Jurors Petition For Clemency For Ferris
Petition from jurors to the Governor urges clemency for Ferris who was found guilty of murder in the first degree. It argues he was under liquor influence and provoked by the victim’s language. A second petition from Assistant Attorney General Peters also seeks mercy, noting residency and lack of malice.
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Hoenits
Walker
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Parke
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Bon
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Thos
I Laas
K. Howpil
Gene Potere
Pet Wel
Ferris
Peters
C.F Reynolds
Ferrise
Reynolds
Attorney General's Department
Mamnof
Tia
Hough
Lnfuonen
Watson
Governor seeks opinions on subdividing precincts for county elections
The Governor asks the Attorney General whether the Organic Act allows subdividing large precincts to avoid voter crowding. With some precincts over 250 voters, authorities consider subdividing to improve order and fairness. Also, 1902 registration rules and movers’ eligibility raise questions about voting and change of address procedures.
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Territory
Cartery
Malntimes
Malevalia
Board of Registration
Carter
Adele
Belle
Mrs Stanford plans world voyage amid new Stanford library
Mrs Stanford, famed donor to Leland Stanford Junior University, sails on the steamship Ventura from San Francisco. She outlines a pleasure round-the-world tour via Australia India Egypt Italy Paris London and Scandinavia, visiting universities and libraries to gather material for a university library to be built at Stanford. Ground for the new library was to be broken January 1, 1904, with the old Notary building converted to a law library.
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San Francinco
Jane le Stanford
Leland Stanford Junior University
Australia
Moana
Sam
M Stanford
India
Egypt
Aly
Tome
Italy
Parte
London
Sweden
Norway
Thames
Richmond
Stanford
September Term Double Opening Plan for Birat Circuit Court
The September term of the Birat Circuit Court may open on Labor Day and the following day to forestall complications. The law sets openings on the first Mondays of January, April, and September with September 7 a holiday. Judges plan to convene both Monday and Tuesday mornings, September 7 and 8, to avoid objections and confusion.
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Birat
Katie
Ator
Ferris May Be Saved From The Rope By Christiansen
Eyewitness Christensen claims Ferris killed Watson in self defense during a dispute on the Meyers porch. He says he saw the act but feared speaking to protect his job. he later told the Governor details he had withheld from police and the coroner.
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Chas. Christiansen
Chae Christensen
Moana Expres
Hastory
Jim Ferris
Mineky Ll
Vftar
Christensen
Lucen
Chris Jensen
Meyer
Watson
Meyers
Tle
Crone
Ferrit
Ferrin
Runniom
Mey
Insurgent Bands Capture Krushevo in Balkans
Constantinople reports rising rebellion in the Balkans with fighting between troops and insurgents. Villagers face terror as Krushevic is occupied by insurgents, 4000 Turkish troops surround the town, and a decisive battle looms amid ongoing clashes.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Balkans
Krushevic
Sorovitch
Battle in Dutch Sumatra Kills 200 Rebels
An official dispatch from Dutch Sumatra reports a fierce battle with Ahinese forces. The Dutch repelled the attack, killing 200 natives. Dutch casualties numbered seven killed and fifty wounded.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Sumatra
Curzon Extends Viceroy Term to May Next
London August 12 official notice states Lord Curzon will remain Viceroy of India until May next keeping with prior understanding after he indicated willingness to extend beyond term limits.
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London
England
Lord Curzon
India
Pope Pius IX Improves in Rome Illness Not Serious
Rome August 12 Pope Pius X. is reported much improved after yesterday's illness. Doctors say the ailment is not serious but the pope should avoid unusual exertion for a short period.
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Associated Press
Rome
Italy
Pope Pius X Ia
West Indies Hit by Hurricane Losses Reach Millions
Kingston Jamaica August 12 The hurricane sweeping the Atlantic region has caused multi million dollar losses across the West Indies. Growing crops are destroyed and thousands of families are affected as the storm’s impact spreads through farms and communities.
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Kingston
Jamaica
West Indies
Atlantic
Brazil and Bolivia At Peace Over Boundary Settlements
RIO DE JANEIRO Brazil Aug 1 The differences between Brazil and Bolivia over boundary settlements have been brought to a peaceful conclusion. REFINED SUGAR CROPS New York New York Aug 12 Refined sugars were today reduced a tenth of a cent per pound.
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Brazil
Via
New York
N. Y
Rumored Honolulu District Magistrate Appointment
It is claimed Governor Dole offered the Honolulu post to Alexander Lindway of Kona Hawaii. The appointment would surprise Republicans as a local resident from another district gets the position. Linday offered second magistrate salary. Ly Dickey slated for first district pay.
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Bown
Dole
Alexander Lindway
Kona
Hawaii
Ly Dickey
Lindsay
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