11 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1897
Page
1
A holiday advertisement touts a broad selection of gifts for men and boys including hats and caps, fur caps, plush and corduroy options, gloves and mitts, gauntlet fur gloves, mufflers, and silk and cotton handkerchiefs, all at low prices.
The Dun and Co weekly trade review notes heavy outward movement of wheat and other products, keeping foreign exchange weakened and imports favored. It highlights rising railway earnings in November, with five-year comparisons showing stronger gains than previous years and growth outpacing Canada and last year.
The item blends bathetic notes from San Francisco to Baltimore including a supposedly alive Mrs. Luetgert, Durrant looming sentence, a Georgia-Philadelphia link, and a lynching near Wesson Mississippi. The jumble mentions Isaac Emerson, Charles Jones, a New Hampshire timber syndicate, and indictments dismissed by a Grand Jury in Baltimore amid erratic report of a telephone company.
The fragment mentions Auten and a club, with unclear names and a reference to an event or convention. Details are too fragmentary to identify a clear action or outcome.
A fragmentary item reports a new stamp issue from Neofoundtand with the theme cent postage and a mention of two men involved.
A theatrical manager identified as Maeler Marder, connected to Oswegl On, was arrested and taken to Troy for processing amid unclear charges. The incomplete report notes involvement of Meyers and a gradd laren in the New York area with uncertain details.
A fragmented report from Berlin describes a man implicated in a shooting incident that prompted widespread fear. Authorities detained and investigated the case as residents faced uncertainty and officials urged calm as the event unfolded.
The letter to Hon. John F. Fitzgerald from 3s. Gannett Wells, secretary, confirms Mayor Quincy Acerota of Boston has formally announced candidacy for the Democratic renomination following the recent Faneuil Hall convention.
London obituary notes the death of Mr. John Lough borough Pearson a distinguished architect and Royal Academy member. The report lists his contributions and prominence in British architectural circles.
New York police hold Charles Zanoli a barber at 11 Warren Street on grand larceny and forgery tied to life insurance on his own death. Investigators exam his fourth wife for possible poisoning as they probe whether three previous wives died under suspicious circumstances. District Attorney Olcott plans further exhumations and testimony from multiple doctors to establish if foul play occurred.
The text is fragmented and unreadable. it mentions an arrest, a possible assault, and a compensation matter over a 2 month period with garbled names and places, making precise facts impossible to determine.
Fragmented text notes a disrupted stop in Frisco with officials and referees referenced. Mentions of Grmefe Lavigne Hawkins Connel and Smith Kelly pairings appear, suggesting sports or legal notices but details are unclear.
A man identified as Taees Vietim Drak died after being shot six times in Philadelphia by Antonia Tut in what police say was retaliation. A bystander noted Tampons outside the former’s home reacted to the event.
Kingston dispatch reports that Professor Graham Bell of Washington and father of inventor G. Bell, aged 70, will marry widowed Mrs. Shibley of Hare Rowamith in New York on January 5. The announcement notes Bell's age and the couple's plans.
Professor Philip B. Alger a leading ordnance expert suffered severe injuries when a cartridge exploded in his hands during review of naval rules. Iron fragments from a window casing caused a temporal artery wound. Constructor Dashiell, struck by debris, applied immediate aid until a surgeon arrived. Alger is now out of danger.
Joseph Oberle at an Easton Pa brewery was badly burned when varnishing with shellac in a large hogshead and the lantern caused an explosion and flame. Co-workers rescued him after the blast. his head face and hands were severely burned and hair scorched.
General J Foster leads talks on broader treaty relations with Canada. In Gloucester Massachusetts a group of fish merchants led by Cunningnam Smith and Push discussed needs for enlarged facilities and a new treaty framework to aid fisheries off Newton and nearby waters.
Fragmented OCR text from London reports a British American company facing suits and trading details. It references share capital of £1,500,000 and a premium on stock exchange dealings, with unclear party names and dates due to the damaged source.
Five men were intoxicated and arrested after an incident at a location described as CLENWOOD. The event involved toxic exposure and possible illegal activity. Names and full details are obscured in the text, but authorities identified MUEL and LEurian in connection with the case.
Two men including dentist Headey Lee and assistant Onaties Lawrenes were seriously injured in an offshore powder explosion. The blast shattered equipment and caused extensive damage to the work area while investigators evaluated the incident’s cause.
Unclear OCR reads about a local event at Tourente Stone with names such as Loreena ERe and PAvINZ. The fragment mentions a feast or toast and a medical or physical event with references to a society and menbeaed. Details are garbled but indicate a gathering at a historic site.
In Vienna and Burleveet reports the Autgreich case shows potential progress. The dispatches reference key figures and a central dilemma without detailing a final outcome.
Rebels strike a cannon shot at the machinery of Mr Higney an American in the Manzanillo district destroying the hover car canefields in the region. They threaten to burn cane fields and have forbidden cane grinding in the neighborhood.
The home of Isaac FE Emerson commander of the Maryland Naval Reserves was broken into and goods valued near 10 000 stolen. The thief was captured as he fled after a fierce struggle.
In Bridgeport, Charles Bonai showed emotion for the first time during his life sentence trial for the Nichols murder. His calm demeanor cracked when his wife testified detailing a pact with officers to capture him, her confession, and a chain of evidence, prompting a brief breakdown. Detective Arnold’s testimony and Miss Nichols identifying the suspect reinforced the prosecution, while Bonai’s counsel argued the confession rights and questioned his wife’s veracity.
A garbled Boston report notes a record mortgage transaction at the Murdlasex registry involving a New York company and deeds, claiming the largest amount represented in a mortgage. The text is heavily corrupted and difficult to parse.
A fragmented notice references an appeal involving Adah Torbmond and a Boston tech matter. It mentions an upcoming Monday hearing, a court, and multiple parties linked to a supreme court proceeding.
In Indore reports allege a debated postal reform measure faced opposition from factions including COLTMEUS and Der. 1 The Ohta Frate Federwe group weighs in as proponents claim benefits while opponents argue risks before a potential vote.
A record notes examination timing and results for a service team in Welcet. It mentions three months since the last exam and comments on test timing and general service readiness without specific outcomes.
Rio Janeiro December 11 Congress has closed sessions reporting a budget deficit of 1 040 000 000 milreis. Officials expect higher revenue from additional taxes to reduce the shortfall.
Dee K George Ena worth, a machine tender at the Port Miler Paper company plant, had his arm caught in the machinery and wrenched off. The incident occurred at the Saratoga works with responders assisting at the scene.
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