07 Dec 1889
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Newspaper
Monmouth Review
Location
Monmouth, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1889
Page
1
A detailed argument by Mr Hynes delivers an eloquent address before the Cronin jury. The speech emphasizes judicial rigor and the burden of proof in the high profile case, signaling a pivotal moment in the trial proceedings.
Attorney Hynes argued before the Cronin jury detailing the law on proving each material fact beyond doubt. He linked the conspiracy to murder Dr Cronin with Irish patriotism and historic embezzlement while denouncing the killings as brutal and un patriot. The eloquent plea moved several jurors to tears as the session adjourned with a call for a just verdict.
Noted Confederate leader Jefferson Davis dies, ending a long era of his public life. The former president of the Confederacy is reported to have died peacefully, drawing national attention to the end of an era and prompting reflections on his legacy.
Jefferson Davis ex president of the Confederate States died at 12 45 AM in New Orleans. The funeral is undecided with arrangements to be made after consultation with Mrs Davis. The report covers his life from Kentucky birthplace through military service and political career to his Confederate presidency and later years.
Farmers and the Knights of Labor join forces to pursue shared labor goals across fields. The pact signals united action on wages, hours, and organizing rights, with leaders from both groups pledging concerted campaigning and mutual support.
In St Louis the Knights of Labor and the Farmers and Laborers Union announce a federation. A legislative committee from each group will work with Washington to push aligned laws. A central council will guide joint interests as plans move toward eventual full union.
Attorney General Miller reports that prosecutions rise, calls for a US penitentiary and reform school, and condemns intimidation aimed at marshals serving process and witnesses. He notes some districts face danger hindering civil and criminal cases and vows full protection for officers and witnesses.
Cutcaco December indicates Charles Dale and A J Graves switchmen for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway were on a switch engine foot-board making a coupling when a projecting plank struck the board and demolished it. Dale was killed instantly Graves hurt likely fatally in the wheels incident.
Boise La Dec 7 The boiler of Calhoun's gun at Colfax on the Meredith plantation exploded Thursday morning killing six men and two women, all negroes, and wounding many others. A boiler fragment was blown 500 feet and another piece went through a large brick chimney.
In Younestown Ohio W W Nivison admitted stealing $7500 from the United States Express five years ago. A tragic note follows as his chief clerk, once suspected, was driven insane. Nivison clears the clerk of wrongdoing.
Chicago December 7 agents have worked across the West to thwart the formation of a straw and rag paper trust with headquarters in Chicago. The planned trust would be one of the nation's largest with over one million dollars invested in the industry.
Philip M. Gapen former treasurer of the Indiana State Insane Hospital Board was acquitted after a multi day trial. The grand jury had indicted him on embezzlement charges involving three thousand dollars.
A Zanzibar dispatch reports Emin Bey misjudged a balcony parapet at Bagamoyo, fell twenty feet, and was found with a bruised body and bleeding ears. Emin Pasha also injured with head trauma and internal injuries, but Henry M. Stanley has arrived and Emin’s condition is slightly improved.
Minneapolis jurors hold Tribune building owners morally responsible for the loss of life in the Tribune building fire. They urge full time fire escape oversight by the assistant building inspector and note the Republican League rooms as the fire origin with undetermined causes. Judge Shiras seeks Brewer’s seat. Iowa judge candidates considered. Idaho statehood expected. Wyoming possible during current Congress session.
The Star reports General Boulanger has been engaged to lecture in the United States with the first talk set for the New York Academy of Music. In Pontiac LiL a real estate dealer W H Fursman fled with about $200 000 in alleged robberies and thefts.
John Theodore Wild was hanged at 7 26 a m for the murder of Lyman S Weeks in March 1887. He had maintained his innocence since his sentence. Fire in Philadelphia at Jacob B Leedom's carpet factory caused about 50000 in damage at midnight.
Senator Ingalls of Kansas proposes a federal program to honor the 400th anniversary of America’s discovery. A presidentially appointed bi-partisan commission would select a 300 acre site in Washington for a multinational celebration, with an $8 million appropriation for land, clearance, US buildings, and incidentals.
The investigating committee ruled that Silcott’s bondsmen are not responsible for 71,800 dollars. The law gave members no right to claim money from the Treasury via the House Sergeant at Arms, so Silcott acted as their agent. Loss falls on individual members. Ex-Mayor Means goes to trial in Cincinnati despite doctors noting his poor health. De Camp to be tried with Means.
Dr. T. B. Harvey aged 61, a longtime Indiana physician and former president of both the Indiana Society and the Indiana Medical College, collapsed with apoplexy while lecturing at Indiana Medical College and died shortly after at home.
In New York on December 7, Olive E. Friend Emily Howard George A Halstead and Orin Halstead pleaded guilty to one grand larceny indictment connected to the Electric Sugar Company swindle. Parson Howard and Leonard were linked to the same case. They were remanded to the Tombs for sentencing. In Milwaukee on December 7 Phelps Perrin assistant cashier of the Hurley bank was held for trial after a thorough hearing. Bonds set at 4000 dollars were posted and trial with Baker is scheduled to begin February 17.
Henry Doerr of Lancaster Pennsylvania received a verdict of fifteen thousand five hundred dollars for injuries on a Pittsburgh street railway. The award stands as the largest of its kind on record.
Five steamships discharged 1,492 immigrants in New York City on Thursday. From January to October, 2,000 Germans emigrated to America, and rumors of famine arise in eight Indian districts due to crop failure.
The Turkish Government instructs its delegates at the African conference to oppose any intervention in the trade in Circassian women.
Wires report dull to steady movement in grains with No 2 cash oats around 20 to 21 cents and December deliveries steady. Wheat No 2 Red ranges with December at 80 5 16 cents and May near 83 1-16 to 88 5-16 cents. pork and cattle futures mix with bacon and lard steady.
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