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Newspaper

Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1895

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Vigilant Wins Cup As Defender Withdraws Early

The Defender led the Vigilant to six minutes ahead at the first mark but snapped its mainsail and withdrew after three quarters of the course. Jubilee and Volunteer trailed as the Defender preserved a lead, while observers note the Defender’s speed may exceed the Vigilant in strong winds. Postrace, the American cup committee may forego formal trials, awaiting a blow test.

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Duestrows Insanity Plea at Trial in Missouri

Arthur Duestrow defense witnesses testified Livy believed him insane as his erratic acts were described. State plans rebuttal witnesses to counter the insanity claim. In a separate item a man named Matateef was fatally wounded by assassins in Berlin after an intimate trial figure was attacked.

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Engalls Urges Free Silver At Veterans Meeting

J J Eagalls addressed the Caicakaska Veteran association yesterday afternoon urging free coinage of silver after paying tribute to old soldiers.

Engalls J. J. Eagalls

Yesterday's baseball results from multiple leagues

National League games featured Boston drubbing Philadelphia in seven innings while Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 10 to 3. Cincinnati defeated Louisville 8 to none, New York beat Brooklyn 11 to none, Washington over Baltimore 13 to 4 in three innings, Wilkes-Barre routed Scranton 8 to 2, Springfield swept Terento 6–4 and 15–6, Providence crushed Buffalo 13–2, with Carbondale topping Warleton 8–7 and Allentown beating Lancaster 6–. The cruiser Columbia arrived at Quarantine after a Atlantic crossing, covering 6 days 23 hours 49 minutes from Needles to Sandy Hook. Columbia’s speed averaged 13.41 knots on this voyage, closely tracking its trial pace of 22.81 knots.

Boston Philadelphia Pittsburg Cleveland BPattsburg Knisville Louisville Cincinnui York Brooklyn Nase D. A Washington Baltimore Jastarn Lengne Wilkesburre Striucuse Columbia New York Ang United States Southsampton Atlantic Quarandine Needles Sandy Hook bar Southampton Coolumbia Colimbia

Quinlans Confess to Holme s Murder Plot Under Promise of Immunity

Partial confession from Pat Quinlan and wife claims Holmes killed Benjamin Pitezel in Chicago and body sent to Philadelphia. Police in Chicago and Philadelphia pursue corroboration while Quinlans gain immunity. Details of the murder tied to Holmes are disclosed, with officials noting signatory confession though exact crime site remains unclear.

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Midsummer trade halt noted in Dun's review

R G Dun and Co reports a perceptible halt in trade with two months of spring activity pushed into July. Prices rose as orders accumulated, but a mid summer pause is inevitable. Large stocks and higher wages support purchasing, while strikes appear but not yet disruptive. Failures this week total 2611 in the United States and 25 in Canada. The assassination of Editor Olmos in Puebla stirs strong reaction. Genevieve Olmos alleges her brother was found hacked with knives, hinting at secret police involvement.

R. G. Dun & Con United States Canada Olmos CIT MExico Olmes Puebla Oimes Voice of Puebla Martinez Genevieve Olmos

Manitoba Catholic School Difficulty in Manitoba Crisis

The Manitoba School Difficulty report notes Governor Sir John Schultz sending to Premier Greenway a Dominion ask to define his compromise stance on Catholic school grievances. Schultz then left for Banff to join Sir Mackenzie Bowell, amid rumors of government dismissal if Greenway refuses remedy. Also reports a Canton Ohio wreck where a freight derailed killing four tramps including Thomas Collins.

Manitoba WHIXNIPEG John Schultz Greenwar Dominion Greenway John Banff Rocky mountains Mackenzie Bowell Canada CANTON Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Stark Suding Thomias Collins Bethlehem

Onlo's Populist Ticket Complete

The Populist state ticket completes with candidates for governor Jacob S. Coxey of Stark lieutenant governor John H Crofton of Hamilton treasurer George Harper of Greene attorney general William Baker of Licking supreme judge B P Stark of Cuyahoga public works William A Gloyd of Tuscarawas clerk of supreme court Thomas M Hickmas of Morrow

Onlo Jacob S. Coxey Stark John H. Crofton Hamilton George Harper Greene William Baker Licking B. P. Stark Cuyahoga public works William A. Gloyd Tuscmratvas supreme court Thomas M. Hickmas Morrow

Starkweather Refuses Mayor Office. Presidency Untouched

Rev Mr Starkweather refuses to vacate the mayoral office and President Lowe has not yet qualified. The city faces a question of who is chief executive while town business and civic work lag.

Wrst Serene Wising

Two Mammoth Schooners Contract For Great Lakes Fleet

Aug 3 Chicago Ship Building Company awarded royalist contract to build two large Targ ast schooners for Great Lakes service. Boats will be of the 5 due to tebiss, with more slated for Minnesota Steamboat Company amid strong rail and shipyard activity. Confidence expressed in Chilean ministry amid conversion scheme prospects.

Chicago Shipbuilding company royist tebiss Minnesota Steamboat Company

Victory for Miners as Wage Rise Quells Company Stores

The biggest labor victory to date occurred in Pittsburgh as miners secured a written contract guaranteeing higher wages. The agreement raises pay across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois and introduces a new system reducing company store dependence. A joint annual convention will set next year’s rate, with June 1, 1915 as the effective date for the new rates.

Pictsburg Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Ilinois Pittsburg W.P. Dermity Jan. L WW. P. Read Chicuzo Reisig theBride

Fitzsimmons Wins Horsehoes Title In City Contest

In Philadelphia last night Fitzsimmons the pugilist set a record by forging thirty horseshoes in twenty minutes defeating John Orbett who matched the count in twenty seven minutes and twenty seconds Both used two helpers and portable forges with a tub of water and bars of iron.

Fitzsimmons PHILADELPHIA Aus Bob Fitzsimmons twenten John Orbett

Prohibition Appeal Adjourned Before Privy Council

In Lexpos on Aug 3 the provincial prohibition appeal before the judicial committee of the Privy Council was adjourned to Tuesday. The case challenges whether prohibitory liquor legislation authority lies with the federal or provincial government, appealing a Supreme Court of Canada judgment.

Canada Lexpos privy council federal supreme court of Canada

Thunderbolt kills man sheltering under rock in storm

A rock sheltering from a thunderstorm at Busse Point collapsed when struck by a lightning bolt, instantly killing Blatchley Porter. Lewis Porter and Arthur Renton were hurled free and revived after being unconscious. Renton believed he was out for about thirty minutes. The report also notes related international items from Russia on Bulgaria and U S diplomacy in the Waller case, plus a brief Japan–Canada travel note.

Great Mora Claim Children Seek Indemnity Share

New York August 3 Application filed for letters of administration on Jose Maria Mora estate to enable a suit by Jose Manuel Mora to recover a half interest in the Mora claim. Antonio Mora and Jose Maria Mora heirs claim partnerships and Cuba plantation ownership, with Spanish payment in installments. Antonio Maximo Mora denies any partnership and vows to contest the claim.

Antonio Moras New York Jose Maria Mora Mora Jose Manuel More Delmonico's Mora ANTONIOM Moa Jose Manuel Jose Maria Rio de Janeiro Brazil Antonio Maximo Mora Cuba Havana Antonio Maximo More

Omaha Muddle Shows Police Ties to Court Orders

Omaha Neb March clash as American Protective Association members ignore district court restraints on city bonds. Governor warns, police setup expands, threats loom over property and public safety as districts contend legal authority amid inflammatory talk. Supreme court case pending.

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Miss Flagler Ill as Trespasser Is Cleared

Miss Flagler ill of trespass was charged after a boy named Ernest Green was accidentally killed while stealing fruit in the Flagler residence yard on North California avenue Northwest. A coroner’s jury exonerated her, ruling she acted with careless and indifferent shorts and not with any murderous intent.

Miss Llagiler Flagler Blagter ordnaance United States ata Ernest Green North California avenue Northweast

Local figure charged amid shocking assault case

A town resident known as 4-Seote Sanith, proprietor of the Worlds Mair rout huise, was remanded without bail yesterday on an elaborate charge of brutal assault against Louie Conway, a youth or young girl, who is the granddaughter of Isene Wolyoan, a noted planter. Authorities anticipate ongoing disturbance as the case unfolds.

Tleinegay Chiurge Paimtorst Van Seote Sanith Louie Conway Isene Wolyoan

Untitled notice about Mrs Talmage and associates

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Talmage, spouse names, and several garbled phrases. No clear event, date, or location is discernible. content appears noncohesive and uncertain.

Various World News Notes From London to Salt Lake City

Reports include the death of the late Arcean ireveier in London, Mayor Strong appointing HL Fitzpatrick as examiner of the evil service hoard, French rains continuing, Madagascar troop detachment redeployments, a gunfight near Salt Lake City with Coughlin and George, a Spanish court declaring gold the will of Von Soler granting pesetas to Queen Christina, a fireman killed aboard an excursion steamer in Providence, and a fatal shooting at Dangerfield Texas where seven men confronted James Mason and his family.

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Remarkable tale of ransom plot and kidnapping exposure

George Allen and partner Emery allegedly kidnapped lawyer O. Cottle for a pardon and demanded $25,070. Allen, alias John McDusald, confessed. Emery’s alias Claude Strong tied to the scheme. Attorney Hugh Pentecost alleges misdealings by Cottle and Strong over $2,000 and a $1,000 payment, with receipts showing funds to secure a pardon. Included is a note on Native American tensions at the Owana reservation with unclear details.

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Strikers Challenge Police Chief in Turbulent Riot Feud

In a chaotic confrontation, striking workers clash with the acting chief of pole casting amid rumors of violence. Leaders Meyer Sehounfeld and others deny planned violence while officials promise peace. The situation continues as authorities keep watch and workers resume activities next week.

Meyer Sehounfeld

To Cully Argentine's Debt and Government Mischief

Fragmentary text claims government intent to preempt land for a project while promising to fund a public journal. The garbled lines reference avowed duties, debt, and oversight but lack coherent details or names. The passage appears as a stray OCR snippet with unclear provenance and no verifiable events or quotes.

Widow in August Morphine Death Hits Fake Creek

A Cincinnati widow named Dena Gaery, 28, died by suicide at Fake Creek after taking morphine. Her husband died in November. this was her second self inflicted attempt. She had previously carved needles from her limbs during penance and was hospitalized two weeks ago after injuries.

Mase Thomas Wall Cyxewarry Ave Neltie Thoms Dena Mary Mee Gaery Fake Creek

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