Dr Brouwer Testifies in Defense in Wife Poisoning Case
In Tom River New Jersey on October 15 Dr Frank Brouwer testified in his own defense against murder charges for poisoning his wife. He described his medical upbringing, marriage in 1896, finances, and the events surrounding his wife Mrs Brouwer’s illness including meals, a hypodermic containing strychnine, and his last night’s care. He denied giving arsenic or causing her death and claimed over eating caused her illness. He urged the court to consider his actions as treating Bright’s disease rather than a deliberate murder.
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Morning Journal
Toms River
N. J
Frank Brouwer
Miss Hyer
Freehold
Dr. Brouwer
Brouwer
Miss McClenahan
Hubbell
W. B. Childers
Modesto Ortiz
Nestor Montoya
Tom Hubbell
Cr. Newcomer
Isidro Sandoval
George F. Albright
Albuquerque
J. A. Miller
J. B. Mayo
Severo Sanchez
Frank A. Hubbell
Frank
Stroup
Hubbell-Vigil
Bernalillo County Grand Jury
Eslavio Vigil
Vigil
Mr. Miller
Miller
Treasury
Buquerque
A. B. Stroup
Sehor
Mer
Chicago Merchants Protest Meat Inspection Enforcement
A Chicago merchants committee led by Representative Madden challenges federal meat inspection enforcement on veal and other carcasses. They accuse rail carriers of restricting imports, claiming farmers must ship animals alive for federal inspection, creating a monopoly in the meat trade. Steps will be taken by the agriculture department.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Madden
Allmois
Agricul
Incomplete OCR item from justice inquiry
Fragmentary text shows a department and justice complaint urging action. The readable portion notes a department directive to remedy an unspecified issue tied to a justice-related complaint. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
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Tural Department
Bryan Visits Jacksonville in Home Town Greeting
William J. Bryan spent two hours in Jacksonville on his way through the state. Born and educated here at Illinois College where he is chairman of the board, he spoke at the city park to a large and enthusiastic crowd of personal friends from all parties.
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Jacksonville
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Ilinois College
Countess Case Hints of Quick Trial and Possible Delays
Counsel for the countess, ready for trial, express confidence no postponement beyond a fortnight. They may seek similar delays for the creditors case set for October 24. If the trial proceeds, they expect a decree on documentary evidence. if not, a French inquiry could be ordered with witnesses summoned.
Boni de Castellane Rejects Alimony Offer
Paris on the eve of a trial the Countess de Castellane sues her husband Count Boni and rejects a liberal alimony settlement. He demands liquidation of old debts and delays a potential court action. Denver reports David Beaman resigns as Colorado Fuel & Iron director with Robert Lowry elected to succeed him.
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Paris
Denver
Col
David Beaman
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Robert .Lowry
New York
Beaman
Strike Tightens Grip On Oakland Building Trades
In Oakland California the strike locks out millmen and lumber dealers and a brick and supply firm join the tie up. The conflict between capital and labor deepens with building activity at a near standstill and a possible settlement on the millmen strike after two weeks of disruption.
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Oakland
Cal
Capital
Tabor
Prohibition Writ Faces Parker in Socorro Sheriff Case
In Santa Fe Judge Edward A. Mann issues a writ of prohibition against Judge Frank W. Parker to bar him from acting in the Socorro county sheriff matter involving Misais Baca. The filing parallels earlier Hubbell cases, with the October 27 appearance set to show cause. Bob Dobson represents Leandro Baca’s interests alongside the Hubbell history.
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Morning Journal
Santa Fe
N. M
Edward A. Mann
Alamogordo
Frank W. Parker
Third Judicial District
Parker
Misais Baca
Socorre County
Hagerman
Leandro Baca
Mann
T S. Hubbell
Frank A. Hubbell
Eslavio Vigil
Bernalillo
Judge Mann
Supreme Court
Judge Parker
Socorro County
T. S. Hubbell
Bob Dobson
Hubbell
Leandro Raca
Wholesale infant deaths probe at Brotherhood of Light home
Colorado humane officers report wholesale deaths among thirteen Denver placed infants at the Brotherhood of Light home near Arboles. Six died within a month. one survives. Children fed mainly vegetables with minimal animal products, housed in tents, under adult supervision. Separately, the People's National Bank of Secan Kansas resumes business after insolvency and receiver period.
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Morning Journal
Denver
The
Brotherhood of Light
Arboles
Colo
State Board of Child and Animal Protection
State Board of Health
Brotherhood
Humane
H. B. Kerr
Fureka
Los Angeles
New York
Franklyn P. White
C. Rose
Kerr
M. Sears
State Hoard of Health
Bak
Washington
People’s National Bank of Secan
Kas
Kansas City Mayor Rose Loses Liquor Law Appeal
In a case before the Supreme Court, Mayor Rose of Kansas City, Kas, faces a motion to dismiss the appeal from a Kansas court decision. The dispute centers on Rose serving a second term despite a court injunction and a $1,000 fine for defying the liquor laws.
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Kansas
Supreme Court
Washington
Rose
Kansas City
Kas
State of Kansas
Supreme Court of Kansas
Postal Clerk Wage Trust Boost Proposed for Congress
First Assistant Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock announced that postal estimates for the next fiscal year will include radical salary changes to improve pay across the system. The plan aims to regrade lower grades and address rising living costs, with expected congressional approval and broader service improvements.
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New York
Frank H. Hitcheork
Treasury Department
United States
Hitchcock
Wilcox
Messrs. Hitchcock
Poeta T Mguey
Washington
Post Office Department
Congress
Wingate Colliery Disaster Entombs 200 Miners in England
A fatal explosion at Wingate colliery in Durham on October 15 traps about 200 miners in the lower seam while 80 are rescued. The blast, caused likely by damp, shakes nearby towns as relatives crowd the pit mouth awaiting news of imprisoned workers and hopeful rescues continue through the night.
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Morning Journal
Durham
Engand
Wingate
Winsate
Ecollery
Murderer in Jail Ravings Maniac Confession in Texas County
John Hamilton, the confessed slayer of the Parcone family near Houston Missouri, is jailed in southern Missouri. He claims self defense and admits killing five family members after meeting them on the road. He says he hid the bodies, later saying he would be moved to a state asylum if violent. Weather and registration notes follow the report.
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Morning Journal
Springfield
John Hamilton
Parcone
Houston
Texas County
Han
Missouri
Moan Woods
Hamilten
Kim
Sheriff Woods
Hamilton
Arkansas
Sherif Woods
Parsons
Orteg
Cartheage
Nevada
Parisians Welcome Lord Mayor of London
On October 16 crowds lined Paris streets to watch the Lord Mayor of London Walter Vaughn Forgan and his party as they rode through the city. The procession included sheriffs aldermen and councilors in coach and ceremonial guards. The mayor, city officials and cabinet representatives later dined at a grand banquet. A reception at the Paris town hall drew about 19 000 attendees.
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He Low
Lonon
Walter Vaughn Forgan
A'Dermen
Ob M.hautaurd
Ford
Edward
Corm
Paris
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