Tangled on Stand in Carmack Trial Amid Cross Examinations
Nashville, Feb 22. In the Cooper Sharp trial for former Senator Carmack's slaying, Robin Cooper withstood a lengthy cross examination, maintaining calm and consistency. Sharp testified he saw Carmack fire. Robin later said Carmack aimed at him as the shooting started, while governors and pardons surfaced in questions about influence and conversations.
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Nashville
Tenn
John D. Sharp
Cooper-Sharp
W. Car
Mack
Robin Cooper
McCain
Sharp
Attornery
General Garner
Maurey County
Garner
John Sharp
Carmack
Senators
Cooper
Robin Cooner
Revolver
Jesse Linder
Gov. Patterson
Pardon Board
Linder
Gov.Petterson
Robin
Col. Cooper
Coopers
Rabin
Patterson
Cooper Wes
Peoples
Senator Carmack
Gov. Taylor
Anderson
Gen Meeks Sharp
St. Louis
Guv Patterson
Army
Tam
Mexwell House
Apara J
Epreaenigei
Matthews White
Col Cooper
Anxety
Misa Skeffington
Fay
Jang
Nona
John
Gen Meeks
Gerners
Robin Jones
Coopern
Cal
Rainey Attacks Across the Aisle in Graft Allegations
The speech denounces Panama purchase and a pending Colombia treaty as falsehoods. Senator Rainey defends his record, warns critics, and calls for proof while urging a full House investigation into graft and canal-related matters. The debate centers on Cromwell and alleged schemes tied to Colombia and Panama.
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Tines
Suire Omican
Panama
Colombia
Nur
Ntultye Rameye
Miinais
Toms
William Nh Beomwvell
Colombe
Cnted
Bear
Charles Taft
Me Ramey
senUeman
Ilinois
Siefen
Boatnes
Rotten
Laines
Mir Hamey
Rainey
W Soakbtan
New York
Haney
Femme Canal
Taney
Harkes
Crom- 2
Tari
Hong
Olcott
Trama
Cromwell
Explosive Package Found In Mail Pouch On Train
A mail car on eastbound train No 5 from Columbus to Norfolk at Raderfield West Virginia stopped after a pouch was snatched from a crane. Inside an unaddressed package were 1,000 nitroglycerin caps. Clerks moved the caps to the car’s far end and turned the package over to the postmaster at Bluefield, suspecting a mistake. The incident involved over 100 passengers and grimly startled the clerks.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Columbus
Norfolk
Raderfield
Taft Praises Lawyers and Executives of Public Law
President elect Taft in Philadelphia at Washington’s birthday exercises frames the learned professions as key to government. He highlights ministers teachers writers and doctors, then stresses the lawyer’s role in drafting statutes, shaping policy, and guiding administrative practice within constitutional limits.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Washlington
Taft
Lfe
Roosevelt
Japan
Oty
L Supreme Court
Supreme Courts
Stig
Chicago Woman Loses Jewelry Aboard Mauretania
Mrs J H Lewis of Chicago reports she lost jewelry valued at 6500 while crossing the Atlantic on the Mauretania. She suspects a fellow passenger who left the ship at Queenstown as the Mauretania neared port. Her husband James Hamilton Lewis, former Chicago corporation counsel, is en route to London to assist.
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J. H. Lewis
Chicago
London
James Hamilton Lewis
Cecil
Thin City
Atlantic
Lewis
Queenstown
Corporation Counsel
Doubt of Hummels Death Reaches New York
Convicted lawyer Abraham H Hummel traveled abroad last March with nephew A H Kaffenbaugh. A unconfirmed Nice death report prompted doubt as partner David May reports no word and notes a London home and plans to stay with family. May cannot confirm a return date to America.
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New York
Nice
Abraham H Hummel
David May
Hummel
Lusitania
A. H. Kaffenbaugh
London
Mr. Hummel
America
May
Eight Hurt in Cape Henry Excursion Train Collision
A rear end collision on the Cape Henry division of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad injured eight passengers aboard two excursion trains bound for Cape Henry to view the homecoming fleet. Names include W. Gardner of Whaleyville with both legs broken, W. Blankenship and family from Norfolk with multiple injuries, nurses from St. Vincent's Hospital with unknown injuries, Ruth Brenneman of Portsmouth with a crushed hip, and Mrs. V. A. Williamson. All but Brenneman were sent to hospitals in Norfolk.
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Norfolk
Cape Henry
Norfolk and Southern Railroad
W. Gardner
Whaleyville
Vea
W. Blankenship
Hopkins
H. M. Smith
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Ruth Brenneman
Portsmouth
V. A. Williamson
Miss Brennaman
Witness disputes pistol sighting and alibi in Carmack case
Testimony centers on whether a pistol seen on a cloudy day was linked to Senator Carmack’s death. A witness denies using the language attributed by Miss Skelington while claiming another man, Dunc Cooper, shot Carmack. The session adjourns after affirming no alibi proof and plans to resume later.
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Lina
Tyoun
Senator Carmack
Robin
Miss Skelington
Dunc Cooper
Carmark
Miss Skefington
Lone Man Seeks Wife Through Women’s Association Efforts
An old article describes how a single man wrote to the Young Women’s Christian Association seeking a wife. Secretaries reveal they screen suitors, promote congenial matches, and sometimes reject offers such as hiring a housekeeper with marriage as a condition. The association aims to protect girls while helping men find suitable companions.
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Cheela Association
United States
Association For Employment
W CA
MCA
Judge Elbert H Gary Arrested for Speeding
New York February 2 Judge Elbert H Gary chairman of the United States Steel executive committee was arrested in Hollis Queens for speeding. He gave a Manhattan address when processed and sought bail with four autos valued at $9,000. The court reserved decision for a special session.
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New York
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H Gary
United Statesater Company
Flushing Solice Court
Ennis
Sweeney
Hillside Avenue
Hollis
Rallegahour Galt
C. Schmildit
Aay Chausteur
Return of American Battle Fleet Captivates Roosevelt at Mayflower
President Roosevelt hails the first circumnavigation of the globe by a battle fleet aboard the Mayflower at Fort Monroe. He lauds sailors for flawless voyage, praises Sperry and officers, and notes the fleet's readiness and gunnery, while The Washington Post distributes Fleet Edition aboard ships.
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Roosevelt
Post
Washington Post
Pioneer
Newberry
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Connecticut
America
Hps
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Atlantic
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President Roosevelt
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Globe
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Strait of Magellan
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Coopsta
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Sanat
Benstor Carmack
Reba
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Gamer
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Burton
Tourey
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San Francisco
Charles §. Sperry
Jacalet
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Georgia
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Sawyer
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