Loopholes in Law Stir British Debate on Appeals
British lawmakers consider amending the law to allow murder convicts a higher court appeal while safeguarding timely executions. The Times notes potential delays could undermine capital punishment. America’s lenient appeals are contrasted with British concerns over miscarriages of justice. A Washington anecdote about a statesman at a birthday party ends with a humorous shirt mishap.
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Haseen
Home Office
London Times
America
England
Women Heroes of San Francisco Remembered
The piece honors women and trained nurses for bravery at San Francisco, noting their coolness and courage amid harrowing scenes. It credits Funs ton and his aide, police, firemen, and doctors, then shares light notes about a Mark Twain anecdote and a Lloyds Weekly News comment on continuing seismic shocks from the earthquake.
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San Francisco
Funston
Aidy
Lloyd's Weekly News of London
Cleveland
Atlantic Seaboard
James Bledsoe Named Superintendent of Maryland Blind School
James B. Bledsoe has been elected superintendent of the Maryland school for the blind. He has written a final thesis entitled The Education of the Blind in the United States.
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James B. Bledsoe
Maryland School
The
United States
Painting Timing and Buying Paints for Better Longevity
A period article advises painting in spring when conditions favor drying and durability. It explains how fresh oily paint revives old coats, warns against cheap or untrustworthy paints, and urges buyers to seek reputable manufacturers with proven records and proper application.
Telephone Confusion Sparks Petty Quarrel
A Chicago Tribune clipping depicts a small quarrel as a young man notices a woman’s interruption about calling him by telephone. She reveals his supposed number and a rapid mental calculation leads to a tense reaction as kinfolks gather at home.
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Chicago Tribune
Bomb explodes near royal coach killing sixteen in Madrid
At 2:30 p.m. during the royal wedding procession King Alfonso and Queen Victoria narrowly escaped as a bomb from an upper window shattered near the royal coach. Sixteen people, mostly escort and spectators, were slain and many more wounded before Morales killed himself after a confrontation in Torrejon de Ardos.
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Alfonso
Victoria
Palace
Arsenal Street
Mayor Street
Queen Victoria
Torrekon de Ardos
Manuel Morales
Morales
Torrejon de Ardos
Alcala
A. Busard
Fiee
Cassatt Denies Resigning Pennsylvania Railroad Presidency
New York telegram from President A J Cassatt aboard the steamship Amerka states there is no truth to rumors he plans to resign as president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The message is transmitted by wireless to the Pennsylvania line.
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New York
Pthe
Amerika
A. J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Company
Cassalt
Decision Declines Smoot Seat Challenge in Senate
The Senate committee on privileges and elections ruled Friday against challenging Reed Smoot’s seat from Utah. The panel voted to sustain Smoot’s eligibility, ending the bid to remove or question his membership in the United States Senate.
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Washington
Reed Smoot
United States Senate
Utah
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Tee
New Railroad for Illinois from Le Roy to Waynesville
The secretary of state issued a license to incorporate the Le Roy and Southwestern Railroad Company to build a line from Le Roy in McLean County to Waynesville in DeWitt County, Illinois.
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Illinois
Springfield
Llt
Secretary of State
le Roy & Southwestern Railroad Company
le Roy
McLean County
Waynesville
Dewitt County
Minois
Four Heads Buried Alive by Peasants in Saligzeg
Report of peasants near Saligzeg enraged by a land dispute seizing a landowner and three servants and burying them alive in the earth heads downward. The incident shows violent unrest amid resistance to grazing restrictions on the land. Authorities are investigating the case with fears of further eruptions.
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Vienna
Saligzeg
Adams Dies From Self Inflicted Wound At Hospital
Washington Representative Robert Adams of Philadelphia died at 11 20 am in emergency hospital from a self inflicted bullet wound. A letter to Speaker Cannon said debt and lack of resources forced him from office. He did not state an intent to die but indicated a fixed resolve in his burial plan.
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Washington
Robert Adams
Philadelphia
Cannon
Adams
Eleven Die As Electric Car Overturns In Providence
Eleven were killed and many injured when a crowded electric car overturned near Moore's Corner in East Providence early Sunday. Motorman W J Laucher, inexperienced with the section, failed to foresee the sharp curve due to fog. brakes were applied and power reversed as the car plunged off the track.
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Moore's Corner
East Providience
W. J. Laucher
Olneyville
Rebate Case Decided Against Milwaukee Firms
The U S circuit court for the eastern district of Wisconsin ruled on the government v Milwaukee Refrigerator Company six railroads and Pabst Brewing on Elkins act charges. The Pabst case is dismissed while the Refrigerator Transit Company allegedly earned commissions of ten to twelve percent on shipments of Pabst beer routed through its line.
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Milwaukee
United States Circuit Court
Eastern District of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Refrigerator Company
Pabst Brewing Company
United States
Refrigerator Transit Company
Three Fishermen Drowned In Green Bay Tragedy
Marinette Wis reports three fishermen missing last Thursday were found drowned. The victims identified as Joseph Hronek Albert Elronek and Thomas Nelson disappeared on Green Bay.
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Marinette
Wis
Green Bay
Joseph Hronek
Albert Elronek
Thomas Nelson
Illinois Miners Return To Work After Strike
About 20,000 coal miners in Illinois resumed work across the state on Monday after a two month strike. The rest of the mines are set to reopen in the coming week, signaling a broad return to production and a easing of labor tension.
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Illinois
Springfield
Death of Maryland Senator Arthur Pue Gorman
Washington reports the sudden death of United States Senator Arthur Pue Gorman at his home at 9:05 AM. He had suffered heart trouble for months but recently showed some improvement. He leaves a widow and six children as the Senate and House adjourn in tribute. Gorman, a longtime Democratic leader, first served in 1881 and played a key role in Cleveland's 1884 campaign.
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Washington
Arthur Pue Gorman
United States
Maryland
Gorman
Senate
House
Gorman Long
National Congress
Cleveland
Trouble in Cananea as Col. Kosterlitzky Tightens Control
Describes unrest in Cananea with Col. Kosterlitzky enforcing a boundary order, shooting civilians, and closing stores. Gov. Ysabel guarded in a private car amid rumors of arrest, while Americans and Mexicans die in the disturbance. Reports conflict on ringleaders and executions.
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Aziz
Col. Kosterlitzky
Gov. Ysabel
Cananea
Metcalfes
Burt Bush
Bisbee
Col. Greene
Col
Kosterlinazky
New Senator Coburn of Kansas Appointed by Governor Hoch
Foster Dwight Coburn, a famed agriculturist born 1846 in Wisconsin, was appointed United States senator by Gov. Hoch to replace J. Ralph Burton who resigned. Coburn has not yet accepted and was not a candidate for this appointment or next year’s election. He has long served as secretary of the Kansas state board of agriculture and gained world recognition for his reports. His home is Kansas City, Kansas, and he chaired the 1904 St Louis exposition exhibits commission.
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Yopeka
Kan
Foster Dwight Coburn
United States
BE. W. Hoch
J. Ralph Burton
Coburn
Fins
Senate
Mr. Coburn
Jefferson County
Weconsin
Plan to Check Trusts Targets Low Sales by Firms
OQleveland congressman Horton is urged to sponsor a bill to prevent trusts and other firms from selling below cost. The push is led by independents and tied to actions at the Standard 631 company.
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Oqleveland
Horton
Powder Plant Wrecked in Hillaville Explosion
An explosion at the Furton powder plant one mile west of Hillaville Sunday night wrecked the glazing house and shook buildings for miles. No person was injured.
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Hillaville
Furton
Here
Judge Questions Prisoner About Sentence Then Refuses Prejudice
The prisoner asks the judge to refrain from bias over his defense and requests a sentence as if he had pleaded guilty. The scene echoes a courtroom moment as the judge confronts the defendant with the need for fairness. Additionally an advertisement extols Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use, highlighting its 16 oz packaging, lack of sticking to iron, and chemical safety.
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Chicago Tribune
Defiance
Defance Starebh
Scintillaticons and Humorous Snippets From Distant Papers
A collage of wry quips and quotations from various papers. It mocks schemes of deceit, warns against heartless policy, and features brief jokes about drinkers, smokers, streetcar manners, and playful regional humor. Notable lines include a Detroit Free Press anecdote and a Philadelphia Ledger quip about luck and winning.
Particulars Wanted in a Witty Exchange
A playful exchange unfolds as Broke leigh pleads for love and the girl with the obese bank balance questions why he cannot live without her. A Calumbus Dispatch quip about experience and a teacher asking what a palmist is ends with a pun about using hands instead of a slipper.
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Brokeleigh
Calumbus
Judy
Old Soldier Beats Coffee with Postum at 72
A 72 year old ex-soldier recounts severe malarial relapses linked to coffee. Doctor advised quitting coffee for Postum, which he started the same day. Health improved within days, enabling him to work hard daily. He praises Postum and recalls others switching after proper preparation. Battle Creek company endorsement.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
WellvHie
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