Taft to the South Held for Child's Death
Special to The Washingta Poa reports a murder trial related to the death of Laura Wilkins aged twenty one years. The Rochester jurors found the parents responsible for the infant's death after testimony about alleged neglect and mis management by caregivers. The piece also notes public attention to medical care and a separate mention of Christina Seenre performing a medical miracle.
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Hevers
Chistan
Horney
Rochester
Part y Divide on New Issues Expounded by Secretary
Debates on party unity and enforcement of new principles surge as Taft era factions test loyalty and leadership. The piece traces Republican tensions across the South and West, noting amendments, the 15th, and the struggle to align enforcement with civil rights aims amid former slaveholding influence.
Vermont Convention Selects Cannon Backed by Proctor Network
Vermont political factions show cautious support for Joe Cannon as a leading choice for the presidential ticket. Senator Redfield Proctor and son Norm Pletche Proctor voice strong approval, while Hughes Taft and Cannon vie for favor among state editors, labor leaders, and GOP activists ahead of the party convention.
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Jake
Hughes and
Cannon
Hughes
Canton
Vermont
State
New York
Proctor
Redfiell Proctor
Goxir
Pletche Proctor
Nov
Ealy
Seven Burned to Death in Fire at Haacke Home
A fire destroyed the home of carpenter Lawrence Haacke near here this morning, killing his wife and six children aged from infant to eleven. The family, all asleep, were unable to escape before the flames consumed the house.
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New Siskard Ont
Lawrence Haacke
Birmingham Hangings Echo After Third Delay
Henry Thaxton, a Black man, was hanged in Birmingham after being thrice respited by the governor. He went to the scaffold smiling and spoke of Frenda and thanks to the audience, blaming a bed company for his troubles.
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Birmingham
Henry Thaxton
Hunstucke
Osborn Succeeds Jesup as New York Museum Leader
Osborn appointed president of the American Museum of Natural History in New York, succeeding Vin Jesup after twenty seven years. The board of trustees approved the transition amid meetings and resolutions praising Jesup’s long service.
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American Museum of Natural History
New York Tech
Flenrs
Osborn
A Menein Museum of Natural Tore
Fae Morris Wooacsup
Institute
Feld
Jo Pierpont Volran
Vin Jesup
Atlanta storm bound business at a standstill
A sleet storm crippled Atlanta and parts of Georgia forcing streetcar traffic to halt and blocking roads with fallen trees. Wires and lines down disrupted telegraph service as people, including women passengers, faced dangerous conditions and long walks over icy areas to reach transit and safety. Rescue escorts aided pedestrians across wind chilled ice as crews worked to reopen lines.
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Yesterdy
Wis
Wight
Howells Station
Feo Px Mdingl
Steelentral
Western Union
Thinta
Macon
Othr
Georgia
Alabama
Tennseer
Bay
New York
Payment Stormers Ordnance
Joseph Fir Johnston
Fower Bay
Windy Hook Hey
Sande Hook
Uxace
Johnston
Ordaines
Takes Wife at Seventy In Williams College History
Former Williams College president Franklin Carter married Elizabeth Sabin Leake of Williamstown widow of Benjamin Leake. Carter, a Latin chair at Williams then Yale German professor, was professor there until 1872 and became Williams president in 1881. His first wife was Sarah Tentenworth Kingsbury of Waterbury Conn whom he wed in 1863.
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York
Franklin Carter
Williams Cottese
Elizabeth Sabin Leake
Willaamstown
Charles D Sabin
Feest Fitts
Haibeth Sant Leake
Benjamin Leake Sheig
Carter
Willamstown
Yale
Wi Unms
Sarah Tentenworth Kingsbury
Waterbury
Conn
Miner Saves Fast Train on Wilkes Barre Eastern Route
An unidentified foreign miner signaled a Stroudsburg to Wilkes Barre passenger train after a long stretch of track vanished at Yatesville. The fast train was saved from destruction as workers investigated the missing rail and a mine cave incident was noted.
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Wilkesharre
Wilkesharre , and Eastern
Stroudsburg
Yatesville
SZECHENYI TAKES MILLIONS ON COEUR T RACE ACROSS SEA
Special to The Washington Post from New York reports Count Dionys Szechenyi and Countess left Hoboken aboard the Koenig Albert for the Mediterranean. He deposited 200000 in drafts with the ship purser before sailing, part of a larger fortune transfer linked to the Countess’s Vanderbilt connections.
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Washington Post
New York
Count Dionys Brechen
Hoboken
Koenig Albert
Mediterranean
Banka
Mes Cornellog Vanderbilt
West Fifty- Seventh Street
Budanee
Calls War Fear Baseless Says Viscount Kentars Letter
The Washington New York Feb 10 Viscount Kentars Kaneko, a leading Japanese statesman, is quoted by Henry Clews as describing war talk between Japan and the United States as groundless. No evidence supports disruption of the longtime friendship cemented since America promoted civilizing relations among nations.
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Penu
New York
Kentars
Kaneko
Japan
Henry Clews
Pam
Amenea
Rockefellers Men At Fire Fight Burglars At Pocantico Inn
The John D Rockefeller estate fire brigade faced burglars who toppled a red hot stove in Foley's famous Pocantico Hill inn state Westchester early today battling flames with a hose cart and volunteers. The fire spread despite efforts and the loss was about 1900 with the Foley hotel badly damaged.
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Rockefellers Price
Polo
John 1 Rockefeller
Pavantwo Hill
School to Train Murders Frauds Recounted in Raid
Pittsburg police report a raid on the Camarata Foline group in Sewickler Heights uncovering a school to train murderers and extortion methods. Leaders Folino and eight alleged members were jailed after letters and forbidden literature were found at their home.
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Pittsurs
Dh 10
Antoine Folino
Haltens
Theiel Fant Souets
Senvators Jury
Sewickler Hiights
Furiae
Potia
Camerata Folue
Aktectnes
Folino
Lendezigia Iing
Fons Eperite
Bonner Fire Commissioner Named in New York
Hugh Bonner former New York fire chief and retiree who served in Cuba and the Philippines organizing Havana and Manila fire departments was appointed to succeed Francis Santry as fire commissioner. Santry had resigned after an inquiry into the Parke bus accident that killed three men. Bonner, nearly seventy, began firefighting in 1863 and is regarded as one of the world’s best.
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South
Lewis
New York
Hugh Bonner
Former bank president dies by suicide in note to family
Ex banker and former First National Bank president Mr Roots shot himself to death today after months of ill health. He had served several terms in the legislature and was linked with large business interests. A note to his wife and son said I cannot use to curse your lives I am going and must I forgive my enemies.
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Bordeaa
Senhor Franco
Premisr
Portugal
Iran
Mirsellca
Pales
Hardenly
Geome
Soonme
Benkor Tanto
Marie Pia
Comer
Francie T Roote
First National Bank
Roots
Clarence
Rana
Morse 15 Indicted Grand Larceny Charged in Bank Promoter Case
A federal grand jury indicted Charles W Morse on grand larceny charges tied to stock dealings with ex Judge Morgan J OBrien, detailing a note discounting of 1000 shares of the Natural Bank of North America and a $1000 transfer. The action involved the Mercantile National Bank and a $10000 note, with bail discussions set at $20000.
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O'Brien
No Counsel
New York
Charles W Morse
Esper i
Furope
Thx
Mr Morse
Morgan J
Morse
Worse
O Bren
Mr More
Judge O Breen
Natural Bank of Notth America
Judge O Brien
Vr More
Judge Obrien
Vorse
Bren
Olbrier
Iamself
Grand
Mercantile National Bank
Mercantile Bank
Merse Unutta
Megan J
Obrien
Neuonal Bank of North America
Marian J
Judy Obrien
Boardman
Judge
Vir Marse
Jerome
Oclock
Indge
Heinze
Miles M Obrien
Goulds
Ant Mies M O Brien
Va Morse
Wiles O Brien
Grand Jury
O Brien
Elbert Wire
National Bank of North America
Mir Jerome
Perkins
Justice Dowin
Larceny charges target former newspaper collectors
Virginia article reports Biggs and Robbins arrested at Riverton Junction while boarding a train for the North on larceny charges. Biggs, once a local collector, is accused of failing to turn over lists and accounts since discharge, with alleged continuing collections in Yearland Washington and Virginia. A bonding company representative arrived to press prosecution. Biggs lists residence as 15 Washington. No charges found in Washington directory.
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Virginia
Wabineton
Woodstock
Biggs
New Fork
Robbins
Maysville
Riverton Junction
Norfolk and Western
North
Yearland
Washington
Washington DC
Rossiter Denies Authority to Reorganize Government Printing Office
Rositer states his role is investigator only and not to reorganize the Government Printing Office. Changes in personnel will come through Acting Public Printer Brian Possiter, not via Rossiter. The Deputy Public Printer will handle any organizational policy actions after the investigation and President review.
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Brian
Witham
Roser
Mg Shop
Biian Vi Possiters
Gaxsernment
Rossiter
Stillings
Possiter
Rosster
Sullings
General receives envoy from German minister to Cuba
Barry, in role of ruler, welcomes Kaiser's minister Alavana Peh 10-Herr von Eckhard. The newly appointed German minister presented credentials to Brig Gen Thomas H Bairs, acting in Magnon's absence. Barry pledged to cooperate to foster friendly Cuba-Germany relations, noting personal acquaintance with the German ruler.
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Barry
Kaiser
Alavana
Herr von Eckhard
Cuba
Thomas H Bairs
Ger Magnon
Republi
Garmin Empire
Hotels Renovation Law Passes House in Guthrie
Oklahoma law passage requires hotels to upgrade facilities in Guthrie. The measure mandates nine foot sheets and prohibits cracked tableware or receptacles for food. The bill aims to improve sanitation and guest comfort across lodging houses.
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Guthrie Okla
House of
Plan to Issue 500 Million Notes Tied to Germany Example
Senate Finance Committee chair describes a measure to furnish 500 million dollars within forty eight hours. He argues the plan to issue notes mirrors Germany and warns bank managers the United States could permit another suspension of cash payments.
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Senate Finance Committee
Germany
United States
Remedy for public confidence via railroad bonds proposal
Aldrich argues a prompt remedy within forty eight hours can inject money to calm markets. He supports using 1st class railroad bonds as securities to broaden currency elasticity, estimating up to 4 trillion in potential purchases without unduly affecting security prices.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Senate Finance Chair Praises Aldrich During Debate on Pending Measure
The Senate listened intently as Mr Aid rich, chairman of the Committee on Finance and author of the pending bill, explained the measure amid praise from supporters and questions from critics. Senator from Rhode Island spoke forcefully, highlighting practical implications and the crisis atmosphere surrounding the legislation as colleagues and reporters observed the proceedings in Washington.
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Aid
Senate
Phode Tsland
Westen
Aldi
Finneral Weston
Maemners
Hnaee
Ird
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