Burton Faces a Jury in St Louis Senate Trial
United States Senator Joseph Taylor Burton goes on trial in St. Louis charged with taking money to favor the Rialto Grain & Securities Company. The court grants three challenges per side as witnesses gather from multiple states, including Attorney Charles Blood Smith and various Washington officials, to prove motives behind actions tied to postal department matters.
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St.outs
United States
Joseph Tayph Burton
Kanens
Blakes Grain & Securities Company
Adana
DLA
Burton
Butlertin
Martials
Atterres
Hal Jenkes i
Tvat
Gothie
Murty
Cape Guardead
D. Dyer
Theo
Wien
Scatles Company
Tron Wwatons
Mat Benalvn
Mervicer
Washington
Buri
Cole
Smith
Remaron Preiston
Payne
Berton
Paris
W. W. Smith
Reyust
Stolth
William 3. Cookman
William A. James
Inti
Gra M. Smith
Wain W. Taylor
Jacarete Chatterdon
Gov~ Munnneys
Rialto Nompany
Haugh C. Dennis
The
Lake Company
Ape Alg
Rna
Xrachulert
Bella Evans
Mra
C. Hont
Albany
Nmien
Warner
Pittsheta
Arthur M Aten
New Brighton
Staten Intuna
X.Y
Dyer Opens Case Charging Burton in Postal Bribery
Senator Burton faces charges under a revised statute as Colonel Dyer, U S district attorney, outlines government allegations. The prosecution seeks to prove Burton accepted monthly payments and used influence for Rialto Grain and Securities matters before the postal service, with letters and witnesses to establish intent and payment.
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Burton
Dyer
Gury Wan
D. Dyer
United States Dlesert
Morton
United States
Rento Crain & Securities Company
Burtnn
Henett
Rialto Grein & Sedi Deities
Liestimors
Withertes
HlaltolGrite 4 Securitice Company
Betes the Posterties Department
Eitine
Lemuter Burton
St. Lewis
Tistmarrer
Abe Ghn
Mallé
Postettiee
Powl
Rialto Grains
Suter Button
Benator Burton
NOT FOR FRIARS Damages to Churches in the Philippines
Secretary Taft acts on Philippine church damage claims and assigns General Wade to investigate. Governor Wright to present to a Mexican commission, with the apostolic delegate to file the claims. Cable repairs ordered in the Philippines and a long cable lay planned to Luzon, Seattle, and Townsend. Filipinos show political skill in recent elections, with protests over alleged fraud but overall quiet conduct and informed participation.
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Washington
Taft
Philippine
Wright
Fetter
Writ Hins
Kem
Apostolic Delegate
Mexico
Wiese China
Wade
Te Pilippine Division
Legaspi Albay
Catando
Luzon
Seattle
Townsend
Tate
Overnor Wright
United States
Missouri Republicans endorse Roosevelt at Kansas City convention
Kansas City March 22 The Republican convention to endorse Roosevelt, endorse his foreign policy and administration, and back Walbridge for vice president met in Kansas City. Chairman Adkins urged unity and predicted victory as the party seeks to nominate Roosevelt and Walbridge. Democratic candidate James A. Reed faced critiques over alleged doodling disclosures.
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Kansas City
St. Joseph
Thou J. Atkins
State Central Committee
Presidin Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Adkins
Phasadore Hoonevelt
C.F. Walbridge
St. Lone
Bott
Benjamin F. Russell
Steelville
Roosevelt
Haaseli
James A. Reed
Repiuneen
Richard C. Kerens
St.Louis
York
Philadelphia
St Leute rolowins declines reel one chairman bid
The text states that Rolowins announced he will not be a candidate for reel one chairman of the state central feminist team. It notes that it is inconsistent to hold bowls during political activities.
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St Leute
Rolowins
Reel One
State Central
Dillon is Appointed Special Master in Topeka Waterworks Case
Jude Pollock of the United States circuit court issued a decree to clear the title to the Topeka waterworks property. The sale will be at Shawnee County courthouse by public auction to satisfy three mortgages, with bids subject to the first mortgage, and the city offering to pay 620000 for the waterworks. The court aims to apply the proceeds first to the first consolidated mortgage, then to the third mortgage, effectively canceling the latter. The sale is anticipated in early May after a three week advertisement period.
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Jude Pollock
United States Circuit Court
Topeka
Shawnee County Court House
H. P. Dillon
Decres
City Considers Plea Over Water Company Mortgage
City officials avoid comments on the Topeka Water Company foreclosure suit. City Attorney Spen cer and Mayor Ferguson talk with lawyers while an executive session yields no decision. The case centers on hydrant rentals totaling about 13,000 dollars and possible appeals, with both sides awaiting the city ownership deal outcome.
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Topeke Water Company
Spenai
Lattinp
Somaation
Mbyor Ferg
United States Court of
Ely
Water Company
Seater
Anxios
Santa Fe wreck near Teedlay injures several
The Santa Fe eastbound overland express hit a washout south of Teedlay in Tulare county at 4 30 this morning. The train toppled, the mail car and smoker sank, but the engine and baggage car stayed upright. Several passengers were hurt but none fatally, and a wrecking train was sent to San Francisco for hospital transfer.
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San Francisco
Weather Sparks Warmer Tyres Report from Northwest
Fragmentary weather note records a warmer spell in the northwest with mention of a 2 win and a 38 figure. Metinium and Yoater 88 appear as stray terms. readable content confirms a mild temperature trend without clear dates or locations.
United States Ambassador McCormick Takes a Hand
Japanese to 60. United States Ambassador McCormick joins talks and offers support in ongoing negotiations, signaling a cooperative stance between Tokyo and Washington amid mounting tensions and potential policy shifts.
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United States
McCormick
Japanese Interests Asked About Siberian Transit
United States Ambassador McCormick has been instructed to ask the Russian government what facilities will be offered to the forty thousand Japanese in Siberia to return to Japan. Few Japanese remain in Siberia as most left around the war onset. last batch from Irkutsk sent to Berlin. embassy protects Japanese interests, safe relocation emphasized.
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St. Petersburg
United States
McCormick
State Department
Takashina
Washingtom
Siberia
Japan
European Russia
Irkutsk
Herlin
Russia
San Chan Tao
St Petersburg
Toomorrow
Tokio
Paris
France
San Chan Tao Dmlands
Port Danny
Kuropatkin
Far East
Yor Lake
Aikal
London
Daily Telegram
Port Arthur
Liao Tung Peninsula
Chyong Syong Yalu River
Daily Chronicle
Shanghai
New Chwang
Tatutis Pass
Hachen
Seoul
Tokia
Marquis Ito
Korea
Handard
China
Tien ‘Tein
Daily Mall
Kataoka
Hamburg
Hafs
Vindivestok
Anja
Ping Vienst
Ping Yar
Nadie
Capliac
Ominners
Stanachar
Carter
Sian
Chwang
Chines
Kautainmi
Makaya
Tien Tain
Dalny
Golden Hill
McCom
Henry B. Miller
Ernest Satow
Pekin
Miller
Sully Receivers Appointed In Cotton firm Bankruptcy
An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in New York against Daniel J. Sully & Co. creditors including S. M. Wells & Co and Demple Gwathmes Co claim over 250000 and 70000 respectively. Judge Holt named receivers David H. Miller and Henry W. Taft with bonds set at 200000.
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New York
United States
Daniel J. Sully & Co
Daniel J. Sully
Samuel F. Bors
Nulll & Co
Sully & Co
Cotton Exchange
Holt
David H. Miller
Henry W. Taft
Sultan of Sulu Accepts Bates Treaty Abrogation
Major General Wood reports from Jolo that the Sultan of Sulu has accepted the abrogation of the Bates treaty with no sign of excitement. He apparently anticipated the move as hostilities diminished.
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Manus
Wood
Jolo
Sulu
Washburn Medical Commencement Programme Set
The medical department of Washburn College completes its commencement programme to be held in the college chapel on April 2. Dr J B Minney acts as master of ceremonies with Chancellor Strong of Kansas University delivering the address and Dr Warriner speaking for the faculty. Foy J Ernest will receive the decrees as the graduating class member and President Plass will confer them. The customary annual banquet will follow the commencement at the college.
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Washburn
Medical Department of
J. B. Minney
Strong
Kansas University
Warriner
Foy J. Ernest
Plass
Campbell to Testify in Burton Trial Subpoenaed
Campbell left for St. Louis after being subpoenied to testify in the Burton trial. He said he knew nothing about Burton’s dealings with the post office department. Mayor Boss is satisfactory.
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Washington
Swept by storm wind accompanies record breaking hall
A powerful storm swept through the region driving strong winds and hail while a local hall set a new record for attendance and damage reports were filed across several neighborhoods amid ongoing clean up and comparisons to prior storms.
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Hall
Tornado and Hail Strike Higemaville Missouri
A tornado and severe hail struck Higemaville on Monday afternoon, wrecking about fifty buildings, injuring many and mortally wounding one man. Widespread damage includes shattered windows, downed telegraph lines, and flooded cellars as two nearby towns Cor dér and Alma also report significant damage with homes wrecked and casualties.
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Higemaville
Paice
Sre
Prac
Cor~dér
Alma
J. W. Early
John Holsen
Anife
E. Holzen
Winks
Tan
Friends
Hood
Charles Semmler
Galena
Gelons
Kan
Infernal machine thwarted in Liege residence plot
March 2 report from Liege describes an anarchist plot involving an Infernal machine placed near the residence of Police Commissioner Binet. It was discovered in time, preventing damage. Earlier, a similar device exploded March 38 near Commissioner Laurent’s home, killing an artillery officer and wounding about a dozen others. Birney leaves Missouri after a noted athletics career at Ottumwa. Weather notes include Chicago and Milwaukee forecasts with warmer temperatures expected midweek.
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Liege
Belgium
Binet
Laurent
Athe Woune
Papin
Surinamy
Birney
Missouri Columbia
A.C. Birney
Ottumwa
Laws
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St. Louis
Charles Blood Smith
MR Dyer
Philippines
Secretary of War
Missouri
MR. Dillon
Hydrant
Santa FE Wreck
Overland Express
California
Siberian
Rossia
Aurora
Tunis
Bizerta
David Miller and
H. W. Taft
Sultan OF
Muwaukes
David Rose
de Gof
Sulvin
Ken
Roy
Harnock
Chicago
Boston
Aumarayelia
Cincimad
Toul
Higginsville
Kansas
Burdette
Postoffice
Zee Burdette
Kas
Chicago, Mill
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