Loved by the South Acknowledges H B Planer’s Influence
A long tribute profiles H B Planer as a key driver of Southern industrial growth. Born in Branford Connecticut, Planer led Adams Express southern operations, became first president of the Southern Express, and later built a vast transportation and hotel empire across Georgia Florida and Texas. His role in Civil War era logistics and later railroad and steamship expansion shaped regional development and business leadership.
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Naturally Rerouted Miss Homewood and Point Breeze Gossips
A Pittsburg Chronicle telegraph snippet captures sharp gossip about Miss Homewood and Miss Point Breeze with playful and risqué remarks attributed to Mr Van Braam and Flo. The dialogue highlights youthful chatter and social banter in a lighthearted society column style.
Missing City Solicitor Ambrose Leaves After Despairing Note
Altoona Pa December reports say W A Ambrose city solicitor and state building association counsel left Altoona Nov 2 for Pittsburgh to meet Congressman Hicks. He warned of financial distress and hinted at self harm. In other items a deadly wire incident in East Saint Louis and unrelated local police notices follow.
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Tragic death and train wreck suspects arraigned in court
Fatally injured chemist Fehoul of Applied Science died yesterday after an accident at a riverfront furnace. Three men including J. Dye and T. Watson, charged in the New York Centred railroad wreck on November 18 that killed three, appeared yesterday for a preliminary hearing. They pleaded not guilty as counsel waived examination. Also reported, discovery of stolen town bonds in Faithlin Columbia County and a separate burglary at a BoBo store with bonds to Pine Plains bank traced to New York.
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Dismissal Conmflemredt and Related Allegations
Fragmentary report notes Dismissal Conmflemredt involving Lewis and Toes, with unclear references to Borla and Minniston, and mentions Piper Or and Cheeror. The text is badly garbled but hints at a formal action connected to a maritime or line-based incident, with surrounding names and places partly readable.
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Twelve Dead from Eating Poisoned Port Food
Report from Dallas Texas notes twelve fatalities from tainted port. Victims include Thane to Pith and special agents, with children among the dead. Police and hospital staff investigated while authorities work through the state of commerce. Nine other injured, and recovered cases under care as details emerge.
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Municipal corruption probe renews in Philadelphia senate hearing
Philadelphia senate committee restarts inquiry into city contracts and favoritism. Witnesses describe inflated bids and irregular awards as officials and contractors face scrutiny over paving and bridge work plus a missing contract file. Extraditions and public notices intersect with education and clergy ticket reforms amid broader political clashes.
Campaign funds stolen and Howell murder trial noted in Wellsboro report
A chaotic Wellsboro dispatch reports a Democratic campaign fund theft estimated at around 50,000 dollars tied to past mayoral campaigns and a hung central committee inquiry after the 1904 election. Separate coverage details the Howell murder case stagnation as court hearings consider exhibits and motives while Swiss labor agreements and other international matters surface.
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President returns to White House after woodley trip
The president and family returned from Woodley to the White House for the winter. A major rabbit hunt in Italy Kansas resulted in nearly 6 000 rabbits killed. A Pittsburgh commission arrived in Philadelphia to halt senatorial investigators. In Clay county Tennessee Joy Williams was killed resisting arrest and Alfred Rich was seriously wounded. Six Massachusetts cities voted for licenses while nine rejected. The ALPA was defeated in two cities and won in two others. A New York bill proposes a medical commission to testify as experts in courts. Reverend N T Lucas was shot and killed at Monteval o Wisconsin while trying to stop a fight between prison and a farmer named Rol ett Seals.
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Jacklins Successor and Supreme Court Nominees
Washington December 4 The identifications of nominations to the Supreme Court were discussed with emphasis on Rufus W Peckham and Wheeler H Peckham two New Yorkers proposed by President Cleveland for Justice White’s seat The process faced opposition in the Judiciary committee and references to the peers in the New York Court of Appeals highlight a family legal legacy.
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Cuban Recognition Debate and Senate Activity Report
The article outlines Senate discussions on Cuban recognition amid broader legislative activity. Resolutions on Cuban rebels and modifications to pension lines were debated, with several reintroduced bills from last session, including silver coinage proposals. The House session was brief, devoted to reading the president’s message, ending with a Friday adjournment amid Democratic dissent.
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Avegel Prain Weeebers Arrested at Western City
In Cortland a singer and a detective were detained near an eatery after a disturbance at Dohiwire street. A local source reports arrests following a chaotic Sunday night with rumors of a crime tied to a person named Mle Was Catriatest and others connected to a wreck.
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Arbitration disputes and perjury convictions reported
The Briailian countritot mibiacers Taedeen alo refuses arbitration in disputes with Karghound and the Amps. Miss Aub Initieted for Pordury in New York. Barbara Airb confessed to perjury for false charges against Walter I. Uangerman and was indicted by the grand jury based on statements from Lanseria and the amin wives.
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Breclands Hatchet Kill Sparks Arrest in WV Case
In West Virginia, Batelura was killed by a hatchet thrown by Brecland after a court decision by Henry Wrosland. Juan Buteher had made remarks about Breclants. The suspect was arrested following the incident.
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