Taft Accused of Plot to Pack Supreme Court
In a Senate speech Senator Puell of North Dakota sharply criticized the president and attorney general over the merger provision of a proposed railroad bill. He argued the draft aims to subordinate state law and constitutions and to control questions of supreme court authority, suggesting a plan to pack the court. The speaker noted North Dakota’s constitution prohibits railroad consolidation and pressed that the issue extends to the court’s independence.
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Weehington
Senate
Puell
North Dakota
Allpreme Court
Supreme Court
Noted Editor Supports Taft Amid Roosevelt Critique
William Randolph Hearst, former Democratic presidential aspirant, issues a signed statement endorsing Taft while sharply criticizing Roosevelt’s administration. He praises Taft’s one year in office, contrasts Taft with Roosevelt, and foresees prosperity rather than panic under Taft. Hearst met Taft at the White House and issued the endorsement afterward.
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Washington
Apri
William Randolph Hearst
Taft
Roosevelt
Hurst
White House
Uan
Jon
Ogee
Dizzy Climb On Pole Over Bank Building
Hundreds gathered as a steeple-jack climbed a pole above a bank building yesterday around noon. About three inches in diameter and waxed, the pole extended toward the sky while onlookers watched the dangerous ascent. The incident drew a large crowd before police and emergency crews arrived.
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Dizzy
Hyde murder trial erupts in courtroom storm over grand jury notes
Kansas City April 20 A tense Hyde murder trial session saw multiple attorneys clash with the judge over missing grand jury notes on Dr Walter Staines and 42 state witnesses. Frank Walsh claimed a woman found papers showing Dr Haines swore no cyanide in Swope and alleged impeachment threats followed. The court improvises as defense seeks copies and the nurse Mila Keller testifies about Bloodletting and administration plans while Colonel Swope mourns privately.
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Kansas City
B. C. Hyde
Hyde
Conkling
Walter Staines
Frank P. Walsh
Walsh
Dr Haines
Swope
Chrisman
Haines
Walshs
Aarti
Valnes
Veteré
Saya
Latshaw
Misa Pear Keller
Iwoge
Thomas H. Swope
Milas Paarl Keller
Mr. Welsh
Ahautéa
Latehaw
Forty Trapped 4 HLA Mine Disaster in Birmingham
In Birmingham Mulga mine of the Birmingham Coal and Iron Co. traps 35 to 40 crew after an explosion at 0 o clock. Flames shoot high from the shaft mouth. cages damaged. shaft on fire. mineshaft pumping in air. Cause undetermined. Hospital car and ambulances sent. communication with Ensley limited. Nearby, J G Morris attacked on Broad Street. police investigate. Another injury to J Thomas Jones at the Blson poolroom. Americus Ga considers a kniting mill project with $50,000 capital and 300 workers anticipated.
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Birmingham
Ala
Mulga
Birmingham Coal and Iron Company
Ensley
Birmingham Southern Railroad
Bessemer
Eastey
James Bonnyman
Birmingham Goat and Tron Company
Reace
J. Thomas Jones
W. BR. Jones
Mika Dayaerippis
Blson
Jones
Grady Hospital
Bloody angle scene titled in obscure press snippet
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a bloody angle scene and names that are unreadable, yielding no clear event, date, or organization. The readable portion hints at a dramatic moment but lacks verifiable details for a full summary.
Four Men Injured in Pittsburg Plant Riot Firefight
About 200 workers reported for duty at the Pressed Steel Car plant in Schoonville where a riot broke out at the Bloody Angle. Four men were wounded and a foreigner was hospitalized as police clashed with strikers. Police arrested several rioters as extra officers guarded the station and lock-up.
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Pittsburg
Schoonville
James McDeniels
Joseph Virnel
John Koeakl
Koesk
Woods Run
Stolkera
Angie
McDaniels
McLantele
Virnel
Stowe Township
Stance
For Her Honor Walter Faces Gruesome Murder Trial Facts
In New York April proceedings reveal Albert Walter accused of luring Ruth Wheeler to death. Coroner's physician Philip O’Henlon testifies Wheeler was attacked before murder and set afire. Prosecution presents hair, clothing, jewelry and a ring as identification links. Adelaide Wheeler testifies to recognizing sister’s remains by features and personal items amid gruesome evidence. Defense cross examinations are brief and overruled, with no change in witness impact.
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New York
Aia Albert Walter
Ruth Wheeler
Philip O’henlon
Walter
Ruth
Ruth Wheelpro
Theody
Adelside Wheeler
Alster
Tharma
Waller
Spurgeon Convicted of Manslaughter in Georgia
Rome Ga April 20 Special Arrested April 18 for slaying Jemea Haney at Anchor-Duck Villa W D Spurgeon found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the afternoon. He will be sentenced Thursday by Judge John W Maddox. The homicide occurred morning April 15 during a debt dispute Haney foreman of the mine beat Spurgeon who later stabbed Haney in the groin, causing his death.
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Rome
Jemea Haney
W. D. Spurgeon
John W. Maddox
Haney
Spurgeon
Weather Summary for Georgia and Surrounding Areas
Weather report notes warmer Thursday and Friday with south to west winds. Temperatures around 49 degrees expected with normal levels. Rainfall data is incomplete, but monthly deficit figures are listed. precipitation and temperature figures are from Varivan stations and state weather data.
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Georgia
Bear Trap a Get Its Teeth on Government
Washington April 20 Special The Justice Department probe into the bull cotton pool in New York draws sharp fire from Senator Smith South Carolina who accuses officials of bearing a bear trap. He questions why wheat deals were ignored while prices and profiteering are blamed on tariffs and the high cost of living. The exchange on the cotton inquiry ends with a clash over tariff effects as the controversy continues on page six.
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John Corrigan, Jr
Washington
Department of Justice
New York
Senator Smith
South Carolina
Senate
Upper Skiah
Smith
Aldrich
Br. Smith
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