Aldermen Face Conspiracy Hearing In City Scandal
Magistrate Hyndman presided as four aldermen including Doughty Maneese and Callen faced conspiracy charges from the Department of Public Safety. Witnesses described payoffs and settlements in cases tied to Bender Detective Agency and Squire Cassidy, with several defendants jailed or bailed and extensive testimony detailing alleged bribery and influence.
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Department of Public Safety
Deaghtr
Callen
Moneecee
Durance Vile
Botterbell
Curren
Oiber
Wyman
Alleghenny
Hyndman
Doughty
Maneese
Reddy
McCall
Louis Bates
Frank McCall
Bates
John Marron
Squire Hyndmac
James Bryer
Duncan Ramsay
William Reardon
Alderman Maneese
T. J. Keenan, Jr
Excelsior
J. D. Bander
J. Doyle
Mr. Naylor
Hander
Bauder
Mia
Davia
Pen Avenue
Naylor
Doyle
Squire Cassidy
Lauder
Peter Butterhall
Keenan
Bender
Butterhoff
Daugherty
Lamey
Forbes Street
Lane Sodaman
Wylie Avenue
Alderman Callen
Bander
Parker
Alderman Doughty
Geschwinder
Hanten
Squire Doughty
Squire
Mr. Marron
East End
Trust Debate at Chautauqua Sparks furor on trusts
Dr Washington Gladden of Columbus and George Gunton of New York argued trusts at Chautauqua. Gunton defended corporate aims while denouncing Gladden as misapplying arithmetic. The audience roared as both men clashed over Standard Oil and prices.
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Dr. Gladden
Columbus, O
George Gunton
New York
Standard Oil Company
Chautauqua
Vincent
Washington Gladden
Columbus
Canton
Jacob Miller
Gunton
James McGee
Bishop Vincent
McGee
Flagler
George Vincent
Kansas City Arrestee Charged In Diamond Theft Case
Harry Disney a 9 gambler was arrested in Kansas City on August 26 and charged with stealing diamonds valued at 1500 dollars. The incident involves a theft of diamond jewelry and a suspected accomplice is sought by authorities.
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Kansas City
Harry Disney
Congress in October Extra Session Likely October 21
Washington reports indicate an extra session of Congress will be called for October 21 to address tariff, with initial focus on electing a speaker and organizing committees. Analysts expect little legislative action beyond organization until December and note key figures McKinley Reed Cannon and others will move toward the capital.
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Representative Owen
Indiana
Harrison
Owen
Deer Park
Senate
House
Committee On Rules
Congress
McKinley
Reed
Cannon
O'Brien and Gilhooly Convicted in Cork Nationalist Meeting Trial
In Clona Kilty, Wm. O'Brien and James Gilhooly, MPs for County Cork, were found guilty of leading a Government proclaimed nationalist meeting. O'Brien got two months, Gilhooly six weeks, both with no hard labor, and bonds to keep the peace for six months thereafter.
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Cor
Stunner as Bond Offer At Treasury Office
Washington August 20 Mr Brown the Treasury messenger opened mails and telegrams and read an offer of bonds at 1284 that could not be accepted because of a heavy premium. The remark at last there is an offer of bonds which we can accept stunned but amused Mr Batcheller the new official.
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Washington
Brown
Secretary of the Treasury
Windom
Batcheller
Wreck on the Santa Fe Train Near Kinsman
A main line Santa Fe train carrying Grand Army veterans from Kansas City to Milwaukee struck a rail at Kinsman R R station, throwing three cars down a 40 foot embankment. About 500 injured, with three reported dead including Mrs George Peters of Emporia Kansas. Railroad officials suppress casualty details.
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Streator
Int
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chicago
Kinsman
Here
Grand Army
Milwaukee
George Peters
Emporia
Kans
Dock Labour Strike Expands As Military Keeps Readiness
The Isle of Dogs docks face a growing strike with eight thousand sailors and firemen and 2500 dockmen leaving work. Authorities hold troops in readiness to prevent disorder after talks between managers and strikers failed. Thousands of tons of mutton are rotting due to halted handling.
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Loxpon
Isle of Dogs
State Fair Decision Split Between York and Lehigh Counties
Harrisburg, August 26 The York and Lehigh Agricultural Societies each press for hosting the State Fair with their exhibitions. The State Agricultur...
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York
Lehigh
TNE Disratcn
Harrispure
Lehigh Agricultural Societies
Tragic Atlantic City Dagger Attack Ends Romance
Robert Ray Hamilton of New York and his wife Mary Donnelly nurse become central figures after a noon attack at Nell Cottage Atlantic City. The wife fatally wounds the nurse with a Mexican dagger as a lover named Joshua Mann is linked to the scandal. The couple and the nurse are witnesses and suspects amid a citywide manhunt and ongoing police inquiry.
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Atlantic City
Dispatch
N. J
Nell Cottage
Tennessee Avenue
Robert Ray Hamilton
New York City
Mary Donnelly
New York
Murray Hills
Schuyler Hamilton
Hamilton
West Fifteenth Street
Broadway
California
West
Joshua Mann
West Fifteeenth Street
Mann
East Hartford Bride Weds Keokuk Cowboy Aeronaut
Miss Alice G. Burnham of East Hartford marries Edwin J. Northup of Keokuk in New Haven. The couple met after Northup’s first Sound side jump at Gavin Rock on July 25, witnessed by the bride. A second jump was planned a week later, linking romance with daring sky feats.
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Teleu Pine
Hartford
Conn
Alice G. Burnham
East Hartford
Edwin J. Northup
Keokuk
New Haven
Gavin Rock
Northup
Burnham
Rehk
All Eyes On Day's Convention For Ohio Democrats
Ohio Democrats descend on the city for a record convention with a tariff reform fight and nominations for seven state offices. James E. Campbell leads with 473 votes, Neal 218, Kline 97, needing 344 of 787 to claim the nomination on the first ballot. The scene is energized as temp chairman M. D. Harter threatens a free trade speech amid party tensions.
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Dartey
Buckeyedam
James E. Campbell
Butler County
Lawrence T. Neal
Ross
Virgil P. Ene
Cuyahoga
M. D. Harter
Supreme Court
Board of Public Works
Neal
Kline
Epo Am Mighty O
Campbell
Prohibition Party Holds Pennsylvania State Convention Prelude
Harrisburg reports the Prohibitionists set pre liminaries for their state convention with Executive and State Committees meeting at the Y M C A on Wednesday. A public demonstration is planned at the Court House with speakers, followed by a main Opera House address by Prof Samuel Dickie and J W Nichols. The State Convention opens with devotional exercises at 9 and credentials at the Bolton House tomorrow evening. Indications point to a modest turnout.
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rerEcia
Samuel Dickie
Prohibition National Committee
J. W. Nichols
Illinois
Stevens
Barker
Bolton House
Dalzell May Be Called In To Aid Cannon in Power Fight
Washington August 26 James Humbert and Caleb H Jackson of Pittsburgh conferred with Electric Power and Heat Company officials on bringing Westinghouse incandescent lighting to the northeast city section under a District Commissioners contract A Willard's Hotel meeting covered the issue A plan may include hiring other counsel to assist C Lancaster and local counsel in opposing a gas company injunction with John Dalzell likely to be asked to act
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Washington Electric Light Company
Dispatch
Washington
James Humbert
Caleb H.* Jackson
Pittsburg
Electric Power and Heat Company
Westinghouse
Willard’s
Lancaster
Randall
John Dalzell
Deliberate death of N J druggist Buckholtz
Charles Buckholtz a 20 year druggist in Deliberate death by his own hand at his father’s home 333 Elizabeth Avenue. He first inhaled ether to ease pain then stabbed himself in the temple with a penknife. Discovered by his mother he appeared dead. he had suffered gastritis and may have acted in temporary mental aberration. He leaves a ten year old daughter.
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Mr. Parker
Washington
Sarran
McCall
Squire Callen
Keenan
Davis
Penn Avenue
J. D. Bander
Alderman Callen
Bander
Mall
Squire
Callen
Keenan Evon
Exizanety
N.J
Charles Buckholtz
Elizabeth Avenue
Flag found in City Hall vault from Hanover Court House battle
A flag captured by the Ninth Massachusetts at Hanover Court House on May 27, 1862, sent to ex mayor Wightman, found in Boston City Hall vault. Silk banner bears white and crimson bars and a large white star on blue with Cleveland Guards magenta text. It rests among other Confederate flags and pennants in the basement strong room.
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Bostoms
Massachusetts
Hanover Court House
Wightman
Boston
City Hall
Cleveland Guards
Butler
New Orleans
Mississippi
North Carolina
Scott's Mines to Shut Down in Spring Valley
August 26. Scott of Pennsylvania telegraphed manager Devlin to discharge all nonessential Spring Valley Coal Company workers and plan a six to twelve month shutdown. He warned the mine may never reopen if feasible operations fail. Townspeople and miners have already departed. railroad veterans are referenced.
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Spring Valley, Ill
Scott
Pennsylvania
Devlin
Spring Valley Coal Company
Chicago
Northwestern
Pentinanes
Ling
Battle for life amid six men on Cronin murder trial
In Chicago on August 26 six men charged with the murder of Dr Patrick H Cronin began trial in criminal court. They seek separate trials but the court is likely to deny. Proceedings include arguments on continuances and jury impaneling set for Monday. The defendants Burke Woodruff Coughlin Benes O Sullivan and Kunze entered the courtroom with families present, as spectators expected a sensational case.
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Dr. Cronin
Distatch
Chicago
Patrick H. Cronin
Criminal Court
McConnell
Longenecker Srose
Attorney Forrest
Mr. Forrest
Burke
Longenecker Pre
David
Longenecker
Forrest
Mills
Hynes
Ingham
Cheltenham
McConnells
Sma
Woodruff
Coughlin
Benes
O'Sullivan
Kunze
Bearance
Twelfth Street
Big Dan Coughlin
Patrick O'Sullivan
Fise Menaence
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Stoner
Bob Liddell
John Koorr
Inspector Whitehouse
J. D. Bauder
Peter Butterhoff
Bloomfield
Marion
A. Yeu
Troy Hill
Peeriew Im
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la Freedman
Eso
Mancrese
Frank
Rearidson
A. Wyman
Surran
Manerso
Gdwok Wana Bo
Seong Tees Bander
Monty Wirt
Nutler Street
Muna Die
Zyperes
Uallagher
Louis Bets
Molherny
Betz
Hammersey
Peon Avenues
Cole
Melnenny Co
MelInerny
Duncan Ramsey
Surrans
George Crockett
Sorran
Ren
Brockert
R. Lm
Wirtcaset
Sewickley
Adruggins
Mr. Reardon
Phillip Lauerman
Reardon
Marrobo Arnold
Max Roethlein
Marron eSey
Michael Ree
Theodore Langhurst
Dr Beek
Thirty-ofen
Smallman Streets
I Blom
Mrs. Howard
Soho
Ustert
Bander Gang
Mr. Morrow
Asdline
Mr. Gunton
Guuton
O’brien
Military IN
All Loudon
Robert Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Angel Wekees
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Day
Third Party
Harrisburg
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Buckholtz
EGK
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Scott's Mines
DOWS
Cronin
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