Jamestown Cigar Dealer Surrenders After Killing Farmhand
Charles E Weeks a Jamestown cigar dealer and farmer shot and killed George Ganey on his farm near Akeley just south of Fentonville in Chautauqua County. Weeks surrendered to Warren County authorities after telephoning from a neighbor’s home. The motive centers on alleged infidelity and Weeks’ wife confession. Prosecutors and officials questioned family members as the case moves to court proceedings.
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Charles E. Weeks
Jamestown
Warren County
George Ganey
Akeley
New York State Line
Fentonville
Chautauqua County
Weeks
Conewango
Warren
Ganey
Oscar Brustrom
Martin Whale
Berdine
Lyons
Brown
DeForest
James L. Weeks
New York
Mr. Weeks
George DeForest
Lattin
Texas
Arthur C. Wade
Wade Went
Becker to Die in Week of July 6
New York May 29 Ex Lieutenant Charles Becker was sentenced to death by Justice Seabury for the murder of Herman Rosenthal the gambler shot on July 16 1912 The execution is set for the week beginning July 6 An appeal will stay the sentence and the Court of Appeals decision is expected months Becker will remain at Sing Sing death house during the delay
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New York
Charles Becker
Justice Seabury
Supreme Court
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Court of Appeals
Sing Sing
Progressive leaders to invade Pennsylvania for Washington party
National Progressive figures from across the country will descend on Pennsylvania next fall to back the Washington party nominees. Theodore Roosevelt will spend much time in the state, joined by Albert Beveridge, Henry Allen, Victor Murdock, James Garfield, Ben Lindsey, Moses Clapp, George Pardee, Charles Merriam, Raymond Robbins, Amos Pinchot, and possibly Hiram Johnson. Lindsey plans a lengthy summer tour. Roosevelt will speak twice in South Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania
Washington Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Albert J. Beveridge
Illinois
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
Victor Murdock
Commerce and Labor
James R. Garfield
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
Moses E. Clapp
Minnesota
George C. Pardee
California
Charles B. Merriam
University of Chicago
Raymond Robbins
Progressive Party
United States
Amos Pinchot
New York
Hiram Johnson
Lindsey
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
White Wolf brigand loots Ningchow. station burned
A Lanchow dispatch reports White Wolf, a feared brigand, looted and burned Ningchow in Kansu Province. All missionaries and Americans are safe, though the Christian Alliance station was destroyed.
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Pekin
Lanchow
Kansu
Ningchow
Christian Alliance
Three Counties Still Missing in State Primary Totals
Harrisburg reports three counties failed to complete returns by the primary. Early tallies show Penrose leading with 95 179 and Palmer at 938 196 in the Senate race while Braumbaugh leads the governor race with 113 357 votes and Kunkel tops the Supreme Court race at 71 166.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
Penrose
Dimmick
Palmer
Budd
Braumbaugh
McCormick
Ryan
Supreme Court
Kunkel
Endlich
Frazer
Superior Court
Trexler
Clark
Fuller
Prather
Federals In Tight Place In Mexican Revolt
Reports from Durango dated June 2 indicate federal forces retreating from Saltillo are bottled up near Venegas about 100 miles south. General Gutierrez halted the retreat toward San Luis Potosi and compelled Maas to seek refuge at Venegas. News says many federal officers deserted San Luis Potosi to join General Torres. Carranza names Panfilo Natera to command the first division. Calderon, Liberal leader, met Carranza amid growing discontent with Huerta. The US State Department reports freedom for American Theodore W Jones imprisoned at Tepic.
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Durango
Mex
el Paso
Tex
Saltillo
Venagas
Carranza
Eulalio Luis Gutierraz
San Luis Potosi
Maas
Venegas
Torres
Panfilo Natera
Zacatecas
Army of the Center
Inglesias Calderon
Liberal Party
Mexico City
Huerta
United States Department of State
Raefael Buena
Tepic
Theodore W. Jones
Jones
Arbitration push links canal tolls repeal to Hay-Pauncefote issue
Washington June 3 An important development in canal tolls legislation the foreign relations committee reported favorably a resolution by Senator Sutherland directing the President to seek arbitration with Great Britain over the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The measure is not expected to block the repeal but may be attached to it.
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Washington, D. C
Sutherland
Utah
Great Britain
United States
Detectives Seek Adams Boy Missing Since 1910
Eddie Adams, missing from Kane Pennsylvania since April 15 1910 at age six, is targeted by detectives now pursuing a Philadelphia area lead after months of bloodhound searches and statewide checks. The case remains unresolved with a potential arrest as authorities close in.
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Eddie Adams
Charles Adams
Kane
Little Adams
Adams
Pennsylvania State Constabulary
Philadelphia
Edie Adams
Opposition. Irate Parent Rejects Son-In-Law Proposal
An irate parent protests a marriage proposal, arguing against a son-in-law with perceived lack of brains and criticizing the daughter’s judgment. The exchange appears in a Life section style caption.
Fair Dates Announced Across Northwestern Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture released county fair dates for the comice season. Exposition Park Conneaut Lake Crawford County hosts Aug 31 to Sept 4, Titusville Sept 8–11, with Armstrong Day ton Sept 22–25 and Apollo Sept 2–5 among others. McKean Smethport fair date undecided. Officials note removal of gambling and midway excesses, shift to high quality exhibits and agricultural demonstrations. Attendance last year reached 1,776,600 with state support up to $45,838.62 and premiums totaling $157,961.77.
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Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Exposition Park
Conneaut Lake
Crawford County
Titusville
Armstrong County
Dayton
Apollo
Mercer County
Stoneboro
Mercer
Clarion County
Clarion
Erie
Wattsburg
Corry
McKean
Smethport
N. B. Critchfield
A. L. Martin
Martin
Pen Mar County Agricultural Association
War-_ren County Farmers’ and Breeders’ Association
Hogestown Horse and Cattle Show
River of Doubt Topic for Ananias Club Session
In mediation room discussions attention turns to the River of Doubt as a potential topic for the Ananias club while mediators remain in session.
Billy Sunday Choir Leader In Court
A breach of promise suit against Homer A. Rodeheaver, Billy Sunday’s choir master, opens in Chicago. Miss Georgia W. Jay seeks 50000 damages, recounting engagements, vows, and a Christmas night broken betrothal amid emotional testimony and damning recollections.
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Homer Rodeheaver
Miss Georgia Jay
Chicago
Homer A. Rodeheaver
Billy
Georgia W. Jay
Lenore’s
Miss Jay
Jay
Rodehaver
Iowa
Maime Kelly
Waterloo
Funeral of Leo Ganey Near Fentonville
The funeral for Leo Ganey who was shot and killed by Charles E Weeks at Weeks farm near Fentonville was held at the family home. A large crowd gathered despite private plans. Mrs Clara Watson Spiritualist minister conducted the service. Attorneys Arthur C Wade and James L Weeks prepared for a coroner's jury hearing set for next Tuesday. Mrs Weeks wife of the defendant remains at her mother's home and will meet only her husband’s lawyers.
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Jamestown
Crage
Leo Ganey
Charles E. Weeks
Fentonville
Clara Watson
Arthur C. Wade
James L. Weeks
Russell
Mediation hinges on Carranza reply to offer
Niagara Falls Ontario June 3 mediation tonight waits on General Carranza leader of the Constitutionalist forces in Mexico He has a note from three South American diplomats inviting Constitutionalist participation in the conferences Washington supports the move a rejection could threaten U S backing The mediators hope Carranza will send envoys soon and foresee a swift pacific settlement if all sides gather to shape the peace program
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Niagara Falls
Ont
Carranza
Mexico
Mexico City
United States
Washington
Huerta
Rafael Zubaran
Getting rid of bot flies in horses using carbon bisulphid gas
The USDA tested a cure for horse bots, larvae in the stomach that affect digestion and cause debility. Horses received hay and oats, then a purgative, then three gelatin capsules each with carbon bisulphid. The gas suffocated the parasites without harming the horse, and trials were reportedly successful.
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United States Department of Agriculture
County Fair Donkey and Pig Races Open to County Citizens
A county fair poster advertises donkey and pig races as highlights. Competition in these two races is limited to citizens of the county.
Warren Mail Subscriptions Boost Local Readership
The Warren Mail announces a subscription push aimed at increasing readership across the county. Officials urge residents to sign up for home delivery and digital access to stay informed on community news, events, and public notices.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Kane and
Billy Sunday
Warren Mail
County
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