Barber Shop Tragedy Ends in Fatal Shooting Over $2
Percy Hopkins and Harry Tracey, both Black, quarreled over two dollars at a barber shop on Fourth Street. Tracey shot Hopkins at close range, then fled. Hopkins died from his wound. Tracey was captured at the Central Auto Supply Co. later that afternoon.
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Farrell
Tracey
Central Auto Supply Co
Hopkins
Percy Hopkins
J. D. Hopkins
Dane
Fourth Streets
Harry Tracey
William Walker
Fourth Street
Kistner
Leighton
Sherriff Shores
Walter Thomas
Am Whinvis Central
Thomas
Ellis Hotel
President Wilson Returns to Capital Amid Delayed Train
President Wilson arrived in Washington from Cornish New Hampshire after a late train and was immediately driven to the White House. He resumed official duties without delay as observers noted the return from a brief stay in the region.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
White House
Manslaughter Trial Of Salooneer In Davenport
Isaac Richardson former saloonkeeper stands trial in Scott county district court charged with manslaughter for causing minor Arthur Wundram to become unconscious after drinking liquor then leaving him in a barn with zero temperatures. Wundram died January 4 1912. Prosecution led by C A Robbins special counsel from the attorney general's office. Indictments previously faulty and delayed. jury selection hindered by notoriety.
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Davenport
Isaac Richardson
Scott County District Court
C. A. Robbins
Cosson
Richardson
Arthur Wundram
Wundram
Windram
Bloodhounds Track Prowler Through Darkness
Earl Yordy and a team of bloodhounds pursued a prowler near the mayor's general store after an 8 o'clock Sunday night incident. The trail crossed a corn field and led to a man in a watching crowd before he vanished. No items were taken. Mrs. W J Zitterell of Webster City visits relatives in the city.
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Earl Yordy
W. J. Zitterell
Webster City
City
Charles W. Knoop
D. Olmstead
English Workman Finds World’s Most Valuable Pearl Necklace
A London workman found a missing pearl necklace worth about 650000 dollars on a sidewalk. Fifty eight pearls remained after theft in transit from New York to London. Police arrested five suspects, three English and two Austrians, believed linked to an international gang. A 50000 dollar reward likely to go to the finder.
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London
Parte
Nherman
Highbury
Mra
Vanderbilt
Dublin transport strike halts trade and stirs Dublin
Dublin faces a broad strike by transport workers and allied trades with 600 or more workers expected to join. The stoppage disrupts shipments, leaves vessels at dock, and worsens food price pressures for poorer communities in Ireland and ports like Liverpool report sympathy actions.
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Dublin
Ireland
Liverpool
Trish Channel
Trish
Carson in Ulster to inspect volunteer army for home rule crisis
Sir Edward Carson arrives in Belfast to observe an Ulster volunteer army, reportedly 100000 strong, with plans to double on completion. He will tour drilled corps, inspect Belfast unionist units, and chair private Ulster unionist meetings to finalize a provisional government if home rule passes. No general conference seen.
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Ireland
Edward Carson
Ulster
Ulster Army
Edward
Orange Lodges
Sir Edward
Unionist Corps
Ulster Unionist Council
Berlin Court Scandal Turns Fatal Shooting
In Berlin Prof. Heinrich Maass shot and killed Court Chamberlain von Westernhagen after a court of honor failed to settle their feud. A prior slap sparked the rage. Maass fired as von Westernhagen struck him then drew his revolver. Truman Mariehoof-Wonodeuftt of Wisconsin is visiting friends.
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Berlin
Heinrich Maass
von Westernhagen
Bar Atta
Court of Honor
von Woegtermhagen
Prof. Maass
Hearst
Wade dies at state capital in Iowa
Jown F. Wade, 54, Democratic leader and father of Maviin Wade, died in Des Moines. A longtime Iowa political figure, he served as senator from the Bi yler township district across the Thirtieth through the Thirty-second sessions and a 32nd special session. Wade’s birth date is listed as pre settlement in Burlington, Iowa.
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Aly
Wade
Iowa Beard of Central
Martin J. Wade
Iowa
Wide
Bneilington, Vic
Butler Comnety
Biyleritreater
Switchman Struck by Train Killed in Rock Island Yard
Hes Moimes of Rock Island was killed last night when struck by a train while attempting to free a switchman’s shackles to remove a section from the engine. Howard, about years old, was identified as the victim in the incident. The report notes surrounding conditions and a weather excerpt with temperatures.
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Hes Moimes
John Howie
Alnost
Heaward
Noted Newspaper Man Faces Health Challenge
San Francisco publisher Chores De Young, general manager of the San Francisco Chronicle, is reported mildly improved after contracting typhoid fever. Doctors hold out hopes for his rapid recovery as the patient shows signs of strength in the morning.
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San Francisco
Cal
de Young
Manveer
Ban Francisco Chronicle
Holland Women to Be Granted Ballot
The Hague plans indicate that Dutch women will receive the vote. A throne speech suggests the cabinet is pushing for women's suffrage with a formal state speech outlining the policy.
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Holland
Hague
Netherlands
Henry Hyaiehise
Woland
Wenen
Priest murderer case tied to counterfeiting ring in New York
Police linked priest and dentist suspects to a counterfeiting plot. Muret and Schmidt, rented a flat and operated a kitchen counterfeiting setup with a printing press and a forged bill stash. Investigators report shared features and possible kinship between the men as undercover inquiries continue.
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New York
Hiefer
Tas Schmidt
Aven Ainogedier
Bry Varnes AL Mieseq
Miser
Atta
Sais Apartnent
Tao
Sefimidt
George Miller
Droneht
Muret
Miller
Sehmldt
Ile
Bertha Zech
Annn Ramueller
Tne
Maret
Schmidt Maret
Chicago
Dental Protective Association of
U. S.A
Peo Dail
Tableoad Crossing Bramed Bait Valiyy Ve Muscatine
A coroner reports the death of curb Maeler near Monroe Street at the Tableoad crossing scene. The piece notes confusion over ownership of Chirawi and mentions Mueller reacting to the incident and a pasty figure in the crowd.
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Monroe
Curb Maeler
Chirawi Tein
Neon Mueller Tein
Gold production dips in 1912 despite rise in silver output
United States mining data show total gold output for 1912 falling to a level not seen since 1917, with California leading at 20 million and Colorado and Alaska following. Silver mined reached about 47.5 million dollars, while Nevada’s output dropped sharply by 4.5 million. World totals uncertain as figures await confirmation.
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D.C
Gonin
United
Teigh Amy
State of
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Aye Bare
Geelobeal
Dad World
George Roberts
United States
Australia
South Africa
California
Colorado
Yats
Alaska
Texans Tosed in Gun Running Probe Across Border
Carrizo Springs reports Justice Department official Robert Barnes says a few Texans show prominence in a southwest Texas gun running case. Investigators identify four suspects Cadierne Crag Juan Galan Antonio Placidio Rares, with more details pending.
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Carrizo Springs
San Antonio
Robert Bh. Barnes
Department of Justice
Texas
Charles Cline
Jarces
Cadierne Crag
Juan Galan
Antonio
Placidio Rares
Independence Day Parade Dampened by Rain in Mexico City
Rainy Independence Day festivities in Mexico City paused the priest parade and flustered bunting on sodden streets. Provisional president Victoriano Hapria led officials and foreign diplomats in a brief address praising public order and youth, amid a solemn national mood.
Corn Prices Rally on Mixed Wheat Signals at Close
Market notes show mixed wheat futures with forecasts of lower receipts and firmer prices later. Iowa reports bullish futures while Montana and coastal export demand support a late rally amid weather and rain in Argentina.
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Seaboard
Argentina
Cobour
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