State gains but little from gross examination details raked out
New York February 20 The district attorney pressed Mrs Thaws cross examination with sharp questions about her relations with Jerome and White The inquiries covered posing for artists in Philadelphia and New York letters from White to Thaw in Paris and their fate questions about Thaws store of letters and whether her mother sacrificed her for money The session moved from Thaw to Mrs Nesbitts testimony and the conduct of the cross examination continued through the day leading to threats of murder against Fitzgerald and Jerome if Thaw was convicted
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Jerome Forces Cross Examination in Thaw Trial
New York notes Jerome reluctantly enters cross examination of Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw after coercion by Delmas. He contends the inquiry should be limited and seeks court rulings to permit further testimony that could affect the insanity question in the Stanford White murder case.
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Evelyn Nesbit
Tutle
Delphin Michael Delmas
Counse
Delius
Delis
Thaw
Mrame
Woman misUSED church funds sparks local scandal
In Bloomington Indiana on February 20 Miss Helen Dixon, treasurer of the Second Christian church, admitted misusing about 1200 dollars from the church’s organ fund for personal finery and vanity. She acknowledges pocketing church money with small contributions from outsiders, and faces arrest with financial destitution.
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Bloomington
Second Christan Church
Helen Dixat
Treasuer
Miss Dixon Sted
Ler Ercor Lali
Chicago
Miss Dike
Senate votes to raise governor salary to twelve thousand
Springfield February 24 Representativ e Ten of Chicago introduces a bill carrying heavy penalties for running pool rooms and any wagering operations tied to speed or skill trials. The measure targets pool halls Taw l and betting on horse or dog races and would require proof that skill trials occurred. The bill also forbids disseminating information about such contests.
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Chicago
Head of School Resigns at Wisconsin Agricultural College
Dean W H Henry resigns from Wisconsin Agricultural College effective July 1 1807 citing health. Board of Regents acts to appoint successor from among candidates including Prof Babeneh inventor of the milk test and Prof Russeau head of bacteriology department. Lost $1 000 worth of brains in a Cleveland accident case at Central High School annex with a judgment for damages.
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Agricultural College
Mauison
Wis
W. Henry
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State Experiment Station
Board of Regents
Cleveland
Feo
George A. Bevans
Central High School
Yesterday in Congress sees Senate and House action briefed
Washington reports outline yesterday's Senate debate with Reed and Dillingham defending positions as amendments were considered to restrict civilian procurement in the appropriation bill. House focus centered on post office funds with clashes over clerk pay scales and carrier allowances before an 6:25 p m adjournment until today.
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Dillingham
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Murphy
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Arkansas
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Missouri
Steenerson
Minnesota
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Steifford
Wisconsin
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Macon
Fitzgerald
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Post Office
Reform Fades As McNichol Wins Philadelphia Mayor Race
Philadelphia voters elected John McNichol the Republican candidate for mayor by about 34 000 votes over William Potter in a statement that the reform era is over. The fusionists lost the mayoralty but gained seats in both city councils while McNichol tightens control of city departments and budgets.
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John
Philphia
William Poiler
Ey Awile
The
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Bookkeeping errors blamed for long time county clerk arrears
Cambridge report on Henry County Clerk Welton shows a $6718 shortage due to bad bookkeeping not dishonesty. Experts say errors span 38 years and stem from copying records, with probate and file issues noted. Some funds may be sought from Welton estate. Two-Cent Fare Bill advances in Nebraska senate.
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Argus Specialy
Frank G. Welton
Henry Unity
Jones
Caesar Dickinson
Wilmot & Co
Henry County Supervisors
Welton
Smoot Retains Seat as Senate Fails to Oust Him
In Jefferson City Missouri on February 20 the senate missed a key vote to oust Senator Smoot. The day featured a failed attempt to engross a bill raising the two-cent meter or fare rate, leaving Smoot's seat intact amid tense legislative maneuvering.
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Senate
House
Terms of Lease for Churches Stand in Uneasy Balance
A fragmented report from Pau describes a political clash over church rights and church-state relations. Premier Clemenceau faces critics as he and ministers debate religious prosecutions and separation policies amid a tense cabinet session.
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Pauleres
Chavel
Clemenceau
ASW
Yeat
Governor asks Senate to remove Olu Kelsey
Governor Hughes sends a special message to the State Senate requesting the removal of Olu Kelsey, head of the Insurance Department, citing neglect and unfitness to perform essential duties. The message accuses Kelsey of conspicuous neglect affecting the department and calls for his dismissal.
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Kelsey
Hughes
New York
Alvis
Senate
Insurancw
Olu Kelsey
Zovermur
Kelly
Nin
New State Mine Officers Named at UIL Ballot Meeting
At the Springfield meeting February 29 the THlineys District of the United Mine Workers of America announced its annual convention results. President John H. Walker of Danville, Vice President Paul Farrington of Strewn, Secretary W. D. Ryan, and National Executive Board member Thomas Burke were named. Executive Board members from districts were Duncan McDonald, Berard Murphy, James Byrne, Peter Morrell, James Burns, with others in distinct districts listed.
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United Mine Workers of Aimerica
Tallowes
Johm Hi
Walker
Danville
Pauk Farrington
Strewhnr
W. D. Ryan
Thomas
Berard Murphy
James Byrne
Peter Morrall
James Burns
Body of T. J. Nash Identified in Burlington River Remains
Charles Nash of this city positively identified the Burlington remains as his father T. J. Nash who died by suicide at Rock Island. The elder Nash’s widow and Charles Nash’s family have gone to Ottumwa where the remains are to be buried. A later dispatch notes a Venezuelan rebellion claim and a sea losses report out of Grand Banks listing two schooners with 12 men aboard.
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Montdas
Charles Nash
T. J. Nash
Ottumwa
Smoot seat upheld as unseating resolution fails
Washington reports show Senator Reed Smoot retains his Senate seat after a two thirds vote defeat of a resolution to unseat him. The day also marks the signing of an immigration bill by the President. Additional remarks reference DairMats rough and debate over Mormonism, with mixed reactions in the Senate.
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Smoot
Lehi
Tei Wiah
Luteis
Hinasbrough
Matsrough
North Dakota
Senate
Mormon Organization
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Honolua Feb 20 Governor Carver received a State Department request to notify steamship agents that Japanese laborers with Hawaii passports will not be admitted to the mainland. The Mongolia carried over six Japanese from here. Tuskegee Ala Feb 20 The sixteenth annual Tuskegee Negro Conference opened with President Booker T. Washington presiding at the Tuskegee Institute.
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Goveror Carver
Secretary of State
Row
Hawaii
Hawai
Mongolia
San Franccisco Gee
Tuske Ala
Tuskegee Instinge
Booker T. Washington
Former State Treasurer Len Small Converts at Sunray Revival
Chicago evangelist Rev William A Sunray closed a week of meetings in Kankakee with 2054 converts including former State Treasurer Len Small and prominent officials. The gathering raised 6035 for Sunray, 10200 for an A M C A building, and 4500 to fund a tabernacle. Converts are expected to sway the upcoming municipal campaign.
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Wiliam A. Sunray
Chicago
Humber
Len Small
J. Bert Miller
States Attorneys’ Association of
Ilinois
Chaiman
County Board of Supervisors
Masonic Lodge
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Illinois and Eastern Hospital
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