Insane Patient Seeks Liberty From Wisconsin Prison Hospital
William G. French, former Ashland resident, petitions Winnebago county court to regain freedom from the Northern Hospital for the Insane. He was sentenced to sixteen years for killing G. M. Steele. declared insane six years ago and sent to the hospital, his term expired. A jury of six will decide his mental condition as witnesses include hospital attendants and clergy. French testified he was railroaded to prison and his case may conclude tomorrow.
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Oshkosh
Wis
William G. French
Ashland
Winnebago
Northern Hospital
French
G. M. Steele
United States
Jesus
East Indians Feel Safe
Calcutta reports a clash in the viceroy's council over budgets for Britain's India military force. Native members denounce the expenditure as unnecessary, arguing Russia is weakened. Earl of Minto warns against false security and notes Russia may regain prestige. the army is priced as insurance for India.
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Calcutta
Lord Kitchener
India
Russia
Earl of Minto
White Denies the Charges in West Virginia Hearing
Ex Governor White testified before the Seaman legislative committee in Charleston denying sharing fees from the secretary of state’s office during Governor Dawson’s term. He said he told Dawson the emoluments were his and received only one box of cigars from the secretary. Dawson also denied the charges on the stand.
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Charleston
W. Va
White
Seaman Legislative Committee
Caldwell
Wood County
Dawson
Immigrant Family Succumbs To Gas Inhalation Tragedy
In Philadelphia a three day Austrian family arriving recently died or lay dying after illuminating gas entered their tenement rooms. Schaye Weistein is dead. Rosa and three daughters Celia Sara and Anna are near death in a hospital. A fourth daughter Rebecca found them unconscious after staying with relatives.
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Philadelphia
Schaye Weistein
Rosa
Celia
Sara
Anna
Rebecca
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