Smith Plan to Halt Boll Weevil Across Alabama Belt
Washington July 16. Senate Smith of South Carolina discusses with Justice Agriculture and Labor officials a plan to stop cotton growing in a belt across Alabama to halt boll weevil spread. DOJ to study methods for federal Alabama cooperation with Georgia Florida South Carolina and North Carolina growers. Entomologists deem the plan practical possibly a fifty mile wide non growing zone. Costs of setup and farmer compensation seen small compared with pest damage savings. Secretary Wilson pledges labor department cooperation.
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Abolish Indian Bureau Urges Reforms and Liberty
Secretary Lane advocates abolishing the Indian Bureau, urges a full inquiry into Indian affairs, and favors a permanent commission to reorganize administration. He argues many Indians lack self management while some fully capable should control their property, and children should join American society within a generation.
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Personal property of Guarantee Trust leaders seized
By order of the superior court receiver Frese of ATLANT inson took charge of the personal property of 8. Smith president and H. S. Miles secretary treasurer of the Guarantee Trust and Banking Company. Both officers face felony and misdemeanor indictments related to the company’s affairs amid receivership begun after petition by stockholders and bondholders. The firm’s assets were reported at 400000 with liabilities not yet estimated.
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New York Barber Held in Crawford Death Case
Fred Lamb a New York barber was charged as an accessory before and after the fact in the murder of Joshua B Crawford, Atlanta capitalist. Mrs Mary Belle Crawford already faces murder charges for allegedly giving morphine to her husband. The deceased man’s estate is valued at 250000.
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Man loses life saving fiance in Llano River tragedy
Charles P. Burks of Waco, former sergeant at arms of the Texas House, and his fiancee Miss Effie Gamel of Mason drowned in the Llano River near Mason. Both were members of a bathing party. Miss Gamel ventured beyond her depth and Burks attempted to rescue her.
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From Hospital to Prison for Theodore Roosevelt Attacker
Oshkosh Wisconsin July 15 John Schrank who attempted to assassinate Theodore Roosevelt in Milwaukee last October will likely be moved from the Northern Hospital for the Insane to the state prison. He is to be among about forty inmates transferred to the new department of the prison.
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California Protest Over Special Prosecutor Hayden
Senator Ashurst led California Democrats in protesting the retention of Thomas B. Hayden as special prosecutor for the Diggs Caminetti white slave cases in San Francisco. They cited Hayden’s inexperience and ties to the Caminetti family as reasons for removal, while Attorney General McReynolds pledged to review the charges and replace him if needed.
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Hayden to be U S Attorney nominee sails for Washington
Thomas K. Hayden, nominated by the president to succeed Federal Attorney McNab, was due in Washington to confer with Attorney General McReynolds on the Diggs Caminetti cages. Critics claim protest from rival candidates, with a charge raised via Senator Works. Hayden's office denies influence by Caminetti family friends.
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Stillwell Arrives at Sing Sing to Begin Sentence
Stephen J. Stillwell former state senator arrives at Sing Sing prison to start a four to eight year term for soliciting a bribe connected with Albany legislation. He tells reporters he is an innocent man and allows photos at the prison door.
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Remarkable Record With Gun At Mastern Handicap Shoot
William E H Heer of Guthrie Oklahoma led the Mastern handicap shoot with 99 of 100 yesterday and an unfinished 227 straight breaks. Bart Lewis Auburn Illinois and Charles G Spencer St Louis tied for second with 148, George L Lyon Durham NC 146, Mrs Topperwein San Antonio 145, John Philip Sousa 123.
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Savannah Man Kills Roommate in Jealousy Murder
In Savannah Georgia on July 16 J L George Tuer shot and killed Henry J McClellan in the latter’s room at his home. The killer surrendered after the slaying and police say jealousy sparked the crime.
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Chicago broker's death on train explained
The death of George W. Sheldon a Chicago broker on the Continental Express between Dover and London Saturday night was caused by a ruptured aneurysm of the heart. A verdict to that effect was rendered and the body will be sent to Chicago.
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Mount Oswald Enquiry Finds Vessel Unseaworthy Before Loss
The New Castle court of inquiry into the disappearance of the freight steamer Mount Oswald aboard a Baltimore to Hamburg voyage in February 1912 found the ship unseaworthy when the pilot left Chesapeake Bay. It did not confirm a wrongful act by owners Lunn & McCoy but faulted the decision not to drydock at New York. The case gained attention after Captain Stannard’s letter to his wife describing water in the forepeak and crews pumping ashore.
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Warships Hug Chinese Coast in Kiangsi Battle
Two American gunboats Helena and Samar guard the coast near KiouKian as Kiangsi forces clash. Foreigners at KiouKian are unguarded and no anti foreign sentiment is believed, with unclear fighting outcomes and disrupted Kiangsi roads and telegraphs. The conflict is led by the former Kiangsi governor allied with General Huang Hsing and the national senate president.
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Fatal accident on battleship Nebraska in dry dock
In Charlestown Navy Yard Boston on July 15 Henry A. Agena ordinary seaman died from steam valve scalding and James Leary first class electrician was badly hurt in the Nebraska s dynamo room during a dry dock incident. Agena died at Chelsea Naval Hospital.
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Korean conspiracy alleged plot to kill governor general fails
Baron Yun Chi Ho a former Korean cabinet minister and five others are sentenced to six years each after the court of appeals finds they secretly plotted in Seoul in 1910 to assassinate Governor General Terauchi. Three defendants were sent to recruit executors, but no assassins were found, so the conspiracy failed.
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Chicago council backs ten patrol women ordinance
Chicago July 16 The council committee on schools recommended passage of Major Harrison's ordinance for appointing ten city patrol women. The ten will be assigned to bathing beaches and public playgrounds.
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Chicago
Major Harrison
Council Committee On Schools
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