Verdict Against Frank Keeps Habeas Plea Alive
The Supreme Court upheld Georgia's death sentence for Leo M. Frank in the Mary Phagan murder case. The ruling refused release on habeas corpus, leaving Frank to seek a possible rehearing or pardon, as his lawyers press ongoing challenges to due process and mob influence during the trial.
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Taft Addresses Pennsylvania Legislature in Harrisburg
Former President Taft spoke to the joint session of the Pennsylvania senate and house urging fiscal caution and warning against waste of public money. He defended private enterprise, urged not to run government as a business, and recalled Lincoln's anniversary before a crowd including Governor Brumbaugh and Lt. Governor McClain.
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Silk-Hatted Man Rescues Youth With Spinning Tops
In Washington a silk-hatted man buys top after top to entertain street children. He tests ball bearing and walkaway tops, spins them on the sidewalk, and a crowd of ragged boys watches as penny tops spin and sleep, reviving a neighborhood spectacle.
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Captain Delaney Dies at 66 in Washington
Captain John C. Delaney longtime Pennsylvania factory inspector died in Washington after a lingering illness at age 66. He served in the Civil War beginning as a drummer boy with the 107th Pennsylvania and was noted as the youngest musket bearer. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Liberty Bell to Travel to San Francisco Exposition
Philadelphia officials approved sending the Liberty Bell to the San Francisco exposition to be displayed in the Pennsylvania building. The measure passed select council 42 to 0 and moves to the mayor for approval. The bell will not depart before July 4 as it will feature in Independence Day celebrations in Philadelphia.
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Get Your Tenant Leases at the Mail Office
Tenant lease notices advertised at the mail office inviting renters to review and sign agreements. Official announcements urge tenants to pick up documents and finalize terms.
Cellar Spin Top Notion Sparks Wife’s Worry
A man departs to the cellar to try a new method of spinning a top after learning of it from a boy. His wife wonders if business worries have affected him as he heads downstairs.
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Clemency Sought for Ray Middaugh in Corry Case
In Corry many friends urge leniency for Ray Middaugh held by Cleveland authorities over an attempted blackmail case. He reportedly acted as a catspaw for older men and, though waiving a hearing, remains technically guilty, inviting clemency.
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Man Sustains Severe Injury After Fall at Hub Restaurant
William Smith of Jamestown fell down stairs at the Hub restaurant injuring the head and face. His skull was fractured and his left eye gouged out. eye sight was destroyed. He was rushed to Jones General Hospital where doctors operated to remove the eye and his recovery remains uncertain.
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Brumbaugh Withdraws Seven Public Service Appointments
Governor Martin G Brumbaugh surprised the Legislature by sending a letter to the Senate withdrawing seven appointments to the public service commission made by former Governor John K Tener. The move, made without warning, caused unprecedented excitement since the governor assumed office.
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Harrisburg Passes Bill Repealing Full Crew Law of 1911
The Pennsylvania House approved a bill to repeal the full crew law of 1911 and place train staffing oversight with the Public Service Commission by a 135 to 68 vote after lengthy debate. The measure now goes to the Senate amid crowded galleries and testimony from railroad officials and trainmen.
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Grand Duke Nicholas Shot by Own Aide
Berlin April 17 The General Anzeiger of Duisburg says an unimpeachable source reports Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaivitch brother of the Czar and Russian commander wounded by his aide Gen Sievers after a dispute over a defeat. Sievers shot himself after wounding the grand duke and a funeral note claimed his death. News of the wound followed a proposed operation and surgeon changes.
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Open house planned as Allegheny marks centennial week
Meadville April 24 1915 during Allegheny College centennial week notable fraternal leaders from across the country will visit. Six Greek fraternities will host open houses with offices in chapter houses or alumni buildings. Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Gamma Delta boast new facilities while Sigma Alpha Epsilon Delta Tau Delta and Phi Delta Theta reside in renovated mansions. The Allegheny Commons Club unites non fraternity men and four sororities Kappa Gamma Kappa Alpha Theta Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Gamma Delta share Hulings Hall facilities with Teutonia representing non fraternity women.
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