Funds 10 corrupt judge denounces campaign contributions
Former Chief Judge Alton B Parker accuses New York Life Equitable and Mutual of funneling policyholders money to a dominant party for protection and leniency in legislation. He calls for criminalizing corporate political contributions and cites ongoing investigations and past donors. The piece notes Eckstein's Ladies Cafe reopening Sept. 15.
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Usopus
Alton B Purke
Democratic Com
Triton Ptates
Revubi Ar Camps
Azn
scQased
Rosemount
Jirge
New York
Lfe
Comnutes
Ohio
Gauty
Democratic Party
Butthe Kpublican
Charles A. Eckstein
New York Avenue
Chicago packers deny $100000 GOP fund link
Special to The Washington Fest reports Chicago brewing and packing interests denied contributing $100,000 to the Republican national campaign fund in 194, asserting no pressure or double donation occurred. Fairbank Canning Company admitted a donation of 33,009 to the campaign, while VP Edward Mortis said past giving was higher and funds were split between state and national accounts.
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Chicago
Republican National Campaign Fund
Washington
New York Life
Fairbank Canning Company
Edward Mortis
King Edward Inherits Large Fortunes From Recluse Wilson
London sept 17 special to the washington post king edward inherits a fortune from capt wilson who spent decades as a recluse at folkestone the wealth totals over 750000 dollars plus 140000 left by his father dating to 1856 the crown now inherits both fortunes and the king receives the sums.
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Washington Post
London
King Edward
Capt Wilson
Folkestone
Wilson
Guards
Sir John Wilson
Bart
Ceylon
Boelety
Brantford
Quick Justice for Negro in Abbeville County Tragedy
A violent incident near Abbeville County ends with Jim Moore killed by Allen Pendleton, who is captured and executions follow as a mob violent scene unfolds. Twelve men, including Harper, John Monroe, and a magistrate, arrive to prevent further killings but the crowd disperses after the shooting.
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Fonea Pith
Abbeville
Asnes
Chenegra
Hart Seized After Prison Term For Railroad Frauds
H J Hart of New York, released from Eastern Penitentiary after a three year term, was arrested and taken to City Hall awaiting New Jersey requisition. He faces charges of conspiracy to defraud several railroads through fake accidents, allegedly involving two assistants and targeting the Pennsylvania Railroad, Jersey Central, and the Hoboken and Paterson lines. Detective Chisto of Novara stated Hart obtained funds from these schemes.
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H J. Hart
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Eastern
H J Hart
New York
Ron
Hart
Pennsylvaniay Rahead
Chisto
Novara
Jersey Central Railroad
Tiobaken
Paterson
Potter Jury Still Out On Embezzlement Case
Sardersville Ga Sept 17 Jury has not reached verdict in Maron Potter former cashier of Bank of Caxisboro charged with embezzling 27000 dollars. Report says jury split seven for acquittal five for conviction. Judge to convene tomorrow to seek agreement, else declare a mistrial.
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Georgia Bank
Sardersville
Maron Potter
Bank of Caxisboro
Fatal shot at target wounds Ohio Guardsman
James W. Mayhan of Company F Ninth Regiment Ohio National Guard was fatally shot in the head during target practice at White Villa Cleveland Ohio. Authorities noted uncertainty whether his head rose or the bullet deflected from the target.
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Ohio National Guardsman
Cleveland
Ohio
W. Mayhan
Ninth Regiment
Ohio National Guard
White Villa
Mayhan
Killed Former Sweetheart Suicide After Fiancé Marriage
Crownpoint Indiana Sept 17 Harry Webhman of Hammond a scion of a wealthy family shot his former sweetheart after she married Charles Jeannette of Steger VII then killed himself aboard the steamer Francesca on its first voyage to New York. The Francesca built at Port Glasgow for Cusolich Brothers Trieste carries 36 cabin 48 intermediate and 1310 steerage passengers with tonnage 2394 net 4946 gross.
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Ind
Harry Webhman
Hammond
Charles Jeannette
Steger VII
Francesca
New York
Port Glasgow
Russell & Co
Cusolich Brothers
Trieste
Murdered embroiderer Gussie Pfeiffer identified in haunting Oak case
Miss Gussie Pfeiffer, 22, found murdered after a Thursday night quarrel with her mother and a move to a boarding house near the Pelham road. Police say a strong suspect, a coal driver named Joe Girard, has fled the area. Identification came at noon from Miss Pfeiffer’s uncle and others. motive and whereabouts remain under investigation.
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Washington Post
New York
Pelham Road
Gussie Pfeiffer
John Harrett
Wuss Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
Emile
New Rochelle
Henry
Gussie
Louisa. Brenner
Fred
Bay Chester
Third Avenue
Aaive
Hugo Falkenstein
Hast 129Th Street
Falkenstein
Beeceapfon
West Chester
Fordham Iqorgue
Pfeiffer House
Joseph Girard
Olive Steiner
Frank Myer
Mra Warren
Fireman Fatally Hurt As Hook and Ladder Crashes Into Street Car
In New York a hook and ladder truck collides with a street car at Hudson and West Eleventh streets. Fireman Andrew P. McManus is probably fatally injured, Lieut Leland Potter suffers a broken collar bone and a dislocated shoulder, and four other firemen are injured. The truck overturns after the collision. driver Donovan halts the horses.
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New York
Andrew P . McManus
Leland Potter
Hudson and
West Eleventh Streets
McManus
Hudson Street
Eleventh Street
Tillerman
Trem
Potter
Donovan
Mrs Turner accuses negro in home assault case
Charles Thomas, a young Black man, was arrested by Fourth precinct police on suspicion of assaulting Ada Turner at 1248 G Street Southwest last Wednesday. Taken to the Fifth precinct station, Turner identified him as the guilty man. Thomas denied being in the alley behind the home or knowing of the attack.
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Charles Thomas
Fourth Precinct
Ada Turner
G Street
Turner
Fifth Precinct
Thomas
Sen
Endurance Swim: Alfred Brown Wins Fifteen Miles Gold
Thirty men started the third annual endurance swimming match of the United States Volunteer Life-Saving Corps in New York. Alfred Brown of the College Point crew swam the entire fifteen miles from the Brooklyn Bridge to Steeplechase Pier at Coney Island, finishing first in 6 32:20 to win the gold medal.
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New York
United States Volunteer Life-Saving Corps
Walter
Alfred Brown
College Point
Brooklyn Bridge
Coney Island
President Attends Church in Oyster Bay with Roosevelt Family
President Roosevelt spent the day after morning services at Christ Church in Oyster Bay with Mrs. Roosevelt and the children. No visitors were received at Sagamore Hill as the First Family remained about the estate. Secretary Bonaparte and Mrs. Bonaparte sailed from Boston to Providence Town and then Oyster Bay to meet the President. Fussel's Famous Yee Cream ad notes a cream fruit product at 1427 New York Avenue.
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N. Y
Christ Church
Bonaparte
Boston
the Navy
Charles J. Bonaparte
Deliphin
Charlestown Navy Yard
Providencetown
President Roosevelt
Barred as convict Daurignac deported from Ellis Island
Romaine Daurignac brother of Mme Therese Humbert, serving a French prison sentence for insurance fraud related to the Crawford estate, was ordered deported by the immigration board after a hearing at Ellis Island. He claimed political persecution and said he was robbed in Havre. He will be sent back on the La Touraine Thursday.
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New York
la Touraine
France
Havre
Romaine Daurignac
Mme Therese Humbert
Crawford
Board of Inquiry of
Immigration
Daurignac
United States
Daurignace
Board of Inquiry
Hero Los Life in Vain on W H Betchum Tragedy at Sea
The W H Betchum bound from Duluth to Cleveland burned off Parisian Island Lake Superior. Nine crew members attempted to abandon in a lifeboat as two drowned after the lifeboat capsized. Mate Andrew Anderson went to the woman in distress but could not save her or himself as waves overwhelmed them.
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Mich
W H Betchum
Duluth
Cleveland
Parisian Island
Lake Superior
Mre DD Ames
Nottingham
Andrew Anderson
Anderson
Parker on Campagn Contributions
Parker reviews campaign contributions in today’s issue, examining sources, amounts, and potential influence on policy. The piece flags notable donors and contrasts public funding with private backing, raising questions about transparency and accountability in political financing.
Outlaw Felizardo Killed After Narrow Escape at Cavite Border
Manila dispatch reports Felizardo, Cavite province outlaw chief, surrounded near the Batangas border and killed himself by a leap when cornered. His death is seen as likely to end months of lawless disturbances in Cavite. Earlier, on January 24, three hundred ladrones led by Felizardo and Montaleon attacked San Francisco de Matabon, looting the municipal treasury and killing Contract Surgeon J A Q'Neill alongside injuring the governor Traad's wife and two children.
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J A Q’neill
Traad
Taft Sails for Home amid Japanese Reception in Yokohama
Secretary of War Taft and party sailed from Yokohama aboard the Korea for San Francisco at 3 PM after a Yokohama reception by merchants. He dismissed American reports of anti foreign demonstrations as exaggerated, noted mob incidents involved Americans, and said Chinese boycott losses of 16 million dollars show they harm themselves. Miss Alice Roosevelt will return on the Siberia.
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Taft
San Francisco
Korea
America
Japan
Tokyo
Alice Roosevelt
Siberia
The Czar Sets Sail on Finnish Cruise Today
Emperor Nicholas and Empress with children and Grand Duke Alexis depart St Petersburg for a pleasure cruise in Finnish waters. Accompanied by Gen. Baron Fredericks and Admiral Birlleff, with Count Lamsdorff also aboard, the voyage may delay signing the peace treaty. First stop is Trongsund near Viborg.
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St Petersburg
Nicholas
Alexis
Baron Fredericks
Admiral Birlleff
Marines
Count Lamsdorff
Trongsund
Vibor
St. Petersburg
Resignation of Yoshikawa in Tokyo Met With Calm
Tokyo officials report the resignation of Minister Yoshikawa has been received with satisfaction by the educated class. The Jiji agency calls the action proper for a constitutional government. Streets and government buildings stay under military guard with no sign of disorder observed.
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Tokyo
Yoshikawa
Embezzlement by Tokyo naval paymasters shocks public
Tokyo reports reveal three naval paymasters embezzled 3165 000 of government funds over a year. Public reaction is cautious, with distrust toward naval administration and potential political repercussions against the government.
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Oil Plants Destroyed in Baku Riots One Rothschild Property Safe
Telegrams from Baku report that twenty one oil company plants and thirteen private owners’ facilities were completely destroyed during the unrest. The Baku company lost a third of its dry docks Nebel Company forty percent and Born Company half. Only one Rothschild property remains intact.
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Baku
St Petersburg
Nebel Company
Born Company
Freak Heart Man Lomme in Mittineague Tragedy
George Lomme of Chicopee a reported heart dislocator was found near the electric car tracks in Mittineague badly intoxicated with a severed leg. He is hospitalized and at risk of death. The sensational claim includes dislocating his heart and internal organs. Russian naval losses totaled 11 million dollars with ports of Port Arthur Vladivostok and Sea of Japan cited.
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Washington Post
Springfield
Mass
George Lomme
Chicopee
Mittineague
Lomme
St. Petersburg
Shipa
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Sea of Japan
Negroes Elude Posse Near Wolf River Track
Germantown Tenn Sept 17 A clash yesterday at Wolf River race track left a negro dead a deputy wounded and three negroes shot Abe Bynum and his brother John, proprietors, are hidden in a canebrake with white men nearby a lynching hunt expected at daylight if seized. School books offered by Lownermilie Co 1426 F st open evenings.
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Scott
Wolf River
Abe Bynum
John
Bynum Brothers
Canadian Cruiser Fires Upon American Tug in Lake Erie
In mid Lake Erie Canadian cruiser Vigilant riddled the American tug Harry G Barnhurst with shells after it crossed the boundary line. Fireman Magnus Johnson fainted from exertion. two fishermen were cut by splinters as the vessel limped toward port. The Barnhurst, five miles over the line, fled as the Vigilant pressed pursuit amid a pattern of Erie tugs crossing borders to avoid authorities.
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Ene
Lake Erie
Vigilant
Dig Ateam
Harry G. Barnhurst
Nick Fasel
Dunn
Boundary Line
Magnus Johnson
Barnhurst
Fasei
Erie
Alma
Valiant
Boyd
Fase
American Fishers' Status on Newfoundland Herring Trade
The Newfoundland colonial cabinet debates whether to exclude American vessels from winter herring cargoes on the west coast. Premier Bond, in England, pushes imperial support for excluding Americans, but final decisions are unlikely before the season. Likely, Americans will fish under existing terms this winter while policy is reviewed for next year.
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St. Johns
N F
Colonial
Bond
England
Imperial Cabinet
Wreckers derail Davy Crockett special near San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas on September 17 wreckers placed iron on the tracks derailing the San Antonio and Aransas Paso Railway Davy Crockett special just after 9 pm. The engine car and two coaches overturned in the ditch. Fireman John Wolf was killed, engineer Harry Martin seriously injured and possibly near death, with two passengers seriously harmed. All injured were residents of the city.
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San Antonio
Tex
Aransas Paso
John Wolf
Harry Martin
Death of traveling salesman Arthur Sterrett in Spartanburg
Arthur Sterrett, a traveling salesman for a Baltimore dry goods house, arrived in Spartanburg on September 17 and drank laudanum in his Spartan Inn room. He died at 5 o clock. He was thirty, unmarried, with Charlotte as his headquarters. No motive given.
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Spartanburg
Arhur Sterrett
Baltimore
Yloa.m
Spartan Inn
Sterrett
Charlotte
Death by Own Action Identifies Man Hanged in Mamaroneck
In Mamaroneck New York on September 17 the body found hanging from an old apple tree limb was identified as Otto Schujemann former butler to William A. King of Atlanta by W W Caswell a New York banker. Schujemann had been traveling since leaving his employ over a year ago. Moses September Furniture Sale offers underpriced furniture for every room.
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I*red
Edr
Hannah
Wyille
Emile
Edith
Manhattan
New Rochelle
Fred
Harlem
Gussie
Washington Post
Mamaroneck
William A. King
Atlanta
W. W. Caswell
New York
Otto Schujemann
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