Senate Lexow committee hearings reveal police corruption
Testimony in Philadelphia and New York reveals police involvement in politics and alleged protection of a house of ill fame on Green street. Ex officers Green McManus and ex-Sergeant William Francis are named, with charges of drunkenness and on duty misconduct. Witnesses report intimidation attempts and arrests tied to political canvassing for the administration.
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Green Street
James W. Naylor
Molly Blanchard
William Francis
Francis
Boase
Pettit
Julia Crowe
John Davis
Davis
Mercer District Attorney moves nolle prosse in hazing case
Mercer Pennsylvania January report states the district attorney seeks a nolle prosse for Westmin ster students Biggs Howell and Flower charged in assault stemming from the hazing of student Mahon. Judge Miller delays ruling until the defendants appear in court and vows to lecture them.
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Mercer
Biggs
Howell
Flower
Westminster
Mahon
Miller
New Wilmington
Israel
Fire destroys Cowlins brickyard in Movonaaweva Pa
A fast moving blaze, fanned by strong winds, totally consumed the Cowlins brickyard at Movonaaweva, along with dry sheds and machinery. The fire department could not reach it and the flames spread to the O Leary factory pot house, which was partly consumed. Loss pegged at 2000 with no insurance.
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Movonaaweva, Pa
Jan
Cowlins
O'Leary
Ninth annual Master Painters and Decorators meeting opens
Reading Pennsylvania January 8 The ninth annual convention of the Master Painters and Decorators Association of Pennsylvania is in session with Titus Berger of Pittsburgh presiding. Delegates are welcomed by Major Shanaman and President Berger responds. Committees are appointed and reports show rapid craft progress.
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Reeading
Master House‘painters’ and Decorators’ Association of Pennsylvania
Titus Berger
Pittsburg
Shanaman
Berger
Terrible accident at Andover forge injures worker
William A Faust, employed at the Andover furnace, slipped while scraping cinders from molten iron and plunged his left hand into hot metal. His hand and forearm were badly burned and amputation is feared. Also four alleged oleomargarine dealers arrested in Harrisburg on bail of 300 dollars. Philadelphia faces potential streetcar strike if negotiations fail.
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Penniseere
William A. Faust
Andover
Harrissere
Wells
Harrisburg
Thomas Likens
M. Aronson
John Behring
Martin McTiernan
C. E. Johnson
Shocking Death In Buck Mountain Home
Maganoy City Pennsylvania January 6 Mrs Michael Ryan 30 a resident of Buck Mountain fell onto a heated stove in her house and despite efforts to rise she died several hours later from severe burns.
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Maganoy City
Michael Ryan
Buck Mountain
Beene 4 Pa Jan Miss Mary N Smith Lawsuit Promise Marriage
Miss Mary N Smith has employed counsel to sue Jesse Devies in this county to compel him to keep his promise to marry. The brief notes the case is filed in Beene County Pennsylvania and references a breach of engagement.
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Beene
Mary N. Smith
Jesse Devies
Ex mayor J F Scott commits suicide after illness
Axknoxr January 8 report says J F Scott former mayor of hae took his own life after a year of suffering and a recent illness, details incomplete as the notice ends abruptly.
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Axknoxr, O
J. F. Scott
Hae
Reserve Very Low as Export Fears Grow
The Treasury shows a daily loss of 2,759,000 in gold and currency, reducing the reserve to 58,326,710. Heavy withdrawals spark fears of continued exports, with January memory of large outflows and a 30 day delay before the new bond issue can close. New York notes indecision in gold shipping and a weekly export projection over 5,000,000 dollars.
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Wasuigeron
Treasury
Mercantile National Bank of New York
New York
West Attacks Tax Policy and Gold Standard Debate in Senate
In a January Senate session Senator West delivered a sweeping critique of the income tax ruling, denounced the greenback retirement plan, and argued the gold standard versus bimetallism is an irrepressible conflict. Chandler proposed postal savings certificates for a popular loan. Lodge accused The World editor of violating statutes by contacting foreign officials.
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Washington
Senate
West
Supreme Court
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Chandler
Prince of Wales
Rothschilds
New York World
Lodge
the World
United States
United States.’’ Mr. Gray
Delaware
Utah’s Allen Admitted as House Member in Brief Session
In Washington on January 8 a short House session admitted the new Utah member Mr. Allen. The chamber adopted resolutions asking the attorney general for information on antitrust law enforcement and for recommendations on new legislation, and requested the secretary of the treasury to provide statistics on the Bering Sea seal fisheries.
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Washington
Utah
Allen
Bering Sea
Senate caucus neutral on tariff bill amid doubts
In Washington on January 8 the Republican senatorial caucus reported no progress on the house tariff bill. Most senators oppose amendments and lean toward reporting the bill as received, viewing it as an emergency measure. Also in Washington news notes Kiel's international navigation and fisheries expo planned from May 13 to September 30, 1896 under German government, with a $20,000 exhibit estimate to be presented to Congress.
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Washington
House
Kiel
Congress
Navy officials doubt Turkish fleet claims in press reports
Washington reports from the navy department say continued mentions of a large United States fleet assembling in Turkish waters are unfounded. Officials note the fleet already there is sufficient to create the desired moral effect on Turkey, should the government choose to act.
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Washington
Jan
United States
Navy Department
Turkey
No Alarm Over the Baltimore Overdue Steamer
Hincron Jan 8 No alarm at the navy department over the Baltimore reported overdue at San Francisco. She was under orders to stop at Yokohama and if laid up there for any reason would not yet be.
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Hincron
Navy Department
Baltimore
San Francisco
Yokohama
Emperor William Declares Nonrecognition of Transvaal Suzerainty
Berlin January 8. Dr W J Leyds reports Emperor William refuses to recognize any suzerainty of Britain over the Transvaal, defying the 1884 treaty. London reports hint Britain may mobilize reserves and send orders to the war office as tensions rise. Public anger grows over William’s Kruger congratulation, with calls for his expulsion from clubs and for resigning his royal dragoon colonelcy.
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Great Britain
Transvaal Republic
Berlin
W. J. Leyds
Transvaal
William
London
Globe
War Office
Colonial Office
Aldershot
England
Germany
Kruger
Jameson
Pouyter
the Times
Chamberlain
Hercules Robinson
Bulawayo
Warwick
Times
Emperor William
Royal Yacht Squadron
Royal Dragoons
Capetown
Architect and Builders Loan head bound over for fraud
Cincinnati January 8 Edgar J Shaw president and manager of the Architects and Builders Loan association was bound over in 5000 by U S Commissioner Honper for default of which he went to jail Shaw advertised 100000 capital stock but the directory was only nominal Many complaints were received of no returns Shaw used the mails for advertising and was arrested for using the mails for fraudulent purposes
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Cincinnati
Edgar J. Shaw
Architects’ and Builders’ Loan Association
United States
Honper
Shaw
Wealthy farmer found dead under rail trestle near Rocky River
Albert Wolf of West Dover was found dead under the Nickel Plate railroad trestle two miles west of Rocky River in Cleveland. A bloody coat was found a mile away and footprints in the snow led to it from the trestle. A large roll of money accompanied him, but only 60 cents remained on his body.
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Cleveland
Albert Wolf
West Dover
Rocky River
Welf
Bear terror unsettles St Matthews after escape
The suburb of St Matthews, Louisville area, has faced two days of danger as a pet bear escaped from its owner and attacked dogs, killing some, while also raiding pig enclosures. Local residents fear further incidents as authorities urge caution.
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Louisvitue
St. Matthews
Louisville
Kansas City Man Targeted in Valencia Swindle Uncovered
George Leas once ran a Kansas City boiler works and now travels for Crescent steel works of Bradford Pa with Chicago headquarters. He was named as one of the intended victims in a gigantic swindle unearthed by Valencia Spain authorities.
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Kansas City
Jan
George Leas
Crescent Steel Works
Bradford
Chicago
Valencia
Spain
Editorial Justifies US Leadership in Continental Law
London dated January 8 an editorial in The Chronicle defends American bid to shape international law in the Americas comparing it to Britain's historical dominance in Europe. It argues the United States never seized civilized territory without the owner's consent and asserts that recognition of this principle is essential.
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London
The
Chronicle
America
American
England
Europe
Alabama Congressman Clarke Launches Dem Governor Bid
Rep. R. Clarke of Alabama’s First District formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination on a reform platform. He introduced his plan with a focus on ethics and governance, signaling a challenge to incumbent leadership.
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Ree Alay
R. Clarke
Alabama
Spkinstony
Joseph Side Gidea
Unclear Input Translates To Narrow Campaign Note
The fragmentary text mentions preventing undervaluation of imports and a proposed schema or plan. It references consideration of methods and a potential leadership or committee role but lacks concrete events, dates, places, or identifiable organizations.
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Saas Niciioon
Ruperts Ber
Union Pacific to Run Fast Through Train to San Francisco
California rail news notes a new through train from Chicago to San Francisco via the Union Pacific System in 74 hours 45 minutes. Departures include Chicago at 6 p.m. Sunday and Omaha 8:45 p.m. Wednesday with arrivals in San Francisco Thursday. Pullman sleepers and dining cars provided. additional sleeper from Kansas City to San Francisco.
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Union Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
Central Pacific Railways
Chicago
San Francisco
Omaha
Los Angeles
Pullman
Kansas City
Cheyenne
Fast Mail
Council Bluffs
California
A. Myers
Trav. Pass
Pittsburg
E. L. Lomax
Gen’l Pass
Tkt
Neb
Irrigation Promises Higher Yields on Smaller Dakota Farms
A cited article argues farmers unused to irrigation doubt reports of large yields. It notes an irrigated 40 acre farm outperforms a 640 acre nonirrigated plot. The piece invites readers to request a pamphlet on irrigation in Dakota from John R. Pott of Williamsport PA and promises more farmer experiences soon.
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Dakota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
John R. Pott
Williamsport
James Lydick Opens Shaving Saloon in Greenville
James Lydick announces a new shaving saloon in Greenville with rooms in Mrs. Sebring's building offering clean shaves and fancy hair cuts. He is a graduate of a first class Tensorial Department in Philadelphia.
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James Lydick
Greenville
Mrs. Sebring
Mr. Lydick
Philadelphia
Deeds and Mortgages Call for Redemption at McGregor Office
All persons holding deeds and mortgages in the hands of ex Register and Recorder James McGregor are urged to call within 30 days. Mr McGregor will stay at the office for that period and seeks to meet all interested parties.
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James McGregor
McGregor
Local store advertises grain flour and feed
A. G. Glenn's offers grain flour and feed while an accompanying medical claim promotes Dean's Ointment as a permanent cure for itching piles. The ad emphasizes immediate relief and universal effectiveness.
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A. G. Glenn’s
Dean
Market Report by Mack and Wilson Firms
The market report is issued weekly with corrections made each Tuesday by Mack and O proprietors of the Checkered Front and by Wilson, Rowe and proprietors of the New Indiana Flour Mills.
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Mack & Oroprietors
Wilson, Rowe & Proprietors
New Indiana Flouring Mills
Fleming and Thomas Cleaning Up Sale at Their Store
Fleming and Thomas announce a cleaning up sale with tables of odds and ends in irregular sizes offered at greatly reduced prices. Shoppers are invited to visit the store, inspect the items, and judge for themselves whether the prices meet their needs.
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Fleming & Thomas
Best Shoes at Low Prices for All Sizes
It advertises wool lined lace shoes in size range, promising comfort and durability. Sold at $1.25 per pair, inviting customers to visit and compare stock for best prices and fit.
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Monongahela
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Janu
Union Traction Company
Mayer
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Clarke
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Wv. M. Cunninghall
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Third Ward
Indiana, Pa
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Marshall & Kline’s
J. C. Wallace & Son
Indiana
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