Embezzlement Thriller Ends in Fire and Death
In Louis a treasurer’s son Eddie Foerstel allegedly forged notes and drained $63,000 from the city treasury. A vault fire followed and Eddie died by suicide two hours later, with investigators tying the defalcations to bonds and hypothecations totaling over $63,000.
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Louis
Award Foerstel
Foerstel
Eddie
Treasury Fds
Michael Foerstel
Yow
Tanee
Foerster
Young Foerster
Mds
Treasury officials downplay gold scare and stock turmoil
Washington reports Secretary Foster and aides discuss market moves after New York trading, insisting the treasury is secure. Foster rejects plans to rush to New York. notes a large gold reserve, favorable trade balance, and potential use of foreign gold shipments to reduce debt. Nova Scotia coal miners halt work at Spring Hill, affecting Ing Hill with 1000 unemployed.
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States Treasury
Washington
Treasury Department
New York
Foster
Messrs
Gear
Spaulding
Rambertson
United Press
Stock Exchange
Treasury
United States
Jones County
Mr.Gear
Tretch
Nova Scotia
Hallifax
Spring Hill
Ing Hill
Surprising Improvement in Blaine Case Reported
Vasansoros Dec 21 Mr Blaine shows signs of improvement after a restless night with his physicians and wife as the city remains hushed by the illness. He is conscious and somewhat cheerful though weak and still in danger despite better sleep and nourishment.
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Vasansoros
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Leaders Clash Over Silver Remonetization In Congress
Ohio Democrat Harter argues the Sherman act bars other nations from aiding silver and warns against two metals at parity amid rising silver production. Tennessee Democrat Pierce, Bland’s lieutenant, says the United States must act alone and lead the Latin union to remonetize silver.
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House of Representatives
Sliver
United States
New York
Pierce
Tennessee
Bland
England
Austria
Germany
Tolberts Fear Reckoned in Kemper County Tyranny
Meridian Mississippi December 21 reports a reign of terror in Kemper County as residents fear for their lives over the Tolbert killings. A prominent war figure William Beckham was assassinated at his fireside while plans to flee the country were under way. Colonel Adams faced ambush with a shotgun, and fear drives Dr. Stemmis to retreat from practice. Tolbert kin vow vengeance as armed citizens gather to pursue assassins. Chicago burglars shoot Frederick Austin after a confrontation at his home.
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Meridian
Mias
Kemper County
Man Tolbert
Tom
Walter Tolbert
William Beckham
Tolberts
Beckham
Adams
Stemmis
Rans
Charley Tolbert
John
Rans Tolbert
Louisiana
Chicago
Curiaco
Frederick J. Austin
Prairie Avenue
Mr. Austin
Mrs James G Blaine Jr To Wed Surgeon After Divorce
Rumor says Mrs. James G Blaine Jr plans marriage to the surgeon who treated her through a serious illness. Sources note she is an invalid and could not be reached at the New York hotel.
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Marie Nevins
James G. Bisine
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
James G. Bisine, Jr
Convicts poisoned on Iron Mountain road work
In Helena Arkansas four convicts died and several others sickened from arsenic poisoning among 200 laborers hired for the Iron Mountain road bed project. Doctors treated the stricken but efforts failed. No suspect identified as investigation continues.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Helenay
Iron Mountain
Mississippi
Helena
Drunk Driver Survives Train Collision in Michigan
Engineer G T Stevens faced a bizarre wreck near Riga on a Saturday night when a drunken German man driving a wagon on the railroad track ahead of the train was struck. The horse died, wagon wrecked, and the man lay motionless before unexpectedly regaining consciousness and walking away.
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E.khanrt
Ind
G. T. Stevens
Riga
Mich
Stevens
Dee
Speedy Justice Indicts C and O Robbers for Murder
Special grand jury in Hextixatos West Virginia returns indictments against Tom Collins and Burrel Forgery for murder in the first degree and robbery in connection with an attempted Chesapeake and Ohio vestibuled train robbery. Forgey’s father declines to hire counsel for his son.
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Hextixatos
W. Va
Tom Collins
Burrel
Chesapeake and Ohio
Cincinnati
Forgey
Progress of Greaser War and Coal Strike Update
Reports from Larepo Texas and Monongahela City describe military diversions and border concerns as U S troops appear to entertain and deter bandits near the border. In Monongahela, coal miners debate resuming work at three cents a unit after an eleven week strike affecting over five thousand workers. A Chilean settlement of 875000 funds from Valparaiso is sent to the U S treasury for distribution to intended recipients.
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Larepo
Tex
United States
Texas
Roscha
Mexico
Priiserrc
Monongahela Valley
Monongahela City
New York
Baltimore
Valparaiso
Ful-Treasury
Ezan
Bank of France
Christmas Tree Orders at Goodbab’s on State Street
Mrs. E. M. Devilbiss of Tridelphis Maryland hails Salvation Oil for sore throat and rheumatism as a top liniment. Frank A Kraft displays many kinds of pictures and ornaments urged as the greatest siniments. Orders are being taken for Christmas Trees at Goodbab’s, 75 State Street.
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Frank A. Kraft
E. M. Devilbiss
Tridelphis
Goodbab’s
State Street
Dana Urges Dana as England Mission Not Reward
The New York Herald argues the England mission must be reserved for a capable statesman. It lauds Charles A. Dana for invaluable service and says his appointment would honor both Cleveland administration and the nation.
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Bos
New York
The
Herald
Charles A. Dana
England
Patrice
Cleveland
Dunn
Snow covers several states after early season flood rush
A heavy snowstorm across Tennessee Mississippi and Texas on December 21 follows a prior flood, delaying harvests and delaying rail service. Farmers report corn and cotton rot risk as ground remains bare yet dusted with snow in Gainesville Texas and Holly Springs Mississippi. In Nashville Tennessee the first big snow of the season falls after a cold spell with trains running late.
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Paris
Tex
Gainesville
Holly Springs
Miss
Tennesse
Nashville
Tillman signs rail bill amid railroad worker protest
Governor Tillman signed the bill granting the railroad commission absolute control with no appeal. A mass meeting of railroad workers in Columbia planned a Thursday rally as farmers support the measure and prepare to push back.
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Columbia
S. C
Railroad Commission
Tillman
Hanged at Guthrie Depot for Attacked White Woman
At Guthrie Kentucky a colored man named Jim Bond was lynched at a depot post after confessing to the attempted rape of Mrs Clarence Covington. He was seized by masked locals after dark and his body hung from a post as crowds watched.
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Hopkinsville
Guthrie
Jim Bond
Clarence Covington
Battle With Thieves In Wyoming Kills Three Horses
Three horse thieves and two marshals died in Hyattville Wyoming after a confrontation with pursuit parties. The incident followed a broken rail collision reported in Denver and tied to a wider string of transport misfortunes from New York to New Orleans.
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Wyoming
Denvver
Hyattville
New Albany Kindergartens Week Report Promoted
Mrs. Van Anda reads a weekly report on the New Albany kindergartens Brayfogie and Riverside detailing attendance figures and other data. Due to delays the O. & M. Ry will offer low fare tickets between all points and to Pittsburgh and Salamanes with sales through eastern routes. Local agents will handle calls and ticketing. Frank A Kraft displays a large line of floor rugs and squares suitable for forms.
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Bis
Parkesburg
Pitteburg
Salamenes
Miselesippi River
Purported Malaria Cure Promoted by Local Vendor
A local vendor touts Tuatt's Pills as a malaria purge while urging citizens to purchase. The plea mentions long-standing sales and includes a name, Frank A. Kraft, as part of the promotional text.
Headlines and Incidents From Across the Nation
A collage of brief items reports accidents in Indiana Ohio and Ontario including a 163 foot cliff fall in Cedar Falls William Lyon killed and a knife attack in Fort Wayne. Firemen buried in Albany and a boiler explosion in London Ont injure workers. The piece notes capital punishment debate and a Sterling steel deal for armor piercing projectiles.
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Indianapolis
Booneville
Ind
Denaia E. Sibley
Chicago
St. Louis
Stevenson
Atlanta
Cedar Falls
William Lyon
Evon
George Wagner
Lima
Fort Wayne
Minneetol
Nashville
Roundhouse
London
Ont
Albany
George Valentine
Springfield O
Acretern
New York
Ufe
Navy Department
Sterling Steel Company
Pittsburg
Fort Orange
N. Y
Hugh Dempsey
Monon Christmas Excursion Fares on Several Lines
The Monon Railway offers excursion tickets at one and one third fare for round trips during the Christmas and New Year period on routes C. BH. & D. RB. B., 8t. L. & K.0. LD. & W. and Vandalia Lines. Tickets valid December 1 to January 3, 1893. Information from F. H. Kalies, Passenger Agent, Vincennes and Meinstrest.
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Rollas
Monon
D. RB. B
Vandalia
F. H. Kalies
Pass. Agh
Vincennes
Meinstrest
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the Tolberts
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Satz
Mass
James G. Blaine, JR
Speedy Justice
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Gur Coffera
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New York Herald
Mississsippi
Lerms
Deerete
Guthrie, Ky
Epprvie
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Hobart
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Cal
American Institute
New Orleans
Supreme Court
Aft
Suitable Formas
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Tuatt
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Mary Donaldson
Canyon Hill
Ida
Young Jarvis
St. Joseph
Wilkins
Odella Woodenware Company
Searett Furniture Company
Crane Furniture Company
Tyler Desk Company
H. H. Buscher
W. T. Snyder
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Dayton
Snyder
Buscher
Brazil
John Decker
Gus Black
Hiss
Bleek
Atlante
Navy Yard
Tearsarge
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Venezuela
W. H. Webb
W. H. Bickpel
Franklin
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
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