Venice Jurors Targeted in Cronin Case Bribery Plot
A special grand jury is summoned in Circaco to investigate a wide conspiracy to fix Cronin jurors. Bailiffs Hanks and Solomon are jailed on bribery charges while ex mayor Roche is named foreman. arrests continue as States Attorney Longnecker warns of a bold plot involving thousands offered to secure acquittals and to corrupt veniremen and even bystanders.
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Circaco
Horton
Cronin
Roche
Hanks
Mark Solomon
Criminal Court
Longnecker
North Side
J Uly Bard
Matson
States
S. Techappet
E. V. Page & Co
Longpecker
Mills
George S. Tachappatt
Chicago
Venireman
States Attorney's Office
Court Bribe Attempt Involving Venireman Reported
A venireman in a Chicago court was approached with a bribery offer to influence his vote on acquittal. The man urged payment of money to the juror and his wife with dress color codes as a condition, while a bailiff claimed to work for the court. The juror was detained and later excused for cause. Thomas E. Sennott, clerk of the probate court, was arrested amid ongoing grand jury proceedings.
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uCoriainte
Maney
Venireman
Tie
Court House
Thomas E. Sennett
German Hanks
Sennott
Matson
Chicago
Graham Posts $10000 Bond in Grand-Jury Case
In Citicace on October 14 the grand jury returns a joint bill against John Graham Mark Solomon Alexander J Hanks and Fred W Smith. Graham posted bail of 10000 and was released. Officials hint at a broader plot and promise further indictments soon.
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Solomon
Hanks
Tom Havanaugh
Graham
Longnecker
England favors US idea on Sandwich Islands gain
The Times notes England holds English capital in the Sandwich Islands and would not ignore a transfer to any foreign power. It suggests U S acquisition would be more acceptable than European takeover but warns Washington may not pursue distant territorial expansion. Well informed observers doubt such a scheme gains American support.
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Lonpos
the Times
Sandwich Islands
England
United States
Uncle Sam
The
Times
America
Mayor orders removal of uninsulated electric wires
The New York Electric Wire reports Mayor Grant calling a board meeting to remove uninsulated electric light wires. A temporary injunction blocks interference with United States Illuminating and Brush Electric Light wires. Edison argues insulation and subway insulation won’t ensure safety and urges pressure regulation like steam boilers.
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New York
Grant
Board of Electrical Control
United States Iluminating Company
Brush Electric Light Company
Edison
Ile
Fatal shooting at Mississippi trial linked to Osika case
A fatal affray in Nicholson Mississippi followed the Osika tragedy. Dr Tett, once cleared for complicity, shot J C Collins outside the courthouse after hearing him discuss the matter, killing Collins and fatally wounding Turner.
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Mississippi
Nicholson
Miss
Yamada
Dr. Tett
J. C. Collins
Tett
Collins
Court House
Pelrton
J. W. Turner
Atchison & Santa Fe Plans 150 Million Bond Issue
The Atchison directors announce a plan to issue 150 million dollars in 100 year four percent general mortgage bonds secured by a company wide mortgage. An additional 56 million in income bonds are proposed to service fixed charges after net earnings. Subscriptions begin with 125 million dollars in new bonds, cash payments placed with Kidder, Peabody & Co. until reorganization is accepted.
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Bostos
Atchison
Kidder,Peabody & Co
First Session Opened of Brakemen Convention Tonight
The annual meeting of the brotherhood of the railway brakemen began with a secret session to be followed by credentials reports tomorrow. Tonight’s public event served as a reception to the visiting delegation.
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Brotherhood of the Railway Brakemen
Committee On Credentials
Delegates Arrive for National Conventioneers in Denver
Fifty delegates to the national convention of locomotive engineers arrive in Denver for the meeting. Chief Arthur and First Grand Engineer Ingraham with other officers are expected tomorrow morning.
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Denver
National Convention of Locomotive Engineers
Arthur
Ingraham
Locomotive Brotherhood Chief Opposes Proposed Federation
Kansas City Oct 1 9 Chief Arthur en route to Denver for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention says the gathering will be the most important ever held. He predicts the federation question will be decided and warns engineers to stay separate from other unions or face a new chief.
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Kansas City
Arthur
Denver
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
London Street Improvements Meet With Mixed Feelings
The plan for widening Strand provokes alarm from building owners over potential business disruption and rent loss while visitors and residents welcome the project. The council faces potential lawsuits amid the upheaval and concern over obstruction during construction.
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London
Strand
Indians as voters in coming elections
The article notes that by recent congress acts every Indian over 21 with an allotment becomes a voter. It predicts 4,937 Sioux-area voters next year and shows negotiations will add many more. Officials believe upward of 20,000 Indians will be entitled to vote at the next presidential election.
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Wasamoros
Congress
Interior Department
Lowell Couple Wed After Breach of Promise Suit
In Lowell Massachusetts twenty five years ago John H. Buttrick, heir to wealth, married Miss Catharine Terese McEvoy after a protracted engagement marked by religious differences and illness. McEvoy had sued for ten thousand dollars for breach of promise, a suit settled by their marriage. The ceremony occurred at Rev O Brien's residence. Edward Faulkner and Harriet Cassels witnessed the nuptials. The groom gave ten thousand dollars in cash and a handsome residence as a wedding gift.
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Lowell
Mass
John H. Buttrick
Catharine Terese McEvoy
Hugh McEvoy
Buttrick
Socialists See Grim Satisfaction Over Labor Strikes
In Lonxpon Oct 14 Socialists note growing discontent in continental armies as authorities crush dock laborers strike at Flensburg by using soldiers to load ships and baker strikes in Berlin ended similarly. Soldiers reassigned to duties spark memory of coercive measures the masses await a chance to resist.
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Lonxpon
Flensburg
Berlin
Earl Galloway Arraigned on Indecent Assault Charge
London report states Earl Galloway faced arraignment at Dumfries on a charge of indecent assault against a child. The court heard the girl’s testimony, corroborated by others, and a statement from the defendant claiming the contact was accidental while helping the child. The case remained undecided.
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London
Earl Galloway
Dumfries
Montana all right the election frauds did not win
New York city faced a citywide blackout as electric wires above ground were ordered removed. The board of health faced possible injunctions, and if halted the permanent board would act within eight days. Madison Squire and Union Squire parks stood dark as rain fell and patrols were increased.
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New York
Cct. Tv
Board of Health
Permanent Board of Health
Fifty-ninth Street
Madison Squire
Union Squire
Republicans Gain in Silver Bow County Vote Count
A Butte dispatch reports Silver Bow canvassers finished counting votes from the recent election but will not announce results until Monday. Contested precincts may be thrown out, potentially giving Republicans two or three seats and part of the county ticket. Bennett and Blair, both Republicans, secure Deer Lodge and Beaverhead counts, narrowing the Democratic majority in the state House. The contest outcome is watched closely by both parties.
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Savr Lane
Utah
Butte
Mont
The
Tribune
Silver Bow County
Deer Lodge
Beaverhead
Bennett
Blair
Canvassers Reject Silver Bow Votes Threaten Montana Legislature
The independent democratic report says Silver Bow county canvassers tossed the railroad precinct votes, potentially seating a eleven member Republican delegation and overturning the Democratic majority in the state legislature. Democratic managers seek a writ of mandamus to force counting of rejected ballots.
Typhoid Crisis in Johnstown and Global Affairs Update
Johnstown, Pennsylvania reports 300 typhoid fever cases as Italy extends protectorate over Abyssinia. U S supreme court met in Washington and adjourned to request the president. American delegates to the maritime congress held an informal conference yesterday. The first full meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Johnstown
Abyssinia
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Maritime Congress
Labor Congress Meets to Discuss Eight Hour Move
In Puisepcina on Oct 14 a major labor congress convened with officers and the Knights of Labor executive board. Attendees expect Powderly to attend and debate the eight hour movement as the federation seeks a joint May 1st demand, while Powderly may prefer delaying until after next month’s general assembly. The session in Puitapeccuia also reviewed the movement and the Knights agreed to promptly inform the federation.
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Puispecpina
Knights of Abor
Powderly
Federation
Knights
General Assembly
Grand Jury Indicts Connivance in Jury Bribery Case
The grand jury met in Octr g to hear evidence in a jury bribery conspiracy. Officials Hanks, Solomon, O'Donnell, and Kavanaugh testified. Kavanaugh and lawyer Beggs reportedly confessed regarding Cronin murder suspects. Indictments were returned against John Graham and six others already indicted.
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Cutcaco
Oct
Chailiffs Hanks
Solomon
Gauger O'Donnell
Tom Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh
Lawyer Beggs
Cronin
John Graham
Graham
Gladstone Victory in Buckinghamshire Vote
The Buckinghamshire by election to fill a Commons seat after Egerton Hubbard became a peer returned Captain Verney a Gladstonian with 4 5 votes against 4 47 for Evelyn Hubbard Liberal Unionist. In the previous edition Edgerton Hubbard Conservative had 4 460 votes and Verney 4 389.
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Gladstone
Buckinghamshire
Commons
Egerton Hubbard
Verney
Evelyn Hubbard
Edgerton Hubbard
Gladstonans
Emerson's Grave Desecrated in Concord Cemetery
Two men at Sleepy Hollow cemetery in Concord report Ralph Waldo Emerson's grave was disturbed yesterday afternoon. Authorities say the grave was opened Saturday night and the casket exposed, though the undertaker finds the casket not yet opened. Vandals likely frightened away before finishing.
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Concord
Mass
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Czar Departs Germany After Hunting Visit
The czar and his party leave Luburgs Last after a day of hunting en route to Russia with returns via Berlin and Dantch. He repeatedly praises the warm reception in Germany.
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Bern
Luburg
Czar
Russia
Berlin
Dantch
Germany
Mataafa Chosen King by Samoan Assembly
Despatches from Samoa report a public meeting electing Mataafa as king with foreign representatives present. Matitoa praised Mataafa and urged election, while Matitoa offered to be vice king. Germany is expected to resist recommencement of Mataafa’s rule.
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Mataafa
Auckland
Samoa
Matitoa
Germany
Deek Kicks in London Street Widening Fight
London estate owners led by the duke of Westminster oppose city schemes to seize ground for widening streets and new thoroughfares. The Strand to Holborn outlet would require demolition of a belting line and reduce rentals, provoking claims of open robbery amid compensation debates.
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London
Duke of Westminster
Strand
Holborn
Helena Republicans See Gains From Court Action
Helena Republicans celebrate a canvassing board ruling that could cement GOP control of the Montana legislature. Current returns show Senate five Republicans four Democrats and House Republicans sixteen Democrats twenty five.
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Helena
Happy
Pam
Mionweer
Butte
Senate
House
Defaulter in Admiral Footepost accounts at New Haven
A sensation rose over a $4,000 deficiency found in the accounts of William HL Stowe, quartermaster of Admiral Footepost, G A R. Stowe, prominent for seven years, had held a high standing in social circles in New Haven Conn.
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New Haver
Conn
William HL. Stowe
Czar and Bismarck Hold Amicable Ruslan Interview
An extended and friendly discussion occurred yesterday afternoon between the czar and Chancellor Bismarck at the Ruslan embassy. Emperor William, eager for news, followed the event and later accompanied Bismarck back to the chancellor’s residence.
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Bismarck
Dentin
Ruslan
Emperor William
Dinner plans spark Niagara Falls delegates row
Burrap Oct 14 William K E Curtis, Pan American excursion manager, discusses Erastus Willan's Niagra Falls dinner for delegates. Curtis cites Willan on New York committee and rules from Blaine that no formalities be entered on Sunday. Delegates arranged a dinner after discussions.
Informal Dinner and City Hall Visit Reported
An informal dinner was planned with no speeches. Proposals were left with newspapers in New York before departure. The party, arriving from Niagara, was escorted to the city hall by carriages and welcomed by the mayor and others before touring the city.
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Willan
New York
Maine
Niagara Valle
Maier
Union Locomotive Engineers Meet Opens With Delegates
Chief Arthur and staff arrive as about 900 delegates from 430 divisions gather for a convention. The group discusses federation with other unions, Arthur’s report on the recent strike, and choosing permanent headquarters for ten years. Arthur's supporters claim strong backing against rivals from Union Pacific lines.
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Denver
Arthur
Pullan
Union Pacific
Union Pacifc
Central and Northern Pacific
Goo Delegtes
Crispi rails at threats to Italian state church power
At a Palermo banquet Prime Minister Crispi declared opposition to any who would undermine Italy’s political structure. He described the pope’s temporal power as a transition and urged the church to stop intimidating reform, asserting Rome is integral to a modern Italy and that religious liberty should prevail.
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Rome
Crispi
Palermo
Italy
Humbert
Promethem
Matterson Beats Bubar in Putney to Moret Lake Rowing Race
London reports Neil Matterson won the championship rowing race from Putney to Moret Lake by eight lengths over George Bubar. The contest drew boats and crews along the course with Matterson securing the victory.
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London
Neil Matterson
George Bubar
Putney
Moret Lake
Horrible Acci dent in Leadville at American smelter
Leadville October 15. James McHaskey, a workman at the American smelter, fell into a pot of burning slag while trying to steady his grip. He burned from the waist to the knees with arms and head injured. He was transported to St Vincent hospital in serious condition.
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Leadville
James McHaskey
St. Vincent Hospital
Cleveland Blows His Trumpet
The first general assembly of the democratic societies of Pennsylvania convened at Pintaperenta. A letter from ex President Cleveland commended the objects of the societies urging Democrats to enforce distinctive principles and avoid expedients. Randall also sent a letter urging organized effort and strong support for democracy in the state.
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Cleveland
Frst
General Assembly
Democratic Societies of
Pennsylvania
Randall
Attack on Brin tane New Guinea party repulsed
Advices from Brin tane Queensland report Sir William McGregor administrator of New Guinea with twenty two men landing on Damara island. Natives attacked the party but were repulsed after hard fighting. Eleven natives were killed or wounded and several whites wounded. The party burned the natives village.
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Lonwos
Brintane
Queensland
Wiliam McGregor
New Guinea
Damara
Pan American Expedition Heads to Cleveland from Erie
The Pan-American excursion left this morning for Erie Pennsylvania and then to Cleveland. The party traveled by carriage and drove about until a specified hour before departing.
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Borvato
Erie
Kae
Penna
Cleveland
Pattie Market Prices Reflect Steady Cattle Trade
Cuicoao October 15 cattle receipts show a steady market with choice to extra heavy cattle selling around 4.80 for 450 pound steers, stockers and feeders near 1.90 to 2.80, Texas cattle about 1.40 to 2.85, and western ranges around 1.75 to 3.70.
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Cuicaoo
Texas
Western Rangers
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Toole
Democratic State Committee
Supreme
Labor Congress
Emerson
Germa
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Faly
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