Murderer Schmidt and Dentist Muret Charged in Counterfeit Plot
New York reporters detail Hans Schmidt the former priest who confessed to dismembering Anna Aumuller and Ernest Muret the self confessed counterfeit dentist. Federal authorities charge them with operating a bogus money making enterprise as detectives raid their alleged counterfeiting plant. Schmidt and Muret resemble each other leading police to suspect possible relation. Father Evers the Tombs chaplain calls Schmidt a consummate scoundrel while noting Schmidt may be an impostor with fake papers.
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Otis narrowly saved as bomb mailed to Los Angeles Times owner
General Harrison Gray Otis, owner of the Los Angeles Times, escaped injury when an infernal machine arrived by mail. His Japanese servant spotted the bomb, alerted his employer, and thwarted an assassination attempt. Police weigh Mealean theory as device was packed with dynamite.
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Huerta Keeps Focus On Government Tensions Not People
Provisional President Huerta says tensions between Mexico and the United States are between governments, not peoples, and he aims to speed negotiations toward a solution. He affirms scheduled elections for October 26 and notes progress, without addressing calls for his retirement or candidacy.
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Gunmen in Revolver Duel in Upper Broadway Fight
Police said gunmen from rival Babes group fought a revolver duel on Upper Broadway near a pair of parked cars. No injuries reported. Four men were arrested while others fled.
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Babes
Upper Broadway
Whitlock resigns from Toledo mayoral ticket for fourth term
Brand Whitlock resigns from the Toledo ticket upon his return from an eight week vacation, declining a fourth mayoral term. The Independents nominated City Solicitor Cornell Schreiber for mayor while Whitlock may be appointed as minister to Belgium.
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Whitlock
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Belgium
Schmidt and Victim Pastor Confession Reveals Killing
A confession links pastor Schmidt to the murder of Miss Aumuler. Authorities outline the sequence leading to the crime and identify the victim in the case.
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Washington Sees Huerta Message as Moderate Hopeful
Washington notes a cautious view of President Huerta’s message to the Mexican congress. The report says Huerta appeared moderate and admitted some falsehoods but doubts the message will significantly improve situations.
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Huerta
First hunting season fatality near Lancaster claims 34 year old man
Lancaster Sept 17 authorities report the first hunting season death nearby as Thomas Garrett aged 34 was instantly killed when a charge penetrated his chest while climbing a fence. He leaves a widow and four children.
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Thomas Garrett
Garrett
Thaw Extradition Hearing Delayed as Counsel Wins Points
In Littleton New Hampshire counsel for Harry Thaw won all contested points before Judge Edgar Aldrich. The habeas corpus hearing was suspended and a bid by William Travers Jerome that it was filed in bad faith was quashed. Governor Felker was persuaded to postpone Thaw’s extradition hearing until next Tuesday, with the fate of extradition to be decided or Thaw to be released in state.
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William Travers Jerome
Thaw
Felker
United States
Iy Nate
Thayer
Aldrich
Jerome
New York
Pigo
Adrich
Supreme Court of the United States
New Hampshire
Namee ile Mi re reshuffles state board appointees
Governor Cox announces new appointments to the Ohio state board aiding the needy blind. Appointees include Dr William K Rogers oculist Columbus Dr EF Hi Foltz Akron and Henry Boesch Cleveland with Walter H Snyder Toledo succeeding Dr Maxwell Xenia. Term ends July 1916. Perkina Cleveland reappointed to July 1918.
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EF. Hi Foltz
Akron
Henry Boesch
Cleveland
Boesch
Walter H. Snyder
Toledo
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Blind Commission
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Xenia
Charles H. Perkina
Ten Thousand Colorado Coal Miners Strike in Colorado District
Ten thousand coal miners in district 16 covering Colorado New Mexico and Oklahoma will walk out next Monday evening after defying a strike order issued by the state convention of the United Mine Workers. The seething action follows tensions in the southern Colorado mines.
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Cole
Colorado
The
United Mine Workers
New Mexico
Physician Indicted in Ohio for Alleged Illegal Operation Death
Newark Sept. 17 Dr Carey Legge indicted by Licking County grand jury on charge connected to the death of Helen McAndrews 16 of Columbus after an alleged illegal operation. Legge practiced medicine 15 years and served as county coroner for two terms.
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Carey Legge
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Helen McAndrews
Columbus
Legge
Senate Debates Tariff Bill Changes and Cotton Futures Tax
Washington Sept 17 The currency issue dominates the House debate as conferees prepare to consider modification of the cotton futures tax. Amendments limit rediscount privileges for member banks and extend discount paper maturity to over 90 days. Lever of South Carolina proposes a Clarke substitute to exempt contracts with government graded deliveries from the tax. Gunpowder and fulminates added to the free list as discussions close.
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Vries
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Tariff Conference
Representative Lever
South Carolina
House Committee On Wericulture
Cleveland Wins in High Court Charter Reform
The Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the Cleveland charter case. The decision leaves intact Cleveland's charter reforms including nonpartisan elections and preferential voting, shaping municipal government for other cities to consider.
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