Molineux Trial Surprises with New Letter Evidence
New York December 6. The prosecution in the Molineux case produced Agnes Evans who found the burns letter central to prior proceedings. Witness Rudolph Heiles testified on handwriting and prior knowledge of Harpster's employment, with multiple letters and envelopes identified as the defendant's handwriting. The session featured cross examination by Weeks, admission of evidence for all purposes, and the trial adjourned to tomorrow afternoon.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Agnes Evans
Weeks
Molineux
Harpster
Stearns Company
Osborne
Heiles
Distict
Hartdegar & Co
Newark
Sadie Schocher
Rudolph Heiles
Hassett
John B. Adams
Manhattan Athletic Club
Harry
Cornish
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
New Manhattan Athletic Club
My Deer Cornish
Wm. A. Hassett
Prospect Place
New York City
Mr. Osborne
Ballantyne
Goff
Frank Co. McLaughlin
Detroit
Frederick Stearns Company
Charles Jacobs & Co
Wm. J. Kinsley
Kinsley
Whirled to Death at Chelsea Jute Mills
In New York, December 6, James Barrie, assistant engineer, was fatally crushed when the belting shaft at Chelsea jute mills, Brooklyn, started after he finished repairs. About 400 girls witnessed the accident as Barrie was wedged into the belt shaft during the machine’s restart.
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James Barrie
New York
Chelsea Jute Mills
Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn
Barrie
Barrie’s Chum Killed in Steam Engine Accident
A longtime friend of Barrie died in a tragic steam engine incident. His clothing became entangled in the belting, pulling him toward the machinery as the engine started. The workers halted the machine promptly, but he suffered fatal injuries.
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Barrie
Boy Burns Confesses to Scarsdale Murder and Robbery
Edgar Burns, 19, arrested for the murder of Herbert B. Fellows, station agent and postmaster of Scarsdale, New York. In a full confession he says the act was unpremeditated, claims impulse, and describes taking $85 from the satchel after shooting Fellows.
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New York
Edgar Burns
Herbert B. Fellows
Scarsdale
McClusky
Burns
Burnz
New Rochelle
Captain McClusky
Fellows
White Plains Road
Tuckahoe
Slattery
Paderewski Arrives in New York for Four Month Tour
Polish pianist Ignace Paderewski, weighty and healthy, arrived aboard the Oceanic with wife and secretary Hugo Gorlitz. He plans a four month tour from Boston to Mexico City, promising little rest and mentioning a Wagnerian influenced opera to be produced in Dresden next year.
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New York
Ignace J. Padezewski
White Star Line
Hugo Gorlitz
Khim
Paderewski
United States
Boston
Mexico
Dresden
Moonshiners at Bay in Greenville Tragedy
In Greenville South Carolina constables Cornwell and Cooley clashed with Litt George Howard of a mountaineer clan amid a grove on the city outskirts. The firefight left Cornwell and Howard dead and Cooley seriously wounded after all fired until exhausted and collapsed. Local dispatch from New York dated December 6 reports whiskey seizure linked to Howard.
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New York
Greenville
S. C
Cornwell
Cooley
George” Howard
Witch Howard
Howard
Iselin Heads Overseas For Pleasure Cruise
Oliver Iselin and his wife boarded the steamship St Paul of the American line in New York for Southampton. He said the European trip is essentially for pleasure and that no plans exist yet for racing the Columbia in the Mediterranean spring regatta or a Columbia versus Shamrock match.
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New York
Oliver Iselin
American Line
St. Paul
Southampton
Europe
Damon’s resignation sparks cabinet power clash in Hawaii
A San Francisco dated report says President McKinley refused to accept Minister of Finance S. M. Damon’s resignation. Hawaii’s constitution risks a vacancy when a cabinet member is absent sixty days, raising the possibility of dual officeholders with Theodore F. Lansing as finance minister.
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Chicago
Honolulu
San Francisco
McKinley
M. Damon
Theodore F. Lansing
Damon
Newlands
Boers Fortify Ladysmith as British Seek Clear Route
Ladysmith reports show Boer commandos mounting big guns and encircling the town from Lourenco Marques. Major Scott-Turner led a reconnaissance near Carters Farm, seizing positions before retreat amid heavy fire. British casualties included a wounded shoulder and several serious injuries. 28 Boers were captured.
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London
Ladysmith
Frere
Modder River
Kimberley
Jacobsdale
Lord Methuen
Scott-Turner
Carters Farm
Spytfotein
Kenilworth
Scott Turner
War Office
Cape Town
Transvaal
Lord Methuen Pressing For Ward News
London observers voice anxiety and irritation as censorship keeps news silent amid heightened wartime tension. Citizens await the next blow shaping the campaign, while military authorities justify the delay.
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London
Despatch Declares Food and Ammunition Abundant
London dispatch reports Ladysmith on November 27 stating there is plenty of food water and ammunition. The message contradicts claims of shortages and emphasizes adequate supplies. The source notes the contrary report coming from a dated despatch.
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London
Ladysmith
Democratic Discord Divides Boston in Bitter Mayor Campaign
Boston observers report a split in the Democratic party transforming the city’s municipal race into a heated contest. Collins attacks Murphy while Murphy accuses Collins of past bolting and speaks of integrity and reform, drawing Republican observers to optimistic views of Hart’s mayoral chances.
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Boston
Hart
Murphy
Collins
Mr. Collins
Mr. Bryan
Tulay
Governor Elect Crane Names Military Staff
Governor elect Murray Crane announces a new military staff under a revised law abolishing major general grades and creating major as the senior rank for aides. The 19 officers include Dalton as adjutant general Blood as surgeon general Carter inspector general Dewey judge advocate general Wellington commissary general Frye rifle practice inspector Capello and others with two vacancies and potential quartermaster general assignment.
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Boston
Dee
Murray Crane
Wolcott
Crane
Samuel Dalton
Cfton
Robert A. Blood
Brng
James L. Carter
Moston
Henry S. Dewey
Fred W. Wellington
Worcester
James A. Frye
Wa. C. Capella
Tioston
Richard Morgan
New Pedford
James T. Souter
Nasion
Henry %. Williams
Northampton
Jacob Corr
Peabody
H. Brigham
Hudson
Edward J. Githon
Wakefield
Geo. E. Hagar
Dalton
Paul R. Hawkins
Springfield
John B. Lancaster
Jas. D. Colt
Williams
Second
Massachusetts Volunteers
Cupra
Gihon
Porto Rico
Hawkins
Blood
Carter
Wellington
Frye
Capello
Morgan
Soutter
Dewey
Matew
Brigham
Morton Named Superintendent of Sherborn Women’s Reformatory
Gov Wolcott confirmed Frances A Morton as superintendent of the Sherborn reformatory prison for women. The salary is $2000 yearly. Morton had served as deputy superintendent since 1892 and had long been associated with the institution’s operations.
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South Framingham
Wolcott
Executive Council
Frances A. Morton
Reformatory
Sherborn
Morton
London
Ellen Cheney Johnson
Johnson
Express Driver Caught for Longtime Package Theft
Boston police arrested Joseph R. O Neil alias Paul Dalzell 28 of 9 East Canton Street after Pinkerton sup. Thornhill trailed express workers for weeks. At 97 Arch Street office he admitted taking goods valued over 4000 dollars and described a method of pilfering from incoming trains and stashing bundles in his wagon and room. The Express company is replacing losses as goods are recovered.
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Boston
New York & Boston Despatch Company
Thornhill
Pinkerton
Express Company
Joseph R. O’neil
Paul Dalzell
East Canton Street
Arch Street
Danzell
Boers Active Near Stormberg in Cape Colony Clash
Report from Steynsburg area says Boers have become active around Stormberg Junction with Gen. Gatacre preparing a move. Telegraph lines are cut and communications with Steynsburg Dordrecht and Maraisburg severed. Belief circulates that Steynsburg is occupied and firing heard toward Stormberg.
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Queenstown
Cape Colony
Stormberg Junction
Gatacre
Steynsburg
Dordrecht
Maraisburg
Stormberg
Barber Leaves Vermont Leader to Manila Mission
Col. Merritt Barber, recently named chief of General Otis staff, will depart Bennington for Manila. He previously led General Merritt's staff and spent 18 months at Governor's Island. Barber fought in western Indian campaigns and is the highest ranking Vermont officer.
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Bennington
Merritt Barber
Otis
Manila
Merritt
Governor's Island
Barber
Vermont
Boers Fire Big Gun Shell Ladysmith Siege
The siege at Ladysmith saw Boers place a new large gun on Tombard's Kop last Tuesday. It commanded the town and shelled Gordon Highlanders and Manchester regiment camps with high accuracy causing several near escapes and shattering some of our guns. The bombardment continued today with effective shooting.
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Ladysmith
Tombard’s Kop
Gordon Highlanders
Manchester Regiment
Spain to be recognized in colonies gains U S backing
In Madrid the premier announced that the United States government had instructed authorities in Cuba the Philippines and Puerto Rico to recognize the nationality of Spaniards in those colonies following government representations.
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Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Silvela
Sain
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
French Council General Funds Ro Chambeau Statue
Paris December 6 The council general of the Seine department voted 200 francs for the fund to erect in Washington a statue of Count De Rochambeau who led French forces with General Washington to Yorktown in 1781.
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Paris
Council General of the
Department of the Seine
Washington
Count de Rochambeau
Lord Cornwallis
Yorktown
Twenty-Five American Vessels Return From Bay of Islands
Twenty five American fishing vessels have sailed from the Bay of Islands for Boston and Gloucester with herring cargoes. This marks the biggest fishery on record in that quarter. Fishermen await cold weather as shipments are packed in salt. Queen Victoria presented a union jack to the hospital ship Maine to be handed to the executive committee on December 16 when the vessel will be on view.
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St. Johns
N. F
Bay of Islands
Boston
Gloucester
London
Queen Victoria
Maine
Duke of Connaught
Ladies Present to Queen by Churchill Aide
London December 6 Mrs Ronalds and Mrs Blow of the American Ladies hospital ship committee were presented to the Queen yesterday by Lady Randolph Churchill during a formal audience at Buckingham Palace.
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London
Ronalds
Blow
Randolph Churchill
Baron De Bush Marries Pauline Joram at Westminster
London reports Baron De Bush and American prima donna Pauline Joram wed today at St Margaret's church Westminster. The ceremony unites a titled British aristocrat with a renowned American opera singer in a high profile union.
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London
Baron de Bush
Pauline Joram
St. Maregaret’s Church
Westminster
Foot of Snow Halts Buffalo Street Car Traffic
A heavy snowstorm dumped about twelve inches since yesterday morning in Buffalo. Street car traffic was practically abandoned last night as service broke down under the deep snow.
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Maysville
Dick Coleman
Lashbrook
Coleman
Court House
James Lashbrook
Second Street
Moo
Covington
Harbesor
Buffalo
Milford man arraigned in assault with intent to kill
Andrew D. Chids was arraigned in district court on charges of assault with intent to kill Charles Gurdia an Italian man in Hopedale yesterday. He waived examination and was held in 10000 dollars bond to appear before the grand jury. Guardia is in a very dangerous condition.
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Milford
Andrew D. Chids
Charles Gurdia
Hopedale
Guardia
Spanish War Hero Buried At Greenlawn Cemetery
Salem mourns William BR Goldthwait a Salem boy and private in the 23rd U S Infantry who died aboard the transport Senator Sept 3 one day before reaching Manila His funeral was held at the Dickson Memorial chapel Greenlawn cemetery.
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Salem
William BR. Goldthwait
23Rd
U. S. Infantry
Senator
Manila
Dickson Memorial
Greenlawn
Hyomei Soap from Tasmanian Blue Gum Leaves
An advertisement claims Hyomei Soap has no fats greases or alkali and cannot dry the skin. It touts Tasmanian blue gum leaf origin and cleansing healing qualities, urging purchase from druggists or by mail order in Ithaca New York.
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Ada L. Roberts
Roberts
N. Y
Padereweskt
Moonshiners
George Howard
Iselin
Hawaii
Gen. Collins
Gen. Butler
Mr. Abbott
William Jennings Bryan
Palmer
Buckner
Mr. Murphy
Gen
Cell
C. Y
Democratic Party
Board of Strategy
Billingsgate
W.t
Iask
Frankfort
Bradley
M.b
Crane’s Staff
Col. Barber
Crug
French Council
Rochambeau
Rocky
Johnson Laboratories, Inc
Philadelptia
Uggista
Drugelists
Manil Privo
THE
R. T. Booth CO
Ithaca, N. Y
Rhodes
Arthur Rhodes
Merrimack S'Triscis
Gardner Bros
Ours
Newport Fish
Central ST
Opera House
St. Andreas
Hartz Mountain Bird Company
Middlesex Street
Wernowe
W. Brown
Otis A. Merrill
Gilbert
F. Perley
Merrill, Gilbert
Central Block
Lowell Mass
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