Mystery surrounds disappearance and death of local man
A cryptic report details a man described as a brother in law related to WOOP Deloten and mentions a barn and a fall before death. Investigators note a prior visit to the home of Dertgen and reference a September time frame. The case remains unresolved with lingering questions about how the body was found.
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Wrecks Strain Bo and O Line Pressures Three Counties
Auvourn reports multiple wrecks on the Bo and O line causing six Currett deaths and twenty eight resignations as workers seek other roads. A notable crash near Tiffin Ohio involved two freights colliding earlier, with Garrett crews escaping.
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New Castle Attracts First Factories With High Prospects
New Castle is thriving with new industry. A shredder plant plans for work in the area, employing forty to seventy five men and backed by substantial capital. A second venture, a shave factory, will invest about $100,000, aided by a $17.2 bonus to secure the project.
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Unclear OCR fragment on Aduames case ends in verdict
An unclear report notes a 6.8.24 incident involving Aduames and METIS, with a reference to a fatality and a verdict of 4.0, amid surrounding commentary.
Fire destroys five town businesses in Filizabethtown area
Ten cases of loss reported at Filizabethtown as fires ravage local stores including G W Parnetus grocers at Wrightstown. Loss about 100 dollars with 63 insurance. Other notes include bankruptcy application by Jacob Stiefel of Butler and workers at T J Decren factory in Upland returning after heat demand was met. Plainfield businessmen push incorporation vote amid citizen opposition.
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Currency bill debate dominates House Friday session
The House adopted a special order to consider the currency bill starting Monday, with debate continuing Friday and amendments possible Saturday under a five minute rule. Democrats Populists and silverites united against the measure while Republicans largely backed it.
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Questions on Philippine surrender and Dewey salute raised in Senate
Lawmakers debated whether the Philippine republic was saluted by Dewey or his fleet after May 1898 and if Spanish prisoners were turned over to Filipino forces after Subig bay surrender. The session paused on the Subig bay question as Representative Daniel Fermentrout of Pennsylvania died, with the Senate adjourning at 1 p.m. in his honor.
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McKinley and Root Likely on Republican Ticket
A Washington special reports strong indications that McKinley will be renominated for president and Thurlow Root of War will be the assumed vice president candidate. The prediction rests on recent political contacts and expert analysis.
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Great Disaster on Ceram Island Tide Wave Hits Ambon Bay
The Bulletin reports a massive tidal wave following a November earthquake near Ceram and adjacent islands. About 1,800 residents on Ceram largely died or were injured as the Ambon bay waters rose fifty feet and swept inland, with only about forty escaping to the hills.
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Taylor Inaugurated Governor Amid Snowy Weather
William Taylor was inaugurated governor at noon Tuesday in Transfort Kw with a smaller crowd due to rain and a December blizzard. Governor Tuslar promised to repeal the election law and defend civil liberty in his address. Chief Justice Hazelinger administered the oath as defeated Democratic candidates filed notices of contests against Republican winners.
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Congress enacts Reed rules limit bills on calendar
Eight hundred and sixty one bills were presented in the two branches of Congress Tuesday. Nevertheless the country is in no danger, as under the Reed rules in the House not one in twenty will ever be placed upon the calendar or acted upon in any way.
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Stormberg Campaign Dispatch From Cape Town
General Forestier-Walker reports Gatacre’s attack on Stormberg failed due to misguidance by a policeman and rough terrain. Boer fire from Cyphergat halted advance. Second Northumberland and Irish Fusiliers suffered, guns unmoved, one sinking in quicksand. Troops rallied, withdrew nine miles, and units were sent to Queenstown for safety.
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Successful Sortie Report From General White
A dispatch dated December 9 reports Colonel Metcalfe and the Second Rifle Brigade raiding a Boer howitzer position. They captured the crest, destroyed the howitzer with gun cotton, and returned through obstructed ground. Boer losses were heavy. British losses included several officers and men killed wounded and six captured.
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Waterway scheme aims to link Great Lakes to Sea
Buffalo financier William J. Connors plans an all water route from the Great Lakes via Montreal to the sea with new elevators at Montreal and Port Colborne and steamers of 248 feet. He expects operation by July 1, 1900 and argues water transport will beat rail.
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Roberts Appeal From Utah Mormon Representative
Brigham T Roberts of Utah, barred from being sworn in as a congressman, issues a Washington address asserting the House overstepped its power. He laments lack of funds and legal counsel, pledging to oppose what he calls a misused measure while defending his seat and denouncing alleged church influence.
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Reciprocity Treaties With Britain and France Printed
Washington special reports that the United States Britain and France reciprocity treaties from last summer have been printed and sent to the Senate. The Britain agreement covers Jamaica Bermuda Barbadoes British Guiana and Turks and Caicos with concessions listed. The French pact includes Alverta and its products and follows similar general terms on non discrimination in duties.
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General Methuen Returns After Modder River Battle
London dispatches report General Methuen commanding the Kimberley column has again met the enemy after two weeks of rest near Stormberg and Modder River. The prompt note follows recent General Chitsore’s report and signals renewed activity in the theater.
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Brockton elects 29 year old Coulter mayor in socialist win
Charles H. Coulter the newly elected socialistic mayor of Brockton won by a plurality of 1592 votes. At twenty nine he declared the Social Democratic party supports cooperative commonwealth and ownership of all means of production and distribution. He aims to push municipal ownership and stop valuable franchises from being granted to corporations.
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Brockton
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Co-Operative Commonwealth
Incompatibile Couple: Marlowe Tabor Sues for Divorce in New York
Actress Julia Marlowe Tabor sues actor Robert Tabor for divorce in New York alleging personal violence and incompatibility. The court records list Miss Marlowe's real name as Sara Francis Frost.
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Rkobert Tabor
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Guerrilla Bands Near Malasqui Captured by Co Smith
Manila reports Colonel Smith and a detachment cornered and captured guerrilla fighters near Malasqui. The group included the band blamed for seven murders and aiding the insurgents who turned to banditry. They face swift trial and likely execution.
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Republicans Win City Elections Across Massachusetts
Republicans fared well in Boston Tuesday with wins in Lynn and Woburn. Thomas N. Hart defeated former congressman Patrick A. Collins by 1,904 votes for mayor, while Newburyport saw a stronger Socialist showing.
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Woburn
Thomas N. Hart
Patrick A. Collins
Explosion in Carbon Hill Coal Mine Entombs 72 Men
An explosion Sunday morning in the Carbon Hill Coal Company mine near Carbonado Washington entombed seventy two men as tunnels run for miles beneath the town. Twenty bodies have been recovered, mangled beyond identification.
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