Defense Outline in Hains Murder Case Presented
Thornton J. Hains and brother Capt. Peter C. Hains Jr. face a murder charge in the killing of William E. Annis at Bay Side Yacht Club. Defense argues real estate plans led them to the club, not Annis, and that brother’s alleged revolver was unknown to Thornton. Trial progresses with motions to dismiss.
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Flushing
Thornton Jenkins Hains
Peter C. Hains
Wm. E. Annis
Bay Side Yacht Club
Long Island
Darrin
Eugene Young
Hains
Joseph Shay
John McIntyre
Thornton Hains
Bay
Shaw
Bugg
George Bolton
Thos. Harway
Shay
Thornton J. Harms
Annis
Bay Side
Thornton
Messrs
Jespers
Yacht Club
Barnes County Bar Endorses Winterer for Supreme Justice
Valley City North Dakota December 26 at a Barnes County Bar association meeting resolutions endorsed Herman Winterer of this city as a candidate for supreme justice. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to Governor Burke.
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Valley City
N. D
Barnes County Bar Association
Herman Winterer
John Burke
Fierce Clash at Stearns Endangers Miners and Strikers
In Stearns Kentucky two clashes occurred between a deputy U S marshal and miners and strikers. Officer Ryan is missing and possibly dead in the mountains as fires burn Berry Simpson’s hotel, believed led by him. At least five men burned to death in the hotel during the blaze and collapse.
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A. S
Stearns, KY
Lexington
Stearns
Whitley County
United States
Ryan
Berry Simpson
Dynamite Destroys Building Under Construction
Kansas City reports a three story brick and steel building at Ninth and Oak wrecked by dynamite shortly before midnight. The $1,000 structure was under construction with non-union steel workers. police term it the work of hot-headed union men.
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Kansas City
Ninth and
Oak Streets
Rebels Shoot Down Russ Official in Suburban Villa Battle
Moscow reports Baron Cotte, head of the secret political police, killed in a clash with revolutionists entrenched in a suburban villa. Colonel Muraki wounded. Several policemen killed or wounded. Troops called in to aid police as a regular battle followed.
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Moscow
Baron Cotte
Muraki
Pittsburg Sensation Near In graft scandal probes
Pittsburg Pa December 26 expectancy surrounds the graft scandal probe by the Voters league with rumors of sensational developments likely today. Officials give little information as investigators expect a thorough, widespread action possibly involving many arrests before the new year. Closed door conferences continue among prosecutors and defense counsel.
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Pittsburg
Voters’ League
League
French President Safe After Beard-Tugging Attempt
In Paris on December 26 a waiter named Jean Mathis allegedly tried to pull the beard of French President Armand Faillieres. The president was slightly scratched and the assailant was arrested.
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Paris
Jean Mathis
France
Armand Faillieres
Night Rider Trial Draws Crowds in Union City
In Union City Tennessee on December 26 a large crowd gathers as the night rider trial before Judge Jones proceeds. State militia patrols the streets while rugged mountain men monitor proceedings to ensure fair play for accused riders tied to depredations and the killing of Captain Quentin Rankin. The night riders have dominated the region for about two years, their crimes described as extensive and menacing.
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Union City
Tenn
Quentin Rankin
Night Riders
Legion
Dudge J. E. Jones
Judge Jones
Jury in Beach Hargis case unable to agree
Irvine Kentucky December 26 The Beach Hargis jury told Judge Adams they could not agree and asked to be discharged. The judge refused, sent them back to deliberate until 2 p.m. If no verdict is reached by then they will be discharged. No report given on the jury's current standing.
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Irvine, Ky
Beach Hargis
Adams
President cannot act on cases of labor leaders
White House statement says the president may not intervene in the contempt of court cases of Samuel Gompers, Vice President Mitchell, and Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor. The cases remain before the courts and the president cannot express or favor any opinion on their merits.
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Washington
White House
Gompers
Mitchell
Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Paris press says public not moved by Fallier attack
Paris readers react to the street assault on President Fallieres by waiter Mattis Fantastic with wide disbelief. Most papers view the act as inconsequential, though some republican editors urge action to quell ongoing royalist and clerical agitation aimed at inflaming public opinion.
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Paris
la Libre Parole
L'Action Francaise
Falliérs
Mattis
Waiting Attitude Is French Policy In Venezuela
Paris reports the French government maintains a waiting attitude on Venezuelan politics. Recognition will follow if President Gomez remains in power. France seeks to settle diplomatic issues with Venezuela and will receive Paul on his European mission if credentials are proper. The Paris view credits Castro's downfall and his permanent removal from Venezuelan affairs, and it is believed Castro holds a fortune in Europe and may not return.
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Paris
Venezuela
Gomez
France
Senor Paul
Europe
Castro
South America
Venezuela and the Dutch Near Peace
Improvement in relations resumes sea communication between the Netherlands and Venezuela. A Dutch schooner departed Curacao for Maracaibo with a wood cargo following Venezuela's decree ending the shipping disruption. Royal Dutch mail steamers are to resume calls at Venezuelan ports.
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Willemstad
Curacca
Netherlands
Venezuela
Republic
Curacao
Maracaibo
Caracoa
Royal Dutch Mail
Struggle at Funeral Upsets Service in Chicago
In Chicago at 4008 Indiana avenue mourners cradled Pauline F. Holmes as her husband Charles E. Holmes faced a savage disruption by his sister-in-law Louise Westmass at the funeral, following Holmes’s indictment last Tuesday for his wife’s death based on testimony from his 12 year old son.
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Chicago
Pauline F. Holmes
Indiana Avenue
Charles E. Holmes
Louise Westmass
Gold in Sand Sparks Free Gold Find at Nordan Scott Farm
Petaloma California residents buzz after free gold is found in sand drawn from an old well on the Nordan Scott property. Local excitement centers on the unexpected discovery and its potential value.
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Petaloma
Cal
Nordan Scott
Conn. Merchant Slain At Own Door
Hartford man Samuel Rodinski was shot on his doorstep in the early hours, with a black mask and cap found nearby. He operated a dry goods store on Pleasant Street. police believe a follower from the store after closing sought the day’s receipts, then fled.
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Hartford
Conn
Samuel Rodinski
Rodinski
Pleasant Street
Arrested for Postoffice Theft in Pembina County
Drayton North Dakota December 26 The Kjorsvick Herseth general store and postoffice in Robbins Pembina county were broken into clothing valued at 25 dollars jewelry 75 dollars and cash 32.86 with 22.36 from the postoffice money order department taken Norman Grumbo is under arrest on a charge of robbing the post office He is believed to have had help and a 200 dollar reward is offered for the arrest of more implicated individuals.
Ager released on bond in Indiana arson?
Henry B. Ager, once believed dead, was brought from Texas to Princeton Indiana, arraigned on forging Hugh D. McGary’s name on a $5,000 note at American National Bank. Bail posted by ten leading citizens, and he returned home to awaiting wife and children.
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Princeton
Ind
Henry BE. Ager
Texas
Hugh D. McGary
American National Bank
Ager
Louisiana Congressman Rolvey Dies After Long Illness
Louisiana Congressman Rolvey died in New Orleans after several months of illness. The passing was reported in the city and adds a vacancy to federal representation from Louisiana. Funeral arrangements were not announced at press time.
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En Orle
Rolvey
Louisiana
Henry W. Poor Assigns Assets for Creditors
New York December 26 Henry W Poor trading as H W Poor and Co of 23 Wall Street made an assignment today for the benefit of creditors. The move aims to settle debts and protect creditors with the firms remaining assets.
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New York
Henry W. Poor
H. W. Poor & Co
Wall Street
Local Hope Team Beats Page 26 to 9 in Rivalry Game
In Hope North Dakota yesterday a basketball game between Hope and Page teams ended with Hope winning 26 to 9. The contest featured steady defense and a decisive fourth quarter showing by the Hope players.
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Hope, N.D
Page
Election probe opens in inquiry into Lilley expenses
New Haven opens the first election part under the 1905 corrupt practices act to probe campaign and election expenses of Waterbury Congressmen and Governor elect George Lilley. George L. Fox brings the action as Lilley faced internal party opposition in November with Taft carrying the state by over 44 000 votes and Lilley registering about 16 000. The inquiry may revisit the spring and summer canvass for nomination.
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George L. Lilley
Waterbury
Georgel. Fox
General Assembly
Ilos A. Robinson
W. L. Bennett
Lilley
Taft
Ruler in Peril as Imperial Edict Orders Guard
Pekin December 26 imperial edict orders Princes Tsei Tao and Yu Lang and Grand Chancellor Tieh Liang to form an imperial guard from Manchu regiments for Prince Chun the regent. The trio and chancellor had been tasked with guarding palace gates. A leading article urged the regent to stay in the palace to avoid assassination.
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Pekin
Tsei-Tao
Yu-Lang
Tieh-Liang
Prince Chun
China
Four Die From Gas At Has tings Street Residence
Chicago residents report a fatal gas asphyxiation at 168 Hastings Street where grocer Morris Lukman his wife Elizabeth and their children Annie sixteen and William fifteen were found dead. Lukman’s overcoat lay beneath a broken gas fixture suggesting he improvised to stop a leak before sleep. A decorated Christmas tree and gifts stood in an adjoining room.
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Chicago
Hastings Street
Morris Lukman
Elizabeth
Annie
William
Lukman
Robbery and killing rocks Eldorado Arkansas
In Eldorado Arkansas on December 26 C W Massingale aged 50 from Valentine Nebraska was robbed of about 200 dollars Wednesday night and killed. Lee L Coombs a farmer is held in connection with the killing.
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Eldorado
Ark
C. W. Massingale
Valentine
Neb
Lee L. Coombs
Cashier Confesses Bank Robbery in Oklahoma
H Barr Elliott, cashier of the First National Bank of Eufaula, Oklahoma, admitted robbing the bank on December 14 and returned $2,847. He attempted to swallow carbolic acid but was stopped by the bank president. Elliott, a Gainesville Texas native who had worked at the bank only months, had bought dynamite and burglars tools the day of the robbery. The crime was initially charged to Starr, a famed outlaw wanted for multiple robberies.
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Muskogee
Okla
Pinkerton
Eufala
H. Barr Elliott
Elliott
Starr
Kansas City
Gainesville
Tex
Auto wreck near Oakland kills man and harms four
One man died and four others were seriously injured in a car crash on His boulevard two miles west of Hunter's Inn in Oakland on December 26. The injured include two young women.
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Oakland
Cal
Hunter's Inn
Taft to Face Immediate Special Tariff Session
Washington expects a special tariff revision session soon after Taft's inauguration to shorten the session and avoid a Washington summer. Leaders from both parties believe Taft favors a quick, limited session with Ways and Means ready to report the bill the day it is asked. If plans hold, the revision could be completed within four months.
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Taft
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Committee On Finance
Famous sugar magnate dies after pneumonia attack
San Francisco December 26 Claude Spreckels the famous sugar millionaire died from effects of an attack of pneumonia at 4 30 this morning.
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San Francisco
Claude Spreckels
Fatal Wreck on G N Trainman Killed and Fifteen Injured
Spokane dispatch reports a head on collision today at LaClade Idaho between Great Northern westbound passenger No 253 known as the Bonners Ferry dinky and a freight. The fireman on the passenger locomotive was killed and fifteen passengers injured, some seriously.
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Spokane
Wash
Great Northern Railway
Bonners Ferry
Dinky
LaClade
Idaho
Four Churches Involve Lawsuits Against Fidelity Funding
In Pittsburg on December 26 four new suits were filed in a U S circuit court by Ed Bolesiu of Canada. Actions target Fidelity Funding Co and P J Kieran former president of the company. Total sum involved reaches eighteen thousand dollars across four churches.
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Fidelity Funding Co
P. J Kieran
Pittsburg
P. J. Kieran
Opany
United States
Ed Bolesiu
Ita Canada
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