Bank Robbery Suspects Identified in New York Heist
Warner M. Van Norden, president of the Van Norden Trust, was robbed of 28 000 dollars on East Thirty Third Street. Two women, one called May Annie or Marjorie Williams and the other Bessie Roberts also known as Kitty Dowdell, were arrested after a partial confession. They face examination with 50 000 bail set. police gallery lists include prior records.
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New York
Warner M. van Norden
van Norden Trust Company
East Thirty-Third Street
van Norden
Waldorf
the Waldorf
Fifth Avenue
Fourth Avenue
May
Annie
Majorie Williams
Bessie Roberts
Kitty Dowdell
Chicago
Frank Dowdell
Hessie Roberts
Dowdell
Hermann
Woman Dies in Bath Tub in St Louis Home
Mrs Samuel E Allender aged 52 wife of the Frisco system chief special agent was found dead in a bath tub at her home. Doctors said death resulted from strangulation after an attack of vertigo. Her husband discovered the body as the tub was half full of water.
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St. Louis
Samuel E. Allender
Prince Victor Napoleon to wed Princess Clementine in Brussels
The Soir reports the marriage will feature King Victor Emmanuel of Italy as a witness and an Italian prince as a representative at the ceremony. The bride is Princess Clementine, youngest daughter of the late King Leopold of Belgium.
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Brussels
Soir
Victor Napoleon
Clementine
Belgium
Leopold
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Will Send Duke to Asylum
Rome reports the case against the Duke of Campo Bello, nephew of Cardinal Rampolla, accused of $10,000 forgery, will not go to trial. Creditors favor a compromise and the cardinal reportedly refuses prosecution. It is thought the duke will be sent to an asylum as the least troublesome solution.
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Rome
Duke of
Submits Beef Trust Report to Washington Officials
The fall report by United States District Attorney Sims of Chicago on the beef trust has reached Washington. Attorney General Wickersham and Wade H. Ellis conferred on its contents. No details were released but a decision was expected soon on whether Ellis will travel to Chicago to assist the federal grand jury prosecution.
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Washington
United States
Sims
Chicago
Beef Trust
Wickersham
Wade H. Ellis
Ellis
WATCH MEAT BOYCOTT
Berlin observers view the American meat boycott as a timely leverage in tariff negotiations with the United States. A Washington note to the German foreign office, discussed by the economic council of experts, could influence the tariff talks and possibly extend the existing provisorium for another year.
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Berlin
America
United States
Germany
Washington
Foreign Office
Economic Council
Ihs
Snow slide buries four in Montana quarry collapse
A snow slide at High Gate in White Fish Montana about 300 feet long and fifteen feet deep buried four laborers. Two men were dug out one killed and one fatally injured as rescue efforts continued.
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White Fish
Mont
High Gate
Miners Press for Wage Increase Across Districts
United Mine Workers of America adopted a resolution at the national convention calling for wage increases in every mining district. President Lewis presented the measure, urging negotiation among districts and a general contract hold until all districts agree. John Mitchell urged continued organization and defended the federation’s efforts amid criticism.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
John Mitchell
Civic Federation
Mitchell
Government Libel Suit Against The New York World Starts
The United States files a criminal libel case in New York against The New York World accusing it of publishing six articles in October 1908 that libeled Theodore Roosevelt, President Taft, Charles Taft, Douglas Robinson, and William Nelson Cromwell. The indictment lists fourteen counts alleging multiple offenses at West Point and the federal building.
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New York
The
New York World
United States
Charles M. Hough
the World
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Charles P. Taft
Douglas Robinson
Colonel Roosevelt
William Nelson Cromwell
United States Military Reservation
West Point
Republic of Columbia
Canal Zone
Republic
Delaney Nicoll
Pres Publishing Company
United States District Attorney
Wise
I Shaaban Ae Aed
Jury as Judges of Law in Obel Actions
In a state obel action, Mr Nicholl questioned whether the jury also adjudicates the law. Mr Wise objected and Judge Hough sustained. The court adjourned with the jury box not filled. Names listed include W. H. Taylor and Ed.
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Nicholl
Wise
Hough
Antil
W. H. Taylor
United Mine Workers Convene Led by Thomas L. Lewis
President Thomas L. Lewis presides over the United Mine Workers convention as delegates from various locals attend. The proceedings list names including J. Nelson, Daniel Okeete, William Scott, Albert J. Spencer, George H. B. Mitchell, Dan Frost, A. Christian, A. E. Fountain Jr., AL. Clark, W. W. Perrine, and George Tes Eyeka.
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Mind
J. Nelson
Daniel Okeete
William Scott
Albert J. Spencer
George H. B Mitchell
Dan Frost
W A Christian
A. E. Fountain, Jr
AL. Clark
W. W. Perrine
George Tes Eyeka
Seine Flood Wrecks Paris Bridges Traffic Chaos Grips City
A massive Seine rise floods Paris trapping residents on quays and submerging cellars. Bridges are blocked by debris as rail routes, both surface and underground, suspend traffic south of the city. Dikes break near St Germain and Saone Au Doubs, flooding ten villages. two deaths reported while property losses run into millions.
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Paris
Jan
Seine
Langers
Foreign Office
Auteuil
Venice
St. Germain
Malmaison
Saone Au Doubs
Chalons
Bois de Jofne
Bagatelle
France
S Crh
Lfe
Murder suspect arrested in Highbridge park killings
New York police say N. J. Dennison a former stage magician is the prime suspect in the January Highbridge park shootings that killed Robbie Lomas and Arthur Shibley. Inspector McCafferty states evidence also links Dennison to a separate shooting on East One Hundred Fifty Third Street. Dennison appeared shaved and wore a tan overcoat with a tilted head, matching the description. Police believe he is insane.
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New York
N. J. Dennison
Robbie Lomas
Arthur Shibley
Highbridge Park
Market snapshot shows loads of hogs and cattle mixed
The Market report notes 18000 receipts carried over from yesterday and 6000 cattle and 15000 sheep. Hog prices range from 805 to 835 for light, 815 to 850 for mixed packers, and heavy shipping at 20 to 8. Prices appear weak at times with mixed demand. Grain firm at 544 545 from Beach-Wickham Grain Co. Chicago.
Uruguay Rebellion Dying As Insurgents Skirmish
A Buenos Aires dispatch to the Times reports the Uruguay revolutionary movement fading. Roaming insurgent bands clash unsuccessfully with government troops as Argentina blocks further mobilization of rebels within its borders.
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London
Buenos Ayres
The
Times
Uruguay
Argentina
Weather Update Forecast Cloudy and Warmer Today
The Weather Wine reports cloudy skies with warmer temperatures today and tomorrow. Gentle winds and mild humidity accompany the trend as conditions remain unsettled across the region.
Police Officer Shot Dead in Calcutta High Court
Shamry Silema, a police officer famed for exposing a Bengal bomb conspiracy, was killed by a young assailant inside Calcutta High Court in January. The incident shocked the city as investigations began.
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Snot
Calcutta
India
Shamry Silema
Mianapur
Bengal
Chicago Market Totals and Prices January 25 1910
Chicago market report shows receipts estimated at 18000 today with yesterday’s official receipts 29010 and shipments 4518. Prices range in bulk 825 to 845 and light 805 to 835 for hogs. pigs 710 to 810. cattle and sheep similarly weak with farm prices down and mixed packers at 805 to 845 for heavy hogs and cattle 7 to 10 lower in early trading.
Local Market Prices for Cattle Grain Hay and Flour
Washington City market quotes show cows at 12.00 per load shoulder grain prices and hay and straw ranges. Flour per sack lists 1.60 to 1.70 with bran and shorts per hundred around 1.35 to 1.50 and buckwheat at 0.50.
John A. Babcock Case at North American Live Stock
Legal filing outlines the case involving John A. Babcock against North American Live Stock Commission Company at U S Stock Yards Chicago. Proceedings concern corporate actions and financial claims within the livestock trade.
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North .American Live
Stock Commission Company
West Point Football Schedule For Next Season
West Point plans nine games for next season with Yale and Harvard as key opponents. The schedule mirrors last year except for Bondela on October 1, marking the opener. The cadets will again face top rivals Yale in early season and Harvard mid autumn.
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Harvard
Yale
West Point
Bondela
Cadets
Train kills couple near Waldron in Indiana
Two people, Mr. and Mrs. Argus Cartmell, were struck and killed by a train while walking to church on a farm south of Waldron, Shelbyville, Indiana, on January 25.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Argus Cartmell
Waldron
Special Plea for Heike in Sugar Probe Immunity Claim
A special plea for immunity was made by John Stanchfield for Charles R. in the United States court. Heike's defense rests on testimony before a federal grand jury and evidence presented, asserting that prosecuting Heike would infringe constitutional rights. Other indicted counsel entered tentative not guilty pleas and will argue immunity with hearings looming.
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New York
John Stanchfield
United States
Charles R
Americal Sugar
Heike
Federal Grand Jury
Stance
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King Victor Emanuel I
Duke
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Amateur Aeronauts
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Wright Brothers
Miss Wright
Augustus Post
Federation of the Aeronautical Societies and Clubs of America
Los Angeles
Corthiund Field Bishop
Aero Club of America
A. Holland Forbes
Forbes
Montana
President Taft
W.N. Cromwell
Thomas L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
River Seine
H. J. Dennison
Grain Market
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Texas
Washington City
Reister & Son
John A. Babcock
U.S
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