Jury Finds Hargis Callahan Not Guilty in Marcu m Case
In Beattyville Kentucky a Clark county jury acquitted James Hargis and Ed Callahan of conspiring in the 1903 murder of James B Marcu m, a rival political figure. The verdict followed a key witness recantation and prior damages suit against Hargis. A Lexington trial for related charges is pending. The case marked one of Kentucky's most bitter political-fueled crimes.
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Beattyville
Hargis-Callahan
Kentucky
J. B. Marcum
James Hargis
Ed Callahan
James B. Marcum
Hargis
Callahan
Marcum
Jackson
Curtis Jett
Tom White
Jett
Clark County
Lexington
James Cockrill
Russian parliament approves famine relief bill for seven million
In St Petersburg on July 17 the emperor approved the bill passed by both houses to provide seven million dollars for famine relief. The law marks the first enactment of the Russian parliament after a session of over two months. Reports say officials at Peverhof urge Shipoff and Yormoloff to seek a coalition cabinet with the Constitutional Democrats. Emperor Nicholas also punished the Seventh cavalry brigade for the Tamboff mutiny by removing the imperial standard.
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St. Petersburg
Peverhof
M. Shipoff
Zemstve Council
M. Yormoloff
Center Party
Constitutional Democrats
Nicholas
Tamboff
Slaughterhouse Condemned in Kansas for Filth
A Wellington area meat slaughtering house inspected by the state board of health is filthy. Dr. J. S. Crumbine directed county commissioners to inspect district slaughter houses and allow five days for cleanup as required by law. The order also applies to major packing houses with Kansas City plants located in Kansas.
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Wellington
Topeka
Kan
State Board of Health
J. S. Crumbine
Kansas City
Kansas
Shortage Charged in Accounts of Late Disbursing Officer
Treasury officials report Major George A. Bartlett disbursing officer accounts show a shortage near 33000 dollars. About 14000 dollars were allegedly paid on fraudulent vouchers from James W. Boyd, a marine hospital service clerk, now jailed awaiting trial. Ice dealers acquitted in Jacksonville. Former U S Marshal Colbert plans a large hog ranch in the Chickasaw nation.
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Washington
Treasury Department
George A. Bartlett
James W. Boyd
Marine Hospital Service
United Staes
Marshal Colbert
Guatemala Fights Salvador and Honduras at Four Points
From San Salvador July 17 Guatemala engages Salvador and Honduras along four points of Guatemalan and Honduran territory. Salvador claims victory in all battles despite Guatemala's higher casualties. Salvador dead about 700, wounded 1,100. Guatemala dead about 2,800, wounded 3,900. General Regalado killed leading his men. Roosevelt telegram to halt continued fighting.
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Guatemala
Salvador
Honduras
San Salvador
Regalado
Roosevelt
Migrating Eastward boll weevil seen spreading to Mississippi
Entomologist W. S. Hunter, head of the U S government boll weevil work in Texas and Louisiana, reports rapid eastward migration of the cotton boll weevil. He observes the pest in low wooded areas of Louisiana and notes two new government inspectors assigned to Louisiana as a result. Hunter also states the weevils are plentiful in Texas.
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Hunter
Texas
Baton Rouge
Mississippi
United States
Louisiana
Abducted Girl Found Near Memphis After Nighttime Abduction
Mamie Larson fourteen year old girl abducted by three men from her outskirts home. Neighbors and police located her early Monday in a thicket badly bruised. Authorities continue investigation into motive and suspects.
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Memphis
Mamie Larson
Light corn crop expected from late rains in City of Mexico
Rain arrived late in City of Mexico on July 16 and is likely to produce a light corn crop. The forecast notes delayed moisture reducing yields for the season.
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City of Mexico
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