Tempered Trial Tells Of Cooper and Carmack Clash
Col Duncan B L Cooper faces a flood of questions as he testifies in a Tennessee court about attacks by Carmack and editorials that linked him to political scheming. He defends his actions, recalls Taft’s portrait controversy, and seeks rest during a lengthy cross examination. The day ends with adjournment as Cooper grows weary.
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Taft Cabinet Pick MacVeagh Accepts Treasury Post
New York reports Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago accepts Taft's offer for Secretary of the Treasury, completing the cabinet. Opposition dissolves as Illinois Republicans back the choice. Taft plans to announce full cabinet after a formal lineup. MacVeagh toured Central Park with Postmaster Hitchcock amid wind, meeting financiers and notable visitors. Three Taft families reunite at Henry W Taft home. Taft to attend Root dinner in New York before returning to Washington Saturday.
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Tennessee
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George W. Wyckernham
Beveridge Emerges As Indiana Republican Leader At Banquet
Senator Beveridge was hailed as the Republican leader in Indiana at a Claypool Hotel banquet hosted by the State Republican Editorial Association. Harry Strohm presided as toastmaster as Beveridge denounced bossism and cliques and backed direct primaries for all public offices from constable to U S senator.
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Constable
United States
Two Hanged for Murder in Pennsylvania
Irvin A Lewis, a young man, was hanged at West Chester for killing his 5 year old stepdaughter. He choked and beat the child and buried her in the barnyard. Frank Palmer, a widower, was hanged at Reading for killing a woman in a jealous rage. His 14 year old son is at school preparing for the ministry.
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West Chester
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Attcheol
Standard Oil Rebating Case May Pin Fine on Settlements
United States District Judge Anderson signaled a ruling that the rebating offense will be defined as the 36 freight settlement charges. A maximum fine of 720000 appears possible on that basis, far less than prior assessments. The government plans to proceed on this line, with arguments to follow.
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Sims
Bonaparte
Possum Prices Rise Amid Odd Demands and Orders
Scattered reads show fluctuating possum prices with rising demand. A sequence of notes mentions a ten dollar animal, frightful terms, and orders from Hartford Connecticut and Eastern cities.
Steamship Florida Sold After Republic Sinking Ruling
The steamship Florida was sold at South Brooklyn pier to a man named A Mosse from Philadelphia after a U S district court ruling awarded White Star Line $2,000 in damages for the loss of its vessel Republic. The sale generates about $240,500 for distribution under admiralty law to satisfy claims, while the Republic valued at $1,500,000 with up to $500,000 sought for freight and passenger baggage losses.
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Olive Logan In Asylum At Banstead In London
Olive Logan once famed author and actress, rescued from penury in New York years ago, is now an inmate of a Banstead lunatic asylum. She was sent there after Lady Cook’s death, moved from Kensington two months ago on complaint of a landlady about delusions and nuisance. Sister in Boston and brother in Cincinnati were alerted but did not respond.
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Cigarettes To Cost More Across Cut-Rate Brands
New York Feb 3 Dealers confer across the industry report price increases on most cut-rate cigarette brands. Distributors say margins were too slim at the cut prices and manufacturers threaten a rise due to a tighter Turkish tobacco supply. Cigar store keepers have decided to raise prices accordingly.
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Jeniers
Austro Hungary war scare muted by diplomacy
The article reports that a full war scare over Serbia is unlikely. Russia may mobilize reserves for training, Serbia and Montenegro pledge no aggression until a European conference. A conference revived by powers aims to press for peaceful intervention and territorial claims remain disputed.
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Tornado Kills Four in Eastern Arkansas February 95
Four dead and multiple injured in eastern Arkansas from Tuesday's tornado focused on Little Rock area. Officials report four fatalities, several seriously hurt, and two more wounded in the affected region.
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New York Officer Charged in Bayside Murder Case
In Queens County a police captain, C. Pater Hains, is charged in the Bayside murder of Willie Annis. The indictment details alleged conning and mental condition issues leading to the case against Hains and related appointments.
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Funeral of Dr W T Bull in New York Church Service
Funeral services for Dr W T Bull, famed surgeon who died of cancer, were held at St Thomas Church New York led by Rev Dr Ey M Stires. A distinguished gathering including Elihu Root Joseph Choate Frederick W Vanderbilt attended. The body was taken to Newport for interment tomorrow.
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Rockefeller Breaks Silence In 31 Years On Backus Refinery Sale
Special to The Washington Post reports John D. Rockefeller defends himself and the Standard Oil Company in a 31 year silence. He explains the Backus refinery purchase, his role, and why he says his actions were fair, detailing negotiations, price adjustments, and responses to critics while defending the company’s dividends and value.
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Navy Commission Urges Radical Changes for Secretary
President Roosevelt asks Congress to adopt a joint board for Navy and Army affairs, endorsing a new commission's general principles. The plan urges top-level military advice, reorganization of the Navy Department, and preparation for war, with a joint board to oversee yard locations and defenses alongside army input.
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