Tragedy at Fenney School Ends in Double Death
Elizabeth Hardee and Sarah Weed, longtime friends and former Wellesley graduates, died after Weed escaped a sanatorium and entered the Laurens school. Authorities say Weed killed Hardee then took her own life as the two were found in bed. Hardee, 35, daughter of attorney Mr. Hardee, was a noted Savannah figure.
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Berain Weed
Phil- Baller Mardee
Savannah
Laurens School
Fenney
Miss Hardee
Miss Weed
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Wellesley College
Bliss Hardee
Paris
Mids Hardee
Wellesley
Vermont
Savennah
Elizabeth Hardee
Boson
Sarah Weed
Savannan
Ww. P. Hardee
Roosevelt orders probe into stock trading practices
President Roosevelt directs Harriet Knox Smith of the bureau of corporations to investigate stock trading methods to lay groundwork for future regulation. He aims to curb purely gambling contracts while avoiding hindrance to legitimate transfers and supports eliminating stock symbols.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Herriet Knox Smith
Bureau of Corporations
Wisconsin baseball league schedule draft in Milwaukee
Special to The Northwestern Milwaukee Wisconsin March 1 Wis baseball league magnates draft a schedule. Season likely opens May 7 and ends September 13. Directors may approve a few games at Athletic Park Milwaukee during the season with President Moi optimistic about securing teams.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsiniois
Wssen
Davidson
Urectors
Athletic Park
Milkwaukee
Moi
Transfer of Indian Lands in Congress Proposal
A bill introduced in the Senate seeks a transfer of lands from the Sisseton and Minto Sioux reservations without consent of the Indian affairs commissioner. A parallel measure has been introduced in the House by Mr Morse and Mr C Stevens aiming to relocate tribal lands.
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D.C
EreShems Tay
Sinskbridge
Mumsee
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Indian Affairs
Br. Morse
II. C. Stevens
South Dakota Cruiser Leaves Magdalena on Northward Run
Wireless report says the armored cruiser South Dakota sailed north from Magdalena after a brief stay. The battleship Georgie connected with Pole Loma and sent cipher messages. The South Dakota, not yet dry decked, is believed to be returning south to complete target practice.
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San Biese
Cal
South Dakota
Magidatens
St. Magdalena
Georgie Abo
Pole Loma
Magdalena Bay
Navy
China and Japan Seizure Controversy Aims for Compromise
Peking reports negotiations proceed with China offering to suspend arms imports in exchange for Japan’s concession. China defends seizure of the Tama Maru as lawful, while apologizing for flag error and insisting on equitable settlement of the dispute with claims on cargo and destination.
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Associated Press
Peking
Margh
China
Japan
Hongzong
Milwaukee clash over Royal Neighbors session sparks hall standoff
In Milwaukee on March 11 a heated split within the Royal Neighbors of America erupted during a triennial meeting. John F. Donovan blocked entry to the Elks hall to stop two officials from serving an injunction as factions contend over seating delegates and revoked charter credentials. The alarmed scene ended with a hurried adjournment amid claims of no internal trouble.
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John F. Donovan
Royal Neighbors of America
Elks Hall
Aliomer H. J. Heitbron
Milwaukee
Elks’ Club
Jefferson Street
Loyalty Camp
Spain's King walks Seville streets unescorted amid crowd
The article depicts the King of Spain strolling Seville with a busy, curious crowd and officials warning against the risk, while the crown prince is shown in a separate image being wheeled by a nurse along a gallery in the Alestar district.
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Seville
Cartez
Portugal
Alestar
Fire destroys shacks in Menilla Samplome district
Fire left 2,055 shacks destroyed in the Samplome district of Menilla on the evening of March 11. Estimated damage is $1,000,000 in gold. Cause believed to be a locomotive starting the blaze. casualties include fifteen persons. Homeless natives are being cared for by churches and police, with no reported suffering.
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Associated Press
Samplome
Menilla
Autoists on Wrong Road in Wisconsin Reliability Rally
A Wisconsin special from Brandon reports the Reading auto led three day reliability tests between Ripon and the current location, making a sixteen mile detour. Cars Maxwell four cylinder, Reg touring, Thomas and others followed with arrivals from 8:20 to 9:46 a.m. The Cleveland broke a spring between Ripon and the stop for repairs, others remained in good condition despite poor road conditions.
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Brandon
Ripon
Thomas
Maxwell
Reo
Jack
Son
Rambler
Cleveland
Bz . Lars
Gshkoshal
Reg
Denver Priest Murder Trial Sanity Plea Begins
In Denver on March 11 the defense seeks an insanity plea for Giuseppe Adio in the murder of Father Leo Heinrichs. Four alienists testified Adio sane at the time of the February 23 shooting at St Elizabeth's Church after receiving communion. Three more experts agreed, case closed for the state as proceedings moved to adjournment.
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Associated Press
Denver
Col
Giuseppe Adio
Murden
Leo Heinrichs
Slidger
Alo
St. Elizabeth's Catholichurch Sur
Widdiecomb
Oklahoma Republicans name delegates to national convention
About 1500 Republicans attended the state convention in Oklahoma City on March 11. Delegates were chosen and instructed for Taft as the party's presidential nominee.
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Okla
Taft
Beach Hargis Trial Set For Next Court Term
Associated Press reports in Jackson Mississippi that Leach Hargis faces murder charges for his father’s death. The court postponed the trial to the seventh day of the next term after defense motions and scheduling.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Kr
Copenean
Thlaxit
Cass Yeainst Leach Hargis
Beatrice Metcalf Committed to Insane Hospital
Beatrice Thomas Metcalf, who tried to shoot Attorney G. S. Hamill during the Walsh trial in Chicago, was committed to the Central hospital for the insane by commission in Indianapolis. She previously attempted suicide by leaping from a second story window and again sought to jump into the river after fleeing.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Beatrice Thomas Metcalf
GS. RR. Hamill
Terre Haute
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Hamill
Central Hospital For the
Metcalf
License of No License in Minnesota Municipal Elections
Associated Press report from Saint Paul Minnesota on March 11 notes that municipal elections across small towns and villages asked a single major issue license or no license for saloons. By noon today 12 towns favored license while in sixteen towns voters chose no license.
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Paul Minn
Ih Mall
Minnesota
Dispatch
Etyore
Doctor Killed in Passenger Train Collision at Delano
Dr F K Boucher and his wife were struck by a Great Northern Winnipeg train near Delano depot while driving to visit a patient. Both were thrown about 100 feet. the doctor died instantly and his wife fatally injured. The report ends with moralizing quotes not tied to the incident.
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Minn
F. K. Boucher
Great Northern Winnipeg Ayer
M Boucher
Supreme court decision on Oshkosh traction dispute clarifies track rights
Attorneys explain Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling affecting Winnebago Traction, Fond du Lac Railway and city of Oshkosh. The decision upholds city limits on bridge tracks, validates a traffic agreement, and grants the Winnebago Traction company rights to connections on North and South Main streets while requiring reasonable switches. City officials say the ruling vindicates the city and outlines liability for delays in providing connections.
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Wrsconsin Supreme
Winnebago Traction Company
Eastern Wisconsin Railway & Gieht Company
Oshkeshin
Hush
Maine Street
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Madison
Wirsehal ‘Company
Reps Western
Mrr
Charles Barber
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Pulzay & ‘Light Company
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Traction Company
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Supreme Court
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Barber
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W York
IW. C. Cowling
Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light Company
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Gwneh
Winnebage Traction Company
Wangoo
Otter Streets
Main Street
Winnetago Traction Company
City Still Debating Costs and Bridge Case Ruling
The court doubts the city may demand payment beyond its just proportion and discusses costs in an equity setting. George Hilton notes the decision suggests Eastern Wisconsin Railway and Light cannot cross the bridge without condemnation or agreement. The city’s regulatory power under charter remains, but current actions are seen as improper amid a wider dispute among five towns.
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Talton
George Hilton
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President Transmits Report on Brumsville Riot Reinstate Time
The Senate receives a message from the president backing the army inquiry findings. He urges a one year extension of the reinstatement period for discharged soldiers to allow reinstatees outside the dismissal scope. Senator Warren chairs the majority report. Senator Foraker files the minority view.
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Schmitz Released From Jail In Extortion Case
Eugene Schmitz former mayor of San Francisco is freed after ten months in custody on the extortion charges with 39 indictments pending bail set at 245600. Judge Dunne ordered dismissal of the Silent case and directed the extortion matter be presented to the new grand jury for possible indictment. District Attorney Langdon seeks prompt action.
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Associated Press
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Cal
Eugene Schmitz
Berg
Nigher Tribunal
Dunne
Superior Court
Schmitz
Schnitz
Langdon
Xicps
German Actress Margaret Pfeiffer Dies in Milwaukee Fall
Mrs Margaret Pfeiffer a former German actress died at her Milwaukee home after a fall She was eighty six and survived by her husband the late Alexander Pfeiffer one son and four daughters The Pfeiffers acted in New York Chicago Milwaukee and other large cities in the east and west Special to The Northwestern March 11 Milwaukee Wis
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Milwaukee
Wis
Margaret Pfeiffer
Mis
Alexander Pfeiffer
New York
Chicago
East
Jurors to Try Hitchcock in New York Court
The Associated Press reports on March 11 that jury selection begins in Raymond Hitchcock's case. Mrs Hitchcock and other defendants were barred from yesterday's court session but permitted to enter today.
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Associated Press
New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Kas
Coroner Rules on Collinwood School Fire Inquiry
Cleveland report states coroner Burke rendered a decision in the Collinwood school fire inquiry. Conditions blurred, but fault attributed to no one. The item mixes nonrelated notes about a song heroine and family names, with incidental quotes and opinions.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Burke
Evelyn Thaw Sues for Annulment in High Profile Divorce
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw starts legal action to annul her marriage to Harry K Thaw. Papers served at Matteawan asylum and on Thaw's mother Mrs Willard Thaw. Thaw opposes claiming he was sane at marriage. counsel notes no settlement yet and mystery around cause of conflict.
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Evelyn
Mose
Dani—Thaw
Associated Press
New York
March
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Harry K. Thas
Mmre
Willan ‘Thaw
Harry
Mutteawan
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Daniel O'Reilly
Matteawer
Thaw
Harry Thaw
Oreilly
Russell Peabody
Evetta Thaw
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Hague peace conference praised at Columbia address
Prof James Scott, technical delegate to the Hague peace conference, spoke to a large Columbia audience defending the gathering as a genuine peace effort. He outlined six to seven key outcomes including voluntary arbitration, an international prize court, and a future conference plan eight years hence.
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New York
James Scott
Hague
United States
Columbia
Scott
Markind
Anarchists Barred From Local Event and Weather Update
Anarchists were barred from attending a local celebration planned by the group. The report notes crowd dynamics and permissions, with a weather page featuring a government forecast by S Heymann Co. Barometer readings, temperatures, and time stamps for Tuesday and Wednesday are listed.
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