Taylor trial recalls brutal crime as jury retires
In Carleton Illinois Aug 2 crowds filled the courtroom for the Taylor murder trial. Prosecutors and defense counsel delivered lengthy speeches while Judge Rucker instructed the jury on credibility and reasonable doubt. The defense urged that circumstantial evidence was insufficient to convict with the trial resuming after a long session and the verdict pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caneriton
Taylor
Rucker
Wilam Taylor
Mia Meeks
Brexnehan
R. F. Lorier
William
George Taylor
Meeks
Arkansas
L. A. Holliday
Carrollton
Gus Meeks
Mr. Holliday
Nellie Meeka
Mr. Halliday
George Sad
Bill
Mra Carter
Jimmy Carter
George
Holliday
Tom Bresnehen
Bresnehen
Major Mullins
Taylors
Milan
Johnny
Lozier
Blythe McCollum
James Harris
Jerry South
South
Judas
Mr. Pierce
Messrs
J. B. Hale
Sion
Rf, Losier
Divers Explore Kowshung Wreck After Destructive Battle
Reports from Che Foo describe divers at work on the sunken Chinese transport Kowshung near San Francisco. The vessel is torn to pieces by shellfire with the 'tween decks filled with dead and compartments crowded, especially on the starboard side where refugees sought cover from the bombardment.
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San Francisco
Che Foo
Yalu
Duestrow Murder Trial Opens with Insanity Defense
The Duestrow murder case proceeds as Fanny Parker testifies that Duestrow visited the Howard household prior to the killings. Ex-Governor Johnson outlines insanity as the defense while the state rests. Elsewhere, rumors place H H Holmes in St Joseph as a physician figure. Democratic primaries in Kansas City produce a landslide for free silver delegates to the state convention.
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Duestrow
Assox
Fanny Parker
Clara Howard
Howard
Johnson
Arthur Duestrow
Holmes
St. Joseph
St. Josern
H. H. Holmes
Kassas City
Westernay
Robt J Vanquished as Patchen Leads Home Easy
Joe Patchen wins clearly in Cleveland leading Robt J home. Robert J was driven hard but could not keep pace as Patchen claimed a decisive victory.
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Joe Patchen
Cleveland
Robert J
Fastest Ever Paced At Cleveland Grand Circuit Meet
Robert J of Creytraxp Ohio failed to win at Cleveland Driving Park as Jon Patehen Directly Suindin and Mascot split the free for all heats. Patchen took the final heats while Robert J set a 2:01 mile pace before fading on a slick track. World record for half mile track lowered later by Queen McGregor in Ottawa amid a 5000 turnout.
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Suindin
Directly
Mascot
Robert J
Joe Patchen
Patchen
Geers
Ottawa
Queen McGregor
Treasury statement shows debt near 1 billion rise
The monthly treasury statement states total public debt on July 1 at 40,105,905 with an increase of 33.43 million for July. The rise stems from 31,157,700 in four percent bonds issued to a London syndicate and a cash drop of 5,000,822. Cash in treasury totals 407,297,530 with demand liabilities of 620,248,300 leaving 157,149,520 cash balance. Receipts for July total 20,969,607 against disbursements of 38,548,065. Customs receipts 14,076,894 and internal revenue 12,893,405. Pension payments reach 12,755,427, down 147,000 from July 1894.
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Sam
Washinotos
Treasury
London
MISSOURI'S CAPITAL IN INJUNCTION ACTION
In Jefferson City, circuit court, Judge Shackleford heard arguments on the constitutionality of a proposed amendment to move the permanent seat of government from Jefferson City to Sedalia. The case involves an injunction against the secretary of state to prevent publishing the amendment. A decision awaits next week.
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Supreme Court
J. A. Bothwell
I.E McKelehan
St. Louis
Frank Waller
Jefferson City
Edwin Silver
Joseph R. Edwards
A M. Hough
Shackleford
Waller Family Stranded After Madagascar Escape
Washington reports the Waller family is safe from Madagascar but Mrs. Waller and her children remain stranded on a distant island. Aided by engineer Ethelbert G. Woodford, passage to Mauritius was funded but consular efforts could not secure relief. The department urged aid from friends in the United States. The piece shifts to a separate update on apples: the National Apple Shippers association asserts a large, high quality crop, contradicting a government forecast of a short harvest.
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Istana
Washington
Waller Famly
Madagascar
Waller
Globe
United States
Ethelbert G. Woodford
New York
Havas
Mauritius
Campbell
Cmicaco
National
Apple Shippers’ Association
Maine
Colorado
Department of Agriculture
New England
Allegheny Mountains
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Desperate Battle with Salt Lake City Outlaws
Near Salt Lake City Utah on August 2 horse thieves and murderers Coughlin and George fought mounted police in City Creek canyon seven miles east. Police fired over 600 shots in a rocky fortress exchange. both sides were armed with modern weapons. The outlaws were driven from their position then fled on foot as captors pursued.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Utah
Coughlin
George
City Creek Canon
Shannon
Baseball Scores and News From Across Leagues
Baseball scores from the Western League and Western Association show Indianapolis 18 Terre Haute 1 Minneapolis 23 Grand Rapids 13 St Paul 6 Milwaukee - National League results Chicago 5 St Louis Philadelphia 38 Brooklyn 10 Pittsburgh 2 Cleveland 0 Washington 9 New York Boston 15 Baltimore 5 Jacksonville 1 Des Moines 4 Detroit 5 Rockford 4. A report from Lospex Aug 2 notes Borch grevimk’s Antarctic voyage claim of a southern continent ~2,000,000 miles with many unknown animals, urging a new expedition. Multiple incidents: an incline accident in Curcaco injures several. a dynamite blast near Atchison destroys a farm house. Mrs Hatch seeks clemency from President Cleveland for her son.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Minneapolis
Grand Bapits
St. Paul
Milwaukee
National League
Chicago
Lospex
International Geographical Congress
Borchgrevimk
Antarctic
Missouri Secretary of State finances June July receipts
In Jarversos City Missouri on August 2 the State Secretary reported June and July receipts and disbursements. Total receipts from all sources amounted to 18 544 96 with items including notices 815 miscellaneous 752 23 department 36 75 taxes on domestic and foreign corporations 3775 130 and 87 75 endowment tax on corporations plus bank examinations 722 50 and filing contracts losses under act of March 2 1805 655 60.
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Jarversos City
Lesueur
Treasury
Bank Notes Rise in Nation Reports Comptroller Figures
A statement by the comptroller of the currency shows national bank notes outstanding July 31 at 211,251,908 dollars, up 3,806,415 dollars for the year. The August report from WasnixetTos notes the current total and annual increase.
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WasnixetTos
The Star Grocery Arbuckle Coffee and assorted goods list
A dense retail inventory from The Star Grocery features Arbuckle Coffee 20 lbs, various sugars and cured meats, dried goods, canned seafood, breakfast items, soaps, vinegars, and household supplies. The long list includes 10 lb and 5 lb quantities, several brands, baking powders, chocolates, seafood, dairy, spices, and tools, reflecting a broad catalog of staples.
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Taylor Brothers
Robt J
Treasury Statement
Missouri
Waller’s
Western Association
Jacksonville
Des Moines
Rockfond
Detroit
Rockford
Curcaco
Sifty-third Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Atchison, Kan
William Donnelly
Atchison
Donnelly
Wassixetoux
Hatch
Gray Gables
Circle Mattox
Wichits
the Star Grocery
Bey
Price's Or Royal Baking
Baker's Chocolate
Mason
J. S. Sproat
the Star Grocer
Tele
East Sixth St
THE WESTERN. Foundry # Machine Works
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cof
Rvor
Topeka
Kansas
Olof Ekberg
Moerenanr Tator
Topeka, Kansas
Kansas Ave
Rose Coghlan
York
Kansas City
Union Pacific
J. L Sheldon
Indois Wakils
Peerless
Siena Danes
The
Topeka Printing Company
East 7Th St
Knight Templar
Hoston
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