Morse Arrested in State Room Pleads Not Guilty
Charles W. Morse former banker and promoter is arrested in New York on charges of grand larceny and misappropriation of funds tied to the Mercantile National Bank. He pleads not guilty and awaits further court action as details of notes and a suspected stock deal surface.
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W York
Charles W. Morse
Nevil
York
Tech
Charles W. Amnancer
Ice Trust
Europe
Wis
Etruria
Victor Dowling
Supreme Court
Morse
Fifth Avenue
Morgan G. O'Brien
Court of Appeals
O'Brien
Mir ‘Chase
Tr Tx
Mercantile National Bank
National Bank of North Amer Morse
W. Merce
President not to be a senator after term ends
From Wissington Walter Wellman reports Roosevelt faces a decision about post presidency service He notes the senator role would be delicate and potentially compromise future influence He quotes Roosevelt saying he will not be forced to advise or hinder his successor and wishes to keep his lips closed.
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Wissington
Walter Wellman
Roosevelt
United States
Iowa
Mme Pecular Hali
Wrenelor
Senate
Othe
Taft
Dent
White House
Tan
Purses for BG Race Meetings Across Circuit Totaling 309000
Chicago February 19 officials announce a three month racing season for purses totaling 309000 on the Great Western Trotting circuit. George Keller re elected president and W H Smollinger secretary with a slate of stewards rejected. Schedule lists cities and dates from Peoria July 1 to Sparling rid September 30 offering purses from 1000 to 45000.
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Chicago
Great Western
George Keller
Decatur
Provident
W. H. Smollinger
Iron Mountain
Smollinger
FE. Lulgrew
Dubuque
Sears
Goleshurm
Davenport
Awgist
Dubuqne
Hamline
Uiece
Temi
Oki
Reptember
Sparling Rid
Go. i
Hitchcock Retiring Praised By President
Washington report notes Postmaster General Hitchcock submitted his resignation. The President accepted it and lauded Hitchcock for his service. Hitchcock plans to assume new duties at the start of Secretary Taft's presidential campaign activities.
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Washingtonty
Frank
Hitchcock
Aitchevek
Taft
Reformers oppose census bill as political appointments feared
In Washington on February 19 reformers condemn a census management bill as endangering civil service reform. They warn noncompetitive exams would replace merit tests and create a political hiring system for about 3200 Washington staffers and many temporary enumerators. They fear the bureau aims for independence and greater political pull via a powerful director.
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Washington
Scherne
Joba
House
Washington Offee
House Committee
Census Bureau
Department of the Interior
Autoists and Farmers Pull for Good Roads Plan
Washington reports automotists support the agricultural appropriation bill aimed at improving roads. A new bill would send expert road builders to study local conditions and adapt designs to use available materials, cutting costs from 3000 to 8000 per mile to 200 to 500 per mile, with emphasis on sand and clay mixtures.
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Washington
Automobilista
Ely
Bureau of
Agricultural Department
United States
Government printers face wage reduction order
President Roosevelt approved a government printing office price reduction for hand composition from 1.29 to 80 cents per 1000 and for machine composition from 180 to 80 cents per 1000, based on recommendations by William F. Rogalier during a presidential inquiry.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Government Printing Office
William 8. Rogalier
Boy Teacher 19 Vanishes Leaving Suspicions of Flight
Freeman South Dakota reports 19 year old David P B Hofer a country school teacher vanished amid unease dating a note for 400 dollars signed by local resident Philip Huber. Hofer abandoned his wife after asking for the testimonial and was last heard from via letters from Sioux City and Chicago.
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Freeman
David PB. Hofer
Stern
Hofer
Philip Huber
Huber
Sioux City
Emery
Chiccago
WANTS M NERS TO ROW TO NEW YORK
An obscure fragment notes Charles Russell H R Monelt planning a river voyage to New York via the Colorado and Grand Canyon. A mining owner offered to assist if they would abandon the trip. The garbled text mentions a 6-fact rowboat journey and the Grand Canyon.
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M'Ners
New York
Newdiew
Charles
Russell H.R. Monelt
Colorado
Grand Canyon
Bearehight
Connie Dows
Rangi
Russell
King in England Sets Cigar Price Ahead of Holidays
New York report notes King of England signs an order for cigars priced at 3.20 each. The arrangement aims to ship from Havana to England in time for the summer holidays, with a long-standing duty to secure supply before royal events.
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New York
Ingland Hay
Tolaces Hruliere
Havana
England
Prosecutions Planned Against Southern Pacific Over Rebating
Washington reports planned government prosecutions against the Southern Pacific and certain officials for rebates granted to shippers. The Interstate Commerce Commission’s Franklin Lane led inquiries in San Francisco October 2–4, 1907, revealing an extensive system of special inside rates and substantial monthly refunds.
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Washington
Southern Pacifc
Franklin K_ ~anie
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Pacific Company
Lane
Pacific Coast
California
San Francisco
Opera
Southern Pacific
Sasita Fe Company
United States
Turkish Forces Rush to Frontiers Amid Balkan Tensions
Reports from Armenia say Turkish army reserves have been summoned from Van Mush and other Anatolian towns and are moving toward the frontier. The Turkish revolutionary parties intensify agitation as proclamations urge public protest against war. Russian forces concentrate on Caucasus border in response to Turkish incursions into Persia. tensions risk widening in Asia Minor tied to Balkan power plays.
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Armenia
Radia
van Mush
Asia Minor
Ors
League of All
Axia Minor
Persia
Uramiah
Rusela
Caucasus
Balkans
Son of Minnesota Congressman Jamfs overboard tragedy
Newport Feb 19 Two men fell from the time R Wood en route from Newport to Fort Greble and drowned. One man in U S Marine Corps uniform is believed to be Private Benjamin G Breenerson son of Congressman Halvor Steenerson of Minnesota. The other is thought to be John M McIntosh a warrant awaiting discharge from the same unit. Both bodies not recovered and identities unconfirmed. They had been drinking.
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Newport, R. J
United States Marine Corps
R. Wood
Newport
Fort Greble
Benjamin G. Breenerson
Halvor Steenerson
Minnesota
Tornado Ravages Mesaville Mississippi Town
Mesaville Mississippi reports massive destruction from yesterday's tornado. Four whole buildings and two halves remain habitable while most structures were blown down or swept away. Two elderly Black residents are dead. Edwin Campbell is fatally injured. a dozen others are hurt but recovering. Victims and fatalities in other towns along the path may total up to five, with only one confirmed so far.
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Mesaville
Miss
Edwin Campbell
Tyler Tornado Ravages City With Four Dead Reported
A violent tornado struck Tyler Texas sweeping from the southwest and tearing through the city. Four known fatalities include C A Francis and his wife with an infant, and an elderly man named Mone Lee. Widespread destruction left twelve buildings wrecked and many injured as lines and poles lay flat.
Tornado Wipes Out Three Small Mississippi Towns
A Mississippi tornado demolished Mossville Mossville Mercynt Mossville and Soso near Jackson killing six to ten people. Names include Alec Windham and wife and four others. Injuries reported: J J Robinson and others. Bridges washed away and floods rose creeks.
Leap Year Club Society Girls Stir Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on February 18 Mia N Operson a Chicago widow started a leap year proposal club. Members must propose to a man at least once a month until accepted. secrecy safeguards mean names are not released. A luncheon launched the plan with rules and attendance, aiming for about 100 members and numerous marriages.
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Los Angeles
Mia
N. Operston
Operson
Edison Aide Shoots Self in Tragic Political Scandal
West Orange New Jersey reports that Devin P Raninivh, premier of the Luisan Manufacturing company and close associate of Congressman Burton, killed himself. Burton was promptly removed from his post amid the developing scandal and party statements urged silence on the matter.
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West Orange
N.d
Pep. i
Devin Praniinivh
Premwurer
Luisan Manufaytoring Company
Whicch ‘Vqurae A
Bdleonte
Com Ri
Taindelph Wits
Poo Saved As Officials Call For Bog Mldiline
A chaotic item from New York reports a girl’s dog Poo saved by actions of public officials. Volunteers and Patrick Campbell travel to London and Chicago for medicines after a life threatening event. The note mentions 184 postage stamps needed in the United States.
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New York
WowKearlng
Pinky
Parivk Campbell
Lonnen
France claims perfect raid fishing gun report
France asserts a flawless raid results from testing a rapid fire gun. Reports say 60 shells were fired in a minute at Bt. Letter with no injuries. A London dispatch says rumors of the Shah of Persia’s involvement are a canard and lack credence.
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Lette
Shah
London
Vienna
Persia
Miss Shonts Weds Duc de Chaulnes in Paris Ceremony
Theotors Shonts, daughter of Theodore B. Shonts, married Emanuel Theodoric Ber at Doae de Lignes, with Monal Lavelle officiating at St Patrick's Cathedral. Attendants included Mina Marguerite Shonts. Prince Andre Galitzine served as best man. The Duc de Chaulnes is listed as nobility. guests included relatives from Centerville.
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New York
Miss Theotors Shouts
Theodore B. Shonts
Tsth
Thine Canal Commission
Emanuel Theodoric Berat Do Ae de
Rome
Questa
Mina Marguerite Shonts
Andre Galitzine
Shonts
Wutin
Duc de Chaulnes
Ter
Mary
New York City
Mises
Miss Shonts
Mary Sturdivant
Centerville
Paris
Big Game Plentiful in the Northwest
Spokane Washington February 17 Sportmen returning from northern Idaho western Montana northeastern Oregon and the boundary report a record season with deer bears mountain goats sheep and many cats. They note abundant coyotes near Pendleton and three cougars plus lynx taken in the Priest Lake area.
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Spokane
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Boundary Country
Pendleton
D. McCregor
St. Maries
Taft Urges Subordination and Silence at West Point Graduation
Secretary Taft addressed the United States Military Academy graduating class at West Point urging obedience to civil authorities and discipline. He praised graduates for potential income and duty, noting challenges such as favoritism, wife and child heartburnings, and the need to serve earnestly. Cadet B Edgerton led the class, with Colonel Goethals present as his son received the diploma.
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West Point
Taft
United States Military Academy
West Post
War Department
Clage
B. Edgerton
Marhattan
Riley County
Kian
Engineer Corps
Army
Panavia Canal
Coonel Goethals
Mrs Morgan Wanted Scribes Faces Punches Train Incident
Reporters boarding the train for Mrs Morgan’s expected ride faced chilly reception from a conductor who quipped about a reward for punches. Indications point to a promised incentive to publish news on the event and questions arise about who approved such behavior.
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Mrs. Morgan
Murky Report On Alleged Poisoning Death At Unknown Location
An unclear account describes a man accused of poisoning water and a subsequent death. The text mentions names and places in garbled form, referencing a grisly charge and a potential motive tied to a child and a witness.
Statesmen Poorly Dressed, Tailtr Club Says
New York observers rate Washington leaders on wardrobe noting Roosevelt and Taft in varied styles while Fairbanks and Cannon draw mixed praise. Official handicapper Hughey Ardleigh publishes the critique to the Fashion Co of cotline cal nterm, branding the entire group as sartorially flawed.
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Hoosevelt
Taft Drescen
Fairbanks
Behalot Beyeridco
Tira Woodrum
Hughey Ardleizh
Washington
Fae Co
Cotline Cal Nterm
CUSSLess Cops In Windy City Reform Move
Chicago police usher in a new rule after a civil service commission ruling. Any officer who swears on duty faces discharge. Reform aims to curb rough language and encourage polite conduct among city police.
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Windy City
Chicago
Police
Prosta
Svi Service’ Commission
Robbery on Morgan Private Car En Route to Los Angeles
In February a private car carrying Mrs. Morgan and three companions traveled from New Orleans via Beaumont Houston San Antonio to El Paso. Reported jewelry and valuables were said to be missing but the party denies any theft. Police suspect a professional thief. security was increased for the rest of the journey.
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Galveston
Tex
M.bira J. Plerypont Morgan
New York
Los Angeles
Texas
Independence
Mra. J. N. Nappen
Providence
Beaumont
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Morgan Party
Morgan
Raln
Mes
Ter Giiwte
Women Monopoly Meets Objection at Mount Vernon Wharf
Feb 17 Washington debate over Potomac channel maintenance to let a single steamer access Mount Vernon wharf. Cadles' Mount Vernon society controls the exclusive landing and the government faces calls to end the privilege pending broader landing rights. Major Cosby and General Mackengle back the protest to keep Mount Vernon open to all steamers.
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Washington
Nan Tallon
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Cadles
Spencer Cosby
Mackengle
Dorses
Untitled legal clipping about restraining order and tax issue
A confused legal note reports that Tab Madwe Edgar secretary of Hitno Tay Tevorm Jaso Halton filed a petition seeking a restraining order against acceptance of funds from an exiled Marshall Piel. The county is said to be involved with penalties, taxes, and a compromise was arranged without court restoration.
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Chirago
Madwe Edgar
Hitno
Tay Tevorm Jaso- Halton
Ionia
Marehall Piel
Wwe
Deer
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Dallas News
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Meridian
Monsville
Service
Soso
Jonea Countty
T. Ny Morrison
Moskville
Mossville
Alec Windham
Negrios
Moraville
J. J. Robinson
Mossville Mercantile Company
William Campbell
Minnie Campbell
Soxo
100 Society
Edison
Congressman Burton
Burton
Republied
France
A. Morgin
Wlede Leek
Elieiy
Ghicagy
Bea
Tailtr
Hughey
J. P. Morgan
Spuiner Armor & Co
Wally Buntin
Mindy
Hye
Pohansny
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