Youth and Beauty in Blodgett Court Divorce Hearings
Judge Blodgett's court entertains thirty three uncontested cases and nineteen contested suits as thirty wives seek dissolution or custody amid a flurry of sensational alimony and misconduct claims. Notable names include Carrie C Bartlett James Q Fernald Angelina Blake James H Barnard and Henry S Blake with Decrees nisi granted in several cases. A bigamy trial ends with a $1000 fine and possible imprisonment while veniremen are examined for a second charge.
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Pemberton Square
South Dakota
Blodgett
Carrie C. Bartlett
James Q. Fernald
James
Angelano Malano
Italy
America
Angelano
James Cameron
Jane M. Cameron
Sarah E. Barnard
Frank H. Barnard
Frank
Angelina Blake
Old Globe Theatre
John Stetson
Hortense
M. ‘Lévitt
David J
Levitt
James Needam
Boston Coal Company
Castle Square
Paul
Lynn
New York
Ellen E. Hammond
Robert E. Hammond
Mrs. Coburn
Hollis and
Tremont Street
Hammond
Elopement Diverts Christmas Wedding Plan in Rhode Island
In Providence on January 4, ex-State Senator Kande 8.Smith’s daughter Sarah and youth Alexander G. Thompson, a draughtsman, eloped to Stirton then to New York after an aunt objected to their youth and Thompson’s wages. Smith is reportedly satisfied and the aunt is said to accept the outcome.
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Providence
R. I
Thompson
Stonington
New York
Smith
Burial halted as mourners fear suspended animation
Plainfield New Jersey January 4 1900 Mrs Harriet Markham appeared dead seven days earlier Funeral services were held last Friday and the body began to move toward the grave when mourners demanded the procession stop Physicians and the coroner declare the death certain but watchers cling to a belief of suspended animation The family mentions a father who reportedly endured similar feigned death episodes.
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Plainfield
N. J
Harriet Markham
F. W. Westcott
Markham
Bates, Chicago Star in Dime Museum, Had Seven Wives
David E Bates, a figure in Chicago who qualified as a “star in a dime museum,” was noted for his seven marriages. The report from January 4 outlines his notoriety and public persona within the entertainment and exhibition circuits of the era.
Purser Hugo Scola Sought in Missing Person Case
Hugo Scola former purser with the North German Lloyd line is wanted in New York City. A bride with $200,000 fortune awaits him, and he was engaged to Antoinette Speer of Passaic. Six months ago her father objected, and Scola left to seek a fortune and has not been heard from since.
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New York
Hugo Scola
Lloyd Steamship Line
Antoinette Speer
Passaic
Scola
Durant's Divorce Denied in New York Case
William West Durant's bid for an absolute divorce from Janet L. Durant was denied by a referee. Durant, son of the late Dr. Thomas C. Durant of Union Pacific fame, faced claims tied to Saratoga incidents in 18%, with servant testimony deemed unworthy of belief.
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New York
William West Durant
Janet L. Durant
Durant
Thomas C. Durant
Union Pacific Railway
Frank Richmond Pratt
Indian Princess Weds Prince Dhuleep Singh in London
Lady Anne Coventry third daughter of the Earl of Coventry married Prince Dhuleep Singh at St. Peter's Church. Objections from her family were eased by the Prince of Wales. Her family connections include Lord Deerhurst and the Earl of Craven, both married to American women.
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London
Anne Coventry
Earl of Coventry
St. Peter’s Church
Dhuleep”*Singh
Maharajah of
Lahore
Lady Coventry
Prince of Wales
Prince Victor
Lord Deerhurst
Miss Bonynge
San Francisco
Earl of Craven
Bradley Martin
New York
Labrador gold prospects spur Klondike comparisons
Representatives of Canadian and American firms touring Labrador report rich gold deposits likely to rival Klondike. They say gold lies on the same geological range and preliminary spring expeditions are planned to seek mining wealth.
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Halifax
Labrador
Klondike
Durrant Rehearses Death At San Quentin
Theodore Durrant has rehearsed his death scene at San Quentin California on January 4. He requested the rope be destroyed immediately after execution, no spectators look at him, no autopsy or physician examination, and delivery of his remains to his parents promptly after death.
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San Quentin
Cal
Theodore Durrant
Hungary Swords Duel Injures Deputies in Budapest
In Budapest on January 4 two sword duels erupted from insults from recent Hungarian Parliament debates. Count Stefan Tisza wounded Ludwig Clah and Edmund Gajary wounded Stefan Rayowsky. Both clashes left serious wounds. Tisza and Gajary sustained flesh wounds.
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Budapest
Stefan Tisza
Ludwig Clah
Edmund Gajary
Stefan Rayowsky
Herren Tisza
Gajary
Coudert Will Contest Ends as Widow Withdraws
New York January 4 Charles Coudert will contest ends when Mrs Mary M Coudert widow withdraws and will admission is not opposed.
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New York
Charles Coudert
Mary M. Coudert
Million-dollar Dean Pools leaders surrender in New York
Two alleged leaders of the E S Dean Discretionary Pools Company Myron Bernard president and Sam Kellar manager surrendered at Centre Street Police Court pledging bail of 1000 each Adolph Lackner signed the bonds The scheme reportedly involved seven million dollars and victims sue big brokerage firms for recovery. Justice Flammer set exam for Thursday.
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New York
Credit Mobilier
Centre Street
Myron Bernard
Sam Kellar
E.S. Dean Discretionary Pools Company
Adolph Lackner
Sedgwick Avenue
Hampton Street
Dean
Tierney
Jacob Kellogg
Dean Company
Kellogg
Europe
Justice Flammer
Kellar
Bernard
Myron
E. S. Dean Company
Altar Fires at St Boniface Church in New York
In New York at St Boniface Church flames swept the altar when a candle fell during 7 a m mass. Father John A Nageleisen reassured worshippers as about seventy parishioners, mostly women, faced a quick panic and stampede. He aided by tearing away burning cloth and stamping out the fire.
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New York
John A. Nageleisen
St. Boniface’s Catholic Church
Forty-seventh Street
Second Avenue
Father Nageleisen
Bismarck Failing Reported From Berlin
Berlin correspondent of the Daily News says unfavorable news about Prince Bismarck from Friedrichsruhe. Rumors were exaggerated but Manor House closures fuel unfounded reports. Dr Schweninger sees Bismarck’s illness as passing, while Bismarck himself remains pessimistic about his condition.
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London
Berlin
The
Daily News
Friedrichsruhe
Schweninger
Bismarck
Broker Henry Goldsmith Arrested for Wall Street Swindle
Henry O Goldsmith a former broker long sought by police was arrested in New York on a charge of swindling Os car Weissner Brooklyn bedstead maker out of 3000 dollars via a fraudulent Wall Street transaction. He allegedly ran bucket shop operations under various names and was remanded on 3000 bail.
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New York
Henry O. Goldsmith
Oscar KE. Weissner
Brooklyn
Wall Street
Goldsmith
Silver Going Away New York Steamship Takes Out 200000 Ounces
The steamship Louis sails for Europe tomorrow with a cargo of 200000 ounces of silver.
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Silver
New York
Hearing in Alfred W. Jones murder case in Dover unfolds
Preliminary hearing for Alfred W. Jones of Milton in the death of his mother continued with nine witnesses. Veterinarian Henry F. Virtu testified about selling powders containing arsenic. Will and bank-signing maneuvers, plus doctors' notes, framed the day’s cross-examinations amid questions of alleged slow poisoning.
Exeter trial reveals arsenic powders linked to Jones case
Henry F Virtu testified Alfred Jones bought powders marked poison in Exeter in September 1896. The mix contained arsenic and other substances. Jones claimed a country residence and paid $1. Officer Irvine noted Jones appeared nervous. Dr Pillsbury described removing Mrs Jones stomach and intestines destined for Boston. Sally Jones showed no delirium two days before death. Alfred cared for his mother.
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Henry F. Virtu
Boston
Exeter
Alfred Jones
Jones
yVirtu
Kivel
Portsmouth
New Bedford
Andrew S. Irvine
Alfred W. Jones
Alfred
Will and deathbed schemes swirl in probate case
On cross examination the doctor testified Sally Jones handed him her will and it was later hidden in a stove by Mrs Prescott. Sally claimed she would distribute the property later. The witness described medicines kept for emergencies and the last illness when the papine was used. Alfred spoke of life use for his father and eventual division among children. An undertaker testified to burial steps and exhumation for doctors. A witness recalled Alfred noting his mother was badly hurt in an accident.
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Mr. Gunnison
Alfred
William B. Pillsbury
Milton
Jones
Alfred W. Jones
Sally W. Jones
Alfred Jones
Hart
Sally
Sally Jones
John L. Pender
Portsmouth
Rochester
Dover
Asa Fox
Drs. Grant
Pillsbury
Samuel Matthews
Berwick
Alésad
Remark on Mother’s Illness Precedes Death and Estate Wording
Alfred Jones testifies that his mother may not recover and hints she wills him property before she dies. He notes a debt of $19 which he repaid after his mother’s death. Court adjourns with defense not expected to present testimony.
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Alfred
Jones
Matthews
Pensioners Seek Cancellation of Benefits Under New Rule
Commissioner Evans reports pensioners asking to cancel their pensions amid a list publication dispute. A Michigan retiree sent his certificate and offered to repay funds since 18% while admitting no entitlement. Evans prepares a congressional circular urging support for a one year pause on new claims to ease bureau congestion.
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Washington
Evans
Michigan
Congress
Bureau
Insurance officer sentenced in Syracuse grand larceny case
Orrin H. Lambert former president of the Syracuse National Benefit Association was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for grand larceny His attorney has filed an appeal of the conviction and sentence in Syracuse New York.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Orrin H. Lambert
Syranrial Benefit Association
Lampbert
Claims Peerage O Neill Gallows
London January 4 A Liverpool clerk George Seton Anderson claims the Winton estates and earldom as a direct descendant of the fifth Earl of Winton He says Rome marriage and male issue prove his right If proven he would head the Seton line with historic ties to Mary Stuart and Loch Leven rescue. Mgr Seton of Jersey City listed among American Setons.
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London
George Seton Anderson
Liverpool
Norwich Carrying Company
Winton
Mr. Anderson
Fifth Earl of Winton
Tower of London
Rome
Anderson
Earl
Lord Seton
Mary Stuart
Loch Leven
America
Mgr. Seton
Jersey City
O Neil Faces Execution as Gallows Erected in County Jail
John O Neil awaits death for the murder of Hattie McCloud in Greenfield as a Spring field builder raises the gallows at the county jail. He is moved to the woman’s wing with a death guard. relatives visit, invitations for witnesses and surgeons are issued for next Friday.
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Greenfield
John O’neil
Hattie McCloud
Springfield
O'Neil
Pratt
Millers Falls
Haskins
Charlemont
O’neil
Chenery
O’connell
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Washington, D. C
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Richard T. Willson, Jr
Cornelius van Gerbilt, Jr
Municipal Statistics Commission
Dean Discretionary Pools Company
Weil
Myers
Miss Veith
Abraham Levy
Henry Virtu
N. H
William Jones
William T. Gunnison
Mars
Sunday Post
Tano
O’neil Gallows
Standard Oil Company
William Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
H. M. Flagler
J. D. Archibald
W. H. Rogers
W. H. Tilford
A. M. McGregor
Paul Babcock
C. M. Pratt
Montreal
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