Guilty Verdict for Cooper Co defendants in Nashville murder case
In Nashville Tennessee the jury found Col Duncan B Cooper and Robin J Cooper guilty of murder in the second degree and sentenced them to twenty years in the state penitentiary. John D Sharp was acquitted. Bond actions surged as officials prepared for appeals and possible new trials amid post trial motions.
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Nashville
Tenn
Col
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
John D. Sharp
Coopers
U. S
Edward W. Carr
Hart
E.’ M. Burke
Foreman
Dimean B. Cooper
Robin Cooper
State
Burke
Anderson
John Sharp
McCain
Sharp
United States
Edward W. Carmack
Census reports 1908 cotton crop at 13.56 million 500-pound bales
Washington dispatch notes final 1908 U S census figures for cotton with running bales at 13,563,942 and 27,587 ginneries. Round bales total 340,450. Sea Island bales 93,848. State totals list Texas 3,719,189, Georgia 2,022,828, Alabama 1,355,339 and others, with 93,085 bales added post canvass.
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Washington
Sea Island
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Kentucky
New Mexico
Linters
Illinois
Virginia
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
House Passes Amended Census and Health Bills
Washington Special. The House, in amended form, advanced the census bill vetoed previously for stripping Civil Service Commission appointment power from clerks. An amendment by Mr. Sterling requires appointments align with apportionment laws under the civil service act. An amendment by Mr. Bennett requires census applicants to submit a health certificate to curb tuberculosis risk among government workers.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Sterling
Bennett
Alcohol debate at Washington society meeting heats therapy view
Washington special report notes a semi annual session of the American Society for the Study of Alcohol and Other Drug Narcotics where doctors split on alcohol therapy. Dr Henry Marey from Boston chaired papers arguing both absence and limited use of alcohol in treatment as opinions varied among medical scientists.
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Washington
American Society For the Study of
Henry 0. Marey
Boston
Alcoholic Problem Debates Stir Temperance Session
A Baltimore physician Howard A. Kelly and Hartford speaker T D Crothers presented on the alcoholic problem, with Atlanta's W B Parks discussing alcohol effects on temperament in relation to race and nationality. The session underscored the need for laws to care for and protect inebriates.
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South
Howard A. Kelly
Baltimore
T. D. Crothers
Hartford, Conn
W. B. Parks
Atlanta
Lynched Suspect in Elkins Assault on Chief Liesent
Elkins West Virginia a mob drew Joseph Brown an ex convict from jail and hanged him after he shot Chief of Police Scott Who in Whitmore. The officer remains in danger though recovery is possible. Brown had prior prison terms and had argued with Brown earlier over offensive remarks.
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Elkins
W. Va
Joseph Brown
Scott
Whitmore
Brown
White
Wayor Washington White
Whitemere
Remon
Arguments Begin in Lyons Murder Trial at Jesup
In Jesup Georgia former Sheriff W B Lyons and his son Archie faced murder charges in the shooting of Fleming Smith. The trial opened with ad journment to Friday morning as Lyons testified that Smith levelled a shotgun and he and Archie dove for cover then fired in defense during the drug store confrontation.
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Jesup, Gs
W. B. Lyons
Archie
Fleming Smith
Witeel
Smith
Lyons
New York City's Idle Army of Unemployed Grows
A 1908 snapshot shows about 200000 unemployed in Greater New York with 120000 idle union members and 9000 able-bodied men seeking aid in three months. Reports cite state union losses from dues, savings-bank withdrawals, and rising distress among women workers as bailiwicks of the hard times.
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New York City
York City
Blackwell's Island
Association For the Improvement of the Poor
New York State
New York
Labor Workers of
Central Park
Herman Robinson
American Federation of Labor
State Department of Labor
Albany
Association
John M. Fox
Mary E. Dreier
Women's Trade Union League
Frank Julian Warne
Readings Company Holds 2.5 Million Tons of Coal
Figures show surface anthracite coal enough to supply trade for eight months. Reading Company reportedly stores 2,500,000 tons at Abrams Landingville and Mahanoy City yards, with nearly a million more tons to be added by March end if no strike disrupts plans.
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Reading
Abrams
Landingville
Mahanoy City
World of Sport Highlights and Upcoming Events
Columbia defeated Yale 5 to 1 in soccer football. C L Becker won Pinehurst golf tournament. West Point beat Cornell and Columbia in fencing at West Point. Coach Conibear of the University of Washington crews seeks an American Henley on Lake Washington. High powered automobiles lose favor in Europe and America.
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Columbia
Yale
Socker
Europe
America
C. L. Becker
Pinehurst
West Point
Cornell
Conibear
University of Washington
Lake Washington
Puts Union Above the Law and U S Judge Refuses Citizenship
In Danville Illinois U S Judge Wright denied naturalization to W Strong a United Mine Workers member. Asked which to follow if union and U S law differed Strong said the union. The judge stated he could never grant citizenship to anyone who follows trade union dictates over the laws of this land.
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U. S
Danville
Ill
Wright
W. Strong
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Strong
American store opens in London amid rush sale
Foreign News Notes reports an American department store opened in London with a regulation bargain-day rush. It also notes atrocities alleged by Persian Government troops on the frontier and a Covent Garden banquet for the Prince of Wales organized by the Royal Automobile Club of London. The Italian Government views Petrosino's murder as a ordinary citizen case, unlikely to seek special satisfaction.
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London
St. Petersburg
Covent Garden
Prince of Wales
Royal Automobile Club of
Lonon
Petrosino
New York
Palermo
The New Tariff Bill and Trade Shifts
Washington report on the Payne bill outlines a sweeping tariff plan with a 500 million dollar revenue projection, new inheritance taxes, and broad changes including sugar, tea, coal, iron ore, wool, and printing paper duties. It details reciprocal trade moves with the Philippines and Cuba, patent provisions for aliens, and a long list of price adjustments across metals, chemicals, and goods. The bill would take effect the day after passage, with Panama Canal bonds to cover possible deficits.
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Washington
Special
Congress
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury
United States
Philippines
Tracing Black Hand Artists in New Orleans
New Orleans detectives respond to Inspector McCafferty of New York and secure evidence valuable for pursuing Lieutenant Petrosino’s assassins. A report notes three Italians left New Orleans for Italy as Petrosino sailed, with their names withheld from public release.
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New Orleans
McCafferty
New York
Petrosino
Italy
News in Brief: Fires, Trials, and Officials in 1909
New York suffered a Friday fire in an apartment store with a $500000 loss and 21 hurt, with about a million dollars in jewels believed ruined. Kernersville Mills burned in North Carolina, $20000 loss. John B. Sharp acquitted of conspiracy in the Carmack slaying. Taft and Roosevelt to church attendance noted. Confederacy torpedo boat raised from Lake Pontchartrain for display in New Orleans. Philadelphia quarantines 1500 horses for mange. Jack Johnson faces possible prosecution over a white wife claim. An aeroplane christening in New York, Seattle Exposition nearing opening, Masonry illness in Vincennes, and New Haven forbidding smoking on duty. A burglars’ trust links Chicago and Cleveland. Bernard Solomon in Montecell o causes house fire after personal crisis. Mrs. Bull plans a tuberculosis hospital. muskrat hunting rises in New Orleans. Joseph Cannon elected Speaker. Payne tariffs could raise revenue. Eight armored cruisers designated for Seattle Exposition. Coolidge reports March receipts 27 percent higher. Navy engineering chief H. J. Cone promoted after world voyage.
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New York
Kernersville Woolen Mills
Kernesville
N. C
John B. Sharp
E. W. Carmack
Nashville
Philadelphia
Jack Johnson
Galveston
Texas
T'Xe
New York City
Seattle
Vinsenes
Ind
New Haven
Chicago
Cleveland
Bernard Solomon
Montecello
N. Y
Washington
Joseph Cannon
House of Representatives
House
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
California
South Dakota
Treasury
Coolridge
H. J. Cone
Bureau of Navy Engineering
Foreign Notes on Cuba Insurrection Ends and Other World Events
The Cuban insurrection ended last Thursday night when the band surrendered to civil authorities. Alfredo Zayas and his son left Havana for the United States, planning to place the son at Annapolis before entering Cornell. A textile interests committee from several states pressed Washington to keep tariff levels. Nearby, Java suffered a catastrophic landslide near Pandjala killing about 1000. Palermo police claim to have Salazzatto, the man who killed Lieutenant Petrosino. In Eisenach two civilians, Schutsbar Mitz and an army officer, dueled and died. Two U.S. warships will patrol Central American waters amid unsettled regional affairs. The Cubans reportedly will cooperate to avoid U.S. intervention.
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Cuba
Alfredo Zayas
Havana
United States
Anapollis
Cornell
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Washington
Pandjala
Java
Mit
Kentjana
Central America
U.S
How to Make Caramel Syrup for Sauces and Coffee
A New Haven Register tip describing caramel made from half a cup granulated sugar melted until brown, then an equal amount of boiling water added and stirred, yielding a syrup that keeps indefinitely in a corked bottle or airtight jar.
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New Haven Register
Calf's Head Turtle Soup From New Haven Register
The recipe instructs selecting a calf's head dressed, boiling in salted water for an hour and a half, removing bones, dicing the meat, and combining with a seasoned liquid of mari?oram, nutmeg, cloves, mace, pepper, tomato catsup, and butter. Simmer briefly, then adjust with water to the proper consistency.
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New Haven Register
Frozen Tomato Salad With Tarragon Vinegar
From a can of tomatoes, remove large pulp pieces, press through a sieve, and season with salt pepper tarragon vinegar and onion juice. Freeze like a water ice, then churn and reseal in the can. Chill in cellar, then serve on lettuce with chopped walnuts and mayonnaise on the side.
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New Haven Register
Rice Mold Dessert Recipe from New York Times
A recipe for rice mold suggests cooking four tablespoons of rice until very soft, folding into a quart of whipped cream, flavoring with vanilla, and adding melted gelatine dissolved in milk. Chill in a mold on ice for several hours and serve with grated maple sugar or brown sugar.
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New York Times
Pineapple Sorbet Perfection From a Telegram Tip
Peel and cut a sugar leaf pineapple into small pieces. Add two cups sugar and let stand in a cool place. Strain the juice and mix with water. Add grated rind of lemon and orange juice. Boil ten minutes then chill. Freeze or granite with ice and salt for two to three hours, scraping and stirring occasionally. Serve in dainty cups.
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New York
Ents for the Mousekeepers Fire and home care tips
Dried orange and lemon peel quicken a fire when baking or browning dishes. Half a lemon in salt polishes brass and copper utensils. Soap on a creaking hinge stops squeaks. A cup of milk plus water improves oatmeal flavor. Selting hot dish marks from polished surfaces with kerosene then alcohol removes them. Candle grease lifts with blotting paper and a hot iron. Meat stays fresh in air in vinegar-wrung muslin bags renewed daily. Rubber plant leaves respond to milk washing for gloss.
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Fio
Keir Hardie Urges Humble Aim At Labor Dinner
The Labour leader Keir Hardie, speaking at a boilermakers dinner in New York, argued success comes from aiming within one’s reach. He contended reporters and others should set attainable goals, noting history favors those who keep practical aims rather than lofty, unreachable ambitions.
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Keir Hardle
Labor
New York
Avorage
Keir Hardie
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