Poison in His Food A Waits Test by Chemist
Rear Admiral Joseph J. Eaton died at his Norwell home amid poisoning suspicions. Harvard Prof Whitney to analyze organs. district attorney Barker says two weeks may pass before action. Mrs Eaton and her daughter Dorothy present at burial with few mourners as investigators pursue safe leads.
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Wilson Plans April 7 Congress Start Amid Tariff Debate
President Wilson and lawmakers pressed to finalize nominations and set an April 7 session date. Disputes with Bryan over wool duties linger as Underwood pushes tariff reform while Virginia factions clash over diplomatic posts for Page and Willard. Continuous discussions with Senate, House leaders, and McCombs shaped the program as a busy day closed with continued talks.
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Baby Boy Envoy to White House Guards Suffering Family Tragedy
A four year old boy, carrying a letter from the Navy Department, sought an audience with President Wilson at the White House to help his imprisoned father. His mother and infant sibling waited on the War State and Navy Building steps, destitute and hungry, as police learned of the family’s hardship and the father’s desertion and punishment.
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Two Killed as Street Car Crashes into Apartment House
Cincinnati report says Garret Coons and Charlies Diesman two bartenders were killed and seven others left severely injured when an outbound College Hill street car derailed and struck an apartment building at Ludlow Avenue corner.
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Roosevelt Eyes Philadelphia Speech and 1914 Progressive Rift
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt will speak in Philadelphia at the Metropolitan Opera House tomorrow night. It discusses potential political ramifications in New York, including Charles Whitman as Progressive mayoral candidate, a 1914 governorship fight, and Roosevelt’s 1916 presidential bid, with Hearst influenced mass meetings backing Whitman.
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Temple Inside the Sphinx Reveals Ancient Temple
A London cable to the New York American reports Prof. Reisner has cleared six centuries of sand from the Sphinx interior. He entered through the neck to a temple spanning the statue’s body, 126 feet long, with a pyramid tomb of Menes I. Sloping passages lead to unexplored chambers and a possible subterranean city.
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Duel in the dark leaves two dying in Fort Worth area
Special to The Washington Post reports two ranchers, C. W. Dunn and C. J. Adams, shot by each other during a night confrontation near Kennedale after a suspected elopement plan involving Dunn and Adams' wife. Adams and Haas accompanied Dunn in a confrontation a half mile from town. Adams fired a double barrel shotgun while Dunn used a six shot pistol.
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Bernhardt Injured in Los Angeles Auto Crash
French actress Sarah Bernhardt suffered painful injuries in a collision with a heavy truck while en route from Venice to an L A theater performance. She had two wrenched ankles a lacerated lip and body bruises but insisted on performing that night after medical treatment.
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Cuba Free of U S Moves to Suppress Annexation Meeting
At a Havana meeting of the Patriotic League leader Salvador Cizheres urged eliminating the Platt amendment from the Cuban constitution. Resolutions attacking the amendment won applause as delegates vowed to free Cuba from foreign control. The Cuban amnesty bill awaited a precise U S view from Minister Rivera while President Gomez vetoed horse racing concessions to protect lottery revenues. Amendments to satisfy the State Department may be added before passage. Also notice reads about train service and stations in Baltimore, Washington area.
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KILLED IN MOVIE BOOTH IN NE CITY THEATER
Philadelphia observers report a theater in the northeast section halted a moving picture when an operator was found electrocuted at a switchboard. The dead man was Frederick Schmidstetter, aged 52, a seasoned operator, with the cause of contact with live wire remaining a mystery.
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Death pact with daughter kills two in Surrey pond
London dispatch reports Mrs. Louisa Jeffryes and her daughter Natalie Jeffryes, wife and daughter of Dr. Wyman Jeffryes, died by suicide in a pond near Godalming, Surrey. Dr. Jeffryes, a Scotsman and former army surgeon who served in the American Civil War and three wars, said his wife suffered hallucinations and his daughter was overwrought by constant attendance.
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Wife Chose Burglar Forced Her to a Decision
Rev. Nestor K. Clarkson recounts his wife’s affair with Owen W. Conn, the confessed burglar, detailing how Conn visited their home after she became linked to him as a jail missionary. The woman reportedly deserted five children for Conn, with loot traced to San Francisco and Chicago as detectives recover a large jewelry stash.
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Death penalty for Pastor Marion Capps in Arkansas
In Fort Smith Arkansas March 12 the Rev Marion Capps a Methodist minister was found guilty of burning to death three of his six children and sentenced to death by hanging by a circuit court jury after a three ballot verdict Children Bertha 16 and Ellis 14 testified they were bound to a coal oil soaked bed and forced to wait until the fire consumed the rope The prosecution credited their testimony as pivotal to the conviction.
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Militants Outed as Rotten Fruit Attacks and Riots
London reports recount two militant suffragette meetings disrupted by opponents. Eggs and stones flew at Edenbridge and Radlett. Nottingham meeting ended in a riot with detonators, firecrackers, and smashed furniture. Annie Kenney and Gray led, police intervened, windows and banners damaged, millinery and faces scratched. Government seeks £608 in costs from Frederick Pethick Lawrence and Votes for Women partners. others pursue similar actions against Pankhurst family.
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Insist Eaton Was Poisoned In Congress Debates
A summary item notes calls for investigations into Eaton poisoning allegations. Wilson may address Congress on April 7 regarding the issue. The brief mentions related political maneuvering and questions surrounding the incident.
Fumes kill two in auto at repair shop
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, M. Qo Slviglund, 46, and Neils Larson, 4, were found dead seated in a car at an automobile repair shop. Gas fumes from the engine are believed to have caused the deaths in this tragic incident.
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Line Up Against Page Rival Factions In Clash At White House
Democratic factional strife spills from Virginia to the capital as antiorganization leaders push Willard for Belgium post while Page faces opposition from Senators Martin and Swanson. Washington and state rivals warn patronage conflicts could torpedo Wilson's cabinet choices.
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Lipton Cup Challenge Declined by New York Yacht Club
New York March 12 Sir Thomas Lipton's bid for another America's Cup race was declined by the New York Yacht Club for not meeting deed of gift conditions. The club cites a 75 foot waterline limit as the issue, noting the defender's right to choose a vessel between 65 and 75 feet. The reply was cabled to the Royal Ulster Yacht Club and the press awaiting tomorrow's public release.
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Blease Rejected Fines Not Returned for Chauffeur Case
Gov Cole L Blease learns Columbia city council will not refund 3 75 15 75 paid by his negro chauffeur for speeding. City attorney says pardons not binding. council mails opinion to the governor. Also a brief rail schedule note lists special trains from Washington to Philadelphia and Chester with return times.
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