Maine Life Prisoner Paroled After Forty Three Years
Augusta Maine council granted a full pardon to Gilian for the murder of Harriet B Swans. He had spent forty three years in state prison at Thomaston for the life sentence. The murder occurred in 1901 and Gilian was convicted and sent to state prison years later. He argued clemency under exceptional factors and the penalty applied.
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Eiliruin
Thothastan
Harriet B. Swans
Gilinheas
Gilian
Christmas Shopping Safety and Patent Medicine Warnings
A vintage notice warns Christians about seasonal shopping hazards and exposure to unseen risks. It emphasizes caution with patent medicines claiming cures for grip and pneumonia and urges readers to avoid poisonous drugs and unsafe products to protect health this season.
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Father Juhin
Millions for states in tax in rising wealth report
Washington figures from a forthcoming wealth report show Vermont fifteenth in inheritance tax revenue for 1902. The study lists California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa and other states with varying inheritances tax incomes, noting overall growth over recent years and projecting higher figures for the next year.
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Washington, T
Roosevelt
Congress
Cenant Bureau
Oleghle
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Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Fowa
Continental United States Net Expenditure Report Declares Large Sum
A national financial bulletin outlines an expenditure figure totaling seven million thirty eight thousand and ten pounds across the continental United States with references to fiscal allocations and regional spending patterns. The document notes distribution to multiple agencies and emphasizes the scale of the overall outlay.
Decided by Lot in Topeka Senate Contest
In Topeka on December 15 the state canvassing board awarded the Senate seat to Ingalls after a straw drawing by State Treasurer Kelly and auditor Wells. Wilcox's attorneys claim an understanding influenced the drawing, promising a challenge to the result. A legislative contest is anticipated.
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Kaw
Sheffield
Inpolls
John J. UT Malls
Wilcox
Kelly
Ingalls
Welle
Wells
No Action on Ship Subsidy Debate in House Panel
Washington dispatch reports the Republican House merchant marine committee adjourned without a decision on the ship subsidy bill. Amendments from Representative Grover Norwood would end cargo subsidies and cap government aid, while Littauer proposed pay raises for speakers, the vice president, and cabinet officers. A January 7 committee meeting will vote on the measure.
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Gallinger
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de Ofent
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Congress
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Magee Committee On Merchant Marine
Ryerlée
Littaner
New York
Yeatenby
House of Natives
United States
Littauer
Mont
Mead
Labor Bill On Trial In Washington Hearing
Washington December 15 Representative Townsend's bill for compulsory investigation of labor employer troubles affecting interstate and foreign commerce was considered by the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce. The measure would require a seven member commission with balanced labor and employer familiarity and disinterested members to conduct investigations.
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Washington
Townsend
Plan to Amend Pension Bill for Civil War Veterans
Senator Mo Citober of the committee on pensions plans to push amendments to the service pension bill. The changes would raise monthly payments to veterans who served 90 days and were honorably discharged, providing a $15 monthly pension after reaching age 75, with a 41,000,000 annual inflation adjustment requested to fund the increase for current pensions.
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Washi
Doe
Citober
Sonamittee
Ernie
Senate
Baybare
Peper
Moody to Join Supreme Court Bench December 17
Moody is confirmed by the Senate as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court and will appear January 17 in the cabinet contingent on his retirement from the bench. Withington December 15. Attorney General Moody will take his seat on the high court bench on that date.
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Moody
Moody Ha
Senate
Suprome Court of the United States
Acee Vhlyrato
Hawaiian postmaster tied to long name intrigue
In Makena Hawaii villagers recall D Cy Deo and 1-Davit Kapolakimohewa who observed a distinct name alongside the long title. The postmaster role at Makena was claimed amid debate as postal officials consider his credentials while noting a legal hurdle and proof of residence.
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Kapolakimohewa
Noel
Makena
Perant
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Democrats eye Roosevelt split as Bryan weighs nomination
Lincoln Nebraska readers learn that a Roosevelt renomination faces Republican divisions and Democratic strategists see potential for Bryan to shape the race. The piece notes Roosevelt’s support alienates leaders, while Democrats may pursue a radical campaign if he runs, or a conservative approach if he does not. Bryan suggests Democrats should adapt to the evolving scene.
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Roogevelt
Uf Rennevelt
Mexico Ratifies Treaty Over Rio Grande Dam Case
El Paso reports that Mexico City confirms ratification of a treaty with the United States concerning the Engle irrigation dam project sixty miles above El Paso. The accord ends a decade long dispute over $20,000,000 in damages claimed by Mexico for water rights and riparian rights in the upper and lower Rio Grande.
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Tex
Dees ii
Mexico City
United Stars
Engle
United States
Rio Grande
Suffragists Choose Prison in Parliament Row
Five women arrested for trying to hold a meeting near Parliament on Thursday were arraigned in a police court. They were fined five dollars each or two weeks in jail. The incident followed a tense clash with police during the protest.
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London
Mifragiote
Ayrton
Williams Carbolic Salve with Arnica and Witch Hazel
An advertisement for Williams Carbolic Salve with arnica and witch hazel claims it cures cat injuries bruises and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back The druggist priced sales are attributed to Williams Mfg Co Cleveland and H Kendrick Co as local distributors.
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Williams Mfg. Co
Propa
Cleveland
H. Kendrick & Co
Robbery at Omaha Pawnshop Nets 8060 in Diamonds
Three men entered Joseph Sonnenburg storefront on 15 Douglas Street bound and gagged the proprietor a clerk and a customer. They loaded a suitcase with diamonds and jewelry valued at 8000 dollars and fled. Police captured one suspect who gave the name Bd Elliott of Denver. Some jewelry was recovered.
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Neb
Dee
Peterday
Joseph Sonnenburg
Douglas Street
The Kaiser Versus His People in British Press
London dispatch notes unusual German Irish attention as Rothstag revolt over colonial policy and bureaucratic governance. The piece highlights unrest with ministerial accountability to the People and explores the Social Democratic Party’s role and upcoming elections.
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London
Empiré
Watchet i Nami
Deine Riminghtedd
Europe
Justice Emery Takes Oath As Maine Chief Judge
Augusta Me December A Luenlina A Emery of Ellsworth was sworn chief justice of the Maine Supreme Court yesterday by Governor Cobb at an adjourned meeting. Associate judges Charles F P Woodward of Bangor and others held court, with the vacancy filled by the sworn oath of Chief Justice Andrew of Westwell. Illness delayed a later meeting to finalize arrangements.
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Dee
Luenlina
Emery
Ellaworth
Juetine
Maine Supreme Court
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Charles FP
Woodwant
Bangor
Werk
Justin Andrew
Wistwell
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Illmess
Couna
Fatal Accident in Richmond Details Emerging
A young man from South Burlington, visiting at the home of Gabriel Lawrenes two miles from the village, was fatally injured while walking home Saturday evening near G. Chemp son's farm. He died Thursday morning after medical aid was called.
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Mr. Brunette
South Burlington
Neel
Gabriel Lawrenes
Mr. Lawrenes
G. Chempson
Pa Ami
Victor of Port Arthur Injured in Fall from Horse
General Nogi, famed for capturing Port Arthur, was thrown from his horse yesterday while returning to the palace in Tokyo. He is unconscious with head injuries, and his condition causes serious concern.
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Port Arthur
Tokyo
Nogi
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