Jury Verdict Near Cronin Case After Turbulent Ballot
Chicago crowds waited at the Criminal Court building as jurors, including the obstinate Culver, finally moved toward a unanimous verdict on the Cronin case. Officials guarded the courthouse amid rumors of juror aggression and a tense, drawn out deliberation lasting two days and nights.
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Cronin
Uix
Culver
Peprclal
Diefatch
Caicaco
Iay
Marlowe
Evanston
Criminal Court
John Joseph Cronin
Dearborn Street
Sheri Matson
Judge McConnell Predicts Jury Will Reach Verdict In Cronin Case
Chicago December 15 Judge McConnell says he is confident the jury will agree in time though a quick verdict is unlikely He notes a verdict may be a composite result and stresses the court must exercise discretion If jurors seek further instruction the court will address them formally in open court
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Chicago
McConnell
Cronin
Supreme Court
Sien Marie
Tine
Tae Bn Zee
Sts
Hsve
Legal venue changes in a defendent case
The text discusses when defendants may seek venue changes and how such motions operate under law. It notes possible destinations like Lalke or Du Paxe counties and outlines that lawyers can use available legal procedures, though it does not predict outcomes.
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Shs
Lalke
du Paxe
Cook
Mrs Culver Denies Secret Talks With Husband In Cronin Case
In Evarston on December 15 a reporter found Mrs Mary J Culver anxious over Cronin juror rumors. She insists she never spoke with defense agents, never discussed payments, and would publicly reveal any such talks. Her son John and partner met Judge Longenecker, who remained confident in John Culver’s integrity.
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Evarston
Iun
John Culver
Cronin
Calver
Jase
Ges
Furness Line Forced to Withdraw from City Wharf
The Furness steamship line faces withdrawal from Pier 32 Locust Point after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad declined to provide accommodations or through bills of lading after January 1 1890. The line plans to relocate dockage to Newport News Virginia to obtain similar rates and save travel time up the Chesapeake Bay.
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Moge
Furness Line
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Furness
Steamship Company
Locust Point
Newport News
Chesapeake Bay
Glycerine Magazines Explode in North Clarendon
A December 15 explosion at North Clarendon above Warren Pennsylvania involved over ten tons of glycerine from three magazines owned by Rock Glycerine Company John Kuhn and Mr McKay. The blast set fire to oil tracks and derricks causing extensive property damage with no injuries reported.
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Transstile
North Clarendon
Warren
Rock Glycerine Company
John Kuhn
McKay
Lac
Clarendon
Funeral Services at Venice Amid Diplomatic Attendants
In Venice on December 15 a large gathering of diplomatic officials and residents attended the funeral for Hubert Browning. Mrs. Bronson, aged 80, and other close friends were present. The cortege left at 4, and the coffin was placed in a funeral barge towed by a navy steamer with Municipal Guard as guards. The procession followed to St Michael cemetery where the coffin will rest until a memorial tablet is placed at the Palazzo.
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Verwice
Bronson
Hubert Browning
Te Bova Navy
Municipal Guard
Fremen
St Michael
Seta
Palezzo
W. 5Iley
Mompson
Heme
Sali c
Uniontown
Sy Og
Robert I. Patterson
C. J. St. William Harrader
Chas
Gause
Isis
Washington
Willis H. Underwood
Fire destroys Greene & Bloomer elevator and 250000 bushels barley
Fire in Buffalo New Jersey destroys the Ex change elevator with 530000 bushel capacity and 250000 bushels of barley. The loss is estimated at 125000 dollars with insurance coverage unclear and the building fully consumed.
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Buffalo
N. J
Exchange
Greene & Bloomer
Postmaster Controversy Delays in Western Pennsylvania
Washington December 15 reports Republican anger over delays in replacing postmasters as President Cleveland keeps incumbents serving full terms. Western Pennsylvania sees many Democratic postmasters still in place with changes pushed to February or later, stirring partisan tensions among candidates and congressmen.
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Cleveland
WaAsusington
Pennsylvania
Foraker Rumored for Russia Post Amid Ohio Feuds
A special dispatch reports Governor Foraker of Ohio may be named Russia minister after his term ends next January. Friends believe a two year tenure in Europe could help Ohio heal old feuds and honor Foraker before the national campaign. Talks have circulated with Harrison about the appointment, citing Foraker’s large family and desire to educate his children abroad.
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Difpatch
Foraker
Ohio
Europe
Russia
Forsker
Harrison
Pagengnes Ee Pendleton
Germany
Statlo
Cincinnati
All Foreigners Made Citizens in Brazil Decree
The Brazilian Consul reports a Rio decree declaring all residents who are foreigners citizens from the Republic’s proclamation date and future foreigners Brazilian subjects with full civil and political rights. The government may refuse citizenship. the decree is signed by Ministers Fonseca and Lobo.
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Laipon
Rio Janeiro
Brasil
Fonseca and
Lobo
Brice Gains Ground In Ohio Senatorial Fight
Columbus December 15 Special Telegram The race for Ohio senator remains tight as Cal Brice shores up support among Democrats aided by targeted circulars and newspaper mentions. H Thomas of Springfield, the early front runner, resists withdrawal while Brice’s organizers push to expose Thomas and press Brice’s record. Should Brice falter, McMahon may gain traction with local backing and direct attacks on Brice.
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Dispatch
Brice
Thomas
Calvin 5. Brice
McMahon
Brice Cannet
Dayton
Brico
Determined Glass Blowers Strike Moves to City Employment
The conflict between glass blowers and the Manufacturers' Association remains unresolved. About three weeks ago George Madden of Woodbury sent workers to the Pioneer Glass Works in Philadelphia to be hired under District Assembly 143 of the Knights of Labor. Madden would serve as manager, while Louis Arrington stated the strike at Woodbury pressures the company, with workers seeking wage adjustments.
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Philadelphia
Manufacturers’ Association
George Madden
George Green
Woodbury
Pioneer Glass
Soeay
Lass
City
Knights of Labor
Madden
Louis Arrington
Eee
Gladstone declines eight hour agitation for Irish question
Lonpor reports Mr Gladstone will not lead an eight hour movement, citing priority to the Irish question and age limits. Lord Churchill proposes eight hours for work sleep and recreation as a democratic ideal, noting reduced toil but possible profit losses for capital.
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Gladstone
Sa Ee
Lord Baldsioh Churchill
Viscount de Ouro Preto Backs Progovernment Call in Brazil
The Viscount de Ouro Preto, Brazilian Imperial Prime Minister, issues a manifesto on the eve of revelations in Brazil. He claims officers and soldiers betrayed the throne and urges loyalist supporters to vote for all his allies who may run in the elections.
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Viscount de Ouro Preto
Brazil
Nany
Maracju
Stranger makes three suicide attempts in Cornells-ville
In Cornellsville a well dressed man tried three times to die by his own hand on December 15. He first laid on a railroad track before engine No 324 and was dragged away by trainmen. Moments later he attempted again at Genk Nan, then jumped into the river and disappeared. He refused to provide his name or any rest.
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Cornnellsville
Genk Nan
McCarthy
Twelve Miles of Wire Lowered Under Board Orders
New York officials to remove noncompliant electric light wires and poles. On December 15 the crew under Commissioner Gilroy dismantled about 12 miles of wires and 50 poles, with work to continue tomorrow.
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New York
Commissioner of Public Works
Gilroy
Board of Electrical Control
Fire Eater Slapped US Marshal in West Virginia Incident
A Charleston dispatch reports W A McCorkle, famed for a dramatic fire eating act, slapping United States Marshal White after an insult about Jef Davin. The confrontation led to a cane assault and a local stir as details emerge from December 15.
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Charleston
W. Va
W. A. McCorkle
United States
Marshal White
Jef Davin
Tribune
Undertaker Returns From Samoa With Body Of Engineer Hall
Syracuse undertaker John McCarthy recounts his voyage from San Francisco to Tutuila to recover Chief Engineer George W. Hall of the US steamer Nipsic. He describes harsh conditions, alleged mistreatment, and plans to inform Secretary Tracy. the tale includes landing details at Leon Bay and the voyage aboard the Australia and Adams.
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Nipsic
Syracuse
Samoan Islands
United States
Islands
Tracy
N. Y
John McCarthy
George W. Hall
Mr. McCarthy
Engineer
Engineer Hall
Navy
McCarthy
Gowan
Alert
Zealandic
Claus Spreckels
Tutwila
Spreckels
San Francisco
Secret Revolt Shocks Rio Harbor News From Brazil
The steamer Horrox arrives from Brazil with reports of a coup in Rio Janeiro. Republicans seized control, imperial vessels were blocked, and rumors say eight opponents were secretly shot after imprisonment. Navy officers were captured and held on a harbor island.
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New York
Horrox
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Sautos
Batia
Republic
Partiai
Death of Franklin Gowen Shrouded in Mystery at Mount Airy
The body of Franklin B. Gowen arrived from Washington this morning to Mount Airy. Francis I. Gowen and James E. Hood prepared to claim the body. Services were planned at 11 o clock conducted by Rev. Dr S. E. Hill. Francis Gowen declined to discuss whether Gowen’s death was self inflicted or due to other causes.
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Prinapecrata
Franklin B. Gowen
Washington
Mount Airy
Francis I. Gowen
James E. Hood
Sethe
E. Hill
Gracey Episcopal Church
Dying for a Little Dog
New Years story from the Dispatch telegram reports Bessie Krause a small brown dog missing from East Seventy-first Street. The loss has distressed four year old Oscar Krause who has fallen ill and suffered insomnia and loss of appetite for over a day under opiate sedation. Oscar's brother a Pitburg businessman arrived to help, sharing the family's distress over the missing pet.
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Dispatch
Bessie Krause
Bessie
East Seventy-first Street
Oscar Krause
Oscar
Pitwburg
Mr. Krause
Loms
Lone Highwayman Robs Downieville Stage For Registered Mail
Nevada California December 15 A single robber stopped a Downieville stage four miles above town. Three passengers were aboard with one fleeing to the woods. The highwayman forced others to dismount and ordered a freight wagon to halt. About $150 in registered mail and a few packages were taken.
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Nevada
Cat
Downieville
Cable line on Penn avenue snaps halting streetcars
Last night around 11:30 the Penn avenue traction line cable snapped in the power house at Thirty third street. Streetcars along the line from Seventh to Frankstown avenue halted with cars left at intervals while the outage continued. Restoration was under way by shortly after midnight.
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Penn Avenue
Thirty-third Street
Seventh Wrest
Frankstown Avenue
Seiais
Pittsburgh Players League Seeks Realignment With St Louis
A report from New York on December 15 outlines a potential realignment where the St Louis club may join the Players' League replacing Pittsburgh. The move would transfer signed Pittsburgh players to St Louis with Hanlon headed to Cleveland, and discussions involve Ward Johnson Brouthers Pfeffer Rowe and others.
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Baseball League
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Mound
Hanlon
Cleveland
Players' National League
America Association
St Louis
van der Ale
Oneill
Mound City
John Ward
al Johnson
Ed Hanlon
Dan Brouthers
Fred Pfeffer
John Rowe
Pittsburg
Gan Iry
von der Abe
Robinson
Latham
Comiskey
Eight-Hour Workday Badge Adopted by AFL
At a New York meeting, labor unions wore a new AFL badge signaling the eight hour workday. A half-inch enamel disk bears a large 8 at the pole and the motto Labor Omnia Vincit. J. J. McGuire says over 100 000 badges were produced and many will press the eight hour demand nationwide.
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American Federation
New York
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
A. FP
Labor Omnia Ee
South Pole
J. J. McGuire
Bogus Games of Poker
An expose claims legislative corruption in Jefferson City Missouri. It alleges a $5000 fund to support the livestock inspection bill, denied by friends of the measure, and asserts agents of the St. Louis Batchers Union sold out to butchers amid boodling rumors and a bribery vote.
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
Friends
Tragic Death Report From East Street Electric Works
The fallen Patrick Sullivan was found dead at the electric works near East street with a head injury suggesting a fall. Police report indicate a possible suicide or accidental death as investigators search for a clear cause. Arthur B. Chase, liaison for Lawrence Barrett, returned from Boston and commented on the case.
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New Youk
Patrick Sullivan
Electric Works
East Street
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