Polk Wells Case Prompts Clemency Debate at Fort Madison
Warden Jones of Fort Madison penitentiary says Polk Wells should be freed after serving eight years for the murder of a guard. The scheme involved hospital steward Coole and others. Wells was blamed less than Coole, who aided the plan. Wells reportedly reformed, while his alleged accomplices received lighter sentences or pardons.
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Warren
Wort Madison
Coole
Wells
Treve
Jones
OWA Homestead Case Involves Boardroom Strife
Disputed property in the OWA Homestead case centers on a threatened sale by a former editor and the struggle over company funds. A restraining order seeks to prevent the editor from dissipating assets while executives, including the president and treasurer, face actions to preserve the corporation’s capital and resolve contract disputes with Stewart and others.
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Qilion
Soney Watwee
Ilemstead
Lit
Snes
Stewart
Baele
Selveri
Metco
Willacy
Demap Lids Lok Pierce
Corpimy
Marshall Desmond Hurt Involved Accident Injuring Official
Marshals detail Desmond hurt while jumping from a street vehicle. He was thrown forward, groaning in pain, hip fractured, taken to hospital where he will be laid up for some time. Districts and individuals named in local notices follow in terse coverage.
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Vrinagie
Webb
Marshilesi
Listetae
Debs Trial Opens In Conspiracy Case At Chicago
At the Debs trial opening Attorney Ed Walker sought dismissal of cases against Menis Larkin John Borxe Frank Drever and James McDonald. Judge Grosserp said to let the jury decide the directors cases. Roswell Miller and A J Marling testified on the General Managers association aims in the railroad union dispute.
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Chicago
Debs
Ed Walker
Reve Ant
Mennis Larkin
John Borxe
Frank Drever
James McDonald
Grosserp
Amerie Railway Union
John McVann
Martin J. Elliott
Thomas
Chicago and Western Jauhiana Railroad
Darrow
General Managers’ Association
American Railway Union
Roswell Miller
A. J. Marling
Bodman Tobacco warehouse destroyed in morning fire
A large fire today consumed the Bodman Tobacco Company warehouse on Kront Street extending to Water Street in Cincinnati. Loss estimated around $500,000. Investigations into cause underway as owners assess damages and insured belongings.
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Kodman Tobacco Company Warretionsil
Turin
Cincinnati
Bodman Tobacco Company
Kront Street
Speech From The Throne Opens Parliament In London
The speech from the throne opened Parliament with a 2 pm ceremony. The queen notes foreign affairs remain friendly and outlines proposals on conciliation, constitutional reform, and measures against abuses. The document calls for light taxation, church establishment reviews, and electoral change.
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London
Edhiary
Sis Leone
Lyceet
China
Japan
Amd Shell Luxeye
Leoeps
Rae Sullan
Sne
Life of Commons
Trehaod
Kitts
Pier Tiuns
Maityiog
Tgiefeapalis
Maral
Tor Lee Corp
Corinis
Fes
Jerusalem Celebration Memorial to Congress
Washington notes a memorial urging Congress to back a Jerusalem centennial celebration. A Philadelphia group seeks US and state commissioners to coordinate a global gathering marking the nineteenth century’s end. The document promotes Jewish-Christian dialogue linking Abraham and Moses.
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Washington
Meb
Congress
United States
Jerusalem
Association For
Philadelphia
Tridge
Moses
Jesse Peyton
Dangerous Farmer in Atchison Shoots Two People
Nan, Feb. 5. Tomes Nott a prominent farmer near here shot and fatally injured Mrs Frank P Rilen and a stranger in a buggy this morning. The cause of the shooting is unknown. Nott was married to the Pena several years ago.
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Atchison, Nan
Tomes Nott
Frank P. Rilen
Nutt
Congress Debates Pacific Railroads Refund Bill
In Washington on February 1 the House opened general debate on the Reilly bill to refund Pacific railroads debt. Rep Bowers and Dem Bryan opposed the measure arguing for stricter protections and questioning the legality of stock purchases. The session later shifted to committee on currency and banking with discussion of government bonds and economic policy.
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Washington
Bowers
Rep
California
Bryan
Dem
Nebraska
Vermont
Powers
Newngland
Ss. Ww
Pacifc Railroad Lik
Dockey
Get
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Dong
Mane
General Degale
Elyeis
Lbaatn Dem
Louisiana
Imous
Bian
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Towa
Shimzton
Toisa
Committee On Public Lands
Unl
Springer
Pve
Cnuhl
Tennessee
Bill Mir
Hail
Missouri
Swanson
Meo Lal
Train Robbery on Western Express Near Sylvia Kansas
Four masked men held up the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe western express one mile west of Sylvia Reno County Kansas at 125 o clock last night. They covered the engineer and fireman and forced passengers to surrender valuables. The train was stopped for about an hour and ten minutes before the robbers rode south. Conductor Melirath returned the train to Sylvia and notified authorities.
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Melirath
Sylvia
Woman Worth Knowing Miss Mary Alicia Owens Folk-Lorist of Note
Miss Mary Alicia Owens of St Joseph Missouri stands as a leading folk-lorist. She recalls how Charles Leland directed her to publish tales from her vast collection, resulting in Old Hobbit the Voodoo. Owens notes she is among the few white voodoo practitioners and cites her scholarly ties to major folk-lore societies and international congresses.
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Mary Alicia Owens
St Joseph
Clive
Charles
Leland
Mr. Leland
Miss Cowens
Mary Alicia
Timies
Suiauer
Derreore
Dunces
Owens
Chicago
Fuiens Viking Chia
London
Mr. Lehund
Peace and the Clock in House Tariff Debates
A chaotic House scene features Mr Ponce and Rep Mercer from Nebraska during tariff discussions. Pence corners Mercer at the main door and pressure him to back a small funding bill to buy a clock stick, prompting laughter and tension amid the debate.
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Ponce Ot Colucule
Ae House
Lafe
Mercer
Nebraska
Pence
Treasury
Havecy Town Hea Ers Noisy Character Sketch From Rural Press
A rural paper mocks town characters with a sprawling list of types including liars spongers clever talkers and town personalities. The piece blends humor and social commentary, naming a mix of locals and traits to portray village life.
Claght the Drummer Napping on a Stepping Car
A group of traveling salesmen in a smoking car are joined by a quiet man who smiles and listens. When asked what time he represents he answers I am a clergyman traveling for the house of the Law. The exchange leads to surprised, humorous reactions as the scene unfolds.
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House of the Law
Ibers
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