Tangled on Stand in Carmack Shooting Trial
Nashville court hears Robin Cooper recounts firing of Senator Carmack and his father's pistol, while John D Sharp defends his role. Cross exam reveals inconsistencies as state pushes altered gun ownership claims and Cooper’s meeting with Gov Patterson.
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Robin Cooper
Father
Gov. Patterson
Nashville
Tenn
John D. Sharp
Cooper-Sharp
W. Car
Mack
McCain
Sharp
Attornery
General Garner
Maurey County
Garner
John Sharp
Carmack
Senators
Cooper
Robin Cooner
Revolver
Jesse Linder
Pardon Board
Linder
Gov.Petterson
Robin
Col. Cooper
Coopers
Rabin
Patterson
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
John D. Sharpway
Gen Meeks
Gerners
Robin Jones
Coopern
Cal
Rainey Faces Strong Rebuke Over Panama and Colombia Plans
A heated congressional session featured sharp accusations against Rainey over graft claims tied to the Panama Canal and looming treaties with Colombia. Supporters pressed for proof while critics demanded accountability as debate stretched into the fourth page.
Explosive Mail Pouch Found On Eastbound Train
Bluefield West Virginia February 22 a mail car on eastbound train Columbus and Norfolk caught a mail pouch near Raderfield. An unaddressed package inside contained 1000 nitroglycerin caps shocking five clerks. The caps were secured in the car and later turned over to the postmaster. authorities believe a mix up caused the package to enter the pouch.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Columbus
Norfolk
Raderfield
Taft Praises Lawyers and Executives in Public Service
President elect Taft addressed Pennsylvanias February exercises on the relations of learned professions to government. He stressed lawyers as creators of statutes and executives in drafting public policy while noting ministers teachers writers journalists and doctors influence governance and reform.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Washlington
Taft
Lfe
Roosevelt
Japan
Oty
L Supreme Court
Supreme Courts
Chicago Woman Loses 6500 Jewels Aboard Mauretania
Mrs James Hamilton Lewis of Chicago reports a fellow passenger suspected after losing 6500 dollars worth of jewelry while crossing the Atlantic on the Mauretania. She spoke with authorities at Queenstown where the passenger departed. Her husband, James H Lewis, former Chicago city official, will join her in London.
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J. H. Lewis
Chicago
London
James Hamilton Lewis
Cecil
Thin City
Atlantic
Lewis
Queenstown
Corporation Counsel
Doubt of Hummel's Death in Europe Report
New York reports doubt surrounding Abraham H Hummel's death in Nice as unconfirmed. Partner David May has no word. Hummel sailed on the Lucitania March 21 with nephew A H Kaffenbaugh and later moved to London with sisters and nephews. No definite return date or notice to May.
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Europe
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. Injuries included multiple leg fractures and a crushed hip, with several patients hospitalized in Norfolk. Names include W. Gardner of Whaleyville. W. Blankenship and family of Norfolk. nurses Miss Hopkins and Miss H M Smith. Ruth Brenneman of Portsmouth. and Mrs. V A Williamson whose exact residence was unknown.
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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 accounts shuffle blame in Carmack murder case
Fragmentary testimony discusses pistol sightings and alibi questions around the Carmack killing. Witnesses describe seeing a revolver near the corpse and a dark pistol while denying attributed language. The court schedules adjournment as cross examination continues. Steel wage rumors prompt denial from E H Gary while German markets absorb U S Steel price reductions.
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Lina
Tyoux
Senator Carmack
Robin
Miss Skelington
Dunc Cooper
Carmark
Miss Skefington
Lone Man Seeks Wife Through Association Efforts
A historical article describes the Young Women's Christian Association and its secretary staff receiving letters from men seeking wives. It explains the association’s aim to protect girls, verify suitors, and arrange introductions through church affiliations, noting some odd requests while emphasizing safe matchmaking.
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Cheela Association
United States
Association For Employment
WC A
MCA
Judge E H Gary Arrested In Speeding Case
New York February 2 Judge Elbert H Gary chairman of the United States Steel executive committee was arrested in Hollis Queens for speeding. He tried to post bail with four automobiles valued at about 9000 but the court deemed bail not ready and the case postponed.
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Sanat
Benstor Carmack
Senator Carmack
Reba
Gen McCern
New York
Elbert H Gary
United Statesater Company
Flushing Bottercourt
Gary
Ennis
Sweeney
Hillside Avenue
Hollis
C. Schmildit
Homecoming of Roosevelt Toasts Navy Fleet at Mayflower
President Roosevelt hailed the circumglobal voyage of the American battle fleet aboard the Mayflower in Fort Monroe Virginia praising the crews for flawless execution and unmatched naval prestige. The Washington Post issued a Fleet Edition as ships returned to port amid cheers and formal salutes.
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Fort Monroe
Roosevelt
Post
Washington Post
Pioneer
Newberry
Toddy
Connecticut
Louisiana
Georgia
Wisconsin
America
Hps
Pacific
Atlantic
Mr. Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Admiral Sperry
Rim
Globe
South America
Strait of Magellan
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Syers
Gamer
Carmack Targatis
Carmitple
Rainey
Burton
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
W Soakbtan
Haney
Tourey
Lovering
Femme Canal
Taney
Harkes
Crom- 2
Tari
Hong
Olcott
Trama
Cromwell
Recklesmese
Paser
Journalismana Politica
Carr
Tropics
Panama Canal
Stig
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Waa
Fleet
San Francisco
Charles §. Sperry
Jacalet
Sawyer
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