Estes Case Jury Hears Insanity Plea and Defense Oratory
In a Virginia murder trial, the Estes family denounces a verdict they deem an indirect accusation of guilt against the dead man. Defense attorneys urge insanity and appeal to jurors’ humanity while stressing the impact on Mrs Loving and her kin as the trial proceeds amid a crowded courtroom.
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Pheodore L. Estes
M. K. Bates
Theodore I. Estes
Dwlee
Estes
Woying
Commonwealth
Harmey
Theodora
Miss Loving
Estee
Flay
Mr Sutton
Richmond
Elizabeth Loving
Barksdale
Virginia
Moore
Loving
John L Lee
Lynchburg
Lee
Jack
Young Estes
Christ
Wood Bouldin
Halifax County
Bouldin
Judes Barksdale
Court Rejects Unwritten Law Phrase in Guilty Verdict
In a crux of testimony the defense argued the unwritten law had no relevance in court though it was added. The jury retired and in forty five minutes returned with a verdict of not guilty.
Mills Found Guilty in Cherokee County Murder Case
William H Mills of Spartanburg was found guilty of the murder of Frank Deal in Cherokee County, three months after the killing. The jury, with a mercy recommendation, rejected Mills contention that the unwritten law justified the act, despite his attorney’s argument.
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Spartanburg, SC
William H Mills
Frank’ Deal
Cherokee County
Gaffney
Mills
Dent
Dione
Accuser Hides Identity in Civil Service Probe
Commissioner Henry F Greene said Henry Wise of Grafton West Virginia, who accused West Virginia federal officials of pernicious political activity, may be an unknown named patriot or driven by party prejudice. Greene questioned the seriousness of the charges and noted a new executive rule bars competitive service members from active political campaigning. In Kursk, Russia, three suspects killed a police sergeant and wounded another during an arrest, then fled with seized weapons.
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Henry F Greene
United States Civil Service Commission
Henry Wise
Grafton
W Va
Commission
West Virginia
Greene
Wise
Osevelt
Civil Services
Civt Gertye
Kursk
Russia
Probe Terra Cotta Wreck Witnesses Include Eight Men
Grand jury begins weeks long inquiry into the Terra Cotta wreck of December 31 1906. About fifty witnesses and 2000 pages of inquest records form the basis for determining criminal responsibility. Principal witnesses include eight men held by the coroner with bonds or recognizances.
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Harve
Given
William Milton Durrew
Boyde
Mda
Bilver Spring
Thomas B. Dent
Baltimore
Harry H. Hildebrand
Army scandal tale swirls around Col Tucker and War Dept
Mrs Tucker charges against Col Tucker spur a War Department inquiry. Secretary Taft orders secrecy on findings while Maj Galbraith reports from Chicago. Senator Cullom stood with the family. Tucker’s wife Dolly Logan Tucker seeks seclusion amid sensational claims. Logan is bound for Cuba. Mrs Logan remains in Illinois.
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Shelby M. Cullom
Taft
Départment
Col. Tucker
Army Register
War Department
Tucker
Inspector General of
Army
Ma. Galbraith
Chicago
Maj. Galbraith
Col
Col Tucker Silent on War Department Charges
Special to The Washington Post reports Lieut Col William F Tucker refused to answer charges filed by his wife, daughter of Gen John A Logan. The case, linked to alleged Manila Philippines misconduct and a separate Manila Times report, centers on alibi claims and alleged attentions to Mrs Myrtle B Platt. Washington handles the investigation while Chicago and Manila dispatches fill in gossip on the couple’s scandal and prior separations.
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Army
Col. Tucker
War Department
Tucker
Dolly” Logan
John A Logan
Logan
Illinois
Cuba
Washington
Washington Post
Chicago
William F. Tucker
Ciil
United States Army
Saent Col Tucker
Philippines
Dodty" Logan
Department of the Lakes
Maj. Galbraith
George F Chase
Pratt
Manila
Myrtle B Platt
Love
San Francisco
Platt
Airs
Packer
George
Street Cleaners Riot as City Resists Strike
New York reports clash between garbage collectors and strikebreakers amid mass workload. Police Commissioner Bingham orders full force on reserve to shield drivers. Arbitration failed after a two hour talks with Street Cleaning Commissioner Craven. Health department fights filth as 270 carts operate, with 75 total.
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New York
Crayer
Civil Service
Health Department
Bingham
Carta
Craven
Plans Fight On Strikers As Ice Wagons Return
New York June 29 The first real test of strength between American Ice Company and striking ice wagon drivers is due tomorrow morning The company says it has recruited many men and will resume deliveries with special police guarding the new drivers The union claims the strike has paralyzed business from Thirty-fourth Street Manhattan through Brooklyn to Coney Island While large hotels and breweries with on site ice plants escape the impact smaller consumers suffer as about 28 districts report little to no ice delivery The dispute reflects a widening conflict between labor and management across the city.
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New York
American Ice Company
Thirty-fourth Street
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Labor Commissionee Neill Holds New York Conference
Neill arrived from Washington and held a two hour meeting with the telegraphers union executive committee. Deputy President Konekamp said both national and local issues were discussed but did not disclose details. Union headquarters appeared deserted in the evening.
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New York
Neill
Washington
Telegraphers’ Union
Konekamp
San Francisco
Cal
Western Union
Postal Company
Weather Conditions and Regional Forecast 1878
Weather bulletin notes a southern disturbance reaching New Jersey creating heavy rains in Atlantic watershed and light rains in Ohio Valley. Temperatures fall in Middle Atlantic. widespread showers in New England and Eastern New York with clearing later. Warmer in Middle Atlantic and Ohio Valley Sunday. cooler in Upper Missouri and Upper Mississippi. Winds vary by coast and region. local reports show temperatures from 44 to 67 with no sunshine and light rainfall totals recorded.
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U. S
Laga
Mississippi
Atlantic
Ohio
Middle Atlantic
Ohio Valley
Missouri
New England
South Atlantic
West Gulf Coast
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Mra
Tucker Angey
Mrs. Packer
Maj. Wert
Tharp
Berkeley
St. NW
Tire
Adis
Honolulu
James H Clerken
Ajaneda
Tore
Blucher
Lane
Vici
Gibson
Thornton’s Shoe Store
7Th Street
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Oldsmobile
America
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Olds Motor Works
Lansing, Mich
Christian Xander
California
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