Conger testimony on bribe allegations in 1801 legation case
Senator Benn Conger testified that Senator Alde demanded $1000 for killing bridge legislation in 1801. The payment was arranged among Internal Affairs Committee members and another $1009 to a future net on either committees. Frank Conger, present in Senator Conger’s apartment, said the demand was exorbitant and declined.
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Internal Affairs Committee
Albany
Bob
Benn Conger
Allde
Ensembly Rules Committee
Frank Conger
Ben- Ator Conger
Alds
Franke Conger
Jose de Olivares Whole Looking After American Interests
Jose de Olivares focuses on safeguarding American interests in Nicaragua through diplomacy and strategic engagement. The piece analyzes his role, regional influence, and implications for U.S. policy amid Central American tensions.
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Nicaragua
Our Abraham Lincoln a Child to Great Hero
Poem tracing Abraham Lincoln from baby through boy and lad to man, celebrating Lincoln as a backwoods youth who grew into a woodchopper, lawyer, president, and national icon. The piece ponders why he became America’s honored son, highlighting a mighty brain, steadfast will, and noble soul.
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Abraham Lincoln
Woodchopper
Lincoln
America
Albany bribery trial details reveal split among committees
Testimony outlines bribery funds totaling 41 000 dollars distributed among rules and Internal affairs committee members with one share going to a non committee member. Sen. Conger and James W. Osborne lead witnesses. Conger’s testimony triggered dramatic Senate reactions as Allds sits distant from the stand. Trial progresses with sudden, closely watched openings and a scheduled continuation next Tuesday morning.
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Senmor Conger
Findl
Albany
Bonn Conger
Osborne
Benn Conger
Conger
Mr. Osborne
Senate
Alle
Chamber
Wittess
Wreck of the General Chanzy Claims Many Drowned
The General Chanzy steamship, sailing from Marseilles February 9 bound for Algiers, foundered in a dense fog near the Majorca and Minorca channel. 156 lives lost, about 80 passengers, many French and Italian, with English likelihood. Names include French vaudeville performer Francis Duter and Americans Dorenda and Green. Captain Casal, honored, and 222 mail bags aboard. Surviving passenger identified as customs officer Rodel.
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General Chanty
Compagnie Generale Tronm Athintiane
Patna
Ubi
Magurca
Mediterranean
Ave
Chanzy
Marseilles
Algiers
Majorca
Minores
Ville de Itume
Chanay
Solv
Thor
Therthion Company
Lyons Railway
Transatlantic
Green
Stukeley
Palma
Menrelta
Chudadel
Ehud
Francis Duter
Dorénda
Alonzar
Wat
Casal
Chanty
General Transatlantic Co
Legion of Honor
Qhansy
Rodel
Woman Bound by Two Robbers in Altoona Home
In Altoona Pennsylvania on February 12 two unknown men entered Mrs. Jesse Doloster's home at Three Culverts, two miles west of the city, while her husband was away. They bound her hands and feet and threatened to shoot her if she cried out, then ransacked the house and escaped with six dollars. Afterward the victim managed to free herself.
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Altoona
Jesse Doloster
Here
Delosley
Never Too Late to Wed in Harrisburg Locks In Romance
A 61 year old engineer Harriaburg and a 61 year old prospective bride from Lancas ter opted to wed at the Jacobors office after delaying marriage. The groom quipped I never too late to wed as he pocketed the papers. The article notes an Associated press nod to a murder conviction in Richmond Virginia with electric chair cited.
Cotton Exchange Hearings Turn Fiery Over Futile Bill
Washington February 12 hearings on a Scott bill to regulate cotton futures grew heated as Rep Sims pressed Arthur R. Marsh vice president of the New York Cotton Exchange. Marsh called the question insulting and warned any member who made forward contracts to gain or lose would be expelled. Marsh said the bill was futile and unconstitutional.
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Sime
Cotton Exchange
New Yorker
Scott
Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Sims
Tennessee
Arthur R. Marsh
New York Cotton Exchange
Marsh
Marek
Line
Pennsylvania Railroad Orders Tobacco Refrain On Duty
In February 12 issue Jeanes sweeping reform ordered by Pennsylvania Railroad to enforce tobacco abstinence for all station employees and crew on lines east of Pittsburgh and Erie. The directive prohibits tobacco use in any form while on duty.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Jeanes
Alloona
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Tirle
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Warren National Bank
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Jose DE Olivares
Frank H. Sweet
American Press Association
Sele
Hin
Senator Conger
Enapuhot
Allda
Howard Litho
Win Way
Mary
Richmond
Oil City Crust Co
OfMicera
First National Bank of Warren, Penn’a
Warren County
G. W, Jamieson
GT. Conarro
Russell
R. A
Winger
Teller
House
Togotton
C.H. Henderson Piano Company
North Center Street
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