Carmack Murder Trial Opens in Nashville Courtroom
In Nashville Judge William Hart halts proceedings after Captain Fitzhugh delivers a five hour opening for the state against Colonel Duncan B Cooper Robin J Cooper and John D Sharp in the Carmack murder. The courtroom fills, Fitzhugh’s oration drawn praise from jurors and observers amid heavy tension.
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Nashville
Tenn
Fitzhugh
Duncan B
Robin J. Cooper
John D. Sharp
United States
E. W. Carmack
William Hart
Steel Company Buys Isle Royale in Lake Superior
Isle Royale the largest freshwater island in the world has been purchased by American interests from an English syndicate. The deal was closed in London by F. W. Nichols of Houghton and Oscar J. Larson of Duluth, U S Steel is believed to plan timbering and possible copper-ore exploitation on the island totaling 83 720 acres.
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Houghton, Mich
Washington
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
London
F. W. Nichols
Houghton
Oscar J. Larson
Duluth
United States Steel Corporation
Steel Corporation
Harmon’s Man Wins The Seat
Jonn C. Sullivan of Hamilton is seated on the Ohio railroad commission after a legal challenge. J. C. Morris of Youngstown, who disputed Sullivan’s appointment, was absent when Sullivan’s commission was presented. President Hughes recognized Sullivan and O. P. Goblin acquiesced in the action.
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Columbus, O
Jonn C. Sullivan
Hamilton
Ohio Railroad Commission
J. C. Morris
Youngstown
Sullivan
Harmon
Morris
Harris
Hughes
Mr. Sullivan
O. P. Goblin
Dustin Farnum to Marry Miss Mary Conwell of Cadiz
Chicago reports Dustin Farnum the actor has obtained a marriage license for Dr Laney Farnum aged thirty four and M B Conwell aged twenty seven of Cadiz Ohio. Farnum confirms engagement but declines to set a date for the ceremony.
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Chicago
Dustin Farnum
Mary B. Conwell
Cadiz
Officer Dropped For Desertion
Washington March 9 First Lieutenant Edward L Rains Twentieth Infantry has been dropped from the army for desertion.
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Washington
Edward L. Rains
Twentieth Infantry
Army
Old Cambridge-Pyesville Driving Park Sold to New Company
The Cambridge Pyesville Driving Park Association closed its affairs last evening and a new company took over the 31 acre site for 4000 dollars. Negotiations with Dr A K Fletcher Mr Secrest and Mrs Margaret Rainey culminated in the transfer and the park will operate on an entirely new basis.
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Cambridge-Pyesville
Girl Slaps Footpad Outside Baltimore Friend Visit
Jennie Reed twenty one and her fiancé Joseph Mueller were halted by a highwayman near Mount Washington. After Mueller surrendered cash, the assailant demanded a necklace. Reed slapped the robber, who fired fatally through her left ear. the killer fled, Reed dying on scene.
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Baltimore
Jennie Reed
Mount Washington
Joseph Mueller
Mueller
Miss Reed
Public Service Board Debates City Lighting Contract
The Service Board again weighs the city lighting contract amid discussion of a letter attributed to W H Young of Chicago to Dr J B Vorhies of Cambridge. Atty Chas Sheppard reads Young’s letter saying bids stand on their own and calls for public disclosure amid rumors and threats of prosecution over alleged content.
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W. H. Young
Chicago
Hall
Jeffries
Atty. Chas
Sheppard
Young
W. A. Hunt
Mr. Young
Board of Public Service
Cambridge
Ohio
Cambridge Jeffersonian
New Members to Meet Speaker at Republican Reception
Washington reports a reception planned by the Republican congressional committee for new members, with Speaker Cannon expected to attend. The event aims to bolster support for current house rules, while insurgents seek to secure cooperation to defeat those plans before the next session.
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Washington
Congress
Republican Congressional Committee
Cannon
House
Congressional Committee
Queen Alexandra ill reports spur royal health concerns
In England reports rise about Queen Alexandra’s health with officials saying she has a cold while observers fear a longer illness. The king plans to buy a seaside home at Worthing near Brighton, a move linked to the queen’s wellness.
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England
Queen Alexandra
Worthing
Brighton
Keel laid for the battleship Florida at Brooklyn navy yard
New York March 9 Ceremonies similar to a launch mark the keel laying of the Florida the United States battleship at the Brooklyn navy yard with many officials from Washington New York and Brooklyn present The Florida and Utah will be 25000 ton ships rival builders contend on completion timing and the yard aims to surpass its Connecticut world voyage record in building the Florida
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New York
Florida
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Washington
Brooklyn
Monitor
Merrimac
Hampton Roads
Utah
United States Navy
Camden
N. J
Navy Yard
Connecticut
Want Ad Days Highlight Self Computing Blank
The Jeffersonian announces special Want Ad Days on Thursday and Friday March 11 and 12. Readers are advised these days may yield valuable results and money by using the Self Computing Blank.
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The
Jeffersonian
Government at torneys told to prove rebate claim in oil case
In Chicago on March 9 the retrial of Standard Oil Company of Indiana heard Judge Anderson urge government lawyers to produce more proof of a Chicago and Alton railroad rebate on oil shipments from Whiting Indiana to East St Louis Illinois. He warned if current tariff sheets were all the evidence the case should stop.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Whiting
Ind
East St. Louis
Ill
Anderson
Missouri Strikes Down Two-Cent Freight and Passenger Rates
In Red Oak Iowa Judge Smith McPherson voided Missouri two-cent rate laws for passenger and maximum freight as confiscatory and unconstitutional. Frank Hagerman warned of similar effects nationally while Missouri vows to press the fight and seek new rates via appeal and legislative action led by Attorney General Elliot W. Major.
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Kansas City
Missouri
United States District Court
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
Frank Hagerman
McPherson
Judge Sentences Davis for Abuse of Daughters in Ebensburg
George Davis an electrician from Conemaugh was sentenced in Ebensburg to twenty nine and a half years in the Western penitentiary for gross abuse of his two young daughters over several months. The judge remarked he was lucky not to live where lynch law prevailed.
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Johnstown
George Davis
Conemaugh
Ebensburg
Western Penitentiary
Davis
Ohio Senate Debates Schreiber Referendum With Special Order
In Columbus on March, the state senate heatedly discussed the Schreiber initiative and referendum resolution. Senators Marshall and Duval pushed it to a special order for the morning, while Republicans opposed it. The session also passed the Dean saloon keeper character bill as amended to bar soliciting orders in dry territory. House and Senate concurred on the Ritter penitentiary rebuilding plan replacing a special commission with a board of managers. The Clevenger resolution to create a taxation commission was defeated.
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Columbus
Senate
Marshall
Duval
House
Board
Special Commission
Clevenger
Jimmy Sloan to Become U S Marshal for Illinois
Denver March 9 Jimmy Sloan Roosevelt bodyguard for five years receives appointment as United States marshal for the southern district of Illinois. The move follows agreement with Speaker Cannon who represents the district Sloan will serve from.
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Denver
Col
Jimmy Sloan
Roosevelt
United States Secret Service
United States
Illinois
Sloan
Cannon
Brinkley Tornado and Fire Reported Destroying Town
Report from Memphis March 9 says eight people were killed and several injured as a tornado and fire devastate Brinkley Arkansas. Advices indicate the blaze is beyond control and the entire town may be destroyed.
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Memphis
Tenn
Brinkley
Ark
No Wage Cut Says Butler in Mahoning Valley
Joseph G. Butler Jr president of the Western Pig Iron association says there will be no wage reductions for Mahoning valley blast furnace workers while the cost of living remains high No meeting of operators is planned and no reduction is expected at western furnaces despite eastern trends. workers greet the stance with optimism.
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Mahoning Valley
Gary
Ind
Chicago
Youngstown, C
Joseph G. Butler, Jr
Western Pig Iron Association
East
Butler
Pittsburg
South Chicago Hires Men
Chicago March 9 Seven hundred workers are hired as part of a city project. The article notes a large recruitment drive in South Chicago with plans for new employment opportunities and related municipal contracts.
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Chicago
MacVeagh Sworn In as Secretary of the Treasury
Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago took the oath and assumed duties as secretary of the treasury in President Taft's cabinet. He succeeds George B. Cortelyou who becomes president of the Consolidated Gas company of New York. Charles E. Taylor was appointed secretary to Secretary Meyer of the navy department.
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George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Franklin MacVeagh
Chicago
President Taft
Cortelyou
Consolidated Gas Company of
New York
Charles E. Taylor
Meyer
Navy Department
Indian Chief Insane After Knife Assault in Cincinnati
Navajo chief Ricody, who recently ran amuck at Grand Central station injuring three, was bound over on an assault with intent to kill charge after being examined by Dr. David Wolfstein and ruled insane. Victims may sue for damages against the United States.
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Cincinnati
Rhcody
Ricody
Amuck
Grand Central Station
David Wolfstein
Burglaries Hit Large Ogier Avenue Double House
A daylight break in on Ogier Avenue near North Fourth street robbed Mrs. Margaret Brill and her son of 13.70, a lady’s watch, a gold locket, and other items. The kitchen door unlocked by burglars provided entry. police chief Long investigates with arrests expected soon.
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Ogier Avenue
North Fourth Street
Margaret Brill
Hirram Brill
Hiram Brill
Edith Brill
Long
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Uncle Sam
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