Race With Death As McKinley Mother's Life Ebbs
Canton Ohio December 3 A race with death as Mrs McKinley mother of the president sinks rapidly. The president William McKinley hurries from Washington to her Canton cottage aboard a special train. Doctors warn of imminent dissolution while a vigil of officials and family gathers by her bedside.
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Motter McKinley
Canton
United States
William
McKinley
Judge Day
Pennsylvania
Washington
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Pitburg
Railroad Company
Iron Horse
White House
Mrs. McKinley
Locomotive Explosion Wrecks Chicago and Erie Train
A Chicago and Erie locomotive exploded at Westminster Indiana injuring engineer Doolittle fireman Bier and brakeman Plank. Bier was killed and badly burned. Doolittle suffered internal injuries and a severe wound while Plank was thrown 100 feet with multiple fractures. The blast wrecked the engine and four freight cars were lifted from the track.
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Huntington
Ind
Chicago & Erie
Westminster
Doolittle
Bier
Plank
Young Girl Convicted of Murder in Waco Court
Kate Matthews, 13, was found guilty of murder after a district court trial in Waco Texas. She stabbed Maggie Willams during a fight over Prica a colored youth. The jury sentenced her to five years in the state reformatory.
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Waco
Texas
Kate Matthews
Quedroon
Kate
Maggie Willams
Prica
State Reformatory
Miners Conditions Probed by Chicago Labor Leaders
James Bren nech and James H. Payne of the Chicago Federation of Labor travelled to Braidweed to study miners conditions in the district. Many letters request aid to avert starvation among miners and their families.
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Chicago
James Brennech
James H. Payne
Chicago Federation of Labor
Braidweed
Lozier to Build Large Bicycle Factory in Germany
H A Lozier and Co, a major bicycle maker in Cleveland, will establish a mammoth factory in Germany. The move follows Germany raising its tariff on wheels from 75 cents to 11 dollars, prompting the shift.
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Cleveland
H. A. Lozier & Co
Germany
Taff
Treatment of Chicago cripples halted by state board
John Atkinson, famed bone setter, was warned by the state board of health that any demonstrations would lead to arrest. The order halted his clinics in Chicago this morning as authorities prepared to clamp down on mobility therapy practices.
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Chicago
John Atkinson
State Board of Health
Diamond Smugglers Held
Emanuel Lazar and his wife Helen were arraigned before US Commissioner Shields on smuggling charges for 100000 worth of diamonds into the country. They were held in 8000 bail each. The Lazars pleaded guilty.
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New York
Emanuel Lazar
Helen
United States
President McKinley May Delay Opening of Congress
Washington December 3 The president's illness in Canton may postpone Congress opening as his presence is essential to begin the session. Secretary Porter said if Mrs McKinley’s condition worsens the president would return, otherwise Congress could adjourn day by day until his return for the message transmission.
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Congress
Washington
McKinley
Canton
Capy
Senate
House
Porter
Fuda Executed in Connecticut Prison Gallows
Giuseppe Fuda was hanged at the state prison after admitting involvement with Nicodemi Impetino in the February murder of Fuda's wife in East Norwalk. Impetino is scheduled to be hanged December 17. Fuda confessed after trial and sent a prison photo to his mother.
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Wethersfield
Conn
Guiseppe Fuda
Nicodemi Impetino
East Norwalk
Fuda
Impetsino
Klondike Bubble Bursted in Alaska Stock Bust
World report says several Klondike companies with large stock prospects and expected fortunes are going out of business. Only a few responsible firms can still salvage some assets while stockholders scramble to recover investments as the bubble collapses in Alaska.
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New York
the World
Alaska
Arguments on extension of safety appliance law time
In Washington on December 3 commissioners of the Interstate Commerce Commission closed hearings on extending time to upgrade cars under the safety appliance law. The attorney for the interested party predicted a two year extension will be granted.
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Washinton
D.C
Interstate Commerce Commission
St Noion
Murderer Escapes From F I Prison
John Morgan, sentenced to be hanged December 16 for the Green family murder, escaped last night by placing a dummy in his bed and lifting himself onto a ledge to exit when the cell door was unlocked. Police search ongoing in Weymouth area.
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Fipley
W. Va
John Morgan
Green
Long Island Barber Sentenced to Death at Sing Sing
Martin Thorn was sentenced this morning to death in the electric chair at Sing Sing within the week starting January 19. The little barber received the sentence impassively with no visible emotion.
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Long Island City
Martin Thorn
Sing Sing
Barber
Governor Griggs Offered Attorney Generalship
Unofficial administration circles report Governor Griggs of New Jersey has been offered the attorney generalship and is considering the proposal.
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Washington
Griggs
New Jrsey
Death of German man found in Chicago sleeping rooms
John Strauss an aged German was discovered dead in his sleeping apartments in Chicago. His throat had been slashed in multiple places. Police suspect he killed himself.
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Chicago
John Strauss
Lawyer Blodgett Shot by Burglars at Home
Albany reports George R. Blodgett general counsel of the electric company shot by a burglar at his home early this morning and is at the point of death.
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Albany
N. Y
George R. Blodgett
The
Electric Company
Explosion in a Candy Factory in New York
An explosion at D. Auerbach's candy factory in New York today scorched six workers as a boiler ruptured, showering burning candy mixture on the plant crew.
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New York
D. Auerbach
Prison Congress Opens in Austin with 300 Delegates
The National Prison Congress of the United States convened in Austin with 300 delegates in attendance as Gov. Culberson welcomed visitors to the state.
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Austin
National Prison Congress of the United
Markets in New York Shares and Currency Snapshot
Markets report quiet trading with money on call at 1 percent and unchanged time money and mercantile power. Foreign exchange steady and bar silver at 59.8 cents per ounce.
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New York
Pawer
Opera House Burned in La Crosse Fire
Fire destroyed the McMillan Opera house and Pomeroy block in La Crosse Wisconsin this morning causing an estimated loss of a quarter of a million dollars.
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Lacrosse
Wis
McMillan Opera House
Pomeroy Block
Secretary Sherman Improves Despite Stormy Weather
Secretary Sherman is much better today and remains at home due to the severe weather.
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Sherman Better
Washington
Sccretary
Sherman
Questioning City Hall Bonds Sparks Local Debate
Dr Yandell questions the need and location of a new city hall in El Paso. He criticizes Fort Bliss land value and questions who would benefit from a proposed building and where it would be placed, urging residents to consider the project.
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Dr. Yandell
el Paso
Fort Bliss
Elderly Woman Robbed of Clothes on Emerson and Berrien
An old lady Hagins was robbed just before last of all her clothing near Emerson and Berrien. She has sought police help to reclaim the stolen property. Stolen items include a figured satin skirt a black satin skirt a black satin basque a color set and a Henrietta skirt. The elderly woman lives in hard circumstances and the loss severely affects her.
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Hagins
Emerson & Berrien’s
Clarence Williams Freed After Assault Charge Dismissed
In district court this morning Clarence Williams was released after the assault with intent to rob charge was not proven. The case ended without a conviction as the prosecution failed to establish the alleged intent to rob.
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Clarence Williams
Court ruling upholds tax power for El Paso schools excepted
The judgment affirms the principal taxes but excludes taxes for public schools, school bonds, sewer bonds and pre 1895 interest. It holds El Paso could not levy school taxes without proper conformity to the 1879 act and city charter, noting the 1882 election was council ordered and not mayor initiated.
El Paso Debt Funding and Tax Authority Questioned
The court considers whether a city may levy school and bond taxes without explicit power. It holds that a city cannot acquire or validate such authority by time and that taxpayers may challenge lack of power. It discusses bonds funding floating indebtedness and the interpretation of existing debt under charter and state law, referring to City of Terrell v Des Saint and Article 986 Sayles.
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Appellee
Cooley
el Paso
Bassett
Tex
Appellant
City of Terrell
Dessaint
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