Unexpected honors surround Tillman as Hepburn bill moves forward
Senate action centers on Senator Tillman chosen to report the Hepburn bill without amendments after a tense committee session. Doliver and Clapp join in a favorable report as Democrats align, with Aldrich praising Tillman’s role. The vote sets up Tillman to lead the measure amid ongoing debate over court review and railroad regulation.
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Supreme Court
Tilman
Garfield A Target Declares He Kept Faith In Beef Pack ers Case
Chicago February 23 Commissioner Garfield testified under heavy cross examination in the beef packers case. He said he turned some information from the investigation over to the Department of Justice by order of the President but none from the packers. He stated that the data given to Justice came from various informants nationwide and did not pertain to prices, profits, or margins from the defendants. The judge and attorneys debated privilege and intent as the session adjourned until Monday.
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Montay
United States
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Ecourt
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Landis
New York
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Torrow
Explosion in Dillonvale Coal Mine Claims Possible Victims
A black damp explosion early today at Western and Lake Erie Coal Mining Company No 2 mine in Dillonvale, Steubenville area, trapped several men. The mine is flooding and about 30 workers are idle as officials fear additional fatalities among those who customarily report after midnight.
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Steubenville
Ohio
Western and Lake Erie Coal Mining Company
Dillonvale
Looks Bright for Alexander Recovery Hope in New York
Former Equitable Life president H W Alexander, son of James W Alexander, shows improved condition after surgery in New York on February 23. Doctors report he has passed the primal shock of the second operation and physicians express cautious optimism about recovery as his family and attending staff remain hopeful. Fussell's Ice Cream Delivery ad note added.
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New York
H. W. Alexander
James WW. Alexander
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Keyes
Alexander
Raptt
Hope Grows at Algeciras as Talks Move On Morocco
Delegates at Algeciras note easing mood despite Germany's rejection of French proposals. French and German delegates display amicable spirit during debates on the Moroccan bank issue. In Paris, Premier Rouvier urges Chamber restraint and promises full discussion after the Algeciras conference, while Socialist leader Jaures criticizes government indecision.
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Hard to Secure Jurymen in Haugh Murder Trial
Dayton, February 24. Many men called as jurors in the Dr. Haugh murder trial express fixed opinions about guilt, slowing jury selection. Four venires have been secured, 108 veniremen summoned, eighty four exhausted, only six impaneled. The defendant feigns indifference to proceedings.
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Ohio
Asa
Haugh
Didnt Mean to Kill Him Harry Haas Acquitted by Jury
Pittsburg February 22 a coroner s jury acquitted nine year old Harry Haas of the death of his thirteen year old brother Howard saying the boy was too young to grasp the crime s enormity The boy testified I didnt mean to hit my brother but he pulled the bed covers off and rubbed my face with ashes then I grabbed a poker and swung It struck the boy causing fatal injuries The jury recommended Juvenile Court investigation into the case
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Harry Haas
Howard
Accused Miners Granted Writ in Steunenberg Case
The Idaho Supreme Court issued a writ of habeas corpus for Western Federation of Miners leaders including President Moyer and Haywood, returnable March 1 for a hearing. In Montana, the United Sons of Miners Union pledged five thousand dollars to defend Moyer Haywood Pettibone and Orchard in the Steunenberg murder inquiry.
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Idaho
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Heywood
Pettibone
Western Federation of Miners
Frank Steunenberg
Butte
Mont
Yo and Smelter Men's Union
Must Vacate Tenements for Rail Terminal Expansion
New York February 23 eviction ordered by the Long Island Railroad real estate department affects over 4,000 tenants in two blocks of tenement houses on 32nd Street west of Eighth Avenue. The structures house more than 200 families and will be torn down to widen space for the Pennsylvania Railroad terminal.
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Long Island Railroad
Thirty-Second Street
Eighth Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Printers Strike Averts with Eight Hour Day Increase in Wages
Baltimore printers avoid a strike after employers grant an eight hour day and wage hikes. Committees of employers and the Typographical Union held a joint meeting to settle demands. Agreement provides current nine hours reduced to eight after current contract expires with a 10 percent overtime raise.
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Typographical Union
Yeuriai
GEN Henderson Much Forsaken Sudden Turn Leaves Former Speaker Critical
Dubuque Iowa Feb 22 Former Speaker David B Henderson took a turn for the worse this afternoon his condition is critical. Won Trophy at Bird Shoot Palm Beach Fla Feb 2 in the shooting contest yesterday using live birds for targets H Yale Dolan won the trophy and first money at 33 and 2 yards Emerson second Procter Smith third money killing birds.
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Iowa
David B. Henderson
Palm Beach
Fla
H. Yale Dolan
Isaac E. Emerson
A. D. Procter Smith
Mischief at Chicago Banks Sparks Run Rumors
A masked telegraph prankster sent warnings to customers of at least four large Chicago banks urging withdrawals. The hoax caused panic at one bank where about a dozen patrons rushed to check solvency, with some accounts moved elsewhere and officials angered by the disruption.
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Bank of America
Topeka man slashes three. two near death
Cyrus Haygood of Kansas City, believed insane, cut and slashed three white people in Topeka after attempting to rob a boardinghouse run by Mr and Mrs E L Coons. He also slashed the Coons and attacked David Brewer, a newspaper carrier. Brewer’s throat was badly cut and may die. Haygood surrendered to police seeking protection.
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Cyrus Haygood
Kansas City
Haygood
E. £. Coons
Real Estate Man Murdered in Pittsburg
Frank Marsh, a Pittsburg real estate dealer, was murdered by unknown assailants while riding to the city in a buggy. Tony Valencia, an Italian companion, is detained for investigation. Marsh, recently pardoned in Missouri for forgery, allegedly entangled several Italian miners in real estate schemes.
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Bugeym
Tony Valencia
Valencia
Marsh
Bugsy
Missouri
Kept From Church By Law Injunction Prohibits Worship
Judge Goss in Parkersburg West Virginia issued an injunction barring BH Wilson and Mary Wilson from entering Pleasant Home Baptist Church property. They were accused of disturbing services by claiming the church was built on their land and threatening destruction, prompting trustees to seek court action to prevent further access and interference.
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Washington Post
Parkersburg
W. Va
Goss
BH Wilson
Mary Willson
Pleasant Home Baptist Church
Wilsons
House of God
God
Pleasant House
Woman Not Poisoned. Tucker Freed in Georgia Case
In Moultrie Georgia Drs Harris and Daniel reported no poison found in Mrs KE Ww Tucker's stomach. Accused of poisoning to obtain life insurance, Tucker had been jailed ten days and was released today on orders from the solicitor general. Doctors lean toward death from brain affection.
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Ins Party
Senate
Tilman
The
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Moultrie
Harris
Daniel
Tucker
Ner
Nantucket South Shoals Lightship Adrift Reported
Newport Rhode Island February 3 The Nantucket South Shoals Lightship reported to the torpedo station by wireless today that she was adrift Wind northeast forty five miles per hour at 630 am The ship later said Nothing doing There is no anxiety for the vessel and it is expected she will regain her anchor once weather moderates
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Explosion Kills Four In Bluefield Construction Crew
In Bluefield West Virginia on February 2 a construction foreman Joe Deado and three other Italian workers were killed when a giant powder can exploded during a blast near Rock. The blast tore the men apart as they prepared the charge.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Joe Deado
Tidewater
Rock
Hoch Hoch Hoch Exorcide Bigamist Hanged in Chicago Jail
Chicago lurid tale of Johann Hoch, convicted of poisoning his wife Matr Welcker Hoch, hanged in county jail after frantic legal maneuvering. Attorneys sought writs delaying execution, judge denied, Hoch professed innocence but prayed, final scene at the jail featured last words and grim rites as officials prepared the scaffold.
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Johann Hoch
Matre
Welcker Hoch
Hoch
Landis
H.R. Davis
Thrilling aeroplane ride ends in near disaster at Idora Park
At Idora Park in Oakland on February 23 Prof. Montgomery's aeroplane faulted during a 1800 foot ascent. The craft dropped and swerved while aeronaut David Wilkie clung to the framework. The machine wrecked on landing but Wilkie escaped with a nose gash and bruises.
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Idora Park
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Murder for wealth unearthed in long forgotten 1898 case
San Francisco detectives tracking a man who allegedly obtained 75000 in bonds tied to John Stinson after the mining magnate vanished in 1898. The body found in Stone Lake was buried as a pauper but later identified as Stinson. Mrs Connor of Portland asserts the suspect grew rich after the uncle's death and faces arrest.
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Iuah Connor
Conner
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Nk Wo Sanmsvor
Scharrer Wins Miss Busch Marriage License Issued
Lieut Edward Scharrer and Miss Wilhelmena Busch received a marriage license in Los Angeles on Washington's Birthday while county offices were closed. Scharrer, 28, and Busch, 22, plan to wed at the Busch Pasadena home near Thursday March 4 as the Busch family stays at their winter residence.
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Cal. Fes
Edward Scharrer
Wilhelmena Busch
Adolphus Busch
St. Lows
Washington
Laert Scharrer
G &. Barson, Jr
3D Bush N
Bush Home
Pasadena
Bard murder story denied by Brussels police
Special Gable dispatch reports Brussels police deny Detec tive Sergeant Fogart’s claim Albert Bard, the American who disappeared in Brussels last October, was murdered. The theory of death by own action is generally accepted here. Baltimore and Return, $1.25, via Pennsylvania Railroad each weekend. Auction today at 10:30 a.m. for dining room furniture at Wilson & Mayers.
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Washington Post
Brussels
John J. Fogart
New York
Belgium
Albert Bard
Wilson & Mayers
EA Gst
Testimony Reveals Cash Grants From Banks to County Treasurer
A state senate investigation into Cincinnati and Hamilton County officers heard testimonies about gratuities paid by banks for public funds deposits. County Treasurer Hyneckna said deposits were handled by the cashier, with checks posted for the public, and secrecy around gratuities denied by witnesses.
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State Senate
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Hyneckna
Drake
Tie
Hinedia
EF Cate
Theater for Bernhardt in Texas amid anti trust talk
Advance agent for Mme Bernhardt and her associate discussed enforcement of Texas anti trust laws to break the theater circuit grip in Texas. Bernhardt’s Dallas date is set for March 26 before Phusceipuia, Stetson and others. Bertram Gorman said a state theater opening could be guaranteed if the trust is removed.
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Warrington Post Dulas
Ty E Gorvan
Saran Heerhardt
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Normin
Berchari
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