Jury Scandal Prompts Court Inquiry In Cooper Case
In Nashville on Monday Judge Hart ordered an investigation into jury manipulation amid the trial of Col Duncan B Cooper Robin Cooper and John Ty Shirpe for the murder of former senator Leo Carmack With many jurors exhausted and only nine men in the box the third venire faced delays as a new voir dire of 560 was planned The defense contends no wrongdoing occurred while the state defends the integrity of the panel.
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Whitworth
Venice
Talesmen
Nashville Tenn
Col Duncan B Cooper
Robin Cooper
John Ty Shirpe
Leo Carmack
Hart
Woman jockey seeks divorce amid love triangle
In a chaotic society note, a female rider seeks a divorce citing entanglement with rival betters and a banker. The case references a horse show in New York and a man from Washington D.C. with alleged ties to a European offer. The narrative hints at strained relationships and public fascination surrounding the figure.
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Washagton
Ullee
Sears
Blood Troubles And Skin Diseases Promised by Calcium Sulphide
An ad touts calcium sulphide as a remedy for blood and skin ailments. It claims rapid absorption, supports digestion, and backs the product with testimonials and a mail order offer from P A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan. The piece references stomach, lymphatic system, and various bodily complaints, urging readers to request a trial package.
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Wextee
Creative
Stein Phoy
Hue Stuarts Calaum
Furi
Blackhea
Uomoat
Haman
Stu
Stuart Co
Stuart
Marshall
Mich
Col Simmons, Noted Turf Patron, Dies at 78 in New Orleans
Col Robert Winston Simmons a prominent clubman and turf patron died in New Orleans aged 78 a native of Augusta he moved to New Orleans as a boy and built a cotton business before serving as lieutenant colonel in the Confederate service He helped organize the Metairie Racing Association and the Louisiana Jockey Club was judge at several eastern tracks and helped revise the American stud book with JJ Vosburgh making their work a turf standard
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Washington Post
New Orleans
Robert Winston Simmons
Augusta
Wirt Adams
Simmons
Metairie Racing Association
Virgil
New Louisiana Jockey Club
Sheepshead Bay
Monmouth
Elizabeth
Morris Park
Brighton Beach
New York Jockey Club
Bimmons
JJ Vosburgh
Rival Army Jubilant Over New York Court Decision
Maj Marion Smalley and officers of the American Salvation Army in Washington celebrate the dismissal of a suit by the Salvation Army to bar use of its name and War Cry publication. James W Duffy, head of the American Salvation Army, arrives from Philadelphia to conduct jail services and inspect headquarters.
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American Salvation Army
Salvation Army
American Salvaton Army
Justice Ooorman
Supreme Court of
New York
Marion Smalley
John Smalley
James W Duffs
Washington
Philadephia
United States
Gen Duffy
Change in Baseball Rules Sparks Theatrical Ban Proposal
Judges and legislators weigh limits on ball players who double as actors as South ern League leaders push clauses banning public stage work during the season. Critics say the move targets star players while actors rely on theater to stay visible, complicating careers.
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Kavanaugh
Mnors
Champronshin
Geist
Mke Pdoulln
iLeel
Mike
Taft Visits Panama Amid Palace Reception and Dam Tour
President-elect Taft met President Obaldia at the palace in Panama with American and British ministers and Panamanian officials. Obaldia toasted Taft as a longtime friend. a palace ball is planned next week. Taft toured dam sites on the Panama side of the canal before the assembly rushed and signed the Panama Colombia treaty this afternoon.
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Panama
Taft
Obaldia
Mr Taft
Canal
National Assembly
Onaldia
20000 Fewer Marriages Reported in New York State
Albany reports a sharp drop in marriages across New York in 1908, with 94216 marriages in 1907 versus about 74216 in 1908. Officials attribute the decline to the new marriage license law, noting larger losses in border counties where nonresidents previously wed under differing statutes.
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New York
Albany
New York State
State Health Department
Off for Europe on Baltic from New York
The Baltic left New York for England with Capt Seelby and Wireless Operator Binns from the Republic disaster aboard. The ship also carried the Republic’s entire engineering staff and about 20 crew, with four cabin passengers continuing on the Baltic and one joining the New York. Binns reported lucrative offers to appear elsewhere.
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New York
White Star Hiner Baltic
England
Seelby
Binns
Republic
Nantucket Shoals
Republica
Harvester Company Probe Draws Federal Scrutiny
In Jefferson City Missouri January 30 the federal government opened inquiries into the International Harvester Company of New Jersey. M Markham Lilanero of the Department of Commerce and Labor examined the state supreme court suit pending there and discussed ouster allegations with Attorney General Major. The session followed a review of key testimony on the Harvester case.
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Jefferson City
Internaonal Harvester Company
New Jersey
M. Markham Lilanero
Department of Commerce and Labor
State Supreme Court
Ellanery
Major
Harvester Company
Honor Archbishop Ireland to be honored by pope visit
Rome reports Archbishop Ireland receiving courtesies from Cardinal Merry del Val and other cardinals. Ambassador Griscom to host a dinner in his honor on Thursday and the archbishop is set to preach February 7 at the British Catholic Church before a farewell audience with the pope. Ireland travels via France to America after the visit. In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania a four year old shot his infant brother Harold, age one, killing him instantly in the family home.
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Apeciat
Washington
Rome
Ireland
Merry del Val
Griscom
France
America
Bloomsburg
John
H. Shoemaker
Limendge
Here
Harold
China Fleet Tops British Navy in Gunnery Practice
The Admiralty reports gunnery results across all classes showing marked improvement since 1907. The China squadron led with six ships and 74 men achieving 63.617 points per man, while the King Alred logged 71.18 points on a heat ship. The Home and Fifth Cruiser Squadrons ranked high with 48.12 points per man across 38 ships and 204 gunners. Argonaut named best ship with 79.14 points.
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Washington
London
Admiralty
China
Home
Argonaut
Channel
Flavor of 18th century naval gunfire score report
In the report on quick firing twelve pounder guns the China fleet leads with four ships and 36 men firing while the King Alfred tops individual ships at 945 hits per minute. The largest home fleet ranks third with 28 ships and 333 men firing at 6445 hits per minute. the Hiake posts 1967 hits as best ship. Across all fleets 76 ships and 863 men fired, averaging 631 hits per minute. Eighty six ships total studied with five and six pounder guns show varied results. The China fleet again leads in torpedo boats and destroyers with 133 ships and 701 firing, averaging 4507 hits per minute per fleet.
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Goca Hope
China
King Alfred
Hiake
Jailed for Abusive Letters Sent to Civil Service Board
Walter Darrell a former government employee, dismissed earlier, was arrested after allegedly sending abusive letters to members of the civil service commission. He is in custody at the first precinct station and will be examined by the police surgeon. Inspector Boerdman had received complaints from the commission about letters from Darrell.
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Civil Service
Walter Darrell
Hirst
Veteran of Waterloo Faces Knife Suicide Attempt
Samuel Adamson, aged 65, of Toledo Ohio, attempted suicide with a pocket knife after saying he was tired of life. Physicians saved him and believe he will recover. The incident occurred on the Waterloo battlefield site.
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Waterloo
Toledo
Ohio
Hred
Lfe
Sam
Rael Adamson
Adamzon
Burden Ill After Nervous Setback In Paris To New York
William A M Burden former Garware football captain and James D Smith & Co stock firm member remains seriously ill after a December relapse. He earlier traveled to France for health, spent summer abroad, and has recently been confined to bed with a nervous condition described as serious but not yet alarming by his physician.
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Washington Poat
New York
Wiliam A M Burden
Garvare
Stock Exchange
James D Smith & Co
Mr Burden
Florence Vanderbilt Twombley
H McKay Twombley
Willam A M Burden
William P Burden
Natha Reaves
Gar
License Granted for Garrick Club in Washington
The Garrick Club received a retail liquor license from the Washington excise board for 147 Pennsylvania Avenue after a prior refusal. The club was said to have reorganized and raised initiation to $10 during a hearing with board officers. The South Washington Business Mens Bowling Club’s license application was rejected.
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Garrick Club
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Excise Board
South Washington
Sons of Alabama Governor Involved in Street Altercation
Frank P Glass editor of the Advertiser was knocked down by sons of Gov Comer of Alabama on Montgomery street amid ongoing suit against the paper. The governor’s suit ended with a verdict described as scent in the article.
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Gov. Comer
Alabama
Frank P. Glass
Washington Post
Montgomery
Donald and
Fletcher Comer
Gov
Pepe's Diapepsin Promises End to Stomach Distress
An advertisement touts Pepe's Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims quick relief from gas, heartburn, belching, and a feeling of heaviness, promising complete digestion and renewed appetite with regular use. It emphasizes affordability and dramatic personal relief.
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Pepe
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