Prosecution Abandons Gage in Standard Oil Case
Federal judge Anderson presided as the jury acquitted Standard Oil in the $29,000,000 case after the government halted further evidence amid court rulings. The defense moved for acquittal as counts on Chappelle shipments were dismissed for fatal variance, with focus lingering on Whiting to East St. Louis rates and Illinois classification.
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Chicago
Anderson
Standard Oil Co
Wilkerson
Landis
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Con
Groscup
United States Court of Appeals
Wial
Grosscup
Chiapelle
Ill
St. Louis
Whiting
Ind
Illinois
East St. Louis
Break in US Nicaragua tensions nears decisive action
Washington and Mexico threaten to take strong measures as Zelaya's Nicaragua faces recall of Gregory and naval deployments. The United States recalls Gregory, orders Yorktown Washington Dubuque and Tacoma to the Atlantic coast, and warns Zelaya over violated neutrality pacts and the Emery claim.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Castro
Central America
State Department
Gregory
Managua
Honduras
Emery
Mr. Coolidge
Miners Convention Relocates After Benton Hotel Rate Dispute
The annual sub district miners convention moved from Benton to Murphysboro after hotels in Benton refused satisfactory rates. About 150 delegates attended and approved the relocation amid the dispute over accommodations.
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Duggtoin
Illinis
Subdistrict Miners’ Convention
Benton
Murphysboro
Tvith
Steamer Mouro Crew Rescued After Grounding Off Cape De La Chesvre
Bilbao report says the crew of the steamer Mouro, swept onto rocks Monday and foundered off Cape De La Chesvre, were rescued and landed at Bordeaux by a British steamer.
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Bilbao
Spain
Cape de la Chesvre
Bordeaux
Humane Champion Ill in Boston at 86
George T. Angell founder of the American Humane Educational Society and its president since 1889 is seriously ill in Boston Massachusetts at age 86.
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Humane Champion
Boston
Massachusetts
George T. Angell
The
American Humane Educational Society
Mr Angell
King Peter of Servia Seeks Abdication in Rome
The article reports that King Peter of Servia has expressed a desire to abdicate while in Rome. King Victor and the czar are attempting to persuade him to stay on the throne.
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Rome
Italy
Peter of
Servia
Victor
Czar
Resolution calls for Speaker Kennedy resignation in Texas House
The Texas House saw its most exciting session as a resolution called for Speaker Kennedy to resign. The document accuses him of moral turpitude and official wrongs and claims unfitness for the role due to alleged acts in clerk appointment matters.
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Austin
Texas
House
Kennedy
Filipino Musicians Fall Unconscious From Gas in New Haven
Three Filipino band members from Manila attending Taft inauguration in Washington were found unconscious in the Hotel Arlington New Haven gas accident. Laboto Marin 26 Jose Mar qaillido 28 and Rosendo Detanas 28 were in critical condition. They apparently were unaware of gas use and turned it on accidentally after retiring.
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New Haven
Connecticut
Manila
Washington
Arlington
Laboto Marin
Jose Marqaillido
Rosendo Detanas
Texas Racing Banned as Governor Signs Fair Betting Bill
Governor Campbell signs a law prohibiting betting at county and state fairs ending the racing game in Texas though the current meeting continues for now. The move affects racing activities statewide and raises questions about future events.
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Texas
Austin
Campbell
Long Quake Jolts Manila for Two Hours
Seismographs in Manila recorded a heavy earthquake lasting from 7:26 to 9:40 p.m. local time with the disturbance estimated to be 10,000 kilometers distant. No injuries or damage reported.
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Manila
Governor Criticizes Conspiracy Claim in Carmack Killing Case
In Nashville Tennessee opening arguments conclude with the governor alleging the murder of former Senator Edward Carmack stemmed from a conspiracy. The courtroom fills as Col Duncan B Cooper his son Robin and ex Sheriff John D Sharpe face jurors and spectators in the high profile trial.
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Fitzhugh
Carmack
Nashville
Tennessee
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin
John D. Sharpe
Edward W. Carmack
Tornado Rains Death and Destruction on Brinkley Ark
A devastating twister hit Brinkley Arkansas killing at least 18 whites and 20 Negroes, with forty residents injured and most homes wiped out. Relief trains moved the dead and wounded, while aid poured in from neighboring cities. Six residences survived as the town rebuilt after the sudden disaster.
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Helena
Arkansas
Brinkley
Ark
Little Rock
Business Men’s Club of
Barcume
Arkansas River
Fourche Dam
Kerr
Lonoke County
Gordon
Bester
Oyster Bay Hosts Roosevelt Welcome Night at Town Hall
Ex President Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt greeted by Oyster Bay villagers at a Friday town hall reception. From 8:30 to 10:30 p m locals lined the clerk’s office rail to shake hands and bid farewell as crowds recalled his years of public service. Congressman W W Cocks was seen among the line.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Roosevelt
Carmack murder trial opens with fiery prosecution
The trial session opens with G. T. Fitzhugh of Memphis delivering a vehement opening for the state. He attacks Col. Cooper and government figures as the defense prepares its case while the court awaits jury instructions. Nearby relief efforts begin as Brinkley and Helena recover from a major disaster with many dead and homeless.
Suitor Kills Widow and Himself in Beaver PA
Mrs. Mamie McKee a widow died after a gunshot wound inflicted by her rejected suitor William G Wilmer who then killed himself in Beaver Pennsylvania local reports state the tragedy ended in suicide and widow's death has been confirmed by authorities
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Beaver
Pennsylvania
Mamie McKee
William G. Wilmer
Wilner
Yeggmen Blow State Bank Safe at Kramer Nebraska
Yeggmen blast the State bank safe at Kramer 30 miles north and escape with $20,000. They vanish on a handcar likely headed toward Lincoln while local detectives sweep the area.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Kramer
Nouth
Cabinet proposes war taxes and bond options to fund government
Washington reports two unused financing options for revenue include Panama canal bonds and certificates of indebtedness. The Ways and Means Committee plans to raise 65 to 70 million via new taxes and customs, with iron ore tuition on the free list and tariff shifts ahead of Taft's tariff message.
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House Ways and Means
Congress
Ways and Means Committee
Customs Revenue
Treasury
Meat Trust
Senate
House
Taft
Plan Gigantic Warehouse for New Orleans Cotton Trade
A gigantic warehouse and terminal costing 2 500 000 is promoted by Daniel Breck of St Louis and others to improve handling and storage of cotton in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Daniel Breck
St. Louis
Wife allegedly shoots husband on Centennial valley ranch
Lakeview Montana reports stockman Thomas Metzel was shot and killed on his Centennial valley ranch. The wife is alleged to be demented and is suspected in the fatal shooting with details remaining meager.
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Lakeview
Montana
Thomas Metzel
Centennial Valley
Agreement Is Probable in Anthracite Negotiations
Philadelphia reports the United Mine Workers and coal road presidents negotiating with Reading President Baer to start a new agreement as the current contract nears expiry on March 31. Miners seek wage reform eight hour day and contract terms, while operators warn of renewal of the three year pact.
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Philadelphia
United Mine Workers of American
Baer
Reading
Pennsylvania
Thomas L. Swis
Miners’ Union
Scranton
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
New York
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Chops Town Off Map In Storm Telegraph Tieup
Baltimore was briefly cut off from the outside world when Johnny Stainer hacked a ground telegraph cable after the March 4 storm. Telegraph service was restored after about two hours.
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Baltimore
Johnny Stainer
Johnny
Five Die as Sewer Caves in Hamilton Street
Five men were killed when a sewer at Front and Chestnut streets in Hamilton caved in. Police fear the death toll may rise beyond five, according to the foreman's report.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Front
Chestnut Streets
Proclaimed Sultan Amara Faces Muley Hafid Forces
Paris dispatches report Bu Amara declared Sultan by the Hiania tribes. About 1500 Muley Hafid troops with 12 guns march to confront Amara’s force in the region.
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Paris
France
Tangier
Bu Amara
Muley Hafid
Amara
Train wreck Report Near Kingston Causes Deaths
Unconfirmed reports say a Western Atlanta train wrecked near Kingston Georgia with several fatalities. No official confirmation has been received at this time.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Kingston
Bell Reappointed as Chief of Staff Until July
Taft reappointed Major General Janklin Bell as chief of staff, a post he relinquished on March 4. He will serve in the role again until July, with Washington involved in the decision.
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Taft
Janklin Bell
Washington
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Venezuela
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Salvador
Costa Rica
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Attorney For State
Trio
Brinkley, Ark
Citizen Roosevelt
Hart
G. T. Fitzhugh
Memphis
Gov. Patterson
M. Ih. Meeks
Job Garner
W. H. Washington
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Jeff McCain
Col. Cooper
Cooper
Cleveland
Washington, D. C
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United Mine Workers
Chops
Baltimore Bay
Gen. Bell
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