Tudor denies selling poison in trial
Fritz Tudor testifies he did not sell strychnine as part of a courtroom hearing. The defense seeks to cast doubt on the prosecution's case while prosecutors press for a conviction.
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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
1
Fritz Tudor testifies he did not sell strychnine as part of a courtroom hearing. The defense seeks to cast doubt on the prosecution's case while prosecutors press for a conviction.
In Aledo Illinois December 16 the defense gained ground as Fritz Tudor denied selling poison to Miss Dunlap and Mr Gould of Lardner and Gould testified the candy might have contained poison at manufacture. Dr. Browning found no poisoning and testimony covered suicidism and guilt from neighbors and Miss Dunlap’s statements after Allie Dool's death.
Ottumwa Iowa reports a deadly blaze at Darbyville Ap panoose County in which store manager Willard McConnell was overcome and died. The stock and building valued at 1500 dollars, partly insured, with a ten year old boy escaping after McConnell slept in the store.
Calais reports a collision in the channel this morning between the British steamer Oakmore and the Trans-Atlantic liner St. Germain. Details are not yet available.
Arguments began today in Chicago over dissolving or making permanent the temporary injunction against the alleged beef combine.
British and German claims threaten Venezuela while Italy pushes for arbitration. Bowen offered as mediator, with Washington seeking peaceful resolution. In Davenport a 17 year old boy, Charles Boldt, was killed after stepping onto a westbound Rock Island train near West Liberty while attempting to hitchhike to Davenport with a companion.
Berlin officials consider a more stringent blockade with the Bundesrath to press Venezuela. In related notes, all railroad workers at Puerto Cabello Valencia and Caracas La Guaira are reported safe as fortifications rise near San Felix on the outskirts of Caracas.
A city council ordinance proposes paying 390 dollars for delivering the body of any highwayman or burglar to city hall. The measure cites the current crime epidemic as the reason for the proposal.
Mitchell predicts an end to labor strife if capital and labor leaders meet openly. He argues for conciliation, urges public sentiment to pressure government, and expresses belief ministers and critics like Dr Hillis and President Eliot may become allies, while separating wealth from blame.
Daily Market Letter reports strong wheat activity with an initial rise followed by a pullback due to selling by holders. Bullish news suggests May wheat should advance and firm above prior levels. World shipments hit 6.497 million bushels vs 9 million expected. visible supply up about 2.0 million. Northwest receipts show mixed totals across Minneapolis and Duluth. Liverpool prices move unevenly. day clearances list substantial wheat and flour, corn, and oats exports.
A notice states M N and S will host a road run in six months with details pending. It indicates organizational involvement and an anticipated event date but lacks full specifics in the readable text.
Burlington reports indicate the Muscatine North and South railway will extend from Elrick Junction to Burlington within six months. An extended ordinance confirms intent to build, with right of way secured and ties reportedly purchased. Manager Howard, in Burlington, backs the plan and says construction could start early spring, with about thirty miles to cover.
Justice Gray announced the commission’s first award in Scranton on December 16. He urged the community to heed the silk mill girls’ testimony and enforce all laws. Miner witness John Haddock, called by miners’ counsel, said he would accept any award and testified coal roads tried to curb output signaling the miners’ justified demands.
Chicago dispatch reports generally fair weather for Iowa with indications of fair conditions tonight and Wednesday.
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