Barker Trial: Insanity Defense Sparks Testimony
New Jersey trial of Thomas G Barker over an attempted killing of Rev. John Keller continued. Barker sought to show a morbid state of mind after his wife’s account. his wife and Keller’s relations were described along with prior finance and visits. The defense pressed an insanity argument while the prosecution limited certain testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Barker
Rev
John Keller
New York
Thomas G. Sarker
Jersey City
Darker
van Winkle
Barker
Keller Assault Allegations Tied to Barker Loan Claims
Mrs. Barker testifies that she does not know the date Keller assaulted her but says she lent him 83 dollars in installments of 10 to 20 while her husband was unaware. She states she severed ties with the Trinity mission after Keller’s alleged outrages, and the judge allowed the question but barred further answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minis Leers
Aury
Barker
Keller
Double killing near Kemmerer Wyoming reported
Denver dispatch June 14 reports a double killing near Kemmerer Wyoming. George Ecker a Philippine War veteran fled toward Big Piney after shooting Deputy Sheriff Holden who died, and mortally wounding merchant Fred Reardon. A pursuit by a citizen posse continues.
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Denver
Cub
Chey
Kemmerer
Wyo
Bic Piney
Uintah County
George Ecker
Bivine
G. B. Holden
Fred Reardon
Big Piney
Ecker
Holden
Reardon
James
Pro-Boer Meeting Sparks Riot Outside Queen's Hall
London June 15 Thousands gathered outside Queen's Hall two hours before the pro-Boer meeting. Doors opened to pressure people fainting as rioters without tickets surged in. Windows were broken, some protesters were impaled, and outside clashes with police led to numerous interruptions. Proceedings featured Henry Labouchere and prominent pro-Boer figures despite disorder. Jingo crowds blocked traffic and remarks by Langham hotel parapet supporters resulted in further tension. The meeting ended with Marseillaise amid claimed assurances of independence for Boer republics. No casualties reported.
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London
Queen’s Hall
Henry U Labouchere
J. W. Sauer
Cape Colony
John Dillon
David Lloyd-George
James Kerr-Hardie
Wilfrid Lawson
Langham Hotel
Queen's Hall
Baron Battersea
Lahouchere
J. XX. Merriman
Afrikanderbund
England
Nolice
The
Daily Mail
Soho
Rundice
Emperor William Sees Chinese Events Fortify European Peace
The emperor forecasts lasting harmony among European powers following recent developments in China, suggesting a strengthened friendship bonds across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
China
German Ruler Urges Sea Trade Expansion After Regatta
Emperor William spoke aboard the Hamburg American yacht Victorie Louise at Cuxhaven following a lower Elbe regatta dinner. He urged Germans to sail, expand ocean commerce, and stressed the future lies on the water, tying naval strength to national trade and prestige.
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Germany
William the Great
Prince von Bismarck
Cuxhaven
Elbe
William
China
Europe
Fate of Molineux in New York murder appeal
Buffalo, June 19 The fate of Roland E. B. Molineux, convicted of murder by poisoning Mrs. Katherine J. Adams in 1898, rests with seven judges of the New York Court of Appeals. Arguments for a new trial were heard three days, and a decision is expected months hence after the Albany fall term.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Roland EB. Molineux
Muurder
Katherine J. Adams
New York
Court of Appeals
Albany
Hill
Molineux
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Carlvado
Kingsley
Hil
Emperor William honors Hamburg line leader with portrait
In Berlin on June 2 Emperor William presented Albert Ballin director general of the Hamburg America Line with his portrait and an allograph dedication praising the pathbreaker of German commerce. The event follows a ceremony honoring the Hanseatic towns and calls for renewed peace and trade under the empire. The portrait marks continued support for German shipping and imperial trade aims.
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J’mperor
William the Great
Thouse
TE Bongaim
Berlin
Empror Willam
Albert Ratin
Deutschland Breaks the Ocean Record
Flymouth June 19 The Hamburg American Line steamer Deutschland arrived at 1 18 a m after breaking her own ocean record. She covered 5082 miles in five days one hour and minutes at an average speed of 2 knots per hour against 46 her best previous mark. Daily runs ranged 449 594 542 549 and 440 knots with the prior peak at 552 knots in August 1910. Captain Alberts said no special effort was made and weather aided a fast passage as seas varied from smooth to rough. Passengers were unaware of the record attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flymouth
Hamburg American Line
Deutschland
Alberts
Associated Press
Colorado Fuel & Iron to Remain Independent
A New York dispatch reports that Colorado Fuel & Iron will stay independent, with United States Steel president Schwab asserting the firm never planned to seek control. The company will operate alone in its own field west of the Missouri River.
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Tuchio
Colo
Star Journal
New York
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Colorado Fuel & Fron Company
Missouri River
Defense Mn Morrison Murder Trial Sees Surprise Evidence
Eldorado Kan June 19 After two days of testimony in Jessie Morrison murder trial the defense planned to introduce new evidence not heard in the first trial A peddler A J Morgan who claimed to hear Mrs Castle call Morrison has reappeared to testify The state presented Mrs Castles dying declaration that Morrison had called at the Castle home and a razor was used Emma Spangler testified she saw Morrison over Mrs Castle and heard Get off me Jessie Morrison You are killing me all while blood stained clothing showed the struggle
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Miss Morrison
A. J. Morgan
Mrs. Castle
Castle House
Mrs.Castle
Lerdig
Emma R. Spangler
Mrs. Spangler
Woman and others enter house after murder claim
Mrs Spangler recounts attracting attention of Mrs Moberney and others, entering the house, and taking M Morrison. She describes a confrontation in which the killer claimed to have killed Mrs Vasile and threatened to cut and dismember. Witnesses followed the sequence while defense contends self defense and the dying declaration is invalid.
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Moberney
M Morrison
Telephone extension line to Billings Wyoming project
A telephone company plans to extend its lines south from Billings into Wyoming with a main line on the Union Pacific. A large crew is at work from this point to Billings and immediate construction will begin on the line southward. Exchanges will be set up at Brunel Lodge Cody and Lander with branches to Miles City and the surrounding agricultural mining district. Eastern Montana cities will gain faster intercity communication and the project is expected to be completed by autumn.
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Billings
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Punt
Brunel Lodge
Cody
Lander
Montana
Gilling, Wyoming
Amalgamated Copper doubles capital stock to 155 million
The Amalgamated Copper company filed papers to raise capital from 75 million to 155 million to acquire Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston. The increase, signed by over 1,000 stockholders led by Anson Flower and William G. Rockefeller, follows a court decision allowing the move. Reports claim a transfer of Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston stock to Amalgamated occurred after the filing.
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Amalgamated Company
Trenton
N. J
Amalgamated Copper Company
Anson Flower
William G. Rockefeller
Butte & Boston
Boston & Montana
Court of Errors and Appeals
Amal- Faammated
Marcus Daly
E. G. Bogert
Leonard Lewisohn
C. H. Clark
Ladenburg, Thulman & Co
Thomas Moffit
Henry Clews & Co
John W. Sterling
F. J. Bosworth
William Rockefeller
Hugh Grant
New York
Wall Street
Woman shoots neighbor over goose dispute in Clarks ville
In Clarks ville, Mrs. Jessie Miller fatally shot her neighbor Mrs. L L Drake after Drake killed one of Miller’s geese. Miller surrendered in Muskogee this morning and was released on five thousand dollars bail.
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Muskogee
I. T
Clarksville
Jessie Miller
L. L. Drake
W A Clark Jr Marries Mabel Foster in Butte Wedding
W A Clark Jr and Miss Mabel Dutfield Foster wed at the Foster home with Rev. Blackireton officiating. The ceremony featured lush floral decor and a grand reception with about 300 guests. The couple plans a honeymoon to New York and Europe aboard the St Paul after July 10.
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W.A. Clark, JR
Mabel Foster
Butte
W. A. Clark, Jr
Mabel Dutfield Foster
Om. Foster
West Granite
Blo
Blackireton
St. Dons Episcopal Church
J. B. Roote
Ed Thompson
FE. E. Gallogly
Robert Duffield
Pittsburg
Enmmett Knuckalls
Pueblo
M. Cunningham
M. Troutman
Adah = Hoberts
Florence Tuttie
Kansas City
M. Hansen
Dai Dawson
Frances Thornton
M Maude Resner
Senator Clark
Alex J. Johnstone
Renick
Templeman
Man Ran
Clark
New York
St. Paul
Europe
Public ownership drive backs third party in Missouri
Kansas City June 19 a public ownership movement launched to form a new third party in Missouri. The group advocates public control of railroads and utilities, a graduated income tax, direct legislation by initiative and referendum, and the election of U S senators by popular vote. A committee was appointed to organize and would liaise with neighboring states to unite reform forces nationally.
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United States
Kansas City
Lee Merriwether
St. Louis
Publica
Bryan
Lincoln
Nebraska Statesman
Missouri
H. S. Pingree
Michigan
J. H. Cook
J. H. Hillis
Migdte Of-The-Road Populst
Chadsman
F. S. Kowalski
Merriwether
Not Affiliated With It Denial From Bryan at Atlanta
Not affiliated with the third party movement. W J Bryan telegraphed from Towa City asserting no truth to reports of affiliation. Other brief items note officers nominated in the Printing Pressmen’s union and J G Stubbs confirming acceptance of Harriman syndicate advisory role with plans to move to Chicago in July.
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Atlanta
The
Atlanta Constitution Tonight
W. J. Bryan
Stubbs
San Francisco
J. (. Stubbs
Southern Pacific
Harriman Syndicate of Railroads
Chicago
Judge D. Myatt Tread
A Wichita ex probate judge and solicitor of the recent state court of visitation named A J Myatt died in Colorado Springs Colorado this morning according to reports from Wichita. The abrupt death is being investigated as a possible accident or natural cause with authorities at Colorado Springs coordinating with Wichita officials.
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D. Myatt
Wichita
Kan
A. J. Myatt
State Court of Visitation, Ciel
Colorado Springs
Cale
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Emperor William Is
Barnett
Adams
Molineus
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Osborne
Milburn
Harnett
Carmine
Miss Foster
Lauzier
Laugier
William A. Clark, JR
Cook
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
Washington
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Boston
James E. Callery
Philadelphia
E. A. Balser
D. C
R. J. Unger
Mclrath
W. J. Webb
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