Jury Hears Of Bias As Coopers Case Draws Witnesses
Nashville jury selection for the murder trial of former sheriff John Cooper and others continues amid tense relations between prosecution and defense. Reported delays stem from extensive peremptory challenges and jury pool fatigue as farmers and locals populate the box. proceedings reflect a charged atmosphere with limited weapons displays and lingering courtroom friction.
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Udurin
Tria
Chinese Poison Scandal Rips Chinatown Politics
Chinatown trembles as Jin Wing dies at Umemann Hospital after suspected poisoning. Police link the death to rivals within the On Leong Tong reform faction. Dr Lee Chop Som allegedly prepared the medicine amid Kin politics and vendetta rumors in taig city.
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Chinatown
Wing
Umemann Hospital
On Leong Long
Reform
Taig City
Lee Chop Som
Bas
Abruzzi Not Promoted Admiral Despite Himalayan Plans
Rome January 2 The ministry of marines states that the Duke of the Abruzzi who arrived at Turin today has not been promoted to admiral. Such a promotion would imply an immediate command afloat or ashore and would hinder his Himalayan plans.
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Big Stick Stops Warring in Central America Peace
From New Orleans the war between Central American nations appears ended as Gen Henrique Herens, commander at Celba Honduras, reports US gunboat commandants Marietta and Dubuque convey that Washington demands peace. The State Department warns clear that the United States will intervene to maintain stability.
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United States
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Dubuque
Henrique Herens
Celba
Honduras
Cental America
State Department
Washington
Tragic Lake Crib Fire May Reach Seventy Dead
Chicago reports the death toll from a lake crib fire could rise to 70 or more. Survivors recount an hour of terror as workers trapped by fire attempted escape into the lake. Undertakers plan a single mass funeral with one monument for all victims.
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Crth
Ilinos
Washington
J. B Cavanaugh
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Sewer and
Arde
Quigley
Nathan Daltz
Daltz
White House Honours Supreme Court Justices in Grand Reception
Prominent jurists from the Supreme Court attended a lavish White House reception hosted by President and Mrs Roosevelt. Turkish Ambassador Hussien Karzim Bey arrived in a bright fez, diplomats in vivid uniforms mingled with debutantes and legal figures while the Marine Band played. The event highlighted social pages of Washington with Mrs Longworth and other notable guests in elegant gowns across blue and east rooms.
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Delaware
Barrett Wendell
Boston Beans and Knives for Roosevelts African Hunt
Special to The Washington Boa Boston January 21 Boston baked beans will form part of President Roosevelts outfit for his forthcoming African hunting trip. Four Boston made knives have been completed for the President designed by Mellhenny Louisiana Civil Service Commissioner. Two hunting knives measure 9 1/3 inches blades, a brush knife 16 inches, and a skinning knife 5 8 inches. Each features a silver hand guard and ebony handle.
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Louisiana
Illinois Deadlock Deepens as Senate Ballots Continue
In Chicago and Springfield a prolonged senator selection drags on after seven more ballots failed to produce a winner. Hopkins leads repeatedly with Foss and Stringer trailing, as other candidates gain minor support and regional delegates count votes toward a Monday deadline.
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United States Senate
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Slinger
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Loven
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Fire devastates Canfield infirmary men’s building
A sheet of flame from an unknown origin swept the Mahoning County Infirmary building in Canfield Ohio injuring fifteen inmates. Firefighters prevented spread as inmates crawled to safety and were taken to the infirmary hospital. The loss is estimated at 20000 dollars. the ten year old structure housed 24 inmates.
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Ohio
Jane
Mahoning County Infirmary
Infirmary
Best Man for His Own Son at Oak Park Bride
Chicago January 21 A father served as best man at the wedding of Miss Kathryn Chariton of Oak Park and Lloyd B. Steers of Chicago George S Steers the father acted as best man for his son The two men were inseparable in social circles and shared ownership of the yacht Vanadis, after a romance sparked by a Lake Michigan cruise
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Kathryn Chariton
Oak |Park
Lloyd B. Steers
George
Steers
Union
Lake Michigan
Attempted theft of rings from dead girl at wake
Mary Dougherty is held in $1 009 bail for trial after being accused of attempting to steal rings from the finger of a dead woman during a wake at John Werner's home in Philadelphia. Suspected accomplice John Smith was also held. Dougherty viewed the body, returned later with Smith, and allegedly began to remove a ring before a police officer arrived.
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Philadelphia
John Werner
Mary Dougherty
John Smith
Wes
Labor Leaders Defend Contempt Sentences and Judge
A February American Federationist excerpt details Gompers Mitchell Morrison denouncing Justice Wright as a denier of free speech. They pledge not to retract statements amid contempt risk, arguing the Bucks Stove case verdict harms liberty and condemns labor. They claim the injunction was misapplied and defend their protest as protecting rights.
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Taft to abolish referee system in South politics
Augusta report says President elect Taft plans to end the referee system for federal patronage in the South. He backs a new method to select officeholders, possibly via civil service or independent clubs led by John Hays Hammond, with support from Taft and local Republicans and Democrats.
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Baron Karff to lecture at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore
Professor Baron Karff of Helemgtors University accepts invitation to deliver a lecture series at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore beginning in May 1910. Travel Baltimore & Ohio Railroad round trip costs $1.25.
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Big Expense Shocks Miners At United Mine Workers Meet
In Planopolis Indiana a special report to the United Mine Workers convention by National Auditors Baker Mossop and Fitzsimmons reveals one quarter of receipts paid in salaries and expenses totaling 211 805 while total income reached 306 58. The Miners Journal posted a loss of 2300. John H Walker denounced Lew for packing with 107 paid organizers. Congressmen Wilson and Nichols urged labor gains as four labor congressmen in the House backed labor program and noted retirements of Littlefield and Jenning.
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Shahan Named Rector of Catholic University in Place of Carroll
Cardinal Gibbons to announce Thomas J Shahan of Hartford Conn as next rector of the Catholic University. Shahan chairs church history, aided the Catholic Encyclopedia, and is praised by faculty though trustees may oppose. He resides near Washington, owns a cottage in Cockington, and has ties to civic and educational affairs.
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Thomas J Shahan
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Carroll
Shanan
Rome
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Weds After Death Mystery In Wealthy Widow Case
Mrs Mary Shepard widow of multimillionaire Dr Shepard of Bay Ridge Brooklyn died August 8 under mysterious circumstances. Last night at the Hotel Margaret George Weber general manager of the American Can Company announced the death by morphine overdose. At the funeral it was found the housekeeper had been made sole beneficiary four months before the will was contested and a compromise followed.
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Stolen Bride's Own Story of Double Murder Abduction
Mrs Gaetano explains the murder of Finizgko Gaetano and Car min, and her abduction near Middletown New York. She says three fellow-countrymen robbed them then shot Gaetano and Carmins. Gastano died this morning and Mrs Gaetano was kept prisoner in a box car for seven hours while her rings and jewelry were torn from her.
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Secretary Straus Says Japan Bills May Shape Naval Debate
Roosevelt aides argue Congress should resist anti Japanese bills as California immigration figures are disputed. Straus asserts official data show accurate arrivals and holds California fear of invasion in check, while noting protests may affect U S Japan relations and the plan to deploy two new battleships this year.
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