Shooting trial in Jersey City over Barker case
On the Jersey City trial of Thomas G Barker for shooting Rev John Keller the day featured frequent objections and swift rulings by Judge Blair. Keller testified clearly while Barker largely failed to add material testimony. Wounds on Keller and the shooting angles were debated as Dr Strasser and others testified the fatal shot likely came from behind.
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New York
Jersey City
Thomas G. Barker
John Keller
Arlington
Clear Cut, Co
Keller
Barker
Blair
Erwin
van Wickle
Well
Evans
Morris Plains Asylum
Henry Sincock
Kearney
Sincock
van Wickte
Tom
Clements Krebs
Krebs
William Tolen
Tolén
Chief Tolen
August Strasser
Mr. Keller
Strasser
James J. Exton
J. D. McGill
McGill
Keller Barter Case Opens with Fiery Testimony
The trial centers on William Barker charged in a shooting case involving Mr. Keller. Witnesses describe fear, confusion, and voice recognition efforts. Barker Testifies about his employment and knowledge of Keller, while defense argues about admissible motive and prior stories from Barker’s wife.
Ten Years for Mosher Murder Accomplice in Maine Case
Portland Maine June 18 Bill Hands the negro who turned state's evidence in the Mosher murder trial and aided in convicting Edward Graffam will serve ten years in state prison for manslaughter. Hands admitted aiding Graffam but pleaded guilty to manslaughter to secure leniency. prosecutors argued Hands helped secure Graffam's conviction and urged a 10 year term.
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Portland
Bill” Hands
Mosher
Edward Graffam
Graffami
Bonney
Graffam
Chas. A. True
Hands
George Libby
Boston
Libby
Whitehouse
Seiders
Cumberland County
A Tribute of Science at Carlsbad Water Cure
Carlsbad Sprudel Water is praised as a health remedy with claims of curing liver and kidney diseases, stomach catarrh, gout, and rheumatism. A favorable trial notes improved complexion, firmer step, and disappearance of many hypochondriac complaints after a week, with a laxative option using Sprudel Salt.
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Carlsbad
Bohemia
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Hands Receives Ten Year Sentence For Manslaughter
Hands pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a case involving Clifford Mosher. Judge Bonney, while noting the option of a longer sentence, imposed ten years at hard labor in the state prison, with prosecutors pressing for the maximum term and possible future actions against Graffami.
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Hands
Clifford Mosher
Libby
Mosher House
Nos
Bonney
Graffami
Gold Bar Robbery Shadowed by Bremen Chief Arrival
German police chief Arthur Carl has arrived amid leaks about the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse gold bar heist of April. Theodore Magers, the bed room steward, is jailed as a suspected instrument in a larger plan to steal a ship’s treasure vault.
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New York
Arthur Carl
Bremen
Germany
Lloyd Line
Theodore Magers
Magers
Skowhegan orders hold without bail in murder case
Alexander Terrier, charged with the March murder of Matthias Pare near Asquith in northern Somerset, had a preliminary hearing continued today in Skowhegan. Three state witnesses testified while Terrier’s counsel offered no evidence and pleaded for the defendant. He was held without bail for the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Skowhegan
Alexander Terrio
Matthias Pare
Asquith
Somerset
Bachelor
Terrier
Secret Societies Ban Eased by Swedish Lutheran Synod
Jamestown N Y June 18 The Augustan Synod of the Swedish Lutheran church recommended removing all reference to secret societies from the constitution. The committee chair Dr M C Renzien of Chicago said the creed would be changed to strike out any mention of Masonic or other secret societies. A stray ad notes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for indigestion.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Augustan Synod
Swedish Lutheran Church
M. C. Renzien
Chicago
Appeal in Molineux death case resumes in Buffalo court
The Buffalo court of appeals heard the Molineux death penalty appeal arguments. Attorneys Milburn and Hill argued admissibility of Barnet evidence, handwriting expert issues, trial fairness, and recorder conduct. Milburn claimed prejudice and urged a new trial. Hill defended prosecution and urged guilt, tying Barnet and Cornish letters to the case.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Court of Appeals
John G. Milburn
Molineux
Barnet
Kinsley
Milburn
Molineaux
Hill
Cornish
Marsden
Harpster
Burns Medical Co
Harry Cornish
Knickerbocker Club
David Carvelho
Grade Must Go in Lynn Crossings Abolition Move
Lynn Mass June 18 The board of aldermen approved an order to petition the superior court for the abolition of seven grade crossings in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Board of Aldermen
Superior Court
Venice Café Stays Open Day and Night for 150 Years
A Venice café marks a remarkable milestone as it remains open day and night for 150 years, attracting locals and visitors with its continued service, historic charm, and enduring presence in the community.
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Venice
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Thomas C. Barker
John Kellar
Eople
Commercial Cable Company
A. L. A. Toboldt
Philo
Weeks
Mary Melano
Heckman
Miss Muller
Dea
Maine
Augusta
G. W. Cole Co
New York City
Colorado
New Mexico
John E. Liggett
G. W W. Cole Co
Washington Life
P. K
Cook, Taylor & CO
Central Street
C. B. Coburn & CO
Market Street
Picnic Dainties
G.G. Read
Wm. Nichols
Goodwin
J. B. Goodwin
W. H. S. Hayes
W. H. J. Hayyes
Lowell, Mass
J. J. McMannon
Prescott St
Shur
Optician Rogers
Merrimack
Railroad National Bank
Taylor. Roofing Company
Fletcher Street
Hunphrey St
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