Novel reading incites youth to crime in Chicago case
William Pollard, 22, a grocery wagon driver, confessed to creating the Knights of the White Death letters a joke inspired by Conan Doyle. He recruited skull and coffin imagery, demanded money from clergymen, and watched investigations unfold before his arrest in Evanston.
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Conan Doyle
Knights of the White Death
Chicago
William Pollard
Post Office
Pollard
Knights
White Death
Weird
W. O. Waiters
Grace Episcopal Church
R . Roberts
Quinnchapel
A.C. Dixon
Moody Institute
Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Evanston
International Naval Warfare Conference Opens in London
The International Conference of Powers met today at the British Foreign Office to frame a code of laws for naval warfare and establish an international prize court. Delegates include the United States Great Britain France Germany Italy Austria Hungary Russia Spain Holland and Japan with Admiral Stockton and Professor Wilson among the American representatives.
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International Conference of Powers
London
Great Britain
Foreign Office
United States
France
Germany
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Spain
Holland
Japan
Charles H. Stockton
George Grafton Wilson
Brown University
John H
Will Investigate Pullman Charges
The interstate ecommerce commission will resume the inquiry into Pullman rate reasonableness. George S. Loftus of St Paul filed the complaint. Commissioner Lane will open the hearing here next Monday.
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Pullman
Chicago
Interstate Ecommerce Commission
Pullman Company
George S. Loftus
St. Paul
Lane
Bank Official Lingafelter Pardoned by Governor
James R. Lingafelter of Newark, a banking official serving a five year sentence in the penitentiary for forgery, was pardoned by Governor Harris. He is said to be ill with stomach cancer. His wife faced charges linked to the institutions’ failure and his son Robert Lingafelter is in Mansfield reformatory.
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Columbus, O
James R. Lingafelter
Newark Beaker and Savings Association
Harris
Robert Lingafelter
Mansfield
Two Burned to Death in Prairie Avenue Stable Fire
Fire at 1824 Prairie avenue in Chicago leaves Mrs. Elizabeth Carr and her one year old son dead. Several others injured by jumping from upper story windows amid the blaze.
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Chicago
Prairie Avenue
Elizabeth Carr
Worldwide powder trust agreement halted by US European rivals
A federal hearing revealed a 1897 worldwide cartel by US and European powder makers led by Dupont and Austin Powder to regulate prices and limit competition. It included stopping a New Jersey detonation plant and coordinating bids on smokeless military powder, with a $50 000 breach penalty and a ten year term.
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Cleveland
Europe
Mahaffey
Almon Lent
Austin Powder Company
Lent
Dupont Company
United States
New Jersey
Brazil's Cotton Industry Richly Tied to Capital
A historic note indicates that roughly one third of Brazil's industrial capital is invested in cotton mills, underscoring the crop's economic centrality to the nation and its industrial development.
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Brazil
Brazii
Umpires allege bribery attempt at 1908 baseball game
New York December meeting reveals Umpires Klein and Johnston say they were offered bribes over the Oct. 8 Polo Grounds championship game between New York and Chicago. A committee was named to investigate, with hints of possible criminal prosecutions.
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New York
Chicago
Polo Grounds
Pulliam
Klein
Johnston
Diplomatic corps oppose recognizing Simon in Haiti
At a Port au Prince meeting the diplomatic corps agreed it is not opportune to formally recognize General Simon. The move could aid him in the upcoming president election during the congress session.
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Simon
Washington
Dec
Diplomatic Corps
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Youth is Sentenced in Mail Fraud Case
Fred Schaeffer, arrested on a complaint by Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews of Wheel ing West Virginia, was sentenced to five months in jail for misusing the mails by claiming to have found her missing son. He admitted writing such letters but said he did not profit. Judge Sater noted the youth and pity of the case and gave a non penitentiary term.
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Columbus
Fred Schaeffer
Elizabeth Andrews
Wheeling
W. Va
United States
Sater
Schaeffer
Gould Divorce Appeal Denies Jury Trial
Katherine Clemmons Gould loses bid for jury trial in her divorce action against Howard Gould in the appellate division of the New York Supreme Court.
Police Chief Cleared in Arson Case in Lisbon
In Lisbon Ohio on December 1 the jury acquitted Chief of Police Charles E Williams in the arson trial after about half an hour of deliberation.
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Lisbon
Charles E. Williams
Negro Hangs in Tecumseh Court Action
Tecumseh Oklahoma December 32 Wilion Johnson a negro murderer was hanged there Mrs Mary Cuppy was the victim Johnson killed his victim with a board February 23 1907.
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Tecumseh
Okla
Wilion Johnson
Mary Cuppy
Johnson
First Submarine Boat Near Sret Harbor England 1774
A fragment notes a submarine boat near Sret harbor in England during 1774. The readability is limited but implies early underwater vessel activity and a maritime setting in late 18th century Britain.
Candied Orange Peel Made At Home For Delicacy
Directions for preparing candied orange peel. Soak rind in salted water a week then simmer in a light syrup and a thick syrup separately. Dry the rinds and store in wide mouthed bottles. A frugal home method from a vintage food guide.
Crafting a Childs Bib and a Fruity Punch Recipe
A sewing tip outlines making a child bib using a yoke pattern with a deep back and optional front yoke, bias facing, two back buttons, and a finish that protects the dress and sleeves. The second section describes a fruit punch combining tea syrup with fruit and carbonated waters for serving.
How to Prepare Butter Crackers and Almond Coffee Bread
Instructions describe making two recipes from basic ingredients. First, a cheesy unleavened crackers base baked into strips or rings, served with soups or salads. Second, a sugared almond coffee bread batter with lemon and cinnamon, poured into a greased pan and baked with a cinnamon almond topping.
To Teach Child Knitting with a Ball of Bright Worsted
A simple project draws a child into knitting by making a ball from accumulated ends then casting on two needle stitches. The guide promises surprising joy and a gentle intro suitable for boys or girls.
Bachelor’s Buttons Recipe Described for Lightly Baked Treats
The article details making Bachelor’s Buttons by rubbing two ounces of butter into five ounces of flour with five ounces of sugar. Beat one egg with half the sugar, mix in remaining ingredients, add almond flavoring, shape into nut sized balls, dust with sugar, bake lightly on buttered paper.
Using the Broiler to Prevent Fat Fires
A housekeeper adapts broiling by inserting an oven shelf as a pan to catch fat. Place meat on the shelf near the bottom of the broiling oven so grease is trapped safely and removed from the heat. This method reduces flare ups, confusion, and possible injuries during broiling.
Onion Sandwich With Salt Water Dressing
A historical instruction describes slicing onion, soaking in strong salted water for three hours, draining, and mixing with mayonnaise. Then butter four inch bread slices and pile a generous onion filling between the slices for a savory sandwich.
Camphor Ice Recipe From A Historic Formula
A historical home remedy outlines melting two ounces lard or mutton fat with spermacetti and wax, adding half ounce camphor gum and quarter ounce glycerine, then heating as gently as possible to blend.
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League of Death
Powder Trust
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Blitz Kitchen
Garland
Grant Witt & Co
N. Main St
Winchester, Hy
Massie
Shoe Man
Bush
D. B. Hampton
B. F. Curtis
Ark County National Bank
Main Street
Winchester
Kentucky
Rawlin
Santa Claus
Cuba
T. Strother Scott
Capital
Winchester Bank
Winchester, KY
N. H. Witherspoon
W. R. Spear
Cincinnati
L. M. Butsch
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