Cronin murder trial ends in lengthy jury deliberations
The six hour jury wait in Judge McConnell's courtroom followed intense closing addresses by States' Attorney Longenecker and defense counsel. Jurors were told to weigh circumstantial evidence and the conspiracy charges as they prepared to render a verdict in the Cronin murder case amid heavy police guard and public interest.
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Cronin
McConnell
Mr. Longenecker
Mr. Forrest
Kounse
Camp 20
Eateh Basin
Evanston Avenue
Burke
Patrick Cronin
Judge McConnell
Sx Sre
Wes
Carers
Clao-ne-Gael
Funeral of Oliver Johnson in New York City
Oliver Johnson, last founder of the New England Anti-Slavery Society, is mourned at a New York funeral held at the Church of the Messiah. Prominent pallbearers include four Garrison sons, widow Mrs Johnson, and notable guests such as Mrs Villard, Henry Villard, and Grace Greenwood. Reverend Chadwick reflects on Johnson's life, noting his abolitionist work, journalistic career, and belief in spiritual communication with the dead.
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Oliver Johnson Owelt
New York
New Yeas
Oliver Jobinson
New England Anti-Silvery Society
Church of the Messish
Thirty-fourth Street
Park Avenue
William Lloyd Garrison
George T. Garrison
William L. Garrison
Wendell Phillips Garrison
Francis J. Garrison
Johnson
Miss Johnson
J.S. C. Abbott
Mr. Johnson
Henry Villard
Villard
Philip Prese
Buckley
Myles Standish
Horace Waters
S.J. Sapien
Grace Greenwood
W —Re. Ntchinson Patton
J. Mann
F. Campbell
D. H. Gildersleeve
F. B. Carpenter
James E. Anderson
John Oliver
Richmond
Mas C. Acton
Jackson
Schultz
A. P. Dix
J. O. Woods
C. Bramhall
Henry McDonough
William Walker
T. H. Parker
C. H. Joy
C. C. Carroll
Lucia Gilbert Ranckle
Thomas L. Rooker
John W. Chadwick
Brooklyn
Glove and Slippers Describe Carter Williams Execution
Pracquamixe Louisiana December 13 Carter Williams was hanged in the jail yard for the murder of his wife in Dorseyville. The execution occurred before legal witnesses. His minister Rev B Dorsey accompanied him to the scaffold. Williams appeared anxious yet stoic as the warrant was read. The hangman carried out the sentence with a single stroke. the fall was nine feet and life ended in twenty minutes.
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Pracquamixe
Williamson
de Bhontt
Samson
Punished a Wife Beater by Local Alder Man
George Shiner, a boiler maker, faced Alder man Donohue after beating and deserting his invalid wife. The magistrate disrobed, administered a severe on the spot beating in front of about 200 spectators, then ordered Shiner to reform and return home to care for his wife and children. Donohue praised the method as a deterrent and cost saver over jail.
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Wilkesbarre
George Shiner
Donohue
Shiner
Harvay Kennedy Buried After Robbery Rumor In Amsterdam
The remains of Harvay Kennedy were brought from New York and buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Amsterdam. Rev. C. R. Treat officiated at the grave. A rumor claimed the grave had been robbed for ransom, but cemetery superintendent W. Sutton said the grave was not disturbed and the tools found near the grave belonged to workers.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
Harvay Kennedy
New York
Green Hill Cemetery
C. ER. Treat
Church of the Archangel
New York City
A. T. Stewart
W. Sutton
Randall Club in Pittsburg Aims to Be City’s Best
December 13 report from Couvensus, C. notes P. W. Guthrie, president of the Randall Club of Pittsburg, seeks to make the club the best in the city. About 200 men are expected to come over as part of the event and plans are to be seen through.
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Columbia
Dinaton
Couvensus
P. W. Guthrie
Randall Club
Pittsburg
Erte
Geren
Guthrie
Rendall
Federation of Labor Seeks Ballot Reform and Political Action
The Federation of Labor in Washington outlines plans to engage in politics via the ballot box, aiming to pass eight hour and contract labor laws, seek Australian ballot adoption, and pressure governors. It cites coordination with the National Federation of Labor and Farmers Alliance, critiques enforcement gaps, and warns governors who oppose ballot reforms.
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Federation of Labor
District of Columbia
Legislative Committee
Isbor Isw
National Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Farmers’ Alliance
Congress
Tresetty
Tim Lee
Treasury
Arenes
Hill
Rylance Slander Suit Moves Toward March Trial
New York December 13 The Rev Dr Joseph H Rylance rector of St Marys Church sues Nicholas Quackenbos and William V King for damages over alleged slander The case has moved to the Superior Court calendar and will likely be tried in March A bishop ordered an ecclesiastical inquiry into the matter with a five member panel including three clergymen and two laymen The inquiry heard witnesses and reported to Bishop Potter on whether a formal investigation was warranted
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Eylance
Potter
King
Quackenbos
Absconding Ranch Manager Thomas Adams Married Wife Missing
Thomas K. Adams, manager of the Milwaukee and Wyoming Investment Company cattle ranch, has disappeared after defalcations. He reportedly married six weeks ago and took his bride with him, with drink and gambling blamed for the motion.
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Crerexxe
Wro
Thomas KR. Adams
Milwaukee and Wyoming Investment Company
Big Business Advances in Sulphite Fiber Pulp Industry
Michigan investors Gut Mérgne H Mex Twombly Havens Oliver H Payne and Millan form a new company to manufacture sulphite fiber pulp a substitute for wood pulp. Five mills total capacity near 100 tons daily plus another 50 ton plant in Maine indicate a $500000 investment using pine and spruce.
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Mérgne H. Mex
Twombly
Germany
Dickinson
New York
Mt New Hampshire
Canada
Maine
Prominent Canadian Oilman Predicts Millennium Arrival
Canon Curran of Hamilton Ontario recently drew attention by predicting a millennial event tied to the second coming. He cited biblical numerology including the number seven as significant and warned that the current age will end with a final consummation after various cataclysms. Curran tied the prophecy to scripture and suggested the year of existence of man marks a pivotal period, though he admitted such seasons are not for men to know.
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Ortna
Canon Curran
Hamilton
Ont
Oii
Baxter
Dom Pedro declines pension from Brazilian republic
Sussex December 13 Dom Pedro and Brazilian authorities clash over a pension offer. The exiled emperor refuses any sum beyond what the law allows and remains irritated by repeated propositions. Rumors say the Brazilian minister may be dismissed.
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Dom Pedro
Sussex
Brazil
Cable
Rio Janeiro
Brasil
Browning Arranges Burial in Florence With Wife
Robert Browning had prepared to be buried in Florence in the same grave as his wife. The Dean of Westminster offered a place in the Abbey, but the family is likely to decline. Browning received the freedom of the city of Asolo shortly before his death.
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Loxspex
Robert Browning
Asolo
Westminster
Browning
Florence
Jack the Ripper at Work in Middlesbrough Vessel
A mangled woman’s body was found among ballast aboard a vessel at Middlesbrough, shipped from Millwall. The hand was found elsewhere. Police suspect Jack the Ripper again, and say the ballast finding supports the idea the killer is a sailor.
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Middlesborough
Millwall
Jack the Ripper
Rome Strives To Contain Mild Influenza Epidemic
Rome reports a mild influenza outbreak with Dr Ganabis, director of the Board of Health, traveling to St. Petersburg to study the disease and determine why it becomes malignant, aiming to find a remedy and prevention.
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Rome
Ganabis
Board of Health
St. Petersburg
Harris Cohen’s Race Track Losses Force Business Failure
New York reports Harris Cohen clothing dealer of Baxter and White streets collapsed after for decades betting losses. He claims 80 000 to 100 000 in past ten years, paid 20 000 for 14 horses including Greenfield and Harry Mann. Sheriff seized 20 000 stock as debts mounted, daughter Essie wed her uncle Jacob Cohen dubbed the Vanderbilt of Baxter street.
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New York
Harris Cohen
Baxter
White Streets
Baxter Street
Greenfield
Harry Mann
Essie
Jacob Cohen
the Vanderbilt
Attempted assassination plot shocks czar era
Two persons, an artillery officer and a sailor, are arrested in St Peters for involvement in an attempt on the life of the czar. The report also notes political moves in Ireland and anticipated publications by Le Caron on his espionage experiences.
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Czar
Brutrs
St. Peters
Arthur Forrest Defends Eytinge Dismissal in Toronto Tour
Ottawa dispatch reports Arthur Forrest, manager of Captain Swift Company, defending the dismissal of Bose Eytinge amid claims of insubordination. Forrest says he invested years in the venture to star Eytinge, but she allegedly tried to run the company, undermining his authority during their New York departure and in a New York restaurant confrontation.
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Arthur Forrest
Mien Rowe Eytinge
Dinpatom
Ottawa
Captain Swift Company
Toronto
Bose Eytinge
Miss Eytinge
Eytinge
New York
General Booths Wife Dying in December Notes
Mrs. Booth, wife of the Salvation Army commander, is sinking from cancer. Reportedly serene and confident amid the illness, with all hope of recovery abandoned.
Royal Vial in Contemplation Amid Berlin Visit Hints
A December 14 note reports the Prince of Iles plans to visit Kaiser Wilhelm in Berlin mid January. The anticipated royal encounter suggests heightened negotiations or ceremonial exchanges between the houses.
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Prince of Iles
Berlin
Warren Leland Jr Makes Assignment for Creditors
Warren Leland Jr has assigned his estate for the benefit of creditors. The deed covers property at 12 Ocean Avenue Broad Street and the Ocean Hotel and Ocean Club area. Liabilities total around 100000 while assets exceed 225000 excluding personal property. creditors claim the asset was forced by Freebo ankles Company which advertised the hotel for sale to collect 2700.
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Beaney
Warren Leland, Jr
Ocean Avenue
Broad
Big Ocean Hotel
Ocean Club
Freebo Ankles Company
Aherif
Bureau of Science Arrested Over Love Advertisement
The Bureau of Science was arrested by U S officers after they traced a mail scam advertising guaranteed success in love. The suspect, Paul J. Gregory, used aliases and claimed ties to many fictitious institutions. Large volumes of mail were found awaiting response.
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Bureau of Science
United States
New York
Paul J. Gregory
American College of Arts and Science
National Postal Agency
Universal Patent Manufacturing Company
Buffalo
Governor's Proclamation Honors Higbee's Service
The governor issues a proclamation praising Superintendent Higbee's long service and describing his worth and contributions. The text centers on recognizing Higbee and the ear related duties, marking a formal salute to his leadership and impact.
No trace found of cashier Silcott in December report
December 13 city notes indicate no discovery of the present whereabouts of the absconding cashier Silcott. Requests for photographs and descriptive data have been received at the Sergeant at Arms office from Canadian detectives, but details aim to aid identification rather than locate him. The Howse committee did not meet today, but schedules a demonstration tomorrow.
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Silcott
Sergeant At
Canada
Ial Howse
Among the Robbers by Ernest H Heindrichs for tomorrow's Dispatch
Ernest H Heindrichs contributes a story for young readers in the Dispatch tomorrow titled Among the Robbers. The piece appears in the children's section with a moral focus and simple narrative for the little ones.
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Ernest H Heindrichs
Tomorrow’s Dispatch
Savatoria Okie Watch: McMahon and Thomas Target Brice
Columba s dispatch reports Col Thomas of Springfield and John A McMahon of Dayton visiting the city in the senator race against Brice. Each side pushes their campaign, with Brice supporters asserting rising strength and critics deeming McMahon the strongest challenger unseen in the Ohio race.
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McMahon
Brice
Mepeclal
CoLumaus
Colonel Thomas
Springfield
Johm A. McMahon
Dayton
Thomas
Tablish
Mr. S
State
Thomas Coaais
Ohio
Senate
Depew in His Glory at Vassar Society Reunion
The Philalethean Society at Vassar College honored Chauncey M. Depew with a grand anniversary gathering. Miss Grace Sanders introduced him as he delivered travel sketches and reminiscences. The program highlighted Depew’s stories and reflections rather than typical literary exercises.
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Vassar College Society
Porugheeerpsiz
Philalethean Society
Vassar College
Chauncey M. Depew
Palma
Grace Sanders
Wepew
Dockstader Confers Over Debts With Garland in Jersey City
Lew Dockstader the minstrel met Thursday night at Taylor's Hotel with Joseph Garland as treasurer of the reorganized troupe. Dockstader, still ill, discussed debts and books hoping for an amicable settlement while creditors press for payment. He returned to Philadelphia, with manager Tobin stating he could tour successfully if he joins the road.
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Gotham
New York
Lew Dockstader
Taylor's Hotel
Jersey City
Joseph Garland
Mike
Garland
Dockstader
Taslife
Philadelphia
Tobin
Mex Mattersci
RATTLED BY A LAMPOON AT ST LOUIS GERMANIA CLUB
The Germania Club of St Louis faces turmoil after a satirical libelous circular circulated among members. The document, presented as social biographies, has angered club officials and unsettled society and business circles.
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St. Louis
Germania Club
St Louis
State aims to settle debt by securing phosphate beds
Cuancestor December 13 report notes a Columbia project to transfer the State of South Carolina rights to phosphate beds for at least $7,000,000. The move, described as a significant debt solution, focuses on the phosphate industry’s impact on Charleston and statewide finances.
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South Carolina
Cuancestor
8. C
Columbia
Phompatsindusry
Charleston
Scare Tactics Said to Cause Illness in 13YearOld Girl
A Delaware Lackawanna and Western detective and an assistant are accused of scaring 13 year old Annie Fadden into a stress related illness. The girl, daughter of a widow, reportedly fled from a loaded car after her mother sent her to retrieve something, and the incident at the junction sparked medical concern.
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Liles
Annie Fadden
Junetion
Annie
Detective Bull
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western
Scofree
Mystery surrounds Ditman disappearance in Philadelphia
Joseph G Ditman, president of the Quaker City National Bank, vanished after a drive in Fairmount Park. No trace found in the Schuylkill. divers scaled down searches. Friends suspect self drowning amid alleged odd financial transactions and depression. Mrs Ditman is prostrated and fears for the family.
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J Puer
Ditman
Schuylkill
Bulkiey
Pearance
Clark
National Bank
Democratic Lawmakers Debate Reimbursement Crisis
A December 13 session shows Democratic members of the House weighing the political risk of reimbursing lost funds. Mills argues the party cannot afford to repay the money, fearing voter backlash and lost seats. He proposes delaying salary use and rallying National Committee support to cover the deficit.
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Washmores
Federation of Labor For
District of Columbia
National Federation
Congress
Schulties
Dispatch
Federation
Wasurmaetox
Nep Sreseine
Texas
Mills
Ion
Democratic Party
National Committee
No Cars To Carry Corn Says Telegram From Dispatchers
A garbled telegram from St Louis December complains of a freight blockade harming corn transport. Railroads face calls to move grain despite growing demand, as farmers struggle with limited shipment options and rising supplies.
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Cormi
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