Reform School Teacher Charged With Wife Murder
The trial of Lowe, a reform school teacher, for his wife’s murder continues amid witness absences. A special venire of 40 jurymen is drawn as testimony details the events at their Linn county home near Moundeniy, and the first trial's conviction is cited with a new trial granted due to strain and weather.
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Reform School
Lowe
Linn County
Moundeniy
Gaten Nichols
Kamasa City
Jade
Nichols
Seine County
Atlatniy
Nichols Oak
Topeka
Mason
Unclear OCR Fragment From Local Page
Fragmentary text mentions a city and individuals with hard to read names. No clear events, dates, or outcomes emerge. Summary preserves limited readable items and suggests a local note or column fragment without definite details.
Dowie Control Battle in Zin City Court Proceeding
December hearing in Zin City reveals creditor objections and proposed settlement terms under United States receivership. Judge Konisut weighs petition as receiver seeks dismissal while Dowie offers to settle accounts and secure payment to creditors, including secured claimant Samuel Sigtenson amid tense proceedings.
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John Alexander
Zin City
Nat Ned Commedia
Konisuut
Ted
Judgy Mantel
Ate Shisha Asad Guerior
Seana
Ns Ue banktruEtcy
Proton
Tinea
Tiksine
Poe Extelson
Kia
Post Office Bribery Probe Reveals Alma Officials
Federal grand jury hearings continue into Nebraska post office appointments and an alleged conspiracy. Senator Ellett Lowe and J. Thoumon, former counsel for Postmaster Atchison of Alma, figure in the probe. Dr W T Hanwell testified, denying involvement in any improper Denver trip or bribery tied to Orleans post office appointments.
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Grand Jory
Eahet
WR. Betdeo
Portimaswr Wilings
Alma
Pim
Denver i Company
Benetor Lowe
Beddo
Hanwell
Hanwell Rdenies
Denver
Orleans
Cooke Undecided for Soldiers' Home Post
Washington reports that Sydney Cooke has not definitively started as governor of the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth. A national board member says a decision may come after several months with possible Kansas arrangements and candidate speculation involving John Lenton of Atchison and Calderhead.
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Washington
Der
Hera
National Board of Managers
Suniters’ Homes
Sydney Cooke
Leaved- Worth
Kansas
Harington
Witte Coubt
Wit
Suceranar
Col. Cooke
Mumiagers
John Lenton
Atchison
Thin Duce
Calderhead
Kanens
Grandfather Hero Reveals Revolutionary War Grandson
A fragment from Wellington Kus reports a claim about a single revolutionary war grandson sparking local interest in Kaneau. It notes J. Q. Beal, a Civil War veteran living in town since 1876, with two brothers and three sisters, and mentions Lincoln Baptial Church and a planned grand structure uniting seven denominations.
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Wellington
Kus
Dec. S
Kaneau
J. Q. Beal
Graf
Lydia Simith
John Smith
Jumintown, Va
Bealin
Lincoln
Miron
Henry Casserty
Ditaelis
Clr
Turkish Version of Attacks on Davis at Alexandretta
Attarian, Armenian, a Paterson resident, entered Turkey with a Turkish passport and sought U S aid to Egypt after arriving in Alexandretta. Davis refused delays and tried to embark Attarian by force, police were wounded, windows broken, and Davis threatened to depart if Attarian not released within four hours.
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Dec
Alexandretta
United States
Coumul
Davis
Attarian
Buflet
Alcarian
Pat- Mon
Merrit
Jsesident
Paterson
New York
N. J
Perkins Testifies in Shipbuilding Case Delays and Disputes
In New York a tense session opened with sharp exchanges among counsel over a Morgan, Hargis & Co. letter and its press publication. Witness George W. Perkins described three requests from Alexander & Green to Paris for endorsements of the shipbuilding venture, and details of the Bethlehem plant sale, highlighting Morgan & Co. ownership options and questioned knowledge of stock values.
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New York
United States
Guthrie
Untermyer
Mies
Morgan-Harges & Co
C. B. Alexander
Alexander & Green
Morgan, Hargis & Co
Examiner
Untermser
Alexander
Perkins
Cable
Paris
Schwab
Colonel McCook
Margen & Co
Shipbuilding
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Nixon
Dresser
Bethlehem Compass
Aforgan & Co
Hays
Premiza An
Morgan & Co
Mr. Untermyer
Mr. Perkins
Morgan £ Co
Perkins and Morgan Witnesses Face Slow-Meeting Hearing
Testimony reveals ignorance about July cable shipments and shipbuilding deals. Witnesses including Mr Perkins and Mr Steele deflect questions on the Bethlehem plant sale, loan involvement, and Morgan & Co negotiations as hearings continue next week with more witnesses to be called.
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Dresser
Trust Company
Perkins
Foo
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Beets Tee Gil Kanner Oe Steele
Morgan and Schweb
Steele
Perking
J.P. Morgan
Witnem
Europe
Guthrie
Shelton Syndicate
Morgan & Co
Fam
Untermyer
Schwab
Morgan- Harges
Public officials corruption probe urged in Kansas
Kansas City dispatch reports Judge Fischer hearing a call to investigate alleged graft in Genesis City. Attorney General Coleman attends to lead the probe into prohibitory law violations and office misconduct.
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Kansas City
fGensis City
Kan
Fischer
District Court
Ety City
Kun
Genral Coleman
Kansan
Fourt
He Went With Dowie to Zion City and Returns Broke
Pittsburg Kansas December 9 J Webster once a prosperous Cherokee county farmer sold his farm and stock to move his family to Zion City and join John Alexander Dowie. After the Dowie bubble burst he has lost about four thousand dollars and now seeks to return to Kansas without a cent his son in law recalls pleas to abandon the idea. Webster accompanied Dowie to New York where the venture failed harming Zion City interests. He may come back but will arrive penniless.
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Pittsburg
Kas
J. J. Webster
Cherokee County
Mémerif
Zion City
John Alexander Dowle Taltt
Tee
Dowie
New York
Zion
Kansas
Wolcott Beaten in Denver Delegates Election
Returned 197 of 208 precincts show the city and county of Denver voters favored the combination ticket opposed to the civic ticket. The combination ticket drew 19,290 votes to 4,787 for the top civic candidate. Civic backers included the Republican organization and Honest Election League with three of four local papers. The opposing ticket was backed by the Wolcott Wing and the party factions.
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Denver
Colo
Church Delecates
Toweet
Civic
Honest Election League
Mewn
Wnrk Wolcott
Theepublican Party
Noctats
Talk Bloodshed Chicago Dec
A speech warns that allowing the closed shop will trigger bloodshed beyond the French Revolution, calling it un-American and a death blow to individual liberty. The president of the Peru Claw Company asserts the stance was cheered by 600 Unite Manufacturers Association members at their annual banquet.
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Chicago
W. & Briton
Peru Claw Company
Uitnots
City halts paving push and backs alley work only
City leaders vow to stop paving new streets in 1904 to ease tax burden. Mayor Bergundthal states only alleys in need and already contracted may be paved, while extending contracts for current work as crews face material shortages and high costs.
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W. & Bergundthal
Bergundthas
Topeks
Bergundthal
Thole Contemptar
Ramsey & Ramey
Money for Lawrence Man in New York Probate Decree
In Saratoga today a surrogate court decree directs the division of the estate of Frank Thompson a millionaire of Balatons Pa formerly of New York Among the heirs is Edward D Thompson of Lawrence Descendants of the testator uncles and aunts will appeal cithan decided to appoint Akins chairman of the Republican state committee of Missouri to be assistant United States treasurer at St Louis A B Farrar the present sub treasurer notified several years ago of his withdrawal from the contest
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Lawrence
Saratoga
N. Y
Frank Thompson
Milionaire
Balatons
New York
Edward D. Thompson
Stmts
Cithan
Ritchie Reluctant to Waive Curbstone Contract
The city faces a paving dispute on Huntoon Street from Jackson to Van Buren. Contractors sign a waiver of claims to the paving, but John Ritchie refuses to give up his curbstone contract, awaiting shipment of stones at Fort Scott. He seeks either transfer of the curbstones or an agreement to stay out of the curbstone bidding next spring.
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Huntoon Street
van Buren
All & Ha Ie
J. H. Minxwell
John Ritchie
Jackson 40
Van
Langley Airship Second Trial Ends in Wreck Over Potomac
Washington reports a second Langley airship test near the Potomac ends in wreck as the aeroplane fails after leaving the tramway. Prof Charles Manley is rescued from icy water while Langley defends the craft tool and credits the launching gear rather than the machine.
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Washington
Langley
Potomac
Prof
Butler Goes Free in Bribery Case Reversal
Kansas City December 9 The Supreme Court reversed the 1902 bribery conviction of Col. BE Butler of Et Loule who faced a three year sentence for offering Dr Chapman 2000 to secure a garbage destruction contract for the St Louis Reduction company. The ruling found the board of health lacked authority to award such contracts, shifting power to the board of public improvements. Indictments in the St Louis writing bill case remain pending against Hauer.
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Kansas City
Col
BE. D. Butler
Dr. Chapman
Board of Health
City of St. Louis
St Louis Reduction Company
Butler
St. Louis
Two men found guilty in leather pouch conspiracy case
Baltimore December 9 Columbus Eile worth Upton and Thomas W McGreer were found guilty in U S district court of conspiracy to rob the government in connection with a leather pouch contract. Sentences suspended pending a motion for new trial.
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Baltimore
Columbus Eileworth Upton
Thomas W. McCgreer
United States District Court
Agate Club Banquet Highlights Advertising Voices
Sidelights an Advertising Presented by Members and Guests at the Agate club banquet. Experts from vocation communities discuss advertising ethics and responsibility. George Vincent of the University of Chicago warns ads often mislead while urging continuing honest promotion. Lafayette Yours of Des Moines Capital editor stresses necessity of ongoing advertising for business futures. German Editor Dead in New Orleans Notice.
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Chicago
Agats Club
Vatione Cltes
George Vincen
The
University, of Chicago
Eleaan
Belive
Ernest Man
Lafayette
Des Moines
Troops Move Toward Panama Through Darien Mountains
French steamer Veruiles reports 1,100 Colombian troops landed near the Atrato mouth to open a path into Panama. Colombian forces from Cauca converge, with officials saying U.S. aims include protecting the Isthmian transit and extending the armed guard beyond the Latium corridor.
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la Guayra
Venezuela
Des L
Veruiilies
Beyamlla
Med
Cartagens
Atrato River
Gulf of Darien
Darien
Department of Cauca
Colombia
Genersl Meyea
Waatington
Washington
Feastington
Herren
Cartagena
Atrota River
Lat Guayra
Tion
Valle
Cisera Castro
United States
Confvcas
Republic of Panama
United States Senate
Isthmus
Troum
Beves
Jimmes
Blanes
Bork
Southa
Navy Department
Jones Issues Call for Democratic National Convention
James K. Jones, chairman of the national Democratic committee, urged a timely call for the convention. A meeting at a hotel in Emporia, Kansas, December 4 discussed delaying the convention to an earlier date, with focus on the time and place for the national gathering.
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Whishington
Rec
James K. Jones
National Democratic Committee
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