Willis Heard From Queen Restoration Claims Stir Hawaii News
San Francisco reports November 15 with Willis arriving November 4 to present credentials to President Dole. Washington uncertain policy sparks debate on restoring Queen Liliuokalani and possible U.S. protectorate. Royalists in despair while some in Honolulu anticipate a quick reversal via Willis.
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San Francisco
China
Honolulu
Tfonolim
Admiral Skerrett
Honollu
Irwin
Albert S. Willis
Willis
Uipher Mensnyge
Washington
State Department
Navy Department
Gresham
Woodley
Cleveland
F. P. Hasting
Legation
Associated Press
Dole
Tepan
Tourston
Chicago
Congress
Hawaii
Polley
Lihnekalany
United States
Anomalous position of legation in US stance
The text describes an official stance where the legation holds an unusual role, implying the government might favor its removal. A severance of relations between the government and the legation would not be surprising given the context.
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United States
Legation
Likely Cabinet Resignations Reported in Washington
A late report claims Hoke Smith and Secretary Morton resigned from the cabinet after a Friday dispute. The rumor could not be verified at press time, with officials nearby saying it may be a mistake. Smith was reportedly in Macon, Georgia, for a law case.
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Washington
Hoke Smith
Morton
Smith
Macon
Lawyer Sparrell Hill Fined 500 for Contempt in Porterfield Case
Nashvile Tenn November 13 Sparrell Hill one of Frank Porterfield's defense attorneys was found guilty of contempt of court for telling Judge Sage not to run over the jury. After apologizing, Hill paid a $500 fine. The incident followed a mistrial discussion as the Porterfield bank case loomed in federal court.
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Hill
Snd
Hil
Aml
Luke Wright
Porterfield
Mir. HA
Lorton
Plan to Increase United States Gold Reserve to Limit
Washington reports a perfected plan to raise the treasury gold reserve to the legal limit of 100 million dollars. Banks in New York would boost gold deposits at the subtreasury to back certified checks paid by importers, supplementing treasury note payments. Officials refuse to comment as Assistant Treasurer Jordan may oversee the move, potentially lifting reserves above prior levels despite a recent dip. The week shows a modest reserve decline with a higher currency balance, while silver coin movements and fractional coin shipments are recorded through November 11.
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Washington
The
Treasury
New York
Associated Banks
Treasury Department
Carlisle
Svatuakiy
Provisional Government Affair Sparks Hawaii Rumor
Officials in Washington discuss the Thiwidian question as neutrals deny or confirm reports. Secretaries Gresham and Albert exchange brief questions on any news from Honolulu while Honolulu intrigues ripple through the administration amid rumors involving Mgr. Thurston and the Hawaiian minister.
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Washington
Navy Department
Trouesaiu
San Franciso
Greshaw
M “Nf
Honolulu
Department
Gresham H
Memorial rites honor Justice Blatchford at Supreme Court
The November 15 session in Washington paid tribute to the late Justice Blatchford. Attorney General Olney read resolutions praising his career from country lawyer to circuit judge to Supreme Court justice. Chief Justice Fuller hailed his duty driven, meticulous, lifelong study of the law.
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Washington
Justice Blatchford
United States Supreme Court
Olney
Aonin
Blattchford
Blatchford
Supreme Bench
United States Court
Fuller
World’s Fair medals delayed anger exhibitors in Washington
Exhibitors complain of prolonged delays in awarding and producing official World's Fair medals. Treasury officials cite plan complexity and possible mint production, with some urging faster manufacture to avoid loss of advertising value.
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Washington
Treasury Department
St. Granudens
United States Mint
Treasury
Congress
J. Boyd Thatcher
Mistrial in Porterfield case over $12000 bank note
Nashville special report says a mistrial was entered in the first case against Frank Porterfield, cashier of the defunct Commercial National Bank. The charge involved using bank funds to take up a $12,000 note signed by Lotterfield, M. A. Spurr, L. T. Baxter and Charles Sykes at a Louisville bank. Jury had been out since Saturday, eight for conviction, four for acquittal. Other cases not immediate.
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Nashville
Tenn
Frank Porterfield
Commercial National Bank
Louisville
Lotterfield
M. A. Spurr
L. T. Baxter
Charles Sykes
Hasler defends Cherokee strip opening in Washington
Captain James S. Hasler former interior department chief clerk and now Enid receiver argues in Washington that the Cherokee strip opening was generally satisfactory and that current complaints stem from Democrats upset over outsiders running land offices. He accuses a faction of Democrats and some Republicans of seeking to politicize the matter, planning investigations rather than acknowledging fair procedures.
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Washington
James S. Hasler
Interior Department
Enid
Okla
Hasler
Oklahoma
Strp
Department
Nebraska Vote Totals Show Shifts in Nebraska Races
Omaha November 15 reports state returns from 21 counties with Republican Harrisman leading for supreme court by 72 597, Democrat Irvine 69 807, Prohibitionist TAO 0. Populists gain. Last year populists carried 41 counties. Republicans 40. Democrats 9. This year populists 57. Republicans 25. Democrats 8. Nebraska total votes down 17 500 with Democrats hardest hit and prohibition gains noted.
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Omaha
Neb
Fuil
Fisums
Nebraska
G.ve
Orders to Warship Commanders in Buenos Ayres
Buenos Ayres reports that on November 13 foreign commanders received renewed bombardment alerts for Rio de Janeiro. They are instructed to take all necessary steps to protect foreign citizens in the city.
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Buenos Ayres
Rio
President Cleveland's Health Rumor Denied
Washington November 14 Secretary Thurber denied any truth in reports of President Cleveland's ruin of linens. He stated it is not the president's intention to leave his post or be removed.
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Cleveland
Washington
Thurber
Cabinet Day Draws Keenya Woodtey to White House Visit
Keenya Woodtey will likely come into the city for cabinet day with most activity centered on the White House tomorrow. The president is expected to attend, underscoring the day's significance.
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Woodtey
Keenya
White House
Russian Convicts Arrested After Pacific Landing in San Francisco
The Russian minister in Washington urged arrest of ten escaped convicts presumed from Siberia. Treasury ordered their detention as affidavits are sent to the department while further action awaits. Also, Constable Swan wins leave to file a writ of habeas corpus challenging liquor seizures linked to the Liman dispensary act.
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Washington
Bes
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Minster
Siberia
Treasury Department
Commissioner of Immigration
Wew
Department
Fire at Memphis devastates several buildings and traps youths
A major Memphis blaze on November 13 damaged the Sebmastered Stove Company stock and building for 50050, Am mon & Gale stock and building losses, and left multiple Young Men's Christian Association members trapped on the third and fourth floors. Several leaped to escape, with serious injuries reported and two men believed dead. Hospitalized victims include A. Perking and Charles White amid chaotic rescue efforts by firefighters.
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Tenn
Sebmastered Stove Company
Ammon & Gale
Young Men’s Christian Association
Schmalzereidh
Young Mens Christian Associaation
Imprizonel
Avas
Perking
Christian
Charles BE
K. Bondman
Deg Brokan
Joe Lyons
Sutiver Ag
Frank
Seabrog
Hook and Lhdder Brigade
St. Joceph Hospital
Berktna
Gymnaseum
Thomar TF
Oates Says Administration Aims to Coin 4 Million a Month
Montgomery, November 13. Congressman Oates, fresh from Washington, says the administration plans to move four oil tons of silver bullion monthly to meet currency demand. He suggests repealing the 20 percent tax on state banks could supply sufficient domestic currency. A gathering of leading Democrats met at Colonel Yates's room, with Mayor Serens, F. P. Glass, and Governor Jones present.
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Montgomery
Ala
Oates
Washington
Rriise
Treasury
Colonel Yates
Exchange
Mayor Serens
F. P. Glass
The
Advertiser
Giuverbor Jones
Terrible storms in Japan kill hundreds and wreck property
A Yokohama dispatch reports a October storm sweeping southern Japan. Okayama sees 124 dead and 100 missing with 154 houses washed away and many animals killed. other areas report 448 dead and 470 ships wrecked. Flooding damages farms. aid flows from local government. Also reporting Hung Kurm, ex minister to Germany and others, died of malaria fever. An imperial ordinance orders a committee to investigate gold and silver value fluctuations and finance changes.
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San Francisco
Cal
Yokohama
Japan
Okayama
Hung Kurm
Germany
Russia
Austria
Holland
Savannah planter sues U S government over river work
Mitchell King of Savannah six miles above Savannah alleges $10,000 damages from river improvements. He claims the Savannah river dredging and deepening below the city have turned his plantation nine miles upstream into a morass, affecting property value and drainage. Proceedings opened in U S court in Charleston South Carolina.
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Charleston
S. C
United States
Mitchell King
Savannah
City of
Medal for gallantry awarded to Major General Stahet
Washington November 13 Nearly a lifetime after the Civil War medals for gallantry continue to be awarded. Major General Janis H Stahet United States Volunteers of New York receives a congressional medal for distinguished gallantry at the battle of Piedmont June 5 1864. Stahet also gained diplomatic distinction in Japan and China. Darlington DC November 12 Dispensary sales in October for this county totaled 4000 with a profit of 700. A candidate deemed radical faces local backlash.
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Janis H. Stahet
United States Volunteers
New York
War Department
Congressional
Batge
Piedmont
Scahet
United States
Japan
China
Darlington
D. C
Sea
Aio
Shot Down in Mount Pinson Over Mill Dispute
In Mount Pinson Alabama on November 13 Joe Smith aged twenty four and his father were killed by Deputy Sheriff John Hewitt who was fatally shot. The dispute began when Green sold a mill to the Smiths who paid no cash and allowed Huffstader to run until payments. Hewitt and Tom Massey went to arrest them. the Smiths resisted and opened fire. Both were killed and Hewitt was fatally wounded. The sheriff and a posse arrived later.
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Mount Pinson
Ala
Joe Smith
John Hewitt
Hewitt
Smiths
Huffstader
Green
Jal Green
Tom Massey
Constitution
Sheriff Breedlove Fatally Shot in Paris Siege
Paris, November 13. Sheriff J M Breedlove, a popular Henry county official, was fatally harmed in a confrontation after arresting a Black burglar, Rance Coleman. Coleman allegedly shot Breedlove in the jaw and head as he fled with the sheriff’s public safety items while armed riders pursue him. Local mobs are said to be preparing to take action.
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Paris
Tetin
J. M.breedlove
Henry County
Fitzgerald
Rance Coleman
Breedlove
Irwin Talks Himself Into Trouble Over Express Shooting
Barney Irwin, Knoxville Hawkshaw, arraigned for a preliminary hearing on the Knoxville and Ohio railroad express robbery case. He pleaded not guilty as witnesses testified and the trial was set to continue tomorrow afternoon. Irwin’s statements reportedly worsened his position after the shooting of a young man named William Smith.
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Smith
Knoxville
Tenn
Barney Irwin
Hawkshaw
Knoxville and
Ohio Road
Irwin
William Smith
Boy Confesses He Removed Fuse Causing Rock Island Wreck
In Chicago on November 1 a twelve year old named C. C. Shields admitted in court to pulling a burning fuse from the rear of a wrecked suburban train on the Rock Island. The fuse burned ten minutes and was thrown to another track, causing a rear collision that killed twelve and injured thirty. Shields said he did not know the fuse’s purpose and was released.
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Chicago
Hock Island
C. C. Shields
Demand for Mrs Lease removal in Topeka case
In Topeka on November 13 Secretary of State Osborne Bank Commissioner Breidenthal Insurance Commissioner Snyder and Advocate General Dosier and other populist leaders demanded Governor Lewelling remove Mrs Mary E Lease from the presidency of the state board of charities citing her interview accusing the state administration of corruption They also claimed Lease sided with Republicans and appointed Republicans to office W C Jones Democratic state committee chairman announced the party will run a straight ticket for state officers and Congress in 1894
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Topeka
Kas
Osborne
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Congress
Three Men in Packwood Murders Trial in DeLand
A DeLand dispatch reports the circuit court adjourning to tomorrow for the Packwood murders case. Judge E J Foster may seek a venue change. defense undecided. The courthouse is crowded with residents and over fifty witnesses summoned, with wide belief a fair trial cannot occur in Volusia county.
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Jacksonville
Fla
DeLand
Packwood
E. J. Foster
Sanford
Volusia County
Sewanee Defeats Birmingham 32–0 in Roaring Game
Birmingham, Ala November 13 Sewanee eleven overwhelmed the Birmingham Athletic Club in a fast moving contest. Outsiders predicted Sewanee would win as the locals were heavier but the visitors used tricks to gain points. Final score 32 to 0 for Sewanee.
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Sewanee
Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Athletic Club
Cuban revolt claim sparks in Cuba and U S hope
Philadelphia reports Marcos Morales, Cuban League president in this state, says dispatches claim a full revolution in Cuba with natives rising to cast off Spain and seeking aid from the United States. Antonio, Texas notes the unemployed army at the Pacific railroad station.
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Philadelphia
Marcos Morales
Cuban League
Cuba
Spain
United States
Unemployed Men From West Pass Through San Antonio
From the west, a stream of unemployed workers has moved through San Antonio over the last two days. Over six hundred have already passed, with several hundred more en route to reach their work, amid a wave of activity and disruption reported by local observers.
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San Antonio
California
Jacksonville to stage Corbett Mitchell contest
Henry Mason and J E T Bowden for Jacksonville arrived in New York to press the bid for the Corbett Mitchell bout. They met Brady and Thompson and postponed the fight to early January. The plan calls for Jacksonville to host with a $20,000 purse and winner take all plus $2,500 each for training and travel.
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Jacksonville
New York
Henry Mason
J. E. T. Bowden
Ministers Protest Against Mitchell Corbett Match
Jacksonville ministers gather for mass protest against the Mitchell Corbett fight plan. About 228 attendees from clergy, students, and local businessmen discuss delaying or blocking the bout set for early January in Florida. Dallas reports $20,000 secured and $5,000 for expenses for the showdown with negotiations continuing. Charles Mitchell signs a two week theater contract at $2,000 weekly with Powers and Edwards. first appearance in Syracuse slated for Thursday night.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mitchell-Corbett
New York
Corbett
Mitchell
Florida
Dallas
Charles Mitchell
Powers
Edwards
Syracuse
Mayfields Preliminary Hearing Set in Elberton
In Elberton Georgia on November 13 the Maryfield Kornaghal tragedy remains townsfolk talk. Sheriff Chandler presented Mayfields to Judge Proffitt for a preliminary hearing to fix a date. Defense urged December 15 but the court set November 16 for the prelim in county court.
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Maryfield-Kornaghal
Mayfields
Munder
Chandler
Proffitt
Messrs
Additional Receivers Named for the Union Pacific
Omga Neb November 15 On the United States attorney general’s application Judge Donnelly appointed J W Downe of Chicago and Pooft Coudert of New York as additional receivers of the Union Pacific The petition fully covers the case and government interests justify larger representation among the receivers No opposition was made by the company
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Union Pacific
Omga
Neb
Sttorney General
United States
Des Specail
John ©. Cowan
Donnelly
United States District Court
J. W. Downe
Chicagi
Pooft Coudert
New York
Veni Pacstic
Eiffel and Lesseps Expulsion Episode in Paris
Paris reports that La Gazette de France says the Legion of Honor council decided to expel Gustave Eiffel and Ferdinand de Lesseps, though President Carnot opposes the move. Carnot explained his views to the grand council, which referred the matter back to the council.
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la Gazette de France
Council of the Legion of Honor
Gustave Eiffel
Eiffel Tower
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Carnot
Grand Counci
Bank Robbers Arrested After NYC Steamer Stop
London reports Phillip Schier former Bank of Minneapolis teller and Frank Floyd were arrested aboard the North German Lloyd steamer Saab from New York. Schier charged with robbing the Bank of Minneapolis of 75000 dollars. Floyd charged as an accomplice.
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London
Phillip Schier
Bank of Minneapolis
Frank Floyd
Southampton
Saab
New York
Sehier
Floyd
Beny
Snowfall in Alpine Shocks Texas Readers
Alpine reports ten inches of snow today with forecasts of up to thirty inches by morning. Galveston notes heavy rains across east southeast south and southwest Texas, contrasting with the snowy event in the north.
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Galveston
Tex
Alpine
Texas
Death of Senator Platts Wife in Washington
Washington November 13 Mrs Platt wife of Senator Matt of Connecticut died of paralysis at the Arlington House at 1 25 this afternoon.
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Senator Platt
Washington
British warship Equigatir sails after Gresham letter
In San Francisco on November 15 word spread that the British warship Equigatir departed for Honolulu the day following the public release of Secretary Gresham's letter.
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Great Britain
San Francisco
Honolulu
Gresham
Robbers Enter Milton Bank. Cashier Robbed of Money
In Milton Oregon robbers entered the bank this afternoon and reportedly took a large amount of money, shocking local Creton and Walla Walla readers as details emerge.
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Lark Gobbery
Creton
Walla Walla. Wash
Milton. Or
Sho
First race results at seven and half furlongs
Kimberly won the opening race over Aldebaram and Somerset with a pace time of 1 34 1.
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Aldebaram
Somerset
Nie Williams
Liutish Bulle
Our An
Nall Woo
Lixin
Alfield Defends Pardons and Free Speech in Illinois
Springfield, Nov 23 Governor Alfield defends pardons for Piehl, Sewab and Neebe, saying he found them not guilty of the charged acts and placed no gag on future speech. He rejects claims of nationwide anarchist control, asserting laborers may express views as citizens and that no anarchism exists in Illinois.
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Springfield
Alield
Pivklen
Neebe
Sewab
Pardos
Pielen
Ilinois
Toi
Ae Sulgert
Yellow fever reports rise in Urenswick Brunswick
In Urenswick Georgia November 1 five new yellow fever cases were reported by the health board, with 125 to 135 patients under treatment. Brunswick officials say the count may be overstated and could not confirm 100 cases. Refugees flow into town as Brady dies of yellow fever, doctors warned of recording errors.
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Urenswick. Ga
Suryeon Mya
Lamb
Brady
Epidemic Fear Hits Southwest Virginia and Bristol
Special report warns of a smallpox outbreak spreading from a laborer in Saicvlie to southwest Virginia. Four to five cases noted, schools suspended, rail service disrupted, and residents fleeing. Hospitals and colleges closed or quarantined as authorities contain the peril. Local jails and streets tighten under heightened alert with dozens of suspected cases in immediate vicinity.
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Bristol
Tenn
Virginia
Saicvlie
Philadelphia
Norfolk and Western Railrad Way
Born i
Alingdon
Thompson Betel
Vf Emor
Henry College
Little Change to Convict Court Docket
The court of sessions convened with 145 criminal cases on the docket including seven capital offenses. Dispensary cases await grand jury action, many in the hands of the suliesur, with expectations of outcomes and doubt about convictions.
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Charleston
S. C
Court of Sessions
Short measure controversy hits state whisky dispensary
The Columbia paper reports a scandal at the state whisky dispensary where patrons faced short measure, with coins of swindling allegations. A Georgetown grand jury blocked access to nonstandard bottles, while Governor Tillman faced protests over the dispensary, amid shortages and misuse of bottles.
Rates Scandal Linked to South Steamship Racket at State Fair
In Columbia on November 13 authorities report a racketeering issue with Southern Steamship and Passenger Association over head rates at the state fair. A 1 cent per mile fare was doubled this year but reductions from regular passenger rates were delayed until three days before the fair. Officials blame railroads for the trouble, noting loss of travel and the fair authorities carrying about $2,000 in debt.
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Columbia
8. C
Sage case grants demurrer in breach of promise suit
New York judge granted Sage's motion to strike Delia Keeeran's reply in her breach of promise suit and awarded costs. The court also dismissed part of the complaint as barred by statute of limitations. In Colombia, Burrell Muils, an elderly state dispensary employee, fell from an elevator and was badly injured, taken to hospital.
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New York
Russel Sage
Delia Keeeran
Lim
Court of Common Pai
Kookstaver
Er Eite
Smistog
Colombia
Burrell
Ida Hale Comusus Dies By Own Action In City
Knoxville Tenn November 13 At 2 o'clock this morning Ida Hale committed death by own action in a house of ill fame in this city She came here from Atlanta months ago She was about twenty two years old and quite pretty No cause has been ascribed for the act.
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Ida Hale
Knoxville
Tenn
Ida Hair
Atlanta
Richmond College Triumph Over Alleghenies in Roanoke
Richmond College defeated the Alleghenstate eleven in Roanoke Virginia by a four to nothing score. The game marked the best effort of the season for the Richmond team as fans celebrated the victory.
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Richmond College
Roanoke
Iamed College
Alleghenstate
Richmond Collge
Telegraph Brevities The case of George Brown tampering with letuba
A fragmented item notes the case of George Brown involved in a tampering incident with a missing or unclear term. The brief mentions a son and Miss, with a remark that remains were married days later in Mississippi. The text is incomplete and reads like a clipped wire service brief from a Mississippi edition.
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George Brown
Letuba
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