Rosenthal Murder Case Witnesses Narrow Police View
New York police describe a widening Rosenthal murder case with Frank Murato in custody and QB Becker named as a defendant in the gambling scheme. Witnesses like John the Barber provide affidavits claiming Bridgle Webber fled the Metropole scene, while Shapiro and Lippy testify as key witnesses. Authorities seek grand jury action as detectives link Vallon and Schepps to the car driving the fatal shots.
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Vallon
Sam Schapps
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Schepps
Otatea
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Delay Slate in Ohio Confer at the White House
President and Ohio leaders meet at the White House to decide whether to announce a Republican executive committee chair after the Bull Moose convention in Chicago. Daugherty Miller Mannington discuss campaign plans, electors, and potential loyalty substitutions for Roosevelt supporters.
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Chicago
White House
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Harry Mr. Daugherty
Carrit Thompson
Howard Mannington
Daugherty
Mannington
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Miller
Senator Burton
Roosevelt Plans to Seize GOP Machinery in 6 States
In a July briefing Oyster Bay state Roosevelt strategists reveal a plan to take intact GOP organization control in Kansas Minnesota South Dakota Idaho California and Washington. Roosevelt will run electors on a separate or regular ticket depending on state ballot laws while Cal Roosevelt seeks to present himself as the party nominee.
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Gordon
Umpire's Life Insurance Risk Draws Hartford Offer
Special to The Washington Post reports bats bricks fists and soda bottles pose danger to umpires. Red Hale of the Connecticut League sought coverage and after many tries secured a special rate from a Hartford company.
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Norwalk
Red” Hale
Connecticut League
Hartford
Helen Gould Rebukes Preacher Over Islanded Old Maids
Grand Junction Colorado July letters from Helen Gould of New York challenge Rev Elmer Huffner's sermon urging exile of old maids to a barren island. Gould argues bachelor maids contribute to civilization and urges reconsideration. A Cal opposition letter praises unmarried women like Gould and Morgan.
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Elmer V Huffer
First Christian Church
Helen Gould
New York Inc
Huffner
Denver
Bryan Attacks Roosevelt As Nonprogressive Leader
Special to The Washington Post from Lincoln Nebraska July 2. William Jennings Bryan blasts Theodore Roosevelt in the forthcoming Commoner charging him with lust for power and contempt for constitutional limits. Bryan argues Roosevelt pursues a Hamiltonian presidency, favors predatory wealth, and aims to decide what people need rather than let constitutional checks restrain the executive. He questions Roosevelt’s motives at Chicago and why he would not stand aside for another progressive.
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Washington Post
Lincoln
Nebr
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Col Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Chicago
Phillips Will Valued at Two Million Faces Rockefeller Clause
The will of Thomas W Phillips, oil producer from Newcastle Pennsylvania, valued his estate at two million dollars and bequeathed thirty thousand to the University of Oklahoma. Five thousand was to create a material loan and five thousand to endow a Bible chair. The bequest becomes void if the university solicits or accepts funds from John D Rockefeller or the Rockefeller general educational fund.
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John D. Newcastle
Ffomas W Phillips
University of Oklahoma
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General Educational Fund
Rockefeller
poisoned by her medicine in london inquest finds no clear cause
Gladys Carr wife of Henry Clay Carr a mining engineer of Washington died at St James court Buckingham gate London from an overdose of a medicinal preparation A coroner's inquest heard the jury found no evidence whether the dose was accidental or deliberate Carr was absent due to illness The couple had been in Spain recently Mrs Carr aged 26 was described as intelligent and beautiful They had been married about four years The body will be cremated and ashes sent to the United States She had suffered nervous trouble and took a sedative from the wrong bottle after a scream her husband found her unconscious She was a Miss Purman from a prominent Washington family sister to Mrs John M Thurston and sister in law to Mrs George Flattery.
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Henry Clay Carr
Washington
St. James Court
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Amulet Thief Convicted in Chicago Museum Theft
In Chicago a jury found John C. Hertedll guilty of stealing a Pharaoh era amulet from the University of Chicago museum. Fingerprint evidence proved pivotal in the verdict. The case highlights advances in identifying suspects through forensic methods.
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Chicago
John C. Hertedll
Museum of the University of Chicago
Railroad plot tests court review of ICC orders
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Clements warns that bills expanding court review of ICC freight rate orders threaten the commission’s 30 years of work. Democratic and Republican leaders clash as judiciary and interstate commerce committees fight over measures backed by big rail interests and shipper rights.
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Cammind
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Missouri
Robert F Broussard
Louisiana
Edward W. Baunberg
Virginia
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Borden Urges 30 Million for Dreadnoughts Reported
The Daily Mail cites predictions that Canada’s prime minister Robert Borden and colleagues will propose a 30 million dollar appropriation to build eight dreadnoughts. The parliamentary correspondent notes an open secret of a larger 90 million plan and hints at influence from leaders in the Commons.
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Borden
Daily Mail
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Grey
House of Commons
Turks Demand Dissolution Of Chamber In 48 Hours
In Constantinople a deputy chamber debate erupts as Turkish military officers demand dissolution of the chamber. The military league threatens action within 48 hours unless rulers bow to their demand. The government seeks constitutional paths to dissolve, while factions mobilize for counter moves.
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Committee of Union and Progress
China May Have Dictator In Peking Move To Satisfy Army
Military leaders in Peking meet to press Yuan Shi Kai to secure assembly approval for his cabinet nominees or risk the army seizing control. Officials fear drift toward personal dictatorship as legations and State Department push for safeguards and a stabilized cabinet. Investments indicate weak soldiery despite funds pledged for 1,000,000 troops. Japanese attache agrees.
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China
Yuan Shi Kai
Legations
State Department
Collision of Names in a Turbulent Campaign Year
A fragmented list of political and public events spans arrests, campaign planning, railway conspiracies, Turkish tensions, accusations against idle wealth, and bills on wool and water. Mentions Taft's Ohio drive, congressional actions, naval funding, and local concerns from food costs to school inquiries, framed as a busy political page. The item notes upcoming trials, court actions, and party maneuvering alongside sports and society items.
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Hearst Warns Idle Rich Fueling Global Crisis
Special cable from London reports William Randolph Hearst, millionaire publisher, arguing that the law of primogeniture and entailed estates fuels economic unrest. He contends wealth is unfairly distributed, favors redistribution, and notes U.S. steps to tax fortunes and limit their retention. He urges wealth be scattered at death to curb inertia and high living costs.
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Evening Standard
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Savoy Hotel
United States
America
Murdered 14-Year-Old Girl Found Bound and Slain in Maine
The body of Naomi Etta Mitchell, 14, was found in a Carmel cornfield with hands tied and throat cut ear to ear. A man seen nearby last night, formerly an inmate of Bangor Insane Asylum, is being sought amid public fury and warnings of vigilante action. Authorities note a struggle and that the clothing was torn, with $4 on her person intact.
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Bangor Ingane
Woolbill Surprise in Senate on Tariff Measure 47 Vote
After ten hours of debate the Senate adopted a Lippitt Penrose substitute by two vote margin and sent it to the House. La Follette then offered a rival measure backed by Democrats and eleven Republicans, while Cummins and Penrose substitutes were defeated or limited. The McCumber reciprocity amendment failed 36 to 30 as the fight over wool tariff duties continued through the night.
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