Witnesses Place Powell Elsewhere During Assault Trial
James Powell’s trial for an alleged April assault on Miss Hattle Boyce enters day’s end with fifteen witnesses testifying. Prosecution showed Boyce identified Powell in olive drab gear. defense offers alibi from fifteen witnesses claiming Powell was in civilian clothes near Mikado restaurant and Midway saloon at the times of the attack.
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Miss Boyce
James Powell
Mise Hattle Boyce
Twenty Eighth
Trackey Store
District Court
Matgom
Kelly
Ninth Cavalry
William Hoffman
John Brown
Ed. Sedgel
David Fitegerald
Hughes
Hoffman
Brown
Powell
Diendant
Pacific Yards
Boyce
Jones
Allei Awore
Sevententh Thames
Blackmail Defense in Browne Lorimer Vote Trial
At the Browne trial, letters from Representative Chas Waite introduced to counter charges Browne sought to blackmail him over Lorimer vote. The defense argues the allegations arose from an unsuccessful attempt to blackmail Browne by White, detailing pleas for payment and secrecy regarding Lorimer's election.
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Chicago
Lee O'Neil Browne
Browne
Lorimer
White
Naas Brower
Saal
Negotia, Haus
Lorimar
Joliet
Weyman
George W. Myer
Paris
Myers
Wayman
Governor Faces Federal Suit Over Capital Move
Oklahoma City on June 14 reports Governor Haskell was served a summons to appear in Federal court to show cause why Guthrie should not be replaced as state capital by Oklahoma City. Deputy Marshal Hock Thomas says the governor refused service and threatened force. State officials continue to operate under the original seal at Guthrie with duplicates in use.
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Oklahoma City
Haskell
Guthrie
Oklatowa City
United States
Hock Thomas
Klahoma
Duel Capital
Sea! At
Oklahoma
Asaletant
Meyer
Charred bodies taken from ruins after Herald building disaster
Montreal notes grim search for victims of the Herald building collapse. Twenty nine missing, death toll expected to rise to about thirty five or forty. Survivors describe a sudden crash as plaster fell and people darted for the stairway amid dense dust and smoke.
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Montreal
Herald
Cine
Ruty
Victoria
New Water System Becomes City Supply After Monday Start
The city announces its new water system is now in operation following a Monday afternoon switch to the new pipe network. The update confirms the system is online and delivering water.
Senate to Take Up Railroad Bill Conference Report
Washington reports the conference report on the railroad bill presented to the Senate and laid before the House. The bill would create a five judge commerce court and centralize interstate commerce jurisdiction, with provisions for rates, pooling, stock issues, and government regulation of railroads and communications.
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Washington
Senate
House
Commerce Court
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Circuit Court
DML
Commission
É Institute Antiquity
Commerce Commissions
Wilson
Balloon rescue near St Louis described in brief notice
A balloon incident near the Missouri border is sketched with fragments noting a rescue and a two hour search. It mentions Louls and a rapid descent from high altitude and insufficient water. The readable text is garbled and limits full detail.
Two Big Americans Off for the Hague
New York report lists Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia, Paul Morton head of Equitable Life, and Sir William White ex director of British Naval Construction among travelers to Europe. Butler to London then The Hague. Morton to stay about six weeks. White praised U S war ships as unmatched.
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New York
Europe
Nicholas Murray
Columbia University
Paul Morton
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
William White
Butler
London
Hague
Morton
United States
Wyoming Consistory Confers 36 High Degrees
The eighteenth semi annual reunion of Wyoming Consistory No. 1 Ay AJ S A opened at the Masonic Temple with a three day program. Thirty six candidates will receive degrees from the fourth to the thirty second inclusive amid an elaborate schedule and entertainments for visitors and their ladies.
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Wyoming
Ay AJ S. A
Masonic Temple
Teunion
Masony
Clyde W. Heard
Cheyenne
Charles W. Brandon
Pitt Covert
H. R. Christmas
Kemmerer
William L. Clay
Underwood
W. T. Cooke
Charles M. Daley
Laramie
George B. Davis
FF. B. Dodge
McGill
John W. Palsom
Fred W. Folles
John Getty
Edward W. Grover
P. 8
Gardiner
Enncampment
A. S. Gillespie
Lookout
Penry B. Gray
Lusk
Ferdinando Herbert
Sheridan
Edwin Hall
John L. Johnston
Little Morse Creek
William Jennings
Casper
H. M. Lamb
Charles* L. Leonard
Fort Russell
Charlea
Ity
Rose Croix
Arthur H. Deane
Fred B. Sheldon
Edward T. Clark
T. Blake Kennedy
H. A. Conett
W. G. Walker
W. F. Darber
MM. Bake
Fort Reenell
Remains of Mrs McKeever Funeral in Cheseane
The remains of Mrs Elizabeth McKeever who died last week at Evanston were brought to Cheseane and the funeral was held yesterday at St Mary's cathedral with Father Joyce officiating. She formerly resided in Cherente.
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Elizabeth McKeever
Evanston
Cheseane
St. Mary's Cathedral
Hev
Joyce
Mecenend
Cherente
Tempt Influence in Ted Court Statements Published
Local paper carries trial coverage with inflammatory remarks about the court and prisoner. Judges warn against prejudice and urge balanced reporting as jurors prepare for verdict deliberations.
Attorney Takes Up Matter With Court Over Tribune Article
Defense legal team confronts Judge Matson about a Tribune article claiming journalist access during the Powell trial. The piece allegedly biased the jury by implying delays and questioning ethics. Court response signals displeasure and warns against attempts to hamper juries via press coverage.
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Powell
Matson
Tribune
W Hy
Forest reserves reclassified by Taft administration
President Taft plans proclamations reclassifying forest reserves as the Forest Service prepares a nationwide revision. Officials say the move aims to curb emigration to Canada and open more than nine million acres, with over a million gallons of land reallocated to new uses.
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Washington
Will
Taft
Mothers Press for Cabinet Seat for Mothers
The National Mothers' Congress adopts a resolution urging the creation of a Department of Home and Child Welfare within the federal government. It envisions a bureau focused on mothers and children, backed by Theodore Roosevelt's prior support and a push toward national welfare reform.
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Denver
National Mothers’ Congress
Adiouruine
Fiieriot
Agriculiary
Wede
Theodore Roosevelt
Mia
Frederick
Ahe
Aonl
Howe
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Prince Wilhelm
Agatha von Ratibor Und Corvey
Kaiser Wilhelm
Potsdam
Auguste Victoria
Duke von Ratiber
Corvey
Brunswick
Lee Browne
Illinois
U. S. Marshall
House of Reles
Nicholas Turray Butler
Sir WiltsHire Tih
Pawl Tiofk-Ton
McKeever
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