Patterson Defense Seeks Acquittal in Fatal Cab Ride
Nan Patterson defense argues case hinges on lack of motive and weak evidence of a weapon. Justice Davis delays verdict citing juror fatigue as prosecutors prepare three hour closing. Levy urges mercy and quotes biblical rebuke of sin. Prosecution counters with motive and weapon questions as Rand closes for the state.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Justice Davis
Abraham Levy
Miss Patterson
Rand
Unger
Levy
Hell
Mr. Levy
Stern
Young
Luce
Unclear Phrase on Attempted Action Surfaces
Fragmentary report notes an attempted act was unsuccessful and mentions an unnamed man known to authorities. No clear persons, dates, or places are provided.
Postmaster General Dismisses Two More Officers
The Postmaster General dismisses two additional officers of the Rural Carriers' Association as part of ongoing personnel actions.
Postmaster Discharges Two Rural Carriers for Influence Efforts
Washington reports Postmaster General Wynne dismissed H. E. Nivin of Berthoud Colorado and J. W. Whitehead of Medina for alleged attempts to influence legislation. Nivin headed a plan to have rural carriers in each state back congressional candidates favorable to the association. The probes show Representative Overstreet of Indiana as a target for not pledging support.
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Washington
Wynne
H. E. Nivin
Berthoud, Colo
J. W. Whitehead
Medina
Congress
Representative Overstreet
Indiana
House Committee On Post Offices
Fashionable Club in Washington Burns
The Metropolitan clubhouse in Washington, home to a fashionable social group, burned with an estimated loss of 60 000 to 100 000 dollars. The fire started from a spark near an elevator shaft on an electric line. Occupants at the time were only watchmen, a steward, and two other staff who escaped.
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Washington
Metropolitan
Four Men Die in Sawmill Boiler Explosion Near Rohrsburg
Wilkesbarre Pa Dec 22 Four men were killed and their bodies mangled in a boiler explosion at the B F Redline sawmill near Rohrsburg Columbia County The dead are William Redline 30 Irwin Kline 39 Charles Wright 35 and Elas Ash 60 They made up the mill’s entire workforce The boiler was comparatively new and the cause of the blast is unknown.
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Wilkesbarre
B. F. Redline
Rohrsburg
Columbia County
William Redline
Irwin Kline
Charles Wright
Elas Ash
Professor Budd Dead in Des Moines Telegram
A telegram from San Antonio announces the death of Professor J. L. Budd longtime head of the horticulture department at Iowa State Agricultural College. He traveled to Russia in 1887 for the U S government and spent two years studying Siberian fruit trees and introducing new varieties to the United States.
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Des Moines
Nec
San Antonio
Tex
J. L. Budd
Iowa State Agricultural College
Russia
United States
Siberia
Wreck Kills Engineer and Fireman at Lena Wisconsin
Two railway workers, Engineer Ma Davin and Fireman Louis Miller, died in a collision near Lena Wisconsin as a southbound train ran into an open switch, according to reports from Green Bay. The accident occurred on December 22 and involved personnel from Green Bay.
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Lena, Wis
Green Bay, Wis
Ma Davin
Louis Miller
Train collision near Lena injures fifteen passengers
A passenger train on the Milwaukee road at Lena collided with an open switch injuring fifteen passengers. Rescue teams and local hospitals announced aid and expected updates on condition.
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Milwaukee Road
Lena
Here
Fire kills two children in Atlanta Wisconsin home
In Atlanta Wisconsin near Bruce two children aged eight and ten died when a lamp exploded starting a house fire in the residence of Joseph Covey. The blaze occurred about one mile north of Bruce on December 22.
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Bruce, Wis
Joseph Covey
Atlanta
Wis
Stand ard Oil manager pinned under tank after wagon accident
Grafton North Dakota December 22 Frank Mc Pherson local manager of the Stand ard Oil company was thrown from his wagon when it lurched and a tank fell on him. A farmer found him hours later and released him. He was nearly frozen. doctors fear his injuries and exposure may prove fatal.
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Grafton
N. D
Frank McPherson
Standard Oil Company
McPherson
Consecration of Bishop J P Carroll in Dubuque
In Dubuque on December 22 Rev J P Carroll former president of St Josephs College was consecrated bishop of the Helena Montana diocese. Archbishop Keane officiated as consecrator and Archbishop Glennon preached the sermon before about twenty prelates and two hundred priests.
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Helena
Dubuque, la
J.P. Carroll
St. Joseph’s College
Mont
Keane
Dubuque
Glennon
St. Louis
Death in South Carolina Farm Fire Suspected Self-Immolation
Arlington South Carolina December 22 Carl Matteson living north of De Smet died in a farmhouse fire. It is believed he locked the door and set the blaze possibly killing himself, with the room’s contents saturated with kerosene or similar fuel. FORTHCOMING RUSSIAN LOAN.
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Arlington
S. C
Carl Matteson
de Smet
Russian loan float doubt grounds bank overtures in New York
Overtures are reported to local bankers regarding flotation of part of the forthcoming Russian loan in New York. No steps have been taken yet, but bankers expect a fair sized block may be placed here with a possible public offering after Japanese loans. The loan totals 260 million dollars, with about 35 million potentially placed in the United States, and issuance is postponed to mid February from January.
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New York
Europe
Russian Attacks Fail Near Manchuria Front
Tokio report from Manchurian headquarters says on Monday artillery east of Da mountain bombarded Sinlintsing, then infantry attacked south of Pieniuhagpao and Tat zupao but were repulsed. Simultaneously a vigorous attack near Chinshantung was beaten back after about an hour with no casualties.
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Tokio
da Mountain
Sinlintsing
Pieniuhagpao
Tatzupao
Chinshantung
Admiral Togo Declares Sevastopol Disabled Observed by Telegraph
Tokio December 22 Admiral Togo reports to the Navy Department after personal observations of the Russian battleship Sevastopol. The admiral states the vessel is disabled, a judgment noted as highly weighty given his prior sighting of the Petropavlovsk sinking.
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Togo
Sevastopol
Tokio
Navy Department
Petropavlovsk
Satchel Missing Believed to Contain Mrs Chadwick Valuables
A second satchel thought to hold valuables of Mrs. Chadwick is missing. Cleveland reports reveal this during Mary Landravis testimony before Referee in Bankruptcy Remington. Other witnesses will be needed to locate the valuables, supplementing the missing trunk and grip from the Holland House in New York on the day before Mrs. Chadwick's arrest.
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Chadwick
Cleveland
Loeser
Mary Landravis
Remington
Holland House
York City
Attempt to Bribe Jury in Oregon Land Fraud Inquiry
The Oregonian reports a grand jury probing land fraud charges was approached to influence its decisions. One juryman was targeted, signaling possible corruption within the case as investigations continue in Portland.
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Portland
Ore
The
Oregonian
Former Minneapolis Police Superintendent Freed on Pardon
Fred W. Ames, former Minneapolis police superintendent, granted an unconditional pardon at a Minnesota pardon board session. He had begun a six and a half year term after a 1902 bribe conviction tied to the Ames administration scandal. His wife Mrs. Ames fainted upon hearing the news.
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St. Paul
Fred W. Ane
Minneapolis
Capitol
Ames
Fred W. Ames
Supreme Court
A. A. Ames
Minnesota considers first degree manslaughter for hunting misidentifications
The State game and fish commission recommends making it a first degree manslaughter offense to kill a person while mistaking them for a deer. The annual report to Governor Van Sant highlights frequent hunter accidents and urges stricter penalties to deter careless killings in the woods.
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St. Paul
Dec
State Game and Fish Commission
S. R. van Sant
Minnesota
Sentiment Favors Depew Re Election in New York
At a conference called by Senator Platt at the Fifth Avenue hotel the sentiment favored re election of Senator Depew with a goal to avoid a contest. A committee was appointed to confer with Governor Odell to tone down opposition and secure harmony among supporters.
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New York
Platt
Fifth Avenue
Nepew
Odell
Ator Platt
Senate
Depew
House Adjourns Over Holidays
Washington reports the House adjourned at 12:29 to January 4 after Mr. Mann objected to unanimous consent on the inaugural resolution.
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House
Washington
Mann
Bitter chapter ends Russian officials admit partial wrecking
St. Petersburg reports from December 22 say the admiralty concedes that Port Arthur ships suffered partial destruction per General Stoessel’s dispatches. Some larger vessels and torpedo boats remain seaworthy but are not counted for the imminent clash with Admiral Togo. The fortress would be abandoned if reembarkation fails.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Togo
Wiren
Third and Largest Mobilization Of War Raises Far East Force
In seven military districts a new mobilization adds about 200,000 troops to the army in the Far East. The plan aims to field the entire force by spring as food and fuel supplies improve. General Kuropatkin would command roughly 680,000 men, with mobilization affecting a portion of the force.
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St. Petersburg
Far East
Kuropatkin
Mobilization Expands Reserve Forces Across Districts
An article notes half the military districts mobilize. Reserve men join to reinforce front lines. About 500000 conscripts are taken this year, roughly double the usual call. Over 800000 young men are liable for service. New mobilization will add relief for families via increased zemstvo credits.
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Regi
Zemstvos
Cargo and crew examined aboard seized British steamer Nigrella
In Tokio on December 22 the cargo passengers and crew of the Nigrella seized by the Japanese cruiser Tsushima on December 1 were being examined at Sasebo. Authorities weigh whether parole breaking Russian officers are aboard the Nigrella and how they might affect internment at Chinese ports. The case is deemed vitally important.
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Tokio
Tsu- Shima
Sasebo
China
Japanese Capture Fort in Keekwan Ridge Shifts Port Arthur Assault
Headquarters of the Japanese Third Army reports the Dec 18 seizure of the north fort of East Keekwan mountain opening a route up the gorge to the high hills. The gain strengthens a general assault on the western fortified ridges and leaves Japan holding five of seven protecting forts.
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Port Arthur
Fus
East Keekwan Mountain
Trophies at Port Arthur reported by Tokyo cable
A Tokyo cablegram dated December 21 reports Port Arthur fortress trophies from the battle of the north fort Tumkeekwanshan include four quick firers two usable four machine guns all usable five field guns under examination plus rifles shells ammunition and other equipment.
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Washington
Tokio
Port Arthur
North Fort
Tumkeekwanshan
Mother and Children Perish in Bangor Fire
A fire in Bangor Maine claimed the lives of Mrs John Johnson and her two sons aged seven and three. The mother died trying to save the children in the blaze that destroyed their home.
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Bangor
John Johnson
Clerk Commits Triple Tragedy in Lockport Shooting
In Lockport New York on December 22 Fred Jones a store clerk shot and killed Mrs Abbie Goedrich and Constable William Gray then killed himself Details are not yet available the incident occurred at Nefane and is under investigation by local authorities
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Lockport
N. Y
Fred Jones
Nefane
Abbie Goedrich
William ©. Gray
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