Doomed by Priest Two Accuse Clergyman in Slaying Case
New York July 1 three indictments added against Armenian priest Martogessian for attempted robbery and extortion alongside murder involvement. District Attorney presents evidence from blacksmith Hogerdich Catuatinn and others linking priest to instigating killings. Witness Calustian describes missions to disrupt Armenian groups and plans to kill restaurant owner Nikolak Milach. detectives guard key witnesses as case expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jag
Armen
Washington Post
New York
Assistaat
Muley
Mariogsian
Tleir American Mar
Hogerdich
Martogessina
Trents
Bedro Mampartenninten
Pollo
Ita
Agiinst Mertogesginn
Wis
Inquest Verdict Links Laura Mathews Death to Murder
Colorado Springs coroner's jury finds Miss Laura Mathews killed herself but notes newspaper and telegram evidence suggesting murder by Amon Rumbaugh with Miss Lottie Green testifying of telegrams from Cosby. Letters from Cosby to Mathews portrayed as passionate, with plans to marry and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suicine
Colorado Springs
Laura Mathews
Broadmoor
Bellet Hale
Amon R. Rumbaugh
Lottie Green
Coey
Chicago
Wileas
Filipinos Urged to Seek Congress Action on Radical Island Reforms
War Department notes low voter turnout in the Philippines elections and questions Filipinos’ fitness for self government. It highlights the election of Dominador Gomez, a criminal, and urges Taft to inspect conditions in Manila on a forthcoming trip to recommend Congressional legislation for immediate independence and structural changes. The piece outlines party positions and the push for independence and self rule in the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Philippines
Tolands
Fta
Tt Las
Areny
Dominador Gomez
Mantia
Gomen
Tafts
Washington
Taft
Cuba
Manila
Isle
Congress
Philprines
Istrador
Department
Got. Gen. Smith
To Philippinea
United States
Philippine Islands
Tiwan
Nanegere
PMI- Pina
Hartue in Vain Quest Strange Rumors Afloat
Special to The Washingto Fest Pittsburg reports magnate Augustus Hartie seeks new testimony against coachman Tom Madine amid alleged bribes and letters tied to a high profile case. Police searched headquarters and Hartie’s lawyers challenge ownership of alleged letters, while Madine denies the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Nin
Augustus Hartie
Milionaire
Tom Madine
Cape
Alderman Toole
Madine
Wealthy Attorney Seeks Return of Mother-in-Law in Habeas Corpus
Figene C. Mathivet a Cleveland attorney filed for the return of his mother-in-law Mrs. Bessie Robinson, alleging coercion and wrongful leaving. He named neighbor Mrs. D. B. Strickler as responsible for the absence in a Pro bate Court habeas corpus action. Also notes a cheap excursion from Batts to Harpers Ferry and Berkeley Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Figene C. Mathivet
Bessie Robinson
D. B. Strickler
Mra Robinson
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Batts
BirSlial
Mtulled
Washington
Cumberland
Chanler Fears Lunacy Plea If He Enters New York
John Armstrong Chanler seeks protection to prevent an insanity commitment when he travels to New York in October to pursue a pending legal action. He argues that New York law could commit him under lunacy rulings from Virginia, and asks for a federal writ of habeas corpus to shield his liberty during the trial. Thomas T. Sherman assigned to oversee Chanler and his vast estate, with October trial to determine custody of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Chanler
Virginia
New York
John Armstrong Chanler
Arelia Rives
Chanler
Supreme Court
Lmanema
Chanter
Tny
Hough
United States
Healy Criticizes Roosevelt Policy On Central Power
Gov Frank Healy denounces President Roosevelt's centralization of power in a lecture at Chautauqua grounds arguing the move risks undermining state sovereignty. He praised Roosevelt's honesty but condemned the hasty means and urged calm study of proposed schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington East Elkhart
Ird
Frank Healy
Roosevelt
Washington
Madison
Jefferson
Divine Providence
Hanly
Ronsavelt
Tugboat collision sinks Tee King near New York Harbor
Passengers aboard Hamburg American liner Budents watched as the tug Tee King of Corne Towles Co was sunk in the North River at 5 18 tonight when the steamboat Poughkeepate of Central Hudson Line struck amidships. Capt Wellington Schutz of Isle King escaped with his crew and a steward. The Badents neared Hoboken to dock when Poughkeepate, with freight and many passengers, struck Tee King along the bow causing a gaping interior exposure. The Poughkeepate sustained minor damage and proceeded upriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepate
Washington
Fort New York
Budents
Co King
Corne" Towles Company
Morth River
Central Hudson Line
Wellington Schutz
Ice King
Elevated Road Fire Shuts Second Avenue Trains
A bonfire built for the Wyandotte Club caused a blaze on the Second Avenue elevated line at Butty Ninth Street in New York. Passengers ran from trains as flames spread, guards were overwhelmed, and traffic stalled for about thirty minutes while travelers dodged live wires and rushed toward Seventy second Street station. The incident linked to Commissioner J. W. Coggey’s political group, amid fears of electrocution from the live third rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wyandotte Club
Commissioner of Correction
J. W. Coggey
Second Avenue
Butty-ninth Atrant
Trafic
Tlea
Seventy-second Street
Thire Ral
Insane Woman Seeks Court Help in Toledo
Jennie Blekner, aged forty eight, walked into the Probate Court in Toledo on July 11 and told Judge Morrill she was insane. She said she feared insanity and pursued it as a study, claiming persecution and danger. The judge ordered her sent to the State hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Jennie Blekner
Merrill
Busse Leaves Busse Coal to Devote Full City Duties
Chicago mayor Fred A. Busse announces retirement from active business and full devotion to official duties. He transfers assets of Busse Coal Company to Pea body Coal Company, citing the need to avoid neglect of public service while remaining financially involved through a private business arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Fred A. Buse
Busse Coal Company
Peabody Coal Company
Bosse Company
Fire at Marshalsea Insane Asylum kills one and injures two
Pittsburg July 31 Fire destroyed the municipal buildings at Marshalsea twelve miles distant. One man died and two inmates were seriously injured as flames spread from the laundry to the hospital and insane pavilion. Fire engines from Pittsburg arrived soon after to aid, and all patients were rescued. Loss estimated at $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Marshalesa
Samuel Means
Marshalsea
Imains
Sonn
Poison Killed Pet Magill Prosecution Weighs Own-Action Theory
State's Attorney Muller says medical report shows Mrs Pet Magill died of chloroform poisoning with traces of arganic. Prosecutors contend a death by own action pact existed between Frederick Magill and his wife, arguing deliberate deceit makes it murder. The case centers on evidence prepared for a special grand jury and the implication of words in the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Mra Pet Magill
Frederick ‘Magill
Muller
Masil
Meent
Lot HL. Hetrick
Fred Magill
Mia
Pet Gandy Magill
Snake in Beer Tragedy Kills Four Campers
A copperhead snake hidden in a keg of beer infects a party at a mountain camp fifteen miles from Weleh. Seven men drank from the keg. four men died, others ill. Samuel Eigen and Ralph Dunbar returned with a doctor and undertaker, while Samuel Witty and Walter Johnson reported the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aghland
I Deer Way
Red" Paptamn
Samuel Eigen
WI Bimpoon
Cacey Turner
Weich
Samuel Witty
Walter John Aon
Ralph Dunbar
Weleh
rooEn
Ashiana
Preece and the Priest: Charges Arise as Mother Speaks
A chaotic issue lists multiple charges against a priest, with a mother declaring the girl was murdered. Other items reference a heroic police rescue, a field meet win, and political notes. The jumble also mentions trials, letters, reforms, and various misdeeds across states.
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Preece
Filipicos
Harve
Asylum For
Insane Burne
Fennypacker Index
Fira
Gurtey Church
Bingham
New Mexico
Kirkham
Navy Yard
Customs House
Young Hanna in Waterbury Shedding Family Strains
Reports from Waterbury Conn claim the mother of young Mark Hanna grandson of the late Senator Hanna has cut him off over a friendship with Edna Brung a young actress. Mrs Stollo, Hanna's mother, appears to approve as Miss Brung is hosted at their home amid renewed family tension.
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Post
New York
Waterbury
Conn
Mark Hanne
Hanna
Edna Eleanor Brung
Seithout Foundation
Mra Stollo
Hanza
Miss Runs
Portsmouth Navy Scandal Involving Lieut Fogarty Allegations
Portsmouth dispatch reports a Boston hotel scandal over Lieut William B. Fogarty, a naval constructor’s assistant, and Mrs. Prosser wife of a commissary steward. Prosser claims $5000 settlement paid to drop alienation suit. wife allegedly registered under an assumed name at Hotel Netherlands in Boston and was seen with Fogarty. Prosser seeks sea duty. details allege forged names and costly gifts amid affair lasting months.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy
Scendal
Lient
William B. Fogarty
Prosser
Mrs. Prosser
Boston
Spodal
Weahington
New York
The
Times
S,fl
U. 5
Aesistant
William Protney
Southert
Leutenant
Bert
Prosper
Netherlands
Fogarty
Paperoans
Crooser
Made- Ung
M1 State Street
Progser
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
Proeger
Fogerty
Waa Registere
Prosner
Former Governor in Graft Testimony Sparks Proposals to Explain Inaction
From Pennsylvania Capitol inquiry details emerge on graft inquiries and possible criminal and civil prosecutions. The commission urges explaining why actions were not taken as Montague reports state funds were drained. The final Montague findings critique cabinet furniture contracts and pricing at Harrisburg, estimating a $1.5 million overcharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Pennsylvania
Montague
Beach Haven
Pennypacker
Rnte
Iasiow
Sanderson
Heston
Amr
Commianion Py Express
Public Commiassion
Charles A. Montague
Burd Cassel
Pesagyivania Construction Company
Momtagne
Harrisburg
Goulds Relative Evicted From Joseph Jefferson Homestead
Mrs Isabelle Miller, widow of a Gould relative and sister-in-law to the late John Gould, vacated the Joseph Jefferson homestead in Ridgewood New Jersey. Sheriff’s sale at Hackensack last February brought $17,000. she contested and refused to move as deputy sheriffs ordered furniture removal. Her divorce filing preceded the death of her husband and she did not inherit his estate. the Gould family did not compel attendance at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle
Miler
Joseph Jefferson
Ridgewood
N. J
Iasabelle B Miller
Jey Gould
Joseph Jeerson
Fonsi
Wemeatley
t-Say
Miller
Thomas in Auto Accident Near Lake Bloom Township
In Chicago on a July day a large touring car owned by R. Thomas, a millionaire Torfman, and two Chicure friends turned turtle on a curve near Lake Bin. The three occupants were bruised but none seriously injured as the Shorsapower vehicle, claimed to be the largest touring car in America, was demolished. The party had been traveling along the northern shore suburban district when the front wheels failed near the city limits at Lake Blum, throwing them to the roadside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torfman
Chicago
Thomas
Milionaire
Orth Shore
Lake Blum
Ward arraigned on homicide charges in Edith Prestey death
Detroit July 41 Representative Charten E Ward speaker and Ways and Means chair arraigned in Police Court on eight warrants for homicide in the April death of Edith Prestey a state senate proof leader. Judge Stein set examination for September 6 bond fixed at 2000 with sureties. Train timetable and related travel notes appear in fragmentary lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Charten E. Ward
State House of Representatives
Edith Prestey
State Senate
Ward Smog Taste
Jurttra Stein
Dustico
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Martogessian
Tarshanjian
San Fonimas
Guibenilan & Co
Brunswick
Elling
Eaneithes
Constantinople
Arminia
Dation
Math Cinroutlin
Galeaklan Grlibl
Guibenxina
Mutrick
Rerkian
Frelon
Tarantian Ang Galibi
Seainat
Tuther Marto Messan
CIA
Carnattan
Pisard
Reardon
Rivman
Eleventh Avenue
Ludros Kapriclian
Hunehakist
Calustian
Manley
Chey
Elia
Amsinat Martokessian
Celustian
Tate
Martomemslin
Lyric Hell
Paterson
Armenien
George Takasian
Barkia Karbikian
Waa
Martogesalan
Nikolak Milach
East Twentyseventh Street
Tombe Qn
Martogesslan
Milach
Catoman Enya
Martogesdlan
Ina
Anyat
Witthem
Colustan
Kaprielian
Colustian
Jerome
Martogeestan
Nok Paem
Miss Mathews
Goroner
Rumbaugh
S.C
Cosy
Colorado Eoynes
Jannie Mathews
Kansan City
Ali
Misa Tilio Green
Mise Green
Laura
Cony
Miss Green
Talken
Coty
Mins
Mathews
Coes
Niagara Fells
Anscaat
Baltimore and Ohio
Peare
Swansog
Phildalphia
Plotuesnqus
Lenish Valley
Niagara” Falls
Progresistas
Ees Nacionatists
Progresistzs
Gomez
Manta
Lukban
Nanionalet
Islands
Partido Nacional Progreaista
Partido Union Nasional
Partido Independista
Union Nacional
Independista
Partido Indepen- Aista
Roverega
Union Nacional Party
Almed
Independiste
Apeil
Fornex
Nacional Progresista Party
Lal
Unios
Mintos
Hartue IN Vain
Mading
Martie
Mra Hart
Hartie
Madina
Harts
Fiata
Hartle
Tro Allegheny
Gaga
Blap
Indiana
Busse
Busevess
Marahalsea
Latken
Lenton Thornton
Copperhead
Young Hanna
Adress Demet
Washington Exposition
P.m. Perry
Exition Pier
Norfolk
C. Vo
Dion
Gould
Michigan
Sidiousseta
Hintem
Sweet End
Burr
Gordonsville Ee
Nipwspa
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