Roosevelt Libel Suit Testimony Focuses on His Temperance
The Theodore Roosevelt libel case against Geo A Newett resumes with John Callan O Laughlin testifying on Roosevelt abstinence. O Laughlin describes Roosevelt’s conduct at banquets, noting a single glass of champagne and no liquor beyond that. He recalls Roosevelt’s Nile Paris trip and statesmanlike adherence to presidential precedent in liquor use.
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Marquette, Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
Geo. A. Newett
Ishpeming
Mich
John Callan O'Laughlin
Washington
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
Geo. Shiras
O'Laughlin
Newett
Col.Roosevelt
Europe
O’laughlin
Nile
Paris
Col
Gridiron Club
Banqueta
Col R Rosevelt
White House
Cleveland
McKinley
Progressive Party
Japan
Atlantic
Roosevelt Libel Trial Testimony On Roosevelts Liquor Rumors
In the Roosevelt libel case the defense seeks to introduce general newspaper reports alleging excess liquor use by Theodore Roosevelt to defend good faith in publishing. O Laughlin testifies about coordinating receptions for Roosevelt with Rome and the Italian king and pope. The court drops the line of questioning after objections as defense argues general reputation evidence, while plaintiffs insist malice remains key to damages.
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Dent
Rome
O'Laughlin
Egypt
Leishman
Col
Roosevelt
Italy
Col. Roosevelt
Belden
O’laughlin
Washington
Pound
Ihe
United States
Mr. Belden
Americans Named for Hague Education Conference Delegates
Secretary Lane recommends a U S delegation to the Hague international education conference next September. No congressionally provided funds will cover expenses. willing appointees include Dr David Starr Jordan of Stanford, Dr Charles H Judd of Chicago, Charles N Kendall of New Jersey, Randall J Condon of Cincinnati, David Jayto Hill, Mrs Fanny Fern Andrews, and Philander P Claxton.
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Lane
Bryan
Hague
Congress
David Starr
Jordan
Leland Stanford University
California
Chas. H. Judd
School of Education
University of Chicago
Chas. N. Kendall
atAte
Trenton
N. J
Randall J. Condon
Cincinnati
David Jayto Hil
Germany
Fanny Fern Andrews
American School Peace League
United States Bureau of Education
Philander P. Claxton
United States
Burns Pelkey Face Trial for Manslaughter
In Calgary on May 28 crown representatives gather evidence for the manslaughter trials of promoter Tommy Burns and challenger Arthur Pelkey over Luther McCarty’s death at Burna arena. Pelkey was rearrested after the coroner’s jury did not charge him. McCarney and referee Eddie Smith post $500 bail each and will testify.
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Calgary
Alberta
Luther McCarty
Burna Arena
Arthur Pelkey
Tommy Burns
Burns
McCarty
Pelkey
McCarney
Eddie Smith
Smith
Piqua
Miss Emily Higgins Dies After Surgical Operation
Miss Emily Higgins daughter of John Higgins died just before midnight at St Francis hospital after a week old surgical procedure. She lived at 1141 Lincoln street and worked as assistant to Drs Shirley and Boysen. Born in West Union in 1892 she was 21. Survived by her father brothers Lester and George sister Iona and half siblings Gene and Doris. Funeral at St Marys Catholic church Friday at 11 with burial in West Union.
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Emily Higgins
John Higgins
St. Francis Hospital
Hileman & Gindt
Miss Higgins
Lincoln Street
Shirley and Boysen
West Union
Lester
George
Iona
Gene
Doris
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Temperature readings for May 28 reported
The record notes the day's high and low temperatures with values of 55 and 73 compared to a year ago 65 and 73. The fragment mentions Buchanan Optical Co markings and certain times but provides no clear location or full context.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Balkans Turmoil as Greece and Bulgaria near Clash
Military circles in Sofia anticipate near term hostilities with Hervia amid rising tensions between Greek and Bulgarian forces near Saloniki. Bulgaria offers to submit the dispute over Saloniki to European powers. battles erupt near Elestheria and Doiran as Greek generals accuse Bulgarian provocations.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Hervia
Saloniki
Shota
Wlestheria
Unknown Fireman Ally Murder Shocks Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Iowa on May 28 a 22 year old fireman named Jones on the Northwestern railroad was murdered late last night. He was attacked after leaving the round house and his throat was cut from ear to ear by an unknown assailant.
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Council Bluffs
Howland Jones
Northwestern
Jones
Politics Seen in Attitude of Japs Toward U.S.
Tokio May 28 The executive committee of ex Premier Counts sura s new party issued a statement saying the present cabinet could not settle the California land ownership question. After a conference with Count Katsura the party decided to adopt its own propaganda on the dispute. Indications show the opposition in Japan use the California issue to discredit the Yamamoto ministry and advance their own interests. The cabinet remains strong with public support due to economies and administrative reforms.
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Tokio
Count Matsura
California
Katsura
Japan
Yamamoto
Glover Invents Nose and Mouth Talking Telephone
Paris May 28 Dr Jules Glover of the Conservatory of Paris patents a telephone that transmits voice both through the nose and the mouth. He notes that vibrations split into nasal and oral flows and claims the device will let a New Yorker talk to a London brother even with a cold.
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Paris
Jules Glover
Conservatory of
Glover
London
Detective Foster Put on Trial in Dynami te Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis May 28 detective Robert J. Foster of the National Erectors' association was placed on trial in criminal court charged with assault and battery trespass carrying concealed weapons and drawing deadly weapons. The charges stem from an early dynamite investigation encounter with Frank M. Ryan president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Ryan to be chief state witness.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Robert J. Foster
National Erectors’ Association
Frank M. Ryan
International Association’ of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Ryan
Whipped pupil and teacher enter trial in Jesup
In Jesup Iowa 14 year old Henry Hohl alleges punishment by Rollo Newcomb principal of Jesup schools was excessive Newcomb faces a state charge as the boy defends his claim County Attorney OBrien will prosecute and Mayor Bordner will defend the teacher The hearing Saturday is expected to draw local interest Newcomb has long served as principal and his mother has resided in the town for years
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Jesup
Henry Hohl
Rollo Newcomb
O’brien
R. L. Bordner
Newcomb
Noble Wins Damages Suit in Chancery Trial
W F Noble won a suit against W C Renner et al in the district court chancery division after days of testimony. Noble claimed about twenty five acres of land washed away by the Missouri river following a furniture stock sale from Cedar Falls to Renner for a farm near Blencoe la. The court fixed no definite amount and will determine judgment after evidence on stock value. Attorneys were W H Merner Cedar Falls and Mears Lovejoy Waterloo. Noble will receive judgment for damages sustained.
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Chancery Division
District Court
Tudge Platt
W. F. Noble
W. C. Renner
Cedar Falls
Mr. Renner
Blencoela
Missouri River
Mr. Noble
W. H. Merner
Mears & Lovejoy
Waterloo
Noble
Pathfinder at Burlington on Glidden tour arrives for hotel
The pathfinder car reached Burlington from Keokuk this morning at T o'clock, arrangements were made for hotel accommodations, and the party departed for Cedar Rapids. Fred J. Miller, principal of the schools at Oskaloosa, has been named principal of Cast High to succeed P. E. Ritz, who resigned. Corleg, queen of Ravana cigars, todvortipamant?
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Pathfinder
Burlington
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Fred J. Miller
Oskaloosa
Cast High To
P. E. Ritz
Prosecution Extends Efforts in Dynamite Conspiracy Trial
In Boston on May 28, prosecutors push to finish presenting evidence in the dynamite conspiracy case. Judge Crosby plans to extend the session if needed. The case involves William M Wood of American Woolen, Frederick Atteaux, Dennis Collins, and others tied to the Lawrence textile strike of 1912. Mahoney and a Wood chauffeur testified about events at Wood’s Andover home on January 19, 1912. The defense argues the conference centered on a letter to strikers, not dynamite plots.
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Boston
Crosby
Wm. M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Frederick HE
Wood
Andover
Wood and Atteaux
James R. Bailey, Jr
Mahoney
German Aviator Dies in 500 Foot Falls
Hanover Germany May 28 A German aviator Horn was instantly killed this morning when his monoplane fell from about 500 feet during an overland flight. The accident’s cause could not be ascertained as the machine was shattered.
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Hanover
Germany
A. Horn
Greeks and Bulgarians in looming conflict over Salonica
A letter from Leondas Mavrelis predicts a long bloody war between Greece and Bulgaria over Macedonia. He recounts an attempted Greek versus Bulgarian clash near Caveli, noting fort firing on Greek ships and Greek sailors' resolve. Diplomatic notes follow King Constantine's demand for an explanation.
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Leondas Mavrelis
Peter Mavrelis
Fourth Street
Bulgaria
Greece
Macedonia
Salonica
Mavrelis
Caveli
Constantine
Prominent 8 Alt Dead Cadle 61 Years Old
Benny Mo May 284 Cadle 61 years old longtime state secretary and prominent member of the Sons of the American Revolution died here early today. He was a bachelor. Martin, a great cigar (advertisement).
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Sons of the American
Revolution
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