Murder Trial Gathers in Kansas City for Lulu Kennedy
Lulu Prince Kennedy faces a first degree murder charge for shooting her husband Philip H. Kennedy. Coroner's jury urged murder indictment and possible death penalty. Initial sympathy faded amid rumors of forced marriage and a conspiracy involving the Kennedy family.
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Kansas City
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Philip H. Kennedy
Kennedy
R. C. Cross
Lulu Prince
Case Patten
Westport
N. Y
Trouble over Logan Statue Delays Unveiling in Washington
Brooklyn dock holds the $50,000 Gen John A Logan statue awaiting transport to Washington. Proposals include rail routes via Baltimore and exclusive water shipment, but tunnel height and vessel availability hinder movement. The statue, a bronze by Franklin Simmons modeled after Gen Logan, was ordered by Congress in 1887 and unveiled in spring. A second item notes New York State Bar Association proposing a uniform divorce reform law to curb abuses and require residency rules for filing.
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Gen
John A. Logan
Congress
Franklin Simmons
Rome
Brooklyn
Washington
Tao Washington
Probien Jy Transportation
Are
Potomac River
Baltimore
Iowa Circle
Bronge
Italy
America
Humbert
State Bar Association of
New York
French Birth Rate Drops Alarm Europe Faces Population Strain
In 1899 France recorded 10000 fewer births than 1898 and deaths barely keep pace with population. Politicians and economists warn of stagnation and a looming German advantage, proposing remedies from higher official pay to childless tax measures. The Chamber calls on banning alcohol deemed dangerous by medicine. Senator Mason rises to committee chair as aging, retirements reshape politics. Professor Williams plans India study then Afghanistan, Pyrsees and Hindoos customs. He aims to return in June.
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France
Germany
A. V. Williams
Columbia University
India
Department of
Afghanistan
Khyber Pass
Pyrsees
Hindoos
Electoral College shortcomings in presidential selection
The piece argues for a stricter constitutional interpretation of electors, claiming divorce mills erode morals and criticizing modern electors as mere formalities. It notes no telegraphic reports from state electors meetings and contends electors would only be decisive if a candidate died before meeting.
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Electoral College
Melinley
Roosevelt
American Coal in Europe and Strike Insurance Trends
The January United States consular reports note a real influx of American coal into European ports especially the Mediterranean, with price disparities across cities. Cardiff steam coal dominates UK ports but costs have surged. The report also surveys a proposed strike insurance scheme by Austrian and German manufacturers, funded by payroll contributions to a cooperative fund to compensate employers during disputes. It mentions Rev. George W. Unkle of Prospect Park Pa and John G. Carlisle's rising income from a New York law practice.
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Europe
United States
Mediterranean
England
London
Cardiff
Liverpool
Tlongkong
Marseilles
Rouen
Hongkong
Austria
Germany
Demolition Threat to St Giles Cripplegate Tomb of Milton
Ancient St Giles Cripplegate near Milton's burial site faces demolition to make way for so called improvements. The 800 year old church has survived fires and sieges, with Milton buried beside his father on November 12 1674 as crowds gathered for the funeral.
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St. Giles
Cripplegate
John Milton
Alfric, Proctor
St. Bartholomew's
Hastings
London
Milton
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George W. Unkle
Prospect Park
John G. Carlisle
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Eyvery
Howard
Alabama
Congressman White
North Carolina
Francis M. Anderson
Washington, D. C
Judge Anderson
Virginia
Harriette A. S. Marsh
Woman's Benevolent Association of Chicago
Pernna
Tod Lee
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