Durant the Murderer Appeals to Court of Last Resort
A noted murderer Durant seeks further relief by appealing to the court of last resort after breaking down under pressure. The case centers on his alleged crime and ongoing legal maneuvering.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1897
Page
6
Durant Durrant and Death Watch Tighten as Court Appeals
In San Quentín California on June 4 Theo dur rant shows signs of breaking down as three men are set to watch him until execution. His father relays that the US district court denied habeas corpus and the next appeal would go to the US Supreme Court in Washington with a potential stay of execution if granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
San Quentrin
Cal
Theo‘dore Durrant
Death Watch
Durrant
Zgallows Durrant
United States District Court
Washington
Supreme Court
National Tribunal
Circuit Court
United States Supreme Court
McKinley Addresses International Commercial Conference
President McKinley opens the International Commercial Conference at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia with remarks on the Bureau of American Republics and reciprocal trade. Mexican Minister Perez and others respond to toasts as banquet attendees reach about 11 500 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwlaaperpmta
International Commercial Conference
Philadelphia ‘Commercial Museum
Auspions
Academy of Music
McKinley
Mexico
Central
South America
United States
Philadelphia
James G. Blaine
Vthis
Bureau of American Republics
Perez
Ferdinando
Costa Y Rica
Dalzell
Threatening letter to Speaker Reed sparks police probe
Washington reports Speaker Reed received a threatening letter and, without his knowledge, his secretary handed it to police. Investigators say the missive was likely a hoax for sensational purposes, not a crank note. In Bern, a trial reveals Neer von Tausch claimed access to Emperor William’s health details via spies and his aide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washincton
Reed
Bern
Neer von Tausch
Kraemer
von Tausch
William
Cleveland declines to act as Venezuelan counsel
Caraccas dispatch to the Journal reports ex President Cleveland has declined to act as counsel for Venezuela before the arbitration tribunal. In a May 24 letter he says he is honored by the offer but because of his prominent role in securing the arbitration treaty he cannot serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Caraccas
Crespo
Ito
Venezuela
JRE Se
Indian Troubles Spur Sheriff to Tighten Protections in Montana
Sheriff Gibb reports grave Indian troubles near a Cheyenne agency in Montana. About 100 Indians roam off the reservation as a 30-man posse guards settlers near the settlement and guards the capture of suspects including Philip Stanley and Standing Elk implicated in a herdman's murder. Troops remain at Camp Merritt and settlers plan to return home as authorities move to quell violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mires City
Mont
Gibb
Smith
Captain Brown
Stouch
Stanley
Captain Stonch
Porter
Captain Reid
Fort Custer
Standing Elk
John Hoover
Philip Stanley
Sam Crow
Red Bird
Hoover
Chief White Bull
Badger
Camp Merrritt
Young Bucks
Ironroe Hoover
Everton
Dade County
Montana
Debs Plans Co operative Communities Start in Utah
The Brotherhood of the Co operative Commonwealth led by Rev Myron W Reid and promoters Debs Lloyd outlines a 1500 person cooperative community in Utah as the first experiment. Utah chosen due to Mormon success with cooperation with potential site choices near the Rio Grande Western and Union Pacific lines or a Sonora New Mexico valley. Headquarters remain in Thomaston Maine with 1844 total members reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denvxr
Myron W. Reid
Brotherhood of the Co-operative Commonwealth
Eugene Y. Debs
Henry D. Lloyd
Utah
Rio Grande Western
Union Pacific Railways
Sonora
N M
Brotherhood
Thomaston
N. W. Tuermond
Bloomington undertaker wins Scott burial costs request
Appellate court affirms judgment for an undertaker against John Scott of Bloomington who refused to cover burial expenses for his wife who had left him due to alleged cruelty. The court adds ten percent damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inpianavotis
Ind
Bloomington
John Scott
Sugar Investigation Move Reaches Senate Action
June 1 report from Wasinnaroy states Senator Tillman moved to discharge the committee on contingent expenses and bring the resolution for sugar speculation investigation before the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wasinnaroy
Tillman
Convicts Conquered at San Quentin Jute Mill Work
San Quentin California June 4. The prison revolt is nearly ended. Captain Edgar, the guardian of the yard, has prisoners under control and won a signal victory. Nearly 100 men released from solitary confinement are willing to work in the jute mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Quentin
Cal
Edgar
Guardian
Night of Lynching in Urbana Ohio Amid Mob Violence
A mob in Urbana Ohio seized Chick Mitchell after a guilty plea for an assault on Eliza Gauimer. The crowd clashed with militia. two mob members died and eight were wounded. Mitchell was hanged outside the jail in view of thousands after the crowd forced entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uspana
Ohio
Chick” Mitchell
State
Eliza Gaumer
Urbana Democrat
Mitchell
Harry Bell
Higgins
Court House
Bushnell
Third Infantry
Springfield
Lance
Urbana
Ganson
Springfield Company
Kansas Farmer Murdered Near Independence
Independence Kan June 5 Last night Jamee Pennington a farmer three miles west of town went fishing and did not return. This morning his body was found in a stream with his head crushed. A neighbor who had threatened him is suspected and will be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Kan
Jamee Pennington
Here
A Plea for Wool in Senate Debate
Senator Mantle addressed the Senate for two hours on wool tariffs. He argued that massive imports before tariff enactment will shield wool growers from protection for four years. He said manufacturing interests coordinate while farmers lack organization and criticized the House bill and McKinley era protections. Mantle cited Aldrich and warned cheap Chinese wool undercut domestic producers and hurt American labor and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinoton
Mantle
Senate
House
Aldrich
Attorneys Seek Stay for Durrant Writ Denied
In San Francisco on June 5, Theodore Durrant's lawyers again asked Judge Gilbert for a writ of superseders to halt his execution, but the court refused. The appeal to the U S Supreme Court was granted, and the Attorney General instructed the warden to hold action pending appeal. With the high court not meeting until October, a six month respite appears likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Gilbert
United States Circuit Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Fitzgerald
Warden Hale
United States Supreme Court
Bankers Banquet Features Gage and Eckels Speech
Maryland Bankers association held its final session in Cumberland with a banquet where Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage and Comptroller James H. Eckels spoke. Gage reiterated his Cincinnati address, predicting Congress would pass an adequate tariff bill and the administration would solidify the currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Congress
Wire Tappers Caught in Denver During Overland Races
Two men, Charles Moran and H M Summerfield, ages 23 and 26, posing as Western Electric electricians, were arrested on wire tapping and swindling charges. A raid on their Burke block rooms revealed a complete, costly tapping outfit. They claimed they would not have taken $20,000 for their enterprise during the upcoming Overland races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Charles Moran
H. M. Summerfield
Western Electric Company of
New York
Burke Block
Forkner获损失索赔案获判八万九千美元
阿根廷市金属工威廉.M. Forkner在本县地区法院对美国铁路公司提起诉讼, 因去年七月在北奥塔瓦州失去左臂而获判98,000美元赔偿。事件发生时他担任公司列车员。
Reverend Knox Acquitted on Hypocrisy Fraud Charges
The ecclesiastical trial of Rev. John D. Knox of Topeka Kansas concluded in St. Joseph Missouri with an acquittal on all points raised in his defense. The decision upholds Knox and he plans to return to Topeka to pursue a commission to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Josefn
John D. Knox
Topeka
Kan
Motion to Quash in Moore Embezzlement Case
Ex-State Auditor Eugene Moore appears with two attorneys in district court to demur three counts and move to quash six others in a roughly $23 000 embezzlement charge. Hearing deferred a week as prosecutors prepare. defense argues counts misstate officer status and methods of collection and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Eugene Moore
Judge Field
N. C. Brome
Munger
Hall
Hilton
Ll. W. Billingsley
W. S. Reid
J. B. Barnes
Fr. C. Brome
State League Republican Clubs Organize Omaha Meeting
The executive committee of the state league of Republican clubs met in Omaha to fix the date and place for the state convention and to select delegates for the Detroit national convention in July. The June 28 meeting time was set for 8 p.m with an 11 a.m. committee gathering the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State League of Republican Clubs
Omaha
Detroit
Hastings
Fremont
McCreary
John L. Webster
Peter Jensen
Bolin Goes to the Prison in Omaha Embezzlement Case
Henry Bolin ex city treasurer convicted of stealing 105000 from Omaha funds boards the west bound mail to begin a 19 year sentence plus double embezzled amount. He faces a somber departure as his family and jail staff bid farewell in the capital cell. Frost and ice site at David City note minor damage no broad harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & M. Fast Mail
Omaha Bee
Henry Bolin
Omaha
B. S. Baker
Kolln
Bolln
Gift From Hon. Rebt W Furnas Donates Library Treasures
John W Steinhart of Nebraska City received a letter from Rebt W Furnas of Brownville reporting a donation to the public library. The gift includes ten volumes on railroad routes from the Mississippi to the Pacific and the Sacramento valley to the Columbia, plus a collection of Indian curios from White Stone Hill battle in September 1863 by the Second Nebraska cavalry under ex Governor Furnas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebt
W. Furenc
John W. Steinhart
Nebraska City
Ihfon
W. Furnas
Brownville
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Second
Nebraska Cavalry
Furnas
Hese
An Eye to Business and a Sweepers Privilege Offer
Mr Stormington Barnes is told he is the county’s leading huckster and egg and vegetable seller. A rival offers an investment tied to the sweeping up after a show, prompting a sharp exchange over value and role. The Washington Star notes Australia produces over 100 wine varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stormington Barnes
Washington Star
Hall's Catarrh Care and Other Health Claims
A scrambled ad-like fragment notes Hall's Catarrh Care with internal use and price 75e, references Coe's Cough Balsam and a claim it breaks up a cold quickly. It also mentions US grain acreage versus Germany, Constipation remedies, and Candy Cathartic. Greek wines turn to vinegar in summer.
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