Jurors drew lots in Burtis case at Trenton court
Charges were brought against jurors in a Burtis trial in Mercer county alleging the verdict was obtained by drawing lots in the jury room. Judge Belisiah ordered a thorough probe with next hearing slated, potential contempt charges expected. Burtis, a music teacher, faced a charge of extracting money from an automatic gas meter in his home.
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Trenton Law Court
Burtis Cas
Trenton
N.J
Henry J. Burtis
Mercer court
Burtis
Belisiah
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery touted as stomach cure
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for stomach and digestion diseases with no alcohol or narcotics. It claims to improve nutrition extraction from food and bodily strength, aided by testimonials from Prof Pleasant A. Oliver of Viola Arkansas and notes on Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for bowel and liver regulation.
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dyacpor Fies
JaLiFoRMa Fig Syrup Co
California
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO
San FRANCISCO
CAL
LOUISVILLE
NEW YORK
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Sage
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Viola, Fitton Co Ark
Dr Pierce
Venezuela Colombia Civil War Threats Stir Diplomatic Circles
Washington reports a tense regional outlook as Venezuela and Colombia face possible war and domestic unrest. Conflicting cables from Caracas and Bogota detail martial law claims, insurgent leadership, and uncertain troop movements amid stalled information and a debate on deploying a U.S. warship. In Colorado Springs editors receive a banquet with notable toasts from Roosevelt and local leaders.
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Colombia
Washington
South America
legation
Castro
Galviras
party of
General Uribe
Aracaibo
Marin
Andes
Uribe
Ecuador
Nicaragua
department of state
W. W. Russell
Atlee
Peace or War Loom Over Wage Talks in Steel Dispute
Pittsburg Aug 3 Indications point to a decision on reopening wage talks in the steel dispute. Amalgamated Association leaders met with Veryl Preston as New York officials travel there to press for a defined conference. Reports from Wellsville say nine new workers were brought into the mill amid tense strikes. Mayor Dennis intervened to remove a machinist from a strike camp, and scab activity sparked threats of violence. Organizers warned the AFL may soon join the strike as tensions rise.
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New York city
Amalgamated Association
Shaffer
New York
association
Veryl Preston
Henry
Messrs
Willams
Chappelle
Preston
combine
Wellsville
American Sheet Steel company
steel trust
Scottdale
A. P. Dennis
David Alman
Brooklyn
Alman
John Mathews
Griffith
American Federation of Labor
Hanna denies role in steel strike settlement
Senator M A Hanna visiting President and Mrs McKinley denied involvement in any steel strike settlement efforts. He said he seeks settlement as others do but will not participate in negotiations. Knoxville Traction proposes universal quits following unions, six cars ran, one car derailed by grease on a steep grade.
Sharon Steel Strike Settled At National and Sharon Works
Sharon Pennsylvania August 3 Machinists strike at National Steel works and Sharon Steel plant settled yesterday. Terms include a 50 cent daily wage advance and overtime pay at one and a half, a 48 hour week, and discharge of all non union workers within 15 days. Lawmakers Will Take Vacation. Richmond Virginia August 3 Constitutional convention votes 42 to 25 to recess from today until August 22 on half pay.
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Sharon Steel
Sharon
National Steel works
Richmond
Town springs up in a night near Fort Sill Lawton
Lawton Oklahoma near Fort Sill grows from new country land lottery results as thousands of homeseekers converge to stake lots in August. The town boasts 400 temporary business houses, a projected national bank, and street layouts with gambling and shows mingling with a thousand Comanche tents nearby.
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Oklahoma
Fort Sill
O. T
Reno
Anardarko
Hobart
Kruger Warns Of World Shudder Over Concentration Camps
The Figaro interview with Kruger claims Boer camps will horrify and drive intervention once revealed. He vows to defend liberty, refuse protectorate, and demand his flag. Standerton dispatch mentions Kruger's reply to Botha and De Wet to continue fighting. Also notes Horlbeck cremation, and Corn King firm plans to resume trading by early next week.
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Lord Kitchener
Miss Hobhouse
Great Britain
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Mr. Fischer
America
London
Standerton
Transvaal
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Louis Botha
De Wet
Rand
Botha
Chicago
George H Phillips
board of trade
Rival Democrats Organize Philadelphia Delegates Faction
In Philadelphia Aug 15 the Young Democracy named 60 delegates to oppose Donnelly and Ryan for the state convention. A central committee session designated the delegation as an official executive body to unite ward groups across the city. Senator Wents of Montgomery urged voters to back good government and citizenship.
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Ryan
Philadelphia
Aug
Young Democracy
Central Democratic Committee
Philadelphia County
Harrisburg
cty
Wents
Montgomery county
Two Sets of Delegates at State Convention
Fourth district Democrats elect two delegate slates at a convention and again at Olyphant amid claims of irregularity. Names include J W Kelpatrick and M F McDermott with alternates J J Roman and E F Edmunds. Wilkes Barre district also selects delegates James Eagan and George O'Brien with judges and officials noted.
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Scranton
J. W Kelpatrick
Carbondale
M. F. McDermott
Jermyn
Thomas Manley
Archbald
M W. Grogan
Olyphant
John J. Roman
B. M. Colley
Dunmore
E. F. Edmunds
Mayfield
John O'Hara
James Guffey
Wilkesharre
fifth legislative district
Pittston
James Eagan
George O'Brien
Yorkhes
supreme court
Stone
cenauis
Crescena Sets New Record In Fast Mile Trotting
Crescena the trotting champion trotted a mile in 2.02% at Columbus Driving Park, shaving half a second off his week old mark. A 12,000 strong crowd watched as Crescena, driven by George Ketcham, raced despite a biting wind. Despite a gusting breeze, the stallion finished with a time hailed as the most remarkable mile ever trotted on any track.
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Columbus
Crescena
Cleveland
Crescens
Driving Park
agg
George Ketcham
Ketcham
Many Hurt in Trolley Wreck Near Donnellaville
A daytime trolley collision in Springfield, Ohio involving the Day ton Springfield and Urbana line with a coal car on an open switch left 14 people seriously injured at Mitchell Thomas Hospital. Four were believed to be dying, with several others sent home with minor injuries.
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Springfield
Dayton
Urbana
Donnellaville
Mitchell Thomas Hospital
Pratt Held For Wife Murder In West Chester
West Chester August 3 hearing for William H Pratt lasted ten minutes with two witnesses Walter E Hall and Dr Elwood Patrick testifying Pratt disputed his claim of pulling a dock in his field and the wounds of Mrs Pratt deemed not personal safety related Justice Paxson said prima facie case for murder and Pratt to stand trial Hobson Appeals For Stronger Navy Madison Wis August 3 Captain Richmond P Hobson spoke to 5000 at Monona Late Assembly urging Congress to fund a stronger navy with at least 25 million dollars for warships Two Children Burned To Death Woodland Wis August 3 two Ryder children ages 2 and 4 burned in a farm bat. mother watched fire but could not help as blaze consumed the scene
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West Chester
William H. Pratt
Walter E Hall
Elwood Patrick
Hobson
Madison
Wis
Richmond P. Hobson
Monona
congress
Woodland
Ryder
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