Pardons Denied for Walsh Morse in Taft Decision
President Taft refused to pardon John K. Walsh former Chicago National Bank president or Charles W. Morse former New York banker. Walsh remains in Leavenworth and Morse in Atlanta as both petitions failed after talks with Attorney General Wickersham.
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New York
Chicago
Taft
Washington
John K. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Charles W. Morse
Walsh
White House
Attor
Ney
Balloon escapes from captive balloon over Bavaria
An inexperienced officer aboard a military captive balloon broke loose from its anchorage. At 16 500 feet he opened the gas valve and jumped to a tree to escape as the balloon descended rapidly toward Munich. The craft rose again after the man’s weight was relieved and was later found near Innsbruck Austria.
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Ingolstadt
Bavaria
Munich
Innabrmeck
Austria
Tubercular Leprosy Found in Pittsburg Chinaman Yee Tung
A case of tubercular leprosy was discovered in Pittsburg. Yee Tung, a Chinese man, is the patient. Jewish charities will benefit to the extent of 2,000,000 dollars under the will of Charles Wertheimer who died in London on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Yee Tung
Charles Wertheimer
London
Lowell
Mass
Indiana Miners Strike Amid Pike and Vigo County Mines
A miners strike hit S Little mines in Pike county and Wabash Coal in Vigo county after a discharge sparked union demand for reinstatement. A fight months earlier led to the idle state as tensions rose. In Pontiac Illinois a Chicago man named James Lucky killed himself at the reformatory after six years' sentence.
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E Haute
Ind
S. Little Mines
Pike County
Wabash Coal Company
Mi Vigo County
Be&s
Reformatory
Pontiac
James Lucky
Columbus Wilson
Drake
Chicago
Walsh Refuses to Commute Chicago Banker Sentence
John R. Walsh, the president, announces he will not commute the sentence of a Chicago banker. The decision follows appeals and adds pressure on the banker's legal outcome amid ongoing scrutiny.
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Chicago
Find Horse Thief Gang in Northern Indiana
Charles Berry of Goshen Indiana, recently released from the penitentiary for horse stealing, is jailed at Marion with Sheriff George of Grant County charging him as brother to Rose Berry, alias Mrs Mary Smith. Rose Berry is jailed at Marion for horse theft from James Squires. Berry claims she leads an organized northern Indiana gang with a base near the Michigan line and that two men can alter horse markings beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Charles Berry
Marion
George
Grant County
Rose Berry
Mary Smith
James Squires
Berry
Indiana
Michigan State Line
Republic Steel Announces Prices Cut on Steel Bars
The Republic Tron & Steel company linked to John W. Gates signaled a cut in steel bar prices in New York. Industry voices questioned whether the move signals an open market for steel products or a bar price adjustment only. Judge Gary of United States Steel said he did not know the extent of the cut but hoped for continued cooperation. The price cut was unexpected.
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New York
Republic Tron & Steel Company
John W. Gates
Republic
Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Escape from Fire Saves Wife and Two Children in Ewood
Lemuel Me lung awoke to flames in Ewood Indiana and rescued his wife and their two children from a burning home. He carried the pair outside as the roof collapsed, badly burning his night clothes and suffering severe burns.
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Ewood
Ind
Lemuel Melung
Cunard Liner Ivernia Beached Off Queenstown After Collision
The Cunard liner Ivernia with over 1,000 passengers, mostly Americans bound for London coronation events, was beached on Kinloch channel after striking rocks in fog. Divers and the government tug Helfespent assist. ship towed toward Spike Bank to avert sinking. all passengers moved to trains.
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Queenstown
Cunard
Ivernia
Kinloch Channel
Boston
Atmone
London
Saxonia
New England
England
Ilelfespent
Spike Bank
Poison in the tea case shocks East Liverpool family
In East Liverpool Ohio Mrs W W Williamson, her twelve year old son, and Mrs John Grimm were taken seriously ill after drinking tea believed poisoned by unknown persons. The family doctor says Mrs Grimm has little hope of recovery as police report an attempted poisoning. In Bedford Indiana, Frank Douch was electrocuted while helping move a derrick when a live wire touched his cable.
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East Liverpool
W W. Williamson
John Grimm
Bedford
Ind
Doyle Quarry
Frank Douch
Nerve Food and Diet Theories in Early Medical Thought
Dr IT Allen discusses the shift from materia medica to nourishment for nerves noting no true nerve or brain food exists as a substance. He emphasizes that cell activity hinges on brain and nerve centers and phosphorus in diet, while drugs are expelled by organs. The passage ends with a horse analogy about proper care and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Materia Alimentaria
Materia Medica
Burglar mauled by skylight trap at city mansion
A burglar attempting a break in at No 125 West 121st Street was killed when a skylight collapsed on his neck and a mantrap cut his breath. The victim dangled dead as Flias Surat, a wealthy woolen merchant, closed his town house on May 5 and moved his family to a cottage at Arverne for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flias Surat
One Hundred and Twenty First Street
Arverne
Browne to Wed Nellie Riordan of Ottawa
Lee O Neil Browne a Ottawa representative and Miss Nellie Riordan of Ottawa will marry in June. Browne is 48 and Riordan 20, with Riordan in the house minority. Browne has been married twice before, with divorces on grounds of cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lee O'Neil Browne
Ottawa
Milleader
Nellie Riordan
Browne
Riordan
Plot to Slay Boy Emperor in Pekin Rebels Seize Fifty
News from Victoria reports a Pekin plot to assassinate the Chinese court amid a plan to topple the Manchu dynasty. Seventy Chinese arrested at a theater while preparing to kill the boy emperor Pu Yi and crown Mongol rulers. Officials tightened guards after a disclosure of the plan.
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Victoria
Pekin
Pu Yi
Prince Chun
Canton
Horse Takes Thief Home Heard Across Indiana
Hartford City Indiana May 25 Old Ned the Strait family horse stolen from Montpelier hotel rack by Frank Werrick. Werrick fled but was hauled back to Strait home by the horse. Sheriff pursued and overtook him in the barnyard as Mrs Strait watched. Werrick pleaded not guilty to horse stealing in city court.
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Hartford City
Ind
Ned
Guy Strait
Blackford
Montpelier
Frank Werrick
Stratt
Strait
Horce
Strait Atte
Werrick
American Squadron Arrives Dover Amid Channel Tension
The second division of the American Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Badger is en route to the roadstead after arriving at Dover on Monday. The force, consisting of two battleships and a cruiser, is expected to reach Copenhagen by May 25.
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Copenhagen
Amerian
Badger
Dover
Eng
Papal Encyclical Denounces Portugal Law on Catholic Church
In Rome on May 25 an encyclical to world bishops denounces the reparation law against the Roman Catholic Church in Portugal and condemns the action as unjust, urging adherence to church rights.
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Rome
Portugal
Much Talked of Illinois Legislator Is Soon to Marry
Denaal F and Maderg Uauers arrange a special train for the wedding journey. Lee O Neill Browne, a prominent Illinois legislator, is expected to wed soon after high anticipation.
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Denaal F
Maderg Uauers
Legislator
Brooklyn and New York Race in Early Speed Meet
Fragmented rail of teams and names shows a Brooklyn versus New York scene with mentions of Cincinnati and Boston. Listed are multiple entries such as Gaspar McQuitlen Clarke and Golden Bresnahan Moore Hiumphries Doomn, indicating a scattered schedule of matches or results across cities.
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Brooklyn Row
Pittehury
Brooklyn
White
Steele
Gideon
Sehardt
Miller
New York
Cincinnati
Gaspar
McQuitlen
Clarke
Mar Qtard
Myers
Boston
R. HE
Chicago
McIntyre
Archer
Mattern
Rariden
Philadelphia
Golden
Bresnahan
Moore
Hiumphries
Doomn
Baseball Score Fragments From City Venues
At St Louis R WE Boston and others in listing of teams and players. Cleveland Chicago and Detroit venues noted with sparse figures and names. Eleven innings referenced for Groome and Henry works and Stonage.
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St. Louis
Boston
Wood and Nunamaper
Petty and Clarke
Cleveland- R
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Coombs
Thomas
Harkness and Lend
Chicago
R. H.E
New York
Brockett, Caldwell and Blair
Olmstead
A Wepe
Detroit
R. WE Wash
City
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Big cattle man Frederick Wight dies in Colorado home
Frederick Wight, a 74 year old cattle and sheep raiser with Texas New Mexico and Colorado holdings, was found dead in bed in Henver Colorado. Authorities say apoplexy caused death. He leaves a widow and seven children. His Tex line ranch near Texline Texas housed thousands of blooded cattle.
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Henver
Colo
Frederick \. Wight
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Indian Pitcher Drowns Off Mackinaw City
Paul Williams an Indian pitcher for Cross Village drowned after rolling off a fish tug deck in the Straits while the boat returned from Mackinaw City. He was sleeping when he fell into the water and did not survive.
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Petoskey
Mich
Cross Village
Mackinaw City
Paul Williams
Insurrecto forces plan push on Magon followers in Mexico
Report describes President Ding and Vice President Corral resignations in Mexico City as Madero prepares to move forces. Pancho Villa and Raoul Madero named to lead an expedition of annihilation against Magonist rebels with orders to cease firing only if peace is achieved.
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el Pano
Ding
Corral
Mexico City
General Navarro
Dll
el Pago
Hig
Preon
Baja
Cal
United States
Magon
Los Angeles
Red Rag
Madero
Pancho Villa
Raoul Madero
Francisco
Roque Gonzales Garza
500 Japanese Out of Work in Mexican Mine Closure
The Mexican Coke and Coal mine at Las Esperanza near Monclova is closed due to conditions shutting down operations. About 500 Japanese laborers are out of work and likely to be sent back to Japan by the immigration company that brought them to Mexico under contract.
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Monclova
Mex
Mexican Coke & Coal
Las Esperanea
Japan
Oriental Immagration Company
Mexico
Counterfeit coins flood Marshall banks in Michigan
May 25 reports say counterfeit money including half dollars and quarters are circulating in Marshall. Secret Service Agent Gorman of Detroit has been notified. A past gang was caught here by Gorman and two sent to Detroit for correction, another to Leavenworth. The coins imitate real currency, are plated and ring true but are brittle and may break if bent or struck hard.
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Marshall, Mich
Mars
Secret Service
Gorman
Detroit
Detroit House of Correction
Leavenworth
Kan
Imboden Is Free From Denver Bank Wreck Case
Leonard Imboden, released from state custody after serving time for wrecking the Denver Savings Bank, left for New York to seek funds to settle depositor claims against the defunct bank. Officials say near 500000 dollars is needed to pay balances plus interest under the plan announced by Imboden.
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Denver
Colo
Leonard Imboden
Statenitentiary
Denver Savings Bank
New
Iipboden
Washington Attorney Stays Wife in Colorado Building Shooting
Washington attorney B I Mac Donald killed his wife Gertrude MacDonald at his office in the Colorado building after a separation of six months. Police report unclear motive as investigation continues.
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Washington
I. MacDonald
Gertrude MacDonald
Colorado
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Late News
Orville Owen
Netroit
Wye
Bacon
Hlomer M. Messenger
National Order of Railway
Ky River
Massenger
Pita
Vigo Counties
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Kinlock
Duunt Rock
Queenstown Harbor
Ohio
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Ottawa, Il
Diaz
Sherbow
G Hopkins
Rio Grande
Lee O Neill Browne
American Press Association
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Au Cin
Pitts
W. L
Bosse
Hk Wash
American Association
Louisville
Mik Waukee
Columbus
Kansas
W. Ll. Fet
W. I. Pot Minnaif
Louis
Wight
Texline, Tex
Imboden
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