Kansas Pardons Board Debates Willie Sell Case Controversy
The Kansas Board of Pardons weighs the recommendation to commute or pardon Willie Sell, convicted of murdering his father, mother, siblings in Neosho county. Citizens protest, affidavits oppose, and lengthy legal standards for circumstantial evidence are cited as the panel weighs innocence claims and public safety.
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State Board of Pardons
Willie” Sell
Randolph
Emporia
N. SH Wells
Panta
Thomas
Howard
State Board of Pardomt
Leedy
Wille” Bell
State Penitentiary
Neyano County
Eric
Erie
Neoko County
J. M. Allen
Neosho County
Henry Locke
Aman Tien
Meter
Skip County
W. Skinner
William George
Sarah E. Medley
J. C. Bolly
J. Hudson
Powell
Ubetr
Jono Fall
State Board of Rationad Commissioners
Lewelling Administration
Chehulia
Washington
Laabene Agar Ue
Beilaang
Mr. Hall
McCleliwed
Chanute
J.C. Balin
Rolin
Morehead
Penites
Dora Berd
AW. Ashcraft
Ovid Eliott
T. W. Bekert
Arkansas City
Muii
Willie Sell
Tanucent
Ria
Whowes
Bell
Sellow
Board of Pardons
Nessho County
Nechht County
Kansas
Martin
Purdon
Wile Set
Gistriet Court
So'chick
The
People
Ani
Hunter
Sith Kart
W. Fry
Willie
Nevadu
J. Mendel
Self Place
A. Mendel
Bya Mendell
Wille
Will
Coal Strike Strains Cleveland Railways and Ports
Cleveland and Wheeling coal disruptions escalate as railways confiscate fuel while mines face shut downs and operators seek outside labor. Miners in Rutland Peoria and Springfield districts walk out or threaten layoffs as talks with leaders like Gompers unfold.
Miners refuse to work under guard at Dillonvale mines
United States Marshal Devanney toured Wheeling with deputies on a special train to Dittonvale along the Wheeling and Lake Erie line as miners at Dillonvale threaten not to work if forced to labor under guard. Receivers Herrick and Bilckensderfer warned workers and agents that mines operated by the receivers are under U.S. court protection, and liquor deliveries to trouble spots are restricted to prevent violence amid the strike.
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Cleveland
B W. Parker
Detroit
Erie Airway
Cleveland Ship Building Company
Erie
Inter-Ocean Company
Pennsylvania and
Obie
Morris Coal Company
Mim
Cleveland Steel Company
Wheeling
Wo Va
Wheeling d& Lake Erie
Dillon No 2
Dillonvale
United States
Not & Man
Virginia
Long Fup
Colongale
Wheeling Creek
Hellaire
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Ottawa
Hakes
Futland
Tylued
Puntry
Reutland
Rutland
Ware Farming
Tulace
Rome
Peoria
Til
Bartonville
Peorin
Pittsburg
Presiint Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Pittsboro
Washington
Ratchford
Gompers
W.P. Read
Chicago
Okla
Endiana
Tiinois
Pennsylvania
Monongahela River
Hansa
New York
Cleveland Gas Coat Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Ramuel Gompers
S. Ca
Devanney
Cincinnati
Dittonvale
Wheeling & Lake Erie
Antonio Dominicko
Herrick and Bilckensderfer
Wheeling, Lake Erie & Pittsburg Coal Company
Wheeling & Lake Erte Railroad Company
United States Court
Hanna's Men Coerced at Panhandle Mines
Workers at M A Hanna & Co Panhandle mines were coerced to resume work after notices promised to withhold pay on ironclad contracts. The first pool of contractors also returned. The firm claims $4.0 amount withheld with 6 percent interest. No reliable estimate of sacrifice by the first pool miners exists.
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Fisourg
Avontume
Panhandle
M.A. Hanna & Co
Jyly
Coal Confiscation Shocks Chicago Rail Lines
Railroads confiscated all coal on their lines amid a Supreme Court ruling tied to strikes. About 15,000 carloads from southern Illinois mines were seized as prices for soft coal jumped and carriers claimed contract rights to balance supply during the labor dispute.
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Chicago
Tllinois
Supreme Court
Constance
Aliens May Break Strike In Cleveland Mines
Cleveland reports 1 200 foreigners employed under government protection in Dittonvale mines amid a prolonged miners strike. Officials legger coal shortages as runways confiscate coal meant for factories. Colonel Herrick unavailable for comment on President Hatchford's claim of prowise activity.
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Cleveland
Morris Coat Company
Allright Coal Company
MR. Hanna
Myron T. Herrick
Wheeline & Lake Erie Railroad
Hatehford
Herrick
Dittonvale
Sratchford
Record Heat Bakes Central West with Fatalities
A historic heat wave sweeps Indiana Ohio and nearby states with temperatures near 105. Hospitals report dozens of sunstrokes and several deaths. Factories shut down as two hundred railroad workers strike amid the scorch. Cities including Chicago Paducah Kokomo St Louis and Indianapolis report prostrations and fatalities while weather offices warn of continued extreme heat.
Heat Records Set In City On Hot Day
Today at 2 o clock it was warmer than yesterday with a 97 degree high around 4 pm. Humidity is high with little breeze and overnight low around 84 then 76 at midnight. Thermometers on Kansas Avenue and the Columbian Building marked heat reaching the 100s with official readings listed.
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WD. Dubers
Chicago
Cyrus Richardson
Jacob Mirtiger
Timothy Hardwick
John Richland
Chichinutl
Richard Burton
Keel Howard
Paducah
Kentucky
Titois Central
Kokomo
Ind
Green Turnpike
Kansas City
Taty
Weather Bureau
Kansas Clive
St. Louis
Kansas Avenue
Cohmbian
Endeavor Convention Opens Amid Plentiful Activities in San Francisco
The Christian Endeavor gathering in San Francisco enters its second day with dawn prayers and bustling registration. Thousands attend services in pavilions as 800 late delegates arrive, while security and fire units manage crowd safety and overflow venues. California fruits booths showcase resources, and Chinese missions plan receptions with free Chinatown tours and refreshments for visiting Endeavorers.
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San Francisco
Clift House
Ocean Beach
Mechanics
Woodwant
Taer
California
Southern Pacific
Vex
Us City
Xondown
Saltaire
Ogden
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Woolward's Pavillon
Odd Pellows Hall
Bie
Kee Gem
Congregational
Chinatown
Ireland Wins The Banner At Mechanic’s Pavilion
Ten thousand people crowded Mechanic’s Pavilion in San Francisco for the opening of the convention. Rev. G E Clark spoke as Dr Clark received loud applause. The banner was awarded for greatest gains in number of societies in the last year, presented by Rev Charles A Dick Linson. A telegram from President McKinley sent best wishes.
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San Francisco
Mechanie
G. E. Clark
Great Christian Movement
Senland
Incind
United Society
Charles A. Dick- Linson
Boston
Benner
Spain
W. H. Wagter
Indianapoli
Mexico
Monster Choir
Mechanic’s
Wood
Oward
Iice
Ashington
D.C
John Willie Baer
William McKinley
Lewelling to Resign From State Senate Seat
L D Lewelling plans to resign not from the railroad board but from the state senate. He will forward the resignation to the governor within days to enable a Bedwick county senator election for the unexpired term. The move is tied to shifting political dynamics and upcoming contests.
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L. D. Lewelling
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
State Senate
Bedwick County
W. W. Webster
Wanted Clothing and Murmisting Goods Salesmen
Classified notice seeking salesmen and a tidy cashier with address ML care Journal.
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Care Journal
Destructive hailstorm kills thirteen near Stuttgart Germany
A Berlin to New York World dispatch reports a fierce hailstorm in southern Württemberg near Stuttgart. The storm brought darkness, heavy rainfall, and a tornado-like hail event, killing thirteen people and injuring many cattle as property damage reached millions.
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New York
Berlin
Stuttgart
Bette
Hall
Bexing Stinest
Ehcuaszite
Bead
Catie
Cotrigte
Currency commission debate delays measure in Senate
Washington reports show Senators Allison Erk Quay denying talks with the President on a currency question and arguing a messenger should be received. The plan for a currency commission faces likely bipartisan opposition, with Republicans planning to delay action and a strategy to avoid a direct tariff confrontation until the next session.
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Washington
White House
Allison Erk Quay
Ina Messier
Allison
Senate
Benater Allison
Salt Lake Favored as Next Meeting City for N E A
Milwaukee July 9 The board of directors voted on three ballots to choose the next National Education Association convention city. Salt Lake led with 24 votes, Washington 28, Omaha 2, and Los Angeles 21. The executive committee will review claims and accommodations before finalizing the site. Salt Lake’s chances appear strong.
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W.ea
Milwaukee
Wis
National Educational Association
Board of
Ms Follies
Washington
Salt Lake
Omilha
Los Angeles
Thass Recomimendad
Exerurlng Pemrite Tee
Weathered messages mislead on insurance and bids
A garbled note alleges Setman Insurance of Pryope TN and Milwaukee Mechanics unionized under Weather Underwriters of Chicago threaten to revoke charters if Kansas City firms do not move. The piece shifts to Milton Stoker, a 24 year Topeka resident and Republican supporter, as a county clerk contender courting party backing at the July 1 primaries.
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Webp
Sivxas
Setman Insurance Company
Pryope TN
Milwaukee Methanics
Kansans
Ate Milton
Stoker
Topeka
Hich
Tle Wemaiwase
Bailey Seeks County Surveyor Post for Republicans
Mr Bailey announces candidacy for county surveyor on the Republican ticket. He is presented as a competent engineer with popularity and a record of service. supporters say he would be a strong, efficient officer and worthy of major party backing.
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Bailey
B. A. Bailey
Local Senator Endorses Postmaster Applicant
Balica's new postmaster Salina received this morning Senator Schobnee Baker's endorsement for T. D. Fitzpatrick's post office application. If approved, the appointment may avoid fatalities in the process and proceed to confirmation.
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Balica
Salina
Schobnee Baker
T. D. Fitzpatrick
Archaeology team tours Mexican site over ancient Chinese glyphs
A Mexican government archaeology mission reports discoveries of Chinese characters on a monument in the state. The team returns with dates and claims the inscriptions date back centuries, prompting official examination and debate over their authenticity.
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Hemisililu
Mexico
Archaeulogia
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