Taft declares Knox eligible for secretary of state
President elect Taft stated that Philander C Knox is legally eligible to receive the appointment of secretary of state and would be the premier in the Taft cabinet. Hesaid no court could entertain actions challenging Knox's appointment, since Knox would be a de facto official.
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Washington
Taft
Knox
Pennsylvania
Board of Engineers
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Congress
Mr. Taft
Boardman
Mrs. Taft
MacVeagh to Get Position
Franklin MacVeagh plans to resign his banking and grocery business interests to avoid conflicts as he prepares to accept the secretary of the treasury post under President Taft. He aims to clear all obstacles before the formal offer is extended.
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Chiergie
Franklin MacVeagh
United States
Treasury
Taft
MacVeagh
Lyman J. Gage
Franklin MacVeagh & Co
Germ of spotted fever found by Dr. Ricketts in Montana
In Hamilton Montana February 17 a bulletin from Dr. Ricketts of the University of Chicago reports discovery of the spotted fever germ. He aims to perfect an anti toxin and seeks funding. The Montana legislature may appropriate 6000 dollars to support the research, with a bill prepared for passage.
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Hamilton
Mont
Ricketts
University of Chicago
Sensational Opening Day in Cooper Sharp Trial in Tennessee
The Cooper Sharp trial opened in Nashville with dramatic scenes. Mrs. E W Carmack widow of the slain senator testified in tears while her son Ned Jr wept beside her. The courtroom packed as Mrs Carmack fainted and was helped to the stand, followed by intense cross examination of Eastman who reenacted the tragedy.
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Neshville
Tenn
Cooper Sharp
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
John Sharp
EB. W. Carmack
E. W. Carmack
Ned, Jr
West Stanley Mine Disaster Leaves 136 Feared Dead
In Newcastle England a double explosion at West Stanley colliery, 12 miles away, traps about 149 workers. Flames erupt from the shaft, preventing rescue as thousands gather at the pit mouth and the mine remains inaccessible for hours.
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Newcastle
Eng
West Stanley
Four Passengers Die in Illinois Central Wreck
Four passengers were killed and thirty six injured when Illinois Central train No 205 traveling south from St Louis to New Orleans struck a broken rail on a trestle six miles east of Murphysboro Illinois. The engine passed the wreck but the baggage car and smoker left the track and toppled down the embankment. Some injured were rushed by special trains to Carbondale hospitals.
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Murphysboro
St. Louis
New Orleans
Here
Grace Perry
Carbondale
Alden
Union County
Four Miners Entombed After Illinois Shaft Explosion
In Benton Illinois on February 17 Shaft No 18 of the Deering Coal Co exploded. Four miners Jackson Emberson Palmer and McCreey the regular shot firers are missing and air shafts are choked. Rescue efforts will take hours with little hope of survivors.
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Benton, Il
Deering Coal Company
Benton
Jackson
Charles Emberson
George Palmer
Charles McCreey
Three Loggers Die in Blizzard East of Winnipeg
Reports from logging camps east of Winnipeg reveal three men Alfred Stohm John King and E Cardwell employed by Smith and McIntyre at Black Bay froze to death after losing their way in a blizzard. Three others reached Port Arthur safely after abandoning them at their request.
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Winnipeg
Man
Here
Alfred Stohm
John King
E. Cardwell
Smith& McIntyre
Black Bay
Port Arthur
Opponents denounce public utilities bill at hearing
Nine speakers testified before the General Legislation Committee in St. Paul arguing the measure would destroy home rule. Critics said the railroad commission lacks expertise for utilities and local conditions, while supporters defended state oversight and proposed a second hearing next Wednesday.
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St. Paul
House
Carl Wallace
Minneapolis
W. TI. Putnam
Red Wing
J. H. Dorsey O
Glencoe
Wisconsin
Railroad Commission
Dorsey
James Manahan
J. M. Bennet
J. C. Michael
Platt Walker
Minneapols
Grinsrud
Minneapolis Wholesalers’ Association
J. A. Gates
Kenyon
State University
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Secretary of
Commission
Millionaire Foils Desperate Robber With Bomb and Gun
Lawrence M. Jones, rich dry goods merchant of Kansas City, his wife and son Chester, fend off a daring intruder who barged into their home with a dynamite bomb and revolver demanding 7 000 dollars. Jones pins the man as Chester and his pistol fails to explode. the bomb is taken and shows matches lit but not exploded. Suspect C H Garnett, claiming Omaha origin, is taken to police with plans to target other wealthy figures.
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Kansas City
Lawrence M. Jones
Jones Dry Goods Company
Chester
Mr. Jones
Jones Porch
Garnett
J. K. Burnham
Burnham
Mr. Burnham
Stephenson Testifies on Expenditures Before Wisconsin Panel
United States Senator Isaac Stephenson faced a four hour cross examination before a Wisconsin legislature committee investigating expenditures. The probe examined his spending details as part of a broader inquiry.
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Madison
Wis
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Wisconsin Legislative Committee
United
Senator Stephenson Concludes Senate Ethics Exam
The senator smiled often during questions he favored and admitted writing political letters. He said his managers were instructed to stay within the law and then departed for Washington after the examination.
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Stephenson
J. A. van Cleve
Marinette
Milwaukee
Vr. E. A. Edmonds
Washington
Pap Johnson shoots Mrs Switzer in Kansas town tragedy
Lawrence Kansas February 17 a man known as Pap Johnson a noted jointist shot and killed Mrs Switzer at the woman home then killed himself no motive known in this tragic incident authorities report the event shocks the community.
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Lawrence Kan
Eat What You Need and Let Kodol Digest the Food
The text argues you must eat enough wholesome food to live and gain strength. It warns against dieting and emphasizes thorough digestion. When the stomach is weak, rest is needed and Kodol is presented as the aid to digest food.
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Kodol
Kodol Dollar Bottle Offer Promises Refund If No Benefit
An advertisement urges readers to buy a dollar bottle of Kodol from their druggist and return it for a full refund if no benefits are observed after using the entire bottle. The offer applies to the large bottle only, limited to one per family, with the dollar bottle containing twice as much as the fifty cent bottle.
Kodo at the Lebapatonis of KEG and DeWitt Co Chicago
A fragment notes Kodo being produced at KEG and DeWitt & Co in Chicago with unclear context. The snippet references a facility or product origin in the city. No dates or additional entities are clearly identifiable.
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KEG& DeWitt & Co
Chicago
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