Oil Magnate Paralyzed, Court Drops Testimony Move
Boston Sept 17 Judge Hammond dismissed Raymond's bid to compel Henry H Rogers to testify in a $50 million suit over royalties. Medical testimony showed Rogers suffered a stroke last July and cannot attend to business, witnesses noting he is markedly changed and nervous.
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Boston
Henry H. Rogers
Rogers
Hamond
Supreme Court
Pratt
Massachusetts
Standard Oil Company
Hammond
Proof of his illness in Rogers case noted by witnesses
Four witnesses testified Rogers was too ill to appear. Joan H. Broughton, his son in law, said Rogers had been unable to transact business since July 22 in New York and asked him to handle affairs. Physicians barred Rogers from family contact and his condition included facial paralysis and speech impairment. Henry H. Rogers Jr corroborated the limited improvement and minimal business activity.
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Rogers
Joan H. Broughton
New York
Broughton
Holdroughton
H. H. Rogers
Brough- On
John D. Archibald
Standard Oil
Heny H. Rogers, Jr
Norman W. Nesbit
New Bedford
Italian Murder in Denver Highlights Black Hand Suspicion
Georrado Carniva l, an Italian, was shot and killed while returning to his truck farm near Denver after visiting the Italian quarter on Sunday. Five shots were heard as police believe two assailants attacked him. Giacomo Letizio, arrested nearby, admits the shooting but says it was in self defense after an attack by Carnivali and a companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Georrado Carnival
Carnivali
Giacomo Letizio
Marooned on an Island Leads to Clergyman's Drowning
Reverend Cyril Reginald Jamieson perished off New Ontario after a storm drove him, his wife, and a friend to a remote island. While the women were rescued two days later, Jamieson disappeared after signaling from another island. His parents live in Birmingham, Michigan.
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Toronto
Ont
Cyril Reginald Jamieson
New Ontario
Jamieson
Birmingham, Mich
Baptists Raise a Fund for Church Work in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Baptists raise a $100,000 fund in the past year to mark the 200th anniversary of the Philadelphia Baptist association. Contributions are expected to exceed $100,000 and will be distributed to church enterprises during the October 1 to weeklong anniversary celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
The
Baptists of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Baptist Association
Monster skeleton unearthed in Steuben county swamp
Rochester New York September 17 John Mersh a farmer digging in a Steuben county swamp unearthed parts of a monster animal skeleton. Eight foot tusk part of another four feet ribs four and five feet long and teeth including a nine pound four ounce tooth were found. Bones were well preserved.
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Rochester
N. Y
Steuben County
John Mersh
Three Hunters Die in Dynamite Blast Near Cheboygan
In Cheboygan Michigan on September 17 three boys Bert Simmons age 18 Clifford Simmons age 17 and Leslie Ehret age 15 were killed after mistaking a dynamite storehouse for a hut and using it as a target. The store belonged to a local hardware firm about a mile from town and held four teen packages of dynamite. Parts of Ehret were found while the other two boys were blown to atoms. The blast rattled the Congregational church ceiling and sent worshippers fleeing to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheboygan
Mich
Bert Simmons
Clifford Simmons
Bert
Leslie Ehret
Ehret
Congregational
Rain Boosts Illinois Corn Prospects in Charleston
Rainy weather has secured one of the state’s largest Indian corn crops for this region. An early frost remains the only major threat to yield. Buyers are contracting crops in the field to be delivered when husked, with prices rising from 40 to 50 cents per bushel.
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Illinois
Charleston
Ill
Cassel Accused in Capitol Scandal Contract
The expert committee reports Henry Burd Cassel secured a $2,000,000 metallic furniture contract in the Pennsylvania capitol scandal, with the award deemed illegal. Cassel, a Marietta native representing the Ninth district, sits in Congress and is tied to A. N. Cassel & Son and other ventures. He is in his third congressional term.
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Pennsylvania
Henry Burd Cassel
Cassel
Marietta
Ninth
Congress
A. N. Cassel & Son
Ile
Washington
Cassie Chadwick Collapses in Ohio Penitentiary
Mrs Cassie Chadwick long feared as a finance fraud figure suffered a nervous collapse in the female department of the Ohio penitentiary while visiting with her son. She was carried to the hospital. doctors treated her with nitro glycerine hot whisky and foot baths. prognosis says blindness was temporary and she recovered some mobility within twenty minutes.
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Columbus
Ohio
Oberlin National Bank
Cassie Chadwick
Garrett
Cassie
Cleveland
Helmick
Penitentiary
Chadwick
Doctor Report on Patient with Temporary Blindness
The patient is described as neurotic with an utterly collapsing nervous system. Dr. Helmick believes the blindness is temporary and has consulted oculists who are administering treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmick
Trouble with the Indians at Cabo Rancheria
Sheriff Pacheco and Arizona rangers lead a twelve-man posse to Cabo Rancheria to capture Papago John Johns, who killed a Mexican fifteen days earlier. Deputy Tom Childs warned of a likely fight on the posse's arrival, with travel four days from Tucson and a two week stay planned if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Arn
Pacheco
Harry Wheeler
Arizona Rangers
John Johns
Cabo Rancheria
Tom Childs
Quitovaquita
Childs
Ex-Polish priest goes on trial for murder in Pittsburg
Ludwig Szczygiel former assistant pastor of a Chicago church is tried in criminal court for the murder of Andrew and Stephen Starrzynski in a south side restaurant. He has court appointed defense due to lack of funds.
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Pittsburg
Ludwig Szczygiel
Andrew
Stephen Starrzynski
Szczygiel
Chicago
Wright Brothers Sale to Germany Heads to Berlin
Berlin Sept 17 Willam Wright of Dayton Ohio arrives to negotiate sale of the Wright Brothers aeroplane to Germany and is welcomed by the army military balloon division chiefs.
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Wright Bros
Berlin
Willam Wright
Dayton, O
Germany
Military Balloon Division
Army
Baseball Scores Reported Across Major Leagues
Scores from September baseball games include Brooklyn beating Philadelphia 8 to 5 in fourteen innings. New York defeating Boston 3 to 1 in eight innings. St. Louis and Pittsburg split a pair. Philadelphia crushed New York 38 to 2 in the American League. Washington and Boston split. Cleveland topped St. Louis 2 to 5. Detroit routed Chicago 8 to 0. and minor associations show Minneapolis over St Paul and Milwaukee over Kansas City.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Kansas City -Milwaukee
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Socialist nominates ticket at Paine Hall in Boston
At Paine Memorial hall in Boston on September 17 the Socialist party held a spirited convention and nominated a state ticket for November with John W. Brown of Worcester as governor candidate and no nomination for secretary of state.
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Boston
Socialist Party
Paine Memorial Hall
John W. Brown
Worcester
Admiral Walker Dead Dies at 72 in York Beach
Rear Admiral Jean G. Walker who led the Isthmian Canal Commission from 1898 to 1901 dies at York Beach Maine at age 72. He also served as chief of the Bureau of Navigation for eight years and gained distinction in the Civil War.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
Washington
Jean G. Walker
York Beach
ISU
Canal Commission
Bureau of Navigation of
Navy
Illinois railroads to fight two cent fare law
Springfield reports that many Illinois railroads claim passenger earnings fell due to the two cent law and will seek repeal at the coming session. The Burlington is cited as harmed, while Wyoming and Mendota show gains. Supporters say keeping Sunday and short limit trips would have avoided declines. public opposition to restoring the three cent tariff is strong as the three months trial ends September 20.
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Springfield
Ilnois
Burlington
Wyoming
Mendota
Markets Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Sept 17 1907
Chicago market report lists hog receipts 15000 with leftovers 10342. Hogs show best light steady and others down up to 5. Cattle receipts 10000 with most sections steady to 10 lower. Sheep 22000 head, 5 to 10 lower.
Market Receipts and Prices Reported for August 17 1907
Estimated receipts today 15000 with yesterday left over 10342 and receipts for tomorrow. Market steady at yesterday's average with cattle 10000 head and dull to 10 lower sheep 22000 head. Chicago market weak to 5 lower top 3665 bulk 6 60 to 620 cattle steady sheep 10 lower.
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Chicago
Doctor Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy Free Trials Offered
Trial catarrh treatments mailed free on request by Dr. Shoop of Racine Wisconsin prove the value of this scientific prescription known to druggists as Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy. Sold by J H Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
Dr. Shoop
J. H. Stewart
Foley’s Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
North Dakota Warden Demands Probe at Wardens Meeting
Warden O F Hellstrom of North Dakota pressed for an investigation into his appointment and politics in prison reform, after President Randall cited political maneuvering in wardens’ changes. The exchange occurred during the National Prison Association session in Chicago, with North Dakota tied to the debated reappointment.
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Chicago
National Prison Association
Auditorium Annex
O. F. Hellstrom
North Imkota State Penitentiary
Hhis
Frank L. Randall
Minnesota State Reformatory
Wardens’ Association
Randall
Hellstrom
Johnson
Minnesota
Hellstrong
North Dakota
Covernor
Ward
Mahy
N. F. Beucher
Burke
Sarles
Beucher
Avecellaltion
Mayors vow to halt intoxicants on Ohio River boats
Evansville Indiana September 17 Mayor Boehne and Chief Brennecke pledge to stop sale of intoxicants on excursion boats entering the port. The killing of Gus Melcher by Thomas J Henry arose from heavy drinking aboard a steamer and quarrel on shore. They urge steamboat owners to stop selling alcohol but say Indiana lacks river jurisdiction. arrests may be sent to Louisville for trial in Kentucky courts.
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Evansville
Ind
Boehne
Brennecke
Ohio River
Gus Melcher
Thomas J. Henry
Melcher
Byaneville
Indiana
Louisville
Kentucky
Killed by a Hubber Wagon in New York City Streets
Daniel Bacon, manager and inventor of Marine Magnetic Control, was fatally struck by a sightseeing auto at Thirty first Street and Park Avenue while crossing. He was years old, unmarried, and left a Spokane brother and a Portland father who died recently. Nebraska Sets Milk Rates on Passenger Trains. The Nebraska railway commission announces new cream and milk rates for trains, with a 15 cent minimum for ten gallon can up to twenty miles and 63 cent maximum for longer distances.
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New York
Daniel Bacon
Marine Magnetic Control Company
Thirty-first Street
Park Avenue
Bacon
Marine Company
H. F. Bacon
Spokane
Wash
Portland
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
State Railway Commission
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Done
C. M. Raymond
Somtville
Raymond
Charles P. Pratt
New Ledford
Roters
Fairhaven
Winsor
First Naonal Bank
E Bank
Ogers
Clergyman
Baptists
H. Burd Cassel
Cassie L. Chadwick
Andrew Carnegie
Eastern
Stone
Admiral Walker
Rear Admiral Walker
Illinois Railways
John A. Babcock
North American Commission Company
Chicago, Ill
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