Jury Unable To Reach Verdict In Luz Howard Trial
Seward jury failed to reach a verdict in the Luz Howard murder trial of Governor Willim Got bel. Jurors were split on Howard guilt and the degree of punishment, with the case adjourned as unresolved. Also reported, Gen John McPalser, ex United States senator and 1996 Democratic presidential candidate, died at his home after a health decline, and a hunting accident in Philadelphia left Charles Gantz dead after a gun misfire from Edward Miller.
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Seward
Frenkier
Luz Howard_ac
Willim Gotbel
Ls Schilee
Howard
Fa-Sepater Palmer
Stringfeld
Uls
John McPalser
United
Siste Semarer
Ismais
Ciy
Gen. McCiernand
Uxux
Nate
Charles Gan
Philadelphia
Edward Miller
Gantz
Miller
Galveston Nominates Walter C Junen for Congress
Walter C Junen of Galveston was yesterday nominated for Congress by the Republicans of the Tenth district to succeed retiring Congressman Hawley. Hawley announces his retirement from politics in a letter.
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Galveston
Houston
Tex
Walter C. Junen
Agear
Hawley
Polip
Deaths escalate amid plagues and wrecks in 1900s Glasgow and US
A jumble of regional disasters and health woes unfolds from Glasgow plague deaths to a Bombay supply crisis. Train crashes near Lenoir and Scranton kill an engineer and injure a watchman. Post offices reclassify in Pennsylvania. War risk asserts that Secretary Root’s health is improving. A string of wrecks and stock declines in Germany, Boston, Brooklyn, and St Louis follows. A women’s health advert touts Dr. Prescrs Favorite Prescription as a trusted remedy.
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Glasgow
Ccatton
Bombay
Milly
Lenoir
S. C
Jack Palmer
Pennsylvania
Monessen
New Haven
Perkasie
Maryland
Bronswick
Southampton
L. C
Root
Scranton
Laffin
John Morgan
Rollin Davis
Presce
Ma_Ecernos Alex
Dorset
Beavex Dam and Local Family News in Beavex District
QUTRTY CORRESPONDENCE reports local notes from Beavex Dam. Mrs. McU Barnes confined to bed slowly improving. Miss Dora Landay visiting family. Miss May Lookingbill to furniture job. Several residents visiting relatives in Baltimore, Hagerstown, and Bark Hill. A lengthy poem fragment closes with a sentiment of steadfastness and love.
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Percy S. Barnes
Frederick
Tee
Virginia
Tuas
Dora Landay
and Lindsay, Sear
Doves
McU. Barnes
Mise Basie Arabam
Grees Valley
Bark Hill
George Garber
Sire Vernon Grospickle
Dora Gromnicikte
Bunker
Joseph Gernand
Red Level
W. BR. Waltz
Henry Bohn
May Bohn
Garbertown
Baltimore
Effle Garber
Harry
Hagerstown
May Lookingbill
Oob
Furniture
Maggie Bond
A Fickle Immigrant and Two Lovers at Sam's Barge
A fragment from Ainslee's recounts romantic misadventures aboard a migrant ship. A Swedish maiden torn between two fiancés faces office delays and social scrutiny, ending with return to her homeland and renewed advances from the original suitor, while a second tale notes a bride’s indecision and social fallout aboard the voyage. Also included is a humorous anecdote about a horse named Jerry trained to lift its feet for hoisting ropes and the buyer’s later profit.
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America
Jan Gilmer Spee
Ainslee’s
Iman
Tie
Jerry
Bee
Harlem
St Mr House
Moe
New York Sun
Depew Story of a Soldier Joke at Bull Run
Chauncey M Depew recalls meeting a witty Union soldier who claimed to be hit in the face at the Battle of Bull Run He explains he got hit by a ball while running a mile then turning back The anecdote highlights quick humor from a Civil War veteran and Depew.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Hbimevi
Mr. Depew
Train Accountability and a Bellicose Bell Rope Bet
A Boston man recalls a winter train stoppage over who pulled the bell rope. The duel of the two friends ends with a $50 bet, the wide awake man declared the winner as the stoppage was tied to the bell pull and the rumbling wheels. A separate anecdote involves a lawyer in Indian country and a Christian aboriginal client seeking a receipt. The lawyer refuses, citing the need to be ready for judgment day and the client’s fear of hell.
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Boston
New York
Henefit
Chicacoews
Soldier's Life and War Glory Poem Fragment
A fragmented wartime poem laments soldiers life and death with calls of patriotism and yearning for home. It blends lines about marching, battle drums, and sacrifice, alongside a Baltimore naturalization note and a local election voter count for Porto Ricans.
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Chicago
Peoria
St. Louis
Chicago and Alton
State Fair Grounds
John Ryan
Jerry Hall
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Germany
Berlin
Featerdar
Haschell
Brooklyn
Beavex Dam
Mise
Lore
Peur Beart
Vlad
Sadler's Bryant & Stratton Business College
Brooks
Sadler’s
Bryant & Stratton Business College
N. Charles St
Aid
The
George A. Gilbert
North Market St
Uncle Sam
West
Patrick Street
Apatt
Buffalo Restaurant
Bourbon
N. Hauer
WM. S
Iller & CO
Guns and Sporting Goods
Amimpniion Megiso
Central Hardware CO
Anna Giering
Baltimore ST
Jacarom
Trem
Cardus
N. Jowees
Kbor
Carly
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patsick St
Fred’k, Md
Tailors
B. H. Blackston & Son
Legiona
Drath
Folger McKinsey
Baltimore News
Francisco del Vaile
Baltimore City
Board of Supervisors
Berton
Chicago and
Niinais
Johnston City
Doggett
Hardy Rains
Frankfort
Chivaco
Yam Ag
Dy Ie
Dati BH
Murpey
Newark
Orea Ds
Pissiani
Paiatahie
Ramek
Cecal
Jesse Marden
Bactimore
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Jaeger
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Ralston Health
Sorosis
Queen Quality
American Girl
Columbia
B. Rosenour & Sons
Etchison
W. H. B. Etchison
S. Market St
Frederick, Md
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