No Quorum in Congress Promises for Absentees Music
December 26 report from Washington notes House likely has less than a third of a quorum. Speaker Keifer in Springfield, Ohio, with Mr. Page acting as speaker pro tem, as Democrats pledge to object to business without a full quorum. Debate on paymaster reforms and army pay department reforms dominates, with warnings of adjournment delays until after New Year.
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Tis
Wasi
House
Tommorrow
Keifer
Springfield
Ohio
Washington
Holman School
Brown
Indiana
Army
Congress
Butterworth
Olivers
Secretary of War
Quartermasters' Department
Upson
Texas
Santa Claus Fire Crash At Montgomery Christmas Dinner
A Christmas gathering at Academy Hall in Montgomery ended with Santa Claus catching fire from his cotton wig as he approached the tree. The audience trampled toward exits while bystanders wrapped him in a cat and an overcoat to smother flames. Flames were subdued, and the burns were serious but not fatal. He was taken home in critical condition and remains severely injured.
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Montgomery
Presbyterian Church
Academy Hall
Santa Claus
Colored Preacher Knocked Down After Christmas Service
In Trenton on December 26 Rev. Thomas W. Johnson pastor of St. Pauls AME Church was assaulted on the sidewalk as he left services by several men. Charles Clendenning of Pennington struck him knocking him to the ground. Bodine ordered the case held for trial, noting the assailant was intoxicated at the time.
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Trenton
Thomas W. Johnson
St. Paul's A. M. E
Charles Clendenning
Penningin
Bodine
Tragic accidental gun misfire ends engagement plans
Miss Imogene Lewis of Diamond street dies after a revolver in her fiancé George W. Gates outside coat pocket discharges as he decorates a chandelier. Gates, distraught, tells the coroner he bought the revolver to shoot dogs and kept it for riding out. He expresses grief and claims his innocence as the community sympathy flows.
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Tak Tisis
Synacuse
Imogene Lewis
Miss Lewis
Diamond Street
George W. Gates
Mr. Gates
Gates
Secretary O'Brien Missing After Lodge Funds Misused
Special Dispatch to Tum: Tries. John O'Brien, secretary of the Mechanics' Lodge of the South Side, vanished after taking $224 from the Amalgamated Association funds. Mrs O'Brien says she last saw him a week ago. he is 40, 5 ft 6 in, gray eyes, clipped hair, wearing black striped trousers. The lodge reports no trace. suspicion rests on misappropriation at Mellon Building office.
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Mechanics’ Lodge
South Side
John Jarrett
Amalgamated Association
Bim
John O'Brien
Jarrett
O'Brien
Association
Mellon
Lodge
Ofice
Martin
Seventeenth
Wharton Streets
Chicago
Abduction Attempt at Zion’s Reformed Church
In Allentown a 14 year old boy escaped two men attempting to abduct him during a Christmas service at Zion’s Reformed Church. Witnesses say one assailant may be A.D. Dennis, guardian of the boy, who has faced a guardian change in a Washington property case tied to the boy’s finances.
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Allentown
Zion's Reformed Church
Dennis
Washington, D.C
Archer
Raul
Easton
Washington
General Palmer Seeks Reargument Over Oil Case
Special Dispatch to Tam Times from Harrisserna reports Attorney General Palmer plans a reargument after the Supreme Court reduced the Commonwealth’s award in the Standard Oil case. The State originally claimed over 2 million dollars, but an agreement cut the figure to about 78 thousand, with Dauphin County Court allowing only about 31 thousand. Palmer, who helped defend Standard Oil last summer, faces scrutiny as the state’s chief legal officer.
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Palmer
Tam Times
Harrisserna
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Commonwealth
Dauphin County
Philadelphia
The
Exiles and Banishments Reported in Moniteur Egyptien
The Egyptian Convicts at Suez see exile to Ceylon for Arabi Toulba and four others while the Moniteur Egyptien lists rebel prisoners under surveillance or banishment. Emir Bey El Shemsy and eleven others face years of supervision, and several named individuals are banished to Massawab Suakim Kosseir for set terms.
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Cairo
Arabi Toulba
Abdelall Mahmoud Fehmy
Ali Fehmy
Yakoub Sami
Mahmoud Sami
Ceylon
Suez
Mark Napier
Moniteur Egyptien
Emir Bey el Shemsy
Hassan
Moussa el Akid
Ali Rouli
Massawab
Suakim
Kosseir
Kade-Kadr
Rifat Bey
A Romance of the Azores Senhora Baptista Poisoned Husband
Special correspondence from Golpenono N C recounts Senhora Baptista wife of Senator Dontor Baptista of Ponta Delgada on San Miguel island. She allegedly poisoned her husband, fled with wealth through jail bribes, and escaped on a whaler to Morehead City and Boston. The tale details her arrest, trial, banishment choice, and daring escape aided by a jailer, amid Azorean society and whaler visits. The piece notes her aristocratic bearing, summer visits to Furnas, and local observations.
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Golpenono
N. C
Pleaufort
Morehead City
St. Michael's Island
Boston
Senhora Baptista
Dontor Baptista
Ponta Delgada
San Miguul
Azores
Furnas
St. Michael's
Wrnter
Senhora
Baptista
Praia
Seghora Baptista
Laranjeira
Senhor Baptista
Cme
Portugal
Enal
Africa
Michaelese
Antonio
Not a Mystery at All: Pair of Mail Swindlers Evade Jail
District Attorney pursues Lewis A Kendall and William Haynes, notorious mail swindlers, who fled after a libel trial. They were bound over for perjury and conspiracy to have Sam Smith indicted, but did not appear for trial. Bail posted. officials call the carriage-story romance.
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District Attorney’s Department
Lewis A. Kendall
William Haynes
Sam Smith
Court House
Smith
Haynes
Kendall
Boston
Pennsylvania
Graham
James H. Heverin
George A
Tobacco tax action at New England and New York meetings
A December meeting of New England tobacco growers and New York cigar manufacturers recommended abolishing internal revenue taxes on tobacco and snuff, while supporting a $1 per pound tax on all foreign tobacco except Cuban, and restricting duty reductions. A New York petition urged Congress not to favor weight based duties for imported cigars, calling for at least $1 per pound and duty-free raw material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astead
Congress
Internal Revenue
Dakota
Lowell
Townshend
Illinois
Kelley
Hartronn
Sumatra
Cuba
New York
Committee On Ways and Means
Tariff Commissioners
Traffic in Chinese Women Arrives at San Francisco
A Victoria dispatch reports forty Chinese women landed on December 26 aboard the steamship Volmer. Thirty-two were sold to Chinamen in the United States, eight were kept for the local port, and two men challenging detention via habeas corpus claimed coercion. The women testified they chose freely. the cases were dismissed. Investigators found the Americans had disguised as women. Officials fear a large-scale traffic next year.
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San Francisco
Victoria
British Columbia
Volmer
United States
Marine Mishaps Near Rockland Maine Collapse of Ella Rose
In Muscle Ridge Channel the schooner Ella Rose struck the upper gangway ledge last night and sank in twelve feet of water. Captain Ford and the crew were rescued by the schooner Medford from Machias. The Ella Rose was carrying corn from Boston bound for Elsworth and owned by H. B. Mason. A second note reports the steamer Horseley returning to Plymouth for repairs after machinery damage, with several days of detention expected.
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Rockland
Maine
Ella Rose
Muscle Ridge
Ford
Medford
Machias
Boston
Elsworth
H. B. Mason
Loxnes
Horseley
Westee
New York
Plymouth
W. A. Scholirom Die
Centre County Teachers Institute Opens with Noted Educators
The thirty sixth annual Centre County Teachers Institute began in Bellefonte with instructors including N R Sanford of Middletown NY Dr Groff of Lehigh University and J T Osmond of State College. Expected during the week are State Superintendent Higbee President Atherton of State College and Professor Little of Washington DC.
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Centre County Teachers’ Institute
Bellefonte
N. R. Sanford
Middletown
N. Y
Groff
Leen University
J. T. Osmond
State College
Higbee
Atherton
Little
Washington, D. C
Impeachment of Louisville Officials Begun
Louisville officials move to impeach City Auditor Phil Hinkle and Assistant Fire Chief George W Levy for fraud tied to the Assessor and Tax Collector offices. Managers present impeachment articles to the Board of Aldermen, which will meet January 2 to hear the cases.
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Louisville
Phil Hinkle
George W. Levy
Board of Aldermen
Ody
Industrial closures hit Chester mills and plants
Chester on December 26 reports Shaw & Esrey and Robert Wetherill & Co. ceasing operations temporarily due to weak trade. The shutdown affects extensive woolen mills and machine and boiler works, leaving a large number of workers unemployed.
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Chester
Alleged mica discovery near Reading sparks value claim
December 26. Daniel Bechtel reports mica found on his property on South Mountain ten miles from Reading. The ore is said to be fireproof after testing. Interested parties estimate the value at twenty to thirty dollars per pound.
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Reading
Daniel Bechtel
South Mountain
All Quiet at Opelika in Alabama
Montgomery reports December 26 that Opelika is quiet with a sufficient sheriff force to back the commissioners. No collisions have occurred and any contrary reports are unfounded.
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Montgomery
Ala
Opelika
Funeral of Captain Nutt in Uniontown Draws Large Crowd
The funeral of Captain Nutt was held this afternoon in Uniontown with a large, somber cortege. Notables from Harrisburg to Pittsburg attended, and Masons and Grand Army members joined the procession. Rumors and letters involving Nutt and Dukes fueled local anger and fears of lynching, while Dukes remains jailed awaiting possible release.
Killing of a Young Man by Another Who Had Insulted His Sister
Special Dispatch reports in Mount Carmel on December 26. After a Welsh Congregational Church entertainment in Grand Army Hall, Shamokin guests were escorted to the depot. David Mosely stabbed 21 year old David Powell in a dispute over Mosely harassing Powell’s sister, killing him instantly. Mosely, with wife and children, was arrested and sent to Sunbury Jail. Powell’s sister was 16. The killing stirs great local excitement.
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Mount Carmel
Welsh Congregational Church
Grand Army Hall
Shamokin
David Williams
David Evans
David Powell
Watkins Powell
Thomas Phillips
John Mosely
Martha Davis
Elizabeth Powell
Mosely
Miss Powell
David
Powell
Young Powell
Sunbury
Powel
Turkish Government Rejects Lay's Torpedo
Constantinople December 26 The Minister of Marine informed Colonel Lay that his torpedo is rejected by the Turkish Government The torpedo commission found that nets used by the English navy render the Lay and Whitehead torpedoes harmless but approve the Berdan torpedo now manufactured there.
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Constantinople
Minister of Marine
Lay
Torpedo Commission
Reforms in the Fire Department
At a Board of Fire Commissioners meeting Chief Cantlin praised firefighters for the Goldsmiths Hall blaze response. A resolution directs reporting of unfit and disabled members, aiming to purge inefficiency. A list of noncompliant builders of fire escapes will be prepared and legal action pursued. Hose sections and extinguishers were tested.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
Cantlin
Goldsmiths’ Hall
Furlong
Krapotkine Guards Strengthened After Escape Plot Rumor
Paris dispatch reports a rumored plot to free Prince Krapotkine leading to strengthened guards. M Reclus denies concealing him and offers surrender if the government pursues prosecution.
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Krapotkine
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Paris
Prince Krapotkine
M. Reclus
Annie Sullivan dies after car accident at 102
Boston December 26 Annie Sullivan aged 102 was run over by cars at Winchester Mass at noon today. She suffered the loss of an arm and a leg and died a few moments later in the accident setting.
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Boston
Winchester
Mass
Annie Sullivan
Receivership Declined by Flower City Bank Chief
Rochester December 26 Patrick Barry president of Flower City Bank declined appointment of receivership for the broken city bank as ordered this morning by Judge Landon.
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Rochester
Patrick Barry
Flower City Bank
Broken City Bank
Landon
German steamer Katie sails with 8233 bales of cotton
Norfolk Va December 26 The German steamship Katie, which sailed today for Liverpool, loaded 8233 bales of cotton in a big cargo bound for overseas trade.
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Norfo.k, Va
Katie
Liverpool
Progress In Servia Declares Serbia’s Rise Among Europe
Belgrade December 26 King Milan replies to an address from the Skupstina stating that since 1815 Serbia has endured a great struggle for progress and freedom and now occupies an honorable place among Europe’s educated races. The speech has created a favorable impression.
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Belgrade
Milan
Skuptschina
Servia
Europe
Bloodthirsty editors threaten Austria over Trieste execution
The Rome correspondent reports that demonstrations linked to the Trieste execution of Overdank have provoked brutal rhetoric in intransigeant newspapers. The Lega Della Democrazia hopes Austria's emperor will be choked in blood, signaling extreme anti Austrian passion.
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London
Zimes
Rome
Trieste
Lega Della Democatia
Austria
Subventions Pass for French Public Schools in Chamber Debate
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies adopted a bill granting subventions to public schools after an animated debate. During the discussion M De Cassagnac was called to order and censured by the chamber president.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
de Cassagnac
Chamber
Stabbing at Boarding House In No 3 Chancery Lane
A drunken quarrel among male boarders at No 3 Chancery Lane ended with Michael Foley 25 stabbed in the left temple. An artery was severed and Foley was moved to the Pennsylvania Hospital. Arrests followed for William Cunningham Frederick Thomas and Matthew Powell. A carving knife used in the attack was found half doubled by the force of the blow.
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No. 3
Chancery Lane
Michael Foley
Pennsylvania Hospital
William Cunningham
Frederick Thomas
Matthew Powell
Fourth District
Shields
Foley
Journal Review and Trade News Across Continents
The Jeannette board reviews Lieutenant De Long’s journal while Montreal boot and shoe factories run at full tilt. Red Cloud fails to meet Teller, but speaks with Indian Commissioner Price. Wryley’s creditors and assets are reported as $30,000 unknown. A man named Charles Wryley dies after being struck near Atlanta. The President sets aside Dakota lands for Turtle Mountain Chippewa. Hartford arrives at Valparaiso safely. Antigua Guadaloupe cable breaks. Jamaica Colon link fixed, reopening South American routes. Patterson Brothers of Toronto assign to W H McCandless. Cincinnati shoe makers’ wage dispute settled by arbitration. Colombia and Ecuador tensions rise after Gopeahians punished for supporting a revolution. Maney presents credentials as US Minister to Bolivia. opinions on US intervention shift after Vina Del Mar talks and Trescott statement.
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Jeannette Board
de Long
Montreal
Red Cloud
Teller
Price
G. C. Hogan
New Castle
W. H. McCandless
Charles Wryley
Atlanta
Dakota Territory
Turtle Mountain
Messrs. Patterson Brothers
Toronto
Cincinnati
Board of Arbitration
Colombia
Ecuador
Elogro
Taylor Nominated to Fill Sixteenth District Vacancy
Special Dispatch from Steubenville Ohio reports Colonel J D Taylor of Cambridge was nominated by Republicans in the Sixteenth Congressional district to succeed Congressman Updolf after oath. The district is strongly Republican and his election is considered assured.
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Updegratt
Tar Timers
Steubenville
Ohio
J. D. Taylor
Cambridge
Upolfl
Andrassy Reported to Return as Foreign Minister
Vienna dispatch says Count Andrassy met with Emperor Francis Joseph in December and implied a return to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Standard's Vienna correspondent notes the long interview fuels speculation of his imminent reappointment.
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Lon Know
Standard
Vienna
Count Andrassy
Francis Joseph
Epposiite
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Miner Killed in Powder Explosion at Susquehanna Mine
Special Dispatch to THE Tracks reports William J. Johns a Susquehanna Coal Company miner at Nanticoke died after a spark ignited a keg of powder during blasting preparations. The blast injured Johns severely and he died shortly after the explosion.
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Wilkesbarre
William J. Johns
Susquehanna Coal Company
Naticoke
Johna
Czar to Visit Denmark in Spring
The Times correspondent reports from St. Petersburg that the Emperor and Empress plan a spring visit to Copenhagen to attend the inauguration of a Russian church there.
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Denmark
London
the Times
S T. Petersburg
Copenhagen
Girl Fatally Shot by Boy in New York Visit
A twelve year old girl Louise Stannard visiting Samuel Blackwood’s home was accidentally shot tonight by Samuel also twelve. The boy reportedly did not know the pistol was loaded and the tragedy occurred in New York.
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New York
Samuel Blackwood
Louise Stannard
Blackwood
Samuel
Searches Under the Curfew Claus
Dunwry reports December 26 sees about one hundred persons searched under the curfew clause of the repression act. The article notes routine enforcement and local impact.
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Dunwry
Colonel Rich Mortally Wounded Near McAlmont
Colonel John Rich, an influential county citizen, was mortally wounded today near McAlmont in a shooting by Frank Shraver. Mr Biggar, M. P., was served with a summons.
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Rich
Little.Rock
John Rich
McAlmont
Frank Shraver
Man Kills Two Children then Aims at Wife in Packardsville
Miriam A Montgomery, 28, shot his children George aged six and Eva four in Packardsville. George died. Eva fatally wounded. Montgomery, who had left his wife eight months earlier, entered the home after a weekend visit, asked her to reunite, then shot the children and attempted to shoot his wife and her father before being restrained. He was jailed in Northampton for examination on January 4.
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Springfield
Mass
Miriam A. Montgomery
George
Fya
Packardsville
Eva
Montgomery
Northampton
Tragic double tragedy in Prince George county
In Prince George county a quarrel between Samuel Rives and his cousin William Rives led to Parker, a colored man, being shot through the lungs and dying instantly. Samuel Rives then killed himself with a shot to the head. Samuel was a nephew of Dr. George Rives, ex member of the Virginia Legislature.
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Petersburg
Prince George County
Samuel Rives
William Rives
Parker
Rives
George Rives
Virginia
Shooting Husband Wounds Wife in Kent County
Wilmington date line reports Joshua B. Jones of Bethel Church Kent county shot his wife last night wounding her in the left temple and cheek. He was arrested and jailed awaiting the injury outcome.
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Wilmington
Del
Joshua B. Jones
Bethel Church
Kent County
Jones
The Case of Campliglio in New York City Dispatch
On December 26 Chief of Police Walling received a dispatch from the District Attorney of Wellsboro Pennsylvania asking that Lorenzo Campliglio, an Italian arrested in this city on Saturday, be sent to Wellsboro.
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Campliglio
New York
Walling
Wellsboro
Lorenzo Campligno
Ralian
Evening race ends in murder case awaiting letter
A murder case in Tioga County involving Pietro Romano from last September is held in abeyance until a letter explaining the situation arrives. The letter, mailed from Wellsboro yesterday, will determine the next steps in the proceedings.
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Pietro Romano
Tioga County
Wellsboro
Murder and Lynching in Pioneer Arizona
A Globe dispatch reports William Hartley was killed in a Pioneer saloon by Thomas Kerr who then was lynched after an informal trial. Kerr wrote to his mother, confessed to killing, and requested his boots be removed before being hanged. Hartley’s body was later cut down.
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San Francisco
Tucson Citizen
Globe
Pioneer
William Hartley
Thomas Kerr
Kerr
Hartley
Lexington
Ill
Two Murders In One Day In Georgia
Savannah dispatch reports two fatal and near fatal crimes. Lam FH. Otten, colored, quarreled with Joe Styles while intoxicated and Styles cut Otten's throat then fled. Mose Baker, colored, was shot and seriously wounded by William Davis, colored, at the railroad. Davis was arrested.
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Savannah
Way Cross
Lam FH. Otten
Joe Styles
Otten
Mole Baker
William Davis
Davis
The Fatal End of an Old Pond Columnus Ga
A Wednesday clash in Troy Alabama ended when George Forman shot and killed Frank Holli way. Multiple shots were fired amid an old feud between two well known local business men, sparking substantial excitement in the town.
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Columnus
Troy
Ala
George Forman
Frank Holliway
Shooting an Officer in Dennison Texas
A police officer named McCarthy summoned a section man named Ellis who flourished a pistol and threatened to shoot. The officer refused to raise his hands, Ellis shot him dead, then escaped Dennison Texas as summer yesterday.
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McCarthy
Ellis
Dennison
Texas
Two Men Kill Each Other in Kentucky Quarrel
In Lawrenceburg Anderson county Town Officer Laughlin and George Portwood shot each other last Saturday night. Laughlin died instantly and Portwood died today.
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Frankfort
Laughlin
George Portwood
Lawrenceburg
Anderson County
Portwood
Knife attack in Durant ends in gore and fear
Durant Georgia December 26 Dennis Clayton color black and Fred Mathos white quarreled Mathos bought a knife and returned to slash Clayton gashed face in a horrible manner authorities report a daytime investigation and possible charges ensuing rare assault incident in a southern town
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Durant
Dennis Clayton
Fred Mathos
Mathos
Clayton
Notable Rackets Match Defines World Championship in New York
December 26 dispatch from New York describes Joseph Gray of England versus Harry Bookes of Canada at the New York Racket Club. In a best of seven, Bookes won early games but Gray surged to win three straight, forcing a decisive seventh game, which Gray captured 18 to 15 to claim the world championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiwves
New York
Joseph Gray
England
Harry Bookes
Canada
Quebec
Bookes
Gray
America
Navy enlistment habeas case heard in Boston court
In the U S Circuit Court a habeas corpus matter concerns Hayes who enlisted in the navy as a minor. Testimony shows a long practice of enlisting 18 to 21 year olds with no inquiry into parental approval. The case was continued to January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
In Prison for Swearing Falsely in Lodging House Case
Catharine Dunn owner of a lodging house at 12 South Ninth street and her servant Margaret Dunn were committed by Magistrate McClintock on perjury charges for swearing that Syler Cuviotte and his wife assaulted Mrs Dunn and threatened her with a hatchet. The charge was withdrawn. The dispute began when Mrs Dunn tried to eject a sick delinquent tenant, prompting support from the Cuylottes and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Dunn
South Ninth Street
Margaret Dunn
McClintock
Syler Cuviotte
Petty Burglaries Hit Bethlehem Toll House Office
Bethlehem December 26 burglars entered the Broad Street bridge toll house and stole clothing left with toll taker Alexander Kepler. A pair of tailors scissors was also taken. Entry was gained by prying the front window. No money was taken. The petty burglaries are growing more frequent and annoying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Broad Street Bridge
Alexander Kepler
Icicle Fatality in Laona Hits Charles Banks
In Laona on Saturday night an icicle from a store roof fatally struck Charles Banks and knocked William Smith unconscious. Banks died within hours. Smith recovered from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burraro
Laona
Charles Banks
Banks
William Smith
Smith
Hungarian Shooting Accident Kills Companion
A Hungarian party at a target range in PucenixvilLE on December 26 had a revolver misfire. While attempting to fix the out of order barrel, Joseph Urbanicoo accidentally discharged the weapon at half cock, fatally shooting John Kunker who stood facing the target.
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Pucenixville
Joseph Urbanicoo
John Kunker
Kennedy and Johnson In Washington Postal Clash
In Rico Mono D Virginia on December 26 about 11 pm K K Kennedy formerly of Nashville now with the Post Office Department in Washington met W B Johnson a railway postal clerk in Washington and caned him. The dispute began some time ago and Kennedy was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricomonod
K. K. Kennedy
Nashville
Peace talks falter as Chile rejects Peruvian mediators
Panama dispatches report the Bolivia Chili peace negotiations failing after Bolivia demanded two Peruvian commissioners join a conference in Santiago or Valparaiso. Chile refused to consent, stalling efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Bolivia
Chili
Santiago
Valparaiso
Kingston Relief Fund hits 1500 dollars for Jamaica fire
The Kingston Relief Fund committee in New York reported subscriptions totaling 1500 dollars for Kingston Jamaica fire sufferers. When funds reach 1000 pounds they will be sent to Kingston for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Committee On
Kingston
Jamaica
Attempt to Wreck a Passenger Train in Meriden
An infamous attempt to wreck the three o'clock New York train occurred about two miles below Meriden Connecticut by placing a tie on the track. No one was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meriden
Conn
New York
Counterfeiter Sentenced to Fifteen Years in Federal Court
In New York on December 26 Selah C. Carll was sentenced in the United States Circuit Court after conviction for uttering and passing counterfeit United States bonds totaling 47000 dollars. The punishment is a fifteen year term of imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Selah C. Carll
Democratic committee nominates Ward to fill Orth vacancy
INDIANAPOLIS December 26 The Democratic committee of the Ninth Congressional district met in this city today and nominated Judge Ward Congressman elect to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Hon G B Orth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Democratic Committee of the Ninth Congressional District
Judge Ward
G. 8. Orth
Stock Broker Byron Kimball Slashes Throat in Boston
Boston December 26 Byron Kimball a stock broker cut his throat this evening amid financial embarrassment. Doctors say there is little prospect of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Byron Kimball
Theatrical Agent Charles Seymour Missing in Boston
Theatrical advance agent Charles Seymour, a well known figure in the profession, has not been seen by friends since Friday in Boston. Police and colleagues seek information as inquiries begin into his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles Seymour
Frida
Suffocated by Coal Gas incident in Cuiiaco
December 26 Mrs Charles Korea suffocated by coal gas in her bedroom. Husband Charles Korea in critical condition. Local authorities investigating cause and safety factors following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
Charles Korea
Vanderbilt Secures Interest in Canadian Pacific Railway
A Montreal newspaper reports that Vanderbilt has acquired an interest in the Canadian Pacific Railway, signaling a notable expansion of influence and potential involvement in rail operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Vanderbilt
Canadian Pacific Railway
Displaced Trustee Price Hit With Richardson Estate Attachment
The Orphans' Court granted an attachment against Stephen S. Price after he failed to pay over $178,000 to Frederick C. Richardson, who was substituted as trustee. Price faces multiple suits alleging misappropriation of about $82,000 and a missing $38,000 in his own estate, with an insolvency petition pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Stephen 8
Price
Hanna
Orphans’ Court
Frederick C. Richardson
Ashman
Thomas Richardson
Frederick C
T. Chesley Richardson
Richard Price
Common Pleas Court
No. 1
Common Pleas
Stephen 8. Price
George D. Parrish
Pennsylvania
Forty-seventh
Spruce Streets
Fern Rock
Actress Lillian Spencer Shot at Academy of Music
Lillian Spencer, the actress, was accidentally shot and severely wounded by a member of her company at the Academy of Music in Rochester tonight. The incident occurred during an event at the venue and early reports indicate serious injuries with medical personnel attending. Police are investigating the accidental shooting and no charges have been filed at this time.
Ocean Steamship Arrivals Reported at Glasgow and Havana
The State of Florida arrives at Glasgow from New York and the City of Alexandria sails to Havana from New York, showing regular transatlantic and Caribbean service with passenger and cargo movements. The listings indicate ongoing schedules for ocean steamship traffic between the United States, Scotland, and Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Steamship Arrivals
Glasgow
State of Florida
New York
Havana
City of Alexandria
Weather Summary for Middle Atlantic States Report
For the Middle Atlantic States, generally fair weather with northwest to northeast winds and higher barometer. Temperature yesterday at the Signal Office showed a high of 48 and a low of 89 with a mean of 42.3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Atlantic States
City Notes From The Ledger Of A Busy Day
United States Marshal Kerns started salary payments to Supervisors. Indiana steamship sailed with flour provisions cargo. Joseph Smith jailed for $53 theft from Mrs. McManus. City Council meeting moved due to funeral of Selectman Woolverton. Journalists' Club to hold inaugural banquet Friday at Hotel Lafayette. John McCormick killed by train near Wayne Station. Michael Smith held for smashing tea stores windows and stealing tea caddies. Father of Brooklyn lad says son runs with ghost stories. runaway claim denied. Sureties of Mrs Mullen estate fail to increase security. Mrs Crawford estate valued at $108360. inventory notes fancy purchases. Livingstone and Humes jailed for suspected theft from drunk man. Berkshire Mill foremen approve suspensions. William Arrott eyes full repayment. Thieves loot 319 Walnut building via false keys. National Associated Press office damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kerns
Indiana
Yesterdy
Joseph Smith
Lennon
Mary McManus
St. Mary Street
Selectman Woolverton
Journalists’ Club
Hotel Lafayette
John McCormick
Wayne Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baer
Martin Mullen
Sarah Crawford
Henry Humes
John Burnell
Lombard Street
Lombard Streets
Berkshire Mill
James Smythe & Co
William Arrott
Walnut Street
National Associated Press
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Butler County
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Connellsville
C. C. Brosius
Clarion
W. Graham
Percival
G.K. Krips
Greenville
G. Mitchell
Kendall Creek
C.W. Ray
Sharon
A. Grewelling
Catasauqua
A. Robinson
Butler
O. W. Davis
Northeast
D. D. Grant
Franklin
Hier
O’lgrlen
New England Tobacco Growers
Chester Mills
Uniontown
Spec
Tak Trwes
Nutt
MecCamant
W. Bush
Auditor General's Office
H. C. Greenwalt
John E. Stott
John 5. Holmes
Baily
Harrisburg
C. L. Magee
Wilson McCandless
Pittsburg
Mr. Milholland
Mr. Waters
Pine Pal
Dunbar Soldiers’ Orphan School
Henry W. Beeson
Rutter
Garnet
Tenth
Regiment National Guard
Masons
Grand Army
Dukes
SS. Mestrezat
Nott
Schnatterly
Mestrezat
Miss Nutt
Tary
Nowtown
Renta
A.D. Boyd
W. H. Playford
Mr. Playford
Playford
Captain Nutt
Boyle
Ving
Aatt
Wilson
Turkey
Maney
Aney
Senor Salinas
Peru
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Trescott
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the Emperor
Arizona
Navy
Kingston Relief Fund
Orth
S. S. Price
Lillian Spencer
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