Court session briefing on McKee case and defense stance
An opening court session this afternoon saw a motion for a new trial in the McKee case. The judge read a statement noting the defense did not demonstrate in favor of the defendant, and observers watched as participants took their seats. The transcript reflects a contested proceeding with no clear grant of the motion.
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Dillon
Erenade
St. Louis
Rom Avery
Treasury Department
Washington
Hogue
Avery
Aes
Heyes
Rogers
Brooks
Fass
Circaman
Court of Appeals
Bush
McKee
Piers
Harley
Michigan
Amber
Dayton
Wales
Yorks
Sy. Loris
Adée
Cincinnati
Western
Chicago
J. Allen
Etrauak
Investigations Probe Misconduct in County Officials
The report details eleven charges against county officials including failure to remove certain officials, removal of others without cause, and causing bloodshed at Vicksburg. It cites Crosby's casey calling for U S troops and ejecting Kanagan, sheriff of Warren County, from office, plus attempts to incite armed colored militia and their defiant parade through Clinton streets.
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Jackson
House
Sae
Clinton
New Plymouth Church Convenes to Review Scandal Committees
The Advisory Council presents the New Committee of Investigation report as Plymouth Church weighs its handling of a pastor scandal. A Commission of five men may examine accusations, with an examining committee to publish findings, while debate centers on church unity and the pastor’s fate.
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Committee of Investigation
Plymouth
Beecher
Ro Resson
Devon
Lie
Phonis Chen
Timoth Saketah
New Oven
Maldes
Mae
D. D
Bradicea Joly
Neal York
Theodore Sf
J. W Marae
J.W. Avgell
Ann M B
Washburee
Greenfield
Benaoe
Lisig
Chamberlain
Brinsneck
Csalker
Detroit
Mick
Jace Brinker
Waekes
Wis
Murder suspect taken to Eden after Savannah crime
Fragmentary report from Savannah on February 25 states Alosan and a fellow killer of Mrs Ce and her daughter were moved to Eden, the crime scene, amid a chaotic sequence. One assailant reportedly died shortly after. another was shot to prevent a confession.
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Savannah
Alosan
Mra. Ce
Eden
Marian Bros and Violetta fall at Park trapeze show
While the Marian Brothers and Violetta, spouse of one, were en route to a trapeze act in Park Brooklyn last night, the brothers toppled from the stage about fifteen feet. One brother was likely fatally injured.
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Marian Bros
Violetta
Park
Brooklyn
Fire at Greenbush packinghouse. big loss reported
Albany February 25. The main building of Simmons & Gro s Packing-house at Greenbush burned last night. Loss about $25,000, insured.
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Greenbush
Albany
Simmons & Gro
Chicago
Lemars
Jowan
Dest An
Aree
River News Briefs From Monongahela Fall
Special Dispatches report Monongahela River falling to five feet nine inches with ice backing up yesterday. Weather is clear and milder as reports detail ice conditions and river levels.
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Cincinnati Times
Prrtsnurg
Monongahela
Une
Yesterdarn
Gas meters in Brooklyn districts spark price revolt
In early 1475 Brooklyn residents led a wave of meter replacements as stores and homes in Court Street Crechetts Avenue and nearby thoroughfares shaved gas use. Citizens faced soaring bills from Citizens Gas Light Company prompting tests, rebates, and court actions. Samuel J. Young spearheaded a test case after refusing payment, revealing meters running up to thirteen percent fast. Tests across South Brooklyn showed multiple meters overregistering, with rebates and settlements offered. some cases went to court.
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Brooklyn
Court Street
Crechetts
Yrile Avenue
Nassau
Samuel J. Young
Metropolitan Insurance Camps
Citizens’ Gas Company
Young
Citizens’ Gas Light Company
Libby
Mr. Ee
Mr. Young
Rhea Wathm
New York City
Marine Seynesnee
Newark City
W. L. Gilbert
Union Street
Climton Street
John Byrne
Graad Street
Clinton Street
Tompkins
Pisco
Com Ras7
Patey el Reen Eee
Gaa
Sam
Enid
Baltic ‘Street
Taei Company
Elfow
Nae
Dari
Tle
or _ & meter
Pacific Street
Atlantic Street
Henry Street
Anether
Tax on Gas Production Reinterpreted by Treasury
Special dispatch reports a shift in gas tax practice from taxing manufactured output to actual production. The Solicitor of the Internal Revenue decided the tax should be paid on real production, affecting several firms that previously paid on sales or manufacturing. The change prompts back taxes and potential penalties for some companies in multiple cities.
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Ges
Internal Revenue
Thig City
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Cimtinnati
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Congress
Ohio
Senate bill raises four and a half per cent notes to five hundred million
The Senate considers increasing the amount of the four and a half percent issue from 300 million to 500 million and extends repayment to thirty years. Speaker Kerr learns of his brother's death and Morrison’s bill faces likely pass, with Canons action anticipated. Foreign Affairs committee debates Schenck material and Dept. documents under Fish illness delay. The Beane committee adjourns without conclusion amid partisan divides and the naval photo loss of Captain Dick noted.
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Kerr
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Cox
Sieager
Democratic
Morrison
San Francisco Chronicle
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Segar
England
France
Germany
Letter from Moult on Beecher Tracy scandal
The text summarizes a letter from Moultan to B J Butler discussing General Tracy and Beecher in the 1870s church investigation. It recounts Tracy seeking counsel and Moultan’s view that Beecher's actions were a greater crime and that Tracy acted unprofessionally. It notes references to statements, defenses, and attempted suppression of scandal within the investigation context.
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B. J. Butler
Nir Beecher
Mr. Beecher
Tracy
Filton
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Mr. Kacy
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Bebcher
Shearman
Bin
Elizabeth Pillog
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D.C
Prarichld
Moulton
Giadust
Tilton
German leaders warn Democrats over Hendricks nomination
A New York Tribune dispatch reports that several German politicians warned Democratic leaders that nominating Governor Hendricks for the presidency would lose the German vote nationwide. They point to his stance on liquor and Indiana license laws as the key issue. A German canvasser cites Hendricks’ apparent support for restrictive liquor measures, claiming he would fail to win votes in Indiana.
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New York Tribune
Pigppourvaljeta
Washington
Nations
Indiana
Goerman
The Modern Vestal Fire at New York Gas Light Works
A passage notes the enduring Vestal fire at the New York Gas Light Company, said to have burned for fifty one years since lighting. It mentions relocation of works to up town and partial removal of the fire during the move.
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New York Tribune
New York Gas Light Company
Cabinet rumors contradicted by Associated Press agent
The report notes rumors about the Cabinet are contradicted by an AP agent in Washington. It describes flood damage along the Danube with washed bridges, undermined houses, inundated towns, and hundreds left homeless. Additional text mentions whisky indictments in New Orleans involving Wm. Joha A A Lewis James A Gardner and E H Fairchild from Flash Lewis Co and Fairian cham.
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Washington
Danube
New Orleans
Wm. Joha A A. Lewis
James A. Gardner
Flash, Lewis &Co
E. H. Fairchild
Gru
Fairian Cham
Broad Hint to Abdicate in Favor of Heir Son A
A London style lampoon on Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales is discussed. It pretends Edward VII dies, Victoria secedes, and Albert is betrothed. The spoof, four prologues and seven acts, mocks royal spending and public loyalty, drawing reactions from readers and critics.
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Longbant
London
Fou
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Langham
England
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India
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Britain
Senate debates bond act amendments and debt refunding
On motion of Mr Sherman the Senate considers toleration of a Finance Committee list to amend acts of July 14 1870 and January 20 to authorize bonds payable over fifteen to thirty years, raising the amount from 100 million to 500 million. Debate ensued till passage with yeas and nays. The bill amends prior acts to increase bonds bearing 4 per cent to 500 million and payable at pleasure after fifteen years. it does not authorize any overall debt increase.
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