Tariff revision urged by Iowa Republicans at Des Moines convention
Des Moines Iowa March 18 Republicans meet to declare in favor of tariff revision and to name four delegates at large to back William H Taft. Allison supporters dominate, Cummins faction weaker but hopeful. Ohio Taft plank favored with insistence on immediate revision after the next president's inauguration. Additional note from Jacksonville and Peoria district results.
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Des Moines
William B. Allison
William H. Taft
Ohio
Allison
Cummins
Dubuque
Lafayette Young
George D.ber
Sioux City
J. R. Lane
Newport
Cannon
Jacksonville
Stuart Pierson
Carrollton
Henry Savage
Virginia
J. H. Coats
Winchester
Joseph Raiberger
Tiavana
Senator Whyte Dies After Long Public Service in Maryland
United States Senator William Pinckney Whyte died at his Baltimore home after a brief illness ending with a sinking spell. Born August 9, 1824, Whyte began public life in 1847 in the Maryland house of delegates and held nearly every state office thereafter.
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Baltimore
United States
William Pinckney Whyte
Senator Whyte
Washington
Mr. Whyte
Joseph Whyte
John Campbell Whyte
William Pinckney
House of Delegates
Maryland
Burns Wins In First Round For World Heavyweight Title
Tommy Burns defeated Jem Roche in Dublin at the Theater Royal in 1 minute 28 seconds, securing the world heavyweight championship after a quick right to Roche’s head. The Irish champion was knocked down and counted out as the bout ended. The syndicate offered to match Squires against Burns on the same terms.
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Dublin
Tommy Burns
Jem Roche
Theater Royal
Burns
Roche
Squires
Local Deputy Marshal Impersonator Sentenced in Ohio
Earl Hesser of Cleveland posed as a U S marshal and arrested railway workers in Lima, Galion, and Crestline. He jailed and cuffed them then robbed them, receiving a six year penitentiary term from Judge Quail.
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Lima
Earl Hesser
United States
Cleveland
Galion
Crestline
Quail
Hesser
Murderers May Be Lynched In West Virginia Mine Town
In Elkins West Virginia on March 18 a mob of miners surrounds two Italian suspects Joe and Lewis Parro who are in danger of lynching after the murder of Walter Fogg and G W Averd at the Davis Colliery in Copen. The men were killed Monday night after a dispute over a bill led to the fatal attack.
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Elkins
W. Va
Joe
Lewis Parro
Walter Fogg
G. W. Averd
Davis
Copen
Swift Justice for Murderess in Xenia
Katherine Trainor was convicted of murder in the circuit court for killing her lover Sam Roberts on the public square in Xenia. The quick trial concluded in under 36 hours and sent her to Joliet penitentiary.
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Xenia
Katherine Trainor
Sam Roberts
Joliet
Headache Causes and Remedy Cited in Grove Advertisement
From October to May. Colds are the most frequent cause of headache. Laxative Bromo Quinine removes cause. E. W. Grove on box. 25a.
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E. W. Grove
Cold Blooded Murder Leads to Three Arrests in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia on March 18 three residents Charles Cook 17 Lila Cook 18 and Joseph White 21 were arrested over the death of Charles Bennett 20 whose body was found in the Ohio river near Wegee September 24 last Investigators say the trio confessed to killing Bennett on the night of September 21 1907 after luring him to a park for robbery The two cooks allegedly married after a robbery of 35 taken from Bennett.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Charles Cook
Lila
Joseph White
Charles Hennett
New Kensington
Ohio River
Wegee
Here
Cook
Lila Zane
Bennett
White
Miss Zane
Spear Contradicts Hobson On Submarine Influence Claim
Lawrence Spear testified before the House special committee denying any promises to influence Speaker Cannon or others to place Hobson on the naval affairs committee over submarines. Hobson had alleged a representative of Electric Boat offered such influence. Spear said he never spoke to the speaker and did not know him.
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Spear
Hobson
Washington
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
House
George Lilley
Connecticut
Electric Boat Company
Naval Affairs Committee
Lawrence Spear
Cannon
Fac
Falling Beam Kills Three In Indianapolis
Three men died in Indianapolis when a heavy steel beam fell while being positioned for railroad track elevation. The victims are William J. Huff of Cincinnati, Richard Lawrence of Chicago, and Fred Munson of Pekin. The accident occurred Tuesday afternoon during construction work.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Huff
Cincinnati
Richard Lawrence
Chicago
Fred Munson
Pekin
Oklahoma House OKs phone regulation with eavesdropping fine
Guthrie Okla Mar 18 The lower house passed the senate telephone regulation measure with an amendment setting a five to fifty dollar fine for eavesdropping by telephone The bill also calls for separate booths for blacks and whites.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Okla
Senate
Local Option Law Upheld by Missouri Supreme Court
Jefferson City Mo March 18 Judge Gantt of the supreme court issued an opinion Tuesday reaffirming the Missouri courts decision upholding the local option law as constitutional.
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Jefferson City
Judsce Gantt
The
Supreme Court
Missouri
Charles Oliver of Peru Regains Arm Use After Jerk
Charles Oliver of Peru regained use of his right arm after a sudden shoulder jerk caused prior paralysis. The incident is noted as a remarkable recovery affecting a single individual.
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Charles Oliver
Peru
Admiral Evans to Retire as Sperry, Thomas Succeed
Washington reports Rear Admiral Evans will relinquish fleet command after the San Francisco grand naval review on May 8 and retire in August. Rear Admiral Thomas will succeed him, with Sperry to bring the fleet home via the Suez Canal route. Coal logistics for the voyage are detailed by Captain Ingersoll, noting planned coal supplies and fueling at key ports.
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Sperry
Suez Canal
Washington
Mar
Evans
San Francisco
Thomas
Charles §. Sperry
Atlantic Coast
Metcalf
Seaton, Schroeder
Richard Wainwright
Magdalena Bay
Lower California
Hampton Roads
R. R. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Aldrich Under Fire As La Follette Attacks Currency Bill
Senator La Follette blasts the currency bill linking it to Morgan and Standard Oil banks. Senator Aldrich counters that New York banks oppose the measure and urges asset currency. A chorus laughs as La Follette questions Morgan’s position and wryly hints at Morgan’s unclear stance.
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Senator LA Follette
Washington
Mar
Aldrich
Senate
Committee On Finance
Morgan
Standard Oil
la Follette
New York Clearing House Association
Wisconsin
Mr. la Follette
Mr. Aldrich
Rhode Island
St Louis Brewers Hit With Major Strike
About 3,000 of 3,500 unionized workers walked out after a factional quarrel in Beer Drivers Local 43 triggered a strike call by officials of the International United Brewery Workers of America following a fruitless conference with brewery representatives. Police provided protection at each plant as brewers vow to pursue an open shop.
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St. Louis
International United Brewery Workers of America
Cleveland Man Runs Amuck Heads for Tragedy
William Krueger aged 21 opened fire in a Cleveland restaurant killing Edward Draudt 40 and wounding James Barr before attempting suicide. Police report the suspect likely to die from self inflicted wounds.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, O
William Krueger
Edward Draudt
James Barr
Policeman Slayer Convicted in Knoxville Murder
Ernest Wells, 22, shot and killed Policeman Wrenn and Jamazin on a January night in Knoxville Tennessee. A jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree on Tuesday. Sentence was deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Ernest Wells
Wrenn
Jamazin
Prohibitionists Win Devaluation Vote in Chariton County
In Chariton County Missouri on Tuesday the devaluation election resulted in a Prohibitionist victory by about 600 votes. The result reflects local sentiment in Kertesville with turnout shaping the outcome.
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Missouri
Kertesville
Chariton
Prisoner Thomas Holmés Sentenced in Michigan City Case
Thomas Holmés, who served in an Iowa prison and at Jolie Mi, was sentenced yesterday in Michigan City after a case filed from Indianapolis.
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Thomas Holmés
Iowa
Jolie
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Young Boxer Killed in Amatuer Bout in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia at the Bijou Theater a Tuesday night amateur boxing tournament ends tragically as Willie Robinson aged 19 dies during a bout with Charles Wolf also 19. Police are investigating the incident.
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Philadelphia
Bijou
Willie Robinson
Charles Wolf
Senator Nelson's Son Dies in Colorado Springs
Henry Knute Nelson Jr., 37, son of U S Senator Knut Nelson of Minnesota, died in Colorado Springs after a long illness from consumption. The funeral arrangements were not disclosed.
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Nelson
Colorado Springs
Col
Henry Knute Nelson
United States
Knut Nelson
Minnesota
Steamer Pomona Wrecked Near Fort Ross
The steam er Pomona was wrecked near Fort Ross Tuesday afternoon but all passengers were saved. The vessel operates between San Francisco and Eureka, California.
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San Francisco
Mar
Fort Ross
Eureka
Cal
Cooks Who Cook Secure It Through Reporter Columns
Local column series reports on cooks who cook securing praise and steady work through appearances in Reporter columns. The feature highlights the chefs, their methods, and community support driving demand.
Reign of Terror in Port-au-Prince
Port au Prince reports a reign of terror with street fights and a feared massacre of whites. British and German cruisers protect foreign residents as U S warships await arrival. Haitian officials deny hostility to foreigners and promise safe conduct for those abroad.
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Port-Au-Pringe
Key West
Fla
Havana
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Guantanamo
Port au-Prince
Mar
Bremen
Irregularities Found in Former State Oil Inspector Accounts
In St Paul Minnesota on March 18 authorities report irregularities totaling 6199.95 in the J A McDermott state oil inspector accounts. McDermott is said to have paid into the state treasury between 5500 and 6000 dollars. Public Examiner Schafer notes the state will not lose money. Examination was requested by Secretary of State Schmall.
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St. Paul, Minn
Mar
J. A. McDermott
McDermott
State Treasury
Schaefer
Schmall
Man Jump Fails in Elevator Shaft Suicide Try
George B. McGuire former manager of the Park and Duval hotels in Jacksonville Florida attempted suicide by jumping from the seventh floor of Chicago’s Auditorium building. He landed on a rising car at the fourth floor and was not seriously injured.
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Chicago
George B. McGuire
Park and Duval
Jacksonville
Fla
Auditorium Building
Emperor confirms death sentence for Lieut Gen Steessel
The emperor on Tuesday confirmed the death sentence for Lieut. Gen. Steessel and approved the court's recommendation to commute the sentence to ten years in a fortress. Steessel, former commander of Port Arthur, had petitioned for a full pardon that was unsuccessful.
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St. Petersburg
Steessel
Port Arthur
Edward F Willet Named Receiver for Elkhart Plumbing
Edward F Willet has been appointed receiver for the Elkhart Plumbing and Heating Company. The asset total is 34,700 dollars with liabilities of 2,200 dollars.
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Edward F. Willet
Elkhart Plumbing & Heating Company
Maple Flake true cost and value questioned
A defense of Maple Flake argues that higher price reflects genuine nourishment. It explains cream cost, 95 hours of preparation, and steam cooking to make starch digestible, claiming cheaper substitutes cost more per nutrition and are served in hotels and dining cars.
CANNED TOMATO BRIDE SUES FOR DIVORCE IN MAD Tuckerton
Mrs. David Gallagher known as the canned tomato bride sues her husband for divorce after living in New York since their November marriage. The tale ties to a cannery punch line when a love note on a tomato labels led to a surprise wedding years ago.
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Tuckerton
N. J
David Gallagher
Gallagher
New York
June Early
Miss June Early
Miller Horace Harmon Dies After Dream Cut Throat
Horace I. Harmon a 32 year old miller from Townsend Delaware killed himself in his sleep after telling a doctor of a dream in which mad men pursued him. He was found with his youngest child asleep nearby and described preferring death to capture.
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Wilmington
Del
Horace I. Harmon
Townsend
Harmon
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