Court hears Morrison murder case as she collapses after adjournment
El Dorado Kansas case centers on Jessie Morrison amid dramatic courtroom moments. Morrison fainted after adjournment while being led to a cell, revived by water, and later expressed fatigue from a long day. The trial revolves around a fatal note and a dying confession attributed to Clara Castle, with judges and lawyers detailing statements and cross examinations. The defense seeks to challenge a signed dying declaration while the state presses testimony from Dr Ambrose, Lena Sappington, and others as the case proceeds toward a possible jury reading of a closing statement.
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el Dorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Castie
Clara
Judge Morrison
Jessie Marpier
J. J. Huyett
Shawnee Haw
Sinting
Morgan
Hupert
Mr. Wharton
Lena Sappington
Mina Sappington
Wharton
Mo G. P. Ambrose
G. F. Ambrose
Dr. Ambrose
Clara Castie
Olin
Clara Wiley Castle
Castle
Koogler
Wiley
Misa Edna Wharton
Pulitanther
Court Defense Claims Pastor Tried to Influence Morrison Case
Testimony shows Jessy Morrison’s neglect by church and claims pastor, a Castle family visitor during tragedy and Mrs. Castle’s illness, sought to influence proceedings. Prosecution, defense exchange questions about subscriptions, names, and potential insanity pleas, with objections noted.
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Jessy Morrison
Castle
Jessie Morrison
Duliy
Witesses
Witnesses Testify in Morrison Case at Preliminary Hearing
A Kansas City special reports Emma Grover identified records from a preliminary hearing in which Jessie Morrison's hand held no weapon. Mrs Spangler recalled doubts about a blade, and El Dorado Mayor Buse testified returns. Other witnesses described a party before Castle wedding and remarks about Morrison’s rival with timing linked to her marriage.
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Kansas City
Dorads
Emma Grover
Sra
Hmma Spangler
Jessie Morrison
Tris
Spanster
Spanier
Sire
Castie
State's Evidence In Defense Pisces First Witness On Stand
The defense may seek a continuance in Mia Castle murder case as the first witness takes the stand. Judge Redden noted the defendant appeared pale and weak, though she showed some improvement and received roses from an admirer. The case proceeded with caution as the trial continued.
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Mia Castle
Redden
Express
Defends Mrs. Peter Sells Character Amid Career Fallout
A public defense emerges after allegations against Mrs. Peter Sells, with supporters citing her integrity and decades of community service as key counterpoints. The article outlines responses from allies and notes anticipated scrutiny from local authorities.
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Peter Sells
Lyons Denials Highlight Sells Divorce Trial Testimony
In Columbus a sensational moment in the Sells divorce case centers on Harry Lyons. Lyons admits authorship of love letters but testifies his ties to Mrs Sells were merely friendly. He repeats denials of impropriety, disputes Watson's statements, and details visits to the Sells residence with diary dates and activities.
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Columbus, O
Harry Lyons
Mrs Selis
Jim Watson
Toto
Jim
Mr. Sells
Ahso
Mrs. Sells
Harry Browght
Sells
Mra. Sells
Lyons
Miistaken
Mrs Sells
Mr. Fish
Buffalo Bill
Huling
Harry
Peter
Marty
Florence
Peter Sella
Sells House
Park Hotel
Sells Home
Seile
Florence Good-By
Peter Sells
Seils
Kid Purcell
Eit
Fim Morrell
Doc Osborn
Bike Ryan
Itness
Cook House
Eli Porter
Bones Allen
HI Stoddard
Harry Alien
Epap Jormer
California
Ack
Big Juad
Sella
Baileys
Sam Harris
Kid Barton
Florence's
Topeka
W. J. Miller
George Koontz
Jan
Cincinnati
Sette
Buftles Avenue
Koonts
Koontz
Pisitm
Egan Restored to Duty by President and Retired
Brigadier General Charles P. Egan, commissary general, was today restored to duty by the president and at once placed on the retired list. The order remitted the unexpired portion of his sentence and restored him to active duty with station in this city. An accompanying note from General Miles followed the action.
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Washington
Dec
Charles P. Egan
Miles
Explosion at San Andres De La Sierra Mines Kills 26
In Mexico City a dynamite blast at the San Andres De La Sierra mines left 26 dead and 15 injured, with wrecked buildings and mangled bodies scattered as families rushed to the scene. Officials caution more deaths may follow as searches continue through the ruins.
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Mexico City
San Andres de la Sierra
Six masked men rob Portland amber office. $38000 seized
In Portland Oregon on December 6 six masked thieves raided the Western Amber Company office at 6 pm, took 38000, and fled unseen as clerks held up. Four guards blocked entrances while two intruders demanded cash, which was nearly ready for weekly payroll, then escaped before an alarm could be raised.
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Portland
Ore
Western Amber Company
Voluntary Arbitration and Labor Unity At AFL Convention
Louisville hosts the 20th annual American Federation of Labor convention with 287 delegates. Gompers and Higgins address, credentials report covers 205 delegates from 61 unions and 16 state federations. Higgins welcomes, Tracey chairs credentials. Gompers urges unity, voluntary arbitration, and universal organizing across race, color, and nationality. Membership climbs to 294,320. 2,207 new local unions. 1,051 affiliated groups. overall strikes decline due to stronger unions.
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Louisville
American Federation of Labor
Music Hall
British
Trades Union Congress
Trades and Labor Cengres
Gompers
William M. Higgins
Thomas Tracey
Boston
Diairmas
Na Honu
City Central
Rights and unity urged amid race barriers and labor struggle
The text argues that social barriers between whites and blacks must erode as workers face shared unfair conditions. It critiques existing laws for failing to safeguard organized labor and calls for steadfast, collective action, urging enforcement of workers' rights and wiser legislation. A note mentions a recess after President Gompers's address.
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America
Gomper
Addreay
Train Strikes Tie Gulf Line From Galveston to Purcell
Telegraph operators on the Gulf Colorado and Sanus Company line are on strike halting all trains between Galveston and Purcell. About 120 offices along the Gulf road are affected. 20 stage crews idle. Negotiations with General Rapa Polk and the Order of Railway Telexers continue, with arbitration sought. The company refused some rule changes, but officials expect the line to reopen in eight to ten hours.
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Galveston
Purcell
Gulf, Colorado
Sanus Pe
Gulf Line
Gulf Road
Rapa Polk
He M. Dolphin
Order of Railway
Telexers
Towne Confirms Senate Hope After Lind Offer
Duluth reports Charles A. Towne confirms Governor Lind offered him the United States senatorship to succeed the late C K Davis. Towne says he has accepted and will go to Washington to assume duties, marking a major political move.
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Duluth
Minn
Der
Charles A.towne
Lind
United States
Davis Accoee
Washington
Wreck near Butte reports deadly NP crash at Rocker
A serious wreck on the Northern Pacific near Rocker three miles west of Butte occurred around 21:80 last night. Engineer Nath Kellam injured, Fireman Johnson hurt, eight heavily loaded cars demolished. two men killed while riding the train. Cause unknown, switch claimed properly set by Kellam.
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Butts
Mont
Rec
Northern Pacific
Rocker
Butte
Tell Uves
Rocker Switch
Pasenger
Nath Kellam
Paris Aims to Acquire American Paintings for Luxembourg
The French government named John 2 Cauldwell to lead a commission of American artists resident in the United States. They seek works by American painters for display at the Luxembourg palace, following a strong showing at AMATICAD AILS Of the Farts expos.
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Paris
John 2 Cauldwell
Deutsch Land
United States
Luxembourg Palace
Army Reorganization Debate Delays Reform Bills in Senate
In a packed session lawmakers refocus from the Hay Pauncefote treaty to the army reorganization bill. Hepburn proposed filling quartermaster vacancies with civilian or volunteer officers, while an OTY amendment allowed up to twenty dental surgeons and chief warecorm provisions drew broad support. Morgan urged ratification for the Nicaragua canal as the treaty's central aim.
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Hepburn
Quartermaster’ Department
Hay
Oty
Army
Morgan
Ala
Ohio
Absolute Prohibition Aimed at Army Canteen Liquor Prohibition
Representative Littlefield of Maint has prepared an amendment to the army reorganization bill to institute an absolute prohibition of liquor in the canteen. The measure faces opposition arguing prohibition should apply only to military service and not civilian sales. The amendment seeks explicit and far reaching prohibition.
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Washington
Littlefield
Maint
Ships Must Take Out 00 Per cent of Capacity
Washington December. The committee on commerce held its first meeting to consider a modification of the bill. It was proposed that ships take out a portion of their capacity before leaving U S ports for foreign ports. The debate touched on the effect of the proposed incorporation and its impact on maritime commerce.
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Washington
Dec
United States
Pepe
Tax Reduction Debate in Special Session Heat on Rates
Washington lawmakers in a special session examined a Republican backed tax cut plan estimated at 40 million dollars. Chairman Payne led a large turnout as the Ways and Means Committee opened debate on the bill’s details with Democrats Parne Richardson and others in the room.
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Washington
Cormitisn
Tates
Payne
Dabcich
Wepubee
Ant Hobiovon
Parne
Bains
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