Tangled On Stand in Carmack Slaying Trial
Nashville reports detail Robin Cooper and John D Sharp under cross examination in the Carmack slaying case. Robin Cooper maintains his original story amid a four hour cross fire as Sharp’s testimony reveals tensions, alleged gun swapping, and disputed movements before Carmack’s death near the pole on the arcade scene.
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Nashville
Tenn
John D. Sharp
Cooper-Sharp
W. Car
Mack
Robin Cooper
McCain
Sharp
Attornery
General Garner
Maurey County
Garner
Rainey Attacked Over Panama Deals and Colombia Treaty
The proceedings recount a fierce House exchange as Rainey defends himself against graft charges tied to the Panama canal affair and a proposed Colombian treaty. Speakers denounced alleged blackmail and questioned proof, with calls for full investigation as the debate spills onto the fourth page.
Explosives in Mail Pouch Found on Train
A mail car on an eastbound train from Bluefield to Columbus Norfolk stopped at Raderfield and recovered a pouch with an unaddressed package containing 1,000 nitroglycerin caps. Five clerks were stunned by the discovery as the train neared its terminus at Bluefield. The caps were placed at the far end of the car and turned over to the postmaster. investigators believe the package entered the pouch by mistake.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Columbus
Norfolk
Raderfield
Taft Praises Professions in Government Roles
President elect Taft at University of Pennsylvania discusses the relations of the learned professions to political government. He cites ministers teachers writers and lawyers as key to policy, lawmaking, and administration, stressing the lawyer as essential in drafting statutes and guiding reform.
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Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Washlington
Taft
Lfe
Roosevelt
Japan
Stig
Chicago woman loses gems aboard Mauretania
Mrs J H Lewis of Chicago reports to authorities that $6500 in jewelry disappeared while crossing the Atlantic on the Mauretania. She suspects a fellow passenger who left the ship at Queenstown. Her husband, James Hamilton Lewis, former Chicago corporation counsel, is en route to London to join her.
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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 Reaches New York
New York dispatch reports little credence to unconfirmed word that Abraham H Hummel died in Nice while abroad since March. His partner David May says no word has reached him and Hummel had sailed on the Lusitania March 21 with his nephew A H Kaffenbaugh. Hummel told movers he would stay in London with family for months and planned to return by year’s start but went to southern Europe. May cannot precise his return date. if Hummel had died in Nice he would have been notified.
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Peoples
Senator Carmack
Carmack
Gov. Taylor
Anderson
Robin
Patterson
Sharp
Gen Meeks Sharp
Nashville
St. Louis
Coopers
Col. Cooper
Mexwell House
Apara J
Epreaenigei
Matthews White
Col Cooper
Anxety
Misa Skeffington
Mr Sharp
Mr. Carmack
Fay
Jang
Nona
John
John D. Sharpway
Gen Meeks
Gerners
Robin Cooper
Robin Jones
John Sharp
Gov. Patterson
Coopern
Cal
Cooper
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
Norfolk February 22 a rear end collision on the Cape Henry division of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad between two excursion trains carrying passengers bound for Cape Henry to view the homecoming fleet. Eight injured include W Gardner Whaleyville six broken legs. W Blankenship Norfolk wife and daughter injuries. Mrs Blankenship two legs broken. Miss Hopkins and Miss H M Smith nurses injuries not known. Ruth Brenneman Portsmouth hip crushed. Mrs V A Williamson unknown residence injuries. Most were returned 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
Carmack killing witness trial fragments and steel wage rumors
Disjointed testimony recounts a murder scene with references to Senator Carmack’s revolver and a dark pistol while a witness disputes attributed language. Separately, New York reports deny wage cuts at United States Steel, amid German market attention and tariff considerations.
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Lina
Tyoux
Senator Carmack
Robin
Miss Skelington
Dunc Cooper
Carmark
Miss Skefington
Lone Man Seeks Wife Through Association Aid
A dated account describes how a Young Women's Christian Association secretary receives letters from men seeking wives and employment for wives. The article notes efforts to protect girls, verify suitors, and sometimes place men with church groups to foster suitable matches.
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Cheela Association
United States
Judge E H Gary Arrested in Speeding Case
Judge Elbert H Gary, chairman of U S Steel executive committee, was arrested in Hollis New York for speeding. At Flushing court he admitted identity, bail failed due to no numbers, and a suspension or special session was noted as the court asked about four automobiles valued at $9.00.
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Gary
New York
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Elbert H Gary
United Statesater Company
Flushing Bottercourt
Ennis
Sweeney
Hillside Avenue
Hollis
C. Schmildit
Roosevelts Homecoming Toast for Pacific Battle Fleet
President Roosevelt praised the returning ships aboard the Mayflower at Fort Monroe Virginia hailing the world circumnavigation as the first battle fleet to circle the globe. He spoke of pride in the navy and thanked Admiral Sperry and the crew as they received cheers from officers and bluejackets aboard the Connecticut Louisiana Georgia and Wisconsin.
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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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Gamer
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