Pardon Frees Cooper Slayer as Supreme Court Reverses
Gov. Patterson grants Col. Duncan B. Cooper a full pardon after the Tennessee Supreme Court reaffirms a 20 year sentence for killing ex Senator Carmack. Robin Cooper is remanded for a new trial with the justices divided on self defense and trial procedures.
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Nashville
Tennessee
Duncan B. Cooper
W. Carmack
Gov. Patterson
Tennessee Supreme Court
Robin
Col. Cooper
Carmack
Supreme Court
Beard
Robin Cooper
Capitol
Secretary of State
Quebec to curb pulp wood exports to U S
Premier Gouin announced in the legislature that Quebec will prohibit exporting pulp wood from crown lands to the United States. He said an order in council will be issued within days and that laws will mirror Ontario, aimed at stopping the export amid tariff tensions.
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Quebec
United States
Gouin
Canada
Ontario
Trust busting will go on in spite of delays
The administration plans immediate action against several combinations restrained by trade. Attorney General aims to proceed as soon as possible where a clear case exists, separating such actions from the pending big suits on Standard Oil and tobacco.
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Washington
DC. C
Supreme Court
Standard Oil and Tobacco
Percy Welcomes Probe Into Election Bribery Claims
Senator Leroy Percy said he would welcome a thorough investigation into bribery charges tied to his Mississippi election. He reiterated denials that he or his supporters used money in the campaign.
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Washington, P. C
Mississippi State Senate
Leroy Percy
Speaker Cannon Defies Insurgents Over Speakership
In Washington the speaker vowed to stay in office until March 4, declaring he will remain speaker unless Republicans who oppose him join the solid minority. He challenged insurgents on the floor to depose him.
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Washington, D. C
Cannon
House
Guilty Verdict in Sayler Murder Case
In Watseka Illinois Dr W R Miller and Mrs J 13 Sayler were found guilty of manslaughter in the slaying of J B Sayler husband of Mrs Sayler of Crescent City last July.
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Sayler
Watseka
Illinois
W. R. Miller
J 13. Sayler
J. B. Sayler
Crescent City
Roosevelt 10 Visit Kansas for Osawatomie Battlefield Dedication
Gov. Stubbs cables that Theodore Roosevelt may visit Kansas this summer to dedicate John Brown's battlefield at Osawatomie as a state park under the Woman's Relief Corps. The Osawatomie battle occurred August 29, 1856, and its site was gifted to the state by the Women’s Relief Corps.
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John Brown
Osawatomie
Topeka
Kansas
Stubbs
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Gov
Porto Maurizio
Italy
Civilization
Wyoming
Women’s Relief Corps
Pullman Company Fights IC Jurisdiction In Sleep Car Rates
Officials of the Pullman company contest the interstate commerce commission as sleeping car rates are cut. A legal battle is anticipated to reach the highest court with a suit challenging IC jurisdiction.
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Chicago
Illinois
Pullman Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce
Kansas City to Host National Conservation Congress
Kansas City Missouri will host the next annual conservation congress in September. National figures expected include Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot with Taft possibly attending.
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Kansas City
Congress
Missouri
Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Roosevelt
Taft
Do Not Need the Strikers Now in Philadelphia
Following the striking carmen refusal to accept settlement terms offered by the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company, the directors practically withdrew the offer to rehire all the men.
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Philadelphia
Carmen
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Fairbanks Mount McKinley Expedition Reaches Summit
The Fairbanks expedition led by Thomas Lloyd reached Mount McKinley summit on April 3 after a month climb. Companions Daniel Patterson W R Taylor and Charles McGonnigle joined, with no evidence of Dr. Frederick A Cook's ascent. The party financed by August Peterson and William McPhee, aimed to test Cook's claim and followed his route but found no verification.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Mount McKinley
North America
Frederick A. Cook
Thomas Lloyd
Daniel Patterson
W. R. Taylor
Charles McGonnigle
Doctor Cook
August Peterson
William McPhee
Rocky
Representative Anthony Backs Postal Building Funds
Washington D C Representative Anthony of Kansas pressed the House Public Buildings and Grounds committee to approve funding for new or expanded postoffice facilities in his district. The bills request 60000 for Hiawatha 60000 for Holton and 50000 to enlarge the federal building at Atchison. He submitted data on post office receipts population and need. The committee did not commit to action.
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Washington,d. C
Anthony
Kansas
House Committee On
Hiawatha
Holton
Atchison
Rock Island Railroad seeks $3 million in new equipment
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad aims to buy about 3 million dollars worth of equipment and power in addition to prior orders totaling over 2 million. The company requires 2,000 freight cars and 95 locomotives for delivery this year.
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Chicago
Illinois
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Roosevelt and Pinchot Hold Secret Forest Interview
The widely heralded meeting occurred on the veranda of Miss Carew’s villa in Porto Maurizio. The formal interview followed in the secluded forest region north of town.
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Porto Maurizio
Mr. Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
United States Department of Agriculture
Miss Carew
Hissing Taft Provokes Suffrage Convention Crowd
President Taft was hissed by delegates of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in Washington as he spoke on suffrage. The hall erupts in a prolonged hiss until Mrs. Rachael Foster Avery restores order, and Taft rebukes the demonstration as unduly channeled by self restraint needed to govern.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Washington
Villian
Rachael Foster Avery
Uncle Sam's Pension Roll Details Veterans Abroad
Washington reports the 1946 pension total for 941000 survivors and widows at 160.993 million dollars. Ohio and Pennsylvania lead with 92000 each, New York 83000, Illinois 68000, Indiana 57000. Over 5000 pensioners live overseas in 64 countries, totaling 863,607 dollars yearly. The oldest Civil War veterans reach ages 103 107 and 108, while the oldest Mexican War veteran is 94.
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Washington
D. C
Uncle Sam
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Illinois
Indiana
Canada
Germany
Ireland
England
Seychelles
St. Martin
St Helena
Azores
Bahamas
Turkey
Greece
Liberia
Korea
Honduras
Hongkong
Isle of Man
Taft to Visit Michigan For Monroe Custer Memorial
President Taft promised Representative Townsend to attend the Monroe memorial unveiling honoring General Custer, marking Monroe as his home. On the same day he will travel to Jackson for a celebration of the Republican party anniversary under the oaks.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Townsend
Monroe
General Custer
Custer
Jackson
Michigan
Representative Townsend
Mich
Taft to Visit Monroe for Custer Memorial Unveiling
Taft will travel to Monroe Michigan on June 4 to attend the unveiling ceremony of a memorial honoring General Custer, following invitations from local representatives.
Shriners Select Rochester as Next Annual Conclave Site
After a session that ran late, the imperial council chose Rochester New York for the next annual conclave. All imperial officers advanced one rank except the treasurer and the recorder.
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New Orleans
Louisina
Imperial Council
Rochester
N. Y
Schoolgirl in Pittsburg Dies After Drinking Poison
13 year old Mildred Stewart of Pittsburg drank carbolic acid after alleged insinuations from her teacher to her foster mother about school troubles. She died before a doctor could be summoned.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Mildred Stewart
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Vermont Woman
A Graniteville Vermont resident testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health during the Change of Life. The letter promotes the medicine as a longstanding cure for female ailments and urges others to try it.
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Graniteville
Lydiak.Pinkham
C.r. Pinkham
Mars
ChAs. Barclay
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia HE. Pinkham
Critics and Managers Clash Over Press Favoritism
Theaters managers and critics clash as managers bar a critic from a special paper, alleging a bid to force only favorable notices. The dispute highlights tensions between press freedom and industry control.
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Copetshagen
Board of Theatrical Managers
Allen’s Foot-Fase Foot Powder Advertisement
When rubbers pinch shoe wearers can use Allen's Foot-Fase antiseptic powder for feet. It cures tired aching feet and relieves corns bunions. Useful for breaking in new shoes and dancing parties. Sold everywhere 2 cents. Sample mailed free. Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Anything in a Name Say pa What is it Can a rear admiral go to the front
A brief quip attributes a dialogue to a judge about a rear admiral facing action at the front. The snippet frames a tense exchange on duty and rank. No further context or names are provided.
Pettit's Eye Salve Promises Quick Relief At 25c
Eye soothing salve claimed to relieve tired overworked eyes and ease aches congestion inflammation and soreness. Available from druggists or Lloward Brothers in Buffalo New York.
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Pettit
Lloward Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
Blessed Are They That Want Little Quote
A brief aphorism attributed to Diogenes noting that those who desire the fewest possessions stand closest to the gods.
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Diogenes
Lewis' Single Binder cigar emphasizes natural tobacco roots
A claim asserts the cigarette is never doped and uses tobacco in its natural state. It notes many factors are important if the assertion is true.
Train Hits Auto in Meriden Killing Mrs Murdock
A passenger train struck a touring car in Meriden Connecticut killing Mrs Edward Murdock of Simsbury who was riding in the car.
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Meriden
Connecticut
Edward Murdock
Simsbury
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May Medical
W. H. May
Pearl Street
Perry Davis
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