Governor Cooper on trial in temper amid Carmack dispute
In a Tennessee court Col Duncan Cooper faces cross examinations about editorials and political attacks linked to the Carmack case. He defends his temper at questions about Taft and Patterson, discusses his actions during the campaign, and recalls meetings with editors while asserting his innocence and responsibility for his finances and aid given to others. The session pauses for rest as testimony continues.
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Col. Cooper
Bradford
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the American
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BE. B. Craig
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MacVeagh Accepts Taft Cabinet Post in February News
New York February 26 1909 Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago accepts Taft’s offer to be Secretary of the Treasury completing the Taft cabinet. Opposition among Illinois Republicans fades as he agrees to serve. Taft walks five miles in Central Park with Postmaster General Hitchcock in biting wind and meets New York financiers. Three Taft families reunite at Henry W Taft home. Taft plans Washington trip Saturday and attends Root dinner at Hotel Astor. Regently in Peking sends letter to Taft outlining policy reform and China’s stance on opium and Manchuria.
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Beveridge Earns Indiana GOP Leadership Backing
Senator Beveridge was hailed as the Republican leader at a banquet in Claypool Hotel hosted by the State Republican Editorial Association. Harry Strohm of Kentland acted as toastmaster as Beveridge pledged to curb insider influence and back direct primary elections for all offices from constable to U.S. senator.
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Beveridge
Republican Party
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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 five year old stepdaughter whom he choked and beat then buried in the barnyard. Frank Palmer was hanged at Reading for killing a woman in a jealous rage. he attempted suicide in prison and leaves a 14-year-old son preparing for the ministry.
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Irvin A Lewis
West Chester
Frank Palmer
Reading
Palmer
Attcheol
Standard Oil Rebating Case Set on Settlement Basis
Federal Judge Anderson signaled he will rule the unit of offense in the Standard Oil rebating case is the 36 freight charge settlements. If upheld, the maximum fine could be about 720000, far below the 929240008.11 assessed by Judge Lapolis. The government plans to proceed on this line at a formal ruling and may offer further arguments.
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United States
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Wikerson
Sims
Bonaparte
Price of Possum Soars with Odd Demands
Fragments show rising possum prices and odd demands as buyers bid for animals. An order for $250 was received locally, with another from Hartford Conn for one iced possum noted in the day’s scattered lines.
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Steamship Florida Sold After Republic Sinking
The steamship Florida was sold at South Brooklyn to a man named A Mosse of Philadelphia following a U S court ruling in favor of White Star Line for $2000. The sale yields $240,500 to the trustee Alexander, to cover damages from the Republic sinking, with the Republic valued at about $1.5 million and claimed freight and passenger losses at $500,000.
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Olive Logan In Asylum At Banstead
London feb 25 Olive Logan formerly famed author and actress who was aided by Lady Cook in New York years ago is now confined in a Banstead lunatic asylum after being removed from a Kensington boarding house on complaints of delusions and nuisance. Her sister in Boston and brother in Cincinnati were contacted but did not respond.
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Cigarettes to Cost More Across Cut Rate Brands
New York February 3 cigarette dealers say after conferences with major distributors the price of cigarettes will rise on cut rate brands. Makers warn of higher costs due to reduced Turkish tobacco and retailers have decided on a price increase.
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Jeniers
War scare over Balkan crisis unsettles Europe
London and Paris report a tense diplomatic mood as Austro Hungary seeks a pretext to crush Serbia while Russia contemplates reserves. Montenegro and Serbia pledge restraint until a European conference rules, with Prime Minister Chamberlain denying an Austro-Serbian clash and urging calm. Germany and Britain discuss joint pressure if Russia helps Belgrade, while Vienna seeks to avert a general war.
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Four Dead in Arkansas Tornado Report
Four people died in eastern Arkansas from Tuesday's tornado with four dead, several seriously injured, and two less seriously hurt as authorities assess the damage in the Little Rock area.
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Little Rock
Ark
District Attorney Hradec and Capt Hains Charged in Bayside Murder
In Queens County, Deputy District Attorney Hradec and Captain Pater C Hains face murder charges in the Bayside case involving Willie Annis. The report notes concerns over the captain’s mental condition while detailing the alleged con by Fek 2q and a linked netted scheme.
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Funeral of Dr. W T Bull in New York
Funeral services for Dr W T Bull famed surgeon who died of cancer were held at St Thomas Church New York. The Rev Dr Ey M Stires officiated attended by Elihu Root Joseph Choate Frederick W Vanderbilt and many medical men. Body taken to Newport for interment tomorrow.
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Rockefeller Breaks Silence Over Backus Refinery Purchase
Special to The Washington Post reports John D. Rockefeller defends himself and the Standard Oil Co. in a 31 year silence article. He details the Backus refinery sale, asserts full value was paid, and rejects accusations of wrongdoing while defending the company’s conduct and dividends.
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Navy Commission Urges Radical Changes in Naval Administration
President Roosevelt named a joint navy and army commission, chaired by Admiral Mahan, to overhaul naval organization and yard locations. The two preliminary reports urge prioritizing national defense, improved war readiness, and stronger military advice to the secretaries, with a joint board to align army and navy plans before adoption.
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