Senator Sullivan Found Guilty in Bribery Case
Jefferson City reports Senator William P Sullivan of Christian County was found guilty of soliciting a bribe from Witney Layton of St Louis for his vote on an alum repeal. The verdict shocks the court as Attorney General Crow leads the prosecution, with motions for a new trial and potential appeals looming. A separate note covers a Cairo to New Zealand wedding plan involving Lily Taylor and J Ail Roos, tracing their youths and relocations. Springfield observers note Attorney General Hamlin opposing canal funds payments pending a Supreme Court ruling.
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Jefferson City
William P Sullivan
Christian County
Witney Layton
St Lonis
Elief
Leena
Crow
Jie
Bsollivao
Silih
Newton
Fia
Whitney Layton
Sullivan
Lavy O
Sailiean
Heath
Amu
Layton
Tim Roiivie
Timumonis
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Cairo
Lille Taylor
Dev
Weheen County
San Pragelseo
New Yealand
J. Ail ‘ Roos
Golconda
Pope County
Carbondale
Ble
TiMnels
Colinas
New Zealand
Biaidding
Springfield
Hamilh
Quienes
Canal
Hamlin
Supreme Court
William P. Sullivan
Senate Chamber
Charlee A. Smith
St. Late
Stith
Usariy
Heather Tole Elwimmne
Enitiet
Springtiolaire
Rene
AORN
Ttl
Senate
cMeery
Benatop
Om Bradler
Warrenehare
Ina Aica
Sullf Vall
Smith
Newton Laston
Thaneestore
Calvn
Taylor's Deposition Read at Powers Trial in Kentucky
Deposition of former Governor William S. Taylor read in Caleb Powers murder case at Franklin court. Taylor denies knowledge of conspiracy, asserts lack of involvement and cites past conversations with figures linked to Goebel murder. Bryan and daughter Miss Mutteft Sunday return to Lincoln after Hull House visit and settlement work.
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Taylor
Cearketown
Caleb Powers
Kenncdy
Indian Apollo
Habbina
Franklin
William Goebel
Gonbel
Peete
Wooh
Contton
Carton Gelden
Frank Cool
Retort Noakes
Ceet
Cateh Powers
Gebel
Jin Howierd
Goebel
Chicago
Whitr Wo
Bryan
Misa Mutteft
Lincoly
Neb
Clermont
Haleted
Polk Streets
Ty Charizing
Jane Addams
Mike Bryan
Hull Houe
Miss Bryan
William Jon- Hinks Tryon
University of Nebraska
Secretaries travel plans and irrigation loan proposals
New York reports Secretary of War Elihu Root will sail to England with Lodge and Turner as US representatives on the Alekan boundary dispute. He plans to leave the cabinet by mid winter and denies active political ambitions in Simla. In Simla the Irrigation Commission proposes 150 million dollars for protective works and 2 million annually for private irrigation, funded by loans debited to famine grants. In Clay City Indiana, Edward and Charles Baylor and Bert Babcock face assault to murder charges after a dispute sparked by Rev J.T. Newsom’s sermon. bonds set at 1,000 dollars each.
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New York
Elihu Root
Liverpool
England
Lodge
Turner
Washington
United States
Simla
India
Rrication Commission
Clay City
Edward
Charles Baylor
Bert Babcock
J.T. Newsom
M. B Church
Newsom
Wabash Bridge and Iron Works Faces Capital Crisis
Wabash Bridge and Iron Works shows assets near 160000 dollars, 200000 in capital stock. Creditors include banks in Indianapolis Chicago New York and Cincinnati plus Marion Muncie Anderson Mlaiston Peru Logansport and Monticelia. HW Goodman, a known capital holder, borrowed from banks to sustain credit. He owns a portion of the capital. Officers listed: John J Lateham president W S Motd secretary Will Dempsey treasurer.
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Wabash, Lad
Wabash Bridge
John J. Lateham
W. 8. Motd
Will Dempsey
Deposition Excluded In Taylor Powers Case In Georgetown
In Georgetown Kentucky the power oney Friday the deposition of former Governor Taylor was aonoluded. The court excluded 14 questions about conversations with W H Coulton regarding Taylor's reasons for pardoning Caleb Powers. The court found the questions incompetent due to the General Assembly's influence in 1900, the fate of Taylor's election certificate, and his departure from Kentucky after indictment.
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Georgetown
Taylor
W. H. Coulton
Caleb Powers
General Assembly
Kentucky
Chinese pledges open two Manchurian ports on October 8
Washington reports Sir Chentung Liang Cheng met Acting Secretary Atlee at the State Department to confirm dispatches from China. The Chinese Government agreed to open two Manchurian ports on October 8, the evacuation date set for Russian forces in Manchuria.
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Washington
Chentung Liang Cheng
Atlee
State Department
China
Manchuria
Russia
Fire truck collision injures three on streetcar line
In St. Paul Minnesota a book and ladder truck responding to a fire collided with a work car on the street railway injuring Patrick Plening truckman Joe Costello and Lieutenant Henry Lingvin Fleming may die from injuries sustained in the crash on Sunday事故
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St. Paul
Minn
Celty
Patrick Plening
Joe Costello
Henry Lingvin
Fleming
Miss Doug lana Named Assistant Professor at Missouri
Columbia Missouri Miss Men Doug lana of Cape May New Jersey has been appointed to succeed Professor Baswert in Missouri University as assistant professor in languages. Miss Doug lana has just returned from three years study in France.
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Columbia, Mo
Men Douglana
Cape May
N. J
Baswert
Missouri University
Moles Worth Killed After Being Thrown From Horse
Bloomington Ni. F. B. Moles Worth, a well known Normal resident aged 60, was killed Tuesday when thrown from a horse.
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Bloomington
Molesworth
Normal
Killing at Farmington Mo. Tobe Francis shoots man
In Farmington Missouri on Tuesday Tobe Francis killed Lessie Ross near Doc Run. Ross was under bond for trial on a prior shooting at Francis about ten days earlier. The men met the same day Ross stabbed Francis and Francis shot Ross.
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Farmington, Mo
Tobe Francis
Lessie Ross
Ross
Francis
Mia Lock Dies By Morphine Injection In Owensboro
Mia Lizule Lock, 39, wife of a contractor, committed death by her own action Tuesday morning in Owensboro Kentucky by injecting morphine into her arm hypodermically.
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Owensboro, Ky
Mia
Lizule Lockland
Czar Recalls Fleet from Turkish Waters
The Russian Black Sea Squadron, sent to support Musia’s demands on the Sultan after the assassination of M. Restkowski, has been recalled from Turkish waters to Sevastopol. A Turkish note reported the Sultan yielded to Husain’s demands, with measures including punishment of Mussolmans and reshuffling of police and gendarmerie officials in Salonica.
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St. Petersburg
Black Sea
Imiada
Turkey
Musia
M. Restkowski
Raselan
Monastir
Sevastopol
Porte
M. Zinviet
Constantinople
Hunsla
Husston
M. Heuthovehi
M. Treasthansi
Reliance Defeats Shamrock In 20 Mile Race Off Sandy Hook
New York reports the yacht Reliance defeated Shamrock by nine minutes on the 20 mile course with a 3:07 time advantage after windward work and rough seas. Shamrock may incur seconds due to an anchorage discrepancy upon remeasurement, potentially altering close races.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Fife
Fairlle
Nellance
England
Sandy Hook
Shamrock
Riot Prisoners Are Arraigned in Circuit Court
Danville Mt Sixteen of the 93 men indicted for attacking the jail in the riot were arraigned in the circuit court Tuesday morning. They pleaded not guilty and attorneys were engaged to defend them. Bessie Armstrong arrested on inciting riot was arraigned Tuesday afternoon, pleaded not guilty and attorney A Dennis Wan was assigned to defend her. Winfred Baker the Kentucky mountaineer charged with firing two shots at Sheriff Whitlock asked the court for permission to conduct his own case which was granted.
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Danville
Jmil
Bessie Armstrong
A. Dennis Wan
Haw
Winfred Baker
Kentucky Mountaineer
Cache River Drainage Commission Appointed in Illinois
Governor Yates on Tuesday appointed Judge W. A. Wall of Mound City Andrew Davidson of Metropolis and H. Hi Capper of Marion to form the Cache River Drainage Commission. The commission acts under the July 1 law to plan widening and drainage work along the Cache River in Southern Hinela.
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Cache River
Hinela
Yates
W. A. Wall
Mound City
Andrew Davidson
Metropolis
H. Hi, Capper
Marion
Beaumont Roundhouse Destroyed by Fire at Santa Fe Yard
Beaumont Texas early Sunday fire wrecked the Santa Fe railroad roundhouse and machine shop killing five engines and much machinery. Estimated loss stands at about one hundred thousand dollars.
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Santa Fe
Beaumont
Tex
Santa Fe Railroad
Carnegie Aids Burns Descendants in Dumfries
London reports Andrew Carnegie has settled 30 a year for life for Burnes descendants. Mr and Mrs Brown, residents of the house where Robert Burns died, are connected as Mrs Brown is the daughter of the poet’s eldest son Robert.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Mrs. Brown
Howe
Dumfries
Robert Burns
Robert
Santos-Dumont to Brazil to restore health
The Temps reports M Santos-Dumont will travel to Brazil to regain health, and that military automobile balloon experiments have been postponed as a result.
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Santos-Dumont
Paris
The
Temps
M. Santos- Dumont
Brasil
Danville Troop Movements Then and Now
Danville reports Company A of the Fourth Regiment from Arcola under Captain Beges left Friday for Camp Lincoln. The unit made a splendid record and left many warm friends. They are succeeded by Company C of the Third Infantry from Ottawa, 47 men and three officers.
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Danville
Arcola
Beges
Camp Lincoln
Ottawa
Scottish Clans Pick New York As Next Convention Site
The 1905 convention of the Scottish clans will be held with New York City as the chosen meeting place, marking the next gathering after previous locales in Cleveland, Ohio. The decision was announced as officials confirmed the site for the upcoming event.
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Cleveland
New York City
Man Charged With Killing In Keyesport Given Hearing
James Sanders known as Carme faced a preliminary hearing Thursday afternoon after the Wednesday murder of William J. Grotts in Keyesport. Held to the November Grand Jury without bond Sanders admits the killing but claims self defense as the motive.
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Carme
James Sanders
William J. Grotts
Keyesport
Koyvespirt
Rome Orders Sail To Turkish Coast
Rome announces orders to the Italian fleet in the Mediterranean to remain ready in Sicilian waters and prepare to sail to the Turkish coast for potential action.
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Rome
Mediterranean
Jury Acquits Mrs Dixon in Sensational Indiana Murder Case
In Camnelton Indiana the Dixon polnon cake murder case, one of Southern Indiana's most sensational, went to the jury Friday. The panel deliberated briefly and returned a verdict acquitting Mrs Dixon, though one ballot was recorded.
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Indianapolis
Dixon Polnon
Camnelton
Ind
Indiana
Dixon
Reunion of Quantrell guerrillas survivors held in Independence
Kansas City reports the annual reunion of survivors of Quantrell's guerrillas was held Saturday at Independence.
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Kansas City
Quantrell
Independence
Granite monument marks Arthur birthplace in Fairfield
Fairfield Vermont dedicated a granite monument at the birthplace site of former President Chester A. Arthur. Former Senator William G. Chandler of New Hampshire, who served as Secretary of the Navy in Arthur's Cabinet, delivered the principal address Thursday.
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Fairfield
Chester A. Arthur
William G. Chandler
New Hampshire
Arthur
Coal price raised by local operators in Pana
In Pana on Tuesday, local coal operators raised the delivered price to 4 per ton from the former 3.54. The change affects buyers in the area and reflects recent market shifts in fuel costs.
Quick Work in Sullivan Trial at Jefferson City
In Jefferson City Missouri the Sullivan trial for accepting a bribe proceeds with both sides presenting conflicting testimonies. Whitney Layton linked Sullivan to a vote purchase attempt. Sullivan and Stith deny claims while Newton, Gett, and Heather corroborate or challenge key points amid rapid courtroom proceedings. The judge and jury, amid intense exchange, resume hearings to determine credibility and verdict prospects.
Turks Lose Heavily in Macedonian Engagement
In the Monastir area of Macedonia a battle saw about 1000 insurgents defend against three Turkish battalions for six hours. The Turks withdrew after heavy losses, with 210 dead and wounded reported. Insurrection spread toward Adrianople Yaka and Salonica region amid refugee unrest and guerrilla activity.
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Monastir
Macedonia
Vilayes
Adrianopty
Salonica
Yakab
Krosheve
Porte
Tela
Monastir Kearin
Wleitine Wiint Pasha
Renttal
Jehkult
Mishaclovwwity
Vilayet of
Turkiah Ranweas
Grand Army selects Hoste for entamument meeting location
San Francisco California Grand Army of the Republic selects Hoste as the entamument venue and elects several officers including John Black of Allngles as Senator, Col OC Minon Keene of California as View Commenter, Col Harry Kesster of Montana as Sureeonda Chief, George A Harman of Ohloe as Chaplainly Chief, and Winteld Seute of Ari ona as Visiting Kereline. A J Sretart reads his annual report as other officers report. Governor Dockery names WLFT Johnson of Jonestame in Montgomery County to the Bleweniah Judicial Circuit judgeship, replacing R T Rodgers. Johnson is a former Senate candidate. Julie Hevters resigns after one month.
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San Francisco
Cal
Grand Army of the Republic
CeMo
John Black
Allngles
Minon Keene
California
Harry
Kesster
Montana
Sureeonda
George A. Harman
Ohloe
Winteld Seute
Ariona
Kereline
Ted Dows
J Sretart
Ant Wwe
Moers
Jeferanhity
Dockery Wormsday Freetary
Johnson
Jonestame
Meontcomery County
Te Bleweniah
R. T Rodgers
Tia
Senate
Charlie J Wallyer
Julie Hevters
Pete E M. Hughes
Barrington Case Questions Jurisdiction and Evidence
In a Russell County hearing, Barrington seeks release and argues Justice Campbell lacked jurisdiction. He claims the evidence links the Swed taken from a quarry to JP McCann, with Hartington facing related charges. The defense contends unbailable commitment was improper and notes procedural issues in the grand jury proceeding.
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Mer
Missouri
Warren
Justice Campbell
Hontils
JP McCann
Hartington
Barrington
Ratilite
Hale
Aldose
Paraded Civil War Survivors Honor Parade in San Francisco
The fragment describes Civil War veterans marching in San Francisco amid a parade. Readers recall past glories as soldiers in worn sleeves move in step, the column halting while weaker comrades are tended, and spectators watch a ceremonial tribute to endurance and memory.
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San Francisco
Cal
Fransville Boy Drowns Bathing in Ohio River
A 12 year old Fransville boy named Harry Rows drowned while bathing in the Ohio River on Sunday. Two companions were with him but escaped unharmed. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful and the incident is under local investigation.
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Fransville
Med
Harry
Ohio River
Postmaster Joseph Po Schrether of Crager Dies at Age 70
Joseph Po Schrether, longtime Crager postmaster and the United States' oldest postmaster in service, died Thursday morning at age 70. Born in Germany, he studied at a university before emigrating and serving as postmaster in Cruzer, earning wide language familiarity and a noted career in postal service.
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Boreka
Joseph Po Schrether
Crager
United States
Tio
Germany
Uss
Cruzer
Cale Cine
Ayers Chapel Sermon Preached by Virginia Minister
In Winchester Oregon Ayers Chapel united with Pirot Presbyterian Church this Sunday. The Rev. Gev Lenoington of Virginia delivered the sermon.
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Winchester
Ayers Chapel
Pirot
Gev. Lenoington
Virginia
Notable Deaths and Missing Bustle in 1900s Reports
A woman in Paul, Minnesota, identified as Mrs Lacy Van Herckeld, who recently misplaced a bustle valued at 7,400 dollars, was found dead at her Shawnee area home near Kaw on Saturday. A small amount of gold totaling 1.75 dollars was found hidden in the house, while the bustle itself remains missing. In Boston, Andrew J. Leonard, a renowned veteran center noted in the city league, died at his home on Sawyer Street on Friday morning.
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Athe, Kan
Lacy van Herckeld
Paul
Minn
Shawnee
Kaw
Boston
Mass
Andrew J. Leonard
Sawyer Street
Washington pick for Army War College post
Major Samuel Rebel of the signal corps has been detailed as secretary of the Army War College. He is the son in law of retired Lieutenant General Miles and formerly served as his military secretary.
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Washington
Samuel Rebel
Army War College
Miles
John Ellsler Dies at 62 in New York Home
Veteran actor and theatrical manager John Ellsler, father of Erie Ellsler, died of heart disease at his New York home on Friday at age 62.
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New York
John Ellsler
Erie Ellsler
Moxon Mesto Towell United States Ambassador Return
Moxon Mesto Towell returned from vacation as United States ambassador in reshaped leadership. Officials say the mission continues with renewed focus on diplomacy and outreach amid ongoing global concerns.
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Moxon
Mesto Towell (Laynen
United States
Lan Juet
Ecuadoran Vice Presidency Annulment and Labor Case Verdict
The Ecuadorian Congress annuls Alfredo Baqueriza Moreno's vice presidency, deeming it unconstitutional. In New York, labor leader Samuel J. Parke is found guilty of extortion for pressuring employers with threats of strikes. Kansas City attorney Joseph McCoy resigns from the Western District posting effective September 1.
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Kansan City
Joseph McCoy
Kansas City
Western District of the Indian Territors
Muskogee
Guayaqu
Alfredo Baqueriza Moreno
United States
Republic of Ecuador
Congress
New York
Samuel J. Parke
Evansville mayor signs saloon license increase ordinance
Evansville Indiana Mayor Charles O G Covert signed the council passed ordinance raising saloon licenses from 76 dollars to 250 dollars. The ordinance takes effect in February.
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Evansville
Ind
Charles OG
Victory over Self in David and Saul Sermon Parable
A Sunday school lesson contrasts David and Saul focusing on moral trials, self control, and victory over evil. It recounts David fleeing to Nob, temple events, and the wilderness, highlighting David’s triumph of the heart over temptation and the dangers of succumbing to anger.
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David
Saul
Lavid
Trhal Otier Telah
Goliath
Sayle
Ub Bae Sb
Noth
Andy
Patience as a Wealth Across Life’s Burdens
The piece defines patient as the capacity to endure and suffer. It contrasts calm endurance of annoyances with broader fortitude in all life concerns, noting true wealth lies in patient virtue shared with others.
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Himsef
Fruits of the Spirit and Christian standard
The Christian Standard asserts the fruits of the Spirit from Galatians twenty second verse include love joy peace long suffering gentleness goodness faith meekness temperance. It states all Christian work should exhibit these traits to reach full standard and effectiveness.
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