Police trial over failure of duty at Roosevelt funeral
New York prosecutors charged Capt. John W. Cottrell and three detective sergeants with failure to bar access to President Roosevelt during the Gracie funeral. Deming, believed demented, was freed on $500 bond after being identified by Mrs. Roosevelt as the envelope carrier.
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New York
John W. Cottrell
Arthur B. Deming
Roosevelt
Gracie
Cottrell
Deming
Brooks
Greene
Commissioner Greene
Loeb
Bribery case unfolds in Grand Rapids council tale
In Grand Rapids on December 1 the bribery hearing into ex City Attorney Lant K Salsbury continues with Alderman De Pagter on trial for allegedly receiving 350 dollars to back the Lake Michigan water deal. Salsbury described cash and bond incentives while denying precise dates and sums, as prosecutors press for specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids, Mich
Lant K. Salsbury
Burns
Salsbury
de Pagter
Lake Michigan
Bond dispute in Rollin Ellison case before Referee
In a Monday conference before Referee Harris the Rollin Ellison bankruptcy trustees Hon. T. E. Ellison Hon. F. D. Merritt and S. D. Garnard of Lagrange discussed a portion of the Federal Betterment bonds not listed in Ellison's asset schedule. The bonds worth about $20,000 are allegedly withheld and may be pursued to force surrender. Ellison’s attorney said Ellison is in Kansas aiding creditors and will return once the matter closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Ellison
F. D. Merritt
S. D. Garnard
Lagrange
Rollin Ellison
Harris
Federal Betterment Company
Cherryvale
Kas
Ellison
Rollin Hilson
Kansas
Sessions Open Tomorrow at Allen County Farmers Institute
The annual Allen County farmers institute begins tomorrow in the courthouse assembly room with sessions at 10 o'clock. J. J. Billingsley of Indianapolis will discuss Soil Improvements. Afternoon talks led by Mrs. Naomi DeVilbiss feature Grace Erwin on The Hoosier Heritage, with several sponsors. Evening topics include Bird Friends and Insect Foes by Alexander Johnson and Education of Farmers' Children by Billingsley, with music between talks.
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Institute of
Allen County Farmers
Court House
J. J. Billingsley
Indianapolis
Naomi DeVilbiss
Grace Erwin
Bourbon
C. B. Woodworth
Mead
Youse
Alexander Johnson
Billingsley
Prosecuting a Magistrate in Philadelphia Court
Judge Sulzberger filed an information against Magistrate C Harry Fletcher for accepting 19000 in unsecured bail malfeasance and neglecting to return criminal docket. Fletcher must post 2000 bail for arraignment next Tuesday as information is treated like an indictment in this case.
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Philadelphia
Sulzberger
Common Pleas Court
C. Harry Fletcher
Fletcher
Death of Mrs Mary Williams Arrives for Funeral in City
Remains of Mrs Mary Williams, who died Sunday in Indianapolis at about 43, arrived home this evening and will be taken to Peltier undertaking rooms. Funeral services were held at the Cathedral Wednesday morning at 9 oclock. She formerly resided here and was widowed from her first husband, Charlie Collins, who died years ago.
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Mary Willams
Indianapolis
Peltier Undertaking Rooms
Charlies Collins
Randall Heads to St Louis on Business
P. A. Randall travels to St Louis for business. Mel Wilder will be hostess for the event.
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P. A. Randall
St. Louis
Mel Wilder
Terrell Jury Still Incomplete In John W Terrell Case
Special venire nearly exhausted as jury selection continues for the Terrell murder trial in Bluffton Indiana. Judge Smith ordered a second venire after many jurors were excused for death penalty scruples. Attendance from southern county residents near the scene increases scrutiny of jurors and possible family ties. Trial unlikely to finish the day.
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Bluffton
Ind
John W. Terrell
Melvin Wolfe
Terrell murder trial jury still incomplete in Bluffton
Bluffton Ind Dec 2 The Terrell murder trial enters its third day with eleven jurors approved for the defense. A third special venire was drawn last night and a twelfth juror is expected to be selected today before testimony begins.
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Bluffton, Ind
Terrell
Eintracht Concert Marks 20th Anniversary in Fort Wayne
The Eintracht Singing society celebrated twenty years with a Monday evening concert at St. Paul’s School Hall Barr Street. Audience of several hundred enjoyed choral numbers, Walther league orchestra selections, and solos by Hahn Heuer Brunner Schaefer Meyer Rodenbeck plus whistling by Miss May Herrick who earned several encores. Founded in 1883 by Prof. Gerberding the group has about twenty skilled male vocalists in Fort Wayne.
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Eintracht Singing Society
St. Paul’s School Hall
Barr Street
Eintracht Chorus
St. F Paul’s Walther League Orchestra
Prof. Hahn
Henry Heuer
Louis Brunner
J. Schaefer
L. Meyer
C. Rodenbeck
Dr Herran Seeks State Dept Guidance On Reyes Mission
Dr Herran, Colombian charge d affaires, visited the state department in Washington to brief Secretary Hay on General Reyes arrival and the Panama isthmus settlement. Officials signaled readiness to aid peace talks but rejected other Colombian proposals. Reyes must choose a proposed plan after further Colombian talks.
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Washington
Herran
State Department
Hay
Rafael Reyes
United States
Colombia
Panama
General Reyes
Dr. Herran
Bolivar
Panama canal treaty delayed to tomorrow
Panama reports the canal treaty is likely not signed until tomorrow. Ramon Vallarino is named confidential agent of Panama to Ecuador and Manuel Corvalles is named confidential agent to Cuba. The Dixie and auxiliary cruiser are also present in context.
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Panama
Ramon Vallarino
Republic of Panama
Ecuador
Manuel Corvalles
Cuba
Alliance Arrives with U S S Dixie Officers on Sick Leave
On the steamer Alliance from Colon Lieut. Commander William Branners reuther of the U S S Dixie returns on sick leave. Alfred Lobo, bearer of messages from United States Minister Beaupre, reports Bogota calm after a revolution, and says Colombia may avoid war with the United States though fear of US influence stalled the treaty.
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New York
Alliance
Colon
William Brannersreuther
U. S. S. Dixie
Alfred Lobo
United
Colombia
United States
Bogota
America
Treaty Reaches Colon as City of Washington Arrives
The steamer City of Washington bringing the canal treaty arrives at Colon. Senor Esprilla, Panama's foreign minister, accepts the treaty and departs for Panama with it. US forces including cruisers Atlanta Mayflower Nashville and battleship Maine are in port.
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Colon
City of
Washington
Senor Esprilla
Republic of Panama
Panama
United States
Atlanta
Mayflower
Nashville
Maine
Dime for Sick Wife Ends With Child Birth and Flight
Stationmaster Terry reported to police that Mrs. Brown gave birth to a baby around 9 last night at the Columbia Street home above Mensch's grocery. The husband, Joseph Brown, drunken and often in court for misdemeanors, left for provisions this morning and later returned to take a wall picture, likely to be sold for drink. Two children were present but unable to assist.
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Terry
Joseph Brown
Mensch
Columbia Street
Brown
Meta Tae Ees
Japanese student arrested for attempted murder of Marquis Ito
A Japanese medical student was arrested at Mise villa on suspicion of attempting to kill Marquis Ito with a dagger hidden under his kimono. The incident stems from sensational newspaper talk of ministerial assassination and wartime policy.
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Yokohama
Ito
Mise
Japan
Community notices and club events in Fort Wayne area
Local groups list meetings elections and social events across churches lodges and clubs. Activities include Epworth league at 1629 Fletcher Avenue revival meetings at St Pauls M E church, Pedro party at Harmony Hall, Wayne Street M E church and Needlework Guild sections, and a visit from Miss Genevieve Szink returning from Pittsburg.
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St. Paul
A. W. Metsker
Broadway
St. Peter’s Council No. 1
Catholic Benevolent League of Indiana
Knights and Ladies of Columbia
W. E. Peterson
Genevieve Szink
South Harrison Street
Pittsburg
E. L. Siver
Grand Rapids
Trinity Episcopal Church
South Side
Wayne Street
M. E
W. P. Smith
Lincoln Avenue
Court Kekionga
Order of Foresters
Pedro
Harmony Hall
Union Chapel
E. A. Bunner
Fort Wayne M
C. M. Comparet
Columbia Avenue
H. W. Club
Comparet
New York
Stocks
Pit
Flinch
Hoffman
West Berry Street
Jennie McClelland
North Side
Is. W. B Mors
Morgan seeks inquiry into isthmian canal controversy
Senator Morgan introduces resolutions authorizing the committee on inter oceanic canals to investigate alleged railroad interference with Hay Herran treaty ratification and to probe inter oceanic commission plans. The inquiry aims to report facts, testimony, and findings to the senate on railroad opposition to U S canal policy.
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Washington
Morgan
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Inter-Oceanic Commission
United States
Cabinet Meeting Brief Concludes With Routine Nominations
Washington Dec 1. The cabinet meeting lasted nearly two hours and ended with assurances that only routine departmental matters were discussed. About fifty postmaster nominations were decided, most for reappointments, by the president and Postmaster General Payne.
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Washington
Payne
Durand to Be Formally Presented to President
Sir Mortimer Durand the British ambassador will be presented formally to the president tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The Washington event marks an official courtesy and signals the start of his diplomatic duties in the capital.
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Mbassador
Washington
Del
Mortimer Durand
Senate 10 Probe Postal Scandal
Senator Pen rose, chairman of the post offices and post roads committee, introduced a resolution asking the postmaster general to send all papers from the recent postal department investigation to the committee. If needed, the panel will pursue further inquiry and report to the Senate. The measure was referred to the committee on contingent expenses.
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Washington
Penrose
Committee On
Post Offices
Senate
House Adjourns After Brief Debate On Friday Limit
Washington December 1 The House of Representatives convened with Cushman sworn in as a member Republican from Washington Payns moved to adjourn until Friday Williams urged thirty minutes for debate Payne sought unanimous consent A division approved 97 to 92 Hull asked about consent DeArmond spoke amusingly comparing Congress to Alphonse Gaston and Leon The session adjourned at 1 10 p m
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Washington
House
Cushman
Payns
Williams
Mn Payne
Hull
Iowa
DeArmond
Congress
Alphonse, Gaston and Leon
Alphonse
Senate
Gaston
Leon
White House
Washington, D. C
Senate Holds Open Session With Resolutions and Petitions
In Washington on December 1 the Senate convened in an open 30 minute session to address resolutions and petitions after preliminary executive dealings. The brief meeting touched on procedural matters and legislative items awaiting consideration.
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Washington
Senate
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Smedley
Komme
Kinney
Corey P. Bissell
Piiney Smedley
Terrell Jury
Venire
Eintracht
MR. Hay
Reyes
Dixie
Babe
Premier of
Tokio
Seiyukai Party
St. Petersburg
Lamsadorff
Far East
M. Bonehard
Toko
Spain
Mr. Robinson
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