Hayfield Trial Debates Timing of Palmer Death
Glasgow and the 16 year old John Bartlett Hayfield face a murder trial over William Palmer’s death on June 13. The state argues Thursday afternoon. defense contends the shooting was an accident as Hayfield ran a loaded shotgun at Palmer. The case, with testimonies from surgeons and local residents, may end Monday.
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John Bartlett Hayfield
William Palmer
Ade
Freeman
Palmer
Almer
Ayfield
Tofara
State Council
Hayfield
Kerr
George Ford
J. W. Freeman
British Cotton Owing Association Partners with Colonial Office
London report notes the British Cotton Owing association working with the colonial secretary to coordinate actions. Details remain fragmentary, with emphasis on collaboration and broader imperial trade aims.
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London
British Cotton Owing Association
Colonial Sec
British aims to grow cotton belt in upper Egypt
Secretary Joseph Chamberlain seeks to free the empire from U S cotton reliance by expanding a cotton belt in upper Egypt, a move described as capable of dwarfing the southern United States production.
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Retary
Joseph Chamberlain
British Empire
United States
Upper
Egypt
America
Exhumation Ordered in Minnie Mitchell Murders Case
Chicago August 2 Coroner Traeger conferred with State Attorney Dineen and a plan to exhume the supposed body of Minnie Mitchell was decided upon Dentists who treated the sister’s teeth may confirm or deny identification, as Robert Mitchell seeks to clear the mystery surrounding the Bartolini Mitchell murders
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Chicago
Traeger
Dineen
Minnie Mitcheil
Robert Mitchell
Laurier Holds Half Hour Interview With Delcasse
Paris reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier Canadian premier met M. Delcasse minister of foreign affairs for about thirty minutes. Also present were W S lelding and William Patterson. Conversation focused on courtesy exchanges with possible tariff concessions discussed. Laurier to be received by President Loubet on Monday.
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Paris
Wilfrid Laurier
M. Delcasse
W. S. Lelding
Canada
William Patterson
Dominion
Associated Press
France
Loubet
President Mitchell in Wilkesbarre on coal strike talks
President Mitchell arrived from Chicago and said he would not meet New York railroad presidents. He stated the miners remain as firm as on the first day of the strike and that the situation is unchanged.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Chicago
New York
Taken Away for Safety in Fort Scott Mob
Fort Scott Kansas August 23 Jasper Scott the African American boy who assaulted and robbed Mrs Taylor an aged woman in the city Wednesday was taken to Crawford county jail and at least temporarily escaped violence. The jail here was surrounded nearly all night.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Jasper Scott
Taylor
Crawford County
Weyler to Resign Over Court Officials Interfering With Journalists
Madrid reports General Weyler minister of War plans to resign after court officials reportedly overrode his orders allowing journalists to attend court functions. The move follows tensions between the military and the judiciary over press access.
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Madrid
Weyler
Jury verdict in Sharp case names McElmery or Williams as killer
Tamaqua Pa Aug 23 The coroner's jury tasked with fixing responsibility for Patrick Sharp's death returned a verdict that Sharp died by the malicious act of either Harry McElmery or William.
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Tamaqua, Pa
Patrick Sharp
Harry McElmery
William
Verdict Advised for Trial of Roneymus and Colleague
The court weighs evidence and advises that both defendants be held for trial. The verdict is satisfactory to the mine workers.
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Roneymus
War footing on Fisher's Island as maneuvers near
Fisher's Island New York August 23 government censorship blocks communications for army and navy maneuvers at the entrance of Long Island sound. Telegraph and telephone lines are restricted and an army censor monitors messages over a special Prospect Hill to New London wire.
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Fisher's Island
N. Y
Long Island Sound
Prospect Hill
New London
Minerals Exhibit Set for International Mining Congress
Cabinets and cases for the minerals display at the Columbia gardens pavilion near the Mining Congress are nearing completion as daily arrivals of specimens arrive from New Jersey and Kalispell. Mr. Stannard has organized the collection, with support from the Griffin & Stannard Insurance Co. L. A. Fitzgerald plans a paper on the legal economic view of mining, and Mrs. P. L. Holland of Chicago will address the congress on the Present Need of a Department of Mining. Delegates appointed by city and chambers of commerce prepare to attend the session.
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International Mining Congress
Columbia Gardens
New Jersey
Express
Griffin & Stannard Insurance Company
Kalispell
Great Northern
Stannard
Congress
P. L. Holland
Chicago
Department of Mining
L. A. Fitzgerald
Nevada
The Go as You Please Race for Congress Grows
The article surveys a chaotic campaign as Democratic and Republican leaders clash over tariff policy and the Philippine question. Griggs Hay Carmack and other figures push divergent lines, while local papers protest wide policy shifts. Candidates in many districts focus on personal interests, with tariffs and major issues likely to dominate the race.
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New York Evening Post
Congress
Griggs
Democratic Congressional Committee
Georgia
Hay
Virginia
Carmack
Tennessee
Nashville American
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Wisconsin
Tawney
Minnesota
Middle West
Steel Trust Reaching Out to Malleable Iron Foundries
The United States Steel corporation is seeking a nationwide merger of malleable iron foundries. It has made overtures and negotiated with the Northwestern Malleable Iron company of Milwaukee, the largest of its kind in the country. Final merger decision remains unclear.
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Milwaukee
Wis
the Sentinel
United States Steel Corporation
Northwestern Malleable Iron Company of
United States
Berti Still Holds Out in Agua Dulce Fight
Information from revolutionary sources says Morales Berti, the government general, had not surrendered as of Aug. 17. Fighting in Agua Dulce district continues daily with no major engagements since the July 30 battle.
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Panama
Morales Berti
Agua Dulce
Decree Requires Russian Materials For All Ships
The minister of marine issued a decree gazetted today mandating exclusive use of Russian origin materials in constructing all Russian ships, with the exception of vessels built abroad.
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St. Petersburg
Sympathetic Strike Threat Grows at Havana Dockyards
Havana dispatch reports dock labor leaders threaten a general sympathetic strike unless ship owners concede dockmen demands. The article notes escalating labor action and potential wide impact on port operations.
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Havana
Peru Chamber Votes No Confidence in Cabinet
Lima reports the chamber of deputies has voted no confidence in the current cabinet amid serious questions and tension with the senate as the political drama unfolds.
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Lima
Peru
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Chamber
Pajamas Outfit Bets Fishing Day in Jamaica Bay
A Florida visitor fished Jamaica Bay on a boat with his grip and $75 gray tweed suit. He discarded his clothes nearly at sea and wore faded pink pajamas for the day, saying Morida style favors pajamas after fish.
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New York
Florida
Jamaica Bay
Morida
Oldest US actress Eliza Young dies after fall in New York
Eliza Young born May 31 1812 in London and long known as Fliza Bland dies at the Actors Fund Home in New York after breaking a hip. At over 90 she was said to be the oldest actress in America with a career spanning nearly seven decades and a long list of stage credits and survivors.
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John Maguire
Eliza Young
New York
Bland
Fliza Bland
Mary Thornberry
John Bull
London
England
Watson Young
Robertson Company
Great Britain
Surprise to Pastor Crustafson at New Diamond Street Home
The Rev. Mr. Crustafson, pastor of the Swedish Mission church, was surprised Thursday night as friends and church members moved him to his new home at 611 Diamond Street. He received a handsome monetary gift along with speeches and choir selections. Refreshments followed, prepared by the young ladies, making for an enjoyable evening.
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Crustafson
Swedish Mission Church
Diamond Street
Married at St Lawrence in Butte nuptials of Lynch and Healey
Miss Maggie Lynch of Centerville married Patrick J. Healey a popular Butte fireman at St Lawrence church. Rev Father Batens officiated. The couple will reside at 736 West Granite street after Sept 1 and honeymooned in Salt Lake.
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St. Lawrence Church
Maggie Lynch
Centerville
Patrick J. Healey
Butte
Lynch
Mr. Healey
Julia O'Neill
Ed Leary
Helen Lynch
May Sullivan
Salt Lake
Mary O'Brien
Father Batens
New York Juvenile Society plans model village on Hudson
Directors of the New York Juvenile Society acquire 278 acres on the Hudson near Dobbe Ferry for a model village. The plan includes schoolhouse church gymnasium swimming pool conservatory power plant water and sewer works park office athletic field cottages and a hospital and two industrial buildings. Separate girls and boys groups feature individual living spaces and shared facilities to resemble a home environment with prudent liberty.
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New York Juvenile Society
Hudson River
Dobbe Ferry
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