Tanner Details Moyer Deportation and Shooting Incident
Hancock Michigan Chas S Tanner auditor for the Western Federation of Miners testified before a congressional committee about the deportation of Charles H Moyer and himself. He described a door raid at Moyer room with armed attackers, Moyer struck on the head, a gun exploded wounding Moyer in the back and both men were taken to a train for Chicago under deputy escort. Tanner showed a scar from the assault.
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Hancock
Mich
Chas. S. Tanner
Western Federation of Miners
Congressional Committee
Charles H. Moyer
Moyer
Tanner
Vanner
Houghton
Chicago
Fifty Thousand Women Vote in Chicago Primary
Chicago reports fifty thousand women voting in the primary, the first test since suffrage. Women's ballots aided some candidates while male votes remained dominant in other wards. Marion Drake won the progressive nomination in the first ward, while Thomas Hoyne led Democrats there with strong male support.
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Chicago
Ithat Party
Aldermaniec
Marion Drake
Carl N. Wehle
William R. Cowan
Gertrude R. Dubin
Maude J. Ball
Jean Franke
American Hanged by Mexican Federals Confirmed
Official report confirms American Clemente Vergara was hanged by Mexican federals near Hidalgo after being lured to an island in the Rio Grande to claim stolen horses. Consul Garrett at Laredo relayed word. British and American officials seek clarity on the Benton case and Villa's actions regarding repatriation.
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Texas
Clemente Vergara
Mexico
Washington, D. C
Villa
Benton
United States
U. S
William S. Benton
Juarez
Letcher
Chihuahua
Carranza
United States Secret Service
Gustav Bauch
Huerta
Juaredo
Tex
Hidalgo
Vergara
Rio Grande
Palafox
Paso
Charles Percivial
Galveston
William B Ben ton Refuses Return of Body in Private Telegram
A private telegram quotes William B Ben ton refusing to surrender a deceased body for transfer to the widow. He says the remains are interred with religious rites and a cross over the resting place, and he will not permit the sacrifice of removing them. The message notes Juarez subordinates urged cooperation and US consular officials relayed the stance to Washington.
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William B Benton
Juarez
United States
Washington
Millers Win Flour Case Supreme Court ruling limits FDA condemnation
The Supreme Court ruled that federal inspectors cannot condemn bleached flour under the pure food law unless proof shows poisonous ingredients added in the bleaching make the flour injurious to health. The decision, reversing an earlier ruling, will raise the burden of proof and require more expert testimony in prosecutions.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Supreme Court
District Court of
Missouri
Britannic to be launched as White Star luxury liner
London reports a new ocean steamship to be built at Harland and Wolff Belfast for White Star. The Britannic, touted as a sister to Olympic and Titanic, will be nearly 1000 feet long, 80 feet wide, and about 60 000 tons, aiming to rival Cunard’s Aquitania with American capital and management.
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London
Messrs. Harland
da Wolff
Belfast
Britannic
White Star Line
Cunard Line
Olympic
Supreme Court Clarifies County Seat Referendum Questions
The Gregory county seat case clarifies that in a county organized since the constitution the seat location can be submitted more than once only after four years. It notes debate over the 1911 referendum law and whether initiated acts may be altered by courts or legislature, with Richards primary act cited among contested examples.
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Richards
Supreme Court
Becker Seeks Freedom After New Trial Order
New York City prisoner Charles Becker, condemned for instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal, was visited in Sing Sing and told he may await a new trial ruling. Observers say Becker could be freed and reinstate his police career, noting his sixteen months in death row improved health and a fitter, athlete like build. He cited Ecclesiasticus chapter 15 in a statement sent from the warden.
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New York City
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Sing Sing
Court of Appeals
Becker
Warden Glancy
Weather Outlook for Iowa North Dakota and South Dakota
Iowa fairs tonight and Thursday with warmer southeast portions and colder Thursday afternoon. North Dakota mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday with warmer southeast and colder Thursday afternoon. South Dakota generally fair tonight and Thursday with warmer east central areas tonight and colder Thursday.
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Iowa
North Dakota
South Dakota
Raffles the Thief Stages a Wild NJ Car Ride
A gentleman burglar in Summit New Jersey steals jewels worth 30000, then takes a New York chauffeur and a plainclothes officer hostage for a two hour joyride. He orders the pair bound with laprobes, strikes a threatening stance, and later releases them near a deserted mill. The captured men suffer frostbite on their captivity.
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New York City
New Jersey
Raffles
Summit
N. J
Newark
Thescenery
Mr. Raffles
Russell Bland
New York
William J. George
George
Rtaffles
Bland
Granite shaft raised to memory of dog
Rapid City is to honor the St Bernard dog Old Sport with a granite headstone. The grave marker comes from Walter W. Davin whose quarry supplies the stone. Sport died recently after ingesting poisoned meat, likely meant for another dog.
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Dog
Rapid City
S. D
Sport
Walter W. Davin
Episcopal Convocation to Be Held in Lead
Bishop Piller of Sioux Falls visits Lead to lead the Episcopal convocation and oversee church activities in the state. The event marks regional Episcopal church leadership under his guidance.
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Lead
S. D
Piller
Sioux Falls
Episcopal Church
Dynamite Attack Fails at Iowa State Treasurer Vault
Four masked burglars attempted to blow the Iowa state treasurer vault in Des Moines early morning. They bound two watchmen, stole five dollars, and fled after two explosions failed to breach the vault door. The bank of securities remained intact as detectives pursue leads.
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Iowa
State House
Mills Russell
George Carpenter
A. J. Gay
Supreme Court
Russell
Board of Parole
Treasury Offices
Carpenter
Russel
Treasury
Gay
Guy
Fire damages Sioux Falls Press Office with major loss
Flames engulfed the front of The Sioux Falls Press building around 9 15 last night wrecking the business office and damaging equipment. Firefighters controlled the blaze with water and chemicals, saving thousands of dollars in delicate press room machinery. The building’s second floor editorial rooms were spared but smoke forced nearby residents to evacuate. The cause remains a mystery and officials report full damage totals are pending. Insurance covers the structure and equipment. The incident interrupts the annual convocation of the church scheduled for May bringing clergy and notable Episcopalians to the city including Congressman Charles H Burke.
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Sioux Falls
S. C
Nulal
South Dakota
Charles H. Burke
Pierre
Association Formed to Improve Livestock and Poultry
A new stockless association to improve livestock and poultry in the state is formed with headquarters in Mitchell. Incorporators include John M. Elion Mitchell James W. Wilson Brookings Albert oat Alexandria R J Weiland Canistota G M Dunmire Scotland P E Murphy Lake Preston Matt Guusback Hartford.
Washington DC 8 hour law closes shops for women
The 8 hour limit for women workers in the District of Columbia goes into effect requiring 5 o'clock closing for department stores and restaurants while laundries and other establishments may extend hours. Under 18 cannot be employed before 7 am or after 6 pm. Government clerks not included.
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Washington, D. Che
District of Columbia
Sherley Confident in Panama Tolls Exemption Repeal
Representatives Sherley and Palmer in Washington confer with the president on organizing the fight to repeal the Panama tolls exemption. Sherley expects House support for the repeal, while Palmer notes uncertainty about whether action comes from the House or Senate. Both originally voted against the exemption.
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Sherley
Washington, D. C
Palmer
Panama
House
Shirley
Senate
Snow Curiosity Grips Louisiana and Mississippi
In New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana and Mississippi residents woke early to view unexpected snow. People stayed home to marvel at the white ground with Laurel Mississippi reporting over six inches of snow as the heaviest fall in the area.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
Louisiana
Laurel
Miss
Peddled liquor charged from gasoline can
Stephen Alpaugh was arrested after a preliminary hearing and held for trial for bootlegging. Officers found liquor carried in a gasoline can and peddled in town. Andrew Parker, a transient, was fined for selling liquor without a license and jailed for nonpayment. John Matuska, a farmer, was held for trial after a cattle shooting incident with a neighbor.
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Britton
Stephen Alpaugh
Andrew Parker
John Matuska
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