Taft’s Foreign Affairs Message Opens Senate Session
President Taft’s first message to the current Congress focuses on foreign relations and U.S. commercial progress abroad. The Senate convenes for impeachment trial of Judge Robert W. Archbald of the Commerce Court, with detailed charges including alleged misconduct and ties to railroad interests.
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West Virginia military court rulings under scrutiny
The West Virginia Supreme Court heard habeas corpus petitions challenging Gov Glasscock s martial law actions. S. S. Nance and L. A. Mays seek release from Moundsville penitentiary after five and two year sentences for misdoing. Dec 7 set for acumen hearing and conditional pardons were issued for Barbara Barrell Nellie Stinelli Maggie Ambler who faced one year terms for conspiracy to assault. Tompkins and Garrell rulings upheld, each three years.
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Moundsville Penitentiary
Iow
Barbara Uarrell
Nellie Stinelli
Maggie Ambler
William Tompkins
Grover Garrell
Smallpox Confirmed at Toledo State Hospital
Toledo reports eight insane patients once diagnosed with chickenpox have been officially pronounced smallpox. Two hospital employees are infected and 108 other patients and staff exposed are quarantined in a men’s ward. No wartime threat in the municipal pest house. patients are difficult to move due to violence.
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Jury Acquits Snead in Boyce Murder Case
J Beal Snead found not guilty of murdering Captain Al G Boyce Sr in Fort Worth Texas. Jury accepted self defense claim and alleged conspiracy by the Boyces over Snead’s wife. Al G Boyce Jr was killed earlier Sept 14 and Snead faces February trial in Vernon.
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Johnson to wed Lucille Cameron in Chicago license
Negro pugilist Jack Johnson announced plans to marry 19 year old Lucille Cameron of Minneapolis. His lawyers say the marriage will not affect his federal court case. A moving picture firm offered $5,000 for a wedding film. Johnson secured a license to wed and the ceremony is set for tonight at his mother’s home.
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Last Chance for Peace Between Balkan Powers Armistice
In Sofia on December 3 the final meeting of plenipotentiaries from the allied Balkan nations and the Ottoman empire will be held at Baghtche village at 4 o clock. They aim to sign a protocol for an armistice to allow peace negotiations. officials expect the document to be signed, and hostilities to cease pending talks.
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Jury delays in Burrows Coburn murder case at Lisbon
In Lisbon Ohio on December 3 the jury in the murder case of Mrs Mary Burrows and John Coburn is not expected to start before tomorrow. Deputies work to assemble a special panel of 14 men after a regular jury pool could not be drawn. Likely statements may come in late this afternoon. The State reportedly rejected Coburn's offer to plead guilty to manslaughter if Mrs Burrows was released.
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Mary Burrows
John Coburn
Richard Burrows
James Moore
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Short Term Prisoners Refuse Work in Youngstown
In Youngstown on December 3, overnight drunk and minor offense prisoners were kept for municipal labor. Female inmates refused to clean court and city buildings while male prisoners refused to perform duties in the parks. They were returned to the city jail as authorities confront the impasse.
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Cetone bribery trial features senator's son in courtroom
In Columbus on December 13 the 12 year old son of Senator George K Cetone drew attention as Judge Marcus Evans heard defense testimony. The defense argued Cetone supported the insurance bill before the alleged bribe, claiming acceptance of money by detectives could not constitute bribery if he already favored the measure.
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Turbine Arrival Enables Extension at East Liverpool Plant
The Tri-State Railway and Electric Company reports an Ohio Public Service Commission extension until Jan 1 for plant improvements at East Liverpool and Steubenville. General manager W B Griffin says the large turbine from Westinghouse has arrived and work on installation has begun, with all upgrades to be pushed to completion.
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Grand Jury Harbors Quiet Election Inquiry Progress
The grand jury probe into election irregularities shows little output with ongoing testimony. Prosecutors anticipate indictments though witnesses report limited knowledge of wrongdoing. Hayti witnesses and election board clerk Polen testified about candidate expense accounts and potential corrupt practices associated with political rides. Additional witnesses were sworn in as prosecutors press the investigation.
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Tri state Steubenville team backed by strong owners
E V Robinson of the Wheeling club received notice from temporary president C A Dawson that the Interstate League will meet in Cleveland on December 17. The league ratified a $2000 monthly salary limit and $75 per game guarantee, with potential to move to $2500 for Class B. Erie Club president O Connor holds proxies for Youngstown and Akron. Lehighville backing praised. two weeks remain for league politicking before season start.
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Road Builders Meet Opens Sixth Annual Convention
About 2 500 men from all road building sectors attend the sixth annual American road builders association convention in Cincinnati. The four day event features discussions of sane economical plans for permanent thoroughfares, with addresses by prominent association workers. Nelson P. Lewis presides, and Congressman elect Stanley Bowdle and Mayor Hunt deliver welcome remarks for Governor Harmon unable to attend.
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Firemen's union scales back rail demands in New York talks
Associated Press reports Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engine Men, through President W. S. Carter, proposing fewer changes than initially sought. They urge two firemen only on larger engines, and overtime pay at regular rates, with daily meetings planned to push progress.
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Run Down by Pan Handle Train Near Burgettstown
Woods, 52, a meter employed at the Francis mines, was struck and killed near his home while returning from a church service at Raccoon. His mangled body was found at 1:39 a.m. He leaves a wife and four children. he formerly lived in McDonald and was well known there. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the colored Baptist church in Burgettstown, with burial in Burgettstown cemetery.
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Two Belmont County Women Pardoned After Shoplifting Sentence
Mrs Elizabeth Greenlee and Mrs Carrie Knox were sentenced to six months in Wheeling county jail for shoplifting from a prominent dry goods store. Governor Glasscock granted a full pardon yesterday evening, releasing them before the term expired. The pardon aimed to let Mrs Greenlee reach a dying relative, who died Sunday. the women returned home to Neffs after release.
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National Banks Call for Statements by Nov 26
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all National banks in the United States at the close of business Tuesday November 26. The notice appears in Washington and is dated December.
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Rabbi Perishes in Fifth Avenue Fire
New York December 1 Rabbi Louis Levy a Jewish spiritual leader died in a fire that destroyed an apartment house on upper Fifth Avenue. Seven people were injured. Initial reports had claimed two lives but police and fire crews arrived quickly preventing further casualties.
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Governors Convene at Fifth Annual Conference Session
Nineteen governors attended the opening session of the fifth annual Governor's Conference in Richmond Virginia. Governor Nortis of Montana responded to the welcoming address by Governor Mann of Virginia and the group began work on organizational details. Included among attendees is Governor Harmon of Ohio.
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Judge Denni s Tone sustains Cumberland in Memphis rate case
Cincinnati dispatch reports Judge Dennis ton of the United States Court of Appeals sustained Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company in seeking an injunction against Memphis Tennessee. The ruling blocks the city from enforcing an ordinance cutting telephone rates and stems from a division of Tedde McCall in the Memphis district court.
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Taft reappoints George W. C. Perry at Chillicothe
Washington December 3 President Taft announced reappointments including George W. C. Perry assigned to Chillicothe Ohio in a round of today’s removals and confirmations.
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NO BRAKE LAW CASE FAVORS TRACTION COMPANIES
Judge Shotwell ruled in Court No. 2 that the penalty of 199 dollars for failure to equip street cars with an automatic brake is inoperative. The law requires a brake not yet on the market and not being manufactured, as testified by inventor Dewillius and experts. The ruling found the statute impossible to satisfy and the penalty cannot be collected.
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Newark man arrested for train riding near Dennison depot
Benjamin Henry of Newark Ohio, a mulder by trade, was found on top of a mail car as train fourteen moved through Uhrichsville toward Dennison. He admitted guilt in police court, fined ten dollars plus costs, and faces Columbus workhouse if unpaid. A revolver and forty cents were found on him.
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Post Office Raid Probe Sought by Ohio Druggists
Washington December 3 The Druggists organization of Ohio asked the House committee on expenditures in the post office department to investigate a recent raid by the post office department on druggists doctors and others charged with improper use of the mails.
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One Cent Postage Bill for Cities Introduced
Senator Penrose introduced a bill to extend the one cent postage rate to all cities that lack carrier delivery, applying the current city drop letter rate to urban areas without carrier service. The proposal, filed in Washington on December 3, aims to simplify local mail pricing.
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