Laura Schenk Trial Opens In Poison Case In Wheeling
A jury is impaneled in Wheeling for the trial of Laura Schenk charged with administering poison to her wealthy husband John O. Schenk. Prosecution insists lead and arsenic poisoning occurred, while the defense claims she is a victim of conspiracy and insanity. Attorneys outlined opposing theories as jurors were chosen.
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Mrs. Schenk
Albert Schenk
John
Washington Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John O. Schenk
John & Jordan
Schenk
J. FP. O'Brien
Frank Nau
Frank Hilton
Worka, Co
Hoeffner
Isaac Heyman
Charles C. Petty
Philip Burke
Awnend Grimes
John Heldofer
D. W. Richmond
P. W. Clouse
Louis P. Keyser
A. & Oliver
Mr. Schenk
John C. Schenk
O'Brien
Colquitt in Runaway Aero Smashed Plane No Injury
Governor elect Colquitt of Texas escaped injury when a siplane driven by Frisbie ran away after photographers photographed him. The aircraft crashed into a fence and was wrecked while several men clung to it before stopping.
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Texas
Dallas
Tex
John J. Friabie
Colcuitt
Bolquitt
Frisbie
Baltimore Deaths and Accidents Rise in 1910
Baltimore police reported 78 suicides in 1910 and 131 attempted crises. There were 269 fatal accidents including 22 by streetcars and 28 by steam cars. One bicycle death, 13 by falls, and 3 by heat exposure were recorded, with 283 dog bites and 591 missing persons.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
Druid HI Park Zoo
Spirit 10 Be Witness Court Can Not Hear Voice
Amelia Bauer, longtime spirit guide to Austin Babcock, plans to testify in Washington against Louis Cella, Samuel Adler, and C A Tilles in the Standard Stock and Grain Dealers bucket shop case. She will not be visible in court, but sit on Babcock’s shoulder and whisper testimony, aiding his evidence against bucket shops and aiding convictions in St. Louis and New York proceedings.
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St. Louis
Amelia Bauer
Washingrton
Louis Cella
Samuel Adler
C A Tilles
Standard Stock and Grain Dealers
Amelia
Austin
Babcock
Jones
Newton
Neun
Nean
Four Courts
New York
Bubeach
Merchants’ Exchange
Exchange
Terms of Elkins will divide estate among seven children
In Elkins WV a will filed for probate leaves the Stephen B Elkins estate valued at about 0 million to remain intact for five years. Executors named are Davis Ekkins Stephens B Elkins Jr and the Davis Trust Company of Hikins. After five years the estate will be divided equally among seven children. The widow receives the Washington DC home on K Street and Halslehurst. If Mrs Elkins Hallieurst dies the property goes to Davis Elkins the eldest son, then to the next eldest if a purchase is sought with consent of others. Up to 100000 may be deducted from the purchaser s share. An income of 25000 per year is provided for Mrs Elkins.
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Eilkins
W Va
Stephen B. Ekkins
Davis Ekkins
Stephens B. Elkins, Jr
Davis Trust Company of
Hikins
K Street
Washington, D. C
Halslehurst
Cannon Triumphs In House Over Norris Style Rule Fight
The House backed Speaker Cannon 235 to 53 amid a storm over a rules change tied to the Norris amendment. Champ Clark and Underwood defended the chair as insurgents pressed for a 15 member rules panel, while General sentiment echoed a return to calmer days after last March’s revolt.
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Fuller
House
Norris
Cannon
Congress
Representative Fitzgerald
New York
Champ Clark
Missouri
Representative Underwood
Alabama
Fitzgerald
Underwood
Rules Committee
Representative Mann
Ilinois
Poppyback
Sims
Tennessee
Wardy
Texas
Mr. Sims
Nebrasia
Oflllinois
Journal of the House
Avalanches Close Alpine Rail Routes In Italy
Heavy avalanches sweep the Alps in Turin region. In Cuneo province between Timonae and Vernante two slides block the railway, estimated at 500,000 cubic feet. Villages near Maddalena remain isolated as snow hides homes and only chimney tops and telegraph poles show above the drifts.
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Turin
Italy
Alps
Cuneo
Timonae
Vernante
Maddalena Hil
Daring Boy Thieves Raid Cellar Packed With Goats
Bronx detectives arrest Herman Schultz and four youths at 871 Longwood Avenue and seize a cellar full of plunder valued at up to 20 000 dollars. A youth says he and others have trained in second story work under Schultz and committed recent Bronx robberies. The haul includes 100 bicycles in tiers, a repaired motorcycle, tools, and a hamper with clothing, silver, and cut glass worth 450 dollars.
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Washington Post
New York
Bronx
Longwood Avenue
Herman Schultz
Schultz
Packers Plea Overruled in Food Industry Case
Chicago January. Judge George A Carpenter denied the indicted meatpackers motion to bar criminal prosecution. They argued their conspiracy to restrain trade violated Circuit Judge Grosscup's injunction. Contempt proceedings were urged as the government’s method of attack. Ten days were given for further preliminary motions before pleading to the indictments.
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Chicago
Jan
George A. Carpenter
United States District Court
Grosscup
Carpenter
Pieces of orange kill Civil War veteran in Philadelphia
Thomas Delaney 68 a longtime member of Company D New York heavy artillery died after choking on a piece of orange while his wife rushed him to a drug store The incident occurred in Philadelphia and he was made first lieutenant of his company in 1865 This report notes his Civil War service and rank continuing to be recognized in his obituary style record
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Dock
Kansas
Nelson
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Poindexter
Washington
Steenerson
Minnesota
Volstead
Woods
Iowa
Booker
Ohio
Glass
Virginia
Cullop
Indiana
Flood
Floyd
Arkansas
Hamlin
Missouri
Hay
Helm
Kentucky
Jamieson
Johnson
South Carolina
Lively
Texas
Maguire
Nebrask Rothermel
Pennsylvania
Sabath
Llinoi
Saunders
Sims
Tennessee
Sina'i
North Carolina
Sulzer
New York
Thomas
Tou Velle
Chi Turnbull
Wallace
Watkins
Lewisiana
Cannon
Mann
Philadelphia
Thomas Delaney
New York Heavy Artillery
Orange
Fils
Delaney
West Virginia Governor Signs Commission Seal
The governor of West Virginia signs a commission and rushes it to Washington. Upon arrival, Young Elkins quickly assumes the toga while Democrats lead congratulations, signaling swift action in the senate seating matters.
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West Virginia
Washington
Young Elkins
Senator Elkins Sworn In To West Virginia Senate Seat
Senator Davis Elkins, son of the late West Virginia senator, is sworn in as the state’s United States senator. Gov Glasscock had arranged the appointment, with credentials rushed to Washington and Elkins welcomed by senators, taking the oath at 3:22 p.m. before Vice President Sherman.
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Davis Elkins
Glasscock
West Virginia
Senate of the
United States
United States Senate
West Virginia Capitol
Glessovett
Senate
Elkins
Washington
Young
Sherman
Scott
Mesanger
Charleston
Senator Scott
Mr.Elkins
Chesapeake and 640
Mr. Elkins
Burrows
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Pry
Mr. Scott
Mr. Hikins
Benator
Tillman
Bailey
Bscon
Bir
el King
South Carolina
Supreme Court Hears Sherman Act Clash in Tobacco Case
McReynolds argues the Sherman Act bars any restraint that obstructs interstate commerce, including combinations surpassing a threshold share. De Lancey Nicoll counters no broad bias, noting tobacco prices rose but consumer harm unclear. Justice questions probe borderland of antitrust law as a new hearing begins.
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de Lancey Nicoll
Supreme Court of the United States
Justee Day
J. C. McReynolds
United
McReynolds
Supreme Court
McKenna
White
Justice Day
Pagen Highlights and Political Notes From the Era
A digest of society, politics, and court news notes from Pagen including Mrs. Schenk testimony, Cannon and Davis gains, tobacco case at high court, and Philippines critique. Mentions Society dances, Chamber of Commerce edits, and unresolved deaths. Also references theater attractions and regional political shifts.
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Pagen
New York
News of
Philippines 'Lemon' Scout Warns of Peace Pact War
Representative David J. Foster predicts the United States will negotiate treaties with Great Britain Japan and France within five years to submit all disputes to an international court. He argues the Philippines are a “lemon” for the U S and urges arbitration over war to avoid bankruptcy from armaments.
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United States
Japan
Philippine Islands
David J. Foster
Vermont
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Foster
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
Philippines
Great Britain
France
Hague
Drummond Sued for Fifty Nine Thousand in Bigamy Case
Mrs Charlotte Vincent Drummond, third wife of millionaire Charles R Drummond, sues for 59090 damages in Clayton Missouri alleging bigamous merger of marriage at midnight December 8. Earlier he pleaded guilty to bigamy in St Louis and was fined. parole revoked. he is believed in New York. A second wife, Charlotte Bente Drummond, files for divorce claiming separation fifteen days after marriage and conviction of bigamy.
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Sam
St Louis
Charlotte Vincent Drummond
Charles R. Drummord
Clayton
Charlotte Vincent
Drummond
Jai
St. Louis County
Wardeman
New York
Charlotte Bente Drummond
Charles R. Drummond
Brilliant Washington Charity Ball Attended by Tafts and Dignitaries
A gala charity ball at the New Willard drew 100 guests including President Taft, Vice President Sherman, Miss Helen Taft, and the Italian Ambassador. The event benefited the Children's Hospital, with Marine Band performances and lavish gowns on display. ©
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Sherman Alm
Washington
Horace Westcott
Marine Band
Taft
Sherman
Children’s Hospital
New Willard
Lawden
Helen Taft
Harriet Anderson
Donna Beatrice Cusani
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