Field heir to firm plots own death amid alleged fraud
Edward M. Field, blamed for wrecking Field Lindley Wierhers & Co, has attempted self-harm while under lunacy evaluation. He allegedly stripped his father Cyrus W. Field of securities worth about 200000, leaving the elder man impoverished as creditors seek recovery and assignee Gould distrusts the son’s story.
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New York
Edward M. Field
Field, Lindley, Wierhers & Co
Cyrus W. Field
Vernon House
Mt. Vernon
Mr. Fit
Justice McAdamn
Field
Justice McAdam
Vernon
Mt Vernon
William D. Granger
Grand Central Depot
Matthew PD. Field
Ingram
White Plains
Gramercy Park
Cyrus W. Pied
Edward
Cyrus W
Cyrus Field
Edward Field
Gould
Ar. Gould
Oakum
Wall Street
Union Pacific
Artemus H. Holmes
Weichers
Hill Captures Buffalo in Democratic Caucuses
In Burrawo on December 1 a special report says Lieutenant Governor Sheehan carried all 25 wards in the Democratic County Committee caucuses, defeating Wilson Bissell and Grover Cleveland allies. Bissell’s vote was challenged and he would not swear he voted the Democratic ticket, signaling Hill wing dominance in Buffalo ahead of National Convention delegates.
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Buffalo
Wilson Bissell
Sheehan
Mistake Critics Hit McKinley Inauguration Choices
Social notes report leading Republicans denouncing Major McKinley for early errors. They challenge appointing James Boyle as private secretary citing citizenship and temper issues. They also fault accepting a Cleveland Grays escort tender, threatening National Guard protests if not reassigned.
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Conroners
Major Mc. Kinley
James Boyle
Cincinnati
Boyle
England
Canada
United States
Foraker
McKinley
Cleveland Grays
National Guard of
Governor Hill loses DNC seat to Lt Gov Sheehan
New York State Democratic Committee filled the vacant DNC seat at a Hoffmann House meeting. They elected Lieutenant Governor-elect William Sheehan, surprising political observers as they disregarded their candidates. The Monday night decision had already set Sheehan as the choice, and a Beardsley resolution urged Governor Hill not to relinquish the governorship before his term ends.
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New York
State Committee
Hoffinan
William ¥. Sheehan
Sheehan
A. Beardsley
Oneida
Democratic Party
Hill
People
Federal Officeholders Keeping Their Presidential Preferences to Themselves
Philadelphia dispatch reports former gas trust leader James McManes declines political involvement. He notes federal officers avoid declaring preferences for Harrison or other candidates and laments the lack of open political stance among officials compared with former times.
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Philadelphia
James McManes
Gas Trust
Harrison
State Public Schools Report Shows Growth and Proposals
Harrisburg December 1 Special Superintendent of Public Instruction Waller released his annual report. It records 969,506 pupils in public schools, 22,884 schools, and expenditures of 13,514,708.82 dollars. He urges longer terms, better ventilation, revised state aid, manual training, free textbooks, and compulsory education.
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Harrisburg
Waller
Countess Russell Seeks Court Separation From Earl Russell
The separation suit of Countess Russell against Earl Russell opens in Loxnox with the Earl described as weak minded and cruel. The Countess recounts harsh treatment, threats with a revolver, and forced menial acts, while the Earl denies allegations and blames his mother in law. The case features testimony about Roberts and alleged misconduct, with the court adjourned before cross examination ends.
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Loxnox
Countess Russell
Earl Russell
John Russell
Lady Scott
Oxford
Edward
Edward Clarke
Sir Edward
Abu
Roberts
Bath
Proto
London
Albemarle Hotel
Rose
Rnrely
Harl
Sirent
Charles Russell
Earl
Harry Marbellier
Sir Charles Russell
Sir Charles Russe
Roberta
Jubilee Celebration Closes for Archbishop Kenrick in St Louis
The December jubilee events for Archbishop Kenrick concluded with a children’s concert for about 5000 at the Exposition building. Archbishop Ryan and Kenrick spoke, followed by a grand sacred concert with 500 choristers. Governor Francis and Mayor Noonan addressed attendees in a multilingual homage.
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Kenrick
Cardinal Gibbons
St. Louis
Archbishop Kenrick
Exposition Building
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Kenri Cardinal Gibbons
Ryan
D. HK. Francis
Missouri
RK. ©. Kerins
Enloys
aEwees
E. A. Noonan
W. M. Masek
I. F. Lewis
H. J. Spannshort
Michael Manigowsky
Father Orfer
Bold train robbery shocks St Louis with giant powder attack
Four robbers boarded the California express near Old Orchard and used giant powder to blast the express car door. They looted the safe and wounded Messenger Mulrenan, with the crew and passengers kept in fear as two more miners joined the escape. Estimated loss is $20,000 plus valuables.
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St. Louis
Adams Express Company
San Francisco
James
Express
Springfield
Through
Union Depot
Old Orchard
Glendale
Wagner
Daley
George W. Johnaus
S ‘Frisco
Pacific
Lea St. Louis
Cheltenham
J. T. Mulrenan
Mulvenan
Express Company
Sunday stereopticon lectures clash with church deacons
Rev. R G McNeille planned Holy Land lectures at South Congregational Church in Bridgeport. Deacons opposed citing temptation for young couples during evening services. Pastor shifted lectures to weekdays, deacons withdrew opposition.
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Bridgeport
BripcEroft
Conn
R. G. & McNeille
South Congregational Church
Holy Land
Window Glass Makers Organize Regional Exec Committee Formed
Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana window glass manufacturers form a permanent organization with an executive committee: C. J. McKee and William Loeffler of Pennsylvania, Charles Henry and T. F. Hart of Indiana, A. G. Bauler of Ohio. Prices fixed at 80, 10 and 5 percent discount on carload lots to hold for 20 days.
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CoLumbous
Dec
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
C. J. McKee
William Loeffler
Charles Henry
T. F. Hart
A. G. Bauler
Mob tries to lynch Bisson. fails to execute
A mob of about 100 men attacks the county jail to hang Charles Bisson after his assault plea. Poorly organized and unled, the group fails as sheriff and police defend the jail. two planned crowds disperse due to miscommunication. Bisson later sentenced to 21 years in the penitentiary.
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Ixpranaronis
Charles Biesow
Little Blanche Staten
Bisson
Pearson Comes Next in Allegheny Ex Mayor Case
Attorney Langfitt said charges against ex mayor Pearson of Allegheny would likely be filed next Thursday though specifics were not set. A Reform Association committee met to pursue prosecution of Chief Murphy if city books lack sufficient grounds. Three children burned alive in Koscutsko Miss details incomplete.
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Langfitt
Pearson
Allegheny
The
Reform Association
Murphy
A Demon's Revenge: Engineer Drives Train Into Collision
Dec 1 report from Se Beene describes a dismissed Swiss engineer on the railway between Aargau and Waldshut who, furious at dismissal, sabotaged a locomotive. He jumped from the cab and collided with a passenger train, killing himself and the fireman, and fatally injuring three passengers amid widespread injuries.
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Aargau
Switzerland
Waldshut
Baden
Rhine
Russia's Financial Deals Amid Paris Bank Rumor
A Paris bank report claims France may lend Russia 24 million pounds in silver at 3 1/2 percent, repayable in gold in seven years, a plan whose profitability is questioned as Bank of France shares lack an upward trend. Russia holds about 21 million pounds in gold with heavy deficits to fund naval, military, and rail expenses, famine relief, and upcoming loans or paper money options.
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Loxpox
Bank of France
Russia
Imperial Bank of Russia
Tever
Paris
Priest Publicly Rebukes Jesuit Over Vatican Politics in Bayonne Sermon
In Paris and Bayonne reports, French editors demand Vatican action against the Archbishop of Aix after a conviction and controversial remarks. A Bayonne cathedral sermon featured a bishop rebuking a Jesuit for political references, citing papal orders to clergy to refrain from politics.
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Paris
Vatican
Aix
M. Fallieries
Bayonne
Dom Pedro Confined to His Room
Dom Pedro, the deposed emperor of Brazil, is ill with a chill and confined to his room at Parts on December 1.
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Dom Pedro
Brazil
Contents Page with Scattered News Snippets
A fragmented table of contents lists items such as Young Field attempts suicide, English nobility divorce court, a daring train robbery, plans of local politicians, revising the Poor Laws, denials of a West End deal, oily water rights, advertisements, a woman drawn in jail, and notices of deaths and naval growth. It also mentions the Speakership contest, hotel arrivals, industrial intelligence, and court proceedings.
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Young Field
West End
Ee Allegheny Huns
Martin Ok
Industrial Intelligence
Rutan and Wallace weigh return to Pennsylvania House
Ex Senator Rutan declares candidacy for the Second District seat in Allegheny while ex Senator Wallace signals a bid to rejoin Harrisburg. The Northside scene also features B F Jones as reformers seek a delegate to the Minneapolis convention with other hopefuls named.
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Wallace
Rutan
Allegheny
Tumor
Harrisburg
House
Senate
Marshall
Graham
William McDonald
United States District Attorney
Fenton
Eeen
Enutan
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Grover Cleveland
Bissell
M’kinley
Governor Hill
Oelrichs
Western Railroad
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Biasow
Koscutsko
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France
B. F. Jones
Northside
Calvin Wells
Dispatch
Allegheny City
Department of Public Safety
Wyman
Jones
Blaine
Minneapolis
Parker
Common Council
William Witherow
John H. Ricketson
John W. Chalfant
Alex. M. Byers
Calvin Wellroprietor
Harris
George Shiras
House of 83
Wherry
Cumberland County
Denestone
Hates
J. Little
Untington
Repubearn
Ghins
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