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Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1895

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Reina Regente pound disaster search for dead aboard Aetna Regente

Report from Capriz March 20 states the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XI found the Reina Regente sunk near Bajo Aceítunus close to the Straits of Gibraltar. Only thirty feet of masts remain above water. The Alfonso XII returned with divers to recover crew bodies as the search continues.

Caprz Alfonso XI Aetna Regenta Bajo Aceéitunus Straits Gibraltar Alfonso XII Reina Rementens raiss Ang Sis Bauvier Mewrich Spain Pheereisee Teit Catia gil Henry Regen Mure Wernedita Reina Tangier Easton Fanann

Death in Dayton Sparks Faith Cure Controversy

An obituary notes the death of a Christian Scientist practitioner linked to faith cure in Dayton. Relatives, including Mrs. Meade, mourn the deceased as a dayton widow. A child named Lyeyhaid fever died after being kept by a faith healing group run by John R. Hatton and his wife, amid alleged neglect.

Christian Service Daytor O. Vian lilah Thurston Moule Harry E. Mossde Cangre mian Geen Homi hitie faith cure Mra George Houk ant Mrs. Meade Dayton

Shortage mystery plagues Carson City assaying scenes

In Carson City Nevada inspector general Ali son Farnsworth or similar official from the New York assay department arrived to inspect local mint operations. A month long shortage was found with over $50,000 in apparent losses and five failed trials to identify the cause. Inspector aims to resolve the mystery within a day or two.

Carson Mink Aminay Afasun New York Alison

Deadly Duel in Mississippi Ends Two Pringle Deaths

In Menmras Mississippi on March 23 a feud at Henry Smiths farm led to James Benton 30 and the Pringle brothers 87 and 85 dying. Britton Tunnee shot by one Pringle before Britton killed both Pringle brothers with revenge shots.

Mississippi Menmras Miss Alabama Great Southern Ben Alien Pringle James Benton Henry Smith Pringle Britton Pringles

Terrible Double Murder in Arkansas Reported

News from Josissoro Arkansas dated March 20 reports a brutal double murder in Luffinle Inland county extreme southeast. John Gurgus, a prosperous farmer, and his wife were found murdered in bed while asleep. Their baby Sybo was in bed with them and survived. The heads of the couple were crushed. No clues yet.

Arkansas Josissoro Ark Luffinle John Gurgus sybo

Shot in Defense of His Mother

Christian Pris andorfer a 45 year old driver was shot dead at his home last night by his stepson Josephress aged 17 after the man beat the lad’s mother. The boy surrendered to police. Millville Burglars Confess in New Jersey. Clarence Hogan 25 and rank Champ ion 17 of Millville confessed to fifteen burglaries in Millville and Brimerton, with several attempted fires.

Bautinone Christian Prisandorfer myed Jowphress Millville Brimeman N.J Clarence Hogan rank Champion Millyilte

Pennsylvania Legislature Chooses Madge for State Secretary

The Pennsylvania legislature advances Thomas J. Madge as State Secretary of Agriculture with a second reading on a party line vote. Governor Hastings submits a pension bill for Hamilton Smith of Jefferson County and proposes a tribunal to adjudicate long delayed claims before appropriations. Nominees Edge Ripple and Kriss are confirmed for state offices as part of a parade of bills and appointments.

Thomas J. Madge Choscn Haruisweec Mirek Hicks Wit bureau of industrial statistics Hastings Hamilton Smith Jefferson county eugh tos Ieeiti uate senate Tacinus J. Edge Harris state board of agriculture Ficulture Jash Wuekra H. Ripple Surantan Wilton C. Kriss

Indiana Nearing Completion in Battleship Construction

Construction on the battleship Indiana progresses with armor fitting and deck work underway. The vessel remains in a secure testing phase as crews finalize internal armor sections and prepare for forthcoming sea trials.

Indiana Mare AnDerday erin teuik orip Serena

Careless Pirlige Guards At St Josgra March Thirty

A garbled nineteenth century style report mentions guards and court actions with unclear names and dates. The fragment references alleged misconduct by guards, a local incident, and a potential legal proceeding but details are unreadable.

New Steamship Planned for York to India Trade

A proposal outlines building a new iron steamship for direct trade between New York and theMARKCAIBA area. The vessel, about 295 feet in length, aims to be ready within six months, pending official approval and construction details.

Roy & New Tren Pasenger Stemmern ADELPHI Mirek Walinoy Beasines comapeuiy sim York Botton Biss Daher avi Tae Newy York Markcaiba arch itiwrore

Soldiers Orphans School Chooses New Superintendent

The New Soldiers Orphans' School Fanmipuee notes Charles Th. Young, superintendent of the Nunia industrial school, elected to head the Scotland industrial school by the soldiers orphans' school commission. He was an assistant admiral general on the StiPol Guavral Sickles and served as senior vice commander of the Grand Aging of the Terrib lies. The commission plans to open the school on June 1 with 250 pupils.

Soldiers Orphans’ School Charles Th. Young Nunia Scotland soldiers orphans’ school commission Ele Tina tern asteast cnmission

Five Thousand Analtars for a Hoosband in Polish Liberation Case

A verdict for 600 counituous was awarded Mrs. Huda in the superior court against the American Tilucouse company. The firm’s works were destroyed by fire on April 2, 1894 in this town. Thuda's husband was one of twelve Polish Liberators who perished. Three smither suits are in the calendar.

Huda Tilucouse company Thuda

Cush and Vasitive Amisson Omicano Case Summary

In a garbled 1910s style note a complex names fragment references Cush, Vasitive and Omicano with relatives and associates linked to an aut cashier and chief agent for Boyd and Slivkney Cle. wholesale dealer. The text hints at accounts and wages with a 2000 or 35000 dollar threshold and mentions a woman in the Gare.

Omicano Marcace W. Larrahbe Larrabe Towa Boyd, Slivkney Gare

Mants Declares Candidacy for U.S. Senate in Ohio

Ashley and Tr announce in Colt Times AP that Calvin A. Ken declares avowed candidacy for United States senator from Ohio. Ken, once vice president of the Peleda Amn Age bor and North Michigan Railroad, aims for the seat next year.

Mants Ohio ToLkon Colt Times Ashley United States Calvin a. Ken Astley Peleda, Amn Agebor and North Michigan Railroad company

Lincoln's Birthday Proposal Moves to National Holiday

Augusta Maine March 20 Senate Senator Transling of Milworth presented a resolution to make Abraham Lincoln's birthday a national holiday. The resolution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote amid formal cheers.

Lincoln Legel Woliday AUGUSTA senate Milworth Abraham Lincoln

Ailsa Wins Cruising Traw Race From Monaco

Mr A Walker introduces the new quitter Ailsa who won the cruising traw race from Monaco to this place yesterday defeating Valkyrie LT and Gormir. Britannia did not compete.

Ailss A. Barclay Walker Ailsa Monaco Valkyrie LT Gormir Britannia

Indicted Officials Suspended In New York Crimes

Indictments count ten in New York across police and department staff. Six are current officials, four ex officers face charges for accepting bribes. Warrants executed by Superintendent Byrnes. several arrested and bailed. The district later suspended all indicted and undicted officers as the case unfolds.

New York over wrinmer forts dampers Byrnes yesteaday Tnepeeter Wiliam W. McLaughlin Jaco Siebert Michael J. Murphy Cap Tain James Ky Price

Window Glass Manufacturers Form National Association

Pittssipe March 20 A meeting of window glass makers led to the creation of the National Association of Window Glass Manufacturers. The group aims to regulate production and prices and set wage levels with an estimated capital of 325 million dollars. Annual output is planned between large and small grades, signaling a rise in glass prices across all grades.

Pittssipe Assisiation of Sestimated Teebaer

Lord Rosebery Exhausted by Sleep Deprivation in London

The Times reports Lord Rosebery is aided by rest breaks, unable to attend to routine duties due to severe sleep deprivation. Official notes him only handling urgent business, underscoring the gravity of the condition and the need for continued rest.

Lord Rusbery Loxpoos The Times London Lord Rosebery

Local Option Bill Rejected Then Reconsidered

In Trenton on March 20 Senate and House members debated the local option bill. The measure was defeated Tuesday night but is again on the calendar. The joint session is to elect commissioners of needs among named orders. Miss Mary V Steele of nervy ile becomes the first woman to hold the position, daughter of ex congressman Steele.

TRENTON Senate Rogberouch house Mary V.Steele ot nervy ile Miss Steele

Supreme Court decision on railroad back taxes

In Jacksonville on March 20 the supreme court rendered a decision for the state against the Florida Central and Peninsular railroad for back taxes due for years 1879 1850 and 1881 totaling 296 000. The court holds the company liable for fines tied to these back taxes and an appeal to the U S Supreme Court is anticipated.

JACKSONVILLE Fla Marsh supreme court Florida Central and Peninsular railroad supreme court of the United States

Infant Burned To Death In Alleged Neglect Incident

A reported infant death followed an accidental fire after a mother left children alone to shop. The younger child perished from burns while an older sibling survived with injuries. Authorities investigated neglect and potential welfare concerns amid the Sunday event.

ak Gubich

Fragmentary Transcript From City Strike Meeting

A mangled OCR excerpt mentions a Bronx related strike, local meetings in Brookhaven area, and a public figure or speaker named Pats. It references Campbe and a continental context with tele into order. The text is highly garbled with many unreadable words and misplaced names.

Philadelphia Woman Charged With Stealing From Employer

Annie Pitts, a colored worker from FAIS Broad Street in Philadelphia, was arrested here last night and charged with stealing 3500 dollars from her employer on November 2. She was taken to Philadelphia this morning.

Traunening Annie Pitts Mas. oranks FAIS Broad Sureet Philadelphia

Governor Marvil Rallies Again News Item

Dover reports a nephew of Governor Marvil arriving from Laurel with word that the governor remains confined but hopes to be out in a few days if he avoids a relapse.

Marvil Dover Net forernors Laurel

New Ming Inspector Named for Latrobe District

Joseph Knapper of Latrobe has been commissioned by Governor Nastinges to serve as mine inspector for the eighth district. Inspector Knapper will establish offices at Phillipsburg and begin duties promptly.

Hartrisnona Joseph Knapper Latrobe Nastinges FE. Thomas eceastd Knapper Phillipsburg

Inshore Disaster and Cuban Uprising News

Reports from Havana and surrounding areas describe insurgent strength growing in Los Villas and nearby districts. A Spanish gunboat reportedly sank a schooner near Puerto Padre, with further clashes at Lids Negros and Jipnani. An American schooner Irene was fired upon near Charlotte Harbor and driven ashore south of the harbor. Washington authorities are aware of the incident as Spain’s response to US concerns remains unsettled.

Santiago Jomaya Los Villas Orzania Santo Spirito Havans Florida Ker West Irene Key West Infanta Isabella Charlotte harbor Washington Carbulius

Election Law Challenge Heads to Court of Appeals

In Virginia the Walters? election law's constitutionality is upheld by Judge B A Cook and now moves to the Court of Appeals for final adjudication. Democrats argue the law unconstitutional. Republicans contest it as a general challenge to the 19 Congressmen elected in November.

PATER-BCUS Brus cowie B.A. cook court of appeals

No Football for Harvard Across Intercollegiate Contests

The Harvard faculty voted to oppose intercollegiate football participation by students, signaling doubts Harvard will field a team next fall. A further faculty meeting is planned August 2, with a final decision anticipated on the issue.

Harvard crimson

Exploding Boiler Kills Six Near Carthage

A boiler explosion near Carthage, in the bay area south of town, killed six people and injured several others. Initial reports are conflicting and officials have not released verified details.

saswonill Carthage ben reeves

Appointing Russian Ambassador to Germany Urged

March 20 report from Berlin notes Count Von Osten Racker and the Russian minister La Bavaria seeking appointment as ambassador to Germany. The move follows the prior envoy General Court Von Sehonvald’s reassignment to governorship of Wiaranyw, accelerating the diplomatic vacancy.

Asassi Berlin Benuis Count Von Osten- Racker La Bavaria Germnay General Court Von Sehonvald Wiaranyw

New Jersey Legislators’ Vacation Delayed in New Session

Trenton reports the Republican party and committee leaders plan an adjournment by Friday, with veto bills to be passed and a recess to run until June. The action centers on setting a schedule for adjourning and resuming activity in the Legislature.

New Jersey Leghtlaters TRENTON Marghet

Brutal Captain Arrested on Oyster Vessel Case

March 20. Captain Jefferson Miura of the oyster schooner General Hancock faces arrest for assaulting Edward Mercill a crew member. The boy was stripped tied wrists bound to rigging and whipped. Claims include brutalities aided by officers and others aboard.

BAttTIMoeeE Jefferson Miura General Hancock Edward Mercill mercury Bin Gaptain

A Royal Betrothal of Duke of Aosta and Princess Helene

The engagement of the Duke of Aosta to Princess Helene of Orleans was sealed with a formal betrothal in Chantilly. Countess Paris consented to the match with King Humbert already approving. A wedding is planned for Turin in April with ceremony may occur at the Della Ci.

Duke of Aosta Helene Orleans PaulS Aoste Count de Paris anl Chateau Chantilly Assia Paris Hilene Humbert France Turin

Busti Murder Case Tied to Desk Parts Evidence

The skulls of both murder victims match the bark peelers' spud owned by Claude De Witt, found to fit the desk indentations in the Shearman House. Records show De Witt was at Jamestown Desk Company on December 16, potentially aiding his alibi. Police weigh this against the weapon linkage and the timing of the crime.

Jane Es Busti rdiny Claude De Witt Shearman House Jamestown Desk company

Dishonest Broker Convicted in New York Case

Alaren 24 David L Kel lain, a broker, was found guilty by a jury after hours of deliberation in the Recorder Groff court. The complaint by Henry E Simmons alleged the buyer paid $5 each for whisky but only for a dishonest purpose. The jury recommended a light sentence to be imposed Friday.

New York David L. Kellain wits celal Groff Pury ILE Ilenry E simmons pat Frideay

Weetamoe district court fines linked to village tyre case

In the Second Bristol district court the Weetamoe ayill officials faced fines in a perjury case. A corporation was fined and multiple pages were filed as part of the process. The report notes penalties and actions taken against individuals connected to the matter.

Afassechiavetts Fac Riven Zire Bristol

Fragmentary dispatches from a chaotic 18th century report

An unclear, garbled article recounts decisions and threats centered on military officers and potential further actions. It mentions Marshal de Campor, General Martines de Gatupos, Muudheid, and a warning about renewed attacks and possible shooting. Other items reference people named Wheeler and Greathuise, plus a brief note about concealed weapons and a six week sentence.

Marshal de Campor Mabe Martines de Gatupos Muudheid Mirdriedl rhenis journalises

Rung Chang in Fagan Visit With Regional Figures

A scrambled report notes RM Rung Chang’s visit alongside Chinese and American officials, including an adviser to the Qing and a Japanese minister, with talks touching on the Chinese view, regional aid, and foreign affairs.

Chang Fagan aed kaye hy Puen Ching Japanene ministey ab galfiurs

Postal Official Arrested for Bribery Charges in Michigan

Walter Webberinson, superintendent of a letter delivery service in New South Michigan, was arrested on bribery charges after marked bills were found on him during a search tied to three decoy letters. Robinson, who held the post for eleven years, had a previously clean reputation.

New South Michge Walter Webbeinson Letter csericisy Robinson

Consulship Shifts In Galveston Transition to Santiago Post

Galveston Texas March 2. M Leon Galouil longtime consul for Branne here is reassigned to Santiago California. He departs today. His successor is M Moevon formerly French consul at Hamburg who arrives to take the Galveston post.

GALVESTON Tusx M. Leon Galuul Branne thts Santiago Culyy paead thia

Markishead Showmaters Lorked Out

Marblehead Mass March 20 A lock out occurred at the Join Laney shop shops where 300 hands are employed Several questions are in dispute between Mr Laney and his employer and pending a settlement he decided to close his factory. Killed by a Fall of Coal Shamors Pa March 20 John Davinski 2 miner was killed at the Enterprise mine by a fall of coal His spinal column was fractured.

Markishead MARBLEHEAD Mass Join Laney Laney SHAMOR?S John Davinski Enterprise mine

Crests and Thurston Recall Rumor Roils Washington

In Shouting March 20 report Secretary Gresham refused to confirm or deny recall of Lorin A. Thurston the Hawaiian minister to Washington amid friction with the State Department. Thurston avoided comment while officials belatedly acknowledged tensions dating to his appointment and past interviews with Gresham.

Thurston State Department Gresham legation office Hawaii W Thurston Hastings legarion evan Vallis faa trim cn ae Dhawan Uae Pino

Robbers Bind Man In Assamite Assault and Robbery

John M G Millan of Wate Mills is attacked by five or more robbers who force him to reveal his money after binding him. They whip and burn him with hot combs, steal his bag and cash after ransacking the home while Mrs McMillan and her daughters are forced to witness the ordeal.

Rebbera John MG.Millan Wate Thao tyr hines Allin McMilliin

Brutal Farm Family Tragedy Sparks Jury Verdict

In Beauxport Pennsylvania March 20 a farmer John Oswats aged 41 was severely beaten by his intoxicated son after intervening while the boy attacked his mother. The coroner's jury yesterday returned a verdict blameful to no one and a heavy stick was cited in the assault.

BeauxcG Juhn Oswats Oley Oawald serling priggner

Bank Officials and Burglars Case Sparks New Warrants

Brsorawrax New York March 26 Arrests of Morgan and Brownson chief executives of two Broome County banks on a burglary in the third degree charge relate to an entry on January 25. Other warrants are expected as investigations unfold in this local finance case.

Bank Brsorawrax N.Y BR. Morgan BD. L. Brownson dufunes Cheuanys Valiny bank Broome County National bank Mlurganis iil

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