Asylum Attendants Trial Over Maxwell Death
In Fort Nesh the trial of asylum attendants Neil and Peterson opens on charges of murder in Maxwell’s death fromFebruary 4 1902. Prosecution seeks verdict of homicide while defense argues death by accident amid Maxwell’s frail health. Witnesses recount altercation in the ward and the attendants’ alleged stamping and injury to Maxwell before his collapse and death.
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Neil and
Peterson
Armok
Dadrwell
Maxell
Maxwell
Edustoa
Serco
Max Wil Rahm
Marshall
Punstreke
Wien
Mc Maxwell
Armen
I. Anil
Mr. Maxwell
Jurgen
J. My
Hecestrom
Wall Piper
Tiestor Streets
AL Angun
Walt
Mision Township
Vist
Lek Scriimer
Uhie
Sitas Morrow
Php Chrietman
Tinvles
Tadao Hise
Des Foon
Tae
Awmatent
Sasnisane
Wiese
Gatendante
Bonius Chey
Eastle Te Ak State
Aiegan
Tos Pela
Aeville
Aussiane County
Amelia
Gepreal
J. F. Choe
Mir
McNary
Unarmed Norwich Man Gives Up Job at White Horse
John Decker of Norwich Connecticut, a 44 year old mechanic, entered the White Horse after opening hours and surrendered without resistance. He had been employed two years at the Thames Arms factory, said to be odd and not bright, left his job yesterday and was turned over to police.
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Washington
Freetesy
Thamesx Arms Company
Decker Rane
Thive
Kong
White Decker
New York
Water
Brighton
Dives and Floats End Langley Diving Effort in Wreck
In Wide Water Virginia an attempt to launch Langley’s diving machine failed after about 100 yards of motion. The craft broke apart with no propulsion but momentum carried it, a Professor Mantey ducked and uninjured. The cone floats functioned, and the foretram quickly floated again after impact.
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Langley
Mantey
Cabinet to stump in Ohio Kentucky and home state during campaign
Washington reports several cabinet members including Su Moody and Wilson will join nationwide drives. Shaw met the president and plans ten days in Ohio with Akron stops, then Kentucky engagements in Louisville Lexington and Owensboro, and multiple speeches in his home state before election day. Wilson joins later in the campaign.
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Washington
Moody
Wilson
Shaw
Ohio
Akron
Kentucky
Louisville
Lexington
Owensdole
Wilson Alo
Aten
Rain Totals In Topeka Chronicle Weather Update
Topeka and vicinity saw over an inch of rain with yesterday afternoon and last night rainfall totaling Lib inches. Weather readings from government meteorology stations reported hourly temperatures and conditions, noting many residents caught in showers and cold water.
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Topeka
Death of Col Gee at Mouth of Kaw aged 77 years
Bettled at Mouth of Kaw, Col. Allen B. McGer found dead aged 55, in Kansas City. He came to settle in 1835, built the Sac and Fox town, later engaged in the outfitting business. He aided General John De Freemont expeditions and left several descendants.
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Kaw
Kateas Ox
Allen
MeGer
Keene
John de Freemon
Scheftel to Race High Ball Against McChesney or Wells
Lexington Kentucky October 7. M Scheftel owner of High Ball entered to match him against McChesney or Dick Wells at one mile. The race carries weight for age with mph indicated inside the wet? placeholder text appears.
Blossoms Resignation Sparks Mayoral Succession Talk
City officials discuss filling the vacancy from First Ward after J W Blossoms resignation. Mayor Bergundthal seeks a Republican successor and has explored candidates including A M Baird and L A Ryder amid a field of names while Blossom’s departure ends a long council tenure.
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J. W. Tlosgombaw
Bere Bundihil
J. Hathewsy
Blotheen
Holman
Mtelens
North Topeka
Topeka
Trollg Wittumns
Sherif
North Copeks
W. Kuler
KR. Kutz
C Miller
Counciman
Blossom
Bloscom
Cours
Theregundttatt
Haride
Snring
Wass and Mearia
Christ Hospital
Coanell
Kansas Man Killed in Head On Collision at St Pouls Mo
Fireman Hogers of Pittsburg dies in a two car crash as four others perish in a fiery wreck. Rescue teams race to the scene while traffic is halted for hours.
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Hogers
Pittsburg
St. Pouls
Get
Sion
Atk
Saya
Meus
Ark
Rogier
Poriakmee
Paying 75 Cents on the Dollar
The Globe Contriet company, an alleged get rich quick organization, is closing its doors after taking nearly $100 from investors. Authorities warn the public against similar schemes as the firm ties up its affairs and citizens fear losses.
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Temporin
Kas Rt. 7
Globe Contriet Company
Igetrich-Quick
Chamberlain Accused of Manipulating Figures in Debate
London reports claim Joseph Chamberlain’s program faces scrutiny rather than party loyalty. Critics challenge his economic assertions about colonial trade and export totals, arguing premises are unproved while some backers anticipate colonial gains or resent shifts favoring British manufacturers.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
United Kingdom
Shust
Germany
France
Great Britain
Mr. Chamberlain
Stock Exchange
Consors
Witness Shafer Shot in Dewey Murder Case
Allan Shafer a key Dewey murder case witness was shot near Bird City Cheyenne County while returning from Rawlings to McDonald. The bullet pierced his hand causing a painful wound as enemies of Chauncey Dewey allege a ranch-connected suspect orchestrated the attack.
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Allan Shafer
Shafer
Bird City
Cheyenne County
McDonald
Rawlings County
Deweys
Dowey Ranch
City Conference Weighs Police Changes
A secret afternoon meeting in city hall gathers Mayor Bergundthal city attorney and police chief with councilmen to decide if officers will be shuffled. The mayor deflects talk of changes while the attorney promises a later emphatic statement. No one would reveal the sale plans.
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Bergundthal
Cty
Vam
Spencer
Annual Free Fight at Washburn Campus Tonight
Washburn College hosts an annual cane fight as freshmen and sophomores attempt to carry canes to the chapel for the Literary Society meeting. Guards at the entrance, hostile outside, and a debate on cane rights mark the planned event with music, declamation, papers, and a formal vote on the cane rule.
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Washburn
Donnybrook
Washburn Collegs
College Literary Society
Washburn College Literary Society
Reuben “Markham
Dickinson Continues Argument Before Boundary Commission
On the fourth day Mr Dickineon resumes his argument before the Alaskan boundary commission. He argues over the meaning of coast in the treaty and negotiations. He is praised for a strong summing up for the United States and counters Canadian counsel with legal authorities while maintaining American claims. United States ambassador Meormick attended.
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Dickineon
Boundary Commission
Lontonet
Jacob M. Divitnacn
Toukh New
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Dickinson
Unites States
Denis Tainutets
Finlay
Sarton
Christopher Robinson
Legel
Cinieral Finlay
United States
Meormick
St Petersburo
Burst the Dam at Seattle Government Canal
Oct 7 Seattle reports high water at Take tlon breaching dam walls near the first gates at the government canal head. Fremont passenger and streetcar bridges damaged. Ballard harbor channel filling with debris. Government works face immense damage. Union likely lowered ten feet, forcing mills to shut. Ballard and Fremont residents celebrate what is seen as a necessary success.
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Seattle
Wash
Take Tlon
Government Canal
Fremont
Government Channel
Ballmon Bay
Ballard Harbor
Jeunal
Ballard and
Fremong
Tower Blown Down In German Hurricane
Berlin reports a hurricane sweeping across Germany. A 180 foot tower of Charlottenburg city hall collapsed. A wall at Dresden baths toppled killing four workers and injuring eight. A mill at Lubeck fell as storms caused numerous minor incidents. Several ships left but smaller vessels stayed in port due to the gales.
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Berlin
Germany
Charlottenburg
Dresden
Lubeck
Thrge
Bermen
Hambure
MacVeagh Returns From Hague Arbitration
Wayne MacVeagh senior counsel for the United States arrives from The Hague after presenting the American argument to the Venezuelan arbitration tribunal. He says the case presents the humane and just adjustment of international differences and reflects the modern idea over force. The court reconvenes November 4. Judge Penfield and Minister Bowen will handle American and Venezuelan interests as further hearings continue about a fortnight.
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Parl
Wayne Macveagh
United States
Hague
Hy Fatia
New York
Cherbourg
St. Louis
MacVeagh
Penfield
Bowen Wilt
Story In A Bottle A message found in St Lawrence river near Watertown
Special from Alexandria reports a bottle recovered in the St Lawrence river. It contains a torn message dated September 17, 19? from Long Point Lake aboard the Steamer Harpoon. The bottle shows signs of heavy damage and rough voyage conditions.
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St. Lawrence
Watertown
N. Y
Alexandria
St. Lawrence River
Long Point Lake
Victory for Scientists Healers Carry On Business in Concord
A high court ruling in Concord upholds that Christian Science practitioners cannot be prosecuted for practicing medicine without license. The decision centers on Rev Irving C Tumlinson, first reader at the Christin Sehome church, and Jennie Speed who sued over alleged medical care. The lower court found against the plaintiffs, but the appellate court overturned many exceptions, signaling a strong stance for Christian Science practice.
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Concord
Storenié Court
Trvor
Irving C. Tumlinson
Christin Sehome
Jennie Speed
Tecom- Piainanc
Turnllenon
Ower
Ager
Strike Tells. Unable to Get Catalogues Online Breaks Open Shop
Chicago October 7. A strike and loss of press feeders from the Chicago Typothetae open shop dispute affects rush work as large houses cannot publish catalogues on time. Printing pressmen union No 7 votes to supply strike breakers to fill striking members of Franklin union No 4 hoping to rupture it and form a new federation of feeders.
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Chicago
Chicago Typothetae
Employers’ Association
Franklin Union No. 4
Presemen’s Union No. 7
Tn Fll
Franklin Union
Glorified Night Vigil Ends With Burglars Foiled
In St Louis on October 7 Ruth Orthwein awoke from a feminine sleep to watch burglars raid her room. The intruders aimed to steal a diamond necklace from Mrs Ralph Orthwein but could not remove it. A. F. Orthwein alerted by Miss Orthwein, who described the tense hours as the longest of her life. The robbers left with a small safe and other valuables untouched.
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St Louis
Mies
Ruth Urtiore
Ralph Orthwein
Eclerk
A. F. Orthwein
Double Kill in Burns as Sheriff’s Deputy and Rancher Fall
In Burns Oregon a shooting on October 4 left attorney John G. Saxton and rancher Jack West dead and suspect Egbert mortally wounded. A reward of 500 dollars is offered for Egbert’s capture. The tale centers on a confrontation at a Wild Horse valley ranch house after the escapee killed two men while resisting officers.
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Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Burns
Sarn
John Frostaling
Harry Hybert
Douglas County
John G. Saxton
Burn
Jack West
Egbert
Wild Horne
Lismiler
Saxton
West
Sebert
Thin Junction
Weetheory
Ancient Artillery Companies Arrive for West Point Tour
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston and the Newport Artillery welcomed the Honourable Artillery Company of London at Fall River. In full uniform the combined regiments marched to a steamer, then proceeded upriver toward West Point. The Newport company planned to stay at a hotel and reunite with London and Boston on their return.
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Lonon
Boston
New York
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Newport Artillery
Honourable Artillepany
London
Fall River
Maying
West Point
Newport Artillery Company
Water Boy Injured Threatening Retirement From Racing
Eastern champion horse Water Boy sustained a leg injury during training near Brighton. Vet assessment suggests retirement from the circuit as the horse’s future racing prospects fade. Weather notes in Chicago and Cincinnati show cooler winds and changes ahead.
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