Woman Seeks Divorce After Husband Threats and a Revolver Under Pillow
Mrs. Gibson seeks divorce from Preston Gibson in Chicago City Court after testimonies of cruelty and fear. She testified that he threw objects, followed her, and once she slept with a pistol under her pillow for protection. The judge granted full custody of their four year old son Bob.
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Plaintiff
Gibson
Groom
Chicago
Mra
Presvo
Lockwood Honore
Preston Gibron
Marshall
Bob
Henry Field Gibson
Iteen
Thomas
Gibsoion
Untitled
A fragmentary notice mentions a fee and cents value associated with a transaction or charge. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to specify who, what, or where.
Milwaukee youth wins grand prize at Paris Conservatory
A Milwaukee student, after two years at Leipzig, completed his studies at the Paris Conservatory with highest honors. He is said to be the twentieth American to win the grand prize at the renowned French institution, and was introduced abroad by Milwaukee friends four years ago.
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Paris
Milyaukes
Sears
Milwankate van News Toys
Gons Resis
France
Breneh x Young Agk Ig
Frenel
Milwaukee
Leipzig
Prenel Conservatory
Fontiac Sailors Rescued After Drifting Without Food
Four men from the government tug Ponting were rescued by the Whitford fishing smack off Montauk Point after drifting thirty miles at sea. They were D. Peery chief boatman Ir Y W Kennedy F F Camp seamen and EB P Smith the man. They had been sent to land and dispatch a message to the New York Navy Yard about the Ponting predicament. They took water and food but the voyage left them exhausted as the boat drifted seaward.
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Stonington
Conn
Ponting
Montauk Point
New London
Whitford
D. Peery
Ir. Y W. Kennedy
F. F. Camp
EB. P. ‘Smith
New York Navy Yard
Defies federal injunction in Wake County rail rate case
Wake County grand jury returns three true bills of indictment against T E Green city ticket agent for charging more than the 214 cents railway fare. Judge Long orders enforcement of the new railroad statute despite Judge Pritchard’s federal injunction. Temporary injunction blocks A A Spence and others from civil or criminal actions against Southern Railway agents. Hearing set for August 12 in Asheville.
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Raleigh
N. C
Grand Jury
Wake County
T. E. Green
Southern Railway
Svying Railway Uekgis
Grand
Long
Pritchard
Vy. A. Spence
Beckwith
Southern
Asheville
Falconio bears pope blessing at Catholic societies convention
Mgr Diomede Falconia apostolic delegate to the United States brings the blessing of Pope Pius X to the American Federation of Catholic Societies convention. About 300 delegates from 2,608,000 members attend. The first session opens Monday with participants from nearly all states and territories. Prominent visitors include Archbishops Messmer, Blenk, and Glennon.
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Indianapoli
Ind
Mgr
Diomede Falconia
United States
Pope Pius X
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Union
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Rico
Messmer
Milwaukee
Blenk
New Orleans
Glennon
St. Louis
Story Sails for Europe with Stage Cast aboard
The Washington Post reports Julian Story and Emma Fames's former husband left New York aboard the steamship Saint Louis for Europe. Edna Wallace Hopper Rowland Buckstone and George Ayiiss joined the voyage as noted stage people. Hopper said she seeks a rest. Buckstone plans to return to join Mr. Sothern in Don Quixote with Buckstone set as Sancho Panza. Detectives searched for Carlo Rossi in connection with Elise von Lessauer's death but found no trace.
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Washington Pont
New York
Julian Story
Emma Fames
Lward
Jiner
St. Louis
Earope
Edna Wallace Hopper
Rowland Buckstone
George Ayiiss
Miss Hopner
Mexico frees Sarabia after border release confusion
Manuel Sarabia, held by Mexican authorities on incitement charges, was kidnapped from a Douglas, Arizona, jail on June 39 then freed. Mexican Consul Maza arranged for American officers to face grand jury on kidnapping charges. Sarabia arrived in Nogales with Ranger Captain Mary Wheeler expressing satisfaction with local support.
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Douglas
Artz
Manuel Sarabis
Maza
Sarai
Sarnia
Nuvo
Marry Wheeler
Arabia
Vintoi
Mayor Garret Warns 465 Automobilists Arrests Urged
In a vigorous town hall speech the boy mayor denounces Attorney General Bonaparte as absurd while council passes an ordinance cutting the speed limit to 30 miles per hour and authorizes warrants for 465 automobilists who skipped trial. The mayor vows to fund the treasury and push arrests, claiming state and federal opposition. He blasts Bonaparte’s opinion as a dangerous misread of Maryland law on Conduit road, urging unity against government authority.
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Council
Collins
Bonaparte
Spencer I. Cosby
Gien Echa
Garrett
Sal
United States
Maj. Cosby
Gien
Runsell Thun
Marshal Collins
Washington
Roy
No Man's Land
Maryland
Hur
Pennsylvanic Commond Suit Hearings Over Fare Law
In Philadelphia County a major fare law case between a company and city officials concluded after full hearings. John Johnson spoke for the company as City Solicitor J Howard Conde and Attorney General M Hampton Todd argued for the city and county. Each side had one hour to present. The court plans an early decision to allow an appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court if needed.
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Aes
Ta Ree
Philadelphe
Common Pleas Court
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Cost Could Prevent War Says Congressman Lilley
Congressman George J. Lilley of Waterbury told Kill ingly Old Home Day that war with Japan was unthinkable due to the immense cost. He warned a small group of financiers would not back a war, fearing United States dominance and Japan’s securities investments, and doubted England would permit Japan to fight its own allies.
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Lilley
Japan
Conn
I George J. Liley
Waterbury
United States
England
Disputed American Claims Spark Intercession Debate
Caracas July 4 via Curacao July 13 The American Minister Russell presents Secretary Root’s reply to Venezuela’s answer on the February and 38 arbitration of five American claims against Venezuela Root refuses to accept Castro’s answer stating the claims are not eligible for diplomatic intervention and again urges prompt consideration of a satisfactory reply to the claims presented
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Caracas
Venezuela
Wilemstad
Curacao
Russell
Castro
Root
Venezela
Department
Animal Tamer Dead After Dining At Cedar Street Restaurant
William Bartely, a noted animal importer and keeper at a Greenwich Street farm in New York, collapsed and died of heart failure last night in a Cedar Street restaurant. His facility housed a wide range of wild creatures, from monkeys to hippos, and he supplied animals to menageries after temporary custody at his Glendale, New Jersey operation.
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Washington Peat
New York
Greenwich Street
Glendale
Mecca
Animal Farm
Burma
Parker and Swanson Escape Un Injured In Train Attack
Judge Alton B. Parker and Mrs. Swanson narrowly escaped injury when an unknown assailant fired a padle through a window on a Norfolk and Richmond train between Nor tole and Richmond. Passengers were alarmed. Mrs. Swanson remains nervous at the governor's mansion. Parker is registered at the Jefferson Hotel.
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Weelal
Washington
Richmond
Alton B. Parker
New York
Ucket
Mra
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Nortole
Judge Parker
Hughes boom growing in West says Hart
Special to The Washington Post Utica New York July 3 Assemblyman Hart Republican from Oneida district returns from a West and Southwest trip astonished by interest in Gov Hughes of New York State. He says Texans and Western states admire Hughes bold record and veto of the 2 cent fare bill. The governor’s stance is drawing attention as a potential presidential nominee.
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Washington
Utica
J. E
Texas
Ten Thousand Dollar Fine for Peonage Case
United States court in Charleston July 1 heard the Ritter Lumber Company plea of guilty to peonage charges. A $10,000 fine was fixed as the minimum on ten indictments. The Ritter company and government attorneys agreed to press only this case while other indictments were dropped. President W M Ritter testified that the company pleaded guilty to dismiss officers and employees individually. The Durton judge weighed the evidence to set the penalty. The Raleigh Lumber Company case followed.
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Washington Post
Charleston
W. Wa
United States
Wage
Dayton
Witter “Rit
Nelle
W. M.ritter
Columbus
Ohto
Ritter, Gumber Company
Aganst
Durton
Raleigh Lumber Company
Thomas Clark Dying After Auto Incident In Toledo
Thomas Clark, wealthy Chinngo manufacturer, Injured when his car ran off a Toledo embankment last Thursday, has reached a point where recovery is unlikely. Drs. Roxe Now and Lewis of Chicago have kept vigil at Mc Clark's bedside since midnight. A death appears imminent within hours.
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Washington Post
Toledo
Thomas Claris
Drs. Roxenow and Lewis
Chicago
Bem
Mc Clark
Editor Seeks Death After Dinner With Journalists
A distressed city editor from Ringtis ton allegedly attempted suicide after a dinner with newspaper men in Saratoga. The fragmentary report notes self harm and references a sensational motive tied to Knights Templars lore, with unclear details and broken names.
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Saratoga
Farstoxa
Nel
July Smuts
Sictine
Ringtis
Knights Templars
Ste Dela
Parachute pilot’s second attempt ends in balloon gas bag rupture
In a dramatic sequence Robinson completes a first balloon trip then attempts a second flight toward the city center. Wind shifts and a cross current snap the propeller into the gas bag, causing rapid descent. He grabs the gas bag and deploys a parachute to slow the fall, but the craft is damaged and the airship breaks apart.
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Robinson
Higvend
Dilemma for Carnegie in 4 Ways Delays House Move
Special to Thy Westington Post reports Peter Carnegie of Fainekville Ohio faces a bizarre problem after a lycite boat becomes stuck in his cellar. He weighs options to tear down the house, dismantle the boat, or relocate the vessel while friends suggest fixes. The tale centers on an unexpected domestic crisis and Carnegie’s indecision.
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Westington Post
Fainekville
Ohio
Peter Carnegie, Sr
Andréw Carnegie
Carngxie
Carnephc
Alabama Judge Rules State Law Violates Constitution
Montgomery July 13 Judge Thomas G Jones of the U S court for the Fifth circuit ruled the state law removing a suit to federal court and revoking the Higense railroad franchise conflicts with both state and national constitutions. He granted temporary injunctions restraining rate and regulation laws as potentially confiscatory and impossible to uphold.
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Montgomery
Ala
Thomas G. Jones
United States Court For the Fifth Circuit
Lnvauld
Siso
Gqve
Doctor sacrifices life during anti-toxin asthma trial
In Denver Colorado on July 13 Dr W W Robinson a 39 year old Loveland physician and surgeon died after self injecting an experimental antitoxin cure for asthma. He reportedly told Dr M M Batley it was a good time to “fear” the urgency of antitoxin and collapsed soon after. The coroner will investigate.
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Denver
Colo
W. W. Robinson
Loveland
Robinson
M. M Batley
Hawek
Engagement Announced Between Miss Lorette Taylor and Campbell Pilche
Special to The Washington Post Memphis Tennessee is abuzz with news of the engagement of Miss Lorette Taylor daughter of Senator Hubert J. Taylor of Tennessee to prominent Nashville attorney Campbell Pilche. Reports say the wedding is planned for early September and may herald alliances in Tennessee political circles. Governor Malcolm Patterson's name appears in chatter about state affairs connected to the match.
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Tennessee
Washington
Memphis
Tenn
Lorette Taylor
United States
Hubert J. Taylor
Campbell Pilche
Nasaville
Malcolm R. Patterson
Mighty Arrivas Claims Rail Magnate Extends Control
Commerce Commission reveals extent of the rail magnate’s grip on both land and water. Government action is not radical but seeks a limit in securities as the primary check on his power.
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Commerce Commission
Oper
Railmead
Harriman
Hila
Chicago and Alton
Recommendations On Railway Securities And Competition Policy
A reformd discussion on railroad regulation calls for limiting railroads to furnishing transportation and restricting investment in other railways and steamship securities. The Harriman report, though mild, critiques financing methods and urges federal action to restore competition and curb inflated securities. It notes the commission’s focus on legislation and questions the pursued prosecutions while detailing the broader policy implications.
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Tle
Weil
Rafinaya
Paralte
Ag Tt
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Mariman
Santa Fe
Harrinan
Interstate Commission
Rounger
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