Ed Stewart takes stand in Schneck murder trial
Ed Stewart husband of Mollie Stewart testified all day detailing his alibi and the night of February 3. Cross examination revealed minor discrepancies and memory issues from a head injury. The trial also noted a captured hunting knife and witness Norma Stewart’s damning testimony against Frank Schneck and Mollie Stewart.
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Ea. Stewart
Mollie Stewart
Frank Schneck
Jane Schneck
Schneck
Stewart
Tremlis Diawne
Jean
Selineck
Centropolis
Ottawa
Ed Riling
Tutcher
Rufus Melvin
Althoush Stewart
Anglemayer
Norma
The
Baptist Church
William
Jyade
Coe
Ephraim Vaneil
Lale George Tucker
Vancil
Owena
Norma Stewart
Courtroom holds crowd as murder trial unfolds
The scene in court shows deep sympathy for the defendant's family as the state develops its circumstantial case against Schneck. Norma Stewart's testimony forms the initial links in a murder narrative, drawing a large audience, with Sheriff Cody urging quiet as about two hundred listeners observe the proceedings.
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Schneck
Norma Stewart
Cody
Sunday Case Dismissed in Kansas City Theater Trial
In Kansas City Judge Leta Porterfield dismissed Julius Lehman, Orpheum Theater manager, after witnesses failed to prove his managerial role. Earlier testimony showed Lehman seen at the theater on Sunday, but no linking evidence was established. case ended abruptly following defense motion.
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Leta
Kansas City
Julius Lehman
Orpheum
Criminl Court
Porterfield W
Lehman
Exile changes as Stewart relief advances
Washington reports Col. William F. Stewart of the coast artillery, exiled to Fort Grant Arizona, may choose an Atlantic post residence after a long, peculiar war department saga. His shift follows pressure from supporters while details hint at political and personal strain amid retirement talks and a controversial presidentially influenced status.
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Washington
Wm. F. Stewart
Coast Artillery
Fort Grant
Arizona
Atlantic
War Department
Stewart
Fort Barancas
Flo
Department
Lin
Hin
Wilds
Strong Clothing Buys Bergman Stock in Lawrence Sale
The Strong Clothing Company acquires the Bergman stock and launches a major sale featuring Hart, Schaffner & Marx, Michael Stern, Wilson Brothers, and other leading lines. The sale starts Wednesday and is billed as one of the city’s biggest and fairest, with new owners reputable businessmen promising a premier spring offering.
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Strong Clothing Company
W. Bergman
Bergman
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing
Michael Stern
Wilson Brothers
Lawrence
Minnesota Republicans Outline Principles at State Convention
Minnesota delegates at large to the national convention were chosen as Samuel P. Snider, temporary chairman, declared the party backs tariff revision while defending its integrity and supports regulation of interstate corporations. The platform endorses Roosevelt, favors tariff revision by Congress, and instructs delegates to back Taft until the convention selects a nominee.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Samuel P. Snider
Republican Party of
Minnesota
William
H. Taft
Snider
Taft
Roosevelt
W. B. Parsons
Winona
F. B. Kellogg
St. Paul
W. A. Heffelfinger
E. B. Hawking
St Louis County
Putman
Robbers Fight Ends With Patrolman Killing One
Portland police report a bold night of robberies across the Willamette with three pedestrians and saloons held up. Patrolman Charles D. Hanson killed Edie Ives and was wounded by gunfire. another robber was wounded and captured, while a third escaped.
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Portland
Ore
Willamette River
Charles D. Hanson
Edie Ives
Snow Slide Kills First Caliber Laborers In Alberta Canyon
A major snow slide on the Cascade mountains near Alberta Canyon swept away two boarding cars carrying Japanese laborers. At least forty are believed dead. The disaster follows a week of severe winter conditions as rescuers search the wreckage.
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Calgary
Aorta
Apri
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Alberta Canyon
Cascade Mountains
Post Card Comforts Bring Cheer to Friends in Lawrence
A Lawrence woman keeps a stock of post cards ready to comfort friends when needed. She sends a message of support via these cards, a small token of kindness. The ad notes Wanamaker Brown’s made to measure suits priced at 15.60 and Holsingberg & Son at 923 Main Street.
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Lawrence
Ehe
Wanamaker & Brown’s
Holsingberg & Son
Muss
Riot Breaks Out in Chester Traction Strike
A Chester traction strike escalated into violence with workers from the Ches ter Traction company attacked as they tried to move a car. A claims agent William Greisemen and motorman William Borgmann were wounded, police called in, and the car abandoned after bricks missiles and gunfire. State police restored order as disorder spread through the night.
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Chester
Chester Traction Company
William Greisemen
William Borgmann
Rmotorman
Borgmann
Taft Bureau Moves Headquarters From Columbus to Chicago
The Taft campaign bureau led by Arthur T. Vorys will relocate from Columbus to Chicago in the days ahead, with temporary quarters at the Auditorium hotel. The move aims to consolidate operations before the Republican national convention while awaiting final arrangements for permanent space. The Columbus HQ will be handed to the Republican state committee.
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Vorys
Columbus
Arthur T. Vorys
William H. Taft
Chicago
National Committee
Taft Bureau
Auditorium Hotel
Taft
Republican State Committee
47 Mele Gale Strikes Chicago Wrecks Shipping
A heavy gale in Chicago on April 16 caused two drownings off Wilson Avenue Lake Michigan as boaters Joseph Sachsel and his nephew Arthur Freud perished near the harbor. Mrs. Sachsel and Freud’s sisters watched the tragedy as police and life saving crews mounted a rescue effort.
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Chicago
Joseph Sachsel
Arthur Freud
Lake Michigan
Wilson Avenue
Flood Recedes Amid Montana Dam Break Losses
Late estimates place flood damage from the Hanser Lake dam breach at about half a billion dollars. Craig suffers major losses including a school, rail range station, stores, and homes. Cattle stock losses are reported as the Missouri flood recedes and the copper smelters face no imminent danger. In Medicine Hat Manitoba nine Dreamers members stand trial for burning John Lehr home and ordering killings of his family for not joining the faction.
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Montana
Butte
Mont
Hanser Lake
Missouri
Amalgamated Company
Craig
Medicine Hat
Manitoba
Dreamers
John Lehr
Lehr
Markets by Wire Grain and Provisions Summary
Kansas City market notes report wheat futures trade with May 86%4c and Sept 7714¢, cash bids for No 2 hard 63c and No 2 red 95c, corn May 6114c, oats No 2 white 5014 52c, hay prices up to 12. Butter 27c, eggs scarce. Livestock receipts show cattle and hog values. hogs vary 5.45 to 5.65 per cwt, beef steers 5 to 6.75, calves 4 to 6. Chicago market mirrors wheat May 02140 and pork around 13.20 to 13.92, cattle receipts 3,500 with top 5.90 for beef stockers.
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Kansas City
Marketa
Chicago
Lord
Tdve
War Dance draws fifteen tribes at Haskell Saturday
A lively War Dance event at Haskell drew fifteen tribes represented among attendees. Raymond's Drug Store advertised Flower Seeds in assorted varieties. A local plea urged residents to stop public nuisance behavior and to have Scholz the tailor equip a buggy with rubber tires. Bath phones advertised and clothing claims promised satisfaction.
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Haskell
Raymond's Drug Store
C. G. Schuls
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