Judge Loving Acquitted In Virginia Murder Case
In Houston Virginia on July 1 ex Judge William G Loving was found not guilty by reason of insanity after a 35 minute jury deliberation in the murder of Theodore Estes the son of Sheriff M K Estes of Nelson County Estes was killed April 22 at Oak Ridge after a ride with Loving's daughter Elizabeth Loving Prosecutors had argued the "unwritten law" defense and the judge had declined to instruct on it.
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Houston
William G. Loving
Theodore Estes
M. K. Estes
N +son
Loving
Young Estes
Oak Ridge
Elizabeth Loving
Capsizing of launch Ideal endangers ten in harbor
The gasoline launch Ideal owned by Howard Williams capsized in Milwaukee harbor during a trial trip. Ten passengers including Williams wife two children a brother L Retzke and W Hewertz and their spouses were saved by the life saving crew after two children briefly disappeared beneath the water. The sidewheel steamer Chicago’s swell struck the launch and caused the capsize.
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Milwaukee
Ideal
Howard Williams
Chicago
L. Retzke
W. Hewertz
Grace’s saddle horse impresses with fearless ride
He Miss Grace praises her new saddle horse claiming he fears nothing. She asks if he shyed at anyone, but the horse’s bold demeanor remains the story.
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Grace
Judge Who Was Brave
Kalamazoo courts grant an injunction restraining a wife from talking to her husband or urging him to disobey his employer. Irve Savage, wife of the tenant on Frank B Morris farm, is the first reported victim of the new order. She allegedly gossiped about Morris and his wife, provoking confrontation that led to the filing and enforcement of the legal restraint.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Irve Savage
Frank B. Morris
Morris
Hoaxed the Managers in Kiel Adventure at Expo
A U S citizen teased the motor boat exposition in Kiel by claiming Admiral Dewey arrived and wished to visit the exhibit. Managers replied they would be honored and designated him to arrange the escort through the expo.
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Kiel
Germany
United States
Admiral Dewey
Exposition Hoax About Admiral Dewey Draws Blank
A visit by a city man to a proposed exposition led to a staged promise of later details. Inquiry revealed Admiral Dewey was not in town and the management had been hoaxed.
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Sition
Admiral Dewey
Farmers pledge wheat hold until paid a dollar
In Evansville Indiana July 1 members of the American Society of Equity joined rural meetings across southern Indiana to pledge withholding this year’s wheat until they receive one dollar per bushel. Poseyville hosted the largest gathering with an estimated 300000 to 500000 bushels pledged as organizers aim to mobilize all state farmers to continue the withholding.
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Evansville
Ind
American Society of Equity
Indiana
Poseyville
Four Die in Indianapolis Slay and Accidents
Indianap olis July 1 four violent deaths occurred in this city and two others were seriously injured Bert Mefford had his neck broken in a fall between carriage spokes Lee Turner killed by a breaking grindstone Sam Huston died in a lumber car accident Joseph L Thomas perished in a railroad accident Burton R Smith severely cut by a ripsaw and Emmett Thomas badly hurt by a falling casting
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Indianapolis
Bert Mefford
Lee Turner
Sam Huston
Joseph L. Thomas
Burton R. Smith
Emmett Thomas
A Fatal Symptom The Kid-Wot impulse poem note
A fragment from a New York World item shows a lyric line about a tempting tomato and a coming romance. The note hints at a young narrator misreading affection and choosing emotion over practicality.
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New York World
Woman slain in presence of her son in Chicago tragedy
Mary Molesworth a widow was shot inside her home at 6248 Normal Avenue by Cecil Gibson who then shot boarder Thomas Jones. Gibson fled but was arrested. The son, age nine, pleaded with the assailant to spare his mother.
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Chicago
Mary Molesworth
Normal Avenue
Cecil Gibson
Thomas Jones
Gibson
Burr Returns to Face Charges in Paying Scandal Case
Charles E. Burr, a missing board of public service member who fled after a March Indictment for bribery and selling city material, appeared in court and surrendered today. He had been in Canada since his March flight.
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Columbus
Charles E. Burr
Board of Public Service
East Broad Street
Canada
Reed Named Dean of the Literary Department at Michigan
The University of Michigan board of regents promoted Professor John Oren Reed of the physics department to dean of the literary department, succeeding the resigned Dean Richard Hudson. Reed’s salary is set at 4000 dollars plus 100 dollars for extra summer school work.
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Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Board of Regents
University of Michigan
John Oren Reed
Richard Hudson
Doctor's thirty day fast ends with no ill effects
Belleville Alabama July 1 Dr J J Eales reports his thirty day fast ended last night and his health is not impaired. He felt no hunger after day three and lived on distilled water while continuing his medical practice. He began fasting twelve years ago to combat fear of heart disease.
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Belleville, AL
J. J. Eales
Shallenberr
Gowdy Hosts Squirrel Hunt With Durbin Honor
Rushville Indiana July 1 ex Consul General J K Gowdy organized a hunting party on his Gowdy farm west of Rushville to open the Indiana squirrel season. The program includes a squirrel dinner and a party featuring Representative James E Watson among other prominent men.
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Rushville
Ind
Indiana
J. K. Gowdy
W. T. Durbin
Gowdy
James E. Watson
Spring Fever Defined By Philadelphia Bulletin Quote
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes spring fever as an overwhelming urge to sit and watch others work, in a witty observation attributed to Willie-Say. The quip frames the seasonal impulse with humor.
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Willie
Pop
Philadelphia Bulletin
Care of Dogs Advice for Healthy Pets in 19th Century Style
A practical guide from Country Life in American on dog care. It covers feeding two meals daily, plain nutritious food, avoiding sweets, regular schedules, bone for digestion, water access, and exercise. Also advises minimal washing, brushing, kennel conditions, peppermint for fleas, and cautions against overfeeding or damp, dirty kennels to prevent distemper.
Not Worth a Million by Philadelphia Press
Quotations note a witty exchange on value as a man is deemed not worth a million dollars by the Philadelphia Press. The lighthearted quip underscores opinions on wealth and worth.
How to Choose Becoming Hats for Facial Features
For women with sharp features wear hats forward with fluffy hair and a veil. avoid sharp hat outlines and select lace edges and indented brims. Irregular features suit hats with crushed brim. Small or flat noses should avoid projecting hats. choose medium size with modest adornments.
How to Make a Nerve Pillow
A Kansas City Times note describes making a nerve pillow at home. Gather dried herbs like hops catnip barberry sweet fern and aromatic plants then dry powder and mix. Fill the pillow with latchet powder and stuffing such as down or cotton while scattering powder through the filling.
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Kansas City Times
Diplomatic Wage Plan Fails Over Domestic Labor
In a New England suburb Mrs. Baker, hoping to keep her maid Maggie from leaving for higher wages, raises Maggie’s pay from five to six dollars. Maggie reveals the six dollar girls have others wash for them, and the plan collapses as Maggie continues to work for the higher earning group.
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Dorothy
Maggie
New York City Bonds At Auction Short on Interest
New York, June 29. Bids were received for only 1.5 million dollars of 4 percent city bonds out of 29 million offered. Most bids were small and priced near par to 1.01, suggesting weak demand for the issue.
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New York
New York City
Superstition Persists in English Church Rite
In Lutcombe, Devon, a curious Act of Faith saw thirty married men pay a penny each to a woman with epilepsy as she sat in the church porch after service. The thirtieth gave a half crown to be turned into a ring, and a prior participant has reportedly not suffered seizures since nineteen years ago, prompting debate over belief and miracle.
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England
London
Lutcombe
Devon
Quote About Worth and Wounds From a Baron Tale
A speaker recalls that only three of his sons earn money while two were killed by a baron during a hunt and one was run over by a car. All three received pensions and one son is deemed useless.
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Llegende Blatter
How to Wash a Print Dress
A simple method to clean a print dress uses moderately warm water and soap to form a lather. Wash quickly, rinse in cold water, and dry promptly. Do not rub soap on the fabric or leave it wet or with other wet items. If the print has black ink, add salt to the rinsing water.
Government Printing Office Adopts Saturday Half-Holidays
An executive order grants government printing office employees a half holiday on Saturdays in July August and September aligning with other departments. Also promoted is King s New Discovery for coughs colds and lung relief with Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro MA endorsing its efficacy and Stewart s Pharmacy offering 50c 1.00 and free trial bottles.
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Washington
Government Printing Office
King
America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder Paine
Truro
Mass
Stewart's
How to Economize on Candies and Soap
Guidance on storing candies and soap to extend use. Candies burn longer when kept dry for six to seven weeks before using. Soap lasts twice as long if thoroughly dried, cut into small blocks and arranged in tiers with spaces to dry fully.
Vacation Tours by Iowa Central Ry For Summer Rates
The Iowa Central Railway offers unusually low excursion rates for summer travel to eastern resorts and western states. Tickets on sale daily from June 1 to October 31, 1907 with liberal stop overs and flexible routes. For full details contact A B Cutts in Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Iowa Central Ry
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
South Dakota
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Mino
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