Defense Tests Mrs. Allen Witness In Davis Murder Case
Mrs. Emily Allen testified she saw Mrs. Abbie Rice on a downtown street about 4 am, challenging prosecution timelines. She described walking from 4 am, later identifying Rustin’s widow as involved, and said she misread earlier claims about Davis. The testimony surprised the court as the defense argued credibility.
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Omaha, Neb
Charles PB. Davis
Frederick Austin
Emily Allen
Abbie Rice
Clara Gleason
Clara Gleason. Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Rice
Lincoln
Mrs. Allen
Rock Island
Sixteenth
Farnam
Clara Glenason
Mr. English
Matthews
Farnam Street
Davis
Short Sessions Of Both Houses Adjourn In Respect
The Senate and House of Representatives adjourned together out of respect to the deceased. Lawmakers paused proceedings as a sign of mourning and postponed all votes and daily business. Members returned to their respective chambers once the tribute period ended.
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Senate
HOUSE
Senate opens with sadness as Senator Allison is remembered
The Senate convened the second session of the Sixtieth Congress in a solemn mood for the death of Senator William B Allison of Iowa. Vice President Fairbanks led the opening, with 82 members present and dignitaries in the galleries. Senator-elect Carroll S Page took oath, and Cummins will take oath tomorrow.
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James Bryce
United States
Tong Shou Yi
Prince Tsai Fu
Fairbanks
Senate
Edward Everett Hale
Aldrich
Gallinger
Teller
Hale
Congress
Dillingham
Carroll S. Page
Vermont
Dolliver
Allison
Town
Cummins
Iowa
Handcar Race Injures Two Laborers Near Fowler
A. Johnson aged 50 and Jack Bunker aged 26 were thrown from a handcar on the Shelby line near Fowler. The derailment caused serious bruises and injuries. both men were taken to Columbus hospital in Great Falls for treatment. Johnson sustained head cuts and a sprained ankle while Bunker suffered a badly bruised body and ankle injury.
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Standard
Great Falls
Fowler
Shelby
A. Johnson
Jack Bunker
Camp No. 10
Columbus
Johnson
Bunker
House Reopens Amid Memory and Tariff Hearings
Washington December 7 The House of Representatives convened for the second session of the Sixtieth Congress adjourning in respect for members who died and Senator Allison. The chamber filled with crowds and greetings as Speaker Cannon and leaders were hailed. The key action was a unanimous consent resolution empowering Ways and Means to subpena witnesses and demand books and papers in tariff hearings.
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Washington
United States Senate
William B. Allison
Town
House of Representatives
Allison
Cannon
Sherman
New York
Champ Clark
Missouri
John Sharp Williams
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Michigan Rep Townsend rules out run for speaker
Washington dispatch notes Townsend of Michigan said he is not a candidate for speaker. He described his preferred choice as Cannon if Cannon agrees to respect rules amendments. The discussion followed inquiries from members about the leadership race.
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Washington
Townsend
Michigan
Cannon
Attempt to Trace Profits of Standard Oil Companies
Federal suit to dissolve Standard Oil features profit figures from subsidiaries. John D. Archbold testified briefly while Henry Tilford of Standard Oil California spoke at length for the defense. Government figures show Continental Oil earned 115 percent on 3000000 capitalization and Standard Indiana about 55000000 in 1899 to 1906.
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Standard Oil Company
Standard
John D. Archbold
Henry Tilford
Standard Oil Company of California
Continental Oil Company
Middle West
Standard Company of
Indiana
Mr. Tilford
California
Colorado
Duniway Report Sparks Montana Education Reform
Helena December 7 The state board of education may adopt Dr C A Duniways recommendation to end duplicating studies among state institutions and cities. The plan aims at efficiency and concentration in college work. Reports from all institutions were referred to committee, with larger appropriations and staff upgrades urged. The board will also consider raising teacher certificate standards by legal amendment.
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Helena
State Board of Education
State University
C. A. Duni- Way
Duniway
Admits Writing Letters Sent With Poison
San Francisco report by handwriting expert Theodore Kytka concludes J Warren Wilson wrote the poison letter sent to Henry Boas. The package of powders, taken for indigestion, caused Boas to die within hours from strychnine poisoning. Detective Kelly expects Wilson to be charged with murder. Wilson formerly worked for Boas.
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San Francisco
Theodore Kytka
J. Warren Wilson
Henry Boas
Kelly
Wilson
Boas
State Treasurer Calls Bonds for Payment
Helena reports State Treasurer Rice issued a call for 138000 dollars of invalidated bonds to be paid January 8. The bonds were issued by various land grant state educational institutions and sold only to be called invalid. The last legislature allowed payment from the general fund to preserve the state's credit. The university and other institutions did not issue these bonds.
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Helena
Rice
University
State Agricultural College
Normal School
Supreme Court Rules for Mrs Ingersoll in Davis Will Case
The Supreme Court today ruled in favor of Mrs Eva G Ingersoll widow of Robert G Ingersoll against Joseph Coram and others Involving a claim of 100000 for services rendered by her husband in the breaking of the will of Andrew J Davis a Montana millionaire This decision preserves her claim in the Montana matter and sets a significant precedent in contested estate actions.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Ingersoll
Eva G. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Joseph Coram
Andrew J. Davis
Montana
Protests Pouring Into Washington Over Smelter Action
Washington reports a flood of telegraphic protests from Montana against a government move against smelters. Businesses and organizations statewide condemn the contemplated salts harming Montana industry. Investigations ordered by the president are ongoing with experts dispatched to Ducktown to study smoke effects.
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Standard
Washington
Montana
Ducktown
Hoyt
Ryan
Prefers Shooting to Hanging Attack on Warden Guards Portella
A New Westminster prisoner Portella attacked Warden Brynmmer in a cell as an armed guard stood by. Portella hoped the guard would shoot him to die by gunfire instead of hanging. Brynmmer was struck and badly injured but survived. the guard stopped the assault.
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Bellingham
New Westminster
B. C
Joseph Portella
James Jenkins
Brynmmer
Brymmer
Portella
Portelle
Jealousy Ends in Double Slaying in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on December 7 a jealous porter Frank Maywealther shot a mulattoes woman known as Mrs. Dora De Vaughn and Edward Dean a barber. Maywealther then shot himself and is fatally wounded. Dean is described as mixed Mexican and negro.
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Los Angeles
Dora de Vaughn
Edward Dean
Frank Maywealther
Maywealther
Dean
Mummified Body Found Hanging to Tree in Park
In Point Defiance park Tacoma Washington the mummified body of a man was found hanging from a tree near the forest late yesterday. The man is unidentified, about five feet eight inches tall and well dressed in a preserved overcoat. There is no decomposition and the body appears dry.
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Tacoma
Wash
Point Defiance Park
Simon Secures High If Changeable Black Republic Rises
The article envisions Simon achieving a top standing as the Changeable Black Republic rises, signaling a pivotal shift in power and influence. The piece underscores Simon’s assured high placement amid unfolding political changes.
Quick action to shut out candidates in Haiti crisis
In Port au Prince General Simon's proclamation as president follows the flight of Nord Alexis. General Fouchard withdraws his candidacy to avert civil war. Simon to take the national palace with troops, cabinet pending arrival of leaders. US cruiser Tacoma reports threats from St Marie and Gonaives.
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Port Au Prince
Simon
Revolutionary
Nord Alexis
Fouchard
Republic
Simon Ia
National Palace
Firmin
Paris
United States
Tacoma
St. Marie
Gonaives
Impure Milk Linked to Infant Deaths in Great Falls
Dr. Foot Adams reports 29 infant deaths in Great Falls for the year ended December due to milk infection. He urges appointment of a health and food inspector under the city board of health, note the year’s death rate at 7.05 per 1,000, with the matter before the public welfare committee.
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Standard
Great Falls
Foot Adams
Board of
Jiesith
Dac
Adams
City Board of Health
Public Welfare Committee
Council
Pine Bluff Threatened With Another Disaster
Pine Bluff Arkansas December 7 flood danger as the government dike fails and the river advances toward Harding's bayou endangering homes. Five dwellings and the Arkansas Packet warehouse swept away, most of the hardwood mill destroyed, Barcanque street breached, Cotton Belt shops closed to aid displaced residents.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas Packet Company
Barcanque Street
Portand Bank Heist by Three Robbers in Evening
Three unmasked men robbed the Boat Side bank at East Washington and Girard avenues as Henry H Newhall and his son Roger watched. One crawled through the cage window, handing gold sacks to a confederate. another guarded the entrance. They escaped after a swift, well coordinated operation, taking about $46,000 in cash and coins. Police scour the river banks for the suspects.
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Overane
Portland
East Washington Street
Cgirand Avenue
Henry H Newhall
Roger
Yegzymen
Porthind
Newhall
Associated Press
Cothon
Roge Aud
Miners Return to Work After Settlement Near Gebo
Miners at Gebo s Big Spring Creek coal mines near Lewistown resume work after a three week walkout over wage scale disputes. Vice President White of the United Mine Workers arrives from Indianapolis to mediate and an agreement reportedly emerged from talks with both sides, based on mutual concessions.
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Standard
Lewistown
Gebo
Big Spring Creek
White
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
reprieve granted for Billik awaiting new hearing
Acting Governor Sherman reprieves Herman Billik, condemned to hang in Chicago, until January. Chicago attorney Francis E. Hinkley filed a petition noting new matters since April and that Governor Deneen in Washington asked for further delay to hear additional proceedings.
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L. Y. Sherman
Francis E. Hinkley
Chicago
Billik
Deneen
Washington
Hinkley
Explosion at Calcutta Magazine Kills Eleven Soldiers
An explosion at the military station in Calcutta today killed 11 native soldiers and NCOs and wounded 26 others. Most injuries are fatal. the men were converting ball cartridges to blank cartridges. Initial rumors blamed agitators but were disproved.
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Calcutta
Northern Pacific to build Shields River branch in Montana
Livingston reports the Northern Pacific Railway will construct a Shields river valley branch. Work starts when weather allows, with right of way purchases led by Charles O Krohne, a local real estate agent appointed as right of way agent. The line is expected to boost agriculture, stock growing, and Livingston’s growth.
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Standard
Livingston
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Shields River
Charles O. Krohne
Montana
Lack of Transportation Holding Back the South
The Southern Commercial congress opened with blame aimed at inadequate transportation facilities and rate-suppressing legislators. Proposals called for improved waterways, harbors, and expanded facilities, while Gen Luke E Wright and Oscar Straus attended from the cabinet.
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Washington
Southern Commercial Congress
Eabinet
Luke E. Wright
Oscar 8. Straus
Department of Commerce and Labour
Rose county option law declared constitutional in Mindlay
Mindlay Ohio December 7 The Rose county option law has been declared constitutional by the judge of the common pleas court here today.
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Mindlay
Ohio
Rose County
Common Pleas Court
Development of the airship for civilization progress
Victor H. Metcalf former secretary of the navy predicts air navigation will greatly influence future civilization. He notes airships can already fly 200 miles with current engines and require further work on starting methods and motive power. He hopes powers reduce mines and torpedoes and says airship and aeroplane development could surpass other arms in future warfare.
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Los Angeles
Victor H. Metcalf
Navy
Metcalf
Isarmament
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