Jury tampering shock in Wisconsin Grain case at Morris court
Sherman Smith of Minneapolis faces $5000 bail for contempt after attempting to tamper with the Woods jury in a United States district court trial of the Wisconsin Grain and Stock Company. Jurors Lyman Bachel, Medalia, and E. C. Benedict posted bonds on the same charge. a June retrial plan looms.
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St. Paul
Sherman
Ith
Minneapolis
Woods
Dge Morris
Aner
Lyman Bachelor Medalia
E. C. Benedict
Bin
Clay County
J. Smith
Morris
Wisconsin
United States District Court
IL. Wood
G. W. Wood
F. C. Wood
F. Wood
Charles Kelly
Paul Foss
Wisnsin Grain and Stock Company
Neerh
Affidavits Support Petition to Attack Smith and Two Jurors
Court action follows affidavits by Poost office Inspector Ketcham Lawrence Ritchey of the secret service and George Hammond of Nelson B C witness in the Wood case Warrants issued Smith appears in court in Minneapolis Jurors ordered not to discuss the case outside the courtroom and are told to refrain from discussing it among themselves until deliberations begin
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C. Houpt
Smith
Poostoffice
Ketcham
Lawrence Ritchey
Secret Service
George Hammond
Nelson
B. C
Wood
Minneapolis
Tredee Morris
Tie
Explosion rocks New York tenement injuring several
Three dynamite bombs planted in the cellar of a six story tenement on East Sixty fourth street exploded in sequence. Injured residents were taken to Flower Hospital as police and firemen evacuated tenants and evacuated the damaged stairways due to danger. Police suspect Black Hand involvement amid Italian tenants.
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New York
Black Hand Society
Threat to Kill St. Paul Priest
A Polish language Black Hand letter threatens Father A. D. Majer of St. Adelbert's Church to cease fundraising, promising a “warm time” if discovered. Parishioners react as police seek the unknown writer, described as illiterate.
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St. Paul
A. D. Majer
St. Adelbert’s
Charles and Gaultier Streets
Judge eyed as receiver for California Safe Deposit case
In San Francisco on January 14, Judge Coffey signaled likely appointment of a receiver for the insolvent California Safe Deposit and Trust Co. after a scramble from three candidate groups. The bank failed last November with about 9.0 million dollars owed to 12,800 depositors and three officials plus a director jailed on embezzlement charges.
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San Francisco
California Safe Deposit and Trust Company
J. H. Coffey
Superior Cent
Coffey
Depositors’ Association
Gustave Brenner
E. J. Lebreton
Western Pacific Railway
Charles Cushing
New Element in Fez Revolt Ties Sheik to Sultans Plot
Tangier reports a new factor in Fez unrest linking the influential sheik 1 Kittani to conspiracies against Abdul el Aziz. The people’s unified action proclaimed Mulai Hafiz sultan, curbing Kittani’s bid. Deposition acts for Abdul el Aziz and Mulai Hafiz were signed by Abdul el Aziz’s officials, his brother, and his uncle.
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Tangier
Fez
Sheik
Kittani
Abdul el Aziz
Sultan
Mulai Hafiz
Mulai Ilafiq
Train Jumped The Rails Near Ross in North Dakota
Great Northern westbound passenger No. 3 derailed about one mile east of Ross North Dakota traveling forty miles per hour. All cars and the engine left the track but there were no injuries beyond minor bumps and bruises.
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Fargo
N. D
Great Northern
Ross
Farman Wins Deutsche Archdeacon Prize in Airship Flight
Paris on January 14 reports French aeronaut Kenry Farman won the Deutsche Archdeacon prize by circling a kilometer in a heavier than air airship. The flight occurred before an Aero Club official committee.
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Paris
Kenry Farman
The
Aero Club
Opera House Fire Kills Dozens in Boyertown Benefit
A January blaze at Rhodes Opera House during a St. John's Lutheran Sunday school benefit in Boyertown Pennsylvania killed many and injured others. An explosion and overturned footlights ignited coal oil lamps, causing a crowd of about 700 to flee amid tramplings and a collapsing floor. Rescue teams rushed to aid victims as the fire destroyed the building and left charred debris.
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Boyertown
Rhodes’ Opera House
St. John’s Lutheran Sunday School
Pottstown
Reading
Opera House
Senate Debates Bond Issue Hearings and Panama Bonds
The Senate debated treasury bond issues and awaited Secretary Cortelyou's report due Wednesday. Senator Tillman pressed for information on clearinghouse certificates and Panama bond awards, noting a bidder from Wilmington who claimed he was overlooked. Tillman’s resolutions were sent to finance, with discussion paused for the secretary's response, and the panel also passed Tillman’s request to the Interstate Commerce Commission for railroad stock purchases.
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Washington
Senate
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Aldrich
Clay
Georgia
Alrich
Culberson
Tillman
Committee On Finance
George H. Kloebers
Wilmington
Del
Defense of State Rights in House Debate on Federal Penal Code
In Washington on January 14, vigorous defense of states rights emerged in the House during consideration of a bill to codify federal penal laws. Democrats from Southern states pressed amendments to reserve voter qualification and jury service to the states and curb federal judges, but all failed as Republicans lined up on party lines. The measure remained under consideration at adjournment.
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Washington
House of Representatives
United States
House
Loftus Seeks 25 Percent Reduction in Pullman Berth Rates
George S Loftus of St Paul and Senator La Follette filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a petition asking a 25 percent cut in lower berth rates for Pullman cars and set upper berths at half that rate. Loftus represents the Minnesota Shippers' association which began the private car inquiry two years ago with La Follette’s backing.
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Washington
George 5S. Loftus
St. Paul
Senator la Follette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pullman Company
United States
Loftus
Minnesota Shippers’ Association
Ja Fellette
Admiral Evans Ill Delays Rio Visit
Rio de Janeiro reports Rear Admiral Evans commander of the American fleet is ill with rheumatism. Brazilian officials regret the illness and fear he cannot attend the planned fetes, which would have highlighted the American visit.
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Rio Janeiro
Evans
Murderer Executed In New Mexico
Deming New Mexico January 14 Martin Amadore was hanged in the county jail for the murder of his common law wife He faced the execution calmly smoking a cigarette until the sheriff prepared the black cap
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New Mexico
Deming
N. M
Martin Amadore
For Sale Homes and Rentals in Third Ward
A list of comfortable homes for sale at reasonable prices includes No 190 a good party modern house in Third Ward priced at 1900, No 192 a modern house with large barn, No 193 a medium sized house near two schools and a church, and No 195 a quiet place with educational advantages. Also several plots for sale or rent, a team of work horses, a modern cottage for rent, and a $500 loan on good security. Vacant lots available in each ward.
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Third Ward
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Austin
Children’s Union
R. R. Murphy’s
Wisconsin Grain and Stock Com
Pany
Judge Morris’ Court
Sheik el Kittani
Aeronautic Prize
Cortegou
St. Paul Man
Admiral Evans
W. Brige St
Austin, Minn
John H. Rochford
Rochford Land Co’s
Peter Capreez
Austin Steam Laundry
T. Burnham
East Water St
Austin Daily Herald
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