Trial hinges on judge instructions in Pettibone case
Defense rests as Judge Hilton considers submitting the case to the jury without argument while the state edges toward proving a conspiracy linked to the Western Federation of Miners. The prosecution argues for independent proof of Pettibone’s connection. the judge plans instructions by Thursday morning as deliberations continue.
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Bolsa
Ida
Jan
Pettibone
Wutanil
Arguent
Hilton
Borah
Steunenberg
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenbergt
Wooden Hia
Gouri Inst
Stemmenberg
Phe Stuty
Haywood
Wood
Colorado
Coeur d'Alenes
Erie
Pranis Steudénberg
German Artillery Officer Confesses in Major Schoenbeck Murder
Captain Von Goeben, a renowned German artillery officer, confessed at preliminary examination to killing Major Von Schoenbeck on Christmas night after the latter surprised an intruder at his home. The wife of the major is jailed on implicated involvement. Von Goeben faces court martial and possible execution by firing squad.
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Allonsiens
East Prissia
Jan
von Goolen
Artillers Rauel
von Schoenbeck
Christmais
von Goeben
Hotyaver
von Coebet
von Goshen
von Schoenteck
Tenants Press for Rent Reductions in City Protest
Tenants confront landlords demanding lower rents while organized groups plan support actions. Charities announce aid to tenants and relief funds to cover rents as mass resistance grows. Officials note 700 large tenements already organized to push for reduced rates amid ongoing rent collection.
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Tananta
Gan
Ijandiorté
Charities Angociation
Hame
Alleged Tithe Ped Digs From Pittsburg Lead To Fallout
Fragmented text reports someone named Spate alias Reginald Spriding facing Montreal authorities after promises of wealth to Pittsburg residents. The speaker plans to travel to England to settle their mother's estate valued at about 15.06 million, with one third to brothers and sisters and the speaker.
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Pittsburg
Pitteburg
Beny
Steel
Reginald Spriding
England
Timatad
Alsiers
Nevada legislature Likely to Oppose State Police Plan
Governor Sparks' call for a special session to authorize forming a state police faces opposition from Western Ryder allies and Miners bloc in the Nevada assembly. With Jan 14 opening, troops may stay longer as lawmakers seek support and block the proposal amid a quiet but tense political scene.
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Nevada
Goldfeld
Nev
Sparks
Fokus Rangers
Thee Assembly
Ie Western Ryder
Torget
Privates Promoted Sergeant's Stripe In Pa Police
General orders from Pennsylvania state police headquarters promote four privates to sergeants. Alonzo B. Cady and William Wathers from Troop C gain sergeant ranks, with Cady reassigned to Reading and Wathers replacing Hunt whose enlistment expired. William J. Mullen also becomes sergeant in Troop C. Thomas L. Casey is promoted in Troop D, with Ward and Hod y moving on.
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General Constabulary
Barrisburg
Pennsylvania State Police
Alonzo B. Cady
Glee T. B. Weichard
Reading
William Wathers
Herbert P. Hunt
William J. Mullen
C. C. Hod@y
Punxsutawney
Thomas L. Casey
Matthew
Ward
Millvale pledge drive spurs wild scene downtown
Pittsburg January reports a temperance pledge push in Millvale. Thousands of swakes swarmed the suburb and boys dangled snakes from lamp posts, shocking passersby as a coal mine fire sent reptiles into town after men left speakeasies and clubs. The scene highlights rowdy temperance sentiment amid disorder.
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Millvale
Pittsburg
Boya
Mrs Young Denies Fear in Murder Mystery Case
Mrs Hattie Hull, who identified a dead woman as Mrs Agnes Young, confesses to false statements and admits fabricating a link to Miss Gaston. Hull says Young was alive in New York on Christmas Day and that her identification aimed to shield another name. Magistrate admonishes Hull and orders detective escort.
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Newart
Nol
Harrison
N. J
Sto
Atrs
Hattie Hull
Agnes Young
Miss Young
War
New York City
Charles. Myers
Aull
New York
Christimas
Gaston
Myers
Doctor accused in deadly morphine dream death
A man named Dirgin died after an alleged medical cruelty incident in Muskogee Olila where Dr Jakyl Hyde and H Harris, aided by others, reportedly caused fatal injuries during a botched attempt to treat a sleeping drunk. Authorities weigh murder charges amid insanity claims.
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Muskogee
Olila
H. Harris
Jakyl
Y Hyde
Pia
Almos
Dirgin
Hatred of the Police Alleged in Scranton Assault Cases
Police identify a suspect in multiple assaults as a man from Scranton accused of targeting women. Court records describe the offender as dangerous and violent, with police noting a pattern of attacks.
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