Cuban Postal Embezzlement Trials End in Long Prison Terms
In Havana the Amenda Court convicted Neely, Reeves, and Rathbone in a Cuban postal funds embezzlement case. Neely and Reeves received ten years each plus substantial fines, while Rathbone was sentenced to ten years with a fine. The case involved misappropriation of funds and questionable personal expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone, Neely
Reeves
B.J. Hathnone
Cuba
C.F. W. Neely
Financial Bureau
W. LT. Reeves
Bureau of Vestal Accounts
Fterward
Auditor's ‘Department
Neely
United States
Rathbone
EE. PL Thompson
Haran
Maya
Masdaro
Neely Wind
United States Supreme Court
Bristow
Department
Postminster-Genral
Tiavana
New York City
Family feud sparks double homicide and suicide in Newark
John Dieterre, 45, shot his brother seven times in a feud over a will, then fired again after a crowd formed. His killer was stopped by bystanders. In separate incident Mrs. Lilian Wilson killed her nephew Stewart Hutchinson and then committed suicide by carbolic acid, jealousy cited as motive. distant cholera tolls and naval news follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dieterre
William
Killa
Lilian Wilson
Stewart Hutchinson
Newark
S.J
Miners Ready to Go Out If No Settlement
The United States Mine Workers convention adopted a strike ultimatum to take effect if reconciliation efforts fail. About 144000 miners could quit, with 120000 on union rolls and others ineligible. Delegates backed shorter work day, higher wages, and coal weighing, while seeking concessions and noting President Mitchell’s warning of a likely strike.
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Shamokin
United States Mine Workers’ Convention
Medigny
Natrona Livie Federation
Special Revolution Committee
Mitchel
Mitchell
Armistice Talk Suspends Boer Military Actions
The Daily Chronicle reports an armistice in progress under Acting President Behalk Burger with envoys to meet Steyn and De Wet. De Wet Delarey and Botha will halt operations until envoys return. A second conference with Kitchener may follow, with possible withdrawal of the proclamation if Boer leaders surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Raya
Behalk-Burger
Maine Outlaw Shot in Waterville After Gunfire
A Maine game warden shot Peter Mountain after Mountain pulled a gun during an arrest attempt for violations of game laws. The incident follows years of Mountain evading authorities, including escape attempts into Canada, as wardens pursued him.
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Waterville
Northeast Carry
Commissioners of Game
Toland
Henry Oo
Templeton
Peter ¥ Mountain
Fountain
Founta Bon
Warmlens
Canada
Contempt Conviction Upheld by Supreme Court Ruling
A report lists a man committed for contempt in Louisville for not paying creditors of his father, Judge Evans’s order. The U S Supreme Court later upheld the decision after the Federal Circuit reversed it. Horsewhipping incidents in Topeka and other scattered items follow, including civic and financial notes from Philadelphia to Harvard College bequests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Evans
F. B. Nugent
Aligeliy
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Guilty Verdict in Wilcox Murder Trial
James Wilcox was found guilty of murder in the first degree for Nellie Cropsey’s death after a 30 hour jury deliberation. The court room faced intense crowd pressure as verdicts and potential appeals loomed over the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcox
Elizabeth Chy
N. G
James Wilcox
Nellie Cropsey
Oeaa
Iene
Aviam E. Cropsey
Brooklyn
N. C
Elizabeth Clits
Nellie
Sherif Thomas B. Wilcox
Sherif Thomas B. Wilcox, Began To Call On Miss Nelle
Wilcow
Opera House
George Stuart
Cropsey
Missy Carrie Cropsey
Carrie
Nelle
Ward
Aydleti
Wil
Supreme Court
Brooklyn Official Removal Sparks Legal Battle
Justice Gaynor rules Governor Odell illegally removed Sheriff candidate Charles Guden in Kings County and installed Colonel Dike, in a case over the sheriff’s office seizure. The dispute centers on actions by Governor Odell and allegations surrounding the sheriff’s post.
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Brooklyn
Odeltegal
New York City
Gaynor
Supreme Court
Charles Guden
Kings County
Colonel Dike
Guden
Odell
Poultry Industry Vast Reach Across U S Farms
A census shows 5 096 255 of 6 790 007 farms reported poultry. Chickens led with 233 508 085, turkeys 0 500 067, geese 5 070 803, ducks 4 807 908. Total eggs produced 1 593 810 186 dozens in 1880 and 819 722 016 dozens in 1885, with 1900 value of poultry and eggs at 81 178 035 dollars.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Missouri
Towa
Ducike
Unols
Umols
Adulterated Food Examined by Commerce Committee
Dr Wiley testified before the House Committee on Commerce highlighting adulterated foods. He described jellies and wines colored with coal tar dyes and made from apple by products, noting European use and consumer deception. He cited an Ohio wine made from coal tar dye, sugar and alcohol lacking real grape constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Il We Wwilty
Wiley
Europe
Ohio
Boer leaders seek terms after Balmoral truce arrival
Acting President Schalburger and Boer delegation including Stettz Meyercandt Kroes arrive from Balmoral to Pretoria. They meet General Kitchener in London headquarters and later discuss terms with British authorities as the truce period unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
South Africa
Schalburger
Reitz
Sitet H Ead
Lieis Meyer
Krogh
Bess
Balmoral
Here
Krounstad
Wanderings of the Boer Government threaten peace efforts
London reports indicate censorial reaction to a purported Boer government move toward a peace push. The news notes British authorities fear a continuation of this stance may disrupt attempts at settlement.
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London
General Miles warns on Army reorganization bill
Retired Secretaries and Army leaders clash as General Miles testifies before the Senate Military Affairs Committee. He denounces a proposed Army reorganization, warning it would subvert the Army and force his retirement, and he names no individuals while signaling the loss of unity in the service.
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Washington, D. C
Ginerm
Nelson A. Miles
Army
Root
Senate
Miles
AIAM
Secretary of War
Corbin
Foot
White House
Effief
Atti
Aueh Mn
General Star Corps
General Staff
North Yakota storm kills thousands of livestock and people
Reports from North Yakota describe a great storm that froze at least fifteen lives and left about 15 000 sheep and cattle and 500 horses dead or missing. Many farmers and strangers on the prairie perished while trying to find shelter as cattle cars and trains carried away valuable stock. Officials fear the fatality toll will rise as snow clears and exact counts are impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pru
Shedars
Isbel
Reonion
Cheesedrough Manufacturing CO
State Street
New York City
Widow French found dead after break in home
French widow of Benjamin French a Boston magnate died at her home after a break in. She apparently fell from the third story about forty feet. Her estate valued at hundreds of thousands was tied to numerous lawsuits. Senate confirms Crowninshield as Rear Admiral. War Tax Repeal bill advances. Missouri seat declared vacant in contested election case. Prince Henry of Prussia noted in a naval dispatch.
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Dew
Phere Laverdures
Lewistown
Moin
Ile
North Dakota
Aquan
Dakotas
Lauper Fa
Joseph Zane
Baltimore
Mad
Boston
Jooseph Zane
Veondan
Bianelie- French
Benjamin French
Massachusetts
Wik Tham HY. Morton
James J. Butler
Midessouri
Republin
House of Representatives
Washington
Urick
Welehbore
Vane
Radeleh XII
Helmntyer
Brooklyn Will Grants Fortunes To Adopted Daughter Oressa Conger
Frank Conger of Brooklyn died in Detroit and left about 1 million dollars to his adopted daughter Oressa Stewart Conger. The inheritance ties to Conger’s prominent Groton connections in New York and Groton New York enterprises. The will notes Conger’s long involvement in banks bridges and manufacturing firms and references his Mason and Shrine affiliations. The child grew up with her adopted family after surviving a fatal railroad wreck that claimed her birth parents.
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Tthaen
Frank Conger
Brooklyn
Detroit
Oressa Stewart Conger
Isamburg
Rev. B. . Stewart
Rochester
Gonger
New York City
Couml
Conger
Alee
Groton
Nys
Ivan
Groton Bridge Company
Universal Safely Read Company
Senate approves anti anarchy bill with penalties for plotting harm
The Senate passed the president protection bill by a 22 to 15 vote after Democratic amendments focus on limiting rights. The measure, branded an anti Anarchy Draft, sets death for killing the president or an official, up to twenty years for aiding, and up to ten years for threats or counsel. The War Secretary would detail regular army guards for protection with regulations on dress arms and equipment.
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BM Papacedi
Senate
Washington
D. G
United States
Secretary of War
Regular Army
Wireless Telephony Test Across Potomac Reveals Partial Success
The article reports a practical wireless telephony test over one third of a mile on the Potomac River just above Washington. Stone instruments connected shore to boat, with a grounded wire producing signal drag in the water. Tests showed improved results later with more satisfactory signals across the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuerhington
D. C
Potomac River
Ley
Milk and dairy products price list and market notes
A detailed dairy market listing shows standard quality milk at 3 cents per quart and various creamery and cheese products with prices. The record includes fruit and vegetable items, poultry, seafood, grains, and live stock, plus notes on wheat crop conditions, maple sugar prospects in Vermont, and general trade activity and demand in iron and steel.
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State
Penn
Deana
Lima
Cal
Gm Ben Davia
aTs
Baldwin
Mono
York Imperial
Northern Spy
Phila
Wo Muskrat
Kita
Maine
N.Y
N.J
Orange Co
Connecticut
Carrie
Sunduca
Beeawar-prime-perth
Ginéeng
Norther
P . Honey
N. NL
N. Duluti
Pacific Coast
Large horse order tied to British Army supply
A vast horse purchase was placed at New York in squad line mart having a contract for 12 000 jerican to be delivered at 500 monthly. It is believed the horses are destined for use by the British Army in South Africa.
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Richard Temple
Boubay
Riviere
Lord Pauncefote
Washington, D. C
Teds
Roosevelt
Low Francis Hopeling
Anan Insurance Company
Thecmne
Carter Warrison
Chiea
Politean Amd
Alexander Miavrayenl
Turkey
Washington
Mtexmnder Keir
University of Wisconsin
Hus
W. Seward Webb
Vermont
Herbert Booth
Booth
Ashi
Toney
Portsmouth
N. O
Navy
Pug Alfonso
Syracuse
N.Y
Toronto Rowing Club
Ent
Orgitlantion da America
ML Angell
San Francisco
Tt Hhovier
Dp Nords
C. Whitttey
Daumpy
Taylor
Tars Siemat
Cleveland
Sion
Amos Ruste
Che
Putney
SL Lola
Sind Bl
Brooklyn
Sage Town
Lapwrenee
Mibs
Eente Cruikstiaks Thirteer Eiscold
Hit Ie
Ately Ant Tte Sportenten
Shaw
Madison Square Girden
New York
Ciy
Samy
Eid
Manitoba
Assiniboia
Canada
We Torseah
Joseph
South Africa
Boun -Strugellog
Pearsto Smnaintrhan
Sen Fir
Coiite
aWersey
New York Press
Vogeler
St. Jacobs On
Pel. Haitimure
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Havana
Nealy Financial
Arabia
Mecca
Medina
Notvizan
Letvizan
Tusalan
Cramps
Philadelphia
Cronstade
Jall
CoyMgtup
Cote
Finance Committee
United States Senate
Japan
Ustrouma
Transcaucasia
Hnayti
Lrytt Tartar
Skaythity
United
Countess von Whaldersee
Shah
Anthracita
Vinot
Civic Federationn
London Daily Chronicle
Warren
Topaka
Blanche Bolse
Mrs. Nation
Parker
Hia Ottee
Sopeka
Kan
Miss Bolse
Darker
Topeka
Villadelphia Mint
Teasury
Felix Inman
Mint
Hursaris
George Malth
St. Louiz, Mo
Liarvard College
Mangley
Joseph EH. Muntvy
Augusta
ostmaster-General
Poyne
Virginia
West Virginia
Dakthoone
Anthar-T'hekey-ang Lars Germont
Frank Moran
Omaha
Neb
Aral
Christina CL
Nelhon
Uinder
Liattsburg
Italy
Orwelly N.Y
Ktock
John Redmond
John Panick Sutton Edmond
Trehead
Windster McAnderson
New York Baseball Club
Mets
Shortston
Young Wilcox
Burns
Vranla
Florence Byrne
Walter S. Brooks
Glen Island Hotel
Hae
Galt
Jerome
Frere
Ming Sone
Muie
Istika
Cambon
State Department
Staes Aint Frice
Chicago
Afghanistan
Amveer
Rosenard
Willian Wlumpp
Allvand Rapids
Mich
Comaricfey
Ap Bawel
Ling Fiven
Foss
Mints
Lars
United Stes
Prince Wanry
Liestaad
Prince Henry
Thussia
Betsy Baty
Chinton, Lown
Wille Delivious
Charles Blidert
Iowa
Schalkburger, Stettz
Meyercandt Kroes
Kitchener
Sweetheart
Ennetsburg
Jennile
Jeanie
Jennie
Liberty Kempf
Ind
Nousevol'n
Rellegaf Appliiers
War Department
Crowninahield
A. 8
Crowninshield
House
Wenry Iuck
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Penne
Kay Frivchelry II
Millionarta
Broth
Nother
Maytl
Diaiyt
Port-su-Vrince
Darhor
Frauentsa Kappatys
China
WII
Germany
Manchester
N. IL
Wade
Myself Ton
Ohta
Hillhoe Wade
Wotts
Decatur
Howe
Calibus
Ola
Pall River
Morse
eRuet
Oraige
Pitebing
Ilinols
Ponltenbury
Quincey
Masa
Hive
Vor
Heo
Driekliyers
Ishind
Steve Ob
Patteborgs
Une
Steel Trust
The
Fury Steel Rails
Sts
Bond
Atlantic
G. Dun & Co
Cama
Madeline
Ina Brougham
Hall
Curnier &Co
Toledo
Boll Ty Draguista
Pilla
California
Colorado
St. Lawrence River
Gulrenaire
Gray
Poyders
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Noy
Boulder
Lexington Oil
Lexington Oil Wells Co
Quincy Building
Denver
Jan A. Balzer
Runo
Dr. NH
Kure, Ltd
Areh St
Mary
Australis
N. W. Bamuzr
Geena Grove
Ayer
Ron. Mann
St. Jacobs Oil
Uusted
St. Javely Oil
Columbiar
Crandnery
San Franciaco
Hathatecks
Acras
Taft
Islanda
Kangag City Journal
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pauline Udson
Dean Mus
Ff New RS
Pauline Judson
Schermerham Golf Club
Ly Inkham
Jupsom
Trout Street
N. Y
Birs. Piar
Lynn
Mass
Tre Douglas
Cattion
Geming Hare Q “de
Pricdon Bottom
Badle
Petre Rae
Douglas
Dougie
Sweeeys Cay
Tatante
la Crosse
Wis
Capsicum
Ripans
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