Seven Jurors in the Box Open Court Day
The session opened with seven jurors in the box as defense counsel objected to new lawyers entering the case. The judge adjourned briefly as the dispute over representation was raised and jurors were seated.
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Newspaper
Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Location
Fargo, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
1
Jury Selections Proceed in Maine Trial Footnotes
Nine jurors secured as examination resumes in Maine murder trial of Thornton J Hains. Prosecution aims to complete panel today with possible sixth juror added. two special prosecutors authorized over defense objections. Court face delays over potential Christmas lockup, with ta lermen and counsel watching for final juror seating in high profile case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh McCullough
Maine
Louis New
Jamaica
N.Y. Dee
Sesson
Thornton J. Hains
UN An
Peter C. Hains
William E. Anois
Hayside Yacht Club
Justice Crane
Talesmen
Christman
Justin Crane
Elmer 8. White
James A. Dayton
Deadly Needle Near Heart Strikes Neenah Youth
Neenah Wisconsin December 15 Jamey Garvey and a young man in the city swallowed two needles six months ago. He lies bedridden in precarious condition with one needle near the heart. Physicians dare not operate for fear of fatal loss. The young man's life is despaired of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenah
Wis
Jamey, Garvey
Thin City
Frisco Chief Found in the Bay
The body of Chief of Police Biggy, who was swept from the police launch Pa Ly while afloat in the ice, is being brought to San Francisco. Local authorities report the discovery near the bay as they continue investigations into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Biggy
Pa Ly
Burke to Appoint County Commissioners in Sheridan
Dec 15 report states Governor Burke will appoint Sheridan county three commissioners Thursday if parties agree. No strong contest over who will serve. citizens mainly want county organized and ready to conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Sheridan County
Emma Goldman Arrest Frustrates Bombay Lecture Attempt
Dec. 16 Beattie New York Emma Goldman anarchist arrested after a failed lecture on force and matter by force. Only twelve comrades attended the talk and doors were barred when dispersal was attempted. Police were summoned after a second attempt to speak on the same topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Wanh
Emma Goldman
Bombay
Miss Goldman
Unite to Press River Project Agreement Reached
Washington describes an agreement by the Upper Mississippi delegation to push an eight year continuous contract system for the river from St Louis north. The piece notes doubts about timely action and forecasts possible committees shaping the plan next session. The report mentions blending project aspects to gain recognition and United effort under a framework formulated earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Upper Mississippi
St. Lowly
Tharn
Iver Spa
United Effort
Dutch battleship arrives with prize ship in Willemstad harbor
Willemstad December 18 news of the Dutch battleship Jacob Van Heemskerk arriving at 5 am towing as a prize the Venezuelan coast guard vessel Mayo. Crowds gathered at the quays to witness the capture and the prize crew prepared for voyage to Curacao.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willemintad
Jacob van Heemskark
Con
Tleport
Dea
James
Hermilf
Curacao
Tobacco Trust Decree Declares Monopoly in United States Suit
A federal circuit court decree in the government’s suit against the American Tobacco Co and related firms finds them a monopoly and illegal combination. It restores interstate commerce and denies a receivership, with a temporary stay to be acted by the Supreme Court if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Circuit Court
American ‘Tobacco Co
Van
American —Tobacco Co
American Snuff Co
RB. J. Reynolds Co
Pierre Lorillard and
Slackwells Durham Co
United States Supreme Court
MISS ELKINS OFF TOWED ABRUZZI
Washington reports a rumor that the Elkins Abruzzi engagement exists with a planned quiet wedding. Mrs Elkins and Miss Elkins have vanished with talk of a trip to meet a duke and the senator, while Elkins may be in New York awaiting return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Elkins
Abruzzi
Washington
Weehington
Mr. Elikins
New York
Mina Elkins
New Yor
Elkins
Mra. Elkins
Mia
Miss Biking
Resolution aims to unite insurgent Republicans in North Dakota
At Grand Forks on December 15 the insurgent Republican members-elect introduced a resolution urging unity to organize the state House for efficiency progress and reform. It was seconded by J Borlle and unanimously adopted as plans to form a steering committee were set. A.J. Gibson of Towner was named chairman and B.G. Bjulason of Grand Forks elected another chair. The meeting adjourned for committee work with a plan to visit Bismarck ahead of the session. No one was injured in a Canadian Northern freight train accident near Autoka as wrecking crews moved in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Hillsboro
House
J. Borlle
Buxton
Baris Sp
Grand Forks
N. D
Gibson
Towner County
B. G. Bkulason
Bismarck
Canadian Northern
Winnipeg
Man
Saarly
Canadian Northern Railway
Autoka
Port Arthur
Rainy River
Airship Line 10 Take Passengers Berlin to Twelve Cities
Berlin report states the German Aero Gtations Co will launch a regular airship service next year on three routes covering twenty four cities. The line starts at Friedrichshafen, stops at Nuremberg, Leipzig, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Cologne, Coblenz, Mainz, Frankfurt, Mannheim and Strasbourg, then returns to Friedrichshafen. Special stations will allow landings in all weather. The company plans passenger service with limited tragedy at the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tregular
Germany
Aero Gtations Co
Friedrichahaten
Nuremberg
Leipzig
Zappetin
Mills Daughter to Wed Earl of Gronard in London
London news reports the engagement of Ogden Mille’s daughter to the Earl of Gronard. The couple plans a formal announcement and future nuptials, with details limited by the fragmented OCR text from the newspaper page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Mille
Earl of Gronard
London
Ems
Bernard A
Ieee
Roosevelt Sends Stern Message to Senate on Panama Canal Deal
A sharp note from President Roosevelt confronts the Senate over the Panama Canal arrangement. The bank in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and references to Mr. Bell and theater circles appear in disconnected lines, but the key action is Roosevelt’s firm communication about the canal matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
Green Bay
Wis
Samuel Bok
Parti
Bell
Ork” Exe Bank
Mast
Snek Siseki Bono Seard
York
Mr. Bell
Hansbrough in Peril After Surgery for Senatorhood
Minneapolis reports North Dakota Senator Hansbrough remains in grave condition at Asbury Hospital after Friday operation. He has not rested well and his fever worsens. A local mob incident in Malcomb, Illinois, tied to support for McKinley's assassination, saw a self styled divine healer escape violence only with police intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Hansbrough
Unites “States
North Daketa
Asbury Hospital
Norehaing
NcKinsey
Malcomb
McKinley
Haitian Leaders Reach Agreement on Simon Cabinet
Information from Washington says provisional Haitian presiding officer Hayti will appoint Generals Antenor Firmin and Fouchard to Simon’s cabinet after his election by parliament on December 17. The generals have led opposition to Nord Alexis and are described as key workers in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon
Hayti
Antenor- Firmin
Fouchard
Nord Alexis
Washington
Simons
Helm
Haytien
Rabbi Upheld Divorce Laws Speech in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on December 15 Rabbi Joseph Kratskopf defended U S divorce courts as upholding marriage severance, arguing liberal than Old World laws would curb social rot. The sermon at Temple Beneath Israel framed the issue around women’s status and the need for fair legal separations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Temple
Israel
Joseph Kratskopf
United States
Old World
Honnthorre
Amer
Kaiser Has 10 Count Pennies in Berlin Campaign
A garbled World War II era fragment references Berlin and German fortresses including Dusseldorf and Doseoe. It hints at imminent sale of assets or imperial castles and mentions financial statements and duties. The legible terms point to a wartime fundraising or asset disposition note involving Kaiser era entities and military districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Doseoe
Jaefear
Dusseldorf
Elaf
Otie Kalver
New Aeopitne Makes Four Flights
An unclear fragment mentions four flights and a person named Meagan Eth. The legible portion hints at aviation activity but provides no verifiable entities or events to confirm details.
Grain Men Hold Sway in Corn Expo
In Omaha on December 15 nearly 2,000 grain dealers from Missouri Valley states attend the National Corn exposition. About 160 Chicago Board of Trade members, 30 from Kansas City, 40 from St. Louis, 15 from Minneapolis, 10 from Milwaukee, and hundreds from Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas, and South Dakota participate. The afternoon session focuses on oats production, handling, and marketing with short addresses by speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Missouri Valley
Chicago Board of Trade
Kansas City
St. Louis
Afteen
Minneapolia
Milwaukee
Amadler
Tlinois
Iowa
Miasouri
Minnesota
Kanas
South Dakota
Nebraska
Congress fixes the Xmas recess in December
Washington December 15 The senate adopted a house resolution for adjournment of Congress from December 19 to January 3 The move ends the year with a Christmas recess and sets the start of the next session for early January President Corey Holleys not mentioned further in this excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Corey Holleys
Paymaster's Clerk McDonough Arrested For Desertion In Irons
San Francisco December 1. Paymaster's Clerk Wim McDonough of the battleship Missouri, who arrived from the Orient on the transport Thermon, was arrested for desertion and placed in irons aboard the prison ship Manila at Mare Island. He left his written report on his desk at Amoy and fled before navy formalities could be completed. His action is said to stem from a desire to rejoin a young woman he met while the Atlantic fleet was in port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wim, McDonough
Missouri
Orient
Thermas
Manila
Mare
Amoy
McDonough
a \navy department
Castro Calls Upon Von Buelow In Berlin Visit
President Castro of Venezuela, arriving from Paris, failed to see Chandelier Vouchow and Foreign Secretary Von heen. The German indemnity mission head Goetsch was sent to discuss Castro health. Local papers spread varied accounts of the party’s lavish lifestyle in Berlin. Miles City man sentenced for manslaughter in 1909 case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Castro
Venezuela
Paris
Vouchow
von Heen
Goetsch
Caracas
Man Held As Poison Plotter In Polson Case
San Francisco December 16 expert exam of a letter and a search of suburban drug stores for strychnine sales reveal latent developments in the murder cases involving J Walter Wiman heir to a wealthy Piilagespin family. The prisoner stoutly denies the charges while a confession is claimed to have been extorted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J. Walter Wiman
Sclin
National Duty Demands That Gov t Prosecute Him
Hutchinson Minn Dec 15 Official statements from McLeod County Bank show deposits totaling 1 961 189 the largest in county history Gedney Pickling Co of Minneapolis plans a Hutchinson branch and is contracting with farmers to take cucumber harvests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeod County Banke
Hutchinson
Minn
McLeod County
Gedney Pickling Co
Minneapolis
Tar
Old Yankee stock in moral lapse in New England towns
New Haven Conn December 18 The Rev Dr Lent decries moral decay in New England towns claiming churches fall to ruin and vice and drunkenness spread. He cites a town where the village church has collapsed and the loss of old Yankee stock appears evident amid waning church support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
New England
Lent
Steel magnates to give evidence before tariff committee
Washington December 15 The Ways and Means Committee will give special consideration to the steel schedule in the new tariff bill. Charles M Schwab will appear before the committee today while Andrew Carnegie is subpoenaed but may delay until Henry C Frick and Judge E B Gary testify. Republicans on the committee plan daily sessions after Christmas to speed up testimony and call additional manufacturers if needed. Lord Northcote sails for England aboard the steamer Arabic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Charles M. Schwab
Andrew Cardinaie
Henry C. Frick
Pittsburg
BE. H. Gary
Lord Northcote
New York
Australia
England
Schwab Details Cost of Steel Before House Panel
Charles M. Schwab of New York testified to the house ways and means committee about steel costs. Chairman Payne opened with questions, seeking the text of a letter referenced by an earlier witness as part of the cost inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Ays and Means Committee
Chas. M. Schwab
New York
Payne
Schwab
Immoral Revel Nets $20,000 in Chicago Coliseum
Chicago reports an event at the coliseum ending in an attack on a newspaper photographer and damage to his camera and press, amid efforts by church groups and reformers to block the bail. Aldermen Coughlin and Kenna presided as police guarded the scene. receipts were estimated but not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Warghall
John Coughlin
Michael Kenna
Roosevelt Says Panama Canal Purchase Was Proper
President Roosevelt sent a senate message defending the U S purchase of the Panama canal property. He denounces libel accusations from The World editor John Pulitzer and calls for government action against him. The memo assigns responsibility to the government for carrying out the canal deal and asserts the open procurement process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthmus
Teddy
Pulitzer
Roosevelt
Washington
Senate
United States
Kk Yaper
Indianapolis
Mews
Delevan Smith
Hex
Ibelous
Ehélters
New York
World
John Pulitzer
Fong
America
Presiden
the Word
Bern
Bel
Bie Mesage
Mongreas
Nce
Bandits dynamite bank, steal 19000 dollars
MeAlwater Okin, Dec. 15. Robbers dynamited a bank twenty miles north of here and obtained about $19,000. Details are scarce as the scene remains under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeAlwater
Okin
Rkobbers Ee
Bufahon
Ee Reno
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Hains
ARRES
Unite TO Press
Tobacco Trust
St Petersburg
Urumiah
Ditmar
Ford
Forks
Grand’ Forks
N. D. Bec
Agistature
Seasion
George White
Pillaboro
Banighed
Kaiser
New York World
Frisco
von Buelow
Miles City
Mont
Steward Merp
Norman Thetford
Loud
Polson
National Duty
Gov’t
Atty Gen. Ready
High Point
First Ward
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