Spiger Declares Innocent From Montgomery Jail
Samuel er of Covington county, convicted in circuit court for ordering his wife killed and sentenced to life imprisonment, spoke from his cell in Montgomery county jail pending appeal. He says a new trial is likely and blames newspapers for bias, claiming innocence and promising new witnesses will change the case. The Andalusia trial was highly sensational.
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Ontgomery
Samueler
Covington County
Fife
Montgomery County
High Tribe
Spicer
Andalusia
Gotham Flooded By Fierce Storm
A severe storm flooded New York City causing record traffic congestion across Manhattan and the Brooklyn subway terminals. Over three inches of rain submerged tracks and forced a shutdown of nine miles of four track lines, with 100000 riders stranded at the Brooklyn terminal during rush hour. Fire chiefs aided as streets became rivers and hotels sustained water damage.
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Associated Press
New York
A York Vo
Manhattan
Brooklyn Terminal
Interborough Company
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Ume
Tianx
Columbus Circle
Broadway
Broadway Houses
Japan Aroused Against China Across Shanghai Dispatches
A Times dispatch reports desolation at Nanking from looting by Chinese forces. Japanese civilians flee toward their consulate as fatalities occur. A Daily Mail dispatch cites calls by Japanese politicians for occupation of Tianjin or another port until China pays compensation.
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Associated Press
London
Shanghai
The
Times
Nanking
Tokio
Daily Mail
M. Oishi
Progressive Party
Tien Tsin
China
Japanese premier to report shooting to emperor in Nikko
Tokyo dispatch reports the Japanese premier left for Nikko to inform the emperor about the shooting of several Japanese subjects during clashes between Chinese government troops and Southern rebels at Nanking. The premier will decide Japan's course of action after the meeting. Public feeling in Japan runs high.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Nikko
Nanking
Japan
Venerable theologian burned fighting fire
Rev Samuel Pierce Merrill of Rochester longserving secretary at Rochester theological seminary was severely burned while battling a blaze at his summer home on Squirrel Island Maine His advanced age makes his injuries dangerous
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Associated Press
Booth
Bay Harbor
Maine
Samuel Pierce Merrill
Rochester
Rochester Theological Seminary
Squirrel Island
Haldane on Lusitania confirms British policy statement
Viscount Haldane, lord high chancellor of Great Britain, aboard the Lusitania, wires the Mail confirming Francis Rawls of Pittsburg and stating that Haldane’s Montreal address to the American Bar Association was an official British government policy pronouncement.
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Associated Press
London
Viscount Haldane
Great Britain
Francis Rawls
Pittsburg
Lord Haldane
American Bar Association
Montreal
Toulminville Faces Red Elm in Next Sunday Showdown
Toulminville's strong lineup led by Goodman on the hill and Green behind the bat prepares to host Red Elm after a lopsided win last Sunday. The Elm’s battery is unlisted and the game is slated to start at 10 o'clock.
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Toulminville
Whistler
Goodman
Elms
Canadian Prime Minister assigns lawyer to investigate Thaw case
The Prime Minister of the Dominion of Canada directs L. E. Mare schal, a Montreal lawyer, to Cherbrooke to act as personal representative in examining the status of the Thaw cage.
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Dominion of Canada
L. E. Mareschal
Montreal
Cherbrooke
Huerta appoints Zamacona to present case to Wilson
Manuel de Zamacona, former Washington ambassador, sails to Washington to represent General Huerta before President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. He will push for closer U S cooperation or recognition, while pledging Huerta will refrain from running and elections are held in October. Lind remains in Vera Cruz.
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Vera Cruz
John Lind
United States
Manuel de Zamacona
Washington
Senor de Zamacona
General Huerta
Wilson
Bryan
Huerta
Huertia
Dusty corners and courtesies keep a room whole
An old hunter notes that sweeping dust away or hiding faults does not heal a space. He warns that almost but not quite is the worst dog in the pack. Daily life rests on small acts of courtesy and steady effort.
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Huntseman
Chinese girl Zamioch Lowe found at UC Berkeley
In Berkeley California Zamioch Lowe daughter of a San Francisco merchant and law student at the University of California is described as physically perfect by instructor Mrs M McGee based on initial measurements. She stands five feet three inches with ideal proportions and follows a simple diet of Chinese and American foods.
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Associated Press
Berkely
Cal
University of California
Zamioch Lowe
San Francisco
M. McGee
Zamioch
Police Court Records Show Multiple Arrests and Fines
Police news lists several Recorder's court actions including a street car conductor charged with assaulting J H BE Mallett, a pistol discharge upheld by witnesses. M C Rooper fined for carrying concealed weapons. George Waters fined for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Frank Davis held to grand jury for jewelry theft. George Robinson charged with petit larceny awaiting trial. Philip Washington’s assault case reset. Also an ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills with a testimonial.
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V. BE. Deal
Wilkinson Line
J. H. BE. Mallett
Recorder’s Court
George Waters
Edington
George Robinson
Recorder's Court
Emmeline Pankhurst Planned US Visit for Suffrage Speaking
London announces militant suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst will visit the United States once her health is restored. She will address meetings in New York Boston Philadelphia and Chicago on suffrage with emphasis on the white slave traffic.
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Associated Press
London
Emmeline Pankhurst
United States
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Saxo Salve Heals Baby's Eczema Reported in Ad
A Lebanon Indiana mother recounts severe infant eczema on baby's hands. After doctor visits and bandaging, Saxo Salve cured the sores in about a week and a half. The testimonial endorses Saxo Salve for eczema and other skin conditions, with a money back guarantee from Van Antwerp Drug Corp.
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Mort Stephenson
Lebanon
Ind
van Antwerp Drug Corp., Inc
Mobile
Ala
S&s
Two Men Arrested for Train Wreck in New Haven
Engineer A. B. Miller and Flagman C. H. Murray were arrested on criminal responsibility charges for the fatal North Haven wreck on the New Haven Railroad. Commissioner McChord opens a public inquiry while the coroner continues a private probe.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
A. B. Miller
C. H. Murray
North Haven
McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Flagman Murray
New Haven Road
Howard Eliott
Miller
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers
Murray
Dodson's Liver Tone touted as safer calomel alternative
An old advertisement warns against calomel and promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a pleasant safe laxative that livens the liver and re supports digestion. It claims the product improves how you feel the next day and offers money back if unsatisfied.
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Dodson
Marshal Deane Returns to Mobile After Healing Springs
United States Marshal G. B. Deane comes back to Mobile after a month at Healing Springs Alabama in improved health.
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United States
G. B. Deane
Mobile
Healing Springs
Ala
Mr. Deans
Q Ban Hair Color Restorer Promises Gray Hair Reversal
Promotes Q Ban Hair Color Restorer as a non dye that brings back original hair color at age 17 or 18, claims to cure dandruff and itching, makes hair thicker and healthier, and offers a $1.50 refund if three bottles fail. Sold in Mobile by Van Antwerp Drug Store with out of town orders to Q Bank Laboratories Memphis Tennessee.
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Mobile
van Antwerp Drug Store
Q-Bank Laboratories
Front
McCall Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Princess Ina Salmon Held by Immigration at Angel Island
Princess Ina Salmon of Tahiti, descended from King Pomare, arrived on the Royal mail steamer Moana and is being held at Angel Island by immigration authorities. She is fifteen years old.
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San Francisco
Ina Salmon
Tahiti
Pomare
South Sea Islands
Moana
Angel Island
Ina
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