Iron Ball Suit Receivership Feud Heads to Supreme Court
The Iron Ball receivership fight nears a key Supreme Court hearing as supporters of the order push for a reversal of Judge Taylor’s insolvency outlook. They argue the levee court overstepped its bounds and seek emergency action amid $2.3 million total funds and over $1 million on deposit.
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Todel Bribery Case Leads to Arrest in Ironwood
Louis Todel a furrier in Ironwood Mich received 1000 from Mayor Karste to influence an election. He could not bet on Cleveland and backed Spooner in Wisconsin and Indiana. Karste demanded repayment and when refused had him jailed. Gray and Shepard trial ends with verdict for Shepard and Gray to appeal to the supreme court.
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Frenchy Rescued After 250 Mile Ice Trek From Behring Sea
Peter Vinit known as Frenchy, one of three men who hunted polar bears on Behring Island, was rescued last spring by the Bear. He traveled 45 days over 250 miles to Sand Point with only dogs for warmth and birds for food. An expedition went to Fox Cape to rescue Higue, but he is presumed dead.
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Beaten to Death in Guatemala City Prison
The Guatemala City police arrested Senora Noriaga while she traveled toward El Salvador and imprisoned her. She was beaten to death with rods in the prison plants after defending Salvador in 1890, according to reports from the city.
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WILY WALTER Taught end to Hights for Steaiing From the Mails
Cruscaco December 16 Sgt Walter James a post office clerk was arrested Thursday night for stealing letters. He had in his possession drafts checks railroad tickets jewelry money orders and postal notes including a draft for 11000.
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Slavin Executed in Ontario for Capt. Davey Murder
Jas Slavin alias McMahon was hanged in Conwall Ontario on Tuesday morning for the murder of Constable J R Davey who died during an attempted capture. Slavin, 24, had a criminal record and reportedly said goodbye to his guards before the drop. The case follows a separate Kansas Democratic meeting where no senatorial decision was reached and ex Governor Glick was approved for secretary of agriculture.
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Mine blast tragedy halts drill crew in Queens county
In Malzga mines Queens county on Thursday evening dynamite failed to explode as Jos Francis and Wam bolt Simpson drilled holes. Francis drew the dynamite out and it exploded, killing him and injuring others. Also reports say American delegates to the international monetary conference will sail on the steamship Lohn to New York on December 21.
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The Marsh Case Closing Argument and Jury Retirement
Prosecutor Holtzman delivered the closing argument in the Marsh case on Friday morning. Judge Cox instructed the jury on possible verdicts and penalties including assault with intent to kill carrying up to 14 years, assault and battery up to six months in jail and a $1000 fine, or a verdict of not guilty.
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Victim Commits Suicide in Indiana Barn
Vincennes Ind Dec 16 A man identified as Grover Marsh aged 40 hanged himself in a barn near Whitelaw in this county. Marsh, who was staying at the home of his brother in law Wesley Teverhaugh, was described as despondent and was alone Thursday evening.
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Scaldeed to Death in Indiana Boiler Accident
Four year old Glenn Wadsworth of Lisanon Indiana was scalded when a boiler of hot water burst onto him Thursday night. He suffered severe burns to his head and arms and died a few hours later.
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Congress to Break For Two Week Holiday Recess
Washington reports indicate Congress will recess for two weeks. Republicans vow to pursue contested western senate seats while the House committee continues work on the coal issue with limited progress. Gov. Murphy of Arizona promotes statehood. Senator George debates the anti option bill with White Davis Palmer and Harris involved in the discussion. Secretary Foster cites a potential $20 million treasury surplus if revenues hold. Rumors place David B. Hill, McPherson, Morrison in consideration for Cleveland's cabinet.
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Death of George W. Atkins Superintendent of Atkins Saw Works
George W. Atkins of J. C. Atkins Co. dies at home 577 N Mississippi St after a relapse from typhoid malaria. He was 54, survived by a widow and four children, and had served as superintendent and director at the saw works. Funeral set for Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. W H Taylor. Work halted at the plant until after the service.
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Indictment in Obscene Literature Case Heats Up
A federal grand jury indicted Benjamin R. Hyman former Household Journal proprietor now in Chicago. He is charged with mailing notices or advertisements of alleged obscene books including The Decameron of Boccaccio The Heptameron of Navarre Il Robl stories and Levaria. The case tests whether the works constitute obscenity and has drawn wide interest as many libraries hold the titles.
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Becks Lu Y Way and Sullivan Case Details
Coroner conducts Friday testimony in the Sullivan case over a death linked to a possible drug error at a Washington Street pharmacy. Witnesses include a clairvoyant and a missing letter from Lanlin to a man implicated, amid an ongoing inquiry into the May Hamlin case and related mystery surrounding a young man present at an earlier scene.
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Police reform chatter and frontier skirmish near the border
Streets chatter suggests patrols at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets and action against theater loungers fast drivers and urban craps games. A Spanish report from San Ignacio recounts a dance clash with Mexican troops, ranchers crossing the river, prisoners taken and charges of breach of peace filed on the Texas side.
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Will contest filed over Hilgenberg estate in Kansas City
Bulgenberg's Will action filed Friday by Caroline TH Crane and others against Christian Hilgenberg and others seeks to invalidate the will of Christopher Hilgenberg. The estate is valued at 75.05 with Mrs. Crane receiving a portion. Plaintiffs allege the testator was not of sound mind when he signed the document.
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Labor Strife and Local Incidents Reported in Cincinnati and Illinois
Telegraph operators return from Cincinnati after failing to win Big Four recognition of their labor group. The article notes wage compromises, attempts to recognize the union, and threats of strike action. It also covers a court-involved altercation at a hotel, a gas company dispute in Indiana with threatened shutoffs, and residents facing heating cuts during winter.
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Rock Island
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Blaine's Condition Stays Steady Amid Stomach Disease
In Noroxplain Blaine remains in similar condition after the morning call. Dr Johnson notes no head or lung involvement, with the illness suspected as a stomach cancer. Reporters outside Blaine’s residence are questioned for their vigilance as unnecessary.
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Arrests and Flight Over Panama Canal Probe Amid Jail Break
At daybreak on Friday Charles de Lesseps son of Vicomte Ferdinand de Lesseps Marius Fontain and Fontanes directors of the Panama canal company and Leroy ex deputy who sold his vote for 200000 francs were arrested Baron Cotta a director fled to Vienna with documents in the case Ex Sheriff Carter injured after being hurled against an iron pole while attempting to board an electric car O D Williamson seeks door keeper post in the house of representatives Charles Benson convicted murderer died in jail after stabbing his jailer and himself the same night in Leavenworth Kansas
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Populists plan December holiday conference in city
Great preparations are under way for a populist holiday conference in Indianapolis on December 27 and 28. National leaders will attend and talks center on fusion with the prohibitionist wing, though populists deny any such proposal will be advanced or it would be welcomed.
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Local Murder Case Sparks Investigation Near Wh Thursday
Authorities hold a man for a fatal shooting near Wh Thursday as a missing person, later identified as 11 year old Lewis Metz, was found dead on a railroad track. The victim, an elderly, respected citizen, was robbed of a gold watch and money. a thorough investigation aims to arrest the murderer.
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Italian passenger sparks blaze on Keystone State near Bridgeport
Passengersdescribe an Italian deck passenger asleep when he kicked over a coal oil lamp among inflammable materials near Bridgeport Ohio aboard the Keystone State. The engineer and a deaf and dumb man directed water and operated pumps to fight the fire. The engineer was hurt.
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Judge Buskirk Rules Against Theater in Sign Case
Judge Buskirk denies the theater group a quash and grants time to answer after city officials cited a Wabash street sign as a ordinance violation. He suspects a similar sign across the street also breaches rules, while merchants were required to remove such signs.
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Col Hernandez Sentenced for Aiding Escape
Col Hernandez has been sentenced for aiding Catrino Garza to escape last year. He will be shot Monday unless a commutation is granted, as his friends press for clemency.
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Indiana Weather Forecast Includes Rain Snow for Weekend
Forecast for Indiana predicts cloudy skies with occasional rain or snow through the night and Saturday. Temperatures will rise slightly tonight before falling on Saturday.
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Ada Rehan as Sculptor's Model Sparks Debate at World Fair
A lengthy critique surveys Ada Rehan as a potential model for a statue in the world fair, noting her physique and facial features against contemporary beauty standards. It contrasts her with other actresses and mentions opinions of Lilian Russell and Louise Montague, while hinting at competing claims and rumors about compensation. The piece then shifts to local news, reporting bids for a bridge over Pogue's Run, sewer projects in East and Washington streets, and city contracts for cleaning alleys and Kentuck y Avenue.
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Cannibalism Case Recalled in Historic Trial Drama
A 1909–10 cannibalism trial recount recalls Alfred Packer’s 1873 crimes near Canyon City. Packer claimed starvation after a snowbound camp, ate a body, faced multiple murder charges, and was repeatedly sentenced to long terms, with appeals centering on cumulative sentencing.
When Clothing Store Window Fire Causes Heavy Loss
A large Christmas window display at the When clothing store was destroyed by fire sparked by faulty incandescent wires. Heat caused the plate glass to crack and collapse on the sidewalk, with estimated damages from 7000 to 15000 dollars and potential total losses up to 20000, fully insured. The blaze also damaged the adjacent law office and a water closet fire at the Bank of Commerce building was reported. A separate police action reports a Starr gang pursuit after Deputy U.S. Marshal Floyd Wilson was killed in Walcreek, Indian Territory.
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Christmas Candy Almonds Preparation Guide
The recipe describes dissolving chocolate with milk in a double boiler, then blending in confectioners sugar and more milk to form a paste. Add vanilla and vatafia, coat blanched Valencia almonds with the paste, shaping them, and rolling in fine crystals to finish.
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