Ballinger Counsel Delay Pushes Hearing A Week
Washington reports reveal Secretary Ballinger requested a one week adjournment to hire counsel for cross examination as Interior Department documents and letters are sought by the congressional committee. Brandeis attacks the delay while Glavis’ attorney questions the slow production of materials.
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Ballinger
United Press
Brandeis
Glavis
Interior Department
Ballinger Letters Hint at Delay and Counsel for Hearing
Two letters discuss Ballinger seeking counsel for the congressional investigation. Nelson asks to secure counsel and Ballinger wants the committee not to be hampered, citing incomplete full investigation. White House announces Ballinger will be represented by John Verteen and Carl Rasch at the probe.
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Ballnger
Ballinger
White House
Congressional
John Verteen
Tennessee
Carl Rasch
Montana
Pioneer newspaper man dead in Helena
A. J. Fisk, a pioneer Montana journalist who first reported General Custer’s massacre to the world, died in Helena early Tuesday. His career spanned Montana papers and national wire service work, shaping early coverage of major events.
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Mont
A. J. Fisk
Montana
World News
Custer
Trapped Grandchildren Die in Attic Fire
Four Hackett grandchildren aged three to fifteen were burned to death after being trapped in their Camden Wyoming area attic shortly after midnight. Firefighters battled the blaze in Wilmington on February 4.
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Wilmington
Del
Camden
Wyoming
Dzekiel Hackett
Governor Gaynor opens Board of Estimates meetings
The New York World and New York Press, two of the select metropolitan dailies, were among the papers backing Governor Gaynor in the election. The Board of Estimates will publish notices in these official newspapers, and its first meeting, where the World and Press will be involved, was held today.
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New York
Gaynor
New York World
New York Press
Board of Estimates
World
Hermann trial reveals fruit gifts and special car rides
Portland reports in the Blue Mountain conspiracy case show prosecutors tying Hermann to familiarity with B F Allen through 1902 fruit gifts to the Washington Commissioner. Testimony describes a Fresno oil-field trip in a special car and letters reinforcing perceived attention to Holsinger’s Hyde Benson fraud charges.
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Binger Hermann
Blue Mountain
Hermann
B. F. Allen
California
Washington
Heney
Allen
Holsinger
Hyde-Benson
Fresno
Chicago Auto Show Opens As Mecca For Motor Ing
Chicago hosts the ninth annual Chicago Automobile Show with over 80 exhibitors, foreign cars and motorcycles on display. The event, rising in prominence over New York, draws dealers and buyers from farmers and city residents seeking a motor vehicle amid prosperous times.
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American Automobile Association
New York
Colliseum
First Regiment Armory
Paris Debates 18 Million Flood Canal Plan
Paris reports a bill to appropriate 18 million dollars for canals south of the fortifications to divert Seine floods. The Seine slowly falls toward normal level and relief work for flood victims speeds as authorities seal portions of the Bastille tombs for safety.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Seine
Hanging Day Sentences Spark Controversy in Kansas City
In Kansas City on Feb 4 George Reynolds and John Williams, both Black men, were sentenced to be hanged for assaulting Mrs. W. F. Jackson. Judge Latshaw denounced executions of the two as desecrations, saying murderers at least have a spark of manhood. The jury deliberated under six minutes. The defendants had Black lawyers who declined to appeal.
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George Reynolds
John Williams
Mra. W. F. Jackson
Latshaw
Gordon medal tournament opens in Boston with Canada vs United States
The Gordon medal match begins today in Boston featuring six rinks on each side. Canadian and United States clubs contest the event across the rink lineup under tournament rules.
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Boston
United States
Suffragette Ball Reverses Manners for Men at Club
In St. Louis on February 4 ordinary conditions reverse at a suffragette ball at the Woman's Club. One hundred young men will be escorted by a female chaperone, with every attendee going under a young lady's wing as a playful preview of women's rights.
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Woman's Club
Milwaukee bout set for ten rounds no decision match
Milwaukee boxing fans await a ten round no decision bout tonight featuring Mike Twins Sullivan of Boston and Jim Clabby of Milwaukee at the Milwaukee Boxing Club. The event headlines the local program and draws attention from fighters and supporters alike.
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Wis
Mike Twins Sullivan
Boston
Jimmy Clabby
Milwaukee Boxing Club
Fight over Salvation Army home at Long Branch begins
In New Jersey the Salvation Army faces a bid for restraint from New York and Philadelphia socialites who own Long Branch cottages. Vice-Chancellor Stevenson hears arguments as residents seek to bar the Army from interfering with local peace and social life.
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Jersey City
New York
Long Branch
Salvation Army
Stevenson
Army
Ocean Avenue
Philadelphia
Sinking of the Minor California Aids Begun by Uncle Sam
The vessel Minor California, en route to Oregon Washington and California, sinks in the Atlantic on its maiden voyage after a mysterious leak. Uncle Sam dispatches a rescue ship to aid passengers aboard the stricken vessel in mid ocean.
Kentucky liner sinks near North Bahamas in maiden voyage
Charleston reports the liner Kentucky of the Alaska Pacific line, on its first NY to Pacific coast run, sinking near the North Bahamas with many potential passengers bound for Oregon Washington and California. The Louisiana navy battleship was ordered to rush to aid as meagre wireless notes confirm a possible leak.
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Wireless
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Alaska-Pacific Line
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Pacific Coast
Oregon
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Navy Department
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Cape Henlopen
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Joy Line
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