Thaw Jury Reaches Completion as Delicate Peremptory Challenges Arise
The New York jury to decide Harry Thaw’s fate in the Stanford White slaying was completed late afternoon amid heavy use of peremptory challenges by both sides. Thaw’s counsel pressed questions on insanity pleas while the defendant kept his gaze on the table. A stir arose when a juror testified he had discussed the case generally, prompting a rebuke from Assistant District Attorney Garvan. Prosecution witnesses were recalled from DA offices and ordered to reappear Monday.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Talesman
Roger O'Mara
Garvan
Pittsburg
Thaw
Quirk Sentenced Fifteen Years For Manslaughter
Minneapolis February 2 John P Quirk Slayer of William A Dowell has been sentenced to imprisonment for fifteen years The court noted the maximum twenty year sentence could be imposed but the jury clemency prevented it Quirk’s attorney sought stay of sentence for twenty days and an appeal will be filed The case may go to the state supreme court Cary for Quirk said the verdict will be appealed and the jury did not intend such a lengthy term
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Minneapolis
John P. Quirk
William A. Dowell
Dea
Brown
L. Morrison
Quirk
State Supreme Court
Cary
Second Trial of Shea Case Begins in Venice
The second Shea case trial opens before Judge Kavanaugh. Shea, president of the union, and other labor figures linked to the 1905 teamsters strike face conspiracy charges. Court limits questions to venue issues. jury likely in four or five days.
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Shéa
Ste Union
Conson
Teamsters
Kavanaugh
Alderman Peters and Cronin Charged With Perjury
New York reported both Alderman Henry Peters and Alderman J I Cronin charged with perjury. They are members of the Municipal Owners League.
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York
Henry Peters
J. I. Cronin
Peire and
Cronin
Municipal Owners' League
Increased Pay for Carriers Passed by Senate
Washington February 2 the senate approved a bill to raise salaries for letter carriers in free delivery. The vote follows explanation that the increase would affect postal workers and the administration’s handling of the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Doctors and medicines praised in Pierce advertisements
An 19th century promotional text extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and related remedies. It claims they cure catarrh and other ailments, notes non patent status, cites testimonials, and invites readers to request a booklet and samples.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Anne
Poe
Enveloped in Mystery Miss Martin Found Dead in Pittsburgh Area
Washington Pa February 5 The body of Miss Francis Martin eighteen was found in a room in the Forest building on North Main street Investigations focus on whether she was murdered A young man named John Innes who attended the Lyric theater with Miss Martin Saturday night was arrested and held for the coroner The Lyric theater stage manager John V Cook found the body in his room and says he and his wife can account for its presence The indications point to the Lyric theater building as the death scene with the body later moved across a small bridge to the Forest building
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Washington, Pa
Francis Martin
Forest Building
North Main Street
John Innes
Lyric Theater
Forest
Cook
Martin
Tragic Asphyxiation Claims Kunz Family in Newark
Jacob Kunz and his daughters Caroline six and Barbara twenty months died from asphyxiation while asleep in the same bed. Jennie nine is in a precarious condition. Mrs Kunz slept in an adjoining room and was not affected.
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Newark
N. J
Jacob Kunz
Caroline
Barbara
Jennie
Kutz
Rainy Weather Softens Mississippi Levees
Reports from along the Mississippi river say eighteen hours of rain have softened levees and raised fears. More than two inches of rainfall in twenty four hours. Wildlife fleeing swamps. Two adult deer wandered through Yazoo City’s main street.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi River
Yazoo City
General Holabird Dead at Eighty in Washington
Brigadier General Samuel Beckley Holabird retired and former quartermaster general dies in Washington after brief illness in his eightieth year. He graduated from West Point in 1849.
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Washington
Samuel Beckley Holabird
United States Army
Holabird
West Point
Forty Below at Superior Wis Time Trial Wins
A brief note reports a cold morning at Superior Wisconsin with a time trial event. Competitors battled frigid conditions as they aimed for fast times and top placements.
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Superior
Delays Hit Trains Across Directions
Trains from all directions are delayed with some schedules behind by eight to nine hours. The morning hours saw widespread disruption affecting passenger flow and operations.
Scarlet fever outbreak in Chicago shown under control
Health department declares the scarlet fever epidemic in Chicago is under control and rapidly diminishing as winter weather affects the city.
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Chicago
Health Department
Rawls Finds Relief From Nasal Sore With Bucklen’s Arnic Salve
For twenty years W A Rawls of Bells Tennessee battled constant nasal soreness. He reports applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore surface relieved swelling and soreness, and the problem never returned. The ad notes the product at 25 cents at Holland Wheeler’s Drug Store.
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Tennessee
W. A. Rawls
Bells, Benn
Holland
Wheeler's Drug Store
Miraculous Cure Claimed for Eczema By Electric Tonic
A Virginia couple from Henrietta, near Gare, report their child cured after using Electric-Busers tonic. They state the eczema lasted five years and was deemed incurable until starting the remedy. They praise dramatic improvement after seven bottles and claim full recovery. The ad promotes the tonic at 50 cents and 1.00, available at Helland Wheeler's.
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Hi. M. Adams
Henrietta
Helland
Wheeler’s
King Edward and Queen Alexandra Leave London for Paris Incognito
King Edward and Queen Alexandra travel to Paris in disguise as the Duke and Duchess of Lancaster. The trip aims for privacy with minimal ceremony, marking the queen's first Paris visit since 1889 when she was Princess of Wales visiting the exhibition.
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London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Paris
Duke and Duchess of Lancaster
Princess of Wales
France
Tragic Train Accident Claims Knife River Boy
Eight year old Joseph Rosseau, son of the railroad operator at Knife River, was struck by a train and fatally injured. He was rushed to Duluth after surgery attempted at hospital, where both arms were amputated but he died shortly after operation.
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Duluth
Joseph Rosseau
Duluth and Iron Range
Knife River
Will at Bowie Texas Grows Twice as Large
The notice reports a Western wonder at Bowie Texas titled There’s a Will at Bowie and claims WL Hill increased from 90 to 180 pounds. Hill credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after a terrible cough nearly killed him and says a trial bottle helped him recover.
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Bowie
Tex
Hill
Dr. King
To Cure A Cold In One Day Laxative Bromide Nine
An old medical ad promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromide Nine tablets. It claims all druggists refund the money if it fails and notes a signature from W Grove on each of two percent.
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W Grove
Orino Laxative Syrup Endorsed for Women and Children
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is praised for mild action and pleasant taste, especially recommended for women and children. It does not nauseate or gripe like pills and ordinary cathartics, and it promotes digestion by stimulating the liver.
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Orino
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