Young New York Boy Confesses to Fiendish Crime
New York July 29 Paul Geidel a 17 year old boy was arrested for the murder of William Henry Jackson a Wall street broker found dead in his hotel. A long typewritten confession dictated and signed by Geidel cites robbery as motive. He was a former bellboy at the Iroquois. He says he chloroformed the victim and struck him during the struggle. Geidel was indicted for first degree murder by the grand jury.
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Paul Geidel
William Henry Jackson
New York
Wall Street
Fourth Street
Dougherty
Whitman
Geidel
Haytians in Desperate Situation Amid Revolt
In Port au Prince rebels surround the city but fail to seize control early today. A fire in the business district destroyed six small houses as winds remained light. A cable from American Minister Furniss reports Hayti’s situation worsening with the government deposed and unrest spreading to Aux Cayes.
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Port Au Prince
Washington
Hayti
Furniss
Aux Cayes
Morgan Got His Money Sure Thing Revealed in Inquiry
New York July 29. The brokerage Moore and Schley once saved in 1907 by US Steel’s Tennessee Coal and Iron deal owed money to J Pierpont Morgan and Co. The loan was secured by TCI stock as collateral, and the disclosure came before the steel trust investigation committee by Lewis Cass Ledyard.
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New York
Moore & Schley
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
J. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Tennessee Coal & Iron
Steel Trust Investigation Committee
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Decree Modifies Standard Oil Dissolution Order
A decree modifying the original order for the dissolution of Standard Oil was filed in the U S circuit court in St Louis. The modification extends the winding up period until December 21 and grants the company the privilege to request more time if needed.
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St. Louis
Standard Oil Company
United States Circuit
Five Americans Taken Prisoner in Mexican Raid
Authentic tele phone information says fifty Socialists raided the Cuervo ranch in Mexico taking every one prisoner including five Americans. 35 Maderista soldiers pursued them to Carrizo ranch but the outcome is unknown. Reinforcements requested by the Maderistas.
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el Paso
Sierra Blanca
Texas
The
Herald
Cuervo Ranch
Mexico
Carrizo Ranch
Moroccan situation improving amid talks in London and Paris
British Premier Asquith signals no aim to block Franco German expansion in Africa as Morocco tension eases. Paris reports hope for pacific Franco German settlement with negotiations over French Congo and potential Togoland concessions. King George to attend Cowes regatta as cabinet plans weekend leave.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Algeciras
George
Cowes
Great Britain
West Africa
Germany
Paris
French Congo
France
Morocco
Togoland
Gulf of Guinea
Gold Coast
Dahomey
Brady Would A Fishing Go
Letter from Soda Springs editor Hildreth recounts a reader's complaint about coverage of Brother Kugler's camping trip and the Blackfoot reservoir. The note asks how far the reservoir is from the valley town and jokes about welcoming visitors, police, and local rules. Continued on last page.
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Soda Springs
Big Blackfoot River
Pocatello
W. Hi
Hildreth
Soda Springs Chieftain
Brother Nims
Brother Kugler
Blackfoot
Sweetser Seeks Idaho Governor Nomination on Republican ticket
Lieutenant Governor Louis A. Sweetser announces his candidacy for Idaho governor in the upcoming Republican primary. He cites his fairness as presiding officer of the tenth and eleventh legislature sessions and says he does not seek the lieutenant governorship again. Sweetser, a rancher from the Raft River country, has 20 years in Idaho politics and reports broad support.
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Idaho
Louis A. Sweetser
Mr. Sweetser
Twin Falls
Republican Party
Sweetser
Hungry men kill steer in Wyoming larceny case
Three men Sidney Reed Delbert Welch and C W Phelps were arrested at Salt River and charged with grand larceny for stealing a red steer owned by Joseph E Linford of Afton Wyoming They waived examination and were bound over to district court with bonds of 500 each Friends seek bail as authorities pursue further proceedings The men claimed they were ordered to slaughter a Maverick and the steer was hidden head and hide found in a badger hole
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Joseph E. Linford
Afton
Wyo
Sidney Reed
Delbert Welch
C. W. Phelps
Salt River
Ignment
Justice of the Peace
Felix van Reuth
Tom Kane
Linford
Red
Honest John McCloskey proposes unfair gate split for Butte game
A telegram exchange reveals John McCloskey offers 70 percent of gate to his Butte team and 25 cents extra admission, plus 25 cents grandstand, for a game in Pocatello. Claud Bistline declines. Regardless, a game will be played tomorrow at 3 o clock with a Soda Springs McCammon and Pocatello players squad facing the Indians.
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John
Butte
Bistline
Pocatello
Soda Springs
Povipale
McCammon
Murray seeks permission to install water meters in Pocatello
James A. Murray owner of the Pocatello Water Company asks the city for authority to install a meter system and charge reasonable rates. He pledges ample water supply for a population of 50 000 if meters are authorized. The water situation is critical with reservoirs empty and current pipes unable to meet demand. The city council has begun rate readjustment and warned of penalties for delay.
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James A. Murray
Pocatello Water Company
Gate City
Murray
George Winter
West Bench
Mink
Gibson Jack
Pocatello
the Tribune
Pocatello, Idaho
Lorimer Election Focuses on Possible Corrupt Practices
Lawrence B. Stringer testifies that Lorimer’s popularity among Democrats may rest on money used in his campaign. Alfred E. McCordie recalls a Chicago telephone leak alleging Edward Hines vowed to win Lorimer with all needed funds, with Governor Deneen named on the Springfield end.
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Lawrence B. Stringer
Illinois
Washington
Lorimer
Lorimer Election Committee
Senate
Lorimer Committee
Alfred E. McCordie
Chicago
W. H. Cooke
Edward Hines
Springfield
Taft urged to veto wool revision bill in conference
Washington reporters note that key Republican leaders in both chambers urge President Taft to veto any wool revision measure likely to emerge from the House Senate conference on the LaFollette compromise. Indications grow he may veto to block Schedule K changes and curb tariff timetable. The House, amid applause, received the new compromise wool bill from the Senate and Democrats appear united it will pass in conference.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
House
Canadian Reciprocity Sparked by Ottawa Dissolution
Parliament was dissolved in Ottawa on July 29 with nominations set for September 14 and elections on September 21. The reciprocity question with the United States becomes the controlling issue for voters up to the September 21 ballot as Premier Laurier seeks an appeal to the country after continued opposition to a vote.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Laurier
Reciprocity with Mexico proposed by Burleson
Representative Burleson of Texas introduced a resolution urging President Taft to begin immediate negotiations with Mexico to establish reciprocal free commerce akin to the Canadian model. The measure aims to boost trade between the United States and Mexico.
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Washington
Mexico
Nasesentative Burleson
Texas
Taft
Tooking
Deputy Warden Lemon Resigns From Leavenworth
Frank H. Lemon deputy warden of the federal prison at Leavenworth has submitted his resignation to Attorney General Wickersham. The move takes effect at the close of business July 31 after a five month investigation by agents of the Department of Justice.
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Leavenworth
Frank H. Lemon
Atorney General Wickersham
Department of Justice
Cotton Tariff Debate in House Continues
Washington July 29. Debate on the cotton tariff revision bill continued in the house today with no agreement on a vote. Democratic Leader Underwood said he would insist on a vote not later than next Thursday.
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Washington
House
Underwood
Arbitration pact to be signed by U S Britain and France
Washington announces a general arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain and the United States and France will be signed in Washington next week. Secretary of State Knox will sign for the United States followed by formal exchange between the governments involved.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
Knox
Water Shutoff Rule Ignored During Fire Alarm
City ordinance makes it a misdemeanor to leave lawn hoses running when a fire alarm sounds. During today’s blaze over twenty sprinklers operated, drawing police attention and probable arrests.
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Morgan
Pacific
Brady
Donahey
Cleveland Plain Dealer
L. A. Sweetser
McClosky
Union Asociation
Hines
Dominion
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