Wood Found Not Guilty Of Charges In Lawrence Dynamite Case
Boston June 7—William M. Wood president of the American Woolen Co was found not guilty on all six counts in the Lawrence dynamite conspiracy case. Frederick Atteaux was found not guilty on most counts while Dennis J. Collins was convicted on two counts. Juror Horace Shuman alleged an offer of a $300 job to vote a certain way, prompting an investigation as police identified six men possibly connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National News Association
Boston
Mass
Builty
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Lawrence
Suffolk Superior Court
Frederick Atteaux
Dennis J. Collins
Cambridge
Wood
Atteaux
Woesser
Collins
Pellitier
Horace Shuman
Strike breakers hurt in clash at Draper plant
Hopedale Mass June 7 four strike breakers seriously hurt in a pitched battle between about fifty strike breakers and two hundred Draper plant strikers. Thirty state officers, deputy sheriffs and local police rushed to the scene by automobile. The fighters dispersed and no arrests were reported.
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Nationa Fews Association
Hopedale
Mass
Draper
Going It Blind We Americans Shop With Haste
We urge readers to be informed about daily offerings of advertisers to avoid waste. Thoughtful planning of purchases saves money and leads to better satisfaction than buying in haste.
Farewell Reception for Captain Deuter at First Presbyterian
Longstanding Salvation Army leaders Captain and Mrs Deuter were honored at a farewell reception at the First Presbyterian church. Speakers praised their work, health concerns prompted the departure to Detroit for rest, and a free-will offering was presented to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Deuter
Salvation Army
First Presbyterian Church
Ison
Detroit
Rev
S. R. Lyons
Frank Lichtenfels Overcome by Heat in Attic
Frank Lichtenfels assistant to the road supervisor in the railroad yards was overcome by heat while in an attic above his office on Thursday. He lay unconscious for about twenty hours before his brother Ray found him and brought him home. He suffered a minor fall and bruising but was otherwise uninjured.
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Frank Lichtenfels
Ray Lichtenfels
Lichtenfels
Frank W
Weather Brief Fair Tonight Then Showers South
A weather note reports showers in the extreme south this evening and Sunday. Cooler temperatures are forecast for the south and central portions tonight, with a gradual warmup or variation elsewhere as conditions proceed.
Miners Killed in New Mine Tragedy at Shamokin
A fire and explosion at the Scott colliery of the Susquehanna Coal Co in Shamokin Pennsylvania killed several miners and entombed twenty five. At noon two bodies were recovered and ten injured men were lifted from the mine as rescue efforts continued.
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National News Association
Shamokin
Scott
Susquehanna Coal Company
Desire More Clubs In Southern Indiana Meet Planned
Secretary Jordan of the Commercial Club traveled to Indianapolis to meet with President A. G. Lunguist and Secretary-Treasurer L. H. Lewis of the Federated Commercial Clubs of Indiana. They aim to establish Commercial clubs as chapters of the state organization in southern Indiana where few exist. Jordan is vice president of the state secretary committee formed in Richmond.
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Jordan
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
A. G. Lunguist
L. H. Lewis
Federated Commercial Clubs of
Indiana
Richmond
Marie Stackhouse tragedy ends in self harm in Greensfork area
Miss Lessie Marie Stackhouse, 20, of Greensfork and previously married at 16 to Clement Stinchcomb, drank carbolic acid after returning to her boarding house at 26 North Seventh Street. She died at 10 p.m. despite three doctors attempts. No suicide note found. family history mentions five years of trouble and past divorce custody of a child.
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Lessie Marie Stack
Frank Werhle
North Seventh Street
Lucian D. Stackhouse
Greensfork
Adam H
Clement Stinchcomb
Stinchcomb
Big vote expected Monday in first Progressive municipal primary
Monday morning at six o'clock the polls open for Richmond s first Progressive municipal primary. City Chairman Howard Brooks predicts a 1500 to 1800 vote as candidates promote a progressive city ticket. Brooks praises a clean quiet campaign and notes limits on hiring workers. Two races, mayor and city clerk, have drawn the most attention as four candidates vie for office.
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Richmond
Progressive City
Howard Brooks
Brooks
Cassius Beall
William Robbins
Edward McMahan
Appoints Doctors to Examine Lucas Murder Case
After an indictment for murder in the first degree, Judge Fox approved appointing two physicians under the 1913 statute to examine Seth Lucas. Doctors Davis and Thurston will conduct the examination next week as part of pretrial action. Lucas is no longer on a hunger strike and is reported in good health, having been allowed to sit on the jail porch under guard.
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Seth Lucas
Will Bond
Lucas
Bond
Fox
Reller
Rice Miller
Parker Positively Alive Hoax On Parker Case
Seth Lucas faked a report of Winfield S. Parker’s death to officials. Parker, missing from Centerville since June 23, 1905, was found alive. Chief Gorman confirmed Parker worked as a farm hand in Henry County and then for E. B. Schwartz near Lewisville, Indiana for ten months. No charges, no hunt beyond curiosity.
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Seth Lucas
Winfield S. Parker
Centerville
Gorman
Parker
Henry County
Gormon
E. B. Schwartz
Lewisville
Indiana
Yester
Voting places listed for city Progressive primary
The Progressive committee names voting sites for the upcoming primary from courthouse to Knights of Pythias Temple. Baltz Bescher seeks re election as city clerk with Hodgin and McKinley contesting. Council races feature Sherer vs Norris in ward three and several unopposed candidates in other wards and at large.
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The
City Progressive Committee
Pickens
Avery Barn
Eighth Street
Elm Place
Knights of Pythias Temple
Hodgin
Seventeenth
B Street
Fourteenth Street
Thirteenth
Main Streets
Seventh Ward
Lindley Swain
Pearl Street
West Richmond
Eighth Ward
Corner Hunt and
Maple Street
Alfred Bayis
Baltz Bescher
Harry Hodgin
George McKinley
Carl Sherer
Edward Norris
Clark Thomas
Jesse Evans
Alvin Marlatt
Frank Howells
Watson P. O'Neal
Frank Waidele
John Schneider
Elbert Russell
Alphons Weishaupt
John Burd
Townsend Attack Triggers Possible Presidential Testimony
President Wilson may testify as a private citizen before the Senate lobby investigating committee after Senator Townsend of Michigan accused him of lobbying for the Underwood tariff bill. White House aides say the move would be sensational and would reveal prior investigations into the lobbying scene.
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National News Association
Washington
Townsend
Michigan
Wilson
Senatorial
White House
Tumulty
United States
Richmond Considers West Virginia Gas Franchise Plan
K C Krick of Union Natural Gas outlined a proposal to supply Richmond with natural gas at 40 cents per thousand cubic feet, with a possible 30 cent rate for high volumes, via mains in alleys where feasible. He cited 840 wells across Ohio and West Virginia and a projected fifteen year ample supply, with 106000 local customers and a high pressure line under construction from WV fields to Indiana.
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Board of Public Works
K. C. Krick
Union Natural Gas Corporation of Pennsylvania
Richmond
Mr. Krick
E. P. Whitcomb
Union Natural Gas Corporation
Commercial Club
West Virginia
Krick
Ohio
Dayton
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Who's Who in Progressive Mayoral Nomination
A series profile outlines Cassius C Beall known as Cash, a 51 year old native of Preble county Ohio now in Richmond with roots in men’s clothing and dry cleaning. It notes his public service, Beallview naming honors, and local reform involvement. Also profiled are William J Robbins, Edward G McMahan, and Alfred Bavis with backgrounds in county roles, banking, and Irish commission work.
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Cassius C. Beall
Mr. Beall
Preble County
Richmond
South Side Improvement Association
Bealmview
Beall
Progress
Edward G McMahan
Zimmermantam
McMahan
Progressive Party
West Richmond
Alfred Bavis
England
United States
Mr. Bavis
William E. Gladstone
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Gatun Dam
Isthmium Canal Commission
Gatun Lock
Deuters
Mr. Lyons
Fred Miller
R. Lyons
D. D
Arthur Cates
Krueger
Longnecker
Krone
Braffett
Charles W. Jordon
H. S. Weed
the Ministerial Association
Conrad Huber
Aur
Revoir
H. L. Haywood
Railroad
Marie Stackhouse
Mrs
Werhle's
Werhle
Parker Positively Alive
William J. Robbins
Wayne County
Progressive County Committee
Ts Ufe
Abington
Ind
Robbins
Republican
Republican National Committee
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