Winnie Smith Jury Deliberates Amid Courtroom Tension
Winnie Smith, in jail, awaits a verdict as jurors continue deliberations after questions on jury instructions. The defense seeks additions to the instructions while spectators crowd the criminal court, and bailiff reports a likely disagreement.
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Supreme Court
Two Men Die in Steel Mill Boiler Explosion at Homestead
Early Wednesday a boiler explosion tore through the 30 inch mill at Carnegie steel works in Homestead. Two men, Harry Breneman and John Gorecker, were killed instantly as their bodies were blown 40 yards away. Several others injured as the boiler room wrecked. losses estimated at $10,000. The disaster was blamed on impure river water feeding the boilers. John Dernak and William Banks also suffered severe injuries.
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Dan
Carnegis Steel Works
Homestead
Harry Breneman
John Gorecker
John Dernak
William Banks
Sugar duty unaltered as Wilson bill stalled in house
Washington dispatch notes no changes to the sugar duty and that the Wilson bill to abolish the discriminating duty will likely not advance beyond the house. Currency issues show limited progress as leaders aim for re election and a few protests are anticipated. The judiciary panel reports impeachment charges against Judge Ricks of Cleveland for self payment of alleged previously earned clerk wages.
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Mob Riots Halt Brooklyn Street Cars After Police Move In
A mob stopped two Flatbush avenue cars Wednesday morning in Brooklyn and dispersed only after police intervened. Inspector McKellar commands 150 officers near the Flatbush depot ready to move. A joint meeting of Flatbush avenue and Nostrand avenue strikers occurred in Bollinger's hall with a likely repeat riot when service resumes. A heavy rain worsened public inconvenience.
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Brooklyn
Flatbush Ave
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Flatbush Depot
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Grand Opera and Burlesque at the Grand This Week
Della Fox stars in The Little Trooper at the Grand with strong advance sales as Misa Fox shines in song and dance. Seabrooke brings The Grand Vizier and Isle of Champagne with new features and a 70-member company led by Elvin Crox. Burlesque by Rose Sydell’s London Belles Company adds a 30-performer program including Campbell and Shepp and Grace Celeste with Miss Patty in arrival home and The crust of go briety closing.
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the Park
London Belles Company
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House clash over textbooks and senate tactics in Indiana
Politicians clash in the Indiana General Assembly over textbook purchases and parliamentary moves. Speakers and senators trade sharp words about spending, partisanship, and procedural rules as debates flare in both chambers.
Breach of Promise Case Opens in Bartholomew Court
Madeline Boyls sues Geo Boeckling for 10000 claiming breach of promise to wed. Trial begins with attorney John M Bailey presenting her story of Boeckling’s return to court after their divorce and pleas to remarry. Holtzman and Leatpera defend, asserting prior payments and alleged blackmail. The case is expected to reveal further details of the old dispute and payments.
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Virginia Ave
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Tradeline
The Biggest Law-Maker and His Double in the Senate
A colorful profile contrasts Speaker Adams and President Nye on looks, wit, and habits. It notes Adams’s ample girth, Nye’s bald head, and their humorous rostrums, alongside Senator Hagperd’s 230 pound frame and Wartime service. The piece mentions Leo Lefkovits and Quintilian Kepler Grove as notable pages and officers, with vivid, period-voice descriptions.
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Nye
William Nye
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Jeas” Adams
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Bull Run
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T. M. Brown
Indianapolis
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Butte Fire Tragedy Claims Dozens In Warehouse Blast
A Tuesday blaze at the Butte hardware warehouse sparked three massive powder explosions. The fire department suffered heavy losses, with about 75 dead and 150 wounded. Rescue efforts continued through a night of terror as debris and casualties spread across the area.
French President Perier Resigns Amid Crisis in Paris
Paris notes show President Casimir Perier announcing he will follow parliament’s resignation of the ministry. He laments lack of defender among members and says he aimed to serve all France though parties attacked him. Concurrently a national convention was convoked and royalist activity suspected as Orleanist duke moves toward Dover.
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Chamber of Deputies
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Duke of Orleans
Dover
Belgium
Broad Ripple street railway franchise under study
The Board of Works weighs a Broad Ripple franchise with a deferential stance. Board member Kramer says the decision will take time as the case sets a precedent and Greenwood City Railway may seek a line if Broad Ripple is granted. Officials will proceed cautiously to avoid mistakes.
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Investg Committee Calls Citizens to Testify on Friday
The council investigative committee plans a final meeting Friday at 7 80 in the council chamber to hear from any citizen with knowledge of acts by the Board of Public Works or its employees that violated laws or ordinances. The committee seeks to widen its net before concluding inquiries. The text also notes a Gold Medal award at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco.
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Council
Merritt
Council Committee On Investigation
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Board of Public Works
Suit Brought Against John C Wright Defrauding $214200
Frederick Rand as receiver of the defunct Indiana banking company sues John C Wright alleging a $214,200 defrauding in stock in the insolvent First National Bank. The suit advances on a claim that Rand is proper. a lower court ruling was affirmed to proceed. Also notes Mayor Joy and family sailing for Europe on the Paris steamer.
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Indiana Banking Company
Wright
First National Bank
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