Outbreak in Court at Youtsey Trial as Defendant Breaks
In Georgetown Kentucky October 10 one of the era’s most remarkable courtroom scenes centered on the Youtsey murder trial. The defendant shouted that Goebel was not dead and insisted his life was being sworn away as witnesses testified. He was restrained as jurors and spectators watched in tension. His condition is described as critical with doctors attending.
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Georgetown
Kentucky
Youtsey
Dee Armstrong
Louisville
Arthur Goebel
Ben Williams
Frankfort
Crawford
Hoe
Judge Cantrill
Gantrill
Goebel
Wisconsin River Levee Breach Floods Bardens Portage
The Bardens levee on the west side of the Wisconsin river broke and the city of Portage is submerged under several feet of water. Residents travel by boat and vehicle as flood waters rush toward the Baraboo valley and back into the river, with riverbanks also overflowing at the north end.
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Portage
Wis
Wisconsin River
Bardens
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Senator Allison Addresses Big Sioux City Rally
In Sioux City Iowa on October 10 Senator Allison spoke at the Young Men's Christian Association auditorium after the largest torchlight parade in city history. The 50 overflow crowd filled the courthouse as well. He focused on militarism prosperity and trusts and touched on expansion while quoting Jefferson on citizenship for Louisiana Purchase inhabitants.
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Heard Allison
Sioux City
Allison
Young Men’s Christian Association
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Woman peacemaker dies after Columbia shooting
Mrs Eliza beth Steinbauer of Columbia died from two head shots and a stomach wound after being shot while attempting to mediate the murder of Madame Alberta the palmist by William Mott. The 47 year old leaves a husband and son. Mott expressed regret upon learning of her death.
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Columbia
Elizabeth Steinbauer
William Mott
Madame Alberta
Matt
Marietta Installs Sixth President at Inauguration
Marietta Ohio October 10 Professor Alfred Tyler Perry was inaugurated as the sixth president of Marietta College with formal ceremonies. Distinguished visitors from various educational institutions attended the exercises along with a reception and banquet concluding the inaugural event. President Perry hails from Hartford Theological Seminary.
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Marietta
Marietta, O
Alfred Tyler Perry
Marietta College
Terry
Hartford Theological Seminary
Mysterious Murders In Manitoba Well Found Bodies
In Boissevain Manitoba a dead unknown woman was found in a well raising terror for residents. The bodies of Dan and J Smith were found on Sunday. Police and detectives pursue leads but no motive is yet known.
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Winnipeg
Boissevain
Man
Dan
J. Smith
Family Affray Ends in Fatal Shootout in Nebraska
In Holbrook Nebraska on October 10 Carl Bartenback attempted to kill his wife and family. They fled to the home of Kielbeck, the brother in law, where Bartenback followed and fired several shots. Kielbeck returned fire and killed Bartenback.
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Holbrook, Neb
Carl Bartenback
Kielbeck
Bartenbeck
Bartenback
Gasoline Explosion Fatal for Mrs Stewart in Maywood
A gasoline explosion in Chicago area left Mrs. Theodore Stewart fatally burned while filling a stove tank. Firefighters and her brother-in-law Blueford Stewart were injured as the blast occurred when she did not extinguish the fire.
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Chicago
Theodore Stewart
Maywood
Blueford Stewart
Stewart
Operators Stand Pat Over 10 Percent Anthracite Offer
Scranton and Shamokin reports show mining operators refusing further concessions on the proposed 10 percent raise. They claim the wage change is tied to powder costs and that miners’ net earnings rise only if powder costs drop. President Mitchell urged miners to vote on the operators’ proposal at a forthcoming convention, warning the strike may continue if the offer is rejected.
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Scranton
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Mitchell
Shamokin
John Mitchell
Miners wary over Scranton convention settlement
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania October 10 leaders of the United Mine Workers express doubt that the Scranton convention will yield a lasting settlement. Some fear a 10 percent wage increase offered by companies may not endure once markets are well supplied, though not all UMW members share this view.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Scranton
Arkansas Monitor Launch Set for November at Newport News
The monitor Arkansas will be launched November 10 at Newport News yards. The Arkansas governor will appoint a young woman to christen the ship. Two more monitors are expected to be in the water before year end, bringing four afloat within the year.
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Washington
Arkansas
Newport News
Judge West’s Open Letter on Bryan and Philippine War Ethics
Judge West argues Bryan pressured ratification of the Spain Philippines treaty, claims imperialism follows, and asserts the oath bound the president to enforce the law. He contends Bryan bears responsibility for U S actions in the Philippines and redefines independence versus governance by force.
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William H. West
Bellefontaine
Bryan
Ohio
Judge West
Mr. Bryan
United States
Congress
Washington
Lincoln
Spain
Land
Philippine Islands
McKinley
West
Philippines
Nebraska
Cuba
Ordof
Republic
Farmer Frederick Schultz Hangs Self in Barn
In St. Marys Ohio on October 10 Frederick Schultz a wealthy farmer and gardener died by self inflicted hanging from a barn rafter. No motive is given.
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St. Mary’s, O
Frederick Schultz
Domestic Tragedy Tale In Carbondale Ends in Double Suicide
In Carbondale Illinois on October 10 Samuel Sorrell shot his wife mortally wounding her then killed himself after a year of marriage and a broken home. observers note failed reconciliations as the couple’s estrangement culminated in tragedy. The report also covers Rice estate intrigue and a German count arrest on a Toledo fugitive warrant.
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Audd
Carbondale
Ills
Gmrt
Samuel Sorrell
Sorreil
Ava
Chicago
Hans von Kettiem
Enfeldt
Toledo
Ohio
Fatal Mistake Ends Life During Hunt Near St Stephen
In St Stephen Minnesota on October 10 Nelson Fernstrom fatally shot Mrs Stromer Farey Wolf who was searching for cattle. She climbed a straw stack to spot the herd when Fernstrom mistook her in darkness and fired. The incident occurred as night fell and ended a life in a hunting accident.
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St. Stephen
Minn
Nelson Fernstrom
Akron Packing Plant Walkout Over Wages
About 150 girls in the packing department of the American Cereal company quit work in Akron Ohio on October 10 demanding daily pay rise from 70 to 90 cents. Several hundred men in the mills backed the strike and a general shutdown could occur before settlement.
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Akron, O
American Cereal Company
Strik
Sulu Treaty Text Sparks Debate Over Slavery Clause
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn sent Colonel Bryan an extract of the Sulu treaty arguing Congress must decide the native rights and political status, while denying any consent to slavery in the Sulu archipelago as prohibited by the Thirteenth Amendment. The note says the president has not approved the agreement.
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Sulu
Washington
Meiklejohn
William J. Bryan
Sultan of
Meikiejohm
Otis
Congress
Jolo
United States
Frye Speaks at Hagerstown Mass Meeting
Senator William P. Frye was principal speaker at a mass meeting in the Academy of Music Hagerstown Maryland October 12. Senator Lovis McComas presided and introduced Frye who received an ovation. He contrasted David B Hill with William J Bryan to show how far the party has moved from Hill's earlier Democrat stance. He warned against Republican overconfidence.
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Frye Speawas
Hagerstown
William P. Frye
Academy of Music
Lovis EK. McComas
Frye
David B. Hill Witt
William J. Bryan
Hill
Roosevelt Captivates St. Louis Crowd at Waste Exposition Coliseum
Governor Roosevelt spoke for a little over an hour before a crowded St. Louis coliseum. A large parade preceded the event and he was greeted with tumultuous applause. He was introduced by the mayor and cheered throughout, then left by special train to Chicago for an Indiana tour.
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Roosevelt
St. Louis
Exposition Coliseum
Coliseum
Union Station
Chicago
Indiana
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