Robin Cooper Testifies In Own Defense In Carmack Case
In Reshville on February 20 Robin J. Cooper the son of Col. Duncan B. Cooper testifies in court about his life and statements leading up to the murder of former Senator BE Carmack He recalls shared conversations with his father in Bradford's office and notes his father's fear of trouble with Carmack. The defense signals difficulty for Col Cooper to take the stand.
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Robin Cooper
Nashville
Senator Carmack
Reshville
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
John PD. Sharpe
BE. W. Carmack
Col. Cooper
Missouri
Anderson
Lmelock
D. B. Cooper
John Shupe
Cooper
James Bradford
Mr. Bradford
Papa
Meo
Chancery Court
Carmack
McCain
Minsee
Craig
Ty T
Tulane
Democratic
Father
Maxwell Hotel
Bradford
Col Cooper
Miss Lee
Braidford
Offce
Parole System Crushed by Judge Cleland’s Overreach
Chicago February 20 Judge MacKenzie Cleland loses control of his parole method as fellow jurists condemn suspending sentences and reform efforts. He is moved from the municipal to the civil branch with orders to implement the change Monday. Chief Justice Olson condemns usurpation of citizen rights and challenges the judge’s authority.
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Chicago
MacKenzie Cleland
Cleland
Olson
Juda Cleland
King Alfonso Visits Pau Watches Wright Brothers Flights
King Alfonso of Spain visits a field near Pau on February 20 to observe the Wright brothers and express interest in aviation as a war engine. He declines to fly, keeping a pledge to Queen Victoria and Premier Maura, while weighing air scouting and coastal defense uses. He also inquires about Maxim’s new silencer for the Spanish Army rifle.
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Pau
France
Alfonso of
Spin
Queen Victoria
Maura
Mehi
Madrid
Berg
Wrights
Hiram Maxim
Final funeral services for Grand Duke Vladimir
Grand Duke Vladimir's remains were moved from the palace to the fortress of St Peter and St Paul in St. Petersburg. Emperor Nicholas attended on foot, riding in an open sleigh, while troops lined the route and salutes were fired. Foreign sovereigns did not attend the ceremony but will join the interment tomorrow.
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St. Petersburg
Vladimir
Neva
St. Peter and St. Paul
Nicholas
Tsarskoe-Selo
Palace of
Winter Palace
Solemn Cathedral Service Before Church and State Leaders
In the fortress cathedral a formal service was held with the highest church and state representatives in attendance. The event showcased unity between church authority and governmental leadership during the ceremony.
Chinese student wins inter-scholastic oratorical contest
A Chinese student from the University of Southern California academy, A L Tan, won the annual inter-scholastic oratorical contest at Poly Technic High School, defeating contestants from Occidental Academy, Los Angeles High School, and the Polytechnic School. His speech titled China’s Call for Service impressed judges, and he received a gold medal as the banner moved from Occidental to USC.
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Los Angeles
Cal
A. L. Tan
University of Southern Californian Academy
Polytechnic High School
Occidental Academy
Los Angeles High School
Polytechnic School
China
Tan
Oratory
Universality of Southern California
Occidental
Footpads Fight Patrol in Laurel Hill Cemetery
In Laurel Hill cemetery San Francisco mounted Patrolman Arthur J. Dolan pursued two highwaymen who dodged behind tombstones. Fifteen shots were fired before Dolan’s revolver emptied and a dawn search with a posse found no trace of the robbers.
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San Francisco
Laurel Hill
Lmits
Arthur J. Dolan
Dolan
Park
Price of steel rails not to be cut in wage dispute
New York reports assurances from steel magnates that rails prices will not drop. US Steel Cambria Lackawanna Bethlehem and Pennsylvania Steel oppose rail price cuts. Mills wages unlikely to change until tariff details are known. Independent makers say price moves will be individual and not concerted.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Cambria Steel Company
Lackawanna Steel Company
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Pittsburg
Youngstown
James A. Campbell
Youngstown Sheet & Tune Company
Aix
Taft Visits Cincinnati Brothers Residence in Morning
President elect Taft received many callers at his brother's Pike street home in Cincinnati this morning. He plans a brief address to the local chamber of commerce this afternoon and will dine with the Knockers club tonight.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Pike Street
Chamber of Commerce
Knockers Club
Pittsburg Councilman Klein Found Guilty in Bribery Case
Pittsburgh court finds Councilman John F. Klein guilty amid a bribery scandal tied to Germain National Bank. Prosecutors said Klein accepted a 17 500 dollar bribe to make the bank a city depository, with testimony linking a 5 000 dollar bill remark to city officials and Mayor Guthrie.
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Pittsburg
Frey
Kimball
Guthrie
Klein
White Haired Man Dies of Starvation in Tailor Shop
A white haired elderly man collapsed and died in a New York Orchard Street tailor shop after accepting work from a foreman who had found him in a park. He died moments after starting to sew, with a Yiddish letter found in his pocket and no identification.
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New York
Orchard Street
Ten Trapped In Burning Tenement Basement
Ten people were trapped in the basement of a burning Honey Street tenement in New York. Two men entered the building but three residents were overcome by smoke before they could reach safety. fire confined to lower floors.
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New York
Honey Street
Steels Trade Turmoil Sways Early Stock Market
New York stock markets opened strong but soon weakened as steel industry disarray rumors spread of open competition and steep price cuts. Traders cited cautious earnings outlook with H. Harriman rumor adding pressure after initial gains from Erie bond issue and rising dividends.
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New York
H. Harriman
Erie
Fortifications Decision on Philippine Islands Made
Washington on February 20 reported the annual decision regarding the fortifications of the Philippines. The article notes the government review of defenses and strategic plans affecting military readiness in the Pacific region.
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Washington
Philippines
Fortifying San Pedro Harbor Bill Passes
In Congress discussion of the fortification bill Mr. Smith proposed cutting down El Frade island and mounting heavy guns for 2 million dollars. Mr. Slayden of Texas argued the Philippines require protection. Except for fortifying San Pedro harbor the bill faced no major opposition and was passed. The total appropriation amounts to 8,170,111 dollars.
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House
Woman Dies of Poison Self-Administered
Chicago February 19 Mrs Roak Fenner who was fined for an alleged extortion attempt against Rev Parley Powers and who accused him of making affectionate advances to her at Adam Street Methodist Episcopal church died at the hospital today from poison self administered in a presumed suicide incident.
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Chicago
Roak Fenner
Parley Powers
Adam Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Bryan says he may run again for president
William J. Bryan, in Denver, says he is not an out and out candidate but could not refuse if the people or his party demand another run. He cites his well known principles and notes four years is a long time with other work to do. He will address Colorado lawmakers in the assembly chamber tonight.
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Denver
William J. Bryan
Sill
Bryan
Colorado Legislature
Assembly
Fire destroys McDowell hall at St Johns College Annapolis
A February fire gutted the interior of McDowell hall the main academy building at St Johns College Annapolis The outer walls stood and naval academy apparatus aided the fire brigade with two companies of US marines sent to preserve order The hall built in 1734 housed classrooms a chapel offices and fraternal rooms and was once part of Old William and Mary College
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Annapolis
McDowell Hall
St. John’s College
Naval Academy
United States Marines
Old William & Mary College
Chicago to get large new produce market near loop
The Record-Herald reports a $10,000,000 real estate deal closing for a major South Water Street market project. The plan, supervised by W B Jansen, involves several railroads and city developers and positions Chicago as a top fruit and vegetable hub.
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Chicago
The
Record-Herald Today
South Water Street
Loop District
Alte
New Market
W. B. Jansen
Santa Fe Railroad
B. F. Winchel
Rock Island Railroad
New York
Wabash
Rock Island
Santa Fe Panhandle
Dallas man jailed for 30 years in Kansas City robbery bid
Robert B Bledsoe of Dallas Texas pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at Lawrence M Jones a Kansas City millionaire. He was sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary Judge Latshaw called the crime diabolical and noted no confederates. Jones testified Bledsoe used a bomb to intimidate him his wife and son though the weapon did not explode.
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Kansas City
Robert B Bledsoe
Dallas
Texas
Lawrence M. Jones
Bledsoe
Ralph W. Latshaw
Crminal Court
Japan Suffers Growing Antiwar Feeling in America
Tokyo reports from California special dispatches describe rising anti Japanese sentiment in the United States and global distrust of Japan. The Nichi Nichi editorial cites Americans and Europeans viewing Japan with suspicion, urging peace and stating war would only come from American threats to Japan’s independence.
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Tokio
Asal
San Francisco
America
Nichi Nichi
K. Kato
England
California
Japan
Europe
United States
Roosevelt
Resolved That Girls Should Learn to Box
Chicago February 20 Evanston voters back instruction of girls in self defense by a large majority. The measure prompted jokes about domestic chores and concerns over violence with no amendment passing.
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Chicago
Evanston
Catherine Waugh McCuloch
Bhid
Tarmorias at Mukden Market Hit by Lower Prices
In Mukden, Manchuria, the fur market shows 40 tan and women goods with a large export trade. prices run 10 to 20 percent lower than eight years ago, signaling a softening market for fur products.
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Mukden
Manchuria
Wemen
World Markets Close With United States Steel Slump
New York stocks slid after United States Steel dumped 12 1 2 to 47 7 8 at the open and again to 46 trailing a broader liquidity pull. The market weakened as major steel and allied shares fell while railroad issues showed mixed movement and the overall tone stayed weak.
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New York
United States Steel
General Electric
Chesapeake & Ohio
American Smelting
Republic Steel
Union Pacific
Colorado Fuel
Sloss Sheffield Steel
Aliis Chalmers
Colorado & Southern
St Louis Southwestern
Pennsylvania
Readme
Wabash
Colorado
Sioss Sheffield Steel
American Car
Wall Street Stocks and Chicago Market Summary
New York stocks list Amalgamated Copper to Standard Oil with varied prices. Chicago and Kansas City livestock led by cattle and hogs, with grain and futures quotes for wheat corn oats rye and sugar and coffee markets in New York and Chicago trade.
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Amalgamated Copper
American Cars and Foundry
American Locomotive
American Smelting
American Spegar Rafining
Anaconda Mining Co
Atchison Railway
Baltmore
Ohio
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Canadian Pacific
Cheasapeake and
Chicago Northwestern
Chicago
Mil
St Paul
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Colorado and Southern
Delaware and Hudson
Denver An
Rilo “Grande
Denver and
Rio Grande
Pld
Erie Railway
Great Northern
Great Northern Ore Ctfs
Tllinois Central
New York Central
Reading
Rock Island Go
Rock Tnland Co
Souther Pacific
Southern Railway
Union Pacific
Trnsted States Steel
Chicago Close
Timothy
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Kansas City Livestock
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