Thaw trial progress as Delmas begins 2 PM argument
New York April 8 attorney Delmas began his argument for Harry Thaw at 2 09 this afternoon Jerome sought a formal appeal to block the insanity commission report and Justice Fitzgerald indicated acceptance. The defense rested after Dr Hamilton was withdrawn and the court ordered the jury kept together until further notice. The case may go to the jury Wednesday night or Thursday morning with final instructions to follow.
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Dr. Hamilton
New York
Delmas
Harry Thaw
Jenme
Thaw
Hamilton
Jerome
Delams
Thawitmane
White
Fitzgerald
Root May Retire From Cabinet Report Says
Reports claim Secretary of State Root will retire over policy disagreements with the president. The note suggests Root disapproved of Roosevelt’s actions on Thovimen and on choosing a successor, though he may serve his term if not nominated for president.
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Washington
Root
Roosevelt
Sherman Told Not To Speak On Roosevelt Harriman Campus Issue
Congressman Sherman arrived with Speaker Cannon from Havana and was warned by wireless not to talk. The order came from Indiana Republican committee secretary Overs streetor, who reportedly sent the message.
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New York
Sherman
Roosevelt
Harriman
Cannon
Havana
Overs Streetor
Indiana
Republican Congressional Committee
British battleship Trafalgar grounds near Devonport
Davenport England April 8 The battleship Trafalgar went ashore on Devil's Point rocks. Initial reports say she does not appear to be in danger though the incident is serious.
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Davenport
England
Devil's Point
Wheat yield forecast for Kansas exceeds 100 million bushels
Topeka Kansas April 8 experts who toured the wheat belt predict a statewide yield of more than 100 million bushels.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Wheat Belt
Three Places Suggested for the President
In Pennsylvania on April 8 the Ameas poll on Roore future ends with 10 options. 7 057 choose third term, 1 021 for the senate, and 2 007 for the Panama canal. The rest are scattering.
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Amea
Senate
Panama Canal
Fireman Killed as Plant Fire injures Fourteen
New York April 8 A deadly blaze at the Metropolitan Railway plant left one fireman dead and fourteen injured. The fire broke out early this morning at the city facility causing extensive damage and estimated losses around one million dollars. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
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New York
Metropoli Railway
Veteran Jurist Jo siah Turner Dies at 96 in Owosso
Owosso Michigan reports the death of Judge Josiah Turner at age 96. A 24 year Seventh Judicial Circuit judge, he served briefly on the state supreme bench in 1857 and signed the 1854 call that formed the Republican Party. He was U S consul at Amherstburg Ontario from 1882 to 1891 and joined the 1867 constitutional convention. Will meet in Chicago in May for a National Civic Federation conference on combinations and trusts with delegates from diverse sectors.
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Owosso
Mich
Josiah Turner
Seventh Judicial Circuit
State Supreme Bench
Turner
New Haven
Jackson
United States
Amherstburg
Ont
Chicago
New York
The
National Civic Federation
Combinations and Trusts
Entative
Frederick A Busse Sworn In As Chicago Mayor
Frederick A. Busse was sworn in as mayor of Chicago on a Saturday. He will be inaugurated in April. The unexpected step leaves Chicago with two nominal officers and marks a transition of power from the former mayor to Busse.
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Chicago
Frederick A. Busse
City of
Taft Avoids Cuba Election Date In Speech
Secretary Taft took a non-committal stance on Cuba’s election date and troop withdrawal. Liberals reacted with anger and threat, while business interests welcomed the cautious approach in Havana.
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Havana
Taft
Cuba
Spooner Appears Before Supreme Court Over Chicago Utility Fees
In Washington on April, arguments were heard in the supreme court over the public utility cases involving about 700000 dollars collected by the city of Chicago. Former Senator Spooner appeared for the corporation.
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Washington
Supreme Court For
United States
Chicago
Spooner
Corporation
Unclear OCR Notes Mention Mrs Harty Thaw Gift
Fragmentary text indicates reference to Mrs Harty Thaw and a $260,000 gift. The excerpt is incomplete with garbled words and lacks verifiable context or full sentences. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable.
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Pittol
New York
Flexnor and His Serum Visit Sparks Medical Inquiry
A report from Loulaville notes Simon Fh Institute in Kentucky requested to visit to check spinal health. The Rockefeller York facility may be involved as Harlan county witnesses describe savages linked to the serum research.
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Loulaville
Simon Fh Institute
Rockefeller York
Harlan County
Corebro
Harris seeks talks with institution heads in Columbus
Governor Harels announces meetings with heads of state institutions in Columbus to discuss an upcoming plan for the Jamestown exposition. The talks aim to align state institutions with the exposition program and coordinate participation.
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Harris
Institution
Columbus
Harels
Heads of State Institute
Columbia
Riis Says President Won't Seek Third Term
Jacob Riis reports from a White House visit that the president has stated he will not run again, declaring that 80 years old and keeping his word, the third term story is closed for now.
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Washington
Jacob Riis
White House
Isle of Pines Declared Cuban Territory by Supreme Court
Washington reports the Isle of Pines is part of Cuba and not the United States, a ruling handed down by the Supreme Court on this morning. The decision clarifies territorial status of the island.
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Washington
Isle of Pines
Cuba
United States
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission permits franks to railroads
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced that express firms may give funds to railroad offices for trials without breaking the law. Both giver and receiver would face prosecution under the new policy.
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Washington
Apell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Avithout
Giver
Reeceiver
Jewels Stolen From New York Hotel Room
Mrs. Cox reports jewelry valued at about 80000 stolen from their room at the Knickerbocker hotel in New York two days ago. A diamond, opal, ruby, two diamonds, a pearl and other items vanished after burglars rifled clothing while the couple slept.
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George B. Cox
New York
Wrecking Attempts Target Pennsylvanian Trains
Multiple derailment attempts reported on Pennsylvanian routes. In Cleveland and Pittsburgh divisions a switch was thrown ahead of a fast freight but stopped by the engineer. A man fled into darkness after the incident. In Pittsburgh an attempt to derail the Pittsburgh Express involved a track obstruction. One arrest made on suspicion. Pennsylvania officials offer a ten thousand dollar reward. A posse from three Ohio counties hunts the suspects who targeted the Baltimore and Ohio flyer.
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Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Superior Tendenta
Ohio
Bryan Praises La Follette at Des Moines Dinner
In Des Moines Des, William Jennings Bryan lauded United States Senator Robert La Follette as a reformer and criticized Taft and the Republican party. He urged Democrats to abandon corporate influence and pledged to push reform measures while condemning the party for failing on rail regulation and other issues. Congressman Champ Clark echoed attacks on the Republican leadership and corporate influence.
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Towa
Democrats Gatlows
Thornes Jefferson
United States
la Fol‘vette
William 4. Bryan
Arveria
Vl Asia
Bryan
Ron
Champ Chant
Missouri
Farriman
Mr. Bryan
Omar
Republican Party
Yan
Hoosevelt
Democrata
Tinele
Ewe Youre
la Follette
Taft
Ten Rescued From Stranded Schooner Louis Boswart Near Nag's Head
A Norfolk crew led by Capt Witheridge rescued ten persons including two women from the four masted schooner Louis Boswart after a heavy northeast gale drove her ashore near Nag's Head North Carolina early Sunday. The ship bound from New York to Wilmington carried a crew and a passenger, the captain's daughter, who were hauled to safety via breeches buoy and lines, as wreckers arrived. A German professor notes a future tied to head transplantation as a last hope for some wealthy individuals.
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Norfolk
Witheridge
Lik
Nag’s Head
N. C
Louis Boswart
New York
Wiggins
Starm
Coast Guard
Sheta
Fletcher
Keas
Strike risk as Lorain shipyard walkout worsens hunger
Lorain Ohio April 8 1919 strike threatens collapse if strike benefits funds run dry. Women and children go hungry as workers demand relief. About 190 men return to work while Secretary Bishop of the State Board of Arbitration attends to settle the dispute on arbitration terms.
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Lorain
Bishop
State Board of Arbitration
Powder plant blast kills three at Burton Powder Co
In New Castle Pennsylvania on April 8 a massive explosion at the Burton Powder Company's plant in Pittsvale results in three men killed and two missing. The blast shakes Lowellville Ohio area and victims are identified as local workers from the powder works.
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New Castle
Hyes
Burton Powder Co
Lowellville
Ohio
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