Notorious Baccarat Trial Attracts London Royal Attendance
The Strand courtroom fills as Sir William Gordon-Cumming faces a high profile baccarat case with Prince of Wales present. Sir Edward Clark leads for the plaintiff while cross examinations reveal a disputed document and accusations of cheating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gordon-Cumming
Lord Coleridge
Hyde Park
Wales
Cumming
the Prince of Wales
Francis Knollys
Edward Clark
Gill
Arthur Wilson
Lyreett Green
Berkeley Levitt
Charles Rossell
Q.C. M.P
Asquith
Q.C
Arthur Russell
Sir Edward Clark
Behai
William
Scots’ Guards
Prince of Wales
Edward
Tramlyc Roft
Sooney Gokwae Deon
Owen Will d
Sir William Gordon-Cumming
Sir Edward
Tranby Croft
Lord Coventry
Albert Edward
Coventry
Arthur Somerset
Edward Somerset
Lyostt Green
Barkeley Levett
Reuben Sason
Crowd Sees Royal Departure After Trial Adjourns
An immense crowd gathered to witness the royal departure as the hearing adjourned for the next day. Spectators raised hats in salute and discussed the proceedings while the royal carriage moved away amid cheers and casual chatter in the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patache
Charles
Tal
Tne Park
Turkish Train Robbery Captures Tourists for Ransom
A band near Teherskel derailed the eastern express wounding some. They seized several passengers including German banker Israel and English travelers. The brigands demand 40 000 in ransom, with Chancellor Caprivi contacting ambassador von Radwitz. Passengers resisted as robbers looted cars and took captives into the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Constax Tixorix
Teherskel
Berlin
von Caprivi
von Radwite
Anastasine
Belza
Poe Brads
Ana
Rey
Oscar Ograger
Israel
Land-Ownar Orf
Bava
Sealing Question Highlights in Blue Book Contents
The blue book outlines full copies of correspondence on sealing policy with dispatches between Sir Jalan and Lord Salisbury and notes on a proposed Board of Arbitration. It covers Secretary Blaine and Secretary Maine dispatches, Paunce Tate and Paunofote messages, and mentions the Queen and Parliament awaiting bill passage before action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Lord Alisbury
Paunce Tate
Aed Seley
Min- Paunoofote
Bering Sea Bill Moves to Second Reading in Commons
In Lospex June 1 the First Lord of the Treasury William Henry Smith moved to read the Bering Sea bill a second time. He argued urgency and sought amicable arbitration to settle the dispute. The bill would prohibit sealing in the Bering Sea and hopes to reduce the seal catch and raise prices pending arbitration by a panel including Sir William Vernon Harcourt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranby Croft
Charles Ussell
Yen
Ion
Charles Nussell
Charles Sat
Coabaecnane
Ae Sears
Williams
Lospex
Treasury
William Henry Smith
House of Commons
Bering Sea
Smith
UN Iim
William Vernon Harcourt
Stavely Hill
George Osborn Morgan
Birscors Campbell
Georre Boden Powell
James Ferguson
Mr. Bryce
Sones
Chinese Ex-Minister Faces Decapitation Appeal
A telegram from several foreign embassies reports that General Tolengki Tong, once China's representative here, faces a possible decapitation sentence amid unsettled financial scandals. The note indicates diplomatic concern as case details remain unclear.
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Paws
Jone
Solidlanya
Tolengki Tong
Pat
Denned
China
Hem
Itawas Restos
Ccnp
Bath Iron Works Submits Lowest Bid for Cruiser No 13
Proposals opened at the Navy Department for protected cruiser No 13 funded by a prior Congress. The ship, similar to the earlier cruiser, will carry eight inch and six inch guns with numerous rapid fire weapons. Bids from William Cramp & Sons Union Iron Works and Bath Iron Works were read, with Bath Iron Works offering about two million dollars.
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Bath Iron Works
Wasumotoy
Navy Department
Naval Service
William Cramp & Sons
Eeselphia
Union Iron Works
San Prune
Bath Iron Wape Bath
Blaine in Bad Shape as Urgent Care Is Taken
A hurried transfer to Bar Harbor is arranged for Secretary of State J. G. Blaine who arrived in Boston exhausted and frail. He traveled by private car with careful supervision, his condition described as critical with overwork the likely cause and recovery expected to be lengthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duwlap
Lospex
Temple Bar
England
Lyceum
Court of Law
Bostrom
Jone
J. G. Bisine
Boston
Bar Harbor
New York
Miller
New York and Providence Railroad
Maine
Higine
Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Washington
Gont
GHE Visited Heaven A Grip Tale Of Cora Mattson
A Plymouth Center girl Miss Cora Mattson suffers a severe grip leading to sixteen days unconscious. She recalls meeting friends and relatives in an otherworldly experience before waking and resuming life, with her health slowly returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wareaunny
June
Plymouth Center
Cora Mattson
Episcopal Church
Mattson
Waodorin
Abe
Jury Bribers Plead Not Guilty In Hennessey Case
The Hennessey jury bribers appeared in court today and pleaded not guilty after defense objections halted the trial. Further proceedings are expected as new indictments arise and the case moves forward in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessey
New Ontraxs
Watchorn Takes Possession as Chief Factory Inspector
One of Governor Pattersons eight appointees rejected by the Senate assumed the office today without incident. Robert Watchorn, former clerk to the Governor, becomes the undisputed head of the Chief Factory Inspector post. Snyder remains unfilled in the approval sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Hannisareas
Pat Tere
Senate
Bascal
Robert Watchorn
Espa
Macdonald’s Condition Deteriorates Amid Leadership Talk
Premier Macdonald remains critically ill with faint recovery hopes fading after 10 o clock. Sir John Thompson seen as likely next premier by Western members while French leaders back Thompson or Ompeon. Governor General influence cited as pivotal in the leadership decision as dispatch from St John reports urgent mission to Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
Montreal Stock Exchange
Grrana
Macdonald
Ana Ho
Hfe
Jeia
John
John Ompeon
St. John
N. E
Leonora ¢ Tilly
Thevexece
Ttawa
Corner Stone Laying Sparks Tragedy at Catholic Church
At the corner stone ceremony for the S J Englebert Catholic Church in NowJ Joseph Stodgart fatally wounds Aloise Steiner after a disturbance among about 4000 attendees. A rope was used. police intervene and place Stodgart in jail as chaos erupts andSteiner dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
S J. Englebert
Joseph Stodgart
Aloise Steiner
Hene
Potso Stein
Riot at Orbisonia Ball Game Turns Fatal
A ball game in Orbisonia draws about 100 miners from Bechtel and Robertsdale. A clash erupts between groups, two Bechtel miners fatally stab two Robertsdale men. Bechtel and assailants are captured as tensions rise and threats of violence follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huwtrooper
Orbisonia
Robertsdale
Anton Bachtel
Snyder Leighby
Bechtel
Ail
Pittsburg Girl Mary Lawman Makes Debut in Boston
Miss Mary Lawman of Pittsburg debuted as a star at Tremont Theater Boston performing her adaptation of Marie Uhland's Vittorio. The crowd filled the house but did not call for recalls. manager Frank L. Goodwin has provided a strong supporting company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mary Lawman
Pittsburg
Tremont Theater
Marie Uohard
Frank L. Goodwin
Neal's Personal Plea Before Democratic Delegation
Governor Campbell read a copy of a personal letter by Hon. L. T. Neal of Chillicothe dated June 1. Neal declares his candidacy for governor and asks Democrats statewide for guidance on securing their county delegation.
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Campbell
Cotuimare
L. T. Neal
Chillicothe
Neal
Tobin murder case unsettled with Videto and O'Brien doubt
Officials failed to identify Frank Videto among county jail visitors connected to the Tobin killing. O'Brien is linked by two witnesses but a prison record casts doubt on his involvement, as Tobin was murdered March 2 and O'Brien’s confinement dates conflict.
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O'Brien
Tobin
Frarans
Frank Videto
Walter Heather
Erie
Tobly
T O'Brien
Carter Harrisons Man Wins In Chicago Election
In Chicago eleven circuit judges were elected with few contests. Francis Adams won the eleventh judgeship, endorsed by Carter Harrison and backed by Republicans. Other races across the state saw no significant competition while Democratic and Republican candidates pressed ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Francis Adams
Carter Harrison
Carrie
Chinese Workmen Escape in Alaska Coast Disaster
The schooner Katie Flickinger arrived from Alaska and reported the May 11 sinking of the Sadie F. Caller in deep water. Two hundred Chinese workmen narrowly escaped a watery grave in the incident nearIk Bay Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Faarcisco
Katie Flickinger
Ee Ik Bay
Alaska
Sadie F. Caller
Bank Scandal Hearings Unfold Over Spring Garden Case
Francis W. Kennedy and H H Kennedy faced United States Commissioner Bell as evidence of embezzlement and falsified accounts at Spring Garden National Bank mounted. Testimony alleged over issued notes, false entries, and staged discounts affecting reserves and certificates. Directors testified Kennedy pressured resignations while bank records showed substantial shortages and suspicious cash movements.
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Rata
Francis W. Kennedy
Henry HB. Kennedy
Spring Garden National Bank
United States
Bell
Bardsley
Kennedy
Moynmensing
National Bank
Willam P. Drew
Spring Garden Bank
Arena
Francie Kennedy
United States District Attorney
Seaea
Youn
Tart
Middleton
Resources
McClure
Drew
van Gunden & Young
VanGunden & Young
Kennedy & Dey Orso
J. Hoffman
Young
Tarlin
Samuel RK. Shute
H. H. Kennedy
Schooler
Garden
Ephrain
Nelson F. Evans
Iite
Nelson F. Red
Maine
Robert C. Thomas
Evans
Evans Ana
Kennedy Bail Figures Tie to State Case Notes
Fragmentary report shows bail set at 15 000 dollars for Henry H. Kennedy and 20 000 dollars for Francis W. Kennedy. Reference to a state proceeding mentions defendants and a substantial bail, with unclear surrounding context and names.
Spiritualist Forecasts for the People’s Party
Mrs. H Lake, a Boston spiritualist, claims a trance revealed the fate of the new People’s party. She says the party represents American citizens and will confront old parties while facing slander and pressure to embrace virtue and reform.
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People’s Party
United States
Aaa
Met
Ptt Prand
Eee
Teview
Mismanaged reception mars Decoration Day for Harrison visit
A Philadelphia account reports the Union League Club faced uproar over decoration day arrangements for President Harrison. Improper seating left Harrison without a proper place at the table and he departed in an ordinary hack after an incomplete reception.
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Pamapstrata
Union League
Clnbare
Harrison
Ae Penn
Ion
Ceah Halford
Ee Ransdell
Snes
Ransdhe
Fayette County Court House Corner Stone Laying
A large crowd gathers in Uniontown for Fayette county new Court House cornerstone ceremony. Nathaniel Ewing presides as parade ends at the site with Dawson and Collins among organizers and local press present. The event features the stone laying and presentation of deeds and photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniontown
Fayette County
Cate Ako
Onel Collins
Lee
Saigo
Wealthy Lady and Farm Hand Die in Double Suicide
In Rush township, Miss Ada Townsend and Elmer Foster, a farm hand, died by suicide after a late evening drive. A note indicated they planned it some time, and their families reportedly opposed the match. The mother discovered Ada after she failed to answer the usual call.
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Gatesa
Ada Townsend
Elmer Foster
Rush Township
This County
Aden
Foster
Oatmeal Trust Formed in Nationwide Move
Incorporation papers filed in Columbus for Axros June LI for the trust includes all mills in the country. Report states prices may be lowered due to the consolidation affecting oats and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axros
Columbus
Escaped convict and missing inmate case noted
A Special Telegram reports Caprcasous, a five year convict named Janes L D Short, escaped from the penitentiary Saturday. It is learned today that he, and Mrs. Sarah Lovett who lived for catching fish, are involved. she is married.
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Caprcasous
Janes
L. D. Short
Sarah Lovett
Cuatg
Ministers clash over improvised letter at Synod meeting
Report of a Presbyterian Synod session details a heated dispute over an unauthenticated letter from Dr. McAllister. Clergy debate its incorporation, possible censure, and actions against a traitor, with Milligan and Johnston trading sharp remarks as minutes and disciplinary options are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
B. J
Mo Allister
T. Milligan
J. Carson
McAllister
Carson
William Johnston
Me Lidelied
Ie Johnston
Me McAllister
Johnston
Ed Allister
McAllister Ion
J. B. Thompson
Sunda
K. Milligan
Joih Stevenson
Jer Josep
J. W. F. Carlisle
T. W. Milligan
Pitts
T. T. P. Stephenson
Philadelphia
J.B. J. Milligan
Ragaine Sas Earta
D. B
Wilson
R. Milligaan
M. Milligan
Setanta
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London
Mense
Bacrarat
Sir Charles Russell
General Williams
Turf
Marlborough Clubs
Charles Sace
Edward Gata Tie
Iliams
William Gordon Eee
Cinna
el-Kehir
Gribas
Camel Corps
Eral Williams
Prince Wales
Stanley Wilson
Girobsries Russell
Bing Thes
Owen
Mneek
Fsa
Caprivi
Anid
Criste
Ginor Pakeison
Bnyder
Reise
Ghe
Watchden
Yihe
St. Louis
Videto
Alaskaw
Quaker City Bank
Spring Garden
State
Dee Bell
Henry H. Kenned
Francis W.kennedy
Salmonder
Ae Glass
H. Kennedy
Siriaas Ae
Wes Sateen
Fayette's New Court House
Dr. McAllister
WE Clark
R. P. Synod
D. B. Wilson
Dr. McAllisters
J. M. McCracken
Mulligan
Vaneek
B. Milligan
Revs, Reed and Sameon
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