Separate Trial Granted in Capital Prosecution Case
Harrisburg Pa January 28 The first day of the capital trial before Judge Kunkel featured the commonwealth granting a separate trial for architect Joseph M Huston The move surprised co defendants Sanderson Snyder Mathues and Shumaker who sought severance The court denied those requests and jury selection proceeded while Huston and Shumaker were absent due to other reasons Testimony is expected to begin today in a case alleging 19308 40 defrauding through furniture purchases from San Gerpon valued at 493417 It is claimed the defendants conspired to cheat and defraud the state in furnishing sofas tables and clothes trees.
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Harrisburg
Bulphin County
Kunkel
Commonwealth
Joseph M. Huston
Huston
Cour
George
Graham
Mr. Graham
John H. Sanderson
Wiliam P. Snyder
William Mathues
Janes M. Shumaker
Banderson
Sanderson
Shumaker
Snyder
Mathuos
Patrick Bohen
Miner
Alartin B. Brandt
Joseph H. Dunkle
Howard Hichelberger
William Hh.hoofnagle
Harry A. Hartman
George W. Koher
Albert A. Polst
William H. Sites
William M. Sweigard
Amos H. Stoudt
Carpenter
William G. Stephens
Chest
Safraud
Atta
Supreme Court Denies Labor Discrimination Act
The United States Supreme Court denies the act of June 1, 1898 prohibiting railroad companies in interstate commerce from discriminating against labor union members. Justice Harlan writes the majority opinion finding the law unconstitutional. Master mechanic of Louisville and Nashville Railroad discharged an employee for union membership. Justice Morgan dissents, warning the ruling narrows the court’s path.
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Washington
Act of Congress
United States Supreme Eourt
Uinrtan
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
Rhett
Mokena
Portland Fire Destroys Milliken Co Building
A major Portland blaze on January 28 caused an estimated 900000 in damage, beginning in the wholesale dry foods house of Milliken Cousens Co. Firefighters from Portland and nearby cities battled the flames for hours, confining the blaze to the block. The fire then spread to A F Cox Sons, destroying half the building and a 250000 stock of logs and footwear.
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Portland
Milliken, Couseng & Co
Burglars Under Ten Loot Saloon in St. Louis
Three boys Thomas Olston five Frank eight and Harry Arter twelve were arrested on suspicion and confessed to burglarizing Anton Opperman’s saloon. Entrance used a hatchet. they took cigarets whisky wine and tobacco. Harry Arter claimed he hid his mother’s hatchet and they crawled through a floor hole made in the cellar at four in the morning.
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St. Louis
Thomas Olston
Frank
Harry Arter
Anton Opperman
Washington man pays to taunt interurban crew on trestle
Addison Wolfe of Huston paid 5 and costs to delay a Washington and Canonsburg Railway interurban on a Huston trestle. He walked slowly along the ties as the car stopped in time to avoid a collision, saying the price was worth the show of regard for others. Taft heads to Cleveland to address Tippecanoe club.
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Washington, Pa
Jan.s
Addison Wolfe
Huston
Wolfe
Washington and Canonsburg Railway Company
Weather and market roundup across states and grain items
West Virginia and Ohio forecast fair and warmer with rain or snow at night and colder by Wednesday. Western Pennsylvania expects cloudy conditions with snow in the north and rain or snow in the south. Chicago grain market closes strong on scarce farmers' grain, May wheat up 4% and corn up 4 1/2%. Pittsburg markets list grains, butter, eggs, cheese, and cattle receipts with varied prices. sheep and lambs strong. hogs higher. overall market activity active with mixed offerings.
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West Virginia
Western
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Chicago
Northwest
Pittsburg
New York
Wisconsin
Thaw defense ends as insanity claim looms in White case
The Thaw defense closes with manic depressive insanity as the reason for Stanford White’s death. Prosecution evidence to rebut, with court actions to possibly appoint Abraham Hummel for testimony. Judge Dowling seeks clarity on diagnosis and future commitment options amid emotional courtroom drama.
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New York
Stanford White
Pittsburg
Jerome
Abraham Hummel
Lawer
Blackwell's Island
Littleton
Aly Aud
New York City
Drs. Wagner
Ryans
Jelliffe
Justice Dowling
Sydney Russell Wells
London
California Bank Fails in Long Beach California
California Bank Fails Long Beach Citi gene Savings bank suspends operations after adopting a ninety day rule for deposits three months earlier withdrawals exceed what the bank can meet The report notes the bank’s financial strain and suspension of services The incident reflects a banking failure in Long Beach California on January 28 likely impacting depositors and local economy.
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California Bank
Long Beach
Cal
Citi Gene’ Savings Bank
Free to Rheumatism Sufferers Urie-O Cure Promotion
A dramatic ask for rheumatism sufferers to request a free trial bottle of Urie-O, claimed to cure rheumatism by purging uric acid from the blood. The ad promises a no obligation sample and urges readers to mail their name and address to Smith Drug Co. Syracuse, with Indiana mentions of J A Houk and an Indiana pharmacy.
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Uria'o
Urie-O
Traducaid
Druguiata
Tha Smith Drug Co
Syracuse
N. Y.c
Blzad
Laundry Pickup Callback Request by Brace Bros Agency
A brief classified note offers laundry pickup and callback service from the Agency for Brace Bros Cleaters and Dyers. It invites customers to phone and they will call for the laundry. The notice names the service and company involved.
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Brace Bros., Cleaters and Dyers
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Waite
Fairfield’ Heights
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Harry Ligbert
Houston
Hlacklick
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J. G. Forsythe
Mitchell B
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Judge Kunkel
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Cleveland
Tippecanoe Club
Weather Forecast
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Lon
Don Thaw
Hummel
Oulda
Tim
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Chester
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Richmond
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Clasner
Eatelag
Chas. H. Miller
Madill & Son
Philadelphia St
Appleby & Peterson
Phila. St
M. J. Hedden
Indiana, Pa
E.C. Clawson
J. Graff
Ninth St
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Vogel Bros
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Chas. E. Huey
Meat Market
J. R. Bath
Philo. St
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Thomas Bros
J. B. Younkins
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