Jury Hopes Dim But Jury Seekers Narrowed In Traywood Trial
In Boise Idaho on May 15 the jury pool for William J Traywood’s trial for the murder of Frank Steunenberg moved toward completion after hours of questioning. Defense counsel Clarence Darrow Edgar Wilson and Judge Fremont Wood oversaw the process with progress expected to finish tonight or tomorrow morning. The defense sought to weed out potential biases and military association while prosecutors aim for a Saturday panel.
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William J. Traywood
Frank Steunenberg
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Hye
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Edgar Wilson
Talesmen
Fremont Wood
Wilson
Idaho
Darrowe
Darrow
Tondon Globe
Jury panel issues and court proceedings in Boise case
SIN MEN LEAVE THE BOX Two members won’t convict on substantial evidence in a capital case as biases and infirmities affect the special venire. Several witnesses and spectators, including Mrs Adams, appear in a tense trial-building session with mixed health and unresolved questions. At St Petersburg the parliament plans rules to curb filibuster and boost efficiency. In New York a Remington fire overwhelms firefighters. many are hospitalized, with all expected to recover.
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Phen
Che
J. L. Nwvagroner
George Walker
Boise
Adams
Latin American diplomats react to joint protectorate proposal
In New York, Latin American envoys voiced consternation over a reported U S plan for a joint protectorate over Central American states. Officials offered no confirmation of the proposal, prompting diplomatic caution as discussions unfolded.
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Washington
Diaz Py
New York
Unite States
Mexico
Central America
Bluccerd
Mexican President Diaz Denies Interview Statements
A dispatch from Mexico City reports President Diaz denying in person to an Associated Press representative that he spoke of a protectorate or federation of Central American countries. It states Thompson confirmed the Herald interview was misrepresented and translator notes did not reflect Diaz’s words.
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Diaz
Associated Press
New York Herald
States
Thompson
Saya Ding
Herald
Kans City Firms Fined for Price Fixing Violations
Judge Walter A. Powell of the relevant court in Kansas City fined several companies for maintaining no trust to regulate production and price. Fines included Peoples Lee Storage and Fuel Company and Central Tee Company, with penalties listed. the Kansas City Breweries Company faced a large fine. Vanidersilee- Lynis Mercantile Company also fined. An injunction barred these firms from future business activity. Other charges against Cold Packing Company, Western Tee Company, Trinity Bros, and Interstate Tea Company were dismissed.
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Kansans City
Walter A. Powell
Elrenlt
Inter
Fudge Dowell
Cold Packing Company
Western Tee Company
Trinity Bros
Interstate Tee Company
Land Fraud Case Appeals Involving Civil War Veteran
United States circuit court hears FW Weinberger appeal over land fraud convictions in North Dakota. He planned to recruit widows of veterans to seize government land then sell claims. government halted his scheme with twenty widows and eight veterans involved. Court reserved decision.
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St. Paul
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
FW. Weinberger
Ward County
N. D
United States District Court of North Dakota
Weinberger
Wat
North Dakota
Hira
Ile
Baseball Scores From Various Leagues and Cities
Scores listed from Chicano May 15 show games across leagues and cities including Philadelphia Chicago 0 Chiladelphia 6 Boston Litt horg Boston 3 Brooklyn 10 New York Cincinnati 2 New York 7 Cleveland 4 Cleveland 9 Detroit New York 2 St Louis Chicago Weather Adston Werther overs Western PMarblo Quintalia 10 Pueblo 7 Sioux City SNOW
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Chiladelphia
Boston
Litthorg
Brooklyn
St Toulo
New York
Cincinnati
Americ
Cleveland
Haston
Detroit
St. Louis
Qunalia
Pueblo
Sioux City
Savings Department of State Bank Promotion Text
Do not speculate and risk losing all. Put money in a reliable bank at a good rate of interest for a fair safe and certain return. Deposit surplus in the Savings Department of the State Bank conducted on sound and conservative business principles. With large capital and ample resources it stands high in public favor. Savings Department of the State Bank.
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State Bank
Savings Department of
Deadly dynamite blast injures several in railroad yard tool house
An explosion at an abandoned tool house of the Norfolk and Southern Railway on the Neuse river flats fatally injures Frank McGeehee and seriously injures Watson Fanning while others are slightly hurt. A shooter near the building caused the blast with a pistol as dynamite stored for railroad construction detonated.
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Newhern
N. G
Norfolk and Southern Railway Company
Muainks
Neuse
Probaly
Frank McGeehee
Watson Fanning
Beth
Mettechee
Chicago Board of Trade Market Summary May Prairie Quotations
Chicago May quotations show mixed results with wheat and corn prices varying by contract. Cash sales list several wheat and corn grades, while live stock and hay markets report receipts and bids at steady to firm levels. a stray ad from a Wiltshire paper concludes the clipping.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Winiter
Revelpt
ATG
Hay—Chakee Timothy
Suloo
Favorite Prescription Promotes Women’s Health with Herbal Ingredients
An 19th century advertisement cites Dr. Fyfe and Prof. Ellingwood praising Helonias and Golden Seal root in women’s disorders. The text touts Unicorn root and other ingredients as remedies for back pain, weak reproductive organs, and menstrual issues, claiming general restorative effects and uterine benefit.
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Plerea
John Fyfe
Helenias
Fyfa
Neus
Finley Ellingwood
Bennett Medical College
Chicago
R. Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Pierce
Behind the Scenes Indifference of Actors to Stage Partners
The article notes actors often ignore fellow players and even first acts during runs. It claims 24 cases of actors who stayed in a long running show, never witnessing initial acts, and highlights a Broadway dancer whose rise helped establish a theater, as recounted in Outing Magazine.
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Hite
Treeall
Outing Magazine
Caribou Horns Show Sex and Season Differences
The text explains that less than one in ten female caribou have horns, which are smaller than male horns but more branched and finely formed. Female horns persist longer, seen in April, while old bulls shed from November 10 to late November, and young bulls shed from December to mid February. younger animals retain horns longer.
Shakespeare and Scenery as a Dramatic Force
The article argues Shakespeare thrived without scenery, using language to paint action. notes scenery limits and supports the idea that his lines appeal to both the mind and eye. It also mentions a submarine cable break method and lists a baby remedy for various ailments sold by druggist Wm I Jungkung.
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Shakespeare
Darel Frohman
Wm. I. Jung Kung
Stephenson Street
Montreal Muskmelon Means Planting Tricks For Pests
A Michigan farmer shares methods to grow Montrel muskmelon by pairing squash to trap cucumber bugs, planting corn first, and using inverted sods for starters. The article extols the Montreal muskmelon variety as beautiful, evenly sized, productive, and durable for shipping, while noting black rot in tomatoes and recommending Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for colds.
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Saya
Michigan
Amerie Agriculturist
Montreal
Argand Lamps and the Swiss Doctor's Invention
A summary of Argand lamp innovation explains how a chimney and thin wick improved air flow, burning oil cleanly with a white dome. The text notes rapid post 1783 progress in lamp design, oils, and wicks, and mentions S. S. Forman and a side anecdote about a letter writer and an executive dispute.
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Argand
Arganit
Limpia
His Ruling Passion A Detroit Letter Writer Fails
A Detroit man known for daily letters to the Michigan Central president Ledyard pursued a business scheme that promised success but collapsed. He wrote every morning about railroad conduit failures and issues, yet the venture did not prosper.
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Russell
Ledyard
Tussell
Saturday Evening Post
Detroit
Michigan Central Railroad
Bla Road
Bly
Absinth Foretold By A Paris Correspondent
A Paris newspaper publishes a letter quoting Saint John the Evangelist on absinth as a foretold scourge. The author cites Revelation eight eleven linking Wormwood to poisoned waters and thirst, noting Wormwood is rendered absinth in the French Bible.
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Paris
Cause of Temperance
John the Evangelist
The Drawback Scene Excerpt From Mrs. Meeker Play
A dialogue exchange shows Mrs. Meeker praising the play as sermon like while Mr. Meeker complains the orchestra wakes him between acts. A quip from Puck notes one’s own thistle field is dearer than a neighbor’s garden of Tos es.
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George
Mr. Meeker
Puck
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