FateR en Convicted Two to Twenty One Years
Newell C Rathbun was found guilty of manslaughter in the poisoning death of Charles Goodman at a Jeffersonville hotel. The sentence ranges from 2 to 21 years, with Rathbun under 28 eligible for reformatory confinement. Jury deliberated since Saturday. a new trial motion may be argued later.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Newell C. Rathbun
Charles Goodman
Iment
Rathbun
Little Rock
Ark
Health of Havana More Sound Than Ever in November
Washington reports the division of insular affairs summarized Havana vital statistics for November 1901. The city shows excellent sanitary conditions with a death rate of 19.58 and 443 total deaths, well below the 11 year average of 902 for November. No yellow fever cases or deaths occurred this month, a record not matched since 1762.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Havana
Danes and US Talks Stall Over West Indies Cession
Negotiations between the United States and Denmark over cession of the Danish West Indies show no substantial progress since last week. Denmark proposes plebiscite to determine if all islands should be ceded, but outcome is unpredictable due to strong attachment to Denmark versus perceived benefits of U.S. control. Separately, Warner Sims is acquitted of the Mount Vernon golf club murder, casting doubt on pursuit of the crime’s real perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Denmark
Danish West Indies
United
New York
Warner Sims
White Plains
N. Y
David J. Scott
John Stevens
Siwanoy Golf Club
Mount Vernon
Scott
Stevens
Miner Richard Young Shot by Town Marshal in Arkansas
In Huntington, 35 miles from Fort Smith, Richard Young a Black miner was killed after resisting arrest by J N Stewart Huntington town marshal Young and several Black men were painting the town when the marshal attempted arrests Young fired twice at the marshal who shot Young through the heart in self defense authorities report authorities say the marshal acted to quell unrest after gunfire erupted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M‘th
Ark
Richard Young
Huntington
J. N. Stewart
Young
Frisco Train Collides With Freight Near Red River
Sherman Tex December 24 The north bound Frisco passenger train struck an extra freight train at the water tank just over the Red River line. The engine front was demolished the caboose and two freight cars derailed but no crew member was seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman, Tex
Frisco
Red River
Morrison Will Remain Revenue Collector for New Mexico
Washington Dec 24 The president decided to make no change in the office of collector of internal revenues for the district of New Mexico held by A L Morrison whose record in the office is stated to have been satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of New Mexico
A. L. Morrison
Valparaiso Reports Pledge to Arbitration by Signatories
Dispatch from Valparaiso notes government and Chile signing an agreement to submit a dispute to arbitration by Great Britain. Argentina is also mentioned as participants in the protocol and arbitration plan.
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Valparaiso
Dec
Governmente
Chili
Great Britain
Mrs Lesile Taken To Roosevelt Hospital
New York report dated December 24 states Mrs Frank Lesile was ill for some time and was moved to Roosevelt Hospital. The specific ailment was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Leste
Roosevelt Hospital
Bystanders Shot in Texhoma Depot Shootout
Deputy Sheriff John L Sullivan arrested Tom Myers and Al Timmerman after identifying them at a Rock Island depot. A gunfight erupted in a crowded hall leaving bystander Gus Bock dead and Paul Hininger mortally wounded. Myers was wounded in the chin. Sheriff Morris has the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalhart
Tex
John L. Sullivan
Texhoma
Tom Myers
al Timmerman
Rock Island
Myers
Timmerman
Sullivan
Myer
Gus Bock
Paul Hininger
E. Morris
Texline
Six Die as Electric Car Slips On Snowy Curve
Six persons were killed and several injured when an electric car jumped the track near Allentown on a snowy wet track. Victims include Rev. Tobias Kesslar and Albert Yeager among others. the motorman failed to stop as the car crashed against poles at a sharp curve between Allentown and Coopersburg.
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Allentown
Here
Coopersburg
Tobias Kesslar
Albert Yeager
Jacob Fetser
Ambrose Reinhard
Freedensville
Irwin Renner
Zion Hill
Frank Wesley
Stocker
Mis and Texas Railway seeks 125 mile Guthrie to Stevens link
The Mis and Texas Railway company filed a charter to build three extensions in Oklahoma and Indian Territory. The main line from Guthrie to Stevens will be 125 miles, with a 35 mile branch to Oklahoma City and a further 80 mile branch to Wyback connecting with the Missouri Kansas and Texas line. Total cost is estimated at 10 million dollars with principal offices listed as Guthrie St Louis and New York.
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Guthrie
St. Louis
New York
Osouri
Kansas
French farmer found guilty of mass murder by guillotine
Chartres France Dec 24 After a weeks trial that drew national attention Briere the farmer was found guilty of murdering four daughters aged 14 11 5 and 4 and a seven year old son by stabbing and beating them in bed He maintained innocence but overwhelming circumstantial evidence led to conviction and a guillotine sentence.
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Chartres
France
Briere
Cattle Loss Small In Albany County Texas
Albany Texas December 24 J H Nail banker of Wolfe City and ranch owner reports cattle losses in his extensive county ranch will not be 1 percent and stock is doing well He numbers his cattle by the thousands and is regarded as a highly successful cattleman in the state
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Albany
Tex
J. H. Nail
Wolfe City
Mexican man dies after dog bite in Texas city
In Laredo Texas a Mexican immigrant named Lanette arrived weeks ago. Police found several injured and one man dead after a dog bite. Family suspects rabies and authorities note the death follows the bite weeks earlier.
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Francis
Hydropo
Tex
Eco Lanette
Mexico
Calaboose
Mon
Cotton Picking Record in Waxahachie
Waxahachie Tex Dec 24 John Williams, a young black boy, finished this season with 33 000 pounds of cotton picked, aiming to equal the county record of 37 000 pounds set last fall. His feat is vouched for by several prominent farmers he toiled for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waxahachie
Tex
John Williams
Woman Burned When Skirt Contacted Charcoal Furnace
Mrs. Helen Stapleton, in San Antonio, while heating irons on a charcoal furnace, brushed her skirt against live coals and it caught fire. She was badly burned on her face and body with suspected fatal outcome.
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San Antonio
Helen Stapleton
Local Painter Falls Three Stories at Seaton Infirmary
Austin dispatch reports Jack Timmons a painter formerly of Galveston fell three stories while working at the Seaton infirmary. He suffered a broken right leg and serious injuries. doctors fear for his life but he may survive.
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Austin
Jack Timmons
Galveston
Seaton Infirmary
Boers Accused Of Murders In South African War
London reports from Lord Kitchener recount alleged killings of natives by Boers during the South African War. A Kaffir driver Franz is said to have been burned alive by two Boers. Kimberley cites 87 killings. Kaffir testimony is questioned though some believe the practice persists. Swazi aid and a Drakensburg Natal descent under DeWet and Botha are noted, with arms and supplies crossing the border.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Franz
Pretoria
Rustenburg
Kimberley
Daily News
South Africa
Natal
Drakensburg
DeWet
Botha
Swazi
Europe
MONROE EDGE Property Sales Offerings In City and Countryside
Real estate notice by MONROF EDGE listings 40 acre near mill with city limits, multiple houses in eastern and western city parts, 75 trees block for 450, 312 acres near mill, boarding house renting 600 to 700 annually, 14,000 acres farm and ranch lands. Various cheap terms and bargains advertised. call for details.
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Peyva
City
Lmits
A. B. Ballard
Bergamn
Jam Free Baptist Church
College Road
Shear
Sclota
Je ‘Franklin
Co. W.&be
Mill
Citentk
Bou Ton
Vatican more hopeful on U S diplomatic envoy
Rome reports the Vatican grows hopeful that the United States will appoint a diplomatic representative. The pope seeks a semi official envoy now with a view to a future minister or ambassador. Washington may discuss the matter while the Vatican signals willingness to engage on Cuba and the Philippines. The pope leans against creating another cardinal in the United States.
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Vatican
United States
Washington
Cuba
Philippines
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
Corrigan
Curia
Rome
For Sale City Property Listings Near Allen Academy
South half of block near Allen Academy with one and a quarter acres near the schoolhouse in the southeast part of town. Smalls new cottage tenant house and well on premises. One house and one lot priced at 600. Six room house and two lots four blocks from Main Street with brick cistern on premises priced 1250. Also other city property 000. Six room house on west side.
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Allen Academy
Ain Street
Queen's Illness Forces Christmas Festivities Curtailment
London reports the Queen's illness is more serious than told and doctors are in constant attendance at Sandringham. A bulletin says she is progressing slowly and that Christmas plans at Sandringham are curtailed, with the royal family to spend Christmas at Marlborough House.
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London
Alexandria
Sandringham
Marlborough House
St Clair Judge Released and Bond Ordered by Federal Court
Kansas City December 23 S C Peden one of the imprisoned St Clair county judges was ordered released by Judge Phillips in federal court but held in Jackson county jail until he posts a 1500 bond to ensure he keeps his agreement. He testified he would not participate in any St Clair county court session elsewhere than Osceola courthouse and would vote to levy to pay the railroad bonds now totaling 1 500 000. The other judge Thomas Nevitt remains jailed at Warrensburg. The report closes with a quip on birthplace pride from the San Francisco Bulletin.
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St. Clair
Kansas City
S. C. Peden
St. Clair County
Phillips
Jackson County
Peden
Osceola
Thomas Nevitt
Warrensburg
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Yary
Health OF Havana
Morrison
New City
Hanway
E. Grieser
Kitchener
Monroe Edge
Monrof Edge
Pall Mall Gazette
City Market
Messrs. Smith & Adams
John W. Hicks
J. W. Batts
Brazos County
Andy
Nabors Brothers
J. F. Parks
Nabors Bros
Bryan
John Wiitman
San Francisco Bulletin
W. A. Watkins
Texas
Paul Jones
J. E. Ponder
Louisville, Ky
Eupion
the Bryan Grocery Co
Edge Bros
Sanders Bros. & Co
Cole Bros
Thos. W
J. "Astin
Astin
Main Street
Liza
F. A. Lee
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