Five Bribery Convictions In St. Louis Deliberations
Five former house of delegates members are sentenced to five years each for bribery tied to Suburban streetcar bill passage. The defendants, Sheridan Denny Gutke Bersith and Albright, posted bonds after motions for new trials. Thirteen of fourteen bribery trials have ended in convictions. one acquittal occurred. Charles F. Kelly's trial is scheduled for January 6.
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St. Louis
House of Delegates
John A Sheridan
Charles J. Denny
Charles Gutke
Edmund Bersith
T. E. Albright
John K. Murrell
Ryan
Circuit
Folk
Rowe
Charles F. Kelly
Philadelphia
Europe
Anarchist Teacher Shot in Philadelphia
Voltairine Le Cleyre, a noted anarchist and language teacher, was shot to death in broad daylight by former pupil Herman Helscher who, after disguising himself, fired five times as she stood on a street corner. Helscher is in custody.
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Philadelphia
Voltairine le Cleyre
Herman Helscher
Helscher
Miss le Cleyre
Miss le Cley
Emma Goldman
Fatally Wounds Two Man Then Flees and Is Killed
Keokuk Iowa December 20. City Marshal R W Coulter and Justice A Musgrave were fatally wounded at Farmington by George Stillwell a deputy fish commissioner who was later shot to death by a posse. Stillwell wounded Coulter and Musgrave then fled hid behind a tree and was killed after an hour long standoff.
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Iowa
Keokuk
R. W. Coulter
A. Musgrave
Farmington
George Stillwell
Coulter
Stillwell
Musgrave
Commissioner Jones to Issue Circular on Indian School Rules
Washington Dec 20 Commissioner W A Jones of the Indian Bureau will issue a circular to settle the long standing religious controversy over governing Indian children in government schools The circular clarifies that religious instruction is not mandatory in governmental schools and outlines general school service rules.
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Wahington
Indian Bureau
Secretary Root Bids Boston Steamship for Pacific Troop Transport
Secretary Root announced acceptance of the Boston Steamship Company bid for transporting troops and military supplies between the United States and the Philippines via Seattle or Tacoma. San Francisco service to continue for now, with potential subcontracts or charters for army transports to improve rates. He seeks Congress to allow contracts for shorter than one year to secure better terms and mentions disposing of transports by scale or charter if needed.
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Washington
Root
Boston Steamship Company
United States
Philippines
Seattle
Tacoma
San Francisco
Vale
Congress
Secretary of War
Pacific Coat
Boston Shcareck Company
Pict Sound
Sue Electric Companies Over Sherman Act Allegations
Daniel J. M. O Callaghan filed proceedings against General Electric and Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing for alleged Sherman act violations. The suit claims Thomson Houston controls closed plants and sales rooms while remaining a corporate entity. It asserts a March 12 1896 agreement between General Electric and Westinghouse to limit competition fix prices exchange patents and divide sales territories.
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New York
Daniel J. M. O'Callaghan
General Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Thomson-houston Company
General Electric
Westinghouse
House Passes Pure Food Bill Despite No Quorum
Washington December 20 the house passed the pure food bill by 72 to 21 though no quorum was present. Support came from Richardson Keyburn Gaines and Schirm with Chandler opposing. The measure bars import into any state territory DC or foreign shipment of adulterated or misbranded foods or drugs.
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Washington
House
Messrs. Richardson
Ala
Keyburn
Gaines
Tenn
Schirm
Sir. Chandler
Miss
District of Columbia
Eight Per Cent Wage Increase For Chicago Northwestern Locomotive Crews
Chicago December 20 The Chicago and Northwestern railroad and branch lines agree with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen to grant about $600000 yearly in wage increases. The new scale, effective January 1, raises pay by roughly 8 percent. engineers will earn $3.80 to $4.70 per 100 miles, up from $3.70 to $4.30.
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Chicago
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Finnish crop failure leaves four parishes in need
Four hundred thousand destitute in Finland suffer starvation after crop failure. The Anglo-American church in St. Petersburg funds feeding and clothing for schoolchildren in four Finnish parishes. Pastor Francis appeals for help noting conditions exceed those of 1867 when 100,000 died.
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St. Petersburg
Finland
Francis
Two Firemen Die in Freight Train Collision
In Little Ferry Junction New Jersey two freight trains of the New York Susquehanna and Western railroad collided killing firemen William Mabee of Butler and John Wallace of Paterson and severely injuring engineer James Steward of Paterson.
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New York
William Mabee
Butler
N. J
John Wallace
Paterson
James Steward
Little Ferry Junction
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad
Four Witnesses Describe Violent Strikes Hostilities in Scranton
Nonunion workers and relatives testified before the anthracite strike commission about boycotts intimidation and violence during the recent strike. They described house bombings stonings beatings expulsions from societies and one shooting with many others hounded or ostracized. Witnesses cited damaged homes and threats as evidence of union pressure against nonunion miners and supporters.
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Scranton
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Catholic Temperance Society
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Joseph H. Dugan
Temperance Society
C. S. Darrow
Society
Gray
Mr. Darrow
James Mitchell
The
Silbernian Society
Max Lasar
Eugene Deity
John Lewandinski
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Peter Cuitz
Derringer
Frank Fidati
Frank McCarthy
Wisconsin woman pleads guilty in illegitimate child death
Frances Gottschalk pleaded guilty to causing the death of her illegitimate child in Wausau Wisconsin. Judge Silverthorn sentenced her to one year in prison at Waupun.
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Wausau, Wis
Frances Gottschalk
Silverthorn
Waupun
Ames Letter From Minneapolis Predicts Return and Support
Doctor A. A. Ames writes from Minneapolis that he plans to return as soon as health allows and expects former enemies to greet him cordially. He laments Coffee Jane Fitchette’s death, cites friends in the city, and says his big fear is not recovery but dying before he can return. He claims innocence of charges and asserts faith in eventual strength to come back.
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Minneapolis
A. A. Ames
Jal
Supreme Court
Filipino Funerals In Manila Show Rich And Poor Traditions
The Manila funeral customs vary with wealth. Wealthy funerals feature a band and a black-clad hearse drawn by decorated ponies, followed by guests and many vehicles. Poorer funerals see a lone father carrying a small coffin, or bodies carried on bamboo poles, with niches in cemetery walls becoming common for interment.
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Manila
Chicago Bigamy Arrest Of Western Publishing Agent
Frank Pernard Cooper, a Western agent for several eastern publishers, was arrested on a bigamy warrant sworn by J. A. Yorston. Yorston claims Cooper was ineligible to remarry after a New York divorce. Cooper says he wed on legal advice outside New York jurisdiction.
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Chicago
Frank Pernard Cooper
J. A. Yorston
Yorston
Cooper
New York
Court Awards Million Dollar Prize Clash In War Booty Case
New York December 20 United States Judge Howard B Thomas ruled on a claim for one million dollars arising from the sunken Spanish steamer Santo Domingo during the Pacific war. Commander W A Snihtertené of the Navy argued the prize should go to the Eagle boat crew for destroying the vessel and cargo. Lieutenant Sutherland sought the value of the sunken ship, contending Dewey and his men were granted larger booty prizes at Manila for similar exploits.
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New York
United States
Howard B. Thomas
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Telegraphic Brevities Headlines
Lord Currie of Hawley resigns as better am bassador to Italy. An official note places the Venezuelan claim at 2 000 608 dollars. Willis Williams hanged at New Roads Louisiana in front of 1 904 spectators. Don Carlos abdication rumor denied. Palma sends Cuban American treaty to senate urging early action. Peruvian officers offer services to Venezuela president if the crisis widens.
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Lord Currie of Hawley
Italy
Araine Vemezuela
Willis Williams
New Roads
Don Carlos
Don Jaime
Palma
Senate
Venezuela
Uniforms Across Seas Reflect Social Rituals and Class
The text argues that clothing such as V-shaped collars and multiple buttons signify civilization and caste rituals rather than practical need. It notes head coverings among Brahman-influenced groups for ceremonies and criticizes contemporary fashion details in both men and women as symbolic markers of social order.
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Manta
Danube
Golden Gate
Benjarstin
Atlantic
Certainty of Pate and the Angel of Death Folio
The excerpt presents a mythic scene where the angel of death proclaims his presence amid a court procession. The vizier escapes with an earnest exchange about the angel’s task. The sultan orders immediate departure as the angel explains a mission toward Smyrna.
Minneapolis Wheat Prices December Report
Minneapolis wheat prices end day with December futures at 73 1/4 to 74 1/4 cents a bushel. On Track No 1 hard 74 1/4 cents, No 1 Northern 73 1/4 to 74 cents, No 2 Northern 72 1/2 to 73 cents.
Wheat and flax prices reported in Duluth market brief
In Duluth on December 19, cash market notes list No. 1 hard wheat at 74 cents, No. 1 Northern at 78 cents, No. 2 Northern at tic, No. 8 spring at 68 cents. Arrivals include No. 1 hard at 74¾, No. 1 Northern at 78¾, and December and May futures around 57ⅾ cents. flax cash at $1.19.
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Duluth
Cattle and hog prices from St Paul market report
St Paul market listings show cattle with steer prices 5.00 to 6.00 and cows and heifers 3.26 to 4.00, good to choice veals 2.00 to 5.00, hogs 5.50 to 6.10, sheep 4.25 to 4.50, lambs 4.00 to 5.00.
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St. Paul
Chicago Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Cattle Good to prime steers 5.40 to 6.50 poor to medium 6.25 to 8.00 stockers and feeders 2.00 to 4.50 cows and heifers 1.25 7 5.00 Texas steers 3.75 to 4.89 Hogs Mixed 5.80 to 6.30 good to 6.40 rough heavy 5.90 to 6.20 light 5.70 to 5.95 bulk 6.00 to 6.20 Sheep good to choice 4.00 to 4.40 lambs 4.00 to 6.86.
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Chicago
Texas
Nelson's Collapse at Santa Cruz in 1797
Nelson and his fleet attacked Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands on July 24, 1797. Strong fortifications, fifty guns, and lack of land forces doomed the assault. About 150 British sailors were killed, 100 wounded, Nelson lost his right arm, and two flags were captured and kept in Santa Cruz cathedral.
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Netson
Sean
Santa Cruz
Ccanary Islands
Nelaon
Nelson
Santa Crus
Sabbath rule guides Scots postman on Sunday walk
An English pet recounts a postman in Scotland who rode six miles by bicycle on weekdays between Stirling and Blairdrummond and walked the same distance on Sunday due to a Sabbath restriction. An investigation confirmed his explanation as correct.
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Scotland
Stirling
Blair Drummond
Grain and Livestock Prices Reported in Chicago
Chicago markets show Wheat Dec at 3 3/4 percent, July 74 cents, Corn Dec 4 4/5 cents, Jan 4 5 4 cents, May 4 8 3/4 cents. Oats Dec 31 1/2 cents, May 33 1/4 cents. Pork Jan 16.45, May 15.70. Flax cash Northwestern 1.23, Southwestern 1.15, Dec 1.15, May 1.21 1.23. Butter Creameries 18 28 1/2 cents, dairies 17 25 cents. Eggs 24 25 cents. Poultry Turkeys 16 18 cents, chickens 10 cents.
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Chicago
Northwestern
Southwestern
May
C. Dairies
Newspaper quip about Gat and paper’s improvement
Office boy reports a poet accused Gat of being out of town. Editor asks what he said. The boy quotes the poet claiming he noticed an improvement in the paper. New York Journal year unknown.
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Office
New York Journal
Duelling Dialogues Highlight Instability Amid Debate
Fragmentary dialogue voices uncertainty about life and truth. The snippet includes Scottish dialect style with line about nothing certain except uncertainty and evasion. The text appears as a brief, literary interchange rather than a full report.
Johnson writes of killing the hero in new novel
The Atlanta Constitution notes Johnson depicts killing a hero in his latest book. Readers and critics foresee legal questions, but the piece suggests public reaction and potential acclaim for the controversial narrative.
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Johnson
Atlanta
The Wine Expert as Seen by the New York Tribune
The article describes the wine expert's discipline, senses, and regimen. It notes strict temperance, stomach-empty testing, sunlit rooms, and special glasses for each liquor. It cites a New York hotel expert and lists wines to pair with foods, ending with a Tribune quotation.
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France
Garonne
Burgundy
Dauphiny
Sillery
Reims
Epernay
Sauterne
Barsac
Vreignac
Bommes
Xeres
Johannisberg
Steinberg
Hockhein
Ile
New York
New York Tribune
Amendment reads board may hire or fire teachers in emergencies
The Los Angeles Herald interprets the proposed charter amendment as granting the board of education power to employ or remove any teacher or head of department during emergencies, after careful reading.
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Wantonno
Duzno
Board of Education
Los Angeles Herald
Early mining safety and ventilation in medieval Europe
The text describes difficult conditions before Davy invented the safety lamp, noting miners faced darkness and used phosphorescent materials. It mentions Humphry Davy's influence on safer tunneling and references a medieval treatise on mining practices, including wind-powered pumps and horse gins used to drain water.
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Humphry Davy
Haa Romark
Bin
Enfety Agricala
Europe
Fragmented Text on Tombs of Prophets and Saints Across Lands
OCR fragment discusses tombs of prophets and saints, noting varied honorary titles across countries and regions. Mentions Daniel and regional honorifics such as prophet and khots, with references to Islamic and Arabic labeling practices and canonization customs.
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Dante
Gree
Daniel
Ken bi-Daniel
Bert
Ther
Cen Copfer
Algeria
Mornées
Ford
Central Asia
Khots
Fragmented OCR Text Yields Unclear Historical Note
Readable fragments describe a water driven scene and chemical terms but lack coherent facts. The text appears as jumbled phrases with references to particles, marti and dates, offering no clear event, person, or location to ground a summary.
The Very Goods Keonmnist Sage of One Store
A customer story contrasts employee treatment at this store with general traders. The proprietor is described as a merciful, courteous owner who respects staff and customers, unlike some storekeepers who neglect workers and fail to win customer loyalty.
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Fla
Selah Tiant's Breakfast Bangeets Site Memoir Fragment
An obscure fragment recalls Selah Tiant and Telgh Tiant debating breakfast as a social meal. The piece muses on a poet at a park setting, seeking simple clover and grass as symbols, while wandering through a green landscape for inspiration.
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Selah Tiant
Telgh Tiant
Methem
Antique silver candelsticks prompt a startling demand
In a hushed room a waiter or watch-keeper brandishes two antique silver candelsticks and orders a start. A distant voice murmurs a sum of twenty five, while a startled figure at the back reacts with shock at the notion of such a kickoff.
Proaperttr Signe Reflects on Wealth and Pride
An intimate Washington rumor quotes Signe discussing reputation and wealth. He notes living frugally, avoiding talks of money, and resistingadmission of financial strain while maintaining a public image of affluence.
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Signe
Proaperttr
Unclear text fragment prompts reading note
Fragmentary OCR text presents disjointed quotes about work and life. No clear events, people, or entities to summarize into a coherent news item.
Epittents Virulence Debate Over Chews and Partes
An unclear note discusses raising virulence of an epittents through changes in chews and partes. The text is fragmented and lacks verifiable context or identifiable people organizations or places.
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Charies F. Kelly
Jones
Triumph
Boston Company
Army Transport
SUE Electric Companies
Strike Commission
Frankton
Rew
Smyrna
Aenth
Amyrna
Chicago Union Brook Yards
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Tre
Rae
Detroit
Martie
Marhie
le Ieee
Erpper
Aood Polley
Eeve Fite
Tioneer
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