Luetgert Case Jury Faces Prolonged Deadlock in Chicago
In Chicago on October 19 the Luetgert murder jury showed no sign of agreement after extending a night of deliberation. Judge Tuthill allowed rest and kept the court closed overnight, amid reports the panel stood eight to four and then stretched to ten to two for death penalty versus acquittal. Jury bribery letters were found, with two offers totaling 1100 dollars signed George Atrill, prompting scrutiny by Deneen and officials.
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Luetgert
Deneen
Harley
Criminal Court
Sweigert
Tuthill
Tuth
George A Atrill
Schriin Ani
Mel#awk
Bulfinch State House Carpet Contract Awarded
More than a year ago the contract to furnish all carpets for the State House addition went to John H Pray Sons Co who provided over 25000 dollars worth of carpets. Now Pray Sons is again awarded the carpet supply for the Bulfinch State House older portion. The firm appears to secure a large share of fall contracts.
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State House
John H. Pray, Sons & CO
Messrs. Pray & Sons
Bulfinch State House
Boston Weather Outlook Wednesday
Increasing cloudiness and light rain are likely late in the day or at night in Boston and vicinity. Expect variable winds turning easterly as the system moves in.
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Boston
Castellanos Arrives in Havana with Officers and Survivors
Spanish general Jiminez Castellanos arrives in Havana from Puerto Principe with his son, Lt Adolfo Castellanos, Capt Pedro Aguilar and 29 other officers. Also three Triton survivors arrive. 230 aboard, 49 heard from. General Weyler orders release of eleven prisoners from Isle of Pines tied to uprising. Marshal Blanco sails to Havana as Havana news notes.
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Jiminez Castellanos
Adolfo Castellanos
Pedro Aguilar
Puerto Principe
Weyler
Isle of Pines
Senorita
Evangelina Cossio Y Cisneros
Madrid
Corunna
Marshal Blanco
Cuba
Rhode Island Episcopal Diocese Elects Bishop Coadjutor
After eight hours and five ballots a special Rhode Island Episcopal convention elected the Rev Wickar D D rector of Hol Trinity Providence as bishop coadjutor. The Rev Charles Brent of Boston was a strong candidate. a committee was named to notify Dr McVickar, whose acceptance was not yet certain.
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Diocese of
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Wickar
D. D
Hol Trinity
Bill Mladeighia
Charles Brent
Boston
McVickar
Universalist Church Leader Demands Credit for Liberalism
In Chicago on October 19 Rev A J Canfield addressed delegates at the Universalist Church biennial conference. He warned against other churches adopting Universalist ideas while labeling Universalism heretical and urged recognition for its liberal influence and reforms.
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Chicago
A. J. Canfield
the Universalist Church
Universalist Church
Willis Hopeful as Taunton Woman Visits Prison
Mrs Samuel B Willis of Taunton reports her son Everett B Willis at Charlestown State Prison is greatly improved and hopeful for a pardon by good behavior. She also notes a letter from her husband, missing months, now located in California and traveling east toward Taunton aboard a vessel, expected next week.
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Taunton
Mass
Samuel B. Willis
Charlestown
Everett B. Willis
Welcome Dinner for Navy Officers in Boston Harbor
Governor Wolcott hosted a large reception at the Algonquin Club in honor of the North Atlantic squadron now in harbor. Rear Admiral Sicard and many officers from several ships attended along with Massachusetts and national leaders. The event celebrated the Commonwealth's ties to the navy and included remarks praising naval growth and history.
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Iowa
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Delehanty
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KE. L. Bennett
Quincy
George F. Hoar
Henry Cabot Lodge
N. F Ryder
John L. Bates
Alfred 8. Roe
Dalton
R. A. Blood
Francis H. Appleton
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Curtis Guild, Jr
James L Carter
J. W. Weeks
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Picking
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Charles F. Choate
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Fern
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John E. Russell
Commander West
Dr. Bowditch
William Everett Addresses National Democratic Rally in Boston
Dr. William Everett and Nathan Matthews Jr lead a packed Boston Music Hall gathering praising party policies and denouncing tariff abuses. Speakers include Gargan and Woodbury with Grover Cleveland letter prompting loud applause as crowd fills balcony and floor spaces.
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Thomas J. Gargan
Nathan Matthews, Jr
James EB. McConnell
Music Hall
Gold Party
James E. McConnell
Charles Levi Woodbury
Godfrey Morse
John C. Lane
J. R. Leeson
Henry C. Thacher
Bernard Wolf
Henry W. Lamb
Francis W. Coolidge
William T. Toomey
Ira C. Hersey
Charles V. Casey
Charles H. Cole
Horace P. Tobey
Prescott F. Hall
Charles B. Stratton
Samuel K. Hamilton
Charles C. Jackson
Morton Prince
J. Russell Reed
William T. Jenney
Medford
Winslow Warren
Port of Boston
Boston
John J. Desmond
Waltham
H. W. Lamb
Brookline
Dana Estes
Amos K. Tilden
Gargan
Grover Cleveland
Everett
Mr Cleveland Letter From New Jersey Letter to Jenney
Grover Cleveland writes from Westland Princeton New Jersey on October 18 1897 to William T Jenney chairman declining attendance at Massachusetts National Democrats ratification meeting. He expresses hope Democrats in Massachusetts and elsewhere will guide the party away from false leadership.
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Westland
Princeton
N. J
William T. Jenney
Sir
National Democrats
Massachusetts
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Gargan
Dedham
Jeremiah
Gargan Attacks Williams as Crowd Hears Speech
The meeting lasted two hours with strong applause for Mr. Gargan who opened with a sharp attack on George Fre Williams. Gargan called Williams conceited and a weak imitator, criticized majority rule and tariff policy, and urged the U.S. to mind its own business. Ex-Mayor Matthews praised the turnout.
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United States
George Fred
Matthews
Thomas J. Gan
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