Grand jury to probe New York financial crimes link
A New York grand jury will form a committee to receive tips and investigate alleged illegal acts by individuals connected with financial institutions and public service corporations. If laws prove inadequate, legislation may be recommended. District Attorney Jerome states he has sufficient staff to handle the inquiry.
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New York
Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
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Ritte Use
Colorado
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Jerome
Life of lynched Negro Grover Franklin saved again
In Dothan Alabama on January 20 Grover Franklin, lynched then cut down, remains alive and in custody as deputies patrol the jail yard. A.C. Faulk, attacked by the man, rests easily with wounds not serious. fifteen deputies guard the jail area.
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Dothan
Ala
Grover Franklin
Butler
Willson in Court for Negro Client in Louisville
Governor A. E. Willson appeared as attorney for Joseph Grider, a negro waiter suing Louisville for damages after a fall into an excavation. The unusual action, taken during his term, aimed to protect the client’s rights if the case was reassigned.
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Louisville
Commonwealth
Jefferson County Circuit Court
A. E. Willson
Frankfort
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Grider
Wilsson
Vernor Willson
Bodies of Slain Italians Found in Florence
In Florence Ohio three of four Italians reported missing in the past three months were found buried about 150 yards from Antonio Nernino's home. Nernino, under arrest for four murders, claimed Dominic Minichello and Joseph Minichello as suspects, while the victims included Minichello, Buffetti, and Mrs. Frank Palmetto. A fourth body remains missing as police search continues.
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Florence
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Antonio Bauri
Nernino
Dominic Minichello
Ercola Buffetti
The
Idea
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Minichello
Joseph Minichello
Cortelyou Seeks Time on Panama Bond Issue Reply
Senate adjourned after Aldrich received Cortelyou letter explaining delay in answering a resolution about the Panama Canal bond issue. Tillman criticized the secretary for alleged disobedience as Cortelyou regrets misunderstanding and aims to submit full report early next week amid bills on criminal law revision.
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Washington
Senate
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Cortelyou
Tillman
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United States
Catholic population in the United States rises to 13,877,426
Advance sheets of the 1908 Wiltzius Catholic Directory report 13,877,426 Roman Catholics in the United States, an increase of 788,093 from last year. Including the Philippines 7,106,452 Porto Rico 1,000,000 and Sandwich Islands 25,000 Catholics, total under the U S flag reaches 22,018,898. Figures come from archbishops and bishops and are considered reliable.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Philippines
Porto Rico
Sandwich Islands
Split in Bavarian Navy League after resignations
Bitter divisions grip the Bavarian branch of the Navy League following the resignations of Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria and Major General Keim who headed the organization. Reports say the split may be irreparable and a plan to form a new separate league is being prepared.
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Senate President Tries to Muzzle Bill Patrons in Senate
Sensational scene in Columbus as Senate leaders clash over third reading bills. President Williams questions when explanations are needed while West vows to oppose unexplained measures. Franchise tax and bank inspection bills draw hearings as politics threaten to surface in debate.
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No Injunction Sought Against Panama Bond Action
George W. Austin of New York sought a restraining order to stop Secretary Cortelyou from allotting Panama Canal bonds worth 21.5 million to personal accounts. The District of Columbia court dismissed the suit in effect, with a demurrer to follow for formal dismissal.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
George W. Austin
New York
Cortelyou
Drinking Blamed On Bad Cooking in New York Speech
Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum told Hebrew Technical School for Girls that many women cook poorly, especially in rural areas, leading to improper nourishment of children and breadwinners. He linked domestic cooking to men visiting saloons at night and urged improvements in household meals.
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New York
Supreme Court
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Immigration Bill Sparks House Debate in Washington
In Washington on January 20 the House clustered around a bill to appropriate 350000 for an immigration station in Philadelphia. The session stretched as members from both parties defended and opposed immigration classes, with many first-term legislators seizing the chance to speak. The debate highlighted tensions over immigrants while others praised their impact on national prosperity. The bill passed and the House adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
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Philadelphia
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Byrd
United States
Tobacco Equity Sale Boosts Kentucky Leaf Company
In Lexington on January 20 the Tobacco branch of the American Society of Equity completed a sale to the Kentucky Leaf Tobacco Company, a group of Lexington businessmen, to use Equity tobacco. The sale covered thousands of pounds after inspection in Winchester. The Burley Tobacco Society District Board meets there tomorrow to discuss a tobacco bill for the General Assembly and decide on the No 1908 Crop movement. Buyers from major manufacturers attended, as 60,000,000 pounds of the 1906 crop Equity samples were shown. A separate sale of half a million pounds of loose white barley tobacco set a global record for loose tobacco prices.
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Lexington
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Kentucky Leaf Tobacco Company
Equity
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Winchester
The
Burley Tobacco Society
General Assembly
America
Suit Entered Against Trust in Mason Circuit Court
Commonwealth's Attorney M J Hennessey filed a suit for 1000 damages against the American Tobacco Company in Mason Circuit Court. The action alleges the company authorized an agent at Maysville to be served, after the death of Lester Wilson left the post unfilled.
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Special Dispatch
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Maysville
Commonwealth
M. J. Hennessey
American Tobacco Company
Mason Circuit Court
Lester Wilson
Two Feud Factions Clash. Wheeler Leader Dead
Special Dispatch from Whitesburg Kentucky reports a feud battle on the Perry Knot border between Wheeler and Campbell factions. About fifty shots were exchanged on a road. Wheeler leader Jack Wheeler was killed and Alfred Campbell mortally wounded, dying later that afternoon. Campbell was a noted feudist who had killed several men.
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Whitesburg
Wheeler
Campbell
Perry- Knot
Jack Wheeler
Alfred Campbell
Indicted farmers face jury issues in Munfordville breach case
In Munfordville Kentucky on January 2 a group of farmers indicted for breach of the peace related to tobacco buyers appeared for trial. The regular jury panel produced only four qualified jurors and deputies were sent to recruit more. The defendants seek a collective trial, likely complicating juror selection amid a large town crowd gathered to hear the proceedings.
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Commercial Tribune
Munfordville
Walsh juror pondered suicide over verdict in Walsh trial
Harvard Ill Jan 20 Elbert Palmer juror who led for acquittal of banker John R Walsh says in affidavit he would have blown out his brains rather than deliver a guilty verdict Sleeplessness tormented him and he regretted not changing his mind when questioned by Judge Anderson The affidavit says Palmer is a physical wreck living at his farm five miles from Harvard and it has been sent to Walsh counsel
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Harvard
Ill
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John R. Walsh
C. J. Hendricks
Palmer
Walsh
Anderson
Hendricks
Open Door Church for the Poor in Chicago
A model Poor Man's Church with soup, biscuits, religion and beds may open as a branch of the revival sweeping 207 Chicago Protestant churches. Rev. Dr. A C Dixon announced plans for an open door church in the lodging house district to reach the unemployed.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Haitian Forces Defeat Rebels At St Marc and March On Gonaives
Government troops attacked St Marc, held by revolutionists, who surrendered after slight resistance. Forces then advanced toward Gonaives, which was completely surrounded. Government declares revolution nearly ended.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
St. Marc
Gonaives
Hamilton to honor ex-board members at dinner
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune Hamilton Ohio January 20 19xx Citizens of Hamilton regardless of party will tender a complimentary dinner for 8 M Goodman James Blair and Abe Rothwell former Republican Board of Public Service at the Hamilton Club February 3 Lazard Kahn of Cincinnati head of the Estate Store Company will preside About 100 representative Hamiltonians will attend
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James Blair
Abe Rothwell
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Cincinnati
Taft favored by Ohio state leaders says Foraker
Senator Foraker in his Traction Building office reports that the Taft presidential bid has broad support in Ohio with no opposition to the state convention. He warns districts will choose their own delegates and asserts the State convention has no control over congressional districts. He predicts Taft will win delegates regardless of local convention actions.
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Taft Supporters Plan Primary Calls Across Ohio
Special Dispatch reports A. I. Vorys states Republican County Committees in 80 of 88 Ohio counties call primaries for February 11 under the state committee and six other counties provide Taft tickets. Ottawa County backs Taft with a February 17 primary. Vorys aims to contest delegates at the state convention. He notes Taft likely wins all state convention delegates.
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Columbus
A. I. Vorys
Taft
Ohio
Republican State Committee
Warren
Morrow
Ross
Henry
Vorys
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Port Clinton
Ottawa County
Ross County GOP endorses Taft slate for primary
In Chillicothe Ohio on January 20 the Ross County Committee issued a call for a state party primary and endorsed Taft for President, Foraker for Senator, Douglas for Congress, Renick Dunlap for State Food Commissioner, and Festus Walters for Circuit Judge. One delegate slate will be certified to the County Supervisors of Elections with no contest planned. Taft slate includes Albert Douglas, Alex Renick, W G Hyde, N J Dunlap, Morgan Wood, B C Rockhold, O R Doll, Charles Herman, and George C Parrett, with four reportedly allied to Foraker.
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Chillicothe
Ross County
Cal
State Committee
Taft
Foraker
Douglas
Congress
Renick Dunlap
Festus Walters
County Supervisors of Elections
Albert Douglas
Alex. Renick
W. G. Hyde
N. J. Dunlap
Morgan Wood
B. C. Rockhold
O. R. Doll
Charles Herman
George C. Parrett
Taft Endorsed by Perry County Central Committee
Secretary Taft received endorsement for the Presidency at Perry County Central Committee in New Lexington Ohio. The group also endorsed Governor Harris and Congressman Douglas for re election while a spirited contest over committee control occurred. The primary date was set for February 11.
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Taft
Perry County
Commercial Tribune
New Lexington
Taft Delegation Authored By Coshocton Republicans
Coshocton Ohio January 20 1912 Without contest a solid Taft delegation was chosen for the state convention at a joint Coshocton County Republican Central and Executive Committee meeting presided by E B McCoy Foraker leader. McCoy said Foraker supporters asked only harmony and no resolutions were offered to indorse any candidate.
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Coshocton
Republican Central
Executive Committees
Taft
E. B. McCoy
Foraker
Seneca County GOP Calls Primaries for Seven Delegates
TIFFIN O Jan 20 The Seneca County Republican Executive Committee issued a call for primaries to select seven delegates. The meeting outlined procedures and eligibility requirements for potential candidates and party volunteers involved in the delegate selection process.
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Tiffin
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