Luetgert Case Ends as Jury Deadlocks at Nine to Three
The Luetgert murder trial ends without a verdict after 38 hours of deliberation. Three jurors stood firm for acquittal while the rest favored conviction, leading to discharge of the panel.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1897
Page
1
Luetgert Jury Deadlocks After 35 Hour Deliberation
The Luetgert murder trial jury remains deadlocked nine to three after 35 hours of deliberation. Judge Tutthill reviews whether a verdict is possible as Luetgert sits with his attorneys, awaiting word on whether to accept a mistrial or retry.
Disagreement Ends Trial as Jurors Release Verdict Hope
The judge laments the long trial and jurors failure to agree, urging a conclusion after reviewing extensive evidence. Foreman and other jurors reveal differences rooted in credibility of Emma and Gottlieb Schimpke witnesses and the Luetgert rings. The court discharges the jurors but leaves the defendant in custody as proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Deenan
Tothill
Austrous
Haeates
Sie
Tvnatic
Louise Iuehoert
Winconsin
Marioy
Liueteent
Luetgert
Hind
Kenosha
Ander
Mandamus Plea Against Kansas Insurance Chief McNall
Travelers Insurance seeks a mandamus against Insurance Superintendent McNall at Junction City to force license issuance for its agent. McNall refused twice, demanded a $2 fee, and rejected Missouri draft payments. In a staged encounter, attorney D. T. Martin offered $2, which McNall refused, after which the matter likely proceeds to mandamus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Insurance Company of
Mortford
Webb McNall
Junction City
McNall
Hcense
Lcense
Todenie Lino Hooners
Missouri
Kansas Insurance Department
McNutt
Junction Clit
Kansas
Bing McNall
Ttia
D. T. Martin
Waseenor, Horton & Orx
McNallt
Muartic
Martin
Beant McNall
Prisoner of Zenda author Anthony Hope arrives in New York
Anthony Hope, famed for The Prisoner of Zenda, lands on the Paris steamer and will read from his works in New York. The author, slight in health, plans a public reading and a dinner at the Lotus Club, staying about six weeks. Princeton marks 161st anniversary of its charter grant by Governor Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anthony Hope
Rudolf
Zenda
Rudolft Fussendyll
Pia
Paris
Priacher
Lowell
Mane
Lotus Club
Princeton
Princeton University
Ernor Joba Harilton
Figures on N Y claim 175000 votes for their candidate
New York observers discuss campaign vote projections with Van Wyck and Tracy as rivals. Estimates claim 225000 Bryan votes influence the race, while 250000 Democrats who backed Palmer or McKinney last year may shift. The piece outlines expected splits among George, Low, and Tracy supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John F. Sheehan
Tammany
van Wrek
Lawson Pureay
George
Bryan
van Wyck
Low
Gen
Tracy
Kel
Wight
Geerer
Taramany
van Wye
Coorge
New York Political Factionalism Shapes Municipal Race
In New York the United Democracy led by Strickler backs Henry George and low, while the Tammany faction faces pressure from the Stricklerites German voters and the Citizens Union. The split centers on excise laws, city governance, and future alignment as 20,009 voters are polled and loyalties shift amid a volatile municipal contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Democracy
O'Brien
Henry George More
Seth Low
Strickler
Chicago
What George Will Do
George Will outlines a platform to be tested if elected mayor. He pledges a corporation counsel to guard against franchise grabbers, independent tax commissioners, a public works plan employing city labor, pro citizen police and charity commissioners focused on uplifting the impoverished rather than fostering dependency, and standards to curb corporate influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George
Polles
Hia
Campaign Visitation at George Headquarters by Priest Mentions
New York Oct 21 visitors at George headquarters include Father Pincay of St Leo's photo and Father McGlynn seen as potential speakers for the campaign. The two are mutual admirers and a minute conference with Mr George occurred. In New Orleans the situation showed improvement with few cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Ducey
George
New York
Geotge
Stev
Father Pincay
St Leo's Phutoh
Mr. George
Father McGlynn
New York Merchants Seek Reduced Rail Rates for Buyers
The Merchant's Association of New York seeks lower interstate and intrastate fares for non resident members and their buyers who visit to purchase goods. William R. Corwine pushed the plan in St Louis with rail officials, awaiting Southwest reorganization before formal rate applications. He planned to meet Chicago rail leaders to press the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Merchant's Association of New
William R. Carwine
United States
Powetry
Merchant's Association
New York
Ts Ederal
S& Louis
Corwine
Merchant's Association of
Uie Merchant's Association
Merchants Association
Dia
Chicago
Calh Spon
Western Passoner Association
Ward meeting clashes leave city hall in chaos
Oct 21 at 205 North Clark Street, a lively ward meeting between City Collector Jur C Martin and County Services Commissioner Jamen A Guinn ended in violence. Jenn Couney was shot in the leg as rivals clashed, clubs and canes were used, and police had to intervene to restore order amid accusations of attempts to pack the event in favor of one faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Clark Simet
Jur. C. Martin
Eggs for Klondike Shipment From Portland
Charles EB West and partners plan a $100,000 venture transporting eggs and poultry to Dawson City via Dyea and the Chilkat pass by dog train before Christmas. Eggs will be sold at $85 per dozen and poultry at high prices. ships on the steamship George W Elder, with crews and dogs trained for the overland route, relying on cold storage to keep products frozen en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
George W. Elder
Armster
Charles EB
Chilkeot Pass
Dawson City
Oklahoma Products Exhibition Comes to Topeka
Tomorrow morning a carload of Oklahoma fruits vegetables minerals and other products arrives opposite the Santa Fe depot in Topeka for a two day exhibit. Prepared by Oklahoma business men led by associate editor of State Caps Guthrie and C W McGraw Stillwater with W Hetherickin Oklahoma City in charge the event showcases Oklahoma grown items. Admission is free and the public is invited to view the display and meet the exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Santa Fe
Oklahoma
Mroo
ALL DO THE CLAM ACT BRITISH OFFICIALS REFUSE TO TELL
London Oct 21 Col John Hay and British foreign office officials refuse to release the text of Britain's reply to the US monetary commission. The communication to the commissioners, through the US ambassador, mirrors statements already made. A similar reply was sent to France. The US commissioners acknowledge progress but will consult France on new proposals, though no result is expected. The Western League meeting in Chicago shows little activity with Indianapolis winning the championship for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Wolcott
London
John Hay
United States
Great Britain
France
Ferguson May Sue Over Santa Fe Wreck Fallout
Conductor Alexander Ferguson, discharged after the California No. 1 and fast mail No. 93 collision on September 5, prepared to sue for damages and defamation unless Santa Fe changes its decision. He visited Topeka to confer with officials and said a compromise could keep him from filing suit. Santa Fe denies plans to discuss litigation and maintains he was dismissed for other reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Railway Company
Alexander Ferguson
California
Avery Turner
Turner
Tim
Thie Elty
Ferguson
State Journal
Fre Medethus
Kansas City
Asant
Aasistant
Axery Turner
The
Topeka
Purner
Lewaults
Serview
Pullman’s Body Stirs Visitor at Pullman Residence
Chicago police at Cottage Grove avenue detain Ferdinand Behring after he announced he was a near relative of the deceased George M. Pullman and sought to see the body. Behring grew demonstrative until the butler ejected him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ferdinand Friedrich Gustav Behring
Cottage Grove Avenue
George M. Pullman
Pullman
Milionatre
Reinsinn
Run Over by Omnibus on Kansas Ave Fatality
An omnibus turning off Kanes avenue struck a woman on Seventh street causing fatal injuries as she was knocked to the pavement. The incident occurred near the National hotel with the driver unaware of the woman and bystanders unable to identify her. Fire units responded to a stove fire but the primary event was the tragic pedestrian collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A&s
Kanes Avenue
National Hotel
Kansas Avenue
Gen Lee's Pocketbook Returned to Him by Mall
Richmond October 21 Consul General Fitzhugh Lee reported his pocketbook was stolen on a streetcar journey but recovered via the Richmond post office. A mail box near the scene yielded the bag wrapped in paper with his address. Postmaster Cultineworth confirmed ownership. No papers were missing, only twenty dollars in negotiable notes. The General expressed gratitude for the return and reflected on the saying he quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Fitzhugh Lee
Lee
Cultineworth
General Lee
Hagan booms Kansas and incidentally on liquor in D C
Topeka businessman Burene Hagan visits Washington and paints Kansas as prospering with banks flush and farmers paid, while denouncing prohibition as a failure. He favors licensing over total ban, criticizes liquor availability, and condemns the system for pushing perjury and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burene Hagan
Topeka
Kansas
Hagan
Wwe
Secret basement hidden passageway unmasked major liquor counterfeit plot
Chicago detectives uncovered a large liquor counterfeiting scheme in a musty cellar at 1511 North Sanga street. Officers seized 26000 in bottles and cases representing major brands, with five express wagons loaded for transport awaiting entry. Eleven men including attorneys for harbor importers and distillers named. losses to liquor dealers and manufacturers estimated at 500000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North
Sanga Mon Street
Aquor
Tobels
Jeading Habor
Santa Fe conductors under investigation for fare evasion
Assistant General Superintendent Avery Turner called four well known Santa Fe conductors and Conductor Alex Ferguson to Topeka for inquiry over permitting passengers to ride without proper transportation. Names include F G Gauss H Pierce GH Branch and W C Dearing with Pergisin also summoned. outcome undecided, but officials hint at possible removals amid denials of dishonesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Alex Ferguson
Asstaiiat
Avery Turner
F. G. Gauss
H. Pierce
Branch
W.C. Dearing
Missengers
Senta Fe
Pergisin
Topeka
Turter
Davere
Don
Treater Involved As Detroit to Illinois Court Action
A Detroit filed dispatch reports Judge Swan of the United Court set bond for State Treasurer George A. Steele at 2500 in a case arising from the insolvent First National Bank of Timmwes failure. George A. Steele, alleged director, is charged with inducing exchange of a $5000 note for a supposedly good paper, knowing the latter had little value and implicating financial misconduct tied to the bank’s collapse and his father Robert M. Steele’s failure last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Get
Detroit
Mich
Swan
George Need
First National Bank
Ttmwes
George A. Steele
Robert M. Steele
St. Dobrun
George A. Btweie
ICY BAPTISM AND INSANITY TALE OF WOE AND DIVISION
A sensational report from a rural area describes Mrs Hattie M Helden driven by religious baptism into mental decline. Her husband Mr H Helden spent fortunes attempting cures as she deteriorated, with repeated hospitalizations and a probate court proceeding noting her incapacity. Doctors warn recovery may be possible but relapse is feared, as the family endures years of distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie M. Delden
Penny O. Helden
Heiden
Sid Awad
Ate
Ate Helden
Abe
Bits
Belden
Lmner
Registration Closes Tomorrow Near Mine Amid Surge
Registration ends at a set time tomorrow. those unregistered by then face disqualification. Early counts show heavy turnout, with veterans arriving steadily and a strong spillover toward the Republican ticket in what may signal a decisive runoff gain.
Pythian Knights Loss From Widows Fund Case
Chicazy Oct 21 The fate of EpM 000 in the widows and orphans fund of the Brightin of Beth held Les was tied to a mortgage. Judge Dintes Court heard Velnie argue the case as Lexington hotel was touched. The trial involved securities, cash and property as part of a complex dispute over fund assets and receivership arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicazy
Epm- 000
Beth
Nave
Neur- Brtce
Jaouary
Kuriine Tunde
Thin
Bey Betwenis
Tash
Pertiy
Teed Securities
Zaoueetels Hote Literenia i
Death by own action of H Winkler in Riley County
A fragmentary 1919 dispatch reports H Winkler’s death by his own hand in Riley County during a July attempt to shoot his target. The grainy item notes the bullet lodged in a drain and was later located by Roentgen examination.
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Riley County
Merman Winder
Bn Roentgen Saat
Ansoll
Abe
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