Financed Baron Sought Rich American Wife
Berlin reports a long trial ending with Baron von Muenchhausen linked to a marriage syndicate that funded his 1898 U.S. trip to wed a wealthy heiress. Key figures include Hermann Pincus Moritz Mendelssohn and Adolph Mendelsohn. he allegedly promised 5 percent of the heiress fortune and signed $375,000 bills.
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United States
Frau von Quitzow
Hissler
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Eissler
Berlin
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Hanover
Gerany
Baron von Muenéhausen
Pincus
Mendelssohns
Watchchain of Murder: Mason Faces Alibi and Pawnshop Clues
Boston dispatch reports rapid developments in the Miss Clara Morton murder case. Alan Mason, linked by circumstantial evidence, faces continuing scrutiny as two watches from Morton and Agnes McPhee surface in the same Cambridge pawnshop. Police seek two suspected black suspects tied to the slayings as Mason’s alibi is tested.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Clara A. Morton
Waverley
Alan Mason
East Cambridge
Joseph Nemser
Cambridge Street
Mason
Alan G. Mason
Marton
Miss Morton
McLean Hospital
Nemser
Miss McPhee
Waverly
Waltham Factory
Lannon Has Big Lead In Race For the Speakership
Representative Joseph G. Cannon leads the race for Speaker as Henderson plans exit. Dalzell and Grosvenor sway weekend factions while Littlefield and Hitt supporters waver. The article notes Cannon’s potential to loosen Senate influence, promote younger lawmakers, and reshuffle committee chairmanships.
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Lannon
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
David B. Henderson
Indians Hold Election on Cattaraugus and Allegheny Reservations
On November 6 the Cattaraugus and Allegheny tribes in Western New York voted with a blanket ballot. At Cold Springs and Versailles council houses, Republicans won key posts including Frank Paterson for President and Eli Jimison as Clerk, with 600 votes cast on each reservation and high tension but no disorder.
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Cattaraugus
Allegheny
New York
Allegheny Reservation
Two Mrs Hannas Reconcile At Waldorf Astoria
New York November 6 The friendship between Mrs Dan Hanna number one and Mrs Dan Hanna number two appears renewed at the Waldorf Astoria. The second Mrs Hanna reportedly sent a toy fire department to the son of her husband by his first wife, and the family reunion follows an embarrassing public scene. The Hannas met again at breakfast and the boy thanked his stepmother, while Mrs Hanna number two greeted the child warmly. The parties then exchanged visits and the family left for Cleveland amid assurances the matter is private.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Dan Hanna
Cleveland
Waldorf-Astoria
Hanna
Fire Department
Hanna No
Mrs. Hanna No
Little Dan
Hannas
Coler Thanks Tammany Leaders For Their Work
New York November 6 Bird 8 Coler Democratic candidate for Governor sends a letter of thanks to Charles F Murphy leader of Tammany Hall praising the organization for its effort and the party interests protected by a group in close touch with community needs and congratulating on last Tuesday's triumph.
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New York
Bird
Coler
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Addicks Loses Senate Bid After Close Sussex Count Result
Complete returns from Sussex County show Thomas W. Jefferson Democrat winning the Fifth District State Senate seat by seven votes over Addicks Republican George B. Magee. The legislature will be 27 Republicans and 23 Democrats, leaving Addicks with further reduced chances for a United States Senate nomination as seven regular Republicans oppose him.
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Wilmington
Del
Sussex County
Thomas W. Jefferson
George &. Magee
Addicks
United States Senate
Jefferson
Death by Own Action Ends Mystery for Marietta Bridegroom
Louis Delp 24 disappeared October 30 from Dunbar Ohio and was found dead on a Napier farm hill. A bottle labeled strichain lay beside him. coroner to investigate. Bride sought. believed to be in Monarat Virginia. Delp was well educated and had a seemingly happy marriage.
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Commercial Tribune
Marietta
Louis Delp
Dunbar
Ohio
Napier
Joseph Robinson
John McClure
Monarat
Delp
Hattle in Trouble With Wife After Marriage
Goshen Ind November 6 The irrepressible George Washington Hattle who married Dr Anna Grover Kaufman is again at center of a dispute. His wife caused his arrest for alleged assault after breaking into his desk and seizing books containing over 95000 in accounts. The couple’s earlier child disputes had been settled with a life lease to Hattle and a legal share for the doctor if she becomes widow. She demands 1000 cash to renounce claims and says she will fight to the end and seek a divorce unless the records are returned.
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Commercial Tribune
Goshen
Ind
George Washington Hattle
Anna Grover Kaufman
Hattie
Childre
Pardee Wins California Governor Race by About 3500
San Francisco reports that Republican candidate Dr. Pardee leads with a margin near 3,500 votes over his opponent F. K. Lane. Lane has declared he will contest the announced result.
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San Francisco
Dr. Pardee
F. K. Lane
Shiras Leads in Twenty-ninth District Returns
Pittsburg November 6 Complete unofficial returns show Shiras the Republican candidate for Congress leading Graham by a two vote majority in the Twenty-ninth District.
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Shiras Oes
Congress
Twenty
Graham
Molineux Denied Mailing Poison Package in Trial
In New York a second Molineux trial hears Mrs Hannah Stephenson testify she did not see Molineux mail the December 23, 1898 poison package at the postoffice. Experts say handwriting matches not Molineux and Cornish is named as a possible man in line with a Knickerbocker Club wrapper.
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Roland B. Molineux
Adams
Hannah Stephenson
Brooklyn
Molineux
General Postoffice
Harry Cornish
Knickerbocker
Cornish
Bremo Seltzer
Rogers
Miss. Miller
Miss Miller
Samuel Pittinger
New York Athletic Club
Louis Jacobson
Anna C. Stephenson
Black
Ten
Mrs. Stephenson
Battle Begins Against Johnsons Re-Election in Cleveland
Uproar in Cleveland as Republican strategists plot an extended streetcar franchise plan to flood the City with affordable fares. Democrats expect Johnson to run again though insiders say a code shift could make him a figurehead. Henry W. Kitchen and Councilman Bayne emerge as early mayoral options with Hannaite backing.
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Despathlito
Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Johnada
Johnson
Salen
Salens
Hanna
Bayne
Pilgrims End March as Snow Delays Doukhobor Relay
Heavy snow blankets northern Manitoba as the Doukhobor march nears its end. D W Speers arrives in Winnipeg Yorkton to supervise transport of 600 wounded and children. Leaders loosen grip as women and children recover, aided by hospitable farmers. pilgrims deem food a gift from Jesus.
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Commercial Tribune
Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Anigation
Jesus
Jasper County Circuit Judge Dies After Campaign
Judge P M Redburn died today at age 65 in Joplin Missouri from overexertion during the Jasper County circuit judge campaign. He had been a prominent figure in state politics for twenty years.
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Joplin
P.M. Redburn
Jasper County
Will Marry Sweetheart Who Almost Killed Her
Rosa Lightcap of Henryville recovering from a near fatal wound believed caused by her sweetheart Willis Beckett at William Lightcap’s home. She declares she will marry Beckett. Beckett remains at home near Henryville and was not arrested.
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Will
Sweetheart
Commercial Tribune
Cuarlestown
Ind
Rosa Lightcap
Henryville
Willis Beckett
William Lightcap
Beckett
Dueling Made a Misdemeanor in Senate Bill
In Paris on November 6, M. Le Comte introduced a bill in the Senate making dueling a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment and fine. If death results, the surviving duelist faces one to three years imprisonment and a fine of 100 to 1000 francs.
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Paris
M. le Comte
Senate
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