Murder at National Hotel linked to conductor arrest
Nathan M. Riggs, a passenger conductor on the Omaha road, was arrested in Elroy Wisconsin on suspicion of killing Miss Millie Ellison at the National Hotel in St Paul. Police say robbery motive and note he bought fuel and a hammer after the murder. Relatives describe a deceitful relationship with Ellison. the hotel staff found her clothing burned.
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Millie Ellison
Washington Post
Inneaponis
Minn
Nathan M. Riggs
Omaha Road
Elroy
Wic
Miltie Ellison
National
Riggs
M. Gd. Wilson
Bigon
Ellsworth
Wis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Riss
Iran
Hex
Wilson
Miss Edison
Tages
Cie
Alesha
Besa
Patterson
Denver
Dings
Arrests in fatal attack near Willow Graveyards
A Black suspect was accused after a fatal assault on a camp car near Fartaburg Virginia. Foreman Henry Byens led a large search with fifty men to locate the assailant, described as a thief who fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fartaburg
Henry Byens
Cir
Pitts
Vetern Railroad Company
Consulate at Brockville Closes Amid Transfer
The American consulate in Brockville Ontario closed today and all papers and effects were moved to Prescott. Consul N R Sackett, long stationed there, will handle work for both ports while Consul Hotchkiss has been transferred from Brockville to Calgary Northwest Territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockville
Ontario
Prescott
N. R Sackett
Hotchk'ss
Calgary
Obituaries and Marital Notices From July Dates
A collection of obituaries and marriage notices from various dates lists Willett Foster marriage on July 1 and multiple death notices. Entries mention Ellis, Edward R, and Wild with locations including Courtland, Washington, Olympia, and Baltimore, plus funeral details and private interment notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willett Foster
Twente
Courtland
Ata
Willig T Willett
Washington
Mary Chalmers Foster
Waith Setauket Noy
Maly Frances Waite
Inatien Waite Sane
F Wo Wild
Brads Avenue
Baltimore
Wild
Washington, DC
Privati
ROOT SAILS FOR RIO WITH SECRETARY ROOT ABOARD
The US cruiser Charleston sails for Rio de Janeiro at midnight with Secretary Root and party. In Puerto Rico the insular legislature urged citizenship and an elective senate, but Republicans opposed and the plan was postponed, with the document left for Root’s arrival. The Charleston later reached St Thomas and did not enter the harbor, taking on supplies from the gunboat Peoria.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Charleston
Hoot
Rio Janeiro
Root
Senate
Committee of the House
Governor's Palace
Reot
St. Thomas
West Indies
Jett Denies Confession in Kentucky Murder Trial
Curtis Jett, on the stand in Beattyville, contradicts a prior confession about J. B. Marcum's murder. He claims he killed Marcum to satisfy hatred, says White is innocent, and alleges efforts to bribe him for retraction. The defense and prosecutors clash over motives and influence as witnesses name Hargis and Callahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattyvile
Curtis Jett
Hargis
Callahan
J. B. Marcum
Marcum
Volsion
Commonwealth
Jeit
Jett
Maizum Hau
Yam
B. J
Thomas White
Hares
Sherif Callahan
White
W. A. Young
Curtiss Jett
the Commonwealth
Tom White
Byrd
Jackson
Dorsey
WB. Johson
Jiargis
Hargs
Kentucky
Moses Felther
Harris
French
Leslie County
Winchester
Ohio
Jouett
Felther
Srs. Marcum
Asbury Spicer
Jamey Hatts
Spicer
Moses Feltner
Tom Whits
Ki Marcum
L. Noble
Istance
Callanan
Demand for Speedy Trial Urged by Labor Bodies
Salt Lake City July 11 J T Lavery head of Utah State Federation of Labor receives from Silver Bowl Trades and Labor Assembly Butte Mont an appeal urging central labor bodies to set August 5 for a united demand for an immediate trial or bail for Judge Frank J Smith Caldwell Idaho and others charged in the murder of former Gov Steunenburg The labor movement is asked to adopt resolutions addressed to District Judge Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
J. T. Lavery
State Federation of Labor
Silver Bowl Trades and Labor Assembly
Butte
Mont
United States
United
Frank J. Smith
Caldwell
Idaho
Moyer
Willam D Haywood
George A. Pettibone
Frank Steunenburg
Fivery Lnbor
Smith
Hartje letter theft drama fuels Hartje divorce case
Washington Post special from Pittsburg details attorney plans in the Hartje divorce suit as detective Ma dine tests letters alleged to be Hartje to Madine. Bank cashiers evaluate letters for natural hand and Madine claims a blonde woman accompanied Hartje, with staged carriage events and a likely forged correspondence amid ongoing court procedures.
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Hartje
Will of Stanford White Filed for Probate in New York
The will of Stanford White, filed for probate, leaves his widow Hessie S White, brother Richard Mansfield White, and mother Alexina B White the estate with value undisclosed. Executors may appraise goodwill and pay executrix. Brother inherits Hermosa area properties and 1000 cash. mother inherits 9209 and copyrights. Residue goes to widow. Life insurance proceeds go to a beneficiary not named as Mrs Thaw.
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Wrehington Post
New York
Stanford White
Hessie.s. White
Richard Mansfield White
Alexina
White
Varts
Tracy& Sherman
Charles
McKim
William E. Mead
Richard M
New Mexico
Hermosa
Alexina B. White
Richard Grant White
New York Life Insurance Company
Thaw
Thaw Case Delays. Silent Amid Claims of Threats
Reporters probe William F. Thaw as he denies threats linked to Evelyn Nesbit and Stanford White affair. Thaw defends his sanity stance, citing legal talks with counsel and denying revolver under napkin claims. Son of White receives threatening letters. young Lawrence White says he is unafraid and recalls his father’s memory. Cleveland arrives at summer home in Tenaforth after visit to New York locale.
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Ium
Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Schwarz
White
Sturgis
Mr. Garvan
Hartford
Max McKenzie
Thaws
Soe
Tham
Boya
Amile
Lawrence White
Stanford White
Allen W. Evarts
Young White
Grammercy Park
Hotel Astor
Cas
Pittsburg
Mick
P. L. Bergoft
Mr. Evarts
Naval mutiny rivalries stain Choukain's assault near Sebastopol
Admiral Choukain, hated Black Sea commander, lies dying after a February assassination attempt by a sailor. A second, fatal attack followed when a woman, Cecilia Shabed of Minsk, was killed escaping after shooting four times. The mutiny backdrop and subsequent executions shaped the crisis.
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Sebastopol
Chouknin
Assussin
Otvhahesf
Lieut
Schmidt
Choukain
Revoluionists
Eurges
Chowkain
Far East
Japan
Pacific
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Naval College
Black Sea
Cecilia Shabad
Admiral Avellan
Mutineers Surrender At Tambov Cavalry Barracks
Tambov July 1 mutiny by Seventh Cavalry squadrons ended as both units surrendered arms and voiced contrition. The Tambov outbreak is viewed by Russian authorities as the era's most serious cavalry mutiny, marking a bold challenge to command and resulting in confrontations with loyal troops.
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Tambov
Kina
Sebastopol
Perry Belmont Chosen for French Jockey Club Honor
Paris July 11 special to The Washington Fest Perry Belmont of New York has been elected an honorary member of the French Jockey Club committee. Only six or seven honorary members exist with King Howard Hagland and the Earl of Durham among them Count Kinsky represents Austria Hungary Germany has one representative. Few Americans are on the club and none prior admitted. Belmont’s election honors his late father August Belmont’s contributions to American turf.
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Paris
Perry Belmont
New York
King Howard
Hagland
Earl of Durham
Count Kinsky
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Belmont
August Belmont
Frisco Calls on Railroads to Bring In Laborers
Special to The Washington Fox from San Francisco reports demand for labor exceeds supply amid growing building and excavation work. Contractors and firm managers urge railroads to assist in importing workers from territory along their routes to ease an imminent labor famine. Current firms in the city face a pressing need for manpower.
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Washington Fox
San Francisco
Dreyfus Judges Divided on Cassation Decision
Special Cable Dispatch reports from Paris that Maitre Demange warned the Court of Cassation faces delicate legal points. He noted disputes over criminal existence and Esterhazy’s role, predicting a slim majority outcome and potential retrial or acquittal implications. Capt. Dreyfus is said to be unsettled by the lengthy proceedings.
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Paris
Maitre Demange
Palais de Justice
Dreyfus
Court of Cassation
M. Demange
Esterhazy
Demange
War Secretary outlines care plan for veterans at Pamlico
London July 4 War Secretary Hall opened a new section of the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Pamlico and urged public action to support veterans welfare beyond their service. A war office committee will coordinate with agencies and state aid to provide employment and improve material conditions, with an army council group to address spiritual needs across churches and notable lay leaders.
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London
Hall
Pamlico
War-Office
Haldane
Army Council
American officers to join German army maneuvers
President Roosevelt accepts Emperor William invited American officers to participate in the German maneuvers. Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Barry Maj. Gen. William P. Duvall Maj. Joseph B. Kuhn Capt. Peter B. Traub and Capt. Herman C. Schumm named to represent the American army. The Emperor hopes Gen. Barry S. may join if deemed proper. About 100,000 yen will be engaged in the exercises in the Silestian country.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Roosevelt
Emperor William
Thomas H. Barry
Wiliam P. Duvall
Joseph B. Kuhn
Peter B. Traub
Herman C. Schumm
Barry
Manchuria
Barry S
Rumors of Rand Uprising In Johannesburg
Disquieting rumors claim blacks on the Rand planned an uprising on July 17. Native servants have warned mistresses to seek safety, with similar reports echoed in the Reef. Police ridicule the rumors but anxiety grows. A conference paper from Ethiopian Church reports openly advised uprising.
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Johannesburg
Transvaal
Rand
Morocco Cannot Pay Forced By Sultan's Repudiated Checks
Tangier dispatch reports European bankers holding treasury sight checks drawn on the Maghzen at Ujda have been informed by the Gillan of Moroccos representative that the Maghren repudiates these checks. Bankers protest to legations. Checks total several hundred thousand dollars. Repudiation feared as first step toward bankruptcy.
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London
Tangier
The
Times
Gillan
MorOcco
Ujdp
Empress Eugenie Arrives in Ischl to See Emperor Francis Joseph
Former Empress Eugenie of France arrives at Ischl Austria and is met by Emperor Francis Joseph and Grand Duchess Marie Valerie. She requested in writing permission to see the emperor one last time before death to thank him for the kindness shown to her.
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Ischi
Austria
Hugenie
France
Francis Joseph
Marie Valerie
Resigned Interior Minister Fights Duel in Lima
Senor Zapata, recently minister of the interior, and Senor Vitlea, a journalist, dueled today in Lima exchanging shots with no result. Zapata resigned to be free to fight the writer after accusing him of insults in a newspaper article.
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Lima
Peru
Senor Zapata
Noted physician turns criminal in morphine fueled crimes
A Denver dispatch reports Dr. William James Patterson a former prominent physician and educator now in a city jail confessing to thefts and burglaries. He cites hereditary criminal instinct and environment as excuses, detailing early thefts forged checks and a life wrecked by drugs.
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William James Patterson
Denver
Colo
New York World
Patterson
Annals of Crime
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Conductor
Niggs
Ellison
Rigas
Ellis
Lewis
Tle Knight
Olympia Corner
Hanwood
This Me Monnlay
Edward Rviesrtt Bixwood
Artin
Neil
George Marti Sal de Stace
Tata
York Peemin
Inshington Post
Aphvas
NEW York Times
Poston
Buffalo Courier
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelpnia Public
Sergeis Vitysburg
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Stansard
Pach Ponera-Presa
Minneavol's Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wineinnath Enquirer
Undertakers
I. Phiye
Rio
Marcim
Ae Cose
Jenhotic
Fitlsbury
Wes
Asguetus Hartye
Mary Scott Bartle
Chicago
Pittshurs
Madine
Marshall D. Elwell
Dr. Cronin
David N. Carvalho
Hartie
Aido
Thomas E. Griggs
First Nationa Bank
Samuel McElroy
Citizens’ National Bank
A. E. Wade
Bank of Commerce
Memphis
Forbes Street
Schenney Park
America
Sehintenarh
Charley Hartnett
Harry Link
Cleveland
Tenworth
N. BH
Grover Cleveland
Cleveand
Chouk-nin
Anoukain
Ikolag Potemkin
Sebastonol
St. Petersburg
Chothnin
Kniaz Potemkin
Choutkain
Admiral Chauknin
Nfs
Cecilia Shabed
Hebrew Bund
Minsk
French Jockey Club
Frisco
Sion
Tommy Atkins
Gen. Barry
Eugenie
Emperor King
Bombay
India
Turner
Mason
Consul Howe
Antwerp
Church Howe
Montreal
Queen Victoria Convalescent
la Granja
Spain
Victoria
Faye
Stef
Stde
Consid
Salina
Kans
Padterson
Kansas
Sa Jina
the Post
Atlantic City
Rudolph
St. Charles
Raleigh
Seaside
Strand
Haddon
Chalfonte
Traymore Brighton
Marlboro, Dennis, Chelsea
Sor
Hichiye
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