Proved An Alibi In Auburn Dragging Case Not Guilty
In Auburn Maine on November 30 Judge Mitchell discharged Edward Bewley John Ahearn and Herbert Hitchcock after an all day hearing. The 18 year old Abbie Whitney testified of assault and drugging but defense witnesses corroborated alibis. No probable cause remained and the defendants were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
D. W. Mitchell
Edward J. Bewley
John Ahearn
Herbert Hitchcock
Abbie Whitney
W. GC. T.U
Skelton
Daniel J. McGillicuddy
Daniel Roach
Mr. Gillicuddy
Daniel Roche
Lower Lincoln Street
Lewiston
Miss Whitney
Gillicuddy
Hitchcock
Sabattus
Bewley
Ahearn
Edward J. Newly
Hattie Lowell
Miss Lowell
Stella Rice
Dan Roche
James C. Marshall
Lombard Dance Hall
Mitchell
Burned Man in Kernville Mystery Sparks Inquiry
Old Bill Chico perished in Kernville near Bakersfield on November 30 as investigators probe whether his death was accidental or a deliberate sacrifice. Local authorities and onlookers await fuller details to determine the cause and any ensuing legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Cal
Bill Chico
Kernville
Glass works collapse leaves seventeen dead in San Francisco
A San Francisco glass works accident killed seventeen and injured many as a 100 foot ventilator collapsed. Victims include Robert Harrison son of Topeka attorney Thomas A. Harrison. Fireman T. J. Parker found his son among the injured. rescue crews pulled men from 500 degree heat retorts. Over 300 people were on the ventilator when it failed, with many falling and dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Robert Harrison
Thomas A. Harrison
Topeka
Kan
Charles Yost
Clarence Jeter
T. J. Parker
L Ad
Glass Works
Tenants Narrow Escape in Fire-Damaged Somersworth Block
Fire at Potvin block in Somersworth New Hampshire left a four story building with twelve tenements and six stores badly damaged. Fire from a chimney spread quickly injuring Mrs. Lariviere who was rescued. Losses total about 10500 with insurance partial. Owners listed as Potvin Desjardins and Habel. The structure was formerly a Methodist church converted to a business block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somersworth
N. H
Philip Habel
Settlement in sight for Nashua Iron and Brass Foundry
Nashua New Hampshire November 30 The Nashua Iron and Brass Foundry faces settlement of its financial troubles with high optimism for resuming operations soon. A $7500 note suit was decided for the plaintiff leaving no cash for unsecured creditors. Two mortgages exist on shops and real estate totaling 26 000 with transfer of the latter to Hasty of Boston. Liabilities total about 40 000 while the plant and real estate are valued at roughly 30 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua, N. H
Nashua Iron & Brass Foundry Company
Supreme Court
Dover Savings Bank
Henry Martin Clark
Boston
H. E. Hasty
Protests At Union Service Call for Action Against Lynching
Resolutions adopted at the Peoples church and MecVicker's theatre in Chicago protest lynching and urge the President to address the issue in his message. Presented by Rev Jenkin Lloyd Jones for the Afro-American Anti-Lynching society, the resolutions cite the Denver lynching and ongoing national cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peoples Church
MecVicker's Theatre
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Denver
United States
Shipwrecked crew saved near Atlantic shipping lane
Philadelphia reports the British steamship Pinedene spotted the brig C. C. Sweeney from Brunswick bound for New York. Sweeney signalled that she had aboard the shipwrecked crew of the Charles A. W. Harris, though the captain noted the signals were indistinct and the Maritime Register has no vessel by that name.
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Philadelphia
Pinedene
Genoa
Navy
C. C. Sweeney
Brunswick
New York
Charles A. W. Harris
Sweeney
The
Maritime Register
Yale Harvard Debate Team Names and Alternates
New Haven announces Yale university debaters for the Harvard contest in Cambridge next Friday. Officials list Mason Trowbridge of Chicago Charles W Merriam and Frank Sincerbeaux of Moravia as starters with R H Dwell and Abraham Tulla as alternates.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Harvard
Cambridge
Mason Trowbridge
Chicago
Charles W. Merriam
Frank Sincerbeaux
Moravia
Yale
R. H. Dwell
Abraham Tulla
Unanimous Senate Resolution Shows Sympathy for Kruger in Paris
Paris November 30 The Senate unanimously adopted a resolution of sympathy for Mr Kruger in similar terms to the Chamber of Deputies. Kruger met with officials, had a 10 minute interview with M Creton? Fallieres, then planned to depart by 145 pm special train to Cologne. Clergy at Montmartre to toll the Savoyarde bell at his departure in memory of a Frenchman who died in the Transvaal.
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Paris
Senate
Kruger
Chamber of Deputies
Leyds
M. Fallieres
Cologne
Germany
Fabre
United States of America
M. Deschanel
Church of the Sacred Heart of Montmartre
Our Working Girls How to Help Them
A working woman’s toll on health is outlined with emphasis on backache leg pains and menstrual irregularities. Evita Brenner of East Rochester Ohio is cited as cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after consulting Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The article urges any sick woman to write for free advice and assistance today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evita Brenner
East Rochester
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Abbott Sells at Madison Square Garden Auction
A large Madison Square Garden crowd watched the Abbott trotter, holder of the world record, go on sale at Fasig Tipton. E D Tipton bid first at 26000, Fire Commissioner John Scannell topped with 26500 and bought it for his own use. The Abbott will stay with Edgers for further training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Abbott
Fasig-Tipton
Chimes-Nettie King
Village Farm
C. J
Harry Hamlin
East Aurora
N. Y
Abbot
Edgers
E. D. Tipton
T. W. Lawson
Boston
Kruger Visit Sparks Cautious Berlin Reception
Berlin reports a cautious discussion over the rumored visit of Mr. Kruger. Officials deem it premature to expect an Imperial reception and papers warn against public demonstrations or sentiment that could clash with government policy regarding the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Kruger
William
Germany
Transvaal
Man calling himself Dr Ferguson arraigned in New York
A man who claims to be Dr William A Ferguson of Galveston Texas, but believed to be ex Governor Moses of South Carolina, was arraigned before U S Commissioner Shields in New York held for examination on Thursday on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. Assistant D A Ball says the prisoner is the former governor with a noted criminal record. Ferguson denies using any assumed name or being the South Carolina governor.
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New York
William A. Ferguson
Galveston
Texas
Moses
South Carolina
United States
Shields
Washington
Ball
Massachusetts
A. R. Shands
New York Avenue
N. W
Ferguson
Shands
Walter Poreher
Charleston
London Sheriff Court Awards $332000 Against Brotherton
In London a sheriff court verdict ordered the London and Westminster contract corporation to pay Joseph Hamilton Brotherton 400 pounds, about 332000 dollars. Brotherton, once an American Methodist minister, allegedly promoted mining firms with J C Kemp Vance and sold shares to the contract firm for 59000 pounds before fleeing to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
London & Westminst Contract Corporation
Joseph Hamilton Brotherton
Brotherton
J. C. Kemp Vance
England
Contract Corporation
James Linton
Vance
America
Arthur Hewett
Denver
Boston
ROPERT TURNS OVER COMMAND
London war office announces Lord Roberts handed over command of British troops in South Africa to Lord Kitchener yesterday. Queen approves Kitchener promotion to lieutenant general with full general rank in South Africa. Kitchener, youngest lieutenant general, born 1850, joined army in 1871, created baron two years ago for crushing the Mandi power in the Sudan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Lord Kitchener
Soucean
Oscar Wilde Dies in Paris Latin Quarter Home
Dublin reports Oscar Wilde is dead in Paris aged about 45. He expired from meningitis in an obscure house in the Latin quarter and was received into the Catholic church on his death bed. Born in Dublin, Wilde studied at Trinity and Oxford, created the aesthetic craze, lectured in the United States, and after 1884 his fame waned amid scandal and exile in Europe.
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Dublin
Evening Mail
Paris
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
Rue Des Beaux-Arts
Manmoth
William Mills Wilde
Oscar
Trinity College
Oxford
London
W. G. Gilbert
United States
Europe
Italy
France
Ex President Cleveland Not Nominated for Senate in New Jersey
Robert Davis of Jersey City, Democratic leader, blocked a motion to offer ex President Cleveland a complimentary United States Senate nomination against Senator Sewell. Davis said Cleveland is a good Democrat but not a long enough resident of New Jersey for the seat, and that the caucus favors ex Congressman Alvah A. Clark of Somerset for the nomination.
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New York
Robert Davis
Jersey City
New Jersey
Cleveland
United States
Senator Sewell
Davis
Alvah A. Clark
Somerset
Move for Mrs Maybrick
A Washington dispatch says Ambassador Choate will renew efforts for Mrs Florence Maybrick under Secretary Hay instructions. Additional evidence suggests Mr Maybrick used the drug linked to his death and has been sent to Choate for presentation to C T Ritchie, head of the British home department.
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New York
Washington
Florence Maybrick
Ambassador Choate
Hay
No News From Smyrna Censors Ken tucky Dispatches
London reports no incoming news about the United States battleship Kentucky from Smyrna. Authorities censor all despatches, leaving observers without direct updates on the vessel's movements or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Smyrna
London
United States
Fearful Typhoon in China Reported from Hong Kong
A China News despatch from Hong Kong describes a Tourane typhoon in October that lasted 48 hours, wrecking villages rice fields and buildings and leaving the harbor bare. An estimated 1500 to 1600 people died and the remaining 4650 residents are without provisions.
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Victoria
B. C
China News
Hong Kong
Tourane
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills and Indigestion
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver ills biliousness and indigestion with easy use and operation. The advertisement presents a straightforward remedy without medical claims or clinical data.
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Hood
Kitchener to Supreme Command As South Africa News Gathers
London reports promote Lord Kitchener's appointment to supreme command in South Africa. Public sentiment admires Lord Roberts for guiding the country through hardship. Cape Town shows unease with extra guards and laid mines along rail lines as Orange River garrisons tighten defenses.
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London
South Africa
Lord Wolseley
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Supreme Command
Kitchener
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Bloemfontein
Orange River
Russia Back of It That is Why Sultan Refused Our Request
A Constantinople dispatch to Reuters says Russia prompted the Porte to refuse the exequatur for Dr. Norton the American consul at Harpoot. It notes Russians dislike foreign consuls in Asia Minor and suspect aid to American mission work in Armenia.
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London
Constantinople
Reuter
Russia
Porte
Norton
Harpoot
Asia Minor
Armenia
Dispute Over Turkey Ends With Boiling Water Throw
Boston reports William B. Flynn of Liberty street Lynn was painfully scalded in a stove dispute over cooking a turkey. Mrs. Whitten, his housemate, is accused of throwing a pot of boiling water in his face yesterday.
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Boston
William B. Flynn
Liberty Street
Lynn
Exceptions Overruled in Hervy Bingham Stock Case
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today overruled Mary J. Bingham executrix of Hervy Bingham in her suit against Charles N. Scott. The court held she cannot recover $2000 under chapter 487 of the acts of 1890 or other margins paid to the defendant on alleged illegal stock dealings. Four payments related to stocks and one to May wheat. in four instances the court found Scott openly and avowedly engaged in the transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Supreme Court
Mary J. Bingham
Hervy Bingham
Charles N. Scott
Mr. Scott
Court Finds Scott Was Not Party to Margin Stock Contract
The court ruled that Mr. Scott acted as a friendly helper for Mr. Baldwin Brothers and thus was not a party to the margin stock contract. In the fifth transaction the court concluded he merely performed a service for Mr. Bingham and did not partake as a principal in the agreement under the statute.
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Baldwin Brothers
Scott
Bingham
Baldwin Plans Arctic Expedition Equipment Purchase
New York reports Evelyn B. Baldwin, commandant of the Baldwin Ziegler Polar expedition, will sail aboard the Campania tomorrow. He intends to inspect and buy equipment for next year’s Arctic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Campania
Evelyn B. Baldwin
Baldwin- Ziegler
Fall River Print Cloth Market Sees Weekly Sales Rise
In Fall River the print cloth market sold about 250000 pieces for the week, all odds, with production below sales for the first time in months. Thanksgiving reduced output, but outside reports indicate rising demand and inquiries. Managers expect a large sales increase in three weeks as stock renewals occur and novelties gain traction. Prices firm at 3 1/2 cents per item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Coleman Held for Grand Jury in Assault Case
Boston on November 30 William Coleman colored was charged with assault with intent to kill Edward Chesterton. He was held in 5000 dollars in municipal court for the next grand jury sitting. Witness Alex Warren was held in 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Coleman
Edward Chesterton
Alex Warren
Cotton Cloth Accident Sparks Special Sale in Lowell
A carload of staple cotton eight and nine broad 28 and 29 inches wide washed into a ditch in Arkansas and brought to A. G. Pollard & Co in Lowell for a one day sale in the basement departments. Yard price 312 cents and 140 per web.
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Lowell
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh
Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to Ely's Cream Balm an aromatic remedy applied through the nostrils. It cleanses and heals the affected surface and dries or irritates remedies should be avoided. Priced 50 cents at druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
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King of Trotters
John Scannell
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China
Br. Greene
Fferrura
Greene
Nervara
F. Mr. Byers
Alliance
Chio
Dr. Greene
Sultan
BD. B. Baldwin
Print Cloth Review
Grand Jury
AR. R
A. G. Pollard & CO
Brocha
Jane
Bsc
Caleb L. Smith
Middlesex Street
Gardner Bros
Ius Street
Westfort Strcott
Tol
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Market St
P.W.A
Bergengret
Chatham Street
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