Trial of James Powell in assault case unfolds
The district court hears the felonious assault case against James Powell accused of attacking Miss Hattie Boyce while in a soldier’s uniform. Witnesses including Miss Boyce, Raoul Lendicke, Dr. Snyder, and Homer Jackson testified as the trial proceeds with thirty-four witnesses expected and a recess called to continue at 9 am.
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James Powell
Hattie Boyce
Powell
John Chapman
Cheyenne
Fred Miller
O. C. Brown
Wyncote
Ernest Grafe
Wheatland
Raoul Lendecke
Otto K. Snyder
Miss Hoyce
Homer Jackson
Miss Moyes
John Charles Thompson
Sam Thompson
Mika Boyce
Truckey
United States
Thompson
Lwndecke
Miss Boyce
Dr. Snyder
Snyder
Miles Boyce
Twenty-sixth
Eddy Streets
Hhe
Ale
Ninth Cavalry
Hamilton Makes Remarkable Biplane Flight From New York
Charles K. Hamilton completed a long air journey starting at Governor’s Island to Philadelphia then back to Governor’s Island. He logged 12 hours in the air, averaged 54.06 mph, and narrowly beat the Curtiss Albany to New York record while contending for a $10,000 prize.
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New York
Philadelphia
Charles K. Hamilton
Governors Islands
Glenn Curtiss
Albany-New York
New York Times
Philadelphia Ledger
Hamilton
Oard
Plan to Regulate Fraternities Proposed by Insurance Officials
Nashville Tennessee March plan by Insurance Commissioner Reau chairing the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Fraternal committee outlines a uniform bill for state regulation of fraternal insurance. Key aims include solvency, transparency, prevention of mortuary fund misuse, and restrictions on proxy voting and phantom membership. The proposal, to be revised at a June New York conference, faces opposition from some groups.
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Nashville
Tenn
Fame
Reau
Folk of Tennessee
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
New York
Manhattan
National Fraternal Congress
Associated Fraternities of America
Insurance Commissioners
Air
N. PLC
So Ciety
Sat
Gary
Asec
Salaries for Government Surveyors Change Details
Washington reports the sundry civil bill ends contract surveys for public land in the West. Surveyors will be salaried by the Interior DepartmentSecretary, with a maximum monthly pay of 200 dollars. The move aims to curb graft alleged under the old per survey contract system.
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Washington
West
Secretary of the Interior
Rain Delays At Coney Island Hit Businesses
Unseasonably cold and rainy weather at Coney Island forced thirty concession areas to abandon their booths. Wet conditions have cost the island over 200000 dollars in the last two weeks, with more closures expected if rain continues.
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New York
Malprasanor Charged by Colorado Congressman
Washington June 13 The War Department information leads Representative Martin Democrat Colorado to introduce a resolution for an investigation into alleged malfeasance in the Philippined government. The notice cites Frank W. Carpenter executive secretary and RE. Worcester as having bought and leased fertile lands in the Philippines.
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Colorado
Washington
House
War Department
Frank W. Carpenter
Philippiace
RE. ©. Worcester
Philippines
Martin Democrat
Councilmen Win Over Mayor in Cheyenne Ruling
Judge Craig rules Councilman Sweet is legally qualified to sit on the Cheyenne city council and that Mayor Cook acted without authority in attempting to oust him. The decision cites precedent and notes Sweet’s habitation intent and residence status, with costs awarded to both petitioners. The Gates case was heard separately, upholding mandamus petitions.
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Cheyenne
Pavia Craig
Fourth Judicial District
Cook
Henry Sweet
Harry BE. Gates
Sweet
Kincaid
W. A. Riner
Mateon
Craig
Gates
Wilfed O'Leary
Hugo Donzelman
Wm. A. Riner
P. 5.Cook
Herounsiiman
Craig Abso
Senator Dolliver Defies Insurgents on Tariff Vote
In a senate speech during Sundry Civil Appropriation debate Dolliver denounced insurgents who sought to strike a 250000 provision for tariff information gathering. The roll call 19 to 44 defeated the motion with insurgents backing regulars. Dolliver warned of reduced party conscience and urged learning public will, challenging both houses’ motives and criticizing the presidents tariff defense.
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Washington
Senate
Dolliver
Republican Party
Congress
India
Winona
Lord
Senate Committee On Finance
Death Toll Rising From Montreal Newspaper Plant Fire
A blaze at a Montreal newspaper plant on June 13 destroyed the building. Early estimates put the dead at between thirty and fifty three with twelve bodies recovered within hours. The fire swept through all five stories after a large tank collapsed, trapping many in the bindery and printing rooms.
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Montreal
Vorden
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