New Haven Graft Scandal Ties Directors to Rail Monopoly
Washington reports a sweeping probe into New Haven Railroad corruption. The Interstate Commerce Commission says directors led a years long scheme draining stockholders of an estimated 65 to 90 million dollars. The report accuses Charles S. Mellen and others of Sherman antitrust violations and improper control over five states transportation.
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New England
Oitciiente of Wieny
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Witnescen
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TP. Morgin
Wim
Noek
Efeller
Marines Ordered to Hayti Amid Caribbean Tensions
Seven hundred Marines were ordered assembled at Guantanamo Bay to be held in readiness for service in revolutions in Hayti and San Domingo. The move followed a request by Secretary Bryan to prepare the fleet for any emergencies. Marines will sail from Mexican waters, with Guantanamo’s proximity seen as a deterrent to unrest on the islands.
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Washington
Guannamo
Cuba
San Domingo
Fight leads to more killing at Headrick pool hall
Bud Garrett, owner of a pool and billiard hall in Headrick, shot and killed 90 year old James A. Thornton after a dispute over 60 cents. The two clashed in Cooley's rear, fighting before Garrett fired four shots into Thornton's back, fatally wounding him. Garrett was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ricks and jailed.
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Cooley
Thornton
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Garrett
Thorn
Thorne Fon
Sheri Ricks
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Justice Burton Dies Sudden in Atlantic City
Associate Justice Horace Harmon Burton of the United States Supreme Court died suddenly at 70 after an evening on the boardwalk in Atlantic City New Jersey. Born in Kentucky, he served in the Confederate army, became a federal judge in 1899, and joined the Supreme Court in 1910. Funeral services were held in Nashville with Chief Justice White in attendance. He had been visiting the area when he fell ill shortly after midnight and died a few hours later.
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Jan Hee Horace Harmon Burton
United States Supreme Court
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Newport
Campbell County
Lurton
Ptites
Morgan
Cleveland
Battle of San Luis Potosi Fights enrage Mexican forces
Reports from Saltillo describe heavy fighting at San Luis Potosi with federal troops entrenched behind fortifications. Estimates place federal forces at about 12,000, massed under General Gustavo Masshaw with General Gen Gazales leading the Northeast division. Deserters indicate the Federals hold the city and plan a stout defense despite disadvantages in open terrain.
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México
San Jule Potuel
Carranza
Gustavo Masshaw
Ahualalco
Guadalajara
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
San Luis Potow
Genzales
Bperdy
New Tariffe Increase Foodstuffs Imports Abroad
Washington reports a sharp rise in foreign foodstuffs entering the United States during the first months of the new tariff era, with imports up by 56.7 million dollars while exports of foodstuffs fell by 97.6 million. Secretary Redfield cites world trade depression and crop shortages as factors, noting manufacturing exports remained steady amid renewed import demand.
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United States
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Stedfield
Oklahoma Choctaws Win Clash in Indian Appropriation Fight
Washington scene as Oklahoma and Mississippi delegates clash over an amendment to allow Mississippi Choctaws to seek funds from the Choctaw Indians of Oklahoma. Conference looms as Oklahoma attackers accuse Mississippi of mistreatment of the western tribes. Representative Ferris brandishes a document alleging a St Louis law firm used three men to create a fraudulent roll and signups to claim large attorney fees.
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Three Personal Crises Reported In One Day
Mangum reports Anderson Williams of Hollis drank carbolic acid on courthouse steps and died minutes later after a public speaking event. In Tulsa and nearby areas two persons, a 60 year old man and a 20 year old woman, died by self harm within an hour. Dr B W Doane of Sapulpa killed himself with a surgical blade in Owen Park, and Mrs A P Stewart of Parsons Kan consumed bichloride of her room.
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Anderson Williams
Hollis
Tulsa
B. W. Doane
Sapulpa
Owen Park
A. P. Stewart
Parsons, Kan
Free passes distribution flagged in Senate inquiry
Senate investigation details vast free transportation by rail in 1912. Interstate Commerce Commission report cites Louisville Nashville and Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis lines issuing passes to many government officials, judges, and state lawmakers, totaling over 11 million miles valued at 10 million plus. The report lists counts of passes to United States officials, state legislators, judges, and other officials.
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Louieville & Nashville
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Guadalajara City Is Captured by Constitutionalists
General Carranza announced the fall of Guadalajara, with Obregon’s forces routing federal defenders. The retreat left open routes toward Mexico City as 18,000 constitutionalists prepare to advance on San Luis Potosí. About 5,000 federal prisoners and large arms were seized. the line extended 55 miles.
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Guadalajara
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Obregon
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Jesus Carranza
San Luis Potosi
Hypochondriac and Doctor Race Over Fake Death Claim
A hypochondriac believes he is dying and races his family doctor in separate cars to prove it. The physician, suffering mechanical trouble, finally slows and quips that the patient is going as fast as he is dying, implying shared feigned distress.
Abe Martin on Spring Fever in small town humor
Abe Martin the Indiana humorist offers a playful sketch of spring fever. The piece lampoons medical fussing and dieting, noting townsfolk indulge in simple comforts and delayed plans while the season softens routine. It cites a rural setting and light social satire.
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Abe Martin
Indiana
Piace
Lerbacker
Art for Art's Sake and a Confused Tale
Reginald recalls an artist known to his circle who supposedly painted a scene with a servant girl laboring for two hours to remove cobwebs. Ermyntrude dismisses the claim as ridiculous yet concedes the artist may be clever, while insisting there was never an industrious servant girl.
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Reginald
Ermyntrude
One Way to Kill Ants With Ham Bone Method
A description advises placing a ham bone with remaining meat on a fawn to attract ants. The ants gather from about a hundred feet around the bone. The bone is then dumped into hot water to kill the ants.
One Name for It Forest Reserve Bashful Backwoods Exchange
A playful exchange compares a bashful fellow to a forest reserve, highlighting a rural setting and a folksy conversation. The quotes capture a light humorous tone reflecting character and place.
Wrong Breakfast Change Gave Rugged Health
A West Virginia carpenter recounts overcoming indigestion by switching to Grape-Nuts for breakfast. He stopped heavy meat meals, ate small portions per directions, and felt better, able to work longer without discomfort. The testimonial is from Postum Co. at Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Mich
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