Hyde murder trial details nurse witness testimony
In Kansas City April 26 Lucy Lee Swope testified Dr Hyde gave her water on the trip home from New York last December and that she fell ill upon return, developing typhoid fever within four days. Other witnesses including Sarah Swope described minor incidents as the defense weighs a conspiratorial motive and nurse hostility to the accused.
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Kansas City
Hyde
Lucy Lee Swope
Margaret Swope
Ehaded
Dr. Hyde
Mise Swope
Mika Swope
Swope
Will and Willows
Myde
Hig
King of Copper on Trial for Bank Fraud
In New York on April 26 the Heinze and Standard Oil struggle over Moulane copper interests shadows the United States trial of F Augustus Heinze. He faces charges of over certification and misappropriation of Mercantile National Bank funds dating to 1907. A panel of 18 salesmen attended as voir dire began with probing questions about business relations with Standard Oil. Jury selection continued with District Attorney Wise objecting to the line of inquiry. Copper groups had long fought Heinze in Montana. no verdict reached as adjournment occurred.
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New York
H. Hy, Rogers
Heinze
Standard OM
F. Augustus Heinze
United States
Mough
Mercantile National Bank
John B. Stanehfield
Wise
Stanchfield
Oland
Heinee
Montana
Iowa coal miners win wage increases in conference
In Des Moines Iowa on April 26 miners in Iowa sub district No 4 secured the wage increases voted at Cincinnati for day labor screen work room turning and entry driving following a conference with employers and union representatives.
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Iowa
Dex Moines
Cincinnati
Woman uses firemen to chase him down South Side
A woman about 30 named Mrs Apua Johnson claimed her husband Guy Johnson of Union Pacific and led fire crews on a chase to the South Side viaduct after signaling a false alarm. She was arrested near 1 06 o clock by the assistant chief and handed to county authorities for suspected mental instability. The alarm proved false and she fled before headquarters was reached.
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Apua Johnson
Ig Guy Johnson
Union Pacific
Woilign
South Side
Appointment of Gov Hughes to Supreme Bench T: Denators and Cabinet Pleased By Appointment of Gov Hughes
A Washington report says the Judiciary committee and Senate will likely approve Governor Hughes for the Supreme Court. Despite disagreements over his income tax stance and 2 cent fare policy, support spans parties and regions. Cabinet members praised the choice, calling it admirable and timely for the court.
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Gov. Hughes
Washigton
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Hughes
Supreme Bench
Clark
Wyoming
Bia
Waat
Justice Brower
Borah
Idaho
Supreme
Wickersham
White House
Sam
Knox
City Council Cuts Telephone Rates and Sets Franchise Terms
At a special meeting Mayor Cook presided with most councilors present. The ordinance caps rates for business and residential phones and requires the Rockey Mountain Bell Telephone Co to provide up to 15 free city phones and extra 10 on demand. Wires along streets must be removed or placed underground as paved streets appear, and the city reserves the right to grant similar franchises to others. The company must pay 1 percent of gross earnings and report to the fire department. details include various per phone yearly charges and line configurations.
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Idermae
G. P. Johnston
Cook
Ug & Botenty
Rockey
Monotain
Bellalophone Company
Megars
Gates
Martin
Manton
Kowtlag
E Company
Woman Perishes in Winnipeg Fire Amid Property Loss
A Winnipeg blaze claimed the life of a woman and caused significant property damage. Authorities report multiple buildings affected and ongoing investigations into the cause of the fire.
Roosevelt Not Stand Pat on Progressive Ties
Roosevelts trip still linked to progressives and taft era politics. He has not promised endorsements for Taft or any candidate and will avoid public comment for eight weeks after returning. A French parliamentary delegation at the American embassy praised his conciliatory role and peace stance.
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Roosevelt
Taft
For International Arbitration
Leon Hourgeois
Baron d'Estournelles de Constant
Reservoir survey work for Mark N. Coad ranch
Engineers employed by Mark N. Coad are completing surveys for a reservoir and irrigation system on his Horse Creek ranch. The proposed reservoir would hold water for 20 000 acres, expanding irrigation capacity.
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Mark N. Coad
Horse Creek
Newark City Auditor Gone Books Straight
Search for George Forman, the mayor of Newark, who has not been at home or office for a week, has drawn wide interest. Police began the search at his family's request amid fears he may have left Newark during a nervous disturbance.
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New York
George Forman
Newark
Win
Fortman
Lts
Indiana Democrats in turmoil before state convention
Indianapolis April 26. John B. Lamb vice chairman of the Democratic national committee denounced Thomas Taggart as a bods in a hotel lobby. Lamb opposed Taggart’s plan for a statewide primary while favoring a convention endorsement. Senator Shively may help ease the rift.
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Indianapolis
John B. Lamb
Democratic National Committee
Oadia's
Dennison Hotel
Thomas Taggart
United States
Lamb
Taggart
Shively
Kansas Governor Receives Roosevelt Invitation for Ossawatomie Dedication
Topeka Kansas April 26 Governor Stubbs today received a letter from Theodore Roosevelt accepting an invitation to speak at the dedication of the John Brown battlefield at Ossawatomie in August. The event will occur a day before Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration. The Wyoming governor can confirm the exact date.
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Topeka
Kans
Stubbs
Theodore Troorevelt
John Brown
Ossawatomie
Wyoming
Conspirators Make Hale Million by Swindles
Federal agents in Montgomery seize two trunks from Balbama Auction & Salvage Co. tied to a jewel swindle scheme that defrauded Rhode Island manufacturers and others of about half a million dollars. A woman is named among the conspirators with more arrests promised.
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Montgomery
Ala
Rhode Island
Conaignees
City Jewelry Co
Balbama Auction & Salvage Co
Horace Brockett
Time
Taftell Attacked in Own Party Over Railroad Measure
Congressional debate intensifies as insurgents in the House amend the railroad bill removing presidential control to a commerce court. Senator Clapp blasts autocratic leadership while praising Roosevelt as a national voice. Cannon votes with hurried, collarless arrival amid party tensions.
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Washington
Supreme Court Authority For
Court of Commerce
Mathard
Iowa
Cannon
Theodore Roosevelt
Clapp
Minnesota
Taft
Republicang
Claup
Democratic Party
Senator Stone
Missouri
Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Africa
Europe
Commerce Court
Clark
Battle near Cheyenne leaves one dead two hurt
Sheriff Bowers reports a gun battle near Cheyenne between local men and travelers. Grover Pounds, a White former employee, is killed. Carl Smith, a Black man, is wounded. Tracey and Palmer are held after the fatal quarrel as authorities investigate which shot killed Pounds.
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Bowers
Laramie
Whcic
Grover Pounds
Cheyenne
Fred Lapash
Carl Mintth
Tracey
Gmbih
Aluce
Carl Similth Beanie
Pounds
Smith
Palmer
Smoith
Sheriff Bowers
Will Sey
Albany
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