Unveiled Gladstone Statue Praised by Morley in England
John Morley unveiled a statue of Gladstone at Manchester yesterday and lauded his Civil War judgment while noting his readiness to admit errors. He cited Gladstone’s repentance and highlighted his Geneva arbitration efforts as a healing act leading toward reason over force, marking the Alabama arbitration as a milestone.
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London
John Morley
Gladstone
Manchester
America
Geneva
Alabama
Promoters Highlight A Superb Local Medicine
A well known pharmacy in town promotes a tonic as the best sample of its kind. The proprietor claims top pharmacists will assure customers receive a powerful blood cleansing and strength giving remedy. A gentleman at the shop asserts guaranteed efficacy for rheumatism, praising its vigor and appeal.
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United States
Alaen
Train Held Up by Robbers Near Eugene
The northbound Southern Pacific overland express was robbed near Walkers Station and brought to Portland with the express car damaged. The messenger C F Charles fought back firing a shotgun and detaching a dynamite fuse to prevent explosions during a 40 minute siege. Rewards offered for robbers and no solid leads as to their identities emerge from Eugene.
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Eugene
C. F. Charles
Walkers Station
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Convict Wiseman Admits Murder Details In Huss Case
Jackson and Pontiac reports detail convict Henry Wiseman confessing to witnessing Mrs. Huss killed by Robert Hale near Royal Oak on Sept 20, 1890. Wiseman later claims Hale strangled Huss, then implicates Hale further as prosecutors push for conviction. Separate items note Michigan pensions, a Breckenridge ex postmaster fine, illnesses, a child burned to death in Muskegon, a fatal train strike in Battle Creek, highway robbery arrests in Monroe, and a brakeman’s death in Owosso.
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Sody
Robert Hale
Milatto
Hale
Detroit
Wiseman
Jackson Dispatch
Battle Creek
Mich
Michigan Central
Banville
Vic
Michigan Briefs Highlight Fires And Strikes Across State
A 150 barrel flour mill rises at Prescott by a joint stock firm. Mrs. Miller of Pokagon spills $100 in a stove accident. Jackson Novelty Co. plant sustains $3,000 fire damage from the blacksmith shop blaze. Farmer Ransom Richards loses barn and contents near Willow, with two horses burned. John Hamilton of Alpena dies in a county jail after violent insanity. Flint cigarmakers end a July strike returning to prior wages. Perry Moore, 15, accidentally shot near Rose City by a loaded rifle handled by Mrs Ed Moore. no danger.
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Pokagon
Jackson Novelty Co
Ransom Richards
Willow
John Hamilton
Alpena
Flint
Perry
Ralph Moore
West Branch
Rose City
Ed Moore
Spinners Threaten Strike Over Wages in Fall River
Fall River operatives, angered by manufacturers resisting wage increases after a 5 percent raise at New Works Mills, threaten a general strike unless higher pay is granted. Secretary O'Donnell of the cotton spinners union says no obstacle remains to a walkout if demands are not met. In other items, small notes cover bank theft suspects released, Ohio campaign angles, Booker T. Washington’s Yale visit, and ads for Rocky Mountain Tea and Foley’s Kidney Cure.
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Mass
O'Donnell
Cotton Spinners’ Union
Manufacturers’ Association
Borden
Iron Works Mills
Booker T
New Haven
Booker T. Washington
Yale
Morris
F. Tyler
University
Tyler
Washington
Roosevelt
Desperate Farmer Shoots Wife Then Commits Suicide
At Flint Michigan on October 24 William Parkhurst, 65, shot his wife during a quarrel, wounding her above the heart. He chased their daughters, then killed himself with a pistol. His body was found at a Torvey farm near the city. The incident followed by a court ruling on timber theft where McMullen and Searles faced charges and were fined for the value of timber cut.
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Mich
United States
Harvey A. Boyle
Breckenridge
Swan
Boyle
Charles Holden
Isaac Smith
Alfred Devereaux
John Butcher
Nolle
Flint, Mich
William Parkhurst
Parkhurst
Alfred Torvey
John McMullen
John Searles
Joseo County
Government Land Office
Beckwith Round Oak stove works idled by warm weather
Dowagine Mich factory of Beckwith Round Oak employs over 300 men but is now largely idle with only about 50 kept on. Management cites overstocked stove market due to warm weather and says operations will resume with the coming cold weather.
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Mich
Beckwith Round Oak
Dowagine
Mrs T Briddleman Finds Salt Rheum Relief After Salve
Mrs T Briddleman of Parshallville Michigan suffered salt rheum for thirteen years and tried many doctors. After two applications of Banner Salve her hands improved quickly and she was soon entirely cured. Beware of substitutes EF Wyatt and Co Johnson and Andrews.
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T. Briddleman
Parshallville Mich
EF. Wyatt & Co
Johnson & Andrews
Schley Court Inquiry Advances as Admiral Expected to Testify
Washington Oct 24 Admiral Schley is slated to testify today in the naval court of inquiry into his conduct during the Spanish American War. Eight witnesses were heard yesterday with three more named before Schley. Captain Clack of the Oregon is anticipated to speak at length. The hearing may extend two or three days with possible rebuttal witnesses to follow. Spectators applauded Boatswain Hill’s testimony, prompting suppression by Admiral Dewey.
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Washington
Schley
Naval Court of Inquiry
Advocate Lently
Hanna
Boatswain Hill
Admiral Schley
Admiral Dewey
Bank Will Resume After Receiver Clears Blocked Securities
National Bank of Boyertown Pa. will reopen Thursday morning after the Comptroller of the Currency allows the temporary receiver to hand assets back to directors. About 100 shares of American Smelting stock remain hypothecated by the late cashier M A Mary. Loss from his actions is about 20100, with bondsmen potentially covering it. Bank solvent and ready to resume business despite the cashier’s bankings. Havana bids for sewering and paving contracts opened with totals from Pan-American Construction Co and others. Municipal council to consider bids. funding for sewer work not yet arranged and award doubtful.
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Haytian Co
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