Woman Acquitted of Murder Charge Against Husband
Mrs Addie Richardson of Savannah Missouri was acquitted of murdering her husband Frank W Richardson a wealthy merchant shot on Christmas Eve 1900 in Savannah The verdict came after a dramatic courtroom scene with friends congratulating her The State alleged motive involved a relationship with Stewart Fife now jailed in Savannah awaiting trial
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Plattsburg
Addie Richardson
Frank W. Richardson
Savannah
Richardson
Stewart Fife
Fife
North Yakima
Wash
Fight Against Bishop Gore Sparks London Telegram
In London on January 25 appeals to stop Charles Gore from becoming Worcester bishop draw wide attention. King Edward reportedly shows strong interest in objections to his nominee and a historic delay in confirmation may be considered to avoid church disturbance.
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London
Charles Gore
Worcester
Edward
The
Globe
Rights of Sheep Inspectors Quarantine Authority Declared
In a opinion addressed to the state veterinarian, Attorney General Donovan states that deputy inspectors may quarantine sheep exposed to disease even without symptoms. Inspectors are also authorized to dip such sheep if owners refuse to comply.
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Helena
Donovan
Marvelous Elixir of Life Claim Prompts Free Trial Offer
Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana announces a universal life elixir said to cure all known diseases. The ad promises free distribution with no risk, cites cures of rheumatism neuralgia headaches and more, and asks readers to send name and address for the remedy.
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James W. Kidd
First National Bank
Fort Wayne
Int
James William Kidd
Helena Water Company to Appeal Injunction BondPosted
Helena water company filed a $2,000 bond after Judge Knowles issued a restraining order against the city’s water plant. City plans an immediate appeal to the circuit court of appeals in San Francisco.
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Standard
Helena
Helena Water Company
Knowles
Judge Knowles
Hershey
Circuit Court of Appeals
San Francisco
Heinze Examined by Attorney General in Helena
Attorney General Donovan today questioned F. Augustus Heinze of the Montana Ore Purchasing company. The testimony will be used in a report to the supreme court on relations with the Delaware Surety company and possible contempt proceedings if warranted.
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Standard
Helena
Donovan
F. Augustus Heinze
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Supreme Court
Delaware Surety Company
Heinze
Sheriff Hubbard Says Northern Pacific Case Settled Out of Court
Helena report says Sheriff George Hubbard returned from St Paul and denies a jury awarded him 9000 damages in the Northern Pacific suit. He states the case did not go to trial and was settled out of court to his satisfaction.
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Helena
Billings
George Hubbard
St. Paul
Cou
Helena Battle Over Ownership of the Scandinavian
Helena January 24 trouble has arisen over ownership of the Scandinavian ship or property. Details indicate dispute involves key stakeholders and legal action may follow to determine rightful owner and control. Further updates expected as proceedings develop in court or arbitration.
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Helena
Church Locked by Padlock in Sheridan Synod Split
A Sheridan report states a Cheyenne church edifice is secured with a padlock and bolt amid a split between the Augustina synod and the general synod factions. The Special from Sheridan notes the factions contending for control.
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Cheyenne
Sheridan
Wyo
Augustina Synod
General Synod
Miss Stone Accused of Connivance in Ransom Plot
Vienna reports the Porte received secret dispatches accusing Miss Stone of connivance with the Macendonian committee. She is said to remain a prisoner to raise ransom, most of which would go to the committee, and is currently living in a Bulgarian village disguised as a peasant.
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Vienna
Politische Correspondenz
Constantinople
Porte
Miss Stone
Bulgaria Says Ransom Arrives for Miss Stone Release
The semi official Bulgarian report states American delegates with the ransom have reached Jumaya and that Miss Stone and her companion Mme Tsilka will be freed within 24 hours after payment.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Miss Stone
Jumaya
Mme. Tsilka
Condor Gunboat Damaged by Explosion in Vigo Harbor
The obsolete Spanish gunboat Condor was towed into Vigo in a damaged state after a boiler explosion that killed four sailors and seriously injured seven including the ship's commander. The vessel is essentially wrecked.
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Vigo
Bpa
Condor
Bhis Port
Cold Prevention and Care During Winter Nights
The notice warns about widespread colds and advises keeping feet dry and wearing warm clothes. It cautions against sudden dress changes from heavy to light clothing and extreme heating shifts. It promotes Dr. Humphrey’s Seventh Special as a remedy to stop colds at the start and to break up lingering ones.
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Humphrey
Would Have Voted For Him Chinese Exclusion Debate
In Washington on January 3 the foreign affairs committee resumed hearings on re enactment of laws barring Chinese entry. EBJ Livernash of the San Francisco Examiner argued Pacific coast stakes and reiterated opposition to Chinese entry from the Philippines and other possessions. He cited Alaska as example of American rights invasion and urged caution against corporate ex parte influence.
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Washington
Foreign Affairs Committee
The
House
Pacific Coast
Republican Congress
California
Bryan
EB. J. Livernash
San Francisco Examiner
Livernash
Philippines
United States
Liverwash
China
Alaska
Mr. Livernash
Wvacific Railway
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Gutestad
Abo
Canadian judge Jo Tachereau meets president in cabinet room
Washington reports Jo Tachereau of the Supreme Court of Canada visited the president today at the request of Lord Pauncefote the British ambassador. Melville Stone of the Associated Press also lunched with the president.
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Washington
Jan
Jo Tachereau
Supreme Court of Canada
Lord Paeuncefote
Melville Flone
Manger
Associated Press
Senator Vest Defends Unlimited Ship Subsidy Bill
Washington January 25 Senator Vest says the ship subsidy bill is a party measure likely to pass both houses with minimal opposition. He attacks the bill’s lack of a subsidy cap and argues it would let subsidy continue indefinitely. He notes amendments to limit foreign built ships and promote American registries while criticizing opponents seeking protection and higher tariffs.
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Washington
Senate
House
Vest
Frye
United States
Commissioner of Navigation
Congress
Cleveland
New York
Situation unchanged at both ends of the isthmus
Colon Colombia January 25 The General Prizon arrived from Savannilla with 699 troops A Barranquilla decree expelled Jose Muti a prominent Italian for aiding the liberal cause
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Colon
Colombia
Prizon
Savanilla
Barranquilla
Jose Muti
Denmark waits on Senate before plebiscite on West Indian islands
The Danish government will not hold a plebiscite to decide if the Danish West Indies join the United States until the U S Senate ratifies yesterday's cession treaty. Denmark cites the Senate's prior rejection of a similar treaty, which had prepared islanders for transfer.
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Washington, Jen
United States
United States Senate
Senate
Denmark
Filmore Named General Manager of North Pacific Coast Railway
J A Filmore, longtime manager of the Southern Pacific who resigned six months ago, was appointed general manager of the North Pacific Coast Railway in San Francisco. The move places Filmore in charge of operations and strategic direction for the railway system.
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San Francisco
J. A Filmore
Southern Pacific
North Pacific Coast Railway
Fire Devastates Mobile Wholesale District Kills Rail Official
A blaze in Mobile Alabama during the early hours in the wholesale district caused at least 200000 dollars in damage and claimed the life of Richard H Vedmer a prominent railway man, and Pat Thomas a local figure. The fire disrupted business and prompted emergency response across the port city.
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Mobile
Ala
Pire
Richard H. Vedmer
Pat Thomas
Trained Nurse Cured by Swamp-Root Promotes Remedy
A Sunday Standard feature promotes Swamp-Root claiming a trained nurse was cured and invites readers to use it as a sample bottle. The article emphasizes the remedy with bold assurances and direct reader appeals.
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Anaconda Sunday Standard
New Orleans Laborer Among Injured Firefighters
A Negro laborer from New Orleans aided three firemen who were hurt in a collapse. Two firemen escaped with minor injuries while one suffered more serious wounds. Vedmer and Thomas assisted at the scene and were trapped by falling walls. Mr Vedmer was a prominent Hoo Hoo and once vice grand snark for Alabama.
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New Orleans
Vedmer
Thomas
Alabama
Edna Wallace Hopper Sues Premier of British Columbia
Actress Edna Wallace Hopper files two lawsuits against James Dunemuir the premier of British Columbia seeking a half share in a property valued over $1000000 under her mother Mrs Dunsmuir will. The action to recover the estate rights was served in Victoria.
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New York
James Dunemuir
M. P
British Columbia
Edna Wallace Hopper
Dunsmuir
Victoria
B. C
Hopper
Alexander Dunsmuir
Imperial Hotel
Train derailment injures passengers near Mexico Missouri
A Chicago and Alton branch train from Jefferson City left the track near Mexico Missouri on January 15. A broken rail is believed to cause the derailment. Nearly all passengers were injured, with several seriously hurt. The badly injured include J F Rohn Fulton Missouri James Humphrey superintendent of public schools Fulton Missouri Emale Jady penned L Whitmore Memphis Tennessee.
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Mexico
Chicago & Alton
Jefferson City
J. F. Rohn
Fulton
James Humphrey
Emale Jady
L. Whitmore
Memphis
Enn
Forsyth Teacher Miss Davis Sidelined by Knee Ailment
Word from Virginia City reports Forsyth school teacher Miss Davis cannot return due to a worsening right knee condition. She spent her vacation there and is under medical care.
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The
Standard
Forsyth
Davis
Virginia City
Patient faces amputation after tumor diagnosis
The report notes a patient with a tumor needing limb amputation below the affected joint. County Superintendent Higgins will oversee the intermediate department of school in her place.
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Higgins
Maxwell urges irrigation union action to save western lands
At the United Miners union session in Indianapolis on January 25, George F. Maxwell executive chairman of the Na Irrigation association urged labor organizations nationwide to unite and press Congress to irrigate the West. He argued against granting vast western tracts to capitalists who fence and hold land for years.
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Indianapolis
United Miners Union
George F. Maxwell
Na Irrigation Association
Mitchell
Congress
Henry Edmunds longtime Missouri judge dies
St Louis obituary reports Henry Edmunds a longtime judge of the err court died at home after a stomach disease. Funeral plans were not listed.
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St. Louis, Mo
Henry Ton Edmunds
Eri
Railroad Magnate David McCarge Dies in Atlantic City
Atlantic City January 3. David McCarge a multi millionaire and for years a leading railroad magnate in the West died today of paralysis. He was seven years of age.
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Atlantlc
Arthur Beheen Dies. Capitol Plans Designer Remembered
Arthur Beheen, born this date, who drafted plans for a home of the capitol, has died. At the outbreak of the Civil War he provided valuable service in the maps and plans section for forts, docks, hospitals, and other military works.
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Washington
Arthur Beheenborn
Capitol
Hobart, Last Survivor of Wisconsin Constitutional Convention Dies
Hobart, noted as the final survivor among the five original planners of the Boss Tunnel escape from Libby Prison, died of old age at the Soldiers' Home hospital this morning aged 77. Jane Gen Harrison referenced in connection with the Ohio event.
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Milwaukee
Jane
Harrison
Hobart
Met
Libby
Soldiers
Heme Jan Ded Parraly Appointed Chamberlain to the Pope
The text notes that Parraly was appointed chamberlain to the pope by the secretary of the Rouge here Das beam.
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Heme
P. Parraly
V de Teun
Das Beam
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