Supreme Court Grants New Trial In Leland Libel Case
The Supreme Court grants a new hearing in the libel suit brought against Cyrus Leland. Justices Tolay and Hazen discuss the trial, the jury instructions, and the publication of statements about Secretary Osborn and state officials. The decision emphasizes the jurors’ ability to assess witness credibility and the potential impact of published statements on the verdict.
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Alethef Court of Criminal
Ebel
Rus Leland
Cannal Setiniitios
United States Eeikior
Ueoitien
Shaware County
Ynige Hagen
Cahors
Dotesten
Horteq
Allen
Allen Tlediet
Witpeeuy Tie Court
Usburu
Hazen
Palo
Shartun
Uure
Siete Gaberm
Fr M Hentig Arrested in Connection With Local Child Exploitation Case
Fr M Hentig, about 46, brother of Laveeee Pte Heute, was arrested after multiple alleged improper relations with a 15 year old Woody and a 17 year old Neilie Wohly. Detained at Tod Kansas avenue bail set at 50. Witnesses describe Hentig as a grocer in the Beguett region with a wife living nearby.
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M. Seotig
Laveeee
Heute
Woody
Neilie Wohly
Tiettig
Tod Kansas Avenue
Tleatic
Elaics
Isis Acess
Blackauall
Chicago's Exclusive Set Described in New Winery Carriage Catalogue
A historic notice outlines a winery themed catalogue featuring exclusive circles and prominent families. The document, illustrated with portraits of the head figures, hints at membership, titles, and the social order of the era, with a formal publication plan and decorative cover.
California unrest echoes in Bay Area crime and politics
Disjointed OCR text reports a California issue involving labor, political threats, and mobilization toward the state capital. It mentions a band linked to industrialists from California and a mayoral assurance, plus notes on court actions including sentences for burglary and violent crime in Topeka and Silver Lake, with several unclear names and dates.
Coal shipments to Topeka asylum prompt official inquiry
A report from the state penitentary overseers describes unusual coal shipments extending over October and November to the Topeka asylum, with warehouses and telegraph orders cited. Warden Chase and Governor Lewelling discuss the large orders and potential supply constraints in harsh weather.
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Tnanne
Dick Cirse
Rata
Topeka
Lewelling
Neylanmt
Stewart Sutter
Hay
Cawthorn Praises IER and Star Rosa Wallis
In a feature on the Papater Glatys company arrival in town at noon, Joe Cawthorn the German dialect choir master praises Rosa Wallis as a great stage talent though her paths differ from Juliet. He notes Wallis’s mind, talent, and art surpassing many and predicts a bright future. He also highlights Cawthorn as the premier concertina musician in the troupe, noting his roots with laborers in London factories and his training under notable teachers.
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Alerat
Joe Cawthorn
Coredity
Ton Jones
Masager
Wed
Hid
Slive Wallis
Brett
Mie
Caythorn
Loution
Disbarment Papers Filed Against Willard Boone
Long stalled complaint in Distar County alleges Willard Boone engaged in systemic actions, pocketed fees, and influenced prosecutions. Attorney Shelian contends Boone drank, ordered closures, and coerced officials, while county funds allegedly paid for drunks and bribes. Case details mark a major public controversy and potential disbarment action.
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Distar
Boane
Wid Shelian
Disbar
Willard Boone
Phelian
Turpey
Esterday
Aflair
Ballingts Bouth Better Hope He Enteined That the Can mander
Commander Helling Booth has suffered nervous prostration for two weeks due to overwork and is now improving at home of Brizedier Fleliti. The news brought gladness at Princess rink where prayers for his recovery were offered. Altgeld left for Hot Springs with Governor Ged. Supreme Court grants temporary restraining order to stop state university regents from collecting law library fees from students. case under appeal.
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Cincach
Dee
Hellingtom Booth
Brizedier Fleliti
Becter
Princess Rink
Hot Springs
Ark
Supreme Court
State University
Beanteo
Pre Tern
Braturttin
Dew S
Altger
California
Clayton E Crafts
House
Protem Crafts
Austin
Cook County
Havemeyer's Trick and Sugar Trust Stock Swings
The Sugar Trust led by Havemeyer is accused of manipulating stocks to gain millions while signaling bankruptcy to the public. The piece details market moves, dividend decisions, and alleged insider actions amid investigations and political chatter outlining immense profits and strategic timing on the stock exchange.
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Dee &3
Stock Exchange
HO. Havemeyer
Sugar Trust
Lavemeyer
Congress
Siwllyie
Edgar
Sugar l
Havemeyer
Imsa
New York
Lew Havey
Hartford
Blavemayer
WITCH
Itis Baik
Mavemeyer
Wasurseros
Steretary Searles
American Sugar Nenging Company
Keymanor
Seymour Broad Young
E. Edwards
John Sheiver
Sugar Trust Investigation Committee
District Supreme Court
Thinking About Acting Montoomwkny Caucus Adopts Law Focus
A late night gathering in Montoomwkny Alabama drew almost all Populist leaders to discuss Bulb as governor. Delegates adopted a compromise plan to pursue lawful action during the legislature session and push for election and contest laws. If lawmakers fail, state executive chairmen may convene a convention to determine next steps to secure rights.
Petition to Close Disorderly House on Jackson Street
Twenty nine residents on Jackson Street sign a petition asking action to abolish a disorderly house at 210 Jackson Street. They urge council intervention, citing police inaction and restricted access, while local officials shift responsibility to law enforcement. Governor Prettner and Speaker crafts are noted in shifting political roles.
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Jackson Street
Jackson Stowes
Anti Pass Law Proposal Targets Railroad Passes
Indiana debates anti pass measure for public officials to ban or fin e passes from railroad companies. The article notes widespread practice across town, county, and state officers, arguing passes influence decisions and obscure the public welfare.
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Ismasaroims
Dec
Conntmon
Miss Ging's Murderer Confession Sparks Police Theory
Minsearons Dec 6 Adry Heyward made a confession claiming Harry T Hayward planned the murder of Miss Catharine Ging and C A Blixt, engineer of the Quark feta, committed the deed. Blixt was arrested and jailed at the central station. Police say they hold the right parties but dispute exact method of the crime.
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Minsearons
Adry Heyward Hex
Harry T. Hayward
Catherine Ging
C. A. Blixt
Blixt
Central Station
Adry Hayward
Paraw Gamblers Face Indictments and Civic Federation
A grand jury in Christian County indicts seventeen Parw residents for gambling and adjourns with similar cases pending from Taylorville and Storrlacnville. A Pana case looms as the panel adjourns. Paraw gamblers will pay a 30 pound fine each. A civic federation and reforms will be discussed.
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Para
Diineals
Pass
Christian County Guand
Parw
Taylorville
I ‘Storrlacnville
Pana
Exonerates Nicholson as court pity and drunken blame
The man named Guy Pier, just sentenced to a year in the penitentiary for breaking into Green & Rule's rear door, defends Jud Nicholson saying both were too drunk to recall events. Pier claims Nicholson would not commit the act if sober and laments the two months in jail adding years to Nicholson’s life.
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Guy Pier
Ud Nicholson
Hteroe
Green & Rule
Foel
Jud Nicholson
Flame
Foreclosure Dispute Over Mortgage On Crane Street Property
In a contested case, Life Insurance Co seeks foreclosure on a Crane Street mortgage. Defendants challenge the action for nonpayment of semiannual interest and claim First-Plainth is not the real party. They contend an agreement extended coupon terms until principal due, ask dismissal of the suit or judgment against the plaintiff for costs and relief.
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Folk Tolque Auewer
Ict
Vance & Qeagee
Nathan: Life Lovurance Company
Crane Street
Currency reform hearing spans nation to reach western south
Federal currency system debate expands beyond the East as Chairman Springer travels to Chicago St Louis Cincinnati Nashville Denver and San Francisco inviting experts to testify. Hearing draws large crowds as officials edge toward a Balt im ore plan and potential government ownership of railways.
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Dec
House Banking and Currency Committee
Obairman Springer Ia
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinaouth
Naelville
Tenn
Denver
San Francisco
Osre
Gage
Beeratary Courusio
Hepburn
Congress
Callon
McGuire Hiformin Veill Tiske
Yiguros Appoditia
Paoitié Railroad
Reilly
McGuire
Turf Topics and Racing Legends from 1814 Notes
A fragment rich with horse racing lore, noting world records from 1814, Japan church festival races, Portland Maine seeking grand circuit membership, and famed figures like Charles Marvin and Nutawood filly in a murky, era-tinged reel of names and claims.
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Japan
Portland
Deceward
Maxim i
Hiren Tozigr
H. Netwa
Cardline Agess Boresfort
Montross
Mr. Mauton
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Tolay
Cyrus Leland
Judge Hazen
Fr. M. Hentig
Uutcaeo
Cantein
Amd
Kelly Amy
CSL
Eneral” Casales Kuily
Californts
Wantingtoy Baat Apolog
Sic Famente
Washington
Ileteicg
Silver Lake Wan Ta Eure
Joho Igus
Merk Topeka
Cawthorn
Ier
Ballingt
Wall Street
Havemeyers
Prentis
Iscuirs
Arties
Sullivan
Court House
Buckley
Santa Pa
General Freight
Fred J. Close
Texas
W. C. Perry
Copeland
Fred Close
Portvar
Beaumont
McGerald
Brittislo
J. C. Gordon
Curtis
Mich
J. W. Beekman
Illinois
W. P. Tomlinson
W. Voule
State House
Pax Winnie
Newton
North and South Railroad
E F Carpenter
South Pukoi
Cal Fred J. Close
Bank Commissioner’s Office
S S King
Etate Senate
Senate
H. J. Moore
Farmer Fanston
Percy Daniels
Girard
Geo
Rey. J. M. Sullivan
Baldwin
Adj
Davis
W. T. Jackson
Fopeks
State Horticultural Society
Fort Scott
Drdm. Buckley
Shenut
Rice County
EH. Taylor
J. (. Jordan
Hi. L. Millard
Ira Bundy
Wasurseron
Agsiatant Ferrasasy Reynohis
Indiana
Hias
Miss Ging
Gamblers
Nicholson
Relniew
Sax Fuaxcison
Croop
Rome
Decorval
Chien
Mancing
Minsan City
Kansas City
Philip Martin
Eli Stillwell
Just
Stone
Yerkes
See
Lake Geneva
Wis
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New You
Tamsas Hoy
Yale
New Haves
Conn
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