Sensational Crawford trial details alleged poisoning plot
New Orleans on March 15 the Crawford murder trial entered a dramatic phase as aunt and sister testified Annie Crawford may have poisoned Elise by giving a drink while nursing. Witnesses described Elise’s last illness with pinpoint pupils and slow respiration, and jars of organs were shown in court as evidence.
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Robert Crawford
Elise Crawtford
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Gertrude Crawford
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Divorcee to wed millionaire in Cincinnati ceremony
Mre Jack Gallatin daughter of Al Adama once policy king plans marriage to Francis B Ander son, a young Cincinnati milsongre. She divorced last August from Jack Gallatin, a wealthy New York clubman met during a chorus performance.
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al Adama
Francis B. Anderson
Cincinnati
New York
Bills of Lading Debate Reaches Senate Panel
Washington March 15. The senate committee on interstate commerce heard grain dealers urge legislation to hold railroads liable for bills of lading whether issuing agents receive goods or not. Western shippers joined New York merchants demanding a clean bill to boost lender confidence. Professor Williston of Harvard protested the proposed broad railroad liability.
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Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
New York Commission
Clapp
Williston
Harvard
American Bankers’ Association
MacArthur to Explain Policy at Baptist Tabernacle
Dr. R. B. MacArthur, newly elected pastor, will speak at both services to present future church policy and forward movement. He aims for a dignified worship form and will propose improvements. Congregation shows enthusiasm despite Dr. Broughton’s departure, with special music planned for morning and evening services.
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Baptist Tabernacle
R. 8. MacArthur
MacArthur
John A Patten Honored In City For Mission Work
Chattanooga Tenn March 15 The men and Religion Forward Movement campaign results stir churches to Christian duty and cooperation Pastors Association and 100 committee plan a practical program to unite churches A federation form is planned and John A Patten welcomed as a city figure for the address effort expands to Harriman and other towns with expected large results
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Pastors’ Association
Iigion
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Chattanoove
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Harriman
Governor and prison officials meet over Jefferson case
Governor Brown and Prison Commissioners Davison and Patterson conferred in the governor’s office about James Jefferson of Columbus who is slated for hanging March 29 for the murder of Policeman Marion Marchant. No final decision was made and a commutation to life likely forthcoming, with a joint statement or order expected next week.
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James Jefferson
Columbus
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New Steamship Line Connects Intercolonial Route to Halifax
Foronte Ont March 18 officials announced progress toward a new line of Atlantic steamships with negotiations at Ottawa. No contract yet, but the plan features double tracking of the Intercolonial Railway and a link between it and the steamship service at Halifax.
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Halifax
William K. Vanderbilt Jr elected vice president of New York Central
After a decade of service in the New York Central offices the Vanderbilt heir William K. Vanderbilt Jr is chosen as vice president of the railroad system. The family is expected to participate actively in the administration of the property and its affairs.
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Wiliam K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Hart
New York Central Railroad
Wall
Vanderbilt
Taft to Refuse Peace Treaties
Washington reports say President Taft has decided not to accept arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France as amended by the senate. Officials believe the Senate amendments render the pacts useless for preventing war. Bryce and the British foreign office await Taft's decision as Jusserand's stance remains unknown.
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Washington
Taft
James Bryce
Great Britain
France
Senate
Bryce
Foreign Office
J. J. Jusserand
White House
Sickness in Family of Minister Ospina
Washington reports sickness has struck the family of Senor Pedro Nel Ospins the former Colombian minister to the United States His wife has faced cancer for weeks now her visiting mother and father also ill with the grip Ospina and two children share the ailment He had planned to leave Washington after severing ties with the legation but now expects to stay until June.
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Senor Pedro Nel Ospins
United States
Senor Ospina
Legation
Eamon Daily in Macon Theater
Macon Georgia reports that a service inaugurating Eamon Daily is announced with an hour long program and an Atlanta bishop will conduct at noon. The Macon Ad Men's Club forms with 80 members I P Hillyer president J F Culpepper VP E C Scott secretary and Charles Cong treasurer. Six delegates will attend the Dallas convention. Extensions to Unadilla via Tippetville would make the Ocilla Southern line 91 miles, entering Macon via Perry. Solicitor General W J Grace’s health improves after pneumonia attack. A conference on General Walker’s reunion parade plans set for March 21. Warrant issued for Fred S Lawrence in Columbia for jumping aboard a train. John R Cooper in Washington discusses GA political conditions as a candidate for Congress.
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C. Nelson
Atlanta
Macon Ad Meni's Club
I. P. Hillyer
J.F. Culpepper
E. C. Scott
Charles Cong
National Association of Ad Men's Clubs
Dallas
Texas
Ocilla Southern Railroad
J. A. J. Henderson
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Unadilla
Tippetville
Nashville
Bitagerald
Fitzgerald
Rochelle
Perry
C. Irvine Walker
Confederate Veterans
Maddox
Georgia Division
Walker
Kaiser Daughter Snubbed by Prince in Swiss Holiday
Princess Victoria Louise daughter of Kaiser Wilhelm is reportedly in Switzerland taking a long holiday due to a heart affair. Prince Adolph of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, chosen as her prospective husband, reportedly balked at marrying now, leaving the princess to feel the snub despite her acceptance of her father's selection.
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Victoria Louise
Kaiser Whihelm
Switzerland
Prince Adolph of
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Jeffersonian Democrat Promotes Rotation in Office
A speaker declares commitment to nine terms or eighteen years and promotes rotation in office, insisting he will stay in the fight to the end as a Jeffersonian Democrat.
Mormon Church Near Buchanan Is Burned
Bremen Ga March 16 Special The Mormon church a few miles up ar Buchanan was burned to the ground a few nights ago A joint debate between H Hall of Atlanta and a Mormon elder waits in progress at a nearby school house when the fire was discovered but the blaze had gained headway making rescue impossible The building was erected about a year ago by followers of Jon Smith The fire is believed incendiary and authorities are pushing to catch the guilty party
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Mormon Church
Buchanan
H. Hall
Atlanta
Rytt
Leas
Jon Smith
Delicate laxative remedy praised for all seasons
Delicately formed and gently reared women find in every season a simple mild laxative. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna acts gently and safely at any time, cleansing the system with a pleasant taste. The genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product sells in original packs for fifty cents per bottle from leading druggists.
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Canal gas not a volcano at Panama says Canal Record
Washington reports clarify that steam and hot gas seen in the Culebra cut come from iron pyrite oxidation. The phenomenon is temporary and poses no danger to the canal zone, though it slightly endangers excavators who insert iron rods in drill holes.
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Culebra Cut
Panama Canal Zone
Canal
Panama
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