Bribery charges shake Mississippi legislature in Jackson
Tense capital scene as Senator Bilbo accuses a $645 bribe paid by L C Dudley to sway Senator Percy. Vigilant police guard hotels as Bilbo targets “corruption in the legislature.” Columbiana and Albany reports follow on related bribery and resignations.
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Bilbo
L. C. Dudley
Suort
Percy
Mississippi
Tanny and Thyee
Billbo
Senate
Saloushy
Dulaney
Wieces Indy
Newton
Delaney
New Mexico roper challenges world in steer roping contest
El Paso March 26 Bert Weir of Monument New Mexico posted a 1000 forfeit for a steer roping contest for the championship now claimed by J Ellison Carroll Carroll's time in a twenty eight steer contest was seventeen seconds Carroll is the man whose picture and roping performances are shown in the moving picture shows all over the country.
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el Paso
Tex
Bert Weir
Monument
N. M
J. Ellison Carroll
Carroll
Oklahoma Man Promises 25 Toward Prohibition Effort in Roswell
T. S. Chambers of Tulsa, visiting Dexter to oversee a 480 acre farm and orchard, says he will donate 25 toward the necessary expense fund if the no license committee needs more money. He notes Oklahoma’s prohibition benefits and hopes Roswell goes dry in the coming election, which could affect Dexter’s saloon and local land value.
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Roswell City
T. S. Chambers
Tulsa
Okla
Dexter
Roswell
Trouble in Nicaragua in Granada under Madriz rule
New Orleans March 29. Carlos Cacamorro brother of insurgent general Chamorro reports brutalities in Granada under Madriz. He cites a wealthy plantation owner Coronel whipped to death for refusing to fund Madriz. Insurgent relatives are imprisoned. Rival Nicaraguan agents in New Orleans plan actions. hundreds of Americans involved in anti Madriz activity.
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Granada
Madriz
Carlos Cacamorro
Pmbiemo Chamorro
Chamorro
Coronel
Attentic
Fire narrowly halted by Roswell department at North Pennsylvania home
A defective flue sparked a morning fire at 401 North Pennsylvania Avenue, home of N. J. Wilson and Miss Lindora Wilson. The Roswell Fire Department prevented major loss, with about two to three hundred dollars in damage. The upstairs was badly burned, but most furniture and stock were saved. renters carried no insurance. The fire occurred amid yesterday’s wind storm and follows W. F. Wilson’s death.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
N. J. Wilson
Indora Wilson
Roswell
S. M. King
Fistancia
W. F. Wilson
Lindora Wilson
Miss Wilson
Kine
Roosevelt address in Egypt stirs mixed reactions
London reports Roosevelt spoke plainly to Egyptian students denouncing the assassination of Premier Rontros Pasha Ghali. The Radical press criticizes his remarks while the Tory press praises his fearless stance, reflecting sharp partisan reaction to the former president's words amid nationalist sympathy.
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Egypt
London
Eng
University of Egypty
Rontros Pasha Ghali
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I Ton
Pal Man
The
American Statesman
Egyptian students chant for constitution in Cairo protest
About 200 University of Egypt students demonstrated in front of Shepard's hotel in Cairo where Col. Roosevelt stayed. They carried the Egyptian flag and shouted for constitutional liberty as Roosevelt remained in his room without reacting.
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Egypt
University of Egypt
Shepard's
Col. Roosevelt
R Roosevelt
Fire massacre in Budapest ballroom claims 300 dead
Budapest reports a devastating blaze at a ballroom in Dekoerite where the interior ministry records 300 dead and seventy injured, many fatally. The tragedy unfolds as authorities scrutinize the cause and rescue efforts continue amid the city.
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Hungary
Budapest
Ministery of the Interior
Dekoerite
Tariff Accord With Canada to Be Announced Tomorrow
Washington reports that a tariff agreement with Canada will be announced tomorrow at noon in Ottawa and at the State Department simultaneously. The terms will be released at that time.
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Canada
Washington
Ottawa
State Department
Oklahoma vote on state capital location set for June 11
Governor Haskell filed a proclamation calling a special June 11 election under initiative and referendum to relocate the permanent state capital. The move follows fear of a federal court injunction by Guthrie and was issued after filing with the Secretary of State Cross.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oklo
Haskell
Cross
Coal miners may declare a strike late today
Cincinnati Ohio March 29 The joint convention of miners and operators of Ohio Indiana and Western Pennsylvania adjourned without agreement The miners rejected the operators ultimatum yesterday The International convention of the United Mine Workers of North America may declare a strike later in the day
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
International Convention of the United Mine Workers of North America
Albert Robinson Dies Under Logs at Gallinas Work Site
Carrizozo reports Albert Robinson, 25, crushed to death while supervising unloading a carload of logs with E A Crawford of Capitan and his brother Charles Robinson. A heavy standard broke, logs swung down and crushed him. death was rapid. He leaves a wife and child.
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Albert Robinson
Gallinas
E. A. Crawford
Capitan
Charles Robinson
Death of Chief Justice David Brewer shocks nation
Washington mourns the death of Supreme Court Chief Justice David Brewer from apoplexy at his home. President Taft, Justice Gould, and Senate members express distress and respect as tributes pour in. Separate Las Vegas report describes a hotel wine room robbery involving an intoxicated man named Robinson and possible involvement of two women.
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David Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
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Justice Brewer
Mrrs
Justice Gould
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Clara Hall
Justice Harlan
Taft
New York
Jersey City
Senate
Bailey
Brewer's Death May Affect Standard Oil Case
Washington March 29 Reargument of the cases affecting Standard Oil and allied corporations before the U S Supreme Court loomed as a principal issue today, following the death of Justice. The development was expected to influence the court’s proceedings and potential decisions in the long running antitrust matter.
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Standard Oil
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United States Supreme Court
Parsons and Lawrence Real Estate and Insurance Ad
Parsons and Lawrence advertise real estate, life and fire insurance services at 215 North Main Street. They promote bargains on improved farms, Main Street business property, residences, suburban homes, and acreage. They claim the best life and fire insurance on the market.
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North Main St
Parsons & Lawrence
Six Room Residence on East Front Near Main Street
A well made six room modern up to date residence with bath pantry and screened porch stands two blocks from Main Street on the east front. Priced far below its real value, the property is offered under the care of Address "A" for record.
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Main ST
Valle
Dissolution Suits Against Major Corporations Highlight Tax Litigaiton
The article notes dissolution suits against Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and American Tobacco Company along with ongoing corporation tax litigation, signaling an aggressive government campaign against large trusts and their tax practices.
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Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
American Tobacco Co
Taft Returns From Yale Trip To Washington
President Taft arrived in Washington from New York after attending a Yale Class of 1878 reunion. The trip highlighted Taft’s ongoing schedule as he resumes duties in the capital following the event.
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Taft
YALE
Washington
New York
Nicholas Costa's Ranch House Destroyed by Fire
Nicholas Costa's ranch house, eighteen miles north on Salt Creek, burned to the ground last Wednesday night. The two room structure was well supplied with staples and appliances, and the main occupant was at home but could do little to save the building. The cause of the blaze is unknown.
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Nicholas Costa
Salt Creek
Lost money reported by Detroit shoe traveler
Las Vegas report says C. S. Robinson of Detroit, a traveling representative for Pingree Shoe Co, claims to have been relieved of 120 dollars while sleeping off a jag in Las Vegas on March 25.
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Las Vegas
Roswell Sees Severe Early Spring Wind Dust Storm
A powerful wind and dust storm swept Roswell during the early hours with dusk and debris, toppled trees and blown signs, drove cattle from western ranges, yet left a calm moonlit night. Dust damage plagued homes and shops while wind brought air cleansing and reduced disease germs per officials.
Roswell Weather Report March 29 1905
Local Roswell New Mexico observation at 6:00 am reports a high of 52 degrees, a low of 39, and a mean of 60. Clear conditions with wind from the southwest at 5 mph. No forecast received. Compared with last year, maximum 68 and minimum 45. Long-term record lists 82 as high in 1895 and 1304 as lows, with a 31 minimum in 1905.
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N. M
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