Day of fate in court as Burton trial nears verdict
In St Louis March 3 attorneys debate evidence and closing speeches in the trial of Senator Burton. Prosecutors and defense review testimony from W. Smith and C Cochran while Justice Krum signals toward a possible verdict tonight or tomorrow, with jurors to hear final court charge.
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Waite Grain & Secussion Company
D'Nad Teen
Tr Harlan
Tenta Tve
Major Dennis
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Dennis
Krum
Denny
Rialto Grain & Securities Company
W. Smith
Senator Burton
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Corone Braith
Sen-ator Burton
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Raith
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Rinito
Senetor Burton
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Will Take No Chances In Arctic Voyage
The Gay Head sails for Arctic duties, prepared for any encounter with Russian or Japanese war vessels. The vessel has long operated in southern waters and is now set for northern routes, emphasizing caution and readiness amid uncertain seas. Weather reports note stormy to windy conditions with changing temperatures.
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San Francisco
Arctic
Amd
Vinewood park to host electric fountain and toboggan ride
Topeka's Vinewood park plans include a Figure Eight toboggan costing 13000 a carousel 9000 and an electric fountain 3060 with construction set to begin within days. New facilities will feature a 80 foot carousel platform a unique archite ctural building and a grand fountain tableau with electric lights.
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F. B Kelly
Topeka City Rains Company
L. E Ayers
Chicago
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Frm
To- Deke
Topeka Yards
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Kelly
Peka
B. Auchey
Phiadelphia Toborgan Construction Company
Ime
Mr. Myers
Pigute Eight Tororgan
Iyterest Bimmelt
Widis
Topeka
Ballaon
Mr. Kelly
Seasin
Topeice
Vinewood
Lersted
Boxing event veto at Ithaca college amid state law dispute
President Senument halted boxing matches at Omni University in Ithaca on March 2 as Senate authorities refuse gym approval. Proposed execution date set for a later appointment, with campus officials contending the action violates state regulations.
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Ithaca
Senument
Omni University
Acre
Fob
Gyimasiain
Bynes College Auhorities
Grand Rapids Flood Reaches Historic Levels
West side Grand Rapids residents flee rising Grand River waters with 3 to 5 foot currents. Homes flood to second stories as power plant operations face disruption. Cold may curb flooding in lower Michigan. boats used for transport across submerged streets in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Ohio rain worsens Ohio River tributaries with Hamilton area flooded and paper mills tied up. Springfield endures worst flood in history with many left homeless and boats deployed for rescues.
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Mick
Grand River
Grand
Edison Electric Company
Detroit
Indy
Lower
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Suich
Sisting
Hattle Creek
Mich
Kalimazoo
Ohio
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Miami
Loveland
Coney Island
Strike Will Go On In Southern Colorado Coal Field
Trinidad Colo March 26 The convention of district No 16 United Mine Workers voted unanimously to continue the strike in the Southern Colorado coal field following President John Mitchells advice He urged strict obedience to orders from authorities and warned against any act of violence or lawbreaking amid military intervention.
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Trinidad
Colo
United Mine Workers
Colorado
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Labor
Oklahoma and Arizona Statehood Discussed in Bill
Washington March 26 The states of Oklahoma and Arizona are created in a bill compiled by Republican members of the house committee on territories. Democratic members will review the bill after a few days, with a full sub-committee meeting planned. The formation of Oklahoma and Indian Territory is highlighted, while Arizona’s admission could be delayed by law or timing, conventions may form a state constitution.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Arizona
House Committee On Territories
Indian ‘Territory
New Mexico
Murder or Acquittal In Witham Mets Case Shown
The jury in the Witham Mets murder case was directed to return either a verdict of murder in the first degree or acquittal. Mrs Rudolph, the prisoner's mother, and his father testified, and the proceedings included emotional moments as witnesses spoke. Jerry White, colored, filed a suit against the city of Topeka for damages of 25 for injuries from a December street accident on Fifth Street where tea coated sidewalks allegedly caused a fall.
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Asion
Mmn
Witham Mets
Davidson
Mrurder
Rudolph
Tir
White
Jerry White
Topela
Fifth Street
Japan Halt and Russian War Moves Across Manchuria
Three thousand Japanese troops are reported at Anju and 1000 at Pal Chiene with forty warships at Chin None as Japan aims to turn the Russian flank. Cossack patrols exchange fire near Pak Chieng on March 24. one Japanese officer, a man, and a horse are killed. General Mishichenko learns Japan halted its Ping Yang line advance, while Russia concentrates forces in Manchuria. General Kuropatkin is named to command inland forces. Makaroff to port fleet. Russian and Japanese positions, ships, and supply issues are outlined amid continued hostilities and diplomatic notes.
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Mishichenko
Ping Yang-Ann Line
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Pal- Chiene
Chinnone
Pak Chieng
Shipka Pass
Sakaharc
Paris
Matin
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Alexieff
Port Arthur
Marie
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Olea
Tatinana
Kuropatkin
Irkutsk
Tokio
Korea
An Tung
Chuang Siong
Liao Yang
St. Petersburg
Abe Mutin
Paul Lessar
Pekin
Caar
Alexinft
Far East
Makaroff
Rusia
Pacific Ocean
Maka
Leutenant
Talla
Sixty Mile Wind Roars Through Louisville Storm
Louisville faced severe storms with winds up to sixty miles per hour and heavy rain. Third avenue near the Confederate monument flooded three feet, streetcar service stopped, and the industrial school of reform roof blew off. Two hundred and fifty inmates at Masons Widows and Orphans home moved to center as roof torn. Ten dozen roofs lifted citywide, several injuries reported, and Henry Dubourg's residence near the city was blown away with eight in his family escaping death.
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Third Avenue
Confederate Monument
Industrial School of Reform
Masonic Widows
Menry Dubourg
Iidia
Geath
Tornado Claims Twenty-Four Lives Across Mauritian Island
A March 2 and 22 tornado in Port Louis, Island of Mauritian, caused widespread rain and enormous damage. Twenty four persons are known to be killed and thousands left without food or shelter as houses and telegraph lines were destroyed.
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Mauritian
Bank robber Collins hanged at Union rail yard
Clon Mo March 26 George Collin g the bank robber was hanged at the rail yard at 135 p m Collins died by strangulation after a calm ascent to the scaffold. He and Rudolph were linked to the killing of St Louis detective Schumacher during a bank robbery at the Union Bank. Rudolph later escaped from St Louis jail and was recaptured. Rudolph found guilty of murder in the first degree.
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George Coling
Colins
Notke
Collins
George Collins
Fred Lewis
Charles J. Schumacher
St Louis
William Rudolph
Cob Line
Stanton
Bank of Union
Detwetive Schurmacher
Rbbers
Union
Schumacher
Rudolph
Entity
Collis
Rudoton
Hartford
Conn
St. Lows
Franklin County
St. Louis
Kaneay
Sera Sir
Supreme Court of Missouri
Te Verilee
Eure
Beau
William Studolph
Tobber
Tls
Shumacker
Pettingill agency in bankruptcy distress signals Boston ad firm
Boston March 26 Pettingill & Co publicizing agency says it has placed itself in creditors hands. Counsel notes possible 2500 to 20 50 dollars debts with assets possibly only a quarter. Company has been in business since 1848 and once had a White newspaper connection. Also reports hop tea nuisance cases with Judge Hamilton and escalating penalties.
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Boston
Penepaper Advertising Agency
Pettingill & Co
Pettingill
Mhi
Pellingil & Co
Fire in Broadway Fire District Deluge of Smoke and Alarm
Fire swept through two five story blocks at 61 Broadway housing Morrie European and American Express and neighboring Adams Jox press. The blaze triggered a general alarm, drew thousands to Broadway, and caused an estimated 400000 in losses before firemen contained it. Trinity Church and surrounding streets filled with smoke as hydrants and water towers struggled to supply crews downtown.
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Wall Strant
Broadway
Morrie European
American Express Company
Dulling
Adams Jox
Fie
L Oslock
Tatken
Brandi
Express Company
Sts
Hat Jem
Bir
Nbarias Ba Jonner
Fire at Delta Hospital Traps Patients in Panic and Snow
Escanaba Mich March 25 A fire at the Delta hospital caused panic among patients as fire escapes and ladders failed. Some patients, believed near death, were kept outside to shelter from the cold for an hour before finding refuge. Financial news notes list small city temperature readings across major hubs.
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Mich
Delta
Equity
Walt
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