Widow attends lifeless funeral of Mrs Woodill killer Eastman buried
At St Michaels Maryland, Edith May Woodill valued by none but locals. The man who claimed guilt by dying rushed to his grave near the crime site. Only undertakers and a small group of newspaper men witnessed a muted midnight funeral followed by a dawn burial. Mrs Eastman did not attend. The small narcotic bottle found in the shack supports a planned luring and detention theory.
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St. Michaels
Edith May Woodill
Eastman
Easton
Body Recovered in Niagara Whirlpool Victim Linked to Whipple
In Niagara Falls New York on June 28 authorities identified a drowned woman as likely Mrs Catharine Whipple of Buffalo who leaped into the river near the falls on April 22 during the ice jam The second body believed to be Mrs Vepper remains in the whirlpool center awaiting recovery pending several days.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Niagara River
Catharine Whipple
Buffalo
Vepper
Grand Army to Unveil Stephenson Statue in Washington
The Grand Army of the Republic plans a major event in Washington with the unveiling of Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson's statue on July 3. A parade of U.S. military and naval forces, District militia, and an address by President Taft are slated. The granite shaft stands about forty feet high.
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Grand Army
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Benjamin Franklin Stephenson
United States
Taft
Bull fighter killed in ring in Mexico City
Alfredo Sanchez, a renowned bull fighter, died after a bull gored him in the ring. another matador, known as El Titi, was seriously injured when a separate bull charged and gored him through the head after leaping the arena fence.
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Ring
Mexico City
Alfredo Sanchez
Sanchez
el Titi
Cincinnati Turnfest Closes After Record Crowds
The thirtieth turnfest of the North American Gymnastic union concluded with prize awards. Crowds from across the United States and Germany witnessed the festivities in Cincinnati. In Toronto, Longboat beat Shrubb in a twenty mile race with a time of 2 02 10.
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Cincinnati
North American Gymnastic Union
United States
Germany
Shrubb
Toronto
Ont
Shattuck Wins Grand American Handicap Shoot
Chicago reports F. Shattuck of Columbus Ohio won the Grand American handicap shoot in a notable victory.
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Shattuck
Chicago
F. Shattuck
Columbus
Jikiri Still At Large Five More Moro Bandits Slain
Manila reports that Captains Byratt Rhodes and Anderson conducted operations against Jikiri's Moro bandits. Anderson struck on Pata island, five bandits were killed and several captured by friendly Moros. In the last thirty days thirty-one bandits have been killed or captured, but Jikiri remains at large.
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Manila
Jikiri
Byratt
Rhodes
Anderson
Pata Island
Chinese Kill Surveyor and Rescue of Explorer Team
Hazrah Ali a surveyor in the Indian service and Sowerby an interpreter with Lt. Clark's meteorological expedition were attacked June 21 twenty miles south of Landow. Ali was killed after a three mile pursuit. Sowerby was rescued the next day by Lt. Clark and Mr. Douglas of the Indian service.
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Peking
Hazrah Ali
India Service
Mr. Sowerby
Clark
Landow
Sowerby
Douglas
Indian Service
Corporation Tax Up This Week In Senate Clash
Washington June 28 The senate will take up the corporation tax question this week after finishing a few tariff schedules including cotton ties bagging binding twine steel rails and structural steel Southern senators push free bagging and ties while some want binding twine on the undutiable list The Bailey income tax amendment faces Taft administration proposals as a substitute with Republicans split and Democrats leaning to income tax unless diverted by the corporate levy action. Only hot weather threatens delaying tariff action beyond three weeks.
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Washington
Senate
Northwest
South
Bailey
Taft
Farmers Plan Des Moines Exposition Meets Three Associations
Iowa Corn Growers Iowa State Dairy and Iowa Horticultural associations plan a joint expo in Des Moines for late November and early December. Space will be split between crops machinery dairy cattle and horticultural displays. About 20,000 square feet will show corn grains grasses and farm equipment while 12,000 feet cover dairy products and machinery. Seventy dairy cattle of standard breeds will be shown and 8,000 feet highlight horticultural resources.
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Iowa Corn Growers
State Dairy
Iowa Horticultural Associations
Des Moines
Iowa State Dairy
Iowa
Cloudburst Deluges Vail Floods Town and Homes
A sudden cloud burst at 1 04 p m drenched Vail Louisiana with three inches to two and a half feet of water flooding business houses and residences. Two men and a baby were nearly drowned and rescued. the Northwestern tracks washouts delay trains and flood damage runs into thousands with weeks to resumes normal life.
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Vail
Northwestern
Faith healer Schlatter arrested for alleged fraud in Clinton
Des Moines reports Schlatter, a self styled faith healer and minister, was jailed in the Sabin hotel on a Clinton Iowa telegraph charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. Anderson alleges the healer took advance payment for a guaranteed cure and did not render service or return funds. A Clinton sheriff's telegraph prompted police to detain him. Showers relieve New York heat after five day wave.
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Clinton
Des Moines
Schlatter
Sabin Hotel
Brunnemer
Miller
Burke
Columbus wins next convention of Pressmen Union
Omaha reports Columbus Ohio secured the next convention of the International Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America, showing strong support and organizational backing for the event.
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Omaha
Columbus
International Pressmen and Assistants’ Union of North America
Pittsburg Street Car Strike Sparks Violence and Taxis Surge
On June 28 the Pittsburg street railway strike saw one act of violence as two African American men were mishandled at Homewood barns. Cars were not run, union leaders vowed a long fight, and taxi cabs handled much of the traffic while officials sought strike breakers from outside.
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Pittsburg
Greater Pittsburg
Homewood
Car Company
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg Railways Company
Eight Story Fritz Hotel Burns in Knox Indiana Fire
Knox Indiana July 23 fire destroyed the Fritz building an eight story hotel blaze caused extensive loss and damage to the structure local residents reported dense smoke and rapid flames surrounding the scene authorities investigated the fire as victims searched for safety and shelter in nearby areas
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Surmns
Knox
Ind
Fritz Brta
Do school trustees consult health experts before site choice
The author argues that Japanese military camps required medical approval for locations and questions if school boards routinely consult medical professionals before buying land for schools. He urges prioritizing light air and exercise space over ornamental features to protect children’s health.
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Japan
Logging Train Tragedy Kills Four in California
A Metropolitan Lumber Company logging train ran away on a steep grade in Eureka California. The runaway toppled from an eighty foot bridge leaving four crewmen buried beneath logs and wreckage. All were instantly killed.
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California
Eureka
Cal
Metropolitan Lumber Company
Explosion rocks 160 Washington Street in Chicago
An explosion occurred at 160 Washington Street just after 11 o'clock last night. Windows for several blocks around were shattered.
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Chicago
Washington Street
Chicago Hog Market Opens Steady with Varied Receipts
Opening hog market reports in Chicago on June 28 1909 show receipts of 31000 hogs with 4300 left over from yesterday and a steady market. Prices ranged from 7 20 to 8 05 for various hog grades and 7 70 to 8 00 for bulk cattle futures amid mixed packers and shipping grades.
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Texas
Trunk Mystery Deepens in Elsie Sigel Case in New York
Police reveal Leon Ling may have transported the victim's body to Newark and back to a Chinatown restaurant where it stayed twelve hours. Investigation confirms trunk movement between Newark and the city, while searches across Chinatown aim to locate Ling who remains at large.
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New York
Leon
Newark
Chinatown
Elsie Sigel
Leon Ling
Eighth Avenue
Abso
Lawrence Cab Company
Li Ling
Chinese Mission Routed By Chicago Police
Police raided a basement school run by women teachers for Chinese students in a south side apartment building. Residents complained prompting the raid. officials cited building laws and suggested closure. The school moved upstairs to private rooms rather than shut down.
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Chicago
South Side
Christening of Spanish Princess Beatrice in LaGrange
The christening of Princess Beatrice daughter of the king and queen occurred in LaGrange Spain on June 28 with Archduke Ferdinand and Archduchess Maria Teresa as godparents. The Infanta Isabella represented the godparents at the ceremony.
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LaGrange
Spain
Beatrice
Archduke Ferdinand
Archduchess
Maria Teresa
Infanta
Isabella
Harriman Showing Signs of Improvement
In Semmering Austria on June 28 Professor Strumpel examined E. H. Harriman and reported that the American financier is improving.
Mutiny in Vilna Prison Ends in Bloodshed
In Vilna Russia a prison mutiny sparked a courtyard battle. Four wardens and seven convicts died and six were wounded in the clashes on June 28.
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Vilna
Russia
Funeral of Sarah Orne Jewett in South Berwick
The funeral of author Sarah Orne Jewett in South Berwick on June 28 was marked by extreme simplicity. Rev. Dr. George Lewis, Jewett's longtime Congregational church pastor for thirty five years, conducted the services.
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Sarah Orne Jewett
South Berwick
George Lewis
Miss Jewett
Congregational Church
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Carter
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Warren
Wyoming
Dante
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Jose
John A. Babcock
Carbof
U.S
Chicago, Ill
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