Prominent Republicans Resign To Focus On Law Practice
Ezra P. Prentice resigns as chairman of the New York Republican state committee to devote time to private law work. Also in brief notes a Washington Idaho Wyoming Utah Colorado women voters convene in Tacoma. czarina of Russia ill. Charles J. Hughes Jr. dies in Denver. Frederick A. Cook’s Brooklyn home sold. gas poisoning death of Benjamin H. Cramp in Philadelphia.
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Ezra P. Prentice
Republican State Committee
New York
Washington
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado
Tacoma
Brady
Harry A. Garfield
Williams College
Garfield
Hou ‘Te Wang
Vienna
Tokyo
Brooklyn
Frederick A. Cook
Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire
United States
James Bryce
Russia
Charles J. Hughes
Denver
Benjamin H. Cramp
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Frontiers of Guatemala and Pole Discovery Highlight 20th Century News
State department reports Guatemala allowed armed bands to cross into Honduras to aid topple President Cavilla. Taft hails Peary as north pole discoverer. Nurse Zoeckler testifies in Mrs Schenk poisoning case. Erdman dies. navy scandal follows Admiral Barry’s removal. Lynching by masked men in Shelbyville. A fatal crash as hob sled collides with a car in Kansas City.
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State Department
Cabrera
Guatemala
Honduras
Cavilla
M Knox
United States
Guatemala City
Robert @. Peary
North Pole
Taft
National Geographic Society
Washington
John O. Schenk
Eleanor Zoeckler
Schenk
Wheeling
W. Va
Constantine J. Erdman
Allentown
Plans filed for 25 story Madison Ave medical office tower
Plans filed in New York City show a 25 story Madison Avenue building to house physicians and dentists only. It would be the largest of its kind. The article notes other national items including political shifts, art crime, strikes, and notable figures in government and business.
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Bitter Root
Ten
Montana
United States
Minneapolis
America
Ten Acres
Independence
Theo
W-Serrlo
Zlan
Admiral Barry Retires After Navy Scandal Rumors
Rear Admiral Edward Barry, commander of the Pacific fleet, retires after requests for immediate retirement approved by President Taft. Rumors of impropriety and a controversial conference on the West Virginia circulated, with a revolver allegedly discussed but voted down. The transfer to the retired list closes the case despite ongoing gossip.
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Edward Ti. Barry
Pacific Fleet
Bany
West Virginia
Shelbyville
Kansas City
Sanfrancisco
Edward B. Barry
Navy Department
Washington
Chauncey M. Thomas
California
Santa Barbara
Barry
Admiral Barry
Taft
Navy
Nurse Relative of Schenk Cross-Examination in Poison Case
In Wheeling West Virginia detective nurse Miss Elinor Kline testified that Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk offered her $1000 to poison her millionaire husband John Q Schenk. Attorney Samuel O Boyce attacked her credibility for six hours and implied she lied for money. A distant relative revelation emerged about Miss Kline and her arrest with Mrs Schenk as the case unfolded.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Elinor Kline
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John QO. Schenk
Samuel O. Boyce
West Virginia
Mrs. Schenk
Illinois State News Roundup of Local Incidents
Joliet to host grand ball on January 19. Peoria patrons see a matinee while three ragged children beg to enter with a nickel. Bloomington reports Pellagra concerns from Dr. George Zeller. Galesburg faces two-week electric darkness and an inquest disturbance. Decatur rebuilds after a recent factory fire. Sullivan primes for Moultrie county poultry show and corn exhibit. Rock Island reports the steeple jack’s death from heart trouble. Sterling uncovers $30,000 hidden in a hut after a death. Vernon child fires a shotgun injuring a brother. Indianola farmer injured when thrown by fleeing team. Rockford hosts union revival. Monmouth notes top poultry show. Freeport to use moving pictures in high school next season. Arcola releases Mary Davis on bond after New Year shooting. Pekin seeks juror reform with Tazewell Bar. Toluca prints wife-for-sale ad. Carrollton gas plant explosion. partial fire. Sterling marriage proceeds despite theft. Alto Pass confirms Civil War veteran death. Hanna City pioneer Thomas Branson dies. Cairo train derailment causes cold walking miles. Springfield Governor Deneen honors Ohio fugitive request for Pete Frensco. Moline to build $100,000 Y M C A. Plainfield consistory bans passing the collection plate. Mount Vernon fair officers and park expansion plans. Bloomington discusses six-hour Chicago–St. Louis mail service. time card延期 amid rate-war concerns.
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Decatur
Ehman
Sullivan
Moultrie County
Galesburg
Sam Cates
William
Gus Calayos
Rock Island
Peter F. Ingwers
Sterling
William Daneashire
Vernon
Virgil Klump
Indianola
George Shirley
Rockford
H. M. Bannen
Monmouth
Warren County
Freeport—Moving Pictures
Freeport High School
Arcola
Mary Davis
Walter Ellis
Pekin
Tazewell Bar Association
Toluca
John Scullans
Carrollton
Guy Hills
Trousseau
Hilsie Deets
Alto Pass
Harvey Anderson
Hanna City
Thomas M. Branson
Peoria County
Cairo
Springfield
Deneen
Ohio
Steubenville
Pete Frensco
Carlinville
Frensco
Moline
Plainfield
Congregational Church
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Fair and Agricultural Association
J. Wat Ward
C. R. Keller
Sidney B. Ham
J. T. Waters
J. W. Louth
Bloomington
Chicago
St. Louis
Chicago & Alton
Hat Worth $48.99 Sparks Husband’s Realization
A witty exchange reveals a husband’s presumed thrift masks ignorance of value as a woman jokes she can buy a lovely hat for 48.99. The remark underscores differing notions of money and taste within a marriage.
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Cooper
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University of Kansas
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Illinois
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Canada
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Board of Trade
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