Thaw Case Moves as White Family Aids Prosecution
Allen W. Evarts, counsel for Stanford White’s family, meets District Attorney Jerome to offer papers and cooperation in Thaw murder case. Witness Willam Bedford says Thaw and May Nesbit married only in Pittsburgh, not London, and that they kept separate rooms while traveling. Investigation probes private detectives claims of shadowing White and alleged attempts to tempt him, with Garvan set to review alleged doctored reports.
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Evarts
Mr. Evarts
Jerome
Mr. Jerome
Miss Nesbit
London
Pittsburg
Thaw
Presbyterian Hospital
Willam Bedford
Eerone
Iarvan
Bedford
Tonand
Finsbury
Tre Band
Witch
White
Rorke
Shaw
Gerry
Bergoff
Garvan
Ark
Old Point
Norfolk
Virginia Beach
Judge Reprieves Ice Men Case Sentences Lawyers
Toledo July 2 Judge Kinkade of the Common Pleas Court today sentenced attorneys Thomas H Tracy and Clarence Brown to ten days each in the county jail and Alexander Smith to pay a 250 pound fine for contempt of court over motions charging misconduct by the judge in the ice men trial. The sentence was suspended until Thursday to allow an appeal to the Circuit Court. The three men are among Toledo's most prominent lawyers.
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Toledo
Ohio
Kinkade
Common Pleas Court
Thomas H. Tracy
Clarence Brown
Alexander Smith
Lavender Dress for Shroud in Suicidal Note
Irene Baltime Boggins a young colored woman died after drinking carbolic acid at her boarding place. She left a letter saying she planned to kill herself for weeks but delayed the act until she could come to Atlantic City to buy a lavender dress for burial, the nearly $100 gown found on the bed with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Root
Atlantic City
N. J
Irene Baltimate Boggins
Jefé
Two Italians murdered in mine camp brawl near Grove City
In Grove City Pennsylvania near Sharon, two Italian immigrants were killed in a mining camp disturbance at Mine No 2 of Sharon Goal and Limestone Company and at Red Row Mine Michael Zoffila died after a stabbing. One attacker was badly beaten by Messarvia's friends and fled after a broader attack injuring several foreigners.
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Grove City
Sharon Goal and Limestone Company
Antonio Messarvia
Messarvia
Red Row
Michael Zoffila
Zoffila
Two Firemen Killed in Freight Train Collision Near Newton
A head-on crash two miles south of Newton Mississippi between a regular freight and an extra freight on the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City line killed two firemen Dan Ford and George Sanders. Engineer Boyd was seriously hurt and brakemen Hayne and Jones slightly injured. Cause cited as overrunning the meeting point by the extra freight trains.
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Mobile
Ala
Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad
Newton
Miss
Dan Ford
George Sanders
Boyd
Hayne
Jones
Prisoner pleads guilty to arson in prison fire
Jackson Michigan July 2 James L Green sentenced to State prison for burglary from Oakley County to ten to fifteen years pleaded guilty to starting a fire at the chair factory inside the prison as revenge He was given five to ten more years in the prison and confessed setting the blaze to destroy the factory.
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Jackson, Mich
James L. Green
Oakley County
Green
Brewer kills wife and mother in law then kills self
In Lucedale Mississippi on July 2 Charles Brewer shot and killed his wife and mother in law, wounded his wife's grandmother and an infant, then killed himself. The tragedy stemmed from domestic anger after his wife left him for several days. He called her back, shot at the women, then turned the gun on himself.
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Lucedale
Miss
Charles Brewer Townight
Brewers
Brewer
Family of Eight Drowns in River Crossing
Leonard Boat his wife and six children were drowned while fording the Animas River near Cedar Hill Missouri today as they traveled to Durango for a street carnival. The tragedy left a man wife and all eight members of the family dead, a stark reminder of river dangers during summer travel.
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Durango
Colo
Leonard Boat
Cedar Hil
N. Moex
Frisco Newspaper Change Editor Named for Call
San Francisco July 2 reports retirement of John McNaughton from the Call and announces S. C. W. Hornick as editor and general manager. Hornick arrived in 1905 to become business manager of the Chronicle and formerly led the St. Paul Dispatch. he is a director of the American Newspaper Publishers Association. John A. Spreckels, owner of the Call, plans to spend heavily on a new mechanical plant. You Have Furniture Pinnos and safe storage offered at Union Trust Co.’s warehouses, 1414 F st.
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San Francisco
John McNaughton
The
Call
S. C. W. Hornick
Hornick
Chronicle
St. Paul Dispatch
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
John A. Spreckels
Pinnos, &c
Union Trust Co
F St
No Light on Wreck Victims Await Burial in England
Salisbury reports focus on the Plymouth Express disaster with American casualties. Embalmers prepare bodies for return. Robert S. Critchell of Chicago is critically ill but shows slight improvement. Consul Swalm breaks down as he hears condolences. inquest delayed as trade officials plan investigation amid a tense, emotionless city.
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Salisbury
Robert
Critchell
Chicago
England
Plymouth Express
Frederick H. Cossitt
London
America
Robert S. Critchell
M. Rask
Norfolk Street
Park Lane
I. $. Griswold
Borough Heath
R. S. Critchell
Albert W. Swall
United States
Christian Charity. After A Few Words of Thanks To the Mayor, Mr. Swalm
Galisbury
David Lloyd-George
Board of Trade
Disorder at Parliament Delays Abolition of Death Penalty
In St Petersburg the Lower House adjourned amid uproar as General Pavlom spoke for War Minister Rudiger against abolition. The session resumed later with the bill adopted unanimously. Stolypin promised concessions while Petrunkevitch warned a constitutional ministry may be too late to avert revolution and military mutiny.
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St. Petersburg
Pavlom
Rudiger
Pavloff
Tribune
Toll
Ventire
M. Mourontieff
Stolypin
Ivan Petrunkevitch
Liberal” Movement
Constitutional Democratic Party
M. Petrunkevitch
Terrorists Kill Police in Warsaw Police Slaughter Plot
In Warsaw Russian Poland two policemen were shot dead and two mortally wounded as terrorists escalated attacks on law enforcement. The police were pulled from streets and infantry patrolled towns. A gendarme and an infantry captain named Tobolzeff were killed in a separate attack. the captain had been accused by revolutionary papers of commanding execution platoons.
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Warsaw
Warzaw
Russian Poland
Thin
Ely
Tobolzeff
Vasassing
British Leader Opposes Immediate Action on Russian Massacre Debate
London July 2. When asked to follow the U S Congress example and let Parliament record its view on the Russia Jew massacre, Campbell-Bannerman said recent events in Russia would not justify a test resolution. He warned the move would be unavailing despite mounting unrest.
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London
Congress of
United States
House of Commons
Russia
Eperator Campbell-Bannerman
Sailors Mutiny on the W Eighteenth Talvision Reported
The ships at Petershure reported a mutiny by ringleaders among the Cronstadt sailors. The unrest stemmed from bad food and tense conditions, though demands were eventually satisfied and the disturbance subsided.
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Petershure
Suly
Talvision
Cronstadt Matin
Imprisoned Men Rescued From Flooded Caradoc Mine
Two men trapped for six days in Yale Caradoc colliery were found alive after a rescue by a party. They had subsisted on candles, with one able to walk and the other exhausted but surviving. Three bodies were recovered from the old workings.
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London
Caradoc
Yale
Cwrles
Wera
de. Urious
Emperor's race with train thrills crowd in racing stunt
The event describes an imperial race with a motor car against an express train today. The train with one stop reportedly lags eight lengths behind as the emperor showcases high spirits and passes several bicycles amid playful cheers. The stunt is noted as a bold feat rather than a reckless act.
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Mtaresnee
Yoingtess
Cashier "needed money" sparks bank scare and loss
Report from Homestead Pennsylvania July 2 describes Anton Fite cashier and bookkeeper fleeing with about 714,000 from Kaseman & Co. bank. Police and detectives pursue his trail while 20 foreigners demand deposits. Bank remains open to honor withdrawals as first news of the disappearance unsettles customers. A separate item notes Fred Owens shot in county after dispute over cents. Electric fans promoted for sleeping cars on B&O line.
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Speaal
Washington, Post
Homestead
Anton-Faul Fite
M. Kaseman:& Co
Fite
Neeing
Birmingham
Fred Owens
Owens
Prison Proctor A. Delays Sentence Amid Campaign Actions
In Suffolk County a judge delayed the execution of the sentence for Proctor A. as political figures face probes. The district attorney seeks testimony from Republican State Committee members on campaign contributions.
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Benator
Suffolk County
Republican State Committee
Re. Lots
Haunt Steamship Offices Inquiries After Missing Relative
Inquiries flood the Fabré Steamship Line offices at 38 Broadway as relatives search for a missing Italian and Greek immigrant woman believed to have left a store. Officials hold optimism the America is afloat and will reach port with all aboard safe, praising Captain Luciana. Jews May Settle in Palestine announced at Zionist convention in Toronto. Sultan of Turkey reportedly revokes restrictions on Jews settling in Palestine, seen as boosting emigration from Russia. Also advertised, 100 Hespera Percy and Martinsburg excursion to Berkeley Springs July 5 with return, cost $2.00 per camperhead.
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Broadway
Mialong
Étores
America
Ter Bulle
Luciana
New York
Palestine
Toronto
Ont
Federation of Zionist Societies
Canada
President de Sola
Montreal
Turkey
Russia
Hespera Percy
Martinsburg
Berkeley Springs
Peers Ferry
Girl Victim of Uncle's Attack
Readable fragments indicate a news brief about a girl who suffered an assault by her uncle. The report notes the incident occurred recently and mentions ongoing investigation and protective actions, with emphasis on victim welfare and legal steps.
Natal Rebels Defeated Near Noodsburg
Durban reports a severe Natal revolt engagement occurred Sunday outside Noodsburg. A small Natal Volunteers detachment was attacked by natives and a timely main force arrival prevented disaster. Rebels dispersed with about 600 killed.
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Durban
Natal
Noodsburg
Broker Henry Luers Ends Life in Hotel Room
Henry Luers a New York broker, unmarried, killed himself by inhaling gas at the Hotel Clarendon in Manhattan. He left a note indicating a wife and provisions for expenses and burial, and a clerk found him dead in room 79 after the housekeeper reported a gas smell. Coroner Harburger investigated while Luers’ associates recalled his past fortune and a paralytic stroke, noting his popular lodge membership and a gold watch later presented by Puritan Lodge.
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Washington Post
New York
Archer
Hellevue
Luers
West Twelfth Street
HENRY
LUKES
Wendell
Luerd
Puritan Lodge
Harburger
Saengerfest 1909 in New York to honor guests
North eastern Saengerbund plans its 1909 Saengerfest in New York with Washington debate over capital hosting. New class for smaller societies created to contest prizes. Tonight koncert features Mme Schumann Heink and Giuseppe Campanari. Baron von Sternburg and other dignitaries to attend tomorrow.
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New York
Baron Sternburg
Newark
W. J
Saengerbund
Congress
Fritz Renger
United Singers of Baltimore
United Singers of Washington
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Giuseppe Campanari
Baron von Sternburg
Gov
Stokes
Senator Dryden
Uncles Mad Deed Ends in Tragedy at Home
In a Washington D C home at 145 Highth Street Northwest, John Popkins, aged 24, attacked his fourteen year old niece Mary Popkins with a hammer and razor, severing her wrist and slashing her throat. He then cut his own wrist. The girl, hospitalized in critical condition, and Popkins, under guard, face murder and assault charges as investigators flag possible premeditation. Mrs Tubbs, who witnessed part of the event, was distressed and later fell ill.
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Koch
Frank W. Koch
Allentown
Anna
Mr.Koch
New York
W. H. Thompson
Vanderbilts
Louis Goeppinger
Jules Keeler
Brooklyn
Mary Popkins
John Popking
Highth Street
Popkina
Hopkins
Tubba
Welsh
Highth Precinct
Freedmen's Hospital
Che
Popkins
Hiehth Precinct
Pankins
Papkins
Carpenter
Powder Can Explodes Injuring Man and Two Children
Irvin Manley and his two sons Robert and Waiter Manley were badly burned when a powder can near them ignited after a match head struck it in their Corry Pennsylvania yard. The blast damaged the house and caused severe facial burns to the children while Manley lost hair.
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Corry
Irvin Manley
Robert
Waiter
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Tombs
Negress
Mississippi
Frisco
Spreckles
S. C
Mr. Critchell
J. T. Critchell
Uist
E H. W." Sentell
Alaus
Swalm
Libbey & Co
Bouma
Gen. Pavloff
Ozar
Jaine
Baltimore and Ohio
Washington
Oc- Srey
Aalgenders
Proctor
Lodge
Grand Jury
de’ Courcey G. Proctor
Henry | Tion
Greater
Broker
Baltimore
Jamestown
Potomac
Wi. W. Stinbt Co
John Hopkins
Niece
Man
Bis
Niagara Falla Eirstonms
Pennsylvania Railroad
Particu
Faageil
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