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Newspaper

Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1895

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Ex Priest Slattery Lectures Sparks Savannah Tensions

In Savannah a riotous mood surrounds ex priest Slattery as he speaks to 600 women at Odd Fellows hall. Police shield him amid threats, crowds flock to hear, and protests ignite calls for Protestant unity against perceived anti free speech aims.

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Crisis Looms as New York Strike Threatens War Effort

President Strong warned that 19 hired men and many applicants for work could intensify the general strike, threatening every branch of the wartime industry. Strikers press for a mobilization pause while urging action to avert a broad disruption.

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Stranger Robs Wis Benefactors House of Jewelry

A well dressed man visiting Aranisu California street was entertained by Samuel Buagher on Schuylkill avenue. After he left, Mrs Buchter discovered jewelry valued in the hundreds of dollars and a sizable amount of money missing from the home.

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Fount Geog fe Bed VERSION Mirely 1 Ronin Seierhin

A garbled report involves an incident at a fort or port with escaping gas. Named individuals Levi Gairkshurs and a group are mentioned in uncertain terms. The text appears damaged and unclear about actions, outcomes, or precise locations.

Forts ulass Levi Gairkshurs

Boodle Convict Des Farges Denied New Trial Sentence Upheld

The request of Leutentuve Des Farges, a convicted boodle councilman, for a new trial was overruled by Judge Ferguson who then imposed a five year penitentiary term.

Noted musician Axton Seidel near death in New York

Brief items report Axton Seidel dying in New York. Kansas senate passes a bill banning pocket shops with penalties for dealers and patrons. Church of Wales disestablishment bill moves to first reading in British House of Commons. In Boston Joseph Saunders age 60 and Emanuel Smith age 7, both blind, found starved. Saunders dead, Smith gravely ill. At Mt Carmel Indiana three men rob railroad station, restrain three passengers, and escape with watches and money.

Axton Seidel New York Kansas senate Church of Wales house of commons Joseph Saunders Emanuel Smith Boston Saunders Smith

Pennsylvania Legislature Debates Compulsory Education Bill

Opposition to the proposed compulsory education measure dominates a tense session in Harrisburg. The Farr bill faces extensive discussion with support for a delay to allow attendance at non amended exercises. A Lancaster delegate pushes to recommit the license bill to repeal a pipeline consolidation ban, as the Senate adjourns until Monday evening.

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Veterans Adjourn at Grand Army Encampment in Pennsylvania

The Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Pennsylvania adjourned sine die after a harmonious session. A resolution urged removing Pension Commissioner Loch Tan from G A R membership, but no official action occurred. New officers were installed by General Louis Wagner of Philadelphia and included Levi Sheogler and others in key posts.

Pennsylvania WILinaverent Grand Army of the Republic Loch- Tan Louis Wagner Philadelphia Levi . Sheogler L Lloyd Fleming McClure William J. von William J. Wray James Morrison Abraham Levering

South Carolina Liquor Law Challenge by Carolina Seizure

Charleston dispatch reports the schooner Carolina seized by the U S marshal for transporting whisky from Savannah to Charlton in violation of the dispensary law. The libel and interstate commerce grounds prompt a federal court challenge to the law’s constitutionality and its interference with interstate traffic.

south Carolina CHARLESTON Carolina Savannah Charleton United States sofar

Alleged Embezzler Sent to Jail

Frederick Howard of Philadelphia and assistant superintendent of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is jailed in default of $4 bail on two charges of receiving money under false pretenses and one for embezzlement. Howard had been there about a year.

ASNAPOLIS Frederick Howard Philadelphia Metropolitan Life Insurance Campany Howard

Lawyer Van Leuven Debarred from Practice Was HiMeTox

Lawyer George M. Van Leuven Jr of Iowa, convicted of pension frauds and alleged linked to hundreds of fraudulent claims, was permanently disbarred from practice before the interior department yesterday.

Van Leuven George M. Van Leuven, Jr Iowa interior department

Death by Starvation in Philadelphia Home

Lambert Deakens aged 50 died from starvation at his empty home on North Twenty fourth Street. His wife lay nearby in critical condition after they had eaten nothing for days. Neighbors found the pair. the man had recently fallen ill and could not work, leaving them penniless and neglected.

PHILADELPHIA Lambert Deakens North Twenty-fourth street Deakens

Presidential Veto on Railroad Route Through Indian Lands

The president vetoes a bill authorizing the Arkansas Northwestern Railway to build a rail line through the Indiana Territory noting the route would cross Cherokee lands or the reservations of the Quapaws Peorias Ottawas Wyandottes and Senecas without requiring Indian consent.

WASHINGTON Arkansas Northwestern Railway company Indiana Territory

Sullivan leaves Jacksonville after True American party disbands

John L. Sullivan and his True American company departed Jacksonville for New York after a week stay. His trunks are with the sheriff and he has no definite plans. He has received varied offers including lectures and other odd propositions.

Johan L JACKSONVILLE John L. Sullivan New York Sullivan

Rector barred by bishop over high church practices

Bishop Coxe suspends Rector Turner of the Good Shepherd in western New York Diocese from officiating due to extremely high church practices. The church congregation reportedly displayed a black gay person as an emblem of persecution, according to the report.

Roeimstein Turner Protestant Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Coxe New York

Bandit Morgan Convicted in Virginia Robbery Case

A Virginia jury found Bandit Morgan guilty of robbery and sentenced him to eighteen years in the penitentiary. The trial lasted ten minutes, with Morgan claiming he was unfit for trial and not mentally prepared. Counsel for Morgan sought a new trial while the Commonwealth prepared to retry Charles J. Searcey.

Virginia kebher Statrony U. fi pouil W. seysugur Chaeles PY Perrafis Marian Shay Little The commonwealth Charles J. Searcey Searcer Morgan Whurdar New York Teofil Tozikewicz Adolph Batenselfer

Jealous Soldier Kills Woman and Man then Kills Self

A sergeant in an infantry regiment in risou shot the woman and her companion after spying them with another sergeant. He then shot himself. All three victims died. The incident occurred last night near xenfe and involved the jealous killer’s mistress.

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Coit Requests Change of Venue in Manslaughter Case

March 1. Co anel A.B. Colt appeared before Judge Newby in Hichhind county and pled guilty to the indictment for manslaughter. He moved to elude venue. judge Newby adjourned the matter under advisement as troops were called during the last October unrest, with several pursuers wounded in a clash that involved a prominent white woman.

Coit Wasuxetos Coanel A.B Tadee Newby Hichhind Newbs Coulonge Dalby

Cuba's Incipient Revolution in Cuba

Washington dispatches report no new official word on Cuba. Unofficially, Minister Murunga believes the trouble may be near its end as filibustering bands from Hey West, Costa Rica and San Domingo have not reached Cuba and interior revolutionists appear dispersed. Garcia, the rebel leader long in the mountains, is said to have led his band in extorting ransoms from rich planters.

Cuba WASHINGTON Murunga Hey West Costa Rica San Domingo Cubsa Garcia ransoim

Virginie Law Challenge in Dairy Case Fails

A garbled report outlines a constitutional challenge to Virginie dairy law and public access rules. Rev Siu Shiadi, attorney for dairymen, led a case against feuding parties, with early court action noted and a later supreme court reference anticipated.

Siu Shiadi

Fragmentary report on injuries near a wall collapse

A partial, garbled local account describes individuals named Lewis Warr and George Baltz aged around 34 injured by a brick wall collapse. The text mentions ongoing care and recovery, with unclear surrounding details and names.

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George W. Prince Elected Republican Candidate for Congress

At Galva Illinois yesterday after three days of balloting and an all night session George W Prince of this city was chosen as the Republican candidate for congress in theTent a Illinois district following the 1476th ballot.

Log Traider GALESGE Hs Galva George W. Prince Tenta Ilinois

Senate Rages Over Silver Policy and Records Row

Senators clashed over silver policy and a push to recognize silver at a fixed ratio. An extraordinary midnight session produced heated exchanges, personal attacks, and a final passage of the appropriation bill after hours of turmoil. Also reported are a failed pension bill and details on Armenian massacres confirmed by a Daily Graphic correspondent.

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Assembly passes uniform laws on divorce bonds and notaries

The assembly approved Crvidine's bill enabling the governor to submit uniform laws for states on divorce, insolvency, and notarial certificates, plus a Middlesex county bond issue of 150,009 dollars to build a draw bridge between Perth Amboy and South Amboy.

Crvidine Middlesex county Perth Aimboy South Amboy

Sleepless Farmer Jones Sets Local Record in Indiana

Earmer Jones of Evwoon Indiana reports 142 consecutive days without sleep until recently. He has lost weight yet continues to work, with last full rest on September 23. The unusual case draws interest as neighbors note increasing sleeplessness and ongoing fatigue.

Earmer Jones Evwoon Ind David Jones

Unclear historical note on Bosnian ambassadors and titles

Fragmentary text mentions Gore Sr and Prince Lobanoff with references to Russhin ambassador to Austria and a Bulgarian governor before the election of Briiino Alexander of Batton Ttures. Details are obscured by garbled names and incomplete phrasing.

Nacreodt Im Gore Peraisrod Merch Prince Lobanof-Hostoveki Russhin Austria M. de Iziera Lobanoff Rostoveki Briiino Alexander of Batton- Ttures

Fortune in Her Old Age Widow of a Wealthy Chicarean Discovered

A long article notes the discovery of the original Mrs McCaffrey in Chicago and the possible dower rights to his estate. It discusses McCaffrey’s five wives, the will’s provisions for finding descendants, and potential impacts on properties and taxes tied to his Chicago estate. It also covers related notes on Red Men in New Jersey, Russian student disturbances, a Mexican railroad wreck, and other brief items.

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President nominates William Wilson to postmaster general

Washington dispatch reports the president named William D L Wilson of West Virginia as postmaster general. The nomination follows praise from West Virginia senators and indicates Wilson will take several months of rest before assuming duties, with time split between West Virginia and other states.

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Nominations Sent to Senate by President in March

The president sent nominations to the Senate including Louis Mc Inford for consul of the United States at Milabrads Mexico and Bo Spasnoli for consul of the United States at Milabrads California. Other nominees include military and civil posts with duties described for commander and chief examiner positions.

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Truvsitell Gels Three Yoars in Kan. Murder Case

Ruinous report from Estronta Kansas details a burglary and assault leading to a fatal shooting at Lotus on the Pethaaer. A man identified as Frank Uf Tropsitell alias Wartywell BP faces preliminary charges as investigators probe motive and ties to local bootlegger activity. Police describe the incident as a deadly shooting with limited motive established.

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