Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Mrs Schenk Poisoning Case
In Wheeling, W Va on January 26 the jury trying Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk for poisoning her husband John O Schenk remained deadlocked after more than 24 hours of testimony. Judge L S Jordan urged further effort but at 5 04 p m discharged them, ending the long trial with a disagreement. Mrs Schenk is jailed again tonight.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John O. Schenk
L. S. Jordan
Free Fish Plan Triggers Gloucester City Outcry
Citizens in Gloucester protest proposed treaty measures claiming free fish access would devastate local industry. Officials outline a broader plan listing food products to be placed on a tariff-free list, sparking debate over economic impact and regional livelihoods.
Story Pictures praised as a valuable educational feature
Readers praise the Post’s Story Pictures educational series and back issues. School committeemen and superintendents in the Boston area laud the pictures for teaching art and culture, noting the impact on children and adults and the goal of familiarizing the public with great artists and masterpieces.
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The
Post
Stary Pictures
Boston
Robbed on Eliot Street by Three Men
Elmer Nickerson of Newport Rhode Island was assaulted by three men on Eliot Street last night and robbed of 170 dollars. They pushed him into a doorway and rifled his pockets after he left a case at about 10 30. One man was arrested by Officer Brown. The suspect named Thomas Sweeney 28 years old claimed residence 269 Tremont Street.
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Elmer Nickerson
Newport
R. Ir
Eliot Street
Brown
Thomas Sweeney
Tremont Street
Sun fi pay marks 9 hours 48 minutes anniversary note
A brief item notes a long 9 hours 48 minutes duration on the 27th day of the year, mentioning a 44 minute increase since the birth anniversary of the present German emperor in 1859, and observes only 52 days of winter remaining.
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Sian
Forecast for Boston and New England Weather
Forecast for Boston and vicinity calls for unsettled conditions with warmer temperatures and light rain today. Tomorrow remains unsettled with moderate winds and variable conditions as rain or snow affects New England regions from the west to the south.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Harvard and Cornell clash amid referee dispute
Harvard crippled for tomorrow's hockey game with Cornell as Cornell objects to Norfolk as referee. Collins expected in Boston this week to sign with the Red Sox. Tech defeats M A C at hockey. East Boston High loses to Come merece High at basketball. Hope Street High School of Providence issues challenge to Greater Boston champions.
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Harvard
Cornell
Norfolk
Hope Street
Providence
Greater
Boston
Collins
Red Sox
Tech
East Boston High
Comemerece High
Jury returns 11 to 1 acquittal after extended session
After a long session the jury reached 11 for acquittal and one for conviction. Initial ballots at 3:56 p m showed eight acquittals, three convictions, and one non voter. A second ballot shifted to nine acquittals and three convictions, with one juror later changing position. Isaac Heyman blocked a verdict as a provision firm salesman who believed guilt from the start.
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Isaac Heyman
Escape by Prisoners With Tubas At Sing Sing
Three inmates escaped Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York by using heavy brass tubas as weapons. One of the escapees is a murderer serving a life sentence. The trio fled into fog and went missing after overpowering guards.
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Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Convicts Break From Band Practice Flee Prison
William Bush sen life term for murder in New York Ralph Taylor burglar 21 years Charles McGinn burglar five years to serve and 16 others join in practice. They flee as guards are assaulted with a tuba cymbals and alto horn. shots fire but fail to stop them. Prison search underway as fugitives head toward the Hudson in cold night.
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William Bush
New York
Ralph Taylor
Charles McGinn
Bush
Taylor
McGinn
Wilfred Webster
Alexander MacGinley
Hudson
Runaway Horse Attacks Washington Street Route In West End
A horse hitched to a coupe driven by Nathan Gross of 159 Chambers Street became uncontrollable in Adams Square about eight last night. It galloped down Washington Street to Hanover before Patrolman Kelley stopped it. Gross was dazed after being thrown. two passengers in the cab, a man and a woman, shouted for help and later left pleased they were uninjured.
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Nathan Gross
Chambers Street
West End
Adams Square
Washington Street
Hanover
Kelley
Gross
Dorchester Man Dies Laughing at Salem Theatre
Henry Whiting aged 55 of 363 Adams Street Dorchester collapsed and died in his seat at a Salem theatre after a hearty laugh at two comedians. The death occurred at 10 2 tonight from apoplexy.
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Salem
Henry Whiting
Adams Street
Dorchester
Flags Half Masted in Gloucester Harbor
Flags of all fishing craft in Gloucester Harbor will be flown at half mast tomorrow to protest the proposed reciprocity treaty clause placing Canadian fish on the free list. The action followed a joint meeting of the Master Mariners and Fish Producers associations where speakers urged Gloucester to fight for self preservation.
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Gloucester
Gloucester Harbor
Master Mariners’ and
United States
Canada
Gloucester Faces Threat From Free Fish Reciproc ity Plan
Gloucester business leaders fear the proposed reciprocity bill will ruin the citys fishing industry. Fishermen, packers, vessel owners and retailers gathered in alarm as officials warn abolishing duties on fish could wipe out Gloucester packing and boneless trades. A Board of Trade and Master Mariners meeting led by Sylvanus Smith discussed the gloom and the need to unite against the policy.
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Gloucester
Canada
Nova Scotia
Board of Trade and Master Mariners’ Association
Sylvanus Smith
Proposed Trade Treaty Reduces Wide Range of Duties
The draft treaty would remove duties on many goods crossing the border including cattle hay onions potatoes dried fruits and cheese and would free various fish and seed imports. It specifies reduced or eliminated duties for mutton lamb bacon salt beef pork canned meats lard and flour between the United States and Canada with continued adjustments for products like corn meal and wheat flour. Continued on Page 8-Fourth Column.
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United States
Canada
America
Taft proposes Canada reciprocity treaty full text printed
The Post prints the complete proposed reciprocity agreement submitted to Congress by President Taft. It notes merchants could not gauge effects from the abridged version and offers the full text for readers to study.
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POST
New England
Taft
Congress
Taft Reciprocity With Canada Sent to Congress
President Taft sends the Canada United States reciprocity agreement to Congress. The accord signals approaching free trade between the nations with lowered duties on foods and partially manufactured goods. The Canadian intermediate tariff provides the framework for mutual rate reductions.
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Washington
Canada
United States
Congress
Taft
Republican Party
Dominion
Taft urges reciprocity with Canada in state paper
President Taft argues that identity of interest binds two peoples by race language and proximity and supports entering into a closer relationship with Canada. He calls for liberal treatment in negotiating the proposed treaty and says the American people favor a more intimate cordial ties with Canada. Continued on page S Fourth column.
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Washington
Taft
Canada
Congress
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