Bilbo Declares Fight for Clean Government in Mississippi
In Jackson on April 11 Senator Bilbo issued a signed statement denying corruption charges while noting money and corrupt means will be used to attack him but promising evidence will be reviewed. The Senate bribes probe on Bilbo Dulaney may extend to Wednesday or Thursday with about thirty witnesses ready to testify.
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Dulaney
Bilbo
Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Theo. G. Bilbo
Senate
L. C. Dulaney
Vardaman
Percy
John A. Bailey
F. H. Harper
Grenada
Hinds County
Court mulls transfer as Bilbo inquiry nears end
Defense seeks transfer to another county amid Jackson political heat and Senate probes. Judge Henry slated Saturday hearing. continued to next Thursday. Dulaney aims to prove Bilbo unworthy of belief. possible nolle prosequi after venue change to Warren or Yazoo. One week left in session. witnesses and rebuttals continue.
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Jackson
Henry
Friends of
Dulaney
Senate
Bilbo
Warren
Yazoo County
Controversy Over Town Marshal Appointment in Washington La
In Washington Louisiana a political row follows the governor's choice of Kenneth Quirk as town marshal after Charles Gibson resigns. The Board of Aldermen set Quirk's salary at 1 per month while hiring him as night watchman at 30 per month, amid opposition to other candidates and factional pressure.
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Washington
Charles Gibson
Board of Aldermen
Kenneth Quirk
Gibson
Quirk
L. D. Todd
Pavy
Bryan Defends American Rule In Porto Rico In Speech
In Ponce P R April 11 William J Bryan praised the United States rule in Porto Rico while refraining from politics there He listened to radical opponents and defended US administration in two speeches at the Ponce Theatre He planned to speak again in San Juan tonight at a Unionist party dinner elaborating on his remarks.
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Bryan
Porto Rico
Ponce
P. R
William J. Bryan
United States
Island
San Juan
Unionist Party
Roosevelt and Pinghot Meet Talk Shop in Forest
Roosevelt and Pinghot meet in the woods and wander off to discuss work. The pair venture into the forest depths to talk shop away from observers.
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Roosevelt
Pinghot
Roosevelt and Pinchot Sighted Walk in Forest
Ex President Roosevelt and former forester Gifford Pinchot were seen walking together after a luncheon in Porto Maurizio. They disappeared into the woods while Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Carew lagged behind. Pinchot hinted at multiple interviews but kept all details and conclusions confidential.
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Porto Maurizio
Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Col. Roosevelt
Pinchot
Mr. Pinchot
Colonel Roosevelt
Hanchett Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Deland Florida April 11 The jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree against Irving Hanchett for stabbing Miss Glevie Tedder to death on February 12 Judge Jones sentenced him to death immediately The crime occurred on the road between Miss Tedder s home and De land post office Hanchett reportedly made improper proposals and was repulsed by the victim
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Deland
Florida
Hanchett
Irving Hanchett
Fire at Julien Hotel in Dubuque Causes $50,000 Damage
A blaze at the Julien Hotel in Dubuque early April 11 damaged the hotel to about $50,000. Two hundred guests were asleep when the fire started, causing a panic before firefighters subdued the flames.
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Dubuque
Julien Hotel
Senate inquiry sparks rough brawl in Mississippi Capitol
Jackson April 11. Before testimony began Senator Banks defends a remark about a liar. W T Scott former sheriff testifies Bilbo asked him to alter tax records, which he refused. Representative Burkett and Archives Director Rowland fight in capitol, Burkett hitting Rowland with a cane, leaving him unconscious.
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W. T. Scott
Bilbo
Senate
Frank Burkett
Rowland
Capitol
Burkett
Cudahy Reconciles With Wife on Kansas City Visit
In Los Angeles on April sa, Cudahy travels to Kansas City where reconciliation with his wife appears near. The estrangement stemming from his assault on banker Jere F. Lillis has been patched up by his father Michael Cudahy, according to family friends.
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Cudahy
Los Angeles
April Sa
Edonn
Kansas City
Jere F. Lillis
Michael Cudahy
Railroad Will Be Built Soon Through Pine Bluff Area
A railroad project, funded by a $100,000 county bonus for right of way, was expected to start before January 1 but was delayed. The line currently runs from Monroe Louisiana to Hamburg Arkansas and is planned to extend north toward Mesa or a Rock Island location.
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Pine Bluff
Parker
Monroe
Hamburg
Ark
Mesa
Rock Island Railroad
Arkansas Gazette
Arkansas, Louisiana and Gulf Railroad
Pine
Rock Island
Hezen
Arkansas Railroad Moves Pine Bluff Extension to Rock Island
Parker the general manager for the Arkansas Louisiana and Gulf railroad confirms plans to extend from Hamburg to Pine Bluff and then to the Rock Island at Hezen. A federal farm experts program led by Dr Knapp draws praise as locals eagerly adopt new farming methods after lectures at the courthouse.
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Knapp
Arkansas Democrat of
J. M. Parker
Arkansas, Louisiana and Gulf Railroad
Hamburg
South
S. A. Knapp
National Department of Agriculture
Parker
Dr. Knapp
Rail line to run from Hamburg to Pine Bluff this year
General Manager J. M. Parker of the Arkansas, Louisiana & Gulf Railroad says the line will be built from Hamburg north through Pine Bluff to connect with the Rock Island Railroad within the year. Construction expected to begin soon with work starting promptly.
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Arkansas Democrat
J. M. Parker
Arkansas, Louisiana & Gulf Railroad
Hamburg
Pine Bluff
Rock Island Railroad
Hughes Likely Offered Supreme Court Seat
Washington report says Governor Charles E. Hughes of New York will be offered the vacancy on the U S Supreme Court created by Justice Brewer’s death. President Taft doubts Hughes will accept due to political plans and modest pay increase. A New York appointee is anticipated within two weeks with Wickersham also considered but unlikely to be released.
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Washington
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Justice Brewer
White House
Taft
Hughes
Supreme Court
Senator Root
Wickersham
Gov. Hughes
Lst
Savey's Extracts Ten Highest Awards and Medals
Grocer display promotes Savey's Extracts with ten awards for purity strength and flavor. Advertising copy urges customers to try it and notes price points of 10 and 25 cents. End text references date 11 6.
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Savey’s
London Money Situation Serious and Wobbling Market
A London money outlook grows more threatening as the Bank of England seeks gold while conserving reserves. Governors cautious despite Paris Paris alignment. bank discount rate may rise. Rubber share wobble signals danger as lenders pull back and mining and speculative sectors feel the strain.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
London
Bank of England
Paris
Bank of France
Explosion Kills Eight After Premature Dynamite Blast
A premature detonation of eighteen hundred pounds of dynamite kills eight workers andinjures several more. Investigators cordon off the site as authorities probe the accident at the quarry.
Deadly Santa Fe blast near Coleman injures many
Brownwood Texas April 11 Eight men are dead and one missing after a premature dynamite explosion in a deep cut on the Santa Fe line two miles from Novite. Two Mexicans and foreman A T Warren are named among the missing. eighteen hundred pounds of dynamite exploded blasting rock and debris into the air.
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Brownwood
Texas
Coleman
R. C. Privor
Fort Worth
C. H. Blalock
Kentucky
Pat Ward
Paris
M. L. Bursie
Ed Arlington
Jack Reagan
A. T. Warren
Novite
Santa Fe
Lubbock
Jim Ned
Suderman
Dolson
Tamiping
Warren
Amateur Boxing Championships Opened in Boston
Amateur pugilists gathered in Boston April 11 to contest the Amateur Athletic Union national championships staged by the Boston Athletic Association. The two day program spans all weight classes from bantam to heavyweight with bouts expected to draw wide participation.
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Boston
Mass
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Boston Athletic Association
Graft Probe Expands as Da Blakely Seeks New Confessions
Pittsburg April 11 District Attorney Blakely says the graft investigation may broaden as he extends his net to obtain more confessions. Former councilmen Charles Stewart Dr W H Weber and P B Kearns have already confessed amid councilmanic irregularities. Stewart reportedly named the man who paid him 45000 and yielded other evidence. Rumor says Frank Hoffstot may resist extradition.
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Pittsburg
Blakely
Charles Stewart
W. H. Weber
P. B. Kearns
Stewart
New York City
Frank N. Hoffstot
Hoffstot
Civic League Shirt Waist Sale Date Mentioned
The Civic League set April 15 as the shirt waist sale date, with details referencing the event and time window. Information notes the sale occurs on that date and is tied to league activities.
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