Prosecution Offers Prayers in Guiteau Case Hearing
Washington January 7. Davidge opens legal points in the Guiteau trial with attentive jurors. Guiteau interrupts, claiming he will comment to set matters right, while Porter and Scoville clash over courtroom theatrics and authority. Davidge argues sane and responsible behavior under law, tracing English rulings to 1843 and the right and wrong standard. Reed counters on definitions and reasonable doubt in insanity, emphasizing liberty and impartiality of law.
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Logan on Grant Porter matter plans military action
The Washington dispatch reports Gen. Logan says he will fight the issue in a military way if needed but will not reveal strategic reasoning. He notes no new evidence or maps exist and suggests Gen. Grant has not changed Senate views or provided new material for explanation. Crant has not offered reasons for his interview.
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Turkish Affairs Report Diplomacy in Berlin Vienna
The Turkish mission to Berlin and Vienna reports the Porte believes Germany and Austria will not aid the Turkish police but will maintain the status quo. Germany plans to send more functionaries to Turkey, and Austrian-Porte relations have greatly improved.
Last Acts of the Guiteau Trial Draws to Close
Washington mourns the Guiteau case as courtroom arguments continue with Scoville defending insanity doubt and Porter protesting. Jurisdiction and procedural questions loom as Davidge and Corkhill present lengthy points before a court adjourns at 3.00 p.m.
Bills introduced in Congress seek territorial and banking changes
A sweep of proposals includes Hill of Georgia for ending the convention with Hawaii, Teller for silver bullion deposits and certificates, Rollins for Oklahoma territory, and Hoar on a women’s suffrage committee. Other measures modify bank note circulation, sugar duties, and polygamy disqualification in territories. A parallel note covers a railroad rights discussion and a fire disaster in Denver with losses near 200000 dollars.
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Buried in Ruins After Building Collapse in Syracuse
The collapsed walls of Rannie and Sears's building fell on Cornelius Tracy's restaurant trapping 15 to 20 people. Eleven rescued as rescue teams work. two fatalities include Eugene Fitzgerald and Maria Fulton of Chico. Injuries include Thomas and Sarah McConnell Lafayette, Mrs. Tracy, Martin Tracy, Mrs. Patrick Slack, and Chris Tager and wife.
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Cornelius Tracy
Eugene Fitzgerald
Maria Fulton
Chico
Thomas
Sarah McConnell
Lafayette
Martin Tracy
Patrick Slack
Chris Tager
Belgic reports Hongkong quake toll and student recalls
The Belgic from Hongkong via Yokohama arrives with note of a December 16 earthquake in Kanchon district causing over two hundred fifty deaths. Japanese students in Pekin are recalled by their governments.
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CATABAH OF THE BLADDER AND RATS CURE CLAIMS
An old advertisement-like notice touts cures for bladder irritation and impotence. It markets Buchupaiba and Rough on Rats with prices of 1 and 15 cents, hosted by D. D. Dare and promoted at druggists depots.
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Siemens American steel firm faces large bank executions
Pittsburg January 10. Rumors of the Siemens American steel company financial distress intensify as Merchants and Manufacturers Bank levies $317,000 and Donnel Lawson & Simpson $107,000. Assets total $1,000,000. liabilities $1,600,000 with $1,000,000 in first mortgage bonds and $400,000 held by New York firms. Despite plans from New York capitalists to invest, protests and bank extensions proceed. nine banks extended time, $424,009 levied today. Attorney R. J. Anderson backs the firm amid hopes of a temporary relief.
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Siemens’ American Steel Company
New York
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Bank
Donnel, Lawson & Simpson
Haight
Brooklyn Bridge
Pittsburg Bank
R. J. Anderson
Figures on Utah contested seat case shock readers
A Washington dispatch reports that among Utah’s 36-member general assembly, 31 are Mormon church officers bound by church oaths, and 28 live in polygamy in violation of the 1862 Congress law. The figures challenge Bishop Sharpe and ex-Delegate Hooper claims that polygamy was dying out, a claim they have repeated for years.
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Washington Dispatch
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General Assembly of
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Hooper
Destructive blaze hits Esperanza restaurant district
A fire in the Esperanza restaurant in Los Angeles spread to adjoining buildings burning the Occidental restaurants and several stores. The United States hotel saloon suffered substantial damage with total loss around 100000 dollars and insured roughly 60000 dollars. It was described as the largest fire in the city.
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Los Angeles
Esperanza
Occidental
Vignoles
Harper, Reynolds & Co
Nagle & Bobeworths
United States
NRA life members meet as General Hancock presides
General Hancock presided at a National Rifle Association life members meeting. He urged increased shooting practice and discipline. General E Molineus was elected president.
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General Hancock
National Rifle Association
E. Molineus
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