Mil der and Johns Freed in Postal Conspiracy Case
D V Miller of Terre Haute and Joseph M Johns of Rockville Ind were acquitted of conspiring to extort a bribe from John J Ryan in a post office department case. The crowd reacted with loud demonstrations as Judge Thompson adjourned the court and jurors were praised by defendants supporters. Mrs Jobes wept with joy among the witnesses and onlookers as the verdict was read. Chief Post Office Inspector Cochran led the officials amid the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
D. V. Miller
Terre Haute
Joseph M. Johns
Rockville
Ind
John J. Ryan
post office department
Albert C. Thompson
Miller
Jobes
Cochran
Robb
Washington
McPherson
Mouliner and
Darby
east
Spaans
Indianapolis
Indiana
John Ryan
Johns
Ryan
Thompson
Biller
Post Office Prosecution Trial and Tom Horn Execution
The report covers federal postal case proceedings with defendants from Washington and Indiana, the verdict for Miller and Ryan, and notes a postponed trial date for Machen et al. It also details the execution of Tom Horn in Cheyenne for murder, including last words, crowd reaction, and guards.
Frick Gifts Portrait of Signing The Spanish Treaty
H C Frick of Pittsburgh presents a large Chartran painting to the U S government depicting the signing of the protocol of peace with Spain. It features McKinley in the White House private office, Secretary of State Day, Ambassador Cambon, and other participants, now hung in Roosevelt's study near their signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Washington
Theobald Chartran
United States
H.C. Frick
Pittsburg
McKinley
White House
William R. Day
M. James Cambon
Secretary Day
Ambassador Cambon
Roosevelt
Murdered and Robbed by Two Negroes in Charleston
In Charleston on November 21 M B Warn a leading merchant of Bamburg S C was robbed and killed on his way home from his store. He was found by his family lying in a pool of blood with his money gone and his skull crushed by an iron club. No negroes with strong circumstantial evidence have been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
M. B. Warn
Bamburg
Many Collieries Idle in Anthracite Region
Wilkesbarre Pa November 21 collieries of large coal companies idle three days this week unless sales rise. Independent firms keep full time but lack of cars hampers. Scranton conciliation board may attempt settlement on Red Ash strike standing since July with unanimous member approval hoped. Pure Food Law prosecutions in Harrisburg target 125 offenders across counties for violations of dairy food and liquor laws. Utah murderer Mortensen executed by shooting at state prison yard after choosing death by shooting over hanging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
conciliation board
Ecranton
Red Ash Coal company
Red Ash
boery
Scranton
Harrisburg
Dairy and
Warren
division
commonwealth
Utah
Salt Lake
Peter Mortensen
James R. Hay
Mortensen
Colombia Will Fight To Move Panama City Capital Plan
A Colombian peace mission led by General Reyes arrives in Washington to seek amicable arrangements over Isthmus affairs. Reyes hints at moving the Colombian capital to Panama City if needed, says he could mobilize troops and build roads, and resigns his presidential bid to serve his country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama City
Colombia
Colon
Reyes
Bugote
United States
Beaupre
Legation
Snyder
Admiral Coghlan
Coromna
Port Limon
New Orleans
Coghlan
Roosevelt
Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil
Panama
Bogota
General Reyes
Barranquilla
Overtures Rejected by Panamanians in Irrevocable Stance
In Colon on November 21 Panamanian negotiators refused all Colombian overtures and insisted on recognizing Panama as an independent republic. General Reyes led the Colombian party, while General Arias and President Marroquix backed closer ties but faced a firm Panamanian stand. A signed conference document outlined the terms, as talks moved to Washington aboard the Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Reyes
Savanila
Canata
Colombia
Republic of Panama
Reres
General Holmann
Colombian commission
Tegein
Senor Arias
General Rover
Marroguix
Heyes
Canada
Port Simon
Washington
Baroness von Sternburg Engaged at German Embassy
At the German embassy in Washington Baroness von Sternburg and her fiancé Baron von Sternburg receive support from secretary Harounusse and the baroness in social duties ahead of a marriage to the German ambassador. Baroness von Sternburg was formerly Miss Launghaui of Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Von Sternburg
Haron ussehe
Miss Launghaui
Kentucky
Heroism of Two Women in Rescue Attempt at Fall View
In York Pa on November 21, Mrs William Brothers and her daughter Amy of Falls View risked their lives to save a boatman from the Susquehanna currents near Raccoon Island. Their exertions failed. the boat capsized but they reached shore with help from Joseph Krafft and John Orendorff of York Haven. Spectators raised about $200 for the rescuers while the missing man, possibly George Blessing, remained unreturned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Fall View
Susquehanna river
William Brothers
Amy
Falls View
Raccoon Island
George Blessing
Italy's King Leaves England After Windsor Visit
London reports the Italian sovereigns concluded their Windsor visit with a quiet banquet at St George's Hall. The monarchs departed for Rome amid cordial British reception and hopes their talks with British officials will bolster Western Europe's peace and solidarity. Queen Helene drew admiration for grace and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
London
England
St George’s Hall
Windsor Castle
Rome
Sighbr Tittoni
Lord Lansdowne
Victor Emmanual
Helene
Alexandra
Gompers Opposed as Kreft Nominated for A F L President
At the Boston November 21 convention the Socialists caucused to nominate Ernst Kreft of the Philadelphia Typographical Union for A F of L president. Gompers facing socialist opposition. Also: the executive council report on Brewery Workers’ trouble reaffirmed the Cincinnati agreement 7975 to 4469.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
Ernst Kreft
A. F
L. Boston
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Philadelphia
committee on executive council
Northwestern University Fire Threatens Historic Building
Fire swept through the former Tremont House wing at Northwestern University in Chicago. A defective wire sparked the blaze, damaging a lecture room and a seventh floor clinic, with losses around 35000 and interior décor over 150000. Students fled, some dashed for valuables while firefighters battled fumes and flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
law and medical department
Northwestern University
Tremont House
cormandes
Cuban tariff debate in Democratic caucus on Cuban reciprocity bill
In Washington a tense Senate session opens the Cuban reciprocity bill debate. Democrats seek to confine discussion to merita and avoid tariff amendments while planning action after a week of debate. House opposition grows to adjournment without passage as extra session looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
senate
house
Cullom
committee on foreign relations
Bailey
finance
Cube
Teller
committee on finance
hera
Messrs
Allison
Aldrich
foreign relations committee
Alison
acceens
conareme
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B. EBERT & SONS
W. Patrick St
MARKET STREET
Kauffman
TATELERS ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO
L. M. NIXDORFF, Jr
eSdiy
EVUate DEVILBISS & URNER, INSURANCE
Bell & ATumeh Bending
Earth Market Direct
ERNEST HELFENSTEIN
Patrick St
Frederick, id
J. DANIEL CRIMMINS
N. Market St. Beawit
DUCHESS OF
ROXBURGHE
Great Britain
Floors castle
Kelso
Scotland
August W. Machen
Samuel A
Ditter B. Gro
George E. Lorenz
Toledo
district criminal court
Charles A. Douglas
Machen
Beach
TOM HORN
MURDPETR
Cheyenne
Wyo
Tomoth
tive
WHE Nicholl
Horn
Iron Mountain
Joseph Cahl
apectas
Procter
Willie Nichols
William Powell
William Lewis
Kels Nickell
FRICK
Romoke
Norfolk and Western fouight
Mattewan
Lewis Tarr
Bluefield
William Pena
BARONESS SPECK VON STERNBURG
ITALY
GOMPERS
Mononogahela valley
Pittsburg Steel Company
American Tin Plate company
Monessen
Carnegie Steel company
Duquesne
Lockport
William Jdarobs
Lewiston reservation
Hurley Chew
Elberta Chew
CHICAGO COLLEGE
San Domingo
Junien de la Graviere
Baltimore
Butler
Park Theatre
Jacob Burkholder
Frank Ziegler
Chas. Douglass
Albert Walters
Notristown
George Willets
Reading
mittee
Lively
DEMOCRATS
Regal
Mary Elizabeth Moorehead
James K. Moorehead
Moorehead
Edwin M. Stanton
Mooreherd
Hazleton
Sik
Un silk mill
amd
United State
Joan Mitchell
United Mines Workers
ray
Penney
Attoons
Pennsylvania Railroad company
Juniatez and
Alteona
Alfonze
Madrid
Senor Briesta
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