Mrs Rige Details Austin's Desire for Death in Davis Murder Trial
Morning Journal Special reports from Omaha describe dramatic testimony in the Davis murder trial. Mrs Abbie Rice recounts Austin’s plan to have Davis killed with poison and to end his own life, with physicians enabling the act. The docket includes corroboration from other witnesses and timing of movements the night of the death.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles KE. Davis
Frederick Fo Austin
Sears
Comaimal Court
Abbie Rice
Wavis
Rice
Austin
Davis
Flustin
Seare
Famed Bellingham Pioneer Davis Linked to 4th Murder Plot
The text recalls Chas RE Davis, once a South Bellingham boom era land speculator and millionaire, who faced ruin after the 1893 panic. He allegedly plotted murder of Dr. Austin and wandered barefoot toward Omaha before friends restrained him. His brother Frederick tried to salvage the Davis block in a tale of financial collapse and lingering mystery.
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Bellingham
Wash
Chas RE. Davis
Triad
Austin Wae
Fairhaven
Davis
Omaha
Frederick Davis
First National Bank of
Oma
Thirteen French Soldiers Killed in West Africa Engagement
A French West Africa telegram reports a clash with Moors leaving one French lieutenant and twelve privates dead. The Moors were routed with equal or greater losses implied. A second dispatch from Indo China notes four native leaders arrested in a plot against French troops yesterday.
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Paris
French West Africa
Indo-China
Yesterniny
Naval Captain Drops Dead in Doctor's Office
Captain Robert Hanna United States Army, retired, died suddenly in the office of Dr J E Brewer in New York today while about to undergo an examination. A West Point graduate of 1872, he spent nineteen years on frontier service and with Apache scouts, later supervising the Whitehead torpedo plant in Sag Harbor for a decade. He was a member of the Royal Legion.
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New York
Robert Hanna
United States Army
J. EB. Brewer
West Point
Staten
Sag Harbor
Royal Legion
Colonel Merrill Exonerated in Boston Court
Colonel Winthrop Merrill, a Boston financier and son of Moody Merrill, was vindicated in court as the prosecution withdrew charges. The special dispatch notes Merrill, once known as Colonel Grayson, had faced arrest warrants that were later dropped.
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Boston
Clubeman
The
Morning Journal
Mass
Winthrop Merrill
Moody Merrill
Grayson
Silver City
N M
Court action on larceny charges pressed blank
The complainants Jarrick Bros. urged dismissal citing misunderstanding of a mortgage transaction. His bankruptcy petition in federal court remains unsettled as a step to avoid arrest on mesne process if he travels on business.
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Jarrick Bros
Governor Refuses Requisition Release Of Archer In Washington
Governor Mead declines to honor New Jersey’s demand for extradition of Millatt Archer on a 70 000 forgery charge. Archer, claimed to lead an upright life, is freed from custody after his attorneys argue civil debt status. Newark detectives Godfrey and Tuite challenge the decision. Gov Mead stands firm.
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Seatule
Mead
New Jersey
Millatt
AL Archer
Newark
N. J
Archer
Fevon Verre Wud Avao
Walter Godfrey
Frank Tuite
Godfrey
The Friend in Need
A humorous Washington Star poem warns about car owners overvaluing motor comfort and urges practical fixes. It satirically imagines drivers relying on crank starts and gasoline while stressing the importance of maintenance. The piece endorses a topical remedy and cites local merchants J. A. OKelly & Co. as sellers.
Witness in Murder Case Faces Death Threats From Whale Ship Officers
Seattle special reports that John Griffith, a key witness in the murder case of Joseph Cadoga near Point Barrow, Alaska, fled the Powhead whale ship after alleging brutal cruelty aboard. He claims crew endured starvation and overwork, two men dying near Nome, and Cadoga’s killing as the culmination of sustained abuse to protect Gardiner, a San Francisco priest allegedly involved. Griffith warned he was threatened with death if he testifies for the defense in court.
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Seattle
Docephop
Gardiner
San Franccisco
Joseph
Cadoga
Point Barrow
Alaska
Reiferenem
John Griffith
J Kalkenbach
Dutch Harbor
San Francisco
Griffith
East Cape
Siberia
Nome O& A
Thetis
Cattle Barons Look to Mexico for Range
Washington reports cattle barons, facing west ranchland consolidation, studying Mexican lands for cheaper cattle raising. Conaul Griffith of Tampico notes rangers seek new ranges, finding Mexico offers low costs, favorable land and water transport to the United States, and climates suitable for cattle, grass, and water.
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Washington
Conaul Griffith
Tampico
Mexico
United States
Lameness Remedy and Seafood Ad from Trotter Hawkins
A column offers Chamberlain s oiniment for back pain with five minute palm massage twice daily and a flannel wrap. Also advertised are smoked salmon imported bleaters spiced herring Holland herring mackerel fresh fish and shipped oysters from Trotter Hawkins.
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Chamberlain
Trotter & Hawkins
Fa trelle Furniture Co Stock and Sale Notice
In stock and ready to order, lowest prices offered. Satisfaction guaranteed by Fa trelle Furniture Co.
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Fatrelle Purniture Co
Bellvue Hospital Fire Threaten New Wing
A serious fire in a lumber yard area between Twenty-ninth and Thirty-first streets and First Avenue in New York prompted two alarms and three fire boats. The blaze endangered the Pellevue hospital wing as police evacuated hundreds of Italian families from nearby tenements.
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New York
East River
Twenty-ninth
Thirty-first Streets
First Avenue
Pellevue Hospital
Manufacturers 10 Appear Before Tariff Inquiry Hearings
Washington dispatch reports ten manufacturers and officials testifying before the House tariff revision committee. W J Wakeman urged changes citing tariff administration weaknesses while Gordon Morse urged higher duties on gasoline engines for Philippine ships. Representative Lovering proposed amendments to address drawbacks in the tariff law.
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W. J. Wakeman
American Protective Tariff League
New York
Montague Lessier
John M. Peters
National Association of Importers
Payne
Peters
Gordon B. Morse
Detroit
Philippine Islands
United States
Morse
Hill
Connecticut
Hawaii
Porto Rico
William ¢. Lovering
Tauntin
Mass
Body of Revolutionary Hero to be Removed
The body of Major L Enfant long buried on the Digges farm in Maryland near Washington will be exhumed and moved to Arlington Cemetery with military ceremonies at government expense. In Dublin the king issued letters patent establishing the National University of Ireland and settling the controversy over the new university’s status.
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Washington, D. C
Digges
Maryland
L. Enfant
Colonial Army
George Washington
National Capital
Arlington Cemetery
Dublin
Edward
National University of Ireland
President Denies Narrow Escape Rumors
White House dismisses sensational reports linking the president to near misses with automobiles and a fire engine as pure inventions. An official statement from Washington sources clarifies there were no any narrow escapes.
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Washington
White House
Cattare Bombarded Report From Vienna Dispatch
A Vienna dispatch reports the Cattare branch of the Austro Hungarian bank bombarded since 8 o clock this morning. The ministry of war offered no information and said it was impossible to deny the news.
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Paris
Vienna
Ministry of War
Morgan buys Cantons from Amherst Library sale
J Pierpont Morgan purchased the Cantons from the Lord Amherst of Hackney library in a private sale just before the library auction. A large sum was paid for the items.
Manufacturers Represented Today in Tariff Hearing
H F Miles of Racine Wisconsin arrived to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee. He appears as an individual not as a group representative and supports creating a board to study tariff schedules beyond committee limits.
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Washington
H. EF. Miles
Racine
Wis
National Association of Manufacturers
Ways and Means Committee
House
Miles
van Cleave
Waya and Means
State Department
Payne
European policies drive shift from home labor to factory work
The report attributes rising costs to European actions notably Germany and France restricting American cattle exports and boosting prices for agricultural goods. It notes a shift from home manufacture to factory labor as improved machinery and Yankee designs spur new factories and urban manufacturing centers.
Bartenders Fined For Sunday Law Violations
Pete Dinelli and Louis Giannani, two bartenders, pleaded guilty to violating the Sunday closing law and were fined fifteen dollars and costs each. Fines and costs totaled thirty four dollars and forty five cents per man.
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Juan Sanches
Arest
Tranquiling Lopez
Counse
Florentino Sanches
Sanchez
Con
Pete Dinelli
Louis Giannani
German Ambassador to U S Attends Dinner in Berlin
Dec d notes Count John Hein rich von Bernadorff, newly appointed German ambassador to the United States, was guest at dinner tonight hosted by Dr. David Jayne Hill, the American ambassador, in Berlin.
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Berlin
Dec
John Heinrich von Bernadorff
United States
David Jayne Hill
Saturday Special Sale Ad with Curtice Bros. items
A fragmentary sale notice lists Curtice Bros. canned goods and groceries with various prices such as 18 cents for an 18¢ pkg Cocoanut and 10¢ for Jam per can. Also shows Beets Pudding Pineapple Salmon Mince Meat Hulled Corn and other items with scattered prices and a reference to THE MAZE and WM. KIEKE proprietor.
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Curtice Bros
Dine at the Columbus Hotel you will be in good company
A brief note invites patrons to dine at the Columbus Hotel and promises a favorable social scene. The message emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and the allure of dining among well regarded guests.
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Columbus
H Cohen The Tailor Second Hand Clothing Shop Ad
H Cohen The Tailor offers guaranteed work with buy and sell of all kinds second hand clothing. Cleaning pressing and steam work available. Suit sponged and pressed 50 cents. Goods called for and delivered. Phone 1191. 31 N Third Street Albuquerque NM.
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H. Cohen
Third Street
Albuquerque
N. M
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Morning Journal Special
Part
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J. H. O'Reilly CO
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America
Ontieg
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Bellvue
National Association
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Teieh University
Cattare
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W. Central Ave
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Central Ave
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Thornton
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West Central
Belen
New Mexico
A. T. & S. F. Railway
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Santa FE
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Old Mexico
Belen Townsite and Improvement Company
Rio Grande
Beion
Santa Fe Faidway Company
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Harvey Eating House
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Belen Town and Improvement Company
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