He Killed His Man in a Yale Classmate Tale of Judge Brown
A Western Senator recounts Judge Henry B. Brown of Michigan killing a burglar in his home during a late night confrontation. The anecdote accompanies his Supreme Court nomination as President Harrison weighs endorsements and Brown's admiralty and patent expertise. The account notes Michigan senators' divisions and the president's review of Brown's decisions before finalizing the selection.
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Henry B. Brown
Michigan
Judge Brown
Irby
South Carolina
Noize
Yacsnoy
Supreme Bench
Matthews
Brown
Brewer
Kansas
Birown
Yale
McMillan
Russell
Stockbridge
Justice Miller
Senate
Mr. Russell
Blatchferd and Bradley
Supreme Court
Political maneuvering behind an Indiana presidential bid
The text notes General Alger backing for Judge Brown via close ties, while Judge Gresham gains little administration support. It cites Gresham’s Indiana followers seeking the Republican nomination and urges papers there to back their candidate. It predicts smooth Senate confirmation for the appointment.
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Alger
Russell
Judge Brown
Henry M. Duffield
Detroit
General Alger
Judge Gresham
Indiana
Conhend
Maine LA Veto Of 75000 Bar Harbor Public Building
President Harrison vetoes a 75000 appropriation for a Bar Harbor public building, citing limited needs and high costs. He notes Bar Harbor’s summer population, modest postal use, and higher janitor salaries than current rent. Maine lawmakers decry the veto as political.
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Wasninetox
Maine
House
Senate
Bar Harbor
Pine Tree
United States
Taearava
Eden
Har Harbor
Congress
Blaine
Heed
Bountelie
Blaino
Recount Amendment Rejected in Appraisal Bill Debate
Debate over an amendment by Mr. Washington to provide for a recount in Newarks failed. Extensive committee arguments by Mr. Bowers and Census Superintendent Porter were not printed and will be prepared for members’ return after the holidays with an early report expected.
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Washington
Waiting for a decision rail way men in contempt of court
The Chicago grand jury investigation into indicted railway officials is suspended awaiting the U S Supreme Court ruling on whether witnesses Councilman and Peasley must answer. After resolution, Chicago investigations will be renewed with Lambertson and Ingham reappointed to assist in trial and inquiry.
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Washington
Dec
Chicago Grand Jury
United States Supreme Court
Councilman
Peasley
Chicago
Co. M. Lambertson
George G. Ingham
Raum and His Methods in Congressional Inquiry
Washington December 4 The Raum investigation nears its end with the committee close to completing its inquiries. After one or two more meetings the majority and minority will draft their reports. A few questions about Raum's finances remain pending awaiting Chairman Morrill's return. The committee previously refused to examine those matters and may reaffirm that decision leaving little left to investigate.
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Washington
Raum
Morrill
Cooper
RULE FOR HARRISON Does Not Want His Name Used In Connection With the Presidency
Secretary Husk expressed regret that his name appeared in an article about a farmers’ vote on presidential candidates for 1902 He said his administration has been for the whole people and he expects renomination, denying any effort to shift Republican attention from President Harrison.
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Washington
Husk
Siecerely
Harrison
Conway
Condemned Navy Vessels Put Up For Bid Across Ports
The Navy Department issued bids for condemned U S vessels to be opened March 25 1801. Vessels listed include Juniata priced at 1 Brookyln 11000 Ossippe 13400 Speedwell 500 Pilgrim 50 Blue Island Saugus Rescue 500 Quinnebaug 13000 with locations at Portsmouth Brookyln Norfolk Washington Brooklyn prior.
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Washmetor
Navy Department
United States Navy
Juniata
Portsmouth
N. H
Brooklyn
Norfolk
Ossippes
Speedwell
Pilgrim
Bzue Island
Saugus
Washington
Rescue
Quinnebaug
N. Y
Postmaster Nominees for Pennsylvania Named
Washington announces Senate nominations for Pennsylvania postmasters including W. R. Cole of Pottsville H A Hayes of Kittanning and Mrs M N Hausberger of Tamaqua in today’s list.
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Washington
Senate
Pennsylvania
W. R. Cole
Pottsville
H. A. Hayes
Kittanning
M.N. Hausberger
Tamaqua
Senate Delays Lawmaking Until After Holidays
Washington report says the Senate will not pass major bills this session, with recesses at noon today and again Monday amid party divisions. House members denounce Senate delays as immaturity while predicting only the appropriation bill may pass after holidays, as observers on Capitol Hill note stalled elections legislation.
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Washington
Doo. M
House
Senate
Tir DisraTos
Capitol Hill
Messrsoe
McPherson
Hull
French challenger taunts Lucci to sixth fast in London to New York
A letter from Alexander Jacques of Christiania dated December 10 and published in The Dispatch shows a Frenchman defending Franco honor by challenging the Italian faster Lucci to a sixth endurance fast. Jacques notes past fasting feats including 42 days in London and current plans to fast until early January at Crayford, Kent, with a committee to oversee the match.
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New York
Lucci
Lucel
Franco
Aquarium
London
Christiania
Station Road
Crayford
Kent
England
Alexander Jacques
Flags on the Capitol Move to Erect Central Flagstaffs
Washington reports Judge Valentine, now Senate Sergeant at Arms, backs a plan for flagstaffs over the central porticos at the Capitol Eastern and western entrances. Senator Hale chairs a Monday vote on the resolution amid concerns about multiple flags on Congress roofs.
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Wasiington
Judge Valentine
Senate
United States
Congress
Capitol
Valentine
Hale
House
Congress in Christmas mood at the Capitol
The House wing shows holiday languor with few members present. Democratic members cluster around a blaze and swap campaign tales while about a dozen Congressmen sing “Annie Rooney” and “Listen to My Tale of Woe” to mouth organs as committees lock rooms for two weeks.
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Wasumno Tor
Capitol
Annie Rooney
Patrice Whitbeck Sues Blakeslee for Damages in Court
Actress Mary Patrice Whitbeck sues A P Blakeslee for 20000 damages alleging broken heart after a promised marriage. The case cites a courtship dating four years with letters and hidden engagement plans. The suit rests on alleged deceit and an abortive attempt to wed in Wisconsin.
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ChicaGo
Mary Patrice Whitbeck
A. P. Blakesiee
Patrice
Cho” Company
New York
Midnight Call
Jacobs
Northside Theater
Whitbeck
Hudson, N. Y
Hickeslee
Board of Trade
Hooley's
Blakeslee
Soubrette
Waukegan
Ill
Wisconsin
Kenos
New York Population Recount Delayed by Census Committee
The New York recount demand lies with the House Committee on Census and will be taken up after the holidays. Evidence has been presented and the issue is generally regarded as effectively aired in the House.
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Washington
New York City
House Committee On
Lost money at Faro Seeks recovery from gambling house
M. Burkhard of Baltimore sues Slater's Faro Bank for 4000 saying he lost funds at the house over two years from January 1888 to November 1890. He alleges losses at faro and roulette, seeks repayment plus damages, naming Roger J. Ter, John Holt and others as defendants.
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Dispatch
Baltimore
M. ©. Burkhard
Slater
Faro Bank
Burkhard
Hoo
Faro
Ingalls & Co Creditors Endorse Debt Settlement Offer
Boston creditors at an adjourned meeting endorse G W Ingalls & Co proposal to pay 60 percent of debts in four quarterly installments over 8 6 and 12 months at 6 percent. Assets remain with a trustee until all notes are paid.
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Boston
G. W. Ingalls & Co
Boots
Supreme Court Rules Oleomargarine Sale In Original Packages Valid
In Commonwealth v George Paul the court holds that federal commerce power supersedes state law, ruling oleomargarine in original packaging is merchantable and protected for inter state sale. The Pennsylvania May 21 1885 act cannot apply to the described sale, and the defendant is found not guilty on the special verdict.
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Philadelphia
The
Commonwealth
George Paul
Henry R. Edmunds
Reed
Braun & Fitts
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Braun & Pitts
Lcense
Pennsylvania
John M. Morris
State of
Court of An Pleas
Dauphin County
Mugler
Kansas
Lessy
Hardin
Supreme Court of the
Leisy Versus
Leisy
Harding
Wall
Patterson
Kentucky
Congress
Civis Society
Ben Also Crowley
Christenson
Act of Assembly of Pennsylvania
Cleo
Kaufffman
High Jinks on Change Brightens Christmas Eve Exchange
New York December 4 The Stock Exchange enjoyed a mild Christmas Eve celebration with the visiting gallery crowded for fun. A surprise gift saw chairman James Mitchell receive a 700 set of ornamental glassware from A D Cordova and members, while paper popping and ticker tape chaos provided the main amusement. Bulls and bears collided in spirited chaos as the crowd, including many spectators and ladies, reveled in the holiday spectacle.
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New York
Metropolis
Stock Exchange
James Mitchell
A. D. Cordova
Exchange
Mitchell
Kk Andaetot
Manufacturers Refuse Detailed Census Questions
Philadelphia manufacturers protest the census inquiry into profits and production. Spreckels Sugar Refining Company and others refuse to answer detailed cost data, citing impractical questions and attorney referrals. Harrison, Frazier & Co. and Baldwin Locomotive Works also reportedly decline to fill out schedules.
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Claraton
Philadelphia
Spreckels
Harrison, Frazier & Co
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Johnsons Great Fall Near Bancox Quarries News Telegram
A Monson man named Johnson was blown into a quarry by a heavy wind and fell about 120 feet into snow. Companions dug him out after a search. he escaped with only minor injuries and unsteadiness reported.
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Bancox
Johnson
Monson
Boe
Ooreer
Obstreperous Ex-Treasurer Charged With Larceny
John B. Cooney former treasurer of the Trades Council was arrested in Font River Massachusetts on a larceny charge. Police report he resisted officers who sought to obtain possession of secured funds and belongings related to the council.
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Font River
Mass
John B. Cooney
The
Trades
Conneil
Eilactnen
Patient at Missouri asylum commits suicide
Mrs Annie Smith, a patient at St Vincent's Insane Asylum in Br Louis, hanged herself by a bed sheet twisted into a rope from the transom after suffering acute melancholia. The death occurred on December 4.
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Missouri
Br. Louis
Annie Smith
St. Vincent’s Insane Asylum
New York Rabbi Divorces Probed Amid Bigamy Fears
Police Justice Hogan reports a surge of women seeking warrants against husbands who obtain rabbinical divorces for eight dollars. The United Hebrew Charities and the Grand Jury push to outlaw such writs, and Kapel Harris faces desertion and potential bigamy charges after a dubious written release.
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DISPA
New York
Hogan
Essex Market Court
Essex Market
America
East Side
Cnte
Joseph
Goti
Grand Jury
Martine
United Hebrew Charities
Kapel Harris
Arnold B. Ehrilicty
Harris
Forsythe Street
Kirshovitz
United States
Kopel Harris
Kepel Harris
Cilate Hinshovirsz
Morita
Desperate Senatorial Fight Over Illinois Seats
Chicago shows a scramble as Chairman Long Jones announces contests to seat five Democratic state senators—Noonan Caldwell Arnold Dawkins and Coppinger—over alleged ballots and eligibility. The dispute ties to Merritt of Springfield and the looming Senate battle between Palmer and Farwell amid a near split legislature.
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Chicaco
Long” Jones
Republican State Central Committee
United States
Illinoia
Noonan
Caldwell
Armold
Dawkins
Coppinger
General Assembly
Merritt
Springfield
Farmers’ Alliance
John M. Palmer
Dem
Charles B. Farwell
John A. Logan
William B. Morrison
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Fort Worth Ex-Mayor Pendleton Complaint Prompt
The complaint named ex mayor Pendleton of Fort Worth Texas regarding a bogus divorce scheme. No arrests were reported tonight though it was implied Campbell and Buttner Horhes ex partners might be arrested soon.
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Pendleton
Fort Worth
Tex
Campbell
Buttner
Horhes
Chicago celebrates President Harrison's World’s Fair proclamation
Chicago marks a turning point as President Harrison proclaims the United States will host the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1905. The announcement unlocks funds and plans, with $10,000,000 raised and preparations set to begin. The Board of Control to meet soon to appoint a committee for legislative liaison as digging and construction are planned.
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Chicago
Harrison
United States
Christendom
Goenvellacc
Board of Control
Burglary Boldly Foiled in West Philadelphia
Frank Harris, a notorious thief, broke into Edward Moore’s jewelry store at 4073 Harverford Street. Mrs Moore cried out, her husband and son chased, Harris shot at William Moore, Edward Moore restrained him, but Harris wounded the son before police arrived.
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Philadelphia
Bec
William
Harris
Young Moore
Edward Moore
Caleht
Moores
Law limits voters to a single vote in multi seat districts
In Michigan 1889 law for cumulative voting allowed multiple votes in multi seat districts. Republicans in Detroit and Grand Rapids used cumulative ballots but Democratic boards issued certificates to their candidates. Supreme Court denied mandamus to issue Republican certificates, holding voters may not cast more than one vote per candidate. All justices concur except Cabell.
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Lansive
Mich
Detroit City
Grand Mapies
Supreme Court
Champlin
Cabill
Escape of Hig Foot and Sitting Bull Braves
Special telegram reports Hig Foot and the Sitting Bull braves who surrendered to Colonel Sumner escaped while being escorted toward the Missouri River. Sumner mourns 200 lost braves as four Ninth Cavalry companies pursue with Hotchkiss guns and mortar. Union of hostiles likely as they head toward Bad Lands, with a battle expected.
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Rosmtnn
New
Hig Foot
Sitting Bull
Sumner
Missouri River
Kicking Bear
Ninth Cavalry
Henry
White River
Divorce mill lawyer Hughes arrested in New York
William Duryea Hughes, a lawyer who operated the bogus divorce mill on Broadway, was arrested at 5 PM and jailed at police headquarters. Detectives Reilly and Trainor found him hiding at 68 Third Avenue. The arrest followed bench warrants issued by Judge Ma Martine.
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New York
William Duryea Hughes
Broadway
Reilly
Trainor
Third Avenue
Ma Martine
Pretty Wife Frees Prisoner in Clever Pardon Battle
Mrs. Frank B. Aldrich pursues the case of her husband Frank P. Aldrich, jailed in the River side Penitentiary for a ten thousand dollar Allegheny robbery. She uncovers misidentification and locates real culprits, securing a pardon from the Pardon Board. The dramatic tale traces detectives, Pinkertons, and European pursuits as justice shifts.
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Frank B. Aldnech
Wright
Frank P. Aldrich
Western Penitentiary
Lemon
Allegheny
Sword of Justice
Europe
Riverside
Frank Aldrich
Ohio
John McLean
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Aldrich
Beatty
Columbus
Pennsylvania Pardon Board
Warden Wright
Harrisburg
State Stone
Washington
Quay
Ogans
Ler
Collier
Stanford
Pittisburg
Kangad
Frank Cox
Frank Cox Bank
W. D. Porter
Matt Pinkerton
Chicago
Pinkerton
Ludlow
Murphy
Pittsburg
Lee
Lemon Aldrich
Morrow, Esq
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