Henderson Wields Adage and Axe Over Dead Tree
Mrs Mary Henderson wife of former Senator John Henderson of Missouri faces a police court case after a warrant charged her with destruction of District Property by directing laborers to fel l a dead sycamore at the corner of Florida Avenue and Sixteenth Street Northwest in front of Henderson Castle It is alleged she sought removal for months and acted after regular channels failed Col Judson and Capt Brooke plan prompt police investigation and report findings to the engineer commissioner
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Menderson
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Lincoln Memorial to Rise in Greek Temple on Capitol Axis
House approves a $3.09 million project for a colossal Lincoln memorial building on the Potomac, with a grand hall and a giant statue, embracing Gettysburg Address and Second Inaugural, to honor the dead. Debate centered on a memorial road from Washington to Gettysburg and a future memorial bridge, while opponents argued for a memorial road.
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Iowa
Warrant questioned in Henderson tree-trimming case
A controversy erupts as authorities review who ordered the warrant against Mrs Henderson over a tree cut near her estate. Officials plan an morning investigation by Commissioner racks and Engineer Judson to determine responsibility for issuing the warrant.
Deadlock ends as McKinley chosen Speaker in winds leg
Chicago Democrat William McKinley was elected speaker on the seventy sixth ballot, breaking a four week deadlock in the Winds legislature. The move clears the way for governor elect Dunne to be inaugurated and for a Moore mushroom of party alignment to form. Republican votes aided the Democrats, amid charges of a political deal involving U S Senator Sullivan. Willard Saulsbury wins Delaware Senate seat on the joint session, with scattered Republican support. Arkansas Senator Robinson is elected for the long term while New Hampshire Senate deadlock persists.
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Robinson
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Congress
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Kansas
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New Mexico
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New Jersey
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Sto
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Repblicana
Republicitig
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House
Bailey
Texas
Mir+t Sheppard
Washington
Wit
Senate Seat Debate Threatens Quorum and Party Balance
Fragmentary text describes a power shift with Wake heirs'seat at once displacing Senator R M Johnston appointed by Gov Calquitt. It notes possible Senate reduction in membership and increased total vote of a party if deanocka continues. Mentions unknown tariff stance of Progressives and Progressive Republicans and potential combinations with them.
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Calquitt
Deanocka
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Confession Extracted After Detective Tactics in Berlin Fire Case
Special to The Washington Fest reports Barbara Arnold, 16, alleged to have set a fatal blaze at the Windermere Hotel in Berlin that killed four. Chief Allender of detectives used forceful questioning then offered a match and taunted her to “show how you get fire,” prompting her to simulate lighting papers before confessing.
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Washington
Barbara
Arnold
Berlin
Love a Dozen Women Letter Echoes in Divorce Case
Special to The Washington Post from Evansville Indiana January 29 reports a line from a letter by Dr S B Grace of Carrollton to an Evansville woman used as evidence in his wife Wars Anne Grace’s divorce suit. The letter claims he could love a dozen women at once, while Grace flirted with ladies in the waiting room during readings in his wife’s dark room. Judge Hostetter deferred ruling as the strange testimony drew smiles from court staff.
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Washington Post
Evansville
Ind
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Carrolton
Anne Grace
Senator aims felony to stop stealing servant girls
State Senator A J Rockne plans a bill to make it a felony to steal a servant girl. The article portrays fragile friendships among women as they fear rival households lure talent away, threatening domestic harmony in St Paul Minnesota.
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Washington
St. Paul
Minn
A. J. Rockne
Mr. Rockne
Saya
Former German Ambassador Dr von Holleben Ill in Berlin
A Berlin cable to the New York Times reports Dr. von Holleben, formerly ambassador to Washington, is seriously ill. At 75, he was moved from Posen to his Charlotteburg home where he had gone for the winter, and his illness causes concern.
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Washington Post
New York
Berlin
New York Times
von Holleben
Ambasse ‘Dor
Charlottenburg
Posen
Juarez Dawn: Rebel Forces Near Mexican Border Towns
Reports say 1000 rebels advancing toward Tusren near Juarez with El Paso in darkness as U S troops guard the river area. Mexican and American authorities clash at riverfront. Guadalup e evacuated as rebels move along the border. Ambassador Wilson reports Mexico City in blackout while rebel activity persists within 15 miles. Split into morning and evening danger, southern travel advisories urge plans to resorts.
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Mexico City
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Wilson
Forkish Wounded Pour In Deported Mutinies
Deportations and mutinies reported in the Tchatalja area stir news as authorities deny incidents in Constantinople and London. Ambiguity clouds January reports with limited verifiable details and citations.
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Constantinople
London
Cabinet Selections Spread Across Navy Interior and Agriculture
News from Trenton reports three cabinet selections nearly decided for the Wilson administration with Daniel Long listing McAdoo Norris and Gardner for Navy Interior and Agriculture while labor secretary remains unsettled. Talks focus on Bryan as secretary of the treasury and Gorman as a Senate stay, with Robert Henry and Palmer discussed for attorney general amid political maneuvering.
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Gorman
New - York
Billy Sheehan
Wilson
Robert L. Henry
Texas
Henry
Allies End Truce Order Follows Breaking Off Peace Parley
London January 29 reports say peace talks collapsed after a rupture in the armistice parley. Allies plan to resume diplomacy or wait for a possible fall of Adrianople, with Balkan delegates skeptical of new settlements. A preliminary peace treaty was hoped in Adrianople with Bulgarian and Serbian generals to sign.
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Adrianopie
Bulgaria
Michael Madjoroff
Greece
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Montenegro
MS Popovitch
Constantinople
Vesnitoh
Hands Off Asiatic Turkey Ferman Warning
Ambiguous report notes a diplomatic warning from an official or ambassador concerning Asiatic Turkey. The brief mentions a stance against interference and hints at a monetary figure of 1.50 dollars, but details are unclear and fragmentary.
Why Society Leader Had Tree Felled on Mall
A midtown society figure ordered the removal of a large tree on the Mall and authorities plan to restore the area. The move sparks debate over preservation versus space for planned memorials and public gatherings.
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Ailles
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Henry
Philppines
Taft
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Yale
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Park
Trial Hears Unwritten Law Defense in Tennessee Case
In Cookeville Tennessee, Mrs C C Barnes faces trial amid an unwritten law defense after the slaying of Mrs Della Judd on a Buffalo Valley train last May. The defense claims jealousy drove the murder as Barnes allegedly took a trip with Judd.
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Teans
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Recall delays death penalty law amid rushed bill and executions
Local lawyers warn the death penalty measure may fail this session as recall action at the White House delays signature. Several prisoners sentenced to hang in the District of Columbia await execution, including Samuel W. Raven who faces death tomorrow. Taft would need a reprieve for any stay, while critics say the electrocution bill was hastily drafted and imperfect.
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White House
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Samuel W. Raven
Taft
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Satan
Bride Returns After Eloping Attempt at School
A 16 year old girl from Mississippi attempted to elope with a young Walker while at school. She devised an excuse to leave classes with the promise of gifts to Miss Nerry, head of the school, but later returned and explained her husband has strong ideas about education and she planned to stay at school.
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Pugmason
Eminent Rhode Island Woman Physician Turns Eighty
Dr Stanton, a noted Newport physician, celebrated her eightieth birthday by walking ten miles around the cell drive. She has lived in Newport for many years and remains in excellent health despite age.
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Zang
Taft Sees Philippine Independence Debate in Ohio Address
President Taft opens with McKinley tribute then urges careful stance on Philippine independence. He urges the next administration to study conditions in the islands before any policy shift, arguing the Philippines are not yet ready for self government and warning against reversing a decade of policy. Speaker Clark rejects debate while Cannon backs retention. Ohio figures applaud and note McKinley homestead ties.
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