Startling Exposures of Government Robbery in Utah
Grand jury reports improper Milk charges from the Utah penitentiary with U S marshal profiting from milk vouchers and prison labor. It cites defalcations by county officials, favoritism to Mormon prisoners, bid irregularities, bogus canal deal, and funds funneled to local officers and a city from a Jordan river dam project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Third District
United States
Owl
Hydraulic Canal Company
Jordan River
Parnell speaks at Ottingham rally amid Home Rule debate
Barnell arrives to cheers after Lord Salisbury speech as Parnell addresses a large crowd. He attacks government coercion and praises the Tenant League while predicting Irish regeneration through Home Rule, criticising Balfour and calling for rent arrears relief and tenant restitution.
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Barnell
Lord Salisbury
Ottingham
Parnell
Rge
Land League
Ireland
Mour
England
Tenants League
Ieland
Balfour
Alfour
Times
Parnell Commission
The
Irish Party
Mystery surrounds Renker Ditman disappearance
Philadelphia reports on December 17 detailing ongoing police and investigative work into the disappearance of Renker Ditman. Authorities pursue leads while unclear information about Ditman’s financial affairs persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Renker Ditman
Elew
Local Deaths and Disasters Chronicle Across Cities
The report notes the execution of a murderer in Covington Kentucky, the explosion at Randall Brothers saw mill injuring several, and a Wabash railroad wreck near St. Louis with fatalities and multiple injuries. Also mentions an arrival of a new viceroy in Empire City with little public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denti
Dee
Earl of Ze
Tland
Empire Crty
John Gulmen
Etenhoven
Covinctox
Randall Brothers
St. Louis
Men Cleared in Paymaster Wham Robbery Case
The Tucson trial ended with acquittal for the men charged in the May robbery of the Paymaster Wham, U.S. Army, valued at $26,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Dee
Wham
U. 8
S. A
Verdict in Cronin Case Elusive As Jury Deliberates
In Cutcaco on December 14 observers crowded the courthouse awaiting a verdict in the Cronin case. Rumors of disagreements swirled as jurors reportedly stood 11 to 1 against conviction at times, with judge McConnell delaying proceedings and states attorney Longenecker signaling a retrial if needed. The crowd remained hopeful yet cautious as the court scheduled further communications and adjourned for the day.
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Cutcaco
Cronin
Beggs
McConnell
McClonnell
Darke
O'Sullivan
Coughlin
Kunze
Longenecker
Associated Pro Se
States Attorney's
Po .m
Santa
Minguine
Ata P.m
Culverto
Death of Franklin Gowen Shocks Nation at Wormley Hotel
Washington reports Franklin B Gowen, prominent Pennsylvania Railroad official and lawyer, shot himself in his Wormley hotel room. Philadelphia reacts with disbelief as Gowen’s death is linked to financial and legal turmoil and Gowen’s career involving the Mollie Maguires case becomes a focus of attention. Gowen, in his sixtieth year, had served as district attorney of Schuylkill County and later with the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and Girard Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Franklin B. Gowen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wormley
Gowen
Gower
Peng
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
F. B. Gowen
Francis I. Gowen
Cumins
Girard National Bank
Girard Coa Trust
Mollie Maguires
Gowan
The
Commonwealth
Fire at 76 St. Charles Street harms two performers
A four story boarding house at 76 St. Charles Street in New Orleans caught fire this morning. Seven Nellie McHenry troupe members and four Frederick Warde company members were inside with all escaping unharmed except Thomas the colored cook and Frederick Rost of the Nellie McHenry troupe who suffered burns and internal injuries. The estimated loss runs to about 30,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
St. Charles Street
Nellie McHenry Troupe
Frederick Warde Company
Thomas
Frederick Rost
Nellie McHenry Company
Hanson Challenges Open Free-for-All Regatta
Edward Hanson, the sculler, dictated a challenge agreeing to post 1000 with any New York paper for an open free for all scull on any American lake or the Thames in England in July next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trentos
N. J
Edward Hanson
New York
Thames
England
Buffalo Bill Show Syndicate on Wall Street Report
A New York piece alleges Buffalo Bill and T. C Crawford formed a syndicate last year to finance the Wild West show for 150000 dollars. Subscribers were promised 36 percent of gross receipts but the pool has yet to obtain any share and repays only a portion of the principal. Commodore Bateman is named among organizers and backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Deoty
Avening
Buffalo
Buffalo Bill
T. C Crawford
Wall Street
Commodore Bateman
Anemmy Sun
Buffalo Bill Syndicate Faces Scrutiny Over Promises
Members of the syndicate express confidence in Buffalo Bill but fear misjudgments by sharpers and potential misrepresentation by his representatives. They want to inspect Buffalo Bill’s books to verify the promises made to investors and the repayment terms including the 20 percent gross receipts and principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Democratic caucus finalizes minority committee plan
The Democratic senatorial caucus committee met at the capitol today to arrange minority representation on new committees. They completed their work but declined to issue any public statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic Senatorial Caucus Committee
Capitol Toay
Kilrain Convicted in Social Combat Case at Purvis
In Purvis Mississippi a nine white and three black jury found Kilrain guilty after a short testimony. Referee Fitzpatrick testified as a witness. The state pressed a strong charge while the defense framed the incident as a social clash not a prize fight. Kilrain was fined 200 dollars and jailed for two months with bail set at 1000 dollars pending appeal.
Shortage in House sergeant-at-arms funds prompts overdraft claims
Washington reports reveal looseness in finances in the sergeant-at-arms office. Leedom and Silcott attended races. overdrafts cited across several accounts including Adams 70, Carlisle 416, Reed 1934. Reed’s December certificate and draft processing described as not drawn from treasury. Adams says his account was overdrawn by misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Evening Star
Leedom
Silcott
Adams
Carlisle
Reed
Sergeant At Arms
New York
Treasury
Illinois
Burmese Women in Family and Religion Reflections
A historical excerpt notes Burmese women are treated well within families and have influence in business matters but are deemed inferior in religion. It discusses Buddhist beliefs on rebirth, moral judgments by teachers, and mentions 200 million women worldwide with limited spiritual paths. It also observes recent improvements in schooling for women.
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Jain
Caledale
Wonwu
Kentucky Elopement Plans Revealed in Dialog
In a clipped exchange the Kentucky girl and her lover confirm all preparations for an elopement. The lovers discuss saddled horses and a swift run to liberty as they finalize their secret plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
George
Wudge
Massachusetts Governors Birth Year Spotlight
The report notes that 118 was a fruitful birth year for Massachusetts governors with six born in that year. It also states that B M Chambers, who killed lawyer Howman, was released on bail of 50 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
de Soto
B. M. Chambers
Howman
Wyoming Memorials in Senate as Statehood Pushes Forward
In Wassixeron on December 16 petitions and memorials were presented in the Senate. A pension bill from the G. A. R. pension committee, Wyoming statehood admission, Blair educational bill, Chicago Board of Trade letter postage one cent, and a Sunday rest bill were among the measures. Fifty two hundred coal miners were reported prematurely fired in a related note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Senate
Pension Committee
Chicago Board of Trade
Secretary of State Cables Zanzibar Leader on Africa Tour
The secretary of state sent a cable to Stanley in Zanzibar congratulating him on his Africa discovery tour and noting benefits to the civilized world from his work. The message, dated Washington December 14, frames the president's praise and expectation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stanley
Zanzibar
United States
Africa
Miners Strike in Walston and Adrian Disrupts Operations
Ten days earlier nearly 5200 miners from Walston and Adrian voted to strike over demands. The company, not waiting for notice to expire, discharged all workers. Threats of eviction or replacement spark potential serious trouble if enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puxxsutawney, Pa
Dez
Walston and
Adrian
Brazil bank reports higher customs duties in first half of December
London reports that the Banco Internacional de Brazil Rio Janeiro branch telegraphed the manager here that customs and excise duties collected in the first half of December exceeded the same period last year by £87,000. The bank notes that everything throughout the republic is proceeding satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oetc
Banco International de Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Republic
Democratic Senate Opens In Helena With Oath Taken
Democratic members of the senate in Helena take the oath of office this morning and adjourn until tomorrow. The Democratic house invites the Republicans to join them for the session, with the sergeant at arms delivering invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic
Helena
Mont
Senate
Democratic House
Sergeant At
Fatal Wreck on Ohio Indiana and Western Line
A pay car carrying General Superintendent D. H. Wilson and D. M. Cummings trainmaster was wrecked near Covington Indiana early today. Both Wilson and Cummings were killed with early reports indicating the paymaster and engineer may also have perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ohio, Indiana and Western Railway
D. H. Wilson
D. M. Cummings
Covington
Ind
Wilson
Cumming
Rothschilds Win Pact Over Mother-of-Pearl Work
The Rothschilds agree to higher wages for mother-of-pearl workers with a requirement they be sole suppliers and that production be limited. Strikers accept the terms and plan to resume work in Vienna on December 16.
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Vienna
Rothcchilds
Electric flashes and travel disruptions across multiple regions
Reports describe a washout at Mesquite station near Yuma blocking traffic and reversing passenger trains. Other items note stock market dullness in New York, judicial committee praise for D J Brewer, gas workers funding issue, and a recent earthquake shock in Granada. An accusation of libel against the North London editor and a railroad accident near Oakdale are also cited along with Pacific routes delayed by washouts.
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Yuma
Ariz. Dee
Mésquite Station
Here
Trafic
New York
Bears
Wasumorox
Senate Committee On Judiciary
D. J. Brewer
Kansas
Associated Justice
Supreme Court
Lonpos
Manchester
Salford
Elwetele
Commissioner of Public Works
Dee
Granada
Chicago and Eastern
Ibnots
Oakdale
Chicago
Lot Angets
Southern Pacific
San Francsco
Langs
San Francisco
Net Marrett's Performance Boston December 16
A surgical operation was performed on Lawrence Karrett this morning in Boston. After a period of convalescence he plans to travel to Germany or another European watering place for rest and recreation.
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Marrett
Boston
Lawrence Karrett
Germany
Mining Sales Record Shatters Colorado Exchange
Desven December 17 The Pay Rock stock sale on the Colorado Exchange marks a historic mining milestone. The crowd at the chamber of commerce packed the venue as 2,000,000 treasury shares sold to leading mining bankers in the state amid intense excitement. St Louis brokers sent orders for 160,000 shares that could not be filled. Total day sales reached 2,150,300 shares, a new one day record in America.
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Desven
Colorado
West
Colorado Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Treasury
St. Louis
America
Ohio Supreme Court ruling on constitutional amendment
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the biennial election amendment is not legally adopted because a majority of all votes cast at the general election must be affirmative. The decision establishes that constitutional changes require a majority of all votes cast, not merely a majority of those voting on the proposition.
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Columnus
Ohio
Supreme Court
After the Mormons Eight Indictments Against Salt Lake City Mayor
Salt Lake City December report says grand jury probes frauds in city and county funds and contracts. Mayor Armstrong is arrested with nine indictments for defrauding the city and county. Charles Smith and others named are also indicted and arrested. bonds set at 1500 dollars each. all to appear Saturday.
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Sal Lake
Utah
Grand Jury
Armstrong
Charles Smith
George Raney
J. W. Fox
John C. Cutler
L. D. Young
Abram
Strike Ends in Printer Defeat and Other Late Dec Reports
Across cities dated December 17 onward reports note printer strike defeat in Berne and shipwrecks in Holyhead with seven drownings. Miners blown by blast in Michigan Osceola. ex congressman Lymann struck by apoplexy. Arab leader Bushnil hanged in insurgent defeat. two killed in Cleveland mine blast. Also Indictment delay for Frank Woodruff. Mary schooner seized in GrovencesTer. missing EB Mack with 7400. czar plot arrests in St Petersburg. Pan American delegates visit cultural sites. Whittier birthday marked as poet ailing.
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Lonpox
Tendby
Holyhead
Carumel
Mich
Osceola
Cousxciu
Brucers
Lymann
Zanzmar
Bushnil
Isureaine
Cleveland
Louisville
Charles Kiefer
Cuiiaco
Frank Woodruff
Cronin
Grovncester
Mass
Mary
Newfoundland
Cuceaco
A. EB. Mack
Ascensia Building, Loan and Homestead Association
Mack
Canada
Bremen
St. Petersburg
St. Sin Vous
Dev
Normal College of Museums of Art
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Union League Club
Bustos
Whittier
Hin
Public Works Cuts Down City Wide Electric Wires
Commissioner of public works ordered gangs to cut poles and wires of the electric light company starting from the center and moving outward. Legal representatives warned the commissioner they would be held responsible for the actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee. Iy
Commisse Sioner of Public Works
Nin
Passure and Fraud Allegations Hit Local Shoe Firm
A New England shoe company faces fraud claims as a dealer named Davis allegedly bought about one hundred thousand dollars in shoes by trade and sold them at below cost. Hinson reports heavy losses from speculative business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmienne
Dee
Davis
New England
Buchanan Relative in Mental Hospital Tragedy
Janes War chanan Weaver, nephew of ex President Buchanan and noted local business figure, was committed to Kirkbridge insane hospital after a period of strange conduct culminating in a suicide attempt Friday.
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Mintaperemsa
Janes Warchanan Weaver
Buchanan
Kirkbridge
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Blaine
Puntsutawney
la Republique
Lusnos
Marke
Vorth London
Earl of Euston
West End
Art Ohio
WIRED
Berne
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