperity in Sight Tees Up for US Iron and Steel
Prosperity is forecast for the iron and steel industry as a wave of growth looms. At Wheeling West Virginia the National Tube company’s steel works started double shift operations, employing about 4500 idle workers since November. A New York report links end of the Harding era, tariff questions, and bumper crops to a predicted period of strong national prosperity.
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Pitteburs
Ster and Plate
National Tube Company
Wheeling
W. Va
New York
Beaten 10 Death in Fight Over Debt in Indiana
June 8 in fon, Ind a leading Van Buren merchant McDow was beaten to death in a clash with Francie Miller and his brothers Alva and later. Miller held as accessories to the death all ages, the motive debt collection tied to Miller’s eye. The hero interfered and McDougal died from the injuries. Miller was captured amid a political feud context.
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Fon
Ind
John McDow
van Buren
Gaath
Francie Miller
Miller
Alva
McDougal
Buckeye Briefs and Local News Snapshots
A collection of brief Ohio items includes a wedding in Fostoria, a fatal eye injury from a fork accident near Aellofontaine, the Cleveland Industrial Exposition opening, and state labor chief appointment. Reports cover a tainted fish death in Lindenwald, a detective’s sanity confrontation in Hamilton, a deadly grocery shooting and suicide in Columbus, a Sunday school convention in Springfield, Otterbein University leadership, and a courtroom clash over testimony in Columbus.
Eleven Bodies Recovered After Pontchartrain Disaster
Reports confirm eleven bodies pulled from Lake Pontchartrain after the collapse of a pontoon boat at the Summer Margaret event near Mandeville. No additional missing persons identified while searchers widen efforts. list includes four women drowned in separate Sacramento river incident.
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Pontchartrain
Mandeville
Jane
Lake Pontchartrain
New Orleana
Ron
Dynamite blast injures many. one killed in Kingdom area
A dynamite blast near Hyetstring railway stores caused extensive destruction across a block in Kingdom. One man was killed and several others were injured as windows and walls shattered. cordite and debris filled the street amid widespread alarm and damage to nearby shops and homes.
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Kingdom
Jomaice
Jupe
Canae
War of Words in Senate Over Cotton and Dingley Rates
Washington dated report details a Senate clash between Aldrich and Beveridge as they argue over the cotton schedule and duties. Beveridge argues for lighter changes while Aldrich pushes for tighter restrictions. Dingley rates resume on hosiery with a notable 20 cent per dozen reduction, and woolen schedule proceeds.
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Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Reverage
Mr. Beveridge
Rhode Island
Himarif
Beveridge
Fire Sweeps Village Wrecking 100 Dwellings in Preequetle
A devastating blaze in Preequetle Me June 8 destroyed about 100 dwellings and key buildings including the Congregational church Masonie hall and Canadian Pacific stations. Lela Wil Unewon died trying to save her baby sister Irene as firemen rescued the infant and another sister.
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Preequetle
Congregational Church
Masonie Hall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tudianapolia
June
Lela Wil Unewon
Irene
Campaign closes as Youngstown gears up for poll day
In Mahoning county both campaigns push hard before election day. A Billy Sunday meeting and a schoolchild parade are set as the campaign wraps up. Wet and dry factions jockey for support with downtown livery teams and auto transport to drive turnout. In Parkersburg West Virginia a city council vote keeps the city wet, renewing saloon licenses for another year.
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Mi En Galoen
Mahoning County
Schoolchiddren
Billy
Youngstown Tor
Polle
Parkersburg
Parkersbure
We Va
Rogers Hands Keys To His Successor
General W. B. Rogers of Cleveland surrendered all keys to John W. Zuber of Paulding at the state fire marshal’s office after his dismissal. He plans to send a letter to Governor Harmon explaining his position. Attorneys have not decided on action against Rogers. Zuber’s changes end the secret service feature, trimming annual expenses by about $9,000.
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Columbus
Rogers
Cleveland
John W. Zuber
Paulding
Harmon
Btr
Roges
A. M. Daugherty
Todd
Zuber
T. A. Dean
Fremont
Sandusky
Bacon Named Ambassador to France by Washington
Robert Bacon, secretary of state, accepted the ambassadorship to France and will succeed Henry White at year’s end. He initially declined, preferring White’s retention, but President Taft’s decision to replace White led to Bacon’s final acceptance.
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Paris
Shington
Robert Bacon
France
Henry White
Bacon
White
Tat
Ambassador White
Fnally
Indiana balloon breaks endurance record in Southward flight
Ballon Indiana has not touched earth and appears to have broken the American endurance record of 44 hours, though it likely did not surpass the 862 mile distance mark. Other balloons from the St Louis group landed: New York 378 miles in 46 hours 19 minutes at Corinth Mississippi. University City of St Louis 400 miles at Blanche Tennessee in 25 hours 24 minutes. Hoosier 240 miles at Green Brier Tennessee. Cleveland 40 miles at Columbus Ohio in 2 hours 55 minutes.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Earth
Gulf Coast
Pommern
Girl Dies on First Elevator Ride in New York Party
A 19 year old woman visiting New York was crushed to death after her head became caught between an elevator floor and the sixth floor at the Flatiron Building during a party. Elevator operator Charles M. Hall was arrested on a homicide technical charge as investigators probe the accident. The event involved a social gathering hosted by Miss Alten Parker, daughter of a local figure. The incident follows chaotic scenes described by witnesses at the scene.
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New York
Migel Schoonmaker
Charles M. Hall
Jutape Alten B. Parker
Homcide
Baptists Debate Foster Book at Chicago Conference
At a Baptist executive council gathering in Chicago, Professor Foster’s book The Function of Religion sparks calls to eject him from the denomination. Rev. Jonathan Myers leads the motion, opposed narrowly by Professor AWK Parker who invokes constitutional delay. The issue, framed around Foster’s critique that God is made by man and miracles fade, is postponed to June 14 with Foster slated to present again.
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Chicago
George B. Porter
Jonaston Myerr
Immanuel Hinptst
Ehlefly
Foster
Ennferenee
Baptist Executive Council
Awk
Parker
Forler
University of Chicago
Dr. Myers
Mathews
Reuter
Acinnre
Jesus
Liver Trouble Cure and Digestion Aid Promoted
An old period advertises Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery claiming it helps fatigued livers and torpid digestion by balancing digestion and nutrition. It asserts the product cleanses the system, supports stomach function, and relieves liver burdens from poor nourishment and indigestible foods.
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Pierce
Religious Debate Sparks Unruly University Meeting
In Chicago, a tense gathering features Professor Foster defending controversial views on religion, provoking sharp responses from Rev. Mathews and the crowd. Foster’s 11-year-old son interrupts, demanding a review of the book rather than the man, as calls to expel Foster surface but remark that university ties remain unaffected. The session crescendos with widespread cries of seconding expulsion, while transport timetables for several lines are listed in the aftermath.
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Foster
Trofessor Foster
Parker
University of Chicago
Labor leader Maz Morris dies in Denver hospital
Maz Morris fourth vice president of the American Federation of Labor died in a Denver Colorado hospital. Charles W Kellogg an insurance man is dead at his Brookline Massachusetts home. Joe Ward third baseman was sold by the New York club to the Philadelphia Nationals. Madame Stoessel wife of General Broonsel is reported short in her accounts to the extent of seven thousand five hundred dollars. Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt president of the International Woman's Suffrage alliance returned to America from London. Five men are under arrest at California Pennsylvania charged with tarring and feathering Mollie Ridge and A Wright who had been warned to leave the community.
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Maz Morris
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Colo
Charles W. Kellogg
Brookline
Mann
Joe Ward
New York American League Club
Philadelphia Na Tonals
Madame Stoessel
Broonsel
Port Arthur Benevolent Society
Carrie Chapman Catt
International Woman's Buffrage Alliance
America
London
California
Mollie Ridge
A. Wright
Injunction Sought Over Streetcar Strike in Evansville
Evansville Indiana judge orders an injunction against striking workers and affiliates of the local streetcar men’s union for interfering with traffic on city streetcars. About 44 members and other persons are named amid labor unrest tied to the Centennial School strike and student absences.
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Evansville
Ind
Evansville & Southare Indiana Traction Company
Gilchrist
Trafic
Benjamin Commons
Ornaninerf
the Nations Streetcar Men's Union
Matthew Hallenberger
Focal Building Trades Ounce
Commodore Goad
Streetcar Men's Union
Reese
Centennial
West Ride
Achoal
Excursions and Tours Featured in Regional Bulletin
A cluttered bulletin lists Sunday trips to Columbus Detroit and Pomeroy plus summer tours to U S and Canadian resorts. It highlights naval encampments, chautauqua events, and July Fourth excursions with dates to Newark Cedar Point Denver and Pacific Coast.
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Ue Hocking Valley
Columbus
Detroit
Pomeroy
Towa
Thedo
United States
Canada
Newark
Jane Hils
New York
Knights of St. John
Cedar Point
Lake Chautauqua
National Educational ‘ Assciation
Denver
Cal
Christian Endeavor Union
Kenton
Bik
National Gymnastic Union
Cintas Cat
Pacific Coast
Far
Manono
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Fred. Mohrie
Sam Young
St. Louin
Wl Vem Kane
Young
Cohemanion
Scott
Beata
Buckeye
Hema
TiMn
Charley Ash
Fostoria
Seneca County
Jeannetta
Aellofontaine
David Hart
Robert
Akron
Gete Plum
C. H. Wirmel
Cincinnati
Atletics
A. Ross Read
Akon
8. X. Ewing
Hamilton
Eleanor Sehneider
George Schneider
Lindenwald
de. Burdsall
Auriel Herrmann
Providence
Cmeer Cahill
Herrmann
Groc Columbus
Edward Sands
Jacob Zettler
Mr. Zettler
Sands
St. Francis Hospital
Bettler
Springfield
Ohio State Sunday School Association
Fairbanks Opera House
Budaly of
Cinconati
Otterbein Univer Ccoed
Lewis Bookwalter
George Bentt
Otterbein
Onecutor
T. Webber
Kink
Accane
Cannon Marshall
Maetzel
Grand Jury
Stanley Mhoads
Kinkead
Prom Scutor
Knighte Landing
Cat, Tage
Rentnt Mme W, Ff
Mire. J
Sacramento River
Hoosier
Gotton
Bingley
Williams
Grenath
Dr. Williams
Schenectady, N. Y
Willasea
Job
Joe
Hao Ia
Whit
Loutoyilly
Ohio River
Tolwde
Baptists
University of
Eureka
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Marion
South
BALIE
West
Rams
Lima
Hdotington
BELLE
Pennsylvania
Houth
U M. & B. Electro
Cara
Bucyria
Soutit
Bucyras
Decatur Cerealompany
Decatur
John Sheehy
Wininiee Dhowne
Bellefontelde
Marion Robinson
West Liberty
Icone
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Trinlay Evenione
Marlet
Owens
Sneltor's Grove
Beta
Tio Club
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