Murder Trial Celebrities Lolanda Bonine Ayres Case
Washington November 13 The trial of Lolanda Henry Bonine charged with the murder of James Seymour Ayres began in a crowded court. Prosecution aims to prove intent with three shots fired in Ayres room during a struggle over a revolver as Bonine recounts a night of jealousy and fear.
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Washington
Lolanda Henry Bonine
James Amouryres
Tne
Guiteau
Washingon
Department
Cen
Bureau
Ames Seymour Ayres
Cuse
Enmore
Ouse
Hillman
Ayres
Bonnie
Dan Woodhouse
the Wenmore
Mary E. Mines
Woodhouse
Miss Minaj
Lord Rosslyn Claims Win With Monte Carlo System
London reports Earl of Rosslyn, who funded a $100,000 venture to bankrupt Monte Carlo, tested a new scheme at Jermyn Street. A croupier handled Trente et quarante for two hours each session, yielding £265 profit day one and £1,000 by day two after simulated losses. Skeptics say results require 20,000 coups to prove viability.
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Lord Rosslyn
London
the Express
Earl of Rosslyn
Monte Carlo
Jermyn Street
Earl
Rosslyn
Army commission denied for jilted fiancée case
President Roosevelt refused to appoint ex-Lieutenant William Crawford of Camden to second lieutenant, citing unmanly conduct for jilting Miss Rebecca Douglass. Crawford, a Spanish War veteran, had faced protests from her family and South Carolina politicos who opposed his selection despite a creditable record.
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Roosevelt
Washington
William P. Crawford
Camden
D. C
Crawford
Spain
Philippines
Rebecca Douglass
8. C
South Carolina
War Department
Manila
Navy Department
Miss Herron to Wed Following Brother’s Simple Marriage
Miss Margaret Evelyn Herron sister of Professor George D. Herron announces engagement to Dr Henri Verner Berghall of Manistee Michigan. Wedding planned in the same nonreligious form as her brother’s nuptials with no church vows. Rev William F Brown of Plymouth Congregational Church Rochester New York may attend.
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New York
Margaret Evelyn Herron
George D. Herron
Henri Verner Berghall
Manistee
Mich
Professor Herron
Carrie Rand
Herron
Metuchen
N. J
Miss Rand
Miss Horton
Sweden
Michigan
Miss Herron
Miss Costlow to Marry Another Man in Scarred Past
Cleveland dispatch reports Miss Lillian Costlow a Columbus girl once linked to Ross H. Ferrell, the man executed for killing Fred T. Lane, is set to wed William Nunn a funeral director from Woodland Avenue. Ferrell’s failed engagement led to the crime and his arrest in Costlow’s parlor.
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Ferrell
Cleveland
Lillian Costlow
Columbus
Ross H. Ferrell
Fred T. Lane
William Nunn
Woodland Avenue
Miss Coastlow
Ferr
Adams Express Company
Miss Castlow
Miss Costlow
Lane
Washington notes on postmasters and rail jobs in the Midwest
W H Richmond named postmaster at Swan Nebraska replacing L Richmond. Rail mail clerks appointed: Fink Wolsey South Dakota Morton Omaha Holdrege Cox. South Dakota post offices become presidential Jan 1 with Bridgewater Kimball $1000, Clear Lake $1100. Iowa banks authorized by the currency controller Chariton National bank $50000 Hamburg Farmers' National bank $50000. Omaha October receipts $39686 up from $39341 prior year. Des Moines $30240 up from $27716. Moore named postmaster Cambria. Linsey resigns. Elevator conductor appointed in Dubuque. Mall route contracts to Alderich Alda and Buckenberg Kyle. Pensions: Bast Ramona $8, Ulrich Hot Springs $10.
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Northwestern
Washington
W. H. Richmond
Swan
Holt County
Neb
L. Richmond
W. J. Fink
Wolsey
T. Morton
W. F. Rodstron
F. Holdrege
Charles H. Cox
Omaha
South Dakota
Bridgewater and
Kimball
Clear Lake
Iowa National Banks
Chariton National Bank of Chariton
Farmers' National Bank of Hamburg
Des Moines
Moore
Cambria
Wayne County
Je. J. Linsey
John Muire
Dubuque
Alda
Ord
J W. Alderich
Kyle
Sutley
S. B
Lorenzo Buckenberger
Iyle
Michael F. Bast
Ramona
Thomas Ulrich
Hot Springs
Alabama Constitution Ratified Amid Vote Fraud Claims
Reports from Montgomery and Birmingham claim the new Alabama constitution will be ratified by large majorities, with leaders asserting gains in white counties and forecasts of a 27,800 vote edge. Opponents accuse fraud and warn the measure would cut 95 percent of the black vote from politics and voting access.
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Montgomery
Ala
George W. Jones
Jones
Birmingham
Alabama
Jefferson County
Charles M. Shelley
Black Belt
O. W. Underwood
Democratic Campaign Committee
Beckham to Durbin Governor Criticises Action of Indiana Executive
Kentucky Governor Beckham attacks Indiana Governor Durbin over the rejection of requisitions for Taylor and Finley in Goebel assassination matters. He accuses Durbin of oath violation and politicizing the case, argues ministers powers only, and signals possible mandamus actions in Indiana courts with appeal to the state supreme court.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Frankfort
Beckham
Durbin
Taylor
Finley
Goebel
United States
Ez Party
Mandamus
Supreme Court
Kitchener Sprigg Plan to Expel Invaders From Cape Colony
Cape Town reports a joint imperial colonial scheme to remove invaders from Cape Colony with a large loyalist levy. Major General Ian Hamilton to act as Kitchener's chief of staff as plans for a more vigorous campaign unfold aiming to end the war before the coronation festivities, with a start anticipated early next year.
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Kitchener-Sprigg
Cape Colony
London
Cape Town
Daily Mail
Lord Kitchener
Sir John Gordon Sprigg
Cape
Imperial
The
Daily News
Ian Hamilton
South Africa
Hamilton
Quaker Colony Plans National Industrial Colony in Colorado
Indiana Quaker leader John L. Thomas heads a committee traveling to Colorado to assess southern lands for a sugar beet colony. If suitable, thousands of acres will be purchased and the plan extended to Nebraska Iowa and all United States members.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Richmond
Ind
United States
Colorado
John L. Thomas
Indiana
Thomas
Corn yields hit record lows in 1900 crop report
Washington reports the preliminary department of agriculture estimate: corn yield 16.4 bushels per acre, the lowest general average on record, with major states like Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska under their ten year averages. Buckwheat and potato yields also lag, with hay, apples, pears, grapes and sweet potatoes showing varied changes.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Michigan
Maine
South Dakota
Texas
Arkansas
Anti-Vice Crusade Reports Violations of Law in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee anti-vice crusade report cites law disregards in the city. A three member committee, backed by ministers, alleges 32 gambling houses and 116 questionable saloons, with the police cleared of revenue involvement. The push gathered clergy support from a dozen pulpits.
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Milwaukee
Ministerial Association of
R. H. Keller
Pilgrim Congregational Church
E. A. Cutler
Dewey Leads Secret Schley Court Discussions in Washington
Admiral Dewey with Benham and Ramsay convened the Schley court of inquiry in the McLean building, proceeding behind closed doors to review the evidence from the prior investigation. He said sessions remain secret and it will take time to reach findings after eight weeks of searching examination.
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Dewey
Schley Court
Washington
Benham
Ramsay
Schley Court of Inquiry
McLean
Admiral Dewey
Three Way Retirement Rumors Hit Roosevelt Cabinet
A New York newspaper claims Secretary Hay and Secretary Long will retire soon after Congress opens. secretary Gage reportedly wants to stay. The piece suggests Roosevelt may appoint former Senator Walcott ofColorado to a cabinet post.
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Washington
Nev
Roosevelt
New York
Hay
Gage
Long
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Walcott
Colorado
White House
The Joy of Returning in a Riverside Confession
Two friends drift on a river as Sybil reveals a long kept secret about her past with a married lover. She plans a London reunion to reclaim happiness, while Rose confronts the perilous choice and hidden truth of who is the wife.
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Mr. Ayres
Ayres
Bonnie
Boniie
Post Office
Ohio
Mary Lorain
Chicago Tribune
Jair
Jay
Sybil
Rose
London
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