Harper Is Found Guilty on All Counts at Trial
In Gmaxhall Judge Sage presided as Harper is declared guilty on all thirty three counts after the jury returns a verdict. The court sentences him to ten years in the penitentiary with immediate imprisonment, while his wife and supporters react in distress. The judge permits a brief delay for merciful considerations.
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Jess Harper
Columbus
Hiseon Adolph
Moscow
Failing Hope for General Treaty Hints at New Pact
The fishery commissioners reportedly gave up on a broad treaty and focus on a partial understanding defining a new meaning of 1918 clause terms such as bait repairs and cross border transshipment bonds. In other notes, a temperance revival in Piersecaca marks its eleventh anniversary with 25,000 signers and a crowded Bijou Theater gathering. Police report delays near Sixth Street due to the throng. An organizer in Nina Pants plans another effort to organize wholesale trade following President Carnor’s consent.
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Francia Murphy
St Paul Line Considered for Fond du Lac to Wausau Route
December reports from Fond du Lac indicate surveyors study multiple routes for a new St Paul railroad line to Wausau and Fond du Lac. Berlin route favored if rights of way and costs permit, with surveys extending to Ambercatt and Colta mill yard.
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Knights of Labor Dissolves Local Assembly Amid Turmoil
A Neenah report says the Knights of Labor chapter dissolved after controversy with Powderly and amid splits over anarchist sympathy. Rumors claim new labor groups may form, possibly aligning with Chicago’s Central Labor union, with a spring election anticipated.
O'Meara Wins Special Milwaukee Mayor Election
In a Saturday special election in the Mecesd district city, lawyer T. O'Meara was selected mayor to fill the vacancy caused by J. S. Potter's resignation. O'Meara, aligned with a faction favoring a later capital investment in local water power, won with little opposition. The resignation followed Potter’s disagreement with the council over purchasing the water power and building a dam.
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Tes Ele Specimeces Exhibit At Great Velenicor Fair
Two iron specimens were placed in the abstract office of Jones and Gruenewald this afternoon as part of the Volunteer mine exhibit. Alderman Heath Henry Ecketein Frank Hei Jig E W Hougt and others are involved. The specimens weighed about 200 pounds each, totaling roughly 500 pounds from a Friday blast, showcasing the extiti tion weich.
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Trial begins for Mrs Robinson poisoner case at East Cambridge
On December 12 the long delayed trial of Mrs. Sarah J. Robinson, accused of poisoning her children and others, commenced in the supreme judicial court at East Cambridge. Bree and Smith are noted as accomplices with Smith's indictment dropped for lack of evidence. jury selection continues. A separate item notes an Irishman imprisoned for a month for selling Cork Herald copies reporting suppressed league meetings.
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Swedes Killed by Freight Train Near Town
Dec 12 report from Tews Mwedes Milled Pa describes the deaths of two Swedes returning from a town visit when struck by a freight train near the tracks about a mile from town.
Court Commissioner Merrill under fire in Bouck charges
A detailed affidavit charges Winnebago county Wisconsin court commissioner J H Merrill with delays and improper extensions in the Gore suit against Edwin H Av Lott and John A Stewart trustees of the Wisconsin Central. Bouck seeks removal if charges prove true, with next term hearing set for investigation.
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Winnebsago County
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Said County
Edwin H. Av Lott
John A. Stewart
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
Henry Fitzgibbons
D.&. Wegg
Howard Morris
Anid J. HH
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J. . Merrill
Sulora
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Plymouth Pastor Declines Call. Plymouth Church Debate Noted
Lospex Dec 12 Rev. Mr. Merry declined the Plymouth church call, citing national service in England and the need for a broad evangelical pulpit. A Wolverhampton pulpit sermon by Rev. C B Wilcox defended evolution as compatible with Christian belief, stressing that true evolution follows divine creation and civilization progress.
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Anarchist Entertainment Series Reported in Chicago
Three entertainments for families of dead and imprisoned anarchists were held in Norodorf Hall Germania Hall and Vorwaerts Hall. Beer and tobacco were common features as crowds including many recent arrivals gathered while the Marsellaise and Star Spangled Banner played. Capt Black and John Gloy spoke with notes on organization and labor party ideas.
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Fence dispute sparks arrest warrant in Vinland case
Chester Walker of Vinland swore out a warrant in Cats City for Joseph Evans, Vinland pathmaster, alleging Evans tore down Walker's fence and seeks $50 damages. Evans says the fence lay in the roadway and officers ordered removal. The case is set for today with Vinland engaging Mrs. Eaton of Oshkosh for representation.
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Joseph Evans
Evats
Vini
Desfley Old Nog Fight Revised Postponed Again
The midweight championship bout between Desfley and Reagan was postponed again with the date tentatively set for within three weeks. A foggy Long Island trip prevented the earlier attempt and reports say the event may be organized anew soon. Oliver J. Goad, Toledo banker, discussed local natural gas use noting city pipes stretch about thirty five miles to deliver fuel. In Rockmart Georgia Mrs James Smith and Mrs William Smith reported twin boys and three daughters born to the families within days.
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Sunday Sabbath Debate Moves to Liberal Doctrine
The sermon by Rev. J E Smith at Congregational church questions Sunday theater. He opposes Sunday shows but argues for Sabbath spirit over letter. He cites Mosaic law, Christ, and Paul to defend rest while urging broader public conscience and freedom. Knights of Labor meet in Foster Gap seeking itemized exec board expenditures. Ramsey White granted a new trial in Wisconsin.
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Harper case ends with verdict and courtroom scene
In a Harper trial, the jury was charged after a lengthy session. Harper’s defense centered on saving a bank, but the judge ruled misdeeds evident. The courtroom included Harper’s family and a baby, while the judge urged a verdict after denying further witnesses. The text then notes the death of Judge Morgan L. Martin in Green Bay, Wisconsin, detailing his career and public service.
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Brown County Bar Association
Counterfeit ring discovered in Wakefield arrests
A letter in the possession of Henry Gifford identifies a leading figure and an able lieutenant in a counterfeit operation near Wakefield Wisconsin. Three men arrested are not naming all others involved though some from Minnesota were linked to the scheme.
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Larry Leonsrn
Harrison & Green
Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway
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George Sopher
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Miinvia
Lickaise TV Magi
Ovarian Tumor Removed in Calumet County Home
Doctors Russell Burgess and Bradley from the northern hospital operated at a friend’s home on Tenth Street to remove a large ovarian tumor from Mr. Winkle of Calumet county. The notice also mentions Prince Bismarck recovering from intestinal colic and a listed financial loss of 80,000.
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Northern Hospital
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Calumet County
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Congress Adjourns as Elections Committee Named
The House adjourned after appointing to convene elections committee while Republicans caucus to assign members. In the Senate, standing and select committees for the Fiftieth Congress were named and immigration and marriage law bills discussed amid numerous communications and nominations.
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Cleveland and Dickinsons Row Over Postmaster General Pick
In a December dispatch from Wisox, analysts debate whether Cleveland should back Dickinson for postmaster general. The piece traces reversed endorsements and past maneuvers as party leaders weigh political risk and potential gains in the Midwest states. The forecast follows with warmer weather in Wisconsin and light snow on the lakes.
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