Hains Trial Hears Defense Witness on Bayside Trip
Evidence from Charles Weaver and Leo Bugg outlines Thornton Hains and his brother’s Bayside yacht club visit to inspect property for sand and gravel. Mental state of Capt Peter C Hains Jr. described as alarming as trial extends with notes of anticipated closing witnesses and lengthy cross examination.
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Thornton ‘Hains
Bayside
Sandy Hook
Hains
Leo Bugg
Thornton Hains
Yacht Club
Bugg
Hains Brothers
Peter C. ‘Hains
Peter C. Hains
John F. MclIntyre
Peter Hains
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Mr. McIntyre
Fort ‘Hamilton
Reported shah of Persia attacked in Tehran not confirmed
AP reports no confirmation of the alleged December 26 attempt on the Persian shah. Vecher newspaper claimed two men dressed as priests entered the palace with revolvers and fired one shot, wounding the heir to the throne as they were overpowered.
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Palce
Wabash County To Decide Saloons Tomorrow
Wabash Indiana prepares for a critical vote on saloon presence with both temperance and pro saloon camps claiming strong support. Fred L King leads the Anti Saloon forces predicting a dry outcome by about 1000 votes while Will Baumbauer expects a near tie. Polls open six a m close six p m with union meetings at Christian and Friends churches drawing large crowds and women aiding in electioneering.
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Christian Church
Friends’ Church
South Side
Manchester
Militia Call Possible Over Contest of State Offices
Indianapolis dispatch reports heated debate as Democrats and Republicans prepare for state office contest cases before the joint legislative committee. Democratic State Chairman Stokes Jackson says some Republicans will not resign, suggesting a militia call and restraining orders to block salaries if needed. Republican State Senator Oscar Bland criticizes the contests as unfounded and vows thorough examination by the Senate elections committee.
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Mr. Jackson
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Republican Committee On Committees
Senate
Senate Committee On Elections
Miss Ethel Roosevelt Hosts Formal Dance at White House
In the east room the White House is decorated for the occasion as Miss Ethel Roosevelt makes her formal debut tonight. Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Roosevelt greet guests in the blue room before dancing begins.
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White House
Ter
Ethel
Mrs. Roosevelt
Miss ‘Roosevelt
Fight for the Ohio toga in Columbus stalls for votes
Ohio legislators arrived as the fight for the Senate seat once held by Foraker heated up. Burton of Cleveland and Charles P Taft remain unable to secure a clear majority, with rumors roiling as aides anticipate a week of strenuous efforts.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Foraker
Burton
Cleveland
Charles P. Taft
Turkey Won't Settle
Count Pal Lavicini Austrian ambassador to Turkey met the Grand Vizier and the foreign minister in Constantinople. Both opposed Austria’s settlement proposals on Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Ottoman ambassador in Vienna was told to open negotiations with the Austria-Hungarian foreign ministers, and optimism was voiced that a satisfactory agreement could be reached with mutual good will.
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Clatea Press
Constantinople
Pallavicini
Turkey
Rewik Pasha
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vienna
Devastating Italian Earthquake Strikes Calabria and Sicily
A massive quake hit Calabria in Italy’s southwest, with major damage in Messina and Catania. Thousands feared dead or injured as telegraph lines failed and rescue troops dismantled unstable buildings to prevent collapses. Prisoners escaped during chaos in Agosta and San Nofrio residents shelter outdoors while crews search ruins.
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Agosta
Syracuse
Giossa
St Noto
Sicily
Calabria
Stefanconi
San Nofrio
Tidal wave damages port of Catania in quake aftermath
A tsunami-like surge swept Catania Sicily as earthquake disturbances reached the harbor. Seawalls and docks were breached, boats abandoned, and three steamers damaged while fishing craft were swamped. Uncertain if any lives were lost amid alarm on the waterfront.
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Associated Press
Catania
Sicily
Secanna Ae Telephony
Agar Returns Home Among Suspects In Prized Forgery Case
Princeton Indiana December 28 H B E Agar returns to town amid fears several creditors who pressed claims may seek settlements outside court. He met with HD McGary, Herman Engle, and many smaller creditors, while Mrs Agar repaid insurer funds. Agar hopes lodge reinstatement despite Elks memorials. His bondsmen consent to delays as February court terms loom and Asa Agar may depart for Texas to manage affairs.
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Associated Press
Princeton
Ind
H. BE. Agar
Agar
HD. McGary
Herman Engle
Evansville
Texas
Asa
San Benito
Federal Grand Jury Probes Meat Packers in Chicago
The federal grand jury opened hearing evidence in the packing house investigation in Chicago. Subpoenaed employees were present to testify as District Attorney Sims prepared preliminaries and would not disclose the inquiry’s exact scope between rebates on railroads and potential industry wide combinations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Sims
Ake
Arrests in Frisco Chinese gambling raid humbles crowd
San Francisco police under Chief Jesse Cook raided the Chinese quarter last night and apprehended 160 suspected gamblers. Officers hauled prisoners to city hall in a sweeping operation described as the largest capture in years.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Bluecoats
Jesse Cook
Logansport Cass County Bar Hails Supreme Court Judge Myers
At the Murdock hotel last night the Cass county bar honored Hon. Quincy A. Myers elected to the Supreme bench. Fifty bar members attended. Judge Moses B. Larry toasted Myers and praised the home bar. The banquet featured Steinhart's orchestra and warm tributes from W. T. Wilson and Hon. Rufus Magee. Latin recall and camaraderie filled the evening.
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Quincy A. Myers
Supreme Bench
Murdock
Logansport
Cass County
Moses B. Larry
Steinhart
Murphy
Larry
W. T
Wilson
Judge Myers
Gold Presbyterian Academy
Rufus Magee
Magee
Rockefeller Co operation in Education Prompts Debate
New York dispatch discusses John D. Rockefeller's World s Work article arguing cooperative philanthropy can boost education. It cites his praise for directing aid to efficient institutions and questions about funding Catholic methods and university capacity.
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John OD
Rockhead
Standard Oil i
Rockefeller
Rectory
R. Harper
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