Congress Opens With Cannon Beating Welcome in Washington
Washington Dec 2 The sixtieth Congress assembled at noon with crowds filling galleries and corridors. Speaker Cannon was elected after a lively party fight, oath sworn, rules adopted, and seat drawing completed as memorials to late members Slemp and Smith were noted and adjournment taken.
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Insanity Defense in Murder Trial Delayed for Kinsman Banker
Jury in the Alfred Effman murder case near Kinsman was ordered to determine insanity as Judge Roberta calls for a special trial on mentality. Clarence Darrow, famed Chicago lawyer, planned to defend Effman but could not attend due to a press of work, though he may have advised an insanity strategy.
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Eee Agaestiet
Alfred Efieman
Kinsman
Birrel
Miidavite
Roberta
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Toise Cium
Thaw Trial Postponed to January Sixth
The Harry K Thaw trial for the Stanford White murder was postponed by Justice Dowling to January 6 due to jury availability and hot weather. Thaw's new attorney Martin W Littleton and DA Jerome sought permission to review the insanity commission record and minutes from the last trial. Evelyn Neabit Thaw attended the court briefly as arguments concluded.
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Harry K. Thaw
Uwe Kiling
Stanford White
Justice Dowling
Martin W. Littleton
Thaw
Littleton
Jerome United
Insanity Commission
Evelyn Neabit Thaw
Harry ‘Thaw
Fragmentary OCR leads to unclear scene in doorway
A garbled passage describes a door scene with a familiar figure, altered war context, and a blue white collar character wearing a large blue trimmed blue mitton. The text is incomplete and presents multiple ambiguous details about people and attire.
Shooting Accident Report From Fragmented Memoir Scene
Unclear OCR fragment describes an accidental shooting with references to a jury, a woman, and a struggle. Text mentions a person named Powers Inc of Brown and a fatal incident involving a man named Vandi, with scattered phrases about love, betrayal, and an attorney.
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Andar
Vandi
Wrestling Championship Bout Draws Nationwide Hype
The national boxing scene focuses on Tommy Burns and Gunner Moir as favorites for the work's championship. A large crowd is anticipated as betting odds show MwPtroAN-PboTiIsT favored at ten to eight on the American side amid high sports betting interest.
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Tee
Tommy Burns
Tonish T Jooitent
Gunner Moir
Express Train Wreck Kills Three in Maryland and Pennsylvania
A Paquesie Limited express derailed near Stemanthat dunation in West refute. Three persons were killed and twelve injured. The deceased include W. Hoffman and his daughter Nellie of Baltimore, and an unidentified man.
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West Refute
Hoffman
Nellie
Bryan Draws First Cheer From The House
Washington notes report the 60th Congress opening with Bryan drawing the first applause as Representative James of Kentucky and Nebraskan Otto Moor are mentioned amid Democratic cheers and initial floor activity.
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James
Kentucky
Otto
Hat's Death Sentence Commuted to Life Imprisonment
Kahrsrutte Germany Dec 2—Karl Hat, convicted of murdering his mother in law Pray Molitor, had his death sentence commuted to life imprisonment. Hat was a former professor of Roman law at Washington University in Washington D C.
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Germany
Karl Hat
Han
Washington University
Washington, D
Insurance official resigns to join Taft campaign
Colmus Ohio December 2. Insurance Commissioner Vorya resigned today to devote himself exclusively to Taft duties as campaign manager of the art shop. Judge Lemer of Renlon was appointed commissioner as executive in the Governn office.
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Renlon
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Foverne
Advance of Admiral Evans Fleet Heads to Pacific
The Evans fleet departed from Hampton Roads at 10 this morning, forming the advance for the squadron bound for the Pacific. The operation begins as the force moves to aboard the flagship and escorts.
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Wullington
Toc
Pacific
Hampton Roads
Washington Fight Over Attorney General Powers
A garbled report outlines aims to restrict or expand authority for witness compelling, court empowerment, and examiner testimony. It mentions a special detective division and a push to enforce existing statutes against corrupt corporations, amid debate on legal remedies and enforcement across districts.
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Washington
Dees
Generv Bormenarte
Conaress
Comerce Lowe
Eta Geld
Roosevelt Statement on a Times Run Declared Direct
A Washington message quotes President Roosevelt insisting he will not deviate from his announced policy. The note claims the president made a firm, direct statement regarding his position since earlier action in 1904.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Jah Hn Hinshaw
Sixty Men Entombed in Pennsylvania Mine Disaster
A major mine explosion near New Knoxville and Fayette City, Pennsylvania traps sixty miners. Rescue efforts by state officials and the Conrade mine company proceed as crews stabilize entrances and assess how many are alive or dead. Local authorities report heavy debris blocking access and fear many losses.
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Avert Ins Cant
Ifezatte Chy
Raul
Mandgahela
Saremunding
Kayette City
Ald Coul Company
Talon
Wack
Taft Visits Moscow For War Hero Commemoration
Taft's party toured the Kremlin with officials and witnessed ceremonies honoring a revered World War hero. Secretary Taft, accompanied by aides, viewed crown jewels and relics linked to Peter the Great, and attended a banquet hosted by Roosevelt and Emperor Nicholas. He planned further visits to St Petersburg.
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Taft
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Deorlea
Russia
Pal
Beerethry
Crom
Rivera
Peter the Great
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Taith
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Wilitve Grenadiers
Roosevelt
Nicholis
Wellcome
Samuel Sulth
Diane
Honar
St Petersburg
Bryan the Favorite in Democratic Senator Nomination Talk
Washington voters show Bryan as the favorite for the Democratic senator nomination with broad support among respondents. The survey suggests his nomination is viewed as certain by a large share while some fear conservative alignment may not fully reflect platform stances amid general Democratic prospects.
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Washington
Bie
Bryan
Hartie Gets Another Turn Down in Court
In Philatelphia, the superior court today refused the petition of Ansiatie Muerte for a retry of the apprehension to TeQpen 1s GIVOFE Clie, marking another court turn in the legal matter.
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Hartie
Philatelphia, Ma
Dee
Phe Superior Conrk
Peision of
Ansiatie Muerte
Rene Hoon
Clie
Unclear Event Report From Velarde Mission Area
Fragmentary text describes a person named Mary Templeton, a teacher at a Presbyterian mission in Velarde, with scattered references to a danger or death. Other names and places are unreadable, making the overall incident unclear and unspecific.
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Minoquerque
Mary Templeton
Presbyterian Mission
Vaeblo Indium
Velarde
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