Camorra Case Ends In Guilty Verdict And Uproar
The Camorra trial verdict finds Corrado Sortino Nicolo Morra Antonio Di Martino and others guilty of murders of Genaro Cuoccolo and wife. Sentences range from four to ten years plus surveillance. Di Martino attempts self harm in court triggering chaos as carbineers restore order. Trial lasted nearly two years with revelations of the Camorra network.
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Giovanni Rap
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Sortino
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Alfano Rapani di Marinas
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Vitezal
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di Martias
Yenter
Italy
Camorra
Tombs Mutineer Vanishes After Escape Attempt
In New York a Tombs prisoner, George Wilson, attacked a guard with a chisel and forced Neilds to retreat with the guard’s gun. After dropping into a yard manhole he vanished, believed to have escaped through the manhole and cellar to flee over the wall. Locals reported a man over the wall stealing a cap, but officials doubted the tale.
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New York
George Wilson
Wilson
Seys
Auto Hits Train. Seven Hurt in Cleveland Crossing Crash
An automobile carrying eight people was struck by a Lake Shore freight train at the 10th street crossing in Cleveland. Seven were injured and three fatally. The car was owned and driven by William F Billenstein, president of the National Iron and Wire Company. Injured include Mrs Billenstein, Mrs Edward W Johnston, Miss Cora Contin Flora Florence Waldo Bullenstein and little Mary Elizabeth Johnston.
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Lake Shore
10Th Street
Wiliam F Billenstein
National Iron and Wire Company
Billeneten
Edward W. Johnston
Cora
Flora
Contin
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Waldo Bullenstein
Littl Mary Elizabeth Johnston
Taggart Steps Down as Wilson Likely Chooses Successor
Indiana party leader Thomas Taggart resigns from the Democratic National Committee after twelve years. He testifies before the Clapp committee on campaign funds and notes Wilson Marshall as strongest ticket. Louisiana suffragists lose bid for school board amendment as legislature rejects.
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Indiana
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Indianapolis
National Committee
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Taggart Tast
House
United States
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Wilson
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Clapp
Mosea E Clapp
Roosevelt
George Foster Peabody
Committee
New Jersey Delegation Boosts Wilson at Crowd Rally
The New Jersey group arrives in force and pledges Tammany backing for Wilson. Governors and delegates meet with Gov. Wilson, discuss campaign leadership, and plan Western outreach while affirming unity against a divided foe ahead of November.
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W. H. O’brien
Indiana
New Jersey
Wescot
Cammion
Hudapeth
Gore
Oklahoma
Newark
Wilsona
Iana
Mrs Bill Not Penniless in London Suffering Nerves
Mrs Roberta Monges Carmin Hill, once in Paris and now in London at the Savoy, is reported ill but not destitute. Her mother has been summoned from Paris amid telegraphs from Miss Menges. Mrs Corwin Hill, eloped with Conway Tearle, is described as suffering nerves though not in immediate danger, with recent quarrels over a $60,000 necklace. Tearle blocked its sale.
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Washington
Roberta Monges
Carmin-Hill
Paris
Savoy Hotel
Paria
New York
Conway Tearle
Hill
Tearle
Pets Keep Vigil At Grave Of Aged Woman
In San Antonio Texas Miss Elfride Behrens who died Sunday is mourned by her horse and terrier. The animals followed the hearse to City Cemetery and refuse food and water. The humane society objects to burial of the pets beside her and the law forbids it. Behrens had lived with her father and after his death managed the business alone with her animals on the premises. The horse was driven bridleless for years.
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Washington Post
San Antonio
Tex
Elfride Behrens
Hoboes Must Play Ball in Borough Parade
Special to The Washington Poet Wilkes-Barre Pa July Thirty trampa arrested by Plymouth borough police before Burgess W D Morris for sentence. He orders all held till tomorrow then a parade to the best baseball diamond. Two teams to be picked. loser to crime city lockup for two days pounding a stone. Victory goes to lockup briefly, then to town. Burgess Morris, a baseball fan, wants a hot contest.
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Washington
Wilkes-Barre
Plymouth
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Burgess
Burgess Morris
Fire on Paint Creek Miners Strike Sparks Camp Violence
Spedal to The Washington Post from Charleston W Va reports that thousands of miners have been on strike since April. Tonight several hundred miners fired on Mucklow mining camp, prompting preparations for militia deployment and potential call up of state troops. No injuries reported as shots rang out. Local mine officials appealed to Sheriff S H Smith triggering security measures.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W Va
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Mucklow
Sherrif S H. Smith
Mupklow
Canada to Seek Fleet Navy Plan Under Borden Policy
Special to The Washington Post Ottawa reports Canada’s naval policy shifting from Laurier. Prerilet Borden and ministers in talks with British admiralty. Canada to maintain two fleet units two on Atlantic and Pacific coasts manned by Canadians with upkeep funded by the exchequer. Official statement expected before Borden’s London departure.
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Pacific
Washington Post
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Prerilet Borden
Borden
Atlantia
London
Philadelphia socialite beats intruder at Bryn Mawr Motel
Special to The Washington Post Ardmore Pennsylvania July Miss Elisabeth Bibleman Lewie a Philadelphia society athlete refused to testify against a negro bellboy hiding in her closet after she located him in her Bryn Mawr Motel room. She dragged him from the closet and struck him with a right hand to the knees then a left to the stomach and a second blow to the nose. The assailant fled toward the stairs and was later arrested.
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Philadelphia Society
Mise
Mites Lewis
Migs Lewis
Misa Lewis
Miss Lewis
Davis
Belmonts big profit from cheap franchise deal
Belmont claims he secured a franchise for a fraction of value after exercising surety power. He purchased stock for 160 dollars with potential value at 225 dollars per share. McDonald received 200000 dollars in connection with the transaction.
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McDonald
Belmont Indictment Reveals Subway Scheme Details
New York July 8 August Belmont testified on his role in financing and organizing the rapid transit project. He described forming the Rapid Transit Subway Construction Company to supply a $1 million surety and the Interborough to operate, with profits split among the McDonald syndicate bankers and associates, and noted stock exchanges and franchise maneuvers involving Pelham Bay and City Island lines. Separately, the House Judiciary Committee urged impeachment of Judge Robert Archbald for conduct unbecoming a federal judge, detailing actions seen as proof of personal profit seeking and loss of moral responsibility. The Senate debate split along party lines over timing of any trial.
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John C Wilson
Washington
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Congress
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Impeachment Report Seeks Senate Trial After House Action
Alabama representative files thirteen charges against a judge, seeking impeachment. Unanimous finding names seven managers to present the case before the Senate if adopted. House considers coal deals railroad case and a trip to Europe as senators debate action.
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Treasury Clerk Held Mutilated Bills Found in Desk
Assistant Chief Moran testified that a Treasury Department desk search uncovered green coloring ink and sanded edge fragments used to alter currency. Envelopes hidden in a cupboard shelf contained raised notes and altered bills, with four notes recovered at Minnie Bray’s Capitol Heights home.
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Secret Service
Treasury Department
Washington Post
Baltimore
Atkin
United States Treasury
Washington
United States
George M Bond
Federal Grand
Government Secret Service
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Charles E Wright
Perry
Weathern
Carman
Treasury
Wright
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Chief Moran
Atlain
Capt Wright
Minnie Bray
Capitol Heights
Allan
Chicago Jewel Market Wealth Amidst City Imports
The Washington Post reports Chicago imported over two million dollars in jewels in the past year. Treasury data show total jewel ownership in Chicago society circles possibly between twenty six and three hundred sixty million dollars. Notable collectors include Mrs Samuel Insull, Mrs Potter Palmer, Mrs George M Pullman, and Mrs Marshall Field, famed for pearls and diamonds and famed gem collections.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Treasury Department
Chicago Society
Samuel Insull
Commonwealth Edition Company
Potter Palmer
Eorge M. Pullman
Marshall Field
America
State to Mourn Woman in Capitol Display
The body of Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker, noted club woman and suffrage leader, died in San Francisco and may lie in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver if her daughter Harriet Piett approves Gov Shafroth’s request. The body was brought to Denver today and will be kept until the funeral, likely Friday.
Conference on Taft campaign chairmanship stalls for discussions
A White House conference on the Republican organization delayed selecting a campaign chairman. Otto Bannard of New York is favored as treasurer with George R. Sheldon advising. William H. Hayward to remain secretary. McKinley urged but undecided, as Taft supporters weigh candidates and aim to avoid missteps in a hard fought race.
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New National Committee
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