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Newspaper

Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1897

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Soldiers Refuse Prison-Made Uniforms in New York

The Thirtyth Separate Company in Schenectady, N Y declares it will not wear prison made uniforms. They pass a formal resolution to resist and threaten disobedience if required. The Thirty-sixth Separate Company with about 190 men, led by Major Aus, considers the issue and may have the members pay for their own uniforms.

SCHENLUTADY N.Y Halle Inen Aus State National Guard Yates assembly maki gor Wates

Claim of Carmen's wife in New Haven theft case

In New Haven on December 14 attorney Martinson for Frederian contends Carmen is the thief's wife and mother-in-law, denying the principal offender charge. He argues the wife and her mother aided with a series of thefts from tram cars and at the Adams Express Company, while Carmen allegedly helped by guarding doors and hiding the crimes across about 22 years. A player charged with murder is also noted in the county filing.

ew Haven NEW HAVEN Bec attornery Martinson Frederian Adams ress Carmen

Fragmentary Dispatches Highlight Unclear Events

A garbled early dispatch recalls Major Jenety Ww and Miner Ryan Ligdy, with vague notes on a president Charles Jiu of the Devation of Ne York University and a report on American circulation. It mentions General insuly writing to Blanca about support for Spain, but details remain uncertain.

Jenety Dassen gearel Charles Jiu York unive General insuly Blanca whering Spain

Justices Drewer Appointed to Ninth Circuit Bench

The retirement of Justice Field from the United States Supreme Court prompts Justice Drewer to receive new duties in the Ninth Circuit. Chief Justice Miller announced the assignment as the court prepares for the Christmas recess. Separately, Durrant remains in custody awaiting sentencing tomorrow morning for the murders of Blanca Lamont and Minnie Williams.

Drewer WAPHLSGTON Juste Field United SULEPS Supreme court nee eary Justie Drewer Muath careuin ‘regiment ttler Supreme Court WASHINGTON Tine United States supreme court amzain Tanne Parrant ALLOOMeY Hammes H.T. Durrant Blanca Lamont Minnie Wiliams Bakers

Fall River Mills Debating Wages and Officials Exemption

Robert Howard former secretary of the Spinners' Union argues against wage cuts for operatives and supports equal reductions for treasurers. The Fall River committee plans a 10 percent cut in prints and salaries, aims to avoid a strike, and considers a public notice if needed. Howard urges regional wage protections and condemns deeper concessions as harmful to workers.

Robert Howard the Spinners’ Union FALL RIVER Mass mil Pall Buri metretary O'Donnell Spinners union wits Howard

Appointed to Postmasterships and Assaults Reported

Washington dispatch lists appointees to postmaster roles including Hampton and Woodworth and notes a related assault in Layton farm area. Victims suffered head injuries. police court proceedings referenced with limited details. A separate Saint Louis report covers miners strike activity and claims of the largest protest in the history of their union.

ST. LOUIS Dee turner

Millionaire Brower Held Up In Cab In St Louis

Peter pinech, son of Adolphus Duseh, the millionaire broker, was robbed near Market Street Station. A revolver was fired but missed. assailants escaped. Sworn statement from Kentucky notes plans to fund a project by Governor Cavanor Bradley.

Millionair ST, LOUIS Dee Peter pineeh Adolphus Duseh brower Une jon Market street pwr revalvere M himonds

Plan to move steam locomotives to Alaska recapped

Secretary Alger supports resuming efforts to ship ten steam locomotives to Alaska to aid Klondike miners. The plan envisions using the Chilkat pass, Dalton trail, or White pass with a preference for Chilkat, to open lines of communication from Port Selkirk to Dawson.

Dei Klondike Alger rotary Alaska Chilkat pass Dalton trail White pass war department Chilkar pass Port Selkirk Dawsrin

Death in Toronto marks end of Carlyle family line

Obituary notes Janet Carlyle Hunning, sister of the philosopher, died in Toronto at her son's residence after a long quiet life in Hamilton. She had a robust temperament but waned after a daughter’s death and health decline. She will be buried in Hamilton beside kin.

Toronto Janet Carlyle Hunning arlyie Ene WLOTL Hamilton Hamilton st

Stolen Goods Reportst Dated Notes and Alleged Losses

Fragmentary OCR item discusses theft rumors and assorted losses with unclear details. Mentions department, clerk, and public interests, hinting at investigations and potential monetary figures. No clear names or dates emerge from the readable text.

Suing Railway For 70000 In New York Case

Court action filed in New York alleges injuries from a Morvik Road disaster on August 21. Plaintiffs Justine Fretsan Maint Gehan J and others seek damages of seventy thousand dollars against the railway company for alleged injuries.

NEW YORK Iselina Morvik Aigy Spersens Sprains court Justine fretsan Maint Gehan J Ishin Patlpese coupeus Henry ITanidten quintaly SOC

Fragmented Узcrap from World War and Local Fire Reports

Fragmented OCR notes describe miscues about war events, occupa tion debates, and a fire at a West Traverstraw barn. It mentions casualties, the Partition of Chita Dass, and United States policy responses amid a string of distorted names and dates. A separate brief notes Calumet Foy McKee’s death in Butler Pennsylvania.

Meee WASHINGTON Dee war department Butler Calumet Foy McKee

Bram's Sew Trial Ends With Favorable Turn of Fortune

Washington December 14 Justice White delivered an opinion in the United States Supreme Court concerning the Thomas Bram case. Bram, awaiting trial in Halifax, claimed the confession against him was involuntary after a detective pressured him while in chains. The court debated the legality of the confession and its admission as evidence, with dissenting judges arguing the ruling. The decision was noted as unexpected by Bram and his counsel, who spoke of the outcome with tentative relief.

WASHINGTON Justice White United States supreme court Thomas Ham Massachusetts Hue Boston South sea Halifax Brave ram Gram Brown Uniteds Bram United States Walifax Colyermm Fuller ani Teresver Arewn tvitur Doster india lew supreme court Davin Cutter Papo brates Otter saul codethy

Unclear saga hints at theft and tea trade glare

Fragmentary text blurs events involving alleged theft and a Mrs Suligman amid references to tea experts and a board. Names such as John Moke and Washington dispatches appear alongside unrelated mentions of merchants and norms, yielding a jagged, inconclusive record.

Foothill Resident Aether Viet Dies After Football Injury

Aether Viet of Foothill Akron Ohio, son of William Haat, died from brain fever linked to injuries from a football game held last Thursday.

Aether Viet Foothill AKRON Dee Frank Tint fyeld Wiliam EL Haat

Italy Moves Warships to Press Claims on Simón Sáin

Dec. 14 report says Italy has deployed warships to Tayui to pressure payment of indemnities for disputed claims from the republic.

Simon Sain PRINCE Italy Tayui repullic

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