Jury Deadlock Hits Thaw Case After Trial Plane
Jury cannot agree on Thaw culpability and fails to reach verdict. Judge Fitzgerald awaits a new empaneling with Thaw returned to the Tombs, possibly delaying retrial for months while an ensuing federal land fraud case against Bartlett Richards and others unfolds in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Ant
Bartlett Richards
William G. Comstock
Chas. C. Jamesone
Nebraska Land and Peeding Company
Aquilla Triplet
Massive Northern Snow Storm Paralyzes Michigan and Virginia
Northern Michigan endures its snowiest period of the year with over three feet fallen Monday night and continued drifts. Ice and wind disrupt telegraph, streetcar, mail, and rail service as trains struggle to keep tracks open.
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Michigan
Calumet
Mich
Wisau
Wis
Mary Buffalohead
Kelly
Virginia
Winghester
Valley of
Winchester
Trial Opens in Omaha Conspiracy Case Involving Maverick Trust Officers
In Omaha Nebraska on April first the trial begins against Thomas M Huntington and Frank Hoyt officers of the Maverick Loan and Trust company of Gordon and Ami B Todd of Plattmouth charged with conspiring to commit a financial wrongdoing.
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Omaha
Neb
Rial
Thomas M. Huntington
Frank Hoyt
Maverick Loan and Trust Company
Gordon
Ami B. Todd
Plattemouth
Two Forms of Slavery Congressman Cushman Urges Open Shop
Congressman Cushman of Washington argues there are two kinds of slavery one forcing labor without pay and the other denying the right to labor when desired. He calls both odious and says even peaceful strikes should be defended within liberty under law while tariff and money questions can be debated and corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Cushman
Washington
Chicago
Ill
Hamilton Club
Abode in Cellar by Former Minister in Denver Divorce Case
The Denver case details Charles H. Cook a former minister and spiritualist living in his cellar at his wife Elida G. Cook's house. He reportedly ate meals upstairs three times daily, contributed nothing to support, and faced a divorce decree restricting his subterranean residence. Married in 1874 in New Richmond, Ohio, they have three children. She testified he delivered spiritualist lectures outside the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meet Time
Denver
Charles H. Cook
Elida G. Cook
Cook
Governor Folk Seeks Special Session On Racing Gambli ng
In Jefferson City Governor Folk asks the legislature for a new statute making it a felony to register a horse race bet or to telephone or telegraph a bet to another state. He notes the emergency clause was overlooked and urges an emergency clause to the race law. He also calls for a broader law banning brewing and distilling interests in dramatic operations. The D C forecast mentions colder east portion and fair conditions in parts of Wyoming and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folls
Jefferson City
Folk
Forty-Third General Assembly
Supreme Court
Binger Hermann Admits Land Office Related Acquisitions
The former Oregon congressman on trial for destroying public records testifies and admits he and his son acquired public lands during his tenure as receiver. He confirms sending a telegram to P F Mays and acknowledges a rule prohibiting advance information and land purchases by officials or their families.
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Washington, D. C
Binger Hermann
Oregon
Hermann
Public Land Office
P. F. Mays
Land Office
Baker
Schiller
Roseberg
United States
Portland
Ore
Blue Mountain Forest Reserve
Mays
Reserve
Mr. Hermann
Mitchell
Dolph
Miss
Saloon as Social Factor Debated in Wisconsin Assembly
Rev. Carl D. Thompson of Milwaukee introduced a resolution calling for a legislative committee investigation of the saloon business in Wisconsin. The resolution asserts the saloon is a vital social factor offering the working classes a center of warmth and sociability in cities.
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Madison
Wis
Carl D. Thompson
Milwaukee
Assembly
Wisconsin
Community hub offers cheer and free services to visitors
A local center provides social games and a reading area where people can join discussions. Patrons may access free meals and various conveniences not available at home, creating a welcoming place for community members to gather.
Clerk Frank Hill Arrested in Harriman Letter Case
An $18 clerk in New York, Frank F. Hill, 54, faces charges for selling the Harriman letter to a newspaper. He says he worked 15 years in Harriman's office, was discharged without cause, and has since struggled financially while awaiting the case’s resolution. His wife supports his claim of innocence and plans to pursue the matter.
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New York
Gjdal
Roosevelt- Harriman
Frank F. Hill
Brooklyn
Harriman
Hill
Mr. Harriman
English Syndicate Buys Waldorf Mines for 3 500 000
A London based English syndicate purchases Waldorf mining properties in east and west Argentine districts from E. J. Wilcox for 3.5 million dollars. The Georgetown Colorado report notes ten years of development with expenditures surpassing 1 million and ore values ranging from 60 to 85 dollars per ton in various drifts and stopes.
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Colorado
Georgetown
Colo
London
E. J. Wilcox
Waldorf
Upper Clear Creek
Indiana
Commonwealth
Wilcox
Wheeling
Tobin
Lumber men exonerated in Nebraska trust probe
Judge A H Post issued the referee report finding the Nebraska Lumber Dealers' Association as currently maintained is not contrary to the state trust law. The investigation spanned months with nearly all state lumber dealers as defendants. If the supreme court sustains the referee, suits will be dismissed.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
A. H. Post
Nebraska Supreme Court
Nebraska Lumber Dealers’ Association
Supreme Court
Stead Urges American Methodists to Back Peace Move
William T. Stead addressed the New York conference of the Methodist Episcopal church urging American Methodists to support an international peace movement to be raised at the Hague conference. He pressed for action to enact an international statute and to pause before war. A three member committee was appointed to draft resolutions.
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Hague
New York
William T. Stead
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church of Jesus Christ In
Berry
Army Officer to Ride Arabian Stallion Coast to Coast
Second Lieutenant E. R. McCabe of the xth cavalry at Fort Riley has been chosen to ride from Portland Oregon to New York on an Arabian stallion to test the breed’s endurance for cavalry use. He will be accompanied by an orderly and travel with full field equipment overland. the rail distance is 3181 miles and the actual route may be longer.
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Junction City
Kan
E. R. McCabe
Xth Cavalry
Fort Riley
Washington
Portland
Ore
New York
McCabe
Corn Fed Steers Lyman Co Shipping to Market
Lyman county papers note a shift from grass cattle to corn fed steers as the preferred market, with higher profits. Ed Gunderson reports new settlers tearing up sod for corn and other crops, and predicts he must return to farming after this year. The trend mirrors conditions across western South Dakota that spring.
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Lyman Co
Pierre
M. D
Lyman County
Ed Gunderson
Russian famine aid plea from Samara in dire need
Dr. Kennard, commissioner for the Society of Friends, reports from Samara in the heart of the famine area that twenty million Russians face starvation. He notes thousands dying and 750000 starving there, with only 72700 receiving relief, a meal every twenty four hours split among many mouths.
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London
Kennard
Society of Friends
Samara
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Roosevelt appoints Ralph W. Tyler auditor of the navy
President Roosevelt has named Ralph W. Tyler a Negro lawyer from Columbus as auditor of the navy, succeeding W. W. Brown who becomes special attorney of the department of justice. The move follows months of anticipation amid the Brownsville affair controversy.
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Ralph Tyler
Navy
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Ralph W. Tyler
Columbus
W. W. Brown
Erie
Department of Justice
Tyler
Foraker
Brownsville
Ohio Senator Faces Battle Over Rural Mail Carrier Appointment
The text notes Senator Oraker plans to appoint a Negro from his state to a federal post. He campaigns in Ohio to press a square deal claim against the president. A Batavia Ohio rural mail carrier job is blocked to a Negro named Tyler, who would oversee a large clerical staff including forty white women. The role audits all navy officer accounts, a key duty.
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Sendion Boraker
Senator Oraker
Ohio
Batavia
Tyler
Grain men of Nebraska City push to force rail car deliveries
Nebraska City April 15 grain dealers along the Missouri Pacific line face car shortages. They form a preliminary organization, appoint a committee to hire legal help, and threaten action for damages if railroads fail to supply cars or deliver on time. Similar steps are contemplated for Burlington follow suit.
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Nebraska City
Missouri Pacific Railway
Burlington
Watertown’s push to become a bigger South Dakota city
In Watertown population rises to 7 188 making it second east of the Missouri River in the state. Over 1 800 more residents in 22 months and 2 002 in two years ending May. With 100 new houses planned and $250 66o in business blocks, railroads invest about $100 000 for yards and a depot. M & St. L. plans $50 000 for Lake Kampeska, while thirty new industrial lines emerge in two years, mostly factories with plant values from 30 000 to 60 000.
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Watertown
South Dakota
Missouri River
Kadoka Town Develops Rapid Growth After Lot Sale
Kadoka M D April 18 Every thing is on the move since the lot sale Sixty buildings of the sold townsite will be moved to new quarters promptly Martin Johnson of the Bank of Kadoka will erect a two story hotel 60 by 80 feet to house immigrants rushing west of the river An average of ten immigrant cars per day are hauled over the White River division From April 1 to April 7 seventy cars passed through Murdo most heading to Kadoka.
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Kadoka
M. D
Martin ‘Johnson
Bank of Kadoka
White River Division
Murdo
Luge icebergs sighted near Newfoundland by Vaderland
A steamer sighted four luge icebergs off the great banks of Newfoundland. One iceberg resembled a church with a lofty steeple like pinnacle towering about 600 feet above the sea. The sighting was reported from New York on April 15.
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Leeberg
New York
Vaderland
Great Banks
Newfoundland
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East
Evelyn
Stanford White
Roof Gardens
Western Union Bulletin
Forman
Fitzgerald
Harry Thaw
Anoiu
Weather Bureau
North ST. Paul
Minn
Canadian Northern Railway
Kamasack
Western Canada
Emerson
St. Vincent
Washington, D.C
Wyoming
Hig
Wisconsin Assemblyman
W. T. Stead
Tesla Methodist Conference
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