Cooper Pardoned After Supreme Court Affirmation
Nashville Tennessee Governor Patterson pardoned Col James B Cooper and his son Robin J Cooper for the murder case amid sensational public reaction. The Tennessee Supreme Court affirmed the verdicts with Cooper sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary while Robin Cooper’s case was reversed. The pardon was issued on the governor’s own initiative without a petition.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
United States
Forward Ward Carmack
M. R. Patterson
Iamean B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
Careanark
Tennessee Supreme Court
Robin Cooper
Hatteson
Colonel Cooper
Beard
Desperate Boycott Against Meat in New York
A spontaneous movement targets high meat prices in New York City with a rising boycott. Kosher butcher shops report customers withdrawing supplies. nine heavily affected shops have closed or been forced to shut in sympathy. In rural areas dairy and meat sellers face crowds, with police protection sought as 200 dressed beef cuts face pressure amid unrest.
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New York
New York City
Jose
Faru Thy Tehors
Virginia man Kent named consul again after race for governor
Me Kent of Virginia who resigned as Guatemala consul general to pursue Virginia governor on the Republican ticket will be nominated again for the consular service. President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Kent to be consul at St John New Brunswick Canada.
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Wasmugton
Willan J. Kent
Virginia
Guatemala
Taft
Senate
Kent
St. John
New Brunswick
Canada
Mississippi Court Rules Legislature Ban on Corporate Removal to Federal Courts
The state supreme court upholds a provision prohibiting corporations from removing suits from state to federal courts. Penalties include forfeiture of rights to conduct business in Mississippi and forfeiture of eminent domain rights.
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Jackson, Anss
Stas
Speaker defies agents as impeachment bid falters
Washington special reports Tuesday's floor clash as the speaker resists deposition attempts amid party fault lines. Governor Fort presides over a hearing on Assembly Ramsey's medical board bill, accusing Dr M Halsey of misrepresentation.
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Ashington
Coship
Disagréton
Fort
Ramsey
State Board of Med Examiners
State House
M. Halsey
Williamstown
Legislative Com
State Medical Society
Pilgrims Prepare for Columbus Pilgrimage Tour
Members of the Order of Columbus from across the United States under the guidance of the Right Rev Van de Vver of Richmond plan a July 19 departure from York for a 4 general tour of Europe.
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Ite of Columbus
York
van de Vver
Richmond
Order of 1S of Columbus
United States
New
Europe
Washington votes against battleship construction plan
The House rejected a plan to fund two battleships at 12 million dollars, with a decisive 182 to 11 vote. Fourteen members were absent or did not vote while the decision limited naval construction and halted the proposed 4 million dollar phase.
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Washington
Fourten
Subways, schools funded amid broad public pledges
A newspaper summary notes a New York Board of Estimate vote allocating 60 million for subways and 5.500472 for public schools. It mentions escapes, bank robberies, legal actions, and various incidents including a 1906 prison escape near Atlanta captured near Houston, and other scattered items across states, with references to rail, military, and municipal affairs.
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New York Board of Estimate
T. White
Atlanta
Houston
Tex
Stubbs
Kansas
Osage
Fort Logan
Col
Governor Scored by Fitzhugh on Pardoning Case
Memphis attorney Capt G T Fitzhugh assails Governor for pardoning Col Duncan V Cooper after a Supreme Court murder conviction. He calls the act an outrage and says it tramples the law, arguing the governor ignored the court’s decision for a murderer in a highly publicized Cooper case.
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Memphis
Tenn
Speer T. Fitzhugh
Cooper
Col Duncan v. Cooper
Supreme Court
Capt
Rifle Range Sites Studied Across Several States
Washington, House bill by Byrns of Tennessee authorizes the War Secretary to acquire lands in Tennessee Georgia South Carolina and other states for rifle ranges and encampments. The plan aims to establish suitable depots in the Gulf region for potential enemy operations as part of a broader wartime organization by the War Department.
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Washington
Hill
Conerense Aan Byrns
Tennessee
Crorgia
South — Carolina
Gulf
Nederdel
Wir
Rane
Street Car Strike Settled in Philadelphia
The fourteen member committee of strike representatives and Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company officials accepted a settlement proposed by the American Federation of Labor. Since the strike began, twenty eight workers have been killed by protesters.
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Philadelphia
Sperial
Pepe
Philadelphia Rapid ‘Transit Company
Pritay
American Fedeeration of Labor
Opposition to great riv er and harbor funding plan
Mr Burton criticizes the waterway appropriation plan before the National Waterways Commission. He objects to the proposed allocation of about 2,000,000 dollars for river and harbor improvements. His critique targets piecemeal funding and many projects likely to face Senate debate, including the Norfolk waterway.
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Washingt Specutl
Saghar Viemo
National Wateways Commission
Pereline
Cote
Wile
Senate
Will Fank
Ni Fort
Rfolk
Women Hiss President Taft at Washington
The article recalls women hissing President Taft in Washington as suffragists faced danger and a hostile crowd. Police barred hundreds from entering the hall while the protestors urged a new vote and civil rights.
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Taft
Washington
Syielal
United States
Youngest Mother in the World Report
Special officials in China’s Juvenile Court investigated a case at the county hospital concerning a girl described as one year old who is reported as giving birth. The hospital claimed the claim is unverified, with officials noting the unusual situation as part of ongoing inquiries.
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China
Ollivials
Sears
Ivy Heth
Aurt Hody
Conty Hospital
Young Muller
Sai
Les Pant
Negro National Wholesale Drug 60 Atlanta Ga Incorporates
The TV Chemical Company in Atlanta announces incorporation with ten thousand dollars authorized capital. It aims to promote a national wholesale and retail drug manufacturing venture and urges Blacks to produce rather than consume.
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Negro National Wholesale
Atlanta
Tv Chemical Company
Weing Drug Company
Wages Increase At Steel Firm Amid Pay Proposal
A flawed OCR note reports a large wage rise at a major steel company with mentions of May effective dates and proposed wage scales. It references the firm’s earnings and a plan to apply increases to many employees, indicating an annual impact in the millions. Named entities are unclear due to garbled text but imply corporate and labor terms.
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al Sutentany
On Vital States Steel Corporation
Wall Sons
Hetalily
Payerous
el Ie Steel
Thousands of Suffragists Gather for NAWSA Convention
More than five thousand suffragettes from every state and territory converge on Washington for the forty third annual National American Woman Suffrage Association convention. They will witness a planned assault on the Capitol dome, described as one of the most unusual sights beneath the historic structure.
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Washington
Countes
National
National American Women Suffrage Association
Te Dame
Earthquake Devastates Coste Reado Aftershocks Strain City
A special dispatch reports a severe quake sweeping Coste Reado on Friday with widespread destruction. The extent remains unconfirmed but residents flee to the hills as life continues to be disrupted and authorities tally likely losses.
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San Jose
Coste Rist
Coste Reado
Investigation May Be Inadvisable In Congress Request
Washington special to The President is urged to furnish Congress with any facts in his possession that could render an investigation of trust frauds inadvisable unless such action aligns with public service interests. The request notes potential conflicts if inquiry might hinder public duties.
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Washington, Special
Congress
Electrical Storm Disrupts Memphis Roads and Rail
A severe electrical storm swept West Tennessee including Memphis and neighboring states, suspending all rail routes except the line along the Mississippi Valley to New Orleans. Roads were washed out across the region, hindering travel and transport.
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Memphis
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Yu & Mississippi Valley
New Orleans
Evelyn Thaw Sails to Paris for Art Career
Evelyn Neab Thaw sails for Paris to pursue sculpture work and will rent a modest apartment, do her own cooking, and rely on a Thaw family allowance. Friends say she remains permanently estranged from husband Harry K. Thaw.
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Evelyn Thaw
Paris
New York
Evelyn Neabit Thaw
Thaw
Rou Harry K. Thaw
Alabama Editor Conhicted in Florence Mayor Whipping Editor
Public crowd in Florence sees Mayor Walker horsewhip TLE. Meeser editor of the Florence Herald faced a sharp editorial attack on veracity as tension erupts on city streets.
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Alabama
Conhicted
Florence
Ala
Walker
Tle. Meeser
Florence Herald
Bank Heist Shocks Spring City Tennessee Scene
A Tennessee bank in Spring City was robbed when a blast blew the vault of the First National Bank and thieves escaped with over 10000 dollars. Nitro glycerine was employed in the explosion.
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Tennessee Bank
Spring City
Tenn
First National Bank
Atlanta Officials Fined After Altercation in Police Court
Atlanta police court special recorder Nash Broyles and sanitary department chief Johnson were fined 410.75 by Mayor Maddox after a fight in court following an exchange.
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Atlanta, Ga
Nash Broyles
Atlanta Police Court
Johnson
Sanitary Department
Maddox
Poice Court
Tory Convicts Strike Breaker. Philadelphia Trial Convicts Strike Breaker
The Philadelphia jury convicted the strike-breaker charged with assault and battery connected to disturbances during the street car strike. The case centers on actions during the unrest surrounding the transit labor dispute.
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Tory
Philadelphia
Premier Asquith Wins Lords Veto Reform Vote
London dispatch reports the House of Commons backed Premier Asquith's resolution on limiting the Lords veto by large majorities. The atmosphere in Parliament rose to scenes of intense excitement unseen since the Gladstonian era, signaling strong support for the proposed constitutional reform.
Requisition for the Millionaire in Pennsylvania Case
Flarrisburg Pennsylvania specials report that Governor Stuart has signed a requisition on Governor Doa of New York for a man wanted in Pennsylvania on charges. Frank K Hothnet is sought on related counts, with authorities pursuing extradition.
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Flarrisburg
Stuart
Doa
New York
Pennsylvania
Frank K Hothnet
Confederate Choir to Sing America at Mobile Reunion
A Mobile reunion program features the United Confederate Veterans choir performing America. Major General Clement A Evans issues orders as veterans plan ceremonies, addresses, and an elaborate schedule at Monroy Park, with Mayor Lyons and General Owens participating in welcome and tributes to fallen leaders.
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Dyna Clement AL Burns
United Confederate Vet Trans
Uhainuin
Moti
Sons of Confederate Veterine
Monroy Park
Coupe P Mivrison
Alabama
Fey
Linn Cave
Confede Eration
Theo
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Malate
Misa
I Vie Vetere
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Eee
Owen
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Thyanie
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Minnie Rose Richardsee
Aluhar
Ballewort
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Haeela
Virenichont
Alice Ti Mies
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Veale
Cohn
Hitler
Hyeres Hunton
Thoraday
Ely
Clarence J. Owens
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Medical
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Wierncy
J. By Thompson
Memphis
Mobile County Medicaid
Clement A. Evans
United Confederate Veterans
William FE. Mickle
Scandral
Grawral Robert Lowry
Mississippi
VC. Vigors
J. Addison Hayes
Zimmerman Davis
South Carolina
V. C. VI
Paul A. Fuse
Northwest div
BE. G. Willett
Sesistant
J. B. Cowan
B. ¥. Peleman
BR. EB. Fark
Aids
Percy Seeks Recall Vote To Repudiate Election
Senator Percy presses recall to repudiate the election and have a November vote, with primary timing debated. Vardaman and others weigh a possible recall as a political gamble and discuss legislative action and party implications.
Fragmented West Virginia Objection Notes
Fragmented OCR text details objections in both Virginias with garbled state names and unclear agencies. It references a state election context with references to West Virginia and an unclear political process. The piece mentions prices and a mantle, but no coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
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West
Charles Bobattbetielt
Weis
Senha
Heron
Eainbarind
Bette
Football Victim Passes After Dying Tackle Incident
Navy football player Anitiatieg Meg Spowiah Kart Wilko, from Villa Nova College, died October 16 after a fatal tackle during a game. He suffered a fractured vertebrae and spinal injury causing complete paralysis. An operation relieved spinal pressure, doctors said recovery was uncertain.
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Meg Spowiah
Kart Wilko
Navy
Wea Sanur
Lucky N. & W. Employes Get Pay Increase
Norfolk & Western Railroad workers in Kownohe North Hawaii received a per event pay raise after a new wire schedule was set in meetings between railroad officials and labor representatives. Eight farmers were found guilty of conspiracy in restraint of trade by a Kentucky federal jury. Sentences ranged from fines to amounts up to 1,000. President Taft received the Southern Commercial Congress executive committee in Washington where Parker of New Orleans and Gavin, Washington managing director, spoke on promoting southern advantages.
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Kownohe
Norfolk & Western Railroad
United States
Covington
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