Morrison to testify as grand jury probes labor links
Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor and Henry H Flather cashier of the federation fund bank plan to testify in Indianapolis before the federal grand jury investigating the dynamite conspiracy. The probe may determine whether other prominent labor leaders will be summoned and focuses on the McNamara defense fund and related financial dealings with the Ironworkers and the federation since May.
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Flather
McNamara Defense Fund
Indianapolis
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Charles W Milter
Samuel Gampera
Gampera
Morrison
Federation
Witneses
Kovernimne Tt
McNamara Brothers
International Association of Veldwe and Structural Iron Workers
McNamara
Atay
Mir Menigal
Grand Jiryds
Samuel Veampore
Henry I
Indianapodla
Kemperson
Tlarepen
Darrow Ab
Los Angeles
Wee Namara
American Federation of Later
Henry H Flather
T > Aigea National Bank
Federations Funda
Washington
Indianapella
Mubpornars
Thiraday
Thiraday Department of Justice
rarSamuara
Nfacata
Department of Justice
Defense Fund
Morrigan
Executive Council
McNamara Defense Fund Committee
McNameras
Expontive Council
Frst
Obituary notices of several individuals across the city
A sequence of death notices and funeral details dated in January and February. Among the names are Jolin Croggon and Rose from Augusta with interment at a cemetery near Boston, and a widow of Col Lachett Tivington. Notices list birth ages from sixty five to sixty seven, addresses in East Orange and Washington area, with funeral homes and cemetery locations. Relatives invite attendance and specify service times and dates, sometimes noting military ties or residency details.
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Ragoon Auddenty
Atherina
Rose
Mnoston
Jares Mamiton
East Orange
Salemn
Masa
St Joseph
Saat
Mouneet
Morris
Beawell
John Wand
Janusary
MAY TURN AGAINST DARROW
Bert H. Franklin, the McNamara detective, may become an important witness in the Clarence Darrow jury bribery case in Los Angeles. He refused to discuss grand jury testimony and said he would tell the truth on the witness stand if called, denying any bargain with the district attorney.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bert H. Franklin
McNamara
Clarence Darrow
Franklin
Darrow
District Attorney's Office
Secrets of Hip Sing Tong Exposed in Trial
Yee Chang, a Hip Sing Tong member, testified that gunmen and hatchet men were employed to collect tribute from laundrymen and others who faced death if they refused. He described Dai Gin and Ju Pang shooting Woo Dip after his refusal to pay, with Hip Sing branches in New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia aiding in defense.
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Cleveland
Hip Sing Tong
Yee Chang
Dai Gin
Ju Pang
Woo Dip
Chang
Hip Singa
Society
Lang Young
Tip
Chats
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
The
Hip Sing
Notes by Cable Gibraltar Arrival of King George and Queen Mary
Gibraltar reports King George and Queen Mary aboard the Medina returning to England from India where they were crowned emperor and empress. Baron Stanmore dies at 91, having governed several colonies including New Brunswick Trinidad Manila New Zealand and Ceylon. Devonport notes Bella Rosa crew rescued by Valparaiso bound for Dover. fate of Bella Rosa unknown.
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Gibraltar
King George
Mary
Medina
England
India
London
Baron Stanmore
New Brunswick
Trinidad
Man- Tithus
Pijl
New Zealand
Ceylon
Devonport
Jane
Macolo
Brazil
St. Johns
N. F
Iquique
Dover
Licensed to Marry in Richmond Virginia Matrimony List
A garbled list of marriage banns and clergymen in Richmond Virginia. Names include Ted Doll, Mary Blanton, Robe Coe, Sophie Brand, Walter, Peona Davis, Frederick Norway, Martha Depp, Johnstown and Lacey Spring locations. The text records multiple couples with officiants named Rev Spooner Fiachard and Rev Montgomery in a fragmented ceremony roster.
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Rok Av
Robe Coe
Sophie M Brand
Rey HC Pulte Richara Ac Afulling
Orme
Walter
Rey JB
Clyton
Peona OD
Davia
Oath of
William
One-Track Mind and Public Service Letters Revealed
A New York Evening Post publication shares transcribed letters between Gov. Woodrow Wilson and Col. Harvey regarding Wilton or Wilson’s withdrawal of Harper’s Weekly support. The exchanges show remorse, mutual respect, and a pledge to avoid personal rancor amid political maneuvering.
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New York
Jan. W
Evening Post
Woodrow Wilner
Col. Harvey
Gov‘nor
Harper's Weekly
Saya
University Club
Gov. Wilson
Marie Henry
Manhattan Club
Sala Lever
Lously
Washington
Woolly
Ewing resigns from Woodrow Wilson state committee
Robert Ewing, Middle Tennessee member of the Woodrow Wilson State committee, quits the panel in Nashville on January 39 citing extreme personal bitterness between his brother in law Henry Watson and Woodrow Wilson. He had supported Wilson but released a statement backing Watson after the Harvey Wilson incident.
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Henry Wattereou Reaigna
Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Jan
Robert Ewing
Middle Tennessee
Woodrow Wilson State Committee
Henry Watson
Woodrow Wilson
Ewing
Wilson
Watterson
Harvey-Wilson
Watteraon
Wilson regrets friendship statement from governor
In Trenton Michigan on January 30 the latest Col Watterson statement leaves Gov Wood with no further comment. The governor will not reply further to Col Watterson regarding their friendship dispute.
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Col. Watterson
Trenton
Col
Watterson
Gov Wood
Governor's Comment on Kentucky Editor's Statement
Wilgon today responded to questions from pewspapermen about the Kentucky editor's recent statement. He said he hoped the reasons for his silence were self evident and expressed regret over ending a friendship that he found interesting and enjoyable. He declined to alter the statement he dictated, noting that the laws of friendship should stand by his words.
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Wilgon
Pewspapermen
Kentucky
Gore Denies Tainted Funds Used In Wilson Campaign
Senator Gore released a formal statement on campaign financing for Wilson, noting discussions with McCombs since June about funds from Ryan. He says McCombs agreed to avoid any money with taint and that Ryan’s offer was declined.
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Gore
Wilson
McCombs
Wilton
Ryan
Bryan Name Withdrawal Causes Nebraska Petition Shuffle
In Lincoln Nebraska today Judson Harmon of Ohio topped the presidential candidate list while William J Bryan led in rank. The Harmon petition faded quickly after A A Arter, first on the Bryan petition, withdrew the filing citing Bryan’s desire to be a delegate at large to the Democratic National Convention.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Judson Harmon
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Harmon
Brian
A. A. Arter
Arter
William J Bryan
Nebraska
Warner Out for Congress in Kensington Candidacy
Brainard H Warner Jr of Kensington seeks the Republican nomination to succeed Lewis in Congress. The Washington Post notes his return to the race, marking a repeat of the prior primary battle, with Gist Flair of the same county also pursuing the nomination and having carried the county previously.
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Kensington
Lewis
Washington Post
Rockville
Brainard H. Warner, Jr
Republica
Congress
David J. Lowra
Warner
Agahin County
Gist Flair
Baldwin Governor, Bridgeport to Host May Convention
In New Haven on January 9 the Democratic State central committee selected Bridgeport as the convention site for May 1 and 2 to choose the delegation to the Democratic national convention. A resolution praised Gov. Simeon Baldwin's administration and commended Baldwin as a potential presidential candidate.
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New Haven
Conn
Democratic State Central Committee
Bridgeport
Simeon B. Baldwin
Gov. Baldwin
United States
Mack Expects Record Crowd at Democratic Convention in Baltimore
Norman Mack, chairman of the Democratic national committee, said the arrangements committee would meet in Baltimore Monday. He predicted the largest party convention attendance in history as Democrats feel more confident of victory. Mack declined to discuss the presidential race beyond noting he read the Harvey-Wilson letters and found them interesting.
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Baltimore
New York
Norman PB. Mack
Rman
Democratic Nationalmmittee
Mack
Marvey-Wilson
Political News In Brief From Various States
Warrenton Virginia January 2 Republicans of Fauntier county convened and adopted resolutions commending Taft. Lovdous county convention at Purcellville endorsed renomination. Jefferson City Missouri January 2 Attorney General note Major announced as candidate for Democratic nomination for governor of Missouri. North Dakota January 31 State Democratic convention to name delegates to Baltimore meets tomorrow aiming for an uninstructed delegation. Columbus Ohio January 9 Ohio Constitutional Convention invited Governor Wilson of New Jersey to address it.
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Fauntier County
Thase
Lovdous County
Purcellville
Taft
Tle
Jefferson City
W. Major
Mizcourt Perry
Dak
Baltimore
Columbus
Ohio
Gov. Wilson
New Jersey
Ten Governors For T. B Roosevelt May Seek Nomination
Special to The Washington Post reports Roosevelt supporters in Illinois and California noting ten governors likely to accept invitations. Chauncey Dewey, head of the Roosevelt committee, says Roosevelt leads 10 to 1 over rivals for the nomination. A letter to Edward C Stokes quotes Lawrence Abbott doubting Roosevelt’s nomination but open to service if needed. Delegates in North Dakota circulate petitions to place Roosevelt on the primary ballot. Hagerstown Republicans press Roosevelt to run, urging a presidential candidacy.
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Washington Post
New York
Chicago
Ashe
New York Herald
Ama
Romer
Thinois
Edward C Stokes
New Jersey
Stokes
Outlook
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Abbott
Mr. Stokes
Abbott
Coperesuman
Beetanna Tae Baker
Thaddore-Rosevett
Republican Party
Hagerstown
Theodora Roosevelt
Missouri Kansas postal poll shows presidential preferences
A Kansas City Star poll of about 200 000 voters in Missouri and Kansas shows Col Roosevelt leading with 6210 of 11 408 votes while Speaker Champ Clark tops Democrats with 113 votes. Taft La Follette neck and neck and Folk Wilson follow. Debs Harmon Cummune Underwood Hearst Foxs and others receive scattered totals. Clark accepts Clark Club in San Francisco. Woodward county Oklahoma sends a Clark delegation.
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Washington
Missouri
Kansas
Kansas City Star
Col
Roosevelt
Champ Clark
Bryan
Taft
la Follette
Folk
Clark
Hen
Wilson
Bhava
Debs
Harmon
Cummaine
Underwood
Hearst
Fox
Senator Williams Condemns Senate Instructing US Senator
Senator Williams censured the Mississippi Senate for directing him to present a resolution exonerating Senator-elect Vardaman from misapplication of trust funds during his governorship and to publish it in the Congressional Record. He warned that his compliance should not set a precedent and questioned the legislature’s authority to instruct a United States senator.
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John Sharp Wiilama
Mississippi Senate
Vardaman
Mississippi
Congressional Record
Williams
United States
Mrs Sanderlin Dead In Raleigh After Illness
Mrs Sanderlin of Washington D C died tonight at her daughter Mrs Willa Briggs home in Raleigh after three months illness. widow of George W Sanderlin state auditor 1888 1902 and national Treasury auditor 1892 1906 she leaves four daughters Mrs W B Briggs Mrs B W Reed Miss Earle Sanderlin and Miss Rosalie Sanderlin Interment will be held Thursday here beside her husband.
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Raleigh
N.C
Sanderlin
Washington
D. C
Willa
Briggs
Ncas
George W. Sanderlin
North Carolina
National Treasury
W. 2. Briggs
B. W. Reed
Eargle
Rosalie Sannderlin
Doctor shoots horseman in Athens hotel lobby duel
In a pistol duel in a Athens hotel lobby Dr H M Fullilove fought C L McKee of Sheltonville Ky. McKee was wounded four times and is in a critical condition. The doctor charged McKee with insulting Mrs Huldev. McKee denied the charge.
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Athens, Ga
H. M. Fullilove
Athens
C. L. McKee
Sheltonville
Fullave
McKee
Huldeve
Taft Talks Eggs Not Politics in Ohio Visit
President Taft, despite a bronchial attack and hoarse voice, spoke in Columbus where Republican leaders gathered. The visit featured lighthearted eggs chatter with A J Vorga and several Ohio figures, while Taft and Gov Harmon discussed insurgency and party strategy amid a strong move to control the state central committee.
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Couras
Dea
Taft
Columbus
J. Vorga
Ohio
Cleveland
Vorys
Vorya
Taylor
Grosvenor
House of Representatives
Taft Endorsed for renomination by Kings County GOP
In New York on January 3 the Republican general committee of Kings County unanimously endorsed President Taft for renomination. The resolutions stated it is in the best interests of the people and the party that delegates at the national convention use all honorable means to secure the nomination of William H. Taft.
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New York
Republican General Committee
Kings County
Taft
William H. Taft
Chaloner's Suit Called in U S District Court
John Armstrong Chaloner Chanler, former husband of Amelio Rives, sued Thomas T. Sherman. Trial opened before Judge Martin. ten days granted to arrange final depositions from Char. Jottenville, Va. Chaloner, once confined at Bloomingdale Asylum, seeks control of an estate worth about 31.5 million and may attend court without NY lunacy authorities interference under federal protection.
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New York
Jane
John Armstrong Chanler
Chaloner
Amelio Rives
Thomas T. Sherman
Martin
United States
Char. Jottenville
State Supreme Court
Bloomlegdale Asylum
Il Auing Sherman
Rane
Albemarle County
New York State
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
Elgin Board Expands Operations Into Midwest
The Elgin Board of Trade passed a resolution to extend its butter operations into Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin and to include all of Wisconsin. The move aims to boost butter supply to Minnesota and Chicago markets though some commissionmen doubt price impacts. They forecast butter at about four cents and a possible rise tomorrow.
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Chicago
Elgin Board of ‘Trade
Minnesota
Towa
Wisconsin
Smith Arrested After Letter Requesting Cash
B Steuben Smith of John Marshal Place was arrested last night by Central Office Detective Meeser and held at the First precinct for investigation. The accusation involves a letter to a friend asking for money to aid a sick brother, with Willem I Hudson named in connection to receiving funds.
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B. Steuben Smith
John Marshal Place
Central Office
Meeser
W. %. Gehrlek
Tha Smith
Willem I. Hudson
Eric
Herard Smith
Hnudson
Senator Taylor Addresses Eager Audience at Church
Senator Hubert Taylor spoke at a benevolent lecture night for the Beasant Methodist Episcopal Church South. He was introduced by Rev. T. W. Jeffries and delivered his celebrated talk amid a large crowd.
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Senator Taylor
Hubert Taylor
Movements of Grean Steamers and Related Routes
In a fragmented report, steamship movements include ships from New York to Cher Youresna Southamyted, Ney Tork to Checbourg ad Bremen, and New York to Rotterdam and Bremen. Additional notes mention Marseille and Antwerp departures, with various crews and destinations referenced in garbled form.
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Amaitaw
New York
Nerragamtett
Landos
Geore Waatidates
Checbourg Ad Bremen
Marseille
Cermedin
New Leek
Balted
Koortam
Rotterdam
Chemalis
Bremen
Jase Tite
Net York
Antwerp
New
Berk
Diploma Recipients Highlight Central High Commencement
Central High School awarded diplomas to graduates as Henry P Blair presented at Central. Dr. Harvey W Wiley delivered the keynote. McKinley and Business High Schools held class nights with student speakers and varied program parts led by named participants including James Oyster and Albert Gersdorff.
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Dr. Wiley
Central High School
McKinley
Business
Central
Henry P. Blair
Bogin of Education
James F Oyster
Harvey W. Wiley
Albert Getedorff
McMiney
James O'Connell
Benjamin Dann
Woodson Houghton
Walton Wella
Southeast Citizens Association Pushes Paving and Snowclear Law
The Southeast Citizens Association approved resolutions praising dredging progress in the Eastern branch of the Potomac Anacostia and urging the streets committee to meet with District commissioners to secure a law keeping sidewalks free from ice and snow. Pyan backed a resolution asking paving of M street Southeast between Eleventh and Twelfth streets.
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Potomanst
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