Patrick trial drama details murder plan for Rice
Albert T. Patrick is accused of hiring and instigating the murder of Texas millionaire William M. Rice. valet Charles F. Jones testified the plan used chloroform and poison pills, aided by Patrick, with a staged death after a $25 000 draft arrived.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Texas
William M. Rice
Charles F. Jones
Mr. Rice
Felows
Patrick
Rice
Jones
Judge under surveillance as wounded man’s condition changes
The judge is watched as the wounded man’s status remains uncertain. Long standing animosity is cited as the shooting’s motive. In Constantinople on February 21 authorities deny Rev. Mr. Tsilka’s arrest for Ellen M. Stone’s companion’s kidnapping, placing Tsilka in Sofia, Bulgaria according to latest reports.
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Porter Walker
Constantinople
Tsilka
Ellen M. Stone
Sofia
Bulgaria
Rosebery Severs Ties with Campbell-Bannerman Loyalists
London reports Lord Rosebery’s final split from Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman’s Liberal faction. The Times editorials praise Rosebery while urging the new group to prove it can push imperial policy with energy. Hints of an Unionist Imperial Liberal coalition under the Duke of Devonshire and Rosebery circulate.
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London
Lord Rosebery
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Liberal Party
Great Britain
Times
Rosebery
Duke of
Litigation stops as Stewart estate suit is squashed
Justice Scott of the New York Supreme Court halted a proposed ejectment action against the A. T. Stewart estate. He noted the case resembled speculative litigation and dismissed it, saying harassing suits should not be allowed to proceed.
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New York
A. T. Stewart
Scott
Supreme Court
Stewart
John Stewart
Ireland
Mer
Madrid reports improving situation amid threats and strikes
From Barcelona comes word that the situation is improving though still menacing. Authorities prepare to resume normal activities and protect traffic and business. Strikers have few rifles but are equipped with revolvers and daggers.
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Madrid
Odiices
Barcelona
Baerden Remanded Without Bail in Newcomb Murder Case
In Rogers Texas on February 21 the examining trial of Joseph Baerden, charged with murdering W P Newcomb on February 15, concluded in Justice Maddison's court. Baerden was remanded to the county jail without bond.
Ohio House backs direct election of U.S. Senators
The Ohio House of Representatives has recorded its support for electing United States senators by direct vote of the people, signaling a push for constitutional reform.
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Columbus
House of Representatives
Ohio
United States
Frisco Feeder Bonds Filed for 13 Million Issue
First mortgage deed of trust securing 13 million dollars in bonds was filed in Clayton Missouri. Trustees include Old Colony Trust Company and John F Shipley. The mortgage covers Cape Girardeau and Northern Railway and other lines bought by the Frisco system to fund new feeders.
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St. Louis
St. Louis, Memphis and Southern Railway Company
Recorder’s
Clayton
Old Colony Trust Company
Boston
Mass
John F. Shipley
Cape Girarden and Northern Railway Company
Southern Missouri and Arkansas Railway Company
Hoxie, Pocahontas and Northern Railway Company
Elab orate Luncheon for Prince Henry at Sherrys
New York on February 21 reports a lavish luncheon planned for Prince Henry at Sherry’s hosted by American financiers and industrialists led by J Pierpont Morgan. The event aims to outdo previous entertainments with costly displays including ornate waiter liveries.
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Prince Henry
New York Finance
New York
Sherry’s
J. Pierpont Morgan
Barcelona Disturbance Toll Rises as Strikers Attack Jail
Forty people killed so far as unrest grows in Barcelona. Strikers attack the jail to free prisoners but are repelled by troops leaving several rioters dead or wounded. Life essentials are scarce and distress increases. Report says strikers receive funds from London as disturbances spread to nearby towns.
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Barcelona
London
Louisville Bank President Wounded in Kentucky Duel
Alf Witherspoon president of the First National Bank of Lawrenceburg Kentucky is seriously wounded after a pistol duel at Lawrenceburg. He was taken home to Bie homa for treatment as officials investigate the incident.
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Louisville
Lawrenceburg
Alf Witherspoon
First National Bank
Bie Homa
Snow Load Halts Travel Across Western Oklahoma
Western Oklahoma is buried with the heaviest snow since settlement began. Blaine and Grant counties report over two feet of snowfall, with drifts three to four feet blocking trains in many areas.
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Guthrie
O. T
Oklahoma
Blaine
Grant Counties
Heavy Snow Strikes Northwest Arkansas From Rogers to Eureka
Telegrams report eight inches of snow in northwestern Arkansas including Rogers Bentonville and Eureka Springs marking the heaviest snowfall in recent years.
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Little Rock
Ark
Rogers, Bentonville
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
Meat buyers seek top livestock and export services
Advertiser offers to buy beef pork mutton and all market products in any quantity at reasonable prices. Promises to purchase only the best animals and employ export meat cutters. A portion of patronage is appreciated.
Quinoria Druggist Refund Offer for Malaria and Fever
All druggists are authorized to refund money for Quinoria in any case of bills fever or malaria if it fails to cure. Price 50c per package. M H James the leading druggist Bryan Texas.
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M. H. James
Bryan
Vexas
Legislative committee postpones Huntsville trip for penitentiary records
The investigating committee will delay its planned visit to Huntsville to review penitentiary records until all local department inquiries are finished. Chairman Henderson can hire R. M. Smith of Brazos County as an expert printer to help with the state printing task.
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Austin
Huntsville
Henderson
R. M. Smith
Brazos County
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