Long Case on Trial Courtroom Filled With Spectators
The courtroom was crowded as deeply interested spectators fill the room for the ongoing trial. Jurors and legal teams prepare as the case proceeds.
05 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
El Paso Daily Herald
Location
El Paso, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1901
Page
1
The courtroom was crowded as deeply interested spectators fill the room for the ongoing trial. Jurors and legal teams prepare as the case proceeds.
The Texas case of state v. Mrs. Ann Rebecca Long in El Paso County Court centers on a criminal libel charge arising from an anonymous letter about Mrs. Perry and the Long family. Witnesses describe a bitter dispute over alleged alienation of affections with long running correspondence between Perry and Long related parties.
Fifteen year old Mamie Corre lli was killed by twenty year old Antonio Triolo on Mulberry Street in daylight. Triolo was arrested after the shooting and reportedly threatened suicide. The case draws public speculation about motive and connection to the actor.
A courtroom exchange questions whether troubles between a man and Mrs. Long stem from the defendant's conduct toward her. The brief confrontation hints at underlying accusations and ensuing tensions in the case.
The Great Annual Convention of Cattlemen convened in Denver on March 5. A Mexico correspondent in El Progresista discusses revolution and conspiracy in Mexico, noting editor L. Deguerre’s past accusations and ongoing safety in the United States amid Diaz government pressures.
In Washington on March 5 the Hay Pauncefote treaty is declared dead by expiration. Senator Morgan introduced a resolution in the Senate stating the Clayton Bulmer treaty is abrogated. The chamber adjourned at two o'clock.
In a march 5 dispatch from Cape Colony, reports say Boers are ready to surrender as gunfire and troops surge near De Wet’s retreat while London observers note surrenders mounting and Botha reports to the war secretary. The scene includes political intrigue over Mrs. Walter Long and clashes in Governor Orman’s town hall.
The Senate confirms the president's old cabinet amid tense exchanges. A witness refuses to answer court questions about abusive language. The report notes editorials on Mexican affairs and a forewarned assassination attempt on President Diaz.
The March 5 Washington roundup notes the White House accepting cabinet nominees, Diaz facing a suspected patriotic secret society, and speculation on successors. George B. Cortelyou is named secretary to the president, with a broader view of ongoing political intrigue and court actions.
The Arizona Legislature again considers a bullion tax bill amid familiar opposition led by Senator Clark’s ally. Aimed at revenue via precious metals, the measure follows prior attempts and reflects ongoing political maneuvering within state government and allied factions.
A fragmented headline notes the end of a Gar I Club man and references an old count and his son. The readable text hints at lineage and social title within a local scene. Further specifics are unreadable but the piece centers on a titled family and a club member.
Paris reports a duel near Ostend where John Wilson Durant, a New York club man, was killed after a quarrel with a Russian count over compromising letters. Durant had previously killed the Russian, with the count later fatally wounding Durant. The affair involves a young French fiancée and high society circles.
A rough cold wave blanketed the middle and northwest regions this morning. Temperatures fell to zero at eight, with Minneapolis recording six below, while New York enjoyed milder weather at 34, Boston 24, and Washington 35.
Reports from the United States of fighting on the Spanish Portuguese border are officially denied in Madrid. Authorities say there is no knowledge of any troubles and nothing to report.
Comanche Texas March 5 Five children perished when the residence of Sam Vineyard burned in the early hours turning fatal. The blaze roared through the home with fire department efforts unable to save the youngsters.
A representative of the American Federation of Labor arrived in Austin Texas on March 5 to oppose a proposed compulsory arbitration measure affecting labor disputes.
United States minister to Chile S. L. Wilson landed in the United States today aboard the City of Washington after traveling from Colon. He had been serving in Chile and his return was reported from New York.
Chicago Democrats nominate Carter Harrison for mayor at the city convention. Charles F. Gunther is chosen as city treasurer and Andrew J. Ryan as attorney.
March 5 report claimed J. P. Morgan aimed to control Pennsylvania coal regions and form a giant combine larger than steel, oil trusts. The Morgan office denies the rumor.
In Port au Prince Haiti on March 5 United States Minister Powell hosted a reception at the U S legation in honor of President McKinley's inauguration. A ball followed and the function was regarded as the most brilliant in the West Indies.
Samuel Moser received a twenty one year term in Peoria for killing his wife and three children. The sentence was handed down this morning in circuit court.
Granger Texas March 5 fire last night destroyed fourteen business houses and two barns with losses over eight thousand dollars.
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