Darrow Case Revealed In Prosecution Witness Testimony
George Lockwood, a prosecution star witness, links Clarence Darrow to the McNamara jury bribery trial amid day of clashes and rulings. District Attorney Fredericks repudiates Detective Foster and the National Erectors Association as defense affidavits seek Foster citation for contempt.
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George N. Lockwood
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Bert I. Franklin
J. B. McNamara
Bert Franklin
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George
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District Attorney
Federal Prisoners Apply for Parole
Leavenworth Kan May 27 Chairman Ladow head of the federal parole board announced he will consider parole applications from 200 federal prisoners. The move aims to ease overcrowding and shorten sentences where eligible under current guidelines.
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Ladow
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Board of Parole of Federal Prisons
Board to Convene This Week to Review 200 Prisoner Applications
The board convenes this week to consider 200 prisoner applications including ten from the bankers' colony. Named bankers include Paul Cc. Gall M. P. Emerich 0. F. Cochran N. R. Marker of Indianapolis and G. H. Osborne of Columbus along with William F. Wood Jesse Gierahowski C. E. Billingsley W. R. Allen and E. T. Cook among others from across the country. The list features applicants from Indianapolis Columbus Guthrie Paris Pittsburg and San Antonio with varied prior affiliations.
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Paul Cc. Gall
M. P. Emerich
0. F. Cochran
N. R. Marker
Indianapolis
G. H. Osborne
Columbus, O
William F. Wood
San Antonio
Tex
Jesse Gierahowski
Pittsburg
C. E. Billingsley
Guthrie, OK
Russian Famine Relief Passes £? From Small Britain Collection
Special Cable to Commercial Tribune London May 27 British relief for the Russian famine affects about 29 000 000 people but only 2000 was raised in Britain The Titanic disaster drew funds totaling 2 000 000 within a month prompting the Russian famine relief committee to seek more donations in England.
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London
Russian Famine Relief Committee
England
White slave indictments named deposed French mayor
Detroit May 27 Emil Sohier former mayor of Houplines France was among twelve men indicted by a federal grand jury on white slave charges. He pleaded guilty April 17 to bringing Augustine Croccelle from France to the United States for immoral purposes and admitted leaving a wife in France.
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Emil Sohier
Houplines
France
Augustine Croccelle
United States
Veteran Dragged to Death by Runaway Horses
Madison Indiana May 27 Henry Walker an elderly Civil War veteran was killed when hit and dragged by runaway horses in a street accident. Police said the incident occurred in broad daylight with bystanders aiding the victim. The death is being investigated.
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Proxy move sparks testimony in Waters-Pierce case
In New York on May 27 the dissolution of the Standard Oil interests and proxy battles over Waters-Pierce dominated testimony. Charles White testified proxies signed by John D Rockefeller and Archbold aimed to influence the Waters-Pierce election, with Rockefeller proxies counted to favor Standard Oil candidates.
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Waters-Pierce Oil Company
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Pierce Oil Company
Missouri
Supreme Court
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Standard Old
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Henry M. Flagler
Many Servant Girls Victims of Swindler in Boston
In Boston on May 27 Harry Moore, 35, was arrested after Back Bay servant girls claimed they lost hundreds of dollars in copper investments. A woman fortune teller allegedly prompted them to reveal savings and invest with Moore. Police say no returns were made and a warrant charged larceny of 4300 dollars.
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Beef Reaches Highest Price Since 1882
New York logs the highest wholesale price for beef at 13 1/8 cents per pound as scarcity of cattle drives up costs. Wholesale traders cite limited supply. retailers warn of ruin as consumers cut back on meat purchases.
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Taft Replies To Message From Gomez
President Taft responds to a message from Gomez concerning events in Cuba. Officials in Washington state positions and U.S. policy measures are under discussion as the administration considers next steps in Caribbean affairs.
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Gomez
Cuban rebels vow to fight on despite U.S. intervention
Generals Estenez and Ivonez lead the rising in Santiago Cuba and pledge to continue the war until the Morua law banning party politics by race is repealed. An interview notes offers of money from the government were rejected to protect the colored race’s political aims. The leaders say they command about 10,000 men, with 5,500 armed, and threaten to exact yoke contributions from planters and railroads, or face arson.
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Ivonet
Cuban Volunteers Form 50 Strong Company for Eastern Cuba
Hil Garcia sent to Key West raises a fifty man volunteer company with Cuban Vice Consul J M Garcia. Local Cuban veterans condemn the rising and offer services to President Gomez. Reports say forty rebel losses and two captured in Parral in a clash with Colonel Machado's federal troops.
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Balloonists Land After 24 Hours Aloft In Lahm Cup Attempt
Albert Von Hoffman and Captain John Berry in the balloon St. Louis landed at Rossville Illinois at 5 pm after a 24 hour flight to win the Lahm cup. Rossville lies in Warren county 173 miles north of St. Louis about 900 miles from San Antonio. Hawley's record stands at 1171.9 miles. Neither aviator was injured.
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Albert von Hoffman
John Berry
Rossville
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Hawley
Attempted Wreck of L N Train Near Paris Kentucky
Detectives ordered to Paris Kentucky to investigate the attempted wreck of an L N passenger train on Houston creek bridge in Central Kentucky. Heavy spikes were found driven between guard rails but slow train speed prevented a plunge into the creek below.
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Lexington
Paris
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Houston Creek
Kentucky
Society Formed to Check Mormon Influence in U.S.
A new women’s council aims to curb Mormon growth through legislation and campaigns. Backed by bankers, clergy, Cardinal Gibbons, and Rabbi Wise, the group plans a nationwide antipolygamy push and notes Mormon reach in 9 states with 800000 members and 1000 converts last year.
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Singhauin Young
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Switzerland
United States
Society
Lorimer Says He Is Feeling Better in Chicago
In Chicago on May 27 United States Senator William Lorimer appeared at the bank he heads and faced questions about Vice President Sherman’s Chicago visit last Saturday. He offered no direct answers beyond saying he is feeling better and commenting on the weather as the exchange showed doubts about his resignation.
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William Lorimer
Sherman
Illinois
Senate
Wilbur Wright Dying From Typhoid Fever in Dayton
Dayton telegram reports aviator Wilbur Wright sinking slowly from typhoid fever with no hope of recovery as doctors battle the illness. The update comes from the Commercial Tribune LASED WIRE dispatch, dated May 27.
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Wilbur Wright
Commercial Tribune
Dayton. O
Taft Campaigns Through New Jersey Coastal Stops
President Taft wrapped up his New Jersey tour with a four hour speaking run from Lakewood to Atlantic City. He defended his administration and attacked Roosevelt while promising prosperity and steady government.
Delegates urged to file credentials for Chicago convention
Republican managers in Washington press delegates to submit credentials to Secretary Hayward by May 29 to ensure seating at the Chicago convention. Both Taft and Roosevelt committees issued urgent messages to state leaders and chairmen, with California facing a timing issue due to state canvassing laws.
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Republcan National Committee
William Hayward
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Roosevelt
California
Roosevelt Headquarters Seeks Time Extension
A Roosevelt headquarters unit communicates to the national committee requesting an extension of time, signaling procedural delays in the campaign effort.
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National Committee
Workmen Prepare Coliseum for Republican National Convention
In Chicago on May 27 workmen began converting the Coliseum for the June 18 GOP convention. The subcommittee will spend about three weeks on setup, building the speakers platform, arranging seating for 11,188 total, with 1,924 on the platform, 3,500 on the main floor, and 3,200 in the balcony. Contests between Taft and Roosevelt factions were filed in Indiana and Texas, with Beveridge leading Roosevelt delegates from Indiana.
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Taft
Roosevelt
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Texas
Hayward
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Beveridge
Fire destroys Pere Marquette summer hotel at Point Au Barques
In Port Huron Michigan on May 27 a blaze consumed the Pere Marquette railway summer hotel at Point Au Barques and nearby buildings. Loss estimated at $50,000 with reopening planned for the season already in progress.
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Pere Marquette Railway
Point Au Barques
Watson Testifies on Scranton Coal Deals Before Congress
George M. Watson, Scranton lawyer active in coal negotiations with Delaware, Lackawanna & Western, testifies for three hours to the House judiciary committee. He details dealings with the Bolands and the railroad, asserts memory limits, and clashes with Rep. Webb over recall. He received $50 in expenses and three briefs from Judge Archbald, denying alleged profits or watch-chain quotes. He will be recalled for cross-examination.
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George M. Watson
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R. A. Phillips
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A. §. Worthington
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Boland
E. J. Williams
Theater Fire Kills Eighty in Castellon
In Villareal Spain a theater fire caused by a cinematograph explosion killed eighty people tonight. Authorities reported the disaster as the worst in years and began rescue and investigation operations.
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Villareal
Spain
Woman in Nightie Chases Burglar Through Town
Mrs. A. M. Sumner, 60, woke to a burglar in her Painesville home and pursued the intruder in her nightdress. She fired at him unsuccessfully as he fled toward the business district, and police arrived too late to catch him.
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A. M. Sumner
McGovern Backed by Roosevelt to Lead Wisconsin Rally
Ashland Wisconsin May 27 Roosevelt forces plan to back Governor Francis E McGovern as temporary chair at the national convention to block Root nomination LaFollette allies must unite with North Dakota and Wisconsin to win a working majority Letters from Roosevelt leaders outline strategy and meetings are set to finalize action to dethrone Root and gain LaFollette support.
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Roosevelt
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Roosevelt Seeks Hadley Chairmanship at Chicago Convention
Col Theodore Roosevelt asks Missouri Governor Herbert Hadley to serve as temporary chairman of the Republican national convention in Chicago if Roosevelt forces gain control. Hadley may accept if he can best serve his faction but prefers another progressive for the post, as conveyed in his letter.
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Jefferson City
Herbert Hadley
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Roosevelt
Hadley
Roosevelt Defends Fight to Save Republican Party
Colonel Roosevelt in a Jersey campaign rally denounced Taft wing bosses and warned that without this fight the Republican Party would die of corruption. He attacked the national committee and urged appeal to the people while cities from Morristown to Hoboken saw large crowds and a Nassau Inn balcony crowd heard his remarks.
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National Committee
Présseu
Ine Culonel
Justice
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Jersey
Morristown
Delaware
Phillipsburg
Princeton
Bayonne
Hoboken
Alexander Hall
Hibben
Nassau Inn
Nassau Street
John Renwick
Taft
McKinley Says Roosevelt Intends to Bolt If Not Nominated
Representative McKinley of Illinois, Taft campaign director, charges Roosevelt plans to bolt the Republican convention in Chicago if not nominated. He says Roosevelt has progressed from a receptive candidate to one itching to force a quick selection and warns against a gun under the party’s nose. McKinley predicts Taft will secure the nomination on the first ballot.
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McKinley
Illinois
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Republican Party
New Jersey presidential primary ends marathon campaigns
Roosevelt closes campaign in New Jersey while Taft is set to speak until polls open. The May 28 primary nears, signaling the end of personal appeals in the presidential nominating fight sparked by states adopting presidential preference laws.
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