Duel at the Bazaar Fire Sparks Political Scandal
The Count de Montesquieu and De Regnier agreed to a duel after a dispute over cowardice accusations tied to a bazaar fire. The confrontation, witnessed by artists Forain and Caran d’Ache, lasted ten minutes before surgeons intervened. The incident inflames a wider quarrel among prominent men accused of involvement in the blaze.
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Battens
Ieredia
Cuwtuward
Count de Montesquion
Regnier
de Regnier
Mile
Dion de Monies
Maurice Barres
M. de Jess
Henri Boussaye
Amd
Jean Beraw
Georges Bugo
MM. Forain
Caran d'Ache
Heis Ax
Menchich
Resii
Lavish Astor Reception In London Attracts Nobility
William Waldorf Astor hosts a grand London mansion reception described as among the most grand in recent years. The Astor residence features a grand staircase, frescoes, a fine cinins tein, massive 49 foot table with candleabras, fruit and champagne displays. Attendees include Grand Duke Michael of Cadogan, the lord lieutenant of Ireland, and numerous dukes and countesses. Also reported is the recapture of fugitive James, who escaped from Baltimore County jail and was captured near Bedford Station in Westchester County. He was restrained and placed under guard after a failed attempt to signal.
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William Waldorf Astor
London
Astor
Eve Astors
England
Grand du Michael
Cadogan
Fie
Ireland
Major Faudel Phi
Ebrderer
James
Houghton
Hesier County
Pasingice
Siare
Walker B. Adams
Bedford Station
Weestchester County
Adar
Sigan
Schlatter
Cleveland
Francis Schlatter
Mexico
Holland Berger
New York
Bordeaux
Nashville
Tenn
Banke vo spaniding's Trial Opens Before Judge Smith
The case against the Globe Savings Bank officer accused of embezzlement began yesterday in Judge Smith's court. Four jurors were seated before adjournment, and the trial is not expected to last beyond a week once the jury is complete.
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Banke Vo Spaniding
Securtor
Ex Sank Ent Esas Rauiding
Gefunce Globe Savings Bank
Avas
Smith
New York
American Tobacco Company
Wan
Court of General Sessions
Charles C. Beaman
Tariff Talks Stall As Senate Debates Bi1
Washington June 16 Senate tariff speeches yield little progress on the tariff bill. Rawlins of Utah and a Texas senator debate Democratic stance on duties for cotton and agricultural products. Cannon of Utah proposes export tax on agricultural goods as Butler of North Carolina seeks equal benefits under the measure. Only a small portion of the bill, four brief paragraphs, is passed.
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Washington
Senate
Rawlins
Utah
Texas
Chicesgueur Vendon
Det Uct Y
Cannon
Utaa
Butler
North Carolina
Fine for Filibustering in Kingston Jamaica June 146 Capt Edward Murphy
Edward Murphy of the steamer Lavrada was fined for violations tied to appearing in court at Wilmington Del. He faced charges for engaging in a voyage to Cuba and faced a mandatory order with counsel given time to respond. The case originates from Westpolini and June 146 references.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Edward Murphy
Tan Yeaterday
Murphy
Wilmington
Del
Cuba
Bradford
Pond
Iorie
Maher Sparkey Fight Ends In Draw Before Police Intervention
Peter Maher and Tom Sparkey clashed at Palace Athletic Club in New York drawing a huge 10 000 strong crowd. After a seventh round clash police arrested principals seconds and referee. referee Calvert ruled it a draw amid wild scene and bled lips.
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New York
Peter Maher
Tom Sparkey
Palace Athletic Club
Palace A. C
William A. Brady
Maher
Snarker
Sharker
Mark Sharker
Sharkey
Peter
Choynski
Sha
Tom
Kent
Fcar
McLaughlin
Calv
Sharp
Allen
Lynch
Obstinate Turk blocks peace talks and executions loom
London reporting on Constantinople notes refusal to yield to European powers. Turkish positions harden as conferences split, with Currie anger over bold threats. Greek minister Scouloudis warns of a critical moment for national existence. Reports also cover Durrant murder case, Cox declining Spain post, Farrington arrest, a dynamited Havana train, and two student drownings.
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London
Constantinople
Assim Bey
Ehessaiy
Philip Currie
Ce Bi
England
Chr Jans
Count Nelide
Philp Currie
Germany
Athens
M. Scouloudis
Domekes
Trikeriz
Angistria
Volo
Thessaly
Turke Te
Gulf of Ambracta
Postmaster Appointment and scattered town notes
George E. Sr. named postmaster at La Del. Three men and a woman arrested in Sainco on charges linked to a fatal explosion near Peoria. Wealthy Missouri farmer elopes with prize ox at a coal mine. Mrs Bury of Solo Texas pleads for a stallion. A student who painted the John Harvard statue leaves Cambridge amid probe. Nancy Clem, tried for murder five times, sentenced twice to hang, escaped on a technicality. Indian situation shows little change. Chief White Bull vows defiance, risks of a mix up looming.
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George E. Sr
La 1
Del
Sainco
Peoria
Lls
Bury
Solo
Texas
John Harvard
Cambridge
Nancy Clem
Indianapolis
Montana
White Bull
Read Lancaster Tivading See fame at Norfolk Nerf Richmond
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Lancaster Tivading and readings at Norfolk Nerf and Richmond with scattered place names Hartford. No clear event or outcome emerges. Entities include Lancaster, Norfolk, Richmond, Hartford, Read.
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Baltimore
Lancaster
Norfolk
Nerf
Richmond
Hartford
Belligerent Populist Editor Attacked by Rival Candidate
Jamestown June 14. C M Maxon former editor of a Populist paper was assaulted by E J Squires who ran as Populist mayoral candidate. Maxon disappeared after the beating with a heavy iron bar causing serious wounds. The assault stems from a suit by Maxon charging alienation of his wife’s affections.
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Jamestown
C. M. Maxon
E. J. Squires
Maxon
Squires
Ruiz Investigation Sparks Prolonged Intergovernmental Talks
Washington June 10. Spain’s state department holds twenty reports on the Ruiz case. A joint report by Consul General Lee and Dr. Congosto from Philadelphia is likely to counter General Lee’s opening statement. The two governments may pursue lengthy negotiations as the dispute remains unsettled. Senate confirmations include Wilson as minister to Chili and Leishman to Switzerland, with other nominations pending. Bryan’s Vermont reception draws large crowds in Burlington as markets show strong gains with bears exhausted.
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Lee
Washington
Ruiz
Comial
Conquosta
Philadelphia
Piers Sigins
Dr Congosty
Invoston
Safe Department
Sane
Senate
Henry L. Wilson
John G. A. Leishman
Ania
Switzerland
Lawrence Townsend
Pennsylvania
Portugal
Andrew D. Barlow
Mississippi
Mexico
William T. Powell
New Jersey
Haithand
John F. Gowey
Kungawa
Japan
Mr. Bryan
Vermont
Burlington
W. J. Bryan
Howard Opera House
B. B. Smalley
National Democratic Committee
New York
Balio
Ohio
Chesa
Det
Hudson Pennsylvania
Readine
St. Paul
He & W Ilasst
Maryland Lynching Shocks Pringwss Anne Court
A 20 year old Maryland man, Andrews from North Carolina, was hanged by a mob after a court arraignment for assault on Mrs. Kelley. The sheriff was overpowered as the crowd dragged the prisoner from the courthouse, then hanged him and fired bullets into the body. The judge pleaded for restraint while the mob carried out the act near the courthouse.
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Pringwss Anne
Andrews
Benjamin
Abs. Kelley
Baltimore
Jom Ta Uhar
Sterday
Pare
Ino
Mot
Deepest well near Pittsburg may reach two miles
The deepest well in the world near Pittsburg may extend to two miles, initially tapping gas and oil for commercial use while scientists study its interior and temperature. Professor Hallock leads a deepening program to uncover new geologic conditions and potential future energy sources. The operation uses surface gas to power drills and records temperatures with dual maximum thermometers.
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Yao Weing Dag
Pittsburg
William Hallock
Columbia University
New Sud
Raven
Wreter
Anguite
Washington Mane
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