Paris Court Hears Hypnotism Case In Eyraud Murder Trial
The Cour d Assises de la Seine resumes the Eyraud Hampard murder case with Gabrielle Bompard in fragile health and doctors divided over hypnotism. Professor Liegeois argues for magnetic influence as explanation while Dr Brouardel and Dr Bablet dispute it. Prosecution and defense push for an in court sleep experiment to test Gabrielle while spectators watch the dramatic proceedings.
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Paris
Cour d' Assises de la Seine
Hobert
Eyraud- Hampard
Bar
Robert
Gabrielle
Gonffe
Prof. Liegesis
Prof. Liegewis
Medical College
Nancy
Boulanger
Prof. Liegeois
Bernheim
France
Mesmer
Academy of Science
Brouardel
Charcot
London
Bablet
Henri Robert
Gabrielle Bompard
Mr. Robert
Aid
Decori
Eyraud
M. Roberts
Audience Demands Hypnotic Test as Trial Proceeds
The courtroom buzzes as spectators urge an hypnotic experiment to uncover truth. The Procurateur General opposes, calling it theatrical and wasteful. Court adjourns to consider. the test is denied, and the case moves toward closing arguments tomorrow.
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Errand
Robert
Gabrielle
Eyraud
Maitre Danet
Gouffe
Procurateur
Decori
Henri Robert
Erraud
Parnell Faces Claims as Davitt Denies Lime Attack
From Loxpon Ireland Michael Davitt reports that lime was not thrown into Parnell's eyes though flour and mud struck him. Parnell and Redmond address events in Johnstown Kilkenny and Dublin with doctors upholding lime findings amid tense clashes and police intervention.
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Michael Davitt
Ireland
Parnell
Johnstown
Redmond
Mr. Parnell
Justin McCarthy
Kilkenny
John Pope Hennessy
Sexton
Cannon Lee
Bray
Dublin
Bonn
A Strange Tragedy at Brack Near Glatz
Franz Pian, once nursed by a convent girl, shot the patient then killed himself in a double tragedy. His companion Ranksstmoterburg, a former theology student, witnessed the event as the Mother Superior denied access to the ill girl.
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Brack
Glatz
Franz Pian
Ranksstmoterburg
Not Dying Just Yet Pope Leo XIV in Robust Health
Rome reports the Pope, though aged and frail in appearance, remains in marvelous health. Physicians state he may occupy the Chair of St. Peter for many years, noting his regular habits and early rising. He starts work before others in the Vatican and is the last to retire. His recreation is simple walks in the Vatican garden with no need for a cane.
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Rome
Leo Xitl
St. Peter
Vatican
Koch Promise Reported After Meeting with Minister Phelps
In Beewrsm, Prof. Koch met with retired American Minister Phelps. The savant said he would soon aid American physicians. The reception room overflowed with doctors, but Koch spoke only to Dr. Neuer from Denver who carried a governor's introduction.
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Phelps
America
Neuer
Denver
German Sub-Lieutenant Sentenced by Court Martial
A court martial has sentenced Herr Friedrich a sub-Lieutenant in the reserves of the Forty first Infantry to a term of exile for involvement with socialistic propaganda. The Dispatch teases Scire Facias for tomorrow to explain electrocution methods. All the news across 84 pages and 192 columns.
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Carls Company
Bern
Dee
Herr Friedrich
Fortyfirst
Kemmler
Scire Facias
Dispatch
Hidden underground hideout of Younger and James gangs found
In Lake Prairie township Nicollet county a rabbit hunt party uncovered a subterranean cave linked to the Younger and James bands. The site contained bunks, a stove, cooking utensils, and a room for 20 horses with 18 hitching posts. A letter from Frank James warned of Pinkerton detectives and vigilance committees. Skeletal remains, bones, and horse theft gear suggest the cave served as a long concealed outpost connected to the 1876 Northfield raid.
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le Sueur
Nicollet
Lake Prairie Township
Nicollet County
Younger
James Boys
Northfield Bank
Missouri
Barney Fay
Gowan
Kit Carson
Frank James
James Younger
Rivers
Brown
Northfield
Gibraltar
Conway
Dir
Indian Creek
Gang of Thieves
James
Arms and pamphlets move across the Rio Grande near Laredo
No public stores of arms were kept on the American side except for a handful of private weapons carried by three or four men who crossed into Mexico. The plan for consultation by intended revolutionists was common knowledge in Laredo, with frequent meetings and inquiries noted.
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Rio Grande
Mexico
Laredo
Kean Caching Allegations in Insolvent Bank Case
In Chicago, banker S. A. Kean submitted a hurried three day old statement showing $628,276 in liabilities and $603,800 in assets. Depositors' counsel doubt full 25 percent realization. petitions from Esther Pugh of the WCTU and others accuse Kean of taking deposits after deciding to assign. A Christmas 24 page Dispatch issue is announced.
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Chicago
S. A. Kean
Jacobs
Kean
Esther Pugh
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Woman’s Temperance Publishing Association
Matilda B. Carse
Bounty Scheme in Doubt as Congress Weighs Mail Subsidy and Tonnage
Washington dispatch reports House debate on a mixed mail subsidy and tonnage bounty for American steamship lines. Supporters like Farquhar push national pride while opponents fear cost and combine may kill both subsidies. Committee consideration may yield a mail subsidy only for trade with South and Central America.
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Prom
STAPP
Wasnixcton
House of Representatives
Farquhar
New York
Congress
State Library urged to build new fireproof home
State Librarian Egle reports 4 004 volumes added last year bringing total to 84 094 and urges a new fireproof building to house battle flags archives and growing collections. He seeks funds for rare volumes law series reprint an extended catalogue and wider international exchanges with English speaking nations and Central and South American states.
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Hanegispurg
Egle
Pennsylvania
Caeellnats
Indian care transfer question before Senate committee
The text discusses whether care and control of Indians in tribal relation should move to another government department and directs reporting to the Senate by bill or otherwise. It notes customary powers granted to the committee.
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Senate
Committee
Government proposal to issue money at two percent interest
Mr Stanford explains a bill to enable the government to supply money, backed by land security, at a roughly two percent rate. He argues the system would finance general business, stimulate employment, and press the government to meet national industry needs while relying on bonds and government authority for security. The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.
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WaAsBrEec
Stanford
Himé
Committee On Finance
Disappeared to death on Hudson River train near Montrose
Frank N. Harris conductor and Harry Edwards brakeman on a southbound Hudson River freight were believed blown from the train at 3 am near Montrose. Coroner to hold inquest. both men from New York had recently replaced strikers. The Dispatch will publish a full twenty four page edition tomorrow.
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Barons Poucheeersi
Frank N. Harris
Harry Edwards
Hudson River
Montrose
George Sloat
Caboose
Peekskill
Sutton
New York
Struggle Over Army Surgeon General Post Narrows to Few Names
Washington dispatch reports the Army Surgeon General race narrows as Secretary Proctor approaches a decision. Front runners include Dr. Sunderland and Dr. Greenleaf, with rumors of Dr. Ainsworth favored if possible. Bets among officers hinge on seniority, reform record, and internal support within the War Department.
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Washington
Army
Baxter
Proctor
Sunderland
Greenleaf
Record and Pension Branch
War Department
Resolution on Hebrew Persecution in Russia
In a daily House session Representative Cuom mings offered a resolution expressing deep sorrow over reports of Hebrew persecution in Russia. It condemns the barbarism, notes Russia as a longtime US ally, and requests the Secretary of State forward the resolution to the American Minister at St. Petersburg to present it to Emperor Alexander III.
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Cuommings
House of Representatives
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Czar
Russias
Senator Gray submits reciprocity with Great Britain and Mexico
In Wasumeton on December 19 Senator Gray introduced a Senate resolution urging the President to negotiate with Great Britain and Mexico to promote commercial intercourse and country ties. The measure calls for reduction and potential repeal of import duties on leading production articles of the respective nations through cooperative legislation.
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Wasumeton
Gray
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Mexico
Republican opposition to the force bill in the Senate
Senator Bate closed his speech against the force bill and Senator Stewart Republican argued the bill would harm both races if enforced in the South. He expressed sympathy for the colored man but warned against forcing him to risk his life for political gains. Public opinion in the South opposed the bill and its enforcement would worsen mis rule and sectional discord.
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Bate
Senate
Stewart
South
Congress
Illness of Knights of Labor Leader Devlin in Florida
John Devlin, executive committee member of the Knights of Labor, is seriously ill in St Augustine, Florida, with pneumonia after a cold contracted while visiting for an investigative session. He resides in Detroit and is regarded as a valued national member. Knights from Jacksonville and local editors sent well wishes and assistance.
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John Devlin
Knights of Labor
St Augustine
Pneumonim
Florida
St. Augustine
Knights of Ue
Mr. Devlin
Detroit
Mich
National
Canadian cattle legislation to require vessel inspection
Ottawa December 19. The government plans to introduce a bill in the next Parliament session making cattle steamer inspections compulsory and requiring gift cattle to be carried below deck after September 15 when gales begin.
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Ottawa
Owr
Indian Question Drives Inquiry on Indian Tribes
Senator Manderson introduced a resolution authorizing the Committee on Indian Affairs or a subcommittee to investigate the condition of Indian tribes in North Dakota South Dakota Montana and elsewhere. The inquiry will review causes of troops occupying reservations and whether treaties have been fulfilled. The panel will also probe the arms in possession and the roles of the legislative and executive branches and possible steps to curb armament.
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Wassinetos
Manderson
Committee On
Indian Affairs
North Dakota
South Dakota
Montana
United States
Arma
Mexican revolutionary Ruiz Sandoval on trial in Texas court
The case of Ruiz Sandoval is ongoing before the Federal Court in San Antonio. Today's evidence showed that General Sandoval and several Mexicans held meetings in May and June and prepared for a military expedition into Mexico. No positive evidence yet of further actions.
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Robert
Easin
Caldier
Leyraud
England
America
San Antonio
Tex
Ruiz Sandoval
General Sandoval
Mexico
Hawaiian Treaty Turndown Follows Sherman-McKinley Talk
Washington December 19. Senator Sherman will withdraw his resolution to alter the tariff law to keep the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty in force. The move comes amid reports that amendments could reopen the entire tariff, prompting the decision.
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Sherman
Washinetoy
McKinley
Ky men die after gas incident at Louisville hotel
James Poutt and Clifton Searcy of Lawrenceburg Kentucky stayed at the Enterprise Hotel in Louisville. They retired and blew out the gas. Poutt was found dead and Searcy remained unconscious.
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Louisville
James Poutt
Clifton Searcy
Lawrenceburg
Enterprise
Poutt
Searcy
Crispin Denies Confession in Cooperstown Murder Tale
In Franklin County Pennsylvania December 19 Crispin denied making any confession to the alleged murder of a youth near Cooperstown. Detective Breene reportedly visited in Buffalo where Crispin is serving a penitentiary term and prison officials called the confession tale a fabrication.
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Irpeedu
Liepaton
Frranelr
Crispin
Young Washburo
Cooperstown
W. J. Breene
Buffalo
Skowhegan Hotel Closures Spark Maine Town Turmoil
Skowhegan faces uproar as hotels and lodging houses shut after Constable Paine demands victuallers licenses under an old statute. Hesselton and Coburn hotels refuse liquor sales to non-guests, turning away hundreds and prompting court and selectmen meetings to seek a settlement. authorities warn against enforcing the liquor law amid a rush of hungry travelers.
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Waterville
Skowegan
Paine
Hesselton
Coburn
Skowhegan
Tehouse
Supreme Court
Es Ixiga
Universalist
Hotel Coburn
Judge Whitehouse
Dispatch
Judge
Christmas sentiments from noted American authors
The Dispatch previews an exclusive feature on Christmas sentiments from Harriet Beecher Stowe W D Howells Ella Wheeler Wilcott and other notable American writers. The planned twenty four page spread promises literary reflections suitable for the season and broad reader interest.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe
W. D. Howells
Ella Wheeler Wilcot
Dispatch
Lawyer Refuses Secrets Before Investigating Committee
The Investigating Committee questioned P. Dustin about his client Andrew Mornat against ex-Council member W. N. Forbis in a bribery case. Dustin refused to answer, likening his client’s disclosures to sacred confessions. Treasurer John A. Gano testified paying 1500 dollars to J. C. Boone to lower real estate values for the Chamber of Commerce.
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P. Dustin
Andrew Mornat
W.N. Forbis
Council
Dustin
W. W. Scarborough
Stevens
Coates
John A. Gano
Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Boone
Creditors Accept 60 Cents on Dollar for Whitten Burdett & Young
Boston readers learn creditors vote to accept 60 cents on the dollar payable in notes 3 4 9 and 12 months. Net asset figures show $667 496 in assets against $1 103 249 liabilities. Whitten Burdett Young details include individual asset and liability totals.
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Whitten, Burdett & Young
Whitten
Young
Mr. Burdett
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