Defamation Plot Claimed by Attorney in Oklahoma Raid
In Oklahoma, a raid authorized by Guy Charles Haskell led to the seizure of papers in a libel defense case. The Independent Party’s counsel argued the seizure aimed to learn data for political ends. The case centers on multi-party involvement, including Hearst agent Mackesnell and others, with investigations spanning months and tied to political campaigns.
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Guy Charles N Haskell
Taiak
Lo Stott Mackesnell
William R. Hearst
Tonksl
Gey Haskell
Mau Reynold
Theng Wotel
Editt Wahoney
Orville
Smith
Ute
Alarga Wittn
Tate Ani
Aie
Tfarst
Independence Party
Horsford
Justiny
Sues Guggenheim Millionaire Over Secret Chicago Divorce
Washington Post special from New York reports Mrs. Cnice Guggenheim-Wahl seeks an absolute divorce from William Guggenheim alleging an illegal Illinois decree. The case unfolds with alimony requests, a possible French evidence delay, and questions of residency and legitimacy of prior marriages.
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Washington Post
New York
Arvonne
William Guggenheim
Cnice & Guggenheim-Wahl
Gerard
Supreme Court
Toia
Guggenheim
Chicago
Ivores Guggentie
Everal
Guggenheim-Watt
Illinois
Guggenheim-Wahl
Historic home for Taft sought at Ramparts site
The Ramparts, a North Shore show place on the old Fort Independence site, is the Boston real estate seller's choice for Taft’s summer home when he is president. It is owned by Mrs. Henry Rouse of Cleveland and has been summer residence for Mrs. Rouise and her two sons.
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Washington Post
Gloucester
Maas
Willett
F Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Secretary Long
Cuba
New York
San Juan Hill
Harriman
Robert Toombs
Jefferson Davia
Minor Morris
Mr. Willett
Ananias
Aed
Anarchists Goldman Reitman Held on Riot Conspiracy
Emma Goldman and Ben Reitman remain in custody in San Francisco awaiting settlement on charges of conspiracy to provoke a riot. The district attorney plans to test incendiary meeting statutes in light of reduced bail and questions over the case.
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Emma Goldman
Ben Reitman
San Francisco
Cal
Janeee Goldman
Ben J. Reitman
Miss Goldman
Bettman
Roosevelt Attack Sparks House Floor Controversy
A Democratic New York representative, Willett, launched a blistering attack on President Roosevelt calling him a gargoyle and tyrant. Republicans blocked his continued remarks after urging order, while Democrats backed him, sparking a floor furor over free speech and decorum.
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Roosevelt
House
Representative Willett
New York
Willett
Washington
New Haven
Conn
Democrat
Alan R] Diefendorf
Yale
Grace Hospital
Congress
Charles Osten
Forty-second Street
Seventh
Bellevue Hospital
Grand Street
Trephinea
Race Hospital
Diefendor
Presi
Billingsgate
Wilett
Hughes
West Virginia
Butler
Pennsyvania
Gardner
Witlett
Candler
Mississippi
Conspiracy Plot Claimed Amid Turbulent Claims
Fragmentary OCR text shows claims of a plotted conspiracy with unclear participants and motives. It mentions a few conspirators and concerns over trust, with references to a moment of opportunity and a guru figure among a local group.
Cuba's Congress Meets in temporary session
Fragmented OCR reports a Cuban congress meeting to confirm the presidency of Martin Mori Delando and appoint officials. Elisin Vic Besident Zasas and Vel were mentioned among leading figures with a plan to continue into a grand session after a vote, amid uncertain dates.
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Senate
Bios
Martin Mori Delando
Elis
Zasas
Ferrera
Gomes
Lost trunk from auto near Mineola after reception
Dorothy Whitney left her trunk in an automobile between Mineola and a nearby street while attending a reception. The trunk contained clothing and other items and was dropped in the snow without damage to the tires. Men were sent to search the area for the trunk but details are sparse.
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de Washington Rent Sa
Dorothy Whitney
Mineola
Autovat
Anti-Jap Bill Advances In California Legislature
California assemblyman Drew introduces a bill to bar aliens from owning land as the Legislature advances multiple measures amid anti-Japanese sentiment. Reports mention a tea of unrelated incidents and a piano recital at 4:30.
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Crlitnrcia House
Stramento Cal
Cali Fornia
Drew
Wil
Senai
Japan
Dr John H Woodbury death by own action shocks city
Dr John H Woodbury a renowned dermatologist with worldwide stature died by shooting himself at the Sea Cliff Inn in Coney Island. He faced a $50,000 slander suit and heavy financial trouble, with despondence noted since a Thursday arrest in the Emmons contract dispute.
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Siruil
Washington Post
New York
John H. Woodbury
Coney Island
Woodbury
Stephen A Emmons
Gravesend
Woodbury's
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Andrew Jergena
Cincinnati
Jergenges
Jergenses
Woodbury Company
Woodbury Corporation
Andrew Jergens
John H Woodbury
Sea Ciig
Expunging a Controversial Speech Sparks House Debate
Fragments show a speech by Mr. Willetts provoking strong reactions. Members plan to move to expunge the remarks as the House reconvenes, amid criticism and concern over offensive content and political tone.
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Timothy
Willetts
Susquehanna Farmer Kills Wife Then Shoots Self
Jecial to The Washington Post from Scranton Pennsylvania reports near Susquehanna a farmer named Van Fleet shot and killed his wife after she turned the other cheek refusing to fight back. He chased her along a road then fired a final shot. A posse pursued him and he killed himself with a bullet to the chest.
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Farmer
Washington Post
Scranton
Arimth van Fleet
Susquehanns
Ene
Apt
van Fleet
Trance Experiment Closes Berlin Boyhood Mystery
A sleeper story traces a man from Berlin boyhood to modern days in New York after memory loss. Scientists’ questions uncover the path, revealing a stranger with a wife and children.
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Sleeper
Berlin
Stranger
New York
Rayner questions constitutionality of libel probe by grand jury
Senator Rayner offered a resolution demanding the Attorney General explain whether the probe into publishers tied to the Panama Canal affair was ordered by the President and under which statute. He argues such proceedings may violate the Constitution by abridging press freedom, and insists on clarity before any action. The measure, set for today, seeks referral to the Judiciary Committee.
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Rayner
Tibel
Senate
Lodge
Congress
Knox
District of Columbia
Maryland
Grand Jury
de Barat of Justice
Federal Circuit
Land
Committee On the Judiciary
Kieran Arrested in Debtors Court over Fidelity Funding Crash
P J Kieran promoter of Fidelity Funding Company, sought by detectives in several countries, surrendered to Allegheny County authorities in Pittsburgh. He planned to fly to New York to address tangled affairs, including church financing schemes. Company assets vastly lagged behind liabilities, with $4 to $5 million in debts against $500,000 in sight assets.
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Sai
Kieran
New York
Washington Post
Pittsburg
P J Kieran
Allegheny County
Fort Pitt
Fidelity Funding Company
Thomas F. Gilroy, Jr
Fiderty Funding Company
Broadway
P. J Kieran
Bittsburg
Church
Trial for Capt Hains Opens In Flushing Amid Insanity Doubts
Detailed report from New York outlines prosecution plans for Capt Peter Hains, insanity claims, and resistance to a commission for treatment. Thornton Hains, acquitted in the Annis murder case, resumes his work and travels, while jurors deny unwritten law influenced their verdict.
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McIntyre
William E. Annis
Thornton
Epeceal
Washington Post
New York
Fred G de Witt
Queens County
Darrin
Peter Hains
Old Town Hall
Flussing
Capt Hains
Thornton Jenkins Hains
Thorton Hains
Grist
Key
John F McIntyre
Hains Counsel
Platt
Willng
Thornton Hains
Bay Ridge
Washington
Mollie
John P . Hains
San Frabeleco
Eest
Wanted to See President Roosevlet Aged Sheep Herder Arrested
John Miller a 92 year old sheep herder from Wyoming traveled to Washington hoping for an interview with President Roosevelt before Africa trip. He was arrested at the First precinct and later questioned by Inspector Boardman after failing to secure funds for travel. Miller, orphaned at 14, praised the president as the ideal American.
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Roosevelt
Africa
John Miller
Shepdan
Wyot
Washington
Miller
Poiice
Central Office
Pratt and Howlett
Boardman Miller
Baltimore
Wyoming
Colorado
Wan-T ‘Gever
James Cochran
Cochran
McPherach
Moonshine Record Broke in Georgia Prohibition Era
Special to The Washington Fest reports Georgia in six months produced about 10,600 gallons of moonshine whisky during early prohibition. Revenue officers captured 5,008 gallons. 297 distilleries operated, with new stills replacing seized ones. Whisky remains stored at the federal building basement as authorities note ongoing illicit activity.
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Washington
Atlanta
Georgia
Melowins
Federal
Tnére
Supreme Court Waters-Pierce ruling sparks large legal fees
Texas lawyer Brady, county attorney of Trevis county, seeks about 490000 in fees from the Waters-Pierce oil case after the US Supreme Court decision. State Receiver Eckhardt may soon take possession of the property long in Federal hands, with Waters-Pierce valued around 100000 plus stored and business accounts.
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Texas
Cage
Washington
Dellas
Tex
United States Supreme Court
Waters-Pierce
Brady
Trevis County
Eckhardt
Dorchester
Waters-Pierce Company
Pittsburg Ministers Protest at City Safety Session
Edward G., Director of Public Safety, provoked a stir at a Presbyterian ministers meeting in Pittsburg when he asserted that a prominent local clergyman owned a house of ill repute and knowingly charged inflated rents. Several ministers protested the claim.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
Pub Nc Safety
Edward G
Presbyterian Church
Lang
Savage King Loses Throne To Marriage In Omaha
Charles Hatrke of Omaha married Margaret Barr on January 18, ending his short reign as king of the Mocanos tribe of Filipinos in the Philippines. A former battleship Oregon veteran and court reporter, Hatrke ruled three months over 160000 Mocanos before resigning. kingship required an unmarried man, so marriage bars him from returning.
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Washington Post
Omaha
Nebr
Charles Hatrke
Margaret T. Barr
Sove
Philippine Islands
Haffke
Carlos
Oregon
America
Alx
Ministers Seek City Censorship of Moving Pictures in NYC
A mass meeting in New York passed resolutions urging Mayor to establish censorship for moving picture shows and enforce the Sunday closing law. The group pressed for action to curb what they termed harmful secular content and to protect public morals amid ongoing debates over film exhibitions.
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New York
Jan
Sonday Ce
Tesolutions
Camga
Roosevelt Speech Promises Fair Deal With Japan
President Roosevelt speaking at a Diamond Jubilee mission mass in Washington urged Methodists in California and the Pacific slope to help secure a square deal with Japan. He said the federal government must lead on such matters, warned against unreasonable opposition, and pledged to safeguard American and Japanese rights while pursuing just treatment for all.
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Roosevelt
Washington
United States
Japan
John Marshall
McKinley
Fairbanka
Thor
Cranston
Lis
Methodist Church
Temi
Harris
California
Pacific Slope
Pacific
Tin
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Weat Fotty-second Street
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