13 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
1
Six Studebaker baggies and six fard wagons offered at cost to clear space for spring goods. Four two seated wagons priced at two five COBs. Limited singles and double barns also available at old prices. Also selling flexible wire horse brushes, top quality for winter use.
An urgent appeal from Arric:ia reports widespread terror and massacres in Turkish depredations. Relief officials cite destitution in large towns, with up to 100000 killed possible. missionary outlets press the Associated Press to broadcast the plea nationwide to speed aid.
News from Roanoxe Virginia describes a brutal attack on a white girl in Franklin County about twenty miles away. The assailant, described as a Bedford County Negro named Ancerro, fled after the crime as the victim fired in self defense. Two citizens pursued him, but he escaped through a window. Names of both parties remain unknown.
A fragmented 1900s clipping covers a libel case standoff in New York involving Mrs Liveri mer, with a trial context and accusations of abusive language. notes on the Gould-Guggs marriage, Rockefeller-linked society events, and a Pennsylvania traveling salesman found dead in a Philadelphia hotel with alcohol bottles.
According to Toe Vendig Fitsinmons withdraws objections to meeting Peter Maher for a $10,000 purse offered by Dan Senart of Texas and agrees to the date named by Vendig Rays Stuart will notify Maher on the eve of Fitysimmons accopancs.
A North China Mail dispatch from the steamer City of Peking describes mass desertions and clashes around Port Arthur on October 24 involving Russian sailors and Chinese forces. Reports note pursuit, desertion by crewmembers, and imperial troops responding as Meeluins resist Chinese pursuit amid broader unrest. In a separate court segment, Howell faces trial with defense attorney Robert K. Younes arguing against alleged persecution, while prosecutors prepare to present evidence and close arguments.
Justice Gaynor granted a temporary injunction restraining the sale of a Long Island Traction Company property in Nassau County. BP MN Flynn, president of the rival Nassau Railroad, filed the motion claiming West Virginia courts lack jurisdiction over the New York city property sale. The matter centers on competing corporate interests and control of the Nassau railroad assets.
A 1900s crowd gathers for the Lady of Guadaloupe shrine in Cray Mexico. Devotees travel from all parts of the country by car, horse, and foot in a festive throng. Troops patrol as a derby day atmosphere surrounds the event.
Dee I. member Gourley from the New Castre escaped from a September prison term for manslaughter. He was recaptured yesterday by the chief of police here after betraying a fellow worker at a foundry. He claimed he escaped after two years of a three year sentence. Dockoware authorities have been notified.
Harry Stauffer a 30 year old farmer, married only on Thanksgiving Day, committed suicide in his straw shed in Manor township Wednesday night. He tied a rope to a hen in a shallow straw pit, placed the noose around his neck, and hanged himself.
The overdue Dominion liner Scotsman arrived last evening at Tranmax Nova Scotia after twelve days of severe westerly gales that included several fierce storms. Departing Liverpool November 30, she weathered gale after gale and while docking fouled the cable steamer Mackay Bennett and caused minor damage to the tall ship.
The obituary notes the death of Allen G. Thurman at his Coline home on the city’s 82nd birthday. It recalls his long career as a lawyer, an elected official, and a respected figure in Ohio and national politics, including service in the U.S. Senate and as a court interpreter of law. Friends and family mourn his passing, with physicians confirming a decline marked by bed confinement and complications before death.
An obituary summary recalls a prominent state party leader honored posthumously with funeral arrangements. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 A M with public viewing at the residence and a private service at the capitol. Rev J Llower will preach, following Judge Whurme's request if Rev Grover is available. Grover currently serves in city Libertation.
Washington Day 2 reports varied Senate proceedings from new bills to resolutions. A bill extending the Chicago port of entry to include Illinois is revived, with debate on funeral expenses and a provision placing committee duties on new tasks. The House adjourns late after addressing budget concerns and treasury reserves amid opposition to spending and a claim of revenue depletion.
Ex-Congressman H Bundy died at his residence after kidney trouble and a recent illness. He was about 40 years old and had served in the legislature. Ex-Governor Foraker and his wife were present. Bundy had been a presidential elector and his district sent a representative to Congress.
Fragmentary report recalls a funeral in Woodlawn Cemetery for Alexander Collie once famed across Europe, a Civil War blockade runner who died destitute, with funeral costs paid by a relative. The piece then drifts to scattered legal and political notes from Harrisburg and Washington, with references to court cases, retrials, and conventions in early 1900s America. The text is heavily garbled, leaving many names and events unreadable.
In a grim update from the Franklin mine collapse, eight bodies of John Notas and others were recovered from the main slope at the sixth level. Rescue teams report the grim task of tallying victims and completing recovery as crews continue search efforts.
The Prince of Wales appears in London as a jury panels discusses a seaside estate dispute. An evening revue and a court session reveal details about the trial and the safety arrangements for the royal party.
A Philadelphia hearing exposed gambling dens and vice in the city slums under police watch. Clergymen and witnesses testified that corruption and political influence protected criminals, with investigations detailing hundreds of opium houses and payoffs to keep peace. Cases described include protection payments to keep operations running and police complicity in enforcement failures.
An official reply from Governor Musgulds Defense Cineaga addresses calls to pardon Mle Nulty and Chapman, described as Democratic intimidators in the recent election. The piece frames the issue as partisan persecution and questions accountability for public corruption.
Removed by Attorney General Warmon as the team leader appointed by the United States Court of Claims to probe overtime Elvis of four carriers. W. W. Tih of Mississippi, formerly assistant superintendent of the postal delivery system, faced a sensational move after a Postmaster General Wilson action sparked controversy.
Miss Bertha Bartlett of Baltimore, daughter of General Joseph Bartlett, marries Mr. Charles M. Sherman of Chicago at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus See in a ceremony conducted by Rev Father Wheaton with Cardinal Gibsons giving the blessing.
John Mc Donnell a Dartmouth medical student stands accused of complicity with P. Guford in a Norwich Vermont grave robbery. He faces a 2009 dollar appearance bond before the grand jury at Woolstock next year. Maurdock’s brick remains found in Hanover and the body resting again in Norwich cemetery.
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