Hughes Accepts Supreme Court Nomination to Succeed Brewer
Governor Charles Evans Hughes of New York accepts appointment to the Supreme Court to replace the late Justice David J. Brewer. The nomination was sent to the Senate shortly after the letter was delivered, but the Senate had adjourned for the day. He is expected to be confirmed quickly and will likely remain New York governor until next October.
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New York
Supreme Bench
Justice Brewer
Washington
Charles &. Hughes
Supreme Court of the United States
David J. Brewer
Hughes
Senate
State of
Charles E. Hughes
Supreme Court
Taft Hails Hughes as Supreme Court Pick
President Taft expresses delight at appointing Charles E Hughes of New York to the Supreme Court bench. Hughes, 48, is praised for experience and ability and is expected to serve until his 70s with 22 years of useful tenure if confirmed. Hughes would not sit until October term begins, pending confirmation and qualification in October.
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Supreme Court
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Governor Hughes
Hughes
Washington
Weymouth and Quincy Land Purchases Reported
Weymouth based buyers Messrs Peter W Branscheid and Henry Martens purchased a tract on Sagamore Street Atlantic Quincy with Charles A M Conant as broker. Theodore E Stevenson bought an estate on Washington Street Weymouth. D Arthur Brown was broker. Massachusetts Title Insurance Co examined and guaranteed titles. offices at 70 State St opposite Kilby.
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Peter W. Branscheid
Henry Martens
Sagamore Street
Atlantic
Quincy
Charles AM. Conant
Theodore E. Stevenson
Washington Street
Arthur Brown
Massachusetts Title Insurance Company
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Kilby
High Court To Pass On Flogging Moral Debate
Washington April 25 The Supreme Court faces a case on corporal punishment in schools linking the old hickory stick to teaching readin writin and arithmetic Annie Kelley an Illinois schoolmistress risks bankruptcy or jail depending on the court ruling if the high court approves the practice she could avoid punishment. if not she may face trial for flogging a pupil.
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Washingston
Supreme Court of the United States
Annie Kelley
Illinois
Ill teacher Kelley seeks federal discharge after childhood assault case
In 1906 Tolono Illinois Miss Kelley flogged 11 year old Michael Burke for indecorum prompting lawsuits and a state court judgment against her. Declared bankrupt she sought federal discharge arguing under the national bankruptcy law she should not pay damages for willful and malicious injuries. She then faced arrest under an Illinois statute until she pursued a federal discharge.
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Illinois
Burkes
Miss Kelley
Weston Nearing His Goal Reaches Little Falls
Weston arrives at Little Falls in fine condition after a grueling tramp across the continent. He sets a fast pace from the start and maintains steady progress toward his objective, drawing cheers from supporters along the route.
Weston in Fine Trim on Way to New York
Edward Payson Weston, 71, arrived at Little Falls, New York, at 6 p m yesterday in good condition. He plans to depart Schenectady, 57 miles away, at 6 this morning and hopes to reach New York late Friday night or early Saturday if unimpeded.
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Weston
New York
Edward Payson Weston
Little Falls
Schenectady
Pedestrian Weston Extends Transcontinental Walk Record
In a sleet storm at Little Falls on April 25 Idward Payson Weston, 71, completed the 3239th mile of his record transcontinental trek. He logged 42 miles that day and remains 16 days ahead of schedule, meaning he would have reached Little Falls on May 11 if on time.
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Little Falls
N. Y
Idward Payson Weston
Weston’s Rain Soaked Journey Amid Welcoming Crowds
Weston planned to depart Little Falls for Schenectady at 1 am but rain and a 40 mph gale delayed him. He resumed at 4 am heading toward New York, cheered by crowds in Hiron Oneida Herkimer and Mohawk. A 71 year old athlete faced heavy mud and scraped his shoes every 15 minutes.
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Little Falls
Schenectady
New York
Hiron
Oneida
Herximer
Mohawk
Vernon
Taft Praises Carnegie Library Dedication at Howard University
President Taft and Andrew Carnegie spoke at the dedication of the Carnegie Library at Howard University in Washington. Taft noted he laid the cornerstone a year ago and praised Carnegie’s philanthropy, saying he envies the happiness Carnegie derives from aiding mankind. He also mentioned attending future functions honoring Carnegie's gifts.
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Washington
Taft
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Howard University
International Bureau of American Republics
Sherman Stresses Tariff Policy In Campaign Message
Vice President James S. Sherman told the Citizens' Industrial Association that tariff policy and the Payne law would be the central issue of the national campaign. He said as a protectionist it was his duty to defend the policy and predicted it would not be abandoned in the lifetimes of current Americans.
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Sherman
ST. Louis
James S. Sherman
Citizens’ Industrial Association
Daily Fire Records Include Alarm Calls and Travel Ad
The log lists multiple fire and alarm events with times and locations including Poplar street Samuel Merrick S600 and Commonwealth avenue Ellis Hospital 8100. A still alarm at 724 Washington street notes John Fishelberg and a $200 figure. Travel notice mentions Washington Sunset Route to California and berths $9 with a recurring weekly schedule.
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Poplar Street
Samuel Merrick
Commonwealth Avenue
Ellis Hospital
Washington Street
John Fishelberg
Little Boy Killed by Baseball in Tragic Field accident
Seven year old Michael Keefe of 98 Eustis Street died after a pitched ball struck him in the heart while catching behind the bat. The boy was carried from the field to City Hospital in a wagon but died before arrival.
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Michael Keefe
Eustis Street
Keefe
Tragic Baseball Accident Ends Youth's Life in Dearborn Lot
Keefe, a young catcher wearing a wobbly unit, dies after a throw by Joseph Burke during a game in a vacant Dearborn Street lot near Olivet Chapel. Burke insists the fall from Keefe’s head-on rock, not the pitch, caused the death as others confirm the same.
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Keefe
Dearborn Street
Olivet Chapel
Joseph Burke
Fred Chase
Chase
Burke
Little
Prabcock
Young Burke
Everett man sentenced to two years for manslaughter
Plavino Vitori of Everett was found guilty of manslaughter for causing the death of Fennaro Dagnfenise, also of Everett. After a jury trial, Judge Wait of the Superior Criminal Court sentenced Vitori to two years in the house of correction following a March 24 arrest during a wagon ride through Chelsea.
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Everett
Fennaro Dagnfenise
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Wait
S Perior Criminal Court
House of Correction
Aarres
Chelsea
Lowell Vesper Club raid sparks police court doubt
An automobile load of liquor was seized from the Vesper Country Club in Lowell triggering questions about the status of police court judges. Judge Hadley and associate justices Pickman and Fisher are members, prompting talk of recusal and possible need to borrow a municipal judge from another city. Fisher declined to discuss merits while Hadley avoided commenting on the case.
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Vesper Country Club
Lowell
Samuel P. Hadley
A. M. Chadwick
Harry E. Shaw
Hadley
Fisher
Ring stolen from dying Midshipman in hospital
Annapolis Md April a class ring bearing the crest motto and numerals of Earl D Wilson was taken from the late Midshipman while he lay dying in the Naval Hospital after fatal football game injuries. Naval authorities investigate with details withheld.
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Annapolis
Earl D. Wilson
Naval Hospital
Naval
Ball Scores From Yesterday National League and American League
Yesterday's baseball results list teams such as Philadelphia Boston New York Brooklyn St Louis Cincinnati Washington Chicago Detroit and Cleveland. Scores are inconsistently recorded with some entries showing Philadelphia over Boston 65 to 55 and Detroit over Cleveland 66 to unknown.
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Boston
New York
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Burdett Business College Graduates Promise Solid Income
Burdett Business College reports a strong post graduation earning outlook with graduates expected to secure competitive salaries across industries. Administrators cite industry demand and program relevance as drivers of favorable outcomes for recent alumni.
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Burdett Business College
Adv
Roosevelt Praised by Paris Officials and Citizens
Theodore Roosevelt toured Paris welcomed by city leaders at the Hotel de Ville. M. Caron, M. Deselves, M. Lampuo, and M. Lepine lauded him as he thanked Paris in French and spoke of living up to the ideal they set for him.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Hotel de Ville
M. Caron
M. Deselves
Seine
M. Lampuo
General Council
M. Lepine
Police
Roosevelt Guests Attend Paris Luncheon and Opera
After an inspection of a grand building, President Roosevelt dined between Premier Briand and M. Caron with about 200 guests. He toasted Paris and the French people, toured the Carnavalet Museum with officials, and then attended the opera Sampson and Delilah, where he received a standing reception.
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Briand
M. Caron
Paris
Carnavalet Museum
Louis XVI
Mark Twain
Louis
Robert Bacon
M. Jusserand
United States
Notre Dame
Comedie Francais
Sampson
Delilian
Military Club
General Brugere
Rochambeau Mission
Miss Carow
Bacon
Mme. Jusserand
Paul Cambon
Fournier
Hermitte
Tasson
Fallieres
Gabriel Hanotaux
Roosevelt to Get First Fight Ticket
Denver April 25 The first ticket for the Jim Jeffries versus Jack Johnson fight in San Francisco on July 4 will be presented to Theodore Roosevelt on his arrival in New York. Jack Greason announced the plan while traveling from Denver to the coast.
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Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
San Francisco
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Jack Greason
Coleman fleecing case leads to New York West Side houses
George W. Coleman accused of embezzling over 200 000 dollars from the National City Bank of Cambridge has his New York homes located by his son and a Justice Department agent. They traveled from Boston on the Boston limited and confirmed the locate.
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Upper West Side
George W. Coleman
National City Bank of
Cambridge
Mass
Young Coleman
Department of Justice
Boston Limited
Post
Walter G. Colesman
Boston
Coleman Avoids Gambling House Details at Grand Central
Mr. Coleman refuses to name locations of gambling houses and asks for a city directory after arriving at Grand Central Station. He and his son then visit F H Schoonmaker's drug store at 40 East Forty second Street where the father spends several minutes checking addresses noted in his notebook.
Scientist Marion Stevens Dies by Gas Suicide in New York
Miss Marion Stevens a leading Christian Science worker and friend of Mrs Stetson reportedly killed herself by inhaling gas at her sister Mrs Evain Wests home on Eleventh Street New York. Her body was found in the bathroom life extinct. The motive is believed linked to church affairs. She was 48 and founded a Christian Science church at Towanda Pennsylvania while making her home in New York.
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Marion Stevens
Stetson
Eva
West Hbleventh Street
Stephens
Christian Science Church
Towanda
Penn
Halley's Comet Seen Near Horizon Early Morning
Halley's comet rises on the eastern horizon at 2 55 this morning and sets near 2 51 tomorrow morning in standard time. Sky observers may glimpse the faint trailing object about 12 to 15 minutes after appearance.
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