Demurrer Overruled in Lonaconing Star Libel Case
The court overruled the defense demurrer in the libel case against J. J. Robinson editor of the Lonaconing Star. The indictment, based on a song article signed "A Retired Miner" about Dun can R. Sloan, was argued at length with witness testimony from Charles W. Donnelly and Justice Murphy. Robinson testified he did not write the article and argued the piece discussed Sloan as a public official. the defense objected to questions about authorship and malice. The trial proceeded with a jury including foreman Peter T. Noon and a defense motion for further specifications denied.
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Lonaconing Star
the Star
Duncan R. Sloan
Lonaconing
Robinson
Sloan
Board of Trade
Sigan
Pearce
Ferdinand Wilams
R. H. Gordon
Irvine R. Dickey
D. J. Lewis
David A. Robb
John W. Avirett
Evening Times
Court of Appeals
Peter T. Noon
William Patterson
Mr. Robinson
Charles W. Donnelly
The
Daily News
John J. Robinson
Theorg
Cumberland Evening Times
D. R. Sloan
Mr. Sloan
Mrr. Sloan
State Capital Affairs Move to Create New Garrett District
Annapolis notes report the Maryland State Conference of Charities preparing several bills on public health feeble minded insane chattel loans and Nonsupport law with Governor Grothers hearing appointive questions for the Maryland Bureau of Statistics and police board seats.
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State Conference of Charities
H. Wirt Steele
State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Federated Charities
Lawrason Riggs
State Board of Charities
Fox
Mrr. Foa
Edward Hirsch
Eugene Grannan
Baltimore
Board of Police Commissioners
Grannan
Frank Duncan
Iat & House
Myer
Garrett County
Garrett
Haydon
Specitt
Trial details unfold in murder case at local court
A trial opened with jury deliberations scheduled for 2 30 pm. H H Robinson attended the proceedings with Mr Baldwin of the Star. If the case ends, the jury may hear it by 5 pm. A A Young represents Nick Insognio charged with murder of Paralio.
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J. J. Robinson
Baldwin
the Star
A. A. Young
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Paralio
Worst Storm Sends Death Toll to At Least Twenty Four
Hearst News reports a hurricane sweeping the Atlantic coast with wind speeds up to one hundred miles per hour. At least twenty four lives are lost including sailors and women tied to four barges towed from Baltimore. Rescue and casualty lists are expected as reports continue to arrive.
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Death of Mrs Grace McKee Emerson at Narberth
The obituary notes Mrs Grace McKee Emerson wife of W S Emerson died at Narberth near Philadelphia on January 8 or 9 after a serious operation. She had been a teacher of women in a local Sunday school and was beloved in the Alpine Hall community and by many in the church.
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W. S. Emerson
Narberhsf
Philadelphia
Emerson
Bhorf
New-York Life Insurance Co
Alpiné Hall
Calendar- Herald
Spring Garden Street
Phiadelphia
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Narberth
Mongay
Grhom
Taft Leaders Win as Supreme Court Upholds Primary Law
Columbus Ohio January 4 8 The Supreme Court today upheld the Bronson primary election law used by Taft supporters to prepare for the coming state primary. The decision was unanimous and Taft backers foresee carrying the issue to the Federal Court.
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Hearst News
Columbus
Supreme Court
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Thaw Sane at Time of Shooting Witnesses Testify
New York witnesses testified that Thaw behaved rationally when shooting White, with Steven Lindley and Myer Cotten affirming Thaw's rational actions. Jerome plans a three hour summary as Hummel's testimony nears end, and the jury is scheduled to hear closing rebuttal Thursday.
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Jerome
Hearst News
New York
Steven Lindley
Thaw
White
Littleton
Myer Cotten
Cohen
Contestants Named for Savoy Loving Cup Event
Ten leading contestants listed for the Savoy Theatre Loving Cup on February 14 with respective votes. Names include Miss Fannie Seville Eva Miller Ruth Ault Lillian Fuller Mrs F C Mackett Miss Whitman Miss Nina Mosley Miss Bessie Helfsin and Miss R Botman.
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Savoy
Tanzer the Hustling Real Estate Man Seeks Buyers
For sale real estate offers 26 room house on Lena street 60 feet front for 6007. 66 room up to date home on Ann street near Park. 7 room brick on Pulaski street for 3200. homes on Polk street and Pennsylvania avenue First street. 6 room on Orchard street for 1800 plus a double house vacant lot and single frame renting 25 a month all across the city. Call Tanzer Nos 24 26 and 20 Fifth street. Notary included.
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Tanzer
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Park
Pulaski Street
Polk Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
First Street
Orchard Street
Fifth Street
Proposed amendments to city charter by special committee
A special city committee reports amendments to the city charter. It recommends a mayor and council structure, bi partisan commissions for police street and water departments, a city attorney and clerks, and fixed annual salaries. It calls for a bond issue with a sinking fund and raises liquor license, plus reforms to street paving and modernization of appointments.
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Ams
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Board of Police Commissioners
Board of Street.and Waters Commissioners
Police Commission
Streets and Water Commission
B. A. Richmond
Gordon
RW. McMichael
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