Youngers Move Toward Freedom After Long Prison Term
Coleman and James Younger, lifelong prisoners at Stillwater Minnesota, win a parole step as the pardon board unanimously backs their release. A new law requires unanimous legislative and board approval, and a July meeting may set final action. The brothers, now aged, have long campaigned for clemency aided by friends.
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James Younger
Stillwater
Minn
Bob
Friends of the Youngers
Senate
van Sant
Board of Prison Managers
Board of Pardone
The
Nebraska Weather Summary for Week Ending May 7
The University of Nebraska weather bureau reports a warm dry start to the week with a high south wind. The latter days were cool with heavy general rains. Daily mean temperatures averaged 10 to 12 degrees above normal. weekly highs ranged 65 degrees plus. Eastern areas saw 1 to 2.5 inches of rainfall. western counties were slightly below normal. The week favored farm work and vegetation growth. topsoil dried by winds slowed some oats and grass growth but no crop damage occurred. Winter wheat ended the week in very fine condition. Oats and spring wheat were emerging.
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The
University of “Nebraska Weather Bureau
Corn Planting Progress Across State Report
The report notes corn planting advancing in southern counties with about one third planted and some emerging. Planting has begun in nearly all areas. Fruit trees are blooming fully across the state. Chass lags but is now adequate for sustaining stock.
Daughter fatally shoots father then kills herself
Gustav Baar, fifty, bailiff of the St. Louis school board and former representative, was shot dead at home by his daughter Ida, twenty, who then shot herself. A premeditated act is supported by a farewell letter blaming insults from Baar toward his wife. Baar was asleep when murdered.
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Gustav Baar
St. Louis
Ida
Mr. Baar
Robbery in Washington Hits Million Dollar Value
A major Washington burglary at Miss Olive Starling’s Massachusetts avenue home netted diamonds jewelry and cash valued over $8000. Mrs Starling was away and did not see the theft on her return. Suspect Lewis Mortimer Monroe a New York inventor was arrested on suspicion.
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Washington
Olive Starling
Massachusetts Avenue
Wedded Life a Short One Bride Murdered
A two month marriage ends in tragedy as Jesse R. King shoots his wife in her home then kills himself. The couple argued during their brief union and Mrs. King survives though not fully recovered.
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Jesse R. King
Livangeat
Constitution Christened as She Launches Amid Sailors
The cup defender Constitution slid into the sea after Mrs W Butler Duncan christened the yacht with champagne. She broke the wine bottle on the bow as the platform raised the ceremony and the crowd awaited the traditional launch. The event promises an exciting contest this year.
Sultan allegedly orders physician death over ear pain claim
A Constantinople correspondent reports that the sultan shot dead a physician who attended him for an ear complaint. The chamberlain rushed in and, misled by fear of danger to his life, the sultan fired again in the room.
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Constantinople
London Daily
D Express
Monument for Empress Elisabeth Urged by Viennese Women
Vienna women express strong desire to honor Empress Elisabeth with a monument. A committee will be formed soon to collect subscrip tions and promote the project.
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Empress Elisabeth
Vienna
Relief for Women Endorses Doctor's Remedy in Brooklyn Testimonies
A collection of testimonials from Brooklyn women describe relief from severe pain, menstrual irregularities, and stomach distress after using a medical remedy. Emma Kaze and Miss Maceiz PoerarD report improved health, stronger constitution, and regular menses, while others seek guidance on continued use.
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Emma Kaze
Trautman
Maceiz Poerard
4Th St
Richmond
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