Postal Trial Begins Not Guilty Pleas in Conspiracy Case
Angust W. Machen Diller B. Groff Samuel A. Groff of Washington and Dr and Mrs George E Lorenz of Toledo Indicted in a post office investigation charged with conspiracy to defraud the government over letter box fasteners They all pleaded not guilty in Criminal Court No 1 Judge Pritchard presiding Eleven jurors were chosen with government three challenges and defendants four remaining.
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Washington
Angust W. Machen
Diller B. Groff
Samuel A. Groff
George E. Lorenz
Toledo
Post Office
Justice Pritchard
First Trial Opens In Lake Michigan Water Deal Corruption
Grand Rapids Mich Jan 12 In the superior court the first of the trials of officials and prominent citizens tied to the Lake Michigan water deal opened The defendant ex Alderman Jacob Elien faced a bribery charge while ex Alderman Malibhi Kinney was too ill to attend Jury selection is expected to be difficult for Elten’s case
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Superior
Lake Michigan
Lant K. Salsbury
Jacob Elien
Malibhi Kinney
Elten
Milwaukee Indictments Array Bribery Charges Against Officials
Milwaukee grand jury returns a batch of indictments naming Charles J. Cooke William Okershauser William Murphy Arthur A. McCormick Peter J. Mead Charles Bottenberg and Henry Stoffel as targets. Aldermen and ex-aldermen face soliciting bribes while the supervisor and ex-supervisors stand accused of taking bribes. Stoffel charged with bribery.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charles J. Cooke
William Okershauser
William Murphy
Arthur A. McCormick
Peter J. Mead
Charles Bottenberg
Henry Stoffel
Stoffel
Kratz Returns to St Louis After Flight
Charles Kratz former city council member is brought back to St Louis in custody of Chief of Detectives William Desmond and Sheriff Bernard Dickmann. He had fled after being indicted on bribery charges and jumping a $20 000 bond in March 1902 and went to Mexico.
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Kratz
St. Louis
Charles Kratz
Mexico
William Desmond
Bernard Dickmann
Inscribed tombstone stirs anger after accidental shooting
Augusta Georgia reports community upset over a monument carved “Shot by the son of Elhanan Williams” sent to South China. The adults say the shooting was accidental when Harold Williams aged 11 fired toward a boatful of fishermen on China Lake, a bullet missing the boat and striking Herbert, who died.
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Augusta
Elhanan Williams
South China
Neghbors
Williams
Herbert K. Plaisted
Fred
China Lake
Harold Williams
Herbert
Towa Legislature Opens in Des Moines Iowa
Jan 12 report that the thirtieth general assembly convened at 10 o clock with caucus prepared states adopted. James A. Smith Mitchell County named president pro tem of the senate while George W. Clark Dallas was chosen speaker of the house. Senate sessions moved to a vacant committee room due to a recent fire. House chamber to be repaired in two weeks.
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Towa
Des Moines
General Assembly
James A. Smith
Mitchell County
Senate
George W. Clark
Dallas
House
Trial of Whitaker Wright Opens in London Court
The trial of Whitaker Wright, the company promoter, begins in the Kings Bench division before Justice Bigham and a special jury. The court room is crowded as he faces charges of making and circulating false statements of accounts while director of the London & Globe corporation.
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Whitaker Wright
London
London & Globe Corporation
Kings Bench
High Court of Justice
Justice Bigham
Des Moines Woman Found In River After Death by Own Action
Des Moines Iowa January 12 The body of Lillie Cole the young woman who died in October by jumping from the Des Moines river bridge was recovered today beneath two feet of water.
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Des Moines
Lillie Cole
Des Moines River
Chicago Death Rate and Global Tensions Highlight Brief
Reports show Chicago's death rate at 13.99 per 1000, while officials discuss U S Russia friction and the disputed American Chinese treaty. Jean Leon Jerome, Paris painter, found dead in Pittsburg. Anarchist suspects sought over McKinley assassination plot.
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Chicago
Russia
United States
Jean Leon Jerome
Paria
Pittsburg
Porto Rico
Death of former Governor John Young Brown
Henderson Kentucky January 12 death reported of former Governor John Young Brown. A noted statesman and soldier, he gained fame as a congressman for a speech denouncing General Benjamin F. Butler while Butler governed New Orleans. The censure vote was later expunged by the next Congress.
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John Young Brown
Henderson
Benjamin F. Butler
New Orleans
Brown
Sailor Starved After Shipwreck Off Cape Hatteras
Charles Smith, a sailor from the German bark Swartzberg, was wrecked in a gale off Cape Hatteras Christmas night and forced to eat meat to survive. He suffered three broken ribs and frostbite, and is now in a German hospital.
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Cata
Philadelphia
Cape Matteras
Charles Smith
Smith
Swartzberg
Cape Hatteras
San Domingo Revolution Ties Up Navy Action
Washington January 12. Commander Mertz of the gunboat New Port reports from San Domingo that the revolution continues. He says there is nothing menacing to Americans and that the Legion guard is withdrawn today.
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San Domingo
Washington
Mertz
Newport
Navy Department
Legation
Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Wisconsin and Iowa
Regional forecast notes rain in the southern parts of Illinois and Indiana with possible snow in the north. Eastern weather brings increasing easterly winds and light snow elsewhere. Wisconsin and eastern Iowa expect snow with colder conditions and variable winds.
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Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Towa
Market Report Mixed Livestock and Grain Prices Across Regions
Hogs estimated receipts 64 000 with sales from 3 90 to 4 90 per cwt and most at 4 45 4 75. Cattle receipts 42 000 with steers 5 50 to 6 00 and cows 1 25 to 4 50. veal calves 4 00 to 6 75. Sheep receipts 30 000 with westerns 2 50 to 4 50 and natives 3 60 to 6 40. East Buffalo quotes cattle 10 20c lower and hogs 5 00 to 5 15. sheep and lambs steady. St Louis grain: wheat 92 93c, corn 42 43%c, oats 37 38c.
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Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Samurai and Jiu Jitsu A humane yet effective self defense system
A historic account from St Nicholas describes how samurai developed jiu jitsu as a humane self defense art. It notes the spread of schools across Japan and the expectation that soldiers sailors and policemen master the discipline. It claims jiu jitsu delivers momentary pain without serious injury and cites a police example defeating four sailors single handedly.
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Japan
St. Nicholas
A Few Hogs and Their Highwaytoig Inconveniences
A Cincinnati Commercial style column defines hogs as disruptive travelers who sit sideways crowd lines front of others jostle for space in queues open windows to dust passengers behind and interrupt ticket sales with irrelevant talk during theater crowds.
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Cincinnati
Danger Calls of Birds Express Fear Across the Wood
The passage describes bird vocalizations as universal signals of emotion. The blue tit emits a fear cry "iss" that silences the wood, while the chaffinch and raven have distinct calls like Eyak Eyak and Graab Graab that convey joy anger or tenderness.
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Rechstein
Thackeray Visits General Scott in Conversation
While visiting the United States Thackeray met General Scott after admiring his Mexican campaign. The author learned that Scott did not discuss strategy, noting that literature was the general's forte rather than military tactics.
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Thackeray
General Scott
Mexico
No Discomfort at Country Home Dialogue
A fragment from a countryside scene features Van Antler and Witherby debating a bell in the night. Van Antler insists the bell would summon aid, while Witherby doubts its function, noting the difficulty of keeping servants in the country. The exchange underscores distrust and practicality in domestic life.
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van Antler
Witherby
Quotable Exchange Sparks Laughs in Puck Charm
In a light moment, Lucille recalls Dr. Jones seeking her hand while Ethel recalls her reaction, joking about whether he wanted her heart or her pulse. The exchange captures the playful tone of the period’s humor.
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Lucille
Dr. Jones
Ethel
Puck
The Compace Plant and its North South Leaves
A western prairie plant called the catpass plant helps travelers on dark nights. Its long leaves at the stem base stand vertical with edges facing north and south. Researchers note the leaves’ equal light receptivity causes this orientation, aiding compass sense for nocturnal travelers.
Bannerly’s Egotism Noted by Shakespearean Echoes
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quotation notes Bannerly as egotistic, citing a Shakespearean echo about his unfinished theories. The piece argues people cannot grasp their own ignorance without knowledge to see it, reflecting on self regard and perception.
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William Shakespeare
Bannerly
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Store Clerk Seeks Window Dressing Tutor and Local Notices
A clerk seeks to learn window dressing in spare time and asks readers to contact the Journal office. A small pocket book containing change was found and can be claimed at the Journal. Also advertised: property for sale in North Washington and a 120 acre farm in Jackson township accepting livestock in trade with W. W. McFarland listed for details.
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North
Washington
Jackson Township
W. W. McFarland
Cattle and Sheep Market Prospects Steady
Rough conditions keep cattle at 450 to 460 and sheep around 12000, with both livestock prospects described as steady. No major shifts noted in demand or prices.
Market铺 Cattle and Sheep Receipts and Prices Report
From Beach Wicham Grain Co and McCall Bros Agents Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Jan 12 1904 official receipts yesterday 63153 shipments 7413 estimated receipts today 32000 tomorrow 45000 cattle receipts 6000 market slow and weak beeves and cows and heifers ranges listed sheep receipts 15000 market steady to strong natives western yearlings lambs ranges given mixed packers light and heavy shipping grades noted grain and commodity trade details included.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Washington
Chicago
Wrath and a Soft Answer Quote Debate
A dialogue contrasts a proverb about a soft answer turning away wrath with a counterpoint about wrath often silencing gentleness. The exchange frames humorously how anger can overpower patience in conversation.
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Wrath
Kansas City Journal
A Fine Voice Exchange Between Smith and Jones
A Witty remark about a wife’s singing talent. Jones praises her voice as one of the best in the world, while Smith quips it would have worn out years ago otherwise. The brief exchange highlights admiration and humor in everyday banter.
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Smith
Jones
Local travelers depart for multiple towns this morning
Charles Keck rode as a passenger for Brighton this morning while Mrs. Charles Bell traveled to Cotter. Charles Hebner visited Alosworth on business. W Laventure, Rock Island traveling agent, is in the city. Pollok Wallace left for Muscatine this morning and will return this evening. Mr Hughes of Snouffer Hughes & Co. and his wife left for Cotter to visit his brother for a few days.
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Charles Keck
Brighton
Charles Bell
Cotter
Charles Hebner
Alosworth
W. Laventure
Rock Island
Pollok Wallace
Muscatine
Mr. Hughes
Snouffer, Hughes & Co
California
Local travel notes log visitors and trips
John Taylor visited Monmouth on business. Lew Dawson departed to Crawfordsville for a day trip. Fred Neiswanger rode a Burlington-bound busines trip. L Hall traveled to Sigourney for an extended stay.
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John Taylor
Monmouth
Lew Dawson
Crawfordsville
Fred Neiswanger
Burlington
Regular meeting at Masonic Temple on Jan 14
Notice for a regular meeting at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening January 14 at 7 30. Installation of officers to be held. Members are expected to be present.
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Masonic Temple
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