Amateur wireless sparked by Republic wreck stirs city chatter
The Boston and Portsmouth wireless scenes buzz with amateur operators using high power gear after the Republic wreck. Professionals complain of crowded airways as youths boast of long distance reach while Navy Yard and United Wireless steps in to quiet major interference.
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Republic
Liem
Ibraltar
Scepres
Trators
Boston
Massachusetts
Portsmouth
New York
Brooklyn
Navy Yard
United Wireless Company
Department
Jury Chosen in Cooper Murder Trial Amid Literacy Debate
Nashville reports the Cooper case jury selection faced upheaval as many jurors were illiterate or limited in English. The process drew 3,019 men across five venires before the panel was set, with several jurors unable to read or write well. Foreman Hows previously led the Cox case jury. Proceedings continue as the state readies testimony in the murder trial of Col. Duncan B. Cooper, his son Robin, and John D. Sharpe for the killing of Senator E W Carmack.
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Supreme Court
Bierman
Hows
Cox
Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
John D. Sharpe
United States
E. W. Carmack
Hart
E. M. Burke
Robert McPherson
G. A. Lane
W. A. Adcock
Cooper Schnupp
J. H. Vaughn
M. Hyde
Gus Knipfer
Sarnace
F. O. Bierman
J. Woodruf
Jacob Frutiger
William Hows
McCain
Anderson
Cooper
Alan
Mra. Hastman
Senator Carmack
Women War on Butchers in Hartford City
Eight city meat dealers ordered telephones removed from their shops and will not deliver to customers after today. They cite delivery costs of 10 to 15 a week. Local women held a meeting, agreed to boycott, and will source beef and sheep from rural suppliers three times weekly.
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Washington Post
Hartford City
Ind
Big Three Cent Shortage Hits Cleveland Street Cars
Cleveland Ohio February 13 The January deficit of 85827 68 was revealed in a United States court report by Municipal Traction Company receivers. The nine month operation under 3 cent fares shows a total deficiency of 228678 47, the largest in months since leasing the property to the municipal company.
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Cleveland
Ohio
United States
Municipal Traction Company
Muncipal Comany
Count Stanislaus de Castellane Arrives in New York
Special to The Warmington Cast. In New York on February 12 Count Stanislaus de Castellane, brother of Count Boni, arrived aboard La Provence en route to Cuba to visit his wife's Cuban relatives. The countess accompanied him, described as a Senorita Terry, daughter of a wealthy Cuban planter, met at the pier. He declined to discuss his brother Boni’s affairs.
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Hia
Colima Volcano Erupts Amid Widespread Destruction
Mexico City February reports the Colima volcano in Jalisco intensifying eruptions with subterranean detonations, lava flow, and ash causing widespread dusting and forest fires. Nearby towns face scorched vegetation while residents flee. tremors disrupt other regions as Lake Chichankanat in Yucatan shrinks dramatically.
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Colima
Jalisco
Tuxpan
Capotlan
Coalcoman
Patzcuaro
Ario
Tacamabrio
Yucatan
Chichankanat
Miss Ellen Mackay III Rushed From Louisville to Aid Bedside
Clarence Mackay hurries from Louisville to New York to reach daughter Ellen Mackay at the family home. Reported the condition is not believed to be serious despite concern over her health.
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Clarence Mackey
Louisville
Washington, Post
New York
Elén Mackay
Clarence Mackay
Mackay
Thas
Fire Guts Prospect Street House In Hagerstown Tragedy
Special to The Washington Post reports a February fire in Hagerstown Maryland at 02 G Stonebraker on Prospect Street. Four occupants escaped on ladders in night clothes as flames gutted the residence. Loss estimated at $8 000. Mrs George M Stonebraker and Miss Amanda Berton were badly burned while trying to wake Levin Stonebraker and the two Stonebraker brothers also suffered injuries. Firemen assisted with the escape and rescued valuables including antique furnishings.
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Washington
Hagerstown
G. B. Stonebraker
Prospect Street
Stonebraker
George M' Stonebraker
Levin Stonebraker
Amanda Berton
Read of Duke John l of Austria tied to local cult leader
Tacoma report states Joshua Klein, a self-styled reader of a new thought cult, is said to be Duke John l of Austria who allegedly left his royal life after a 12 year marriage, later declared dead, and now faces preliminary charges of assault and battery against a pupil’s mother. Klein refused to confirm or deny identity.
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Washington Post
Tacoma
Wash
Joshua Klein
Duke John l of
Austria
Hfe
South America
Waa
Klein
Archduke
Scarlet fever outbreak aboard Han cock at Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York reports 200 to 300 men aboard the receiving ship Han cock at the Brooklyn Navy Yard under quarantine for scarlet fever. Eleven men are in Naval Hospital with fever and rash but none seriously ill, with precautions to prevent spread at the yard.
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New York
Hancock
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Naval Hospital
Morse to Leave Tombs With U S Marshals Custody
Charles W Morse the former ice king, imprisoned in the Tombs for fifteen years for banking law violations, will be permitted to go abroad in the custody of two deputy U S marshals. Justice Lacombe ruled his presence is imperative for commercial dealings and creditors' interests, allowing Morse to conduct business while away from prison.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
United States
Morse
Apnata
Lacombe
Tiited States Court
Miarahat
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