Belmont in anger clashes with Moss at inquiry
A stormy Thompson Legislative Committee session in recent subway contract probes featured Belmont clashing with counsel Frank Moss over questions about Interborough director Andrew Freedman and checks drawn on Guaranty Trust Company. Jacques Cohen testified about bearer checks, while Frederick Sherman refused to produce records under company counsel. The committee adjourned after threats, interruptions, and a tense exchange with Senator Thompson.
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August Pelmén
Gein
Frank Moss
Belmont
Senator Thompson
Guaranty Trust Company
Andrew Freedman
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Jacques S. Cohen
Freedman
United States Mortgage and Trust Company
The
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Moss
Garnor
Prendergast
Board of Estimate
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Interborough
Thompson
T A. Gillespieny
Iielmont
Mr. Moss
Rais
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J. H. Bates & Co
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Tuaranty ‘Trust Company
Sherman
Trust Company
Thomas Garrett, Jr
Newark
New York
Mr. Garrett
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Garrett
Arms Hotaling
Henry H. Klein
Mitchel
Heflin Attacks Roosevelt and Progressives in House Speech
In Washington on June 29 Representative Thomas Heflin assailed the Republican ticket and Theodore Roosevelt, predicting that Progressives would back Democrats next November. He called Roosevelt The cold storage twin and accused him of betraying the Progressives, recounting rival conventions and alleging a plan to deliver 4,000,000 Progressive votes to the Republicans. Wyoming's Mondell countered that Heflin sang the Democrats' swan song.
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Fairbanks
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Mr. Hughes
Wall Street
Big Stick
Square Deal
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Big Bull Moose
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
Casement Denied Mercy in High Treason Trial Verdict
In a tumultuous London court Casement is found guilty of high treason and sentenced to hang. The trial features impassioned defense by Serjeant Sullivan and closing arguments by the Attorney General as the jury faces a historic verdict amid Irish-British tension.
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Thomas Kelly Convicted in Parliament Building Fraud Case
In Winnipeg a jury found Thomas Kelly guilty on multiple counts involving defrauding Manitoba of funds for Parliament buildings. The wealthy contractor defended his actions as justified and requested justice as sentence will be suspended pending a possible new trial.
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Manitoba
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Justice Harsh Yet Impersonal in Civilized Races
A quoted line praises justice as an impersonal and unsparing force, likening it to divine attributes admired by strong men across civilized societies. The remark frames justice as objective and unyielding.
Casement Verdict Draws Global Press Castigation
Special cable reports UK and Irish papers denounce Casement as a traitor and call for capital punishment. The Daily Telegraph and Daily News condemn his rebellion and career, while the Daily Express defends the sentence and warns against stoking unrest amid Ireland's perilous moment. The coverage portrays Casement as a treacherous, educated extremist.
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Casement
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Supreme Court Justice comments on Casement trial verdict
Justice Daniel F. Cohalan dictated that England’s execution would be a blunder and mockery of justice. He argued Sir Roger Casement’s fate could awaken Irish freedom, whether Casement dies or lives, inspiring support for Ireland’s cause.
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Casement
Roger
Free Freien
Ireland
Ulster Volunteers
England
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America
Supreme Court
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Captain Goes to Asylum in Dublin
Captain Bowen-Colthurst, found guilty but insane for shooting F Sheeny Skeffington editor of The Irish Citizen, is ordered detained in a criminal lunatic asylum during His Majesty's pleasure per an official statement issued in Dublin.
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Vie Tandon
Bowen Colthurst
F. Sheeny Skeffington
Irish Citizen
Saya
Bowen-Colthurst
F. Sheehy Skeffington
Kiel Tightens Shipping Rules on Baltic Trade
Kiel district governor Bachmann issues an order printed in Kiel Zeitung restricting traffic along the east coast of Schleswig Holstein. Only Kiel and Labs ports are open. crews may ashore only in restricted areas, visits aboard ships banned, and sailors must proceed with guards or special permit. Discharged neutral sailors must exit Germany. Ships from Tabe or Kiel must maintain distance offshore.
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Kiel
Kiel Zeitung
Schleswig-Holstein
Labs
Germany
Tabe
Surgical Units Sail From Berlin For War Hospitals
Two American surgical units led by Dr Paul Martin of Indianapolis and Dr John F. Methil of Milwaukee left Berlin for Budapest and Cologne to join assigned war hospitals. Each unit has four surgeons and four nurses, with instruments and supplies secured after British blockade restrictions. Rubber gloves were the only major import allowed after a lengthy dispute.
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Associated Press
Sayville
Paul Martin
Indianapolis
John FR. Methil
Milwaukee
Tr Martin
Budapest
Methill
Cologne
McDill
General Meat Card System for All Germany
A semi official announcement says a single meat card for the whole empire will start September 1. Cards already in use in South German States and major Prussian cities, but uneven rations remain. The national card aims to standardize meat allotments across Germany.
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Empire
Prussia
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