Outrage at Hillsville Court Ends with Three Officials Dead
A deadly attack at the Hillsville Virginia courthouse leaves Judge Massie Commonwealth's Attorney Foster and Sheriff Webb dead. Allen brothers and armed followers open fire as Massie sentences Floyd Allen to one year. Gunfight drives fugitives into the mountains as National Guard mobilizes.
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Trial of Minister McFarland Opens in Pittsburgh Court
The trial of Rev. W D McFarland of Greenville Tenn opens in Pittsburgh on charges connected to the death of his former secretary Miss Blair Dodds too. District Attorney Martin prepared the indictment as McFarland and his wife entered the courtroom amid a crowd of ministers educators and former pupils seeking admission. The mother of Eisie Coe feared dying at her Frankstown avenue home may not testify.
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Associated Press
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Greenville
Tenn
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Tennessee
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Coe
McParland
Criminal Court
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John C. Haymaker
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Bathtub Case to Jury Delivers Sherman Law Focus
Judge Angell instructs the jury in a criminal conspiracy case not to weigh civil Sherman Act policy or trust status. Conviction hinges on proof of a departured premeet act before the Mount Clemens gathering. The patent license claim is argued as lawful despite price and resale restraints not affecting patent, the defense says.
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Mount Clemens
Tribute to Senator Frye Featured in Congress and Courts
A March report from Detroit outlines tributes to the late Senator Frye of Maine by government leaders, amid legal action over a bathtub trust charged with conspiracy. The federal court in Washington is hearing the case as trial information surfaces in the Senate arena and related federal proceedings.
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Mich
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Bathtub Trust
Frye
Maine
Senate
TVA
German Strike Spreads Across Regions Amid Rising Tensions
Berlin reports a widening coal strike with over 300,000 miners idle as unionists resist authorities. Fatal shootings at Herne and Buer inflame anger, police search suspected armed strikers, and troops are deployed from Muenster and Minden to maintain order.
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Westphalia
Sociadat
Herne
Buer
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Duesseldorf
Muenster
Minden
Convicts Riot Killing Warden And Guards At Nebraska Prison
A riot at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln left Warden James Delahunty Deputy Warden Charlee Wagoner and Guard A G Heulman dead and three guards wounded. Convicts overpowered a guard seized his weapon and opened fire. National Guard Company F was ordered to assist and a squad went to quell the disturbance.
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James Delahunty
Charlee Wagoner
A. G. Heulman
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Ynoon
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Heisman
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State Capitol
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National Guard
Packers Offer No Defense in Sherman Law Trial
The ten Wisconsin Packers charged with criminal Sherman Act violations announce they will rest their case without presenting any testimony. U S District Judge Cain discusses the matter with defense counsel as court adjourns until Monday for jury arguments.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ial
Packer
United States
Oklahoma and Kansas Republicans clash over Clark and Taft
In Guthrie Oklahoma Roosevel supporters push for a Roosevelt aligned delegation while Tulsa Adair and Delaware delegates favor Taft. In Kansas City Clark loyalists threaten a Clark constructed delegation to Baltimore, with La Follette touring West Dakota ahead of the first state primary.
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Democrats at Variance Over Sugar Tariff Measure
Washington March 1 Associated Press Democrats split on a free sugar tariff revisitation. Leaders from sugar producing states urged opposition while Chairman Ciderwood and Means committee members urged ending general debate to permit a five hour session. Recommitment to advance the bill was discussed as factions planned strategy to preserve Dutch standard and optional sugar grades.
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Associated Press
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United States
Flurry on Stock Market Delivers Swing in McCrum Howell
The McCrum-Howell industrial security rose to 31 on the Chicago Exchange while common stock gained 24 points. preferred stock fell 10 percent as the bath tub trust linked company faces a government inquiry. J G McCrum, its president, is reported to have collapsed from illness amid reports of over two million dollars in indebtedness.
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Associated Press
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W.f
McCrum-Howell
Chicago Stock Exchange
Vacuum Cleanser Trust
Condon
J. G. McCrum
Bath Tub Trust
Adverse to Steel Bill In Senate Finance Committee
Washington March 14 report shows the senate finance committee delivering an adverse report on the house steel bill. The decision came by a strict party vote with Democrats voting for the measure while Republicans opposed it. A minority report will accompany the action.
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House
English Strike Big Menacle N
London reports a pivotal joint conference as coal owners and striking miners meet under Prime Minister Asquith to push for a settlement. Hunger and fuel shortages threaten thousands as the labor dispute stalls industry and daily life.
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London
Furei
Premie Asquith
Asquiti
Linethem
Andy Tie Otheers
Caenthe
Aman
Lotny
American miners threaten strike in anthracite fields
The United Mine Workers warned of a broad work stoppage starting April 17 if operators fail to meet wage and condition demands. A prepared reply is expected after discussions with operators, with the fate of the strike to be decided based on their response. A Pennsylvania customs worker plans a labor action affecting night shifts.
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Roosevelt Excused From Jury Duty at Court
Colonel Roosevelt was excused from jury service after Supreme Justice Putnam approved the request. The court noted his ongoing engagements and acknowledged that his presence might distract jurors. Roosevelt asked if a formal request to be excused was proper and then left for Oyster Bay.
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Maren M
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Oyster Bay
Knox Arrives in Guatemala for Official Visit
Secretary of State Knox disembarked from the USS Maryland at San Jose Guatemala at ten in the morning and was greeted by foreign and war ministers and U S minister Reynolds Hitt. He departed by special train to Guatemala City where a presidential reception and state dinner await him this evening.
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Knox
United States
Maryland
Reynolds Hitt
Guatemala City
Marrying Justice Henry Nason Dies in Wisconsin
Milwaukee March 1 Henry Nason longtime justice of the peace for thirty years in Menominee area dies in Menominee river region. Pioneer and early manufacturer of singles, he came to Menominee in 18 and earned the nickname marrying Justice for eloping coupler from Wisconsin.
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Marinette Saga
Henry Nason
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Menominee River
Fire Destroys Butler County Courthouse in Hamilton
A major fire at the Butler County Courthouse in Hamilton noon today blackened the upper floor and clock tower. Three firemen died when the tower collapsed into the foyer while two others remain missing. John Fritz died of burns after being rescued. County records were destroyed as flames raged, with losses estimated at 280000 dollars.
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Davidson Seeks Survey On Fox River Levee Repairs
Ashhowh Wan in Congress won t decide if the Fox river works require repairs or extensions. James J. Davidden pushes an amendment to the rivers and harbors appropriation bill seeking federal Wisconsin state cooperation and levee maintenance. Oshkosh Neenah Menasha and nearby farms fear floods from heavy snows, with questions about damage to government works and who should bear costs. Representative Sparkino chairs the river and harbor panel and favors keeping the amendment alive for House and Senate action.
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M. Sparkino
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Lake steamer Vanesa sinks in Lake Michigan near Chicago
News reports the grenny ahlp Vanesa of the Northern M blew Transportation company with two crew aboard, sinking three miles from Chicago after leaving Milwaukee last night. Tugs plan to float the vessel, while Kansas and Racing freighters assist and nearby crew attempt to patch the leak with cargo shifted above water.
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Grenny Ahlp Vanesa
Lake Michigan
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Chitage
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Kansas
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Midgen Transportation
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Vandalism Suspect Arrests Taint Royal Rome Tomb Service
Reports from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh detail arrests linked to vandalism and conspiracy in the desecration of a family’s mail. A Rome incident describes an attempted assassination of King Victor Emmanuel II during a Pantheon mass, with one suspect claiming anarchist motives and a crowd enraged by the attack.
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Harry Fl Perkins
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Rome
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Victor Commanuel
Pantheon
Soo Brakeman Killed in Emigrant Car Mishap at Auburndale
Journal report from Chippewa Falls says Lee Moore, 28, a Soo Line brakeman, was instantly killed in Auburndale Wisconsin while attempting to lie a switch on an emigrant car bound for the Canadian northwest. Fellow brakeman Joe Gallagher switched the car. it toppled and Moore was crushed. An emigrant was badly bruised and one of three horses in the car was killed. Weather notes follow.
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Wis
Chippewa Pally
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Lee Moore
Soo
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Canadian Northwest
Joe Gallagher
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Anarchist shoots at Emmanuel in Rome attack
March 14 Rome reports an assassination attempt on King Victor Emmanuel as he leaves the palace for a memorial service. A young man fired several shots from the crowd. a bodyguard officer was wounded. The king escaped unharmed and was later protected by police as the assailant was seized.
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