Bloodstained Razor in Kansas Murder Trial Drama
Eldorado Kansas November 30 Jessie Morrison sits calm as witnesses recount the fatal struggle with Mrs Clara Castle. Prosecutors say Morrison planned to kill using two razors and 18 wounds while defense argues self defense after Castle attacked Morrison. 115 witnesses slated. courtroom crowded as testimony opens with Bettie Moberly and Emma Spangler detailing the scene and Morrison’s actions.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Castle
Bettie Moberly
Emma RR. Spangler
Morrison
Wileys
Miss Morrison
Brumbach
Roland Wiley
Miss Wiley
Kramer
Jessie
Mrs. Castle
Death of Maud Mowbray in Portland funeral planned
A telegram from Portland reports the death of Miss Maud Mowbray sister of W. J. Mowbray an operator at the Western Union Telegraphed office. While assistant postmistress at Ikhorn she contracted a cold that led to her death. The funeral will be in Portland with interment there.
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Standard
Helena
Portland
Arthur P. Curtin Returns Home From Europe
Helena reports Arthur P. Curtin has returned home from Europe arriving in early November. The brief item notes his travel and homecoming status with limited detail.
Helena Merchant Returns from Europe Bachelor to Montana
Leading Helena merchants and family have just returned from an extensive five month European trip. Mr Curtin is glad to be in Helena and in Montana and says the United States and especially Montana is the best place to live. He returns healthier and more convinced of Montana’s great destiny.
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Helena
Curtin
Montana
Europe
United States
Decline of Chinese Population Reported in Montana
Helena November 30. James W Hathaway Chinese inspector for Montana and Idaho says Chinese numbers in Montana and neighboring towns have fallen sharply. From about 2560 a few years ago to under 700 in Butte. He cites alien status and citizenship limits as key causes, noting similar declines in Helena and Idaho.
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The
Standard
Helena
James W. Hathaway
Montana
Idaho
Mr. Hathaway
Butte
China
United States
Butte High School Defeats Helena in Delayed Game
Butte high school beat Helena 11 to 0 in a postponed at Athletic Park, scoring two first-half touchdowns and forcing Helena to fail to score. The game, delayed by eligibility wrangling over Alexander, featured a 50-yard run by Goodman and Richards’s successful goal.
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Helena
Butte High
Helena Bie
Athletic Park
Butte
Goodman
Richards
Alexander
Percy Benson
Charles Yaeger
Pardons Granted Include Ex-Burglar William Howard
Helena Nov 30 Governor Smith today granted a pardon to William Howard who was convicted in Missoula county in April 1896 of burglary and sentenced to three years. He escaped in 1898 before term expired and was later sentenced in Deer Lodge county to six years. The governor also granted 30 day reductions to John ONeill Oscar Aiken and J C Murray and a 60 day reduction to John McNeed for grand larceny and forgery in various counties.
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William Howard
Standard
Helena
Smith
Missoula County
Deer Lodge County
Howard
John O'Neill
Silver Bow County
Oscar Aiken
Silver Bow
J. C. Murray
Chateau
John McNeed
Choteau County
Heinze awards contract for 100 foot shaft at Helena copper property
F Augustus Heinze awarded a contract to sink a shaft to 100 feet on the Helena copper property west of town, with H R Davies to execute the task. Davies also has a 100 foot contract, and if nothing is struck Heinze will arrange to sink deeper.
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The
Standard
Helena
F. Augustus Heinze
H. R. Davies
Davies
Heinze
Republicans win two thirds in Washington legislature
Official returns compiled by J W Jayson show the Republicans will hold a two thirds majority in both chambers. In the Senate Republicans control 26 of 34 seats, and in the House they hold 50 seats to 20 Democrats, enabling passage of laws over Governor Rogers's veto.
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Seattle
Wash
J. W. Jayson
Republican State Committees
Rogers
Senate
House
Dooley Papers Author F P Dunne Ill With Pneumonia
Chicago journalist F P Dunne author of the Dooley papers is dangerously ill with pneumonia at St Luke's hospital. He fell ill in his Victoria hotel apartment and was moved to the hospital on physician advice.
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Chicago
F. P. Dunne
St. Luke's Hospital
Victoria Hotel
Kitchener Appointed to South Africa Command
London reports the retirement of Lord Wolseley and the return of Lord Roberts. Lord Kitchener is named to the Supreme Command, with strong press support and expectations he can resolve South Africa matters. Reinforcements may be limited, while guards in Orange Free State districts rise. Boer farmers receive oats and seed potatoes at nominal prices to keep farms tilled.
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London
South Africa
Lord Wolseley
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Supreme Command
Kitchener
Morning Post
Orange
Pretoria
Daily Mail
Queen reviews Canadian regiment upon Windsor return
The royal Canadian regiment arrived in Windsor after South Africa service and was warmly greeted by the people. The queen reviewed the troops in the quadrangle at Windsor Castle, thanked them for their services, and individually met the officers. Private Armstrong of New Brunswick, who lost a leg, was summoned and joined the march on crutches. The soldiers toured the state apartments and were hosted at luncheon in the Royal Riding School.
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London
Royal Canadian Regiment
South Africa
Windsor
Castle
Empire
Armstrong
New Brunswick
Royal Riding School
Statist proposes peace talks with DeWet to end war
The Statist notes tomorrow in London that negotiations should begin with DeWet to end the war. It urges the highest civil authority in Cape Town to start talks, and suggests Botha and DeWet pledge not to act against the other in the future to avoid further troop deployments.
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London
Statist
DeWet
Cape Town
South Africa
Ike Botha
Kitchener Takes Command From Lord Roberts in South Africa
The War Office announced that Lord Roberts has handed over command of British troops in South Africa to Kitchener. The queen is said to approve Kitchener's promotion to lieutenant general with the rank of general while in command in South Africa.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Kitchener
Lord Kitchener
Germany Ready to Welcome Kruger as SA Citizen
Berlin officials say if Kruger plans to visit, Leyds has notified Count von Buelow. Germany would receive him as a citizen of the South African republic, since Britain has not officially announced its annexation of the colonies.
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Germany
Berlin
Leyds
Count von Buelow
Garrison Schweiser Rouck Relieved by Troops
The garrison of Schweiser Rouck in the Cape Colony was relieved by a column from Vryburg. The Boers resisted the relief but were driven off as the troops from here arrived to end the siege.
War Still Rages in South Africa Says Cologne Gazette
The Cologne Gazette reviews why foreign powers did not intervene in the South African conflict and declares that the war continues.
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London
Cologne Gazette
South Africa
Roberts Movements: Arrival Schedule in South Africa
Robert's Movements reports Lord Roberts is due to reach Pietermaritzburg on December 4 and is expected to arrive in Durban on December 5, outlining the forward itinerary.
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Robert
Durban
Lord Roberts
Pietermaritzburg
Senator Fabre Presents Washington Biography to Kruger
Senator Fabre met with Mr. Kruger in Paris on November 30 and presented a copy of his Life of Washington. The dedication salutes the Boer leader as the grand old man and notes France’s previous encouragement to Franklin, expressing regret at France’s inability to cooperate with the Boer Republic.
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Paris
Fabre
Kruger
Washington
France
Franklin
Dutch radical supports inviting Transvaal for peace talks
In The Hague on the budget debate, Herr Kerdyk urged the Netherlands to accept the peace conference invitation only with Transvaal included. He praised the Dutch government's offer to mediate with Britain and endorsed deploying the Gelderland cruiser to convey Mr Kruger.
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The
Hague
Herr Kerdyk
Netherlands
Transvaal
Great Britain
Gelderland
Kruger
World applauds act with cheers for Herr Kerdyk remarks
A speaker praised an act from South Africa to Europe and stated it was applauded by the world. Herr Kerdyk’s remarks were met with loud cheers from the audience.
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South Africa
Europe
Herr Kerdyk
Resolutions of sympathy for Mr Kruger in Paris
The Senate adopted a sympathy resolution for Mr. Kruger. He remained indoors in consultations until 1 o'clock, then met with M. Fallieres, returned to his hotel, and planned to depart Paris at 5:40 PM by special train to Cologne after a farewell visit to President Loubet.
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Paris
Senate
Kruger
Chamber of Deputies
Leyds
M. Fallieres
Krager
Mourning in Minnesota for Cushman K. Davis State Senator
At the Minnesota capitol in St Paul a five hour viewing drew nearly 26000 mourners for Cushman K Davis a former senator whose body lay in state in the governor s south chamber. The simple funeral escort was provided by Minnesota National Guard units and a battery with a Philippine War veteran presence.
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St. Paul
Minn
State Capitol
Cushman K. Davis
Davis
Minnesota National Guard
M. L. Merrill
13Th
Minnesota Volunteers
Battery A
Allen
Capitol
Four Die As Spokane Ferry Capsizes In Swift River
Four men died when a construction crew ferry capsized in the Spokane river near the Great Northern bridge. Workers crowded the bow causing the craft to plunge, throwing all into the water as waves washed others ashore. L BIMONI and JACK LOVETT were named dead along with two unknown Italians.
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Spokane
Spokane River
Great Northern
New Bridge
Bimoni
Jack Lovett
Lyons Defeats Kane in Seven Round Bout at Denver
In Denver on November 30 Harry Lyons defeated Jack Kane in seven rounds after Kane suffered a swollen left eye and a bloody nose. Referee English stopped the match at the end of round seven as Kane’s condition deteriorated, Lyons winning in good condition.
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Jack Kane
Denver
Colo
Harry Lyons
Kane
English
Lyons
Sullivan Fails to Answer Olson After Fouling Rules
In Chicago on November 30 Dave Sullivan of New York fouled repeatedly against Olson. After a poor opening round he used choking and elbowing. Referee Siler halted the bout in the third round due to Sullivan's flagrant unfair tactics.
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Chicago
Dave Sullivan
New York
Olson
Sullivan
Siler
Slasher Benny Yanger and Kid Herrick Draw In Milwaukee Bout
Benny Yanger of Chicago and Kid Herrick of Brooklyn fought six rounds to a draw before the Badger Athletic club in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Both boxers remained on their feet and appeared fresh at the final bell with no knockdowns reported.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Navy
Benny Yanger
Slasher
Chicago
Kid Herrick
Brooklyn
Badger Athletic Club
Executors to Sell Marcus Daly Stable Stock
The Marcus Daly estate executors plan a rapid sale of the stable of thoroughbreds and breeding horses valued over $600,000. The herd, sourced globally, is housed at Bitter Root Stock Farm in Montana with many brood mares included in the auction.
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New York
Marcus Daly
Bitter Root Stock Farm
Montana
Senators Meet on Tariff and Subsidy Bills in Congress
Republican senators held informal talks on tariff revision and the ship subsidy measure. Leaders like Allison Frye Lodge Platt and Hale discussed removing taxes on nonessential revenue items, avoiding temporary fixes. Frye pushed to move the subsidy bill fast, shaping action on the canal and Pacific rail and steamship matters.
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Washington
Capital
Allison
Committee On
Appropriations
Committee
Finance
Frye
Senate
Lodge
Foreign Relations
Platt
Connecticut
Hale
Aldrich
Anderson
Payne and
Dalzell
House Committee On Ways and
House
Treasury
Congress
Pacific Railroad
Pacific Steamship Companies
Receiver Appointed for Guardian Trust Company
Judge Thayer of the United States circuit court of appeals appoints Francis W. Black receiver for Guardian Trust Co of Kansas City with a $100 000 bond. The court orders asset custody pending final decree or shareholder arrangements to resume business with adequate capital. Evidence shows speculative related enterprises funded by the trust, unauthorized real estate investments, and possible misalignment of interests. Partial dividends paid from general funds to allay suspicions are noted.
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St. Louis
Thayer
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
John W. Gates
Guardian Trust Company of
Kansas City
Francis W. Black
Court Finds Trust Company Must Liquidate Debts
The court rules that the act creating trust companies does not permit acquiring securities as investment or collateral unless there is an ascertainable market value. It holds the company unsafe to continue ordinary business until assets are realized and indebtedness liquidated.
Record Gold Holdings Reach New Treasury High
The United States treasury and branches hold the largest stock of gold and bullion ever recorded, totaling approximately 474 million dollars on Nov 30. The rise comes from Klondike and other mines, with gold certificates and reserves contributing to a broader national supply projected toward 475 million.
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Washington
United States
Treasury
Klondike
Lete
New Orleans
New York
New York Reserve
Czar Gains Strength Amid Health Bulletin
Reports from St. Petersburg on November 30 state the czar shows genuine improvement with a favorable outlook. The latest bulletin notes an excellent day, good sleep, and a very satisfactory condition with temperatures around 97.5 and 96.4 and pulses near 60 and 62.
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St. Petersburg
Debated German loan origin in Reichstag
In Berlin on November 30 the Reichstag clashed over a 50000 mark loan placed in America. Dr. von Thielmann defended the move citing money-market conditions and US abundance, while agrarians and protectionists pressed for retaliation and a German loan, sparking fears of a tariff clash with the United States.
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Berlin
Reichstag
von Thielmann
Imperial Treasury
America
Great Britain
United States
Count von Kaniig
Germany
Europe
Herr Beusing
Lberal
McKinley
Count von Kanits
von Siemmens
National Bank
Thielmann
Baron von Thielman
Cushman Ill in Iowa Puts Congress Term in Question
Serious illness leaves Francis W. Cushman congressman from this state confined to Wapelo Iowa. Physicians say he cannot leave for at least two weeks and recovery may take longer.
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Tacoma
Wash
Wapelo
Iowa
Francis W. Cushman
St Louis Chief of Police Offered Manila Post
Manila government officials offer and St Louis Police Chief John W. Campbell accepts the job as Manila police chief amid new government formation.
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Gong
Manila
St. Louis
the Globe
John W. Campbell
Explosion kills three farmers near Bellefontaine
An explosion eight miles west of Bellefontaine Ohio killed Upton Moore and Heiley Heaton. Charles Moher was seriously injured. The men were farmers cutting fodder when the blast occurred.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Here
Upton Moore
Heiley Heaton
Charles Moher
China Victorious Likely Says Spectator Amid Peking Reports
London reports that Pekin forecasts a Chinese victory over the allies as force proves insufficient. Russia’s stance blamed for the crisis with China avoiding indemnity. Shanghai dispatches note viceroy continuing interior supplies, while arms are not sent and ammunition deals surface. Tokyo-directed Japanese consul withdraws ammo consent and rumors grow of customs evasion. Tientsin fears renewed trouble as winter port closure looms and Kalgan expeditions face reverses with German troops retreating from Kalgan.
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London
the Spectator
Pekin
Russia
China
Shanghai
Seymour
News
Tokio
The
Times
Tientain
Kalgan
Count von Waldereee
Berlin
Japan’s Plan Missing Monument for Japanese Legation
Washington reports indicate Pekin ministers did not agree to erect a memorial for the Japanese legation killed during the siege. An official Chinese envoy may carry a message expressing regret and proposing a suitable tribute for the deceased.
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Japan
Washington
Pekin
German Typhoid Losses Shrink China Volunteer Pools
Berlin reports large German losses in China from typhoid and climate. Volunteers for China service are increasingly scarce. A Shanghai dispatch says the first Yangtze steamer for the new German line between Tehangfu and Hankow will be the Huishang.
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Berlin
China
China Service
Shanghai
Yangtse
Tehangfu
Hankow
German Colonel Yorek Dies After Stove Fumes Incident
A Pekin dispatch reports Colonel Yorek, German column commander, died at Hivathal from inhaling fumes in his bedroom. His body is to arrive in Pekin today.
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Berlin
Pekin
Tageblatt
Yorek
Hivathal
French Minister Pichon to sign China propositions if accorded
Dispatch from Berlin reports French minister M. Pichon may sign and hand Chinese plenipotentiaries the propositions agreed by the French ministers in Paris, provided all ministers are in accord. Modifications are expected.
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Paris
Havre
Berlin
M. Pichon
Oscar Wilde Dies in Paris Latin Quarter Deathbed Catholic Faith
Paris dispatch says Oscar Wilde died in an obscure Latin Quarter house from meningitis after a serious October operation. He had been in poor health and was received into the Catholic church on his deathbed, dying at 2 o clock in Maison du Pierre in the presence of Lord Alfred Douglas.
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Dublin
Evening Mail
Paris
Oscar Wilde
Meningite
Maison du Pierre
Alfred Douglass
Wilde rumored to have died by his own hand in Paris
Paris November 30 The Journal reports a rumor that Oscar Wilde may have committed suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Journal
Saye
Wilde
Great Northern to expand into Vancouver via Fraser River route
A Vancouver report claims Victoria voted for a ferry bonus to link with the Great Northern and that a through connection to Vancouver is planned. The proposal envisions bringing the line from the south side of the Fraser, possibly via Westminster or Ladner, then across Lulu Island to tap the Fraser delta, resembling the Vancouver and Lulu Island railway pattern.
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Vancouver
B. C
Victoria
Great Northern Railway
Great Northern
Fraser River
Liverpool
Westminster
Ladner
Lulu Island
Locomotive Works Closed in Paterson NJ
The Rogers locomotive works at Paterson New Jersey has closed down temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locomotive Works
New York
Rogers Locomotive Works
Paterson
N. J
Bankruptcy petition filed in New York case
Friedman filed four bankruptcy petitions in New York today. Lisbillo ties reported assets of 31,000 against debts of 20,009 in the case details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Priedman
Lisbillo
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Butte High School
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Czar
Craft
Tientsin
K Igan
Zed To Sen
Bankrape
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