20 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1895
Page
1
The confession outlines Havaris and accomplices involved in the deaths of two Warners and three other men. The narrative covers coercion, emotional affect, alleged motives, and the accused’s claims of money and relationships driving violence. The testimony includes accounts of threats, manipulation, and attempts at eluding justice across various locales and an international style of crime.
Read of an Episcopal church in Akron Ohio, Rev Alfred G Moore, was deposed by Bishop Leonard after a disputed wedding plan. Moores actions led to his removal from the Akron parish and ensuing turmoil within the church community.
Report of a large strike in Philadelphia involving electricians and other workers. The piece notes workers ready to join, delays to traffic, and industry concerns about traction and vehicle movements amid the dispute. Mentions companies and unions considering arbitration, with several quotes hinting at tense labor actions.
In a United States court session, Judge Tar jwige noted strong evidence suggesting a deliberate conspiracy to evade the law. He said Riley may be a master hand, while the produced evidence aligned with the indictment, and action proceeded at the mercy of the court.
Brooklyn news reports Mayor Jefferh yesterday issued a ruling in the municipal probe into the public works department. He concludes the bureau of streets mismanaged parcels but stops short of naming the guilty officials to be prosecuted. He criticizes minor financial handling and small-town style of the department.
Dec 20 Democratic ticket nominating M P Foster or swaitine taser for governor and the Texas contest following: Ner Ebert Tb Styder Woileard Pores Ipeur Pafatate Joan Mitchell Shipermtemilent of pditication J V Gabisatas attorney mememti Mo Cuiuiushunm presvot in cuitsbont
Fragmented report from Albany and Albany related to a recall and a murder trial. Ambassadors and officials including Basvird and the Marquse Sacra are referenced in a convoluted narrative about political actions, while another item notes a jury verdict in a murder case near Brownsville. A separate notice describes a fire at Teela Cuke company stables destroying animals and supplies.
A scrambled report notes the Clifean senate passes a loan bill amid unclear London notices. Mentions local counterfeiting acquittal for M. D. Haswell of Stockton California after a costly defense and alimony cases in Hartford and Wilkes-Barre amid war fears. A North German Lloyd liner Spree ran aground near the Isle of Wight with passengers evacuated.
A chaotic New York scene unfolds with trials and executions as juries deliver verdicts. Reports detail a prison escape, seven ballots, and a controversial hanging as emotions run high among lovers and reformers.
The Court of East Leyort sustains a supreme court opinion in a case on the eisden dr che, involving Erastus Wiman Free. The Court of Appeals and general term reaffirm the decision, with defense challenging the conviction as improperly obtained. The matter concerns an alleged arrest and a contested trial, ending in a long-standing legal dispute.
A harrowing letter describes Armenian villages sacked and burned by Turkish forces. Thousands are killed or abducted, shops looted, homes destroyed, and survivors left without food or clothing. The writer appeals for immediate help, noting widespread devastation and looming famine.
Michael Davitt founder of the Irish Land League arrived in the city from Sydney. In an interview he discusses land and police concerns, noting a strong reaction abroad. A New York connection and various named figures appear in a sprawling, garbled account of his movements and statements.
A mining disaster at the Cummock coal mine west of town left many dead or injured. Forty three miners were believed killed in a shaft collapse while others were rescued or missing. Families from Pennsylvania and nearby areas gathered as rescuers battled debris, dynamite hazards, and unstable timbers in a grim recovery.
Fragmented report details a Fort Bayard transmission about a heavy trail discovery near Adia NS. Forces pursued by light resistance, Abing troops retook the route toward Chiton, amid clashes with local officers. The piece notes a Republican party fracture and a tense Warmouth McKinley contest shaping the state convention.
The will of the late Senator Phayronin reveals a codicil redistributing his library to a grandson while the estate's real property is split equally among his three children and two daughters. In New Jersey, postmasters were confirmed for several towns, including Atlantic Highlands and Newark, with details listed for each appointment.
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