Stilwell Signals Possible Disclosures on Capitol Graft
Former Bronx state senator Stephen J. Stilwell sought a stay of execution to reveal disclosures to District Attorney Whitman. A 10 day delay was granted after court discussions involving Senator McClelland and Justice Seabury. Stilwell hinted at Albany graft rumors but said nothing specific, urging reporters to contact his counsel. The line of disclosures could be broad and far reaching given events at the state Capitol.
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Stephen J. Stilwell
Bronx
Whitman
New York
Stilwell
Justice Seabury
James D. McC
Albany
State Capitol
July crop bulletin projects state yields near or above average
The New York state department of agriculture reports that staple crops this year may meet or exceed the 10 year average. Frost insects and rain shortages are overstated in some recent reports. Hay oats and corn run about 10 percent below last year but corn may improve. Wheat rye potatoes are normal. Apples pears plums peaches vary by region with some crops below last year and grapes light outside the belt.
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State Department of Agriculture
Agricutural Department
Hudson Valley
New York
Goodbye 50000 dollars bill note found in bank drawer
An assistant cashier at United National Bank in Franklinville New York found a one dollar bill last week with the back written in clear handwriting. The note reads This is the last of 50000 spent on fast women and wine and I am spending this for one quart of Sam Thompson Goodbye 50000 Hereafter this bill will be good for only something to eat and wear not booze Sam Eckman 401 Long Beach Avenue Ipana s co a Col
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Harl G. Kingslay
United National Bank of
Franklinville
N. Y
Sam Thompson
Sam Eckman
Long Beach Avenue
Ipanasco
But doesn't your friend do anything at all
A brief quotation shows a narrator asking if a friend acts at all and the reply that the friend worries, capturing a light exchange from the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Democrats push to abolish commerce court and free trade in sugar and wool
In caucus, House Democrats seek to abolish the commerce court while Senate Democrats back free sugar in three years and free wool. Chicago psychiatrists call love a form of lunacy and urge a national eugenic law. Eight dead and over 20 injured in a Canadian Pacific railway wreck near Ottawa. Bulgarian army defeated in Macedonia at Zletovo. Mill explosion in Buffalo leaves 17 dead, 18 missing, 20 dying.
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Democrats
Commerce Court
Senate
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Ottawa
Canada
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Zletovo
Buffalo
N. Y
Fourth Duke of Sutherland Dies in England at 62
A notice reports the death of the fourth Duke of Sutherland in England at age 62. The article notes currency policy debate as bankers remain split on the Glass-Owen bill. It also mentions Argentina purchasing poultry and hogs in the United States for government breeding programs and a mention of a large skin area measurement.
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Duke of Sutherland
England
Glass-Owen
Argentine
United States
Twin sister may have seen physician says abused by MacRorie
The report notes maltreatment by the Rev. MacRorie in Elizabeth New Jersey with a hint that the twin sister may have observed the physician.
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MacRorie
Elizabeth, N. J
First Vesuvius eruption since 1906 shocks Monday
Mr Vesuvius erupts with flames for the first time since 1906. Secretary McAdoo orders reorganization of the customs service. A physician urges hospital based preventive methods for insanity. A $100000 gems theft at a Fifth Avenue jewelry firm puzzles police. Twenty five injured as heat spreads across rails and Chesapeake and Ohio train wrecks. An expert predicts Brazil and Argentina will soon lead US in trade.
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Vesuvius
McAdoo
the Treasury
Customs Service
Fifth Avenue
New York
Chesapeake & Ohio
Brazil
Argentine
United States
Mexican revolutionaries shot in Juarez plot
Tuesday reports say six revolu tionists were shot by Mexican federals due to a plot to blow up public buildings in Juarez. Other items note ships Imperator and France racing at sea, a Cuban bill proposing a parliamentary government, suffragettes foiled in an attack on Downing Street, and a Philadelphia swimmer halted by tide en route to Sandy Hook. A fire in a B Way apartment leaves an elderly woman dead.
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Juarez
Imperator
France
Channeli Ag
Downing Street
London
Charles Durbarow
Philadelphia
Battery
Sandy Hook
Bulgarians Attack Across Macedonian Front
Wednesday reports say Bulgarian forces attacked along the entire Macedonian front against Serbians and Greeks, signaling renewed pressure and broad combat activity in the region.
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Macedonia
Mexican Rebels Besiege Cities and Capture Guayamas
Rebels capture Guayamas and surround Chihuahua while besieging Ciudad Juarez. The report notes instability across northern Mexico with strategic positions under threat and clashes affecting regional security.
Henri Rochefort Dies in Aix-les-Bains France
Thursday reports the death of Henri Rochefort in Aix-les-Bains France. The note highlights a column about European figures and tensions.
Alligator Caught In Blanchard River
Findlay Ohio July 3 A 28 inch alligator was captured in the Blanchard River by young Robert Burrows. The reptile lounged on a stone and fought when restrained. It is unclear how the animal reached the river or the source of its appearance.
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Findlay
Robert Burrows
Blanchard River
Peart
Sulzer Denies Story On Hopkins Suit Blame From Murphy Plot
Gov William Sulzer arrives in Gettysburg and denounces a breach of promise suit as Murphy’s dirty work. He claims he knew the Hopkins woman years ago, denies any marriage or wrong, and says the case was settled with a release amid graft-fighting and direct nominations battles. He warns the Hopkins allegations are a political frame-up by enemies and Murphy allies.
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Murphy
Sulzer
Hopkins
Gettysburg
William Sulzer
Philadelphia
Boss Murphy
New York
Mr. Murphy
Miner Hero Saves 409 From Flames at Paradise Mine
Duquoin Illinois July 3 Charles Matthis chief engineer at the Paradise coal mine saved 409 miners from engulfing flames. For thirty minutes he worked the hoist as fire raged in coal chutes near the 400 foot shaft and brought men to the surface before collapsing from burns. Physicians report his condition serious.
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Duquoin
Charles Matthis
Paradise
Here
Union Miners Arrest Non-Union Men in Ohio Mines
Twelve hundred union miners marched to the Mad Lima Maple Hill and Imperial mines near Carbon Hill Ohio and captured 160 non union workers. The disciplined march forced the non union men to move from mine to mine and to carry Uric.
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Carbon Hill
Lima
Maple Hill
Imperial
Of Course They Do In A Growing City
A brief Chicago note reflects on youth, attraction, and a growing urban scene in a concise cultural snapshot.
Col M M Mulhall Confessed Lobbyist Under Congressional Probe
Col M M Mulhall, a confessed lobbyist, faces a Congress led inquiry into startling charges. The investigation aims to uncover links between his lobbying efforts and alleged influence on policy.
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Congress
Aged man Samuel Patterson whipped in Wilmington workhouse
Samuel Patterson a man well past 65 was tied to the whipping post at the Wilmington Delaware workhouse and given five lashes on the back after pleading guilty to larceny of three pounds of butter. He received four months in prison in addition to the corporal punishment.
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Samuel Patterson
Wilmington
Del
Patterson
Friedmann Cure a Failure Report on Friedmann Vaccine
The Canadian Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis committee reports on 161 cases inoculated with Dr. Friedrich F Friedmann s turtle serum vaccine in Montreal Ottawa Toronto and London Ontario. It finds no consistent or frequent cure or clear clinical improvement from the treatment.
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Canadian Association For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
Friedrich F. Friedmann
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
London
Ont
Friedmann
Peddler Fined for Kiss Claim in Corning
Judge Frank H. Ferris fined Blissa Hananick an Arabian peddler twenty five dollars for kissing the daughter of Joseph Hornung during a business call at his home. The man said the girl resembled his sister and he could not resist, but the court did not accept the excuse.
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Frank H. Ferris
Blissa Hananick
Corning
Hananick
Joseph Hornung
Gornine
Woman police officer joins Corning force
Grace Seyter daughter of acting police chief Robert Seyter becomes one of the first New York women on the police force. She has been appointed a policewoman with full powers of a regular officer and has done charity work as a visiting nurse in the city slums.
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Corning
New York
Grace Seyter
Robbert Seyter
Girl Hit by Stray Bullet in Hornell Porch Incident
Miss Tessie Mills, 17, of Hornell was struck on the left side by a stray .22 rifle bullet while seated on a back porch at Harvey Dillon’s home last week. She was removed to her home. authorities tried to locate the bullet but were unsuccessful. The wound is not expected to be serious.
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Tessie Mills
Hornell
Harvey Dillon
Seriou
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