Investigation Focuses on Tyner Letter in Post Office Case
Washington report outlines a broad inquiry into the Post Office Department over possible improper influence during the Arnold letter affair. Officials say scrutiny will determine if senior aides or subordinates improperly pressured letters or favored outsiders. President Roosevelt’s Western tour plans and naturalist John Burroughs’ praise are noted alongside a detailed itinerary.
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Campbell Advises Ryan to Sue High Officials
John J. Ryan of Cincinnati is advised by Colonel T. C. Campbell to sue top Post Office Department officials in Washington for conspiracy to defraud. Campbell denies charging Attorney General James Noble Tyner or Harrison J. Barrett and says others are implicated.
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Marcum Ordered Sold to Highest Bidder in Labor Service
Bruce Marcum, a Breathitt County figure, was convicted of vagrancy and ordered sold at public auction into hard labor for six months. He is the son of Ned Marcum and nephew of James B. Marcum, noted attorney in local election cases.
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Justice Day Listed Improving After Night at Bedside
Reports from the Supreme Court bedside of Justice Day say his condition improved with a normal temperature after a final call. Dr Pare stated Day slept through the night and appears stable as physicians monitor him in Washington.
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Daughters Testimony in Burdick Murder Case
Marion Burdick, daughter of Edwin L. Burdick killed two weeks earlier, testifies in monosyllables with little new information. She admits knowledge of a divorce suit, while denying awareness of her mother’s meetings with Arthur Pennell. Family physician Dr. William M. Marcy describes examining the scene and discussing possible causes with the medical examiner.
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Democrats Urge Unity at Jackson Day Banquet in Chicago
Prominent Democrats from across the nation gathered for the Iroquois Club Jackson Day banquet in Chicago. Edward M. Shepard urged a unified party with a platform focused on tariff reform, anti-monopoly measures, and fair currency, while Judge Harmon discussed renewal of the Bank Charter and Jacksonian principles.
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Southern Levees Buckle as River Rises Near Memphis
The Mississippi River surge menaces Arkansas and Tennessee levees. At Trice's Landing Arkansas the levee broke and a three quarter mile crevasse formed. Rescue efforts continue at Pecan Point Fogleman's Landing and St Thomas as floodwaters threaten further breaches. New Orleans reports a 200 foot crevasse below Pointe la Hatche.
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Senate to ratify Panama Canal treaty amid defense debate
The Senate spent six hours in executive session debating amendments to the Panama Canal treaty ahead of a final vote. Democrats backed a defense control amendment while Republicans defended the treaty as written. The final ratification is expected tomorrow by a large majority with no amendment. Rudolph Forster was named assistant secretary to the President, a Virginia native and Columbia Law School graduate.
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Wrights Friend Kings Brother Wrights Friend
London dispatch reports Whitaker Wright claiming closeness to the King and naming the Duke of Connaught as connected to Wright’s business. A New York lawyer says extradition could breach a treaty and denies royalty involvement. Wright faces three larceny act charges and possible imprisonment.
Plan to Bring More Industries to Cincinnati
A Cincinnati Industrial Bureau meeting proposes forming a self sustaining investment company to supply capital for firms agreeing to locate here. The plan aims to invest $500000 in 5000 shares of preferred stock, yielding 5 to 6 percent dividends and eventual sale to benefit the city and investors. President John H. Gibson led the session with Guy W. Mallon outlining the financing method and potential impact on Cincinnati’s manufacturing growth.
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William Lodge
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Fittsburg
Europe
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Essen
Germany
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Cinnati
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Independent American Mechanics Form Union in Indiana
The Independent American Mechanics, a union of nonunion men, filed articles of incorporation in Indianapolis on March 16. It aims to encourage industry and thrift, promote amicable labor relations, obtain high wages, protect members’ rights, and expand employment with fair wages amid efforts to resist boycotts or lockouts by others.
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Indianapolis
Independent American Mechanics
Rivers Rise and Fall as Water Levels Hit New Highs
The Ohio River at Cairo remains stationary at 50.6 feet while the Mississippi at Memphis climbs to 39.1 feet rising 1.2 feet since Sunday morning and 1.8 feet above the 1898 high. The forecast calls for further rises with the peak near 40 feet. Downriver, levels rise slowly except New Orleans which fell 0.1 feet to 19.2 feet in the last day.
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Wright Statement On Extradition In British Frauds Case
In Federal Court J Whitaker Wright faced proceedings over alleged English financial frauds. He claimed losses did not exceed 20 million dollars and said he would waive extradition after hearing Britain’s plans. A motion sought to return 100 pounds to his niece Miss Browne who claimed ownership of some funds.
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