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Newspaper

Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1896

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South Carolina Talbert Defends Seizure Comment in House

The House discusses a resolution censuring Mr Talbert of South Carolina for secession remarks made in debate. Barrett of Massachusetts presses for withdrawal or apology, triggering a turbulent floor session and procedural moves.

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Wrong Man on the Jury Continues Murder Trial

A Westchester murder case proceeds as judge notes a jury mix up after William L. Pennypacker of Easton was drawn by mistake and served on the panel. Defense argues for a new trial citing juror error and potential prejudice in the first degree murder trial of Thomas Elvin.

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Settlement in divorce case of ex mayor Frank Magowan

An Oklahoma judge notes a settlement rather than reconciliation in the divorce suit of ex mayor Frank Magowan. His wife will discontinue opposition and receive alimony and support for the children. She plans to move from North Clinton Avenue to a nearby residence.

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Seven Bridges Damaged by Thursday’s Storm

Reports say seven bridges on the Bangor & Portland and Northern railroad lines near Fasten and Web, Pennsylvania were damaged by high water from Thursday’s storm. A bridge on the Bangor & Portland road at Portland was washed away. Surrounding areas report extensive damage from the flood.

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Nicaragua Canal Costs and Labor Under Heavy Rainfall

A U S board of engineers estimates the Nicaragua canal would cost 133 472 502 dollars, 64 million more than company estimates. They warn heavy rainfall and tropical climate raise excavation and embankment costs and require imported skilled labor, with two dry seasons and 450 000 pounds expected for data gathering over eighteen months.

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Sailors Moved by Special Rain Train to Norfolk Yard

Officers and crew of the battleship Feans, under Lieutenant I M Reaper, were ferried by a Special rain train through Mire Island and San Francisco to the Norfolk Va navy yard for repairs. The train carried 363 men and sin aftivers in coach cars, marking the first such government movement by rail rather than the Isthmus of Panama.

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Bordentown Plunged Into Darkness After Storm

Bordentown New Jersey suffered a total blackout as a storm destroyed the electric light power house and gas works. Repairs may be delayed until next week, hampering factories and mills relying on gas and electric power. In Bridgeton a glass works plant delays resumption for two weeks affecting about 700 workers. The national note reports the president signed a bill banning prize fighting in territories and the District of Columbia.

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Syndicate Wins Most of New Bond Sale Bids

Assistant Secretary Curtis announced that bids totaling 66,758,650 above 110.6877 were received from 730 bidders. The Morgan syndicate bid of 120.6877 for 190,000,000 bonds would be accepted for the 100,960,000 or for 322 211. All bids below 110.6877 were rejected.

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Death of Wm H English in Indianapolis

William H English, born August 22, 1822 in Lexington Scott County Indiana, died yesterday in Indianapolis. A lawyer who argued before the U S Supreme Court before age 23, he held posts as chief clerk in the Indiana House, speaker in 1851, and clerk in the U S Treasury and Senate. He served in Congress as a Democrat from 1849 to 1852, later banking, and was nominated for VP on the Hancock ticket in 1856 amid Republican attacks over his record, including a Brooks expulsion vote and a pension dispute.

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No Hope for Bat Shea in Albany Execution Case

Albany report states Bat Shea cannot appeal to the United States Supreme Court after Justice Mayham's ruling. The governor will not grant a reprieve or delay, and execution is set for next Tuesday. The Du chanan precedent limits appeals from inferior courts to the high court.

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Walter A Wood Mowing Co Receivers Borrow $3 Million

Receivers of the Walter A Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Co gain court order to borrow 3 million dollars to sustain operations and finish machines mid manufacture for foreign orders. Company reports 2 million dollars in raw material on hand and orders totaling over 6 million. Fire in ministry of war archives damages rooms but saves most documents. Brimmer Sprague Co shirt plant burned, employing about 123 people.

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Riot Narrowly Averted in Madrid Crowd Demonstration

An enormous crowd in Madrid yesterday threatened to turn into a riot after hooting Gen. Camnes at the railway station. Gendarmes fired killing one man who escaped custody, provoking funeral crowds of about 12,000 republicans and later 2,000 more marching to the royal palace shouting anti-government slogans. Police eventually dispersed the demonstrators.

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Government War Preparations Amid Cuban Hostilities

Mavena February 5 reports rapid government mobilization of cavalry by mounting infantry. Thousands of losses in provinces. American citizens protest to the consulate as cane and other property are burned and rail lines destroyed. Some planters soften stance, urging recognition to secure property. Gomez notes delay worsened outlook. Havana residents hope a warship presence aids if Congress recognizes belligerents.

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Flood Damage in Waterbury and Town Finances Updated

Waterbury Vermont assesses storm damage with street repairs estimated at nearly $2,000 and bridge work around $19,090 plus town rolls repairs. a special town meeting will be needed for appropriations. merchants face losses from cellar flooding totaling about $20,000.

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Outlook Is Bright Millions of Gold Unlocked in Trade

Dun's weekly reviews the state of trade noting a massive gold bid by 4,600 banks and investors unlocking millions, stabilizing treasury funding and signaling improved manufacturing and retail activity. It cites rail orders, steel products, and wool markets, with mixed signals in leather, carpets, and cotton mills as money loosens and market conditions shift.

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Priest Refuses Bishop's Order Over Parish Funds

A New England report details Father Hogquette in Danielson refusing to fund the church amid Catholic tensions. The parishioners, including French and Irish factions, reject contributing money as commanded by the bishop. Hogquette travels to Stratford to seek guidance from the bishop. The news notes other items: a Washington duck shoot report and the death of Brig. Gen. John Gibben born in Olmesburg, Virginia.

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