Priest Secretive Duty Ruling In Testament Case
Rochester, Oct 17. Surrogate Benton holds that a priest’s performance of masses is a duty of conscience and not a testable matter. a legacy to the priest vests in the priest’s estate as the legal representative and is payable to his successor. The Keenan Kiernan case stands unique in U.S. jurisprudence.
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Rochester
N. Y
Benton
John S. Keenan
Jas. P. Kiernan
Keenan
Kiernan
Dan Lane
Dan Lane. Mr. Lane
BéGlecuap
United States
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Baker Case
The jury returned a guilty finding in the case against Josephine Baker. The court then set sentencing for San Angelo, Texas, with the event noting the judge, the date, and amass of gifts received at a separate wedding.
Twenty One Arrive From Pacific Express Strike
Twenty one men arrived in Little Rock from St. Louis on Friday, sent out on different runs by the Pacific Express Company. The move appears to break the Arkansas strike, though the workers remain firm and refuse to return to work despite propositions.
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Little Rock
Pacific Express Company
Arkansas
St. Louis
New Men Put On by Pacific Express in Strikes
Dallas and St Louis reports on Oct 17 describe Pacific Express adding baggage and possible express handling staff amid a strike. Omaha and Texarkana note workers moving to fill vacancies and complete shutdowns. Galveston reports grain elevator labor unrest freezing operations at multiple facilities.
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Dallas
Texas and Pacific Ias
St. Louis
Pacific Express Company
Express
Gentsch
Galveston
Sunset
Star Mills
Federal grand jury probes housing vouchers scandal
In Honolulu on October 17 the federal grand jury investigates a legislative scandal tied to house expense vouchers. reports say related documents have been destroyed.
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Honolulu
Federal Grand Jury
Japan and Russia Make Little Progress in Berlin Talks
Berlin reports say negotiations between Japan and Russia stall with each side refusing concessions. Japan seeks a clear division of spheres of influence and insists on a treaty based settlement, while Russia increases Far East military prep. Hostilities seem possible, with war materials ordered in Germany and officers returning to Japan after supervising artillery construction.
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Japan
Russia
Berlin
Pekin
Far East
Germany
Fssen
Trial arguments end fifth day in Miller Johns case
Cincinnati October 17 fifth day of the Miller Johns trial featured final arguments. Assistant District Attorney Darby contends letters and telegrams prove an understanding between Miller and Johns aiding Ryan & Co. or others. Johns denied conspiracy. Bulison defense claims no bribe or conspiracy, asserts personal friendship and Miller’s separate conduct as government official.
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Cincinnati
D. W. Miller
Joseph M. Johns
Darby
Miller
Johns
Ryan & Co
D. V. Miller
Ryan& Co
Post Office Department
Oil in storage figures for Beaumont and surrounding fields
A Beaumont Post special estimates oil in storage across the Beaumont Sour Lake and Saratoga fields at 13,500,000 barrels. The Guffey company holds 4,500,000 barrels with Security Oil 3,000,000, Texas company 2,000,000, Southern Pacific 600,000, Higgins Oil and Fuel 500,000, Sun 290,000, International and Great Northern 100,000, plus Sour Lake Beaumont misc storage 2,500 barrels.
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Houston
Beaumont
Tex
Sour Lake
Saratoga
Guffey Company
Security Ol Company
Texas Company
Southern Pacific Company
Higgina Oil and Fuel Company
Sun Company
Death by suicide on Corsicana gallery reported
W. J. Lumpkin, who lived several miles south of Corsicana Texas, killed himself on his front gallery with a shotgun. He leaves a widow and seven children. A note found at the scene read My troubles are more than I can bear crop fall.
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Corsicana
Tex
W. J. Lumpkins
Lumpkin
Local Confederate Veteran Dies in Greenville
Greenville Tex Oct 17 Major R re yedrsiae died here aged eighty e of General Winvas a brother in law fine Eighth Texas caveavas a major in
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Greenville
Tex
R.re Yedrsiae
Winvas
Texas Caveavas
Vacancies at Pacific Express in San Antonio filled
San Antonio October 17 reports all Pacific Express company vacancies in the city have been filled and express matter handling continues on all trains as usual.
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Sherman
Pacific Express Company
Fulkerson
San Antonio
Japan Backs Ito on Corean and Chinese Sovereignty
A cabinet minister in Yokohama states Japan agrees with Marquis Ito on preserving Corean and Chinese sovereignty. No commitment to military evacuation of Manchuria is noted, as bellicose rumors persist and Russian aggression reports in Corea appear exaggerated.
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Manchuria
Yokohama
Japan
Marquis Ito
Corean
Corea
Walking delegate Henry Farley makes startling confession in perjury case
New York October 17 Henry Farley a walking delegate awaiting trial on perjury charges linked to testimony in the Sam Parks case is said by the World to have confessed. He claims extortion by walking delegates from contractors and builders including a payment of 50000 to stop interference with the Ansonia hotel project. The admission was reportedly made to District Attorney Jerome with assistants present. Farley says the perjury charge arose at the urging of prominent lawyers and the confession was to ease his conscience and not to secure immunity. Disciplinary actions against delegates and a broader probe are anticipated as more names surface.
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New York
Henry Farley
Sam Parks
Farley
W. E. D. Stones
Ansonia Hotel
Seventy-third Street
Broadway
Jerome
Trains Crash In New Jersey Kills Italian Workers
A collision of two work trains at Washington Crossing on the Belvidere division near Trenton results in fifteen or sixteen deaths. A special train returning with doctors recovered eight bodies at the wreck site. All victims were Italian laborers from Trenton.
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Trenton
N. J
Washington Crossing
Belvidere
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alaskan boundary commission splits on Portland Canal
London reports the Alaskan boundary commission agrees to most American claims but awards Portland Canal to Canada. The decision marks a partial U S victory and sets future demarcation details for the border.
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London
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Portland Canal
Canada
Phyle Accused Clubs Cleared at Southern Baseball League Meeting
Memphis Oct 17 The Southern Baseball League exonerated clubs challenged by Captain Phyle after he made charges and suspected Phyle in the matter. Phyle was not present at the meeting.
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Memphis
Southern Baseball League
Phyle
No Cross Words Spoken Divulges Deaf Mute Divorce Suit
Isaac P. Beach of Branford Connecticut files for divorce from wife Mrs Beach on grounds of intolerable cruelty. Married ten years both are deaf mutes and testimony will be given by similarly afflicted witnesses in the cage.
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New York
Isaac P. Beach
Branford, Conn
Death of Colonel Sir William Colville Master of Ceremonies
London observer reports Colonel Sir William Colville died of lung trouble at age 90. Born in 1827 he served as the king's master of ceremonies for decades and was a prominent royal official.
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London
William Colville
Brooklyn Man Shot During Break-In at Woodhaven Home
R Reeves of Brooklyn was killed in Woodhaven Long Island when Charles C Wientisch shot him during an attempted burglary with two companions. The bullet severed an artery and Reeves died before help arrived.
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New York
R. Reeves
Brooklyn
Charles C. Wientisch
Wentisch
Woodhaven
L. I
Reeves
Cholera Breaks Out at Bethlehem Under Troop Guard
Jerusalem reports cholera breaking out at Bethlehem with the town cordoned off by troops to restrict movement and contain the outbreak.
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Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Ten Blocks Burned in Aberdeen Fire Tragedy
Fire in Aberdeen Washington raged from Friday morning to the early afternoon destroying ten blocks of the main business street. Four people died and six injured as flames swept through wooden structures. Insurance coverage was limited, and chaos followed as residents tried to escape with the fire department slow to respond.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Charles Ralfo
Daniel Webster
Calvin McKenzie
Open shop debate dominates National Civic federation meeting
Chicago notes a Friday conference on wages and labor relations with prominent speakers including Samuel Gompers and Henry C. Hunter. The discussion touches on open shop practices piece work and bonuses with labor leaders challenging claims and urging removal of dishonest representatives.
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Chicago
National Civic Federation
Samuel Gompers
Henry C. Hunter
Metal Trades Association of New York
Mr. Hunter
Central Federated Union of New York
James P. Archibald
New York
Archibald
T. K. Wester
Henry White
United Garment Workers
Frank Buchanan
International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Association
Éempolyer
Buchanan
Archbishop Kain Remains Sent to St Louis for Interment
Impressive services marked the removal of Archbishop Kain and his remains were transported by the Baltimore and Ohio Railway to St Louis for interment next Wednesday. Cardinal Gibbons will celebrate a requiem high mass at the St Louis cathedral. In separate news, W J Bryan denied quotes claiming he doubted free silver would be discussed at the 1904 Democratic national convention.
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Baltimore
Kain
St. Agnes' Sanitarium
Camden Station
Baltimore and Ohio
St. Louis
Glennon
Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Iowa City
Death Confirmed of Macedonian Leader Boris Sarafoff
This Oct 17 report confirms the death of Boris Sarafoff, the noted Macedonian leader, after earlier news of his passing.
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Salonica
Boris Sarafoff
Real Estate Ads Offer various town properties for sale
J W Gatts real estate advertises the only set of abstract books for Azos County land titles. Listings include a one and a quarter acre plot near a schoolhouse with a Swallow cottage and outbuildings priced at 5760, a four block from Main Street six room house with brick cistern for 1250, a half block near Allen academy for 500, about 13 acres with a four room house and outbuildings for 1000, another 4 room house with tub cistern and garden four blocks from courthouse renting at 9 a month for 650, the Joe B Reed home place a quarter block with a nine room two story frame dwelling for 4250, and a half block adjoining the DC DeMaret place with price not shown.
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Main
Allen Academy
Joe B Reed
DC DeMaret Place
Kodol Digest Label Advertisement
Bottles only for sale at one dollar. The product claims digestion aid from Kodol. Prepared by E O DeWitt and Co Chicago. Sold by Dr N M McDougal in town. The packaging notes bottle size and price comparisons with a smaller 50 cent version.
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E.O. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
N. M. Mecdougald
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