Court guarded at Mead hearing in Amarillo
Seventy witnesses to be heard as Twenty deputy sheriffs guard Judge Browning's court during the habeas corpus hearing of Joh Beal Boerd who killed Al Boyce. Boerd smokes, shows no emotion, and expects to remain unshaven. Sheriff is first witness with defense six attorneys and state four. Witnesses include Snead, Dr Lumpkin, and Rev Robinson amid family tension.
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Amarillo
Tex
State
Bishop
Snead
Fort Worth
A. G. Boyce
Boyce
Drigoner
Boyce Brothers
Buead
Batch Polk
Stead
B. B. Epting
A. F. Lumpkin
Boyce’s Cay
Ernest E.R. Robinson
Miners Fire on Troops in Canfields Near Muklow
An attack by miners on state troops near Muklow in the Canfields sparked gunfire as the miners retreated. Several people are believed killed or wounded while communication to Charleston and Pai Creek is cut. Martial law in the district is anticipated as authorities seek remedies.
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Charleston
W. Va
Muklow
Metoy in Belgian Damages Claim and London Arrest
Brussels reports Kid Metoy filed a $209,000 damage claim against the Belgian government. AlCoy was arrested in London on Ostend police request for complicity in a jewel theft from the Princess of Thurn and Taxis at a hotel. He faced jail and detention until Aug 2 when authorities found no ground for suspicion beyond shared hotel guests. He was released and later went to the United States.
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Brussels
Kid" Metoy
AlCoy
London
Ostend
Princess of Thurn and
United States
Anxious to Meet Archbold in New York
Hearst's Magazine for October prints an alleged 1904 letter from Representative Joseph C. Sibley to John D. Archbold of Stanford Oil. The missive claims Roosevelt urged Archbold to visit Washington for a quiet talk and attend in January 1904.
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New York
Hearst’s Magazine
Joseph C. Sibley
Pennsylvania
John D. Archbold
Stanford Oil Company
Hoosevelt
Archbold
Jupchenn
Washington
Jorowlse
Senator bows Tenrose to Archbold for 525 dollar CD
Panama's Panamanian strike story notes Belboa laborers walking off, delaying four steamships as workers demand higher pay. The event unfolds on September 24 with a note about a 525 dollar certificate of deposit dated October 17, 1914.
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Senator Bows Tenrose
Archbold
Panama
Bork
Belboa
Rice Institute Opens Doors in Houston Endowed by Rice
The William M. Rice Institute, claimed as America's seventh richest college, opened its doors for student reception in Houston. Endowed with 10 million dollars by William Marsh Rice, the institution's formal inauguration and dedication are planned for next month, amid the Patrick murder trial history in New York twelve years ago.
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Houston,Fox
Willam M. Rice
America
William Marsh Rice
New York
Albert T. Patrick
Third in family kills self in unrequited love tragedy
In Sedalia Missouri a 16 year old girl died by poison after a family pattern of suicides linked to love. Her 17 year old sister Daisy killed herself in 1992 and a father killed the sister’s admirer, now serving 28 years. An older sister had earlier died by suicide in St. Louis. In New York, a separate note says ten North Bergen residents rented a hearse to dodge a fast motor car while boating after a picnic.
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Sedalia
Frank Dunton
Miy
Daisy
St. Louis
Mearse
New York
U S Captures Gen Campa In Arizona Report
United States forces report capturing General Emilio Campa in Tucson Arizona. The dispatch notes Campa surrendered tired of fighting amidronic misgivings. The report mentions General Scat missing from the interior of Mexico and tension with federal forces.
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Tucson
Ariz
Emilio Campa
Hig Dentity
Gerling
Scat
Mexton
Dougherty Indicted Again In Forgery Case
Dougherty, former superintendent of schools, is indicted by a grand jury on forgery charges. Bail set at $ML. He previously served time for embezzlement and was paroled last spring. He has connections to Chicago and led a national educational association. Croker's daughter divorce news also appears with Ethel and Julia Breen.
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Peoria
Dough
Dougherty
Chicago
aAssac
WINS $1319.70 AT AIR MEET
Chicago reports total prize money from Grant Park air meet with pilots listed and earnings ranging from 15.67 to 19,460 dollars. Notable names include Anthony Jannus, Glen Martin, Marcel Tournier, Horace Kearney, Dealovan Thompson, Farnum Fish, W. C. Robinson, J. R. Monfera, and others. Hydro-aeroplane fleets earned 454.41 and 2,? remained unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grant Pirk Avimion
Avinor
Anthony Jannus
Glen Martin
Mar Lillie
Horagie Kearney
Dealovan Thompson
Farnum Fish
Marcel Tournier
W. C. Robinson
J. R. Monfera
CLM
Convicts on Police Force Debate in New York
James Creelman head of the civil service commission told the aldermanic committee that the police force appointments of convicts with criminal records were pushed by Commissioner Waldo after taking the matter from the commission. The issues involved two youths charged with perjury and one charged with gambling.
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New York Civil Service Commission
Waldo
New York
New
James Creelman
Civil Service Commission
Aldermanic Investors Committee
Creelman
Wade
Commission
Delegates To Tour America At International Chamber Congress
Delegates from many nations gather in Hastan for the fifth international Congress of Chambers of Commerce and industrial associations. Secretary Nagel opens proceedings, reviews past work, and urges calendar reform and a fixed Easter gate. Officials from the United States and foreign countries attend, with tours planned of cities, harbors, and exhibitions.
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Hastan
Charles Nagel
Commerce and Labor
Farina
International Congress of Chambers of Commerce and
Argentine Republic
Belgium
Brazil
Chile
China
France
Germany
Greece
Guategala
Lelland
Honduras
Japan
Mexico
Norway
Pertusal
Ious
Russia
Switerkind
Sweden
Turkey
Mr. Nagebs
Italy
United Stam
Nagel
Louis Gane
Fo gTh Desi
Foster
Connie Legrand
Holy See
Congregation On Rites
United States
United Siates
Copie Leung
Firefighters Convene at State Capitol for 15th Annual Convention
Fire fighters from across the country gathered in Representatives' Hall at the state capitol in Springfield for the fifteenth annual convention. The session opened this morning with reports, speeches, and discussions on fire safety and training standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Inl
Representatives
State Capitol
Reopening Oil Case Move In Supreme Court
Samuel Untermyer, counsel for Waters Piercy Oil Co, urges reversal and arraignment of Standard Oil officers for alleged violations of dissolution decree. Untermyer declines to disclose any White House assurances, says any action would come from the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Favaehiniktor
Tatt
Standard Oil
Supreme Court
Samuel Untermyyer
Koiswyer
Waters Piercy OS Company
Trust
Unwrmyer
Atorney
White House
115 Are Drowned in River Collision Near Archangel
A Reuters dispatch reports 100s of people drowned on the Dyin river near Archangel after a collision between two steamers. The Obnevka, with passengers, sank rapidly. only 26 aboard were saved.
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Dvina
Archangel
Russia
Repth
Dyin
Coliiion
Negotmine
Iran
St. Petersburg
Obnevka
Obsevky
Bostn
Virginia Gunmen Arraigned in Wytheville Trial Date Set
Virginia gunmen Sidna Allen and Welch Edwards, captured in Des Moines, were arraigned in the same court as the 14 March shooting that left lives snuffed out. By consent, trials move to Wytheville where two clan members were sentenced to die. Edwardy to be tried first beginning October 28.
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Temseiby
Sidna Allen
Weales Edwards
Des. Moines
Wytheville
Two taxi bandits escape in daylight raid
Two men in a taxi, described as neatly dressed youths, jumped out and attacked John Popper a pro jet merchant in broad daylight. They robbed him of over $1,000 in currency and checks and fled in the cab as a nearby officer fired several shots but no one was hit.
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New York
John Popper
Projet
DANGER OF WAR IN NICARAGUA PAST NIGHT ATTACK EXPLAINED
Washington dispatch reports Maj. Butler and marines landed at Granada with Red Cross and supplies. Rebels show no intent to fight. Masya incident blamed on a drunken rebel. U S ministers say protest organizers are tied to Zelaya regime, likely to be dismissed by state department.
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Washington
Navy Department
Kear
Southerland
Maj. Butler
Granada
Red Cross
Masya
Americ
Lang ,Horne
Et San Jose
Costa Ries
Conia
Nicaragua
State Department
Zelagva
United States
Oguragua
Living cost rise as prices surge over decade
Washington reports from the federal labor bureau show living costs climbed over the past ten years with fourteen of fifteen foods higher than a year earlier. notable increases include sugar energy eggs milk butter flour lard hens steak hams corn meal rib roast pork chops bacon and potatoes each rising by substantial margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Bureau of Labors
Mexicans Speed to Aid Americans in Prison Case
Mexico City reports W. C. Nichols, an American fruit grower, freed from Tampico jail and reimprisonment overturned after the Tamaulipas governor acted on a U S ambassadorial demand. The court’s reconsideration followed the Mexican confession of innocence and a ruling by a supreme court judge. Officials vow no delay as Nichols is hospitalized under guard and American diplomats pursue further steps. Also, two other Americans, William Anderson and H Charlson, are reported released and en route to Douglas Arizona.
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Mexico City
W. C. Nicholy
Henry Lare Wilson
Matias Guerra
Tamaulipae
Tampico
Nichols
Big Fife
Supreme Court
Guerra
Wilson
Ambassador Wilson
Washington, D. C
William Anderson
H. Charlson
Dougas, Ariz
State
Department
Girls killed by brothers in two states
In Frankfurt Kansas a 5 year old boy James, son of Ali and Mrs. Joseph Nerd, shot his 5 year old sister Anna with a double barreled shotgun left in the house while she played Indians. In Crawford County near Lancaster a 19 year old man William Lyons shot and killed his 38 year old sister Ellen while cleaning a revolver thought to be unloaded. Fort Smith reports incomplete details.
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Frankfurt
Kas
James
Ali
Joseph Nerd
Furmera
Anna
William Lyons
Lancaster
Crawford County
Elen With & Isto
Thich
Une Tose
Fort Smith
Chester Jordan Executed in Charlestown State Prison
Chester Jordan, condemned for murdering his wife Howorah in Somerville four years ago, was executed in the electric chair at Charlestown state prison at 11 14 this morning. Born in Indianapolis thirty three years ago, he had married vaudeville performer Honorah O Reilly known as Ireen Shabena.
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Boston
Chester
Jordan
Somerville
Howorah
Charlestown State Prison
Indianapolis
Ind
Honorah O'Reilly
Ireen Shabena
Soil Investigation Tour Planned by Illinois College Group
The advisory committee of the soil investigation department of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture will tour several towns in Illinois including Hines Oblong Gdin Lebanon Muscoutah Carlinville and Bloomington. They will inspect the plant for grinding limestone at the Chesser penitentiary and earlier visited the agricultural college experimental fields laboratories and irrigation sites.
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Champaign
Ill
Soil Investigation Department
College of Agriculture
University of
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Taft
Natuinat Firemen's Association
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Hain
Deneen
Doyle
National Association
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Ghee Amediaane
Federal Bureau of Labor
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Arkansas
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Witte
Illinois
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