Wife Murder Charge in Cambridge Abettor Arrest Warrant Issued
Cambridge authorities issue an arrest warrant for Erich Muenter on suspicion of murdering his wife Mrs Leona Mueller. Arsenic traces found in stomach autopsy. Body sent to Chicago for cremation after birth of their child. Muenter, an instructor in German at Harvard, previously taught in Kansas and Chicago. Investigators trace his history as they seek confirmation of motive and whereabouts.
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Erich Muenter
Chicago
Cambridge
Muenter
Harvard Lonmalt
Uniersity of Kansas
Lawrence Kans
Ovford Street
Leona K Kremds
Chingo
Mueller
McIntyre
WF Whitney
Harvard Medical School
Muenters
Cambrdge
Swan
Whintney
District
Sanderson
Cmearo
Muente
Chi Case
Kensall
Piabt
Germame
Department of
Huvird
Palolots
Severdl
Vusai
Colon
Lawrence Hans
Emnech Muenter
Kansas State University
Lawrence
Han
Ugg
Refuse Offer Of Miners In Anthracite Dispute
Operators reject miners demand for wage scale changes and insist on renewing the Anthracite Strike Commission award for three years or submitting to arbitration. George F Baer chairs the operators subcommittee and notes the position remains unchanged. A convention at Wilkes-Barre is set for April 27 to consider the reply and next steps.
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Ework
Sven
George F Baer
Wikesbarre
Seriaton
John Mytchell
Big Price For Picture In Rothschild Schwab Suit
London April 97 In a breach of contract suit brought by picture dealer Rothschild against Charles M Schwab of New York the plant admitted he and Constable’s picture Dedham Lack were on sale for 1550 He first sought 4000 then 6000 before Schwab offered 15000 which was accepted The plaintiff said he tried to pressure owners to lower the price and described his letters as trade bluff A second picture agent reported negotiations and offered 900 to Mr Schwab which was refused by Rothschild
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London
Rutechi
Charles M Schwab
New York
Ois
Dedham
Gale
Schwab
Ultimatels
Wr Schwb
Constable 3 Picture Siuw
Rothschild
Boutell
Williams
Addison
Dick Steele
Dean Swift
Willams
Whlliams
House
Mr Rainey
Waten Trust
Willian
Biourt
Europe
Keystone Watch Company
Keystone Company
United States
Byutell
Ir Williams
Cere
Treasury
M Williams
Manchester
Eles
Ways and Means
Wiliams
Bank Officers Indicted in Chicago Fraud Scandal
Former Judge Abner Smith Jerome V Pierced Sustof Sorrow and F E Creelman indicted for fraud in connection with the Bank of America opened December 105 with Smith as president and collapsed February. Indictments allege conspiracy to obtain charter fraudulently and to defraud the public stockholders and depositors. Nine counts per indictment. Sorrow, Pierce, and Creelman were bank officers.
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Chicago
Abner Smith
Jerome
Sustof
Sorrow
F E Creelman
Bank of America
Smith
Ilaos
Pierce Cagmer
Creelman
Directay
Mrs Standifer Freed In Dramatic Court Testimony
In a sensational trial Mrs M L Standifer told jurors that driven by jealousy she shot her sister Chappelle Standifer five times while in the rooms of the victim. She described learning of a relationship between her husband and the sister, begged them to end it, then fired, fainting after concluding her statement with references to her baby. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal after a testimony marked by dramatic courtroom moments.
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Waerington Post
Gaspel
M L Standier
Chappelle
Standier
Standifer
Mrs Standifer
Sue
Vrs Standifer
Pisto
Breause
Standafer
Dowie to Zion City after interview amid illness
John Alexander Dowie disclosed in a clear voice during a lengthy interview that he plans to travel to Zion City the next afternoon at 2 oclock. He denied paralysis of the nerves and pledged to give sermons at Shiloh Tabernacle on Monday and Wednesday as he resumes public duties despite a lingering cough and evident illness. Authorities reported Gov Terrell denied a Florida warrant for JN Strahbar, accused of larceny after trust involving more than 10000 in Atlantic Coast Lines funds. A sale of old mahogany furniture and oriental rugs will be held at 1109 H Street NW today starting at 11 am.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Dien City
Althoven
Zen City
Shiloh
Tibernacle
Denes
Atlanta
Terrell
Broward
Florida
JN Strohbar
Strahbar
Atlantic Quast Lines
Gainesville
Tila Strehbar
Doomed 10 Defeat Revise Tariff Debate on Rails and Watches
Minority Leader Williams lectures on tariffs and protection while pressuring Congress to revise rates. He argues against a protective tariff that harms other classes, cites watch and rail trusts, and predicts action if Oklahoma and Indian Territory remain separate. The speech ends with a request to end debate as the House adjourns.
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Roosevelt
Hepburn
Canada
Mexico
United States
Ah Willams
Congress
Air Altamont
Northern Pacific
James J Hall
Williams
Oklahoma
Willams
House
Democratic Party
Bryan
Bniding
Diana
Williams to stand patters in tariff clash
Democratic leader William Williams defended the party line in a two hour speech attacking Republican tariff revision goals and defending the Dingley schedule. He analyzed Boutell’s testimony on watches and cotton, accused Republicans of standpatter pledges, and urged revenue focused tariff policy amid debates on trust prices and import duties.
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Col Hepburn
John Sharp Willams
Willams
Morris
Boutell
Tor Lwo
Williams
al Waihams
Gen Grosvenor
Liner's Firemen Mutinous On Hamburg Line
Ten uniformed police patrolled the Hoboken harbor area as firemen and attendants aboard Ameriten Line ships protested, creating unrest all day. Fireman John Skemdel was restrained and jailed after clashing with officers, while other crews supported the mutiny and displayed anti officer sentiment amid a broader strike wave in Hamburg.
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Sprcint
Washington Post
New York
Hamburg
Hobden
Dhe
Deutschland
Ugh
John Skemdel
Sife
Hambus- Ameritin Line
Hoboken
Fromen
Police Quell Delegates Over Kerens Bolting Caucus
Restoration of peace followed as a resolution condemned Col Kerens for instigating the bolt on Niedinghaus during the last legislature. Ollie Grace tried to oppose it, a scuffle ensued with Tub Becker and Sim Harris, police restored order, and the delegate mob dissipated after the resolution was adopted. Nearby items note New York Journal discussions and Sloan's sale of furniture and vehicles.
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Washington Fost
St Louis
Republican League
Bbc Kerens
Niedinghaus
Jefferson City
Ollie Grace
Kerens
Avor
Grace
Tub’ Becker
South Side
Sim’ Harris
Becker
Ro Feens
House of Representatives
New York
Harmony in San Francisco Mitigates Chaos After Fire
Archishop Riordan urged unity and orderly rebuilding as San Francisco resumes streetcar service and a modern steel building permit was issued. Mayor Schmitz's joint committees coordinate relief funds totaling 95,421 and curb wholesale displacements. Taft’s message of harmony supported city leaders as rain, wind, and smoky debris strain tents and housing while water supply slowly improves and federal buildings sustain minimal damage.
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Archishop Riordan
San Francisco
Army
Lesa
Riordan
Critizens General Committee
San Francesco
Ware
Schmitz
San Franciso
Taft
Ronard Devine
The
Red Cross
Bcurentary
Schuntz
Phelan
Devine
Miitary
Thomas McGee
Oakland
Mosar
Francisco
Sproule
Gen Greely
Raunily
Meiges Wharf
Customs
Sherman
Subscriptions figures and relief fund updates amid city fire aftermath
The finance committee released a recap of the relief fund subscrip tions showing a total of 5 481 498 43 including out of town and local pledges. Chairman James D Phelan announced arrangements for Supt Frank Leach to custody of mints drafts credited to the relief fund. A Canadian bank and American Steel Company made notable contributions. Area burned is under four square miles and consuls in San Francisco have been accounted for.
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Folsom Street
Army Dock
Manila
Honolulu
Finance Committee
James D Phelan
Frank Leach
United States Mint
Teligf
Phelan
Canadian Bank of Commerce
American Steel Company
Woodward
Two Earthquake Heroes in San Francisco
April 37 reports detail Matron Kane of the Detention Hospital and Policeman Join McLean rescuing six inmates from a city hall wing collapse. They guided the men to the Presidio, then returned to aid others before rest. The hospital was crushed. Steward Manville died.
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San Francisco
Kane
McLean
Presidio
City Hall
C City Hall
Manville
General Hospital
Arrest guardsman frightened in the darkless incident in San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 27 a National Guard sentry named Wilder was arrested after firing a shot he believed killed a man. The victim turned out to be a pet dog. Captain B F Rittenhouse of the United States Marine Corps disarmed Wilder and handed him to police, with Wilder from Visalia claiming fear and misunderstanding. Police and Marines investigated near Geary and Fillmore as Wilder was briefly jailed before release or transfer for further action.
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San Francisco
Miptra
Carta
National Guard
Ernest Walder
Armatey
B F Rittenhouse
United States Maine Corps
Rittenhouse
Wider
Visalia
Coranany
Navona
Hale
Ab Ocdock
Trittenhouse
Bush and
Fillmore Streets
Wilder
Lieut Wright
Kent Wight
Wright
Niy
Geary Street
Fillmore
Ritterhouse
St Gough and Sutter
Harris
Harvard Man Accused of Wife Murder Warning to Stanapatters
A Harvard man faces charges in a wife murder case with warnings issued to Stanapatters as authorities pursue treason evidence and plans begin on the Isthmus. The timeline includes France honors and debate over life insurance investments, with further notes on social, racing results, and legal records.
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Ozen
Harvard
San Francisco
Nesto
Crapsey
France
Hen Franklin
Spooner and
Bailey
Bill Vate
Cannon
Gray Duke
Lata
Fires on German steamer at Liban harbor entry
A Russian guard ship Strass fired three shots at the German steamer Joanna as it attempted to enter Liban Harbor after nightfall contrary to port regulations. The Joanna carried tourists and was held by guards aboard until morning before being allowed to enter.
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Sup
Liban
Laban Courland
Agri
Strass
Joazna
Straes
Joanna
Fear Rife In Royalist Plot Intran quaes Trigger Big Strike
Paris reports a sweeping police search of labor federation offices and aristocratic homes as authorities probe a planned May Day uprising. Royalists Bonapartists and labor leaders linked by documents sought to incite a nationwide strike while troops mass in Paris. Officials credit government restraint and lessons from San Francisco for public calm and security measures.
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San Francisco
Paris
Labor Federation
Thopvenel
Louis Napoleon
Maj Fenident
Imperial Guard
Dirt Does Not Yet Fly on Crest of Canal Hill
Woodworth Clum, reporting from Culebra Hill, observes the vast Panama Canal undertaking. He notes limited digging near the canal floor while thousands of workers and steam shovels prepare for broader activity, and describes the rising town of Culebra with 34 houses, a reservoir, a large hotel, and ongoing carpentry as administrative HQ shift nears completion.
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Stevens
Woodworth Clum
Washington
Culebra
Canal Zone
Nearoyolis
Dirk
Culebra Hill
Uncle Sam
Bureau of Information
Panama Canal
Cule‘bra
Army of Carpenters
Paintera
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