President May Testify On Lobbying Charge
Washington June 8 The President considers testifying before the senatorial investigation committee as a private citizen to defend himself against Townsend Michigan senator’s lobbying charges over the Underwood tariff bill. White House officials deny patronage used to push the tariff and say appointments show equal treatment for opponents and supporters.
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Washington
Townsend
Michigan
Wilson
White House
United States
Committee Against Recalling Senators Opinion on Townsend Charge
The Overman lobby investigating committee heard Democratic Senators support not recalling Townsend era witnesses. Senator Reed, acting chair, said Townsend had no specific basis for accusations of lobbying against Wilson and no need to recall those who testified. Senator Walsh agreed, while Cummins and Nelson showed differing views and Cummins planned to push recall of several lawmakers over detectives shadowing legislators.
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Washington
Overman Lobby
Townsend
Wilson
Thos
Reed
Walsh
Cummins
Nelson
Pope Blesses W. J. Burns in Rome Audience
In Rome on June 8 Pope Pius X granted a special blessing to W. J. Burns head of the American Detective Agency and his wife. Burns reported the Pope praised him for aiding justice and noted the Pontiff’s strong health and welcoming demeanor. The blessing included devotional articles and a kiss of the ring.
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Rome
W. J. Burns
Burns
Snow falls after record Chicago heat in June
Chicago reports snowflakes after a 96 degree day as a 40 mile north gale drives temperatures down 47 degrees in fifteen hours. Windstorm injuries and thousands in property damage follow amid the chaotic weather event. Milan in Italy records extreme heat with a surge in suicides and mass prostration across the city, many facing death without relief.
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Chicago
Austin
Milan
Italy
Marshall's Soul Food Is Daily Hoe Cake
Vice President Marshall describes daily lunch of corn bread and milk as a simple real hunger meal. He argues Americans seek variety, not gluttony, and that occasional hunger can make humble food feel royal. The remark reflects his epigrammatic view of American eating habits and daily meals in Washington.
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Washington
June
Marshall
Mad Dog Bite Kills Girl in Waycross
Waycross Georgia June 8 Susie Lloyd died this morning from hydrophobia after a mad dog bite in March She was rushed to Atlanta for treatment but only partial care was given and the rest handled locally This marks the second mad dog victim in Waycross within a month stirring local unease as children have been bitten recently.
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Waycross
Susie Lloyd
Atlanta
Cuts Her Third Set Of Teeth At 93 Years
93 year old Mrs Julia Usry, long a resident of St. Clair County Poorhouse near Ashville, is reportedly cutting her third set of teeth. The first two sets fell out around ages sixty and sixty a year ago she began growing a full molar set. She remains active and appears to have years of life ahead.
Militant Injured at Derby Faces Critical Condition
London reports suffragette Emily Davison, injured while attempting to disrupt the Derby, was in a critical condition today. Doctors described her case as hopeless and relatives were asked to come to her bedside.
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London
Emily Davison
Balive
Painter mystery spurs Coles death in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville on June 8, John Stricker Coles general agent for Equitable Life died of a heart attack believed linked to worry over E. O. Painter’s death and $1,000,000 life policy. Coles, 57, had health declines and left eight children and a wife. Insurers including Mutual and New York Life intensified inquiries as autopsy reports awaited Coroner’s jury. Florida authorities said no criminal inquest will be held.
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Jacksonville
Fla
E. O. Painter
John Stricker Coles
Coles
A. P. Coles
Atlanta
Stewart Phinizy
Augusta
J. D. Twiggs
Albany
J. J. Talley
Columbia
S. C
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Painter
The
Equitable
Mutual
Rush
New York Life Companies
Home Office
State of
Florida
Criminal Court
William A. Hallowes
Painter death case hinges on insurance representatives none other parties
Florida has no stake in the Painter case while the Baltimore chemical analysis remains secret. Dr J E Boyd and Dr P C Perry, physicians for the Painter family, refuse to discuss the autopsy or analysis as coroner C D Abbott awaits the Baltimore report due next Wednesday.
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Thal
Florida
Hallowes
University of Georgia
Painter
Baltimore
Jacksonville
Wheeler
Barnett National Bank
C. D. Abbott
J. E. Boyd
P. C. Perry
Boyd
Perry
Georgian features Dr Samuel Batten in Peachtree parade
The Georgian runs a photo of Dr Samuel Zane Batten described as Philadelphia Adonis with Grecian profile and iron gray hair. It notes his claimed reception by nineteen women during a Peachtree Street stroll, while Atlanta men dismiss the claims as slander but acknowledge his striking appearance. Also reports the launch of the Cunard liner Alaunia at Greenock yards for Canadian service.
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Samuel Zane Batten
Philadelphia
Peachtree
Dr. Batten
Peachtree Street
Atlanta
America
London
Cunard
Alaunia
Greenock Yards
Pendleton warns Beavers Kirke impeachment over injunction
Superior Court Judge John T. Pendleton says Chief Beavers and Policeman Kirke face impeachment if the Powell restraining order evidence proves they influenced improper actions. The injunction blocked moving a woman from her home, not police powers, with a hearing likely soon.
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James L. Beavers
James H. Kirke
N. P. Powell
Superior Court
John T. Pendleton
Kirke
Pendleton
Beavers
Bell
Motorcycle Elopers Marry After 18 Hour Chase
Elizabeth McKimurray aged sixteen and Heyward Fulcher sixteen eloped from Waynesboro Georgia and, after a chase by parents and friends, married at the Baptist Church parsonage in North Augusta South Carolina. They initially rode a failing motorcycle then used a horse and buggy to reach Augusta before the ceremony officiated by Rev. George White. The couple stayed with Fulcher’s sister Mrs. Morgan Gordon after the wedding.
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Waynesboro
Elizabeth McKimurray
Heyward Fulcher
North Augusta
S. C
Fulcher
Augusta
Baptist Church
George White
Morgan Gordon
Former head of Cramp shipbuilding firm dies in Philadelphia
Charles H. Cramp former head of William Cramp and Sons dies after a lingering illness at the home of his son Courtland D Cramp in Philadelphia. The longtime leader helped build the citys prominent shipyard and industry.
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Champs Shipbuilding Firm
Philadelphia
Charles H. Cramp
William Cramp & Sons
Court
Iiand D. Cramp
Public letter clarifies Dorsey stance on evidence sources
Mrs. Leo Frank publishes a letter summarizing Mr. Dorsey card in The Constitution asserting he welcomes all evidence from any source to aid an impartial jury. The note emphasizes his view that testimonies obtained by torture need not be disputed and are considered by him justified if presented to the court.
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Frank
Dorsey
No Charge Against Woman Provokes Rhetoric From Dorsey
The Journal and The Constitution report an arrest of a cook without charge, alleging she was interrogated in a police torture chamber and subjected to the third degree to force an affidavit. The Solicitor denied any crime and Dorsey dismisses the matter as trivial, claiming openness to evidence from any source. Lawyers say the arrest violated criminal law and lacked probable cause.
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The
Journal and the Constitution
Atlanta Constitution
Dorsey
Mr. Dorsey
Third Degree Torture Chamber Testimony Debate
A letter argues against using third degree torture chamber testimony in trials, warning it sets a dangerous precedent and could imperil lives. The writer appeals for fairness to an innocent husband and questions Mr. Dorsey's judgment while urging caution and community understanding.
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Mr. Dorsey
Dorsey
Juror's Wife Letters Rights on Testimony in Frank Case
Mrs. Leo M. Frank writes to public clarify why she cannot testify against her husband due to the legal ban on wives testifying in certain cases. She objects to affidavits published in newspapers and asserts Dorsey and detectives exploit rumors. The note aims to inform the community of her position and caution against sensational claims.
Defense Bends Efforts To Prove Conley Slayer
The defense of Leo Frank in the Mary Phagan murder case aims to fix full responsibility on James Conley. It promises an ironclad alibi for Frank and argues Conley was present at key times and manipulated events, including the removal of a staple and the missing purse.
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Conley
Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Frank
James Conley
Madison Avenue
Forsyth Street
Mary Phargan
Home End
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