Degenerates Case Narrowly Divides Court Over Epilepsy
A trial transcript details Joseph Leach’s alleged murder of Thomas Fennell, with defense arguing epilepsy memory lapses and prior behavior. prosecution contends Leach planned the killing after returning to a fort for gloves and a knife. Expert testimony questions mental state while jurors hear both sides wrap up arguments ahead of a verdict.
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Joseph Leach
Pinvem
Thoms Fennell
Cirice
U Hi
Mme Jato
Friday Attertien
Jacob
Mmpora
Hoeboom
Withelm
Abe De—Fenda
Mann
Junk
Learewine
Stadt
Robert Irwin
Leach
Lecitere
Petinell
Mike
Irwin Severus
Gueatlune
Lambert
Mune
Fon Wuffering
Osllegey
Fort
Hue
Figlee
Ae Leach
Oelpeie
Cass
Captain Waters
United States District Attorney
Eabre
Gwenine
Anand
Jakeph Taineh
Fennel
la Lambert
Luthert
Leoni
Riles
Fenmril
Bergeant McDler
Fennell
Waters
Bfr
Penpell
Lambert Hunt
Congress
Banket Therm
Thi Ke
Wan Chen
Kurume
Sadie Hook
Benett
Mara
Defrivney
Malek
Peinemce
Olhas
Selth
All Eyes on Gen Buller in Western Turning Move
London analysis says Gen Buller likely shifting west of Colenso, with a major action expected soon. Reports describe anxious public anticipation as transport constraints and Roberts' Cape Town arrival influence campaign plans.
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New York
London
the Tribune
Buller
Colenso
Foustt
Weenan
Jeter
Jourbvert
Naller
Resence
Springfield
Runlway
Suppler
Hawke Unthte
White
Motil
Roberts
Cape Town
Gem
Fuller
Ladysmith
Colenne
Reltway
Freere
Potgieters
Tugein
Colenko
Tin Free State
Trontier
Potgfetwrs
Free State
Uveir Mountain
Puisses
Gen. White
Clivice
Enller
Chiveley
Tuller
Garhead
Toletaii
Pretoria
Arses
Tovetus
Boer
Colecturs
Tose
Bertin
Af International
Roca
Suliabury
Vienna
Neue Fre Presse
Brussels
Rensburg
Cape Colony
Slingersfontein
Bensturs
London volunteers march with jubilant crowds in wartime sendoff
London crowds line the streets as volunteers join regular troops in a mass parade from Mansion House to Nine Elms amid cheering and song. Police struggle to manage the throng as banners hats and handkerchiefs fill the routes. Lord Mayor A J Newton and officials witness the farewell to troops aboard the transport Briton to Southampton.
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London
London Volunteers
Irving Masa
Peopie
A. J. Newton
Aide Atresta
Thames Embankment
Westminster
Nine Elma
Southampton
Transport Briton
Lord Mayors
Denver editor shot by attorney in office
Frederick G Bon ts HLH and Tammen, editors of the Poet, were shot noon by W W Anderson a prominent local attorney in the Poet office. Both survived walking to carriages. Anderson fled then was arrested claiming self defense. Polly Pry shielded Tammen during the attack.
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Denver
Frederick G. Bonts Hlh
Tammen
W. W. Anderson
Tint
Anderson
Anderein
Post
Homilis
Tannien
Polly Pry
Yat Anderson
Bonfils
Bontus
Freight rate troubles urged by Kansas stockmen to Governor Stanley
The Kansas Cattlemen's Association asks railroads to adopt the 100 pound car rate, arguing it is fairer, faster, and gentler on cattle. They recount past court battles, changes in rates, and alleged inequities in pricing by class of stock, urging courts to grant relief and restore equitable treatment for shippers.
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Kansas Cattlemen's Association
Stanley
J. W. Robison
Eldorado
Thessociation
Kansas
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Iin
State Live Stock Association
District Court of
Lyon County
Supreme Court
Rey
Tts
Poodwelie
Citrus fruit trouble in routing fruit to markets
Los Angeles January 12 report that the chamber of commerce has learned Southern Pacific Company is ready to confer with Mr. Ripley of the Santa Fe or his representatives and with local commercial groups on the citrus fruit routing dispute between the railroads and growers.
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Los Ankeiea
Cal
Chamber of Colluserose
Southern Pacific Company
Ripley
The
Santa Fe
Citrus Fruit Crowers
Accident on the Rock Island wreck near Hook line
A morning accident on the Rock Island between Horton and St. Jur Freight caused several cars to derail. Nobody was seriously hurt, though the wreck disrupted service and prompted a cleanup. An early report details the crash and the steps taken to clear the track.
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Horton
St. Jor
Bank of Rushford Robbery Attempt in Rushfort
Five men attempted to rob the Bank of Rushford in Rushfort early today. They used force but only the outer door of the safe was opened. About $165,009 in currency and seven dollars in silver were in the room. thieves grabbed the silver but missed most of the currency.
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Buffalo
Bank of
Rushford
Rushfort
Alleciang
Santa Fe Loser Witnesses In Leach Case Intercepted
Four witnesses brought from Baltimore to testify in the Leach murder case are charged with trying to beat the Santa Fe Railroad for their Topeka fare. Names include Charles Young John L Freya Pont and Houck. Tickets were advanced by a Santa Fe agent but mileage was drawn before the holdout order. The group was intercepted at Fort Madison Iowa with questions about who paid the fare.
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Baltimore
Leach
Santa Fe
Topeka
Charles Young
John L. Freya
Youre
Charles Pont
3. Houck
United States
Marshal Sterne
Makster
Wolita
Houck
Huneek
Holt
East
Fort Madison
Iowa
Bryan Clarifies Imperialism Stance In Kansas City Speech
W J Bryan travels from Kansas City to Columbia Missouri for a speech. He rejects a Minneapolis AP interview as misquoted and says expansion differs from imperialism, urging independence for the Philippines while keeping a republic, with self government for Filipinos locally if capable. He argues annexation requires merit and the people’s condition weighs more than geography or trade gains.
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Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Columbia
Minneapolis
Bryan
Associated Press
Thare
Philippine Islands
Bryan urged to omit silver from speeches in New York visit
New York officials outline plans for W. J. Bryan to stress imperialism and the 4 to 1 issue while avoiding prominent silver questions. A Belmont dinner on January 23 may align both party wings, with Danforth and Hirven pushing harmony to unite New York's Democratic electors for the national convention.
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Bryan
Silver
New York
W. J. Bryan
The
Evening Post Today
Mr. Bryan
Danforth
Democratic Executive Committee
Truyth
Avaid
Kryan
Bisroand
O. H P. Belmont
Chicago Platform Democrats
Belmont
Hirven
New York State
Zallawerd
Tammany
Wet Danforit
Eyes
Kansas Editors Meet at Fort Scott Conference
Secretary J W Murphy of the Kansas Editorial association announces the annual meeting at Fort Scott on January 23 and 24. D B Anthony of Leavenworth Times will present a paper on The Protocol of the Material Interests of Kansas. John Conway of Norton Champion plans an original paper yet unnamed. Randolph of Nortonville News will discuss Shall We Have a Kansas Magazine. Gomer Davies offers A Few Prerequisites to Success in Country Newspapers. Gen J H Rice of Fort Scott delivers the welcome address. H B Herbert of National Printer Journalist Chicago presides. Hinton of New York Boston Cincinnati papers will speak on The Pens That Mute Kansan. Memphis railroad to take editors on a Galena excursion. Quarantine officers appointed with Dr James Heatty as quarantine officer to oversee Rock Island cars loaded with southern cattle.
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J. W. Murphy
Kensae
Smith Center
Fort Scott
D. B. Anthony
Leavenworth Times
Kansas
John Conway
Norton Champion
Randolph
Nortonville
Gomer Davies
JH. Rice
H. B. Herbert
Natconal
Chicago
Tt. Hinton
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
Memphis Railroad
Galena
Breidenthal Withdraws Boosting Major Harvey in Kansas Race
A formal withdrawal announcement reshapes Kansas gubernatorial contest. Breidenthal cites business reasons and aims to strengthen Maj. A. A. Harvey’s bid, with Harvey and Ridgely as key beneficiaries among party supporters and state leaders.
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John Breidenthal Smort
Nea
Pubilo Optolen Jx
Mr. Breidenthal
Dax
Bing
Brotden
Furion Politius
Broidenthal
Mea
Breidenthal
Major A. A. Harvey
Topeka
Major Harvey
Pert
Geotite Tanna
Harvey
Ryeidenthal Wut
Bol
Stout
Bolitica
Mi Jor Harvey
Central Committee
Hert Logan
It & Giant
Senate
Hirvey
Warnot
Allance
Kansas
Hie Turkers Fern
Shawnee County
Kansay Volunteers
Otter
Kedenthal
Congressman Ridgely
Toird
Sarki
Breiten Thal
Stn
Teidgely
Air Breidenthal
Ridgely
Huck
Breidenchal
Waltiar
Lsum
Otbir Shemenite
Keldenthal
Magivalawes
Clamat
Mike
Gulf, Colivsde & Santa Fe Plan Terminal Improvements
Gulf, Colivsde and Santa Fe announce a 4108 dollar terminal improvement plan at Galveston year and a joint terminal arrangement between the Frisco and Santa Fe to share on the Frisco line. Frisco and Santa Fe business leaders note one tie, one agent, and payroll impacts as the Santa Fe builds its own roundhouse and depots, increasing railroad jobs.
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Aria
Tex
Gulf, Colivsde
Santa Fe
Galveston
Frisco
Benett
Lecture on Bypnotium Paullae Hypoatiat Delayed
A fragmentary notice announces a lecture on Bypnotium Paullae and hypoatiat, with a second part about Carnarcadx the mindreader. The text hints at a discussion of sleved sr and young gentiesen roles.
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Dr. Munn
Leweh
Munn
Lepoh
Abe
Jacoba
Em- Porta
Hogeboom
Connecticut
Bettibe
Newee
Philadelphis
Ivan
Gms
Rehitial
Bon
Brown
Dr. Swan
Shawner
Oscar T. Temple
Port Riley
Dcls
Hasan
H. J. Bone
Pwr
Riley
Apa
Fremel
Trrod Slater
Win
Dame
Cunaln
Gen. Buller
Bigbattle
Fred Rollers
Gatesburg
Lonton Sun Today
British Volunteers
Thomas
John Parkinson
Santa Fe Hospital
Bboy
Ahe
Seleck
Parente
Hauser
Rock Island
Bait For
DE James Heatty
Bew Cy
John Breidenthal
Maj. Harvey
Paris
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