Taft campaign gears for nationwide Ohio push
In Columbus Taft backers organize a sweeping county by county drive after protests by Senators Foraker and Dick. The effort aims for a hard edged, no quarter fight with a large payroll and trained field agents, with plans to enforce party unity at the state convention and primaries. In Kentucky Judge Morris discharges Caleb Powers jury after a deadlock.
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Columbus
Republican State Central Committee
William H. Taft
Foraker
J. Rowe
United States
Taft
Vorya
Tats
Senator Foraker
Charles Kurtz
John R.malloy
State Executive Committee
John F. Goldenbogen
Cleveland
Bec
National Committee
Brown
State Committee
Elmer Dover
Harry New
A. N. Rodway
Cuyahoga
Cuyahoga County
T. R. Burton
Myron T. Herrick
Maurice Masohie
W. G. Beck
State Central Committee
Herrick Wll
Georgetown
Dun
Hira Mt
Morris
Caleb Powers
Gophel
Knights of the Round Table Tangle in Libel Case
A libel dispute involves Gene Count Cine Von Moke and other members of the Knights of the Round Table. Proceedings focus on published materials and alleged defamatory content as the case unfolds.
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Attee On Gene
Cine von Moke
Knighte of the Round Table
Crime Unchecked in Windy City
Chicago reports a surge in crime with Patrolman Michael Callahan shot while on beat and others wounded or killed. Police Chief Shippy orders full mobilization as over 100 known criminals are jailed and masked robbers strike near a police station. Prosecution weighs murder charges amid subpoenas and ongoing trials.
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Chicago
Michael Callahan
Surmar
Moonsy
Buriars
Shippy
Williamson Guilty of Offering a Bribe
Findlay Ohio Jan 4 Byron Williamson found guilty of attempting to bribe Warner to vote for Grant and Co in a conspiracy trial. State produced seven witnesses. defense minimal. The charge centered on a $1000 offer to Mrs Thorwood and a $950 offer to exar Thomas McConiea. McConiea to be tried next week. Prosecutor says a higher official of the Standard Oil company may be involved.
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Standard Oil
William
Thorwood
David Imme
Exar Thomas McConiea
Williamsen
McConiea
David
Standard Ol Company
Thaw Trial Readiness As Second Hearing Nears
New York reports all in readiness for the second trial of Harry Thaw, which begins Monday. Thaw appears downcast as preparations are completed.
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Thaw
New York
Harry Thaw
Pettibone Goes Free in Steunenberg Case
The jury found Pettibone not guilty of complicity in the assassination of former Governor Steunenberg. The trial of George D A Pettibone of the Western Federation of Miners concluded with a verdict of not guilty after deliberations that began late yesterday.
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Steunenberg
Polke Idaho
Jon
George DA
Pettibone
Wester Federation of ‘Miners
Wallty
Harden Appeals From Court's Verdict
Columbus Ohio editor Harden appeals from the verdict. Those appointed to investigate the feasibility of abandoning the present penitentiary site and moving the institution to a new location were named by Governor Harris on Saturday in Berlin. Names include Henry Taylor of Columbus.
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Columbus
Dlan
Coltline
Sion
Haretis
Berlin
Harden
Henry
Taylor
Troops Sent To Muncie As Rioting Ends
Three Indiana National Guard battalions arrived in Muncie to patrol streetcar lines after three days of rioting over a street railway strike. About 2,010 rioters took downtown control, cars were destroyed, and several strikebreakers were injured though police reported no gunfire casualties. Troops, with ammunition, began patrolling. Union sympathizers urged a boycott while workers and officials sought calm.
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Muncie
Ind
Dan. G
Angresty
Surike
van Renbow
Hin Sealy
Oren Perry
Ilana
Munete
Tnd
Indiana National Guard
Union Traction
Campang
Chicago
McKeefie
Political Figures Named in Ohio Commission Appointment
A fragment lists names from Toledo Cleveland East Liverpool Cincinnati and Columbus as Republicans and Democrats on a commission appointed by a joint resolution two years ago. The complaint references the present penitentiary alteration of tuberculosis stronghold.
Eagleson Succeeds Thompson as Speaker in Columbias Dispatch
In Columbias Ohio Republicans signal a shift with Eagleson set to replace Thompson as speaker. Freeman Eagleson faces no opposition. Chamberlain of Montgomery is expected to become GOP floor leader. Edward Anton, former world champion at tenant, dies in Toronto at age 76 from pneumonia.
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Dan
Republi
Freeman Eagleson
Mi A
Thompson
Chamberlain
Montgomery
Eagleson
Toronto
Ant. van
Edward Anton
Munton
Tragedy widens in Whitmore murder case in New York
New York reports the Georgia murder witness case surrounding Theodore Whitmore and his wife’s death near Lampblack swamp. Mrs Sadie Williams testifies of a Christmas hallway encounter and a drunken visit by a woman named Georgia. Walter McDonald and James Lawler corroborate details, challenging the Whitmores alibi as New Jersey officers pursue a third degree examination.
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New York
Hwo
Whitacre
New Jersey
Sadie Williams
Senate House
Brooklyn
Whitmores
Whitmore
Lena
Georgia
Williams
Walter McDonald
James Lawler
Steamer Mount Royal Missing After Antwerp Departure
St John Jan 4 Canadian Pacific reports Mount Royal left Antwerp Dec 7 bound for St John with many migrants aboard. Officials fear machinery failure caused drift off course. If no port by Monday, steamer likely foundered with all hands. Montis Can Jan 4 officials say hope fading.
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St. John
Canadian Pacific
Mount Royal
Antwerp
St. Johns
Montis Can
Canadian Packie Railway
Port Moniay
Judge Hazel Rules on Demurrers in Rate Case
Buffalo January 4 United States Judge Hazel ruled on demurrers by the Standard Oil and Vacuum Oil companies to indictments charging rate discrimination. The decisions set the stage for potential conviction penalties totaling up to 94 million dollars.
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Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Hazel
Standard OM
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