Indictment Rehearing Denied in San Francisco Graft Case
San Francisco March 10 The state supreme court refused a rehearing in the Eugene E Schmitz case upholding a lower court ruling that no offense was charged by the Indictment Schmitz and Ruef hope for acquittal grows as prosecutors plan new indictments Ruef to be tried for bribery in a trolley deal Schmitz’s political rise from musician to mayor is recounted amid graft charges and labor ties
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Supreme Court
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Hitchcock at Last Placed on Trial
New York March 10 Raymond Hitchcock the comedian was today placed on trial in the criminal branch of the supreme court on an indictment arising from charges filed by an 11 year old girl.
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Raymond Hitchcock
Supreme Court
Peoria Whisky House Burning
Peoria on March 10 reports Woolner & Co. distillery in flames with firefighters battling the blaze. No injuries are yet listed and the cause is under investigation. Fire destroyed several buildings and prompted evacuations nearby.
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Albany Navy Cruiser South Dakota Sets Speed Record
Magdalena Bay dispatch reports the cruiser South Dakota arriving from San Francisco with eight boilers, averaging 11 to 12 knots, winning the cruiser trophy as Albany sails north. The Atlantic fleet is expected around March 13 and the record pace follows a dramatic earthquake scare offshore with mass suspicion and a sprawling graft trial aftermath in San Francisco politics.
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Albany
International Congress on Child Welfare Opens in Washington
Delegates from every state and many nations arrive to attend the conference under the National Mothers congress. The five-day event will feature a welcome address by President Roosevelt at the White House and focus on government policy and global welfare for children.
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National Mothers’ Congress
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Roads reported bad at Laramie in New York Paris race
Laramie Wyoming March 10 report says the American car in the New York to Paris race left at 7 with roads in bad condition. Grand Island Nebraska March 10 the Italian car left with good roads in head.
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Paris
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Teachers Protest Teaching of Alcohol Effects in Schools
Illinois teachers call for repeal of the current physiology law and push for a hygiene centered curriculum on health, arguing that the temperance issue is moral economic and social, and that teachers should emphasize healthy living and character building over morbid charts and negative depictions of drink. Mrs Mary F Kuhl of the W C T U opposes the report alongside three other committee members. In Sterling Illinois ten Vock children in one family are ill with measles amid a major outbreak.
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Illinois
Miinois State Teachers’ Association
Mary F. Kuhl
Sterling
John Vock
Thaw Estrangement Clarified by Wife's Lawyer
In Matteawan asylum Harry Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw drift apart. Colonel Franklin Bartlett, hired by Mrs. William Thaw, refutes divorce rumors and says Evelyn seeks separation while Harry hopes for reconciliation. Bartlett declines to discuss finances or specific cash demands.
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Harry Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Park J Avenue
Franklin Bartlett
William Thaw
Colonel Bartlett
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Bank Robbery Attempt Ends When Nitro Bottle Detained
An unknown assailant, calling himself an anarchist, entered Merchants National Bank in Omaha on March 10 and demanded money while displaying a bottle believed to contain nitroglycerine. He threatened to blow up the bank and all inside if refused. Vice President Luther Drake engaged the man calmly, later breakfasted to discuss, as detectives and the bank president coordinated action. The bottle was seized by detectives. the man, identified as L. L. Fee of Rockford, Illinois, was taken to police for questioning.
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Rich Man's Son A Drudge George Beckley Begins at Bottom
George Beckley, son of George C. Beckley, starts as an oiler in the Maunekia on its maiden Honolulu voyage. He joined the crew during construction at Union Iron Works, pursuing engineering and mechanics despite his wealth near a million dollars.
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Boundary fisheries treaty nears final settlement
Ottawa reports a near agreement between United States and Canada on a four year treaty setting joint regulations for border waters. A six member board will craft rules on closed seasons nets licenses for Passamaquoddy Bay St John river St Lawrence Great Lakes Rainy River and Juan de Fuca straits. Canada gains as its stricter protections may become US standard.
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St. Lawrence River
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Walsh Seeks New Trial With 114 Reasons
Chicago March 10. John R. Walsh ex president of the Chicago National Bank moved for a new trial in federal court. Walsh and his attorneys presented 114 reasons they say justify granting a new trial after his conviction for illegal use of bank funds.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
United States District Court
Walsh
King Edward Tries To Ease Tension In Letter To Emperor
Berlin dispatch reports King Edward sent a cordial letter to Emperor William I reacting to The Times exposure of private correspondence with Lord Tweedmouth. The king notes Parliament and the British press disapprove of the Times action. In Omaha a man shot his wife in Judge Hall's home and then killed himself.
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William I
London Times
Lord Tweedmouth
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Times
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Neb
James Rathbun
R. S. Hall
Senators debate currency bill and Panama canal transport rule
Washington notes yesterday in congress show Senator Bailey opposing the Aldrich currency bill and the Frye bill debate over requiring American vessels for Panama canal shipments. Resolutions mourn Rep Adolph Meyer of Louisiana as the Senate and House adjourned.
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Panama Canal
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King Alfonso Arrives in Barcelona Unharmed
King Alfonso landed in Barcelona after leaving Madrid last night and took residence with General Linares in Catalonia. He received a warm city welcome with no disturbances as he plans a two day visit. Madrid reports split views among ministers on the trip and the king’s determination praised by supporters. Queen Victoria stayed in Madrid while the royal family accompanied the king to the railway. Crowds cheered as he passed through the streets.
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