Crippen Refuses Public Statement From Quebec Jail
Crippen, awaiting trial in Quebec for the Belle Elsmore case, remains silent in his cell, asking only for a Bible as police report he and Miss Le Neve will not discuss the crime. A London solicitor group offered to defend him and cover expenses but Crippen says nothing, while Miss Le Neve remains cautious and silent on the charges.
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Harvey H. Cripwenl
London
Belle Elsmore
Mude
H Crippen
Inspector Jew
Quebec
Tomae
Arthur Newton
Tandon Solcitor
Fluis
Montrose
Ethel Clare
Inspector Dew
Scotland
Warner Coppen
Moadyimees
Perior Dew
McCarthy
Tohir
Crippen
Dewin
Miss Leneve
Chief McCarthy
Europe
Belle Elmore
Dr. Crippen
Niagara Falls Excursions From Washington by B and O
Special first class train from Washington departs August 5 with a route via Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley RR, tickets valid for return within fifteen days. Liberal stopovers on trips from Niagara Falls with additional excursions scheduled August 19 September 2 16 and 30.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley RR
Niagara Falls
Parrot Scare On Seventh Avenue Stuns Crowd
A green parrot mocked a crowd after a woman cried Catch that bird in Seventh Avenue New York on August 2. The bird perched in a tree then flew toward a car rear seat where it settled and appeared to chuckle evading capture by several youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Griscom denies Taft Roosevelt meeting at Black Rock
Former Ambassador Lloyd Griscom said he made no arrangements for Taft and Roosevelt to meet at his Black Rock summer home and that the published story was news to him. He added he would not rule out a possible future meeting but currently has no plans.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Lloyd C. Griscom
Taft
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Jack Kavanagh
Kavanagh
Dickson City
Uttle Kavanaghs
Federal Economy Hopes For Great Reforms
A plan to boost government efficiency begins with four expert groups to study methods and propose reforms. Taft has $100,000 for organizing experts, with competitive bids and department committees. Progress includes inquiries by Arthur Young Co and other firms, while army estimates and staff discussions proceed. In other items, Daly sued by wife for separation and a torpedo boat explosion in Cronstadt leaves six dead and fourteen injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Mass
Taft
Washington
Arthur Young & Co
Treasury Department
Maj
Charles Hine
Harriman Hnes
Gunn, Richards & Qi
Interior Department
Hardwick, Mitchell & Co
Navy
Department
Sowest
Leonard Wood
Army
the Treasury
Hilles
Cronstadt
Russia
Ballinger Not Moved as Interior Head Denials Stand
Chicago and Beverly reports confirm President Taft will not ask Secretary Ballinger to resign over party pressure. Senator Crane met Taft and Ballinger in Beverly and Minneapolis context, with aides noting party strategy to ease Ballinger issue for upcoming campaigns. Ballinger denies resignation talk, vows to rest briefly before coast trip.
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Baverly
Mass
Ballinger
Crane
West
Minneapolis
Norton
Crana
Taft
Interior Department
James R. Garfield
Ohio
Yates
Garfield
Beverly
Senator Crane
Seattle
Chicago
Bellinger
Unnamed Politician Says No Intent to Resign After Westward Move
The speaker dismisses a politically charged dispute as trivial and denies any personal interest, noting Mr Crane sought counsel and has since left hastily. He condemns unscrupulous attacks backed by newspapers and asserts he will not resign. The Secretary plans to depart for the West later in the evening.
Mule wrecks motorcycle near Logansport bridge
In Logansport Indiana this morning Clyde Jennes riding his tandem motorcycle with his sweetheart tried to pass a mule in the roadway. He swerved and struck the animal’s midsection causing both riders to be hurled over a steep bank. The machine was smashed and the riders were badly bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Clyde Jennes
Jennes
Governors and insurgents lead in Kansas district primary
At midnight reports show Gov. W. R. Stubbs likely to win as insurgents gain ground. R J Hopkins contests for lieutenant governor. A C Mitchell leads in district three. Fred Jackson wins fourth district. R R Rees contend in fifth. E H Madison and V Murdock win seventh and eighth respectively. Session named secretary of state and Dawson attorney general without opposition.
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McNeal
Insurgent
Anthony
Madison
Murdock
Topeka
Kans
Kansas
W. R. Stubbs
Congress
R. J. Hopkins
A. C. Mitchell
Campbell
P. P. Campbell
Arthur Cranaton
Fred Jackson
Ja M. Miller
R. R. Rees
W. A. Calderhead
Missouri Contests In Doubt In Second Primary
Results of Missouri's second primary election show many contests in doubt with party control battles over committeemen. statewide voter turnout was light and several candidates faced no opposition. multiple incumbents were nominated. Names listed include Crow Hill Lloyd Dickinson Shackleford Clark Maurer Bartholdt Catlin Dyer Murphy among others.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Issie
Charles A. Crow
David W. Hill
Faust Mcrae
James T. Lioyd
Walter A. Higbee
Joseph W. Alexander
Three Boys Die in Sand Dig in Brooklyn Yard
Three missing Brooklyn boys aged 9 Alfred Sohn and 9 year old Harold Verhis and 6 year old John Sohn were found dead in a sand embankment that collapsed while they played. A dog alerted a boy who notified police and firefighters. Investigators believe the children were tunneling in the sand when it caved in. The incident occurred on Madison Street before the bodies were recovered from the vacant lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Street
Brooklyn
Alfred Sohn
John
Harold Verhis
McNeal Leads Oklahoma Governor Race in Early Returns
Light Democratic returns show W. H. Murray leading Lee Cruce in a close gubernatorial race, while J. W. McNeal leads Republican Tom Ferguson in Guthrie with about 15,000 margin. Early congressional nominees include McGuire Morgan Creager Carter and Ferris. Grandfather clause amendment appears to pass by 10,000 to 15,000 votes.
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Guthrie
Okla
J. W. M McNeal
Tom Ferguson
Fields
Jones
McNeal
W. H. Murray
Tishomingo
Lee
Cruce
Ardmore
Lestia P. Ross
Lawton
B. 8. McGuire
Dick Morgan
C. BE. Creager
Charles Carter
Scott Ferris
Coachman Wins Election for Manhasset School Board
William A Warren, Payne Whitney's head coachman, defeats Stephen H Mason of Mason Taxicab Co in Manhasset to win a seat on the local school board. Warren emphasized family life while Mason cited business stature and estate holdings in a tight campaign.
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Massachusetts
Washington Post
New York
Manhassett
S. F
Payne Whitney
William A Warren
Manhasset
Whitney
Stephen H. Mason
Mason Taxicab Company
Payne Whitneys
CREDIT TO FEW IN NEWPORT
Newport shopkeepers warn of cash only terms as accounts from summer residents threaten to reduce deliveries. News notes several cottage colony applicants were refused and a New York ordered shipment was sent back. Tradespeople fear unpaid balances after past summers leaving many accounts unpaid and unsettled.
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Washington Post
Newport
R. I
New York
Wang
SLAIN WHILE HE SLEPT WOMAN HAD DUPLICATE KEYS
Dr George Murray Stuart a Past Liberty physician was slain by a jealous woman in Pittsburg as he slept. Two new keys like his were found in the assailant Edna Wallace's handbag suggesting entry to his apartments. Invitations for his August 10 wedding to Miss Alice Simpson were in circulation when the tragedy occurred. The bride-to-be fainted upon learning the fate, collapsing under medical care.
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George Murray Stuart
Pittsburg
Virginia
Winchester
Liberty
White Post
Edna Wallace
Alice Simpson
William A Simpson
Rockland
Warren County
Southern Methodist Church
Stuart Home
Greenway Court
Lord Fairfax
Whitepost
Clarke County
Roosevelt Tours Dickson City Mine Community in Masked Visit
Theodore Roosevelt spent a day among Dickson City miners and silk mill workers, talking privately with families, inspecting a coal breaker, and visiting homes. Meeting unrecognized, he earned praise from residents for meeting people as a private citizen, while noting concerns about dance halls near saloons and sharing views with a miner's wife. News of his presence spread quickly through the borough as the party continued toward Dickson City’s mining heart.
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Scranton
Theodore Roosevalt
Pennsylvania
Col. Roosevelt
Lawrence
Abbott
New York
Fane Calchrane
Florente Lucas Sanville
Consumers’ League
Philadelphia
Lackawanna Valley
Dickson City
Kavanagh
Marendsa
John Pressman
Pressman
Roosevelt
Acid Kills Children Rescue Drivers Burned in Philadelphia Crash
A wagon loaded with vitriol carboys toppled while nine to eleven children rode aboard. Two boys Raymond Dager seven and Catherine Daniels nine died. seven others severely burned, including driver Richard Grear and a policeman. Rescue workers rushed victims to hospitals as flames and chemical burns spread.
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Philadelphia
Raymond Dager
Catherine Daniels
Richard Grear
Grear
Crippen Seizure and Turbulent 1909 Headlines
Index to today’s issue highlights dramatic items including Crippen headlines with friends standing by, insurgents leading in Kansas, Taft era fiscal plans, a doctor slain in slumber, acid bath deaths, mutiny on a battleship, a railway strike ending, and political fights.
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Crippen
Kansas
Ballinger Taft
Roosevelt
Ozark
Kendall
Cupid
Iowa
van Valkenburgh
Harmon Not to Mediate in Columbus Street Car Strike
Gov Harmon pressed for peace in the Columbus street car strike, convening unions officials Maj Gen Dick and Columbus Railway leaders. A conference failed when the company objected to the union organizer Fred Fay. Fay’s absence was later requested as a condition for resuming talks. The day saw car operation with no major violence.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harmon
Columbus Railway and Light Company
Maj - Gen
Fred Fay
Fay
CANNOT EXTRADITE CHARLTON OVER EXPIRED ITALY DEMAND
Italy cannot now demand extradition of Porter Charlton as the legal time limit expired. No Italian demand had been received by the U S district attorney for New Jersey. Proceedings may be pursued after September 1 including release, habeas corpus, or sanity inquiry. Charlton confined in Hudson county jail after arrest for the murder of his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton at Lake Como Italy.
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United States
Congress
Washington
D. C
Italy
New York
Porter
Charlton
New Jersey
Lieoner
Mutiny and desertions mar Ozark voyage to Gardners Bay
Deserters from the monitor Ozark report intolerable conditions aboard the ship including underfed crew, poor water supply, and unseaworthy status. Twenty six crew members left Annapolis last Sunday night hiking toward Washington, with Raymond Walker among the escapees. Navy and District National Guard officials seek explanations for permitting the voyage despite clear signs of unfitness and mutinous behavior aboard.
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Raymond Walker
Annapolis
Navy Department
Ozark
Washington
McLean Street
Amp
Davy Jones’ Focker
Stratton
Degerters
Young Walker
the Post
Indian Head
Hampton Roads
Bennie Jordan
Acros
Amnapolla
Navy
Bng
George H. Harries
District National Guard
Gardners Bay
Long Island
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Joseph Morin
Cosm
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Polly
Bird
T. B
Griscom
White House
Bill’ Daly
Ill” Daly
Hhores
Elia
Tait
Baltimore and Ohio
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
N. J
Gov. Stubbs
Purcellville
Southern Railway
Oklahoma
Coachman
St Petersburg
Alexander Tolstoi
Imperial Court
Ministry of the Interior
Miss Cochran
Miss Sanville
Roxana Ely
Ely
William Sears
Mfe
Sears
Jamestown
Chautangan Lake
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lake Chautauqua
Suefer
Pacific Coast
Waahin
Perpineet
Denze
Berth
A. J. Poston
Horsford
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