Jurors Victors In Court Strike In McDermott Will Case
In St Louis the jury in Judge James K K Withrow's court finds for the plaintiff in the McDermott will suit, contrary to the judge's instruction. The verdict may be set aside on motion by either side, and a new trial ordered. The weigh of the decision followed the jurors noting their rights as citizens.
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St. Louis
James KK. Withrow
McDermott
Mary Farrington
Joan White
Bridget McDermott
Pridget McDermott
Law Books
Supreme Court
Wwithrow
Dred Scott
Turner Joins Joint Waterways Commission
George Turner of Spokane former U S senator and territorial chief justice announced he accepted Taft's appointment as a member of the international joint commission on boundary waters succeeding the late Thomas H Carter United States senator of Montana.
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Spokane
Ammunition Stockpiled For Three And Half Years War Readiness
Washington reports that by year end the United States arsenals and strong boxes will hold enough ammunition to supply the army navy and state militia for three and a half years. Brigadier General Crozier head of ordnance told the house committee on military affairs that the government has been contracting with private firms to maintain this buffer as insurance against a prolonged conflict.
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Washington
United States Army
Navy
United States
Crozier
Army
The
House
Wnning
Five Thousand Minnesota Commission Merchants Face Prosecutions
Minnesota authorities announce prosecutions of about five thousand commission merchants for operating without licenses. About 300 in St Paul and 300 in Minneapolis are implicated. Violators risk fines and must be bonded. complaints came from shippers damaged by unlicensed middlemen.
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Paul
Minnesota
Charles F Staples
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Staples
State Commission
Steples
Ear
Insurance Policy Suit Hangs On Supreme Court Test Case
The case centers on a life policy held by J Samuel McCue former Charlottesville mayor who was hanged in 1905 for wife murder The ruling impacts thousands of life fire marine and accident policies and billions of dollars in coverage nationwide as the Supreme Court hears the dispute.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
J. Samuel McCue
Charlottesville
Wisconsin to Reconvene Legislature for Black River Relief
Madison reports a special session will be called to fund relief for Black River dam damage. The relief committee ordered the present dam blown to prevent further high water. Governor pledges an entirely new dam with gates to guard against repeats, while the city seeks financial aid.
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Madison
Wis
Paris
Two Iowa Children Drown in Cedar River
In Giranto Iowa Ray Kuehl five and Berni Andersen were drowned after breaking through a thin ice cover on the Cedar River. Both children had left school to play on the ice and were missing for a short period before investigators confirmed the tragedy.
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Giranto
Ray Kuehl
God Pine
Frank Kuehl
Berni Andersen
Cedar River
Tey
Six Soldiers Arrested In Fort Riley Fire Scandals
At Fort Riley Kansas nine months of arson and explosions cost more than a million dollars. Army officials say six soldiers including Trumper Crile and Michael Quirk are tied to the incidents. Investigations focus on arson attempts aimed at destroying the post and its facilities.
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Junction City
Kan
John Crile
Sixth Field Artillery
Fort Riley
Crile
Michel Quirk
Charlie M. Brewer
Fortier
Anna Jorian
Kansas City
A. BE. Meed
United States
Chase
Jordan
United States Marshal
Itlley
Herve
Dynas
Ethel Conrad Cleared of Assault Charge
Ethel Conrad is found not guilty of the assault charge after a trial. The verdict ends the case with the defendant exonerated and the court releasing all claims of wrongdoing.
Enraged man fires on family during dispute in Butte
A man identified as Nutty shot at Jozeph Willams and Miss Florence Gigzic during a disturbance near a family saloon in Butte. The assailant fired through a doorway injuring several, including the mother Gereion. The attacker escaped and is described as possibly insane.
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Butte
Mont
Jozeph Willams
Florence Gigzic
Mathes Ant
Bute
Duba
Gag
Miss Gaggion
Large Sui Indians Claims Bill Introduced
A bill by Representative Stephen of Nebraska seeks to adjudicate the claims of the Santee and Yankton Sioux of Nebraska and South Dakota against the government. The disputes arise from withdrawn annuities totaling over a half million dollars. The measure caps legal fees related to the prosecutions at 25,000 dollars.
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Washington
Stephen
Nebraska
South Dakota
British government bars American meat packers from bids
London dispatch reports the British government will exclude Amperian meat packers from tendering for meat supplies to the British arms and navy while protection suits are litigated in the United States. The action follows pending litigation and aims to ensure procurement integrity.
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London
United States
Investigators Probe Cause of Sugar Price Rise
Washington reports an investigation by the house committee into the rise in sugar prices. Letters were sent to cane sugar and beet sugar refiners requesting sworn statements on costs over five years, raw sugar purchases, imports, delivery costs, stock on hand, and beet processing costs.
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Wasreineten
House
Ccr
I.tee
United States
Wreck of the Maine to Be Donated to Cities and Societies
Portions of the Maine wreck would be donated to cities patriotic societies survivors orders of survivors of the disaster and military groups under a House plan promoted by the de Belengy bill The total bill provides 2 7 million dollars with a 250 900 addition for raisings and 900 000 for that purpose It allows the secretary of war to distribute wreck portions to Cuba for encasements in Havana and to donate pieces to U S municipalities military or naval associations officers and crew or their heirs or representatives
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Washington
Maine
de Belengey
Republic of Cub
Peane
Havana
Secretaries of War and Navy
United States
Factory Lock Admitted as Evidence in Triangle Shirtwaist Trial
Judge Crain in general sessions allowed the door lock alleged to bar escape of girl workers at Triangle Waist to be entered in evidence against Isaac Harris and Max Blanck in the manslaughter trial over the March 25 fire that killed Margaret Schwartz. The panel with the bolt shot constitutes the strongest physical proof for the prosecution.
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Brewer
Jordan
Kaw
Cere
Jaco
Triangle
New York
Crain
Triangle Waist Company
Fie
Isaac Harris
Max Blanck
Margaret Schwartz
New York Girls Freed After Murder Charge Dropped
District Attorney drops attempted murder counts against Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad and convicts only on second degree assault with intent to do bodily injury. Jury, after four ballots, finds not guilty on three counts and acquits on the first charge. Judge Marcus cautions jurors to avoid letting emotion influence verdict. W. E. Stokes, the millionaire sportsman, lies recovering as Dr. Josiah Thornley reports progress.
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I York
Lillian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. E. Stokes
Lion
Conrad
Marcus
Stokes
Josiah Thornley
Dr. Thornley
Demand Return of Money From Former University Cashier
Minneapolis officials demand that J. D. Bren return all funds and properties in his custody after Bren, former university cashier, faced embezzlement charges totaling about $20,000. The demand, served by the Hennepin County sheriff, follows Bren’s dismissal and a board of regents call for a full accounting of university money.
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Minneapolis
John Lind
Board of Regents of
the State University
Walter J. Smith
J. D. Bren
Hennepin County
Bren
Board of Regents
Insurance Bill Passes Lords in Britain
London December 16 The House of Lords passed the national insurance bill providing for compulsory sickness and unemployment insurance for the working classes and is now nearly completed awaiting the king's assent.
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London
Henge of Lords
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