Blaine Near Death Amid California Plans Abandoned
New York dispatch reports James G Blaine on his death bed from a prolonged illness It notes family anxiety and a projected move to Pasadena California for climate therapy that was later called off Washington confirms Blaines lungs attacked by bronchial infection Despite intermittent improvement officials say death could occur at any day
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New York
Washington
James G. Blaine
E. G. Janeway
asuIncton
Blaine
Wasulon
Thurmdey
Wasumarox
James C. Blac, Jr
Train Robbery and Murder Trial Stir West Virginia
Thomas Collins was arrested at Brodrick across the Ohio River by Chief Turner and aide. Collins admits to a murder connected to a Chesapeake and Ohio vestibule robbery and accuses organizer Horgon, while partner Forgey is wounded. The jail is guarded as tensions rise among citizens. Also reported are a naval court martial of Commander H J Johnson over the Mohican keel damage and Cork Johnson’s alleged family quarrel violence in Chicago.
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ShxvineTon
W. Va
Thomas Collins
Brodrick
Ohio
Turner
Collins
Chesapeake & Ohio
Orgey
Samuel
Charleston
Colins
Horgon
Forgey
San Francisco
Mare’s Island Navy Yard
H. J. Johnson
Mohican
Cherikoff Islands
Snow Drifts Benefit Wheat Fields in Kansas
Kansas snowed under as Hurorta reports nearly a foot of snow. The heavy drift protects winter wheat and will moisten the ground when it melts, a boon for farmers after the Dec 15 snowfall.
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Kansas
Hurorta
Kas
Congress Debate and Cabinet Hints Rise in Washington
The house passed the army bill on Wednesday afternoon. Chauncey Mitchell Devenwan met with the president in Washington and shared a meal. A feverish debate over the anti option bill continues in the senate with hopes of prompt action. Democratic lawmakers expect no silver legislation this session. The Willinda delegation met to back Morrison for a cabinet post. The president may gain power to curb cholera risk next season. Washington chatter claims the government lacks funds to pay navy and army contractors, prompting Springer to urge treasury scrutiny. The Crisp incident lingers as Anderson advises a public letter which Crisp won’t release. Senator Allman denies knowing Crisp drafted a speech or discussing it.
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House
Chauncey Mitchell Deven
Washington
Senate
Wulinda
W. 2. Morrison
United States
Navy
Army
Springer
Treasury Department
Crisp
Anderson
Alls Deniea
Curing to Grace in Omana Revival Attracts Thousands
A religious revival led by Evangelist Mills draws about 15,000 Omana residents to Exposition Hall and downtown churches. Businesses close briefly to allow workers to attend, then reopen after the noon conclusion.
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Omana
Evangelist Mills
Omsha
Mills
Exposition Hall
Unnatural Father Sparks Roarsville Outrage
In Roasville Illinois, George Ruth was acquitted of raping Nellie Henderson, daughter of wealthy Dr. Henderson, prompting mobs and denouncement of the father who allegedly refused to prosecute. Neighbors view Henderson as a cold, peculiar man amid bitter town feeling.
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Danvitun
Roasville
George Ruth
Nellie
Handerson
Haasville
Man Appears Alive After Death Shock at Hospital
Thomas Hyland, patient at King's County Hospital for rheumatism and heart trouble, was declared dead but later found alive in the morgue. He had been rendered unconscious by suspended animation and wandered the morgue floor, prompting attendants to flee and declare the place haunted.
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New York
Thomas Hyland
King’s County Hospital
Hyland
Body of Patrick Macadury Found Smothered Aboard Steamship
New York reports the body of Patrick Macadury of Brooklyn was found in the hold of the steamship Bolivia in Glasgow. He is believed to have suffocated during the ship's loading in Brooklyn last month.
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New York
London
Patrick Macadury
Brooklyn
Anchor Line
Bolivia
Glasgow
Local talk and city issues stir sarcasm and pride
Residents comment on paving disruptions blocking alleys and streets. A drummer praises Indianapolis women replacing rival cities in beauty while a physician warns about sewer plans cutting recent asphalt and delaying proper pavement completion. The eagle-eyed chatter hints at politics and newspaper influence.
Hartz Mountain and St Andresburg Warblers For Sale
A fine lot of Hartz mountain and St Andresburg warblers is offered for sale at Bchrader's for 74 pounds in Washington. The notice lists the birds and price with location and seller.
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Hartz Mountain
St. Andresburg
Death Ends Life of Mrs Rollins on Street in City
Mrs Thaddeus S Rollins wife of the attorney living at 89 Broadway died of heart disease on the sidewalk near her home shortly after noon Thursday. The 47 year old, who had just attended a funeral, collapsed while returning from the grocery, was attended by Dr Haag and Dr Fields but did not revive. Her death shocked family and friends, including her mother Mrs Genham. The couple, formerly of Logansport Indiana, had dwelt in the city for years. Burial plans for Sunday were not yet finalized.
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Dr. Haag
Dr. Fields
Bros. Genham
Mrs Clem Details Martin Case To Coroner
Mrs Nancy Clem told Coroner Beck she gave medicine to Martin and obtained tonic at a drug store. She claimed a right to practice medicine and described her actions as charitable. Coroner Beck will investigate charges of practicing without license and, if needed, hold her to court.
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Martin
Nancy Clem
Beck
Mra
Jem
Myre
Coroner probes Hamlin case as details emerge
The coroner continues testimony in the Hamlin case with witness reticence hinting at unknowns. Suspicions link the dead girl to Michaels or Hamlin, while initial statements claimed no known family or friends. A Columbus dispatch followed the death, and the coroner steadily investigates. Water Way Convention official notes a December meeting set for here, with cholera cases rising since December 12.
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Caronver
May Hamlin
Witneageg
Minnie Mabbitt
Michaels
Jet Hamlin
Indiana Ave
Sun
Columbus
Digby Bell Opera Opens Grand Engagement in Jupiter
The Digby Bell opera company begins its engagement at the Grand on Thursday with the new opera Jupiter. The season before holidays is light for theater, and several acts are scheduled next week including Verona Jarbeau in Starlight, Princeton glee club, Robert Downing with his new play, and Williams Meteors at the Park. Sam Jack's Creoles play the Empire next week while Sothern’s tour follows his success and loyal management. A remark on Sothern notes his meticulous attention to every prop and cue. If your king trouble to of scrofulas otigin Ayers Batsaparnia will cure you.
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Digby Bell Opera Company
Jupiter
Verona Jarbeau
Starlight
St English's
Princeton Glee Club
Grand
Robert Downing
Williams
Meteors
Sothern
Sol Smith Russell
Weither
Russell
Ayers Batsaparnia
Lien on Best Br R A Secret Meeting at Denison House
A secret meeting at the Denison house exposed a lien maneuver by lumber dealer W H McGinnis to shield a 4000 dollar debt to Rathborn & Co. by assigning a lien against Union stock yard company assets. Creditors protested as McGinnis and contractors pursued court action while Pollak and Maj. Collinge Ware visited town to discuss expanding the TitAnopolis works amid talks of an 800 car contract.
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Denison House
W. H. McGinnis
Rathborn & Co
Chicago
McGinnis
County Recorder
Bel Railroad
Union Stock Yard
Moore Packing Company
Levi Pierson
DietHonis
Pierson
Mc.Ginnig
Rathborn& Co
Thea
Récordes
Rathborun & Co
Praferrac
Hopkins
McGinnie
Pollak
Maj
Collinge Ware
Clincionati
Maj. Collins
Brazil
Ind
Bates House
Titanopolis Car Works
Pepany
Sun
Adapdce Sat
Ato
Pol
Leader of Mexican bandits in doubt in grave matter
San Antonio Dec. 15 A report places the bandit leader who killed Mexican soldiers in San Agnacio as Francisco Genavides a deserter from the Mexican army and a desperate character Another report identifies the leader as a Mexican desperado named Ramcar Mexican troops patrol the Mexican side of the Rio Grande and will be reinforced Friday
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San Antonio
Tex
San Agnacio
Mexico
Francisco Genavides
Ramcar
Rio Grande
Massive Mexican silver vein found in fallen ore cliff
In City of Mexico on December 15 a 40,000 pound Androlife was brought from Jiminez in the state of Chilua hua. It fell four months ago, struck a cliff in its course, plowing deep furrows and exposing a rich vein of silver. Mining experts quickly secured the claim and it is now being profitably worked.
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City of
Mexico
Androlife
Jiminez
Chiluahua
No Woman Bound To Take An Ill Fitting Garment
A reader sends clippings criticizing slang about women and fashion. It notes Indianapolis women and others in Washington forming a cooking club, which allegedly worsened personal fortunes. A French court ruled no woman must wear an ill fitting gown in a verdict against Mme Bernhardt over gown payment.
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Indianapolis
Washington, D. C
Mme. Bernhardt
New bookcases at Wim L Elder Br Bufkin cancer specialist care
Unclear readable text mentions a cancer specialist named Bufkin at Wim L Elder Br Bufkin. References specific care for goiter and irises or related items, with fragments like S858 N finols at. The passage is fragmented and lacks coherent events or dates. No clear person, organization, or location constitutes a definite news item.
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Bufkin
Fatal dose leads to death at City Hospital
Martin Felmann died Thursday at about 3 o clock in City hospital from a dose of rough on rats taken during a personal crisis. He and his wife had a troubled relation, and after quarreling he left home to stay with August Gintz. Felmann and Gintz visited a saloon where Felmann later became violently ill and confessed to taking the poison. He declined medical aid until the emetic was given, then was taken to the hospital where he lingered in agony until his death at 3 a m. The coroner will investigate.
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Martin Felmann
City Hospital
Feimann
McCinals St
Missouri-st
August Gintz
Kints
Wren
Hisenbeiss
Arabialsnea
W. Washington Sr
Envy's Awful Work and Ballot Contests Amid Editor Turmoil
A spoofed tale recounts envy among editors leading to a ballot contest. The central editor, nicknamed Thedivor, is manipulated by rivals into counting ballots as letters and ballots flood in from across the country. The piece blends satire with a calendar of unrelated items and brief notices from Chicago and Georgia reporting disappearances and a railroad strike anecdote.
Marriage at Fourteen Shocks Ugild-Wirs readers
A sensational marriage in Wash on Wednesday linked James Halder to 14 year old Hattie Alay Barnum. Walder, a barkeener in a theater, wed she, but an hour later the bride was taken by her mother to the Good Shepherd home. The husband, absent at the time, vowed to secure release, but sisters refused.
Explosion Kills Three In Dynamite Accident At Mill
Reported at Ewo Wen Were Billled and Five Hatate Ag Injured by Et. Mapsssvinin in Pennsylvania. A massive dynamite blast near Tiomss Walters and Michael Parish killed two and fatally wounded Dominick Walter and Michael Maren. Court notices include Dr. Mary Lloyd suit for damages and Lida Newman suing Railway trials’ association for 2000. Local safety board accepted Patrolman Settle’s resignation. Larry Desong appointed. Marriage licenses listed and dyeing works advertised.
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Mapsssvinin
Dynenmikte
Tiomss Walters
Michael Parish
Dominick Walter
Michael Maren
Munvsville
Mary Lloyd
Afra
Mary Winters
Dfrs
Winters
Garsages
Su Fenry Bright
Rhode Island St
Sle
Court
Penntz
Federal Build
Doosard of Public Safety
Settle
Larry Desong
Clingler
Dr. Martin
Jacob Schmidt
Geo
Mrs. Pettinger
W. W
Woodbridge
Mrs. Williams
Edward
Mrs. Mccracken
Albert
Mrs. Need
Ida Gilpin
John
Katie Ifill
Frank and
Mabel Morrison
Crsrus
Caroline M.davis
Jas
Austin Brice
Woman shoots husband in court yard confrontation
In criminal court Mrs. Ida Marsh testified her husband George Marsh had long abused her. She said he followed her from the courthouse on November 13, threatening and using vile names until she fired the revolver to defend herself. A bullet hit a step and ricocheted, striking Barney McCoy, a friend of the husband, though she bears no ill will toward him. Her father gave the weapon for defense, and she once passed it to a brother after a prior incident. The case includes cross examination about sobriety and past behavior as both parties’ children testified to their mother’s harsh conduct.
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Ida Marsh
George Marsh
Tan Sun
Tivad
Barney McCoy
McCoy
Illinois
Georges Meareh
Uielg Papa
Girls Sent To Reformatory After Counterfeit Case
A young girl brought from Fort Wayne was jailed on counterfeit charges and sent to the reformatory Thursday morning while authorities seek to separate her from a McCullough woman alleged to be the ringleader. Police fear the women have a larger counterfeit gang and rely on testimony to convict the woman, as other suspects remain at large.
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Hy Deasio
Wad x
Reformatory
Dessia
Fort Wayne
tficCullough
Twe
McCullough
Eic
Baersts
Scattershot NY era trial looms over Gray Elliott Shepard fallout
A chaotic report centers on Frank S. Gray and Elliott Shepard of the Mail and Express, with cross examinations, alleged bribery hints, and the police commissioners’ role in funding advertising. Ingersoll faces questions about a $5,000 commission plan, while Col. Shepard endures intense courtroom scrutiny amid sensational testimony and defense efforts.
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New York
Frank S. Gray
Elliott J. Shepard
Mail and Express
Fens
Shearmen
Beecher
Gray
Shepard
Prom
Har
Grey
Harroun
de Gray
Soca
Bri
Aca
Ingersoll
Times
Col
Mr. & Bed
Walt
Coronel
Nash Davis Parsons
Sharp
Col. Ings
Shane
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Cleveland
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BAND
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Meapliffe and Company
Sam Jack
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Lien
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Wim, L. Elder's
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Albert M. Lacrom
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Tennessee
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Mack Brown
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TL Marsh Cash
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Thomas M. Holmes
Holmes
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Washington Farmers’ Insurance Company
Charveston
D. C
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Brrrano
Manitou Island
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Tom Finnley
St. Pau
Duaring
John Eading
Waarnsgr
Indiana
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Tay Mail
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Epgersolt
Fort? Police Comimissioners
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Diachtiva O
Pinterton
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Sidenstick
Pinkerton
Clark Sonsts
Howl
Siderstick
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Jack Crown
Lizzie Schmidt
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