Not Hypnotism Confession Shifts Murder Guilty Claim
Tom McDonald recants his trial testimony claiming Anderson Gray did not hypnotize him to kill David Patton. The confessions and affidavits circulate as petitions for Governor Morrill’s pardon for Gray, who sits in a life term in the Kansas paniteou. Reports describe public reactions and local discussions in Jefferson, Oklahoma, amid broader political proceedings in the Third congressional district, including party conventions and delegates.
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Catewett
Ket
Morrill
Anderson Gray
Kansas
Paniteou
David Patton
Conway
Gray Wee
Tom McDonald
Il Pattoo
McDonald
Gray
Tom
Paseg
Goveruce Murrill
Davis
Gray'sighbors
Jefferson
Sea
Grar’seun
McDoneld
Bic
Israels
Revivals, Jail, and Asylum Await County Case
Report mentions two men restraining a subject during an investigation. The individual is to be sent to an asylum after revival meetings excitement, with arrangements to be made while in county jail. Also notes discussions on James Miller death and smallpox moving southward to Vinita, Oklahoma, with health officials warning of potential spread.
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New Orisente
Katy
Fire targets Pacific Depot and Dex Care Arcarsos
A morning blaze destroyed the Elevator, Boissourt Pacific Depot and Dex Care Arcarsos whileOrigin of the fire remains unknown and damages cannot yet be estimated. On March 19 A E Bishop, formerly of this city and son of Kanaue City, plans a mission to South America with his wife and two children under the Gospel union auspices.
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Boissourt Pacific Depot
Dex Care Arcarsos
Effinham Ardo
la Mearath
Malmeburks Aevator
Gulug
South America
Aztuzar
A. E Bishop
Kanaue
South Acurica
Gospel Union
Hughes Divorce Granted in District Court
Judge Hagen issued a default judgment of $510 against Louis H. Walla on a pro forma auto graft matter as Mrs. Sarah C. Hughes sought divorce from Pll Hughes. Mira Hughes testified they married about 15 years ago. he deserted her seven years ago, last seen in Mexico. The judge granted the divorce on grounds of abandonment.
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Hasee
Hughes
Hagen
Louis H. Walla
Sarah C. Hughes
Mira Hughes
Pll
Mexico
Hazon
Powder Mill Explosion Shocks Ritter County Town
A powder mill near Rosen Dale in Ritter County exploded today killing five workers. The plant employs about 75 men and sits two miles from the nearest railhead. Rescue efforts follow the blast, with previous fatal incidents at the site recorded years ago.
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Aowder
Ritter County
Three Hundred Wheels on Exhibition at Kansas City Show
Kansas City Cycle Dealers Association hosts a three day bicycle show at the Armory on Twelfth and Troost. Riders, tires and accessories fill booths from thirty local dealers and many manufacturers. Music by the Third Regiment band accompanies daily parades and demonstrations.
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Kansas City
Rasses City
Southwest
Cycle Dealers’ Association
Yhureday
Armory
Twelfth
Troost
National Cycle Dealers’ Associatem
Authwee
New York
Chicago
West Scolds Hotly Over Opening of Uncompahgre Reservation
In a Senate debate March 15 Secretary Hoke Smith faced sharp criticism from Senators Canyon and Wolcott over plans to open Utahs Uncompahgre reservation. West blasted efforts to nullify laws while accusing the administration of bias toward western interests. Debate touched on seed distribution, presidential remarks, and a push to exempt ex parte laude from opening the reservation.
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Senate
Wassincros
Utah
Hoke Smith
Canyon
Wolcon
Missouri
West
Morton
Veet
Seada
Smith
Vous
Presbyterian Mission Board
New York
Seinster West
North Carolina
Kentucky
Sir. Vilas
Exphant Laude
DERVISH THREAT IN EGYPT PROMPTS BRITISH AID CALL
Cairo reports say Curzon warned in Commons that Dervish activity near Dosgula threatens Egypt. Dispatch notes British troops urgently needed and widespread hope Britain will meet the emergency. Rome relays Italian satisfaction with Curzon remarks and joint plans for a campaign against the Dervishes.
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Keype
Great Britain
Rome
Ferrero
London
James Whitcomb Riley Wins Chicago Copyright Case
James Whitcomb Riley and the Bowen-Merrill company won a judgment in U S courts in Chicago against E A Weeks & Up and George Ogilvie for publishing unauthorized collections of his poetry. The ruling bans further public ations and confiscates all books sheets and plates from the infringing edition.
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Chicago
Seaman
Mr. Riley
Sewing for the Poor School Opens in Topeka
Seventeen words describe a civic effort to train the poor in Topeka as the school runs four hours daily for five days weekly with a primary aim to provide learning opportunities. The report notes transfers of prisoners and a prison overcrowding issue alongside a market for adulterated foods and a funeral service for F. A. Viper with burial planned in Paducah.
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Topeka
Garmenta
Sing Sing
Clinton
Auburn
Bing , Sing
Wanamaker Convicted and Fined for Importing Alien Labor
In a United States district court Judge Jester General John Wanamaker was convicted of violating federal law by importing alien labor and fined $1,000. Knights of Labor official Nips A Wright read a transcript at a trades unions meeting. The Pennsylvania Trades League and local members called for boycotts and action. Assistant US District Attorney Harvey K Weeks was noted for his role in the verdict amid political ties.
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Pamapsiraia
United States District Court
John Wanuaker
Philadelphia
Nips A. Wright
Knights of Labor
Wanamaker
The
Knight
Pennsylvania Trades League
United States District
Harvey K. Week
Republican Potiti
Wansmul
Theaningegiones
April Showers Bring Slippery Streets and Chill Winds
Weather reports across states describe drizzle and falling temperatures from an April shower. Northern winds pushed the chill as clouds drifted, with some locations seeing light snow and general cloudiness. Forecasts advised mainly clear, colder conditions for the following day, as regions from Santa Fe to Nickerson reported varied cloud cover and temperatures.
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Ioeniogs
Weather Bureau
Santa Fe
Nickerson
Illivigsons
Rocke Island
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
Railroad Arbitration Bill Faces House Committee Hearing
March 18 reports the House labor committee taking up Erdman of Pennsylvania’s interstate arbitration bill for carriers and employees. Industry and labor leaders including Cisrk of the Order of Railway Conductors and grand masters Morrissey Sargent Arnold Hynes Powell appeared. The measure would appoint a three person panel to render nonbinding findings after attempts at amicable settlement.
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Wasurrarox
House
Erdmen
Pennsylvania
KE Cisrk
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Morrissey
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
F. P. Sargent
PF. W. Arnold
W. F. Hynes
Hcd
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
W. W. Powell
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Prerstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Labor
Senate Committee Backs House Cuba Resolution Substitute
Washmherox March 16 The senate committee on foreign relations backed the Senate conference agreement and will support the House Cuba resolutions as a substitute for Senate measures. Debate favored expediency and the House wording despite objections to grammar and commercial references. Senator Sherman urged keeping the Cuban question in view and pressing a vote at the earliest practicable date.
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Coloss
Senate
Washmherox
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Cuba
Nate
House
Houge
Benster Sherman
More National Banks Established in Smaller Cities
Washington March 18 The bill by Mr Brossina of Pennsylvania to authorize the establishment of mayet al banks in smaller cities was favorably reported by the house committee on banking and currency. The limit was changed from 3 000 to 4 000 inhabitants with capital requirements rising accordingly. In cities of 6 000 inhabitants banks must have capital not less than 60 000 with 4 000 to 6 000 additional capital. cities of 50 000 require capital below 200 000.
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Washixoton
Brossina
Pennsylvania
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Back From Cripple Creek Judge Returns
Judge J B Johnson returns from Cripple Creek after a two day visit. He notes ongoing investments and building growth with the town estimated at about 25 000 residents. He plans to depart for New York and Boston later this week to wrap up affairs of the Santa Fe road as master in chancery.
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Croker
New York
Americas
Rey del Carreres
Americus
Mr. Croker
Heiss
Clorane
England
J.B. Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Cripple Creek
Johnses
Judge Johnson
Senator Lodge Burned In Vigilante Display
In Cricaco on March 18 a group calling itself the Rusaiao Nihilistic club burned Senator Lodge of Muse as a protest over his immigration remarks. The act followed intense public feeling after recent Congress debates and Lodge’s migration statistics were challenged by Polish attendees at Seventeenth Street and Ashland Avenue.
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Amior Lodge
Peochien
Cricaco
Senator Lodge
Muse
Rusaiao Nihilistic Club
Seventeecth Street
Ashland Avenue
Congress
Booths New Uniforms for Gods American Volunteers
New York March 18 The Booths announce uniforms for Gods American Volunteers. Women wear seal brown cashmere dresses with plain skirts and Norfolk jackets. Poke bonnets replace headgear. spring outfits in brown straw with satin ribbon. Men’s uniform mirrors US Army style with light blue trousers and blue jackets. Badges feature embroidered AV initials.
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Bullington Booth
Salvation Army
Army
Defending Bayard Resolution Debate Sparks House Action
In Washington on March 18 the Bayard resolutions were called up in the house with strong support from Mr. Hitt and sharp opposition from Mr. McCreary of Kentucky. McCreary argued the censure revives extraordinary measures against the president, while praising Bayard as a patriot and public servant. He urged free speech for ambassadors and ministers, reflecting on presidential duties and public sentiment. Meanwhile a concert note: Marshall's band performs at Hamilton Hall tonight, admission ten cents, under-10s free with parent.
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England
Wasureton
Bayard
Hitt
McCreary
Kentucky
Dem. Ky
United States
Thomas I. Bayard
Mn McCreary
Fellowes
Marahall
Hamilton Hall
Ree
Parnings and Prices Take Mixed Step in March Market Report
Market data from Chicago on March 1 shows wheat barely steady with minor gains in May amid European politics and large line cover. Corn and oats moved little, hogs opened lower with a large drop in pork and lard prices, cattle receipts solid and prices mixed, while sugar and other livestock showed softer tones.
Market notes and wheat outlook from Kansas City area
Receipts 7,000 and 1,100 hogs with shipments. market lower in cattle and hogs. Wheat shows strength with May prices near higher levels amid heavy receipts and European political factors. Corn and oats steady, provisions weak, led by hog demand. general market tone cautious with talk of a large wheat crop and possible shifts in prices.
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Kansas City
Marea Baxeas Crry
Texas
Haas—Racelpta
Shipmaan
Beavier
Uae
Sira Burrzn
Eoos
Kansas
Europe
Ohio
Chicago
Liverpool
Ishlas
London
Fecelan
Minneapolis
Duluth
Swift
Angie
New York
St. Louis
Marrett
Cudahy
Kangaé
Bsen & Buyer
Charley Wright
Berlin
Mark Bicher
Pardridge
Brosseau
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Birepatrick
Kirkpatrick
Lethargic Pension Department
Popuilisa
I Atohim Horemimsax
Goun
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Hutchinson
Hutch
Feanody
Oman
Forger
Leavenworth
A. J. Bauer
Henry Loesch
Grima Te
Barixa
Frances Griffin
Eval Child
Bown
Grifia
Bermit
Aziens
South Dickingon
Tate James Miller
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Bauer
N.C
Mari Publican
Hoon
Stae
C. Logan Harris
Raleigh
Rossel
Wasumerox
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Virginia Legiclature
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F. J. Lynch
Parade Daily
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Boston
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Prescott Athletic Club
Jimmy Col Ville
K.fittany
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Tiffany
Wichita Commoner
GS. Worthington
Wichita Eagle
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GM. Kleeberger
People’s Party
Southeast
Kanes
Savings and Loan Association
Stir
James Whitcomb
Auberian
Lospex
Committee On
Z. H. Elliott
Board of Agriculture
Canada
Germany
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F. A. Viper
Quincy Street
Holler
Padicah
Hamilton Ball
Ail Druggisus
Groneta
Vanamakehr
Railrouad Arbitration
Booth
Marahail
Poday’s Market Report
Associated Press
State Journal
Cuicago
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Giige
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Lord
Catrie
Calla
Dalia
Mitchell
St. Louis Advicen
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Topexa Grain Stock Exchange
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Kenmett
Lou Jens
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