Summary of a Week's Foreign Dispatches
A condensed weekly digest reports Thaw trial friction with counsel and a peace brokered by his mother. Juror Bolton’s wife’s death interrupts proceedings. adjournment given. Jerome accuses Delmas of misleadings, Delmas protests misconduct. Also notes naval appropriations, immigration policy pushes, Brownsville massacre allegations, a fatal York Central train wreck, and multiple international and domestic incidents from the period.
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Delmas
Harry Thaw
Bolton
Jerome
B. D. Evans
White
Congress Adopts Conference Report on Immigration Bill
A conference report on the immigration bill was adopted by Congress. The measure outlines provisions on border policy, visa processing, and enforcement, signaling its path toward potential floor votes and enactment. The action underscores party alignment and procedural momentum in the legislative process.
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Congress
President's signature needed to pass immigration bill
Washington notes that the house adopted the conference report on the immigration bill, awaiting only the president's signature to become law. It includes an amendment allowing exclusion of Japanese laborers, amid debate over railroad labor pay and postal cuts. Separate items cover fires, deaths, and other incidents across the country.
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Burton of Ohio
Senate
Republic of Santo Domingo
Roosevelt
Root
Cannon
Congress
United States
Schmitz
Brownsville
Texas
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Washington
House Representatives
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Amipa Sador
Southor
Overstreet
Eee Post Office
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Posto
Williams
Mississippi
California
Jams
Tragedy Ends Quarrel in Harrisburg Dorm Room
Dora Turner, daughter of G N Turner of Harrisburg, shot Robert Kennedy, a Coal Belt Railroad conductor, then shot herself after a quarrel over keepsakes and marriage. Kennedy and Turner were alone at Kennedy's room at noon when the fatal shots were fired. Both are expected to die.
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Marion
Dora Turner
G. N. Turner
Harrisburg
Robert Kennedy
Miss Turner
Kennedy
Coal Belt Electric Railroad
Two Children Fatally Burned in Clinton Street Tenement Fire
New York report from 105 Clinton Street describes two children fatally burned in a tenement blaze. A woman, Lena Greenburg, leaped from a fourth-story fire escape to the area below, likely to die from injuries. Several others injured, some seriously, as flames raged through the building.
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New York
Clinton Street
Lena Greenburg
Mine Explosion Near Monterrey Deepens Death Toll
A gas explosion in a Coahuila coal mine at Las Esperanzas, reported from Monterrey on February 19, leaves 39 confirmed dead and 12 injured. The total in the mine may reach 70, as all 70 miners are believed to have been inside at the time.
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Mex
Las Esperanzas
Coahula
Collision near Clarksdale Kills Man. Several Injured
In a central collision near Clarksdale Mississippi on February 19 a man was killed and several others were injured. No details have been secured yet.
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Clarksdale
Miss
Here
Senate rail bill would force car supply to shippers
Albany reports that February 19 the senate railroad committee favored Senator Heacock's demur rage bill. The measure would require railroads to furnish freight cars on demand and bar discrimination against shippers.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate Railroad Committee
Heacock
Mass meeting protests Japanese exclusion in Hawaii
In Honolulu on February 19 a mass meeting of Japanese across all classes convened to protest mainland exclusion policies. The gathering united diverse Japanese residents in a show of solidarity against discriminatory measures.
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Honolulu
Indictments Against Rockefeller Firms Challenged
In Hancock County Ohio Judge Duncan hears motions to quash indictments against John D Rockefeller Buckeye Pipe Line Ohio Oil Solar Refining and Standard Oil of Ohio The defense argues the indictments are vague uncertain duplicity and misjoinder preventing proper defense The case is prosecuted by David and George H Phelps with defense by Virgil P Kline S H Tolles and J O Troup
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George H. Phelps
Dayton Woman Found Dead After Quarrel With Man
The body of Mrs. Mabel Moore wife of attorney Gillis Moore was found at 413 South Ludlow Street Dayton. She was last seen with Clarence Anglemier and George Allen two Toledo traveling salesmen. A Dayton man George Smith confronted her, called, then later telephoned and visited her home. the door and a window were left unlocked. The case remains a mystery with police investigation ongoing.
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Dayton, O
Mabel Moore
Gillis Moore
Grace Albert
South Ludlow Street
Smith
Severance gift boosts Wooster University drive
Wooster University accelerates efforts to meet a $500,000 goal after the Rockefeller gift of $125,000 hinges on Wooster. L H Severance of Cleveland contributed a significant sum, with Carnegie pledging $50,000 and many smaller gifts expected to push the total beyond $300,000. President Holden notes 37 years of effort have built an endowment over $300,000, aiming to secure Rockefeller's grant.
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Rockefeller
Wooster University
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Severance
Cleve- Tank
Holden
Andrew
Carnegie
Blanchester Bank Fails Amid Bankruptcies and Collapse
In Blanchester, the local bank filed for bankruptcy with 100000 in liabilities and assets. E D Smith, its president and a wealthy county figure, is said to be at home in collapse as a run followed linked to Blanchester Novelty Works. The failure involves 700 acres and numerous town properties. depositors fear losses though friends expect full repayment.
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Blanchester Bank
E. D. Smith
Clinton County
Blanchester Novelty Works
Smith
Huntington millionaire gains control of lime company
Marion-Peter Martin, millionaire stone and lime capitalist of Huntington, Ind., obtained control of the Norris and Christian Stone and Lime Co. for over $500,000. The Ohio & Western Co., of which Martin is president and general manager, now owns and operates plants at Huntington, Bedford and Mitchell, Ind., and at Lucky, Fostoria, Gibsonburg, Sugar Ridge, Tiffin, Genoa, Limestone, Lime City and Portage, Ohio. Martin is affiliated with Caleb Gowan of Cleveland, who operates plants at Kelley’s Island and Sandusky.
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Peter Martin
Stone and Lime Capitalist
Huntington
Ind
Norris and Christian Stone and Lime Co
Ohio & Western Co
Martin
Bedford
Mitchell
Lucky
Fostoria
Gibsonburg
Sugar Ridge
Tiffii
Geppa
Limestone
Lime City
Portage
O. In Addition To the Control of These Properties Mr. Martin
Caleb Gowan
Cleveland
Kelley’s Island
Sandusky
Canton School Bond Issue Sold at Premium
The Canton board of education sold bonds totaling $20,000 for a new school house to Provident Savings Bank and Trust Co of Cincinnati at a premium of $606.77. The bonds carry 4 percent interest and mature in 20 years.
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Canton
Board of Education
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Co
Cincinnati
Unable to Locate Daughter in Cincinnati
Hamilton D Leopold of Cincinnati sought police help to locate and arrest his daughter who had found work in the city. Police refused, stating the girl was of age.
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Hamilton
John Leopold
Cincinnati
Dayton Breweries Elects Offiers and Declares Dividend
Dayton Ohio stockholders elected directors Adam Schantz Frank W Wurtel John J Hall H K Schwind M J Schwind George Schantz N Thomas Louis L Wehner Chas Whealon and R V Burkhardt from Dayton E C Sohngen and Clarence Murphy J P Sohngen and C E Heiser from Hamilton F W Gehring and Emil Joseph from Cleveland J Flynn from Sandusky Officers re elected President A Schantz Vice President George Schantz Secretary Treasurer Louis L Wehner Sales Superintendent Frank Wurtel Plants Superintendent John M Schantz Assistant Sec and Treas William A Kreidler Executive board named Adam Schantz George Schantz Louis L Wehner Frank Wurtel John Hall George P Sohngen Dividend of 14 percent on preferred stock payable July 1. N Thomas Co plant to be enlarged to 150000 barrels yearly enabling takeover of Adam Schantz plant for ice production.
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Dayton Breweries Co
Adam Schantz
Frank W. Wurtel
John J. Hall
H. K. Schwind
M. J. Schwind
George Schantz
Louis L. Wehner
Chas. Whealon
R. V. Burkhardt
Dayton
E. C. Sohngen
Clarence Murphy
J. P. Sohngen
Money and Jewels Lost in Worthington Fire
A Worthington Ohio house owned by Mrs. Martha Brandt and occupied by inventor Robert Dichkert burned after a lamp exploded at about 7 30. Five hundred fifty dollars and diamonds worth 1000 were destroyed along with the home. The total loss was 10000, fully insured. The family, except Robert and Lillian, had gone to church. Robert saved his sister from smoke and fire. Neighbor Charles Conklin was cut by glass but not seriously hurt.
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Worthington
Robert Dichkert
Martha Brandt
Robert
Lillian
Charles Conklin
Wreck on Lake Erie Line Kills Engineer in Yard Crash
A Lake Erie engine rushed to clear a grade in Labelle Iron Works yards struck a bad switch point and overturned over the bank. Engineer Andrew Reming, 39, of Norwalk, was crushed beneath the engine and died. Conductor Edward Daffney injured. Fireman Ed Hoover and Yard master Edw. Coon bruised. Engine wrecked. cars derailed.
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Labelle Iron Works
Andrew Reming
Norwalk
Edward Daffney
Ed Hoover
Edw. Coon
Conductor Humphrey Shot by Former Target Man
In Warren Ohio at Girard, Richard Humphrey, 42, conductor of a Pennsylvania yard crew, was killed by Plumer Enyeart a discharged target man. Enyeart, drunk, shot Humphrey after accusing him of reporting him. He fled then surrendered later. Humphrey leaves a wife and one child.
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Girard
Richard Humphrey
Pennsylvania Yard
Plumer Enyeart
Enyeart
Humphrey
Detective Kel ly Outwits Friends to Send Prisoner to Cincinnati
Detective Robert J. Kelly of Cincinnati cleverly evaded Nathan Berman's supporters and hurried his arson suspect to Cincinnati. He placed the prisoner on a suburban car to Toledo and then moved on to Cincinnati before habeas corpus proceedings could free him.
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Toledo
Cleveland
Robert J. Kelly
Cincinnati
Nathan Berman
Obituary for Fremont Journal editor Isaac M. Keeler
Isaac M. Keeler, longtime editor of the Fremont Journal for over 50 years who retired six years ago, died at age 84. He was an Odd Fellow and a Mason of 50 years and had served as postmaster in Fremont.
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Isaac M. Keeler
Fremont Journal
Indictments Against Eight Construction Firms
The federal grand jury in Cleveland Ohio indicted eight contracting companies and firms for violating the eight hour labor law in connection with government work within this district.
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Federal
Foul Play Suspected in Wapakoneta Death
James Abbott was found hanging head downward on a wire fence near St. Marys. Post mortem findings indicate skull fractures, leading investigators to suspect foul play in the death.
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James Abbott
St. Marys
Prisoner in Kansas City Stabs Self in Jail Cell
Frank Hottian, under death sentence with Mrs Aggie Myers for killing Clarence Myers, attempted suicide in his county jail cell by stabbing himself in the breast. The incident occurred in Kansas City on February 19.
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Frank Hott Tian
Aggie Myers
Clarence Myers
Erie and Baltimore & Ohio railroads ease freight blockade
Ravenna Ohio reports the Erie and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Cos have arranged to use the B and O tracks for eastbound Erie freight trains between Kent and Leavittsburg to relieve a freight blockade.
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Erie and Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Cos
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Leavgitteburg
Lumber firms merge to form Woollenwebber Lumber Co
A $100,000 deal unites three lumber businesses in Marion. The Woollenwebber Lumber Co absorbs Prendergast Lumber Co and Marion Lumber and Coal Co creating a practical local monopoly in the lumber trade.
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Dress in Flames Fatal Fire in Marietta Child Dies
In Marietta Ohio Mrs Charles A Dixon aged 4 8 was burned to death when her dress ignited from an open grate. Neighbors rushed in after hearing her cries and summoned help as the tragedy unfolded.
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Charles A. Dixon
Wellston Woman Found Dead After Meal
Mrs Lucinda Blackford of Wellston Ohio died suddenly from heart trouble after resting in an adjoining room following dinner. Her daughter discovered her mother on the floor.
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Lucinda Blackford
Union Oil Gas Co Proposal To Supply City Gas
Representatives of the Union Oil Gas Co of Marietta Ohio appeared before the Service Board and proposed furnishing the city with oil gas at 5 rents per 1000 cubic feet.
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Union Oil Gas Co
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