Thaw Delivers Court Statement Amid Trial Turmoil
New York February 28 Thaw used a court break to issue a statement slamming District Attorney Ferome for alleged courtroom bias and praising his wife, Thaw’s, honesty. He prepared and distributed the text from the Tombs cell with reporters present, amid lengthy cross examinations of letters assessing his sanity. Indianapolis report notes a separate Senate vote on a police appointment bill affecting 13 cities, with debates over mayoral control and metropolitan police powers.
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Weather Outlook: Snow and Cold in Midwest and Plains
The forecast shows Western Pennsylvania and Ohio regions experiencing snow and cloudy skies with fresh north winds. Michigan and Indiana will see snow Friday and Saturday partly cloudy with east to north winds. Illinois will have rain on Friday, followed by a Saturday of fair and colder conditions with variable winds.
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O Brien Heads East for Philadelphia Challenge
The article reports O’Brien moving east to face stronger opponents in Philadelphia. Commentary from New York producers notes market steadiness with limited change in poultry and related items.
Harriman Big Row Over Cromer Claims New York
Washington dispatch notes a heated exchange as claims against Harriman dominate discussion. Republican Indiana members pushed to appoint George W. Croater postmaster at Mimnede, amid ongoing House maneuvering on patronage and district interests.
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Roosevelt the Only Roosevelt the Only
Washington February 28. A fragmentary political note cites a statement by Representative Birdeaul drawing praise and controversy over Roosevelt’s presidency. The text is partial and continues on another page, with unclear context and attribution.
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Wreck of Baltimore & Ohio Train Near Connellsville
A Baltimore & Ohio westbound train derailed near Minihan Creek seven miles east of Connellsville Pennsylvania. Engineer Wylie Irvin was killed and fireman T D Frederick fatally injured. Conductor, baggage master, express messenger, and six passengers seriously hurt. Forty-one passengers aboard including B&O officials on tour. carriages burned as engine fell into a ditch at mountain foot. Authorities report a likely mechanical looseness caused wheels to slip.
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Three or more killed in Salt Lake washout collision
Fragmentary OCR reports a deadly wreck near Gallente Salt Lake washout with at least three killed. A special train carrying forty injured was diverted toward Los Angeles for medical attention while two stars were aboard.
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Indiana Senate Delays Bills Then Passes Parks Ditch Measure
In Indianapolis on February 28 the Indiana Senate, after lengthy amendments and party clashes, revived and passed Senator Parks’s ditch bill. About sixty amendments were offered, fifty five adopted, amid protests by Senators Tyndall and Slack. The measure shifts ditch control to township trustees, with related changes to county surveyor oversight and job salaries. The night session approved Goodwine’s reform department plan for the state prison and related appointments.
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Senate Moves to Kill the Babcock Bill in Indiana
In Indianapolis a Senate action is described as killing the Babcock bill after debate. House members, including Chairman Filliatt, declare the house passed the measure, while Senate leaders claim the house did its duty and cannot be responsible for the Senate’s inaction. The piece mentions Senator Roemier and ongoing partisan clash over legislative authority and timing.
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Michigan Democrats Nominate Candidates for State Offices
Michigan Democrats nominate ticket including Supreme Court Justices candidates Stone and Web, and Detroit judge Harmon for State Board of Education. Also endorsed for nonpartisan elections and direct popular U S senators. Meeting notes mention local civic leaders and church gathering details.
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