Millionaire Rice murder trial details emerge in Patrick case
Cross examination in the Albert T. Patrick trial reveals Dr. Hamilton Williams testimony on Rice autopsy findings and possible gas inhalation. Captain Baker testifies about Rice affairs and a proposed settlement of 50 000 dollars. Patrick recounts intent to settle for shares of Rice's estate, noting Rice would not receive him and that an advertisement would reach him.
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New York
Hamilton Williams
William Marsh Rice
Albert T. Patrick
Moore
Patrick
Williams
James A. Baker
Houston
Tex
Rice
Mr. Rice
Elizabeth
Captain Baker
United States
Osborne
Texas
David L. Short
Holt
Totmee
Riese
Patrel
Westin Keiper and Henry Rowe Hanged for Halifax Bank Murder
Weston M Keiper and Henry Rowe were executed in Harrisburg jail yard before 10 000 spectators for the murder of Charles W Ryan during a Halifax bank robbery in Philadelphia on March 13. They demanded cash, gathered about $8000, and shot the cashier in the ensuing struggle. They were captured, tried, and convicted within two weeks.
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Harrisburg
Weston M. Keiper
Henry Rowe
Charles W. Ryan
Rowe
Keiper
Larkins
Halifax Bank
Philadelphia
Ryan
Howe
Readmission of Jesuits Dominates Reichstag Debate in Berlin
Herr Spahn, for the centrists, questioned the government’s stance on readmitting Jesuits after the February ban repeal. Count von Posedowsky-Wehner, imperial interior secretary, cited Protestant fears and urged careful deliberation, noting the ban esrath’s decision could come this session.
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Berlin
Herr Spahn
Reichstag
Bundesrath
Count von Posedowsky-Wehner
Interior
Germany
Ban Esrath
Shaw leaves Des Moines for Washington to take Treasury post
Governor L. M. Shaw and his wife depart Des Moines Iowa this afternoon by train toward Washington to assume duties as secretary of the treasury.
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Des Moines
Iowa
L. M. Shaw
Northwestern
Washington
the Treasury
Burton Wins Allowance to File Plea in Abatement in Johnson Matter
Helena January 28 R C Burton has a claim against Receiver Forbis of the old Butte and Boston Mining company for 6000 dollars, tied to a 20000 dollar lease and option claim. Judge Knowles allowed filing and evidence to prove the claim with two days for Maury to file a plea to show why 4059 dollars paid on a false settlement should be returned.
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Standard
Helena
R. C. Burton
Forbis
Old Butte & Boston Mining Company
Knowles
N. W. McConnell
H. Lowndes Maury
Burton
L. O. Evans
Henry N. Blake
Old
Butte & Boston Mining Company
Butte Mining
Snohomish and Tramway
Alex J. Johnston
Butte
Maury
District Court of
Josephine Pourier
Peter Richard
John Richard
Nelson Story, Jr
William
McKinzie
Story
Richard
F. C. Russell
W. EF. Cullen
M. Day, Jr
J. S. Day
Anaconda
John Foddick
Nick Kenza
Marysville
Coal Teamsters Ban Coal to Gas Fueled Buildings in Summer
Chicago delegates renew a strike against downtown skyscrapers using gas for summer fuel. At 8 he firefighters engineers and elevator men supported the boycott. A truce runs until Friday while union officials press to keep coal as the year round fuel and urge consumers to burn coal all year.
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Chicago
Albert Young
Coal Teamsters’ Union
Old Colony
Monadnock
Palmer House
Auditorium
Milton Booth
Teamsters
Meibach Rooney Wedding In Huxton Kan
Cards announce the marriage of H. E. Meibach of Shelby Junction to Miss Anna Rooney at Huxton Kansas. Mrs Chenoweth, county superintendent, visits to advance local education. Scarlet fever reported at W R Bass home, child improving. Miss Jennie Herald leaves for Pondera to work at a hotel. Mr and Mrs W F Martin host mother in town. James Magson goes to Havre. C W Osborne to be night operator.
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Standard
Shelby Junction
H. E. Meibach
Anna Rooney
Huxton
Kan
Chenoweth
W. R. Bass
Jennie Herald
Pondera
W. F. Martin
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Garfield Corrupt Practices Act
The Ohio Supreme Court sustains the Garfield corrupt practices act in the ruling in L. A. Russell vs. the state. Russell argued conformity to the act could not be required of candidates for Congress.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio
L. A. Russell
Russell
No Action Planned Over Wheaton Remarks Misquoted
The War Department will take no action regarding General Wheaton’s statements after reviewing the Manila dispatch. Officials conclude the Senate debate misrepresented his remarks, as he did not criticize the United States Senate or its committees. The misattribution is blamed on others in the dispatch.
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Washington
War Department
General Wheaton
Senate
Manila
United States Senate
Department
Manila Debate Over Senate Tariff Report Draws Criticism
In Manila on January 28 the senate minority report on the Philippine tariff bill drew broad public and private criticism though many agreed with its statements. General Wheaton rebutted Professor Schurman’s Boston speech and insisted he holds the professor in high esteem. The jail remark cited was only a reference to the current sedition law.
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Manila
Senate
Wheaton
Schurman
Boston
Funston Arrives in Kansas City for Rest and Checkup
General Frederick Funston traveled from San Francisco to Kansas City for a physician consultation after a wound troubles him. He may undergo another operation within days, though current reports say his health is good. He plans to rest here then visit Lola before returning west for a Manila transport in February. his leave expires March 10. He also commented on the Washington investigation into the Metcalf case, criticizing its basis on Huskey’s affidavit and recounting prior testimony from 1899 and 1909, while noting no belief in subduing Filipinos with rosewater.
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Kansas City
Frederick Funston
San Francisco
Tola
Cood Health
Funston
Huskey
Metcalf
Army
arMiltavy
Kansas
Metcalfe
Death Before Disgrace Ends Yukon Official’s Life
In Dawson a chief Yukon Territory accountant Thomas Middleton, facing embezzlement findings of about $10 000, killed himself after being confronted with proof. Middleton, born in Leeds, was popular but under salary strain. Also reported: John Durand dies in a shaft accident at Thirty-five Below mine on Hunker creek. White Horse and White Pass rate war continues with fares cut from 125 to 60.
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Seattle
Wash
the Times
Dawson
Ashcroft
Thomas Middleton
Yukon Territory
Leeds
England
Middleton
Ted
John Durand
Montreal
Hunker Creek
Durand
White Horse
White Pass
Port of Crab Orchard Destroyed by Late Night Fire
A fire last night destroyed the main port at Crab Orchard N B causing losses from nine dollars to fifty thousand dollars. Earlier this morning fire in Des Moines Iowa burned the business portion of Knippey Green county with losses up to fifty thousand dollars.
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Crab Orchard
N. B
Des Moines
Iowa
Knippey
Green County
Wells Named General Manager Of Banta Fe System
Los Angeles January report states General Supi Arthur G. Wells was appointed general manager of the Banta Fe system with headquarters in Albuquerque, effective February 1, succeeding W. G. Nevins.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Supi
Arthur G. Wells
Banta Fe
Albuquerque
W. G. Nevins
Cuban planters press case as Cuban sugar threats crop up
Washington hearing on Cuban reciprocity resumes with Colorado beet sugar and Cuban planter delegations. W F Carey warns concessions aid American refiners, while Rep Hop kins and Grosvenor press that domestic beet sugar is harmed. Machadow cites Platt amendment and Cuba’s need for liberty, voicing duty to Cuba. Porto Rico opposes duty reduction harming Puerto Rico sugar exports.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Colorado
W. F. Carey
American Sugar Refining Company
Refining Company
Cuba
Sugar
Hopkins
Illinois
Beec
Carey
Dalzell
Grosvenor
F. B. Machadow
Mr. Machadow
Gulf
Morro
Havana
Mississippi River
United States
Machadow
Deveteau
Porto Rico
Cube
Porto
Porto Rico Cofn
Rolance
Mendoza
Degeteau
Dryden Wins Ratification Bid In New Jersey Legislature
Dryden chosen senator from Trenton wins ratification vote in the New Jersey legislature. In the house Dryden, Newark Republican caucus nominee, receives a strong vote while McDermott is backed by Democrats. Senate results show Dryden 14 to McDermott 4, reflecting party lines. Previous party selection had McDermott as the Democratic candidate.
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Trenton
N. J
United States
John Dryden
Newark
Republican Caucus
McDermott
Senate
Dryden
Elks Convention Rate Set for Salt Lake City Trip
The Rio Grande lines notify all interested carriers of a round trip rate from Chicago in cooperation with Missouri Pacific for the Elks national conversion in Salt Lake City next August. The fare reflects a 7 percent reduction from the previously agreed western lines rate.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Rio Grande
Denver & Rio Grande
Rio Grand- Western
Chicago
Mirrouri Pacific
Elks’ National
Western
Will Cure You of Rheumatism
Claimant advertises Dr Shoops Rheumatic Cure promising a months course for six bottles with no upfront charge and a money back offer if it fails. He asserts blood purification cures rheumatism at any stage, cites thousands of cases and a 39 of 40 success rate, and requests readers mail 4 postal cards for an order.
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Shoop
No Direct Overtures From Boers Weighed by British Cabinet
London Jan 28 The government leader A J Balfour said no peace overtures had been received from authorized Boers officials. A late Saturday Dutch government communication is under consideration and could shape a forthcoming reply. Holland offers to act as diplomatic agent for Boer delegates but rejects intervention terms. World-wide doubt remains over Boer authority to negotiate through Dutch channels.
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London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Balfour
Holland
South Africa
Associated Press
Europe
Lord Lansdowne
Netherlands
Kruger
Foreign Office
Mr. Balfour
Gerald W. Balfour
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Falfour
Lord Rosebery
Dr. Kuyper
Petit Bleu
Brussels
Krugerites
Hoer
Hague
Daily Mail
Dr. Leyds
Asser
International Jurist
Leyds
Transvaal
Chamberlain
Chesterfield
Bisschop
Messrs. Fischer
Wolmarans
Bchalk-Burger
Botha
Indorsement of Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy by W F Lohnes
Springfield Ohio businessman W F Lohnes of 4314 West High Street writes a strong endorsement of Swamp Root kidney remedy to the editor of the Springfield Republic. The letter emphasizes trust in the product and urges readers to consider its purported health benefits.
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W. F. Lohnes
Springfield
Ohio
Republic
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Offers Free Sample
Anaconda Daily Standard promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming cures for kidney and bladder ailments. Advert features free sample bottle and book, plus purchasable 50 cent and one dollar bottles, with address in Binghamton New York. Includes testimonials and instructions to mention the newspaper.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilner & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Anaconda Daily Standard
Binghamton, N. Y
Letter Warns of U S Army Torture in Philippines
Clarence Clowe, a Seattle veteran later honorably discharged, publishes a 1900 letter to Senator Hoar alleging American soldiers tortured Filipino prisoners to obtain information on arms. He claims prisoners were bound gagged struck and submerged in water to near death, then finished off if needed, with soldiers often taking pleasure in the acts as a form of inquiry.
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Seattle
Wash
Clarence Clowe
Philippines
25Th Regiment
Hoar
Islands
Clowe
Limited Hits Switch Engines at Oneida Station Fatality
The second section of the New York Central limited eastbound struck four switch engines and the station front at Oneida New York. Engineer Dorsey Welch of Albany was killed and fireman Cahill of Aloino injured. No passengers or crew were hurt.
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Bucacuse
N. Y
New York Central Limited
Oneida
Limited
Dorsey Welch
Albany
Cahill
Aloino
Bishop Murder Trial Opens in Livingston Court
J C Bishop stands trial for the Chico murder of Chet Cunningham with witnesses stating he struck the victim with a cane and shot him as they wrestled on the ground. Mrs Cunningham testified Bishop chased and returned with a heavy case before the shooting. The defense cites prior disrespectful conduct and disputes of aggression.
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The
Standard
Livingston
J. Cc. Bishop
Chet Cunningham
Chico
Bishop
Cunningham
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
W. High At
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