Beattie Quails in Fearful Six Hour Cross-Examination
Lenry U Beattie Jr faced six hours on the witness stand at Chesterfield County Virginia court in the murder case against him. Prosecutor Louis Wendenburg pressed blood-stain inconsistencies on the defendant’s coat and shirt while Beattie, calm but pressed, admitted some actions tied to the Beulah Binford affair and the murder of Mrs Beattie. The dramatic moment came as Beattie showed how he held his wife after the shooting, revealing details under direct and cross examination with the jury watching closely.
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Bourne Backs La Follette for President in Wisconsin
Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon endorsed Senator La Follette for the Republican presidential nomination against Taft. Bourne, founder and former president of the National Republican League, praised La Follette as honest, courageous, and experienced, urging study of Wisconsin laws to show his protection of liberty and property rights. He described La Follette as a statesman, not a politician, with a record that could win the presidency if nominated.
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Cummins Attacks Taft in Bill of Particulars
Senator A B Cummins issues a lengthy statement rebuking President Taft and outlining a progressive critique. He lists issues from tariff and interstate commerce regulation to postal savings, income tax and public land policy, arguing Taft’s allies are reactionary. He urges a stronger 1912 Republican candidate.
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Chicago
Wes Moines
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Taft
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Iowa
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Steel Trust Foes Combine to Form Great Republic Steel
A large number of independent steel companies reportedly merged to challenge U S Steel, forming with 36 million dollars in stock. Ore lands valued in the millions were bought in Alabama and Tennessee, and the new firm, to be called Great Republic Steel Company, aims to start business by Canal success. Principal stockholders include British, German, and Japanese capitalists.
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Chicago
Kaiser invites Maj Hill to German army maneuvers
Berlin dispatch reports Gen Armando Riva of Cuba and Maj. Hill of the Maryland guard invited by the emperor to attend September maneuvers. Riva will observe evolutions along the Baden route and at the Falta of the Fourteenth corps, with liberal stopovers at attractively priced resorts. Hill will visit the Eighteenth corps area and enjoy excursions in the Harz Mountains.
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Harz -Mountains
Riots and battle in Mexico shape race for presidency
In Mexico City and Puebla the day of clashes and a deadly Zapata engagement in Morelos stir fears of a flawed October election. Madero denounces mob violence while Zapata’s forces suffer heavy losses and federal troops tighten quelling measures. Reyes warns of possible dictatorship as Suarez gains contested support.
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Jose Pino Suarez
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Jordan Offends Diplomat in Tokyo Address
Dr. David Starr Jordan of Stanford drew diplomatic ire with what was called intemperate land offensive language toward the Kaiser and the Czar during a Karuizawa talk. A Russian embassy secretary left the room as the Japan Mail condemned his indiscretion amid a peace progress tour.
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Hobo Convention Sparks Row At Sing Sing Visit
Fourteen condemned murderers in Sing Sing deathhouse enjoyed a concert, the first in the grim section, as Dr James Eads How faced protests over refusing a platform speech by Baltimore delegate Charles Saunders. Anxious factions clashed over food, attire, and politics while plans for an employment bureau and welfare houses emerged amid the unrest.
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Emma Carns
Washington
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Power to Strike Markham Refuses Meeting
San Francisco dispatch reports that five shop crafts unions abroad have delegated authority to enforce the federation ultimatum to President Markham of the Illinois Central. Markham refused a meeting, prompting fears of a strike if ground representatives deem action wise. Chicago reports Markham declined to meet tomorrow’s delegates with a note warning of action if 10:30 a.m. Tuesday passes without conference. President McCreery will convene the federation’s nine officers to decide next steps.
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Beattie Quails Under Ordeal at Trial
Beattie faces cross examination as the trial proceeds amid intense questioning about the case. Witnesses describe tensions in the courtroom and the defense seeks to cast doubt on key testimony. The report outlines the day's events and potential impact on the verdict.
Orangoutang Battle Aboard Pathan Ends in Death
A giant orangoutang fought about a dozen men aboard the British steamer Pathan near Charlestown hoosae docks after a voyage from the Far East. The creature crushed the purser Pedday on deck and was killed by first officer Wilcox during the struggle.
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Spurned suitor kills then self at Quogue tragedy
Miss Catherine Van Wyck niece of former Mayor Robert A. Van Wyck was shot in Beach Lane at Quogue by William A. Childs Jr. after rejecting his advances. He then shot himself. The couple, who had spent the day at a baseball game with other youths, died from their wounds.
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Miss van Wyck
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Arthur
California
32 Glasses of Beer Fatal in Baltimore Wager
Morris Katz aged 35 died after drinking 32 of 100 glasses of beer he planned to dispose of. Coroner Abercrombie ruled death from alcoholism. Katz won money on a wager and hoped to drink his winnings, but his appetite failed after twelve more glasses and he collapsed at Eden and Pritt streets.
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Washington Post
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Eden and Pritt Streets
Gotch Sees Poor Showing After Knee Injury Report
The Russian Lion Gotch blames an injured knee for his weak display. The match time across two falls runs under twenty minutes with the second fall decided by a toe hold. Hack submits as Gotch tightens the grip, claiming pain he could not endure. The bout succeeds mainly in revenue terms for the promoters.
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World Wrestling Championship Match Ends In Double Falls
Frank A. Goteh of Humboldt defeated George Hackenachmidt of Dorpat in a famed European title bout. Pinned Hackenachmidt with a reverse body hold and wrist lock in 14 18. second fall 5 82. total time 1935 2 5. Attendance about 30 000. receipts $57 053. Goteh seven thousand and 50 percent of film profits. Hackenschmidt 12 506. Curle received 29 357. Empire Athletic Club 5 250. Expenses 315 616.
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Dorpat
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Edward M. Smith
Chicago
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Jack Curle
Empire Athletic Club
Gotch Overpowers Hackenschmidt in World Wrestling Match
Chicago dispatch details Frank Gotch defeating George Hackenschmidt in Humboldt Iowa to claim the world wrestling championship. Gotch dominated both falls with a toe lock and body hold, ending the match quickly as Hackenschmidt appeared exhausted and injured. Bets were called off at authorities' request.
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George Hackenschmidt
Frank Wotch
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Hackenschmidt
Referen Smith
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Comiskey
Tumboldt
Iowa
Frank Golch
Ed Smith
J. J. Davis
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