Sugar Trust Seeks Halt as Answers Filed in Suit
New York February 5 defend ants in the suit to dissolve the sugar trust filed their answers today They ask the court to stop the government from further prosecution of the so called sugar trust Foreign governments regulate Washington February 5 sugar universally consumed and taxed is subjected to government control and regulation as to price in almost every country Secretary Knox reports to President Taft sent to Congress Retail prices of white sugar vary from 5 cents a pound in Scotland to 14 in Italy The recent increase in prices is attributed to shortages in the Cuban and beet sugar supplies
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Sugar Trust
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Taft
Congress
House “Sugar Trust
Scotland
Italy
Effort 10 Heads Off Third Term Effort
Washington reports a Democratic measure by Slayden to bar a third term for any U S president. The house debated the plan after a 51 to 0 roll call gap stalled action, Norris seeking 40 minutes of debate. Slayden withdrew the resolution temporarily as no second was given. Senate action set for March 5 on arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France.
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Slayden
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United States
Norris
Nebraska
Crumpacker
Stegden
Senate
Great Britain
France
La Follette to Rest Several Weeks Amid Health Update
Washington reports Senator La Follette improving after a brief illness and planning a rest for several weeks. He visited Providence hospital to see his improving daughter. New York reports Andrew Carnegie declined to address the Roosevelt fate mass convention at Oklahoma City, stating he supports President Taft.
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Providence Hospital
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
Oklahoma City
Carnegie
Taft
Explosion Victims Buried at Cambridge
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church for Suzanne Burrows Mintle Burrows and Nancy Dean sources say killed in the explosion that destroyed the Burrows home last Thursday night. Interment was in Cambridge cemetery. Francis M. Moore, the only 33d degree Mason in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, died suddenly in Marquette at age 84.
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Mintle Burrows
Nancy Dean
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Cambridge Cemetery
Marquette
Mich
Francis M. Moore
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Oakland County
Mar Quette
Supreme Court berth for Hook expected this week
Washington February. The nomination of Judge Hook of Kansas to fill a vacancy in the Supreme Court caused by the death of Justice Harlan will, it is expected, be sent to the Senate Wednesday. Also named are judges to fill vacancies in Chicago and the eastern district of Wisconsin. Judge Carpenter now on the district bench at Chicago likely will succeed to the vacancy in the western circuit court.
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Senate
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Wisconsin
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Weather Forecast for Rock Island and Vicinity
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Overnight low 6 to 10 degrees, 7 am temperature 6, yesterday's high 12 and last night low 4. Wind 6 mph, precipitation 0.02 inch, humidity 91 percent at 7 pm and 92 percent at 7 am. Sun sets 5:22, rises 7:04, moon rises 5:47 pm.
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Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Condemned Sing as Fellow Dies
Ossining N Y Feb 5 Charles Swenton a negro was electrocuted in Sing Sing prison this morning for the murder of Isaac Jee on Nov 3 1910 The killing arose from a quarrel over the tariff In a saloon they drank and argued over a poster Swenton heeded Lees remark about trusts and codfish and shot him the following night after being roughly handled by Lee
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Swenton
Rulers Back FromDurbar Return of King and Queen Enduring Welcome
King George and Queen Mary return to England after three months away spent as emperor and empress of India. A hearty welcome greeted their arrival in London with crowds and jubilation as streets and embassies reflected the royal homecoming and the public's admiration for the monarchs.
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Powers to Join on China Plan Delivers New Gov Form
Feb 5 reports show Premier Yuan Shi Kai ordering a new government. at Yalu river Manchu rebels defeat imperial troops with heavy casualties. Berlin talks on a joint China settlement proceed, aiming for a general pledge to refrain from actions in China.
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Yuan Shi Kai
Berlin
Blumenberg dismissed by Lorimer committee for conduct
Washington February 5 The Lorimer committee summarily dismissed Milton Blumenberg its official reporter for conduct at the Saturday hearing he suddenly informed the committee in open court that he would not defend himself. The action follows questions over his testimony and alleged improprieties in notes presented to the panel.
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Lorimer Committee
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Georgia mob lynches assailant of a girl in Macon
In Macon Georgia Charles Powell a Black man who assaulted and robbed a young white woman Saturday night was seized by a mob, removed from jail by county officers, then lynched four miles from the city. Powell tied to a telegraph pole and shot. His body burned in the negro section amid an inquest.
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Atlanta
Undertaker's
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Mines Tie Up Over Woman's Nerve Claim
In Hipbing Minnesota work at Hull Rust and Burt Sellers mines halted pending a hearing and temporary injunction next Saturday. Plaintiffs accuse blasting near Mrs Ligzie H Lind home damaging property and wrecking nerves. The case seeks to define property rights as pits encroach on the city.
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Hull-Rust
Burt-Sellers
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Lind
Milk Producers Meet to Raise Summer Price
Milk producers from Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana met in Chicago to plan pressuring dealers to raise summer milk by three quarters of a cent. President John French of the Journeymen Fishermen's Association of the Great Lakes predicted lower fish prices next summer due to abundant winter ice storage. Butter Drops four cents a pound to 82 cents in Elgin as of February 5.
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Monarchs Hear Salutes as Royal Visit Reaches London
A royal procession lands at Portsmouth and proceeds to Buckingham Palace amid cheering crowds. At Victoria station London Premier Asquith and other notables greet the royal party, while King George salutes the American embassy and cheers rise from onlookers. In Peking empress dowager orders a republic. Yuan Shi Kai maneuvers to govern with southern republicans as two provisional governments are discussed. In U.S. Senate stenographers face contempt charges and perjury accusations surface against McGowan aides.
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Deaths in a Day Reveal Clergy and Bank Leader Losses
Chicago reports the death of Rev. Hugh O Gara McShane aged 63 a member of Archbishop Quigley's diocesan council. Vermilion South Dakota notes the death of T T Swezey president of Vermilion National Bank from heart disease. His wife died in Ardmore Oklahoma and was buried here Saturday.
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Vermilion National Bank
Ardmore
Okla
Chicago Malting House Fire Injures Three
A fire at the Northern Malting Company's grain elevator in Chicago this morning caused about half a million dollars in damage. Two firemen and a watchman were injured. arson is suspected.
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Gilmore Sued for Recovery of a Loan
Chicago on February 5 Harry Gilmore testified in Mrs Rene B Morrow murder case that she visited him in his room Harriet Krueger sues to recover 2750 loaned in money and jewels including 650 for rent and board and a 100 diamond ring not returned Three Die in a Fire in Yucatan Minn Ambrosons family members killed injured in a house fire today
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Harry Gilmore
Rene B. Morrow
Harriet Krueger
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Minn
Ole Ambroson
Ambroson
Double death ends romance of former wife and plumber
New York on February 5 reports a sensational double tragedy as Mrs. Walter L. Suydam and Frederick Noble, a young plumber, died by gas inhalation in her apartment. The couple, who fled a wealthy marriage to wed, left no notes. The case involved a prior husband, a dramatic elopement, and a suicide pact ending a heated romance.
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Frederick Noble
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White
Suydam
Fifth Avenue
Edward Rappold
Blue Point
Long Island
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Jersey City
West Twelfth Street
Woodmen to Gather for a Rate Battle in Convention
The Modern Woodmen of America assembly formed in Minneapolis on January 31 mailed thousands of circulars Feb 5 urging delegates for a Feb 22 meeting to oppose increased rates. In Elgin Illinois 500 members urged an April 15 mass meeting to protest rate hikes and possible secession if demands are ignored.
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Minn
Woodmen Assembly
Woodmen of America
United States
Illinois
Elgin
Plan a Defense in Many Cities
Indianapolis February 5 Information reached officials investigating the dynamite conspiracy that men in many cities have prepared to raise funds and secure counsel for a possible defense. Inquiries come from men in various parts of the country asking what course to pursue if indicted.
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Ind
Lmen
Crazen Man on Train Kills on Board Passenger
Crazen man on a train near Swift Current opened fire on passengers today, killing John G. Klundt of Garrison North Dakota before taking his own life. The incident occurred as the train traveled through Moose Jaw Saskatchewan.
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Land Office Reforms Urged by Fisher
Secretary Fisher urged reforms in land entry forms and laws to fit each class, with land office rulings intended to encourage bonafide settlement in the west, before the House committee on public lands in Washington on February 5.
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House Committee On Public Lands
North Dakota woman found frozen to death
Trenton N D Feb 5 The body of Miss Agnes Grogan missing four days was found yesterday. She had tried to walk six miles to her mother's home but lost her way in a storm and froze to death. Italy seeks 50 million bond issue Berlin Feb 5 The Frankfurt Gazette cites Milan dispatch stating Italy has authorized a 50 million dollar bond issue in 4 percent bonds, raising total circulation to 156 million.
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Agnes Grogan
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Frankfurt Gazette
Milan
Three Die In Fire Cremation Reveals Triple Murder
Oklahoma City reports a triple murder as the remains of Harvey Hurst his wife and 16 year old Elsie Adams were found in a burned house. Victims suffered severe head injuries before cremation. A young man friend of the family is hinted at for arrest. coroner's jury did not assign blame.
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Harvey Hurst
Elsie Adams
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