George Siler Dies at 62 boxing writer and referee
George Siler, a well known boxing writer and referee, died in Chicago at age 62 after a heart attack on June 4. He had been recovering but suffered a final, unexpected attack. Siler was known for refereeing the May 30, 1907 bout between Mike Shreck and Marvin Hart in Tonopah and for the Nelson Gans fight in Goldfield.
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Woman kills seven as son fights for life in Michigan
In Cadillac Michigan on June 13 a mother murdered eight family members then killed herself. Seventeen year old Fred Cooper survived with a chance of recovery after a mortal night in Mercy hospital. He recalls hearing a revolver shot before slipping into a coma and awakening beside his dead brother.
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Monitor Florida Torpedo Test Pierces Hull at Pine Beach
PORT MONROE Va June 14 Pierced by an American Whitehead torpedo the US monitor Florida sank a big hole in her side during a drydock test off Pine Beach near the Jamestown exposition grounds Naval officials called the damage serious yet not vital and said the test proved a battleship with similar bulkheads could keep fighting unless other compartments were breached Weather was favorable.
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Gambling Practically Stopped at Race Track
New York June 13 gamblers faced police swarms and plain clothes officers at Gravesend as Hart-Agnew laws halted wagering. Ten bookmakers were arrested. five discharged, the rest bailed at 500, with many tracks spectators leaving in fear of losing bets. Peter DeLacy hailed the passage as a victory for poolrooms and anti-gambling advocates. James R Keene declined comment on the bill.
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Peter DeLacy
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Opinions on the anti betting law in New York
June 13 reports quote John G Madden and Phil J Gravesend track owner Dwyer among others reacting to the anti race betting bill. Madden vows racing will endure as sport, Dwyer calls it the hardest blow yet believes racing continues, while HeMeme Bltein predicts racing will die in New York State.
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John G Madden
America
Phil J. Dwyer
Gravesend
Jiemee Bltein
Racine
New York State
Attempted assassination shocks Honolulu area
An early morning dynamite blast outside the bedroom window of Chief of Detectives Taylor and his wife caused structural damage but left them unharmed. Investigators say the motive centers on threats from Chinese gamblers. no suspects identified.
Lining Up for the Big Battle in Chicago Convention Scene
Chicago June 15 The tramp of convention hosts is under way as arriving delegations and political supporters crowd streets. Taft and Hughes have headquarters at major hotels with electric displays while Cannon, Knox and Fairbanks command attention as campaign activity builds toward the Tank and file arrivals.
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Cruiser Colorado Grounded Off Dungeness Spit
The cruiser Colorado ran aground in fog at Dungeness Spit, Strait of San Juan de Fuca, while traveling from San Francisco to Bremerton. Officials at Bremerton Navy Yard tried to contact her last night. Port Angeles reported her remained stranded at 1:30 a.m. with wireless out of operation due to engine status.
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Police arrest bookmakers as Colorado case stalls executions
In Chicago on June 13 Associated Press reports Herman Bil lek, the Bohemian fortune teller, condemned for murder, and five Vzrul family members were arrested. In Overland Park at racing season opening bookmakers were detained briefly then released, each bond posted, and operations resumed without further interference as a broader gambling crackdown continues.
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Herman Billek
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Denver
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Overland Park
Four Die As Roller Coaster Car Leaves Track
Four people were killed at a Denver area pleasure resort when a roller coaster car derailed from a track. The ride reached 75 miles an hour before the car left the track and threw passengers to the ground. Police and救 witnesses reported the horror as emergency crews cleared the scene. The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
Metal Market Report from New York June 12
The June 12 market note from New York reports firm prices for silver at 4% and a steady session as Conner and associates list bids and trades. The brief bulletin highlights market activity with no major shifts in metals values.
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New York
Conner, Ates
JETBO
Judge Landis Rules Billek May Appeal Writ Denial
Judge Landis of the United States district court reversed a prior habeas denial and ruled Billek may appeal the writ rejection. The case proceeds to the federal appellate court with a stay until the higher tribunal rules on the constitutional questions involved.
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Policeman Otts Convicted in Assault Case at Rawhide
June 12 State Police Officer Otts found guilty of assaulting Carl Young. Otts fined 100 dollars plus costs by the judge after a crowded courtroom heard testimony amid ongoing tensions from a longstanding feud.
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Stage coach raid near Rawhide seeks treasure box
Rawhide Nevada June 13 a stage coach between Schurz and Rawhide carrying the Wells Fargo treasure box was held up this afternoon. State posses and a sheriff's posse search for the robbers. The booty amount is unknown though reports say the strong box contained money. The open country suggests capture is probable.
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Sullivan Wins Point In Suit Against Him
In New York Justice O Gorman sustained a demurrer by L M Sullivan Trust Company of Nevada to a 102 400 dollar suit filed by Frank Dalton. An appeal will challenge the complaint as insufficient to show a cause of action over representations by Sullivan's officers regarding mining stock valued at 500 000 dollars versus 102 700 dollars allegedly paid.
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New York
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Nevada
Frank 5. Dalton
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Supreme Court
O Gorman
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Flooded Kansas City and Topeka Brace for Rising Waters
North Topeka lies deserted as Kaw river floods streets for a second time this week. Three hundred refugees sheltered at the city auditorium. In Kansas City rain in the Kaw watershed ends fear of surpassing 1903 but water still rises. Bottomlands along Kaw and Missouri rivers will be covered. Union station and rail lines face three feet of water. widespread business suspension and property protection efforts underway.
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Union Station
Man slays three children then himself in barn
Peabody Kansas, January 13. Rank Good, an American, age 37, killed his three children and then his own throat with a pocket knife in his father's barn west of Peabody. He was overheated by the death of his wife last week and appeared insane.
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Market closes as investors reassess bond funding
New York trading ends with investors reassured after a day of declines and a broad selloff. Demand for bonds and new subscriptions appeared pressured by funding worries while market activity paused amid cautious sentiment.
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New York
Baseball results and scores from yesterday's games
National League games included Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0 and St Louis 4 Brooklyn 1. Boston 5 Pittsburg 3 and New York 1 Cincinnati 2. American League tallies Detroit 2 Philadelphia , Cleveland 1 and Washington 0. Chicago New York 1 and Boston 6 St Louis . Pacific Coast League reports San Francisco %, Los Angeles 1 and Oakland 1. College games include Yale 5 Princeton 2 and Princeton 0 Carthe 0.
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