Boise Case Nears Arguments as Prosecution Fires Back
Boise Idaho July 17 The state anticipates closing rebuttal testimony soon as Judge Wood plans to outline key evidence before arguments. Defense attorney Richardson says rebuttal will be brief. Witnesses include OLN Sackett and others from the Stanzytec Union mine with documentary evidence involving Edward Collins and Vincent St John. Court hours and scheduling remain unsettled as parties anticipate rapid proceedings.
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Boise
Idaho
Richardson
Wood
Clarence Arrow
Defen
Suis
Oln. Sackett
Stanzytec Union
Juride
Cole
Qeeniaey
Ste
Edward Collins
Vincent St. John
Hawley
Massed band parade marks Elks week in Philadelphia
On Broad street, more than forty bands with 1,500 members joined in a two mile procession. Crowds filled reviewing stands as the city hosted Elks week. In election results, Jol Tener of Charleroi Pa and Fred C. Robinson of Dubuque Ia are conceded Grand Exalted Ruler and grand secretary, Edward Leach of New York defeated John W. Wagner of Kansas City for grand treasurer.
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Philadelphia
Elks
Broad Street
Jol K. Tener
Charleroi
Fred C. Robinson
Dubuque, Ta
Edward Leach
New York
John W. Wagner
Kansas City
Woman insane in Topeka burns dress in suicide attempt
In Topeka on July 17 Mrs W B Groome suddenly went insane and poured half a gallon of coal oil over her clothes then set a light to her dress. Neighbors wrapped her in blankets and she died after hospital treatment. A separate Arkansas fire at Gulf Compress plant in Argenta destroyed 2400 bales of cotton causing 230000 total loss including 85000 on the building.
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Topeka
W. B. ‘Groome
South Topeka
Little Rock
Ark
Gulf Compress Company
Argenta
Jenkins Acquitted In Prohibitory Law Case
Peter Jenkins was acquitted in police court this afternoon after facing charges under the prohibitory law. The acquittal was announced following the trial, with no further actions reported.
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Peter Jenkins
Professor on Trial in Germany for Mother-in-Law Murder
Karl Hau, former Roman law professor at George Washington University, stands trial in Karlsruhe for the November 1906 murder of Frau Molitor in Baden Baden. Hau, who fled to London after the act, pleads not guilty as the court begins with a brief jury selection and grim exhibits of the victim’s heart.
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Karlsruhe
Germany
Karl Hau
Frauz Molitor
Baden
Hau
George Washington University
Washington
D.C
London
Hall
Dietz
Kau
Prince Albert
Frau Molitor
Han
Man
Jouilty
Badan
Korea Seeks Abdication Amid Imperial Pressure
July 17 dispatches from Seoul report the Korean premier requesting abdication of the emperor in favor of the crown prince, with a plan to protect Tokyo and apologize to Japan. Ministers reportedly press for abdication, the emperor available to resist, while the populace remains calm. Tokyo notes a long standing democratic custom of dethroning rulers seen as endangering national welfare.
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Korea
Hague
Tokio
Japan
The Hague Conference Vote on Private Property at Sea
The Hague conference committee for the Geneva convention today voted on the American proposal preserving inviolability of private property at sea. Twenty one delegates favored the measure while eleven opposed it. Belgium offered a compromise, but Choate of the American delegation rejected it noting that a majority supported immunity and could not accept a limitation.
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the Hague
Belgium
Choate
Inas
Train Ditched Near Garrison. Engineer Killed in NP Crash
The North Coast Limited westbound crashed three miles east of Garrision Montana. Two baggage cars the smoker and day coach left the rails as the locomotive overturned. Engineer James Graham of Butte was found dead in the cab with his hand on the brake lever. No other injuries reported. The cause remains unknown.
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Butte
Mont
North Coast Limited
Crack Flyer
Northern Pacific Railway
Garrison
James Graham
Markets by Wiee Kansas City Wheat and grain prices
Markets by Wiee from Kansas City report July 17 lists grain receipts at 75 cars with Sept 86 to Dec 8914 cents and May 94428 cents. Cash bids show No 2 hard 85 to 86 cents, No 3 hard 81 to 84 cents, No 2 mixed 50 to 51 cents, No 2 white 50 to 51 cents. Oats No 2 white 45 to 46 cents, rye 76 to 78 cents. Hay prices range 9.50 to 12.50 per ton. Butter creamer y 24 cents, packing 11.80 to 11.80.
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Kansas City
Bae
Glass Trial in San Francisco Highlights Supervisors Visits
The Glass trial opened with Charles J. Mall, former chief clerk at the Telephone company, as a key prosecution witness. He testified that several supervisors, including Halsey, visited offices in Bush Street and later in New Montgomery Street, with statements suggesting routine checks and oversight.
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San Francisco
Chas. J. Mall
Telephone Company
Halsey
Bush Street
New Montgomery Street
Bowling Scores Highlight Brown and Barteldes Teams
At the Merchants lanes last night Brown and Barteldes dominated. Brown finished with 2 441 and Barteldes 5 89 led by Barteldes Jr with 517. Barteldes team totaled 2 012 and Faxon and Rolinson were scheduled to bowl tonight.
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Brown
Barteldes
Barteldes, Jr
Faxon
Rolinson
Funeral for Miss Cronemeyer Held at Mel South
The funeral of Miss Flossie Cronemeyer was held this afternoon at Mel South Church. Rev. Milton conducted the services. George Foster, from Miss Cronemeyer’s Sunday school class, attended the funeral.
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Flossie Cronemeyer
Mel South
Rev
Milton
George Foster
Miss Cronemeyer
Catholic Officers Strike Spread Fears Across Cities
In San Francisco a transport Logan with Seventh Cavalry returns from the Philippines amid labor unrest. Telegraphers and labor officials hint at a broader strike reach as discussions with Labor Commissioner Neill unfold. In Indianapolis the American Federation of Catholic Societies elected Edward Feeney as president and H J Falk as marshal, with Nicholas Gonner on the executive committee.
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San Francisco
United States Army
Logan
Manila
Seventh Cavalry Regiment
19Th Infantry
Philippines
Tetween
Neill
Cavalry Regiment
Leav
Small
Telegraphersenworth
Indianapolis
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Edward Feeney
Brooklyn
H. J. Falk
Atchison
Preparing for a Strike in New York Telegraph Offices
Officials of Western Union appear to prepare for a telegraphers strike by placing beds in the main building offices. Mrs Nellie Ford aged 65 died at Guthere Oklahoma this morning. The constitution printed is believed not to be arbitrated by the company. The domestic news mentions a Nickle Theater venture in Holton and a vigorous campaign for a constitutional adoption. Rain threatened, river falling but near normal levels.
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New York
Western Union
Nellie Ford
Guthere
Okla
Amos Nichols
Hutchinson
Gratton Appointed Attorney for Railroad Board
Topeka July 17 Frank Gratton of McPherson was appointed attorney for the board of railroad commissioners today by Governor Hoch. The girls Sewing club met with Miss Edna Dinsmoor this afternoon. Storey and Esterly of Ellsworth are handling a large contract for the Cement Works at Yocemento.
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Topeka
Frank Gratton
Jof McPherson
Board of Railroad Ecommissioners
Hoch
Girls’ Sewing Club
Edna Dinsmoor
Storey & Esterly
Ellsworth
Yocemento
Kanapolis
Wanted Housework Pisea Near Congregational Church
Help wanted ad seeks a person to do housework at an eight room North Lawrence home with gas, cistern, and large barn near the Congregational church. Apply at 145 Elm Street. Also promote Quick Meal gas range and enamel ware at Herman Broek.
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Pisea
Congregational Church
North Lawrence
Eal
Herman Broek
Butter trust in Michigan challenged in U S court
In Detroit on July 17 a United States court heard that a butter trust exists in Michigan named the American Farm Products Company with $19 million capitalization. Attorneys for the company sought to restrain Eben F Dudley from butter and creamery work at Saginaw. Dudley claimed the company is a trust and said he was forced to sell at its prices or quit, alleging a $12,000 yearly salary was owed. The judge denied the injunction.
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Detroit
United States
Michigan
American Farm Products Company
Eben F. Dudley
Saginaw
Dudley
Kissed and killed his wife in Ft Smith jealousy crime
A. O. Gholston, a well known educator, killed his wife by kissing and slitting her throat due to jealousy late last night at their home in Ft Smith Arkansas. Gholston was placed under arrest. The page also advertises Wiedemann's Hire's Root Beer and various grocery and ice cream products with notices for local shops and services.
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Ft. Smith
Ark
Gholston
Humorist Jerome K Jerome Embraces Socialism in Interview
Jerome K Jerome, famed humorist, is described as a new socialist recruit. He suggests gradual adoption of socialist ideas, warns against all or nothing tactics, and advocates educating the public and concentrating on land reform to advance the movement.
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London
Bernard Shaw
H. G. Wells
Jerome K. Jerome
Jerome
Tian
Germany
Exhumation Demand Over Perkins Life Policy
Topeka journalist reports Mutual Life Insurance seeks return of a $100,000 policy issued to Lucius H. Perkins after his June death. Attorney J J Dean travels to Lawrence to press heirs and trustees for the policy, with exhumation and postmortem exam likely if payment is refused.
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Dean
Topeka
John
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Lawrence
Lucius H. Perkins
Mutual Life Company
Perkins
Perkins Estate
Mutual Life
Dr Edward R Taylor Elected San Francisco Mayor
San Francisco selects Dr Edward R Taylor physician and Hastings College dean as mayor after bribery graft case ends. Two rival governments loom with Schmitz claiming incapacity, Langdon and Spreckels tied to the offer, police chief Danan recognizing Schmitz as mayor.
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San Francisco
Edward R. Taylor
Hastings Law College
University of California
Board of Supervisors
Taylor
Ruedolph Spreckels
William H. Langdon
Dr. Taylor
Langdon
Spreckels
Twain aboard Minnetoka reports fog encounter with barque
Mark Twain, aboard the steamer Minnetoka bound for the United States, wires of a dense fog event in which a barque loomed from the mist, lost her bowsprit after brushing the ship, and narrowly avoided collision after quick maneuvering. The barque vanished again into the fog, Twain notes, and the Minnetoka resumed its voyage.
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London
Associated Press
Mark Twain
United States
Persian minister announces throne succession to Roosevelt
Special Ambassador General Morteza of Persia delivers personal notice to President Roosevelt confirming the accession to the Persian throne of Mohammed Ali Shah. The report from Oyster Bay dated July 17 notes the minister’s special status and his duties in informing the U S president.
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Oyster Bay
Jaly
Morteza
United States
Roosevelt
Mohammed Ali
Shak
In His Mother's Arms in Topeka Dalton Kinship
A 73 year old Topeka woman, mother to Emmett Dalton, visits Bethesda Hospital for an arm wound treated years after the Coffeyville raid. Neighbors recall her son’s court days, her resilience, and her devotion as she contemplates family trials and Emmett's fate. She is described as a mother to the family, with indomitable blue eyes and quiet courage.
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Topeka
Nomat
Emmete Dalton
Bethesda Hospital
Coffeyville Bank
Daltons
Tirts
Emmett
Kingfisher
Dalton
Dean
For Rent Advertisement with Rooms
For Rent. A good sitting room house on Tennessee Street asking $16. Two furnished rooms on the first floor near downtown priced at $10. Two unfurnished rooms on the second floor also near town listed at $5.
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Tennessee St
Choire
la. St
Penn. St
J. M. Neville
Eldridge House
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Business Directory
Cos Bae
Barker & Means
Odice
Opera House
LH. Menger
Massachusetts Street
John Q. A. Norton
First National Bank
E. Riggs
Masaachusetts
Cc. J. Simmons
Mass
J. Anderson
Ofice
Vermont Street
Ol W. Jones
Burgery
F. A
Fealdance
Ohio Street
Bell and Home
F. D. Morse, M. D
Dice
Woodward & Cos Drug Store
J. RA. Bechtel
Massachusetts
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John C. Rudolph
Hampshire
Bell
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George A. Banks & Ron
Sire Insurance
Huainess
Fraternal Aid
Donnelly Sro
Livary Stable
New Hampshire
Winthrop Sta
Lawrence, Kas
WH. T
Kinclair
Telephone Bell
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Moak Bros
Ebrigge House
Opera Houes
St. Ciean
Bell Phone
Opticians
Massachusetts &T
Jaedickes
Jauterence Metwesn
Xeoter
The
P. Jenkins
Hague Conference
WIEE
Grain and Provisions
Oklahoma
Mrs. Ford
J.J. Cox
W. E. Pitts
Holton
Neual
Fratton
Wiedemann’s
Raymond
Herve
Hiawatha Cafe
A Butter Trust
C. J. Hicksen
Fee
Mass. St
Eaton-Hurlbut
Boughton’s
Wolf's Book Store
Krebbiel & Crew
Hire
C. J. Eriksen
Atlas
Sarah &E. Carruthers
Yateopath, Offee, Et Sone
Jakise Street
L. H. Perking
Eugene Schmitz
Samuel Sawyer
Typographical Union
Charles Boxton
Schmitz
Court of Last Resort
Dinan
Troubles
Emmett Dalton
Neville’s
Watkins National Bank
J. B. Watkins
Ca, bin
Nme
A. Tucker
B. Hasan
Ase’t
UBL 4
B. Watkins
C. A Hill
Bf. Tucker
W. E. Haagen
J. House
A C. Mitchall
J. C. Moore
Savings Department
State Bank Capital
W. Bromellick
W. R. Brubbs
W. H Spalding
Ges
Innes
Luther N. Lewis
W. Bromelsick
T. J. Sweeney
Jacob Badsky
Ilkey
Lawrence, Kansas
A. Monroe
M.newmark
A. Marks
Gidpevernee
N.d
Nas
W.P. March
Ebenwin
W. P. March
Canbhes M. Mewmary
A. Wood
Casklar
Hosford Investment CO
Marchants National Bank
Lawrence, Tan
Van’s
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