Nan Patterson Faces Jury In Murder Trial
Nan Patterson appeared in court after a tense night in custody as the Recorder instructed the jury to decide if she killed Ceasar Young rather than whether Young killed himself. An immense crowd followed the jurors as they retired, with rumors suggesting an eight to four vote for acquittal.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Nan Patterson
Orm
Washington
Hoe
Park Row
Criminal Court Building
Fire destroys Springfield Boiler Plant in early May blaze
A morning fire at the Springfield Boiler Manufacturing Company plant caused an estimated loss of 350000 dollars. No details on injuries or cause are provided.
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Scrippe News Association + Mess
Springfield Boiler Manufactureing Company
John Baird Dead Lincoln Neb
John Baird aged 82 native of Illinois died this morning in Lincoln Nebraska. He was the father of Mel Wirgan. Burial plans were not announced.
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Scrippe News Association
Lincoln
John Baird
Mel Wirgan
Ilinois
Representatives from state insurance departments meet on Equitable Life
New York May 3 reports that representatives from the insurance departments of neutral states arrive to decide a course of action regarding the Equitable Life. They will meet tomorrow and likely join in approving the society’s affairs. The recent board meeting saw an amendment to the charter adopted under the present directorate.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Insurance Departments
Board of Directera
San Francisco tax collector in custody amid stock scandal
Edward Smith, a San Francisco tax collector, is held by local officers awaiting transfer to the crime scene. He claims a stock shortage of under fifty six thousand dollars while the woman identified as Leona Brooke admits ties to him and says he paid for stocks and bonds on Wall Street. The two suspects, including the Smythe woman, remain in custody as investigations continue.
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Scripps News Association
Louie
Edward Smith
San Francisco
Smith
Bianch Smythe
Hot Springs
Boude
Wall Street
Connesion
Leona Brooke
Fire Cleared After Newark Blaze Burns Through District
A Newark, New Jersey blaze on May 4 caused extensive damage to a district building complex. Fire department units fought the flames for hours before gaining control. Estimated damage reaches two hundred thousand dollars with no immediate reports of injuries.
James Wilson to Wed Again Early in June
Des Moines reports that James Wilson secretary of the Department of Agriculture plans another marriage in early June. The bride is a department clerk in Washington who tends his household duties.
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Peripps News Association
Des Moines
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Washington
British Steamer Planet Veous Reported Captured
Series News Association reports the British steamer Planet Veous captured by Resslang on suspicion of cargo contraband. Rumors say its destination was Kamchatka with Russia collecting coal at Vladivostok, but credibility of the claim is low.
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Series News Association
Resslang
Vladivostok
Turn-Table Breaks This Forenoon In Rail Yard
A ninety two ton locomotive on the turn table at the OR & 'on yard broke the table this forenoon. It was lifted off with difficulty but the engine was removed and repairs made quickly. No trains were delayed and traffic continued normally.
Chicago Strike Turns Violent as Troops Considered
Chicago May 3 reports warn of renewed violence in the strike with state troops likely to be deployed. Six hundred wagons will move under police protection as injuries mount among black strike breakers and a student physician Edward Loswell is badly beaten. Union leader Frank Curry nicknamed the iron nerve may lose an eye after clashes with the union teamsters. Authorities plan to seek federal troops while Springfield labor leaders urge the governor to withhold military aid. Deputy U S Marshal Pigroe arrests union chauffeur Michael Hogan for violating a federal injunction during the disruption of a million dollar wagon transport.
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Boripps News Association
Chicago
Frank Curry
Nop
Ben
Express
Springfield
United States
Marchal Pigroe
Michael Hogan
Hogan
Aub-Treasury
President moves camp for better hunting near Glenwood
Glennwood Springs May 3 The President moved camp this morning to secure better hunting and will likely arrive Saturday evening at Hotel Colorado after leaving health confirmed by Secretary Losb. A set of rooms has been reserved for him at the hotel.
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Scripps News Association
Glennwood Springs
Losb
Hotel Colorado
Hill cites ICC rules harming export trade in Senate hearing
James J Hill told Senate committees on interstate commerce that ICC restrictions forcing railroads to publish public schedules of division rates were killing the export trade. He argued export growth benefits the country but represents a loss to the railroads.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
James J Hill
Senate Committees On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Six New Freight Engines for OR & M Rail Line
The OR and M railroad adds six modern freight engines to boost capacity for passenger and freight traffic during the Lewis and Clark Fair. The engines departed Huntington at ten this morning and will arrive today, to be assembled in part upon arrival.
Cashier Goll Arrested in Milwaukee Fraud Case
Assistant cashier Goll of the First National Bank of Milwaukee, sought for defaming President Bigelow and facing a $1000 reward, was arrested at 1 PM today at the Lakota Hotel on Madison Ave.
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Chicago
Goll
First National Gane
Milwaukee
Tite
Bigelow
Lakota
Madiena Ave
Cortelyou Said To Have Accepted Equitable Life Post
Washington May 3 In spite of unofficial denials postmaster general Cortelyou is said to have accepted the presidency of the Equitable Life.
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Washington, DC
Cortelyou
Equitable Life
Oberlin Bank Clerk Pleads Guilty in Federal Court
Oashler A B Brear of the delinquent Oberlin bank was arraigned before Judge Taylor and pleaded guilty to falsifying bank books. He was sentenced to seven years in the state penitentiary. He faces an additional indictment in a separate case involving President Goowith and Mrs Chadwick.
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Scripps News Association
Cleveland
Oashler
Brear
Delurct
Oberlin Bank
Taylor
State
Spear Ie
Gokwith
Mre Chadwick
Burglars Struck Two City Meat Markets Last Night
Breaking glass to enter, thieves took knives, tableware, cured meats, and bacon from two meat markets. No suspects or exact loot named. police seek "L trampe" or lobos as probable culprits. Protests of fear noted as residents report disturbances at back doors.
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Asoma
Pred Haisten
Omito
Prop
Bose
Earesien
Thie Place
Esing & Knife
Sheenal
Stiweld Balter
Ball
LU Trampe
Lobos
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Edward Loswell
College of Physicians and Burgeons
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Scripps News Assoociation
Mern
Newlin
Newlin Drag
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