Poison Mystery Deepens as Cumberland Pair Murdered
Officials still hold Cumberland pair were murdered. Two physicians and family members present unite in contraries, eight year old boy says dead hands of Charles E. Twigg and Grace Elosser held glasses when found. A bottle containing ammonia used to revive Mrs Elosser, friends say he spoke of quarrels between two sisters.
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Contra
Charles E. Twigg
Grace Elosser
Robb
Ford
Blosset
Blosser
Norris
Rollee Hut
Hobb
Mystery Clues and Contradictions In Blosser Tragedy
Reports from Cumberland detail a disputed claim by 8-year-old Harlan Norris that a physician removed glasses from Charles Twigg and Grace Blosser. State and police refute the statement after a four hour probe, while Twigg’s movements and motives are traced.
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Harlan B. Norris
Charles E. Twigg
Grace Elosser
Elosser
Twigg
Keyser
May Blosser
Miss Blosser
Gary Hopeful for Trade and Business Outlook
Special to The Washington Post. January report on Judge Gary discussing U S Steel prospects after WoE Corey resignation, noting mixed signals on 1909 results, optimism for early 1910, and continuing weak oil and rail sectors despite a better year overall.
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Washington Post
New York
Fudge Bi
Pie
United States Steel Corponation
Wo E Corey
Gary
Nwo
Rss
Bastieens
Todd
Les Minho
Deel Corpora Hom Ddd
Pat Rome
Tragic tale of Grace Blosser and Grace See recounted by boy witness
A boy testifies to a sequence at Blosser home where Grace Blosser and Grace See appeared lifeless with glasses in hand, a bottle on the floor, and a tale of mystery surrounding the tragedy. The boy describes overheard cries and a scene of adults and neighbors, with questions about possible murder or self harm, as inquest proceedings loom.
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Hlosser
Courane Beall
Carrie Lee
Fanius
James B Norris
Tin Bes
Trobbs
Norris
Twigg- Blosger
Escape Plot Tied to Indianapolis Girl Dora Sutton
Special to The Washington Post reports a year old girl named Dora Sutton of Indianapolis allegedly planned an escape by five prisoners in Atlanta. She allegedly provided her brother John Sutton with money and sow s and arranged help from others to aid the jailbreak. Four prisoners were recaptured after starving and freezing while Sutton escaped with his sister and fled toward the West.
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Washington Post
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Dora Sutton
Indianapolis
Miss Sutton
John Sutton
John Withrow
Henry Knoa
Edward Bonn
Charles Tangford
Sutton
West
Mail Car Robbery On Northern Pacific Train
Two masked men robbed the Northern Pacific mail car departing Seattle King Street. Clerk Harry C. Clarke was shot in the mouth and wounded. fellow clerk C E Reid was held at gunpoint. They were locked in a closet until Auburn. Robbers fled at Kent after throwing mail pouches and registers.
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Northern Pacific
King Street
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Harry C. Clarke
Clark
C E. Reid
Reid
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Kent
Japanese Base in Mexico Threatens Pacific Frontier
Special to The Washington Fast from New York reports a World dispatch that Mexico and Japan are negotiating an ultimate treaty to establish a Nipponese navy supply station near Bahia de Todos los Santos. Gustavos Madero, Francisco Madero’s brother, claims a Japanese colony within 60 miles of the bay has been imported by Diaz and granted unique concessions by the Mexican government.
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Diaz
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Oppose Reformatory Site Near Mount Vernon
At a Richmond meeting the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities opposed erecting a penal reformatory near George Washington’s home and burial place Mount Vernon. A memorial to Congress was proposed to prevent desecration of the sacred precincts by a nearby DC penal institution.
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Congress
Mount Vernon
District of Columbia
Banks Robberies Sweep Kansas Banks at Mercy of Bandits
Topeka report by N Dolley states that in the last three fortnights around 90 banks were robbed in Kansas, about one every three days, with $100000 stolen. No robberies solved, two gangs suspected on northern and southern borders, and protection deemed near perfect by authorities.
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Ocean Trust Sued Bar Ports to Ships in Antitrust Action
Federal government files Sherman antitrust suit in New York against thirteen transatlantic carriers controlling about nine percent of steerage traffic valued at fortyfour to fiftyfive million dollars annually. Twelve officers named as codefendants, alleged conspiracy to fix traffic and punish violations. Defendants include International Mercantile Marine and its subsidiaries, Cunard, White Star, North German Lloyd, Red Star, Hamburg America, and others with operations between Europe and the United States. The court seeks an injunction forbidding further agreements and barring entry or clearance of vessels while the alleged conspiracy continues.
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Amelia
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England
Atlantic Conference
Libau
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Cunard Steamship Company
Benton
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International Mercantile Marine
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Jielland - America Line
Rotterdam
North German Lloyd Company
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Red Star Line
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White Star Line
Russian East Asiatic Steamship Company
Bryce J. Allan
Herman C. von Post
Gustav H. Schwab, Jr
Oelrichs & Co
Lloyd
Alexander J. Johnson
A. E. Johnson & Co
Ohio caucus sets pace for senate fight in Columbus
In Columbus on January 4, Democratic leaders prepare for an Ohio senate caucus the first in twenty years to nominate and elect a U S senator. Pomerene and Hanly lead a crowded field as energy rises to rally support, with behind the scenes moves to delay or deny a Pomerene victory on the first ballot.
Johnson to Succeed Hale in Maine Senate Nomination
Charles F. Johnson of Waterville, Democratic candidate for Maine governor in 1882 and 18 84, was nominated on the first ballot at the Democratic caucus to succeed U S Senator Eugene Hale when his term ends March 4. Gardner and Pennell were other candidates. Johnson led with 67 of 106 votes cast, 63 needed for choice. Maine’s legislature is Democratic, making the nomination effectively an election.
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Pomeréne
Hd Hanly
Dayton
Hanly
Whitacre
Hanty Managers
Jimmie Cox
Daugherty
Lancaster
F. Powell
John Lentz
Anderson
Ansberg
Campbell
Augusta
Charles F. Johnom
Waterville
Maine
State Board of Legal, Examiners
Eugene Hale
Senate
Mr. Johnson
Obadiah Gardner
Rockland
W.W. M M. Pennell
Portland
Congress
Asher C. Hinds
Johnson
Gardner
Pennell
Congress On Edge Over Lorimer Attack Plans
Congress resumes after a recess with Sen Owen of Oklahoma set to challenge Lorimer by introducing a resolution voiding Lorimer’s election. The tariff commission funding, Panama Canal fortification, ship subsidies, Ballinger Pinchot, conservation, and apportionment will be debated as Democrats plan caucus strategy and debate Speaker authority.
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Institute Bars Mme Curie from Academy of Moral Sciences
Paris January reports that the Institute of France forbids Mme Curie and any other woman to join the Academy of Moral Sciences. A motion to state an immutable tradition barring women was adopted by a 50 to 2 vote amid ongoing debate over women's eligibility.
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Washington Post
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Institute of France
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Perfect Woman in Chicago Winds Up on Hotel Registers
A tongue twister of a report notes wind and snow while a perfect woman is registered at Chicago downtown hotels. John Wind of Buffalo stays at the Stratford, Snow from Rockford checks in at the Wellington, and Storm from Indianapolis is also listed at the Wellington. Mrs. Tlany A Perfert of Mark Wayne Indiana appears from the Congress LiveTel.
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Congress Iivctel
Poison Mystery Deep as Ever and Assailant Sentenced
Page one reports a continuing poison mystery with a suspect’s sentencing. Other items mention government action against Ocean Trust and a Ohio Senatorial caucus in session. Also noted are a fast mall train robbery and a senator’s death.
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Gallagher Sentenced in Gaynor Shooting Case in Jersey City
New York January 4 James J Gallagher was sentenced to twelve years in prison for assault with intent to kill William H Edwards commissioner of street cleaning New York The jury was out 40 minutes and the trial lasted a day Gallagher must also pay the costs of prosecution He offered no emotion and his counsel argued the shot was fired inadvertently The case followed Gallagher shooting Mayor Gaynor last August on the transatlantic liner deck where Edwards testified about the wound and the attempted assault
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Young Perier Accused of Necklace Larceny Charge
Casimir Perier, son of a former French president, faces larceny charges after jewelers say they sold him a pearl necklace for 0,000 and he paid 12,000 up front. Perier and his mother seek trusteeship as courts are asked to intervene.
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Washington Post
Paris
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M Fperier
Statue Burglar Foiled by Statue Misadventure
A museum style burglary attempt on Fidelity Loan Building was thwarted when a police officer struck a statue that sprang to life, knocking the thief to the floor. The would-be burglar, Witch, remains in custody as detectives comb the scene for evidence over two hours of search with no sign of the crime’s principal.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Fidelity Loan
Federal Street
John Keenan Idle
Ife
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Witch
Served His Country Nobly in Cabinet and Congress
Born in Ohio, he fought in the Civil War, practiced law in New Mexico, and represented the Territory as a delegate. A warm friend of Blaine and Harrison, he served in cabinet and halls of Congress.
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New Mexico
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Harrison
Senator Elkins Career Overview Through Years
Born in Perry county Ohio September 28 1841. Graduated from University of Missouri 1860. Admitted Missouri bar 1864. Practiced law in New Mexico 1864. Territorial legislature 1865. Territorial attorney general 1868 9. United States district attorney 1870 2. Delegate to 43rd and 44th Congresses from New Mexico 1873 7. Secretary of War in Harrison cabinet 1891 3. Senator from West Virginia 1895 until death.
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University of Missouri
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