Absolute divorce ruling grounds life sentence cases in Vincount
Multiple brief items report: Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds life imprisonment as absolute divorce in Duket versus French case, invalidating Duket and Mrs French marriage. Corbett vows to fight Fitzsimmons anywhere. Tailors union plans strike if demands unmet. Crane and Stiles tied to Stiles divorce trial charged with adultery. Four inmates escape Brown County jail. Governor Morton grants one week reprieve for Dr Buchanan.
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Ashland
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Supreme Dourt
War Evidence Protects American Interests in Lima
Commodore Perry’s revenue cutter arrived in port after a 122 day voyage from New York. He reported seeing about 1,400 bodies in Lima streets after fighting near the American legation and rescuing American envoy McKenzie and his wife. Perry said he deployed officers and a rapid fire gun to protect Americans as General Jastremski noted the provisional government was forming to curb further attacks.
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Aris
Cullag
Escaped Mine Worker Tells Harsh Mexico Prison Tale
John H. Manley, a locomotive engineer who escaped from coal mines near Monterey Mexico, recounts a brutal prison experience. He alleges killings, guard violence, and a three month trek to the mountains with fellow Americans. The account blends personal escape with harsh prison conditions and a later Springfield political note on a policy bill.
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Moxte Hovetoys
Tex
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Monterey
Mex
Lexington
Mexico
Johny Reynolds
Syracuse
N. Y
No. 9
Wea
Frida
Muniy
Liberia
Curzon Leiter Wedding At St Johns Episcopal Church
The wedding of Hon. George Nathaniel Curzon and Miss Mary Leiter was held at St Johns Episcopal Church in Washington near the White House. An assembled crowd witnessed the ceremony with Bishop Talbot officiating and Mrs. Cleveland among the notable attendees. The bride wore white satin and lace with orchids, bridesmaids in pink tulle, and gifts including a large silver loving cup from Mrs. Cleveland.
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Lafayette
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Leiter
St James
Lady Miller
Lord Lingington
Joseph Leiter
Brayk Carzon Wade
Cleveland
Arrest of C F Huntington Over Free Pass Case
Collin P Huntington president of the Southern Pacific was arrested in New York charged with giving a free pass to a rank Stone in violation of interstate commerce law. He appeared before U S Commissioner Shields and was represented by Frederick R Condert. He admitted his identity and was taken before Judge Brown for removal to California. Sturgis Farwell arbitration decree affirmed in the Sturgis Farwell case amid ongoing litigation.
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New York
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Southern Pacific Railroad
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United States
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Cousnl
Frederick R. Condert
Huntington
Brown
United States District Court
California
Slight Recovery for Representative Hitt After Ailing Then
April 28 report from Wasurxarox notes Representative Hitt of Diinoik, long plagued by grippe and rheumatism and warned of heart issues, shows slight improvement with hopes of recovery. Coggswell of Massachusetts is also said to be improving. In another note from Mixxgapons on April 23, Claus Blix refused to drive due to opposition, while spending time with his wife, amid claims of unnaturally timid behavior.
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Claus Blixt
Johnson charged by racing board for entering nonattended race
Reported charges against John S. Johnson by the Los Angeles W. board claim he took money from race meet princes, sold prizes, and entered races he did not attend last season. Investigation reportedly began months ago led by Chairman Raymond. Henry Piper arrested by U S secret agent N R Morris on gold and silver theft charges at Curwouanius.
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New York
L.A. W
John
Johnson
Princex
Chaiman Raymond
WIL
Francisco
Henry Piper
N. KR
Morris
United States Secret Agent
Yankton Reverse Lands Open to Settlers in 1889 Case
A dispute over indemnity school lands in the Yankton reservation delays opening by president’s proclamation. South Dakota officials and Indian service contend whether lands may be settled or retained in reservations. Secretary Smith will hear the case on Thursday or Saturday with Indian representatives.
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J. Locks Bart
South Dakota
J. H. King
In R Department
Indian Service
Smith
Stockwager
General McCook Retires Ending McCook Army Era
Major General Alexander McDowell McCook retires after 48 years of service. For the first time in decades the army lacks a McCook on active rolls. The piece notes four McCooks reached general rank and references related family history. Other items mention Mrs Parnell’s health and a fire at Lakeside Hotel Pewaukee Lake with losses estimated around 60000.
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United States
Alexander McDowell McCook
McCook
McCooks
Daniel McCook
The Mikado's Manifesto and China Alliance Claims
A government statement refutes claims of a Japan China offensive and defensive alliance. It notes misreporting in Europe about Japan securing 2 percent ad valorem duties and confirms commercial concessions under the favored nation clause extend to other powers. The proclamation urges moderation and rejects the existence of a Japan China alliance.
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Hank Chow
Treasury Deficit Shrinks Expected to Near 40 Million
Washington April 23 The supreme court income tax ruling prompts a revision of government estimates for the year ending June 30 with a projected deficit of about 40.2 million dollars. To date the deficit stands at 47.27 million and may rise before month’s end though income tax receipts are expected to help. Pension outlays exceed a third of total spending and reform fears grow as pension cash disbursements rise. this month alone over 11 million has been paid and since July 1 about 17 million more.
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Ea Pent Tewi Bent
Washixorox
Supreme Court
Secretary of of the Interior
Ils
Payne on Silver and Spooner Senate Hopes
In Wisconsin the sentiment against free coinage of silver grows though sober papers resist the idea. Payne discusses Spooner’s 1806 senatorial chances, calling him very able and likely to win with little opposition. Also notes a Paris omnibus strike and Oscar Wilde indictment in London.
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Heliry G Paynes
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Tere
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Senate
Harrison's Views On Silver Coinage Draw Attention Abroad
Ex president Harrison’s remarks at Sia Junta outline his stance on free silver and international coinage policy. He argues broader use of silver could preserve parity with gold and benefits the world, while noting Europe’s gold scarcity impacts industry. He cautions against free coinage without others’ adoption.
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Thor
England
Germany
Five Strung Up In Alabama Lynchings Reported
Greenville Alabama reports say five black men and a woman were lynched at dawn after being arrested near Butler Springs for the murder of Watts Murphy a prominent young man and nephew of former Governor Tour Watts The victims named are John Rattler Zed Culley Martha Greens Alice Greene and Mary Downe An additional man implicated escaped The murder described as brutal and the body cremated sparking widespread excitement in the region Meanwhile reports from New York describe tensions at Bellevue hospital and other violence including a stabbing and a fatal assault linked to black mobs and a dinnhwasher in Kansas City
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Greenville
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Embezzlement Charge Shocks Real Estate Firm Clerk
Mentone April 23. George C Lowsell a confidential man and bookkeeper for Melli Coe real estate firm is in custody of American Surety Company charged with embezzlement. A detective agency reports the loss at 4,000 with accusations reaching 56,000. Brive April 24 J H Leison estate administrator posts bond of 2,500,000 signed by 82 businessmen for amounts from 50 to 200,000 each.
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Actor Otis Skinner Marries Maud Durban in N Y
Private dispatch from Otis Skinner announces his marriage to Miss Maud Durban, a reading lady of his company. The message is dated Coruing, N.
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Otis Skinner
Maud Durban
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