Trial of Cotterman Murder Near Adjournment
Jurors in the Cotterman murder case were adjourned until Tuesday morning as defense and state counsel contended over questions. Judge Larry ruled on objections and cautioned witnesses, while the jury remained in custody with bailiffs guarding their room and meals.
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West
Robert Cotterman
James Brown
Turkey
Larry
Cotterman
L Airy
Lairy
Jenkines
Corman
Asel Bell
Lea
Duchess of Choiseul Trial Ends After Prosecution Hinted Weakening
The case features Mr Charles asking the public prosecutor to stop the proceedings but the request is refused and the trial continues. Evidence is concluded and an adjournment is taken until January. Arguments will be made and the court’s finding likely announced, with the duchess withdrawal weakening the prosecution’s foundation.
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Duchess of
Streetcar workers get wage raise and Sunday schedule
Fort Wayne Wabash Valley Traction announces a wage boost for local streetcar men effective January 1. The scale rises from 17-20 to 18-21 cents per hour and is voluntary. Superintendent Battenburg, praised as popular, also receives a fine umbrella from the crew. A Sunday schedule is planned to grant extra time off duties.
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Logansport
Fort’ Wayne
Battenburg
Traction’ Company
Santa Claus
Missionaries Urge Funds for Chinese Famine Relief
A cable from the international committee of foreign missionaries in Shanghai reports three million people affected by floods and famine in Kiangsu. The Chinese government pledges 40 000 taels, but aid is insufficient. a million dollars is needed to sustain relief until long-term solutions can be found. Reverend Edwin C. Lobenstine describes the crisis and appeals for contributions to missionary and Red Cross treasuries.
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Associated Press
New - York
China
Pekin
Arthur J. Brown
United States
Canada
Shanghai
Kiang Su
Edwin Co. Lobenstine
Foreign. Missions
Red ‘Cross’ ‘Society
Train wreck injures several workers and halts tunnel traffic
An accident left two injured including an engineer and a fireman whose names are unclear while a baggageman and a mail clerk suffered serious injuries. Charles B H Davisson from Columbus was badly hurt. Debris blocked a tunnel delaying traffic and all dead are identified as railroad mail service employees.
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Rob
Ingon
Edwards
Roan
Charles
Davisson
Columbus
Christmas Weather Forecast Promises Snow in Places
Weather notes hint at partial white conditions for the season with care programs in Manhattan. Salvation workers and individuals join in aid efforts for the less fortunate as preparations proceed.
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Manhattan
Santa Claus visits Dr Doty’s port Christmas trees
For the first time since Santa and his reindeer delivered gifts down the Hudson, Mrs Doty received permission from her husband to place twenty one Christmas trees in the care of the port official.
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New
York
Santa
Claus
Christmas charity baskets aid Logansport needy families
Festive drive by Salvation Army and local charity workers in Logansport delivers 108 baskets with chicken meat candy and toys to families in need. Volunteers Captain Anderson and Envoy Cook coordinate two wagons and extra helpers for delivery to homes and the county infirmary.
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Logansport
Salvation. Army
Toledo
aThey
King's Howe
Yesterda
Shim
Atti
Bey Tour
Wage settlement ends western strike threat for engineers
A 40 cent daily raise for all engineers with a 325.5 cent differential and a $1 extra per day for the heaviest engines was agreed after a letter to United States Commissioner Charles Py Neill, under the Erdman Act, and mediation by Grand Chief Engineer Warren S. Stone. The Brotherhood cited potential suffering and loss from a general western strike as key to accepting the terms.
Thief Steals Opera Score Package From Express Wagon
New York police seek motive after a package containing opera scores worth up to forty thousand dollars is stolen from an express wagon in front of an uptown residence. Walter Damrosch, conductor and contest judge, reports several scores were among those submitted for a Metropolitan Opera House event.
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New
York
George
Chadvic
New England ‘Conservatory of Music
Boston
Walter Damrosch
Damrosch
Erstruck
Metropolitan: Opera’ ‘House
Train disaster near Fort Wayne injures many passengers
A broken OCR fragment reports a Midland style train collision near Fort Wayne Indiana with injured riders from multiple states. Names and details are garbled but indicate a serious wreck affecting several people and locations.
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Chicago
Frank C. ‘Beebe
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Cmiller
Ine Ft. Wayne
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Pittsburg
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