No Government Connivance Claimed In Morgan Escape
Columbus dispatch reports on John Radebaugh claims secret order from Stanton freed General John Morgan and thirteen comrades from Ohio Penitentiary. Brother Chariton Morgan disputes the tale, detailing a planned tunnel escape and guard misapprehensions.
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Columbus
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Springfield
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Radebaugh
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Stanton
Morgan
Todd
Young
Merion
Colonel Burr
West Jefferson
Cincinnati
Missouri Senate Report Adversely on Filley Bill
The senate committee on elections reported adversely on both the Filley and Laughlin election bills. Amendments propose keeping current law, removing centralizers, publishing registered names before elections, and assigning election clerks from lists prepared by party central committees. Lobby chatter centers on adjournment and removal debates.
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Board of Prison
Consolidated Coal Company of
Adverse Report on Justice Scott In Oklahoma Country
Special Agent Newton, assigned to investigate officials in Oklahoma country, reports an unfavorable view of Justice Scott. He recommends removal not for dishonesty but for unwise policy and unjudicial temperament, citing handling of prominent newspaper men and county officials. The Milan coal mine fire near Minas at 11 pm destroyed buildings, engine house and shaft, with an estimated $75,000 loss and little insurance.
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Oklahoma
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Milan
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Locust Valley
Brief Wire News From Across The Nation
Several short items report on appointments and resignations including BR Thomas named peas at Bernal Kansas replacing C F L Thomas. The First National Bank of Texarkana Arkansas closed due to insolvency. George Gould comments on marriage money not a factor in his sister’s match to Count de Castellane. Congressman Harris of Kansas denied marriage rumors. Utah constitutional convention elected John Henry Smith as head with Republicans in control. Oklahoma county attorney J Howard Payne found dead near Arapaho after wandering off on a spree. Secretary Gresham to urge Britain on Venezuela and British Guiana dispute with possible arbitration. Navy gains 1090 enlisted men to commission five idle ships. Argentine official Manuel Almagro arrested for embezzlement. Rev A Newbold and Henry A Oakley notified their church posts terminated. Idaho senatorial race narrow, Shoup leading Sweet and Crook. speculation on a dark horse candidate persists.
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Adel Bank Robbery Fails. Suspect Killed and Cash Recovered
In Apet Iowa on March 7 two armed men attempted to rob Adel State Bank. One shot cashier S M Leach as he protected a vault drawer, about $3,000 in gold and currency were moved before a buggy chase ensued. A descendant pursuit ended four miles south when the wounded robber died after a parley and the other, Charles W Crawford, was captured. O P Wilkins, the dead robber, had just been released from Stillwater prison. About $600 recovered. Bailey and Leach not fatally hurt.
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Bailey
Payne
Charles W. Crawford
Patterson
Madison County
O. P. Wilkins
Minnesota
Stillwater
Error in Bookkeeping Causes False Gold Reserve Drop
Treasury officials inquired about a $2,000,000 apparent fall in the gold reserve. New York sub-treasury replies said no gold was lost and the dip arose from an error in bookkeeping, crediting gold received for bonds to the general gold account rather than the bond ledger.
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Vintage Teething Syrup Ad Promises Quick Cough Cure
A historical advertisement touts Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething and claims relief for colic, diarrhea, and gum pain. It also endorses Begg s Cherry Cough Syrup with a money back guarantee and lists W R Eoonady and Topeka Steam Laundry as sellers.
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W. R Eoonady
Supreme Court ruling rocks patent power in Edison era
The unanimous decision in the Refrigeration Company versus Sulzberger case reshapes patent futures for General Electric and American Bell, revives expired claims, shortens life of many Edison patents, and strengthens Westinghouse in alternating current disputes, reshaping the balance of power in electric lighting and power transmission.
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Bate
Westinghouse Electric Company
United States
Tesla Motors
Niagara Falls
Representative Monroe Calls Governor Clarke A Liar
In Arkansas cityden race March 7 Representative Monroe sharply attacked Governor Clarke over rail road commission bill defeat. He branded Clarke a liar and implied he had evidence to prove Clarke a rascal. Clarke declined to answer, saying he would not notice every cur that barks at his heels.
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Ark
House
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Osage Delegation Seeks Purge of Enrollment Lists
A delegation of Osage Indians from Oklahoma met Assistant Commissioner Smith in the Indian bureau at Washington March 7. Full-bloods and half-breeds pressed to purge tribal rolls and argued for recognizing children of white men and Indian women born after 1884 as Indians. They also discussed Osage reservation trading privileges. officials will cooperate and inspect the rolls.
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Oklahoma
Indian Bureau
Henry B. Freeman
Osages
Ahso
Mexico Retaliation Steps at Jaruez Spark Tensions
Mexican authorities in Jaruez Chihuahua announce retaliation against Americans after the free zone resolution. A customs collector will stop granting duty free imports for American residents, affecting family necessities from El Paso. Authorities seek broader Mexican government action, amid ongoing exchange of measures and tensions between nations.
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