Jury split over damages in Hale trial under Houghton rules
Jurors debated awarding a small judgment while avoiding a specific amount as Judge Houghton presided. Several favored providing some relief, but most did not want any judgment against Anthony. The trial proceeded after a lengthy two and a half hour argument, with other cases disposed of by Judge Houghton.
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Houghton
Fl Ra Johnson
Frank P
Myers
Ae Wade
Edward Osrlin
Michael I
John le Dayton
James Staon
John H. Arvin
Anthony
Sherrod Toda
Florian B. McCord
Charles’ W. Bipman
George Keith
Ty Padgett
W.R
Fragmentary report on weather damage at Summers house
Damaged text references wind driven damage at Summers house with parts of a roof and foundation collapse described. The fragment mentions granary and fines and miles affected by wind but details are unclear.
Burglary Reported as Thief Steals from Neighbor
A burglar alarm roused a neighbor to a theft at a residence last night. About fifteen dollars was taken from a pocket or trousers, with the incident prompting an investigation by local police.
Robber Breaks In On Walnut Street Home and Steals Cash
A burglar entered the J. R. Bowman residence on Walnut Street, taking only money from a pocket book while leaving watches untouched. The thief entered via a kitchen window, left by the kitchen door, and disturbed the room of Slythe Bowman, a young salesman. A pension check near Meg. Padgett drew attention, but no suspect was found. Police have no trace of the thief.
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Wednesdy
Arburglar
J. R. Bowman
Walnut Street
Blythe Bowman
Rao
Slythe Bowman
Bowman W
Halley A. Smoot Hartina
Bernard Padgett
M. A
Padgett
Bowlman
Meg. Padgett
Bernard Padget
Election of Lola Alse as Superintendent of Montana town schools
A Montana city appoints Lola Alse, formerly Reeve Township teacher, as its superintendent. The bio notes her varied path from township teaching to principal roles in Kansas and Iowa, and later work as a traveling salesman while building teaching experience.
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Montana
Atrolphsville
Ind
Lola
M. Allen
Towal
Kansas
Farcourt
Towa
Lin, Minxoppolis
Canada
United States
Allen
Buggy Runaway Near Sugarland Causes Demolition
Mrs Harley A Sete driving from Col Johns Agan home in Sugarland to the city, the horse bolted at a turn. Two occupants were thrown. Mrs Smogt kept the reins and the buggy overturned. All escaped serious injury as the buggy was demolished.
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Harley A. Sete
Col. Johns&. Agan
Sugarland
Herilbree
Better Connections At Independent Telephone Convention
Bell telephone executives and officials from the southern district gather at the Independent Telephone convention in progress. Mayor Clovert and Vice President Charles De Knoefel address attendees as the two day event unfolds with adjoining states discussion.
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Stendance
Clovert
Alk Adhrins
Charles
de Knoefel
Ibany
Bell
United
Fire at Church Defective Trigger Sparks Alarm
A faulty incident at Second Baptist church prompted an emergency response as fire crews were summoned to address a blaze blamed on a defective apparatus. No injuries reported. Authorities investigate the cause and extent of the damage.
Boy survives fall from third story window in Cincinnati
Five year old Homer Spaulding fell thirty feet from a Queens City tenement window while his mother was in the attic. He lay unconscious for hours, then slowly recovered with only bruises and shoes injured. His family had moved from the area two years earlier.
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Homer Spaulding
Cincinnati
Queen City
George Spaulding
William Orn
Spaulding
Dow
Scar
Paula
Orr
Indiana Quail Hunt Draws Residents and Inspectors
Indiana residents may hunt quail after obtaining a hunter’s license, while non residents must pay $25.50 for a permit. Officials report a general misunderstanding of the laws but expect plentiful quail this year as the season opens amid warnings of legal penalties for trespass or illegal hunting.
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Missioner
Sweeney
Nelay
Populist Fusionists Debate Midwestern Alliance
Fragmentary clippings show talk of uniting Populists into a fusion group. Reports mention joint committees and plans to amalgamate moderates with Populists to form a broader party alignment. The text hints at a Denver conference and county level discussions.
Sidewalks and Vacations Dominate City Council Meeting
The Monday night session saw multiple sidewalk resolutions passed including a third on Sycamore street. Officials discussed a high cost for further walk projects while referencing a neglected notice and a pending December 16 bid for construction and repairs.
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Aidewalky
Sycamore Street
O Neall
Uts
Alexander
Miners to Convene for Joint Conference on Labor Scale
Mine workers and operators from Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio and Indiana prepare for a January convention to set a basis scale for coal fields nationwide. Delegates are to be chosen from locals, with a probable 4 to 5 percent wage demand and emphasis on labor conditions over large wage hikes. A referendum vote on officers is also planned as part of the annual meeting.
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Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
Indiana
Organization of
Mine Workers
Iti
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