Priests After Rooker Charge Made False Statements
Open letter from Rev. Fitzgerald and Rev. Murphy denounces Dr. Rooker for alleged false statements about Lincoln diocese troubles. They defend priests against accusations of malfeasance and dispute Rooker and Bishop Bonacum while citing church and civil law tensions. Washington dispatch adds Dr. Booker denial of using such language and notes priests had been cited for investigation.
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Omaha
The
Bee
Fathers Fitzgerald
William Murphy
Bonacum
Rooker
Apostolic Delegation
Washington
Lincoln
Peto
St. Louis Republic
Council of
Baltimore
Nebraska
Washindon
Booker
Ex Senator O Connor Benefits From California Climate
Ex Senator Andy O Connor formerly of Ottawa is in Washington to report as receiver of the Consolidated National Bank of San Diego. Appointed by former law partner Comptroller Hekels, the move aims to aid his failing health by the restorative climate of southern California.
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O’connor
Chicago
Washington
Andy” O’connor
Ottawa
Consolidated National Bank of San Diego
Hekels
California
Stanford Case to Be Advanced for Supreme Court Argument
Washington November 8 Solicitor General Conrad will move on Monday to advance the United States case against the Stanford estate on the Supreme Court docket. The motion, based on general importance to the government and to Stanford University, is set to be planted and the argument scheduled for January.
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Stanford
Washington
Conrad
United States
Stanford Estate
United States Supreme Court
Stanford University
Rochester man Davis forfeits bail in San Francisco fraud case
J C Davis of Rochester New York, arrested here months ago on fraud charges, disappeared as his trial date arrived. His $4,000 bail was forfeited. He had come to San Francisco on a wedding trip after marrying the daughter of a Rochester lumberman. Police believe he is now in Europe.
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Davis
San Francisco
J. C. Davis
Rochester
Europe
Order Restraining Strikers on Great Northern Railroad
Judge Hanford issues an injunction restraining strikers from interfering with Great Northern operations. The order was telegraphed to Spokane and delivered to deputy U S marshals for service. Also a fraud order targets Heliograph company of St Louis led by Mrs Laura Porter for deceiving funds. W E Pollock named general roadmaster of Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railway in Shawnee Oklahoma Territory.
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Watts Wartia
Wash
Hanford
Great Northern Railroad
Spokane
United States
Hisaron
Post Office Department
Heliograph Company
Laura Porter
St. Louis
Explosion at Journal Building In Detroit Kills Decs
Over eighty bodies recovered and identified after Wednesday explosion in The Journal building Detroit. Official probes blame boiler neglect and low water causing a superheated vent and blast. Mayor Pingree criticizes fire response. lawsuits possible as tenants seek insurance and owners face claims.
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Journal
Detroit
Thompson
Free Press
Pingree
Fire Department
Legal Voting Charged in Arapahoe County Result
In Arapahoe County a hotly contested election led to Republican wins except for assessor and treasurer. Ballots await official canvass with nine watchers per side. Both sides claim legal voting disputes likely to be litigated if counts favor the opposition. Hawley, a hotel thief, held on $1000 bond after police say he stole jewelry from hotel guests. New York authorities dispatched a man to return him to New York City.
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Denver
Arapahoe
Hawley
CubcaGco
New York
Cleveland
Omaha
Leadville Bank Will Pay Out
Leadville Colorado reports that assignee J A Lamping says time may allow the Leadville Savings and Deposit bank to pay every dollar. Cashier Morgan says president P W Breene owes over 50 000 borrowed money but has turned over all his property. In addition to 70 000 county funds, City Collector Little has about 2 000 tied up.
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Leadville Bank
Leadville
Colo
J. A. Lamping
Leadville Savings and Deposit Bank
Morgan
P. W. Breene
Chicago Postoffice Breaks a Money Order Record
The Chicago postoffice money order department paid out over 105000 dollars in cashing orders in one day, the highest total ever for any office on a single day. It marks the first time payments at a single office surpassed 100000 dollars in a day.
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Chicago Postoffice
Chicaco
Money Order Department
Dr. J. A. McGill & Co
Panorama Place
Chicago
VIC Emmert & CO
Pope Grants Dispensation to Marry Miss Wright
New York reports Count Balazicki secured a papal dispensation to wed Miss Mabel Wright the former Mrs. Fernando Yznaga. Archbishop Corrigan expected to perform the ceremony at the See House within days.
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New York
Count Balazicki
Mabel Wright
Fernando Yznaga
Corrigan
See House
Robbery targets detective and World correspondent in Peoria
Detective Dubois from Peoria and Sidney Slocum of the Chicago World faced a bold theft. Thieves robbed Dubois of a gold watch and diamonds with money, totaling about 300 dollars, during the visit. In New Haven, the Christian Workers of the United States began their ninth annual convention with 800 delegates attending. Governor Coffin, Mayor Hendrick, and clergy delivered welcome addresses.
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Hamiuton
Dubois
Peoria, Drs
Sidney Slocum
Chicago World
Christian Workers In Convention
New Haven
Conn
The
Christian Workers of the United States
Coffin
A. ©. Hendrick
Leader Declares For McKinley And Bradley
The Leader, Kentucky’s leading Republican newspaper, endorses McKinley for president and Governor-elect Bradley for vice president. In Massachusetts, 100 weavers at Narragansett mills strike after work lists are posted. They allege the diversity of tasks prevented fair assessment.
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McKinley
Lexington
Leader
Kentucky
Bradley
Fart River
Mass
Narragansett Mills
Trainmen Favor Peoria Move for Headquarters
Peoria reports show nearly half of about 500 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen lodges have voted to shift headquarters to Peoria. The move appears practically unanimous and could bring the lodges to Peoria by June.
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Peoria
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Riot at Dakota City over vote count disrupts Nebraska tally
News reports a small riot in Dakota City Nebraska linked to interference with vote counting by Sheriff Kelley Democratic incumbent. He claimed uncertainty about a fair count and placed a deputy inside the jail with the judges, prompting objections and a swift deputy-backed response from the judges who cleared the jail after a skirmish.
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Sioux City
Dakota City
Neb
Kelley
Dakota County
Kellay
A New Bishop for Cheyenne Likely to Succeed Burke
Archbishop Hennessy and suffragans met to nominate three candidates for Cheyenne Wy see after Bishop Burke’s resignation. Present were Bishops Cosgrove Scannell Bonacum and Vicar General Comiskey. Nominees listed as Roger Ryan T M Linehan and Father Comiskey. Ryan seen as courtesy, Linehan expected for Sioux City. Comiskey likely to be next bishop.
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Father Comiskey
Burke
Dulvelle
Hennessy
Cheyenne
Cosgrove
Davenport
Scannell
Omaha
Bonacum
Lincoln
Comiskey
Roger Ryan
Dubuque
T. M. Linehan
Fort Dodge
Father Ryan
Father Linehan
Sioux City
Representatives meeting to curb adulterated candy
Representatives of leading candy makers met in Davenport to combat low grade and adulterated goods. Resolutions denouncing adulterations were adopted and Captain August Reimers was named to draft a bill to prohibit manufacture and sale. Similar state legislation is expected.
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Davenport
August Reimers
State Treasurer Files a Petition in Bank Case
Lincoln Nov 8 In federal court State Treasurer Bartley filed an amended petition against the receiver of Capital National Bank. He seeks to recover from bank assets three certificates of deposit totaling 236361.85 state funds deposited in Mosher's banking trap at collapse and 7 percent interest from Jan 20 1893. The state case against ex Treasurer J E Hill for recovery of the same funds is set by the supreme court for Dec 2 1895.
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Lincoln
Bartley
Capital National Bank
Mosher
J. E. Hill
Supreme Court
Wreck Near Spirit Lake Shatters Three Cars Railside
A Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern southbound freight train between Spirit Lake and Superior at 2:30 a m doubled over a grade on a return trip and collided with cars, wrecking three. Brakeman King was killed instantly and Engineer Preston Fireman Shoemaker and Brakeman Mattice were badly injured.
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Spirit Lake
Cedar Rapids
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern
Superior
King
Preston
Shoemaker
Mattice
Valentine House Fire Destroys Property in Nebraska
In Valentine Nebraska on November 8 a fire leveled the Valentine house owned by Frank Fischer with about 4000 dollars in loss and no insurance. Part of the saloon fixtures and stock were saved. Mrs. Alice Ray ran the hotel with 3000 dollars of furniture and fixtures and 1500 dollars insurance, only a small portion saved.
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Valentine
Neb
Frank Fischer
Alice Ray
Mayor Dahlinan Resigns as Chadron Chief Executive
Onapron Neb Nov 8 James O Dahlin resigns as mayor of Chadron due to duties as deputy oil inspector forcing his absence from the city.
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Dahlinan
Onapron
Neb
James O. Dahlin
Chadron
Missouri Man Held Up in Lincoln Robbery
J Johnson of Hamilton Missouri was held up and robbed of 183 dollars by two assailants in Lincoln. Clothes torn in the struggle. Johnson identified as a stranger. Norval Leads Maxwell in Nebraska Race by about 9,468 votes. Sioux City Paper Co. files mortgages on all stock to meet creditor claims.
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Missouri
Lincoln
D. J. Johnson
Hamilton
Johnson
Norval
Omaha
Nebraska
Maxwell
Snow first of season hits Iowa towns with scattered depths
Snow fell in Sioux City and nearby towns on November 8, marking the season's start. Reports indicate an inch in the city and several inches in some nearby locations, with similar conditions across the region.
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Iowa
Sioux City
General Van Wyck Will Probated in Nebraska City
General C. H. Van Wyck's will filed for probate leaves all property to his wife and daughter. Inavale Nebraska farm hand Henry Zeloff dies after falling from a loaded wagon as wheels pass over him. fatal injuries confirmed.
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General van Wyck
Nebraska City
C. H. van Wyck
Tnavale
Inavale
Neb
Henry Zeloff
Telegraph News Roundup From Various U S Cities
Vice President Stevenson and wife left Bloomington for Washington. Wisconsin Madison senior class votes to wear cap and gown. A large gray wolf spotted in Bloomington Illinois. Richer than expected gold fields near Norman Oklahoma. Alaska railroad material shipping from Tacoma. Chicago iron work flawed. Tacoma banker arrested for false entry of ten thousand dollars. Theodore Durant writes on life and murder trial. St Louis to send 35 delegates to Washington for GOP convention. Niagara Falls youth Morris, 20, shoots self after failing dental exam. Carrie Barber arrested for bicycle theft in Grand Rapids. Alice Hamilton accused of stealing fur coat valued at four thousand dollars. Indianapolis senators Turpie and others drafting a two million dollar federal building bill. Manderson in Washington for beet sugar and rail case appeals. Mrs Gougar libel suit witness Livermore testifies to harsh speech. Gloucester mayor’s wife and Tobey corroborate.
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Stevenson
Bloomington
Washington
Madison
Wis
State University
Ill
Norman
O.S
Tacoma
Alaska
Chicago
Wash
W. G. Peters
Columbia National Bank
Theodore Durrant
St. Louis
Dental College
Buffalo
Herbert B. Morris
Niagara Falls
Ont
Carrie Barber
Wheeling East
San Francisco
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Alice Hamilton
Indianapolis
Turpie
Henry
Baker
Federal Court
Congress
Cameron Will Have to Fight for US Senate Seat
Frank Willing Leach declared for a Philadelphia position to succeed Senator Cameron. His move links him to Senator Quay and signals a possible challenger for the longtime senator. Leach departed for Florida to visit Quay for about three weeks as plans materialize.
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Cameron
Philadelphia
Frank Willing Leach
Farmer Kills Two Brothers in Alabama Dispute
J. H. Hayes prominent Alabama farmer shot and killed Michael and Henry Harper, both tenants on his Roxana plantation. The fatal exchange followed a rent dispute when the Harpers allegedly tried to drive Hayes off with shotguns as he attempted to collect rent.
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Brraingham
Ala
Roxana
Lee County
J. H. Hayes
Michael
Henry Harper
Hayes
Harpers
Heir to Title and Fortune Reported in St Louis
St Louis Nov 8 William Earl Antrim aged 16 apprentice plumber with Tebean and Quinn is said to be heir to the Irish Antrim titles and fortune. Claimants cite proof that his grandfather was Earl Antrim who died recently leaving an estate worth 80 million dollars.
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St. Louiis
William Earl Antrim
Tebean & Quinn
Earl Antrim
Fraker Remains in Jail as Bail Difficulties Grow
Excensios Springs Mo Nov 8 A new difficulty in Dr Frakers bond arises when one bondsman refused to qualify at the last moment and others who had signed were said to be ineligible The doctor may abandon bail and stay jailed until his trial in February with supporters predicting no further attempts to post bond
Silver Democrats to Confer in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama on November 8 United States Senators Morgan and Pugh will meet with free silver members of the Alabama congressional delegation to decide whether to continue the free silver campaign within the state Democratic party. In Richmond Virginia Joe Patchen defeated John R. Gentry in straight heats 2:1 2:15 and withdrew Gentry late in the second heat.
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Birmingham
Ala
United States
Morgan
Pugh
Free Silver
Alabama
Joe Patchen
Gentry
Richmond
John R. Gentry
Patchen
Hardin to Practice Law in Louisville
A Lexington dispatch reports General Hardin, the defeated Democratic candidate for governor, has left Harrodsburg for Louisville to practice law. He declined to discuss the reasons for his defeat. Millionaire Isaac Cahn Trial Set in New York for Nov 18 on assault charges involving his two daughters. Remains of Mrs. James B. Eustis Arrive in New York aboard the Majestic.
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Hardin
Orincinnati
Lexington
Harrodsburg
Louisville
Millionaire Cahn
New York
Goff
Isaac Cahn
Cahn
Nebraska
Eustis
James B. Eustis
France
Majestic
Bayard Denounces Socialism and Militarism in Glasgow Address
United States ambassador Thomas F. Bayard spoke to the Philosophic Society in Bowpuran on November 8. He titled the address Individual Liberty the Germ of National Progress and Permanence, praising U S institutions while denouncing state socialism and protectionism as threats to personal freedom, warning against labor organization tyranny, and praising Scottish contributions to Hamilton and Burns.
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Bowpuran
United States
Thomas FF. Bayard
Philosophic Society
Mr. Bayard
Bayard
Mgr
National Congress of Farmers
Atlanta
Atlanta, In Confirmation of His Views. “It Is Incorrect,’’ Said Mr. Bayard
Five Vegetarian Leaders Severely Harmed in Mass Execution
A cable from Foo Chow reports five Vegetarian leaders injured in a mass casualty event of missionaries at Hwasang. A large ceremony preceded execution in a tent on the grounds. An international consular group observed the trial at Ku Cheng as arrests continue.
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New York
Foo Chow
Hwasang
Ku Cheng
Ku Cheung
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Agutant
Red Cloud Tribe No. 17
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