Coming Congress to Tackle Billion-Dollar Spending and Panama Canal
Washington notes the 67th Congress opening with projected appropriations near two billion dollars amid plans to start the Panama Canal, create a commerce department, expand the navy, river and harbor work, and open Philippines timber lands. It could also expand immigration controls and honor McKinley with a pension for his widow.
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Department of Commerce
Consular Service
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
Philippines
United States
McKinley
Congress
Pretty Pretty Said Baby Girl Met Instant Death
Infant granddaughter of ex police lieutenant George Bassett finds a revolver in a chiffoner drawer. She points it to her nurse saying pretty pretty. The 10 year old nurse discharges the weapon and the bullet strikes the infant in the forehead, causing instantaneous death.
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Baby Girl
Chicago
Malel Bassett
Geo. Bassett
Picture of His Slayer's Wife In His Pocket
Chicago reports a fatal shooting after a quarrel over a borrowed book. Geo Johnson, owner of the book, admits killing Robert Newitt and is held by police as jealousy and motive are investigated. Mrs Johnson and neighbors recount the book incident as the motive under inquiry.
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Chicago
Robert Newitt
Geo
Johson
Johnson
Newitt
Li Hung Chang Alleged Death By Poison
Japanese newspapers received by the steamer Clonagle claim Li Hung Chang took poison to hasten his end. The reports say the aged statesman, seeing no relief for his suffering, committed death by his own hand.
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Victoria
B. C
Navy
Li Hung Chang
Secret religious group awards doctor of divinity degree
A secret faction conferred the degree of doctor of divinity on a member and declared they have as much right as established institutions to grant such degrees. They also insist every minister in good standing should receive a degree from his peers.
Man Charged in Maryland Boat Tragedy Trial Opens
Frank Rinehart of Hagerstown stands trial for allegedly rocking a rowboat that capsized and caused the drowning of Mary Finfrock of York Pennsylvania on Lake Roger near Richmond. The case centers on reckless actions during boating that led to the young woman’s death.
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Hagerstown
Frank Rinehart
Mary Finfrock
York
Richmond
Lake Roger
Aconi
Auruat
Alibi Case for Policeman to Be Heard in Evansville Trial
Police officer Wik bur Sherwell of Hvanaville faced a preliminary trial in Evansville Indiana for the alleged strangling deaths of Mrs. Georgia Bailey and Miss Lena Renner. Crowds packed the courthouse and streets as the defense sought an alibi to clear him.
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Evansville
Ind
Wikbur Sherwell
Hvanaville
Georgia Bailey
Lena Renner
Insurrection in Serbia Demands Queen Draga’s Removal
In Belgrade and Semlin reports an armed uprising in the southern provinces with about 4800 participants including officers and soldiers. They demand the removal of Queen Draga and her relatives from the court, creating strong anti dynastic sentiment. The king and queen now require an escort when leaving the palace.
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Belgrade
Semlin
Servis
Draga
Richardson Nominee Restores Democratic House Leader
In Washington this morning the Democratic caucus nominated James R. Richardson of Tennessee for Speaker, restoring his role as Democratic leader in the House.
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Washington
Spl
Hou
James R. Richardson
Tennessee
Richardson
House
Tramps Captured After Silverware Theft Arrests
Two tramps were arrested near Silver Creek after a gunfight with Deputy Marshal Nelson Miller of Wadsworth and Patrick Hutchinson of Silver Creek. They admitted selling silverware stolen from Mrs. A. Swarts near Lockwoods Corners and were jailed in Wadsworth. Akron detective Burnsum aids in evidence gathering for a Liftwood’s Corners burglary case.
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Silver Creek
Nelson Miller
Wadsworth
Patrick Hutchinson
Silver Cree
Akron
A. Swarts
Lockwoods' Corners
Kelson
Sr. Hutchinson
Mayors Court
No More Work Delays St Bernard’s Church Foundation
The foundation for St Bernard's new church is completed and no further work will occur until early spring when construction resumes.
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St. Bernard's New Church
St. Bernard's New
Loved actor Stricken by Locomotor Ataxia
Washington November 80 Special Sol Smith Rosell the famous actor living here is stricken with locomotor ataxia and has progressed so far he has no use of his legs. He is rolled in a go cart by a colored man and there is no hope he will resume his old part on stage.
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Washington
Sol Smith Rosell
Hkunsell
Painter Was a Professional Burglar, Sentenced After Theft Ring
For a year and a half merchants near Wilshire reported burglaries totaling about 1500 dollars. Stolen goods were sold to farmers around Houglin and Fort Wayne. Two men matching the sale pair, Marshal Charles Painter of Wilshire and Chris Tague, were arrested. Painter admitted a past career as a burglar and pleaded guilty.
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Charles Painter
Wilshire
Chris Tague
Mother Of Quadruplets Seeks Divorce In Chicago
Chicago, Nov. 30. Mrs. Josephine R Ormsby mother of quadruplets and a set of triplets with two more children asks for divorce alleging cruelty drunkenness and desertion by her plumber husband who disappeared nine months ago five months before the quadruplets arrival Eight of the children have died but the surviving brood is thriving Mrs Ormsby declares no alimony and says she will not remarry and has supported them by running a grocery and working for pay.
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Chicago
Josephine R Ormssby
Ormsby
Trial Reveals Gruesome Blood Evidence in Bonine Case
Washington November trial scene shows blood stained carpet and wall section from Ayres room as prosecutors rest and defense prepares to call witnesses. Mrs Bonine remains unmoved though she smiles at a police officer during testimony with jurors to decide between guilty or manslaughter verdicts and potential penalties.
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Begro
Haxebrook
Fred
Bonnie
Ayres
Kenmore
Hils
Moore
Metropoltan Police
GET EVEN WILL MONAGHAN MISSING BEFORE CLEVELAND WEDDING
Will Monaghan of Cleveland, a molder, disappeared weeks before his planned marriage to Nellie Kintz. He claims she rejected him for another man and says he left her at the door to get even. Miss Kintz and wedding guests waited at St Michael's church in Cleveland. He makes no statement.
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Youngstown
Nellie Kinta
Will Monaghan
Cleveland
Miss Kintz
Buents
Crank Haunts Miss Helen Gould With Rose Notes
New York Miss Helen M Gould receives notes with American Beauty roses from a man who remains unidentified. The crank described as a about 25, smooth shaved and poorly dressed has bought roses and sprinkled powder on them at a florist. Miss Gould hesitates to contact police, fearing unclear intent and believes the man may be insane.
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New York
Helen M. Gould
Miss Gould
Miss Gould T
Night fire leaves twenty Cornell students home-less
In Ithaca on the night of November 30 a fire destroyed a double boarding house, exposing twenty Cornell students to the bitter cold after the blaze broke out at midnight. Four escaped death by jumping from a second story window as flames consumed the buildings. Tomorrow is the first Sunday of church year in Episcopal churches.
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Ithaca
Cornell
Gpiacopal
Opening of YWCA Sunday devotion moves to new High Street quarters
The Young Women’s Christian Association begins activities with a Sunday devotional at 4 p.m. in the new High Street quarters. All women are invited. A public opening of the association rooms is planned for next Friday.
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Young Women's Christian Association
Im High St
Re-elected officers lead Republican House caucus
The House of Representatives Republican caucus met at 2 PM and reelects old officers. David B. Henderson of Town continues as Speaker, Alexander McDowell of Pennsylvania as clerk, Henry Casson of Michigan as sergeant at arms, and Rev. Henry Couden as chaplain.
Edward Waring Sentenced for Chicken Theft in Mayor's Court
Edward Waring was fined five dollars and costs and ordered to serve 30 days at the workhouse after a jury trial in Mayor's court for stealing 18 chickens from R. B. Hull. Florance Nichtingale, noted philanthropist, is referenced in the report with unclear context.
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Edward Waring
Mayor's Court
R. B. Hull
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Waring
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