Packers Win A Point Word Of President Given
Commissioner of Corporations testified that Garfield acted as the President’s representative in the packers probe and that information obtained would be kept confidential. The judge allowed the evidence after a lengthy court battle, with Lyman and McFarland corroborating the testimony. Obituaries and notices follow for Boswell, Darby, Jones, Branousm, MeKre, Wilkinson, Woody, and other residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Packers
Morris
Garfield
Nelson Morris & Co
Mr. McFarland
Notice of Marriage and Death Notices Service Listing
A notice describes an application based service to insert marriage and death notices in multiple newspapers including the New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer Cincinnati Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Buffato Courier
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia
Public
Local Undertakers and Embalmers Serving Washington
A list of funeral directors in Washington outlines services from W R Speare at 940 F Street NW and J William Lee with a modern crematorium, R F Harveys Sons at 233 Fourteenth Street NW, John R Wright Co at 137 Tenth Street NW, and George P Zurhorst at 501 East Capitol Street. Each offers chapel use, livery, and 24 hour service with varying prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Speare
F Street
J. William Lee
Mocern
Moncet Prince
M Nnaylventa Ave
Malin Ne
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street NW
North
John R. Wright Co
Noth
George P.zurhorst
ALMA
Immunity debate in Chicago grand jury case erupts
Testimony by Lyman on Garfield conversations admitted as evidence amid clashes over corporate immunity. District Attorney Morrison challenges ruling while detailing how National Packing Company operates through several subsidiaries. Court adjourns with McFarland still on the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Garfield
G Garfield
Bureau of Corporation
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Garrell
Jesse I Lyman
National Packing Company
Morrison
Humphrey
Alsechalr
Charles M. McFarland
Fairbank Canning Company
McFarland
Miller
National Pack Company
Lymany
Grand Ry
Orrigan Jn S
Lyman
Kumphrey
Garfiel
Humi
Attorne
Bureau of Corporations
Sir
Arst
Fowler Brothers
Continental Packing Company
St. Louis Beef Corporation
Motrison
Te National Packing Company
Omaha Packing Company
Fowler, Bros
Skuddy Bros
St. Louis Dressed Beef Company
Capitt
Companie
W. Ogden Armour
Edward Morris
G. I. Swift
Ar. Lyman
Charles M. MrFarland
Morris & Co
Mrr. Lyman
Gofield
Mrs Delano Divorced for Desertion and Infidelity
White Plains, Feb 2 Supreme Court Justice Keogh grants an interlocutory divorce to Edith Berger Delano from Clarence L Delano. Custody awarded to Mrs Delano. it is alleged he deserted after two years and lived with a younger woman in Kokomo Indiana as Mr and Mrs Laring.
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Washington Post
White Plains
Supreme Court
Keogh
Edith Berger Delano
Clarence L. Delano
Meighan
Delane
Mamaroneck-on-the-Sound
A. V. Dean Reid
Capt. Reid
Memorial to President Harper Proposed Library Build
The Harper memorial committee of the University of Chicago board of trustees recommends a general library building costing 1 250 000 dollars as a memorial to President Harper. Friends will be asked to aid in funding. The final resting place may be set by the family. Albert M. Johnson was elected president of National Life Insurance Company at the annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harper
Board of Trustees
University of Chicago
Friends
Albert M. Johnson
National Life Insurance Company
P. M. Starn
LANDS FOR PEASANTS REFORM HIDDEN JOKER IN CRIME PLAN
St Peterburg Feb 2 The agrarian reform proposal now near completion includes a 150 million dollar compensation fund to buy lands for peasants via the Peasants Bank to sell on installments The project also secretly moves certain political crimes from civil courts to court martial with possible death only punishment while harsher penalties are set for illegal explosives politically used The reform drafted by Durnover and Akymoff will be reviewed at an extraordinary council session aimed at curbing rising offenses
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St. Petereburg
Witte
Council of the Empire
Peasants’ Bank
Interior
Durnover
Akymoff
Banker Mendelssohn Denies Death Threats From Revolutionists
Berlin reports Herr Mendelssohn head of Mendelssohn & Col says he has received threats from Russian revolutionists since the movement began. He mentions a six week old note threatening death with coffin skull and crossbones but states he has not been molested and attaches no importance to the threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Russia
Herr Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn & Col
A!d
Italian Ministry Resigns In Italy Crisis
Rome reports Premier Fortis announced the ministry tendered its resignation to King Victor Emmanuel after its programme was defeated in the Chamber of Deputies. Berlin dispatch confirms suppression of the East African insurrection with marine forces recalled. Queen Alexandra departs London for Copenhagen to attend King Christian X’s funeral. Legislature likely to act.
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Rome
Fortis
Chamber of Deputies
Victor Hmmanuel
Berlin
German East Africa
Marine Corps
Copenhagen
London
Queen Alexandra
Jeing Christian
Denmark
Scrutiny of New York Bank Department investigated
Albany N Y Feb 2 the probability of a legislative investigation of the State banking department has greatly increased in two days A resolution directing such an inquiry will likely be reported to the senate on Wednesday A measure will be offered and likely passed calling on the governor for all information in his hands regarding charges against Bank Superintendent Kilburn linked to the German Bank of Buffalo and Merchants Trust Co of New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
State Banking Department
Senate
Kilburn
Ger
Bank of Buffalo and Merchants' Trt Company of New York
Dowie's Unkissed Son Arrives Amid Jamaica Rumors
The Washington Post reports Dowie the unkissed son arrived from Jamaica after losing a title to a chorus girl who kissed the air as he declined. He says his father is recovering in Jamaica from Zion City overwork and plans to start another Zion City in northern Mexico.
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Washington Post
New York
Giadatons . Dowie
Jamaica
Dowie
Young Dowie
Zion City
Mexico
Balfour Chamberlain Ultimatum Threat to Unionist Unity
In London a historic dinner between former Premier Balfour and Joseph Chamberlain sparks a crisis over Unionist leadership. An ultimatum demands Balfour adopt Chamberlain’s tariff reform plan or risk losing followers to a separate party. a High-stakes shift toward Long as a unifying figure is discussed. Chamberlain and family plan to depart for Torquay for a week.
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London
Balfour
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlainite
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
Postmaster Forties Years Die In Wisconsin
Lacrosse Wisconsin February 3 Thomas Minshall postmaster at Lacrescent Minnesota for forty consecutive years 1859 to 1899 is dead at eighty two He held the longest postmaster tenure in the United States by consecutive years He was honored as oldest postmaster at the St Louis and Chicago expositions Kansas City Missouri February 2 Peter McArdle of Dover New Hampshire civil engineer and railroad contractor died tonight of pneumonia aged forty six He served in the Spanish war and did engineering for the U S government in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse
Wis
Thomas Minshall
Lacrescent
Minn
United States
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Peter McArdile
Dover
N.hl
Philippine Islands
Honeymoon Car Republic Tours With Longworth and Roosevelt
The Republic Pullman palace car, built in Illinois and now fitted in Philadelphia for Miss Alice Roosevelt and Congressman Nicholas Longworth, will whisk them on their honeymoon journey. The car is eighty feet long, ten feet wide, with mahogany and Dutch oak interiors, a spacious parlor dining room, bedrooms, and a kitchen stocked with fresh provisions, all designed for luxury and privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Republic
Alice Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Broad Street
Clement A. Griscom
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pullman
Illinois
Playhouse
Juxury
Longworth
Pullman Company
Unti
Chinese Mission Dinner Honors China Envoys at Waldorf
A large New York dinner at the Waldorf Astoria honored Viceroy Tuan Fong and Tai Hung Chi with leaders from missionary boards and civic groups in attendance. Speakers praised Christianity’s role in American society while Tuan Fong pledged protection for all under his care and urged missionaries to avoid interfering with Chinese law courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tuan Fong
Tai Hung Chi
Imperial Chinese Treasury
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
John W. Foster
M. Linn Bruce
New York State
Arthur Judson Brown
Missionary Board
Tuan Fongs
America
Morris K. Jésup
New York Chamber of Commerce
Episcopal Diocese of
Nicholas Murray‘Bautler
Columbia
Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church In America
D. Gambell
Peking University
China
Chentung Liange-Cheung
Washington
Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Foster
Immerilk
Rome
Cody post office swamped by marriage letters in Big Horn region
The Cody Wyoming post office is overwhelmed by letters from women nationwide seeking to marry Big Horn ranchmen. The postmaster asked the Post Office Department for help as thousands mail in on each train. A Gray Bull Club of ranchers aims to bring eligible girls to the basin, raising the letter flood and workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cody
Wyo
Cincinnati Enquirer
Big Horn
Post Office Department
Wyoming
Alec McCoy
Gray Bull Club
Big Horn Basin
Cleveland Union Station plans reported for 2 5 million build
Authoritative sources say the Pittsburg Lake Erie and other railroads led by Myron T Herrick have nearly perfected plans for a new modern union station in Cleveland Ohio. A site near the city square has been optioned and an official announcement is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Re. Sarde
Lake Erie
Batimore
Ohio
Wabagh
Erie
Myron T. Herrick
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Railroad
Murder verdict for Italian in Howellville child killings
In West Chester on February 2 Recordo Forte, an Italian, was convicted of murder in the first degree for killing two children, Maine and Dominic Delucca, at an old smithy in Howellville last March. The verdict followed a confession by a fellow prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Recordo Forte
Maine
Dominic Delucca
Howellville
Forte
Ground Hog Sees Shadow as Weather Quake Hits Early Spring
Ground hog predicts early warmth but is scoffed by locals who wager on spring, yet by nightfall colder winds and freezing temperatures sweep the region. Weather reports from the bureau offer no clear end in sight as winter makes a stubborn return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghanies
Wolks
Thomases
Weather Bureau
Troubles of the Rich Know Where and When to Give
University Courier reports Dr T Osbaldeston obtained Miss Helen Gould's response to requests from varied causes. Gould received 1403 letters totaling 1 548 502 dollars across 81 subjects. Wealthy donors balance generosity with caution, preferring accredited officials and avoiding unworthy appeals to maximize impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gould
University Courier
T. Osbaldeston
Migs Helen Gould
Migs Gould
Cuba
Health Office Record of Deaths February 2
Health office records list multiple death notices with ages and addresses. Names include Suttle Braseta Eliza Bowboer Rebecca Carr Thomas Carter Nore Eidelin Mary M Garner John Grayson Benjamin W Hanne William Heddersai Edward Harriach Addbon Kimiey Maud Morgan Lanixe Hippay J Eawin Regan Moward Weetla and more with varying ages from days to years and locations across Milwaukee Madison and surrounding areas.
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Dedths
Suttle Braseta
Kramer St Pc
Eliza Bowboer
Rebecca Carr
Gerfen Hospital
Thomas Carter
Ave
Nore Eidelin
St. Ann’s Asylum
Mary M. Garner
del. Ave
John Grayson
Court
Benjamin W. Hanne
Roth St. Ww
William Heddersai
Asylum
Edward
Harriach
Addbon D. Kimiey
St. Nw
Maud Morgan
Hippay
Geo. Wash. Univ. Foam
Daya
J. Eawin Regan
St.pel
Sis
Sint
Brains Too Big For Jobs Secretary Calls Navy Civil Reform
Secretary Bonaparte writes to Congress urging stability in the Navy Department civil establishment. He cites 840 appointees who refused or resigned and argues for a trained civilian force with retirement rights, to end costly competition with other departments and improve department work.
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Bonaparte
Congress
Navy Department
Department
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Bonaparte Saves Ratings For Charlestown Yard Workers
Orders from Secretary Bonaparte direct extended furloughs for dock and steam engineering workers at the Charlestown Navy Yard who were laid off due to the House Appropriations deficiency. They remain rated but face no expected return before July first. Construction and repair departments had already dismissed twenty six men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Navy Yard
Boston
Charlestown Navy Yard
Bonaparte
House Committee On Appropriations
Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Promotions
Brig. Gen. Albert I. M115, superintendent US Military Academy, goes on leave February 7 to 22, 1908 with permission to extend. Drum Major Henry Hinman of the Eighth Cavalry retires. Maj. Frederick W. Sibley and Cont. John R. M. Taylor are detailed to the Army Medical Museum Building in Washington for officer disqualification examinations, per paragraph 7 of Special Orders No. issued September 21, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert I
United States Military Academy
Henry Hinman
Tand
Eighth Cavalry
Frederick W. Sibley
Second Cavalry
John R. M. Taylor
Fourteenth Infantry
Army Medical Museum
Washington
War Department
Dog in City Directory Reveals Watchman's Mascot
In Utica a dog named Badgero appears in the city directory as watchman Robert Badgero of the Utica and Mohawk Valley Railroad. The incident leads the dog to be mistaken for a man, while the master Milford Badgero explains the gag and notes the dog helps as mascot. Also Philadelphia Postmaster Ashurst named to succeed Clayton McMichael.
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Washington
Utica
Badgero
Robert
Bob
Robert Badgero
Utica and Mohawk Valley Railroad Company
Milford Badgero
Allemn
Taan
Ashurst
Philadelphia
Cortelyou
Richard L. Ashurst
Clayton McMichael
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Wilam P
Ella Sherri Boswell
Oak Wood Cemetery
Darby
H. Darby
Waltfax County
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James Cronenery
Jones
Nethelly Bosworth
Mindwed Wadsworth Jones
Stevensville
Branousm
Charles M
Idie
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Albert J. MeKre
Mahalath E. Meee
Tsiath
Ih Street
Lebanon Lodge
Central Lodge
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Syracusian Lodge
K.P
Eri U. mm
Wotel Street
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Horatio Kirby
Unera
Rosedale
Benning Road
Sun- Way
Addison’s Chapel
Prince George County
Baltimore
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Marsares
L. Woody
E.T. Woody
Undertakers
President Harper
National Life
Court Witte
Reform Law
Mesaure
New York Bank Department
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Marconi
Sable Island
Sandy Hook
Glasgow
Cape Race
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Liverpool
Sably Island
Carmania
Pannonia
Kentucky
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Weples
Algeria
Leghorn
Tor
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Pretorian
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St. John
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la Bretagne
Henry Clay
Christianeand
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Galted
Natttax
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To-Kalon Wie Co
Prophet
Balfour and Chamberlain
the Republic
Alice
Khara* I. Vandegrift
Une Heren Wooldridge
Edward Whaten
Rebecca Sankey
John R. Hood
Elizabeth Bjorke
Wereide
Witten AY Lyons
Olen McAi
Tuan-Fong
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American Missionary Boards
New York Press
Margaret Hitchcock
Polyhymnia
Edmonston's
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Cleveland
Health Office Record
District of Columbia
A. Walker
W. D. MacDougall
G. W. Williams
D. Stearns
F. Marble
E. T. Pollock
M. E. Reed
J. H. Bowen
J. #. Caldwell
Navy
Asiatic Station
San Francisto
Cal
San Francisco
Berthalow
Lancaster
Navy Yard
League Island
E. M.s.Key
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
H. &. Robins
Mare Island
San Fran
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