Breaks jail bars as suspect hints at influential parents
Dallas Willard, jailed for arson near West Salem, broke two iron bars while awaiting hearings. He asked Judge Brindley for delay to allow his father from Payne Ohio to arrive, claiming influential connections. Marshal Wenzel recounted the escape attempt as Willard eyed the bars, and witnesses linked him to a bank president's barn fire. Willard faces $1000 bond for a March 6 hearing with West Salem witnesses to testify.
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West Salem
Dallas Willard
Brindley
Payne
O. Willard
la Crosse
Emil Wenzel
Alex Johnson
Willard
Wenzel
George Sprain
West Salem Bank
Ohio
Marshal Wenzel
Youth
J. P. Williams
Medary
Winona
Brindley Willard
Williams
McNutt Attacks Judge Grosscup Over Charleston Wreck
In Charleston Illinois on February 27 arguments in the Grosscup case heat up as State's Attorney McNutt accuses the judge of personal responsibility for eighteen deaths in the wreck. He urges directors to hire safe managers and to attend to duties, with defense rebuttal by Mayer and Graham.
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Charleston
Ill
Grosscup
McNutt
W. S. Graham
Springfield
Levy Mayer
Mee-Nutt
Botts
Lilac Bush Reported Growing at 1203 Charles Street
A North Side letter carrier notes a lilac bush developing at the residence 1203 Charles Street signaling the early spring ahead. The sighting comes from a local postal worker observing the neighborhood column.
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Charles Street
Licensing Bill Aims to Suppress 32 000 Saloons in London
Home Secretary Asquith introduced the Licensing bill in the commons today to suppress about 32 000 saloons in London. Passage is expected but modification by the Lords is likely.
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London
Home Secretary
Asquith
Use of Commons
Lords
Cold Philippines Officials Endure Washington Winter
Washington February report describes Philippine commissioners Le Garcia and O Campo de Leon shivering through their first snow and blizzard in a harsh Washington welcome. The men, famed in Manila, adapt slowly to subfreezing temperatures while Cooper observes their discomfort. De Leon remarks on snow as the two travel with heavy coats and arctic gear, their families remaining in Manila where heat remains constant.
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Washington
Philippines
Senor le Garcia
Senor O'Campo de Leon
Manila
de Weon
Cooper
House Insular Affairs Committee
de Leon
Islands
LeGarda
Taft
Paris
Senor
Benito Legarda
Pablo Ocampo de Leon
United States
Governor Hughes pressed for Jerome removal over traction case stance
Albany Feb 27 The minority stockholders in the Metropolitan Street Railway filed a 48 page brief with Governor Hughes asking for District Attorney Jerome to be removed. They accuse Jerome of failing to prosecute traction cases after election promises and say fraud and illegal conduct by street railway interests were evident.
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Albany
N. Y
Jerome
William F. King
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Hughes
Thomas Fortune Ryan
No Interference With the Primary
The Wisconsin Republican state central committee met at the Plankinton club in Milwaukee and voted to let the primary law run its course for selecting national convention delegates. The group avoided endorsing Taft or La Follette and did not set a state convention date, focusing on a tame session and a slate of delegates.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Republican State Central Committee
Plankinton Club
William D. Connor
Marshfield
Chicago
Taft
la Follette
Mrs Roy recounts the while story of a fatal shooting
Mrs Roy describes the events of January 2 when her husband Paul Roy shot her brother and forced her to stay silent. She says the killing was not in self defense, recounting the ensuing hours with her mother and stepfather as the coroner ruled death by action of another.
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Paris
Paul Roy
Col
Henry Mapleson
London
Calkins
Roy
America
New York
Paul
John Kelly
Kelly
Jack
Wisconsin Senator La Follette Sick With Grip
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin is ill with grip and unable to attend Senate sessions for several days. His condition is not regarded as serious.
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LA Follette
Senate
Washington
Wisconsin
Miners Conference May Be Delayed as Intersate Talks Continue
Indianapolis February 27. The Western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois coal miners and operators committee may adjourn without issuing a call for a joint interstate wage conference. Opponents delay citing ongoing Peoria talks to settle alleged unfair conditions.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Peoria
Munsey Buys The News To Expand Media Chain
Frank A. Munsey has purchased the Baltimore News and will take control on Saturday. The paper remains independent politically and will keep its editorial stance. Munsey already owns the Boston Journal, Washington Times and several magazines.
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New York
Frank A. Munsey
Baltimore News
Munsey
the News
Boston Journal
Washington Times
Oestreich Convicted of Treason in Berlin Trial
Rudolph Oestreich socialist leader was found guilty of treason and sentenced to three years in prison for urging the army to repudiate the Kaiser's authority.
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Berlin
Rudolph Oestreich
Seven Hundred To Escape The Bar In St. Louis Court
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the act creating a general sessions court in St. Louis unconstitutional. The suit by St. Louis School Board sought diverting general sessions funds to the school fund rather than state. The court, created April 15 1907, has tried over seven hundred cases. all prisoners convicted there must be released.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Court of General Sessions
City of
St. Louis
School Board of
General Sessions
General Sessions Court
Wisconsin colleges form Association of the University and Colleges
An association named the Association of the University and Colleges of Wisconsin was planned in Madison. C. R. Van Hise, president of the state university, was elected chairman, and Richard Hughes of Ripon College was named secretary. The group aims to promote welfare and relations among the state's colleges.
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Madison
Wis
Indian Bill Considered by Senate Into Afternoon
In Washington on February 27 the senate debated the Indian appropriation bill until two o clock and then proceeded to the Aldrich bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Aldrich
Taft Indorsed by Seventh District Republicans
Springfield Ohio February 27 Taft was unanimously endorsed by the Seventh district Republican convention. The delegation approved the administration policies and favored Taft for the national ticket.
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Taft
Springfield
Ohio
Fire causes 150000-dollar damage in Sioux City
A blaze in the Greeninger block in Sioux City Iowa today caused about 150000 dollars in damage, according to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Greeninger
IKE S SENATOR PETITIONS CIRCULATED IN MARINETTE
Petitions urging Senator Isaac Stephenson to seek the Republican renomination for his senate seat were started in Marinette. Circulators say Stephenson is unaware, with advisors tied to Mrs Stephenson guiding actions. Additional circulations planned across the state.
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Milwaukee
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
Minister in Bad Murder Affair
A warrant was issued for the arrest of Rev. C. W. Gow, pastor of the Methodist Church South, in Elsberry Missouri after the death of Miss Lizzie Gleason a school teacher. W. A. Hemphill was arrested on a warrant following coroner jury testimony. A criminal operation is suspected.
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Elsberry
C. W. Gow
Methodist Church South
Lizzie Gleason
Me. W. A. Hemphill
Cadets Expelled At Naval Academy
Capt. Chas. Badger, superintendent, has recommended dismissal of Midshipmen L. Gunther of Memphis Tennessee and H. W. Koehler of St. Louis Missouri for fighting in their rooms at Annapolis Naval Academy on February 27.
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Annapolis
Chas. Badger
Naval Academy
L. Gunther
Memphis
eTan
H. W. Koehler
St. Louis
Morris Acting Head Named of Normal Board
Madison Dispatch reports Attorney General Gilbert ruled that President J A Peacock failed to be appointed, so Vice President Morris of La Crosse will perform duties and sign as vice president and acting president. Morris is considered president in effect until a successor is elected, with no reorganization before June and likely election as president then.
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Madison
Wis
William Kittle
State Board of Normal Regents
Gilbert
J. A. Peacock
Oconomowoe
Senator Morris
la Crosse
Morris
Superintendent of Orphanage Seeks Hubert Custody
Rev. C Ejissfeldt of the Evangelical Lutheran Kinderfreund society arrives with Rev. Julius Gamm to court seeking custody of Hubert, arguing guardian limit until age 21. Judge Brindley keeps Sol Burdick as guardian and Burdick to sue Mundstock for damages for alleged abuse. minister says justice is the aim rather than immediate custody. Mundstock concealed brutality, neighbors later provide evidence. lad reportedly claims abuse began after age 12 and he was forced to stay.
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C. Ejissfeldt
Evangelical Lutheran Kinderfreund Society
Wauwatosa
Wis
Arthur Hubert
C. A. Mundstock
Julius Gamm
Sol Burdick
Circuit
Fruit
Mundstock
Shelby Farmer
Huber Lad
Bhissfeldt
Hamburg
Chaseburg
Shelby
Palashek
Eissfeldt
la Crosse
Gamm
Railroads Seek Delay in Esch 9 Hour Law Compliance
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard final pleas to extend compliance with the 9 hour law effective March 4. Burlington officials cite $160,000 yearly added telegraphers costs, while Southern Railway’s C B Ackert faults the telegraphers union for not aiding in training inexperienced workers.
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Washington
Interstate Commission
Daniel Willard
The
Burlington
C. B E. Ackert
Southern Railway
Railway Telegraphers’ Union
Daughter of Hetty Green Engaged to Astor Wilks
New York February 27 The engagement was announced today of Sylvie Green daughter of Hetty Green the richest widow in the world to Matthew Astor Wilks great grandson of the original John Jacob Astor. The wedding date has not been set.
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New York
Sylvie Green
Hetty Green
Matthew Astor Wilks
John Jacob Astor
Aldrich Currency Bill Vote Planned for March 5
Washington Feb 27 Voting on the Aldrich currency bill will begin next Thursday unless plans miscarry. Senator Aldrich has met with members from both parties to gauge speeches and will request March 5 as the voting date and section by section consideration with amendments disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Aldrich
Senate
Weather Forecast and Temperature Extremes Report
Weather details show yesterday's extremes in Duluth 10 below and Los Angeles 4 above. Forecasts for today expect Wisconsin fair tonight with increasing clouds Friday and rising temperatures. Minnesota fair tonight with possible snow flurries Friday and rising temperatures. Iowa likely increasing clouds tonight and Friday with rising temperatures. The general pattern notes a southeastward cool mood in British Columbia shifting to the rocky mountain districts with a warmer trend ahead.
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Los Angeles
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
British Columbia
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Canadian Territory
Alberta
Mississippi Valley
Middle Atlantic States
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Oestreich
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