Molineux case evidence links to Harpster and Cornish
In the New York murder trial of Roland B Molineux new testimony shows enmity toward Harry Cornish and A A Harpster. A letter scheme to obtain damaging information and a cyanide poison test are described as key to Molineux motives. The scene centers on the dying Mrs Katherine Adams and Cornish’s possible involvement.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Molineux
Harry Cornish
A. A. Harpster
Knickerbocker Club
Cornish
Harpster
Rudolph Heiles
Newark
Knickerbocker A. Co
Helles
Frederick Stearns & Co
Detroit
Charles Jacobs & Co
Knickerbocker A. C
Twarad F. Hitchcock
Atty Osborne
Eto
B. Molineux
Mrs. Adams
Mr. Cornish
Mr. Osborne
Mr. Weeks
Allen McLean Hamilton
Dr. Hamilton
Osborne
Immitation Rich Cut Glass Tankard with Silver Band
An imitation rich cut glass tankard features a silver band on the top edge and is offered at the price of forty nine dollars. Great for decorative use or as a novelty gift.
New York Tunnel Bid Hinted by National Construction Firm
H. M. Littell of J. & W. Seligman & Co notes that the National Street Railway Construction company may bid on the tunnel railway project. Engineers are assessing costs while wealthy backers consider the bid. Littell will consult principals before releasing details.
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National Construction Company
New York
H. M. Littell
J. & W. Seligman & Co
National Street Railway Construction Company
Rapid Transit Commission
Mr. Littell
Insane Brooklyn mother slays daughter in morning attack
In New York City on December 5, Annie Glenan of 403 Dougass Street Brooklyn murdered her six year old daughter Mary. The knife was found on the kitchen table and Glenan later confessed. Mrs Cusick, the grandmother, alerted police. Mary died at Seney Hospital. Glenan was reported to have a history of insanity and recent asylum discharge. The article also notes Attorney General Smith backing Hogg for vice president and Bryan's support amid political chatter in Texas.
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New York
Annie Glenan
Dougass Street
Brooklyn
Mary
Thomas Glenan
Bri
Atty. Gen. Smith
Hoge
Elgin
Tex
Bryan
Hogg
Atty
Gen. Smith
Smith
T Xas
Bryan and Hogg Spark Texas Senate Rivalry
Dec 5 Austin Texas. Supporters of Joseph Bailey etch anger over Daniel Bryan’s close association with ex Governor James S Hogg during a ten day hunting trip off the Texas coast. Bailey and Hoge clash as Bryan’s presence stirs party tensions and recalls old feuds in state politics.
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Austin
Tex
Joseph W. Bailey
U. S
del. Bryan
James S. Hogg
Bryar
Hogg
The
Texas
Bailey
Hoge
Bryan
Pullman Palace Car Company Merges and Expands
Chicago December 5 stockholders ratified the consolidation with Wagener Palace Car company and approved raising capital from 54 million to 74 million to acquire Wagener assets. The name was changed to Pullman company as directors increased from seven to eleven, with elected directors Wm. K. Vanderbilt J. Pierpont Morgan Frederick W. Vanderbilt and W. Seward Webb.
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Chicago
Pullman Palace Car Company
Wagener Palace Car Company
Pullman Company
Wasner Palace Car Company
Wm. K. Vanderbilt
J. Rierpont Morgen
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
W. Seward Webb
Convicted Man Sentenced in Illinois Supreme Court Case
New York reports George T. Sullivan alias William Morris, convicted yesterday in Illinois supreme court for extraordinary term registration, was sentenced by Justice Werner to five years. Frank Hart, guilty of illegal registration in the Supreme court, received a 24 year sentence.
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New York
George T. Sullivan
William Moris
Supreme Court of Ill
Werner
Maing Sing
Frank Hart
Supreme Court
Funeral of John Blair in Blairstown N J notes
Funeral for John I Blair held in Blairstown New Jersey this afternoon with large attendance. Delegations from colleges and railroads linked to Blair attended. Rev Dr Butter of the First Presbyterian Church presided. Bearers were Blair’s grandsons.
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New York
John I. Blair
Blairstown
N. J
Wasargely
Blair
Butter
First Presbyteria
Piair
Bock Released On Bail In Pearl Smuggling Case
Francois Bock, Providence jeweler, arrested for smuggling imitation pearls into the United States, released on $2000 bail by U.S. Commissioner. Pearls valued at $1000, duty $450. Also local classifieds note winter rents for rooms and homes, and a Burdock Blood Bitters ad claiming stomach relief.
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New York
Francois Bock
Providence
R. I
Jeweer
United States
la Bretagne
Shie’ S
Civic League Discusses Municipal Reform Plans
Lowell branch of the Massachusetts Civic League met at Mrs. George Richardson's home to review state league aims and propose local reform work. The discussion covered tax rate concerns, Tremont and Suffolk case, poor relief oversight, and the push to elect two women to the board of overseers of the poor.
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Lowell
Massachusetts Civic League
Geo. F. Ricaardson
State League
Suggesons
Joseph Lee
Booksine
George C. Wright
Wright
S.ate Civc League
S.ate Civic League
re@sisiation
Vines
State Civic League i
P.lp
Pal Gove
Gua.d.nz
Tremont
Suffolk
Ple
Mc. Lee
Lowel
C. T. Billings
Peoce
Boston
League
Lee
Brookine
F Poor
Canves
H. M. Thompson
H. B. Shattuck
Mattr
Navy Arch debate over statues and memorials
The plan to make the Dewey arch a permanent naval monument meets broad approval yet prompts calls for revision of statue distribution. Critics urge fairness across wars, noting potential placements for Foote, Dupon, Dahlgren, and Cushing while praising Dewey and Farragut. The arch committee faces many decisions as it completes its task.
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Dewey Arch
John Paus Jones
Farragut
Carter
New York Tribune
Charles Cowley
Navy
Foote
Mississippi
Dupon
Port Royal
Dewey
Manila
Dahlgren
South Atlantic
Charleston
Cushing
Wolke
Ervex
Winslow
Navy Arch
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S. T. Farrell Stock
Children’s All Wool
Brook
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Ko Fe
S. T. Farrell
BON Marche Dry Goods CO
New York Tunnel
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Bryan and
Pullman and Wagner
John Blair
Bock
T. H. Elliott
Central St
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Civic League
Mr. Lee
Quincy
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