Coroners verdict links Thaw to White killing
New York June 28 Thaw faced a restless night in the Tombs as the coroner's court opened with jurors including Nicholas L. Stokes. Dr Lehan attributed White’s death to a gunshot wound in the right eye and Lionel Lawrence testified Mrs Thaw comforted her husband, saying she would stand by him.
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Court Declares Election Illegal In Peoria Board Vote
Eight holdover Peoria school board members were ruled illegally elected in quo warranto proceedings. The case stemmed from the Dougherty scandal and involved taxpayers challenging the board’s legality. The decision reframes local governance and prompts potential vacancies or reappointments.
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Wind Blows Over Train of 11 Cars at Weir Wyoming
High wind at Weir near Cheyenne blew over a train of 11 cars used as quarters for Japanese laborers. Twenty laborers were injured in the incident.
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Weir
RESIGNATION OF CAPTAIN ROBERT F WINN? WYNNE REQUESTED
Captain Robert F. Wynne of the United States Marine Corps submitted his formal resignation to the president. A delegation of Marines from the North Atlantic fleet presented a round robin urging the president not to dismiss or accept the resignation.
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Robert F. Wynne
United States Marine Corps
War on quacks elevates Dr Wahrer to Tri-State presidency
In Galesburg Illinois on June 28 Dr C F Wahrer of Fort Madison was elected president of the Tri-State Medical Society comprising Illinois Iowa and Missouri in recognition of his campaigns against quackery food adulteration and medicinal nostrums Other officers named include Bertha Van Housen T Witherspoon Paxton and Lanpher The next annual meeting will be in Moberly Missouri.
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Governors accept invitation to Iowa conference on senators
Des Moines June 28 Governor Cummins reports three governors accept his invitation to discuss election of United States senators by the people. Kentucky Governor Beckham Illinois Governor Deneen and New York governor’s secretary Perley will send delegates. Georgia Governor Terrill referred matter to legislature.
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Terre Haute Mayor ousted by council votes to remove him
Edwin J. Bidaman is ousted as mayor by a two thirds council vote but refuses to concede. The controller declines to assume acting mayor duties. Bidaman contends council proceedings are invalid due to juror testimony. The impeachment vote upheld the charges 6 to 3, amid divided public opinion over law enforcement.
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War on Saloons Rises in Kansas City Crusade
Kansas City officials widen the anti-saloon drive as warning notices go out. C. W. Tricket, assistant attorney general, threatens demolitions of saloon buildings rented to joint keepers. About a hundred saloons exist here, fifty closed. liquor stocks and fixtures seized in sixteen cases. Some property destruction reported.
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Yale Wins Yale and Harvard Rowing Meet on Thames
Yale defeats Harvard in the annual Thames River races at New London Conn as crowds fill the banks. Yale freshmen win in 11 55 while Yale varsity four dominates, finishing ahead of Harvard by over two lengths in the two mile course. Columbia referee Guy Richards oversees.
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Rich New Yorker Elliott F Shepard Gets Sentence Reduced
Paris reports the justice ministry will reduce Elliott F Shepard's three months imprisonment and fines for a fatal auto accident in St Ouen in April 1905 to six weeks. Separately in Springfield soldiers were jailed for smoking on base and a Nokomis church pastor resigned after a saloon donation dispute.
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Dowie Account Overdrawn by 481337 Says Bank Teller
In Chicago on June 28 RE Harwood teller at Zion City bank testified Dowies account shows an overdrawn balance of 481337. He said bank records indicate funds from the pasture of checks were used by Dowie for personal expenses.
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Nouromtseff Linked to Possible New Premier Role
In St. Petersburg on June 28 constitutional democrats were summoned to a caucus amid rumors that Nouromtseff, president of the lower house, may form a ministry. Negotiations with the group continue as talks proceed.
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Plumber Rescued After 22 Hours Trapped in Sand Pit
Jeremiah Fisher, a New York plumber, was rescued after more than 22 hours trapped in a sand pit in Tompkinsville Staten Island. He was found in a pitiable condition from exhaustion and his survival remained uncertain.
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Staten Island
Epitome of Doings in Congress Yesterday
A June 28 brief from official records covers Senate and House actions. Senate chairmen announced a deadlock over the agriculture appropriations inspection provision and discussed Moroccan affairs with the Algeciras resolution to vote December 3. In the House, money measures passed with amendments, a Philippine clothing collection date eyed, and a Panama Canal project conference named conferees Perkins Denby and Howard for a United States district court bill. Separate Knoxville fire report notes 58 girls evacuated unharmed.
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Roosevelt weighs Sac and Fox Indian appropriation bill
President Roosevelt held a long talk with Iowa lawmakers over a 100000 appropriation for the Sac and Fox Indians of Iowa. Indian officials oppose the bill, urging court of claims action before Congress. The Iowa claimster money comes from the Kansas allotment, contested by the Kansas branch. The president will decide after receiving more details.
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Final Disagreement on Meat Inspection Reported
Washington June 28 reports show a deadlock and disagreement over the meat inspection amendment in the agricultural appropriation bill. Senator Proctor said conferees reached no agreement on who pays inspection costs, with a tax proposal debated and deemed potentially unconstitutional.
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Hottest Day in Chicago Amid Heat Wave
Chicago reports the hottest day of the summer with 91 degrees at 2 pm in the weather office. Two deaths attributed to the heat and several prostrations were reported as officials warn residents to take precautions.
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