Shot Down by Son Judge Hargis in Kentucky
Jackson Ky special James Hargis a longtime Kentucky judge and Democratic leader was shot dead by his son Beach Hargis after a brief quarrel in Hargis Cros store. Four shots fatally struck the father as he pleaded for mercy. The Hargis Cockrill feud tied to political contests in Breathitt County framed a long history of murders including Dr. Cox and Jim Cockrill with conspiracies and trials following the killings.
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Jackson, Ky
James Hargis
Beach Hargis
Hargis
Hargis Cros
Mowdlah
Judge Hargis
Kentucky
Marcum
Jim Cockrill
Democrats
Tenth District
Hreaihitt County
Merkenwan
James B. Marcum
Jim Coeckrill
Cox
Tie
Breathitt County
James
Alex
Elbert
Cockrills
Cockrils
Ben Hargis
James I Hargis
Cockrill
Jackson
Dr. Cox
Cockrill Boys
Denton Plans National Park in Pan-Sandie Texas
Denton Texas reports a movement to establish a large national park in Pan-Sandie after the State Legislature ceded two large territories to the United States. Congress is expected to accept the gift and provide funds for improvements and care of the property.
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Denton City
Texas
Pan-Sandie
United States
Congress
England Weighs Naval Maneuver Toward Pacific Waters
Special advices from Halifax indicate that Kneeland contemplates moving naval forces toward the Pacific, aiming to revive the British Pacific squadron abolished four years ago. The policy shift followed Sir John Fisher becoming first lord of the admiralty and a concentration stance.
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England
Halifax
N. S
Kneeland
Pacific
Leland
Sir John Fisher
Admiralty
Dig Up Jewels of Ancients in Thebes Discovery
Letters from As souan report strong interest in an archaeological find in the Valley of the Tombs of the Kings at Thebes. The jewels of the wife of Sety II are said to have been recovered, dating to the nineteenth dynasty around 1300 BC. Sety II and his queen are linked to this era and possibly to the Exodus era.
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London
Cable
Assouan
Thebes
Sety II
Sety
Christ
Lety
New Berry for America
Special: Conrad Skars tedt, a prominent Swedish horticulturist in New York, has come from Sweden to introduce the Lignon Berry to America. Similar to the cranberry, the fruit is a staple in Sweden, and Skarsstedt believes it will prove popular here. If successful, he aims to encourage farm cultivation and establish factories to prepare the berry for market.
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New York
Conrad Skarstedt
Sweden
America
P Skarstedt
White House Will Urge Sherman Law Reform
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt plans to amend the Sherman law to exempt labor unions from its scope and to push a compulsory arbitration act. The aim is to curb labor disputes by early arbitration under public authority to prevent boycott and strike escalation. A further message to Congress is expected soon.
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New York
Washington Dispatch
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Congress
Roosevelt's Push for Naval Expansion Faces Congress
President Roosevelt privately urged Democratic members of the House Naval Affairs Committee to support his plan for four 20 000 ton battleships and full naval expansion. Democrats indicated they would back the program, viewing it as a patriot’s duty. He also sought approval for four scout cruisers destroyers submarines and ammunition shifts, praising prior expansion and Monroe doctrine ties.
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Washington
Special
Japan
Roosevelt
House
White House
Aoki
Congress
Naval Affairs Committee
Grover Cleveland
William C. Whitney
Roosevelt renominated as best bet for election, says Munsey
In Washington Times, Frank A. Munsey insists the political analysis shows Roosevelt will be renominated and re-elected by a commanding majority. He argues the renomination is the strongest prediction for the presidential race.
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Washington, Special
Frank A. Munsey
Washington Times
Roosevelt
Stillings Faces Possible Removal as Public Printer
Washington dispatch notes Charles A. Stillings, public printer, suspended by President Roosevelt. William Rossiter, Census Office chief clerk, placed in charge to aid Congress investigations of the Government printing office. The President previously supported Stillings but now favors a change in the office.
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Washington, Special
Charles A. Stillings
Roosevelt
William Rossiter
Census Office
Government Printing Office
Congress
Stillings
Morgan for President Named by Lawyer Brewster
J P Morgan is named for President of the United States by F Carroll Brewster Jr a Pennsylvania lawyer. Wall Street and many bankers back the nomination as support grows for the candidacy.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
United States
F. Carroll Brewster, Jr
Pennsylvania
Wall Street
Thaw's Release May Come Soon
Dr. Lamb, superintendent of Matteawan State Hospital, says Thaw may be certified sane after about 30 days and released if the court accepts the hospital's finding. He notes no commission in lunacy would be needed.
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Matteawan
N. Y
Lamb
State Hospital For
Harry K. Thaw
Best brier-root origin for pipes in fi and Italy
The text indicates the finest brier-root for pipe making comes from fi and Italy, with the remaining words unclear.
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Italy
Day Chancellor Defends Capital Amid Calls for Unity
The New York bankers banquet speech by Special Chancellor James R. Day of Syracuse University defends American business leaders against class hatred and demagogues. He warns that unrest could spark bloodshed unless the public rejects agitation and unites rich and poor under shared prosperity.
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New York
James R. Day
Syracuse University
Group V
New York State Bankers’ Association
Charity of Colored Folks at Olivet Baptist Feeds Unemployed Whites
The Olivet Baptist Church at Twenty seventh and Dearborn in Chicago opens its doors to the homeless and hungry white men out of work. Daily, 50 to 75 unfortunates are fed as the church, poor and debt burdened, expands relief begun with a $5 contribution. Women of the church provide provisions and solicit more. Food is cooked and served by the church members, and initial reluctance by some white men gives way to hunger.
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Chicago
Olivet Baptist Church
Dearborn
Palace up at sheriff s sale Lovejoy s Folly home of Francis Lovejoy
The $250 000 Braddock avenue residence owned by Francis T Lovejoy Andrew Carnegie s young partner faces sheriff sale within thirty days after defaulting on a 75000 mortgage held by Fidelity Title and Trust Company. Lovejoy earned 16 million from the United States Steel Corporation stake and began the mansion two years ago. it remains unfinished with a $50000 garage added.
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Pittsburg
Lovejoy
Prince Avenges Father According to Lisbon Dispatch
London cable reports a Lisbon dispatch saying the crown prince avenged his father by firing twice after the king was shot. Medical inquiry finds two bullets discharged from the prince's revolver and a head wound in an assassin matching the revolver bore. Household members claim the prince rose and fired again.
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London
Lisbon
Mysterious London Tragedy Ends in Elite Family Slaughter
Frederick Holmes a London millionaire his wife daughter and two women servants were found dead from bullet wounds. Police say murder is certain but the assailant remains unknown and motive unclear.
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London
Frederick Holmes
Mississippi House Backs Prohibition All Saloons Abolished
The Mississippi House of Representatives approves a prohibition bill ordering the abolition of all saloons in the state by December 31 next.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Wireless marvel tests telegraph across oceans
A Point Loma station near San Diego picked up a Connecticut message off Cuba and a Pensacola transmission. Experts wonder if the signals crossed continent or circled the world. Detroit reports a revival at Grand River Avenue Methodist church displays a banner reading No Christians need apply used by Major James H M Cele to gather non Christians for crusade discussions.
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Washington
Bureau of Equipment
Navy Department
Point Loma
San Diego
Cal
Connecticut
Cuba
Pensacola
Fla
Detroit
Grand River Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
James HM. Cele
Armadas Pass Through Dangerous Magellan Narrows Toward Callao
The American fleet sails from Punta Arenas through Magellan Strait toward Callao with torpedo boats and battleships parting near Smyth Channel. The passage notes fierce currents glacial scenery and dramatic winds as ships follow a protected inside route to Talcahuano, Valparaiso, and Callao.
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Punta Arenas
Strait of Magellan
America
Magellan ‘Narrows
Cape Froward
South America
Cape Pillar
Chilean
Valparaiso
Callao
Cone
Fiotella
Smyth Channel
Magellan Strait
Talcalhunao
Chile
Peru
Magellan — Strait
Refused Indian Bride at Bliss Ranch
John Cudahy Jr. saved Ponca Chief Horse Eagle from drowning and was offered the chief's daughter as a wife. He declined in front of the Ponca, then suffered two broken ribs and a scalp laceration at the 161 ranch as hundreds of Ponca braves and medicine men hold dances to appeal for his recovery after he cut the entangled bridle reins and the pony kicked during the ice plunge.
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Bliss
Okla
Horse Eagle
John Cudahy, Jr
Chicago
Cudahy
Vanderbilts Getting the Habit of Marriage Rumor
Budapest reports Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt to marry Count Hadik but skepticism remains about authenticity. Aristocratic circles know nothing about the matter here.
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Budapest
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Count Hadik
Foreign-born residents cited in South Bend inquiry
Special inquiry among priests pastors and representatives of various nationalities estimates about 20 000 foreign citizens in a 55 000 population. It lists about 12 000 Poles 4 000 Hungarians 2 000 Swedes 300 Belgian families sixty Danish families thirty Norwegian families 300 Italians forty Scotch thirty five Greeks fourteen Chinese and two Japanese.
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South Bend
Candidate Advice Echoes Through Quiet City Meeting
A small gathering discussed discipline and persistence with guidance to strive for excellence. Speakers urged patience and steady effort before a deliberate pause in activities.
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East Tenn
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Springfield
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South Bend, Ind
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