16 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
1
The perjury case against county Republican leader Mak Q. Leakie tied to selecting Columbia National Bank as city depository went to the jury after Mayor Magee and state officials testified as character witnesses for Leslie. Clergy and senators from Pittsburg provided testimony in the crowded session noting money paid and influential figures involved.
The case centers on alleged false statements by Lennie to a grand jury during a councilman bribery probe. Defense and prosecution dispute the truth of Lennie’s testimony about payments to secure an ordinance and his whereabouts on dates in June 1908, with witnesses affirming Lennie’s good reputation.
New York February 16 Directos of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey declare a quarterly dividend of 15 a share. John D Rockefeller will receive 4 056 000 on March 15 for his 27 percent stake. Since 1898 dividends total 461 722 690 with Rockefeller at 118 179 440. Since 1882 profits reach 1 100 000 000 with 200 000 000 in surplus sales fund. Michigan Feb 16 Pen telegraph says Pendatow train stuck in showdrift at Mears with limited service between Muskegon and Grand Rapids due to heavy snow.
In Flittaburg February 16 a husband shot himself after learning his wife faced arrest for larceny by ba t ine over jewelry returns. He waited in the parlor as officers prepared to take her away and died instantly. Mrs Friedberg said the husband had been ill for weeks and knew the reason for his distress.
Mrs Theodore Roosevelt and daughter Miss Ethel sail for Naples on the Hamburg American line en route to Khartoum to meet Colonel Roosevelt and 50 companions in Europe. They will await the Schliewig's departure for Cairo then travel up the Nile to Khartoum, with a June return to New York. William Loeb coordinates Roosevelt reception in mid June. Eighty eight year old Robert Smith reelected justice of the peace for five years in Wilkes-Barre after bipartisan nominations.
Washington February 16 Congress rejects a Butler bill to promote Admiral Peary amid heated letters and partisan debate. Supporters urge recognition of Peary’s Arctic service, while critics warn such a rank would insult the Navy and salute a controversial figure.
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