Jury Frees Slayer of Trainmen in Nebraska Trial
The jury at Mimball found Albert J. Carroll not guilty of murder in the killings of Union Pacific Conductor Allen Reed and another man on January 11. Carroll claimed self defense. testimony suggested both victims were shot, but guilt was not proven. County and defense attorneys led proceedings as the trial opened with Rodman for the state and local counsel for the defense.
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Mimball
Albert J. Carroll
Union Pacific
Ball
Nebr
Carroll
Allen
Jones
Tria
Lee Reed
Geo
Morley
H.C. Irwin
Dave Sunday
A. D. Cook
Kelso
John Rem
Jack Fausett
Chas
Haase
Wirrick
John Irwin
Jas. Bertramson
Rodman
Torgerson
Kimball
Swenson
Sidney
Miles
Miles and McIntosh
Gidney
Latin Republics Will Support President
The United States plans joint action with Latin American republics to stamp out German propaganda and spy activity in the Americas. Details describe German wireless operations in Mexico and a proposed division of U S territory, while armed neutrality is declared to defend merchant ships and enforce neutrality until Congress acts.
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Washington
United States
Americas
United States Aa
Latin-Americas
Mexico
Germany
Guatemala
Wilson
Congreen
White House
Navy Department
Ruthlegeness
Japan
Congress
Senate
Lansing
Gregory
House
War Risk Bureau
Tumulty
Ehipx
Considera
Pioneer park to house Jim Baker cabin site selection
A committee selected a site in Pioneer Park between the main gate and the street railway gate for the Jim Baker cabin. Governor Houx must approve the choice. A dedicatory ceremony may follow once the cabin is rebuilt.
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Pioneer Park
Baker
John D. Clark
Fred Hofman
Charles Hirsig
Jim Baker
Wamsutter
Governor Houx
Trail-Blaser
West
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Plains
Belleville
Ill
American Fur Company
Missouri River
Utah Trappers Expedition Fights Indians Over Horses
In spring Jim Baker led Utah trapper troops into California to secure horses after winter losses. They returned in June with 400 head, but were attacked by displaced Indians on the way back. Battle Mountain and Battle Creek became infamous from the clash, Baker’s group routing the aborigines and crossing the continental divide with few losses.
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Jackson Hole
Snake River
Wyoming
Baker
Bagas
Jim Baker
Utah
California
Battle Mountain
Battle Creek
Buchanan
A. Cummings
Territory of
Brigham Young
Young
Albert Sidney Johnston
Green River
Parish to Build 40000 Hall on Buchanan Lot
Bishop P A McGovern announced St Marys church bought the Dr Buchanan property at Twenty first and Central avenue for a cathedral hall costing between 40000 and 40000. The church, now debt free, holds property valued at 125000 with 400 families and about 2000 members. The hall will serve as the parish activity center with a large auditorium.
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P. A. McGovernor
California
Louisiana
Dr. Buchanan
Twenty-first
Ayena
J. T. Bell
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Fall from Wagon Costs Life of Man
Elijah Lock, 60, died at the county hospital after being thrown from his express wagon when a runaway team crashed into the wagon at Fifteenth and Wynkoop. The horses bolted, frightening the rig and he was hurled to the pavement. The incident involved a team owned by John Tappert of the Sacred Heart college farm.
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Denver
Fifteenth and
Wynkoop
Elijah Lock
Lock
John Tappert
Sacred Heart College
British Government Seeks 1917 Wheat Crop of Canada
Ottawa reports the British government in negotiations to purchase Canada's 1917 wheat crop. The announcement came tonight as talks proceed between officials and Canadian authorities.
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Canada
Ottawa
Can
Sakunua Denies Motive in West Point Land Purchase
Dr Ernst Sakunua, accused German spy, denies sinister motive in buying a 1000 acre plot near West Point Military Academy. Federal investigators probe the deal as Sakunua plans to build barracks and establish a Hindu colony.
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BPY
West Point
New York
Ernst Sakunua
West Point Military Academy
Sakanna
Scarlet fever claims fourth victim and ongoing cases
One death and a new case in the scarlet fever outbreak prompted officials to deny school closures. Miss Barnes, a federal land office stenographer, is the fourth fatality while a three year old on East Twentieth street contracted the illness. Authorities see no clear exposure link and consider moving picture theaters a possible spread vector.
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Miss Barnes
Federal Land Office
East Twentieth Street
Madame Bernhard Returns After Cancelled Galem Engagement
Madame Barah Bernhard reached Galem Massachusetts after cancelling a theater engagement there yesterday due to a cold. Her physician says she has fully recovered and is en route to resume performances.
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Manchester
N. H
Barah Bernhard
Galem
Mass
Esid
Wheatland Pupils Strike Over Teacher Discipline
Wheatland pupils strike after a first year student Dwight Moody is disciplined by Miss Hawkins. They demand dismissal of Hawkins and superintendent Breeden. A public meeting is held, the school board promises action within a week.
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Wheatland
Dwight Mowidly
Miss Hawkins
Breeden
Fifty Nine Americans Freed From Yarrowdale Sinking
Fifty nine Americans captured when the British steamer Yarrowdale was sunk by a German raider in the south Atlantic were brought aboard the Yarrowdale. They were released from quarantine at Swinemunde January 1 and left for the wire founder route chosen by the United States.
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Berlin
South Atlantic
United States
Wyoming Leaders Attend Wilson Inauguration
Wyoming sent a strong delegation to Woodrow Wilsons second term inauguration. Senator F K E Warren chaired the inaugural committee while Senator John B Kendrick took oath as one of fifteen new senators. Several Wyoming judges and residents attended, some in the Senate gallery, as cold rain gave way to a historic parade amid a large crowd.
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J. C. O'Mahoney
Washington, PD
Wyoming
Woodrow Wilson
Andrew Jackson
F. K E. Warren
John B. Kendrick
W. 8. Metz
Sheridan
C. B. Winter
Casper
Horation Burna
F. ¢. Willams
Masters Warren
Lyman God Burton Brewster
Senate
Wilson
Diplomatic Corps
Supreme Court
Sslands
Cap Tol
Washington
Both Parties Claim Control Of Congress In Washington
Washington dispatch reports optimistic views from Democratic and Republican leaders after the president's address on a special session. Leaders Clarke and Wooding argue for clear majorities while predicting a long, bitter fight and coalition tensions ahead.
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Congress
Washington
DD. C
Marcin
Clark
Woode
Iowa
Elalymnen
Kuch
Vonkress
Waehineten
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