New Evidence in the Blondin Case Opens Trial
Boston November 30 The Blondin murder trial set for Suffolk superior court tomorrow promises a dramatic case with over fifty witnesses for the government and a strong defense. Prosecutors Parker and McLaughlin lead the case. Blondin pleads alibi while the government hints at a decisive new weapon-related clue and a possible postponement due to a key witness illness.
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Boston
Joseph Wilfrid Blondin
Margaret
Superior Criminal Court
Suffolk County
Stevens
Braley
Herbert Parker
John D. McLaughlin
Commonwealth
Parker
Law Department
John H. Morrison
James F. Owens
J. B. D. Jacques
Salem
Blondin
Green Street
Halligan
Chelmsford
Middle States
Canada
White Plains
N. Y
New York
Sughrue
McLaughlin
Harms
Draper
Meigs
Carroll
Lowell
Blockade of Orinoco prompts U S stance debate
Port of Spain reports United States undecided on how to respond to Venezuela's blockade of the Orinoco. The British consider convoying the Manzanares but defer to Washington. Nashville is in port, Consul Smith consults with admirals to determine U S action, risking spoilage and losses for the Orinoco Steamship Co.
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Port of Spain
Tri
United States
Orinoco River
Venezuela
U.S
Smith
Washington
Manzanares
Orinoco Steamship Company
Orinoco
Nashville
Consul Smith
Crowninshield
Sumner
Vene
Mrs Johanna Foegely Suffered Kidney Disease Cured
Mrs Johanna Foegely of South Bend Indiana endured over three years of kidney and bladder illness. After medicines failed and rheumatism set in she began Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy and was cured. This period piece promotes the remedy as highly effective.
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Johanna Foegely
South Bend
Ind
David Kennedy
John H. Morrison Lawyer and Legislator Biography
John H. Morrison of Lowell born December 23 1856 in Westford attended Westford Academy and Lowell High School studied at Harvard University later served on the Lowell school committee and in the Massachusetts legislature. He was counsel in several murder cases including Tremblay in Ashland Stevens in Manchester and Welby Forbes Reed cases guiding clients toward acquittals or light sentences. Morrison predicted Blondin would be acquitted.
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J. H. Morrison
Joseph Wilfrid Blondin
Westford
Westford Academy
Lowell High School
Harvard University
Morrison
Lowell
Tremblay
Ashland
C. B. Stevens
Manchester
N. H
Reed
Cansel
Blondin
Venezuelan blockade questioned as gunboats depart
Venezuelan vessels have entered and left the Orinoco, claimed as proof the blockade is ineffective. Gunboats have been unguarded for up to two weeks, and Fort Los Castillos weapons, once the sole blockade means for Ciudad Bolivar after gunboat withdrawal, have been removed.
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Zuelan
Orinoco
Fort Los Castillos
Ciudad Bolivar
Velutini named minister to France amid Venezuela tensions
In Caracas on November 30 Velutini was appointed minister plenipotentiary to France to renew ties severed since 1894. Germany plans to send three warships to bolster its squadron in Venezuelan waters fueling official concern. President Castro meanwhile ordered prisons opened in Caracas Puerto Cabello and Maracaibo freeing political detainees including Olavarria Travieso Volcan and Nunez and signaling possible future releases of other revolutionaries.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Antonio Velutini
France
Velutini
Germany
Great Britain
Castro
Puerto Cabello
Maracaibo
Olavarria
Matos Acedo
Travieso
Volcan
Nunez
M. Hernadez
el Mocho
No Autopsy On Death Of 10 year old Thomas McClellan
The death of 10 year old Thomas McClellan was attributed to an obstruction in the larynx after a suspected swallowed coin. Medical Examiner Srieh signed the death certificate on Saturday. Parents declined an autopsy due to expense, the father saying the boy kept money for his papers in his mouth.
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Thomas McClellan
Srieh
Senate Faces Statehood Move for Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona
In Washington the Senate session opens with plans to pursue statehood for Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona. The omnibus territorial bill faces debate, possible division among Republicans, and unlikely quick passage, as trusts tariffs Cuban reciprocity and anti trust action loom. The week includes appointing the two senator committee to visit the President and adjourning after condolences for Senator McMillan.
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Washington
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Senate
House
Committee On Territories
Senator Quay
Friends of the House
Knox
Committee On the Judiciary
Democrats
McMillan
Michigan
General Alger
Clerk killed as bank robbers wound guard in Westville crime
In La Port Indiana Wesley Reynolds a 16 year old bank clerk was killed during a break in and robbery at Westville bank. More than 20 shots were fired with evidence of a desperate struggle. A stolen conveyance fled six miles south. A $1000 reward and Pinkerton detectives are on the case. Sheriff Small leads a county-wide search.
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Westville
Small
Pinkerton
American Bankers’ Association
Westville Bank
Young Reynolds
Ex-State Senator Holbrook Bound Over On Juror Corruption Charge
Lansing November 29 Ex State Senator Holbrook was bound over for trial after examining a juror in the Sutton military board scandal case. Sutton, once acquitted, fled to Mexico City on perjury charges tied to a fake sale and repurchase of military clothing worth about fifty thousand dollars. Holbrook allegedly offered juror Arthur Phillips three hundred dollars to secure Suttons acquittal.
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Lansing
Mich
Holbrook
Arthur Phillips
Sutton
Battle ship Texas narrows escape from explosion
Hampton Virginia November 29 The battleship Texas narrowly escaped disaster after two large turret guns exploded during a trial voyage from Portsmouth navy yard toward the capes Glycerine and water filled the gun room but crew saved the ship and lives A special inspection board examined the damage at Old Point this afternoon
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Hampton
Texas
Virginian
Capes
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Old Point
Rhodes Scholarships May Be Widely Distributed
Dr G R Parkin the Rhodes scholarships commissioner for colonies and the United States returned from England on the Cam pagnia. He said about two hundred scholarships are to be distributed in the States and colonies and that Oxford authorities want their own admission rules applied to each of its 21 colleges. He will visit educators in the States and colonies all next year to determine candidate selection methods for the districts.
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New York
G. R. Parkin
Cecil Rhodes
United States
England
Cunard
Campagnia
Oxford
O. K. Batt a Popular Innovation for Comforters
The “O. K.” Batt offers a full fine sheet filling with no pleating or waste, clean carded cotton that is neat and fluffy, ideal for puffs and fancy work. It costs 25 cents a roll, weighs about 1 2 ounces per roll, and is sold by A. G. Pollard & Co as sole agents in well.
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O. K
Maine mother dies in custody amid murder allegations
Dexter Maine November 30 Mrs Hattie L Whitten arrested on suspicion of poisoning her nine year old daughter and dying in custody by hanging. Autopsies found arsenic and strychnine traces in two children and suspicions extend to the husband. Police report purchases of poisons in days before deaths. An autopsy on the elder daughter showed poisoning.
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Dexter, Me
Hattie L. Whitten
Leslie Curtis
Mr. Whitten
Whitten
Curtis
Lewis
Fannie
Jennie
Murphy
Prof. Robinson
Bowdoin College
Poleon
Man Missing From Pawtucketville Home
John Devine, 164 Mt Hope Street, Pawtucketville, is missing after leaving his home yesterday morning. He is tall and thin, 6 feet 2 inches, 120 pounds, with blue overcoat, light striped trousers, old winter cap, dark blue eyes, and gray hair. Police have been asked to assist the search as a son urged public help, fearing possible mental confusion and a trip to nearby towns.
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John Devine
Mt. Hope Street
Pawtucketville
Heleht
Courier-Citizen
Lace Curtains Offerings At O Donnell Gilbride Co
With Christmas near, O Donnell and Gilbride Co notes rising curtain sales as homes brighten. The store lists Brussels Renaissance Arabian Duchess Irish Point Swiss Scotch Net Bobbinet Fish Net and Muslin curtains from 45 cents to 30 dollars a pair. Experienced staff assist in fitting and hanging draperies. Ready made or made to order fabrics, imported or domestic, and a selection of down and silk floss cushions. A sofa pillow is pitched as a holiday gift, and the current display invites shoppers to inspect values.
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Brussels
Carpet sweepers and rags in all grades offered
Bissell's sweepers are in demand and make a useful gift for all budgets. The store offers options from Crown Jewel to toy sweepers for children, plus Turkish, Persian, Sheepskin, Tapestry, Wilton, Brussels and Smyrna rags in sizes from smallest to largest.
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Grand Rapids
Fragmentary Caption Tangles With Unclear Subject
OCR fragment shows scattered words and garbled sequence including names and terms like Sante and Alay. No coherent event or entities clearly identifiable. Unable to determine a concrete news item or subject from the readable text.
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