Hitchcock Named Taft Denies Cabinet Talks Till March Fourth
Augusta Ga Jan 9 Taft announces no cabinet news until inauguration day. Reportedly Hitchock may head the Republican committee while Hayward eyed as possible successor. Meyer discussed for Navy post and Postmaster General Latts linked to chairmanship. Taft attends Beech Island Club barbecue with South Carolina farmers amid jokes and reflections on farming ties.
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Mal Hammond
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South Carolina
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Army of
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Lordir
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Beech Island Farmers’ Club
Marshall Clarifies Senate Hopefuls Backing In Indiana
In Indianapolis on January 9 Gov elect Thomas R. Marshall stated he has not endorsed any candidate for the United States Senate. A local paper claimed he backed John W Kern, prompting Marshall to contact Edward G. Hoffman in the same district to deny the report. The governors position remains noncommittal amid widespread interest.
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United States Senate
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John W Kern
Senate
Marshall
Edward G. Hoffman
Woodmen Fight a Duel On Mountain Trail
Special to The Washington Post from Plitefield Massachusetts January 6 reports wood choppers Charles Williamson and Frank Posetti fought a duel over wood piling near the New York line. Williamson defended with an ax for an hour until Posetti attacked with a knife, slashing Williamson in the abdomen before fleeing. Surgeons say Williamson will likely live. notes mention F T Rawlings on real estate at 155 Pa ay.
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Frank Posett
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Poretti
Willameson
Mysterious Michigan church murder linked to fugitive pastor
Port Huron, Jan 9. Detective work centers on Rev John H Carmichael after a church murder left Gideon Browning dead. A $500 reward is offered, Carmichael is missing, and investigators probe manuscripts he wrote that hint at violence. A bearded man matching Carmichael was seen at a Detroit depot bound for Chicago, while Carmichael’s possible suitcase remains a clue.
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John H Carmichael
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Nebraska
Gideon Browning
Detroit
Carmichael
Land
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Browning
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Adair
Ohio
Mr Carmichael
Affair of minister tied to Browning murder shocks Nebraska
Special from The Washington Post Omaha bureau reports Rev. J H Carmichael, once in Grant and Henkelmen Nebraska, sought in Adair Michigan for Gideon Browning’s murder. He had left Be nieman amid misconduct charges. Browning’s wife, near Auburn, describes his threat history, multiple marriages, a child, and $1000 Maccabees policy. Court testimony details Hains confessions, defense motions, and an adjourned trial.
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Bennett
Claudia
Gen Hains
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Crane
Darrin
Deny Hains Evidence as Tierney Absent in Shooting
In a tense trial day Thornton Hains seeks acquittal in the William Jo Annis murder case as jurors hear rebuttal testimony. Frederick Leavitt and Bayafia Club members affirm James Tierney was not on the Bayside float or clubhouse on August 15, while witnesses portray Hains as rational.
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Phevmonia
Keir Hardie Arrives To Speak On Labour Reforms
New York dispatch reports James Keir Hardie M P Independent Labour Party member arrived from England to address the Civic Forum at Carnegie Hall next Tuesday evening. He discussed recent reforms, noting municipal and government meal provisions for schoolchildren, the 1908 figure of 120000 poor children fed, the old age pension threshold and £7500000 government allocation, and miners eight hour day limit.
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House of Commons
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England
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Robert Hunter
Socialiste and Settlement
Robert Hrakinelly
Clvie Forum
Favors Root Bryce Treaties in London Dialogue
London Jan 3 The foreign office awaits Canada and Newfoundland opinions on drafts of waterways and fisheries treaties agreed by Secretary Root and Ambassador Bryce Canada is asked if she approves the waterways draft with no reply yet The fisheries draft has been sent to the colonial office with the colonial office insisting on consultation on every point meanwhile foreign office officials think Canada might accept the waterways treaty after concessions on carry out provisions.
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Foreign Office
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Newfoundland
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Bryce
Colonial Office
Foregn Office
Mrs Erb Seeks Pistol From Beisel Case
In Philadelphia on January 9 Florence Erb has begun proceedings to recover a revolver linked to the trial of her sister Mrs Catharine Beisel who killed her husband Captain Clayton Erb. An attachment to compel production of the weapon was issued in the case naming Mrs Erb. Motive remains undetermined.
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Taft's Class Gave $25 575 Yale Alumni Fund Honors Taft Rank
Yale University alumni fund reports over eighteen years total contributions of 553 45 dollars. The class of 1885 leads with 85 825 dollars, followed by 1871 at 33 355 dollars and 1871 again at 33 270 dollars, while the class of 1878 to which President elect Taft belongs stands fourth with 5 dollars and the year’s total is 95 193 dollars.
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Yale University Alumni Fund
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Taft
Former Elmira Shoe President Arrested on Larceny Charge
Frederick Richardson, former president of J Richardson Shoe Co of Elmira N Y, arrested in Chicago on a fugitive warrant for larceny of 750 dollars from the Chemung Canal Trust Co Elmira. Pursuit follows 1907 bankruptcy, firm liabilities 385000 with assets under 100000. Local property and Richardson estate to be sold. family noted as prominent in Elmira and surrounding towns.
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Ghemung Canal Trust Company
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Hanifra
Aged Heiress and $2 Million Estate in Chicago Suit
Dr Kirk Stanley sues Mrs Jeanette Deere Chapman in Chicago for breach of promise alleging she agreed to wed after a world voyage and license obtained. Chapman, 68, heiress to Deere estate worth about $25 million, denies. case kept secret until now. Stanley, not a registered physician, previously dubious medical schemes and a past priest's death tied to his earlier career.
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Rumor of Rabiram 55 ILE In Union Pacific Omaha Offices
Special to Tse Washington Post reports in Union Pacific headquarters in Omaha that HH Herriman, the railroad executive, is the subject of persistent rumors. The story cannot be confirmed by higher officials, but telegraph wires show attempts to cut between the general manager’s office and Herriman’s home.
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Murder Plot Foretold as Favor In NYC Home
Samuel Rosenblatt, 26, tried to kill himself by inhaling gas after writing a note to Leo Corman of Paterson NJ asking him to kill his mother and the narrator. Jacob Strauss alerted others in time. Rosenblatt was saved, taken to Bellevue Hospital and expected to recover.
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Night Riders to Hang Two in Eighteen
Night Riders Garrett Johns Tid Button Bud Ranecom Fred Pincon Artie Clear Sam Applewhite were sentenced to death for murder of Captain Quentin Rankin. Bud Morris and Bob Huffman received twenty years for second degree murder. Defense appeals to state supreme court. execution set for February 19 1909. Judge Jones denounced verdict and ordered hanged if not stayed. Other defendants sentenced earlier or to prison as noted. Local public notices follow.
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Garrett Johnson
Watts on Tillman senator's papers missing
Senator Tillman reports crucial letters and maps tied to the Oregon land case vanished from his Capitol desk after a March trip. He alleges a private envelope containing communications from Reeder & Watkins and related documents was removed. he suspects possible access by a staffer or agent but insists his defense hinges on these papers. The inquiry also probes a charge over a franked typewriter and a postmaster's role.
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