Deceptive Appearances of an Eastern Lawyer
A Northwest observer describes an Eastern Oregon attorney visiting Judge Fee. The man, tall with an oversized brimmed felt hat, ill fitting coat, striking trailing trousers, and fierce mustaches, is praised for intellect and courtroom potential. The piece ends noting the attorney’s identity as known to local lawyers, echoing Sir Walter Scott.
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Oregon
Judge Fee
Court House
Blackstone
the Inquirer
West Point Military Academy
Walter Scott
East Oregonian
Berlioz and Cherubini Share Silence Lesson at Paris Conservatory
At the Paris Conservatory Berlioz clashed with Cherubini over rigorous classical teaching. During an exam Cherubini spotted a two measure rest and asked about it. The pupil replied he aimed for an effect through silence. The director suggested removing the rest to heighten the effect.
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Paris Conservatory
Cherubini
Berlioz
Career started by bank clerk humorous illustrator
One of the era’s most successful illustrators for humorous papers began as a Philadelphia bank clerk. He entertained colleagues by caricaturing bank customers, and friends mailed his sketches to a New York humorous weekly, which rejected the work with a check. This sparked his full-time career in illustrating.
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Philadelphia
New York
Wolcott Secures Republican Support for Senate Reelection
Denver December 18 The Times prints a Washington dispatch: Senator Wolcott has 56 Republican Colorado legislators pledging support for his Senate reelection. The letter says the party will aid him in caucus and in open sessions to secure the result. Wolcott plans to stay in Washington but hopes to meet members in Denver. He notes slim chances for silver legislation under Cleveland but predicts restoration of silver as money will come soon and pledges to work toward it.
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Denver
the Times Today
Washington
Wolcott
Colorado
Senate
Forest Reserve Protection Bill Passes in Senate
Washington notes the forestry measure to protect forest reservations passed under suspension of the rules with a two thirds vote. The bill grants the interior secretary power to regulate fire protection and timber removal, permits limited timber sales, details troops for protection, and restores lands to the public domain. The remaining time covered the army appropriation bill with departmental staffing changes.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Army
Subsistence
Fort Leavenworth
Department of Justice
Retaliation Against Spain Threatens Cuban Trade
Madrid reports a high level US warning that Spain will face retaliation if it keeps imposing heavy duties on American exports to Cuba. The note ties to long negotiations on Cuban customs taxes, McKinley era tariffs, and prior claims for restitution. Washington notes ongoing friction with Spain over embargo power and Allied trade.
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Madrid
Taylor
United States
Senor Greiserad
Cuba
Gener
Spain
Washington
State Department
Ben
Spanish West Indies
Gresham
Congress
Germany
Van Leuven Guilty in Pension Fraud Trial
Van Leuven convicted on the first count of pension fraud in a Dubuque trial. The Dec 14 report from Dubuque Iowa notes the suit alleging pension frauds breweht against Van Leuven and related parties.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Breweht
Van
Van Leuven Conviction Reported After Jury Verdict
In Leuven case Attorney Irwin urged a strong appeal for his client. Judge Shires gave a clear charge to the jury on accomplice evidence and proper consideration. The jury retired, returned a verdict on the count charged Van Leuven, and the court adjourned after a tense session as public sentiment watched the proceedings.
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van Leuven
Keeley Pleads Guilty in National Bank Robbery Case
In New York on December 17 Sasho dey, former bookkeeper for the National Bask, pleaded guilty in U S court to aiding the late Predera in robbing the bank. He was remanded until Friday for sentencing.
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Keeley
New York
Policy shift eases Jewish plight in Russia and beyond
A London and St. Petersburg firm reports new czar decrees promising relief for Jews in Russia, signaling a broad policy change. Holy John of Cromstadt, cited as influential, reportedly donated to a Jewish cause and voiced universal love beyond creed or nation, hinting at wider acceptance.
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Washington
London
St. Petersburg
Th Childs
Anusias
Ezar
Maylawa
Russia
Ales
Holy John of
Exer
Drews
Ball marks governor elect's reception at Denver's Brown Palace
Denver on December 18 reports a January 5 gala honoring Governor elect A w with a 8 o'clock reception at the Brown Palace and a Broadway theater ball at another venue. Invitations go from headquarters 15 Brows hotel and tickets cover dinner with extra lady charges. 2000 cap, reservations by application.
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Brown Palace
Iper
Race Hotel
Colorado
Ton Committee
Denver
St. Lukes
Joseph
Frances
McIntire
Prospector Feared Dead on Tiburen Island Mine Claim
Fragmentary report states a prospector was eaten near Hermosillo Mexico as native Seris Indians are linked to the claim. Details are unclear but indicate a dangerous expedition to locate gold mines on Tiburen Island.
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Hermosillo
Mex
Tiburen Island
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