Discharge of Negro Troops at Brownsville Prompts Senate Reports
Washington reports from the Senate Military Affairs Committee on the Brownsville incident show three negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth Infantry discharged for the fray. The president notes testimony supports the action and urges extending enlistment time for those not within the order. Majority and minority reports debate identification of shooters and propose restoration of innocent soldiers.
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Washington
Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
Brownsville
Tex
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Warren
Lodge
Warner
Dupont
Taliaferro
Foster
Overman
Frazier
McCreary
Foraker
Scott
Bulkeley
Hemenway
Senator Foraker
Senate Committee
Thaw and mother served in alienation suit details secret
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and her attorney failed to complete service on Harry Thaw at Matteawan hospital due to a technicality. Papers then served on Thaw in the insane asylum and on co defendant Mrs. William Copley Thaw at the Hotel Lorraine. The suit seeks to annul the 1905 Pittsburgh marriage on grounds of Lunacy and lack of capacity. O'Reilly expects swift action on fees and alimony.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Dan O'Reilly
Harry Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
Thaw
Matteawan Insane Asylum
William Copley Thaw
Lorraine
Daniel O'Reilly
Evelyn Nesbitthaw
Thaws
Evelyn Thaw
Pittsburg
Harry Kendall Tha
O'Reilly
Split in Kentucky Session Factions in Republican Convention
Paducah Kentucky March 12 There was no harmony in the first district Republican convention as the Fairbanks and Taft factions separated before roll call on organization. Both conventions met in the same hall and contesting delegations will go to the national convention.
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Kentucky
Paducah
Fairbanks
Taft
Lindsey Acquitted in Bribery Case Tied to Middleport Bank Wreck
John R. Lindsey of Meigs county was acquitted Wednesday of attempting to bribe Prosecuting Attorney Miller in the bribery charge connected with the suits over the alleged wrecking of the Middleport bank.
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McArthur
John R. Lindsey
Meigs County
Miller
Middleport Bank
Prussian Blast Kills Five Miners in Lukas Mine
An explosion of fire damp at the Lukas mine near Dortmund Prussia on Wednesday killed five miners. The blast occurred during work day. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the accident.
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Dortmund
Prussia
Lukas
Here
What Causes Headache From October to May
Colds are the most frequent cause of headache. Laxative Bromo Quinine removes headaches caused by cold symptoms. The text notes seasonal links from October to May and points to relief through a Bromo Quinine laxative remedy.
Alleged Fraud Charged in Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Primary
Details of hundreds of alleged frauds in the Louisiana Democratic primary for lieutenant governor were presented to the state central committee. Candidates Paul Lambremont and Bailey filed formal charges, contesting tally sheets. city returns favored Lambremont while county results favored Bailey.
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New Orleans
Mar
Louisiana
Paul Lambremont
Bailey
Lilley Probe Opened On Electric Boat Influence Claims
Washington March 12 The actual investigation into Representative George L Lilleys charges that Electric Boat Co used improper methods to sway congressional action in favor of their submarines began Thursday. The special committee appointed by Speaker Cannon includes Rep Boutell chairman Rep Olmsted Rep Stephens Rep Broussard and Rep Howard.
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Washington
George L. Lilley
Connecticut
Electric Boat Company
Congress
Cannon
Boutell
Ilinois
Olmsted
Pennsylvania
Stephens
Minnesota
Broussard
Louisiana
Howard
Georgia
Missionary movement speakers highlight Christianizing heathen nations
Pittsburg March 12. That American commercialism follows the work and achievements of missionaries in Christianizing heathen nations was presented by eloquent speakers during the second day of the international convention of the Young People's Missionary movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
International Convention of the Young People’s Missionary Movement
Farm House Fire Claims Three Children in Wisconsin
Medford Wisconsin March 12 The Denthitt farm house near West shore burned while the mother outside A stove explosion caused the blaze resulting in the deaths of three children aged four two and an infant all burned to death in the residence
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Medford. Wis
John Denthitt
Westsere
Rescuers Find Thirteen Bodies at Hamstead Mine
Birmingham reports the rescue team at the Hamstead colliery fire has recovered thirteen bodies from the shaft where twenty six miners were entombed. The operation continues with hopes for more remains.
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Birmingham
England
Hamstead
Southern fruit growers fear cold killed budding sprouts
Growers in the southern state report that Monday night’s cold weather likely damaged buds that were just sprouting, threatening fruit yields for the season.
Probe Bares Ways Of Standard Oil
Cleveland hearing in the government’s Sherman anti trust suit against Standard Oil features Charles Farrell and John Shea testifying on meeting competition and local oil trade tactics. Attorneys clash over interstate commerce reach as evidence from New York Albany and Washington is reviewed.
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Cleveland, O
Charles E. Farrell
Cohoes
N. Y
John J. Shea
Syracuse
Ind
Franklin Ferris
C. B. Morrison
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Moritz Rosenthal
United States Circuit Court
St. Louis
New York
Albany
Washington
Ferris
Cleveland
Charles ©. Farrell
Binghamton
Oneonta
Tyonda Oil Company
Tyonda Company
King Alfonso Departs Barcelona After Visit
After a two day stay in Barcelona King Alfonso leaves for Madrid. Great crowds cheer as the royal train departs amid applause from onlookers at the station and along the streets.
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Barcelona
Mar
Alfonso
Madrid
Three Shot In Pistol Battle In Nichols Home
A pistol battle in a darkened room at the home of Thomas Nichols in Shawnee Oklahoma leaves three men shot. Two are expected to die. The incident occurred March 12. Local authorities investigate the shooting and search for suspects.
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Shawnee, Okla
Mar
Thomas Nichols
Anna Gould Sails from Cherbourg on Adriatic to New York
Mme Anna Gould sails from Cherbourg on the White Star Adriatic bound for New York. She travels with her three children and is leaving this port on a Wednesday.
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Anna Gould
Cherbourg
Mme
New York
Linton closes schools and public places over smallpox scare
The city council of Linton has closed schools and all public places due to a smallpox scare, signaling a citywide health precaution and disruption of routine activities.
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Linton
Coroner exonerates janitor in Collinwood fire findings
Coroner Burke declares no one at fault for the Collinwood school fire. He pins blame on existing conditions and faulty construction, citing overheated pipes and a protruding partition that trapped children at the door. He urges fire proofing and automatic safety devices in all schools.
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Cleveland, O
Burke
Collinwood
Fred Hirter
China apologizes over Tatsu Maru seizure event
Shanghai reports an official Chinese government statement regarding the seizure of the Tatsu Maru. China says it hauled down the Japanese flag to avoid trouble and will release the ship recognizing force majeure. The ship was observed within Chinese waters and the Japanese captain offered bribes or cargo surrender twice.
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Shanghai
Mar
China
Japan
Chu-Kiang
Pearl River
Kwang, Tung
Kwang-Si
Macao
Canton
Alia Case Goes To The Jury In City Church Murder
The trial of Giuseppe Alia for the February 23 killing of Father Francis Leo Heinrichs at St. Elizabeth's church concluded Wednesday. Attorneys presented arguments Thursday as judge gave instructions and the case was sent to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Giuseppe Alia
Francis Leo Heinrichs
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Guild and Eliot Honored for Italian Crown Rank
Gov Guild received official word from Italian authorities that the king has named him a grand officer of the Crown of Italy. It is believed President Charles W Eliot of Harvard University also received the same decoration.
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Guild
Eliot
Boston
Gov. Guild
Italy
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Miner saved from mob at Barus mine shaft in Butte
David Moody, foreman at the Barus mine in Butte Montana, was severely injured when a mob stormed the mine offices and tried to push him into the shaft. Friendly miners intervened to save his life.
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Butte
Mont
David Moody
Barus
Held on Murder Charge in Oklahoma Patrolman Killing
Muskogee Oklahoma March 12 Jesse G Cox shot and killed Patrolman L F Harvey. Cox was held for murder in the first degree. He asserts the act was justifiable.
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Muskogee
Okla
Jesse G. Cox
L. F. Harvey
Thornton Fire Destroys Most of Town in Iowa
A Wednesday blaze in Thornton Iowa wiped out seven business blocks and most of the town. The fire origin is unknown and the extent of the damage prompts investigations. Local authorities and Mason City officials report extensive property losses across the devastated area.
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Thornton
Mason City
Cooks Who Cook Featured in Reporter Local Columns
A Reporter local column highlights cooks who cook notable dishes, detailing their setup, techniques, and community impact. The piece showcases several home chefs and eateries, noting signature recipes and regional influences.
Fleet near Bay of Magdalena halts to rest amid ocean patrol
San Diego dispatch notes the American fleet under Rear Admiral Evans approaching Magdalena Bay California within 200 miles. Wireless proved unreliable for this region with signals limited to midnight hours. Crews to rest after the Callao voyage as divisions prepare for target practice and fleet maneuvers.
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San Diego
Cal
Robly D. Evans
Magdalena Bay
Lower California
Washington
Navy
Point Loma
Connecticut
Magdalena
Callao
Peru
Admiral Evans
Evans
Kansas
Vermont
Louisiana
Emory
Georgia
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Virginia
Thomas
Admiral Thomas
Minnesota
Ohio
Maine
Missouri
Sperry
Alabama
Illinois
Kentucky
Kearsarge
Jackson Banker Indicted for Embezzling 25000
Jackson Mississippi March 12 N T Anders president of the Commercial bank of Jackson and former director of the Central bank of Mississippi has been indicted by the Hinds county grand jury on the charge of embezzling 25000 from the latter institution.
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Jackson, Miss. Mar
N. T. Anders
Commercial Bank of Jackson
Central Bank of Mississippi
Hinds County Grand Jury
Tragedy in Barnes County: Mother Kills Children Then Herself
A Valley City dispatch reports Mrs. Sigrud Thompson near Nome in Barnes County North Dakota killed her two children by throat slashes and then slit her own throat with a razor.
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St. Paul, Minn
Valley City
N. D
Sigrud Thompson
Nome
Barnes County
Balloon Stevens No. 21 Lands at Hampton Falls After Long Flight
The balloon Stevens No. 21, which rose from Pittfield Massachusetts, completed a more than three hour voyage at an average speed over 4343 miles per hour, landing in Hampton Falls New Hampshire.
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Hampton Falls
N. H
Pittfield
Mass
Evansville Boys Arrested in String of Robberies
Leo Kinkel George Cline and Joseph Seidenthal from Evansville were arrested for robbing multiple stores and coal offices. Their cases involve several local incidents and ongoing police investigations.
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Leo Kinkel
George Cline
Joseph Seidenthal
Evansville
Polly Wants A Cracker Debate Parrot
A Boston educated parrot responds to a cracker offer with refined refusal. It requests a cooked legume with heat and expresses gratitude if supplied, while joking about cats on legumes.
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Polly
Parrot
Boston
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