Lawsuit of Patrick and Rice Death Sparks NYC Trial
New York on November 2 reports reveal wealth of William Marsh Rice died September 24. Attorney Albert T. Patrick allegedly forged checks and plotted to usurp Rice’s estate. Valet Charles F. Jones confessed to witnessing Patrick’s role and attempted suicide. both men face forgery and conspiracy charges as the estate, valued between three and eight million, may be at stake.
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Hornblower
Burn Miller & Vorter
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Mr. Osborne
Uncle Sam's Rule A Boon To Cuban People
London reports Joseph White Todd, president of the Cuban Central Railway, lauds US rule in Cuba since the war as restoring peace and encouraging industry He notes no withdrawal of Yankee authority while a stable government has not arisen and mentions plans to keep railway rates low to foster traffic in Cuba.
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Cuban Central Railway Company
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United States
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Sam
Tropics
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Washington
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Ates
Chicago Record
Denver to stage Festival of Mountain and Plain 1901
Denver directors decide at last night’s meeting to hold a Festival of Mountain and Plain in 1901. They pledge an imposing event, starting early in the year to prepare the celebration and showcase the city’s features.
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Denver show plans aim to secure financial backing and features
Plans for the coming show express confidence in obtaining necessary financial assistance. Directors intend to introduce new features to match any festival in the country and will start work on the festival promptly following a very enthusiastic meeting.
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Denver
Goulds or the Vanderbilts clash over Union Pacific control
ChicagoNov 1 The Goulds and Vanderbilts face a decisive struggle to control Union Pacific property with far reaching implications for Northwestern and Illinois Central. If the Goulds prevail Northwestern may lose its western connection from Omaha while Illinois Central could tie up with Union Pacific in a new trade link.
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Dawson's Rapid And Solid Progress
Washington reports a marked contrast from 1898 under United States Consul McCook. Dawson now shows city habits with polished shoes and fewer rental vacancies despite over 500000 dollars spent on new buildings. New homes rise, schools open, and telegraph links to Vancouver and Victoria are planned as gold output grows even as gravels values fall.
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Victoria
SECRET AGREEMENT INCLUDES AFRICA
Berlin reports from a Berliner Tageblatt source that the Anglo-German accord contains a secret Africa clause added to the China paragraph. The foreign office says the American reply is not yet delivered but all powers will likely publish their responses soon. Emperor William praised the pact as a good sign for resolving the Chinese imbroglio.
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Krugers Movements in Europe Uncertain Plans
Dr. Leyds, Transvaal agent in Paris, dismissed rumors about Kruger's European reception and travel. He said Kruger may land at Marseilles and stay near Nice for the winter, with no definite arrangements or meetings with M. Delcasse or President McKinley.
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Open door and China pact outlined by Britain and Germany
The State Department released the British German agreement on open door principles and China's territorial integrity. The U S government sent its reply in duplicate to both parties. The third clause allows either power to seek preliminary steps to protect its interests if another power causes complications in China.
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Lord Roberts Plans Return to England Amid War News
London reports Lord Roberts will soon return to England with most of his staff. Cape Town to send refugees to Johannesburg and Bloemfontein hosts a 7000-strong garrison. Boers attack trains daily. October saw 24 British losses and 167 killed in action. The Express warns of a prolonged campaign and Boer strength.
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Following Clues in the Rice Case in New York
In New York the district attorney Osborne weighs a conspiracy in the Rice case and says arrests are premature pending corroborated confessions. He will stay busy for weeks, tracing purchases tied to Patrick, while investigators pursue clues from Jones’s cross-examination, including drugs and anesthetics.
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Cur Rice
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Paterson Indicts McAlister Campbell in Jennie Bosschester Death
In Paterson New Jersey two indictments were handed up for McAlister George J A and Andrew Campbell accusing them of murder and criminal assault in the death of Jennie Bosschester who was drugged to death on October 18th The grand jury proceedings are described as lengthy and include related charges and procedural notes
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Paterson
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George J. A. Death
Andrew Campbell
Jennie Bosschester
Psey
Death of Ex Mayor William L. Strong
William J. Strong, first mayor of the old city of New York, died at his residence at 3 a.m. He had been in ill health for six weeks. Born in Ohio in 1827, he organized William L. Strong & Co. and led in business and banking as president of Central National Bank. Strong played a political role, led city reform efforts, and retired after health declined. He belonged to several societies including the Ohio Society American Fine Arts Society and American Geographical Society.
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Ife
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ISTO
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Talimany
Seth Low
Benjamin I
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Ohio Society
American Fine Arts Society
American Museum of Natural History
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American Geographical Society
Shortage of Coal Hits Denver Area as Mines Lag
An official of the Northern Pacific Coal Company cites persistent coal shortages in Denver and surrounding regions due to labor scarcity. Wyoming and southern Colorado mines underproduce, while Pennsylvania workers fail to adapt to western mining methods. Colorado and Wyoming miners earn 75 to 100 dollars monthly, and orders exceed supply unless weather enables more outdoor work.
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Northern Pacific Coal Company
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Colorado
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Hanna
Fatal Halloween Skeleton Terror Stuns Rochester Woman
In Allegheny County authorities search for makers of a bone skeleton that frightened Mary Oldfield and caused her death after a Halloween party. A wire and pulley connected a giant skeleton hung from a tree, alarming the trio as they walked toward the woods.
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