Father Reunites With Son Believed Dead in Pana Case
Chicago December dispatch tells how William Barbour embraces his 17 year old son George when the presumed murder victim returns alive in Chicago. The father identified marks and tattoos as proof, while Cummings faces lynching risk in East St. Louis as further details unfold in the Pana affair.
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Toure Barbour
Chicago
John Binnon
Bon—Cummings
Chigago
William H. Barbour
Murde Pans
Mr. Barbour
George Barbour
Wabash Avenue
Pano
Barbour
Pulliman
Los Angeles
Cal
Pana
Mr Barbour
George
Cummings Ares
East St. Louis
Cummings
Young Harbour
Aupmurderer
Murdered Boy Identified as Vernon Native Arthur Blanc
Dispatch from Pano reports John Binnon of Vernon Marion County twelve miles south of Vandalia identified clothing on the murdered boy as those of his son Arthur L Blanc. Binnon wept aloud at initials A L B on the arm and hair details. Police seek Joseph Foster and miner Cox linked to the missing child case as suspect leads.
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Pano
John Binnon
Vernon
Marion County
Vandalia
Arthur L. Blanc
Chicago
William H Barbour
Harry Cummings
East St Louis
Joseph Foster
Binnon Toy
Cox
Foster
Binnon
Legal clash over unclaimed estates in Pennsylvania case
Lawyers and real estate owners in Pittsburgh fear Justice Gray's decision declares unconstitutional state laws allowing courts to administer estates of people dead or missing for seven years. Meanwhile reports from Oklahoma recount an elopement and marriage of Clara Melville and William Culeman after fleeing with her two horses. A political protest note in England objects to a dead elector's name remaining on the voters list.
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PittsburRy
Justice Gray
United States Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
GuTserz
O.T. Dee
Clara Melville
William Culeman
Oklahoma
Melville
Wawatonga
England
Philadelphia
Lednor
Rome Bank Cashier Bonds With Pastor On Bail
National Bank Examiner J Van Vranken reports a defalcation of 27000 dollars by Central National Bank of Rome cashier John E Bielby. Bielby has 8000 dollars in New York to be returned. Bond covers 20000. Bielby released on 7000 bail. Rev Dr Peabody and J W Armstrong signed the bond. Mayor Gillat and bank teller details noted.
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Utica
N. Y
National Bank
J.van Vranken
John EB. Biolby
Central National Bank of Rome
Bielby
New York
Judge rules against child life insurance ban in Colorado
Denver judge Gra ham declares the law prohibiting insurers from writing life policies on children under ten unconstitutional. The decision could affect numerous prior convictions for this offense and follows passage aided by the Colorado Humane Society.
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Denver
Colo
Graham
Colorado Humane Society
Creditors of Senet to meet in Lebanon bank
The creditors of Srs Senet of Lebanon, who assigned all property on Dec. 10 to attorney M W Weir, will meet at the Lebanon bank today to discuss the situation and decide the best course, with many represented by attorneys.
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Louis
Srs Senet
Lebanon
Tis
M W Weir
Lebanon Bank
Died Very Rich Prominent in Irish Politics
Eugene Kelly, banker and longtime supporter of Irish home rule, died in New York at 87. Born in Tyrone Ireland, he came to America at 20 and built a fortune over decades, later valued between 12 million and 16 million dollars. He funded Irish causes and was active in political circles.
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New Yorks
Eugene Kelly
Mr Kelly
Iin Trellick
County Tyrone
Ireland
Donnelly Bros
Donahue, Kully & Ralston
New York
Kelly
Erastus F Beadle
Cooperstown
Beadle
Congress
Otsego
Evictions and City News From New York December
The New York report details a family eviction scene as Jacob Fried and his wife with six children are forced from their home by two men. Dozens more eviction cases fill the district court calendar and neighbors assist with displaced belongings.
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New York
Jacob Fried
Fire Engulfs New Castre Coal Mine in Seattle Fire
Dec 20 reports indicate the New Castre coal mine in Seattle is on fire with fears of a total loss. Estimated damage 500000 to Coal Cree improvement company, 250 workers idle, extensive pumping and flooding needed over months. Other notes include diphtheria control in Ashramuta and Eva Dooley’s knee amputation in Burton Indiana.
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Seattle
Wash
Castre
Gon Improvement Company
Coal Cree
Burton Ind
Eva Dooley
Bell Company Loses in Berliner Patent Case
Judge Carpenter voided Berliner patent No 463,569 issued Nov 17 1891 and ordered it canceled. United States vs American Bell Telephone Co ended with the government asserting two grounds. stock at the Boston Stock Exchange reacted with a trading spike before falling back.
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Carpenter
Bell Telephone Block
Boston
Mass
United States Circuit Court
United States
American Bell Telephone Company
Iimile Berliner
Berliner
Patent Office
Carpentar
Canatep Browne
Robert 8. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Insurance verdict in Fraker life policy case
After three weeks of trial the jury found for the relatives of Dr. J H C Fraker in a life insurance case related to his drowning at Excelsior Springs Missouri on July 10 1898. Five companies including Knights of Pythias lodge faced a total policy value of 44655 and must pay. The defense claimed possible fraud and even a sex change saga in a bid to dodge payment.
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Kansas
Orrr
Fraker
Huranace
Bixcolstor Springs
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
J. H. C. Fraker
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
False Award Claim Exposed by World’s Fair Officials
World’s Fair officials reject a New York baking powder claimant as an impostor. The awards chief states the records and official catalog show no exhibitor from the New York company, so no award could have been granted. Price Baking Powder Company of Chicago holds a top award and defends rightful honors.
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Cunago
New York
Price Baking Powder Company
Chicago
Bankrupt Divorcing Wife Triggers Theft Near Sloan
Two masked men robbed John Collins near Sloan Iowa at gunpoint taking 4.40 dollars in gold his wife is suing for divorce and alimony after attaching his property. The thieves fled with two horses. authorities in Woodbury and Winona counties have no trace.
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John Collins
Sloan
Woodbury
Winona
Complicated Grand Jury Review Sparks Debate at Court
A district grand jury faced questions over its proceedings as prosecutors and defense debated the credibility of witnesses and the scope of investigation. The matter centers on warrants, potential charges, and the fair treatment of the accused amid ongoing inquiries.
Storage battery gains cautious promise for transit use
Engineers see storage batteries as a potential rival to trolley systems for rail and streetcar service. While growth has been slow due to regulatory uncertainty, batteries could cut station costs and allow trains to run on existing tracks. If price drops and life and capacity improve, storage cells may become a formidable alternative.
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Hoorful
Engineering Magasine
Four Men Fined for Delaying U.S. Mail in Trinidad
In Denver on December 20 Judge Hallet fined four men $100 each and ordered one twentieth of the costs after their conviction for retard ing the United States mail during the July strike in Trinidad.
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Denver
United States District Court
Hallet
United States
Trinidad
Debs and associates refuse appeal and begin jail terms
Eugene V. Debs and eight American Railway Union directors accept jail terms after a ten day stay, choosing immediate imprisonment. The group, led by Debs, will serve in Cook County Jail as the union shifts operations to Terre Haute with Benedict and J F McVenn overseeing offices.
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Chicago
Eugéne V. Dobs
American Railway Union
Woods
Darrow
Debs
Trumbull
Eugene V. Dobs
George W. Howard
Sylvester Koliber
L. W Hogers
James Hogan
J Elliott
W E Burns
Leroy Goodwin
Goodwin
Cook County
Doba
Charles Koller
Danville
Ills
Deba
Terre Haute
Benedict
J F McVenn
Debs’ Brother
Public execution sparks fear as crowd threatens gallows
In Union County Tennessee two men John Stanley and Maynardsville State One are slated for execution. Private state law conflicts with a growing public show sentiment. Citizens form a group pressuring for a public hanging. Sheriff strengthens jail defenses against possible assault on the gallows.
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Knoxville
Tenn
John Stanley
Maynardsville
Union County
Tennesco
Local man hanged by mob after assault report
In Jacksonville a 16 year old girl confronted a home invasion by a Black man who offered an indecent proposal. He fled but was captured and confessed before being hanged by about 100 Marion county citizens. The delayed report notes the mob acted without legal process.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Sanderson
Marian County
Debs Affair Dominates Labor Federation Adjourns
Delegates at the Federation of Labor convention near adjournment adopt resolutions on the Debs matter and suppress political questions. Tensions flare between P. J. McGuire of Philadelphia and Thomas J. Morgan of Chicago. Gompers mediates as heads prepare to move headquarters from New York to Indianapolis.
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Debs
Morgan
Federation O Labor
P. J. McGuire
Philadelphia
Thomas J. Morgan
Gompers
Esat
Chicago
New York
Indianapolis
Loenon
New York City
Uusuulus
Aupurte Hole Road
Camoe
Welsman
John F. O'Sullivan
Boston
Gompera
Linehan
Holmes
England
T. J. Morgan
Gan
Gall
Wormywood
McGuire
Criticism of Courts Marks Labor Convention Debate
A labor convention adopted a strong warning on equity courts expanding jurisdiction and endangering personal liberty. It urged federal legislation to curb such powers while expressing sympathy for Eugene V Debs and others jailed for contempt of court. The gathering also praised Gompers, urged unity among labor groups, and debated affiliation with the Knights of Labor.
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Debs
Courts of Equity
American Federation of Labor
Cook County
Ilinois
Euguno V Debs
American Railwway Union
United States District Court
Chicago Railroad Managers’ Association
Chicago
Eugene V Debs
Supreme Court
United Mine Workers
Gompers
Penna
Knights of Labor
Sovereign
Bishop
Hayes
Knights of Laboraosa
Shoe Workers
Knights
Evans
Andy Bowen dies after arena bout in New Orleans
New Orleans on December 17 Andy Bowen died at 7 15am from injuries suffered in a fight with Kid Lavigne of Saginaw Michigan The death leads to cancellation of the Dempsey Ryan bout Bowen's body showed signs of the concussion from the fall and observers noted the back of his head struck the bare canvas floor Lavigne expressed shock and sympathy and was jailed after bail was set at 10000 with others at 5000 each The incident raises questions about padding on arena floors and safety measures.
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New Orleans
Andy Bowen
Auditorium Club
Kid’ Lavigne
Saginaw
Mich
Bowen
Dempsey Ryan
Andy
Lavigne
AtQo
Clak Lavigne
Duffy
Roeforce
Spitzfaden
Mike Murphy
John Wilson
Frank Porder
James Boyle
Jimmy Oliver
Charity Wilson
Norton
Tommy Ryan
Charlie Johnson
Billy Meyers
Jimmy Carroll
Jon Fielden
Jack Everham
Stanton Abbott
Hall
Fitzsimmons
President Buys Fine Horses From Princeton Resident
D. D. Guest of Princeton sold to President Cleveland a pair of fine young horses. The bay horses stand about 153 hands high, are solid color, well broke together, and perfect matches. The sale was reported from Princeton, New York, with the purchase noted as a notable transfer of Kentucky stock. The rest of the fragment mentions racing plans for Joe Patchen at Kansas City and a postponed event due to rain, but details are unclear.
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Princeton
N. Y
D. D
Cleveland
Kentucky
Joe Patchen
Kansas City
Toys and novelties at low prices in three cities
A local shop promotes a wide assortment of toys including dolls carriages blocks games and gem dishes plus a complete line of fancy crockery. It highlights imported toilet and handkerchief boxes manicure sets shaving sets and mugs with a claim of up to date stock and lower prices than rivals in three cities.
Carpet Sweepers and Juvenile Books at Low Prices
An ad highlights Bissel's Carpet Sweepers with prices from 19 cents to 298 dollars. It also lists juvenile books with varying quality at 5 to 28 cents, Linen Books at 9 cents and up, Autocrat of the Breakfast Table initial edition at 28 cents, and Webster's Unabridged Dictionary at 59 cents along with other classic works in cloth bindings and noted authors.
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Pamember
Sc Qualty
O. W Holmes
M D
Washington Irving
Holmes
Sir Walter Scott
John Lubock
Lord Tennyson
Meredith
Goldsmith
John Ruskin
Hawthorn
Dore
Alexander Kid Gloves and Marseilles Quilts Sale
Local sale announces Alexander Kid Gloves at 7 and 75 cents per pair and 75 cent items. Marseilles quilts listed at $2.25 per pair, with a week long bargain price of $14 for both items.
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Alexander
Marseilles
Mittens At Half Price From Manufacturer Inventory
Locals are alerted to a sale featuring ladies black silk mittens priced cheaply after a manufacturer’s line was acquired at fifty cents on the dollar. The offer emphasizes unusually low costs compared with wool alternatives and urges shoppers to watch for local notices.
Special Dress Goods Sale Highlighted By Bargains
A local shop advertises fancy wool dress patterns at 1.00 and 0.80 yard prices, including Deen B5.20 W.10 and a Christmas black faille silk at 80 cents per yard. Large remnant lot, 3 to 7 yards, offered at half price to close out. quantities limited.
Sales catalog itemizes silk fabrics and assorted goods
One lot small lot 19¢ a yard heavy double twisled sarah 25 and % inch China Silks 48c. The $1 quality of drapery silk sold all week in brocades Nile old rose light blue yellow 55c a yard. Fine line of Ladies Canadian Seal Muffs Children’s White Angora Sets Cloaks Silk Head Rests 2c per lot 35c better. Miscellaneous Toy Carts 5c. Albums from 28c and up to &.
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Railway General Managers' Association
Chicagu
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Toe
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Eam
Stohage
Business of the Union
Dee
Svith
G M. Moltook
John Imboff
O. R. Myrtle
Thomas W Lally
Lansing, Mich
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John C. Grinnell
Frank Tucker Theatrical Company
Thompson
Canada
Dominion
Blenheim
Blake
New York Harbor
Lagiyver
Federation’ of Labor
Parkhurst
Charles BH. Parkhurst
Marquette Club
John Worthy
Lexow Committee
Gotham Police
Byrnes
Davis
Schmittberger
Pollos
Quinn
Pat
Bissel
Furs
Young & M.combs
Rock Island
Davenport
Rock Island Savings Bank
P.L Mitchell
Rock Island, Illinois
F. C. Denkmann
F C. Denkmann
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Phil Mitchell
H Pull
K. Kim
Papers Hurst
J. M. Bate
John Volk
Jane
J. M Buford
Jackson & Hurst
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