Butler Arrest Dampens Hopes in Dover Boy Case
Delaware investigators say they have the right man in the Horace Marvin Jr murder case. Frank H Butler, a deckhand on the John P Wilson, was arrested early this morning after a two hour interview with detectives. He was arraigned and committed to Dover jail without bail. Witnesses allege a missing child case may have ended in death. authorities pursue further evidence to secure a confession.
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Washington
Dover
Del
James Hawkins
Delaware
Frank J. Love
New Jersey
Frank H. Butler
Butler
Horace N. Marvin, Jr
Joan P. Wilson
Philadelphia
Love
Bauer
Marvin
Richards
Hastings
Mr. Richards
Hawkins
Edwin F. Wood
Horace N. Marvin
John P. Wilson
Dover and Philadelphia Navigation Company
Ciid
Kitts Hammock
Lore
Kent County Grand Jury
Woodruff
Johns
Wilson
Arch Street Wharf
Lebanon
Marvin Boy
Bowers Beach
Jeney Creek
Ssutler
Bia
Justice of the Peace
Marvin Farm
Pinkerton
Grand Jury
Tiltman speech in Carnegie Music Hall stirs crowd
In Pittsburgh on April 24, Senator Tilman of South Carolina spoke on race at the Park Avenue Athletic Club. Police and detectives guarded the venue after several incidents. The audience of about 700, largely white, voted against the proposition of negro equality. one man interrupted, revealing European origins.
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Pittsburg
Carnegie Music Hall
Benjamin Tilman
South Carolina
Park Avenue
Allegheny) Athletic Club
Music Hall
South
Tiltman
Tillman
Tilman
Europe
America
Pennsylvania Legislature Increases Pay to 1526 a Year
Harrisburg April 24 The Pennsylvania House approved by 105 to 87 a bill raising lawmakers pay to 1526 annually for each biennial session The measure now goes to Governor Stuarts desk where approval is anticipated The current pay stands at 1500 and cheers erupted as the final passage was announced
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Washington
Harrisburg
House of Representatives
Senate
Pennsylvania
Gay
Stuart
Troops to Stay in Cuba with New American Posts
The United States plans military posts on Guantanamo and Bahia Honda after occupation ends. General Barry surveys sites, aides assess quarters, and the goal is to keep peace while a republic is reestablished. Withdrawal dates target early 1909 if stability holds.
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Barry
Bahia Honda
Republic
Washington
Double Murder Charged in Veiled Woman Case at Fairfield House
In Washington society circles a veiled woman in black allegedly attacked Special Officer H. J. Dyer during an attempt to enter Mrs. Walter Fairfield’s home at 1713 De Sales street. Dyer, who was patrolling after midnight, sustained a scalp injury and suspects lawbreaking by a mysterious assailant. Mrs. Fairfield reports anonymous letters and threatening calls, while a Boston millionaire James C. Barr reportedly offered a reward for catching the intruder, though Dyer denies official employment by her. The incident sparks social and diplomatic speculation as police review the matter.
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Fairfield
Dyer
H. J. Dyer
Walter Fairfield
de Sales Street
Mrs. Fairfield
Sam
Marie
Velied
Sergi
Williams
Third Precinct
M Street
James C. Barr
Boston
Metropolitan Club
Rolls
Washington
Sloan's
Juliett Ayers
Ham
Ayers
Sign Treaty Of Peace Arrives In Mexico With Bonilla
Report from Amandla and Tegucigalpa describes a peace treaty signed last night at Amapala representing Honduras and Nicaragua. Estrada named chief of combined Honduran Nicraguan forces. 800 to 600 troops marching from Tegucigalpa to support operations. Manuel Bonilla arrives in Honduras and declares government strength. Salvadoran terms accepted but reparations demand rejected.
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Nicaragua
Amapala
Salvador
Zelaya
Honduras
Rosea
Estrada
Puerto Cortez
Ateamer
Mobile
Tegucigalpa
Génerre
Santa Barbera
Santa ‘Rosa
Ocotepe
San. Pédro
Puerto
Corte
Coatzacealcos
Mexio
Manuel Bontie
Tere
Sofia
Aouth
Bonilla
Anit
Cruz
Mexico
I. Banilles
State Department
Amandla
Doyle
TC. S. Charger Cirease
Ag A.mn
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Girl's Double Crime No Witnesses To Tragedy
Fragmentary OCR tells of a crime involving an intended bride. Victim prostrated in an office, with references to a suspect and blood at the scene. Early text suggests a tragic event with a spouse or fiancé, but details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Unclear fragment notes incident and items found
Fragmentary text mentions friends, Pattie Bat, a jousting game, trouble, a truck, brass knuckles, and a vendor. Details are indeterminate and not clearly connected to a single event or date.
Off to Jamestown Yacht Right of Way at Opening Day
Mayflower with White House party to start at 2 30 or clock. Naval vessels and private craft carrying officials and guests will form a continuous procession down the river to attend the opening of the Jamestown Exposition. The President's yacht Mayflower leads the flotilla escorted by gun boats and a revenue cutter.
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White House
Congressional
Old Point ‘Comfort
Norfolk
Washington
Norfolk and Washington
Hampton Road
Ovenker Cannon
House
Mies Cannon
Sherman
New Yorks
E. MC
Hillie
Mim Kine
Pemusyi- Yanda
Joseph
Howell
Utah
J. Im
Miler
Kanna
Alexander_ McDowell
Dogs as heirs in Indiana will a curios trust
In Indianapolis on April 24, a will offered for probate directs executor Willis K. Gore of Chisago to invest $20,000 in interest-bearing bonds and pay the interest for 21 years to a dog named BHI. The same document provides a yearly $300 for dog food and $200 after King the horse retires, with $3,000 to Gore for carrying out the trusts.
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Indianapolia
Ind
George C. Watt
Chicago
Watts
Willis K. Gore
Chisago
Gorete
Watchman Shooting at Rats Hits Boy in New York
New York report says watchman Klegaia fired at 2000 rats to protect his room and factory in a building on Boat Wighty-eighth street. A bullet from his rifle passed through a fence and struck eleven-year-old Frederick Gallagher in the elbow while he and companions played in a vacant lot behind the factory. The watchman was freed from arrest on a plea of accidental shooting.
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Bysctal
Washington Post
New York
Klégala
Boat Wighty-eighth Street
Fredk-Gallagher
Albow
Klegaia
Bonds in Bond Theft Case Still Missing From Trust
The president of Victimized Trust Company of America said ninety bonds valued at $63,000 remain unreturned. Brokers holding the bonds refuse to surrender without immunity, while the loss now exceeds $140,000 and a market value over $200,000. W. C. Douglass and Oliver M. Dennett are jailed for trial.
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Victimized Trust
Handa
Washington Post
New York
Peradohs
Trust
Company of Ameries
Douglass-Dennett
William F. Sheehan
W. C. Douglass
Band ¢Leri
Oliver M. Dennett
Trust’ Company
Oakleigh Thorne
Thorne
Lkely
Tola
Douglass
Dennett
West Side
Walsh
John Mitchell to Undergo Operation Early Next Week
Chicago April 24 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America is hospitalized at the home of Frank Schell and will undergo surgery early next week. Doctors report the illness stems from a longstanding kidney and cold related problem but not serious. Mitchell arrived in Chicago en route to Washington and shows improvement under care.
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Chicago
John, Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Frank Schell
Washington
Michell
Protests by Labor Jaxon Stormy Career in Exile
Milwaukee and Chicago labor leaders condemn President Roosevelt over the Moyer Haywood letter. An escaped rebel leader Honore Jaxon is described as having dodged death for treason, crossing into the United States after the Batoche battle. Chicago leaders denounce the President while planning nationwide demonstrations and fund-raising to defend accused miners.
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Washington Post
Milwaukee
Wis
Roosevelt
Moyer-Haywood
Alsd
Jaxon
James Sheehan
Federated Trades Council
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Honore Jaxon
Cook County
Moyer and Haywood
Edward N. ‘Nockels
R. A. Shields
The
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
John C. Harding
Moyem
Northwest Territory
Jaxson
Regina
Canadian Northwest
Pat ‘Riel
Middleton
Batoche
Upper Fort Garry
United States
Gabriel Dumont
Foundmaker
Big Besar
Almighty Voice
Rock Nile
Manitoba
Stony Mountain
Laula Reis
Debs
Haywood
Moyer
Theodore Roosevelt
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Stranger In Black
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Bert B. Bruce
James S. Self
Ernest Geisler
Self
Geisler
Bruce
Songetay Oe
Dept. of Union Trust Co
Jamestown Exposition
Henry ST. George Tucker
Chietle
Jon
Nedki
Miai le
Srogule
Jamestown
President
Metcalf
Congres Dolphin
Teave Washinton
Newport
Teaving
Mary
New
Elmer
Star of the, Army
Bell
Holeon Mang
Atlas
Diewhuth
Ransdell
Casson
Housa
A. H. Stewart
Thomas W. SB
Meplure
H. Riddleterger
Daniel
McLean
Indiana
John Mitchell
RiePa
Canada
Moyer, Haywood
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