Jury Credits Thaw Case Leads Off With Conviction Verdict
New York on May 17 John N Anhut was convicted of attempted bribery in the Matteawan Thaw matter. The jury found he offered Dr John W Russell 320000 for Thaws release. Anhut faces up to ten years plus a fine as Thaw’s lawyer calls his actions desperation driven by insanity. The judge will sentence Anhut Tuesday. The report also notes Thaws insanity and the defense claims of contingent fees. Another item reports Thaws bankruptcy reopening to recover disbursements.
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John N. Anhut
Harry HK. Thaw
Matteawan
Ilegal
Supreme Court
Seabury
Anhut
John W. Russell
Matteawan Hospital
Stanford Whites
Thaw
Uberty
Jégel
Allenista
Michigan
de Ford
Ulegal
Arthur C Palmer
Russell
Palmer
Dr Russell
Pittsburgh
Harry K Thaw
Roger O'Mara
United States District Court
O'Mara
French Attack New Tariff Sparks US Trade Critique
Paris May 17 The Underwood tariff bill faces sharp French opposition at the National Association of Industry and Commerce meeting led by Andre Lebon former minister of commerce. Notable attendees Hanotaux and Lelombre criticized administrative clauses saying they worsen trading hindrances and fail to relieve U S commerce problems.
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Paris
National Associtaton of Industry and Commerce
Andre Lebon
Gabriel Hanotaux
Mail Lelombre
Commer
Georges Gerald
United States
Inderwood
Vranberg
Gerald
Ts Woo
Glory Kiss In Court As Wife Sues Over Desertion
Mrs Freda Marienthal of New York sues Mrs Maria Weidlich of Cincinnati for 25000 damages claiming her husband Theodore Marienthal abandoned her after ardent letters. She will produce a nine page letter and other missives detailing the affair and the so called Glory Kiss in a trial set for Monday in Cincinnati.
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Theodore Marianthal
New York
Maria Weidlich
Cincinnati
Washington Post
New Yorker
Theodore Marienthal
Bs Officee
Maria Weldlich
Freda Marienthal
Charity Funds Wasted in Chicago Inquiry Details
A Chicago inquiry shows classic charity misallocation where less than $30 reached Maggie Leitch, while about $5,908 went to investigations. Leitch’s two children died by asphyxiation near Mary Crane Nursery, a branch of Suited Charities, after pulmotors rushed to help. She now cares for three surviving children as her husband remains in a sanitarium.
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Qqulty
Resistave
Charitao
Maggie Leitch
Mary Crane
Baptists Change Lessons In Sunday Schools
In St Louis on May 17 the Southern Baptist convention voted to replace the Interdenominational International Series with lessons prepared for Baptist Sunday schools. The change, urged by the Sunday School Board, emphasizes Baptist doctrine and is not binding on individual churches. The memorial by Rev S E Tull of Paducah, Ky prompted the action, aided by a committee led by Rev E C Dargan.
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St Louis
Southern Baptist Convention
Interdenominational Committee
South
S E Tull
Paducah
Kentucky
Rey E. C. Dargan
Mary Phagan case details swirl as grand jury nears
Reports outline police theory of the 14 year old Mary Phagan death at the National Pencil factory. Frank, the 29 year old factory superintendent, and Newt Lee, the watchman, are held for the grand jury. The account describes luring to the metal room, assault, strangulation, and disposal of the body with bloodstains and hair found, plus missing mesh bag and money.
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Atlanta
Mary Phagan
National
Hugh Dorsey
IL. M. Frank
Mr. Frank
Cornell
Newt"Lee
Hart
Jhhe Gu
Mourderer
Frank
Brooklyn
National Meter Company
Rudolph Frank
Underhill Avenue
Aviator Escapes Twice From Deadly Peril
Tacoma May 1 aviator Harry Crawford narrowly survives two crises in one day. A motor failure at 100 feet caused a controlled landing in the bay, then a second accident nearly cost him and passenger134 their lives before rescues saved them. Onlookers recalled the close call as Crawford praised the throttle work that saved them.
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Tacoma
Wash
Harry Crawford
Crawford
Bay Tuga
Herbert Munter
Munter
Am Snes Ine
Tdoya
Race Equality Vital Cite Lynchings In East Meeting
A Tokyo dispatch reports mass meetings demand racial equality amid ongoing lynching incidents. A British paper notes Japanese law forbids alien ownership while London colonies remain allied with Britain. Officials deprecate war talk as tensions rise.
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Tokyo
East
Japan
London
Memorial for Rev John Winebrenner in Fourth Street Church
Morrisburg Pa May 17 memorial honors Rev John Winebrenner founder of the Church of God. Delegates from almost every State attend as the general eldership meets in the mother church near its 88th year. Rev C H Forney delivers the oration and Rev George Sigler offers the prayer. The general eldership will conclude sessions next week.
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Morrisburg
John Winebrenner
Fourth Street
C H Forney
George Sigler
Mechanicsburg
San Quentin sentence for Santa Fe clerk ranney thefts
William St John Ranney former chief clerk to the auditor of the Santa Fe Railroad was sentenced to seven years in San Quentin for thefts amounting to between 60400 and 100000 dollars. He said he was blackmailed by former convicts who knew his record and forced to steal but he did not name the men.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William St John Ranney
Santa Fe
San Quentin
Ranney
Elmra Reformatory
New York
Brazilian Envoy On Way to Washington Visit
Rio de Janeiro May 17 Brazilian foreign minister Dr Laura Muller left aboard the Minas Geraes for Washington to repay the visit by Elihu Rout former secretary of State. A large crowd greeted the departure as the warship steamed away amid salutes.
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Rio de Janeiro
Laura Muller
Minas Geraes
Washington
Brazil
Elihu Rout
Maniac Kills Two Women in Oakland Shooting
Special to The Washington Post Oakland California May 17 Ernest Oreste wounded and killed two pedestrians at Eighth and Franklin as Pan Doovan and Mig Manuel King died. Oreste then killed himself. A large crowd witnessed the event.
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Washington Post
Oakland
Cal
Ernest Oreste
Sophie Tompkins
Mig Manuel King
Eighth
Franklin Street
Pan Doovan
Hoosier Pulse Heralds State's National Role at Banquet
Vice President Thomas B. Marshall lauded Indiana at the Indiana Society dinner, praising Hoosier influence and biographical roots in Virginia New York and the Old North State. Dr Harvey E Wiley urged temperance and predicted a Hoosier president, while others noted Indiana as mother of vice presidents and urged unity and loyalty in national service.
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Indiana Society
Wbbitt House
Harvey Kk
Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agculture
Indiana
Marshall
America
United States
Commonwealth
Ndiana
Harvey E Wiley
Bryan
Dr Wiley
Nico
Wey
Mattes
Lex
Dr. Wier
Hia
Pensa
Safe
Coolorado
Washington
New York
Fragmentary OCR Mild Name Drift in Local Notice
An unclear OCR passage references various fragmented terms and names, including places and possible organizations, but lacks coherent facts. The readable bits suggest a local notice or notice-like item with scattered proper nouns and numbers, not forming a complete event or action.
Boy Dies After Hearing Score At Baseball Game
In St Paul Minnesota a boy named Willie collapsed at home after being told a pennant moment. He suffered a headache and died soon after his heart failed. Playmates laid Willie’s baseball suit over his body as physicians said the death stemmed from a broken heart.
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St Paul Minn
Gidim van Putehar
St Parls Ader Senoors
Burel
Ciis
Wien
Willie
Willies
Church union vote put off as 1914 assembly eyed
Proceedings report that United Presbyterian and Presbyterian Church in the United States plan a union basis. Committees urge doctrinal standards and Westminster Confession, with Holy Scriptures as God’s word and Christ’s twofold dominion. Delegates defer action to the 1914 assembly amid wartime veteran greetings.
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Atlanta
Ganuay
United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Church of
Orkanik Union
Westmmnster Confesse
United Church
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
Foschurel
First United Church
North Amenia
Millionaire Bowler Left Secretary to Three Churches
The will of Bowler Bowler bequeaths the bulk of his fortune to his secretary, who will manage distributions to three churches. Nichol serves as secretary and confidant to the family, with an estimated testament timing and limited details.
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Kottescue
Nichol
Ice Field Signals Southward Revenue Warning
A partial OCR reads warns of southward revenue concerns tied to a fiscal field report. Names and places are unclear, but the notice references financial cautions affecting regional revenue outlook and potential policy responses.
More Time For Hearing On Underwood Tariff Bill
Wisconsin Senator La Follette and Bristow pressed for public hearings as subcommittees extend private sessions on the Underwood tariff. The finance committee will publish a list of questions on costs and production to manufacturers while reporters may attend private hearings. The bill is to be ready for the Senate soon after June 1 with no wool or sugar changes expected, and a Democratic caucus will set final timing.
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Japan
California
America
Mexico
Guv Johnson
Webb
Wisconsin
Senate
Sinmonsa
Capitol
Howe Smith
Georgia
la Follette
Bristow
Wall
Finance Committee
Tiche Smith
Sarcoat
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Smith
Senator Williams
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