No Evidence for Mrs Boyle in Whitla Kidnaping Case
In Mercer Pennsylvania, Mrs James Boyle and her husband James Boyle face trial for aiding and abetting the kidnapping of Willie Whitla. Prosecutors claim a state conspiracy, while defense argues lack of jurisdiction and seeks Cleveland authorities. Evidence includes a ransom found on Mrs Boyle and their insistence on revealing another party connected to the case.
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Mercer
May
Pennsylvania
James Boyle
Willie Whitla
Boyle
Five Cattlemen Indicted in Spring Creek Raid Case
Grand jury in Cheyenne indicts George Saban M Alexander Thomas Dixon William Dise and Charles Ferris for complicity in the murder of herder Lazier and the Allemand and Emege camp raid near Spring Creek. Indicted men are jailed. On March 2 eighteen assailants attacked the Allemand Emge camp. two bodies were burned.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Allemand & Emege
Spring Creek
George Saban
M. Alexander
Thomas Dixon
William Dise
Charles Ferris
Ten
Lazier
Allemand
Emege
Allemand & Emge
Capital City Dines Taft in Washington Dinner
Washington honors President Taft at a city dinner joined by local board of trade and chamber of commerce leaders. Guests include Secretaries Knox Marchleigh Nagel Wilson Hitchcock and Attorney General Wickersham, with Vice President Sherman and Speaker Cannon signaling attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Knox
Marchleigh
Nagel
Wilson
Hitchcoock
Wickersham
Sherman
Cannon
BOYER IDENTIFIES MAYBRAY DES MOINES STORY
T. H. Boyer of Sioux City a businessman and former Kansas City resident identified J. C. Maybray as the man he dealt with in Kansas City for years. He recalled seeing Maybray in June 1903 when J. J. McCann disappeared and was rumored murdered by Lord Frederic Barrington, contradicting claims that Maybray and McCann are the same person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lillian Gees
St. Louis
J. C. Maybray
Jj. J. McCann
Maybray
Osu
Kansas City
J. J. McCann
Frederic Barrington
Parole Granted for Charles H Woodward in Des Moines
Governor Carroll signed parole for Charles H Woodward of Decatur county, serving life for poisoning his wife at Fort Madison. He may leave the state, but must abstain from liquor and avoid bad company. A pardon for William B Glyndon, Fort Madison inmate long held as the oldest serving prisoner, was recommended by the board of parole.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Charles H. Woodward
Decatur County
Fort Madison
Woodward
William B. Glyndon
Board of Parole
Berry
Trade Review Reflects Broad Recovery in Early May
R G Dun Weekly Review notes improving bank clearances, April railroad earnings up 13.9 percent from 1908, immigration 12,000 higher, imports strong, iron and steel trading firmer, and leather market rising in line with higher prices. Construction forward, tariff revision awaited, dry goods steady, wool goods up with men’s wear orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S Weekly Review of Trade
Move for More Daylight
Cincinnati reports the formation of the National Daylight association to push advancing clocks two hours from May to October. The group aims to gain public interest, seek support from President Taft and Congress, and rally railroads to back the daylight expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Daylight Association
Taft
Congress
Railroads
FIX DINGLEY RATE ON LEAD
Washington action set the lead duty at 1, cents per pound under the Dingley law as the Senate approved the bill. Fifty-three senators favored the duty with nineteen Democrats opposing. Senator Clapp argued for lower tariffs while Senator Owen defended the income tax constitutionality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House of Representatives
Hughes
Colo
McEnery
Clapp
Minn
Owen
Okla
Evelyn Thaw Escapes Jail In Contempt Fine Case
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw did not enter Ludlow Street jail. Her counsel paid 250 dollars to George B Hayes the receiver for Thaws affairs. The amount applies to extinguish a 253 judgment by Elsie Hartwig the milliner. Nearly 100 remains for costs and receiver fees before affairs leave receivership.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Ludlow Street
George B. Hayes
Cathedral's Centenary at St Patrick's in New York
St Patrick's Cathedral in Mott Street New York begins a week of centennial celebrations tomorrow with ceremonies led by church dignitaries from across the United States. The historic church has hosted many defining events in American Catholic history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Old St. Patrick's Cathedral
Mott Street
United States
Bradstreet's notes brighter retail trade and farm gains
New York May 8 Bradstreet reports improvement in retail trade and some recovery in farmers operations with a more optimistic tone toward trade. Immediate delivery jobbing and wholesale activity are quiet between seasons while fall trade shows a better tone and expanded demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet's
Indiana Health Board Reports Death Toll From Consumption
The Indiana state board of health records one year losses of 790 mothers ages 18 to 45 and 425 fathers to consumption, leaving 2,515 children under 12 without parental care. The piece urges action in the fight against the great white plague and asks readers how they will help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Progress of Hains Case in Flushing Begins Endgame
In Flushing on May 8, the Hains trial moves toward closure with summations to follow and a jury charge anticipated. District Attorney Dewitt predicts a guilty verdict, while defense counsel expect acquittal.
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Flushing
L. L
Hains
Garretson
Dewitt
Chicago Market Hogs and Livestock Report May 8 1909
Hogs estimated receipts 11 000 yesterday left over 4 576 with market strong to higher. Light hogs 6 80 to 7 25 mixed packers 6 90 to 7 35 heavy shipping grades 6 95 to 7 37. Sheep 1 000 steady cattle 100 steady. Officials left over 4 570 yesterday. receipts tomorrow 33 000. Porkers 7 15 to 7 25 pigs 5 75 to 6 70. Grain company notes Beach Wickham Grain Co 544 545 Postal Telegraph Bidg Chicago.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
Iowa Woman Gould Guest Describes Mrs Gould Abstemious Host
Miss Hervey of Dubuque testifies in New York court that Mrs Howard Gould limited herself to one glass of wine at meals during a week at Castle Gould in 1905. She observed strict propriety, was gracious, and entertained guests, including Miss Sells’ acquaintance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gould
Castle Gould
New York Supreme Court
Miss Hervey
W. B. Sells
Dubuque
New York
Gould
Sells
Seed dispute erupts over impure clover seed in Iowa
Council Bluffs officials sue Younker Man Seed Co accusing it of selling clover seed contaminated with Canada thistle seed. The county attorney says the seed is not pure and must be halted. Alder man Younkerman counters that Ames experts approved the lot and will contest the case.
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Council Bluffs
Leaps From Fast Train Leave Man Dead Near Muscatine
Earl Walker aged thirty five rushed past a brakeman on Rock Island train No 61 east of Muscatine and leaped to the ground. He died at Hersey hospital an hour later. The motive remains unknown with speculation he hoped to survive the leap. Local residence was a cabin boat nearby.
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Muscatine
Rock Island
Earl Walker
Hersey Hospital
Father unintentionally kills daughter in shotgun accident
Elmer Owens of Sargent Bluffs accidentally fired a cartridge into his twelve year old daughter’s head while removing a shell from a shotgun. Her sister Emma, seventeen, was lightly shot but not seriously hurt. In remorse the father attempted suicide but was stopped.
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Sioux City
Elmer Owens
Sargent Bluffs
Emma
Fou
Keokuk G A R Opposes Shift of Memorial Day Date
Belknap post 515 G A R adopted resolutions asserting Governor Carroll cannot move Memorial day from May 30 to May 31 due to Congress fixing the date on a Sunday. The post urged Keokuk mayor to proclaim May 30 as Memorial day in Keokuk.
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Keokuk
Carroll
Congress
Belknap Post 515
Costly Blaze at Carlisle Destroys Major Block
Fire of unknown origin destroyed a large Carlisle business block in Des Moines. Loss estimated at 50 000 dollars. Properties and firms damaged include Ea Young undertaker Utterson's opera house A K Miller grocery Fred Lohman butcher and A Harlan lumber yards.
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Des Moines
Carlisle
Ea Young
Undertaking
Utterson
A. K. Miller
Fred Lohman
A. Harlan
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Dines Taft
Citizens of Washington
William T. Jerome
William Travers Jerome
Jerome
Cooper Union
Tammany
Mr. Jerome
Boyer
Box City Tailor
William
B. Glyndon
Trade Review For
Ga‘n
Dingley
Evelyn Thaw
St. Patrick’s
Bradstreet
Buenos Ayres
Corinth and
Corrito
Seattle
John Fortier
M. Fortier
Green Lake
John A
Live ‘Stock Commission Company
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Iowa
Miss Hervey of
Shearn
Sargent
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