News of the State and regional updates
Charles Close fell dead in a saloon near Mount Savage. Boonsboro water works near completion. Electric cars to Walcott City now run regularly. John Torber of Pocumoke City murdered by unknown persons. Judges Jones and Ravell refuse mandamus on liquor license. Judge Sloan overrules new trial motion in miscegenation case at Cumberland. Baltimore Democratic reorganization selects James P. Gorter president for two years. Maryland Brewing charter amendment raises capital stock to 8.5 million. Fire at Baltimore Cork Co warehouse causes 10k to 15k loss. Security Trust and Deposit adds banking department and grows capital to 2 million. B&O receivers allowed to anticipate maturity of bonds and certificates. Movement to restore former rates and three month tickets Baltimore to Washington grows.
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Charles Close
Mount Savage
Boonsboro
Washington County
Walcott City
John Torber
Pocumoke City
Jones
Ravell
Westminster
Roberts
Sloan
Cumberland
Baltimore City
James P. Gorter
Maryland Brewing Company
E. Packham, Jr. & Co
Baltimore Cork Company
Baltimore
Security Trust and Deposit Company of Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltimore and Oho
Pittsburg and
Connellsville
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Colonel Schley's Will Filed for Probate in Baltimore
The will of Col. William Louis Schley who died December 15 was filed in the Orphans' Court in Baltimore city. All estate goes to his children with daughter Anna Mary Hoke Schley named executrix. Will dated November 6, 1898 and witnessed by James M. Wilson Joseph J. Willis and James Johnson.
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Colonel Schley
William Louis Schley
Orphans’ Court
Baltimore City
Anna Mary Hoke Schley
James M. Wilson
Joseph J. Willis
James Johnson
Adventuress Life Trial Drags On In Moore Case
In New York Court the Fayne Strahan Moore robbery case resumes with testimonies from Annie Fitzgerald and Rev. Ogden Homans. Fayne Moore recounts life from Oregon judge’s daughter to New York society, detailing meetings with Martin Mahon and Moore’s alleged threats. The trial adjourned as defense rests and cross examination looms.
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New York
Fayne Strahan Moore
Goff
Martin Mahon
Fannie E. Johnson
Lves
West Wifty-seventh Street
Mahon
Wayne Strahan Moore
William A. E. Moore
Wayne Moore
Johnson
Fayne Moore
Moore
Metropole
Homans
Bit
Oregon
Atlanta
Europe
Amsterdam
Gramercy Park
Grenobie
Cuff and McNaught
Mr. Hill
Mine Workers Hold January Convention Ties
The Mine Workers announce a national convention in Pottsville to be held January 9 with nominations for president and executive board. Eight hour system and wage policy will be debated, as will future cost of living and labor conditions during the fiscal year beginning April 1.
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Eudisburg
Vitesturg
Ats Deen Peened
Cts Lt
Ood
Moe Johu Mitchell
Dadhampotis
Jutulok Dolan
Pletsburg
Ty L. Lewis
Pridgeport
Joint Convention
Burned the Books. Testimony in the Standard Oil Case
Cleveland dispatch reports Attorney General Monnett stating the Standard Oil company burned a batch of books and papers before a supreme court order. John McNierney testified he helped burn books at the car shops and boxes at the warehouse. Charles Hogan claimed he directed burns but denied burning ledgers or journals.
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Standard Oil Company
Cleveland
Monnett
Supreme Court
John McNierney
Standard Company
McNierney
George Fields
Independence Street
Embezzler Attempts death by own action in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports 13 year old Altoona boy John Burgron arrested on a theft charge of 109 dollars then he shot himself in the head at detective headquarters. He was moved to hospital in serious condition after the failed attempt to end his life following discovery of the alleged theft. The stepfather Joseph Wertzberger pressed the charge as detectives traced the money stolen several days earlier. Last night the boy was being boarded for a train to Harrisburg when he was seized by authorities. The incident caps a grim sequence of events following the theft accusation.
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Holland
Macon
Turner
Virginia
O. A. Thrower
Thrower
Latform
Philadelphia
John Burgron
Altoona
Detective Headquarters
Joseph Wertzberger
Harrisburg
Campbell to Cuba with regiment despite seat and army commission
Savannah Ga December 23 Colonel J T Campbell of the Ninth Illinois volunteers and representative of the Twentieth Illinois district announced he will go to Cuba with his regiment within ten days regardless of Congress action on his right to keep his seat in the house while holding a commission in the army.
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Camporil
Cuba
Savannah
J. Ti. Campbell
Tulinois Regiment
Congress
Campbell
Sanitary reform report from Santiago after U S occupation
Robert P Porter reports from Porto Rico on sanitary reforms in Santiago Cuba. Public hearings were held, streets no longer serve as sewers, and violators face 30 days on the streets. Officials and caligents are disciplined, streets repaved, and courts and local government reorganized under U S authority.
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Washington
Robert P. Porter
United States
Cuba
Porto Itica
Santiago
Secretary of the Treasury
Porto Rico
Porter
Santiese
Old Town
Aulte
Major Barbour
Jesson
General Shafter
Supreme Court
Bar Association
Spain
Peaceful Provinces Report On Disorder In Port Royale
Dispatches from General Otis in Manila and General Treaty in San Juan Puerto Rico describe calmer conditions and growing Native population. telegraphic inquiries from the Secretary of War supported promises of order. General Henry's report from San Juan notes no disorder and that punishments will follow if necessary. subordinates instructed for investigation.
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Borsy
Mattie
Encourag
Attaces
Mantin
Porte Ideo
Otis Ato Manita
Sat Dunn
Secretary of War
Otii
Alger
Helleve
United States
Hong Kong
Singapore
Henry
San Juan
Porto Rico
Brutal murder and lynching fears in Maryland
John Te Turner, a highly respected Black man of Pocomoke City Maryland, was abducted by two unknown men and brutally murdered. His throat was cut from ear to ear and his head mutilated, with theories of motive tied to a troubled marriage. Local panic and fear of lynching followed as authorities pursued suspects.
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Pocomoke City
John Te Turner
Jerlousy
Tyner
A Powerful Alliance Will Shape Asia Says Rockwalter
John Wo Bookwatter of Obias speaks after a 17 000 mile journey along the Trans Siberian and into Manchuria and Afghanistan frontier. He predicts a coming alliance of Russia England and China to partition Asia and influence world peace, warning the United States to maintain friendship with this future power.
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John Wo
Bookwatter
Obias
Asia
Tendon
Dee
O.jobael Bookwatter
Obie
Rurvta
Inam
Trans Fiberian
Afghanistan
China
Manchurian
Mr. Rockwalter
America
Americans
Spain
Russia
England
Agia
Rusela
Central Asia
United States
Roosevelt Talks to Italian Children in New York
New York governor elect Roosevelt visited the Children’s Aid Society school on Sullivan Street with Jacob Riis. About 400 Italian children, almost all born abroad, heard Roosevelt recount his regiment and praise bravery. He urged them to be good, ready to fight if needed, and to respect mothers and sisters.
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New York
Coronel Roosevelt
Children’s Aid Society
Sullivan Street
Jacob A. Riis
America
Colonel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Ainay
Moonshiners raid returns to Virginia city
A posse from Bodson Virginia returns from a raid on moonshiners near the North Carolina border. Seven stills were cut up thousands of gallons of beer destroyed and three moonshiners captured. Governor Atkinsen's daughter wed in Charleston and a senatorial caucus in Barinsburg sparks nomination chatter for the national senate.
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Richmond
Bodson
Caroling
Atkinsen
Wedie
Charleston
W. Va
Charles Villian Buery
Bessie Katy
Atkinson
Barinsburg
M. & Quay
National Senate
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Crest Helpenstein
W. Pattick
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Cassell & Waters
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Frederick
Wasenic Building
Thurmont
Graceham
E. Church St
High Knob
Satine
Adamstown
Feayaville
Nike
Barcalutoanick
Fred
Braddock
Brauswick
Federick
Baltimore Pike
W. RK
Willis Seld
Bergal
Clors Estate
Liberty District
Motter’s Station
Lewis
Joan
Wah
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Ely
Draveiste
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Kann Bros. Silver
Lexington ST
First Hoare
Boward Street
Howard St
Charcot
Albert L. Peatre
Etchison Building
Howard
Cor, Pa
Aveend 6Th St
American Dian
Thal OF
INS. Moore
Badger
Dauhter
Supreme Court of Oregon
Mevere
State Department
Clayton
Henry Hoppe
New Orleans
Hoppe
Mexico
Oaxaca
2D McSweeney
New Engeland Society
McLaurin
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Chillicothe, O
John W. Reilly
Pension Bureau
Kelly
Great Lakes
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Jessel
Igan
Lake Superior
Shamokin
Shamoken
T John Karlask
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Stiivnc
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Miller Electric Construction Company
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Elmore & Cooper
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Board of Health Office
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J. WH. Reed
John BR. Meine
ML RK. McMullin
George Weet Aghouse
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Nawn Teethers
Cinanai
Eelock
Nespaaa
Trent Dor
Herzog
Dangeerews
Lorman
Feen
Derrick Soow
Mida
Nickel Plate Railroad
Bitchcock
Buses
Hitchcock
Axorcide
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Tsadore Lorcber
Lorber
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