Augustus Machen To Be Freed After Prison Reform Standout
Augustus W. Machen a post office graft figure who spent three years of a two term sentence in Moundsville West Virginia prison due to good conduct and reforms he implemented. He is due to be released at midnight and expected to rejoin his family in Washington D C He earned privileges and studied French and German while in confinement.
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Washington, D. C
Augustus W. Machen
Post Office
Machen
West Virginia
Moundsville
Committee of the State
Mechen
Minnesota Democrats Endorse Governor Johnson For President
The Minnesota state committee endorsed Governor John A. Johnson for the Democratic presidential nomination by a 68 to 23 vote after a bitter fight. Bryan adherents forced two test votes and pledged to oppose Johnson statewide, forming a Bryan organization at the Ryan Hotel. The convention to elect national delegates was set for May 14 in St. Paul.
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St. Paul
Minn
Democratic State Committee
Minnesota
John A. Johnson
Denver
Johnson
Bryan
State Committee
Ryan Hotel
Delegees
Threats Target Rochester Home With Dynamite Attack
In Rochester New York last night alleged Black Hand operatives carried out threats by detonating dynamite on Frances Demuria’s porch after he refused a money demand. The porch was wrecked and windows shattered but no injuries were reported.
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Rochester
N. Y
Frances Demuria
Judge Henson Delays Ruling in Pocahontas Election Case
In Tazewell Virginia Judge Henson adjourned court to March 17 to announce his decision in the Pocahontas election case. He has ruled on three points and will decide the decisive issue on that date.
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Henson
Tazewell Court
Tazewell
Tazewell Circuit Court
Pocahontas
Mrs Virginia Campbell Thompson Dies Here
Mrs Virginia Campbell Thompson daughter of Rev Alexander Campbell founder of the Christian Church dies in Washington at March 6. For thirteen years she served as postmistress at Louisville and her campaigns for reappointment are remembered from the Hayes to Harrison administrations. She was born at Bethany West Virginia and married to William R Thompson of Kentucky.
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Washington
Virginia Campbell Thompson
Alexander Campbell
The
Christian Church
Campbellite Church
Thompson
Louisville
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
Bethany
W. Va
William R. Thompson
Kentucky
Machinists to Protest Wage Reductions in Rotmoke
Machinists in the Norfolk & Western railway shops at Rotmoke Virginia have decided to oppose wage cuts. Members cite recent shortened working time as a de facto wage reduction and fear further cuts if they yield now. A spokesman said the group has decided to stand firm, signifying potential influence on other unions.
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Rotmoke
Norfolk & Western Railway
Bedford Dispensary Victory by Seven Votes in Bedford City
Bedford City Virginia voters chose to license a dispensary over barrooms by seven votes in yesterday's election. A possible contest is anticipated due to the slim majority and the final tally.
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Bedford City
Jealous Lover Kills Woman Then Wounds Self Near Suffolk
Richmond Virginia March 6. Charles Mitchell shot and instantly killed Mrs. William Christian near Suffolk. He placed a revolver to his head, inflicted a flesh wound on himself, and claimed the woman shot herself and then him. Jealousy cited. he was arrested.
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Richmond
Suffolk
Charles Mitchell
William Christian
Secret sale talk alleged in New York arrest
Washington reports little significance in the arrest of William Esser in New York yesterday who allegedly negotiated with the German government for the sale of government secrets used in the manufacture of high explosives.
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Washington
New York
William Esser
Ellwood T. Hance Dies by Own Hand in Detroit
Ellwood T. Hance, first vice president of United Trust Company and former Detroit postmaster, shot himself today in Detroit. Friends say he had been in low spirits over financial troubles and poor health for some time.
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Detroit, Mich
Ellwood T. Hance
United Trust Company
Detroit
Fire Devastates Town of Noda Say Near Tokyo
A serious morning fire in Noda Say near Tokyo destroys about 400 of 1,000 houses. Estimated damage reaches $2,000,000 with authorities investigating causes and scope of the blaze.
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Tokio
Noda Say
Investigation of Corruption Charges in House
The House unanimously adopts a resolution to investigate charges by Representative Lilley of Connecticut about corrupt influences on the Naval Affairs Committee regarding submarine torpedo boats. A committee headed by Boutell Stevens Olmstead Howard Broussard will call books and papers from the electric boat company and report fast.
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Washington
House
Lilley
Connecticut
Naval Affairs Committee
Electric Boat Company
New Jersey
Messrs
Boutell
Ilinois
Stevens
Minnesota
Olmstead
Pennsylvania
Howard
Georgia
Broussard
Louisiana
Committee On Rules
Electric Company
Congress
Senate
Argue Against Bill Before Senate Committee
Railroad offices argued against a bill to forbid rate advances before the Interstate Commerce Commission determines fairness. Vice President Culp of the Southern warned the measure would block railroads from testing low rates to open new territory and hinder cutting seasonal passenger fares or offering general concessions during tours.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Culp
Southern
American car improves roads in NY to Paris race
The American car started from Columbus Nebraska at seven this morning on the New York to Paris race. It is moving into sandy country where rain is making the roads better rather than worse, aiding progress.
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Omaha
Neb
Columbus
Bette
Policemen Killed by Revolutionists in Russia
In Kperzon Russia two policemen and two gendarmes were shot to death in an encounter last night between authorities and revolutionists.
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Kperzon
Russia
Ber nin Sets 100 Mile Speed Record in French Car
In Ormond Florida on March 6 M G Bernin drove a 60 horsepower French car to complete 100 miles in 72 minutes 56 1 2 seconds breaking the prior world mark of 75 40 2 5.
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Ormond
Fla
M. G. Bernin
Thaw At Mallewan Asylum Now Model Inmate
Albany March 6 Harry K Thaw after three weeks at Mallewan Asylum becomes a model inmate according to Dr Ferris head of the state commission of lunacy He has gained twenty pounds and amuses himself and others by playing piano Officials will observe longer before deciding on his release
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Albany
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Mallewan Asylum
Ferris
State Commission of Lunacy
Methodist minister accuses Syracuse chancellor of defaming Roosevelt
Brandon Virginia, March 6. Charges filed by Rev. George A. Cooke against Rev. James R. Day of Syracuse University allege Day defamed President Roosevelt. Day condemns Roosevelt in his book A Raid on Prosperity and is accused of violating church rules.
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Brandon
George A. Cooke
Methodist Episcopal Church
James R. Day
Syracuse University
Day
Roosevelt
Methodist Church
Blue Ribbon Extracts for Flawless Dessert Flavor
A suggestion promotes Blue Ribbon Lemon and Vanilla Extracts as the key to perfectly flavored desserts. It positions the extracts as essential pantry items for achieving consistent, high quality baking results.
Texas Democrats Prepare Convention to Oppose Bailey
Waco Texas March 6 The anti Bailey faction of the Democratic party in Texas has completed arrangements for a convention here tomorrow The purpose is to prevent Senator Bailey from being sent to the national convention as delegate at large and to fight against the evils in political and official life associated with Baileyism.
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Waco
Texas
Democratic Party
Bailey
Pure Water Means Health From Bluefield Bottling Co
Palatable distilled water advertised as pure and healthy. Available at drug stores and newsstands or by phone. Bluefield Bottling Co promotes daily Telegraph subscriptions.
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Bluefield Bottling CO
Castings of Any Size Repairing Work Promptly
A local shop advertises castings of any size and quick turnaround for repair work. The notice emphasizes prompt service and reliability for a range of casting needs.
Flooded Wabash Basins Swamp Peru Suburbs Health
Nearly 1,000 workers rendered idle and seventy five homes damaged as the Wabash River overflows its banks near Peru Indiana. Forecast says South Peru may be submerged before nightfall.
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Peru
Ind
Wabash River
President's yacht Mayflower grounded in Chesapeake Bay
A special dispatch reports the Mayflower bound from Washington to Norfolk navy yard ran aground in the lower Chesapeake Bay amid fog. The navy collier Nero was sent to assist.
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Norfolk
Merch
Ledger
Dispatch
Old Point Comfort
Washington
Norfolk Navy Yard
Chesapeake Bay
Nero
Brother Not Satisfied By Walter F. Bakers Death Probe
New York reports ongoing inquiry into the mysterious death of Walter F. Baker a wealthy Boston youth whose case caused a sensation last October The investigation continues as authorities review new leads and statements in the case with potential developments anticipated.
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Bogota
N. J
Bakers
Baker
Boos
Massachusetts General Hospital
New York
Walter F. Baker
Boston
Steamer Yuma Smashes Bridge Tearing Span Floods Toledo
The steel freighter Yuma, moored on the Maumee River, broke free of ice and struck the city bridge, tearing out a span and flooding docks and basements. Harbormaster Page fell into the river but was rescued. two others were injured as the bridge hub connected east and west Toledo. The Yuma carried 15000 bushels of flax and belonged to Wilson Transit of Cleveland.
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Toledo
Yuma
Maumee
Page
Wilson Transit Company
Cleveland
Cty
National Civic Federation Delegation Pushes Federal Incorporation Plan
In Washington on March 6 the Senate interstate commerce committee heard a large delegation from the National Civic Federation. The group urged legislation creating a non-partisan commission to study a system of federal licenses or incorporation for certain interstate commerce corporations and to examine stock purchases between firms in relation to public interests.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Committee
The
Senate
National Civic Federation
Delega
State Bank
Aiso
Detroit Champions Head South for Spring Practice
Manager Jennings leads the Detroit Americans on a southern swing starting in Hot Springs Arkansas. The champions will play exhibition games in Pine Bluff Little Rock and Memphis before moving on to Louisville Terre Haute Indianapolis Toledo and Cincinnati on the return trip.
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Detroit
Mich
Jennings
Hot Springs
Ark
Arkansas
Pine Bluff
Little Rock
Mempi
Louisville
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Toledo
Cincinnati
To Keep Son At School
New York, March 6. Mrs Jeannette Newman was locked up at police headquarters after a confession to stealing jewels valued at 20009 from her friend at Stratford House New York. She said she acted to fund a private school for her son and to preserve her social position.
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New York
Jeannette Newman
Stratford House
Prohibition Leader Rev Dr Silas Swallow Near Death
Harrisburg Pennsylvania March Rev Dr Silas C Swallow longtime Prohibitionists leader lies near death at his home after a long fight with multiple diseases. Physicians say death could come at any time.
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Harrisburg
Silas C. Swallow
Here
Looks Like War in East Feared as Japan Moves South
Pekin reports the Japanese southern squadron heads toward Canton raising the danger of armed clash with the Mikado. China wavers between pride and fear of war that could threaten imperial unity.
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East
Pekin
Canton
China
Gary elected U S senator on fourth ballot
Columbia reports Gary secured the United States Senate seat on the fourth ballot as the results clarified in a March 6 tally. The decisive vote ends a lengthy contest with strong party support and regional backing noted in late-breaking election coverage.
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Columbia
U .Gary
United States
Collinwood Comes To Full Realization Of Her Woe
March 6 Cleveland reports Collinwood woke to a day of funeral processions for 167 children killed in Wednesday’s Lake View School fire. Fifty burials occurred today with more planned. unidentified bodies await interment as relief measures are organized.
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Cleveland
Collinwood
Lake View
Herter
Collinwood Board of Trade and Town Council
Ariven
F. P. Whitney
Fire drills at 1009th Street school as all children escape
A fire at a five story public school on 1009th Street between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway prompted a special call to fire headquarters in New York on March 6. Children evacuated calmly to the yard and were sent home while police kept parents from blocking exits.
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New York
1009Th Street
Amsterdam Avenue
Broadway
Record Pace in North Dakota Battleship Construction
Boston March 6 news notes a record speed in U S navy shipbuilding as the 20 000 ton battleship North Dakota at Fore River Quincy advances to 20 per cent completion four months after keel lays with launch expected around October first. Naval experts deem the progress remarkable given the ship’s size and engineering challenges.
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Boston
Mass
United States Navy
North Dakota
Fore River
Quincy
Marek Machen Evades Press and Flies Home
Wheeling reports Marek T. Machen former post office official and ex chief accountant of a prison was released at midnight and left by early train for Washington. He had evaded Washington journalists who waited in Moundsville for two days awaiting his release.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Marek T
August W. Machen
Post Office Department
Washington
West Virginia
Moundsville
Machen
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Bluefield
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United States Government Depository
L. E. Tierney
W. H. Thomas
R. E. Bolling
W. B. Hicks
E. B. Carter
J. N. Vance
D. R. Wood
Union Bank and Trust Company
E. E. Carter
Edwin Mann
W. C. Pollock
L. A. Hooper
First National Bank of
Johnston
V. C. Thompson
E. T. Hance
Depew
Daily Telegraph
Superior Supply CO
W. V
Maritain
Gary
Latimer
W. Machen
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