Leavitt Prompts Lincoln Troubled Rumors of Union
In Lincoln Nebraska on May 2 William Leavitt publicized allegations against Ruth Bryan Leavitt and the Bryan family. Citizens react with anger toward Leavitt as rumors of his interference in a pending marriage arise and potential custody disputes draw strong opposition from Bryan supporters.
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Neb
Wiliam Omer Leagitt
Ruth Bryan Leivitt
Bryan
William J Bryan
Nebraska
Columbus
Lingoin
Leavitt
Owen
Alsent
Lindolm
Bryans
Roth
Gwen
Woman killed in Black Hand bombing in Philadelphia
Philadelphia authorities report a Black Hand attack early today that killed one woman, wrecked a house, and injured several others. Investigators seek leads as they assess the scene and interview residents.
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Philadelphia
Pisces
Roosevelt Arrives in Copenhagen After European Visit
Colonel Roosevelt reached Copenhagen worn by a long European mission and hospitality. He denied Washington Post claims about his political stance and a Taft second term push. He sailed from Kiel and planned rest and recovery with time for sightseeing and greetings on arrival.
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Copenhagen
Gopenhagen
Roosevelt
Washington Post
Taft
Kiel
Floater Fleet Murder Trial Opens in Montesano
William Gohl goes on trial for the first degree murder of Charles Hadberg in Montesano Washington. The case links Gohl to the Aberdeen floater fleet killings tied to drowned divers and a wave of arrests and confessions fueling a terror period in Aberdeen.
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Montesano
Wash
William Gohl
Charles Hadberg
Gohl
Hatberg
Gobl
John Hoffman
Klingenberg
Hoffman
Hadberg
Aberdeen
Sailors’ Union
Awakening of the Farmer Bodes Ill For Politicians
Charles Barrett, president of the Farmers Educational and Co-Operation Union, spoke at the group’s session declaring farmers will uphold literal interpretation of the doctrine of the party deal. He cited membership rising from under 50,000 six years ago to about 3,000,000 today and noted strong organization across the South and Middle West. The union plans expansion into Western and Pacific regions and into New England.
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St. Loui
Army
Charles 8. Barrett
Farmers’ Educational and Co-Operation Union
Wi Vn Daftam
Bar Tolt
Middle West
Senate battle over railroad measure ends with major sections dropped
Washington May 2 The protracted conference among leading regular Republican senators leaves only the court of commerce provisions from Taft railroad legislation The traffic agreements and mergers sections will be abandoned A Senate conference with President Taft showed the administration may face defeat if its coalition cannot pass the bill The Crawford Elkins amendment gains support only if the traffic and merger sections are removed
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Washington
Taft Railroad
Court of Commerce
Aldrich Beldt
Taft
Pittsboro
Ghede
Uncle Sam's Balm of Gilead Tree Stolen in Lander
A ten foot tall balm of Gilead tree was dug up and removed from the federal building site in Lander Wyoming. Police report no trace of the plant since the theft and the incident has been reported to the treasury department in Washington for investigation.
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Lander
Wyo
Federal Building
Treasury Department
Washington
Ce Fe
OBrien Outpoints Schreck in 10 Round Boxing Bout
In Lexington May 2 Philadelphia and O'Brien outpointed Mike Schreck over ten rounds. Schreck was groggy in the eighth but showed gameness in the tenth, earning the crowd applause though no decision was awarded.
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Mike Stheck
Lexington
Philadelphia
O'Brien
Mike Schreck
Schreck
Hyde Gase Progress Slow In Swope Case Testimony
Kansas City May 2 Dr Walter Hathes a Chicago toxicologist testified he found trace amounts of strychnine in Thomas H Swope’s stomach and brain and cyanide in the stomach with Dr Vaughn of Ann Arbor corroborating. Hyde counsel cited Dr Hektoen in autopsy questions and progress was slow with two more prosecution witnesses planned including Mrs Logan C Swope whose testimony is awaited for human interest impact.
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Kansas City
Walter 8. Hathes
Chicago
Thomas H. Swope
Vaughn
Ann Arbor
Mich
Vadgin
Hytle
de Ludwig Hektoen
Hyde
Dr. Hektoen
Hektioen
Col Swope
Howard Weston completes longest ocean to ocean walk
New York May 2 Howard Payson Weston 72 completed an ocean to ocean walk from Los Angeles to New York City Hall at 3 10 p m after 3 493 miles in 77 days amid 20 000 cheering onlookers Mayor Gaynor presented a 490 purse and Western Baseball League president H T Powers awarded the go as you please belt won by Dineen and Cavanaugh in 1902 1903
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New York
Howard Payson Weston
City Hall
Los Angeles
Gaynor
H. T. Powers
Western Baseball League
Dineen
Cavanaugh
Heinze Effort to Dismiss Overcertification Charges
In New York on May 2, counsel for F Augustus Heinze urged Judge Hough to throw out overcertification charges as the trial of Heinze proceeds. The defense argued no unlawful overcertification occurred. The judge limited government evidence on United Copper pools unless Heinze proved connection and barred testimony on pools before June 1907.
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New York
F. Augustus Heinze
Hough
United States Circuit Court
Montana
Mercantile National Bank
Heizne
William J. Wallace
Heinze
United Copper Pools
Funeral for James A. Johnson Held at A. M. E. Church
The funeral of James A. Johnson, a Black man, was held yesterday afternoon at the A. M. E. Church. The service drew mourners from the local community and reflected the era's racial context.
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James A. Johnson
A. M. EB. Church
Girl Hurt In Harrow Accident At Worland
Worland Wyoming May 2 The two year old daughter of H H Black is in serious condition after a peony accident. She fell on a harrow and a tooth penetrated the temple driving bone and brain tissue into the skull. A local surgeon removed the bone and brain matter and the child is believed to have a good chance of recovery.
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Worland
Wyo
H. Black
Abolishment of Crow Creek Tree Reserve by Taft Order
Denver May 2 report details President Taft's executive order 1102 to transfer control of the Crow Creek forest reserve from the forest service to a department. The reserve, created Oct 19 1900 to protect Cheyenne and Laramie water sources, previously allowed grazing by cattle and sheep under permits. Senator Warren of Wyoming chairs the Senate War Department committee. the controversy centers on the Warren Livestock Co. seeking permits and the Cheyenne mayor’s protests. The March actions culminated in a presidential order transferring full control of the reserve.
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Crow Cresforent Reserve
Wyoming
Beneft
Cheyenne
Laramie
Taft
Teok
Rice
Rengive
Forest Service
DB. A. Rateweil
United States
Francis Warren
Senate
War Department
Forests Service
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Cheydhne
Warren Liverstock Co
Crow Creek
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