Powers trial highlights feature witness confrontations in Kentucky
In Georgetown Ky on December 5 James Howard a prison inmate refused to shake hands with Robert Noaks a principal witness in the Powers case The day’s testimony centered on Senator Watson Luther Frazier and others describing the mountain army scene at the Kentucky State House and the suppression of lawmakers Youtsey Howard and Chinn testified with Goebel murder plotting also discussed Governor Taylor’s pre arranged pardon plan for the shooter
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Ill
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Graham Veerland
Courier-Journal
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Lexington
Winchester man convicted of murder in Rose case
James Morton was found guilty of murder by the Circuit Court jury after days of trial in Winchester Kentucky. He received a life sentence in the penitentiary. Morton, about 50, was convicted for the murder of Rose, 18, and the case drew wide attention.
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Unt Rose
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Austin enters a not guilty plea five out on bond
Ex Senator L H Austin of Toledo charged with contempt in a scheme to obtain an illegal bar admission. He appeared in Columbus in custody and pleaded not guilty. Bond set at 500 with Morgan as surety for his court appearance tomorrow at 10. The case against Lawson Emerson will proceed with Deputy McAllister bringing Emerson to court.
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Former Clerk Emerson Arrested on Contempt Charge in Ohio
St Clairsville, Ohio December 5 Law son E Emerson a former Clerk of the Supreme Court was arrested by Assistant Supreme Court Marshal McAllister. He was taken to Columbus tonight and is charged with contempt for issuing a bogus certificate to former State Senator Austin to practice law.
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Five years for wife beating in New York Supreme Court
John Nahan received the maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $1000 fine for wife beating. Justice Dowling imposed the sentence after Nahan assaulted his wife with a shovel when she refused money for liquor. the victim was seriously injured. Nahan had three prior workhouse sentences for similar crimes.
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New York
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Justice Dowling
Supreme Court
Nahan
Kirby Acquitted in Ohio Saloonkeeper Shooting Case
The jury in Washington Court House Ohio returned a verdict of acquittal for George Kirby a saloonkeeper who killed Fred Marchant a local businessman during a quarrel. Kirby cried aloud as the verdict was read and testified he was drunk at the time and did not know his actions.
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Mrs Taft’s mother remains unconscious in Millbury
MILLBURY Mass Dec 5 Mrs Louisa Taft aged mother of Secretary Taft was unchanged today from yesterday. Death is thought likely and she has not been conscious for the last week.
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Millbury
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Taft
Three Shots At Governor Guild by Paroled Insane Man
John A. Steele shot at Governor Guild’s aides in the Massachusetts State House anteroom wounding Edward Cohen fatally likely and injuring Dennis Driscoll and Arthur Huddell. Steele, a parolee from Danvers, was subdued by aides and taken to police custody.
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Arthur M. Huddell
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Everett
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Steele
Cohen
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Fairbanks and Cannon Back Waterway Aid Plan
A 50 member Lakes to the Gulf Deep Waterways delegation met with Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon in Washington to urge federal support for a Great Lakes to Gulf of Mexico ship canal and a 50 million dollar annual harbor and waterways program. They discussed financing options, including bonds, and the need for practical projects. More delegates arrived at the National Rivers and Harbors Congress as West Virginia officials highlighted coal transport savings and regional benefits.
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Ohio
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Squire Bloom Dies After Long Career in Cincinnati Justice System
Squire Samuel Bloom, a longtime Cincinnati Justice of the Peace and former constable, died at 3647 Edwards Road Hyde Park at age 59 after a four week illness of diabetes. A prominent Democrat active in local politics, he served in multiple courts and held posts including Deputy County Clerk and fusion and Democratic Justice of the Peace terms. He was a member of several fraternal orders and leaves a widow and a son, Samuel Bloom.
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Movement to boost foreign trade launched by commerce groups
Washington December 5 The National Council of Commerce begins with about thirty member bodies and aims to unite most leading commercial groups. Secretary Root and Secretary Straus address the conference and the council adopts a plan to keep the department informed of business needs. Gustav H Schwab of New York named chairman of the council with a fifteen member advisory committee to be announced.
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Wis
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Bureau of Corporations
Actress Clara Bloodgood commits suicide in Baltimore hotel
Mrs. Clara Bloodgood, famed actress, shot herself in her hotel room as her husband travels to Baltimore. The body lay on the bed with a bullet through the mouth, a revolver and a book How To Shoot Straight nearby. She had appeared at Albaugh's Theater earlier and failed to perform at the Academy of Music.
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