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Middletown Daily Argus in Middletown, New York
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1897
Page
1
Japan faces cabinet crisis and possible coalition ministry
The Times reports a Tokyo cabinet crisis after Progressists refuse a land tax increase, fearing unpopularity before elections. It notes Marquis Ito and Count Okuma as leading figures likely to form a coalition ministry with a strong foreign policy and active military.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter ie
ital
anghal
Cheino
Port Hamilton
Times
Kehe
Japan
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Aarquis Tto
Okuma
Carr
amer
Nagasaiki
Tokio
wilth
Ito
Tinses
letter
nis
Fragmented OCR Note Confounds Reading of Song Verse
Unclear text shows fragmented phrases about a song and references to two parties or places. No identifiable names, dates, or events are readable.
Record Saw To the Patent Office
A garbled OCR note references patent applications and deadlines with unclear details. The fragment mentions seven days, rush, and a possibly operative status for filings, but specifics on person, place, or outcome are not readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatent
British Forces Occupy West Africa Coast
Fragmentary report indicates British units have occupied a West African coast area amid tensions with French forces. Readers note unclear spellings and competing claims about local inhabitants and strategic positions.
Boundary dispute talks to set Alaska border this winter
Report states that American and British authorities will meet in the coming winter to settle the Alaska boundary. The disputed meridian line will be examined and the key issue is the coastal strip along the Pacific, involving British Columbia.
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Alaska
Pacific coast
British Columbia
Man Dies From Aconite Poisoning At Home
Jerome Fish, a farmer living three miles from Maryland in this county, died from aconite poisoning after taking it as a supposed medicinal remedy. He kept a drug store-like supply at home and had a habit of dosing himself. He leaves a widow and three children.
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ONEONTA
Jerome Fish
Maryland
Fish
Sudden Death of Judge Gilbert R. B. Teed
Denver reports the sudden death of Judge Gilbert R. B. Teed from neuralgia of the heart. Teed was born in Steuben County New York in 428 and was a University of Michigan graduate. He served on the miners' court before the territory was organized and recently sat on the court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutce Read
DENVER
Gilbert RB. Teed
Steuben county
University of Michigan
miners’ court
Greek Prince George Favored as Crete Governor
The Times dispatch reports at the ambassadors' meeting the Russian envoy proposed Prince George of Greece as Crete's governor. The suggestion drew a cool response from the assembling powers.
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Prince George
LONDON
Constantinople
The
Times
Prince George of
Greece
Crete
Supreme Court Denies Writ in Durrant Murder Case
The Supreme Court denied the application for a writ of probable cause by attorneys for W. H. Durrant, condemned for the murder of Blanche Lamont, after hearing the matter in chambers.
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tases
SAN FRANCISCO
The
supreme court
chambers
W. H
Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Fitz Will Fight and Defend Position in Wael Championship
Fragmented notices describe a sport and legal mash of phrases about a Fitz defending a right, a title bout, and references to Cheyenne, Kansas, and a trial verdict. Other lines report on a Geological Society meeting in Middletown and officers elected, with names like John W. Stewem York and B. K. Emerson among others.
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Bealy
Bov
owith
NEREAL
Geological Society of
Fall Diver Sees Strite Absence and Proposal Rejection
Fragmentary report notes Strite absent at Fall Diver event while a proposed 5 percent reduction is rejected. A March conference was discussed and a 124-9 percent retirement figure is partially referenced, with unclear context and timing.
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HIV
MMSE
nant Mondor
Band In Court Dismissed Over Murder Charge
A defendant named Eli Al Bead pleaded not guilty to murder in the second degree for causing the death of Grace Wearborn in Everett by criminal abortion. No testimony was offered for the defense, Judge Dew found probable cause, and the accused was bound over to the next term of the superior court.
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RAY Der
Eli AL Bead
Grace Wearborn
Everett
Jude Dow
Dew
uve
Civil Service Exams Set January 27 and 28 at New York University
The Civil Service Commission announces exams for the position of examiner in the examination department of the University of the State of New York. Tests will be held on January 27 and 28. Candidates will be examined in English German French Latin and Greek languages and literature.
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Civil Service Examination
LEANY
civil Service voiInm
amistad Cor nierin
University of the State of New York
Child and child fatally struck by train on lane
Peter Plater aged five and Henry Teupenuski aged nine were fatally hurt while playing on a lane near a Pennsylvania track as a freight train approached. Pomno Maker of Nyack New York died aged seventy nine. The piece notes Maker’s stockholding in Knickerbocker Tea and his father’s ice business. A separate item reports Nicholas McQuillan turning ten with a reel dance at his residence. A Paris dispatch says Counts Castelane Leo Gould had a son yesterday.
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HATIRISEUIG
Peter Plater
Henry Teupenuski
Pennsylvania
NYACK
N.Y
Demore
Barmore & Co
New York city
Knickerbocker Tea company
New York
Nathaniel Barmore
Barmore
SOUTILOLD
Nicholas McQuillan
villuses
Joseph Phampes
orvasion
McCQuitlin
Paris
Castelane
Leo Gould
Relief plans amid Alaskas famine effort debated by officials
Reports from Secretary Alger and Canadian advisers discuss relief measures for Alaska with focus on transport routes through Dyea and Skaguay. Officials anticipate joint arrangements to extend aid while minimizing technical delays, as Dawson City forecasts limited winter food needs and plans.
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ALGER
Kis
Skaeeuay
Dyea
Sistem
Canada
Ife
poain Glly
Keteham Will Case Opens in Mobile Court
Mrs. Minnie Wallace Walkup Keteham sues for the estate of her husband John Keteham over the elocman’s restate in a Mobile Court proceeding. The case unfolds in CHICAGEH, Lee. 20 with legal fees and claims central to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keteham
CHICAGEH
Lee
Minnie Wallace
John
Ketehau
elocman
mobile court
resters
Philadelphia Exposition Company Chartered
Exposition company chartered to conduct a national exhibition of American manufactures in Philadelphia in October 1998. The action establishes a new event organizer and venue for a major trade showcase in the city.
Dr Evans Viil and Will Dispute Sparks After Death
An article details a contested will involving Dr Evans Viil and relatives of the late Dr Thomas W. Aman. The sister of the deceased, Mr Arthur New York, and others contest the will, claiming unclear validity and challenging the distribution of the estate. The dispute centers on probate actions and claims of rightful heirs.
Leiter Seeks Wheat Under Contract Terms
A fragmented notice from Chicago shows Leiter insisting on delivering a specified wheat quantity under contract terms. The text indicates intent to obtain only the contracted wheat quality and amount, though the readable portion is garbled.
Notable Notre Dame chaplain dies in Midwest region
Dean Corby Denil, a leader in the Order of the Holy Grass in America and chaplain of the sh brigade, died recently. He served as a priest at Notre Dame and was among seven chaplains in his class. Funeral arrangements are pending, with services expected at Notre Dame.
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Dean Corby Denil
SOUTH
Ind
Lev
Wiliam Dame
Order of the Holy Grass
America
sh brigade
Notre Dame tx
tre
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Tienarm
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G. A. PR
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Murderer pursuers drive suspect through city streets
A mob chased a Black man through the business district in a confrontation that ended with the suspect fatally shooting a woman named Milukely. The incident prompted a crowd to pursue the murderer as authorities reported the suspect was known to have prior murder convictions. Elizabeth Woolworth, former president of the American Federation, died at her Woolworth home, daughter of Bradford and a longtime leader.
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SNSAS CITY
Ayunni
James
Milukely
Elizabeth Woolworth
OMAILA
Dee
Elizabeth Stasiten
Ameri- Atlen
Woolworth wits
Bradford
Willam
Heaner
Firebug Cooke Involved in Port City Blaze Mystery
A chaotic report describes fire investigator Cooke the Firebug facing allegations linked to a large blaze near the New Haven Hotel district. Authorities say Cooke, a steeple craftsman with ties to Tur company holdings, engaged in coercive threats amid the incident as witnesses recall the suspect’s aggressive actions.
Condensed Dispatches From A Fragmented Page
Mercury at six degrees. a fire set by Harry English in Yslet Texas killed a prisoner. A New York bid remanded by arrest in Jendsville. Fire hamper caused by attempts to escape. US Consul Kh. Bradowski moved from press to Fuerth. A joint meeting of bankers and manufacturers in western Pennsylvania and nearby states called for January in Chicago to set price seals.
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rise
Vaerles
Overman Wheel company
witteb
Harry Mnglish
dail
Yslet
Tex
William Th. Grifith
Jendsville
New York
ain
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Chernin
United States
Bradowski
press
Fuerth
Midnawin Trea Fuerth
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West Virginia
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Indiana
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