Surprise Witnesses Shake Marcum Murder Trial
In Winchester Mississippi County, the Marcum murder trial surprised the court as witnesses testified. Glayk said she was at the Hargisters when Marcum was killed and saw Callahan with a revolver though could not identify the shooter. Horeis admitted visits to Feltner with French and Callahan to seek testimony in their favor.
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Winchester
Tha Damnppsult
Mira Marci
Jus
Horeis
Flb French
Edward Callahan
Mose Veliner
Peltnir
Felix
Callahan
French
Feltner
Comet Sighting Reported by Harvard Observatory
A sighting of a new comet is reported from Harvard College Observatory. Prof Giacobini, at Wies Observatory, observed a comet on Saturday night with coordinates right ascension six hours fourteen minutes forty seconds and declination plus twenty seven degrees twenty eight minutes.
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Giacobini
Nice
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard College Observatory
Kreatu
Hie
Bays
Flint
Wies Observatory
Riots on czar's day in St Petersburg Moscow turmoil marked by proclamations
In St Petersburg on czar's fete day no manifestos appeared yet Moscow saw a wave of disorder. A workers' protest spread a serialized proclamation denouncing the government and urging action to overthrow the tyrants while Tsar's Selo Nobility funded a home for General Stoessel. Other locales reported demonstrations as well. A medical ad claims Dr King's New Life Pills ease headache and nerve strain.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Tsarakoe Selo
Stoessel
Democratic Labor Party
Ife
Far East
Romanoff
Delay In Obenchain Inquiry Rests On Costs
Logansport Indiana December 21 dispute among Elder Tran Ovenchall missing Cass county treasurer and county commissioners over who pays expert accountants to audit the books stalls further probing. Bondsmen consider John R. Box to review records. William Ohenehain sues for property to cover a $410 claim. Obenchain's brother and county officials clash over asset seizure as more alleged tax advances and unentered payments surface.
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Logansport
Ind
Tran
Ovenchall
Cass County
Willian Ramur
Walton
Ratner
Obencham
John RK. Box
Chicago
Worm Missioners
Wmndit
C. B. Lockhart
Statuit
Indiananolis
Obercham
Williem Ohenehain
Chenehain
Dunkanl
Insson
Dr Abbott Denies Charge at Harvard Sermon
Dr Lyman Abbott pushed back at Bishop Cheney of Chicago claiming his view of God as an intelligent energy is not a new position. He asserted his beliefs have remained constant for fifteen years and dismissed the idea of a radical Christian reinvention.
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Boston
Des
Lyman Abbott
Harvard Universsty Sunray
Cheney
Chicago
Fairbanks Seeks 1908 Nomination With Organized Effort
Washington December 21 Senator Fairbanks declares his bid for the 1908 presidential nomination. Four dozen groups are fully organized and active, with a Fairbanks literary Bureau in Indianapolis. The senator plans to speak at every opportunity and all speeches are distributed from Indianapolis headquarters, leveraging his strong personality in a broad campaign.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Fairbanks Literary Bureau
Indianapolis
Zeigler Mines Leader vows armed defense amid unrest
Joseph Lester declares he will shoot if threatened and plans to arm workers as he strengthens operations at the Zeigler mines. He blames union officials for unrest while Major Campbell witnesses a harsh, unrestrained environment and a push to nearly triple output to 3000 tons daily.
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Chicago
Joseph Lester
Zeigler
Colin Campbell
Lester
United States
Leiter
Yam
Campbell
Major Campbell
Newfoundland dog saves family from house fire
New York report tells how Rover a large Newfoundland owned by Mrs Henna woke and dragged a Tenma and her family from a Tarrytown home as flames spread. The dog barked and led occupants downstairs while Mrs Henna escaped with others. neighbors and Drs. Henna aided in fighting the blaze. A stray line about buckwheat appears unrelated.
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New York
Tarrytown
Rover
Henna
Drs. Henna
Waterloo Factory Fire Destroys Stock At Wilson Bros
A blaze around 10 o clock damaged the Waterloo factory and wholesale house of Wilson brothers, destroying the entire stock in the suspenders and neckties business. Total loss about 10 000 with insurance of 2 700. building mostly spared and to be repaired as business resumes.
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Waterloo
Fa. Dee
Wilson Bros
Joss
Help From Those Who Helped to Ruin
Humane Officer Crawford faced the Des Moines dilemma as Miss Ethel Griff, 47, was released from the police station to go with the people who once brought her to ruin. Crawford cited lack of funds and city or county support, noting only 805 Cherry Street residents offered aid for a single room while pledging she would not return to a life of sin. The girl’s mother died in a sunaway accident on Court avenue when she was ten.
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Dew Moines
Crawford
Ethel Griff
Gil
Mr. Crawford
Des Moines
Reform School
Penitentiary
Woma
Cherry Street
Des Noines
Miss Griffin
Court Avenue
Accidental Shooting Wounds Boy in Hancock Area
Louis Bomaster, 11, living five miles east of Hancock in Valley township, shot in the chin and lower jaw by a companion while rabbit hunting. He remains alive but critically injured. the load passed through the jaw and he cannot use his tongue. Henry Jacobsen, 2nd boy, fired a double barrel shotgun when the trigger snagged on a weed. They carried Bomaster home. Drs Emmert and Stevens attended. A prior similar accident occurred nearby six months earlier with Henry Christiansen losing his life.
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Hancock
Louis Bomaster
Valley Township
Bormacster
Henry Jacobsen
Bomaster
Jacobsen
Drs.Emmert
Avoca
Stevens
Henry Christiansen
England's Hale Old Men Secret to Long Life Revealed
The New York Herald reports on famed septuagenarians and octogenarians offering tips for longevity. Lord Avebury advises little eating and drinking, outdoor life, and a clear conscience. Frederick Harrison urges quitting tobacco and alcohol, moderate meals, walking two hours daily, and seven hours sleep. Dr Haig Brown credits temperate living and work, avoiding financial stress. John McGarthy advocates steady work and open-air activity. Lord Kelvin, though 80 plus, remains vigorous, with a sharp intellect and modest nature preserved by lifelong study and Learning.
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Wearlh
Lord Avebury
Frederick Harrison
Lok
Haig Brown
Charter House
Httle
John McGarthy
William ‘Tomson
Lord Kelvin
Glasgow
New York Herald
Des Moines Artist Testimony in Buck Murder Trial
In Des Moines court, M C Blyn recalled Buck claiming life was not worth living and contemplating suicide after visiting him in his studio days before the May 3 shooting. Buck’s mother and father also testified, noting odd behavior and complaints about education, with no new decisive details emerged.
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W Newton
M. C. Blyn
Des Moines
Buck
GL. Buck
Prairie City
Hhorse
Huck
Chicago Limited Wrecked in Philadelphia Collision
The Chicago limited from New York to Chicago was struck by a local train in Philadelphia yards. Several were injured including H. Se Bastian of Detroit with a head laceration and L. Beamer of New York with two broken ribs. The fourth and fifth coaches, both sleeping cars, overturned after a switch failed. Fire followed but trapped passengers were freed before flames spread.
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Philadelphia
Chicago Limited
Pennsylvania
New York
H. Se Bastian
Détroit
Mich
L. Beamer
New York City
Limited
Get Good-By With Divorce In Los Angeles Case
Katherine Gordon testified in a divorce petition against W. H. Gordon alleging choking, beating, and cruelty. A young girl supported the claim. Gordon offered no defense. The court granted the decree and dismissed him. Gordon left, and she spoke kindly, extending a farewell gesture.
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Los Angeles
Katherine Gordon
W. H. Gordon
Gordon
Lawsuit Ends in Tragedy in Nashville Court Showdown
In Cannon county Tennessee at Wonsbury prominent merchant Thomas Pelter shot and killed A J Smithson a well known attorney amid a sensational lawsuit. Pelter testified against Smithson prompting a clash with a young woman accosted on the street by Smithson who warned her against associating with a man who would swear falsely. The men then fought and Smithson was killed.
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Nashville
Tenn
Wonsbury
Cannon County
Thomas Pelter
A. J. Smithson
Potter
Smithson
RUNS CLOSE TEXAS BANKS IN HOUSTON AREA
Two banks in Angleton and Velazco, both owned by W. W. Hoskins, closed after a bank run that began Saturday in Angleton. Hoskins posted plans to suspend payment and arrange full claim payments. about 30000 dollars reportedly withdrawn, with no asset or liability statement issued.
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Hougton
Tex
Fone
Angleton
Velaso
W. W. Hoskins
Seburdas
Anegiston
Real Estate for Sale Listings and Lots for Sale
Real estate items describe several lots and houses for sale with details on location near Locust Farnam Vine Thirteenth LeClaire and Fourteenth streets. Listings include price notes such as 1000 and 4000, with features like paved and sewered streets and corner lots facing parks.
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Bingle
Oxford
Silberstein
One-Price Clothing House
Second St
Ravenport
Marcum
Alfred Dolge
Misses
Childs
Meips
The
R. Bretscher Shoe Co
West Second Street
Davenport, Ia
Wicholes
Dr. King
Frank Nadler
Drugetst
Abbott
Joe Leiter
Lef 2Eighe Ifines
Big Newfoundland
Holiday Goons
Wilson Brothers
England
Loral
Tennessee Merchant
August Youngerman Jeweler
West Second St
Davenport
Texas
W. W. Hoskins Institution
Angleton and Velasco
Davenport Theatre
Government Bridge
Lawrence Blair
BEC
Big Suggess
Fritz Swersen
Crootys
Billy Cross
Funny Man
Anna Collins
Little Lake Wie
Milwaukee and
ST. Paul
Alabama
Mobile
Ale
Appéniicus
Thomas A. Doyle
Jess
Shoop
Waren
Racine
Wis
Locust and
Farnim
Fourteenty
Vine Streets
Farnam
LeClaire
Balluff & Snider
Main Street
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