Tragedy on Rochelle Park Tracks Ends In Murder
Ottilie Eberhard, a Vienna born woman, and her mother came to America with cousin Gus Eberhard amid promise of marriage and wealth. On a New Jersey trolley ride toward Rochelle Park, gunfire shattered the night. Mrs Eberhard was killed and Ottilie wounded, Gus missing, as authorities seek the alleged lover and killer.
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Europe
New Jersey
Gus
Newark
Rochelle Park
Fe Pir
Pulea
Terset
Erginger
Rochelle
Leen
Cornier Cornelius de Muna
Ottbe
Ridgewood
Vienna
Austria
Gus Eberhard
Guy
America
Sweet
Ottilie
Old Country
Hnd
Mia Eberhard
Hoboken
Ernest
Bergelf
Eberhard
St Nicholas Place
Orttlle
130Th Street
Gita
Rochelle Avenue
Mie
Richelle Path
Ottite
Ottilie Eberhard
Koester
Sne
New York
Hazel Drews Case Probed in Albany Pull to Find Clues
Hazel Drews body was found at Teal Pond twelve miles from Troy and drew thousands to the scene. District Attorney Jarvis Brien and officers search for witnesses who can reveal where the girl spent the night and the author of the crime. O Brien travels to Albany to pursue new leads as a $1000 reward remains for vital information.
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Troy N
Teal Pond
Hazel
Volunteriis
O Brien
Alfany
Central American plot to topple Zelaya fails with US fear
Panamanian observers link Presidents Cabrera Figueroa and others to a broader Honduran led movement aimed at replacing Zelaya and invading Nicaragua. A US naval show of force spurred belligerent postures, as nations accuse each other while seeking neutrality amid potential intervention.
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Figueira
Honduras
Nicaragua
Central American Court of Juste
Cartago
Costa Rica
Salvador
Guatemala
United States
Albany
Amapata
Richmond Fire Ravages Bargamin Building in Downtown
A July 13 blaze in Richmond Va gutted the G A Bargamin wholesale plumbers supplies building, risking nearby offices and the Chamber of Commerce. Fireman Green, struck in the head by an ax wielded by a companion, suffered probable fatal injuries. $60,000 damage estimate. Insurance covers losses. The fire started unknown and was under control by 1230.
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Richmond
G & A Bargamin
Electrical Construction
Chamber of Commerce
Mutual
Revival planned for Southern Literary Messenger in Richmond
A plan to revive the Southern Literary Messenger, first issued in Richmond in August 1834, has sparked fervent interest among literary circles. Early editors like Allan Poe and George W Bagby are remembered, while new backers Dr Warren W Pheelan and Lawson S Smith spearhead the revival with support from Page, Glasgow, Brander Matthews, and others.
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Washington
Richmond
Southern Literary Messenger
Elf
Mdga
Allan Poe
Matthew Fontaine
Maury Sohn
Reuben Thompson
George W Bagby
South
The
Messenger
Warren W Pheelan
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Lawson S Smith
Front Royal Assurances
Thomas Nelson Page
Hien Glasgow Brander Matthews
Bings White
Columbia University
CB Munroe
Geoge Washington University
P P Clanton
University of Tennessee
United States
Hearst Their Choice Askregarding Timbers Former Secretary to Preside
William R Hearst leader of the Independence League is expected to arrive from Europe and will preside at the July 27 Independence Party convention in Chicago. The event, to be held at Orchestra Hall, will be called to order by Charles Walsh of Iowa, formerly secretary of the Democratic National Committee. Delegates at large include Hearst, Powell, Lyon, and Auel, with alternates Murray, Block, Stevens, and Brower. Fahmeen, Hearst’s political representative, is on the ground.
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New Movement
Chicago
Hearst
Washington Post
New York
Willam R Hearst
Independence League
Europe
Independence Party
Orcchestra Ball
Charles 4 Walsh
Iowa
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Walsh
Sears
Sear Azo
Denver
Hobnebbing
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Reigners
Reuben Ravon
Stewlen
Ourt of Appeals
Thomas I. Hisgen
Springfeld
Massachusetts
William R Hearst
Henry A Powell
Brooklyn
Reuben R Lyon
Bath
C H W Auel
Buffalo
Patrick H Murray
Albany County
Morria Block
Ulster
Two Drown As Skiff Sinks At Middle Island Creek
At Marys WV on July 19 two men drowned when a skiff carrying seven field workers from Newport sank in Middle Island Creek after the ferryman was absent. Stephen Maulin 40 leaves wife and five children, William Goddard 21 single. Five others swam to safety, all seven were Newport field workers seeking cross. Baltimore and Ohio excursion ads list trips to Harpers Ferry Martinsburg Berkeley Springs Cumberland. trains depart Union Station 8 15 pm Sunday July 26.
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Wo Va
Middle Island
Stephen Maulin
William Goddard
Wren
Ofl
Newport
Marlin
Goddard
Baltimore and Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Berkeley Spings
Cumberland
Specia
Death of Capt Henry McCrea commander of Georgia
Capt Henry McCrea commander of the battleship Georgia died in Brooklyn New York after several days illness. He is survived by his wife and son Henry J McCrea. Born in Logansport Indiana in 1854 he joined the Naval Academy in 1868. He earned the President’s commendation for diplomatic service in southern waters and served in the ordnance bureau during the Spanish American War.
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Henry McCrea
Georgia
Brooklyn
Champlain
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
MacCrea
Henry J McCrea
McCrea
Logansport
Ind
United States Naval Academy
President Roosevelt's church visit with secret service car
President Roosevelt, famed for cars, rode to church in a secret service vehicle in Oyster Bay. He was greeted by Saint Anne's Guard, fifty uniformed boys, whom he saluted and thanked, noting their fine appearance. Mrs Roosevelt had spotted the salute as the President arrived.
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Washington Post
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Bagamore Hill
Hubert Bacon
Secret Service
Church
Saint Anne’s Guard
United States
Hhe
Mob Ready With Rope Aided Escape At Holiness Camp
Charles Hemphill, a young man from Clayton, abducted 11 year old Cora Garton near Millville and fled with her to a camp meeting. A mob gathered in Glassboro after Hemphill was captured in Pitman. He was jailed in Woodbury after a thunderstorm and a quick transfer. The girl sustained non serious injuries per physicians.
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Jersey
Rairoad
Glassboro N JI
Charles Hemphill
Clayton
Hemphill
Cora Garton
Millville
Woodbury
Beckett
Beckect
Pitman
Philadelphia
Glasaboro
Glassboro
Ylotence Ward
Paulin
Platts Toga a Prize in Senate Succession Talks
In New York with Senator Platt's term ending March 3, 190, Chairman Timothy L Woodruff and Republican leaders meet at his Adirondack camp to choose a successor. Ex Mayor Seth Low and Gen Stewart L Woodford face opposition from the Hughes camp. Frank Black or Herbert Parsons emerge as near-certain contenders, while Taft and Henry Taft may influence the decision if Taft wins the presidency.
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New York
Timothy L Woodruff
Woodruff
Adirondack
United States Senate
Platt
Seth Low
Stewart L Woodford
Hughes
Frank Black
Troy
Herbert Parsong
Republican County Committee
Tioga
Black
Parsons
Taft
Henry
Uccess
Taft Elected Honorary Member by Steam Shovel Workers
Hot Springs Va July 19 Taft will wear the union label when he visits Cincinnati to accept the honorary membership in the National Brotherhood of Steam Shovel Workers He plans to meet the union executive committee on July 28 and then receive formal notice of the election Prof Willis Bacore and Yank Kellogg will discuss labor questions and the speech Willis Bacore and Kellogg arrive tomorrow Gen Corbin and Mrs Corbin accompany Taft to discuss Ohio campaign matters Taft will stay in Cincinnati after September 1 and not travel unless campaign plans change He expects two months of recreation after the speech and will rest at his brother’s home in Cincinnati The Suniton Hotel will host official staff and his campaign offices will be there News notes mention Southern Democrats urging business support for Taft and opposition to Bryan, with further talks on campaign strategy
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O Stam
Hot Springs
William Howard Taft
Cieinnatl
Union
National Brotherhood of jBteam Shovel
T J Dolan
Chicago
Cincinnati
Taft
Panama Canal
Willis Bacore
Weather Bureau Service
Bdt ‘Latis
Yank BR Kellogg
E A van Valkenburg
Philadelphia
Gen Corbin
Corbin
Washington
Ohio
War Department
Syracuse
Lincoln
Bryan
Faft
Sherman
Jamea S Sherman
Judge Taft
Catt
Siniton
Charles P. Tatt
Jewels Donated as Missions Drive Breaks Records
At Rocky Springs Park the District Christian Missionary Alliance annual convention drew enthusiastic crowds from Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland and the District of Columbia. Foreign missions contributions reached 52002 as attendees in a fervent giving spree donated personal jewelry.
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Washington Post
Lancaster
Rocky Springs Park
District Christian Missionary Alliance
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Dinner for Ambassador Hill at Berlin university dinner
Johns Hopkins Professor Paul Haupt hosted a dinner in Berlin to introduce American ambassador David Jayne Hill to Berlin university and literary circles. Guests included Prof Adolf von Harnack, Count von Baudissin, and many Berlin professors.
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Berlin
Fraf Paul Haupt
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
David Jayne Hill
Adolf Marnack
Count von. Baudissin
Hitchcock Idea Aims to Unite Republicans Across States
Frank H Hitchcock arrives to lead two day Western Republican conference. Key state and territorial chairs join national committee members to plan cross state campaigning, bolster cooperation, and appoint speakers. He refuses to declare safe or doubtful states, emphasizes broader Western unity and shared resources. A Denver delegation seeks Western HQ in the campaign plan.
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Hitchcock
Denver
Child suffers broken leg at Chesapeake Beach carousel
The one year old daughter of W Sears of Greenock Maryland broke her leg Saturday evening after falling from a horse on a Chesapeake Beach carousel. Dr Morgan dressed the injuries.
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W . Sears
Greenock
Chesapeake Beach
Dr. Morgan
Park Blocked Police Permit Ignored Claim
Congregation of Hamline Church began services but watchman A. D. Thomas forced them into the street. The street meeting continued in the church. Pastor Charles E. Guthne says the watchman was discourteous and claimed no authority in the government reservation.
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Hamline Church
Watchman
A. D. Thomas
Charles E. Guthne
Guthrie
M! Guthue
Aantuma
Ife
Lone Circle
Bylvgster
Hamline Church Protest Over Open Air Services Permit
The Rev Charles E Guthrie, pastor of Hamline WE Church, laments what he calls hostile treatment and a lack of courtesy after a permit allowed open air services at Iowa Circle. He demands a thorough explanation from officials responsible for the predicament.
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Lowa Circle
Park
Hamline
Washington
Grose
Charles E Guthrie
Hamlime
Services Ended In Street After Park Watchman Denies Permit
Several hundred Hanline Methodist Episcopal Church members faced humiliation as a park watchman denied the service permit and ordered the gathering into the street. Rev Dr Charles B Guthrie denounced the move as a gross insult while police officials and church leaders debated authority amid a tense standoff in Town Circle. The congregation eventually returned to the church for continuation of the services.
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Everal
Hanlne Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles B. Guthrie
D Thomas
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