Prisoner accused of revenge inspires frenzied courtroom scene
Messy testimony in a sensational case recounts a prisoner blamed for a vened deed amid dramatic gestures and feigned parts. Letters from royal figures and prominent peers surface, including the Duke and Duchess of York, Gladstone, and the Prince of Wales, illustrating the era's social reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LONDON
wim
Duke and Duchess of York
Princess Feutrice
Princess Henry of Battenders
Mr. Gladstone
Prince of Wales
Prince
Duke of York
Mieniver
Adelphi theater
ted Dee
Local and World Notes from December 1
Rathi Rappapert Beach New Haven December 1 died from wound poisoning after a cut on a finger while slaughtering cattle. Amputation followed as infection spread. Albany December 18 Lieutenant Colonel Evra B Defores t relieved at his request. W H Blubbell appointed to vacancy. Wilhelmshaven December reports German troops bound for China aboard the Darnystad. Ponton, Michigan December 18 fire destroyed the Electorsig freight plant with losses estimated at 24000 to 75000.
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Rathi Rappapert
NEW HAVEN
Rev. M. papert
c ould
Seholom synagogue
ALBANY, Bec
Evra BDeforest
Twenty-third regiment
nations guard
W. H. Blubbell
Amoskeag to Cut Wages Sparks Fall River Strike Talk
Boston reports Amoskeag Manufacturing Company plans a ten percent wage cut starting January first affecting over 40 000 workers. Manchester mills may follow with similar reductions amid southern price pressure and weak cotton goods markets. In Fall River manufacturers brace for a long wage dispute as operatives push for better terms and unions seek unity across New England.
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BOSTON
Amoskeag Manufacturing company
Manchester
N. H
Amory
Stark
New Hampshire
England
Sterk
Fall River
Mass
New England
opera
aitun
Nunetins Montreal Crime and Trial Report
Fragmentary OCR mentions a Montreal area event with deaths and a court case. It references a funeral or burial, a trial, and a likely inmate or detainee, with vague notes on locations and dates. Details are garbled but imply a disturbing incident followed by legal action.
Woman in critical condition after injury reported
The report states the individual is in a critical condition due to a ruptured something. Authorities are monitoring the situation as details remain unclear and fluctuating.
Trade Review Reports Strong Year Amid Holiday Push
Duns Review notes close to yearend as payments rise over 1892 and exports set new records. Iron wool products and footwear output climbs, while imports lag. bank payments up 2.5 percent, Treasury receipts improve, with reduced weekly failures and solid money market tone. Exports for the year approach record levels with substantial weekly gains in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duns Review
NEW YORK
R. G. Tun & Co
port raya
Treasury
Union Pacific
Unite States
Canada
Zanoli Confesses to Murders in Near Despair
Zanoli the barber, linked to at least seven murders, reportedly confessed to Rev. G C Berkmeier at the Tombs. He said he had "lost there is no hope for me" and cried as he acknowledged involvement in the deaths of his daughter Lottie and others. The doctor testified about hair loss and other charges, with Zanoli breaking down when Berkmeier visited.
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Muders
NEW YORK
Zanoli
G. C. Berkmeier
Berkmeier
Wurburg Farm school
Arount Vernon
Lottie and
Gharies
Zansli
aries
Disjointed Dispatches Cover Brands Courts and Ship Losses
The report notes a Boston cathedral ordination, a New Jersey paper factory incorporation, and Chicago appellate ruling on draft verification by banks. It mentions the missing steamer Cleveland’s loss, a Quadra search in Barclay Sound, and a treaty allotment. Several garbled items reference shipping, prosecutions, and unspecified political moves.
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athedral
Boston
New Jersey
Anon
returneom Burene Chase
artisle
capjeago
appellate court of Chicago
Quadra
Barclay sound
Cleveland
md mars
Fragmented OCR Note Reflects College Hazing Incident
A garbled OCR passage mentions Kingston, Minnie Wiss, and the Saw- Kall otters PUN ety I. It notes three individuals harmed by hazing and references an act by the engrege procter. A Montana/Montianata, September, and Lord and Lady Aberdeen are hinted at in a disjointed historical context.
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Dyn vuarive
KINGSTON
dyna
Minnie Wiss
Dee. t
Tareenbert
Permestan
artien
engrege procter
Spanish Boats Held for Violation of Navigation Laws
The US revenue cutter McLane, Captain Reynolds, seized Spanish fishing smacks near Charlotte Harbor for violating navigation laws. The vessels, owned in Havana, lacked proper registers and clearances but had permits from Spanish authorities to fish. They attempted escape when approached, were captured, and turned over to customs. The case ties to Cuban fishing and refugee landings amid calls of yellow fever and smallpox risk. Masters claim forceful detention. case under U.S. district court review.
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PUNTA GORDA
Fla. De
United States
reveriue
McLane
Reynolds
ther
Cherlotte harbor
Ameran
Havana
Proruia
Florida
algeiceanes
Guba
sptve gulf esas
custom house
Willey
pendin
vesesis
sim
arern
Tha
Unclear OCR fragment reports tense scene at Scotia project
Fragmentary text describes an incident at Scotia involving angry workers or antagonists, threats to the structure, a contractor named Phinney, and a lockup or imprisonment. The passage is garbled with missing words and names, reflecting damaged OCR quality.
Tragedy Near Norwalk as Burglars Bind Lambert Home
Two masked men broke in on the road to Dannurs six miles from Norwalk. They bound and gagged Mrs Lambert then chloroformed her and ransacked the house before being confronted by David S R Lambert who opened fire. Mrs Lambert grievously distressed by the event.
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NORWALK
Regus Lord Beresford in Mexico City Swindle Case
Sparse text reports Lord Beresford linked to a swindle case in Mexico City. References to political authorities and wartime context appear, with unclear names and details. The fragment mentions his wife and possible connections to local figures. No clear outcomes or dates are stated.
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Regus
Beresford
CITY OF
MEXICO
Der
Sidney
Beressford
Dore
Wiese
Mystery of Houghton Memorial Enigma Spooks City
A garbled report recounts a riddle around Ir Houghton’s memorial with a stained glass window request. It mentions A C L Saparteas visiting a memory, a river, and a minister named Hay hal Spurmist, plus a suicide and a Chicago incident involving a former millionaire.
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Ir. Houghton
Thendare
Wallick
owerpors
BRATINS
Wits
bane
trent
Har Mishura
Panama Scandal Reaches French Deputies Inquiries
Paris December 14 The parliamentary committee’s Panama inquiry led to arrests of M Antide Boyer and fellow former deputies Plantran Trassin and Called. M Henri Maret and M Aimé de Saint Martin also detained amid links to leftist and socialist circles. Maret noted for independence and early opposition to Gambetta.
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Frepok
Chamber of Deputies
Arrenteu
PARIS
Prandtul
Panama
M. Antide Boyer
Marseilles
MM. Plantran
Trassint
hever
M. Henri Maret
M. Aime
Gambetta
namire
Le Radical
General Boulanger
Bonai Found Guilty of Murder to Be Sentenced Next Tuesday
Charles A. Bonai was found guilty of murder in the first degree by the Fairfield county superior court after a weeks long trial in Bridgeport Connecticut. He is to be sentenced next Tuesday after State Attorney Fessenden urged immediate sentencing, a request the defense supported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burmar Nichols
BRIDGEPORT
Conn
Charles A. Bonai
Fairfield county superior court
Fessenden
Lynch
royct
Postmasters listed and crimes reported in wire service brief
Fourth class postmasters named across multiple towns appear in a partial list including Cadiz and New Oxford while reports describe a jail escape plot, a Chicago lawyer connected to A P A, and a church assault case. Also noted is Zuker’s NYC conviction affirmed and a Sing Sing sentence.
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Cadiz
J. W. Prince
Duretl
vaty Elroye H. Moyer
Banlin Station
IL richill
Herrick Center
Tl. Tingley
Heenville
A. Ko McAdoo
S. Potts
New Oxford
Paerrysille
Marian J. Lardert
J. Heintziercen
Sheche- Savaer
Troavtvide
Forum
Fiteh
Newce
OL OL Parker
Orackeeon
Yornhy
H.W. Shear
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SAMUEL LIPFELD
Clothier and Furnisher
North Street
Middletown, N. Y
TN COURT
Terriss
Asanasin
Kagal
Sailer
Desd
utenant
Roache
Naval acade
St Behan
Sant Weod
Brilseport
edston
PITTSTs
Peter Maher
winnr
Deforesnt
China
WILHELMEHAVEN
Germany
Darnystad
Eleetric
PONT HMRON
Mich
Beco
Fixcalsiorg giadreight
WILLS WAY
Berk
Jan Jants Pitts
vittwad
Iman
MONTREAL
amd
ious
Mery
fallington Peeth
Montarr
Noo
ta union Beeth
Fein
Abiaassettier
angie
Grand Fork
fenseliman
Tranite
NEW
Saimart
MONTIANATA
pomadea
Aberdeen
U.S
Jerxy
Ifalana
TROY
Scotia One
an. efack
Phin
hare
Staten
NEW FORE
CL Saparteas
Wall street
momery
Fucan
Veystisatian De lothat
Sunside
CHICAGO
Dee
Tacah Weil
Beatty
FTROUDSPORG
Tieng m
jas T. Charles Beate
murrem
prim ipsi
Coldwater
Sherry
Fes
Harry Tawi
Piealiy
Fintward
cote
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Thearty
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Philedetonia sarly
Howard vlait
tee stthy
Warder
SHAMONIN
Tee
Lin Range
Tareas Chamey
otter
chile
Hanna
te Wert
lal wivieg
Miss Golan
denater Planna
de macheney
GREEN
Thor
Tramas Smith
Marya
Zuker Maat
Pron
ALBANY
court of amnesis
Isaae Zuker
New York City
ursan
shyeaa Zuker
Sing Sing
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