Assassination Plot Fears Rise After Chicago Attack
A dramatic Chicago incident linked to anarchist activity escalates police crackdown. A would be assassin wounded, police seize anarchist literature, and officials vow stricter action as they inspect safety secrets, libraries, and meeting rings connected to the killer. A Chicago mayoral aide reports the suspect confessed, and the chief warns of further stakes and street clashes.
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Urge lower wages no work for 250000 men
Two hundred fifty thousand railroad workers are either jobless or on reduced wages as rail systems cite slack demand. The Interstate Commerce Commission is urged by leaders to study economies, while employers thank President Roosevelt for an investigation of threatened wage reductions.
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Beech Hargis On Trial For Father’s Murder
In Jackson Kentucky on March 2 the Commonwealth began the murder case against Beech Hargis charged with killing his father, former Judge Harris, a Breathitt County feud figure. Judge Adams presided, A Floyd Byrd led prosecution for Jackson citizens with State counsel. Proceedings focused on technical preliminaries as the defense’s continuance was denied and several witnesses were absent.
Contralto to Be Citizen in Newark Naturalization
Mme Schumann-Heink filed for naturalization in Newark county clerk's office. Preliminary papers were filed in Cincinnati three years ago and she will face a final court examination on June next. Born June 15, 1861 in Lieber Austria she came to the United States in 1898 and lists North Caldwell New Jersey as her home. She says she loves America and desires citizenship.
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N. J
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Cincinnati
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Lieber
Austria
North Caldwell
M. J
America
Wilfley Vindicated by Roosevelt In Shanghai Inquiry
President Roosevelt declares Judge Wilfley vindicated and criticizes the vicious and criminal classes as the subcommittee of the House Judiciary continues hearings. Secretary Root’s findings support Wilfley while Andrews and other witnesses press impeachment allegations amid tense cross examinations. The hearings resume tomorrow with Andrews facing scrutiny over Shanghai immorality references and court conduct.
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Vindication for Judge Wilfley in Roosevelt letter
President Roosevelt endorses findings clearing Judge Wilfley of charges for Shanghai welfare work. The letter, sent to Secretary Root, argues Waldo of New York sponsors the attack and warns the impeachment would threaten honest public service and empower corrupt interests in the Far East.
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Dudge Wilfley
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Chin
Wilfrey
Debut of Herbert Lewis Brings New Brooklyn Social Trend
Joy for the Mollycoddles reports Brooklyn society embracing a new trend as young men join debutante customs once reserved for girls. Herbert Dickinson Lewis, 15, is presented at Revisen street, wearing a black frock coat and white tie, amid flowers and a tea table, with a reception of friends and a host of peers. The elder Lewis notes the absence of daughters and says they felt obliged to bring Herbert out in this fashion.
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Iit
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Rescue Cripple From Fire At Public School
News from New York reports a March 2 blaze at Public School 28 on Taleteanth Street. Seven hundred students evacuated safely after flames roared from a third floor closet. Willie Reynolds, a disabled boy, was carried out on the shoulders of four rescuers. Fire alarms rang, and the crowd moved to the street without fear or hesitation.
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New York
Mar
Vichima
Taleteanth Street
Willie Reynolds
LinER Goes Aground in Fog on Long Island Coast
The Coamo, a New York and Porto Rico Steamship Co. vessel en route from Porto Rico, ran aground in dense fog near Jones Beach on the Long Island coast. After ten hours tight to the shoal, she was floated at high tide with the help of wrecking tug J. J. Merritt. All 120 passengers landed safely. Coast Guard units from New York and New Jersey aided in locating the vessel.
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Trial of Two Men in Patrick Will Case Postponed
In New York a postponed trial for David T. Shert and Morris Meyers, indicted for perjury and related to the William Patrick will, was delayed as defense counsel considered a plea. The case centers on the will filed by Albert T. Patrick, with the attorney now serving a life sentence for murder.
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Senate booms endorsement for nobody in Ohio rally
Delegates fill hotel lobbies as the Caribbean State convention looms. Rumors swirl of possible slates for auditor and attorney general but no senator endorsement appears in the draft platform. The convention opens tomorrow with a Tariff revision plan, Taft eulogy, merchant marine, currency and progressive measures on the agenda.
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Wade Hotyts
Ambassador's Bank Robbed in Mexico
El Paso reports Banco de Minera owned by Ambassador Creel robbed of 300000 pesos. No arrests yet. border watchers alerted. Mexican Embassy says Creel governs Chihuahua. three months leave to Meralco granted. Senor Godoy acts as chargé d'affaires in his absence.
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Death by own action aboard Swedish steamer Drottning Lothia
State Department reports from American consular officials in Stettin Germany on the death of L Mr Conrad, an American seaman from Newnan News. He shipped the Drottning Lothia at Port Tampa on December 2 1907 and was listed as missing after the ship arrived at Strttin January 18. Captain L P Knafye states weather was fine and Conrad could not have fallen overboard, and it is believed he killed himself by leaping into the sea.
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le Man
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Ohioans to Columbus on Bourne and Foraker
The article notes Ohio political figures Dick and Foraker absent from discussion while Bourne prepares a campaign to back Roosevelt. It references Washington Republicans, Garberla, Goebel, Wirhenck, and others shaping strategy for the 1908 political contest and mentions public interest in the convention and party alignment.
Peep at Trousered Co-eds in Bloomington Dance
Special to The Westingian Tes reports twenty five State University students in Bloomington investigated by faculty and likely to be expelled. A sensational dance saw coeds in male attire and several students peering through doors and windows to watch. The society hosting the event excludes males yet attendees joined the viewing, amid refreshments of cream and cake.
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Bishop W. W. Duncan Dead
Bishop W. W. Duncan of the Methodist Episcopal Church South died at his home in Spartanburg after months of illness. Born December 2, 185, at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia, he led Randoph-Macon as president before his call to the bishopric. James H. Oliver, a prominent plant maker, died in South Bend, Ind, this morning. Persian Bugs et Sloan's schedule shows performances tomorrow at 1 and 3 a.m.
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Muar
W W Duncan
Methodist Episcopal Church South
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Randulph-Macon
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Pitches Into Navy at Santiago Almost Lost
Spaniards might have won at Santiago if capable, as Senate Naval Affairs committee criticizes battle ship construction. Former Act to the President remarks astonish lawmakers. attempts to control inquiry fail and questions of veracity arise.
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Senate Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval armor critique at Senate hearing on Spanish-American War
Commodore Sims criticizes Spanish fleet actions and ship armor in a Senate Naval Armors hearing. He cites poor gunnery, low armor belts, and coal shortages, arguing earlier fleet performances harmed the war effort and urging accountability for officers and ships.
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