GUNMAN CONFESSION TURNS UP NEW YORK POLICE GRAFT
The New York murder case involving Rosenthal returns to the fore as Jack Sullivan offers to testify and implicate Lt. Becker in a wider police graft system. Confessions detail Becker’s involvement with gunmen from the Selig gang and plans to cover the crime, with Sullivan in Tombs awaiting proceedings.
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Gunman
New York
Cirofiei
Big Jack
Selig
Rosenthal
Rose
Becker
Tia
Whiteman
Reeker
Gawbling
Webber
Bridgie
Wallon
District Attorney’s Office
Hail damages Idaho crops near Vollmer and Nez Perce
A Lewiston report details a hailstorm on the Nez Perce prairie between Vollmer and Nez Perce causing estimated losses of at least 75000 dollars. The storm spread about five miles from Sawyer's canyon to the railroad bridge, with wind and large marble sized hail flattening much grain. Despite severe local losses, general railroad benefits are expected to offset some injury.
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Lewiston
Nez Perce
Vollmer
Sawyer's Canyon
Roosevelt Third Party Efforts Stir Idaho Political Turmoil
Chicago Record-Herald columnist Sumner Curtis reports Idaho Roosevelt backers push to curb Senator Borah. Parties plan to attack Borah in the Idaho primary and potentially seize the state legislature and electoral votes. Progressives briefed, discussions ongoing among Cummins Bristow Bourne LaFollette and others.
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Boise
Idaho
Roosevelt
Senator Borah
Bull Moose
Chicago Record-Herald
Sumner Curtis
Borah
Chicago
Curtis
William E. Borah
Dixon
Billy’ Borah
Crary
Cummins
Bristow
Bourne
LaFollette
County Officials Held for Shortage in Carson County
Utah July 30 A $15 000 shortage in Carson county funds disclosed by expert exam has led to suspension of County Clerk G Wilym Jones and detention of County Treasurer R W Snyder. Jones admitted misappropriation of $1800.
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Price
Utah
Carson County
G. Wilym Jones
R. W. Snyder
Jones
Turkey open to peace talks with Italy in honor bound terms
In Constantinople on July 30 the Turkish government signaled willingness to negotiate peace with Italy if discussions respect Turkey's honor and dignity, stated during the reading of the new ministerial program in the chamber of deputies.
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Constantinople
Italy
Turkey
Chamber of Deputies
Minnesota Progressives Convene Delegates for Chicago
In St Paul on July 830 reporters from Minnesota roamed the state to participate in a Roosevelt convention aiming to pick delegates for the Chicago gathering next week.
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St. Paul
Roosevelt
Chicago
Protest from Uncle Sam over Mexican attacks
The United States renewed protests to the Mexican government and General Orozco over attacks on American citizens and property in northern Mexico. Secretary Knox said the U S would hold Mexico to strict account for damages. President Madero promised more troops to northern Mexico as clashes drive refugees toward El Paso.
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Washington
United States
Orozco
Mexico
Knox
Madero
el Paso
Colonia Diaz
Darrow Denies Franklin Claim in Trial
Los Angeles July 30 Clarence Darrow challenged Bert Franklin’s assertion he discussed bribing jurors on October 5 1911 and had handed a check for that purpose the next day He produced a cancelled deed dated October 4 to counter Franklin’s testimony and denied conversing with the detective about corrupt juror Bain The dispute drew heated remarks from District Attorney Frederick as Darrow insisted on a proper witness approach while the witness smiled through the cross examination.
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Los Angeles
Bert Franklin
Clarence Darrow
Franklin
Darrow
Onsy
Robert F. Bain
Frederick
Wreck Near Guffey Claims Several Injured and One Fatality
A collision near Guffey results in deaths and multiple injuries. L. W. Evans of Boise, age 32, brakeman, dies after arrival at Nampa hospital from severe burns. body sent to Nebraska. Others sustaining burns, dislocations, or bruises include engineer Jacobs, fireman Clark, conductor Sellers, Hol. Atwood, Nick Nelson, Archie Lake, George Timbel, and additional crew members from Boise and Idaho Northern.
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Guffey
L. W. Evans
Boise
Nampa Hospital
Nebraska
Kid. Jacobs
Clark
William Sellers
Nampa
Hol. Atwood
Nick Nelson
Idaho Northern
Archie Lake
George Timbel
Wreck of Idaho Northern stock train near Duffy
A Sunday wreck on the Idaho Northern east of Duffy kills one and injures seven. About 1800 sheep perish, plus the engine tender and 14 cars derailed. Rancher Dave Pritchard witnessed the slide, rode to Murphy to report, and a relief train reached the scene in 42 minutes.
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Nampa
Duffy
Idaho Northern Railroad
Dave Pritchard
Murphy
Titanic inquiry clears Ismay and Duff Gordon
London July 30 judgment by the English board of trade court of inquiry finds collision with an iceberg due to excessive speed and poor watch but exonerates J Bruce Ismay and Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon from charges of improper conduct.
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London
English Board of Trade Court of Inquiry
Lord Mersey
California
J. Bruce Ismay
Sir Cosmo Duff Gordon
Torture Tale From Mexico Alleged by American Citizen
Ama do Suarez claims Mexican federal soldiers abused him for days after arrest as a supposed rebel. He says he was kept in a narrow cell with prods for sleep, hung by thumbs for over an hour, and subjected to 37 saber strokes. He says 43 days in a dungeon followed, with rifle muzzles used to press statements.
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San Antonio
Tex
Amado Suarez
New York
Monclova
Mexico
Suarez
Japan Mourns Ruler Change As Ceremonies Trimmed
Tokio reports state ceremonies marking a ruler change were curtailed. Solemnity fills the empire as the public observes mourning. festivities and official functions have been halted across Japan.
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Tokio
Wheat Market Close in Chicago for July 830 to September
Chicago wheat prices for the July 830-September contract closed at 98 1/2 cents per bushel. Traders noted steady demand as supplies remain ample and futures edged slightly higher on light trading.
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Chicago
Officials Promise Thorough Probe Into Wreck Cause
Road officials say they will conduct a full investigation into the wreck to determine the underlying cause and prevent future incidents.
Third Party Scrap Fights State Ticket Split
Delegates at the convention are divided on stopping at nominating presidential electors while Col. Ingersoll is groomed for Congress. The pre convention slate shows shifting alignments and pressure on candidates.
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Col. Ingersoll
State Progressive Convention Heats Up In Idaho
At St. Anthony on July 30 the Idaho state Progressive convention opened with about 200 delegates. Opinions split on whether to nominate three Roosevelt electors or proceed to a full state ticket, signaling a lively contest ahead.
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Tribune
St. Anthony
Idaho
Idaho Progressives set to field full state and national ticket
In St. Anthony Idaho amid a gathering of Idaho Progressives delegates discuss a full slate for state and national offices. J H Gipson and F A Hutt contest the temporary chair while talks favor an independent governor candidate. Names mentioned include R S McCracken G H Martin for congress and James M Ingersoll for secretary of state. Wood B Parker expected as secretary. Nearly every county represented.
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Associated Press
St. Anthony
Idaho
James M. Ingersoll
Pocatello
Chicago
Wood B. Parker
Spectacular Gathering at St Anthony Bull Moose Convention
Bannock county delegates head to St Anthony for the Bull Moose gathering to nominate a full state ticket including Roosevelt electors. Col J M Ingersoll leads the delegation after repudiating the party. named for secretary of state, with others like Paul Clagstone governor and Rev P Monroe Smock for treasurer. Park er challenges gavel as Parker claims Roosevelt loyalty. Canyon county opposes a third party ticket, favoring presidential electors and delegates to Chicago.
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Bannock Couty
Bull Moose
St. Anthony
Yellowstone
Roosevelt
J. M. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Paul Clagstone
W. H. Martin
Bonner County
Frank S. Bell
Twin Falls
Congress
J. M. Hale
Blaine County
Rev. P. Monroe Smock
Canyon
Parker
Canyon County
Chicago
Bannock
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William Shapiro
Tieut
Charles Becker
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Uncle Sam
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Board of Inquiry
Japan
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