Big Check in Darrow Case Shows Morrison Signature
Los Angeles June prosecution in Clarence Darrow case seeks to prove a check from the McNamara defense fund was converted into cash and used to bribe jurors. The defense objects to canceled checks evidence while Morrison’s signature on a $10,000 check is cited. Contempt penalties are noted for Fredericks and Appel after court clashes today.
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American Federation of Labor
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Appel
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Disbarred Lawyer to Carry His Case Higher
Claudius Peters, a Chicago lawyer disbarred by the Illinois supreme court in February, says he will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Chicago Bar Association led the disbarment over alleged failure to account for client trust funds.
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Hlinole Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Claudius Peters
Chicago
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Peters
Margare t E Sangster Poet And Author Dead
Newark New Jersey June 5 Mrs Margare Elizabeth Sangster poet and author died Tuesday at her Maplewood home aged 74. She was an active contributor to American magazines for more than five years and wrote many books and stories for children.
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N. J
Mar-gare’ Elizabeth Sangster
Maplewood
Kingsley Elks Leader Dies In Kansas City
Kansas City Mo June 1 Dr F B Kingsley grand lecturing knight of the Elks died at his home in Kansas City Mo from heart failure. He was 56 years old.
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Kao
Six Shot In Strikers Riot In Newark June 5
Six persons were shot and many others wounded in a street battle between about 150 striking laborers and police in Newark New Jersey. Five strikers and four citizens were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. In Heston the executive council commuted Lena Cusumano's death sentence for murder to life imprisonment.
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Lena Cusumano
Executive Council
Illinois House refuses repairs on state fair grounds
Springfield June 5 In the closing hours of two special sessions of the 47th assembly the house rejected appropriations for repairs of the state fair grounds and remodeling of the senate chamber and hall of representatives Democrats fought the measures and were successful by requiring a two thirds vote A bill appropriating 146000 for the agricultural experiment station grain department factory inspection and the insurance department passed
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Senate Chamber
Hall of Representatives
Agricultural Experiment Station
University
Grain Department
Insurance Department
Weather forecast for Rock Island area shows showers tonight
The report notes unsettled weather with showers tonight or Thursday and warmer tonight. It gives yesterday’s high 72 and last night’s low 53, with a daytime high around expected, light wind at 5 mph and no precipitation. River stage is 3 feet, down 0.01. Local forecaster J. M. Sherier signs off. Astronomical events list evening stars Mars and Jupiter, morning stars Venus Mercury Saturn.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Moline
J. M. Sherier
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Mercury
Saturn
Cadaver Demonstration Sparks City Convention Row
In Peoria Illinois hotel management initially refused to allow a cadaver exhibit for the Illinois State Undertakers Association causing disruption. The concession came after tensions with a joint Iowa association delegation and a private demonstration by Professor Worsham in the gold room behind closed doors. The event prompted plans for next year’s meeting to move to Rock Island.
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Jefferson Hotel
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Iowa Association
Worsham
Chicago
Beach Indicted for Attempted Murder of Wife
Aiken caused by 1912 assault. Beach a clubman and winter colony member indicted for assault and battery with intent to kill. Wife Camilla Beach allegedly had her throat cut on February 26, 1912. Blood stained diamond knife found near the scene supported the case. Beach returned from Europe to face charges amid local gossip.
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Beach
C. Oliver
Iselin
Europe
Rostron Hugs His Way Through Girls Throng
New York June 5. Before the Carpathia sailed for Naples Captain Rostron Titanic rescue hero was kissed by a throng of girls on the pier after two young actresses presented a coal black kitten. He thanked them and promised to care for the kitten until it grew up, then kissed the others as he tried to board.
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Carpathia
Naples
Rostron
Winter Garden
German Naval Visitors In Washington For Taft Dinner
Washington June 5 The German admiral leading a visiting squadron and officers including Prince Christian arrived to pay respects to President Taft. They will meet other government officials and attend a White House dinner where Taft will speak and the admiral will reply. Springfield June 5 The state board approved charters for two Catholic industrial schools in Chicago Katharina Caper and Ketteler Manual Training School for Boys, endorsed by Archbishop Quigley.
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Prince Christian
Taft
White House
United States
Springfield
State Board of Administration
Katherina Caper Industrial School
Ketteler Manual Training School
Chicago
Arch Sighop Quigley
Call for Aid Brings U. S. Marines to Cuba Landing
Four hundred fifty American marines under Colonel Lucas landed at Deses Point near Caimanera Cuba this morning in response to a land call for aid amid the ongoing crisis. The unit proceeded to establish a foothold and assess the situation as diplomatic options remained uncertain.
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Lannea
Deses Point
Pepper Keeps Up Fight for Funds for Rock Island Arsenal
Washington June 5 The sundry civil bill allocates 305000 dollars for Rock Island arsenal including 12500 for power plant maintenance 18000 for bridges viaducts and Fort Armstrong avenue repairs. The military bill provides 700000 dollars for the arsenal with 100000 restored to prevent layoffs. Congressman Pepper of the Second district advocates the funding.
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Washington
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island
Fort Armstrong Avenue
Arsenal
Pepper
McKinley and Dixon in Chicago declare polar stance
In Chicago on June 5 Congressmen McKinley and Senator Dixon assert their camps hold a decisive majority. Each politician states that No Roosevelt Terrorism or Intimidation Can Change Result, signaling their entry into the city with firm, contrasting messages.
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McKinley
Dixon
Marines Guard Guantanamo and Taft Seeks Four Battleships
Reports say marines were moved from Caimanera toward Guantanamo City to protect American property amid insurgent depredations. Four U.S. battleships will be dispatched to Cuban waters for precautionary measures as Brown and Taft factions court the nomination, with Roosevelt’s supporters facing a contested convention. Mrs Warner and family perished from illuminating gas in the Bronx.
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Roosevelt Wins South Dakota Solid In Primary Race
Sioux Falls S D June 5 Early returns from 300 of 1500 precincts show Roosevelt leading in South Dakota with the full state delegation to Chicago. Taft third and LaFollette strong in some counties. Wilson leads over Clark in the presidential race. Kenyon leading Young for senator by about 70,000 with most counties reported. Declared Dunn Democratic governor nominee. Special 11th district election to replace Hubbard. boilerplate notes on Ohio and Sherman optimistic Taft nomination.
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Roosevelt
South Dakota
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Taft
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J. S. Pepper
Chicago Fireman Killed in Dream
Lieutenant Joseph T. Balak died after slipping from a second floor as he sl id down a brass pole in a fire house. He was somnambulistic and believed he was answering a call though no alarm existed. Royal C. Taft former Rhode Island governor died at ninety. A battalion of 675 troops left Fort Sheridan for a 206 mile march from Dubuque to Camp Sparta with contingents from Fort Snelling Fort rook and Fort Brady.
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Joseph T. Balak
Providence
R. J
Royal C. Taft
Rhode Island
Fort Sheridan
Dubuque
Iowa
Camp Sparta
Wis
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Fort Rook
Fort Brady
Orozco May Yet Be Mexico Head
Mexican congressmen who arrived from Mexico City to negotiate peace with Orozco held a conference with him. They claim to represent a faction in congress that will recognize Orozco if he lays down his arms.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Orozco
Congress
Tagalie Wins English Derby At Epsom Downs
English Derby winner Tagalie, the favorite, defeats Newmann's Jacket and Belmont's Travery by a neck and two lengths. Sweeper I., American owned by H B Duryea, finishes seventh of twenty. time 2 38 4-5. Crowds surge at Epsom amid windy, ceremonial Derby day. Lorimer case delayed as Page speaks on education bill in Washington.
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Eng
W. Raphael
Tagalie
Newmann
Jacket
Sweeper I
H. B. Duryea
Historic Downs
Ismay Testimony On Titanic Boats Gap In Concern
London June 5 J Bruce Ismay resumed testimony in the Titanic inquiry. His replies often began I dont know or thats outside my province. He conceded there were not enough boats and admitted some passengers remained aboard when the last boat departed, saying he did not think of others at the time.
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London
J. Bruce Ismay
Sir Isaac Rufus
Ismay
England native dies after fall from scaffold in Janesville
E J Rice aged 60 a stone mason native of England fell thirty feet from a scaffold in Janesville Wis breaking his neck and dying instantly. The report notes death occurred at the scene and authorities say the fall was accidental. The incident is reported as a fatal work accident in Janesville.
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Janesville
Wis
E. J. Rice
England
Suit Started Against a Steamship Combine
New York June 5 The federal government has begun a civil anti trust suit against steamship interests alleged to monopolize passenger and freight transport between the United States and Brazil. Hilton Defeated. London June 5 Champion H Hilton was beaten in the fifth round for the British amateur golf title at Westward Ho by A V Haimahro four to play.
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New York
Federal Goverment
United States
Brazil
Belgium riots believed ended after public opinion pressure
Brussels reports say public opinion has curbed the wave of bloody rioting and church desecration following the government poll victory. The press calls for restraint and socialist leaders urge followers to refrain from violence, hoping disorder will subside without a general strike.
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