Poison mystery at Cumberland yields no poison trace
Prosecution declares clews point to a poisoning case involving Charles E. Twigg and Grace Elosser. An Indiana fiancée is sought as investigators press for information on a double tragedy. Twigg’s father denies serious quarrel with the young man while an aunt notes a death by poison on the eve of a wedding. Authorities believe a third person entered the room where the sweethearts sat and administered disguised poison.
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Indiana
Charles E. Twigg
Grace Elosser
Cumberland
Streat
Inquest delayed as Cumberland probes Twigg case
Cumberland Maryland January report notes an inquest postponement to Friday or later as State's Attorney Robb and assistants search the Blosser home for cyanide evidence. Twigg's engagement to Grace Blosser and prior betrothal to Lula Dye emerge. authorities pursue Dye's whereabouts while denying her involvement.
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Grace Elosser
David A. Robb
Elosser
Futlis
Charles Twigg
Misa Lulu Dye
Indiana
Twigg
Ming Elogier
May Blosser
Robb
Highton
May Elosser
Keyser
Twleg
Lula Dye
Miss Dye
Grace Klosser
Miss Blosser
Blosser
Unrest grows in Cuba as discontent spreads
Havana reports mounting anger in Pinar del Rio toward President Gomez over relief failures after a cyclone. Five hundred families flee to sugar provinces. Former Uberats vow action if Gen Pino Guerra orders it, while two squadrons of rurales drill near Pinar del Rio.
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Specias
Washington Post
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Gomez
Pinari del Rio
Uberats
Pino Guerra
Graft Scandal in Manila Involves Detectives
In Manila on January 4 two American and six Filipino detectives were arrested on bribery charges for protecting gambling and opium dens. Additional American arrests are expected, marking the largest exposure of graft since the occupation.
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Manila
Corey Quits Steel Co Resigns Presidency Without Successor
William E Carey resigns as president of United States Steel Corporation with no stated plan. Elbert H Cary, finance committee chair, announces the move to take effect at the directors’ pleasure, leaving the door open for no immediate successor and noting loyalty to the corporation. Corey's career traces to Schwab and Carnegie Steel, with two marriages and residence details noted.
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New York
William E. Carey
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H. Cary
Corey Silent
Corey
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Gary
Willam Willis Corey
Charles M Schwab
Mr. Corey
Braddock
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Pittsburg
Homestead
Thomson Works
Carnegie Steel Company
Mr. Schwab
Carnegie Company
Schwab
Laura Cook
Priest Avo ids Death Shock at State Prison
A Greek Catholic priest, adviser to Guytia Toth, narrowly escaped electrocution when Toth was executed at the State prison. The priest, holding a crucifix to the condemned man, touched Toth as the current was applied. a keeper shouted, and the priest leaped back. Toth died after three shocks, having murdered his young wife last September and attempted suicide.
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Spoill
Washington Post
Trenton
Guytia Toth
Toth
Multiplex telephony hailed as wireless on the wire invention
Maj. George O. Squier has patented a multiplex telephony system using a single wire with silent earth connections to carry several conversations simultaneously. The method, tested over seven miles, uses wireless instruments applied to ordinary telephones and is offered to the public without royalties or exclusive rights. The War Department and the American Telephone and Telegraph Company support wide use for commercial America.
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Patent Office
Maj. Squier
George O. Squier
United States Army
Maj
Squier
Maj.Squier
Bureau of Standards
Chevy Chase
Signal Corps Construction Laboratory
Pennnsylvania Avenue
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Rowland
America
Maj. Laufer
John J Carty
American Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
War Department
United States
Gen. Allen
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
You
Tom
Harry
Mat. Symer
Gen
Allen
War Department Signal Corps
Congress
Signal Corps
Germany
France
England
Italy
Multiplex Phones Invention Benefits Public At Large
Major Squier presents a multiplex wire and wireless system that allows many conversations on one line with no reward sought. The army signal officer notes the method permits multiple simultaneous talks and could greatly reduce communication costs, already in limited operation locally.
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Army
War Department Jubilation Over Telephone Plex Experiments
The War Department reports nearly 15000 dollars of Congress appropriations funded experiments that successfully advanced the multi Plex telephone. Maj. Squier calls his work a labor of love and science, noting the government funds his monthly salary and he is glad to contribute.
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United States
War Department
Congress
Maj
Squier
Rifles Seized in Portugal Prompt Barracks Standby
A Vigo dispatch reports the Valenca do Minho garrison in Portugal ordered to barracks and ready to move at a moment's notice. Moncao authorities allegedly seized two cars laden with rifles as they drove toward the interior, prompting Lisbon orders to the Valenca command.
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Madrid
Vigo
Valenca-do- Minho
Portugal
Lisbon
Moncao
Valenca-daftinho
Postal banks opened one office in each state
Hundreds of children and small savers trust Uncle Sam as postal savings banks opened yesterday in every state and territory. Foreigners joined many depositors as Postmaster General Hitchcock oversaw the launch, with one office per jurisdiction and brisk early business. Some confusion arose over account ownership as women learned husbands could not touch their funds.
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Hitchcock
Sam
United States
Frostburg
Post Office Department
Washington
Board of Trustees
Maine Hulk Findings Hint External Explosion Theory
In Havana on January 3, divers raised the Maine wreck skeleton fragments including two ribs and hand bones, plus 3 inch shells and coal from the cost bunkers lying apart from the ship. The discovery suggests an external explosion as a possible cause, though confirmation awaits further wreck analysis.
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Havana
Maine
Mismanagement Charges Shake German American Building Assn
Stockholders led by William J. Vonderheide allege mismanagement of funds at the German American Building Association, a million dollar firm with 3000+ shareholders. Officers deny the charges, claim audits and assets over 1 million dollars, and vow to remain in control at the upcoming annual election. The dispute centers on directorate seats as stockholders push for board changes.
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Phat
Washington
Buildlng Association
William J. Vonderhelde
Hotel
Manhattan
Adolph Feldvesg
I. H. Vierbuchen
Association
Hartig
Vonderheide
The
German-American Building Association
B Street
Henry Buttner
Louis Hartig
Robert F. Bradbury
John B. Byers
John S. Bouchert
Francis E. Smith
William A. Hettinger
J. B. Brooke
G. B. Slater
August Getz
Adolph Feldrosa
Lost Boys Aid Shipping In Fog Bound Search
Raymond Cotting and William Rothkranz of Larchmont return home after aiding the lighthouse service through a fog bound night. They kept the horn sounding and stayed at Execution Light to guide ships, risking exposure while their parents searched.
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Washington Poo
New York
Raymond Coting
Wiliam Rothkranz
Larchmont
Sound
Government
Passaic Drivers End Sunday Funeral Work
Passaic New Jersey January 3 The Sunday funerals custom ends as the Coach Drivers Union announces drivers will not work on the Sabbath. The union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor issued the notice following a recent meeting.
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Passaic
N. J
Coach Drivers’ Union
American Federation of Labor
Folson Mystery Crews Fade
Folson mystery crews fade as police work continues. Investigators pursue clues in recent incidents, with new developments indicated across city streets and local alleys, while public interest remains high.
Roots Burglar Stabbed by College Girl in Greenwood
Miss Ruth Price, home for the holidays, fought a burglar in Greenwood with a heatpin. During the scuffle the intruder slashed at her head with a knife, leaving a portion of her hair severed. The thief fled the scene.
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Greenwood
S. C
Hornet Takes Town Troops Join the Revolt
A New Orleans dispatch reports the Hornet gunboat aiding Honduran rebels led by Bonilla and Christmas. Trujilo, Honduras, fell to revolutionists after garrison capitulation. US cruiser Tacoma expected to land marines as Puerto Cortez braces for attack.
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Puerto Cortes
Bonilla
Christmas
Davis
Tacoma
New Orleans
Puerto Barrios
Trujilo
Honduras
Hornet
Ruatan
Guia
Ha‘ ‘Gr
Mobile
Ala
Puerto Cortez
Lee Christmas
United States
R. H. von Erdorf
United States Marine Hospital Service
Central American
Fuerte Cortez
Davlia
Agnella
Ceiba
Tatumbla
Teia
Rich Girl Weds Chauffeur in Secret Port Chester Ceremony
Greenwich Connecticut January report confirms Mary Augustine Smith daughter of millionaire William J. Smith married Arthur Woodcock a chauffeur for New York socialite Mrs. J B Converse. The May 11 ceremony at Father Malter’s parochial residence remained secret until the bride disclosed it to her parents who forgave the couple and pledged support for their future.
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Washington Post
Greenwich
Conn
Mary Augustine Smith
Wiliam J. Smith
Arthur Woodcock
J. B. Converse
New York
Port Chester
Father Malter
Senator Elkins Improves in WV After Tumultuous Day
Senator Elkins of West Virginia improved notably yesterday. Family and friends expressed relief as physicians noted an unexpected positive change that surpassed their expectations and brought renewed hope.
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Stephen 4S. Eilkins
West Virginia
Combat Rages Eight Hours
A fierce eight hour blaze engulfs a house as firefighters battle to contain the flames. Neighbors report roof collapse and ongoing efforts to rescue occupants amid intense heat and smoke. Fire officials investigate cause while urging caution for nearby streets and structures.
Two Bodies Found After Sidney Street Siege Battle
London scenes of a prolonged clash between anarchists and police and troops at a barricaded Sidney Street house end after a fire and roof collapse. Reports say eight wounded and two bodies found, with police and soldiers attempting to smoke out the desperadoes as crowds watched. Authorities confirm a broad anarchist plot with secrets kept and continued guard around the area by night.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Tower
Mel
Sidney Street
East End
City of London
Sergi Leeson
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Steel CO
Perlas
Seaboard Florida Limited
Twin
Seaboard Air Line
Ivaurious
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Southern Bay
Florida
Umit
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Sami
Building Association
Lost Boys Aid Shipping
Folson
Steel Trust
Lodge
Taft
Japan
Tarlil Commission
Eddy Will
t-Society
Cannon
Croesus
Secret Service
Financial
Trujillo
Guatemala
Konduras
F. Sanchez-Latour
Senator Elkins
Churchill
California
Washington-Bunset
A. J. Poston
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