Lillian Russell Faces Court Order Over Manager Change
New York August 17 Judge Bartlett in Kings County Supreme Court issued a restraining order stopping Lillian Russell from singing under Henry E. Abbey’s management from October 1 1894 to June 1 1895. The suit by Canary and Lederer seeks damages of 50000 for alleged attempts to divert her services. The judge allowed six weeks of self choice for a manager and held Russell in contempt if she persists with Abbey after October.
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New York
Lillian Russell
Henry E. Abbey
Supreme Court
Kinga County
Bartlett
Otucyther Canary & Lederer
Justice Bartlett
Supreme Court of
Kings County
Abiny
Vigilant Experiences Dented Mainsail Delays Isle of Wight Race
The Vigilant did not win the Commodore's Cup race around the Isle of Wight due to a damaged mainsail head. Sail makers work to trim and repair as the crew overhauls rigging for a 15 mile Windward and back match for the Wolverton cup.
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Rypr
Isle of Wight
Wolverton
Carina
Senators clash over finance committee resolution in Senate
In Washington Aug 17 the Senate debated a Harris resolution to fill the finance committee vacancy with White of California. The measure went over for a day amid objections. A second resolution to bar tariff legislation this session also went over, as members left town and a quorum proved hard to assemble.
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Senate
Wastingtoy
White
California
Chandler
Aldrich
Milly
Manderson
Mr. Reed
Messrs. Payne
New York
Cogswell
Massachusetts
Gannon
Illinois
Porter
Bank Examiner William Miller Shoots Self at Axroona
William Miller, a bank examiner for the Second National Bank of Axroona, shot himself in the head early August 17 after finishing an audit and presenting results to bank president J. P. Levan. The Mercesburg native, 45, had served as examiner about two years and died instantly. Administrations circles react to a letter read in the Senate by Secretary Carillo.
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Bank Einer
William Miller
Second National Bank
J. P. Levan
Miller
Washington
Examler Miller
Mercersburg
Hugh Young
Carllalo
Senate
California Syrup for Gentle Digest Aids Stomach
A brief note touts a syrup claiming pleasant effects for the stomach. The product emphasizes smooth digestion and natural action, presenting its formula as safe and bone fide for the user’s comfort.
Breckinridge forces win Fayette county Democratic chair choice
In Lexington Kentucky on August 17 Breckinridge supporters gained control of the Fayette county Democratic committee amid disputes over alphabetical seating and voting. Owens and Settle factions clashed as Welch was elected committee chair and Johnston named vice chair, solidifying Breckinridge influence.
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Lexington
Fayette County
Democratic Committee
Owens
Fate of a Woman and Daughter Murder Mystery in Posen
In Aug 17 report from Crxctxnatt, Mrs Kiezkowsky of Posen disappears years ago leaving an estate muddled by sons and Brockart Gardner. Jones Gardner claims her mother and gardener buried her, prompting an investigation that pointed to Gardner. An exhausted body was identified after workmen mutilated a scene, leading to Gardner’s arrest amid competing theories and lack of solid proof.
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Thera
Aebats
Weare
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Miss Skelton and Dr Freeman Married Sparks Scottsboro Rumor
A Scottsboro Alabama dispatch reports Miss Annie Skelton of Bob Ross fame married Dr John D Freeman last Saturday. The town is abuzz with rumor and concern as Freeman left by train after the ceremony and his whereabouts remain uncertain amid ongoing fuss over past Ross incidents.
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Times
Scottsboro
Als
Annie Skelton
Bob Ross
John D. Freeman
Memphis
Freeman
Ross
Women Lose At New York Constitutional Convention S
The New York Constitutional Convention votes 97 to 58 in favor of tabling women suffrage, with 9 members abstaining leaving 169 votes cast from 168 delegates. The result signals suffrage opposition within the convention as of August 17. Tennessee letters and state Democratic executive committee actions follow in brief notes.
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New York
Clauss
Amany
Enff
Fate of a Micyeliat. Nasavnse Bicycle Fatality at Tullahoma
In Tullahoma on August 17, J. Bobo was instantly killed after falling from his bicycle while riding with a child in front of him when a car hit the bicycle. He left a wife.
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Nasavnse
Tullahoma
Bobo
All
Boposet Oo
Strike at stock yards called off returns to work
Chicago Aug 17 The stock yard strike ended with workers agreeing to return at former wages. Of 9000 workers only about fifty were initially accepted back. Brief wire service items note assignments of a minister to Russia and a Kansas City book scene.
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Chicago
Russia
Cliftom
Mreckene
Settley
Kansas City
A Prominent California Methodist Preacher Accused
The San Francisco story reports charges of grave immorality and deceit against Dr. A Hirst, pastor of Rampoon Memorial Methodist Episcopal church, with alleged fealty to the church and involvement with the Prtegenty Ban Jose area, details unclear due to OCR gaps. The item reflects a church scandal stirring in California during August.
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San Francisco
Ray
Hirst
Rampoon Memorial Methodist Episcopal Churchs
Fm Church
Worl
Jose
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