Taft Faces Wall Street Pressure Over Legislative Program
President Taft confronts the need to clash with big financial interests to push his agenda through Congress. Financiers warn of a financial panic and urge caution, while Wall Street magnates fear federal incorporation and Sherman act cases against American Tobacco and Standard Oil. Taft argues measures aim to benefit capital despite opposition.
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Washington
Taft Ia
White House
Wall Street
United States Supreme Course
American ‘Tobacco Company
Standard Ol
Oberlin students raid jail to free two comrades
Workmen repair Uneely prison damaged in a raid by Oberlin college students who freed L. D. Herr, 34, and Robert Waters, 18, arrested after a party. Waters had been expelled from the academy for misconduct. a dozen students accompanied him to Blyria for farewell. Returning, authorities arrested them and the crowd surged the jail, leaving extensive destruction.
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Oberlin College
L. D. Herr
Robert Waters
Waters
Blyria
Watery
Herr
Sullivan Weds Gir t of His Youthful Days
Boston reports former world heavyweight champion Sullivan wed Mira Katherine Hartnett, heiress from Sharon, at the bride’s sister Mary Hartnett home in Roxbury. The couple sails today on the liner Ivernia to England after Sullivan secured a divorce from his former wife last year.
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Boston
Teh
Tolin L. Sullivan
Mira Katherine Hartnett
Sharon
Mary Hartnett
Roxbury
Atoumer Ivernia
England
Sulliman
Ex Governor Francis Seeks Senate Seat in Missouri
Former Missouri governor and twice a national convention figure David R. Francis formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to succeed U S Senator William Warner, a Republican, in St Louis. The announcement positions Francis as a leading pursuit for the Senate seat.
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David RR. Francis
Miseouri
United
William Warner
Republicans Frat Governor Harmon Faces renomination
Cincinnati February 8 The attention of Democrats across Ohio focuses on Governor Harmon after Taft administration moves to align Republican forces through Wade H Ellis. Officials expect Harmon to be opposed for reelection as his renomination could bolster a strong Democratic presidential bid.
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Cincinnati
Democrata
Ohio
Harmon
Taft
Wade H. Ellis
Juror Metcalf Probes Prosecution Tactics in Mann Hor mann Case
Portland, Ore Feb juror Albertue H Metcalf prompted a faster pace in the Binger Hor mann chase trial by asking why a “sliver question” referenced the conspiracy to create the Blue Mountain reserve as Harvey W Scott, editor of the Oregonian, testified. Heney halted the cross examination after Metcalf’s remark about the jury’s mood, ending the session abruptly.
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Portland
Ore
Albertue H Metcalf
Blue Mountain Reserve
Heney
Harvey Seoul
Seout
Herman
Scott
Metcalf
Sugar King's Daughter Electra Havemeyer Weds Webb
New York February reports Miss Electra Havemeyer daughter of the late HH Havemeyer and James Watson Webb will marry today at St Bartholomew s church. Her cousin Miss Ldutee Jackson named maid of honor with Mrs Peter H R Frelinghuysen matron of honor. Bridesmaids include Miss Margaret Tix Miss Anta Peabodds Miss Ethel Cowdin and Miss Katherine S Atterbury. W Seward Webb Jr will be best man with Vanderbilt Webb Robert J Bacon Joseph W Burden George Whitney and others in attendance. Ceremony to be conducted by Reverends Heber Newton and Findl cot Peabody Groton Mass. Reception to follow at the bride s mother s home.
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New York
Electra Havemeyer
Havemeyer
James Watson Webb
St. Bartholomew's Church
Ldutee Jackson
Peter H.R. Frelinghuysen
Margaret Tix
Anta Pea~bods
Ethel Cowdin
Katherine S. Atterbury
W. Seward Webb, Jr
Tahun
How Vanderbilt Webb
Robert J. Bacon
Joseph W. Burden
George Whitney
Dome J. Aigenson
Gr. Gordon Abbott
Howarth Roome
Ernest Tracy
Gill Ow
Ro Heber Newton
Dr. Findlco
Minister and Saloon Man Have Reunion in City Church
In Bunker City Gre, a reunion occurred after Ben Weols a local saloonkeeper met his cousin Dr Redfern during the evening service at the First Baptist Church. Redfern, a minister, and cousin of Woods who ran a saloon, was present as the family gathered. The event marks a family reunion held at the Woods residence in the city.
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First Baptist Church
Ben Weols
Dr Redfern
Redfern
Weods
Governor Hughes Heads Free Synagogue Anniversary Gala
Gov Hughes plans to be the principal soaker at a dinner at the Hotel Astor tonight marking the Free Synagogue’s third anniversary. A fund of 75000 dollars has been pledged to build a permanent synagogue home, with contributions from Oseur S. Straue Jacob HL. Schitt James Speyer Teane Seligman and other Jewish donors. Rabbi Wise will soon request lectures in London before the Jewish Religious Union of London.
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F Hughes
Hotel Astor
Free Evangerite
Stephen
Oseur S. Straue
Jacob HL. Schitt
James Speyer
Coffroth Aims to Win Wager Racing London to San Francisco
Ogden Utah Feb 8 James Coffroth racing from London to the Golden Gate against time passed through here at 6 pm yesterday on the Overland limited. He was four hours ahead of his schedule and had 18 hours to reach San Francisco and win the wager.
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Ogden
Utah
San Francisco
James Coffroth
London
Golden Gate
Portiam Has Slight Quake Felt in Portland
A small earthquake shock was felt in Portland Oregon yesterday at about 445 p m mainly in high rise offices. There was no damage reported.
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Portiam
Portland
Ore
Traction Plan for Pendleton Faces Heavy Investment
Salient points of the Washington Oregon Traction movement outline Pendleton stock purchases of 50000 with staged payments 20000 after three miles of road 20000 after six miles and park development 10000 after electrification from own power plant within two years. Directors’ bond guarantees perform contract. stockholders name directors. Potential to bring cheaper electricity and new industry to Pendleton with regional connectivity.
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Washington Oregon Traction Company
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Ors
Sime
Drumhellvs
Washington- Oregon
Bitter fight over possession of boy
Grandmother Mire John S Kimball seeks custody of eight year old John Adams from Lonie Adame in a bitter legal battle. Adams remains in sheriff custody of Pima county while habeas corpus hearings proceed. Extradition against Adams other named parties is dropped after Governor Sloan refused to issue papers.
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Arla
John Adams
Lonie Adame
Pima County
Wednessey
Reid
Coroner Links Jensen Murder to Mountain Tragedy
Coroner states E Jensen was the victim and identifies the slain girl as a strong, farmworked woman. He believes the killer took her to Mt Tamalpais where a brutal struggle ended with a heavy stone used to end her life. Evidence points to Mrs Littlefield as the observer who saw the two together.
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Mise Jensen
Siu Fefael
Calf Feb
Curwer
F. A. Sawyer
E. Jensen
Nennor
Littlefield
United Pray
Mea Withefield
Jensen
Two Negroes Hanged for Assault in Missouri
Kansas City reports that two men were hanged for assaulting a woman, identified as George Reynolds and John Williams. They allegedly attacked the wife of prominent local teacher J. A. Cavanaugh, as preparations for examinations in the Fruitvale school district continue.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Dimith
Hiesters
George Reynolds
John Williams
J. A. Cavanaugh
Fruitvale
Nurse Reveals Swope Death Details At Inquest
Nurse Pearl Keller testified at the Kansas City inquest into Colonel Thoms H. Swope s death describing the capsule given by Dr Hyde and Swope s ensuing convulsions. She recalled urging Hyde to leave and later witnessed Swope swallow the capsule before dying minutes later. The account includes the will test and a remark about potential administration plans, with the scene set during a crowded court room.
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Thoms
Invard
Dr. Hyde
Misselke
Myde
Swope
Colonel Sweye
Miss Kellar
Hyde
Moes Hunton
Shey Weil Chet de. Birde Seta
Colonel Hunton
Kwon
Saeed
Bank Aftermath Reveals £424,442 Shortfall at Savings Bank
Bank Commissioner Chapin released a report showing a deficit of £424,442 in the accounts of John A Hall, treasurer of the South Bridge Savings Bank. Hall is jailed amid the disclosure.
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Fank
Short
Ieet
John A Hall
South Bridge Savings Bank
Chapin
Hall
AGE WAR IN LABOR CAMP NEGRESS ATTACKS WHITES
In Tennessee at a construction camp near Halls Harbor white workers fled behind a government dam as armed black workers besieged them. Three black workers were killed during the siege before police arrived and restored order. The conflict followed the appointment of three black foremen, which sparked a walkout and armed tension among about 200 black laborers.
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Tenn
Halls Ber
Burke
Chattanooga
Government Dam
Hails Har
Niegro
William Finsherty
Terre Tx
Senate Bitre Case Opens In New York Senate
Albany fed investigation into charges that Senator Pen Conger and colleagues accepted money to influence legislation. Rules empower the committee of the whole to compel attendance, issue subpoenas, and admit evidence. Testimony from Conger and Milde will be heard as the inquiry proceeds with sessions from morning to late afternoon.
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N. Y
Fed
Solons
New York
Leglature
Pen Conger
Jotham P. Allds
Hai
Senate
Conger
Milde
Pauneel
Aldose
Uas
Mied
Devatina
Yew Cotton Tariff Plan Discussed by Texan Officials
The Texan congressional commission met today to discuss cotton mint prices and export distances. They aim to adopt measures for future regulation, hoping to aid compliant producers statewide.
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Uatin
Tex
Lee
Mie
Nelson-Wolenst Vight Settled for February 22 Fight
San Francisco February 7 at a conference of principals of the coming Nelson-Wolgant Hahtweight fight. It was decided to hold the battle in Point Richmond on February 22. Referee to be chosen tomorrow. Names suggested for third man include Jack Guigan Philadelphia Ed Smith Chicago Eddie Smith Oakland Jack Welch Eddie Graney John Jierget.
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San Francisco
Wade Ellis Resigns to Lead Ohio GOP
Washington February 7 Wade H Ellis assistant to the attorney general resigned to accept the chairmanship of the Republican State Central Committee of Ohio The move shifts the national level aide into a key state party leadership post in Ohio.
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Wade Ellis
Washington
Wade H. Ellis
United States
Republican Stat Central
Ohio
Terrific Poas eruption devastates Costa Rica villages
The Poas volcano erupts violently near the Costa Rican capital San Jose. Lava flows into fertile valleys while villages including La Lecheria face severe damage. Pass district residents flee toward the coast as ash coats Cabadilla streets and rocks weighing up to 260 pounds are hurled two miles from the mountain. Poas lies about 100 miles from this city and roughly fifty miles north of San Jose.
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Port Lima
Costa Rita
Poas Iy
Pass
San Jose
la Lecheria
Cabadilla
San Joe
Costa Rica
Prize Fight Ends in Riot as Crowds Surge
A scheduled prize fight in Pinein ended in a riot when Referee Simcoe ruled for Cincinnati challenger Pete Morgan over Jack Morgan. About 500 spectators attacked the ring, injuring several and forcing a hasty retreat by fighters and officials. Police intervened but made no arrests.
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Pinein
Pete
Jack Morgan
Idiapapo
Simcoe
Cincinnati Pugilist
Afec
King Gustav of Sweden Undergoes Appendectomy
Stockholm reports King Gustav’s appendicitis operation last night went well and his condition is satisfactory. He had been ill for about thirty six hours before the operation and is expected to recover quickly under royal care.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Gustav
Von
Lumberer fatally injured at Lyte mill in peculiar accident
In Houuiam Wh Feb 5 Felx Zim merman a Lyte Lumber Company laborer died in a peculiar manner. He was entangled by a pile of lumber his jugular vein severed and he died instantly authorities investigate the accident at the worksite
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Houuiam
Felx Zimmerman
Lyte Lumber Company
Moroccan tax collectors killed during revolt in Tangier
In Tangier in February, Moroccan tax collectors attempting to collect taxes for Sultan Mulai Hafid were killed by attackers. A small military escort was involved. several soldiers escaped and notified the sultan of the uprising's start at Tim i.
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Tangier
Moreces
Sultan Mula
Hafid
Mazanord
Timi
Thy Sulien
Paris Terrified by Twin Rise of the Seine
Paris residents faced renewed anxiety as the Seine rose four inches overnight and the hydrometric bureau warned of a probable additional foot increase. Officials expect a peak by tomorrow with many citizens crowding riverside embankments in fear and anticipation.
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Seine
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