Thieves Halted In Maiden Lane Diamond Plot
New York reported two youths aimed to steal about $10,000 in loose diamonds from Henry K. Bisker & Co in the Broadway Maiden Lane area. A blow from a blackjack on George Coulton stopped the gang’s coup. one suspect is in police custody, the other fled toward Schenectady. Coulton suffered a four inch scalp wound but survived.
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New York
Fulton Street
Maiden Lane
Lower West Side
George Coulton
Henry K. Bisker & Co
Father of Florence May Anderson Defends Daughter in Trolley Death
Elmer Anderson of Burlington New Jersey confirms eyewitnesses that Florence May Anderson did not commit suicide. He states the girl became bewildered on the tracks and could not move out of the way as a trolley freight car approached, disproving earlier reports.
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Burlington
N. J
Elmer Anderson
Florence May Anderson
Yardley
Anderson
Morgan Health Reports and Cairo Update
London dispatch says an antiquary friend received a Cairo cable stating J. P. Morgan had a grave attack on February 15 and planned a sea trip for health but rough seas near Alexandria prevented it. Cairo reports Morgan is quite well again and slept better Tuesday night. his granddaughter began travel to Rome.
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Morgan
London
Rome
Central News
Cairo
Alexandria
J. P. Morgan
Labor Ultimatum to Legislature Demands McDonough Bill
Albany reports Labor issues a firm demand to the legislature at a joint hearing on compensation. President Samuel Gompers presents that the workmen's compensation bill must be the one drafted by John T. McDonough of Albany, backed by the State Federation of Labor.
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Labor
Albany
John T. McDonough
State Federation of Labor
Senate
Assembly
Samuel Gompers
Friedmann Sails for U S to Promote Tuberculosis Cure
J Friedmann the discoverer of the tuberculosis serum sails from Southampton aboard the Kronprinzessin Cecilie. He travels to America to demonstrate his treatment to physicians and spread access to the remedy. He cites successful German cases, including bone tuberculosis, and hopes to aid those not yet advanced.
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Southampton
United States
Kronprinzessin
Cecilie
J. Friedmann
America
New York
Astoun U.ig
Engagement Ends In Courtroom Clash
In a tense exchange at the hearing a judge pressed the couple about their intentions and the possibility of harm as the engagement fell apart. Geraldine asked if the partner would die for her while Gerald questioned the motive and outcomes.
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Geraldine
Gerald
Sibley testifies on Standard Oil letter before investigating committee
Joseph C. Sibley, ex congressman, testifies in Franklin after-letter to John D. Archbold of Standard Oil. He identifies letter copies and discusses campaign contributions while defending his public service actions and tying relations with Senator Joseph Bailey to a $200,000 cotton land deal. Examined at his home with a physician present.
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Franklin
Joseph C. Sibley
R. J. McNeill
Clapp
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Sibley
Congress
Bailey
Powder trust dissolves into Du Pont Hercules and Atlas firms
The United States Court of Appeals approved a dissolution agreement ending the E. I. du Pont de Nemours powder combine. The 27 powder concerns are split into three new companies named Du Pont Hercules and Atlas, ending a landmark restraint of trade case.
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Philadelphia
Powder Trust
United States Court of Appeals
E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company
United States
Grey, Buffington
McPherson
du Pont, Hercules and
Atlas Companies
Hat embroidery urged as feather ban debated in Harrisburg
At a Harrisburg hearing on a bill to ban aigrettes the question turned to hat decorations. Senator McNichol asked what could replace feathers and a witness urged hand embroidery as a profitable alternative for milliners while advocating wild game preservation.
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Harrisburg
Senator McNichol
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Senate Committee On Game and Fisheries
William T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Society
Man Rescued After Twice Sawing Self Hanging
In South Norwalk Connecticut on February 20 John Such attempted suicide by hanging with a clothes line. Neighbors John Koren and Dr. H B West intervened with a saw and medical rescue the line was cut and Such revived after an hour of treatment.
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South Norwalk
Conn
John Such
John Koren
Koren
H. B. West
Such
Karen
Three youths held in attempted arson of Boone building
Pottsville officials report Charles Telep John Hovar and Stanley Miser were arrested at St. Clair for attempting to set fire to the new $40,000 Boone building. Detectives found inflammables in the cellar as they were about to ignite it. All three are 12 years old. Miser was sent to Glen Mills while the others were released on probation.
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Pottsville
Charles Telep
John Hovar
Stanley Miser
Boone
St. Clair
Miser
Glen Mills
Would That Were Young Again Song Premiere
A soprano voice commissions a new composition titled Would That Were Young Again. Quint and Quaver banter over the work, noting it may attract no audience or partners. The exchange hints at the piece’s artistic intent and social reception.
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Quint
Scott
Captain Scott and His Party Victims of Antarctic Blizzard
World mourns the loss of Captain Robert F. Scott and four companions in an Antarctic blizzard after reaching the south pole and turning for the Terra Nova. The illustrated scene shows Scott and crew aboard the Terra Nova with named officers and scientists, including Oates and Wilson, among others.
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Captain Scott
Robert F. Scott
South Pole
R. F. Scott
BE. L. Atkinson
HE. W. Nelson
B. O. Day
C. H. Meares
G. M. Levick
L. E. G. Oates
A. Cherry Garrard
Fruit Trees Uninjured by Recent Cold Weather
Newark Delaware reports show no serious damage to the fruit crop from the latest cold. Buds were frozen in spots but overall the orchards appear healthy and the season may be as large as usual. Early peaches suffered slightly, while insects perished in February frosts and scale is reduced.
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Newark
Del
Five Bills Proposed to Reshape New York Labor Department
Albany reports five bills to reorganize the state department of labor, expand powers, and create an industrial board. The measures, tied to the two year factory investigation, aim to improve conditions for workers and were praised by speakers amid a large public hearing.
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Albany
State Department of Labor
Senate
Assembly
State Factory Investigating Commission
Asch
New York City
Henry Morganthau
New York
Commerce Department to appeal Castro Mylius entries
The department of commerce and labor will appeal Judge Ward's release of General Cipriano Castro from Ellis Island and his entry into the United States after Nagel's debarment order. Officials also will appeal Judge Noyel's decision allowing Edward F. Mylius to enter.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ward
New York
Cipriano Castro
Ellis Island
United States
Nagel
Noyel
Edward F. Mylius
Department
Newport physicians die after dog attack in Portsmouth
Boston reports two prominent Newport physicians died following a rabid dog bite in Portsmouth Rhode Island. The dog remains at large and several other dogs were bitten, sparking fear in the community.
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Boston
Minit Steel
Newport
Portsmouth
Marriage Club a Hoax in Balkely Scandal
Scranton reports that a 30 girl Balkely marriage club attracted 30 men for wholesale marriage. A Balkely postmaster asked Scranton papers to expose the hoax as the town's mail stream swelled to 1500 letters daily. Subscribe for the mail.
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Scranton
Balkely
Prisoner Offers to Aid Wilson in Cabinet Choice
In a Blair jail letter intercepted by officials, prisoner Joseph Vlazny asks President-elect Wilson for clemency in exchange for help selecting a suitable cabinet. Vlazny, jailed for trespassing on the Pennsylvania railroad, serves a 20 day sentence.
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Altoona
Wilson
Joseph Vlazny
Blair
Vlazny
Pennsylvania
Huerta Proclaimed Provisional President in Mexico City
Washington reports recount the overthrow of former President Madero and the rise of General Huerta. Officials fear treachery and betrayals signal instability and warn intervention may come closer as Mexico returns to a Diaz era pattern. Public dismay at Huerta’s boastful message broadens unease in diplomatic circles.
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Washington
Madero
Mexico
General Huerta
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico City
State Department
Huerta
Huerta Faces Skeptical View Amid Mexican Crisis
The Taft administration doubts General Huerta’s pledge of peace as distrust grows after the arrest of Gustavo Madero. Reports suggest possible bloodshed in Mexico City and a widening rift with General Diaz. Diaz’s future role remains unsettled while U S forces stay on alert and maintain marines moves.
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Taft
General Huerta
Huerta
Gustavo Madero
Mexico City
Haiti
General Diaz
Felix Diaz
Mexico
United States
Taft Weighs Mexico Policy as Madero Falls
The article notes preparations of the army for potential action into Mexico. It argues Madero's downfall could ease tensions temporarily, likely allowing Taft to leave the White House on March 4 without further drastic measures.
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Mexico
Madero
Taft
White House
Patterson Head of NCR Is Given Prison Term and Fine
John H. Patterson, NCR president, and 28 NCR officials were convicted of Sherman anti trust violations in Cincinnati. Patterson got one year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Other defendants received nine months to one year and payment of costs. Bond for Patterson raised to $10,000. Judge Hollister condemned the methods behind the case.
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John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Cincinnati
Glass Eyed Cow a Winner in Dairy Recovery
A Wyandotte county Kansas farmer Blair Stanton reports a dairy cow lost an eye in hedge brush and grew melancholy. After a veterinarian fitted a glass eye the cow returned to the herd and milk output rose from eight to ten quarts daily. Ostriches in South Africa are studied by a government veterinary surgeon.
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Blair Stanton
Wyandotte County
Kan
South Africa
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Marriage Club
Huerta Bombastic
League Island Navy Yard
South
National Cash Register Co
Patterson
Glass Eyed Cow
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