Death by own action shatters Berry murder alibi rumor
Savanna, May 26. Daniel Berry, noted lawyer and ex-legislator, was shot as he unlocked his Opera House office. Public suspicions pointed to druggist Bothwell Pulford, whose alibi unraveled after inquest replies. Pulford then killed himself in a stable loft, dying instantly.
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Savanna
Daniel
Berry
Opera House
Bothwell Pulford
Pulford
W. T. Law
Law
Suspect Pulford and the Berry murder stir Savanna rumors
The community debates if Pulford killed Berry and whether silence or confession would have spared punishment. Neighbors recall apathy toward the investigation, Pulford's financial woes, and a family history of vengeance. Witnesses recount his moods and claims of a doomed life before the act.
Russian Fleet Assembles As Baron Rothschild Dies
The afternoon report notes the Russian fleet assembling near Warsung and the German squadron ready for contingencies. Paris dispatch confirms Baron Alphonse Rothschild, governor of the Bank of France, died this morning from bronchitis.
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Bank of France
Paris
Evening Journal
Baron Alphonse Rothschild
Russian Baltic Fleet Moves North After Coaling
Shanghai reports that Admiral Rojestvensky has divided his fleet. Seventeen Baltic ships were at Saddle Islands to coal last night and will proceed north from that point.
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Shanghai
The
Evening Journal
Rojestvensky
Saddle Islands
Unexpected Goodbyes Hint at Impending Tragedy
Mrs. Sam Stewart spent the night at Pulford's home and described a final affectionate farewell from Mra Stewart. Pulford parted from his family with a kiss and a smile, noting he would pass, while the household felt the shadow of an impending tragedy.
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Sam Stewart
Pulford
Mrs. Stewart
Mary A Livermore Remembered In Melrose Funeral
In Melrose Massachusetts on May 26 business houses closed and schools dismissed to honor Mary A Livermore writer and temperance advocate Her funeral was held at the Congregational church with services by Rev BE V Harlan of Unstaurian origin
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Melrose
Mass
Mary A. Livermore
Congregational Church
BE. V. Harlan
Illinois Coroners Organize State Association
Coroners of Illinois met in Decatur and formed a state association. Elected officers were T. C. Buxton of Decatur president Peter Hottman of Chicago vice president Irwin Bawing of Belleville secretary and W Speakman of Danville treasurer. They set a meeting in Danville in September.
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Decatur
Coroners of
Ilinois
T. C. Buxton
Peter Hottman
Chicago
Bawing. Irwin
Belleville
W. ¥. Speakman
Danville
Marriage of Miss Crizelda Houston Lull and Captain Hobson
Miss Crizelda Houston Lull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hull, married Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson at the Hull home in Tuxedo Park New York on May 26. The ceremony was quiet due to the recent death of Captain Hobson’s brother Lieutenant M Boh Hobson who served as best man.
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Tuxedo Park
N. Y
Crizelda Houston Lull
George H. Hull
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Hull
Hobson
M. Hol
Four Reported Killed in Augusta Aiken Trolley Crash
Atlanta May 26 report says four persons were killed and many injured in a wreck on the Augusta Aiken trolley line. A car loaded with physicians has been sent to the scene of the collision to aid the victims.
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Atlanta
Augusta-Aiken
Canton Bank Failure Returns Calm Depositors
Canton Ohio May 20. Depositors show little concern after Canton State Bank failure with no bank runs reported. Cash payments continue and bankers assure no ripple effect on other banks.
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Canton, C
Canton
Canton State Bank
Rear Admiral Train Commands US Navy in Philippines
Rear Admiral Charles J. Train, enforcing American neutrality in the far east, commands the United States warships in the Philippines. A 1864 Naval Academy graduate, he led the auxiliary cruiser Prairie in the Spanish war, became rear admiral in 1900, and is regarded as one of the navy's scientists.
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Train
Far East
United States
Philippines
Naval Academy
Navy
Gas lease clash sparks mayoral ouster in Philadelphia
Mayor Weaver, under a state supreme court ruling, dismissed two former directors from the public safety and public works departments and installed new appointees. The move followed a court-ordered supersedeas suspending an injunction, amid intense citywide pressure from reform groups and protests at council and city offices.
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Philadelphia
Weaver
Departments of Public Safety and Public Works
Supreme Court
Rialto
Old Rung Out New Rung In Injunction Forces Director Vacate
Mayor Weaver with ex Judge Gordon entered the public works office to deliver a letter from the county court. The letter says the court restrains Costello and Smyth from taking office and warns they must vacate or force will be used. Costello acknowledged the law and departed as the office was seized by new appointees.
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State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Director of Public Safety
Smyth
iMtchell
Justice Potter
Chambers
Sheldon Potter
A. Lincoln Acker
Mmayor
Veter J. Costello
Office of Public Works
Weaver
James Gray Gordon
Costello
Doubtful Authenticity on Formosa Route In Russo Japanese War
A high ranking admiral told the Associated Press that Rojestvensky will avoid Formosa straits and likely keep at sea to dodge torpedoes. He predicts a battle within ten days, though Manila reports of a clash near Formosa lack confirmation. Manchuria movements suggest a major engagement may occur soon.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Rojestvensky
Straits
Formosa
Korestvensky
Toxo
Togo
Manila
Rosestvensky
Manchuria
Herrick Renominated at Ohio Republican Convention
The Ohio Republican state convention adopted its platform and renominated Governor Myron T. Herrick who declared the lobbyist must go. The ticket includes Lieutenant Governor Andrew L. Harris and other officials headed by William C. Davis Wade K. Ellis W. S. McKinnon and William Kirkley. The platform endorses the president's railway policy and affirms Republican state and national principles.
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Columbus
Ohio Republican State Convention
Herrick
Myron T. Herrick
Andrew L Harris
Supreme Court
William C. Davis
Wade K. Ellis
W. 8S. McKinnon
Board of Public Works
William Kirtley
Platform statement for American labor and protection
The document argues for protecting American labor and industries, insisting Congress should require American ships and sailors to carry American products across all seas and through the Panama Canal. It asserts the United States must maintain naval strength and equality in trade, noting most of the platform covers state issues.
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Congres
Sewa
Panama Canal
United States of America
Incendiary Fire Hits Korgstad Grocery and Nearby Drug Store
A May incident in Whitehall Michigan sees water and power shut off as arsonists cause a 5000 dollar blaze at Korgstad's grocery. The fire destroys the store and damages the adjacent Dr Meinhardt drug store with extensive stock and building losses. Meanwhile The Sentinel in Indianapolis reports editorial and business leadership changes, with J W Allan and H J Hlearmeyver taking over.
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Alda
Whitehall
Michh
Economic Village Council
Korgstad
Korgerad
E. T. Slocum
Detroit
Saloon Patron Apprehends Stealing Suspect in Kalamazoo
In Kalamazoo on May 26 John Frank saw a burglar after a drink. He grabbed the man holding $5 from the band until police arrived and jailed the suspect, identified as German cook Frank Bowers of Chicago, 45 years old.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
John Frank
Frank
Frank Bowers
Chicago
Hogs and Cattle Prices CrossLoaded Markets May 26 1908
Market notes from Chicago show hog receipts 23000 with slow demand and mixed packers prices between 85.25 and 85.50. Cattle receipts 1500, market dull and weak at yesterday’s close with cattle selling from 84.00 to 66.25 for Reeves and cows and heifers. Sheep receipts 6000, market dull and weak with native and western lambs quoted 84.50 to 86.30. Grain firm notes from Beach-Wickham Grain Co. and McCall Bros. agents.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago
Postmaster General Addresses Postmasters Convention on Labor Ties
Washington May 26 Postmaster General Corte Gou outlined the department stance on postal employee organizations and political involvement. He urged loyalty and merit in appointments and warned against affiliations that harm the service while promising action to raise efficiency and curb inertia in the postal system.
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Washington
National Association of Postmasters
Craw
Cortegou
Post Office Department
Wo Tan
Reward Offered for Information in Stanford Death
A reward of 1000 dollars is offered by Welton Stanford of Schenectady New York for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the death of Jane Lathrop Stanford. The offer appears independent of the Stanford estate and is linked to Welton Stanford a nephew and beneficiary under prior will.
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San Francisco
Weston Stanford
Schenectady
N. Y
Jane Lathrop Stanford
Welton Stanford
Leland Stanford
Mrs. Stanford
Stanford
Settlement Talks Delay High Profile Breach Case
New York May 26 court session in the $250000 breach of promise suit of Mrs Katherine Poillon against W Gould Brokaw was interrupted as Brokaw's counsel moved to move the case to the June term seeking a possible settlement.
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New York
Katherine Poillon
W. Gould Brokaw
Brokaw
Pulojanes Causing Trouble On Samar Coast
Manila May 26 Rear Admiral Train sends the mosquito fleet to the east coast of Samar at the request of Major General Corbin amid clashes with troops caused by Pulojanes.
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Manila
Corbin
Train
Samar
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Big Dan" Berry
Mricken
Elizabeth Johnson
Bulford
Fred Bothwell
Warsung
Chefoo
Baron Rothschild
Tsingtan
Cheefoo
Capt. Hobson
Watlare
Charles J. Train
Quaker City
Durham
Ohio
Sentinel
Indianapolis
J. W. Allan
H. J. Hlearmeyver
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Sentinel
Thomas Taggart
Brgan
Taggart
Grain Market
Cortelyou
Organized Labor
Congress
Pulojanes
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