Millionaire jurors convict priest Hans Schmidt in Anna Aumuller murder
In New York on October 3 1913 Hans Schmidt known as the priest was found guilty of murdering Anna Aumuller. The inquest produced a dramatic outburst as jurors including Theodore P. Shonts and Vincent Astor reached a swift verdict. Schmidt was remanded to prison without bail and refused to testify.
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Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Vincent Astor
B. J. Greenhut
Mortimer Regensberg
Marston
Feinberg
Anna Hirt
St. Boniface’s Church
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Areaa
Faurot
Anna Aumalier
Oelrichs Quiet as Seclusion Follows Stabbing Charge
New York October 3 Associated Press reports young Herman Oelrichs remains largely secluded and refuses comment on a stabbing allegation by Lucille Singleton daughter of a Texas mining man. His lawyers deny the charge as untrue while detailing no hush money offer. The injured girl waits in her room as Columbia University begins an inquiry into the affair and potential court action follows.
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New York
Hermann Oelrichs
Lucille Singleton
Texas
Columbia University
Oelrich
Inmsit
Oelrichs
Fortیز Fort Dies After Dinner in Minden
Mrs Ellie Fort wife of Connell Fort died at noon in Minden Louisiana following a dinner. She was 42 and had just risen from the table when she collapsed. She leaves a husband and six children.
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Minden
Ellie Es Fort
Connell Fort
Jeaves
Detective Schmidt Foiled Arch Fiend Who Murdered Anna Aumuller
The New York police tracked and captured Hans Schmidt, a priest accused of deceiving Anna Aumuller and committing murder and numerous other crimes. Authorities say Schmidt's arrest ends a spree of violent offenses.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Mobile urged to book 17 day Panama cruise now
Mobile residents are urged to reserve for a 17 day Central America and Panama Canal cruise costing 130 dollars. The Southern Commercial Congress managing director, Clarence J. Owens, says reservations must be guaranteed and action is imperative. The note follows a Birmingham meeting and mentions lighthouse tenders Sunflower and Lilac granted for Congress entertainment.
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Washington, D. C
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Mobile
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Floods Hit Southern Texas and Louisiana Railways
Floodwaters receded across Southern Texas with eight drownings reported yesterday and property losses near 1 million dollars expected to hold steady. Rail lines staggered by weakened bridges while reconstruction advances. in Louisiana Lake Charles flood recovery continued as Calcasieu River and lake fell to safer levels.
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Associated Press
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Banquet Honors Rev Father A F Ingrand Before Departure
In New Orleans on October 3 the St Joseph Parish Ushers Society and Catholic Foresters hosted a banquet at the Cosmopolitan Hotel for Rev Father A F Ingrand bound for La Salle, Illinois. Speakers praised his service as parish treasurer and chaplain, with about thirty attendees and tributes from W J Sheehan and other officers. Father Ingrand left the following morning for La Salle.
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A. McEvoy
J. T. Kavaney
Jules Leanmiont
Foresters
Edward Bowe
Joseph Ingrund
Father Ingrund
More Ships Planned for United Fruit Company
Boston Oct 3 Andrew R Preston president of the United Fruit Company will sail for Europe next week to oversee expanding trade. He will inspect shipyards where United Fruit ships are built as the company operates forty three steamers in service and seven under construction with one due next month. He may order at least three more ships, possibly six, depending on conditions.
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Thibodaux Observes Fire Prevention Day October 9
Mayor Albert J. Trone proclaims October 9 Fire Prevention Day in Thibodaux urging citizens to observe by cleaning up and promoting fire safety.
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Thibodaux
Albert J. Trone
Fifty four shipwrecked men saved from Templemore fire
Fifty four crew members from the burning British freighter Templemore were rescued at sea and brought to Baltimore aboard the Arcadia. No deaths were reported as the ship burned and exploded, with the hulk drifting in Atlantic waters.
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Associated Press
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Templemore
Arcadia
Atlantic
Jones
Tle
Two Thousand Mexicans Seek Asylum Across the Border
The Mexican consul at Eagle Pass is aiding wounded Constitutionalists abandoned at Piedras Negras and assisting Mexicans who crossed into the United States to escape revolutionists. Official reports say over two thousand Mexicans sought U.S. protection, while Pancho Villa forces reportedly surround Santa Rosalia. General Mercado cites a preliminary clash with rebels, with sixty rebels said killed.
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Eagle Pass
Texas
Piedras Negras
United States
Pancho Villa
Mac Lovio Herrera
Manuel Choa
Santa Rosalia
Samuel R. Mercado
Chihuahua
Honor Is First Princess Victoria Louise in Brunswick Succession
Berlin reports a deadlock in Prince Ernest August of Cumberland and Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia’s bid for Brunswick throne. Prussia and Duke of Cumberland tensions center on Hanoverian succession rights. the prince insists honor comes first, not renunciation for marriage. Emperor William may miss his hope of a Victoria as consort to a reigning sovereign.
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Aviator Sablanik Sets Five Passenger Flight Record
In Johannisthal Germany on October 3 Sablanik the Austrian aviator achieved a new high flight with five passengers reaching an altitude of 3291 feet at the aero drome marking a notable aviation record for the era.
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Sablanik
Senate Adopts Nee Tariff Bill After Conference Report
The Senate took up urgent deficiency and tariff legislation. The Nee bill conference report was agreed to as submitted from the Senate. Speaker Clark signed the tariff bill at 1:25 p.m. and the body adjourned until noon Tuesday.
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Weather briefs from Alabama and Mississippi
The weather page shows fair conditions tonight and Saturday with light variable winds. Temperatures were recorded at multiple locations, noting mild temperatures with some readings suggesting slight cooling by tomorrow.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Fruits of Months of Faithful Service to People
The House approved the tariff bill conference report at 1:22. Speaker Clark overruled further action and signed the bill at 1:25, with Vice President Marshall signing at 1:34. Cheers followed the final House action in Washington.
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Bill Signed by Vice President for White House Transmission
Parliamentary leaders move to recess as the bill advances toward the White House for President Wilson to sign at 9 tonight. Delegates debate the Smith Lever cotton futures tax amendment and Clarke amendment status while House members urge no action that might set a troublesome precedent. Continued on Page Two.
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Engine Plunges Into Open Switch Near Tunica
Southbound Yazoo and Mississippi Valley passenger train No 15 struck a switch at Hollywood Mississippi ten miles south of Tunica and crashed into a waiting freight. Fireman Andrew Tidwell of Memphis was killed instantly and engineer William M Carey was injured and removed from wreckage. Several others were shaken and bruised but not seriously hurt.
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Noted figures attend peace in Niagara Falls gathering
Associated Press reports Aileen McFarland, 27, recently acquitted of wife murder in New Jersey, and Florence Bromley, 27, who figured prominently in the case, were guests at a quiet social in Niagara Falls New York.
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Aileen McFarland
New Jersey
Florence Bromley
Mcarland
New York
Mises Bromiey
Run Down in Mobile Henning Confesses to Blackmail Ties
John O G Henning, linked to the Lorimer blackmail plot through S Funk, admits involvement while staying at the Bienville Hotel Mobile with his wife Josephine O Reilly. He says he sought money via blackmail and was questioned by local reporters and detectives during October 1911.
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Brave British flyer Major Merrick killed in Salisbury crash
Major George Chariton Merrick of the British Army Flying Corps died today in Salisbury when his aeroplane suddenly collapsed. He had served in British India and West Africa and was decorated for bravery in the field.
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Federal force driven back with heavy loss
Refugees recount the first day of fighting near Juarez as three hundred federal troops sent by Castro to recover the area were surprised on the outskirts of the town and driven back with severe losses. Colonel Juan N. Vasquez led the federal command and had no official information available.
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Juarez
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Zamacona Reports Failure of Mission to Washington
Manuel de Zamacona, former Mexican ambassador to the United States, returned to Vera Cruz from Washington after failing to influence President Wilson. He plans to go to Mexico City tonight to report to Huerta and voiced pessimism, blaming attackers for Mexico's troubles and predicting intervention remains a possibility.
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Indictments Linked to Clarence Funk and Henning Case
Chicago reports indictments targeting higher figures in a case that damaged Clarence Funk former IH general manager. Grand jury action followed testimony by John Henninge and reveals Mrs Henning confessed to involvement in an alleged conspiracy tied to alienation of affections after Funk testified in the Lorimer inquiry.
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International Harvester Company
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Funk accused in blackmail plot amid Lorimer case
The article outlines charges against Clarence Funk and associates alleging a scheme to blackmail Funk amid the Lorimer election affair. Statements claim a plan to frame officials, with ties to the International Harvester Company and to a Grand Hotel setup, involving Miss Aileen Hepner and others in a conspiracy to extract money.
Stricken Citizen Sends Secretaries Mercy Plea
A distressed individual from Birm oI wired Secretary McAdoo requesting $190 as a conscience payment in a relief effort, reflecting financial strain during October. The terse transmission notes a dire appeal to the department for aid.
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