Ripley Acquitted in Goebel Conspiracy Case
The jury found Captain Garnett D. Ripley not guilty after deliberating about two hours. On the first ballot ten jurors voted not guilty and two voted guilty. Ripley’s friends congratulated him as he left the courtroom. The report notes this is the fourth Goebel suspect tried and mentions ongoing chatter about Governor Taylor’s requisition.
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Unusual storm devastates Ohio and Kentucky network
A fierce northerly storm strikes Northern Ohio cutting telegraph and telephone lines from Cleveland to Buffalo and beyond. Snow and slush clog streets while waves lash Lake Erie and a crib is driven ashore. Similar damage reported in eastern Kentucky and Chicago with widespread line failures.
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Four prisoners escape Rawlins jail by sawing out
Orlo McSwain James McMahon Ed Martin and Albert Propst escaped from the county jail in Rawlins after assaulting the jailer and stealing his gun. The four split up upon reaching the street two heading east two west, likely fleeing on Union Pacific trains. They lacked coats hats and shoes and face immediate capture.
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Orlo McSwain
James McMahon
Ed Martin
Albert Propst
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Navy plans speed boost for torpedo boat destroyers
Navy officials discuss a plan to increase speed for torpedo boat destroyers under construction. Katy shops raise wages from 27 to 81 cents per hour and extend the workday to 10 hours. Quail imports to Sweden exceed 5000 with more orders expected. Russia builds a large butter export trade centered on Siberia. Britain forbids foreign meats for troops. Uruguay allows Spanish friars to establish in the country. Madagascar military governor starts a new colonization system.
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Discharged French Soldiers urged to farm lands amid border tensions
Chinese troops threaten trouble at Ho Wai Lu after imperial orders to move beyond the great wall. Adjutant General Corbin notes the Philippine army remains unchanged until General Chaffee's report. Ex Representative J Frank Aldrich wed Mathilde Agan from New York after meeting at the March 4 inauguration.
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Illinois
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Military conspiracy rumors trigger arrests of Carambula Teanos
In Montevideo on April 20 police watch several army officials amid rumors of a military conspiracy. General Carambula and Colonel Teanos have been arrested. In Dumbarton on April 20 Shamrock DT launches with Lady Dufferin christening the new challenger before a crowd of invited guests.
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