Cleveland Street Car Strike Narrows Violence Slows
Cleveland Ohio May 18 The third day of the street car strike sees violence largely subside with no major clashes after noon. Police Chief Kohler commands nearly 1000 officers to maintain order as arbitration attempts resume. City officials demand hires replace strikers in any settlement while suburbs suffer from disrupted service.
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Cleveland
Kohler
State Board of Arbitration
Johnoott
Dupont
Municipal ‘Tractions Company
State Board
Husband Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Cleveland Home
In Cleveland on May 18, John Bower aged 46 shot his wife Mrs. Freda Bower at the home of friend John Hapner where she had sought refuge. She died from a heart wound after three shots. Bower fled but was captured and then fatally shot himself as police closed in. He died at a hospital.
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Cleveland, O
Freda *Bower
John Bower
John Hapner
Taft faction names Beveridge as convention chair
Washington observers report Taft loyalists in turmoil after favoring Beveridge for temporary convention chair amid factional clashes. Burrows and Malloy were marked by opposition, while the White House pressed approval and telephoned the decision, fueling intra party tension.
Riots Erupt at Innsbruck University In Vienna Area
Rioting students clash between liberal and clerical factions in Innsbruck. Many injured as police struggle to restore order. Troops deployed to aid police after violence linked to recent clashes at Grate University.
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Vienna
Herce
Uberal
Innsbruck University
Grate University
Owensboro Bankers May Be Arrested
Owensboro by May 18 it is predicted arrests will be made as a result of the dealings of the Owensboro Savings Bank and Tevet company and the Davies company bank. Several depositors have consulted Commonwealths Attorney Nings and another Commonwealth Attorney with a view to warrants.
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Owensboro
Owensboro Savings Bank and Tevet Company
Davies Company Bank
Commonwealths
Nings
Ting
Reverend Coffman Kills Wife then Surrenders in Fairmont
In Fairmont West Virginia on May 18 Rev. 8 A Coffman a well known Methodist minister cut his wife's throat then gave himself up. He was briefly declared insane then recovered his reason for the crime.
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Fairmont
W. Va
A. Coffman
Coffman
Washington as a Man Beyond the Marble Image
A reader reflection contrasts Washington the public myth with the real man, noting a flawed legend of cherry trees and stern virtue. It argues Americans know public facts but rarely the person behind the presidency, citing sources like Everybody’s Magazine and Yonkers Statesman to challenge idealized views.
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Washington
Dee
Indiana
Beaddock
Martha
Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
Trenton
Everybody's Magazine
New York Divorce Case Heard By Court
Justice Ogorman heard arguments in an absolute divorce action brought by Weed of Omaha against Wood Platt Platt in New York. Mrs Wood Platt names correspondent Mrs Lillian Tanaway Platt, alleged wife since October 1903. She claims Platt married November 9 1901 at the Fifth Avenue hotel and asserts a forged certificate. attorneys say the certificate is fraudulent and the argument was to continue with further advisement set by Justice Oommen.
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New York
Plath
Justin Oommen
Two Men Fatally Wounded by Car Thieves in Chicago
Chicago May 18. Thomas O'Brien a Welchman was fatally wounded. Policeman Harry Py Crate was shot through both legs and gravely injured by three burglars caught looting cars at the Chicago Junction railroad tracks.
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Chicago
Thomas O'Brien
Welchman
Harry Py Crate
Chicago Junction Railroad
Governor Guild in Race for Second Place VP Nomination
Hoston May 18 It is now practically certain that Governor Guild of Marmohusetts will be presented to the Republican national convention as a candidate for vice president. The only conditions which may prevent this action are failure to nominate Secretary Taft or the discovery that the governor's physical condition will not warrant the strain of the campaign.
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Hoston
Feud in Kentucky Leaves Two Dead
In Floyd county near Lexington Kentucky eight men were shot in a Sunday night fight between the Radcliff and Bradley families. Dick and Gilbert Radcliff are believed fatally wounded while Riley Bradley and three of his kin were also involved. Names Shepherd were among those revolved in the conflict.
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Lexington
Menere
Floyd County
Radcliff
Bradley
Gilbert Radcliff
Riley Bradley
Shepherd
Live to a Hundred: Health and Habit for Longer Lives
Charles A Cochrane argues that people should live to about a hundred or more years by born health and regular exercise. He critiques modern specialization that drains energy and urges a return to agrarian discipline to sustain long life and robust health.
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America
Charles A Cochrane
Metropolitan Magasin
Commoners and Nobility in German Empire Clash
A jumble of opinions contrasts class constraints in the German empire with Prussian nobility as a separate caste. Phrases about social divisions in Berlin set the tone for a satirical, era-typical Paris-London broadcast feel. Quips from London and Chicago frame the mood with wry humor about luck, misfortune, and vanity.
Receiver named for Allegheny National Bank
Washington D C May 18 The Allegheny National bank at Pittsburg was closed by order of the comptroller of currency and Robert Lyons National Bank examiner appointed receiver Pittsburgh Ta May 18 The speculations of Cashier William Montgomery charged with looting the bank of 1 500 000 are blamed for the bank s downfall Bank officials say deposits outside Pittsburg and state accounts total no more than 200 000 Efforts to save the bank failed and the situation was hopeless
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Washington, D. C
Allegheny National Bank
Pittsburg
Robert Lyons
National Bank Examiner
William Montgomery
King Manuel Remains Faithful to Old Sweetheart
Lisbon, May 18. The Mundo prints a romantic tale of King Manuel's attachment to the young daughter of a lady in waiting to Queen Amelie. The story notes the issue could disrupt marriage plans, as Manuel’s choice endures despite remonstrances and palace canvassing. Monarchists from Oporto arrived to pay homage to the king.
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Lisbon
the Mundo
Manuel
Amelie
Carlos
Amete
Operte
LaPorte Grand Jury Probes Gunness Case and Skeletons
Laporte Indiana May 18 the LaPorte County grand jury opened a probe into the Ray Lamphere murder case linked to Mrs Belle Gunness and her three children. Witnesses testified including Mrs Henry Wiett of Toledo declaring fear for her daughter. Officials described a mysterious grounds display with crowds viewing exposed skeletons and souvenirs as investigators seek links to Gunness victims.
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White House
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge
Julius Caeser Burrows
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John R Malloy
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John R. Malloy
Roosevelt
Beveridge
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Taft Manmter
Harry New
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Mory
Order of Things
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Ethel
Mamma
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Senator Platt
New York Court
Givernor Guild
Kentucky
Berlin
London
Anid
London Serapa
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Pythias
Mike
Ebuma
Chicago News
Fis
Exchange
King Manuel
Laporte Grand Jury
Ray Lamphere
Toleao
Guoness
Laporte
Ind
Gunes
Moe
Picst National Bank of Aporte
Bank of Bibow
Mire. McGunnews
H. W. Worden
Tool Orvasion
G. ©. Finch
Tts Dence
Harrow, & Worden
Tomic
Detectins
Mr. Worden
Laporte County
Grand Jury
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