Hypnotic influence defense sparks debate on murder trials
A Wellington Kansas editorials discuss a rare acquittal where a defendant was freed due to alleged hypnotic influence in a murder case. The piece critiques the legality and science of hypnosis as a defense, notes potential legislation, and surveys public skepticism toward “hypnotized” criminals. It also touches on related legal and political matters and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun Chicago Istaiay
Wellington
Kans
Ria
Armenia
New Year Thoughts on Superstition and Social Calls
Charles Applebee in New York argues New Year’s Day has long mixed superstition and social calls. He notes Romans honored Janus, various cultures marked the day, and Americans chase “a new leaf” yet often fail to reform. The traditional calling custom faded due to excess, yet New Year’s remains a festival of hope and renewed resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matara
Babylon
Tuateiaani
Charles Applebee
Greatest in Kansas circulation list shows high paper reach
The excerpt notes the paper claiming greatest daily circulation in Kansas with mentions of circulation growth in 1831. It references figures and standings, the paper’s association membership, staff, and printing details, plus weather forecasts and political notes including senators and minister Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Gray
Mexico
Indianapolis
The Original Eden and Armenian Conflict Reflections
A fragmentary feature discusses Armenia and its ancient Christian heritage, Kurdish tribes, and Ottoman oppression. It cites Miss Mary Wright and notes Armenian religious traditions, historic persecutions, and the region's geography. The piece also mentions Edenic legends, Ararat, Noah, and the Armenian church’s rites and hierarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khorde
Armenia
Adan
Ararat
Noah
Church of Armenia
St Gregory
Church of Rome
Sven
Church of
Jeruaalem
Caucasus Mountains
Caspian Sea
Euphrates
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Bims Jowaswa Hina
Cileego
Tris
Senatje Stewert
Stephen B
Elkjius
Washington
Unl
Unites States
West Virzitix
Elkins
Nevada
Greenwood
Phillipsburg
Cemetery Club
Garden City
Ogden Winsey
J. D. Botkin
Bob Mevall
Astsas University
Kansas Day Club
Guogeen
Pisinville
Newton
Marey Lave
Gunligit Ameo
Cluck
Satchel
Wichita
Atchison
Meudontia
Mt Stockton
Amory
Manhattan
Union Pucitle
Missouri Pacific
Mervies Vine & Grasd Trank
Crash Frank
Lehigh Valley
Rallwiss
New York
Sit Idelphia
St Clairunsel
Niagara Palis
Wyoming
Topeka
Weskly Editics
Janus
Thor
THE
Mills-Flower-Adams CO
Elzes
Ladies’ Union
Ucnlox
FT. Union
ALL Linex
Saas
Mills-Flower
Adams Co
Tates
Seattle
Iawar
Aran
Jeneaid
Siswane
Kanes
Pab- Sizkers’s Association
Mg Tha
Tovenal
Gerfertins
Tritone
Sen York
Parry Lukens, Jr
Cwteaha
United States Senate
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Ife Wat
Farmers’ Alliance
Natonal Organization
Itamut
Passikvien
Ruadia
Atas
New Orleans
Grover Cleveland
Sud Waota
Tin Arwen
Grover
Gorensen Mitcael
Florida
Blogg
Texas
Gil Flagler
Mogg
Lietera
Cureaco
Big Clyie Federation
Ilinois
Axard soLpter
Asiatic
Turkey
Persia
Mary Wright
Asia Minor
UK Avary
Mohammedan
Inter
Holme's Drug Store
Wolcott
Henteman
Hand of
Boston
Brookline
Patt
Chester Singerh
Ils
Boaril
Capital
Rocery
Deceowe
Sproat
Gapital Grocery
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