Acquittal in Peonage Case Ends Questionable Trial
Federal court in Louisiana concludes the long peonage trial of Percy Johnson with acquittal on one charge and a $1000 fine for Joel F. Johnson after a marathon hearing. U S District Attorney M C Elstner delivers a renowned argument, stressing lawful prosecution and juror duty.
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J. F. John
United States District Attorney
M. ©. Elstner
Joel F. Johnson
Alex Boarman
BE. T. Lamkin
H. D. Briggs
United States
M. C. Elstner
Elstner
News-Star
Mr. Elstner
Louisiana
Hoyn
Mason and Dixon
Fireworks Started Dolliver Admits Few Men Dominate Party
Washington April 29 Amazing political speeches were made by Senators Bailey and Dolliver. Dolliver admitted the Republican party is the obedient servant of a few men and overgrown financial interests while insurgents are urged to join the Democrats. Bailey attacked the insurgents as aiding Aldrich and the party machine. Rayner of Maryland earlier invited insurgents to join the Democrats.
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Bailey
Dolliver
Texas
Cannon
Aldrich
Republican Party
Wickersham
Rayner
Maryland
Foss
Massachusetts
Massa
Mystery surrounds folding bed death of millionaire
Henry Wellington Smith a Lee Massachusetts paper maker and 1880 Republican delegate died in a boarding house West Twenty third Street New York when a folding bed collapsed a heavy wardrobe as the back of the bed fell crushing him and his female companion believed to be his wife fled after a slight shoulder wound the woman later disappeared leaving behind a case of mystery with investigators uncertain about the circumstances surrounding the death
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Henry Wellington Smith
Lee, Mass
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Smith
Lee
W. H. Weston
Benjamin Ralph
West Twenty-third Street
Call for May Deliveries on Cotton in New York
A delivery notice announces May cotton shipments in New York with a price at one dollar per base unit. The brief item flags market activity and the stated rate for the upcoming month.
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New York
Bull Clique
Much Interest in Meeting at Union Tent Service
A large audience attended a Union Tent service drawing strong interest from attendees and local observers. The gathering highlighted community engagement and collective participation in the event.
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Thacker-Fisher
Ballinger on Stand in Ballinger Pinchot Inquiry Day
Secretary Ballinger testified as the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry opened. He read telegrams from President Roosevelt urging him to accept the commissioner post and defended his past anti-vice mayoral duties in Seattle. He asserted no interest in Alaskan lands as he argued his case.
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Sharkey Plantation
Washington
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Roosevelt
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Land Office
Seattle
Insurgents Aim to Take GOP From Control
Insurgents press to gain power within the Republican Party, seeking to shift influence away from established interests and place new leaders at the helm. The movement centers on leadership contests and policy direction within the GOP.
Taft and Knox Begin Weeklong Midwestern Trip
President Taft with Secretary Knox depart Washington for a week touring Buffalo Pittsburg Cincinnati and St. Louis. They will speak at Buffalo Chamber banquet and attend Carnegie art opening and Americas Republican club dinner. German ambassador von Bernstorff joins in Pittsburg and Cincinnati for a May festival bust dedication.
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Knox
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
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Theodore Thomas
Roosevelts Headed for Holland Visit Under Belgian Press
President Roosevelts party departed Brussels for Holland on April 29 amid enthusiastic Belgian press commentary aside from the Catholic Journal. Report mentions a scarce photo showing the kings apartments alongside the late ruler.
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Roosevelts
Holland
Catholic Journal
Belgium
Roosevelt
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