Funds 10 Corrupt Campaign Contributions Denounced
Former Chief Judge Alton B Parker charges corporate funds were used to influence elections in the New York Life and Equitable cases. He urges criminal penalties for officers who donate to political campaigns, citing misuse of policyholders’ money and pressure on lawmakers. The letter laments voter demoralization and calls for robust legislation to curb corporate political backing. Sept. 17 report from Usopus NY.
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Denial Noted On Chicago Political Contributions
Special to The Washington Fest from Chicago reports denials by packers and brewers of contributing 100000 dollars to the Republican national campaign fund in 194. They say the charges are unsubstantiated and that no corporations or authorities were named. Fairbank Canning Co admits a donation of 3300 dollars, described as smaller than past campaigns.
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Edward Mortis
King Edward Inherits Wealth From Recluse Wilson
Special to The Washington Post London September 17 King Edward inherits a fortune totaling over 750000 dollars from Capt Wilson a former Guards officer who lived as a recluse at Folkestone His father Sir John Wilson Bart died in 1856 leaving an additional 140000 to Wilson which the Crown now inherits along with Wilsons estate after his charitable acts through a female servant and the estate was managed before Crown takeover
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Quick Justice for Negro in Abbeville County Riot
In Abbeville County South Carolina near noon today a white man Pendleton killed Allen Pendleton after a dispute with Jim Moore and others in a racist melee. A mob executed the black man and dispersed, with authorities arriving to prevent further violence.
Penitentary Exit Lead to New Jersey Fraud Charge
H J Hart of New York, released after a three year term at Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia, was arrested by a detective and sent to city hall awaiting New Jersey requisition. He is charged with conspiracy to defraud several railroad firms by fake accidents, including the Pennsylvanial Railroad, Jersey Central Railroad, and the Hoboken and Paterson lines, with about 60 thousand dollars alleged.
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Potter Jury Still Out in Embezzlement Case
Sardersville Ga Sept 17 No verdict reached in the embezzlement case against Maron Potter former cashier of the Bank of Caxisboro charged with 27000 dollars. Jury was given the case Friday with seven for acquittal and five for conviction. The judge will recall the jury tomorrow to seek agreement or declare a mistrial.
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Fatal Shot During Guard Target Practice in Cleveland
James W. Mayhan, a member of Company F Ninth Regiment Ohio National Guard, was fatally shot in the head today at White Villa during target practice. It is unclear if he bent or if a bullet deflected from the target.
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Killed Former Sweetheart and Self Destruction at Sea
In Crownpoint Indiana Harry Webhman shot his former fiancée after she wed another man, then killed himself. The incident occurred beside the public event for his former sweetheart. The Francesca’s first voyage to New York is noted with ship details and port connections.
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Murdered Embroidery Worker Gussie Pfeiffer Identified
New York report confirms Gussie Pfeiffer, 22, found murdered near the Haunted Oak on Pelham road after a quarrel with her mother and leaving a boarding house. Police Detain witnesses and seek a powerful coal driver as the killer possibly fled the neighborhood. The body was found Saturday after she vanished Wednesday night, with autopsy suggesting strangulation or smothering.
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Olive Steiner
Frank Myer
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Heavy Hook and Ladder Crashes into Street Car
Fireman Andrew P. McManus was fatally injured when a New York hook and ladder truck toppled onto a street car at Hudson and West Eleventh streets. Lieutenant Leland Potter suffered a broken collar bone and a dislocated shoulder. Four other firemen were injured, and the driver halted the horses to avert further harm.
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Mrs Turner accuses negro of assault at home on G street
Charles Thomas, a young black man, was arrested by Fourth precinct police after being named by Ada Turner of 1248 G Street SW as the man who assaulted her last Wednesday. He told officers he was in an alley behind the Turners’ home and denied both the assault and knowledge of it.
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Swam Fifteen Miles In Endurance Race
Thirty men began the third annual endurance swimming match of the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps in New York on September 1. Alfred Brown of College Point swam the full fifteen miles from the Brooklyn Bridge to Steeplechase Pier at Coney Island, winning the gold medal with a time of 6 32:20.
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President Attends Church at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt spends the day after morning services at Christ Church in Oyster Bay with Mrs. Roosevelt and the children. No visitors were received. Secretary Bonaparte sails to Oyster Bay after visiting Boston and will inspect the North Atlantic squadron before calling on the President. Fussel's Famous Ice Cream advertised at 1427 N.Y. Ave.
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Barred as convict Daurignac to be deported from Ellis Island
Romaine Daurignac brother of Mme Therese Humbert, serving a sentence in France for insurance swindling tied to Crawford estate, was ordered deported by the immigration board after a hearing at Ellis Island. He claimed political motives and said he was robbed in Havre. He will sail back to France on the La Touraine Thursday under guard.
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HERO LOS LIFE IN VAIN ON SCRAPED CREW DROWN
The W H Betchum burned off Parisian Island Lake Superior near Sault Ste Marie on September 17. Nine crew members including Mrs Ames launched a lifeboat to reach the Nottingham but the boat capsized. Eight men saved themselves but the woman drowned and Mate Andrew Anderson perished trying to rescue her.
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Parker on Campagn Contributions
Parker discusses Campagn contributions and their impact in today’s issue, with reference to political fundraising and local influence. The piece analyzes donor networks and potential effects on upcoming decisions.
Outlaw Felizardo Killed After Cavite Chase
Manila sept 17 Felizarbo chief of Cavite outlaws was cornered near the Batangas border and leaped to his death. The death of Felizardo is believed to end Cavite disturbances. Earlier, Jan 24, 300 ladrones led by Felizardo and Montaleon sacked San Francisco de Matabon looting the treasury and killing Contract Surgeon J A Q Neill and injuring the governor’s wife and two children.
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Taft Sets Sail for Home Amid Yokohama Reception
Secretary of War Taft and party sailed at 3 PM for San Francisco aboard the Korea after a Yokohama reception at the American consulate. He disputed reports of anti foreign demonstrations in Japan, noted mob involvement by some Americans, and said the Chinese boycott harmed themselves while seeking American goods. Miss Alice Roosevelt will return home on the Siberia.
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The Czar on a Cruise to Finnish Waters
Emperor Nicholas with the Empress and their children began a cruise in Finnish waters with Grand Duke Alexis. Included are Gen Fredericks and Admiral Birleff. Count Lamsdorff also travels. First call will be Trongsund near Viborg. Absence may delay peace treaty signing.
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Resignation of Yoshikawa Stirs Calm in Tokyo
The resignation of Minister Yoshikawa is welcomed by the intelligent class as proper for a constitutional government. Military guards control streets and government buildings, but no disorder is evident.
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Jap Paymasters Embezzlers Reported
Tokyo reports that three naval paymasters embezzled 3 165,000 of government funds over a year. Public reaction is cautious, with distrust toward the naval administration and potential political fallout against the government.
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Oil plants destroyed in Baku riots hit Rothschild sites spared
Telegrams from Baku report that twenty one oil company plants and thirteen private owners’ plants were completely destroyed during the disturbances. The Baku company lost a third of its dry docks Nebel Company forty percent and Born Company fifty percent. Only one Rothschild property remains intact.
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Freak Heart Man Hort Special to The Washington Post
Springfield special report notes George Lomme of Chicopee a muszearm freak found intoxicated near Mittineague electric car tracks with a leg nearly severed. He is hospitalized in critical condition. Lomme, 32, reportedly uniquely can dislocate his heart from left to right and relocate other organs and joints.
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Negroes elude posse at Wolf River race track violence
Germantown Tennessee September 17. After a clash at the Wolf River race track in which a negro was killed and Abe Bynum and his brother John hid in a nearby canebrake, white men patrol the area. A lynching is feared if the brothers are captured alive, while a deputy and several whites were wounded and three negroes shot.
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Canadian Cruiser Fires On Erie Tug In Boundary Violation
The Canadian cruiser Vigilant shelled the American fishing tug Harry G. Barnhurst on Lake Erie as it crossed the boundary line. The tug fled eight miles under full steam with over thirty shots fired, nets lost, and crew including fireman Magnus Johnson fainting from exertion and splinters injuring two fishermen. Capt. Nick Fasel reported the attack and noted the Vigilant could have sunk the Barnhurst if desired.
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American Fishers Status Not Likely Excluded
St John s Newfoundland September 17 The colonial cabinet weighs how to handle American vessels seeking herring on the west coast this winter Premier Bond in England pushing imperial action to back Newfoundland in excluding Americans but likely too late to decide before the fishery season Americans may fish on prior terms to allow review next year
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Wreckers derail train near San Antonio
Wreckers placed iron on the track derailing the San Antonio and Aransas Paso Railway Davy Crockett special near the city limits. The engine and cars overturned in a ditch. Fireman John Wolf was killed, engineer Harry Martin seriously hurt and possibly dying, plus two passengers seriously injured. all victims from San Antonio.
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Death by an act of a traveling salesman in Spartanburg
Spartanburg on September 17 Arthur Sterrett a traveling salesman for a Baltimore dry goods house arrived at the Spartan Inn secured a room and drank laudanum He died at 5 o clock He was thirty unmarried and his headquarters were in Charlotte No cause is given for the act.
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Baron Komura’s Condition Reported Satisfactory
New York September 17 bulletin issued tonight on Baron Komura the Japanese envoy after illness in the city. At 6 pm both physicians in attendance judged his condition satisfactory in every respect. Dr Delafield will see him only once tomorrow.
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Death by own action WAS NOT KING
The body found hanging from an old apple tree limb in Mamaroneck New York was identified as Otto Schujemann former butler of William A. King of Atlanta Georgia by W W Caswell a New York banker and broker. Schujemann had traveled the country after leaving employment. Moses September Furniture Sale lists underpriced furniture.
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William A. King
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W. W. Caswell
New York
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