Alleged Tobacco Trust Bribe Offer in City Council
Chicago coverage details a claimed attempt by Alderman Powers and others to bribe a city council to pass or kill cigarette ordinances in exchange for 25 200. Nell McCoull and George W Turner named key figures with four aldermen implicated. McCoull testified under stenography with mixed corroboration from Alderman Minus and Mr Blank as investigators weigh legality and motives.
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Tobsoca Trust
Mim
Tobacco Trust
Chicago
New York
George W Turner
New York Recorder
Alderman Powers
Nell McCoull
American Tobacco Company—Tobacco Trust
McCoull
S Blank
McCaull
Mr . Blank
Minnie
Mr Blank
Gwere
Aldertraon
Wiedicen
Inetee
Aldertyn Coughlin
Tholilithmate
Nate Teannot
Jalid
Mr Torner
KR. H.haglata
Bony Bob
Hess
Powers
Turner
Coughlin
Cigarette Trust
Bob Haslam
Bob
John
Cigarrette Trust
Richelieu Hotel
Tiuet Turner
Turner Wieed Lhealting Hoe
Hopking
Lorne
Koby
Coun
Turner's Testimony Reveals Pressure Over Cigarette Ordinance
The transcript describes Alderman Powers asserting a side opposite to prior claims. It details a tense exchange with Turner and Haslam about the cigarette ordinance, alleged bribes, and threats. McCoull mentions a sum of $5 and the possibility of using means to kill the ordinance, while Powers denies any payment or improper deals.
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Alde Crn
Moritav
Bub Haslam
Tayo
Richelwu
Cigarette Trust
Vinta al Arund
Aso Haastam
Turner
Meéinovrey
Burt
Hopkins
Haslem
Haslam
Mo T Goondses McCoully
McCoull
Oli
Police corruption alleged by Berger in New York testimony
Captain Berger testified before the committee that corruption extended through most of the New York City police department with only a few officials exempt. He described protection, payoffs from policy shops and saloons, and political influence that allowed illicit activity to continue despite reforms. He named intermediaries and discussed violence and graft across precincts.
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New York
Maximailian C Sechonitberger
Tenderlain
New York City
Byrnes
Willan
James B Martin
John C
Soombiiserger
Flint
Slottberger Swide
Tela
Bly
Samuel Dome
Udine
Charley Gernot
Vun
Aan
Pete
Otentins
Erranie
Shiterer
Faust
Thos Places
Geoff
Lotelle and Wit Gallery
Notariound
Wothes
Grant Brefly
Voorhis
Nat
Vall
Gannon
Bohemian Liquor Dedlors’ Association
Williams
Schmidttberger
Brooks County Turmoil Ends After Black Man Slayings
The Brooks County unrest near Quitman involved mob action over Waverly Pike’s alleged crime. The Valdosta Videttes and local officials patrolled the scene, promising peace and pursuit of those responsible for the killings of Black residents.
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Quituan
Brooks
Tsores
Valdosta
Cafferty
Staten
Viant
Bass
Thrasher
Quitman
Vadosta
Waverly Pike
Negroes Defy Whites in Lethal Clash Over Pike
A violent racially charged confrontation erupted as more than 160 armed whites and an equal number of blacks clashed after the Pike case. Shots killed Bil lrozier and Sam Pike while a white mob beat a black woman and a woman hostage was held. A Monday meeting sought Pike surrender with promises of protection and a fair trial.
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Tom Taylor
Pike
Taylor
Billrozier
Sam Pike
Wamah
Eli Frazier Thay
Mitchell Brice
Tillman
Brooks County Clash Report Involving Multiple Fatalities
Fragmentary report lists a series of deaths including Consta Manideh and Joseph Iston among seven men killed in Brooks County. Text references a belief the unrest stems from ongoing trouble and suggests a military presence could quell the events.
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Brooks County
Consta Manideh
Joseph ~Iston
Bam Taylor
Eli Frasier
Harry Eherst
Sam Pike
George Frits
What the A. R. U. Wants in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Dec 26 Local lodges Nos 181 and 992 American Railway Union ask Governor Upham to adopt resolutions urging reforms. They condemn railroad cutbacks harming safety and inspection and call for anti blacklist laws plus minimum crew and wage protections. They demand monthly boiler inspections funded by railroads and weekly pay in U S currency.
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Milwauzee
American Railway Union
Dave
Elses Upham
Upham
Wisconsin
United States
Horse A La Yanko Banquet Promotes Horse Meat Delicacy
New York reports a veterinary surgeon James D Mupkins of Newark hosted a horse flesh banquet to showcase its merit. The menu included horsetail soup boiled tenderloin and rib roast with elaborate preparations. About 100 invitations were issued and roughly half attended.
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New York
James D Mupkins
Newark
Doster
Esmuer
Tfe
Dr Hopkins
Hopkins
Train Strikes Animal on Treated Curve Near Dudote
Passenger engineer Nate Robinson of the Lake Erle and Western was taking a Tipton to Lima train at fifty mph when a horse appeared on the track near a high trestle. The engine braked, but collided, the locomotive crashing briefly before continuing. the horse was killed and scattered along the rails.
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Liana
Nate Robinson
Lake Erle
New Motor Cycle Stage Feature At Battery D Show
In Chicago a cycle show set for January 7 to 18 at Battery D and the Second Regiment armory will showcase a hot air powered motor cycle by inventor Pennington. A second novelty is an eight pound racing wheel. Friends say ex-Folkeman Hugh Clark died in New York from depression linked to Lexow developments.
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Chicago
Battery D
Pennington
Hugh Clark
New York
Lexow
Thode Developmente
Hetty Green Sues Over Estate Accounting
In New York on December 26 Mrs. Hetty Green sues Mensy A. Batjing the sole surviving trustee of her late father’s estate. The suit seeks an accounting amid allegations of conspirators involved in the deaths of her father Maward M Robinson and aunt Sylvia Ann Howland, with media sensationalism surrounding the case.
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Youx
Hetty Green
America
Mensy A. Batjing
Maward M Robinson
Sylvia Ann Howland
New Boedson
Mystery of Hetty Robinson and a Wealthy Auctioned Estate
A dossier describes Heiress Hetty Robinson amid threats and conspiracies surrounding her late father Edward Mott Robinson. He warned of killers and a disputed will, while aunt Sylvia Ann Howland supposedly guarded a vast fortune. Allegations imply a secret plot behind deaths and the estate’s settlement, with executors and heirs facing a court review.
Parkhurst attacks Byrnes and Lexow probe stalled
New York December reports Dr Parkhurst denounces plans to halt police corruption hearings before top officials testify. He argues Superintendent Byrnes should face reorganization questions and rejects co operation with Byrnes, accusing him of blocking reform while praising Byrnes' power. The Lexow inquiry is described as near end with selective testimony.
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New York
Parkhurst
Lexow
Byrnes
Avon
Senate
Wne
Bebmittberger
Heals
Satan
Hell
Byrons
Hencce
George Gould Purchases Rare Dog in Toronto
George Gould of New York buys two blankets and a dog named Kent during a visit to Toronto. The event is reported from the business section with limited details on the purchase and parties involved.
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George Gould
Toronto
New York
King of Kwtit
Senators Aany MRI Man Yeni Many Old Members to Retire
Washington dispatch reports an unusually large influx of new men to the Senate as March term expirations approach. Several long serving members step down, with a mix of retirements and replacements likely in Montana Wyoming North Carolina Michigan and other states.
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Renae
Sree TN
Banton. At
Boot
Reece
Ebay
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Mixaouri
Kay Nebraska
Tews
Wistonsid
Minnicot
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Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Washington
Senate
Butler
South Carolina
Tillman
Camden
West Virginia
Repubica
Suush Deaby
Elkina
Coke
Texan
Hunton
Virginia
Mandorgon
Thurston
Omaha
Martin
Kansan
McLaurin
Mississippi
Wuaithall
McPherson
New Jersey
Ueral Sowal
Kapturn
North Miles
Beanator Harrig
Tennesce
Campeera
Gersingia Aubor
Mture
Cudlow
Ben Chusus
Bia Party
Mr Higgine
Delaware
Addicks
Chandler
New Hampshire
Peekins
California
Shwup
Idaby
Montana
Wyoming
North Carolina
Afontana
Stockbridge
Vance
McMillan {S
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Birossis
Alanderson
Manderson
Hall
Rocky Mount
Maxim
Ineventor
Korpent Graves
A Young Girl's Fortune and an Interesting Sketch
A 15 year old girl, Clanche, suffered severe nerve damage that left her right arm paralyzed. The piece notes a dramatic recovery after use of Nervise Restorative, touted as a cure sold by Dr Mies Restorative Wervine through Drun Medical Co. and druggists at $1 per bottle.
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Clanche
Bullock
Brighton
Mies
Wun
Ind
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Lezow Committee
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Fermalus
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New Bedford
Mass
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Hetty
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Loxon
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International Cigarmakers' Union
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Humane Society
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Beall
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la Peru
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State Supreme Court
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Canada
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Mise Della Stevens
Boston
Rmass
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Set
Mallad
Swift Avroitio CO
Atlinna, CA
Broadway
1 Company
Oman
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Lesues
Uefa
Murgery
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