Porter Charlton Confesses in New York Murder Case
Porter Charlton admits to murdering his wife Mary Castle Charlton and disposing of her body in a trunk sunk in Lake Como. He was arrested in Hoboken aboard the ship Princess Irene after returning from Genoa, with his confession signed in Chief Hayes's office. Charlton's father and brother, aided by lawyer Alfred Clarke, confront the arrest as extradition plans move toward Italy.
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New York
Porter Charlton
Hoboken
Stary Beatt Castle Charlton
Lake Como
Haly
Chariton
Genoa
Sage
Jknt
Merry Harrison Scott
Fore Fisher
Scott
Charlton
Hayes
West Fifty-Fifth Street
Omaha
Neb
Moltrasie
Como
Genoas
Irene
Hobden
Spolatorf
Aly
Mwder
Spolat
Porder Chareton
McGourn
Tial
Italy
Washington
Latyer Ro Ploud Clarke
Tarkeab
Judge Charlton
Robert Charlton
Jersey City
Congregtional Limited
Alfred Fred Clarke
Kgboken
William DD. Edwards
Alieniste
Charltons
Coldwin Smith Bequeaths Hig Estate Majority to Cornell
Hig Estate owner Coldwin Smith leaves the bulk of his fortune to Cornell University in his will. The bequest designates funds and property for university endowment and related programs, marking a major philanthropic act from a single benefactor to the institution.
Sullivan Turned Down by Jeffries at Training Quarters
Reno dispatch recalls the second meeting of former champions James J. Jeffries and Tom Corbett as Sullivan arrives to challenge the talk of a fixed fight. Corbett publicly derides Sullivan as a traitor to boxing while John L. Sullivan denies ever calling a fight fake.
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Reno
James J. Jeffries
Jeffries
Corbett
Foan V
Jef
James di Corbett
Southland
John L
Sullivanan
Sullivan and Corbett clash over jeffries camp remark
Corbett denounces Sullivan in a public exchange about past burns and debts. Sullivan boards a Reno streetcar after the confrontation, remarking he expected hostility and noting Corbett did not strike him.
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Sullivan
Jeffies
Corbett
New Orleans
New York
Jeffries
Reno
Johnson Little settlement nears 41000 claim
The Johnson Little dispute over management ended in a conference with Little restored as official manager. No settlement figures were released though reports say the amount approaches 41000. Bert Sellensinger and W Humphrey acted for the sides. Little issued a statement outlining the reconciliation.
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San Francisco
Jack Johnson
George Little
Little
Johnson
Bert Sellensinger
Humphrey
No ill will with Johnson at Reno camp
The quote asserts he bears Johnson no ill will and will support the champion's interests at the latter's Reno camp.
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Johnson
Champen
Reno
Gould Buys Racing Stable in Paris Sale
The Figure reports that M Viel Picard, a noted racing man, has sold his stable to George Could for $200000. The deal concludes in Paris on June 25.
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Gould
Paris
M. Viel Picard
George Could
Michigan Normal College Closes After Commencement
Ypsilanti Michigan June 24 the Michigan Normal College formally closed with commencement exercises in Normal Hall during the college year 625 graduates were conferred degrees of which 26 earned degrees most of them Bachelor of Pedagogy and a few Bachelor of Arts
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Ypsilanti, Mich
Michigan Normal College
Normal Hall
Banker’s Daughter Killed by Interurban Car
Jean Nette Miller aged 22, daughter of Eugene J. Miller secretary of the American Trust Company bank, was fatally struck by an interurban car in front of her South Bend home on June 24. The accident occurred as she stepped from a vehicle onto the road near her residence.
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South Bend, Tad
Jeannette Miller
Eugene J. Miller
American Trust Company Bank
Southern Michican Interurban Railway
Markets in Chicago and Washington show mixed receipts and price shifts
Chicago hog prices range from 9.25 to 9.65 for light to heavy grades with steady to higher notes. cattle and sheep show mixed moves. Washington market reports list corn, cattle and porker prices with various bids and grains supplied by Beach-Wickham Grain Co.
Murder Trial Exonerates Island Policeman Fred Kohler
The long trial concludes with exoneration of Fred Kohler known as Golden Route Chief of Police, linked to the Winuanat Morus murder case involving Jich traders on the island.
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Winuanat Morus
Acquittal For Cleveland Police Chief Kohler
Fred Kohler known as the "Golden Rule" chief of police in Cleveland was acquitted by the commission after a long trial. He had been suspended by Mayor Baetys on charges of drunkenness immorality and related offenses. The ruling followed an extended hearing and Kohler was praised by supporters in the final vote.
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Cleveland
Fred Kohler
Phlice
Baetys
Commission Service Commission
Kohler
Réid
Assault on farmer's wife shocks Syracuse NJ
Mrs. W M Stevens wife of a prosperous farmer two miles east of Oneida lies at death as a tramp allegedly attacked her Thursday morning. Doctors say there are no hopes of recovery. Her skull is fractured an ear torn and a gash seven inches long on the back of her head. The crime was discovered by her husband and son returning from fields. A pocketbook with ten dollars was taken.
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Syracuse
N. J
June Dium
W. M. Stevens
Oneida
Boy Ends Life After Forbidden Circus Outing
Princeton Indiana June 24. George Burton 17 son of James Burton a well known farmer killed himself with a shotgun in the smokehouse at his home near Mt Carmel after angrily opposing his father's rule about a night outing to a circus. He died instantly.
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Princeton
Ind
Khim
George Burton
James Burton
Mt. Carmel
Butchers Flee to Island of Manusmanca After Dutch Pursuit
A chaotic report from Washune cites eight men from the Tawi-Tawi group who killed three Dutch traders off Celebes and looted 40 000 pesos. Dutch gunboats chased them to Manus land in the Philippines, but local chiefs resist surrender as troops are sent from Camp Jolo to aid constabulary.
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Washune
Mindanso
Northern
Borneo
Camp Jolo
Hongkong
Manus
Philippines
Philippine Scouts
Bonga
Jolo
Iry
United States
Ianuemenen
Weather: Warm Continued for Indiana and Nearby
The forecast notes continued warmth across Indiana with higher temperatures persisting today. Humid conditions may linger as a ridge keeps heat in place and winds remain light.
Woman Hurt After Buggy Accident Near Owosso
Mrs James Brailery, traveling east of Owosso Michigan, was thrown from a buggy when the horse bolted at the harness break. Her chin was severely injured, the lower lip torn away, and her 15 year old son sustained serious injuries and became unconscious. The mother is expected to recover.
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Owosso, Mich
Jane
Owosst
James Brailery
Smith Bequest to Cornell Stirs Ithica Meeting
Tat Goldwin Smith bequeathed a substantial portion of his estate to Cornell University. President Schurman announced at the annual meeting that the final amount would be reported next week to the Toronto court. Sources say the gift may reach about 1 million dollars.
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Ithica
N. J
Goldwin Smith
Cornell University
Preside Schurtman
Schurman
Cornell
Toronto
Smith
DIES AT AGE OF 118 YEARS IN DELAWARE COUNTY
An 118 year old resident of Delware Penitcula, home of her granddaughter Ulysses GQ Nelton, died after a long life marked by many local ties and family connections.
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Delwar
Ind
Mee E Cordrey
Anon
Delaware
Ulysses GQ
Wedlis
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