Whipple overheard talk of "square it" in Baker case
In New York on March 10 authorities point to a testifying witness Whipple who overheard a woman saying she had letters to square things. Coroner's jury in Hackensack, New Jersey hears that Walter F. Baker died Oct 27 at the Hurds Bogota home and was embalmed while warm. Theodore Price appears as a new participant in the case.
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New York
Baker
Whipple
Boston
Hackensack
N. J
Walter F. Baker
Frank Hurd
Bogota
Brown
Court session on Baker death case continues with witnesses
Prosecution seeks the maid seen at the house the night of Baker's death. The two hour session, presided by Dr. Cornelius A. Demand, included lawyers Malcolm Lawrence and Senator B. W. Wakelee for the Hurds, plus Roger Ernst for Harvard College. Edward F. Baker sat with District Attorney Ernest Koester as witnesses were cross examined.
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Baker
Cornelius A. Demand
Ridgewood
Frank Hurd
Malcolm Lawrence
New York
B. W. Wakelee
Demarest
Lawrence
Roger Ernst
Roper & Gray & Gorham
Harvard College
Edward F. Baker
Ernest Koester
Defects in Ships of War Raise Navy Concerns
Captain Winslow and Commander Key accuse Evans fleet battleships of over draft armor belts too low unsafe ammunition hoists and poor freeboard height. They contrast British rapid shooting with Connecticut class ships and cite Winslow defense of Rosovensky’s coal bunkers.
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Lord Nelson
Washington
McR. Winslow
Bureau of Navigation
Navy Department
A. L. Key
Roosevelt
Evans
Hampton Roads
Rosestvensky
Navy hearing on armor, ammunition and British ships debate
Commander Key drew fire for directing testimony and criticizing armor belt and gun decks as unsafe. Captain Winslow argued for higher armor, two thirds stores, and better hoists, contrasting American ships with British vessels like the Lord Nelson and Connecticut. He praised the Michigan and South Carolina as improvements, possibly superior to Britain’s best.
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Capps
Winslow
Connecticut
Lord Nelson
Mr. Tillman
Michigan
South Carolina
Japan Not Scaring China in Tatsu Maru Controversy
Hong Kong reports continued Japanese fleet activity while Pekin opposition and Canton viceroy resist handing over the Tatsu Maru to Japan. British stance against Japan’s attitude is welcomed across China amid the dispute.
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Canton
Pekin
Japan
Great Britain
China
No Trace Of Lost Jeffs On Galapagos Search
Washington March 10. Officials report from Lieutenant Walter R. Gherardi aboard the Yankton that Frederick Jeffs the American castaway lost near Galapagos Island has not been found. The Yankton had departed the fleet to search for Jeffs after a wreck off Indefatigable Island last fall and was thought unlikely to locate him alive.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Navy Department
Walter R. Gherardi
Frederick Jeffs
Galapagos Island
Hughes Receives Ovation as Next President at Banquet
Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York received a 4000 strong tribute at Tremont Temple as he headlined the New England Dry Goods Association banquet. Attendees cheered him as the next president and praised Roosevelt policies in remarks on national affairs. Other speakers included Mayor Hibbard Rabbi Charles Fleischer and Lafayette Blair.
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Charles E. Hughes
New York
Tremont Temple
New England Dry Goods Association
Hughes
United States
Hibbard
Charles Fleischer
Lafayette Blair
Roosevelt
England
Governor Hughes Speech Emphasizes Industry Protection and Honest Governance
The speech pledges support for American industry and denounces exploitation of minority stockholders and trusts. It asserts majority rule requires an informed public, condemns discrimination, and promises stable administration with no return to past abuses. It stresses anti bossism rhetoric and calls for vigilance against roguery.
Weather outlook for New England midweek
Washington reports the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair and warmer conditions in New England with fair skies and fresh west winds.
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Boston
Vicinity
Washington
New England
Denunciation of Women Duty and Race Welfare Speech
President Roosevelt addressed the first international congress on child welfare in Washington on March 10. He warned that only responsible mothers can ensure national life and warned against race death, urging women to be good wives and mothers and raise healthy children.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
President extols the mother as nation’s backbone
In a White House address the President declares the mother superior to veterans in citizenship, praising motherhood as essential to society. He condemns men who treat women badly and argues education should center on recognizing the dignity and usefulness of motherhood, while stressing duty and self denial.
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White House
Kemp Slain in Duel After Primary Dispute in Amite
Amite Louisiana March 10 D S Kemp Democratic Senator elect was shot and killed by C F Hyde a political and business leader following a quarrel over the state primary election Hyde charged Kemp with untruthfulness Kemp brandished a revolver and slapped Hyde before they agreed to a duel Hyde was not injured in the confrontation.
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Amite
D. S&s
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