Wolter Convicted in First Degree Murder Trial
Albert Walter Wolter, a 19 year old youth, was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of Ruth Wheeler, 13, after a swift jury deliberation. He remained stoic as the verdict was read and faces sentencing on Wednesday in New York. The trial featured prosecutors detailing his alleged actions and testimony from witnesses about his behavior and possible motive.
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Eurendis
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Voleter
Washington post reports China legation crisis escalates
Secretary Wir returned to Washington amid failures to quell the Sino Chinese tensions. Both factions admit a new pure break of war could occur at any moment. The secretary, after two weeks of effort, acknowledged no improvement and warned any action may trigger renewed hostilities.
Woman Leaps to Death from Elevated Railway in New York
Mrs John Lasadner, 50, wife of a musician, leaped from the 120th Street station of the elevated railway in New York today. She suffered a nervous disorder and died en route to a hospital after crashing into a automobile.
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Roosevelt Guests Feted At Elysee Palace Gala Dinner
President Fallieres hosted a gala dinner at the Elysee Palace in Paris honoring Theodore Roosevelt with Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Ethel Roosevelt in attendance. Notables including Briand, Pichon, and Ambassador Bacon joined tributes as the event featured a Guards band and a reception for American and French dignitaries.
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Briand
Mme. Pichon
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Louis Renault
Hague Tribunal
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Frank T. Mason
Col. Roosevelt
Fallieres
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Pimlico Races Rail Connections From Baltimore Details
Baltimore Ohio to Pimlico Races in Baltimore offers street car links from Camden and Mount Royal stations for the 38 noon and fp rm trains from Washington. Elving ample times to reach the race.
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Washinton
Cotton fraud probe widens as bank cites forged bills
Investigation into Alabama Mobile Bank follows alleged irregularities linked to the Knight, Yancey & Co. collapse. Officials say forged cotton bills and improper handling methods contributed to losses, widening scope of inquiries and naming various suspects and procedural failures.
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Grand Duchess Takes Veil in Simple Moscow Ceremony
In Moscow on April 22 the Grand Duchess, sister of Czarina Alexandra, entered a religious veil in a modest ceremony. Reports from Liverpool and Cot tonopolis discuss forged bills of lading tied to a major cotton firm failure, with rumors of fake warehouse receipts and diverted drafts, stirring markets and prompting investigations by banks and importers.
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Taggart Seeks Vindication in Gubernatorial Race
Fragmentary text suggests Taggart faces statewide scrutiny as he campaigns for vindication. Friends claim he will expose divisions within the Democratic party and press for formal recognition of his political standing as the next legislature meets.
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Grand Duchess Elizabeth Appoints New Mercy Sisters
The ceremony of taking orders was simple with eighteen women of noble birth and peasants becoming sisters of mercy. Grand Duchess Elizabeth will be its future mother superior. Princess Henry of Prussia witnessed the rites as Elizabeth’s sister. Last week the grand duchesses paid a farewell visit to the emperor and empress in St Petersburg.
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Supreme court orders stockholder books turned over
The New Jersey supreme court upheld an order directing National Packing Company Armour and Co Swift and Co Morris and Co to produce in New Jersey minute books of stockholders and directors meetings for examination before the Hutson county grand jury. The four corporations face conspiracy charges over alleged price fixing.
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Morris & Co
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Hutson County Grand Jury
Pudding Makes 16 Ill as Union Strike Hits Bakery
In Newburgh on April 2, sixteen people from prominent professional circles fell ill after eating pudding served at a local restaurant during a strike by bakers and other union workers. Police suspect a former employee poisoned the pudding. one victim may die while others are expected to recover.
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Eighteen Miners Die in Ohio Mine Blast at Amsterdam
April 22 Steubenville Ohio eighteen men out of a 25 night crew are dead after an explosion at the Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Co mine near Amsterdam. Seven escaped unconscious, six bodies recovered, rescue crews active. blast likely caused by coal gas. In Birmingham Alabama 26 bodies recovered from Mulga mine explosion and inspectors call it historic damage. Rescue teams from Pittsburgh and Washington aided the effort with oxygen equipment and survey support.
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Alabama
Chicago Sighting Stirs Panic Over Smoke and Wind
On April 22 a strange phenomenon caused alarm among the public. officials attributed it to a combination of rest, wind, and smoke. Many residents, including nervous patrolmen, sought explanations as fear spread through immigrant quarters.
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Halley
Strest
Man Grigsby found unconscious after dramatic escape
A man named Grigsby, reportedly from New York, was found in a northwest alley near Eye and Ear Hospital at Fifteenth Street, tied to four sheets on a rope. He was transported unconscious to Emergency Hospital with a broken leg, after two Black drivers in a car dragged him away from the private rooms.
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Poison in His Steak in Chicago Murder Case
A coroner s jury returns a verdict of possible arsenic poisoning in the death of Alexander J Moody a ple manu facturer who died after eating hamburger steak Mrs Moody the widow and the Moody family coachman Peterson testified to shed light on Moody s death Details of a trip west with Moody s wife and a maid Agnes Hartwick were disclosed by the coroner indicating the trip was for Mrs Moody s health and taken with Moody s consent The widow fainted during prolonged questioning by a prosecutor
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Woman Slaps Dog Catcher In Upper Mont Clair
Mrs. F C Farlow of Upper Mont Clair boxed the ears of David Steinfeld, the Montclair dog catcher, after he towed Emperor the collie alongside a mutt. She paid a $2 fine to the town clerk and left.
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N.J
F.C. Farlow
Upper Mont Clair
David Steinfeld
Emperor
Andy
Steinfeln
Trae Perorr
Berry Edward R Laden Millionaire Business Tales Hotel Eisza
Berry Edward R Laden reportedly involved in a business matter surrounding the Hotel Eisza in a city context. The readable fragments suggest financial dealings or ownership questions without clear details or dates. Further text would clarify the individuals and outcome.
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Edward R- Laden
Tals Sfternaor
Eisza
Debated Endowment Funds Under Fire at Washington University
Dr. Phillips accused the Corcoran endowment fund of 200000 being represented only by a promissory note of 16000 from Needham. The House District committee seeks Attorney General inquiry into university finances as Morrill funds are debated. Needham defended the endowment’s structure and pledged to restore funds, noting bank notes and property at Hi and Fifteenth streets secure the fund.
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Wolfer Goes Roosevelts Eulogy and New Market Opening
Wolfer attends Roosevelt eulogy amid conservation hearing shifts. A new market opening is announced. Georgetown hosts Harvard today as social notices and personal items appear. McAleer doubtful about pitchers and Turk results trend in weekly trade reviews. Mason dies. army mounts at horse show.
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Typhoid case tied to candy in Hyde Swope trial
Kansas City report on Dr. Hyde trial for murder of Co. Thomas H. Swope. Nurse Anna Houlihan testifies Miss Stella Swope fell ill seven days after receiving candy from Dr. B C Hyde. Mrs Hyde weeps as testimony links candy to death, while attorneys question significance. Uncle Moss Hunton, long a family friend, is described as a parental figure to Swope children.
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James Moss Hunton
Kansas City
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Stella Swope
Anna Houlihan
Dr. Hyde
Porson
Thomas H. Swope
James A. Reed
Hyde
Misa Pearl Keler
Col. Swope
Franz P. Walsh
Miss Keller
Reed
Albert M. Ott
Independence
Twymen
Moss
Discharged Jury Sees Acquittal Conditioned on Resignation
In Pittsburg Councilman A V Simon case the jury reported acquittal after 46 hours. Judge Fraser refused a graft verdict and demanded Simon resign and pay costs. The court then discharged the jury and ordered Simon retried next Monday before another panel.
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Dezint
Delegates Visit Annapolis as Washington Pays Tribute
In an afternoon session Judge Hugh V. Washington of Georgia presided as delegates traveled to Annapolis. Society and civic groups received tribute while the nineteenth Congress prepared to adjourn after routine business and ceremonial activities.
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Daughters of the American Revolution Fourth Annual Congress Opens
The nineteenth Congress met at Continental Hall with devotionals led by Mrs Eather Frothingham Meble. Anna Caroline Benning of Georgia was elected vice president general, Sara T Kinney of Connecticut honorary vice president general. Kinney defeated Deere by 50 votes for the latter post. Reports from State regents consumed most of the session and patriotic entertainment by the Children of the American Revolution featured yesterday afternoon. A death notice for Mark Twain was read and delegates visited Annapolis.
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Connectget
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E. Brombeugh
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Kilda Malcolm
Helen Lockwood
Jadie Sireena Burkinn
Robert Burkin
Mitchell Carroll
Wells Buckingham
Laurence Mason
Camille Little
George Abrams
N. Jeffries
I. Allen
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W. Scofield
Carlotte E. Quirello
Minnie Saxton
Marjorie Brown
Winifred Curtiss
Frances Vance
Mary Castell
Margaret Gould
Clare Smith
Leila Emig
Kathrine Wren
Robert McNeil
Austin Swartaut
Clarence Curtis
Worth Ellsworth
Randall Buckingham
le Roy Barnard
Randolph
Carrol
Albert Phillips
Carroll Fisher
Donald Kimball
Laurence Tanner
Charlex Smith
Elmer Fisher
Frances Eivarts
Theodoria Si
Gov. Thomas
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Carnivorous Calf Reported in Colorado Poultry Yard
In Las Animas Colorado on April 22 Mrs. W. E. Snyder reports a calf showing carnivorous behavior by preying on chickens. Neighbors observed missing birds and a calf feeding on poultry remains, prompting local curiosity about this unexpected bovine appetite.
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W. E. Snyder
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