Gaines case heads to higher court after three trials
Denison Texas December reports Cane of W B Gaines, a fireman on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line, faces a judge in all to settle a legal dispute. Gaines was convicted of murder of Koch, given life, won new trials, and a third trial ended in a hung jury. Much of Gaines and his wife’s money has been spent challenging the case, with accusations of railroading and threats to livelihood.
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Denison
Tex
Gaidia
Missouri, Kansas
Koch
Ned
Gaines
Plate
Kamchatka Volcano Blasts Kill Fish Across Rivers
Reports from Kamchatka detail lava runoff poisoning rivers and killing thousands of fish. The eruption’s ash cloud spread over vast areas, with widespread ecological damage and fear of further activity. Nearby regions report disrupted trade and military alerts as authorities monitor the situation.
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Kamchatka
Fort Santiago Mounts Rapid Guns Along Main Front
Two rapid firing Gatling guns mounted on the walls sweep Calle Princite and the river front. A sexual Gatling gun is reported on Hamby Central Chaffee's private moor, indicating heightened armament and surveillance at the fortress.
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Fort Santiago
Uristting
Remparts
Calle Princite
Oe Hambhy
Chaffee
Campaign in Samar plan outlines coastal operations
The Manila Times reports a campaign plan for Samar involving Cavite marines and Eleventh Infantries. Forces will push on the south and coastal ports, with subsequent inland advances to Luzon to clear and neutralize insurgent positions. Lay down a desert on Famer island and target Leyte coast pueblos and an ammunition factory at Paruian.
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Free Luson
Famer Island
Shorya
Leyte
Paruiun
Two Vessels Lost Off the Port
Two ships the Maud captained by Robinson and the Busia Brow captained by Peabody left from the port for Beverly and Camden Maine on November 8 and 9. The Maud has not been seen since November 11 and the Busia Brow since November 9. A total of 13 persons aboard the two vessels. Insurance companies report the ships were lost and plan to pay claims.
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Maud
Robinson
Busia
Peabody
Beverly
Camden
Fire in Baltimore Destroys Yale Laundry Building
A late night blaze swept through the Yale laundry at No 15 East Webster street in Baltimore, destroying the entire building and its contents. Owner Joseph Moser reported a loss estimated at $73,000 with the firm Coblentz, Cahn & Co, shirt manufacturers, among the creditors. Investigators comb the scene for the cause as neighbors watched the flames.
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Baltimore
Thec. 12
Pete Ered
Yale Laundry
Wavette Street
Joseph Moser
New ‘Building
Coblentt, Cahn & Co
Isaac
Crab For British Uniform Tendon Dec 18 War Office Khaki Substitution
A Boston-era note reports a decision by King Edward and the War Office to replace khaki with a new wartime blue or other substitute for British soldiers. Lord Roberts and other officials approved the change, dated December 18, with a public notice linked to the Union Pacific City Ticket Office at 25 Kansas Ave.
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Edward
Fiick
Lord Roberts
Police Jottings on Housebreakers and Courtroom Oddities
Police court notes recount varied cases from minor larceny to disputes near Kansas Avenue and Third Streets. Witnesses include Henry Williams and Samuel Moss, with fines noted. Swede painter Gessén disappears from work, mayor reacts. several inmates await transfers as female cells overflow with donated items for local charities. Green Coleman and a Wichita street address are referenced in a patient rumor.
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Henry Willams
Smith
Kansas Avenue
Third Streets
Samuel D Moss
Sintt
Willams
Express
Moss
Williams
Sachina
Mian
Mand
Gessén
Etty Jal
Wax Wroth
Seeman
Thorpe
Ten Zotnie
Otlock
Green Coleman
Mia
Wichita Street
Wichita
Kansas
Final acceptance of the battleship Wisconsin
Washington reports the navy department has announced the final acceptance of the battleship Wisconsin. Other wires note allotment selections by Creek Indians awaiting interior department approval, and various local notices from Guthrie and Canon City detailing charges, donations, and tragic burns.
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Washington
Navy Department
Wisconsin
Guthrie
O. T
Dawes
Secretary of the Interior
Harrison Finke
Kiowna
Jenkins
Dil Fo
Man Falls 200 Feet in Old Mine and Dies
The body of McCabe of Hibernia was found 200 feet below the surface in an abandoned Wharton mine shaft near Middlemount. Brother Andrew McCabe guided rescuers to a crust of thin earth where McCabe’s body lay, after a weeklong disappearance.
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New Fork
McGabe
Hibernia
Migdigmont
McCabe
John Downes
Rockaway
Middlemount
Downes
Andrew McCabe
Brooklyn Bank
Beroux
Wharton
Miss Goulds Writes on Railroad M C A Conference
One hundred forty railroad men from nine R M C A branches attend a St Louis conference on departmental work. Miss Helen Miller Gould could not attend. letters from her and George J. Gould express sympathy. Five new buildings are under way in the Southwest. Expenditure last year totaled 100000 with 110000 from railroad companies and 50000 from Arbuckles Lower Sugar New York.
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St Louis
Helen Miller Gould
George J. Gould
Missouri Pacific System
Tex
Stamps
Itc
Tocisiana & Arksusan
Cole Finishes Work on State Tax Report Distribution
State Auditor Cole completed sending out tax commission reports to county clerks across the state. An edition of 10,000 copies was issued and allocated among counties by population, averaging about 100 per county while four counties received more. Clerks will distribute information to residents regarding tax legislation.
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Cole
State Tax Commission
Be Fled to Canada and Foe Northerly Flight
Phoenix Arizona reports Lee D Mills local manager of Southern Mutual Investment has fled to Canada with a large sum of money leaving local creditors. In Atkinson Nebraska a street encounter led to a shooting between Peter Hunker and others. Parker’s father in law, Parker’s wife, and related figures are mentioned in a chaotic, partially garbled account of the incident.
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Canada
Phoenix
Artz
Lee D. Mills
Southern Mutual Investment Company
Atkinson
Neb
Paige Este Wan Eeely
Peter Hunker
Hansen
Parker
Wind
FOR SALE Items Include Harnesses and Land Nearby
Notice reads FOR SALE listing various items including harnesses, engines, and land offerings. The fragment mentions locations near West Pollom and 4 rth Popes Ti it ave, with names Babee ste and Diane et. It notes a move and implies ownership changes and sale of property and equipment.
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Rn Oat Winery
Beta
Paler
Bate
Hawee
West Pollom
Babee
Diane
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