Jury Acquits John M Andrews in Warren Amann Murder Case
In Erie Pennsylvania on May 29 1911 the jury found John M Andrews not guilty of murdering Emile Amann of Warren on Bunker Hill. The acquittal followed nearly four hours of deliberation and prompted a courtroom demonstration. Andrews expressed joy and thanked jurors. the court discharged him and he left for a friends house then Elk’s club room.
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Andrews
Erie
John M. Andrews
Emile Amann
Warren
Bunker Hill
Quarter Sessions
Court House
Harry L. Andrews
Pittsburg
Mr. Lyons
Walling
Elk’s Club
The
Mail
R. H. Jackson
Commonwealth
Geo. Wilbert
Messenger
Liberty Street
Anderson
Amann
Freer
Brown
Allegheny
Gladerun
Water
Warren County
Emile Awann
August Malmquist
Hilda Schuler
Hart
Amana
Mrs. Hart
Partment
Carver House
Wm. Messenger
Franklin
Alice M. Mead
Neice
Arird
Liberty
Sixth Streets
Cochran
Stone
Ralph W. Stone
George Metzger
Pittsburgh
Glenn English
Floridia Company
Jacob J. Johnson
Glade
Blanche M. Cobb
Allegheny Hotel
W. D. Freer
E. M. Andrews
Floyd Douglass
Glenn Jackson
Henry Crecraft
Douglass
Jackson
Oscar Thorr
Rockefeller Fumbles Inquiry On Proxies and Dissolution
John D. Rockefeller was questioned by Samuel Untermyer for two hours in New York about proxies tied to Waters-Pierce and the 1911 Standard Oil dissolution. Rockefeller said he signed proxies for others and did not recall discussing the Supreme Court decree, while insisting the dissolution proceeds per court orders. He denied evading questions and defended the trust’s good faith, even pounding the desk during tense moments.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Samuel Untermyer
Henry Clay Pierce
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Untermyer
Poxies
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard
Trust
Roosevelt Leads Jersey Primary Victory in New Jersey
Roosevelts substantial win in New Jersey leaves an estimated two to one edge over Taft. Roosevelt captured 26 of 28 national convention delegates and swept several congressional districts while Wilson carried the Democratic vote in parts of the state. Hudson and Essex counties showed strong Roosevelt results as Wilson's delegates faced defeats.
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New York
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Taft
Wilson
Trenton
Hudson County
George L. Record
Jersey City
Hoboken
Witpen
Essex County
Newark
Smith and Nugent
John Franklin Fort Fverett Colby
Frank B Jess
Edgar B. Pacon
Speer urges veterans to apply for pensions under new law
Washington reports Congressman P. M. Speer leads efforts in Pennsylvania's 28th district to file early pension applications. The new act raises Civil War veteran pensions to 12 to 30 dollars monthly, starting from filing date, with Mexican War veterans at 30 dollars. Speer invites ex-soldiers to send name and address for blank applications and filing assistance.
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Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
P. M. Speer
Congressman Speer
Warren
28Th Congressional District
Col George Harvey Urges Underwood Forces to Rally
Col George Harvey calls for rallying Underwood backers as Governor Wilson's supporters face a tightening political contest within the state. He appeals to local organizers and volunteers to bolster campaign efforts ahead of upcoming votes.
Taft May Lose Virginia Delegation In Chicago Move
Norfolk dispatch reports a Virginia Republican committee denouncing the Second District vote and urging delegates to ignore Taft instructions. The unrest signals a likely shift toward Roosevelt at the Chicago convention as district bosses influence the process.
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Roosevelt
Norfolk
Taft
Virginia
Chicago
John Marshal Republican Club
Harvey to Help Wilson Urges Underwood Rally in Jersey
New York May 29 Colonel Harvey declined to confirm a Washington rumor he met with H D Clayton of Alabama and Underwood leaders. The report says his aim was to align Underwood forces against Champ Clark and support a rally around Governor Wilson as the preferred course for the Underwood camp beginning to favor a more radical candidate.
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Underwood
Jersey
New York
Harvey
Washington
Bag Rence
H D. Claytonu
Alabama
Wilson
Boom Longworth For Ohio's Governor
Cincinnati politicians scout Nicholas Longworth as a Republican governor nominee prospect seen as a compromise choice. Commentators warn Washington strains may affect Longworth’s social standing if Roosevelt splits from Taft.
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Boom Longworth
Ohio
Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Nick
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Chauncey Morlan Dead, Elwood Boy Beloved Elk
Chauncey Morlan, four years old, reputed as the world’s largest elk, died in Elwood Indiana of Bright’s disease. He once weighed 875 pounds and toured with a circus. His former wife died in New York. he had run a local business for three years. He wished burial at dawn with only his late wife and her parents present.
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Elwood
Ind
Chauncey Morlan
Bright
New York
For Sale Dark draft colt and milk heifer in Cornplanter
For sale a dark iron gray draft colt three years old worked to draft and a milking heifer. Contact M. G. Green in Cornplanter Pennsylvania.
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M. G. Green
Terrible cinema fire in Spain kills many women and children
Advices from Villa Real report a moving picture theater burned Monday in Leon province Spain. About 103 people died mostly women and children with many more injured, as wood structure and inward swinging doors trapped crowds in a panic. Some escaped via windows.
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Spain
Villa Real
Leon
Cinematogrouph
Fiery Tongues Over Pastor During Sermon in Hollidaysburg
In Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania on May 29 a pastor at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church described tongues of fire as lights flashed around his vestments while recounting the Holy Spirit's descent. An electrical short circuit at the pulpit reading desk caused the unusual display, startling the congregation.
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Hollidaysburg
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
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M. E. Shaughnessy
Uniontown Bar
State Health de
Creecraft
Warren Street Car Company
Thorr
Lyons
N. H. Spencer
Warren Electric Light Company
George F. Yates
L. G. Noyes
John Masterson
Wilbert
Gerow
Struthers Hotel
Wallace
Robert Ellis
Library Theatre
Third Street
Post Office
Sidney Loucks
E. L. Corah
Western Pennsylvania
Johnie
Col
George Harvey
Arowny
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