Pardon Granted in Diamondfield Jack Case After Contested Vote
Idaho board of pardons in Boise approves a full pardon for Diamondfield Jack Davis amid debate. Governor Haunt and Secretary Bassett vote aye. Attorney General Martin and the governor oppose. Davis is notified in custody, his release follows a long battle over commutation and new evidence, including J E Bowers confession. Governor-elect John Sparkes of Nevada funded the controversial effort costing figures cited above.
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Boise
Jack Davis
Haunt
Basset
Martin
Davis
Ballard
Jove
Annale
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Stennenberg
Hant
Bassett
Bower
Board of Pardons
Davie
Bowers
John Sparkes
Nevada
Diamondfield Jack Case in Idaho Crime Chronicle
The Diamondfield Jack case dominates Idaho crime history. John Wilson and Daniel Cummings were found dead near Deep Creek on February 1, 1896. Jack Davis and Fred Gleason faced murder charges, with Davis later convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to hang. Gleason was acquitted. Appeals, pardons, and stays extended into 1899 as the lengthy legal battle unfolded.
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Jack
Idaho
Boise Capital News
John
Wilson
Daniel Cummings
Deep Creek
Jack Davis
Arizona
Fred Gleason
Montana
Cummings
Oassia County
District Court
Fourth Judicial District
Cassia County
Davis
Hailey
Stookalagar
Supreme Court of
State of Idaho
Cassia
Board of Pardon
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McFarland
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Lewis
Board of Pardons
Steunenberg
Patric
Haya
Beatty
United States
District of
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Albion
Mes
Senger
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Circuit Court
District of Idaho
Supreme Court of the United States
Davia
Jeff Gray
Wilscn
Caseia Ocanty
Washington, D. C
Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court of the Fourth Judicial District
Onassia
Stewart
Non Union Men Testify of Threats and Gunfire in Strike Case
Scranton witnesses before the Coal Strike Commission recount a union member threatening to kill a non union worker who refused to quit. The man was shot at, with reports noting near-hanging preparations and a stay granted. The long case spans Idaho Cassia county actions from 1899 to 1901 involving Jack Davis and others, including habeas corpus denials and multiple murder inquiries.
Venezuela Crisis Broadens as Powers Clash Over Claims
Berlin and Washington report Germany seeks apology from Venezuela but rejects arbitration. Admiral Dewey plans Christmas fleet movements off Venezuela to deter foreign action. France demands its claims be recognized in any settlement with Britain and Germany. Bowen empowered to negotiate with Britain Germany and Italy while Philippine tariffs move toward free trade and a new currency plan gains Senate committee support.
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Washington
France
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Aca
Hay
Venezuela
Castro
Bowen
State Department
Navy Dispatches to Dewey Seek Caracas Aid
The Navy Department sent a cablegram to Admiral Dewey directing a competent officer be sent in a torpedo boat destroyer or similar vessel to Caracas as assistant to the American minister. A second message to Commo Diehl of the Marietta orders Van Dusen, the executive officer, to La Guayra as temporary assistant to the American minister.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dewey
San Juan
Caracas
Diehl
Marietta
la Guayra
van Dusen
The
Newbro's Herpicide Claims Dandruff Germ Killed
The article touts a new scientific process for dandruff claiming the germ behind flakes is destroyed by Newbro's Herpicide. It argues removing the cause ends the condition including itching and hair loss, asserting permanent relief from dandruff.
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Newbro
Earthquake Toll Strikes Asiatic Russia Town
In Tashend Asiatic Russia on December 18 a devastating quake killed three officials two soldiers and 150 natives including many children. It destroyed Andijan and leveled nine thousand native houses and 130 Russian residences.
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Tashend
Asiatic
Russia
Andijan
Floods in Tanis drown thirty three in village tragedy
Tavis December 18 reports great damage from floods at Tamis in the Cape Bardia district with thirty three people drowned. An advertisement for De Witt’s Early Risers promotes pills, with testimonials and local drugstore sales.
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Tavis
Tamis
Cape Bardia
de Witt
W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Bean's Drug Store
H. H. Whittlesey
Coughing Spell Causes Death at Home
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at his home after a severe coughing fit followed by suffocation. His wife and child were present as a physician arrived too late. Advertised remedy Ballard's Horehound Syrup was offered as a cure.
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Harry Duckwell
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Praised by Wisconsin Vendor
In 1901 Stearns of Shullaburg Wisconsin reports two years of sales with high satisfaction for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup. He notes quick relief for hoarseness cough and breathing difficulties and that customers return for more bottles. Available at Mr. A L Cook's in three sizes 250 50c and 1.00.
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Stearns
Shullaburg
Wisconsin
Ballard
Mro
A. L. Cook
National Live Stock Show Tickets Sale in 1903
National Live Stock Association event in Kansas City from January 13 to 16, 1903. Short Line offers round trip tickets at 84.50 with continuous passage both directions and a final return limit January 10, 1908, extended by deposit with the joint agent in Kansas City by January 16 and a 0 cent fee.
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National Live Stock Association
Kansas City
Kanone City
A. B. Mattson
Miser Died In Toronto After Twenty Years of Penury
Ely Hyman a Jewish former paper seller and beggar died at General Hospital Toronto. He carried 31000 in scrip and papers indicating a net worth of about 100000. For two decades he slept in sheds and stables before his death.
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Toronto
Ely Hyman
the General Hospital
Cass County backs L B Hanna for U S Senate
Cass county twelve member delegation meeting in Fargo resolves to support L B Hanna for United States Senator. Hanna, a banker and nephew of Ohio Senator Hanna, is seen as the only candidate factions can unite behind. Hansbrough supporters claim he can win without Cass county votes.
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L. B. Hanna
United States
Hanna
Ohio
Cass County
Hansbrough
Nevada Monitor Trial Off Cape Ann Details Speed
The trial of the monitor Nevada was held off Cape Ann today. The ship covered twenty six miles in two hours nine minutes and thirty seconds at thirteen knots an hour, exceeding the contract speed of eleven and one half knots.
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Nevada
Cape Ann
Death of Cuban provisional governor sparks succession
Noted Cuban death in Sandiego Cuba on December 18. General Francisco Sanchez Hernavarria, provisional governor, died yesterday. Manuel Yero, president of the Nationalist party, succeeds him and is expected to continue his predecessor's policies.
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Sandiego
de Cuba
Francisco Sanchez Hernavarria
Manuel Yero
Nationalist Party
Yerro
Cold snap claims eighteen gypsies in Hungary tragedy
Eighteen gypsies near Blazeney, Arad, Hungary have frozen to death amid an intense cold spell. Reports say many others in various regions have died from the freezing weather as conditions remain severe.
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Vienna
Blazeney
Arad
Hungary
Boers Planned Trek to Colorado New Mexico and Texas
The Times reports nearly 9000 Boers are preparing to trek to America and settle in Colorado New Mexico and Texas, with Denver as a destination reference points for migration.
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Denver
the Times Today
America
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Bouvier Dead In San Francisco Theatrical Figure Dies
Alfred Bouvier, a familiar name in theater circles for many years, died today in San Francisco. He was widely known for his involvement in theatrical affairs.
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San Francisc
Alfred Bouvier
In the Shadow
Car doctors were at the residence of Cornelius Vanderbilt this afternoon in New York. The brief dispatch notes medical staff attending the prominent figure.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Gen Swayne Dead New York City
General Wagner Swayne died at his home in New York City this afternoon.
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Gen. Swayne
New York
Wagner Swayne
Parliament Adjourns in Britain Prorogues to February
London reports Parliament was prorogued this afternoon until February, ending the current session. Delegates and officials expect resumed activity after the winter break.
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London
German Tariff Bill Approved by Bundesrath
Berlin reports the Bundesrath today approved the tariff bill. The action comes as Germany moves to set import duties amid economic development discussions.
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Berlin
Bundesrath
Strayed Horses From Ed. Phillips Ranch
A mare branded with an inverted T on the right shoulder and a gelding branded D on the right thigh strayed from Ed. Phillips near Angnat Standard. A $10 reward is offered for information leading to their recovery.
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Ed. Phillips Pastore
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