Police Captain Schemittberger's Confession Roils Lexow Probe
New York December 22 Maximilian F P Schmittberger captain in the Lenderloin district testified before the Lexow committee, alleging widespread corruption across the force except for a few, naming inspectors Williams Mulvey and others, and recounting bribe taking and extortion. The session drew a packed public gallery and sparked renewed talk of reform.
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New York
Maximilian FP. Schmittberger
Williams
Mulvey
Steers
James J. Martin
John
Pr Gastlin
Frederic B Marvens
John Gunner
Dunlap
Robert Vail
James Gastien
shusiteberger
Schmittbers
Taramiigny Hallelub
shechan
Devery
rive
Strauss
Lexow
Schmittberger
rhar
Creedun
Selauittberger
Senators Refuse to Adjourn for Holidays
Washington December reports that some senators oppose adjourning for holidays, insisting there is too much work before Congress. The Senate is expected to stay in session several days next week, possibly mirroring a Republican pattern from a past year with a Christmas week schedule.
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WASHINGTON
senate
President Cleveland Hunts Ducks at Muddy Bay Marshes
In Gronbrows South Carolina on December 22, President Cleveland and his party were heard shooting early, returning with a boat full of about ninety mallards and canvasbacks. Roughly seventy were reportedly felled by the president’s gun, signaling a lively hunting day.
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Gronbrows
S. C
Cleveland
Two Murderers Executed in May s ville Tenn
John Stanley and Clarence Cox were executed in Mayfield Maynardville today for the February murder of Squire Henry Snodderty and his wife. The men had been jailed in Knoxville and were moved out yesterday under twenty guards to the private execution inside a large inclosure, drawing public indignation.
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MAYSVILLE
Tenn
John Stanley
Clarence Cox
Squire Henry Snodderty
Knoxville
sage
Maynardsville
Holiday adjournment of Congress in currency bill debate
The house spent the day in debate on the currency bill as Mr Springer presented Democratic amendments to the measure. The banking and currency committee chair was endorsed by the treasury secretary. The resolution for a holiday adjournment to begin today was agreed to in the afternoon.
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Congress Wastixcox
Springer
banking and currency committee
secretary of the treasury
Ford spepels. try McMonagle and Rogers Pepsin Essence
Ford spelling and McMonagle and Rogers advertise Pepsin Essence. A brief notice notes product name, suggesting a patent or medical tonic. No further details on efficacy or claims are provided.
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Ford@ spepels
McMonagle & Rogers
Pepsin Essence
Tillinghast Pension Frauds Under Scrutiny in Scranton Area
A. G. Tillinghast faces a wide pension fraud probe linked to about 1,000 cases where he acted as attorney and about 100 in Scranton, with Alderman C. T. Morgan implicated for using his official seal. The scheme resembles the Dewey frauds at Norfolk and involves prominent Scranton residents. Tillinghast fled to Binghamton and Buffalo before being tracked and arrested in Centreville by Special Examiner W. F. Schucker.
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Scranton
WassuxGyon
A. G. Tillinghast
Consreville
R. I
pension bureau
green fle
Norfolk
C. Tt. Morgan
chairmann
Tillinghast
Binghaimton
Buffalo
Centreville
W. F. Schucker
Accused Mayor Surrenders in Rome Bank Embezzlement Case
Rome December 2 David Gillett Rome's alleged defaulter mayor surrendered to authorities. He pled not guilty and posted bail of 87 7 for Wednesday appearance. Charged with embezzling 35000 from Central National Bank where he served as teller. Rielby ex cashier backs Gillett claiming no fault, with bank shortage listed as 220090.
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Rome
David Gillett
United States
Howlands
Van Vrankin
Gillets
Central National bank of Rome
Rielby
Gillett
Reductions at Homestead Scale Meant Wage Offsets
Announcement to Homestead workers that the senate fur will be ready for inspection on December. New scale shows slight wage cuts offset by reduced rents and fuel costs. Laborers expect broader reductions at the Thorplug works next week with similar terms and likely quiet acceptance overall.
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Homestead
Purtstves
Des
Thade
senate fur i
Dee. vt
kdegar Thorplug
Harestead
Gang Attempts Break-In At Farm East Of Here
Dec 2 report says a gang tried to break into Farmer John Yankin’s home several miles east of town. Shots from Yankin and his daughter repelled the attackers. The band fled on horses after one member was shot and carried away by others. The attackers then blasted the house with bullets, believed linked to the Crak gun.
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Cook
John Yankin
here
Yankins
gromand
Ceak
War Into Court Over Rail Road Crossing Dispute
In Trucksville Delaware and Hudson railroad sues Scranton and Pittston Traction to stop interference with its tracks. Deputy sheriff serves an injunction but the traction men withdraw their workers, ending the immediate action.
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WILRESH
Delaware and Hudson railroad company
Scranton and Pittston Traction company
Trucksville
Traction company
shoriify
thearini
VYjmnetion company
Pipe Burst Kills Foreman in Gas Line Work
In New Martinsville on November 23 Captain James Clegg foreman of a pipe line gang for the New Martinsville Natural Gas company was killed instantly when a pipe under 1000 pounds direct pressure burst. He was tossed about a hundred feet and suffered a broken neck. Several other workers were knocked down and severely injured.
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NEW MARTINSVILLE
James Clegg
New Martinsville Natural Gas company
Clegg
Highwaymen kill merchant on Alabama road
J T Thornton a prominent grocer left his store to deliver goods near Ensley City. Three hours later his corpse was found by the roadside with pockets turned and money and water missing. Authorities suspect a gang of recent highway robberies. In Vallejo California three men died in a hotel fire known as the Sailors’ House. Jack Finn John Bell and George Josslyn perished. Josslyn was quartermaster of the USS Independence.
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Alabama
BIEMineram
J. T. Thornton
Ensley City
fanners
VALLejo
Cal
Dee
Philadelphia
Sailors’ House
Jack Finn
John Bell
George Josslyn
Josslyn
United States
Independence
Alleged Green Goods Scheme Reported in Allentown
Complaint of a green goods scheme was sent to the post office department. A circular gave the operator's address as Taimes Cox on Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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WastisiTox
post office department
Taimes Cox
Hamilton street
Allentown
Cram Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree
New York December 22 George W Cram was found guilty of murder in the first degree for shooting his wife Rachel at their home on October 8. The verdict ends the long trial.
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New York
George W. Cram
Rachel
Clinaman
ALBANY
Chu Nan
Cha Jing
Rand McNally Guide Mentioned for Travel Plans
A reader asks about travel and whether they are a shipper, noting the Rand McNally Railway Guide and Handbook as the source of all pertinent information. They suggest consulting a news dealer for details dated September 17, 1895.
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Rand-McNally
newa
Dyspepsia relief with Pepsin Essence
An advertisement touts McMonagle and Rogeras Pepsin Essence as a remedy for indigestion. It markets quick stomach relief and digestive aid, naming the product and the makers in a concise claim.
Finance and Trade Prices Improve in Few Leading Lines
The Bradstreet review notes limited gains in prices with improvements in wheat copper and lower grades of shoes, while cotton goods weaken and wool and leather stay flat. Exports of wheat flour reach 3.454 million bushels. holiday trade is tepid due to mild weather, though demand for industrial products shows some confidence.
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nly & Pew
Bradstrewss
prac
tuntinuws Hncil
reesil
Chicago
R.G. Dan & Co
yrar
Cau
Robbed His Employers in Kanab City Embezzlement Case
Robert Posten, once of Underwood McCoy packing firm in Kanab City, accused of embezzling over a sum. arrested locally after a year on the run. Hattie Patch alias Hattie Coll charged as an accomplice in disposal of the proceeds. Posten fled, traced through Patch who refused Chicago, locating Posten.
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Robert Posten
Underwond & McCoy
Kan- Bus City
Hattie Patch
Hattie Coll
Poston
Syd
Chicago
Posten
General Swaim's Retirement Opens Army Post Vacancy
ASHNGTON Dec 22 Today Judge Advocate General David B Swaim turned 82 and became eligible for retirement An immediate order is expected leaving a vacancy likely unfilled until after the holiday recess Colonel Lieber who has acted as judge advocate general for about ten years will continue in the post and is expected to receive the president’s nomination.
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Swaim
ASHNGTON
David B. Swaim
Lieber
Rare Female Station Agent Fends Off Robber
At Bonner Springs a lone robber entered the railroad station during the night and demanded money. Miss Annie Nesbits, the night operator, resisted and was struck with a pistol in a struggle. the assailant escaped without stealing anything.
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Lawrence
Kan
Bonner Springs
Kansas City
Annie Nesbits
Miss Nesbitt
Trenton’s Wave of Reform in Disorderly House Case
In Mercer county court Maria T Doxter was sentenced to a year in the state prison for a disorderly house offense. Three others convicted of the same offense received fines. Charles Bailey was convicted of assaulting his five year old daughter and sentenced to several years in prison.
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Trenton
Maria T Doxter
Mercer county
Charles Bailey
Fenians to be Released and Daly to Run
Liverrooy December 22 The Post reports a government deal with the Tsedinonites to free prisoners for dynamite outrages in London. Among those freed is John Daly who will stand for Parliament in Limerick at the next general election. Insanity after Bank Shooting in Council Bluffs Quixcy Illinois December 28 Attorney Frank Trumble of Council Bluffs witnessed the triple shooting at the bank and has since been declared insane, possibly overwhelmed by the violence. he travels home toward Keokuk.
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Liverrooy
London
Tteis
John Daly
tts
Daly
Limerick
Quixcy
Ill
Frank Trrmahi
Council Bluffs
afmair
Council Bluffs bank
Huntington
Trumble
Keokuk
Weeds
sebhion
Cieaco
Dee —te
Debs
American Hailway union
Worms
United States supreme court
Bank safe blown to bits in Mansfield burglary
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Mansfield Iowa saw its safe blown apart by burglars during the night. Intruders entered through the back door and fled with several hundred dollars. Valuable papers were missing and likely destroyed in the blast.
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MANSFIELD
State bank
Yachts to Race for Americas Cup Next Year Likely
Commodore Smith of the America’s Cap Committee indicates growing optimism for a renewal of the Americas Cup contest. Richard Grant, secretary of the Royal Yacht Squadron, hedges on final action but signals progress. Lord Dunraven notes heightened likelihood of a race with eight months’ notice and a Royal meeting set for June 4 may be postponed due to the Prince of Wales absence.
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Lord Dubraven
gentileman
New York Yacht club
cup committee
Royal Yacht squadron
Dunraven
Prince of Wales
Commodore Smith Expects America Cup Race Next Year
Commodore Smith, chairman of the America's Cup committee, told an Associated Press reporter he expects a race to reach a successful conclusion. He voiced optimism that negotiations with Lord Dunraven will produce a match and that Britain will race next year, noting the deed of gift conditions and pressures from the Royal Yacht Squadron.
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Commodore Smith
Stamr Fory
Conn
Associated Press
Lord Dunraven
comodore
Lord Donraven
Boglund
Amurica
Enghrad
Spain Aims Sugar Export Tax Cuts in Cuba Deal
Spain moves to suppress export and industrial taxes on sugar and rum in Cuba. Senor Aharzuga, colonies minister, says the government is ready to remit fines on American shipping. Negotiations with the U S minister at Madrid include a most favored nation treatment concession.
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Spain
Manituu
Cuba
Senor Aharzuga
Minarid
United States
Galbraith Sought for Embezzlement Return to Altoona
An Altoona officer travels to Milwaukee to extradite S. C. Galbraith, wanted for embezzling estate funds five years ago. Galbraith, once a local politician and secretary of Huntingdon reformatory, was working as a railway office clerk in Milwaukee when arrested.
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ALTOONA, Pa
Milwaukee
S. C. Galbraith
Huntingdon reformatory
Indicted Fidel ity Building officials by grand jury
Pittspure reports the grand jury returned a true bill against Narrisco Dingman and other officers of the Fidelity Building, Loan and Investment Association.
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Pittspure
Narrisco Dingman
Fidelity Building, Loan and Investment Association
China Peace Commission ministers secure mission to Japanese capital
The Chinese government appointed two imperial commissioners Ching Yin Huan and Shao to proceed to Tokyo to begin talks as a peace effort amid calls for an armistice. Yin Huan, once Chinese minister to Washington, plus Shao, now Hun province governor, reflect diplomatic moves as U.S. ministers seek terms of peace without negotiating indemnities or territorial issues. The Japanese reportedly distrustful. any armistice would hinge on strict conditions. Meanwhile, Wilson proposes repeal of a tariff provision taxing sugars from bounty-paying countries, aiming to ease foreign trade frictions. The Papa murder mystery deepens with rumors Noah Foster left Sontag with Henry Frank, who later died in Missouri, fueling speculation of a Jack the Ripper–style killer.
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Ternin WANGTON
Dee
Deng
Chin- Drav SoverninmEnt
hus
prince Cobin
Ching Yin Huan
Slut
Pesin
Chang Yin Huan
Panay Li Yamien
Washington
Shao
Huns
Pewce
United States
Japan
China
Corea
Port Arthur
Pormosa
Papa
de- SONTAG
Noah Foster
Arthur JL. Binnion
Henry Frank
Frank
Missouri
Foster
Jack the Hipper
No Fears of an Indian Uprising
OMATA December 22 report says fears of a Pine Ridge uprising are unfounded. Sioux Indians have abandoned farms in large numbers but Deputy U.S. Marshal Robinson says there is no cause for alarm. He notes residents believe Two Sticks’s execution will resolve the threat.
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OMATA
Pine Ridge
Two Sticks
ayboys
United States
Robinson
Irwin Released on Bail After Supreme Court Order
George M. Irvin, a discretionary pool operator, was released on $20,000 bail after attorneys secured an order from Associate Justice John Den of the supreme court. The release supersedes a common pleas court decree remanding him to jail for contempt for refusing to deliver his hooks.
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Irwin
Prirsre
George M. Irvin
Bure
John Den
supreme oars
common pleas cours
Citizens Burn a Saloon in Newmarket Village
Twenty five residents of Newmarket marched to a village saloon and set the building ablaze. The structure and contents burned to the ground, amid vows that no saloon will be tolerated in the village after a second such fire in two years.
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CRAWFORDSVILLE
Ind
Newmarket
Bishop Matz Resignation Reported Refused
Word from Washington indicates Bishop Matz will not have his resignation accepted by the pope. Informal reports suggest the action was forwarded to Rome about a month ago and remains unsettled, with no official confirmation yet.
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Matz
Dexven
Dee
Denver
Prominent Atlanta Citizen Attacked Near Quitman Pike
A Quit- Tan, Gin resident was waylaid by a Black man after quarrel earlier that day. He remains in danger as authorities seek the assailant who fled. In Kentucky, Mrs John A Cox captured for killing her husband with an ax at Gray's Station and jailed with four children present.
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ATLANTA
Quit- Tan
Job Isman
Waverly Pike
Kentucky
Bahnounvinie
Arnica dalye salve advert claims cure all skin ailments
Bockton's Arnica dalye salve guarantees perfect satisfaction or money back. It cures bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and even piles. 25 cents a box. Sold by McMonagle & Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMonagle & Rogers
New Substituted Bill on National Bank Notes Proposed
Congress considering a substitute for the Carlisle currency bill after talks with banking committee and Treasury approval. The draft revises note security, permits state banks limited use of U S notes, and redefines deposits, safety fund, taxes, and redemption venues with new sections and protections for national and state banking associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
house committee on banking and currency
secretary of the treasury
Springer
Carlisle
United States
Unites States
Ganitwlis
ford
Ube
treasury
hite
permit and
banka
Purify Blood Cures Catarrhea Says Hood's Sarsapariilla
Traditional claim proclaims catarrhea cured by purifying the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. Advertisement-like note urges blood purification to tone the entire system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
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Randolph Churchill
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ways and means committee
house
Lynthers
Bockton
Arnica dalye
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