Startling Exposures of Government Robbery in Utah
Grand jury in Salt Lake City reports United States marshal overcharged the penitentiary for milk and potatoes from reservation labor. It cites lavish marshal favors to prisoners, high supplies, and profits from inmate transport. Also faults county officials for misused funds, bidless road work, and bogus canal deals draining public money.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Third District
United States
Owl
Hydraulic Canal Company
Jordan River
Parnell Replies to Salisbury Speech in Ottingham
Barnell arrives amid crowds at Ottingham station to speak in reply to Lord Salisbury. He hails the Home Rule movement as national regeneration and rails against coercion and misgovernment. He praises the Tenants League and criticizes Balfour for missteps and neglect of rent arrears and evicted tenants.
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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 Over Renker Ditman Sparks Philadelphia Watch
Philadelphia authorities pursue the disappearance of Renker Ditman as investigators press for clues. Officials decline to reveal details on his condition or financial affairs, keeping the case unresolved.
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Philadelphia
Renker Ditman
Elew
Electric f and Lashes Denti Dee 1 The Earl of Ze arrival
The arrival of the new viceroy did not draw much interest in Empire City His Excellency Dr Dee is expected to visit the town John Gulmen is reported as the killer of Mrs Etenhoven and her children and was hanged in Covington Kentucky yesterday The Randall Brothers saw mill boiler exploded this morning destroying the building and fatally injuring two workers The Wabash construction train near St Louis last night derailed after hitting a handcar killing two and injuring four
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Denti
Dee
Earl of Ze
Tland
Empire Crty
John Gulmen
Etenhoven
Covinctox
Randall Brothers
St. Louis
Lonpox
Tendby
Holyhead
Carumel
Mich
Osceola
Cousxciu
Brucers
Lymann
Zanzmar
Bushnil
Isureaine
Cleveland
Louisville
Charles Kiefer
Acquittal Rendered in Paymaster Wham Robbery Case
The trial of men charged with the Paymaster Wham robbery of $26,000 last May ended with a jury verdict of acquittal in Tucson Arizona.
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Tucson
Ariz
Dee
Wham
U. 8
S. A
Verdict in Cronin case remains uncertain in Cutcaco
Crowds gather as jurors delay in Cronin trial. Judges and lawyers watch for a verdict while rumors of disagreement swirl. states attorney Longenecker signals retry option if no agreement is reached and a new venue may be sought.
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Cutcaco
Cronin
Beggs
McConnell
McClonnell
Darke
O'Sullivan
Coughlin
Kunze
Longenecker
Associated Pro Se
States Attorney's
Prominent Railroad Official Franklin Gowen Fatal Self-Destruction
Washington report says Franklin B Gowen shot himself in his Wormleys hotel room and died instantly. The motive remains unclear and the event shocks Philadelphia where his nephew Francis Gowen runs a law office. Gowen, long involved with the Pennsylvania railroad, had recent duties before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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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 hits four story boarding house on St. Charles Street
A morning blaze at 76 St. Charles Street in New Orleans damaged a four story boarding house. Seven Nellie McHenry troupe members and four Frederick Warde company members were inside but all escaped without major harm. Two injured, Thomas a colored cook and Frederick Rost suffered burns and internal injuries. Loss estimated at 30,000.
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New Orleans
St. Charles Street
Nellie McHenry Troupe
Frederick Warde Company
Thomas
Frederick Rost
Nellie McHenry Company
Edward Hanson Challenges Open-Boat Scull Race
Edward Hanson of Trenton New Jersey issues a public challenge offering to post $1000 with any New York newspaper for an open free-for-all sculling race on any U S lake or the Thames in England this July.
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Trentos
N. J
Edward Hanson
New York
Thames
England
Buffalo Bill Syndicate on Wall Street in Paris Show Deal
A New York report claims Buffalo Bill and T. C Crawford formed a syndicate to float the Wild West show for 150000 dollars with a 36 percent nightly gross share for subscribers. Commodore Bateman aided the effort, drawing in friends, but the contract stalled and no gate money has yet reached the pool.
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New York
Deoty
Avening
Buffalo
Buffalo Bill
T. C Crawford
Wall Street
Commodore Bateman
Anemmy Sun
Buffalo Bill Syndicate Faces Scrutiny Over Promises
The group that backed Buffalo Bill demanded repayment of 20 percent of gross receipts plus principal, noting trust in his honesty but concern that sharpers may have deceived his representatives. They seek access to Buffalo Bill’s books to review accounts and uncover who failed to fulfill the syndicate’s promises.
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Buffalo Bill
Democratic caucus completes work on minority committee seats
The Democratic senatorial caucus committee met at the capitol to arrange minority representation on new committees. They completed their work but declined to issue any public statement.
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Washington
Democratic Senatorial Caucus Committee
Capitol Toay
Kilrain Convicted in Social Fight Case at Purvis
In Purvis Mississippi a nine white and three black jury found Kilrain guilty after a short hearing. The judge charged the jury strongly. Kilrain faced a $200 fine and two months in county jail with an appeal and $1000 bail set.
Shortage of House sergeant at arms linked to overdrafts
Washington reports reveal lax finances in the sergeant at arms office. Leedom and Silcott attended races amid a fast lifestyle. numerous overdrafts surface including Adams 70 dollars Reed 1934 dollars Carlisle 416 dollars. Reed’s certified draft episode suggests possible misaccounting but treasury transfer unclear.
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Washington
The
Evening Star
Leedom
Silcott
Adams
Carlisle
Reed
Sergeant At Arms
New York
Treasury
Illinois
Burmese Women in Family Life and Religion
The text discusses Burmese women as equal to men in family matters and decision making, but inferior in religious role. It notes Buddhist beliefs about rebirth, that virtuous women may inhabit a future life as a man, and cites traditional moral judgments by Buddhist teachers. It mentions 200 million women globally and suggests recent schooling for Burmese women.
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Jain
Caledale
Wonwu
Kentucky Elopement Plans Revealed by Lovers
In a fragmentary dialogue from a Kentucky scene a couple discusses eloping. The Kentucky girl and her lover confirm preparations, horses saddled, and a rushed escape, with talk of her father and men ready to flee at the last moment.
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Kentucky
George
Wudge
Massachusetts Governors and a Bail in a Murder Case
The article notes Massachusetts governors born in 118 and reports B M Chambers was released on bail of 50000 after shooting lawyer Howman. It mentions the year and birth pattern among governors and a notable court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
de Soto
B. M. Chambers
Howman
Wyoming Statehood Memorials and Labor Fallout Report
In Wassixeron on December 16 petitions and memorials were presented in the Senate. Among them were calls for Wyoming statehood and a pension law backed by the G A R pension committee, Blair educational bill, Chicago Board of Trade postage and a Sunday rest bill. Fifty two hundred coal miners were prematurely fired in a related labor note.
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Wyoming
Senate
Pension Committee
Chicago Board of Trade
Secretary of State Cables Zanzibar Leader on Africa Tour
The secretary of state transmits the president's congratulations to Stanley in Zanzibar for his long Africa discovery tour. The note credits the success of the voyage and the potential benefits to the civilized world.
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Washington
Stanley
Zanzibar
United States
Africa
Miners Strike in Walston and Adrian Over Demands
In Puxsutawney Pennsylvania on December 16 the Walston and Adrian miners, about five thousand two hundred strong, voted to strike if demands were not met. The company moved to discharge all workers before the notice period ended, raising risk of eviction clashes and potential conflict if new men are brought in.
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Puxxsutawney, Pa
Dez
Walston and
Adrian
Customs receipts rise in Brazil branch DEC half
The Banco Internacional de Brazil of Rio Janeiro reports to its branch manager that customs and excise duties collected in the first half of December exceed the same period last year by £87,000. The note adds that all proceedings across the republic are satisfactory.
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London
Oetc
Banco International de Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Republic
Democratic Senators Sworn In as Senate Adjourns
Democratic members of the Montana senate appeared in the chamber this morning and took the oath of office after which the senate adjourned until tomorrow morning. The democratic house invited the republican house to join them. the sergeant at arms is delivering invitations.
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Democratic
Helena
Mont
Senate
Democratic House
Sergeant At
Fatal Wreck Kills Railway Officials Near Covington
In Covington Indiana a pay car of the Ohio Indiana and Western railway wrecked early today. General Superintendent D H Wilson and D M Cummings trainmaster were killed. Believed victims include the paymaster and engineer. Details are scarce as reports come in.
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Indianapolis
Ohio, Indiana and Western Railway
D. H. Wilson
D. M. Cummings
Covington
Ind
Wilson
Cumming
Rothschilds Agree to Higher Wages for Pearl Workers
In Vienna on December 16 the Rothschilds offered increased wages to mother of pearl workers on the condition that they be sole suppliers of the goods and limit production. The strikers accepted the terms and will resume work.
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Vienna
Rothcchilds
Electric flashes cause Mesquite station washout halting traffic
Reports from Yuma and other cities describe a major washout at Mesquite station 37 miles west of Yuma suspending all passenger trains. Meanwhile New York stocks remained listless and bearish activity dominated speculation. Minor incidents include a theater scare after an earthquake in Granada and a libel verdict against Mark, editor of the North London Press.
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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
Lusnos
Marke
Vorth London
Earl of Euston
West End
Net Marrett's Performance Boston December 16
A surgical operation was performed on Lawrence Karrett this morning in Boston. After convalescence he will travel to Germany or another European watering place for rest or recreation.
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Marrett
Boston
Lawrence Karrett
Germany
Mining Stock Breaks Record On Colorado Exchange
Desven December 17 mining history witnessed Pay Rock stock on the Colorado Exchange listed with a crowded chamber of commerce. The treasury stock of 2,000,000 shares sold to leading mining bankers, with St Louis brokers wiring for 160,000 shares unfilled. Daily sales reached 2,150,300 shares, a new America record.
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Desven
Colorado
West
Colorado Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
Treasury
St. Louis
America
Ohio Supreme Court rules amendment needs total ballot approval
The Ohio Supreme Court declares the biennial election constitutional amendment invalid as it did not receive a majority of all votes cast in the general election. The ruling establishes that a constitutional change requires majority support of all votes cast, not just those in favor.
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Columnus
Ohio
Supreme Court
AFTER THE MORMONS Eight Indictments Against Salt Lake Mayor
Salt Lake CityUtah December 17 The grand jury inquiry into alleged frauds in disbursing funds and contracts by city and county officials leads to multiple arrests Mayor Armstrong was arrested with nine indictments charging intent to defraud the city and county Charles Smith bishop George Raney J W Fox county surveyor John C Cutler county clerk L D Young Abram Cannon Alonzo D Young Joshua D Midgley Stephen R Marks and W V Williams were also arrested on similar indictments They were brought before a United States commissioner and posted bonds of 1500 each All will be arranged 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
Printers Strike Ends in Defeat. Several Local Disasters Reported
A December 17 roundup from Berne and other towns notes the printers strike ending in male defeat, wrecks of ships near Holyhead with seven drowned, a fatal blast in Osceola mine, Ex-Congressman Lymann struck by apoplexy, and other incidents. It also mentions the Weiser Zeilway plot against the czar, Pan-American delegates visiting museums and St Patrick's cathedral, and poet Whittier’s eighty-second birthday observance.
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Bremen
St. Petersburg
St. Sin Vous
Dev
Normal College of Museums of Art
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Union League Club
Bustos
Whittier
Hin
Cutting Down the Wires by Public Works Commission
The commissioner of public works ordered gangs to cut electric light poles and wires starting from the center and moving outward. Legal representatives of the companies warned they would be held responsible for the action and its consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee. Iy
Commisse Sioner of Public Works
Nin
Passure and Fraud Allegations Shake New England Shoe Firm
The article alleges that a company owner bought a large stock of shoes on credit and then sold them secretly below cost. It also notes heavy losses tied to trade speculation and calls for scrutiny of the business dealings.
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Cmienne
Dee
Davis
New England
Buchanan’s Nephew Taken to Insane Asylum
Janes War Chanan Weaver, nephew of ex President Buchanan and noted local business figure, was committed to Kirkbridge insane home after a period of odd behavior culminating in a failed suicide attempt on Friday.
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Mintaperemsa
Janes Warchanan Weaver
Buchanan
Kirkbridge
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