Court Martial Panel Named In Midshipman Meriweather Case
Three retired admirals join thirteen to try Midshipman Minor Meriweather Jr. over the fist fight that led to Branel's death. Other items report the Wannamaker investigation ruling immorality not proven and a long distance wireless message from the Kentucky warship.
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Grisella
Waterbury
Ella
Meriweather, Jr
Branel
Ramsay
McCormick
Arker
Cismeless
Bureau of the Navy Department
D. GC
Kentucky
Hampton Roads
I. C
Fritts
Aso
Ation
Paris
Castro
Plumley
Venezuela
France
Dynamite Blast Kills Three Near Safe Harbor Pennsylvania
Brief report notes a dynamite explosion during blasting near Safe Harbor Pennsylvania resulting in three fatalities and three injured. The item appears in a brief section with assorted fragments on ballot reforms and Roosevelt era events.
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Safe Harbor
York
Alassa
Proclamation of Martial Law in Warsaw Stirs Panic
Martial law across Russian Poland shocks Warsaw with reports of unrest and anti Jewish rumors. Jews barricade homes as rumors of riots spread while Russia warns Poland’s autonomy is over. prominent benefactors including Andrew Carnegie and Isidor Straus contribute to relief funds for Russian Jews, with cities nationwide donating sum totaling over 200000.
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Temm
Poland
Finland
Russian Empire
Andrew Carnegie
Russia
Isidor Straus
New York
New York City
East Broadway
Brooklyn
Chicago
Baltimore
Boston
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Denver
Detroit
Des Moines
Kansas City
Louisville
Memphis
Milwaukee
Omaha
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Congress of Labor Meets for Silver Anniversary
The opening session of the silver anniversary of the American Federation of Labor was held at Old City Hall in Pittsburgh with President Samuel Gompers presiding. Delegates from all states, Canada, England and other nations attended as festivities began and credentials were presented.
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American Federation
Old City Hall
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Canada
England
Colonial Hotel
Federated Musicians of
Pittsburg
Gompers
John Mitchell
C. C. Douglass
John Drew
William Hays
James G. Wyman
Allegheny
WRECKING CITYS COURTHOUSE
Chicago watchers witness the demolition of the grand courthouse as massive marble columns vanish and the structure is torn down from the top the process draws crowds across the nation with varied regional bidding figures noted for several cities and work crews.
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Chicago
Hints of Blackmail in Odell Settlement Probe
James Hazen Hyde testified before the insurance investigating committee in New York that ex Gov B B Odell blackmailed the Mercantile Trust out of 75000 to settle his shipbuilding losses. Edward Harriman denied urging the settlement or influence over Mercantile’s charter. Odell contradicted Hyde calling it a base calumny. Senator Denen urged broader campaign law reforms. Hyde, son of Equitable founder, born June 6 1876 in New York City.
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Hyde
Trust Company
Odell
James H. Hyde
Insurance Investigating Committee
New York
B. B. Odell
Mercantile Trust Company
Tangle
Edward H. Harriman
Republican National Committee
Frick
Erick
Harriman
Jacob H. Schiff
Depew
France
Armstrong Legislative Committee
James Hazen Hyde
Qdell
Mercantile
Albany
Shipbuilding Trust
United States
Denen
Equitable
The
Henry B. Hyde
New York City
Harvard
Plumber Debacle Sparks Grievance Over Payment
In a terse exchange, a property owner questions a plumber’s trustworthiness after sending an apprentice to collect payment. The worker reportedly failed to obtain the promised sum, with the owner noting prior reliability but insisting the amount be verified and settled.
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Gyds
Convincing Testimonial Prompts Kidney Pills Endorsement
Readable testimonials from Winthrop California recount chronic back and stomach pains relieved by Dodd's Kidney Pills. A grand dame in American society is contrasted with the physician’s austere regimen deemed suitable for a sour stomach.
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Winthrop
Cal
Reg. Dodd
Davis Lewis
Ton
Dodd
America
Frequent Occurrence in Cage Driving Hat Incident
Roderick notes the sight of his wife’s hat spurring the driver to drink. Van Albert remarks the bill would draw sympathy from many who have faced similar urges.
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Roderick
van Albert
Doctor Answers Wife on Winter Travel Plan
A Cleveland dialogue reveals a wife seeking options for her husband to go to Florida or Los Alamos this winter. The doctor says arranging either destination will take little time, while prompting the patient to decide soon.
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Florida
Los
Cleveland
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Chicago ‘Court House
Jas. H, Hyde
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