Coughlin Case Delays Amid Bribery Rumor In Chicago
In Chicago the Coughlin case delays as three special bailiffs are appointed to summon a new venue after jurors are dismissed. The court hears rumors of a $10,000 bribe offer to a prosecutor to sway the verdict. A police officer tied to Dr Cronin’s murder may be arrested. he is said to have closed the door at the Carlson cottage.
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Chicago
Coughlin
Gates
Wilson
Revere House
Cronin
Carlson Cottage
Tariff Reform Rally in New England League Dinner
The New England Tariff Reform League held a monthly dinner at the United States Hotel with about two hundred attendees. Speaker Michael D. Harter of Ohio urged unswerving tariff reform, praising the Wilson bill and predicting American manufacturing dominance, while resolutions backed freer trade and reform of the tariff. Prominent guests included George Fred Williams, Edward Atkinson, and William Lloyd Garrison.
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New England
Tariff Reform League
United States
Henry L. Pierce
League
Michael D. Harter
Ohio
Harter
Osborne Howes, Jr
Newland Tariff Reform League
Ways and Toeans Committee
National House of Representatives
Democratic Party
House
Senate
John B. Russell
Russell
Williams
George Fred Williams
Edward Atkinson
Charles R. Codman
William Lloyd Garrison
Dana Astes
Commodore Nelson
A. Shuman
Messrs
Sidney
Edward Shuman
W. 8. McNary
Edward Filene
H. D. Williams
Williams & Everett
Tariff Reduction Needed to Save Industry and Jobs
The author argues that 1892 demands relief through tariff cuts as labor suffers from scarce work and manufacturers face unsustainable taxation. A lower tariff would lower raw material costs and expand domestic and foreign demand, spurring prosperity and increased exports of iron steel cotton lumber copper paper and wool.
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Congress
Fire destroys Newell block on Genesee Street Utica
Fire at 2 30 today in the Newell block on Genesee street Utica confined to the origin building. J W Rathbun dealer in paints oils and fine pictures occupied the block with 100000 dollars of stock lost and the building valued at 40000 dollars also a total loss. Insurance unknown. Mellin s Food gives results so satisfactory that once tried it is always used.
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Utica
Newell
Genesee Street
J. W. Rathbun
Mellin
Dual life tale ends in Somerville street drama
At Medford street Somerville avenue junction two pony carts met a pursuing wife and daughter as Thomas Davey’s affair with a young woman triggered a street confrontation. Mrs Davey later described years of separation and financial strain, with Davey moving between Boston Chicago and Charlestown boarding houses before a warrant led to a fine.
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Medford Street
Somerville Avenue
Somerville
Cambridge
Thomas Davey
Veasie Street
Davey
Charlestown
Warren Street
Milford Street
Prescott Street
Chicago
Boston
Auburn Avenue
Broadway
Marshall Street
Bradford Avenue
Hern
Portsmouth Floated Off By High Tide After Hell Gate Wreck
The United States warship Portsmouth, grounded on Middle Reef in Hell Gate, was floated clear by afternoon high water while in tow of the tug Traffic bound east. Damage unknown. jagged rocks rest on the seabed. It is believed she will anchor in the Sound pending assessment of injuries.
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Astoria
L. I
United States
Portsmouth
Middle Reef
Hell Gate
Lawmakers Seek Tight Regulation of Football in Cincinnati
Two members elect of the next Legislature announce plans to introduce bills regulating or suppressing football in Ohio. Repeated injuries and fatalities cited as motive.
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Cincinnati
The Home of Wealth And the Social 400 Revived
A once lonely marsh area has transformed into a trendy district famed as the home of wealth and the Social 400. The piece traces its evolution from barren wetlands to a hub for exclusive clubs and fashionable residents.
Fire investigators probe incendiary blaze at 98 Court Street
The fire marshal is examining two separate fires in room 6 of the three story 98 Court Street building on Thanksgiving afternoon. Entry was through a rear window and the owner Raymond held the key. A Palace lodging house opposite may have facilitated access. The investigation continues with intent to identify and prosecute the arsonists.
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Court Street
Cheswell
Raymond
Two Peculiar Tales From Providence and Worcester
In Providence Samuel Wasson, a Christian Hill resident, returns after nineteen months claiming a trance took him to Mexico where he used the name Mr. Green. He had operated a business in Mexico during his absence. In Worcester J G W Morrison a Springfield piano tuner was reported mobbed and killed in Whitehall but later despatches state he is alive, unclear if the report is accurate.
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Providence
Samuel Wasson
Christian Hill
Mexico
Mr. Green
Westminster Street
Wasson
Worcester
Whitehall
J. G. W. Morrison
Springfield
Morrison
Danbury Hat Makers Clash Over New Independent Shops
Hat factories in Danbury remain closed as of December 1 as locked out workers consider returning under independent shop terms. The hatters’ executive committee denounces the manufacturers as imposing slavery like conditions, calling the contracts revolting and anti independence.
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Danbury
Conn
Hatters
Cigarette Tax Rise Considered by Ways and Means
Washington December 1 The ways and means committee planned a tariff rate comparison but delay pushes statement to the 4th inst. The cigarette tax may rise from 50 cents to 1 per thousand with some members urging 1.20. Last year revenue from cigarettes was 41 585 000 and action may also affect the internal revenue schedule.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Wilson
Internal Revenue
Louis Markos Arrested for Assault on 13-Year-Old
Louis Markos of 362 North Street was arrested yesterday on charges of assaulting 13 year old Nicholas Buchifolas and breaking his collar bone without provocation.
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Louis Markos
North Street
Nicholas Buchifolas
Hart Responds to Boston Mayor Over 1889 1899 spendings
The letter from Hart challenges Mayor Matthews on water works finances and city debt. Hart cites city documents from 1893 to prove rebates, debt levels, and legislative actions, arguing Matthews misstates the financial record and defends his own administration while urging public review of the city’s cash and net debt through 1893 and beyond.
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Matthews
Boston
Cochituate
The
Water Board
Supreme Court
Matthews II
O’brien
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