Hamilton Convicted on Manslaughter Verdict
MINNEAPOLIS Feb 20 The jury in the Frank Itten case found Hamilton guilty of first degree manslaughter after a long deliberation. A mercy recommendation was noted and a five to years imprisonment range is hinted upon sentencing. A motion for a new trial was filed and Hamilton expressed surprise at the verdict.
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Minneapolis
Frank Iitten
Rad Day
Hamilton
Acroses Johnson
Colorado
Minneapolis murder case links Hamilton and Day to elite society
Frank Hamilton, descendant of Alexander Hamilton, and Leonard R. Day, a Minneapolis resident, were both romantically involved with Caroline Slagle. After a European trip they met again at the West hotel in the city, where a dispute led to Day being mortally wounded. Hamilton, heavily intoxicated at the time, did not fully grasp his actions.
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Frank Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Europe
United Tes
Minneapolis
Ie Ae
Daily Times
Leonard R. Day
Minners
West Hotel
Iss Caroline Slagle
Gthl
Hamilton
Unclear historical note on hotel staff and guests
Fragmentary passage describes hotel clerks Mr. Clark and Sten, referencing Rainier Grand hotel in Seattle and a Minneapolis rival. It notes a young man named Day as a roomer and general favorite, with uncertain details about future events and Hamilton hosting suggests multiple figures and incomplete context.
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Harfliten
Seatile
Clark
Rainier-Grand Hotel
Est
Minneapolis
Sten
Hamilton
Constitutional convention to accept U S independence terms
Havana February 20. In a secret session the constitutional convention decided to accept independence conditions imposed by the United States. The decision has not been made public.
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Havana
Iitin
Constitutional Convention
Ecret
United States
States collier Caesar arrives after Manila voyage
The collier Caesar reached port ten days overdue from Manila amid reports of severe gales encountered at sea.
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Collier Caesar
Manila
Riot in Reichsrat as Czechs storm tribune
In BUDA PST Austria on February 20 the reichsrath saw a riot when Czech protesters stormed the president's tribune and assaulted him with missiles. Several clashes followed as the session adjourned amid chaos.
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Buda Pst
Austria
Reichsrath
Plan to control China commerce by European and American banks
London reports a scheme formed by Col Thels to dominate Chinese trade. A trust of leading European and U S financial houses aims to control consumption and includes building railroads and establishing steamship lines as part of the plan.
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London
China
Col. Thels
Europe
United States
Truth on Municipal Ownership Rebuttal Notes Detroit Gas Savings
A pamphlet by M. J. Francisco is cited as biased against municipal ownership. Arguments claim several cities show failures quoted by Francisco are inaccurate and that Detroit demonstrates cheaper gas and better service under public ownership. A forthcoming publication promises to present corrected facts where municipal ownership has been tried.
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M. J. Francisco
Detroit
Mr. Francisco
Zenenee
County Board Appeals Juror Fees Ruling
The board of county commissioners directs Prosecuting Attorney Fulton to appeal Judge Iujman s decision granting juror fees back years totaling nearly $8 000.
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Board of County Commissioners
Fulton
Ju Iman
Seven Miners Recovered From Union Mine Disaster
Victoria BC February 29 The remains of seven miners have been recovered from the Union mine. Two were mutilated by the blast while the others were overcome by fire damp. Faces black and bodies deeply red and swollen.
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Union
Expedition to march on Sianfu warned by legations
London dispatches report that the Chinese have been notified by the Japanese British and German legations that an expedition is being arranged to march toward Sianfu if the court does not change its stance on punishments. Chinese plenipotentiaries urged Sianfu to comply, with 6900 troops noted for resumption of actions.
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London
Sianfu
Inquest Finds Death From Ro Injuries at Senate Saloon
Butterworths morgue heard the coroner's jury declare Edward Clyde died from injuries received in the Senate saloon. The jury fixed no responsibility on any person connected with the saloon.
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Butterworth’s
Edward Clyde
Senate
Diplomatic Talks Aim to Address China and Nicaragua
Ambassador Choate and the Marquis of Lana Downe discuss the Chinese and Nicaraguan questions. They learned these topics will be on the cabinet agenda at the upcoming February meeting.
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London
Choate
Marquis of
Lanadowne
Mrs Nation Stirs Prisoners with Diatribes in Jail
In Topeka Mrs Nation provokes inmates with diatribes from her cell centered on cigarette smoking by prisoners. Sheriff Cook says he cannot stop it as cases against Nation and others for malicious mischief and property destruction were postponed for venue change. Judges in Wichita hold Nation for trial and warn warrants for aiding saloon disturbances.
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Topeka
Kan
Mrs. Nation
Cook
Carrie
Jerome Cat tin Funeral Held at First Unit ian Church
Jerome Cat tin died recently and funeral services were held at 2 o'clock in the First Unit ian church. Rev. Allan W. Armstrong officiated. The service was largely attended with many floral offerings on the casket. Pallbearers included Etter Horton, KR H Denny, Daniel Jones, W H Parry, Thos Jones and Frank P Lewis. Interment followed at Mount of cemetery with Butterworth and na directing.
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Jerome Cattin
Unitian
Allan W. Armstrong
Etter Horton
KR. H. Denny
Daniel Jones
W. H. Parry
Thos. Jones
Frank P. Lewis
Butterworth & Na
Local Laborer Found Dead in Well Street Shack
Gaetanio Cayano, a laborer, was found dead in a small shack on Well Street. The coroner was notified and the body was taken to Butterworth's morgue. Officials reported the death as due to natural causes.
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Gaetanio Cayano
Well Street
Eye
Butterworth's
Gert Brothers Cleared in Cigar Case
Benjamin and R. Gert, arrested Monday for possessing stolen cigars, were released by Judge George yesterday after investigators found they were innocent purchasers. Police continue to locate the actual sellers.
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Benjamin
R. Gert
George
Gerl Brothers
Saloons Barred from Private Boxes Under City Ordinance
Mayor Humes signs ordinance banning private boxes in saloons and side entrances. Chief of Police Meredith notifies saloonkeepers to comply within one week or face arrest and prosecution under the penalty prescribed.
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Humes
Meredith
Armed mob gathering in Winfield for battle
Word from Winfield reports an armed mob gathering in the business district at noon assisted by 20 men from Arkansas City. By afternoon 100 temperance supporters planned to parade the streets and raid was to begin. The mayor swore in 30 extra police to arrest any mob of more than six. A daylight prayer occurred at the wrecked United Brethren church and fighting seemed likely before sunset unless saloon men yield.
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Wichita
Kan
Winfield
Arkansas City
United Brethren Church
Plot to derail General Kitchener's train at Klip River
A second attempt to wreck the train carrying General Kitchener occurred near Klip River. The earlier train was halted by a mine placed beneath its track, signaling a coordinated sabotage amid mounting threats.
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Pretoria
Kitchener
Klip River
Waa
Senate rejects hazing conference report vote split
In Washington on February 2 the senate rejected the conference report on the hazing question by a 14 to 2 vote. Senator Wolcott called the measure trifling and warned that adopting the report would make the cadets more like milkacops and priga.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Wolcott
Congress
Cadeta Milkacops
Priga
Fire damages patrolman’s home after defective fireplace
A fire at Patrolman A. Ryan’s residence at Dearborn Street and Twenty-eighth Avenue South, caused by a faulty fireplace, endangered Mrs. Ryan and damaged clothing and valuables. Firemen saved the furniture. only the north end needs rebuilding with an estimated loss of 605 dollars.
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A. Ryan
Twenty-eighth Avenue
Dearborn Street
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
Rome
Offcer Ryan
Legal Doubt Smolders Over City Officials Salary Increases
The Beattie city faces questions about raising salaries for appointive officers during their terms. The constitutional clause bars increases to public officers mid-term and officials debate whether city roles fit this definition. Names of affected posts include city engineer water works chief police and others.
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Beattie
Board of Health
Civil Service
Board of Oeworks
Cheap Man Accosts Tiny Man in Totem Saloon
A sensational quarrel erupted at the Totem saloon on Ocidental avenue last night between Dick Burkman of Gard ner Detective Agency and Orange Hadley, a known small man. Burkman swore to shut every house in the city after a dispute. Hadley called him a coward, they traded blows, then separated with Burkman vowing vengeance on the gambling fraternity.
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Totem
Ocidental Avenue
Dick Burkman
Gardner Detective Agency
Orange Hadley
Barkman
Hadley
Parkman
Burkman
Building Permits Issued For Several Local Homes
City engineer’s office reports several building permits today. Carrie I Bryant receives a 1 story cottage at 1301 Sixth Avenue North for 500 dollars. George W Carroll adds to a Whitman Avenue building for 400 dollars. G B Peavey constructs a 1 story frame cottage at 714 Fourth Avenue North for 1000 dollars. A F E Fowler plans a 1 half story frame cottage at 2719 Rimwood Place for 500 dollars. An unusually large number of earlier permits were taken out.
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Carrie I. Bryant
Sixth Avenue North
George W. Carroll
Whitman Avenue
G. B. Peavey
Fourth Avenue North
A. F E. Fowler
Rimwood Place
Emalier
Civil Service Commission to Meet for Promotion Exams
The civil service commission plans a meeting at the earliest possible time to arrange regular examinations for promotions. The session was postponed to adjust the city salary plan, with a possible meeting tonight. The Green Lake Improvement club held its second meeting at the Sunday-school tent on Kirkwood Avenue, forming an organization and appointing committees to address street-car service, lighting, water, and street numbering. The club will meet on Mondays instead of Tuesdays going forward.
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Civil Service Commission
Green Lake
May Be a Dream W. J. Baker Arrested in Train Robbery Case
W. J. Baker was arrested early today by Patrolmen McGlorg and Kent on suspicion of robbing H. F. Michaels of $100 and a railroad ticket. Michaels, intoxicated, reported the loss at headquarters and was sent to jail to sober up after claiming two men seized him while boarding a passenger train at the foot of Columbia street.
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W. J. Baker
McGlorg and
Kent
H. F. Michaels
Michaels
Assenger
Columbia Street
Seattle Central Railway Files $250000 Mortgage
The Seattle Central railway filed with the city clerk a first mortgage of 250000 to secure six percent gold bonds payable in 1920. Bonds have par value of 1000 each with semi annual interest. If default occurs the trustee can operate or sell the street railway. Mortgage signed by J. M. Frink president I P Tremper secretary and A Chilberg president for the bank. Seattle Central Railway Co recently acquired the franchise granted to J M Frink EB Tremper G F Cheashbam and W H White.
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Seattle Central Railway
Bagkse
J. M. Frink
I. PY. Tremper
A. Chilberg
Seattle Central Railway Co
EB. ¥. Tremper
G. F. Cheashbam
W. H. White
Trial of W. G. Langdon Faces Delays and Special Venue
Pro ceedings in the Langdon case show limited juror pool after anti capital punishment bias. Langdon remains on 85000 bond while Justice Austin considers a special venue. Inspector John D. Shea of Chicago sends a letter praising Langdon as a peaceable citizen despite familiar associations.
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William B. Langdon
Langdon
Austin
John JD. Shea
Chicago
Shea
Department of Police
City of Chicago
John D. Shea
William G. Langdon
Statement of Inspector Behiba on Ware and Langdon
In a sworn document Inspector Joun D Behiba of Cook County Testifies that Ware was never arrested nor connected with dishonorable acts and served fairly as a witness in the Jerry Dunn and WJ Hott murder trial. He affirms his trust in William K Langdon’s honor over others. Dated February 11, 1991, before Notary Alex. Campbell.
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Ware
Jerry Dunn
WJ Hott
William K. Langdon
Cook
Alex. PF
Campbell
Beattie Anti-Baloon Crusade Targets City Gambling Machines
A wave of money paying lot machines vanished from Beattie as the Anti-Baloon league led a crusade against vice in the city. Authorities report several machines missing and no arrests yet. Local residents applaud the crackdown.
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Beattie
Insurance on Morgan Life in 20 Million Policy
New York February reports indicate J Merpont Morgan has securing a life policy for 20 million dollars as speculators await the steel trust negotiations. Telegraphic notes in Wall Street signal Morgan's growing financial power and the practice of insuring prominent figures against business risks.
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New York
Dhinglieh
Steel Trust
J. Merpont Morane Life For & Sum
Wall Street
Morgen
Queen Victoria
Republicans Set Plan to Pass State Apportionment Bill
Republicans in both houses agree on the apportionment and will push the bill through tomorrow as Democrats delay and may filibuster. It will be made a special order in both chambers with enough Republican votes pledged to ensure passage after the governor's veto.
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Olympia
Eiibuster
Rumors on White Pass Yukon Route Sale Circulate
Officials of White Posse and Yukon road deny reports that Canadian Pacific Railway has purchased the line. Canadian Pacific officials refuse to comment on the subject.
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Canadian Pacific Railroad
Posse & Yukon Road
Canadian Pacific
Licenses To Wed Inconsistent Couples Reported Today
Licenses to wed were issued to Emil John Nelson 2 of Pealachie Warh and Kittle Adelie Moore 25 of Kent Wash to James eec 2 y and Maisie De Winter 14 of Newcastle Omaha Neb Feb 26. There were no developments in the Cudahy case up to noon today beyond consideration of prosecution method. Nebraska law has no specific kidnapping provision. state may prosecute on the bery charge.
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Emil John Nelson
Pealachie
Warh
Kittle Adelie Moore
Kent
Wash
James Eec
Maisie de Winter
Newcastle
Omaha
Neb
Cudahy
Nebraska
Immoral Pictures Seized As City Probes Exhibits
Following a star expose the city ordered an investigation into 20 quartoscope machines showing indecent pictures. Most have vanished from the 113 and 219 Second Avenue South venue, four remain in operation at each site, and Crusaders representative W L Cowen says search warrants will be sought to seize the remaining devices. Cowen also filed a complaint in Judge George's court against the 21 1/2 Second Avenue South proprietor for permitting minors to use a slot machine. The warrant is to be served tonight by Constable Kadfman. Cowen says the Anti Saloon League will not target park resorts or raid public gambling houses soon.
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Star
Second Avenue South
W. L. Cowen
Crusaders
George
Cowen
Judge George's Court
Kadfman
Anti-Saloon League
Park
Griffin cites judge in gambling case writ of mandamus
Judge Griffin signs a writ of mandamus directing Police Judge Rt. George to appear March 2 and show cause why warrants should be issued for Samuel Cohn’s arrest of city gamblers. Lower court and Prosecuting Attorney Fulton claim many warrants are revenge or draft.
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Griffin
KR. Rt. George
Samuel Cohn
Fulton
Unkempt Tramp Seeks Dawson Travel Facts at White Pass
A wandering man visited White Pass & Yukon railway offices asking about Dawson access. L P Brown, the general agent, spent about half an hour detailing routes from here to Skagway and White Horse to Dawson. The hobo stated his intent to ride the rails, and Brown notes potential danger had there been no counter between them.
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White Pass
White Horree
Dawson
White Paes
Brown
Dowling's remarkable rise from blizzard survivor to speaker
Michael Dowling, Minnesota legislator and former amateur journalist, endured a freezing 1880 blizzard that cost him multiple limbs. He rebuilt his life with education and public service, rising from clerk to speaker and later pursuing a Philippines assignment as a newspaper correspondent. In a bold interview tactic with the Sulu sultan, Dowling removed his artificial limbs to force a response, finally securing the coveted interview.
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Minneapolis
Michael Dowling
House of Representatives
Minnesota
Yellow Medicine County
Dowling
Renville County
National League of Republican Clubs
Philippines
Luzon
Sulus
Elephant Performs Plow Work on West Virginia Farm
In Roneys Point Jas Cahill trains an elephant to plow and haul logs, claiming the beast proves more productive than horses. After a circus sale, Cahill hid the elephant and a tent, but his father decided the animal should work for its keep. The elephant now helps on the Cahill farm instead of starting a show.
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Roneys Point
W. Va
Jas, Cahill
Martine Ferry
Cahill
Patrick Cahill
Diners debate appetite shifts from pies to meat in Washington orders
A Great Northern dining car conductor recalls unusual state driven tastes. Washington passengers prefer meat heavy orders with scarce pastries or desserts while Chicago and western riders showed greater demand for pies puddings and cakes. He notes Washingtonites eat more meat and vegetables less fruits and desserts, suggesting outdoor life and work influence appetites.
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Chicago
Washington
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