Count Boni de Castellane in Gould Estate Affidavits
Paris dispatch reports sensational affidavits by Count Boni de Castellane and Countess Anna de Castellane in New York injunction proceedings over the Jay Gould estate. They challenge Wertheimer claims, assert staged antiques, and countercharge lack of good faith while denying owed income and declaring substantial French property to cover debts.
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New York
Paris
Count
Countess de Castellune
Supreme Court of
George J. Edwin
Howard
Helen M. Gould
Jay Gould
Boni de Castellane
Anna
Gould
Asher Wertheimer
Bric
Bac
A. J. Ditmar
Wertheimer
France
Supreme Court of the City and County Ofew York
President Kruger To Be Welcomed In The Hague Chamber
The opening of the second chamber hears President Gleichman announce that President Kruger will arrive and reside in The Hague. He proposes the chamber welcome him in its name and extend cordial sympathy. The proposal passes amid cheers and bravos.
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The
Hague
J. G. Gleichman
Kruger
Considerations of Beer Tax in Special Session
Washington December 6 The ways and means committee met in a special session at 10 o clock to consider a bill reducing the war revenue tax to about 40 000 000 drafted by Republican members and introduced by Chairman Payne Two absences Babock and Robinson were noted When the beer section was reached a 20 percent rebate was set instead of 7 12 percent making the rate 1 60 per barrel A proposed further reduction by Representative Richardson was defeated on party lines The bill was kept largely as framed by Republicans The committee also favorably reported on Mr Loud of California s brandy bill adding cherries to other fruits used for distillation
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Washington
Ways and Means
Payne
Babcock
Robinson
Richardson
Ben
Loud
California
Gibson Captured After Long Search in Kentucky
John Gibson, long sought for torturing and killing his daughter, was captured yesterday at Irwin Hill in Carter county. He was brought to Sheriff Davis’s home near Cattletsburg after dark. County Judge L. T. Everett ordered the prisoner moved for safe keeping to Maysville. Deputy Sheriff participated in the transfer.
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Cattletsburg
John Gibson
Irwin Hill
Carter County
Davis
L. T. Everett
Maysville
Prisoner on the Run Near Mussell KY Mob Threats Rise
William Gieger and Jailer T. 8. Hurd left for Mussell Kentucky to catch a train to Maysville. The coaches were searched along the line but the prisoner was not found. Crowds gathered at many points awaiting word of capture, with fears he would be burned alive if seized by the mob. officials may have removed him at a small village while hiding.
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William Gieger
Hurd
Mussell
Maysville
Convicts Escape Then Resecured Aboard Grant
Eight desperate convicts being moved from Mania to San Francisco escaped from the army transport Grant at Hong Kong. They seized life belts, plunged into the sea, and were later picked up by a steam launch and brought to port. The group, including a deserter who had joined insurgents, were found and returned to the Grant in irons.
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New York
Hong Kong
China
San Francisco
United States Army
Grant
Irons
Roberts sails for Cape Town amid harbor cheers
Lord Roberts on board the Canada has begun his voyage to Cape Town. He received an enthusiastic send off as all harbor ships were decorated with flags. Miss Roberts, who traveled with him, has returned to Johannesburg to join her mother and sister and will proceed to Capetown from there.
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Durban
Lord Roberts
Canada
Cape Town
Miss Roberts
Johannesburg
Capetown
Towne Succeeds Davis as Minnesota Senator
Duluth Minnesota December 6 Charles A Towne confirms Gov Lind offered him the senate seat to replace the late Senator Davis and says he has accepted he will depart for Washington today
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Duluth
Minn
Charles A. Towne
Lind
Davis
Washington
Big Strike Inaugurated On Gulf Colorado Santa Fe
A statewide stoppage by the Order of Railroad Telegraphers halted all traffic on the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe railroad between Galveston and Purcell. All line operators are idle, arbitration on rules refused, wage-scale talks possible. Expected return to service in eight to ten hours.
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Order OF Railroad Telegraphers
Colorado and
Santa FE
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Galveston
Purcell
Time Set for Clark Hearing in Senate Reference
The senate fixed 3:00 PM next Tuesday to consider a resolution referring the credentials of W. A. Clark and Major Maginnis to the privileges and elections committee for disposition.
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Inter Mountain
Washington
Senate
W. A. Clark
Major Maginnis
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Chinamen Put In Custody In Jersey City Station
Detectives in Jersey City questioned two Chinese men, Ching Tung and Chin Wa, at the Pennsylvania Station on alleged Chinese exclusion law violations. Held for exam, they claimed to be from Buffalo aboard the Lehigh Valley Express. Police report a smuggling ring moving multiple arrivals daily into New York.
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New York
Jersey City
Pennsylvania
Ching Tung
Chin Wa
Buffalo
United States
Romaine
Murphy
Lehigh Valley Road
Hold a Big Congress in Worcester Cape Colony
The Afri kander congress in Worcester, Cape Colony, attracts an anticipated crowd of about 40,000 tomorrow. Hotels are full as officials report no violence planned despite guns posted near the meeting site. Surrounding towns show heavy artillery and troops with cannons on Gallows and Prospect hill.
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Worcester
Cape Colony
Gallows
Prospect Hill
Contractor relays Chinese beheading claim in China work tale
Walter Kennedy, a Youngstown contractor who had just finished projects in China, says he witnessed 22 Chinese workers beheaded simply because they were employed by him. He describes being treated as a prisoner during the machinery construction and fearing imminent execution.
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Youngstown
Ohio
Walter Kennedy
China
Diplomatic Day as All Ambassadors Meet Secretary Hay
In Washington on December 6 Secretary Hay received all ambassadors and most of the resident ministers. Officials from powers involved in the Chinese question were understood to discuss the latest developments in Peking and possible exchanges on that topic.
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Washington
Hay
Aof
Pekin
Commodore Alexander Henderson Ill At Yonkers Home
New York dispatch reports Commodore Alexander Henderson United States Navy retired is seriously ill at his Yonkers home. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about a year ago and has not recovered. He is nearly 79 years old and doctors offer little hope of recovery.
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New York
Alexander Henderson
United States Navy
Yonkers
Funeral of Count von Yorck in Pekin Palace
The funeral of Count von Yorck was held at the palace of the dowager empress in Pekin on Wednesday December 5. The coffin bearing Col Yorck’s remains was placed in one of the temple buildings inside the palace enclosure.
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Pekin
Count von Yorck
Col. Yorck
Officers Re elected at W.O. I. U. meeting
Washington December 6 report says President Mia L M Stephens and the current officers were re elected at the W O I U meeting.
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Washington
W. O
Mia. L. M. Stephens
Condensed Telegrams From Around The World
Brief dispatches note Kruger’s departure for the Hague, Valparaiso cabinet resignation, Czar’s health bulletin, New York health board action on adulterated molasses, Abby Sage Richardson’s death in New York, Maine representative seeks liquor prohibition amendment, Lexington sale of Commer h in Kentucky, Northwestern boiler explosion victim count rises, Canadian horse experts en route to evaluate stock, Thetis cutter overhaul at Mare Island, President Hart to league meeting, Moody’s Northfield plan with Morgan, Moody death legacy, Mercier speech sparks British press in London.
Galveston Storm Report Urges Jetty Repairs
Secretary reports from the board of engineers on the Galveston storm impact. Jetties near Galveston require about 2,500,000 for repairs and Brazos river jetties 175,000. Total fortification losses estimated at 992,000 with statewide damage tallied at 69,00.
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Washington
Senate
Board of Engineers
Galveston
Brazos River
Miss Morrison Fails in Eldorado Murder Trial Fight
From Eldorado Kansas a special to the ar reports Miss Morrison’s fragile health threatens her trial for Mia Casis murder. Judge Redden notes uncertainty she can proceed as she fainted in court last night and later revived. She wore roses from an admirer and appeared pale yet hopeful today.
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Kaysas City
Eldorado
Kansas
Hays
Jiml Morrison
Mia
Redden
House Debates Army Reorganization and Vet Corps Proposal
Washington dispatch reports the House postponing Groat Oleomargarine action to pursue army reorganization. Bingham Pa proposed a veterinary corps with ranks from colonel to second lieutenants and counselled economy amid care for over 5 000 animals. Senate session followed with executive action and Hay Pauncefote treaty push for Nicaragua canal ratification.
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Washington
Hepburn
Quartermaster’s Department
Bingham
Ehief
Paralytic man shot in Seattle region
Elmer Lord of Stone's Landing was brought to Seattle on the steamer Dauntless after a pistol bullet cut his spinal cord between the shoulder blades. Sam Brown, said to have fired in a drunken frenzy, is inside his home defying arrest and threatening to shoot any approaching person. Lord was the local mail carrier for Stone's Landing on Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma.
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Seattle
Wash
Elmer Lord
Stone's Landing
Dauntless
Sam Brown
Elimer Lord
Puget Sound
Tacoma
President nominates justice and postmasters in midwest bids
The president sent nominations to the senate including Daniel H. McMillan of New York for associate justice of the supreme court of New Mexico and postmasters for Oregon Greenville Tech Astoria Idaho A J Donn Wallace, along with several army aid appointments.
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Washington
Senate
Daniel H. McMillan
New York
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Oregon
Greenville
Two Men Arrested on Vagrancy Charge in Bird Theft Case
Scott and Hogan were jailed after last night’s arrest on vagrancy charges amid a city area pigeon and chicken theft spree. Authorities found a stash tied to the men and evidence of guilt linked to missing birds over several weeks.
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Scott
Hogan
Resolutions Adopted by Institute Canadian of This City
Resolutions adopted by the Institute Canadian announce a formal action on a religiously themed benediction. The notice notes a divine Providence guiding the organization’s aims and references a higher wisdom. The fragment confirms that a formal set of resolutions was approved though lacks further specifics.
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Institute Canadian
Cod
Elis Wisdom
Death of Hon Marcus Daly Galvanizes Montana Citizens
Resolutions express deep sorrow for the untimely death of Marcus Daly. They commend his pioneering support for labor, orphans, widows, the homeless, and Montana industries. The document asks to present copies to Mrs Daly and family and to the press, and to record the resolutions in meeting minutes.
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Marcus Daly
Montana
Mateus Daly
Mia
A Tea Drunkard Stuns Post Office Piazzas
A blonde young man of Philadelphia is described as a tea addict who visits Chinatown nightly to drink cheap tea, downing 15 to 20 bowls per evening. He acts boisterous yet sober, recalling nothing after the ninth or tenth bowl, reports headaches and dry mouth afterward, and remains a dues-paying member of a total abstinence society despite the spree.
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Philadelphia
Visista Chinatown
Prefers His Alive. Bell Water Before Ire Drinking It
Fragmentary penulumn text hints at a discussion of bell ringing for water and a cemetery motif. No clear persons or organizations are identifiable. the readable bits form a cryptic, incomplete exchange.
Queen's Speech Read In Lords Speaks Of War Costs
London December 6 A few hours after the speaker took his chair in the Commons the Mark Tod summoned the Lords where the Earl of Halsbury read the queen's speech. It calls for provision to cover expenses for operations in South Africa and China and to convene a special session to enact the necessary measures. Few peers attended aside from four royal commissioners including the Duke of Macarthur.
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London
William Court Gully
House of Commons
Mark Tod
Michael Biddulph
Commons
House of Lords
Chan
Earl of Halsbury
South Africa
China
Duke of Macthorcough
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Ust
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