Theodore Roosevelt Jr Ill at Groton School
News from Groton School confirms Theodore Roosevelt Jr son of the President is ill with pneumonia and pleurisy. Early reports showed gravity but later statements indicate the crisis passed and the boy showed improvement as President Roosevelt and family await further updates.
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Oton
Mass
Groton School
Mary
Theodore
Roosevelt
New York
Rotary Cortelyou
Prince to visit stock yards amid Chicago events
Prince is billed for entertainment in Chicago with rates from 1500 to 2000 dollars per hour for six to eight hours. His suite stays twenty hours as plans include various private functions costing 25000 to 35000 dollars. Aimed at a private audience, wealthy committees oversee money matters. The Prince will see the stock yards, and invitations have been issued. The engagement is linked to improving German American trade understanding amid policy debates.
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Princely
Chicago
Prince
Schooner Burned Off the Jersey Coast
A schooner was seen burning at sea off A P May New Jersey as a crew of five lifesaving stations attempted rescue. Lifesavers worked until 3 AM before abandoning the effort. the vessel drifted ashore and was later removed by a passing vessel with some men rescued.
Freight Train Accident Kills Two at St Croix Bridge
Hudson Wis Feb 11 A freight train struck a hand car carrying workers on the St Croix bridge. Alexander Swanson and August Huson and both men with families were killed instantly.
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Hudson, Wis
Chicago, St. Minneapolis & Omana Railroad
St. Croix
Alexander Swanson
August Huson
Millionaire's Daughter Elopes Again in Chicago Scene
CHICAGO Feb 11 Miss Elizabeth Prentice daughter of Leon H Prentice and a millionaire elopes today and marries Charles Johnson. She was engaged to Harry M Giles and had previously run away to Kenosha with her father’s coachman William Stevens before the father intervened to stop that marriage.
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Chicago
Elizabeth Prentice
Leon H. Prentice
Waukegan
Charles Johnson
Harry M. Giles
Too Much Religion Shattered His Reason
Stamford Connecticut February 11 William Palmer a forty five year old father of several children became deranged by over zeal at religious revivals at the Methodist Church He was not a member but was converted his fervor drew deacons censure He is separated from his wife and with some children lives at Painfield Connecticut He left to visit her when authorities in Painfield reported his condition and asked for action by police.
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Stamford, Conn
William Palmer
Methodist Church
Palmer
Painfield
Conn
Open 24 Hour Church Plan With Rooftop Tabernacle
Sixty words describe Rev. E H Holman new Christian Church pastor aiming to build a downtown tabernacle with roof garden and mixed religious and secular services. He cites saloons as the only open venues and envisions a perpetual welcome, offering affordable entertainment on the roof in warm weather and inside in winter.
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Sioux City
E. H. H. Holman
The
Christian Church
Congregational
Holman
Germs Found in Capitol Lockjaw Tuberculosis and More
Architect Woods reports finding numerous disease germs in the Capitol during a ventilation study. Gelatine plates in the Senate and House areas captured bacteria from influenza to typhoid, with millions of germs detected in carpet samples. The House yielded twenty three germs versus seven in the Senate.
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Washington
Capitol
Architect Woods
House
Senate
Woods
Frozen to Death In Locked Corn Crib
Mrs. Jacob Spooner of Keer's Coroners in Middletown New York froze to death trapped in a corn crib with a spring lock closing behind her. Her husband and son were away harvesting ice and returned late to find no trace until she was discovered clutching the slats as if trying to escape.
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Middletown
N. Y
Jacob Spooner
Keer
Governor Murphy Deceives Supreme Court in Arizona Row
Stunning charge stirs Phoenix bar as reports allege Governor Murphy misled the U S Supreme Court about admission to practice. The piece recounts Murphy’s 1901 Arizona admissions, promotion, and a grand Arizona dinner, with calls for bar association action to defend court respect.
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Murphy
Supreme Court
Phoenix, Ariz
Bar
Supreme Court of the United States
Phoenix Republican
Washington
New Army Posts Recommended By the Board of Officers
The board led by Lieutenant General Miles recommends new posts across the United States and territories. Proposed sites include infantry regiments near Los Angeles and Albuquerque, cavalry at Nacimiento Ranch, infantry at Governor's Island New York Harbor and near Washington D C, and additional posts in Crookston Conewago Valley Penn and nearby California ranches. Permanent camp sites cited near Chicamazua Park Georgia Fort Riley Kansas Conewago Valley Penn and Nacimien Ranch in Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties California.
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Washington, D. C
Miles
War Department
Los Angeles
Nacimiento Ranch
Albuquerque
N. M
Governor's Island
New
Roosevelt Bans Pull Yet Keeps Davis Sailor Power Relatives
President Roosevelt prohibits outside influence to gain salary increases or favors for government workers. He overrues Secretary Long to keep Capt. C. H. Davis at the Naval Observatory, noting Davis is Lodge’s brother in law and thus protected from the new rule. The Naval Observatory post remains a high status sinecure with its mansion and privileges.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Long
C. H. Davis
Naval Observatory
Kearsarge
Davis
Massachu
Senator Lodge
Senate
Prince Henry to sail for United States despite illness in Roosevelt family
BERLIN February 21 Prince Henry of Prussia will sail for the United States this Saturday as planned. Even if Roosevelt’s son’s illness proves fatal, it is probable the prince will begin his journey unless it appears Roosevelt wishes to refer or omit the visit.
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Berlin
Prince Henry of
Prussia
United States
Roosevelt
Rosevelt
Monkey on a Jag Cuts Up High Jinks
Chicago reports Dr. James Nevins Hyde’s pet monkey, Prof. Garnier, escaped his cage and drank brandy in the lab. He smeared his face red with carmine, teased guinea pigs, and greeted staff with cordial antics before a heavy chain was used to restrain him.
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Chicago
Garnier
James Nevins Hyde
General Sheridan
Insurgent Leader Malvar's Brother Captured in Philippines
Manila February 11. The brother of Malvar, the insurgent leader, has been captured as chief sergeant of a battalion. A strong insurgent post near Calamba Laguna Province was captured by Americans, with rifles bolos and bands seized. It is believed this post served as Malvar's headquarters.
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Manila
Malvar
Calamba
Laguna
Miraculously Cured Woman Claims Faith Healing Event
Mrs Mol lie Zike of Arlington Indiana says she was miraculously cured of rheumatism during a prayer service at her home. She had been unable to walk for four months yet jumped up shouting praise and now appears well. Her pastor and friends witnessed the healing and she plans to avoid a sanitarium.
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Arlington
Ind
Molllie Zike
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Naco on the Border Now a Port of Entry
The Senate approved a bill to establish a sub-port of entry at Naco Arizona as part of a wider set of measures. The action designates Naco as an official entry point for travelers and goods, reflecting border control efforts.
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Naco
Washington, D. C
Senate
Arizona
Writing a Book For Policy Players
In Cleveland on February 11 Ella Schilovsky testifies in divorce court that her husband John has not worked for fourteen years, while she has cleaned houses. She says he stays home writing in a big book and at night plays policy a phrase likely referring to a gambling game.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ella Schilovsky
John Schilovsky
Cissette
Superintendent C C Stoufe Returns From El Paso Run
Superintendent C C Stoufe arrived in the city last night after traveling in his private car San Carlos, which was operated as a special from El Paso.
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C. C. Stoufe
San Carlos
el Paso
Secret Service Questions Arizona Marshal Pick
Secret Service reports question the identity of Benjamin F. Daniels named United States marshal for Arizona. Daniels served 3.5 years in Wyoming prison for grand larceny. Agents report to the Attorney General. Daniels is missing after last contact in Kansas City. No new successor named. Justice officials favor keeping McCord in office with Senator Spooner's support.
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Washington, D. C
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Benjamin F. Daniels
United States
Arizona
Wyoming
Daniels
Kansas City
St. Louis
Marshal McCord
Senator Spooner
Wisconsin
McCord
Ex-President Johnson Estate Faces Sharp Will Contest
Nashville reports Captain John Landstreet filed suit in Greeneville to set aside Martha Patterson Johnson’s will and establish a new one. The case centers on historic relics and real property tied to President Johnson including a tailor shop, homestead, monument hill, Lincoln portrait, Jefferson Davis teapot, and other personal effects.
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Nashville
Tenn
Martha Patterson
Andrew Johnson
Greenville
Andrew Johnson Patterson
John Landstreet
Richmond
President Johnson
Monument Hill
Abraham J Lincoln
Johnson
Lincoln
East Tennessee
Tennessee
Mr. Johnson
Jefferson Davis
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