Dramatic Morrison case ends with acquittal in Chattanooga
The Talia Morrison trial in the vdironit court at Chattanooga closed after closing arguments by defense and state. Colonel Joe Clift led the defense with a forceful review of evidence. The jury returned not guilty after deliberating. Morrison thanked the court and spectators, forgiving prosecutors and pledging concern for the bereaved sister. James and wife then returned to their hotel.
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Talia Morrison
Vdironit
Chattanooga
William Gimaming
Joe Clift
Clift
Bax
Agith
Picksill
Veiden
Leiden
Samuel B. Smith
Miss Morrison
Gourt
Itfree
Hamilton County
Morrison
Batill
Stallos
Watill Anid
Foreman McNabb
Tuga Bstill
George J. Antz
Canscionova
James
Flour not contraband, British note on sale to enemy
A flour seizure at Delagon Bay was released. United States Ambassador Cheae interviewed the Marquis of Kiabury, receiving a verbal reply to Washington's representations. The British note stated that foodstuffs are not contraband or intended for the enemy.
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Delagon Bay
Aiondon
United States
Marquis of Kiabury
Washington
United Tes
Restocking Cuban farms eyed by 4Captain and staff
4Captain McKay formerly United tan marshal at Jacksonville Florida and Inter on General Shat a staff state that he has shipped 000 head of cattle to Cuba for beef to restock Cuban farms. Rockefeller establishes chair of psychology at Columbia University with $100.
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McKay
United Tan Marshal
Jacksonle
Fla
Inter
Cuba
Moockefeller
D. Rockefeller
Columbiag University
Roberts Reaches Destination Aims to Alter War Situation
A London dispatch reports Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener arriving at the seat of war amid secrecy. It notes 80,000 freshmen are due in South Africa within thirty days and predicts the fourth month of the campaign may see British victories beginning.
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London
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Spaniards Turned Down by British Government
The Gibraltar correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph reports three thousand time expired Spanish soldiers from the Cuban war offered their services to Great Britain in South Africa. The government informed their agent he is not authorized to enlist foreigners, while Tampa reports Senator Mallory may resign due to ill health and Congressman Sparkman is expected to be nominated to fill the seat.
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Gibraltar
London Daily Telegraph
Great Britain
South Africa
Sparkman
Mallory
Tampa
Fla
Senate
M. Sparkman
Eulogy Session Honoring Deceased Nebraska Representative Greene
A Washington dispatch reports a brief house session on Wednesday devoted to eulogies for the late Representative Greene of Nebraska. Representative Kitchen of North Carolina spoke among others as the chamber adjourned until Friday.
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Washington Dispatch
House
Representatives Greene
Nebraska
Kitchen
North Carolina
Bodies Afloat From Wreck In St Marys Bay Fascinating Details
Report from St Johns Newfoundland dated Sunday states ten bodies found among rocks with others adrift as rough seas delay rescue. A washed ashore photograph shows a man with a cannon bearing the letters 8 M Falke, fueling theories the ship may be Falke or related to German or American vessels. Evidence hints the wreck carried oil and may be tied to Standard Oil operations.
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St. Johns
N. F
St. Mary's Bay
Beamon
M. Falke
Falke
Lloyd
Am Reaman
American Petroleum Company
New York
Standard Oil Company
Relieved Britons Fearful On Ladysmith News
London dispatch dated January 15 reports no change in the Ladysmith situation, but public anxiety remains as General Buller’s movements on the Tugela River are unclear. Warren’s advance is noted, though access to maps and full details are limited. Boer sorties continue with little result. Kimberley bombardment rumors and Egyptian officers’ redeployments are also mentioned.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Potgleter'n' Drift
Warren
Tugel
Buller
Charles Warren
Hangwano Hill
Tugeln
Kimberley
Kamfersdam
Daily Mail
Modder River
Culenberg
Gabo
South Africa
Pettigrew Attacks Censorship in Philippine Debate in Senate
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota denounced administration policy on the Philippines as censorship and duplicity. He charged officials hid facts from the U S public, pressed for specific information, and cited dispatch censorship and a mangled Sulu treaty. The senate adjourned after passing a bill granting the director of the census new powers.
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Senate
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Nome
United States
McKinley
Hoar
Lodge
Pettigraw
Philippines
Manila
Sulu
Ohio
Otis
Aguinaldo
Mr. Pettigraw
Robert M. Collins
Associated Press
Collins
London Volunteers Depart in World War Era Patriotism
London witnesses a wildly patriotic departure of volunteers after a short St Pauls cathedral service. The crowd surged onto streets with women cheering from chairs, volunteers lifted on shoulders, and outside processions filling St Pauls churchyard and Udgata Hill. The scenes continued through theaters and barracks with cheering until midnight.
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Volunterra
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Churchyard
Udgata Hill
Fileet Street
Round Bale Debate Divides Cotton States Association
In New Orleans the Cotton States Association of Commissioners of Agriculture held its final session. A spirited debate on a round bale resolution showed division. the body declined full approval but adopted the measure to push for improved cotton handling methods.
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Commissioners of Agriculture
Cotton States’ Association of Commissioners of Agriculture
New Orleans
Mexican Cotton Mills Boom and New Tin Prospects in Durango
Twenty six cotton mills were built in Old Mexico in the last year and more are planned. Tin prospecting shows promise in Durango as metal prices rise. A new railroad will connect White Springs Florida on the Suwannee River to Wellborn, enabling access to fertile farming lands.
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Old
Mexico
Durango
White Springs
Fla
Suwannee River
Wellborn
Allegations Denied In Governor Taylor Protest Overturned
Frankfort dispatch reports the contest committee overruled Governor Taylor's objections in the Democratic committee case. Each member gave a brief denial of the allegations amid a Saturday morning session.
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Taylor
Frankfort
Denver Attorney Shoots Post Owners in Office
W. W. Anderson a Denver attorney shot Frederick G. Bonfils and H. H. Tammen at The Evening Post office Saturday. Both men were not believed mortally wounded as Anderson objected to content in The Post and demanded a retraction. when refused, he opened fire as the proprietors tried to eject him.
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Denver
Col
Frederick GC
Bonfils
H. H. Tammen
Evening Post
W. W. Anderson
Anderson
Tammen
French Warships Take Kwong-Cahn Wah Bay Possession
Steamer Bif Branch reports from Shanghai that French warships have taken possession of Kwong Cahan Wah bay, a boundary dispute site for months. The action marks a shift in control amid ongoing tensions and regional strategic interests.
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Bif
Shanghai
Kwong-Cahn Wah Bay
Taylor Registers Kick as Governor Objects to Contest Committee
Frankfort Kentucky governor Taylor through his attorney filed with the contest committee a motion to require Democratic members serving on the committee to vacate. The protest asserts the names were fraudulently drawn by the clerk and that the Democratic members are disqualified for partiality toward the contestant with specific allegations of Patel.
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Kentucky
Objecta
Frankfort
Taylor
Patel
No Agreement Reached on Basis of Understanding by Roberts Committee
The Roberts investigating committee met in executive session in Washington to seek a common basis of understanding. The absence of Mr. Miers of Indiana due to a death in his family may delay a report for several days.
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Roberts Committee
Roberts Investigating Committee
Washington
Miers
Indiana
Official Casualty List From Lady Smith Battle
The London war office reports 185 British soldiers killed and 242 wounded at Lady Smith on January 6. Lady Methuen denies rumors that Lord Methuen is ill or injured by a horse fall at Magersfontein.
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London War Office
Ladysmith
Lady Methuen
Lord Methuen
Magersfontein
Bill Introduced to Bar Cigarette Sales in South Carolina House
A bill was introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives seeking to prohibit the sale of cigarettes. The measure aims to curb tobacco access and regulate commerce in the state.
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South Carolina
House of Representatives
Cave-In Kills Three in Barbee Mine Near Webb City
A cave-in at the Barbee mine near Webb City Missouri killed three miners named Joseph Cox Charles Stone and John Lloyd. They were buried under about fifty tons of earth in the accident reported by local sources.
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Barbee
St Webb City
Joseph Cox
Chas, Stone
John Lloyd
Plan to register mail carried by carriers inaugurated
The plan to have mail registered by carriers when collected will be put into practical operation January 14. The system will be inaugurated in sixty cities.
War Office to Use Mark IV Bullets in Home Practice Only
A British report claims cartridges are short and the War Office plans to use 100 million Mark IV expanding bullets stored in South Africa, but only for home practice. The Daily Chronicle accuses editing meddling, while the Daily Mail cites manipulation of dispatches and a fear of undermining public trust in war reports.
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London
War Office
South Africa
Chrohisle
Daily Mail
Daily Chronicle
Dadyamith
Gord Roberta Wlnll
Makaa Murs Pitas
Politio
Methuen
Bngland
Wiltshire
Flint
Horne
Herzog
Sinos Relennad
Great Britain
Germany
Bliss for Vice President Nomination Hinted by New York Merchant
A Washington dispatch reports Cornelius N Bliss of New York ex secretary of the interior will be the Republican nominee for vice president. It notes that Secretary Root will not permit his name to go before the convention, staying in his cabinet post.
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New York
Molintoy
Washington Dispatch
Ciroles
Cornelius N. Bliss
Interior
Bécyatary Root
Bis
Engineers Gat Ralae Salary Change Granted
Engineers at Lake Shora road receive abolition of salary classifications and a uniform daily wage of 83.80, approved by the company.
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Lake Shora Road
Naval Officer F B H Green Commits Death by Own Action
Cablegram from Admiral Schley reports Lieutenant Commander F B H Green died by suicide on Wednesday evening. Burial planned ashore. A board is to examine circumstances and report. Green had an excellent naval record.
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Admiral Schley
Navy Department
British release of American goods in Delaware Bay
Secretary Hay announces that British authorities have released American goods seized as contraband of war intended for Transvaal troops. The flour and provisions are now in Delaware Bay, restored to American use.
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Hay
Matin
Delagon Bay
Transvaal
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Frank Leiden
Roberts
Mary's Bay
Benin
Cap Uyon
MR. Pettigrew
New Florida Railroad
Hubby
Britain
Gat Ralae
Heitia
Laat
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