Thief Suspected In Naval Gunboat Cash Missing From Safe
Paymaster Lawrence Haughey reports $689 found behind a bath tub aboard the U S Gunboat Castine at Charlestown navy yard. A board of inquiry, including the yard paymaster, suspects a crew member connected to the case. The safe was locked when discovered and profits were placed in the safe a week earlier in small bills totaling $3,500 for payroll.
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Board of Inquiry
Poston
Lawrence Gilman Haughey
United States
Castine
Navy Yard
Haughey
Charlestown
Cagtine
Frienza
Bsing
Duty on Corn to Mexico Suspended Until September
In Mexico City on March 16 a decree suspends duties on imported corn until September 8, extending prior relief that previously set March 31 as the end date. Officials say the corn situation required the extension to ease market pressures.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Death of Mrs Frances Seijjer on Holy Land tour
Mrs Frances Seijjer, aged 80, died in Jerusalem during a Holy Land tour she began February 5 from Shelbyville Indiana. She was accompanied by her niece Mrs Francis Seiler. Her body is en route home.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Frances Seijjer
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Francis Seiler
Woman Traumatically Wounded After Nail Incident
In Pittsburg on March 16 Mrs. David Parrott said her husband attacked her with a board and, while jerking it away to strike again, an eight penny nail became embedded in her scalp prompting her to seek police protection.
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Pittsburg
David Parrott
Senator Cobb’s Pro Tem Election Sparks Senate Row
Senator G H Cobb’s bid to become President Pro Tempore of the New York Senate triggers a row within party ranks as supporters push ahead while opponents raise procedural concerns. The dispute centers on vote counting and eligibility reforms, delaying final confirmation.
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N. Y. Senate
Voters to Decide Indiana Senate Endorsement in Convention
John K. Lamb urges Democratic state convention delegates to select a candidate for the U S Senate at Indianapolis meeting on April 27. Lamb backs Governor Marshall in instructing the next legislature to follow the convention choice as Senators Shively and Beveridge face internal party and Republican opposition.
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Terre Haute
Ind
United States
Indianapolis
John K. Lamb
Democratic National Committee
Lamb
Gov
Marshall
Indiana
Beveridge
John E. Lamb
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Shipwrecked Verse Vessel Off Pico in Azores Storm
A Portuguese verse leaving Pico harbor in the Azores was wrecked during last night’s storm. Thirty three persons were crowned.
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Azores
Lisbon
Pico
Taft telegram backs editors stand with Republican Congress
President Taft sent a telegram to the Republican editors in Springfield urging unity with the Republican congress and administration on the tariff and progressive legislation. He expressed hope for a full meeting and harmony among Illinois editors. Speaker Cannon and Senator Cullom voiced support for the Taft administration in letter form.
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Springfield
Taft
Republican Congress
George Rankin
Illinois
William HW. Taft
Cannon
Republican Party
Senator Cullom
Gov Brown Defends Cook Denounces Peary in Atlanta
Gov J M Brown defended Dr Cook against claims by explorer Peary calling Peary a faker. He contrasted proofs and warned the public not to accept Peary's word as proof. Brown planned to press Peary for explanation of contradictory claims and insisted Cook's evidence is equally valid.
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Atlanta
R. Ki. Peary
J. M. Brown
Peary
Dr. Cook
Guy
Brown
Cook
Aged Pedestrian Overcome By Exertions In Walk
Garfield Kas March 16 Edward P Weston, overcome by the exertion ofMonday in walking seventy two miles, was unable Tuesday to continue his journey eastward. He walked two miles and then was forced to go to bed. He is now seven days ahead of his schedule.
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Garfield, Kas
Edward P. Weston
Roosevelts Tour Sudan Visit and Historic Battlefield
In Khartum March 16 the Roosevelts toured Gordon Memorial College and the Kerreri battlefield of Sept 2 1898 where Anglo Egyptian forces defeated the Khalifa. Colonel Roosevelt gifted cash and tokens to native servants. The plan includes travel on a special train to Cairo with stops at Assuan and Luxor before sailing for Naples in April.
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Khartum
Sudan
Roosevelts
Roosevelt
Gordon Memorial College
Lord Kitchener
Ethel Roosevelt
Rudolf Baron von Slatin
Kerreri
Cairo
Assuan
Upper Egypt
Nile
Luxor
Naples
Ten-Year-Old Boy Recovers After Nine Months in Cast
Surgeons at Seney hospital report Louis Graf a Brooklyn boy aged ten has recovered from a broken neck suffered after a fall from a cherry tree. After nine months in a plaster cast his body is declared sound again.
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New York
Seney Hospital
Louis Graf
Brooklyn
House panel backs $500,000 to raise Maine wreck
The house committee on naval affairs favorably reported a bill appropriating $500,000 to raise the wreck of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor.
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Maine
Washington
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Havana Harbor
Ketchel Langford Bout Set for April 27 at National Club
Stanley Ketchel and Sam Langford have been matched for a six round fight at the National Sporting Club in Philadelphia on April 27. Ketchel stands to receive 10 000 dollars for his end win lose or draw while Langford will take 35 percent of the gross receipts.
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Philadelphia
Stanley Ketchel
Sam Langford
National Sporting Club
Taft Starts 2000 Mile Trip Ambassist O Brien Plans
Ambassador O Brien plans to give up the Japanese post to pursue a law practice as Taft begins a 2000 mile journey.
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Taft
Nese
DIES AT WIFE'S PARTY IN Good Harbor Pioneer Falls
William Buckstaller 70, pioneer resident of Good Harbor, dies at his wife birthday party after toppling on stairs in Traverse City Michigan. The gathering of about 50 guests watched as he fell to the bottom and died, leaving a surprised crowd. Weather notes say warm and partly cloudy after.
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Traverse City
Mich
William Buckstaller
Good Harbor
Buckstaller
Market Reports From Chicago and Washington Supply Movements
Chicago market reports show hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and price ranges for today and tomorrow. hogs listed at 9.60 to 10.45 for Pigs and 10.65 to 10.90 for some lots. Cattle and sheep prices given with Beeves and Western cattle ranges. Washington Prices tabulate various grains and livestock items with scattered values.
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Texas
John A. Babcock Case of North American Live Stock
John A. Babcock sues North American Live Stock Commission Company seeking redress in a dispute over stocks. The case records indicate filings under jurisdiction of the U.& Stoc court with motions pending.
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John A. Babcock
North .American Live
Stock Commission Company, U.& Stoc
Special to Rochester: St Patrick’s guest to return March 23
The guest of the Irish Fellowship Club is expected to arrive in Rochester early on the morning of March 23 after attending events. Members anticipate a cheerful reception and plans for continued celebrations.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Capital
Taft Program March 17 in Chicago Visit
President Taft arrives in Chicago via Pennsylvania at 8 a.m. and is welcomed by the Irish Fellowship Club reception committee and the Seventh Regiment. He tours Hotel La Salle, meets groups including the American Red Cross society and the Chicago News Paper Club, attends a conservation meeting, and speaks at events before departing on the 11 p.m. train.
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Arives
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Seventh Regiment
Hotel la Salle
Thirty-third
Michigan Boulevard
Jackson Boulevard
la Salle Street
la Salle Hotel
Chicago Endowment Committee of American Red Cross Society
Traffic Club
Taft's 2560 Mile Swing From Washington to New England
President Taft plans a long itinerary starting in Chicago and Rochester before Albany New York and New Haven Providence and New York. He will meet Republican leaders attend a Yale corporation meeting and join a banquet of the New England jewelers and silversmiths and a dinner for Representative Parsons.
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Washington
Taft
Chicago
Butt
Charles de Wagner
White House
Rochester
Albany
Gov. Hughes
New York State
New York
New Haven
Yale Corporation
Providence
R. L
Roosevelt to Wed June 16
New York report states Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Miss Eleanor B. Alexander will marry on June 16. Col will attend the ceremony and arrive in time. the Roosevelt party plans to cross from Liverpool in May.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Eleanor B. Alexander
Col
Roosevelt
Liverpool
Virginia senator Daniels worsens after stroke in Daytona
Senator Daniels of Virginia, who suffered a paralytic stroke in Daytona Beach, has declined further as his family is summoned. Doctors faced great difficulty in tending him as his condition deteriorates since the stroke.
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Daytona
Fla
John W. Dante
Virginia
Daniels
Ysicians
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