Miss Miller's Testimony Promised Crucial
In a quiet court scene the testimony of Miss Miller is expected to play a pivotal role in the ongoing proceedings. Lawyers prepare to present questions and jurors await the testimony's impact on the case.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
1
In a quiet court scene the testimony of Miss Miller is expected to play a pivotal role in the ongoing proceedings. Lawyers prepare to present questions and jurors await the testimony's impact on the case.
At Aledo Illinois on December 15 the Dunlap murder case centers on whether Miss Tona Dunlap gave Miss Allie Dool poison via chocolate cream. Key witness Miss Margaret Miller could tie Dunlap to the criminal act or support self‑ingestion theory.
The college of propaganda nominated Bishop James Quigley of Buffalo for Archbishop of Chicago in Rome. Quigley, born in Canada in 1854, was ordained in 1879 and became bishop of Buffalo in 1897. Nomination surprised many, with Bishop Spalding and Co adjutor Bishop Muldroon other noted contenders.
George Kilrain died after sinking in Halpin a Mississippi quicksand as local Black residents refused to aid him due to superstition and fear. A neighborhood negro magistrate declined help saying the law offers no provision for such cases.
Adlai E Stevenson vows to stay in Bloomington Bloomington NL December 15 states there is no plan to move to Montclair New Jersey and denies any intent to build a 180000 residence he says he will spend the rest of his life in Bloomington.
Caracas reports a move to ask Castro to resign and for Vice President Ayala to assume the presidency amid Puerto Cabello bombardment. London denies British responsibility for Venezuelan ship sinking. Roosevelt held talks in Washington as markets react with corn and wheat trading, plus stock and commodity updates.
Dr. E A Berry resigns as pastor of First Congregational church in Cedar Rapids Iowa to become secretary and professor of pastoral theology at Atlanta Theological Seminary effective February 1.
Chicago markets report a special dispatch noting prices may rise as Armour purchases push values higher. The writer argues current wheat prices undervalue the crop, predicts May wheat near 99½ cents, and urges immediate purchases with margin protection.
Rev. Dr. William H. Roberts reports that revision of the Presbyterian confession of faith may win approval from a large majority of presbyteries. Official returns show 100 presbyteries voting for revision with 18 unofficially supporting it out of 227 presbyteries in total.
A circulating rumor claims John Milhorn told boys that Jesse Tuman was ill, triggering renewed attention to the Tuman case. Sheriff John C. Stuart investigates the source, while a man described as Williams is held in Burlington for possible identification.
Washington D C December 15 Mrs Ulysses S Grant widow of General Grant died last night at 11 12 in her home after three months illness including kidney trouble valvular heart disease bronchitis and weakness. Her sons Ulysses S Grant Jr and Jesse Grant were en route from San Diego. She remained socially informed and read newspapers daily, guiding readers discussion.
The report recalls Williams arriving in town as a tramp and notes that the Burlington detainee arrived similarly as a tramp. The man is sunk and silent, claiming nothing to say. He did admit Davenport birth but provides no further details on his whereabouts.
Rock Island Illinois December 15 Deputy County Treasurer A E Lyford defalcated twelve thousand dollars last fall leaving the new treasurer D H Lyons unable to secure bonds. Banks and security houses won t guarantee 500000 due to a loose county financial system and temporary bonds rely on thirty five farmer signs who protest further responsibility.
Centerville Iowa reports Woodson Reagan found guilty of murder in the second degree for killing his sweetheart in Mystic. The jury deliberated thirty five hours before reaching the verdict.
Chicago December 15 Special Indications show snow likely tonight with possible eastern areas affected Tuesday. Colder temperatures expected, with western regions seeing tonight’s chill and eastern portions facing Tuesday’s cold front.
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