Postal lawsuit targets express carriers for first class mail
In Cincinnati a federal suit filed by District Attorney McPherson accuses American Express Co of carrying first class mail without proper postage. The case, the government’s first move in a broader crackdown, cites a Belton Tex to Cincinnati letter with an unpaid postage stamp. The penalty for violation is set at 100 dollars.
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Cincinnati
American Texpress Company
United States District Court
McPherson
American Express Company
Belton
Whel Brown
Brelton
Rlove Company
Express
To. Wolmes
Post Office
TRY TO KILL AMERICANA AT SANTA ROSA MINE
A dynamite plot at the Santa Rosa mine in Sonora aimed at Americans damaged the store and boarding house, injuring fifteen workers but causing no deaths. The foreman's residence and the superintendent’s power were partly demolished while the supervisor escaped harm. Eighteen Mexicans were arrested as authorities blame sympathizers with revolutionists held in Los Angeles.
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Santa Tosa
Sonora
Douglas
Ower
Los Angeles
California Pipe Dream At Santa Monica Bay
A group of seven Japanese with a small vessel have for days been near a secluded bluff on the northern lip of Santa Monica Bay. They map cliffs and fire a small pivot gun perched 185 feet above the sea in varying directions. Settlers suspect they are observing or preparing for naval movements, though no purpose is clear.
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Santa Monica Bay
Cal
War in Japanese Diet Ends With Budget Passage
A six hour session in the Japanese House of Representatives devolved into a riot like scene as debate over the financial budget stretched long. The budget finally passed by a 102 vote margin amid heated clashes and later apologies from the chair to the opposition.
Trial resumes in $2,000,000 will case of Col. Phos Snell
At Cin ton HL on Thursday the $2 million suit by Michael Snell to break Col. Phos Snell's will introduced more love letters as evidence. The readings aim to prove Cole Stell was insane about women.
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Cinton
Mchard Snell
Col. Phos. Snell
Cole Stell
Printer leaps from Brooklyn Bridge survives fall
John Grant of New York an unemployed printer jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge on Thursday. He landed among river ice cakes about 200 feet below and escaped with only minor injuries. He is under arrest charged with attempted death by own action.
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John Grant
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Sioux City Live Stock Market Prices Brief
Sioux City quotations report on Thursday show beeves at 4.85 and top steers at 4.30. Market activity and pricing details reflect a small livestock trading session in Sioux City.
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Sioux City
Brig. Gen Carroll Dies at Colorado Springs Home
Brig. Gen. Carroll, U.S. Army retired veteran of the Civil War and Spanish American War, dies at his Colorado Springs residence after a brief illness aged 70. A brother Brig. Gen Henry Carroll also served in the army and the household included an Indian fighter.
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Carroll
Henry Carroll
U.S. A
Colorado Springs
Colo
Admiral Fletcher Dead in Waxahachie Residence
Retired navy chief engineer Admiral Montgomery Fletcher died at his Waxahillington residence on Thursday. The death follows a long career in naval service and honors his contributions to the fleet. His passing prompts tributes from former colleagues and local officials.
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Bletcher
Admirall Montgomery Fletcher
Navy
Waxhlllington
Postmaster General Claims Right to Remain in Office
Postmaster General Meyer told the Senate he believes he can continue William Northup as Pensacola postmaster even after a Senate rejection. The issue centers on constitutional provisions for appointments and confirmations and may prompt executive-session discussion.
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Meyer
Senate
Executive Department
Post Office Department
Wiliam Northup
Pensacola
Fallaferro
Northup Jin
Robbers Loot Missouri Bank After Explosive Vault Blow
Five heavily armed bandits dynamited the Farmers and Manufacturers bank in Rich Ell, Missouri, early Wednesday, securing about $22,000 in cash after a massive vault explosion. They exchanged shots with a sheriff's posse and fled north of town. no injuries reported as citizens aided in the chaos. The Bank of Willard, Willard Mo, was previously looted of $10,000 by the same bandits.
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Kandits
Missouri
Farmers and Manufacturers Bank
Rich Ell
Jamison
Bank of Willard
Willard
Rob Deus
Pail Makers Firm Placed in Receivers’ Hands
The big Otto firm Mast and Co agricultural implement manufacturers of Springfield were placed in receivership by the United States circuit court Wednesday. Receivers were asked to continue business. assets listed at 1,000,000 with 400,000 debts. Court cited financial stringency as reason, attorney says firm will pay debts when money loosens.
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Mast & Co
Agricultural
Ism
Plemient Paniufacturers
Springfield
United States Circuit’ Court
Suffragists Raid House of Commons and Face Fines or Jail
About fifty women suffragists raided the British house of commons on Tuesday and were sentenced Wednesday to pay fines or endure a month in prison. Two women chose jail over fines.
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House of Commons
Smuggler of Chinese Sentenced In New England Case
James I. Lehnemann of Brookline Massachusetts alleged to lead a Chinese smuggling ring in New England was sentenced Wednesday to four months in jail.
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James I. Lehnemann
Brookline
Mass
New England
Nine Miners Die in Moody's Coal Explosion at Carrollton
Nine miners were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion at Moody's Coal Company near Carrollton Kentucky. The blast occurred during morning hours, prompting rescue and investigation efforts by local authorities and company officials.
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Moody’ Coal Company
Carrollton
Minori
Coal Miners Strike at Duquoin UL Over Powder Grade
About one thousand coal miners struck at Duquoin Illinois on Wednesday protesting the alleged inferior blasting powder grade sold for blasting. The action reflects widespread discontent with equipment and safety concerns among workers in the region.
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Duquoin
Adie
Indian Bills Passed As House Approves Dudin Appropriation
Indian bills passed after days of consideration. The dudin appropriation bill was approved Wednesday by the house, following recommendations from the cosuiliter.
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Dudin
Mrs McDonald Freed on Murder Charge in Chicago Trial
Mrs McDonald, widow of Michael C McDonald, was found not guilty of murdering Webster Guerin in Chicago after a trial that began January 20. The verdict came after six and a half hours of deliberation. Guerin was shot in his studio in the Omaha building at La Salle and Van Buren streets on February 21, 2007, with McDonald alone present when the tragedy occurred.
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Webbs
Ot Guerin
Mra
Dora
McDonald
Chicago
Webster Guertin
Michael C. McDonald
Count Boni de Castellane Guilty In Paris Assault Case
Count Boni de Castellane found guilty of criminal assault and battery on Prince Helle da Sagan in Paris. Fined 20 dollars. prince awarded 20 cents damages. Incident occurred January 2 outside St. Pierre de Chaillot after memorial service for Lady Stanley Errington. Jean Castellane charges dismissed. motive linked to Helle’s attention to Madame Gould.
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de Sagan
Boni de Castellane
Prince Helle da Sagan
Castellane
DeSagin
St. Pierre de Chaillot
Paris
Stanley Errington
Boni
Prince Helle
Jean
Helle
Madame Gould
Slaughter of Robins Affects Louisiana Winter Food
About 1.5 million robins killed by hunters in Louisiana this winter, announced by Jank Miller of the Louisiana Audubon Society. George Howell noted the study may show boll weevil movement eastward aided by robin destruction as robins are killed for food.
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Louisiana
Jank Miller
Louisiana Audubon Society
New Orleans
George Howell
Chere
Trial of Hitchcock Set for Peb 24 Despite Manager’s Appeal
The trial of Raymond Hitchcock, the comedian, was scheduled for Tuesday February 24 despite counsel objections and an affidavit from the theatrical manager claiming Hitchcock is booked nationwide through March 6. Justice Dowling ruled the manager faced extraordinary loss if the criminal case is delayed.
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Hitchcock
Raymond
Dowling
Theatres Sentenced in Kansas City Indictment Refusal
Dredge Wallace on Tuesday ordered jail for several theatrical managers in Kansas City Missouri for refusing to answer indictments requiring or permitting others to work on Sunday. The list includes O D Woodward Auditorium I S Brigham GMs J Rh Donegan Century Martin Lehman Orpheum.
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Jal. Hecause
Wallace
Kansas City
O. D. Woodward
Brigham
Gms
J. Rh. Donegan
Century
Martin Lehman
Orpheum
Santa Fe Must Explain Train Cutoffs Before Commission
The Oklahoma corporation commission orders the Santa Fe railroad to appear and explain why railroad officials halted four main line trains. The action seeks justification for the service suspensions and adherence to regulatory duties.
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Santa Fe
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Speaker Cole Cleared in Massachusetts Transportation Indictment
Judge quashes indictment against Speaker John N. Cole of Massachusetts House of Representatives charging him with soliciting transportation below regular fares. Decision issued Tuesday.
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Cole
al Salem
Mass
John N. Cole
Massachusetts’ Representatives
Clemency Allows Life Sentence for Mrs Goold Murder Case
The death sentence for Mrs Violet Goold and her husband Vere St Ledger Goold, convicted of the Emma Levin murder in Monte Carlo last summer, has been commuted to life imprisonment.
Franco Arrives in Genoa Worn After Travel
Senor Franco landed in Genoa Italy on Tuesday evening appearing very tired and retired to his hotel refusing to see anyone.
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Franco
Genoa
Senor Franco
Italy
Fox Terrier Rescued After Two-Week Freight Car Ordeal
A fox terrier locked in a Pennsylvania freight car for two weeks was rescued near Sterling by trainmen. The emaciated dog, with ribs showing, could not rise until warmed with milk and care. A farmer took it in, hoping to restore its health through nursing. The dog’s survival amid freezing conditions impressed rescuers.
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Sterling
Steel Mills
Pennsylvania
Waterloo shopkeeper shot by highwaymen near home
C A Snyder of Waterloo fought two masked highwaymen on his doorstep as they tried to rob a butcher shop cash box. Wounded twice, he lay near death with two bullets in his body while his wife watched. The attackers fled without the $85 after Snyder knocked a revolver from one robber.
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C. A. Snyder
Waterloo
Jarga
Snyder
Buateher
Asleep on the Track at Saylor Mine No 1
Robert Johnson foreman at Saylor mine No 1 was severely injured when struck by a Fort Dods interurban car at the Saylor road crossing on Sunday afternoon. He sat on a cattle guard waiting for a southbound car, dozed off, and was hit as the motorman did not see him in time. Johnson, with a fractured right leg possibly needing amputation, is at Mercy hospital under Dr. Hanawalt care. The car halted after the impact as the motorman applied the air.
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Robert Johnson
Saylor
Fort Dods
Saylor Road
Mercy Hospital
Hanawalt
Johnson
Four Injured in Mason City Accident Cluster
A Mason City accident spree Tuesday left four people seriously hurt. Yard foreman Frank Dickhoff of Milwaukee suffered a severe head injury when his head was caught between two coach platforms. Twelve year old Willie McGraw was struck by a Milwaukee switch engine and is concussed. George Clause was knocked from a tender while coaling at the Northwestern and sustained internal injuries with broken ribs. En Salston, a farmer near Harstontown, broke a leg and endured severe bruising in a runaway incident.
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Mason City
Frank Dickhoff
Milwaukee
Willie McGraw
George Clause
Northwestern
En Salston
Harstontown
Ottumwa Man Round Guilty Of Assault With Intent
After sixteen hours of deliberation a jury in Ottumwa district court found Miles Morrow guilty of assault with intent to commit murder. Morrow stabbed his paramour Mary Judson on the night of December 16. He moved to Ottumwa three years ago from Mt. Pleasant and had previously shot and killed Ben Farrell, a Black man, in a quarrel over Judson last May.
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Ottumwa
Miles Morrow
Morrw
Mary Judson
Mt. Pleasant
Ben, Farrell
Judson
Honeywell Still Missing After Reports Contradicted
The Rev. Frank L. Honeywell remains unlocated despite contrary reports. Born and raised in Vinton, his mother there is 80 and overwhelmed with worry. He is not related to Evangelist Honeywell.
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Honeywell
Frank L. Honeywell
Vinton
Evangelist Honeywell
May End Clear Lake Fight for Mayor Rogers
A movement at Clear Lake seeks harmony among factions for the mayoralty contest and unites to elect F. I. Rogers cashier of the First National Bank as mayor. A petition supporting the plan has been circulated.
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Clear Lake
F. I. Rogers
First National Bank
Pella Opens New Overall Factory With 1500 Attendees
The opening of the Pella overall factory drew about 1,500 people. Thirty workers are employed and $3,200 worth of orders already secured before April. There is talk of hiring more staff and expanding facilities.
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Pella
Pella Ov
Father of Fifteen Dies in Worthington Home
Hiller Smith aged 75 of Worthington died at home after a long residence of 64 years. He leaves a wife and fifteen children.
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Hiller Smith
Worthington
Lows
Skull Crushed by Horse Ends Blacksmith's Health
Soreph Hitch of Lohrville a white Eng aged blacksmith, was critically injured Saturday evening while shoeing a vicious horse. The horse reared, crushing his skull with its hoofs. a piece of bone entered his head. Doctors say recovery is unlikely as Hitch remains alive but with slim hope.
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Hitch
Prisoner offered year or exile by Davenport judge
Judge Bol d Mager gave Leonard Chapman a choose between a year in the penitentiary at Anamosa or fleeing Davenport for good. Chapman fled the courtroom sprinting through the business district toward the Mississippi bridge into liberty, outrunning all pursuing officers.
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Bold Mager
Davenport
Leonard Chapman
Chapman
Anamosa
Mississippi River
Tiboig
Boy shoots playmate in Marietta tragedy
An 11-year-old boy, Jesse Flower, pointed a 22 caliber rifle at his playmate Frank Haddock and said I’m going to shoot you. The gun, claimed to be unloaded, fired, striking Haddock in the left breast and piercing the lungs. Haddock, son of Charles Haddock, a Marietta lawyer, is in critical condition and not expected to live.
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Frank
Jesse Flower
Frank Haddock
Marietta
Haddock
Charles Haddock
Flowers
Ida Grove Commercial Club Moves Downtown Boost Plans
The Ida Grove Commercial club, now 50 active members, leases new quarters downtown and will move soon. Dues drop to 5 dollars yearly as the drive aims for 190 members. In three years the club has secured a passenger station, city hall, armory and a 25000 dollar sewer system, and offers factory sites, tax remission and free water to factories.
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Tada Grove
Ida Grove
Decatur Men Injured By Switching Train At Leon
Decatur men Vick Campbell and Willard Cherrington were badly injured Friday at Leon while unloading poultry from a wagon into a poultry car. A train backing in during switching threw them to the ground. Campbell suffered head injuries while Cherrington is feared to have internal injuries. Bank Cashier Arrested. B S McCullick cashier of the de funct Princeton savings bank was arrested Saturday on charges of false entries. The bank was closed by the state auditor and a receiver appointed. A $10 000 shortage is alleged.
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Decatur
Hort
Leon
Vick Campbell
Willard Cherrington
Campbell
Cherrington
B. S. McCullick
Princeton, Savings Bank
Conductor George W. Goodwin Dies by Suicide
Conductor George W. Goodwin age 61 a long serving Northwestern Town division railroad man shot himself Sunday morning at Clinton. Reports say his dismissal by the company last week after nearly forty years of service stirred the deed and led to his death by his own hand.
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George W. Goodwin
Northwestern Town Division
Clinton
Storm Lake Elevator Burned in Friday Fire
Fire destroyed Wagner Bros elevator at Storm Lake on Friday afternoon causing about 6000 dollars in loss. Insurance partly covered the damage. Fifteen hundred bushels of grain were consumed and the blaze started in the engine room.
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Storm Lake
Wagner Bros
Runaway in Storm Lake Seriously Injures Totman Family
Mrs. Frank Totman was seriously injured Friday night in a buggy runaway at Storm Lake. Her two children, a boy and a girl, were bruised and three others were thrown from the buggy.
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Storm Lake
Frank Totman
Ida County Pioneer Dead
Ida County resident John J. Scott aged 2 for thirty two years died at his son Johns home near Ida Grove from old age and grip. Clarion Wins Debate against Fort Dodge on the topic limited disarmament of leading powers would promote civilization of the world.
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Ida County
John J. Scott
John Scott
Ida Grove
Clarion
Fort Dodge
Fire destroys Beers house at Sibley
A Sunday morning blaze consumed Beers’ residence at Sibley with household goods partially saved. No insurance coverage reported.
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Sibley
A. Beers
Humboldt Pioneer Dies Through Early Settlement Loss
Death of Mrs D G Pinney removes one of Humboldt's oldest pioneers. She and her husband moved to Humboldt in 1860s when the town had only the flour mill foundations. Creamery records show Prosperous operation with $9000 paid to patrons last year at an average 28 1 cents per pound for butter.
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Grant Township
Struble
Humboldt
D. G. Pinney
Earl of Yarmouth Loses High Rich Wife in Court
Ale Birrell Barnes, president of the Divorce Court in London, granted the Countess of Yarmouth a decree annulling her marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburg. The private hearing lasted about thirty minutes with the earl not appearing.
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Alice Thaw
London
Ale Birrell Barnes
Countess of Yarmouth
Pittsburg
Earl of Yarmouth
Wedding of Lord Yarmouth and Miss Thaw Delayed by Settlement Talks
The Pittsburgh society wedding between Lord Yarmouth and Miss Thaw faced hours of delay as negotiations over the marriage settlement with the Thaw family reportedly continued. The Thaw family insisted on an increase, and documents had to be drawn up before the union. Miss Thaw has long been a popular figure in Pittsburgh and New York, with her married life closely followed.
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Harry Kendall Thaw
Lord Yarmouth
Miss Thaw
Pittsburg
Thaw
Earl
New York
Lfe
Coal Men to Cut Wages in Pittsburg District
At a meeting of soft coal operators in the Pittsburg district a 10 cent per ton wage reduction was decided. A committee left for the Indianapolis miners convention to propose the cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Indianapolis
Historic U S Flag Sold at London Auction
A captured 1813 American flag from the Chesapeake versus the British ship Shannon was bought by American buyers in London for 4250 dollars. The flag was linked to J P Morgan. Another lot, claimed by Australian buyers, fetched 1500 dollars, tied to a noted order in the Light Brigade at Balaklava.
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America
Chesapeake
London
J. P. Morgan
Light Brigade
Balaklava
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