Trial over will dispute of Solomon Roll ends with verdict
Jonathan Roll as administrator sued Liza Mason to quiet title on Solomon Roll's estate valued at 15000 dollars. Mason countered that Roll was of unsound mind when he made the will. Witnesses testified to lack of soundness. Roll’s daughter Mrs Mason was disinherited over her marriage. Jury verdict nullified the will.
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London
Bucharest
Desro Empire
Jory
Jonathan Roll
Solomon Roll
Liza Mason
Roll
Irvington
Minister Faces Trial Over Fast Horses and Two Lovers
Des Moines dispatch reports Rev. George W. Baxter pastor of Knoxville Iowa’s Presbyterian Church faces charges of unbecoming conduct for an excessive love of fast horses and pretty women. He is accused of being engaged to two women at once and the presbytery will conduct a multi day trial.
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East
Des Moines
George W. Baxter
Presbyterian Church of
Knoxville
Fire Devastates Inland French Village Berzen
A disastrous blaze in Berzen, an inland French village, on Tuesday night killed M. Gironde and 14 villagers as they perished in their homes or while fleeing. Most of the village was burned, amid dire need for food and clothing among survivors.
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Paris
Berzen
M. Gironde
Wiping Out a Bad Gang in Fort Sukru Arkansas
Fort Sukru Ark December 21. Deputy-marshal Bruner wounded desperado Sten Rowe while attempting to capture the Rowe gang. Joseph Rowe was killed and Ned Downing wounded. The gang is among the worst in the territory.
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Fort Sukru
Ark
Sten Rowe
Bruner
Rowe
Joseph Rowe
Ned Downing
Distillery Planned in Beat Nice Opposition to Whisky Trust
Will Buck the Trust reports a 1000 bushels per day distillery to be built in Beat Nice Nebraska. Investors include Matthew Lawler and J R Dailey of Peoria Illinois and several local capitalists. The plant aims to operate against the prevailing whisky trust.
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Beatnice
Neb
Whisky Trust
Matthew Lawler
J. R. Dailey
Peoria
Ill
Foerstel’s Theft Leaves City Treasury Short
In St. Louis on December 21 an item reports that Assistant city treasurer Foerstel stole city funds. It states his property is valuable enough to potentially repay the entire amount taken, suggesting a possible cover of losses through his assets.
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St. Louris
Foerstel
Indian Suffering Amid Western Hunger and Cold Weather
Reports from Guthrie say western Oklahoma suffers amid drought and famine. Indians of the Blanket tribe dance as women starve while many fall ill or die. Settlers on Apache lands lose stock. clothing and food scarce as a harsh cold snap grips the territory.
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Kansas City
Guthrie
Cherokee Strip
Apportionment Law Feud and Local Court Actions
A bustling column notes quick claims that two good democrats could draft a first class apportionment law in two hours, with no change to current districting. It also reports Kenna's illness in Washington and a flood of local legal matters from damages suits to a criminal assault verdict and several marriage licenses.
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Tur Stan
Smith
Panama Scandal Roils French Deputies As Prosecutions Called
Paris reports escalating Panama canal scandal with M Floquet announcing probes into ex ministers Rouvier and Roch and Corsican deputy Arena amid demands to prosecute a新senators. Violent exchanges and duels threaten order as banking figures warn of potential revolution' and political crisis intensifies.
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Panama Canal
M. Floquet
Chamber of Deputies
MM. Rouvier
Finance
M. Jules Roch
Emanuel Arena
Corsica
Antonin Proust
DeSevres
Baron Jean de Soukeyan
London
Joseph Deugue de la Fanconnazie
Orne
Procureur-General
Parliamentary Investigation Commission
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Senate
Renault
Albert Gravy
Beral
Thevenot
Deves
M. Clemenceau
M. Deroulede
Deroulede
France
Panama
Indiana fair exhibits spark pride at state house display
Indiana display plans emphasize agriculture coal clay and mineral products with large jars of grain seeds and peach brandy on view. W H Halian and Professor Coulter oversee educational and natural woods exhibits as the commission reviews costs and funding to place and label displays and build pavilions for about 100000 dollars.
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Indiana
Laporte
W. H. Hailuan
Coulter
Purdue University
Lafayette
Chicago
Gadi'a Court Hears Brief Morning Session
Police court opened on time with few prisoners. Green Baldwin, colored, fined 15 dollars for overworked and poorly fed horse after humane officer Orlepp arrested him. Isaac Bennett, arrested for stealing an overcoat, was released after arraignment when officers learned it was the wrong coat.
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Green Baldwin
Orlepp
Baldwin
Isaac Bennett
Milam
Bennett
Judge Denies New Trial in Graves Case
Dunmere fa Dec 21 Judge Woolson overruled the motion for a new trial in the Graves case. Sentence will be pronounced Thursday.
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Spi
Woolson
N. E. Graves
Legal Fight Over Railroad Property Seizure Before Judge Walker
The case centers on John 8 Miller and Harry Crawford as Randall special master in a suit by the Chicago & South Atlantic receiver. Crawford is accused of purloining miles of railroad, rolling stock, and bonds after a 1870s split with Indiana and Illinois interests. Testimony shows bonds and a mortgage were issued under Crawford, with property moved to the Chicago & Indianapolis Airline and later to the Mouon railway. Morris Sharp testifies he did not authorize Crawford to act. proceedings began last Wednesday and may finish Wednesday evening. The dispute involves an alleged $300,000 to $400,000 with experts estimating Crawford profited near a million from the deal.
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John 8. Miller
Lake Front
Chicago
Harry Crawford
Miller
Crawford
Chicago & South Atlantic Railroad
Indianapolis, Delphi & Chicago
Chicago & South Atlantic Company
Indiana Company
State Line
Illinois Company
Indiana
Chicago & Indianapolis Airline Railroad Company
Mouon Railway
Chicago & South Atlantic
Morris Sharp
Washington Court Rouge
Delphi
Sharp
Drawford
Shot Through the Heart in Brazil
Claude Wolfe, 23, junior member of McKutt & Wolfe grocers, was found dead in his room in his Rio Branco home from a self-inflicted gunshot. Son of Dr W J Wolfe, he was described as young and single. the motive remains unknown. The police treat the death as suicide rather than accident.
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Brazil
Claude Wolfe
Wolfe
W. J. Wolfe
McKutt & Wolfe, Grocers
A Railroad War Breaks Out Over Wabash Crossing
Warranatsa Michigan Central section men tore up 100 feet of Wabash track at Crigsman station sparking fears of serious trouble as guards surround the crossing. Central asserts Wabash aims to run trains without stopping and will resist until a compromise is reached. Adonis Dixey's company struggles with unpaid salaries and potential disbanding, aided by Pittsburg manager Henderson who covered bills to move the company to Pittsburg.
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Wabash Railroad
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Cixcis Hall
Adonis
Dixey
Henderson
Pittsburg
Train wreck attempt nets young prisoner and white accomplice
Near Farmington Del on Tuesday night Major T. Wilson, a young Black man, was jailed for attempting to wreck a passenger train. He claimed George Johnson, a white boy, ordered him to place obstructions to make the engine jump. Johnson was arrested as well.
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Whurbcrox
Del
Major T. Wilson
Farmington
Geo. Johnson
Johnson
Poisoned Convicts in Helena Arkansas Lockup
At Helena Ark ten more convicts fell ill around 2 am Wednesday. One died Tuesday night and another Wednesday, bringing total deaths to six. Officials suspect arsenic poisoning.
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Strict Rock
Ark
Helena
Local Ayer’s Sarsaparilla Ad Promotes Blood Purity
An old advertisement promotes Wm. L. Elder’s Ayer s Sarsaparilla claiming blood purification. It notes sold by all druggists and mentions dyes and dye works in Pennysylvania.
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Wm. L. ‘Elder
Ayer
Slave Trade Scandal Ties Montzerrat to Forced Labor
Reports from San Francisco describe the tramp steamer Montzerrat recently delivering Gilbert islanders to Guatemala for coffee plantation labor. The vessel is said to have been purchased by slave traders and rededicated to transporting islanders to rural Americas. Allegations accuse slave drivers and interpreters of facilitating the scheme aboard the Moss four masted Riders, now chartered by traffickers.
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Montzerrat
Guatamala
Uged
Montzerry
Gilbert Fahiti
Lie Hutterpretera
Tragedy in Cincinnati Ends With Wife Wounded
Gabriel Benson, visiting from Indianapolis, was shot multiple times by his drunken stepfather, James Hazzard, at 554 West High Street. Hazzard wounded Benson and his wife, who is likely fatally injured. Neighbors subdued Hazzard. children placed with grandmother as Benson and his wife are hospitalized awaiting uncertain outcomes. Benson will be sent to Indianapolis for care.
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Cincinnati
Gabriel Benson
Indianapolis
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Indianaupolis
Fire Devastates Duquesne Tenements Near Homestead
Reports say a large blaze began at 7 AM in a row of tenement houses in Duquesne just above Homestead. Six houses burned when the train passed and more were burning, threatening to destroy the town. Weather outlook: Indiana forecast shows cloudy skies with light snow flurries in the north. Mrs Langtry is seriously ill with peritonitis in Lonpos.
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Pirrencen
Virginia & Charleston
Dequesne
Homestead
Indiana
State board report due. life guards form military club
The state board of charities report will be ready soon. Soldiers and sailors monument commissioners set a Tuesday meeting. Articles of Incorporation filed Wednesday by the Life Guards of Edwardsport for military discipline and athletic training. Warrick and Spencer counties sent tax totals midweek with portions returned for schools. Gov. Chase pardoned John Miller and John Campbell for historic cases. both men had lengthy prior sentences.
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Life Guards
Edwardspost
Warrick County
Spencer
Warrick
Gov. Chase
John Miller
John Campbell
Miller
Evansville
Campbell
Crawfordsville
Little
Ex Chief Justice Somberby and ex-officers face new warrants
The report says warrants are out for the arrest of former supreme court officers on embezzlement charges. They refuse to surrender, citing bail issues, while prosecutors weigh whether outside-state bonds are acceptable before the supreme court acts.
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Luclasapoile
Floltzmian
Supremecr
Uberty
Wien
Supreme Court
Supreme Tribunal
Taylor
Somerby
Dudge
Holtzman
Criminal Court Room
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Howe
Indiana militia eyes changes in state troop offices
The Indiana militia debates new leadership as Adjutant General and Quartermaster post evolve. Candidates include J McBride Shepherd for quartermaster amid 2200 recorded soldiers. Maj W W Robbins favored to succeed Gen Buckle. Robbins has legislative experience and broad militia support, though equipment remains poor.
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Ruckle
Quartermaster Pope
Quartermaster
J. McBride Shepherd
Gen. Buckle
Maj
W. W. Robbins
Fiest
Maj. Robbing
Coroner Still Seeks New Facts in Kimble Case
The coroner finds few new details in the death of Kimble who died Sunday from wounds received on December 10. McCormick refuses to testify in court, claiming silence. Force confirms Kimble was knocked down with a fist, not a weapon. The saloon worker girl offers little new information beyond washing the floor and hearing of a man falling.
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McCormick
Force
Haberern
Blaine in fragile health amid mysterious ailments
Washington December reports indicate Mr Blaine suffers from Brights disease and another malady. Doctors say his condition is grave and may worsen. family requests discretion and medical details be kept private.
Local Fire Claims Life of Moss Lad After Lamp Explosion
The Moss family mourns as their son, age unknown, dies at 352 W. New York St. from injuries after a lamp exploded the prior evening. His parents, badly burned while trying to save him, remain under care though not seriously hurt.
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New York St
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