Willett Turns Vials of Wrath on Libel Case
Washington report details Representative Willett of New York denouncing the Panama libel investigation as a flagrant usurpation of power. He argues U.S. courts lack jurisdiction over libel against the government and calls the proceedings extraordinary and politically driven near the capitol. The speech cites several court decisions to oppose prosecuting such libel cases.
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Mystery in a death by own action
Chicago alderman Joseph F. Kohout of the thirty fourth ward shot himself at his home 787 Douglas Boulevard. The body was found in the basement by his wife at 7:55 a m after he arose early and tended the furnace. The cause of death by own action is a mystery though finances and home life were reported sound.
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Chicago
Ill
Joseph F. Kohout
Thirty Fourth Ward
Douglas Boulevard
Ranchman VanDevanter Dies at St John’s Hospital
F M VanDevanter a well known stockman of the lower Horse Creek died at St John’s hospital yesterday morning at age 68 He had lived in Laramie county for several years and leaves a son H H VanDevanter who will accompany the body to Mt Sterling Illinois on Sunday
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St. John's Hospital
Laramie County
H. H. van Devanter
Mt. Sterling
Illinois
Payment on time urged for reclamation projects
Washington February 12 Secretary Garfield told the House Irrigation on arid lands committee that reclamation plants are built to minimize future repairs and stressed no relaxation of repayment rules. First payments should begin on some projects despite requests to delay. He warned that postponing or abandoning payments would deplete the reclamation fund. In Brest an unknown British steamer sank off Quessant with seven crew drowned and the rest rescued.
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Reclamation Service
Interior Department
House Committee On
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Brest
France
Quessant
Keane Advocates Bible Exclusion From Public Schools
Bishop Keane addresses inquiries on religion in schools. He notes the diverse faiths in public education complicate teaching the Bible and suggests readjusting the public school system. He also declines support for church state union while joking about becoming pope and preventing such union.
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Keane
Lincoln Birthplace Memorial in Hodgenville to be dedicated
President Roosevelt laid the cornerstone for a stone memorial at the Lincoln birthplace amid ceremonies in a tent beside the cabin. A metal box with the Constitution and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was sealed under the stone. Governors Folk and Wilson and Secretary Wright spoke, with Taft expected to dedicate next fall.
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Abraham Lincoln
Taft
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Wilson
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Childhod
Abe
Ford
Louisville
Governor Folk
Missouri
Luke E. Wright
Kentucky
Agriculture
James G Wilson
Church Embezzler Dies by Suicide in Chicago Church
Allen Depue 56, financial secretary at Roseland Central Presbyterian Church, allegedly faced theft charges over church funds. He hanged himself in the church parlor, leaving a note to his pastor and friends blaming family luxury for his deed and mentioning a note to his Denver nephew Dr C B Lyman.
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Chicago
Ill
Allen Depue
Roseland Central Presbyterian Church
C. B. Lyman
Denver
Elopements in Texas Halted by Public Notice Bill
Austin Texas February 12 The Texas house passed a bill by Representative R L Cable requiring all persons contemplating matrimony to give ten days public notice before applying for a marriage license. Senate likely to act similarly.
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Austin
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Texas
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R. L. Cable
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United Company Buys Out Penn-Wyoming for 10 Million
A blizzard in northern Colorado causes the loss of 3000 sheep and four herders. The Warren Livestock Company reports pens near Carr station, twenty miles north of Greeley. One herder was found nearly frozen and treated at Carr.
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Carr
Saratoga and Encampment Mines and Smelter Transfer
The Saratoga and Encampment Railway linked to the Penn Wyoming Copper mines and the Encampment smelter, Wyoming's sole large works with 1000 tons daily capacity. The Penn Wyoming assets were bought by United Smelters Railway and Copper, with bonds underwritten by eastern bankers to fund full operation.
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Ferris-Haggarty and
Doane
Wyoming
Saratoga and Encampment
Penn-Wyoming Copper Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Walcot
Penn-Wyoming Cop
Penn Wyoming Copper Company
United Smelters Railway and Copper Company
Penn- Wyoming Copper Company
Charred body evidence of West Orange schoolyard crime
A bound man was set on fire on Hazel avenue public school grounds in West Orange. Charred remains were found by Samuel Salinardo, who alerted authorities. Police describe the victim as having struggled to escape as flames consumed him.
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West Orange
Samuel Salinardo
Salinardo
Stalian
Saved by Sheriff in Neck of Time
Charley Crumley, a Black man in Lakeland, was seized by a mob from jail, bound to a stake, and surrounded by wood and oil. Sheriff John Logan and aides intervened, convincing the mob to surrender Crumley and he was escorted back to custody.
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Tampa
Fla
Charley Crumley
Irma Newell
Lakeland
John Logan
Alonzo Logan
McMullen
Crumley
Jury convicts Charnes R. Smith of first degree murder
In Columbus Mississippi on February 12 a jury finds Charnes R. Smith guilty of murder in the first degree in the Artesia case against E. A. Laurent. The verdict includes a mercy recommendation as Laurent is said to have ruined Smith’s daughter Estelle who attended the trial and sobbed.
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Columbus
Miss
Charnes R. Smith
E. A. Laurent
Artesia
Smith
Laurent
Estelle Smith
A Gentleman From Mississippi Serial in The Leader
The Leader announces tomorrow morning the publication of a new installment titled A Gentleman From Mississippi. The story reportedly reveals graft and political intrigue linking U S senators and a major investigation in the nation’s press era.
Jeffries Expresses Anger Over Rival Side Bet
James J. Jeffries, the retired champion, reacts to Billy Delaney’s offer to match him with Al Kaufman for a $10,000 stake. Sam Berger reports Jeffries is training quietly and believes the big man is preparing to return to action.
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Fresno
Cal
James J. Jeffries
al Kauffman
Billy Delaney
Billey Delaney
al Kaufman
Jeff
Kaufman
Sam Berger
Jeffries
Abtty Green’s Girl to Be Bride in Galt Ontario
Miss Sylvia Green, daughter of Mrs Hetty Green of New York, announced engaged to Matthew Astor Wilkes eldest son of the late Matthew Wilkes of Cruickston Park Galt Ontario. Rumors of the engagement previously denied. The senior Wilkes left a fortune of many millions. the son spends time in New York and Newport.
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Galt
Ont
K. L Wilkes
Hetty ‘Green
New York
Sylvia Green
Matthew Astor Wilkes
Matthew Wilkes
Cruickston Park
Wilkes
Newport
Six buried under ruins after canyon wall collapse
A wall of water from a cloudburst blasted the Mount Lowe area near Pasadena. The pavilion at the canyon foot slid into a ravine, burying six people including Fred Drew and his wife and four children. Drew was rescued with serious injuries. three children were saved with minor injuries. Mrs Drew and one child remain buried. Rescue parties and doctors were dispatched.
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Pasadena
Cal
Cattle skinning contest set at Hoffman's abattoir
Omaha Nebraska February 12. A skinning contest is scheduled for 1 pm Saturday at George Hoffman's abattoir after an argument at the stock yards. Contestants Jack Ralston and Henry Schmeling each posted a $25 bet. Charles Remner will referee and Hoffman will judge. Spectators expect a comic display as neither contestant is skilled at bullock skinning.
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Omaha
Neb
George Hoffman
Jack Ralston
Henry Schmeling
Charles Remner
Wyoming's First Million Dollar Legislature
A historical notice reports Wyoming’s legislative appropriations totaling 1,168,400 with comparisons to two years prior. It highlights general, regular, and special measures, state buildings, and heavy spending trends, noting salary increases and new positions if bills pass.
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