Trial of Hains on in Earnest
A jury of 12 was selected to try Thornton J. Hains, accused principal in the killing of William E. Annis at Bayside Yacht Club. Hains praised the panel as good and qualified to pass facts, while the trial will feature a water tank and miniature boat figures to depict the shooting scene. Jury members include William Hill, Thomas Walsh, Henry Hecker, Samuel W. Johnson, and others from Queens areas.
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New York
Thornton J. Hains
William E. Annis
Peter C. Hains
Bayside Yacht Club
Thornton Hains
Hains
Queens County
Crane
Talesmen
Darrin
William Hill
Long Island City
Thomas Walsh
Henry Hecker
Woodside
Samuel W. Johnson
Richmond Hill
John Benham
Ridgewood
Frederick Lee Richmond
Far Rockaway
Alexander Jardin
Hugh McCullagh
Laurel Hill
Louis New
Jamaica
William McLean
Corona
Patrick Ahearn
Henry Boenig
Hartje Divorce Case Revived Over Alimony Dispute
In Pittsburg on December 16 August Hartje and wife Mary Scott Hartje reopened public disputes in contempt proceedings over alleged failure to pay 416.66 monthly alimony. Hartje admits some default and claims his wife disobeys court orders on child custody while he withholds payments to bring all issues before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hartje
Mary Scott Hartje
Dog Show Opens in Chicago Coliseum Annex
For three days beginning today the Coliseum Annex hosts the annual cat and dog show featuring fine specimens from the Beresford Cat club the Western Boston Terrier club and the American Toy Dog club. Exhibits are said to be greater than ever and the event is described as Chicago's finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coliseum
Beresford Cat Club
Boston Terrier Club
American Toy Dog Club
Lancaster Receives Mt Pleasant Park Site
George Rising gave Lancaster a 75 acre Mt Pleasant site for a city park. Rising, president of Fairfield National Bank, purchased the Buschemeyer heirs land for 16000 dollars. A bronze tablet will honor the donor as the park is developed.
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Lancaster
George Rising
Mt. Pleasant
Ed Brock Sentenced to Life in Ohio Penitentiary
Marietta Ohio December 16 Ed Brock murderer of Earl Wadeker was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Ohio penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta, O
Ed Brock
Earl Wadeker
Ohio
Democrats Disappointed After Governor Elect Visit
Columbus Ohio December 16 Governor elect and Mrs Harmon returned home without selecting their residence here. He met a crowd at Democratic state headquarters then left for Union station without promises to office seekers. He conferred with Col C C Weybrecht about adjutant general post and will attend a Troop B banquet Saturday.
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Columbus
Harmon
Troop B
Ohio National Guard
John O’dwyer
Toledo
Douglass
Mansfield
Walace D. Yaple
Chillicothe
Benjamin McKinney
Marietta
W. R. Burnett
Springfield
E. W. Hanley
Dayton
Senatorial Candidates Near Columbus Arrival
Columbus Ohio December 16. Within a week the three leading candidates for United States senator will visit Columbus. Congressman Burton is due today. Senator Foraker will come Friday or Saturday. Charles P. Taft is in New York for the Ohio society dinner and may reach Columbus on his return from the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
United States
Congressman Burton
Senator Foraker
Charles P. Taft
New York
Ohio Society
Insurgents Lose First Round in House Rules Bid
Washington reports that Gardner of Massachusetts failed to push an amended resolution for an eight member committee to study rule changes. The House voted to remove the foreign affairs committee from the resolution and laid it on the table after a ruling deemed the amendment non privileged. The day ended with bills on Washington District affairs and continued work on revising federal penal laws.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Gardner
Massachusetts
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Secretary of State
House of Commons
District of Columbia
United States
Senators Laugh at Panama Canal Message in Senate Reading
Washington observers report the senate laughed loudly as the presidents Panama canal message was read. Senator Foraker urged a resolution to require the war secretary to disclose details of the Brownsville investigation and costs while Senator Warren objected to immediate action. Senator Carter and Depew spoke on the postal savings bank bill, making it unfinished business and superseding the commodity clause repeal resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama Canal
Senate
Foraker
Secretary of War
Brownsville
Warren
Postal Savings Bank
Carter
Depew
Taft to Address Ohio Society of New York Dinner
Taft’s fellow Ohioans in New York and visiting Buckeyes will fill the Ohio Society of New York annual dinner tonight. President elect Taft will speak on a topic of national interest. Governor Hughes and Mayor McClellan will attend. more than 600 covers will be laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. Taft
Buckeyes
Ohio Society of New York
Hughes
McClellan
Railroads Fill State Coffers in Michigan
Michigan Central Chicago and Northwestern and Pere Marquette railroads deposit 750000 with State Attorney General Bird. Taxes due April, but funds placed to relieve the empty state treasury.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Pere Marquette
Bird
Emma Goldman Arrested In Bellingham Rally
Emma Goldman and Dr. Ben Reitman were arrested in Bellingham Washington to stop an anarchist gathering planned there on December 16.
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Emma Goldman
Bellingham
Wash
Ben Reitman
Official Vote Totals Show Big Taft Lead in 1908 Election
New York reports the official national vote totals with Taft at 7,637,676 and Bryan 6,393,182. Debs 447,651, Chafin 241,252, Hisgen 83,186, Watson 33,871, and Gilhaus 15,421. The piece compares 1908 to 1904, notes party gains and losses, and lists top states for Taft and Bryan.
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New York
Michigan
Taft
Bryan
Debs
Chafin
Hisgen
Watson
Gilhaus
Socialist Labor
Prohibition
Independence Party
Alton B. Parker
Roosevelt
Corrigan
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Maryland
Nevada
Vermont
Delaware
Massachusetts
World Makes Reply To Roosevelt About Panama
The World says Roosevelt is mistaken and cannot muzzle the paper. It asserts its resolve to judge fairly and urges Congress to conduct a full independent investigation of the Panama transaction so the American people may know the truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the World
Roosevelt
Congress
Congress of the
United States
Panama
Committee Denies Change in Attitude Toward President
Washington reports that the house select committee on the president's annual message and the secret service denies any shift in stance toward the president. Members insist the panel will remain firm and do its duty to the house and country amid White House censure claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
Secret Service
White House
Christmas Shopping Aid for Merchant and Clerks
Early morning shopping push supports a merchant and his clerks as they welcome customers. The plea invites shoppers to start their Christmas purchases promptly to help the business and staff.
Longboat Wins Marathon Title at Madison Square Garden
New York December 16 Dorando Petri led until the 25 mile mark but collapsed as Longboat surged past. The Indian runner finished the 26 mile 385 yard course in 2 45 05, winning in dramatic fashion before a green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dorando Petri
Tom Longboat
Madison Square Garden
Dorando
Longboat
Steel
Dutch battleship brings prize into Willemstad harbor
Willemstad December 16 The Dutch battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk arrived towing as a prize the Venezuelan coast guard vessel 23 De Mayo. A large crowd gathered as the Dutch flag flew from the captured ship with Venezuela’s ensign streaming astern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemstad
Jacob van Heemskerk
Netherlands
Emerson on manners shaping daily life and practice
A reflective note on manners as repeated acts that become habits. Emerson suggests every clever or loving gesture grows into routine behavior, turning momentary brilliance into steady conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Winchester to auction telephone franchise in 1908
City of Winchester Kentucky to sell a twenty year telephone franchise granting rights to erect operate and maintain central office equipment poles cables and wires in streets and alleys with bids due January 1 at 7 30 pm The mayor will preside at public auction and bids must meet cash or certified check payment requirements.
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Winchester
Kentucky
City of
Clark County
State of Kentucky
Court House of Winchester
Winchester Democrat
Winchester News
Sun- Sentinel
Counel
J. A. Hughes
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Hainson
Annis
Hartje Case
Democrats
Will
Parker
People’s State Bank
J. M. Hulgkin
J. L. Brown
L. B. Cockrell
Hagan
Gasoune Engines
Capital
Winchester Bank
N. H.j.witherspoon
W. R. Spear
Gilbert & Botto
Winchester Exchange
Winchester Court House
Sss
HST
Simpson Building
Winchester Tailoring Company
M &C
H. McKinney
Allan & Murphy’s
Court House
Nelson
North Main Street
Hampton
F. Curtis
Clark County National Bank
Main Street
Pecmemmamin Rimnchessin
Jouett
Attorneys At Law
J. M. Ste Cison
Attorney At Law
S. Main St
Beckner
Pendleton, Bush & Bush
W. C. Worthington
Newsphone
N. Main St
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