Piggott Confesses as London Times Case Collapses
London February 26 The Parnell commission resumes with Sir Charles Russell obtaining a warrant for Richard Piggott after he confessed to forging four letters alleged to be by Parnell Davitt O Kelly and ascribed to the Times He did not appear at the stand and his hotel whereabouts sparked a court relief. The affidavit and testimonies reveal pressure and secrecy surrounding the forged letters and the Times involvement.
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Piggott
the Times
Labouchere
The
Times
Messrs
Egan
Parnell
Davitt
O'Kelly
Soames
Hannen
Mr. Soames
Houston
Pigott
MacDonald
Mr. Labouchere
Shannon
Sir Charles Russell
Glasgow
Lewis
Parneliies
Webster
Gladstone
Charles Russell
Healy
Gallagher
Fawcett
Anderton
Bow Street
Professor Maguire
London
Pontat
Lord Randolph
Lord Churchill
W.H. Smith
Conspiracy Claims in Parnell Case and Piggott Forgeries
Sir Charles Russell charged that a conspiracy existed against Parnell and urged full investigation. He sought impounding of documents addressed to Piggott at Houston’s care and noted Piggott’s escape aided by an Irish Constable and two Scotland Yard detectives. Witnesses discussed forged letters by Piggott and Casey, with admissions by Piggott and requests to treat him leniently in Times coverage.
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Sir Charles Russell
Webster
Piggott
Houston
Anderton
Lewis
Parnell
Shannon
Labouchere
Himself
Casey
Davitt
O'Kelly
Times
Uim
Charles Russell
Conspirator’s Lies Backed by Letter at Anderton’s Hotel
Attorney General Webster reads a Sunday letter by Piggott claiming forged letters were supplied by Casey at Hotel Du Monde in Paris. Piggott asserts Murphy was fictitious, saw letters in Byrne’s bag, and paid three quarters of 500 pounds. The testimony questions authenticity and origin of the documents.
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Webster
Piggott
Anderton
Labouchere
Times
Casey
Hotel du Monde
Paris
Murphy
Byrne
Toon
Parnell Seidaiet
Webster Asks Time to Consider What Course He Will Pursue
In a Parnell Commission session Webster asks time to decide on strategy as witness Piggott faces potential perjury charges. The court adjourns amid tensions with Mrs Gladstone present and reports note a new warrant request for Piggott’s arrest.
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Webster
How the Evidence of Piggott's Guilt Was Given Parnell
A high authority prosecutor explains how the Parnell Times conspiracy was exposed. The decisive evidence came from the Western United States and reached London, making the forged letters clearly identifiable. Parnell and his counsel were baffled until July of last year when the forgery and authorial likenesses pointed to the true culprit.
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Piggott
Parnell
Parnell-Times
Associated Press
London
United States
Times
Egan
Forgeries and Confession Unite Irish Leader and Chicago Priest
In a complex case, Egan identifies the forger as Piggott through comparison of forged letters with Piggott’s own. With help from Alexander Sullivan in Chicago, the Vatican and Irish leader scenes are set as papers move toward China, revealing the confidences shared and the key address.
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Dorney
Ean
Sullivan
Patrick
Parnell
Father Oyner
Egan
Lincoln
Nia
Great Britain
London Times
Piggott
China
Alexander Sullivan
Chicago
Piggott Reported Hidden in Lausanne Switzerland
Special cable from Paris February 27 reports Piggott believed to have gone to Lausanne in Switzerland. Nearby acquaintances at Gare du Nord awaited his arrival from London, noting he often visits the Swiss city and is at ease there. Telegraphs from Calais and Dover suggested he did not land at Boulogne or Calais.
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the Times
N. Y. Herald
Paris
Piggott
Gare du Nord
London
Lausanne
Switzerland
Calais
Dover
Boulogne
Parnell Leaders Rally as Piggott Confession Regrets
The Irish National League leaders express relief at Piggott’s exposure and Parnell’s vindication. Speakers, including Judge Ashman and Hugh McCaffrey, condemn calumny and call for Ireland concessions, pledging renewed support for the cause amid praise for Parnell and criticism of Judas-like figures.
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Hugh McCaffrey
Martin I. J. Griffin
Irish National League
Piggott
London Times
Parnell
John J. Wall
The
National League
Ireland
London
Sint Hila
A m
Fee
Michael J. Ryan
Ad Judas
W. N. Ashman
Orphans’ Court
St. Paul's Hall
Carpenter
Tenth Street
Michael Davitt
League
Judge Ashman
Bore and McNulty
Maurice F. Wilb Oneill
Hughy
Fiathens Gon Gough
Judas
Pig
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Ashman
Ocean F. Pyarhpeve
J Ashman
Ter
E Keegen
Reg
Enn McGlyn Rene Art
Patriox
Forger Black Sentenced in Freehold Prison Term
Forger Black was yesterday sentenced in Freehold New Jersey to four years in the State Prison. The report mentions related events such as a skating incident on Crystal Lake Bridgeton and various other scattered notes about public figures and wage advances, but the core fact remains the conviction and prison sentence.
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Black
Freehold
N. J
Crystal Lake
Bridgeton
Elmer Sixdd
Unfortunate Princess Martha Ida Hinckley Hospital Case
Martha Ida Sheehan Hinckley an inmate at an asylum, her husband Horace Hinckley alias Henry Howard escaped hospital to marry her three months ago. He later vanished, returned with a fortune claim, and she lies ill in St Josephs Hospital with mental and nervous disorders from drinking. The tale involves disguises, mistaken names, a Camden marriage, and a high social circle connection.
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Marthe Ida Sheehan Howard
HinCkley
North Twelfth Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Henry Howard
Horace Hinckley
Martha Ida
Howard
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Martha Ida Sheehan
Justice of the Peace
Marty
Martha
North Eighth Street
Mr. Hinckley
Robeson
Yeach Argena
Heverin
Hinck
Bismarck Jealous of Waldersee Influence Over Emperor
A German dispatch reports tension between Prince Bismarck and Count Waldersee after a conciliatory dinner. Waldersee enjoys direct access to Emperor William, while the Chancellor remains trusted but wary. The piece notes no formal rift yet hints at political undercurrents shaping cabinet and army ties.
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William
Berruix
Bismarck
Count von Waldersee
Nees
Diysslonger
Our Base Ballists in Nice
Baseball teams arrived at Nice from Florence led by advance agent W C Lynch and assisted by Mr Conkling of Chicago. they began scouting grounds for Seas at j Sort Oe a Mm 808 not to.
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Nice
the Times
N. Y. Herald
Nioe
Florence
W.C. Lynch
Mr. Conkling
Chicago
Mexican Joe's Show Burned in Chepstow Street Fire
A cable telegram reports a blaze last night at the Royal Circus in Chepstow Street, occupied by Mexican Joe and his new Wild West Show. Several Indians and ranges were mentioned as part of the troupe, with the fire causing major damage to the venue.
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the Times
Manonmersa
Royal Circus
Chepstow Street
Central Labor Union Formed From Sixty Five Organizations
Delegates from sixty five labor groups representing about two hundred thousand workers met at 885 North Fourth street to form a Central Labor Union. Joseph W. Clymer presided and T. J. Fleming served as secretary as Samuel Gompers sent a telegram urging unity for eight hour workdays. A committee of eleven will draft a plan and report at a future meeting.
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North Fourth Street
Joseph W. Clymer
Ironworkers’ Assembly
T.j.fleming
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Samuel Gompers
American Confederation of Trades
Local Assembly
Woodcarvers’ Association
Care-makers’ Association
L. A
Alps of Carpenters
Iron Union
Brotos and Joiners
Farnit Union
Iron and Steel
Bakers’ Assembly
Aecounty
Asssembly
Mbty
Bteel Orkers
Machine Moulders Union
Pean ‘Glass-workers
Jeniga
Nm Workers’ Union
Googe
Brakogsen L
Uni
Fiewockerd
Bion
Tron
Unio Ve Union
Zohn
Kirchner
N. Fresnels
Wa Cae
Lare
Bertha Warne
Workingwomen
William Bauert
L.A-1746
Mmittee
John 8. Kirchner
Syed
Officials to Be Prosecuted Over Fraudulent Tobacco Imports
Secretary Fairchild writes to U S District Attorney in New York detailing alleged fraud in Sumatra tobacco imports by Landenburg Hallman to M and E Solomons Company. Two shipments first assessed at 21995.45, later 28349.87. He names Assistant Appraisers Hammill and McMullen for admitted misclassification and seeks DA decision on prosecution.
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Fairchild
United States District Attorney
New York City
Landenburg & Hallman
M. & E. Solomons Company
D. Sturges Hammill
McMullen
A Lucky Escape as Tax Case Ends in Guilty Plea
William Smithson faced four counts for violating oleomargarine tax laws. He pleaded guilty before Judge Butler after initial not guilty pleas and with D A Murphy present. The fourth count fined him fifty dollars. plea entered, record made, and defendant discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smithson
Butler
Murphy
Piggott Escape Questioned in House of Commons
In the House of Commons Mr. Healy pressed Home Secretary Matthews on arresting Richard Piggott and preventing his escape. Matthews said a warrant was issued but acknowledged no steps to capture him had been taken. He noted a disappearance reported recently and pledged the government would pursue the fugitive.
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London
House of Commons
Healy
Home
Matthews
Richard Piggott
Piggott
Eirini
Piga
Seyle
Reyey
Raeport
Snes
Barnett’s manufactory fire at Front and Richmond
Fire at G. & H. Barnett’s works began shortly after 1:00 AM and fully involved the building by 1:10 AM. The blaze was visible from City Hall as flames consumed the large factory at Front and Richmond streets in Baltimore. Windom visits Baltimore and is reported to have accepted Secretary of the Treasury role in General Harrison’s cabinet. He plans to travel to Washington tomorrow morning.
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G. & H. Barnett
Front
Richmond Streets
City Hall
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Mercersburg
Washington
Trigon
Harrisburg
Beaver
Philadelphia
General Harrison
Baltimore
Russell
Ik Rich
Mark Powdry
Anccidental
Inies
Frank
Corkerbill
Merion
Governor Beaver appoints Foster as Insurance Commissioner
Special telegram from Harrisburg reports Governor Beaver tonight named Foster Insurance Commissioner for the state and the nomination will likely be sent to the Senate tomorrow. The message notes the board of agriculture as the topic at the press hour.
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Beaver
Te Tiem
Harriaburg
Inopstomery Foster Insurance
Senate
Senant i Tideaing
Matin
Tee
Board of Agriculture
Notes From Camden Poem Fragment Improvised Headlines
Camden notes recount a fragmentary event involving Louis Mickle and Tena Motes with a flatbed detail unclear. The text presents incomplete names and phrases and hints at a local incident or meeting, but full facts are not discernible from the readable portion.
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Louis Mickle
Camden
Harrison Arrives in Washington With President Elect Party
President elect and entourage reach Washington after arrival ceremony. Harrison plans inaugural events with party leaders and aides. Local officials welcome the delegation as security preparations begin for the transition.
Veritable Triumphal March of the President Elect
General Harrison and party arrived in Washington at 2:85 PM, halted at Ninth street, then moved to the Arlington Hotel. A crowd gathered at the Pennsylvanian station and at Harrisburg, with a reception, flowers, and a speech praising Pennsylvania. In Baltimore a large cheering crowd greeted the President elect during the final leg to the capital.
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Washington
Maryland Avenue
Baltimore
Bell
H. J. Myers
Esse
Lowe
Ninth Street
Harrison
Arlington Hotel
McKee
Harrison At The Capital Inaugural Preparations
President elect arrives in Washington twenty three hours after leaving Indianapolis. Inaugural committee leads the party to carriages, with Harrison family aboard. Crowds gather outside hotels as bunting and seats for the peace inauguration on Monday attract attention. Senate committee welcomes the President elect and discusses routine administration matters.
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the Times
Washington
Indianapolis
Britton
George Williams
McCammon
Capital
Harrison
Wiliams
McKee
Lord
McCamace
Senate Committee On
Hoar
Cullom
Cockrell
Aan
Clevenee
Cere
Incidents of the Journey Popular Excitement Aroused
Fragmentary OCR item reports broad public interest in a journey episode, noting crowds and notable reactions. Lacking clear names, dates, places, or concrete outcomes, the piece conveys mood rather than verifiable events.
Divisions In Which Organizations Will March
February 26 dispatch from Wasu HindTon reports General Hastings issued marching orders for an inaugural procession. Divisions include US troops and Navy Marine detachment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, governors from multiple states, and Grand Army of the Republic units. The line proceeds from the Capitol east front to B Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington Circle, K Street, Mount Vernon Square, with the President reviewing from the White House.
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Wasu HindTon
Hastings
Beaver
Capitol
Seventeenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
B Street
Pennsylvania Avenues
Washington Circle
K Street
Mount Vernon Square
White House
Frst
United States
Navy and
Marine Corps
District National Guer
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Warner
Grand Army of the Republic
Porter Seeks Silence On Gubernatorial Appointments
A February dispatch from Indianapolis reports President elect Harrison did not consult local Republicans before leaving and gave no clear signal on future office selections. The piece notes lingering interest from Porter's supporters and hints at past frictions with Basen and Porter.
War Library and Museum Officers Elected at United Service Club
The United Service Club held a meeting last evening to elect officers for the new War Library and Museum. Elected were Rutherto resident, Major General John Naar as vice president, General Lewis as vice president, and Bobber Be0-Vande as chairs.
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War Library
United Service Club
Miocone
Aan
Rutherto
John Naar
Lewis
Bobber
Vande
Ailes
Chaise
Philadelphia Assembly Ball Entertains High Society crowd
The Assembly at the Academy of Music drew a crowded winter crowd despite space limits. Four auxiliary rooms were opened to ease congestion for dancers, decorated in bright calico. The event featured flowers, champagne, and notable attendees from Boston New York and Baltimore with Mrs H B Coxe promoting Boston guests. Miss Luke Williams, chaperoned by Mrs C B Ingersoll, stood out among fashionables as a strong social highlight with a refined musical program led by James Large.
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Philadelphia
Academy of Music
Boston
New York
Gotham
H. B. Coxe
Pennsylvania
Luke Williams
C. B. Ingersoll
Miss
J.B. Marie
Miss George
J.W. Minturn
P. Lorillard Ronalds, Jr
John B. Jackson
D.8. Appleton
Busie Willing
Mitchell
Barclay
Edyth Wister
Camac
Lea
Farnum
Edith Burt
Henry Whelen
E. H. Butler
W. G. Cochran
A. C. Harrison
Clarence Carey
Francis Rawle
Powell
Norman Jackson
Diesbach
Father Neno Dies in Rome After Long Service
Dispatch reports the death of Father Pacifico A. Neno, longtime teacher and administrator with the Augustinians. Born in Rome fifty seven years ago, he came to Villa Nova in 1868 to teach theology, later served as Provincial of the Order in America and was named Prior General after the Pope's Jubilee.
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Rome
Pacifico A. Neno
Order of the Augustinians
Father Neno
College of
Villa Nova
Order of St. Augustine
Neno
Canada Moves To Negotiate Reciprocity With United States
In the House of Commons Hon. Mr. Laurier, Opposition leader, urged Canada enter talks with the United States and keep the modus vivendi. He warned of a possible commercial war, citing Sir Charles Tupper, while Sir John McDonald contended Canada was not in the wrong.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Laurier
Canada
United States
Charles Tupper
Sirohn McDonald
Proclamation Calls Senate Session on March 4
The President issued a proclamation calling a Senate session for 12 o'clock on March 4 to receive communications from the Executive.
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Senate
Prohibition Campaign Rally in Pottetown Tonight
Telegram report notes a vigorous speech planned in Pottetown as part of a prohibition drive. Details are scarce due to OCR garble but the message emphasizes energetic public advocacy and organized agitation surrounding the latest campaign.
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Pottetown
Timbe
Nga
Ieee
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Henry Labouchere
George Augustus Sala
Dublin
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McCarthy
Walter
Alexander Bullivan
Daverr
Ghlet Ood
Martha Ida Sheehan Hinckley
Mr. Bird
Bismarck and Waldersee
Central
Barnett
Halford
Ted
Feteal
Dinsmore
Johnson Annex
Secretary Halford
Elliott F. Shepard
Russell Harrison
Hiscock and Cullom
Belden
Adams
Illinois
Roessler
Generalarrison
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Hugh Beaver
Hussell Harrison
Catia
Porter
Inpra Napolis
Basen
Porte
Pebalt
Catherine Walsh
Catherine Tat Hee
General Dix
Mre. Chamberlain
ONY News
Brandt
Pam Winen
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