Girl Offers Help to Hunt Down Brother in High Profile Case
A New York case unfolds as Maud, sister of W. Lamp, offers to aid police in locating her brother and alleged victim avenger. She and Grover Frame were arrested after authorities learned she had joined him. she claims her husband left her when she was 13, and that her brother-in-law’s actions may not yield a jury conviction.
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Brother
New York City
Maud
Herday
Lamp
Olympia
Stuart
Winkle
Lemp
Gir
Alaska
Frame
California Is In Missouri Coming for 1909 Exposition
Scott Cal Wa special commissioner says the bill to appropriate BAM for the 1909 exposition has passed the senate and now cleared both houses. W B Neff reports Missouri legislature added an undetermined sum to the budget to fund a building and large display for the exposition, with no expected opposition.
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Pwice
Scott Cal- Wa
Fala
Senate
W. B. Neff
Middle States
Missouri Legoo
Sheriff Opposes Jail Matron Proposal
Sheriff Lou Smith and county officials dismissed calls for a jail matron after a committee of visiting ladies argued the position was unnecessary. He said there is no present need and it would be a useless expense, noting inmates are already supervised by women among the prisoners.
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Lou Smith
Dave Pet
Ballard Seaman Leaps Overboard in Fatal Sea Action
A Ballard, Washington seaman identified as James Brete reportedly committed suicide by leaping from a vessel near San Francisco after the Dix arrived. The Ballard directory does not include his name and details about the other crewmen remain unclear.
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Star Species Service
Ban Francisco
Fiendulu
Dix
James Brete
Ballard
Wash
James Brain
Jimmie
Treasury teller under arrest over missing $173000
Chicago reports George W. Fitzgerald assistant clerk at the sub treasury was jailed on charges of attempted fraud after a missing cage amounting to $17300? disappeared. He was questioned by officials and later released on bond as investigation continued with detectives and reporters present.
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SUB Treasury
Chicago
Scripps Telegraph Service
George W. Fitzgerald
United States
Harry Friend
Alankt
Bill
Pitegerald
Friend
Federal Building
Fromald
George W Fitzgerald
Porter
Wilkie
Thomes Porter
Secret Service Bureau
Arthur BR. Boal
Frank ©. Russell
Henry 8. Lock
John M. Rogers
Frank J. Walsh
Mother of Evelyn Thaw Hides From Gossip in Quiet Brookline
Pittsburgh story recalls Evelyn Thaw's mother Mrs Holman living a secluded life in Brookline away from scandal. The piece portrays her enduring estrangement from society and her quiet home as headlines recount Evelyns rise and her mothers past.
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Evelyn Thaw
J. C. Holman
Mystery Murder Shocks Bayton Elderly Woman
Bayton reports a mystery murder in which Dera Glimen, an aged woman, was allegedly killed by relatives. The grand jury refused to indict any Gilman family members after an investigation, and authorities are pursuing the case.
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Boripps Telegraph Service
Bayton
Moetery
Dera Glimen
Gilman
Mrs Headland Dies Sudden in Fremont
Mrs Ameria Headland of 1420 Woodlawn Ave Fremont died suddenly from heart disease after visiting her sister Mrs Daniel Anderson at Brig and Gar Sts The deceased is survived by William Headland and three children Her funeral is set for Monday at 2 PM from Mayfield's chapel under Lady Maccabees Beatrice with interment at Crown Hill Cemetery
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Ameriia Headland
Woodlawn Av
Fremont
Daniel Anderson
Brig and Garste
William Headland
Gilman Rumored to Succeed Donworth at Seattle Electric
Rumor says L. C. Gilman now with Great Northern may replace George Donworth as counsel for the Seattle Electric Company, with Donworth’s resignation taking effect March 15. Gilman declines to confirm the report.
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George Donworth
Seattle Electric Company
L. C. Gilman
The
Great Northern
Donworth
Mr. Gilmen
Strikers Riot in Portsmouth After Street Railway Strike
Riots broke out in Portsmouth after workers walked out to replace striking street railway employees. A fire damaged a signer care and other property as authorities responded. The sheriff hinted at possible treason charges or an appeal for troops.
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Portsmouth
Senator Tillman seeks papers on Panama Canal contract actions
Senator Tillman introduced a resolution demanding the president provide all papers and information on the proposed commination of the Panamacans by contract and the related rejection, seeking full disclosure from the administration.
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Washington, D. C
Tillman
Thaw Eyes Mad House Plea as Trial Advances
In York on March 2, Harry Thaw, housed in the Tombs, endures a restless night and awaits the court. He fears Evelyn Thaw and his mother’s actions and hopes for a boost in spirits as the trial resumes Monday morning at 16:20.
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York
Harry
Jerome
Evelyn Thaw
Father Ignorant of Girl Fates Letters Reveal Parental Concern
Sheriff Smith received four letters from Esther Mitchells father dated Mt Vernon Feb 1 asking if she has been sent to an asylum or remains jailed. The letters express parental love and home life details rather than mention the crime, noting Esther’s past and her lack of contact with her family. Esther Mitchells parents reportedly did not help her escape gallows or write often.
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Sheriff Smith
Eather Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Eather
Kather
Esther Mitchell
Mrs Eddy to Fight Case Over Church Funds
Frank H Streeter, her attorney, says Mrs Eddy will defend all issues in the suit filed yesterday by her son for an accounting of Christian Science church funds. Streeter denies claims of mental instability and physical infirmity. He would not confirm personal appearance or her financial advisers. Alfred Harlow, head of the church's publication committee, arrived.
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Frank H. Streeter
Concord
N. H
Streeter
Mrs. Eddy
Bryan and Whitney debate government ownership of railroads
In Omaha at a Democratic dinner Henry M. Whitney of Boston and William J. Bryan argued over government ownership of railroads. Whitney pressed for full cash value compensation, while Bryan argued against confiscation and suggested cost of reproduction as payment. Whitney said it could happen if Harrimans and Hills invest.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Omaha
Neb
Omaha Club
Henry M. Whitney
Boston
William J. Bryan
Pam
Boston & Maine Railroad
Whitney
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Whitney
Harrimans and Hills
Big Bid Costs Put City Public Works At Risk
City board of public works considers suspending paving and improvements as bids soar. Water mains rise from 1.40 to 2.10 per foot, sandstone paving from 7 to 4 and 50 cents per yard, asphalt jumps above 2.00 a square yard. Bids may be rejected as too high while contractors push margins on lumber and planking.
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Board of Public Works
Asphalt Combine
Board of Public Work
Wooten
Barber Company
Ninth Ay
Massachusetts St
Fast Train off the Track at Colton Crash
A Santa Fe passenger train derailed after striking an open switch near Colton California. One passenger died instantly another fatally injured and many more sustained serious injuries. Names listed include I Nagesaki J M McKenney J O Conrad W B Stevens H Alvord Mrs J Holly and others.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Santa Fe
Colton
I. Nagesaki
Nicaragua Victory Reported From Honduras Conflict
A cable to the state department from Jose de Olivares says Nicaragua defeated Honduras in the key battle. The report highlights Nicaragua as the victorious side in the clash between the two Central American nations.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Washington, D. C
Jose de Olivares
State Department
Honduras
Nicaragua
Lovejoy disputes claim on daughter’s burial delay
G. E. Lovejoy denies a report that his daughter Catherine’s body was held 60 hours before any undertaker was notified. He says she died Tuesday and the remains were given to an undertaker Wednesday, and suspects a neighbor’s false report.
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G. EL Lovejoy
Catherine
Mr. Lovejoy
Salt Lake Conductor Confesses Rail Wreck Cause
Conductor McLennan of a Salt Lake freight line told the coroner today he opened the switch that caused yesterday’s wreck at Colton. One man was killed and 36 injured. the injured are expected to recover.
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Service Telegraph Service
San Bernardino
Cal
McLennen
Salt Lake
Colton
Senate bill seeks funds for governor's horses and carriage
Topeka March 2 a senate bill would allocate 12000 dollars to buy horses and carriages bearing the governor's coat of arms and 800 dollars for ongoing maintenance of the executive stable.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Topeka
Kan
Senate
Mead Signs Armory Bill For Seattle Tacoma Spokane
Governor Mead signed the appropriation bill paving the way for armory construction in Seattle Tacoma and Spokane marking a significant defense and public safety initiative in the state capital city.
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Star
Olympia
Mead
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Legislature Busy As Washington House Passes 108 Bills
Olympia March 2 The Legislature has passed 108 bills with 55 signed by the governor. Major actions include seven large appropriations eight public health and safety measures and five bills boosting official salaries. The most important bills pending are direct primary railroad commission law and initiative and referendum.
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Star
Olympia
Wash
Tidelands
Senate
State College
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