Fellows Trial Focuses on Duty Neglect in New York Case
The trial of Colonel John R. Fellows, charged with neglect of duty in New York, opens before Governor Flower’s ex-Senator Len7ton. German American Reform and Good Government groups present rival interrogatories and demand separate consideration of each charge. Attorneys clash on issues of recognizances, prosecutions, and bond forfeitures amid calls to pursue fraudulent bonds.
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Mega
York
John R. Fellows
Nexuy
Fellows
Beals
Fels
Prlips
Berl Fellows
Ph Pa
Fire engulfs incubation Express Hall and adjoining buildings
A blaze at 5 PM on December 4 destroyed three quarters of Express Hall at 15th and Capitol, with First Baptist, Exposition building, and the 15th Street theater heavily damaged or burned. Water pressure was poor. only the east residences escaped. Insurance coverage uncertain. Katie Emmett’s upcoming production canceled due to losses.
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Eixpress
Sith
15Th
Capitol Avenue
15Th Street
Hoyt
Tre
John Lally
Sion
Ater
Katie Emmett
Arney
Kathe Emmett
Reets
New York
San Francisco Charity Plans Fundraiser
In San Francisco on December 4 the Francisco Charity Women announce a plan to raise funds for the city’s incurables. They will publish a Christmas edition newspaper to support the cause and garner donations.
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Francisco
F Francisco
Societ
San Francisco
Hearst
Ladies to Publish Christmas Edition of Examiner
oe eens agrees to turn over the newspaper plant to the women who will write every line of the paper edit the telegraph news collect local news solicit advertisements and manage publication Up to publication time the Christmas issue proceeds go to the Children's Hospital Mrs Frank Pixley named managing editor Mrs J Downey Harvey city editor Mrs C A Spreckels news editor and a large staff of young lady reporters join the plan to outshine Hearst editors
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Oe Eens
Telegraph
Examiner
Children’s Hospital
Frank Pixley
Cleveland tariff stance praised by Pall Mall Gazette
The Pall Mall Gazette and The Globe comment on President Cleveland's message. They praise his stance on free trade while noting no change in tariff policy unless Democrats regain power. They say America aims for sea supremacy and admire his bold wording on Britain and Irish-Americans.
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London
Pall Mall
John Bull
Cleveland
Great Britain
Judge Denies Annulment in Hirschfield Marriage Case
In Fargo North Dakota Judge denies Aaron Hirschfield's request to annul his marriage to a millionaire's wife. The ruling, delivered after arguments, held testimony unclear and did not fully discount duress claims. The crowd applauded as the defendant expressed relief, and the wife returned to Fargo a free woman.
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Fargo, N
Aaron Hirschfield
Fargo
Fort
Free Coinage Debate Up in Congress Amid Silver Lobby
Washington reports Rep Cox of Tennessee and Rep Rhind head the coinage committee conference on financial measures. Bland pushes a free coinage bill with support from many, while opposition and quorum issues delay action. A Democratic Senate caucus met to map policy on tariffs canal bankruptcy and territorial bills.
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Washington
Cox
Tennessee
Rhind
Bland
Committee On
House
Tracy
New York
Hartman
Montana
Senate
Mysterious Murder of Minneapolis Dressmaker
Catherine Gray a 20 year old Minneapolis dressmaker was found dead on a country road leading into the city. Police tie the case to a St Paul gambler with clandestine meetings and a noted note torn by her before a fatal drive.
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Minneapolis
Catherine Gray
Cty
St. Paul
Bombs in Kentucky at Berea College
In Berea Kentucky last night masked assailants overpowered two white students W D Candee and Walter Lyman threatened Lyman with death tied to a tree and ordered Candee to light a dynamite bomb. Candee freed himself and dumped the bomb into water before other bomb found near the wood pile. No suspects yet. motive tied to college integration.
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Berea. Ky
W. D. Candee
Walter Lyman
Berea College
Lyman
Candee
Senate finance committee meets to discuss tariff bills
The Washington session ran about an hour with no action on major finance or tariff measures. Discussion centered on free raw material bills and the sugar tariff, with Republicans signaling opposition to piecemeal amendments. The meeting highlighted what was not accomplished rather than what was achieved.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Senate
Peffer
Band of incendiaries blamed for Laflin coal breaker fire
Wilkes Barre Pa December 4 The Laflin Coal Co breaker at Laflin was destroyed by fire early today causing an estimated 90 000 in losses Three hundred workers will lose their jobs until rebuilt Authorities suspect an incendiary wave following a Plymouth No 3 mine fire that displaced about six hundred workers The pattern suggests an organized group targeting large breakers in the region.
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Wikesharre
Wilkesharre
Laflin Coal Co
Laflin
Delaware & Hudson Company
Plymouth
Western Railroads Struggle to Unite Transcontinental Lines
Western roads met to discuss removing orders from Eastern territory as transcontinental lines fail to reach a settlement. Rock Island has moved, but others like the Alton resist. No decisive action taken. Rock Island VP resigns from general matters due to St John’s departure. Teck Island November earnings estimated at 1,140,465 dollars, down from prior month.
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Western Railroada
Chicago
Western Roads
Rock Island
Alton
Rock
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the Hirschfige
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Sesson
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