Georgia's Gang Now Gone After Desperate Train Raid Battle
Rome Ga Nov 26 A sheriff's posse fought a fortified gang at Plainville decimating the Marrow led group. Will Marrow and Scott were killed in the raid after a fierce cabin defense. Green charged the gang with two years of robberies including the East Tennessee Express hold up. Reinforcements with winchesters arrived to wrap up the chase.
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Rome
Plainville
Little Town
W. L. Blankenship
Little Row
Blankenship
Jim Green
Green
Henry Leake
Ben Marrow
Marrow
George Marrow
Leake
McConnell
Calhoun
Gordon County
McGinnis
Old Man Marrow’s
William Marrow
Chester Scott
Frank Floyd
J. H. Brownlee
Jim Johnson
B. FE. J Dford
Old Man Marrow
Lindsey
Byards
Joe Marrow
Will
Pinston
Will Marrow
Scott
John Marrow
East Tennessee Express
Here
Piedmont
Ala
Southern Express Company
Atlantic Road
Adas
New Tuesday
Daring Gang Venture Ends With Sheriff Wounded
The Marrows and their associates are described as young men with families. Sheriff Mc Ginniss was brought in tonight and is now at Dr Beatty's infirmary in a dying condition.
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Marrows
Sheriff McGinniss
Foley Laird libel suit ends in draw verdict
Verdict finds defendant Major James M. Laird not guilty of libel but orders him to pay two thirds of the costs while Patrick Foley bears one third. The Greensburg case centers on an Argus editorial accusing Foley a rouser heeler and ruffian in his role as delivery stable keeper and Democratic leader.
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Foley-Laird
Greensburg
Patrick Foley
Pittsburg
Major Laird
Keenan
Foley
Pattison
Fol
Pry i World
Pennsylvania
Gbheny County
Brennen
James M. Laird
Fortune for a Bride: Reading Mrs Stahlnecker Inherits Large Southern Estate
Mrs. Stahlnecker of Reading inherits over 1 million dollars from Henry Sands a cotton broker of Alabama. The wedding gift included a silver service and the will grants heirs 100000 to Miss South and the sister Ida while brother Lloyd receives 75000. Probate has been admitted and executor is New York lawyer Mr Wilcox.
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Dandore
Mr. Swahlnecker
Mra Stahlnecker
Ban
New York
Wilcox
Reading
Sands
Southern Law
Misa South
Ince
Ida
Lloyd
Mia Stahlnecker
Liv
Ash Street
Street Railway Deal Sets New Indianapolis Ownership
Pittsburgh financier Murray Verner leads Chicago investors in a plan to acquire 80 percent of the Indianapolis Street Railway for 3.25 million dollars with J. Shaffer of Indianapolis to manage after acquisition. Marshall Field and other investors participate as the deal halts over option issues and existing Frenzel presidency.
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Street Railways
Indianapolis
Murray Verner
Carcaco
Chicago
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Murray A. Verner
Pittsburg
J. ©. Shaffer
Marshall Field, & W
W. Allerton
Frenzel
Painted Custodian Robs Neighbour Hooded Kiss Attempt
In New Brunswick New Jersey William Roberts a painter on a drunken election spree grabbed Mrs Daniel Cowan at a music store and tried to kiss her. A policeman seized him and he was jailed pending trial after being arraigned before Recorder Harkins. Roberts boasted he would not sober until a Republican president is elected. He allegedly hugged several other young women during his wanderings.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Daniel Cowan
Mra Cowan
William Roberts
Cleveland
Harkins
Roberts
Abbott resigns as Premier. Thompson to form government
Ottawa reports Sir John Caldwell Abbott resigns as Premier. Lord Stanley immediately sent for Sir John Thompson who accepted to form the new government. At five o'clock Sir John Thompson was sworn in as Minister of Justice.
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Ottawa
Ownz
John Caldwell Abbott
Lord Stanley
John Thompson
Costs and Debts Haunt Ex-Chairman After Campaign
New York reports show the Republican National Committee faced a large deficit after the campaign. Treasurer Cornelius Bliss handled finances but the closing weeks drained reserves. Senator Matthew Stanley Quay sought reimbursement, receiving 50 000, as funds were diverted to close races. Bliss now covers debts estimated between 50 000 and 60 000 with Republican support narrowing his liability.
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New Yoas
Republican National Committee
Cornelius N. Bliss
National Committee
Matthew Stanley Quay
New York
Bliss’ Boodle
Bliss
Conference Called as Democrats Plan Policy Node
Senator Arthur Pas Gorman returns to New York to host a conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with about 30 invited Democrats from across the nation. Speakers include Crisp Wilson Carlisle Springer Whitney Daniel Croker and Dickinson if possible. The gathering aims to map party strategy now that Democrats control Congress.
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Arthur Pas Gorman
Laurel Md
Fifth Avenue
Gorman
Crisp
William L. Wilson
West Virginia
Carlisle
Springer
William C. Whitney
Daniel
Virginia
Richard Croker
Don M. Dickinson
Detroit
Congress
Ex-President Cleveland Resting at Island Retreat
Ex-President Cleveland enjoys health and rest at an island hideaway after a duck hunting outing aboard the Sunshine. He plans to stay through next week with a small church service set for tomorrow, Miss Florence Hudson to officiate, and the president-elect expected to attend.
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Exmonrg
Sunshine
Cleveland
Little Island
Little House of Worship
Florence Hudson
Clevel Pea
Ex-Governor Campbell on Cabinet Offer and Ohio Vote
Ex-Governor Campbell of Ohio says he could not accept a cabinet post even if offered, citing business duties. In Jackson, Secretary of State Obrian reports official county returns with Harrison and Cleveland figures, and Mississippi County’s vote tally nearing 28,000 for Cleveland.
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Chcaco
Campbell
Ohio
Ave
Obiam
Oigergen Jy
Ate
Harrison
Tan Bidwell
Mississippi County
Cleveland
Bracken Wins First Indiana Demo Elector Than Lost County
Official returns from Indiana’s lost county show Bracken leading as the first Democratic elector. Indiana’s 19 electors were chosen amid tight competition as votes from Bracken County were tallied.
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Cleveland
Indiana
Indianapolis
Bracken
Pierce Wins Republican Elector Votes in Cleveland Area
The Republican ticket secured 255,615 votes for Pierce as the first elector, attaining a plurality similar to Cleveland’s. Overall, no elector on either ticket received the same or higher vote total, indicating a clear plurality outcome.
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Cratic
Pierce
Ublican
Cleveland
Tennessee Troops Ready for Miners Outbreak at Coal Creek
Nashville reports General Anderson increases garrison strength at Coal Creek and Oliver Springs after miners allegedly plan renewed convict releases. Adjutant General Norman orders readiness to suppress any lawlessness while noting ongoing convict labor and related prison lease issues in Tennessee.
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Tennessee
Coal Creek
Oliver Springs
Nashville
Kellar Anderson
Anderson
Turney
Norman
Chancery Court
Tennessee Tron and Bailr Company
Briceville
Death From a Fright in Brooklyn Young Girl Victim
Seven teen year old Emma Feusaner died in Brooklyn from a cerebral hemorrhage after a fright. She opened a parlor door to a person in Native American dress, screamed, and collapsed. medical aid was given but she suffered seizures and died Monday night.
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New York
Emma Feusaner
Brooklyn
Greenpoint
Emma
Dresed
Prison Break Through Eight Feet of Masonry
William Murphy and Frank Hoggs escaped Bisir county jail by digging through eight feet of masonry and using dynamite to blow the gate. Confederates outside aided with tools hidden in a dressed turkey. The pair remain at large as of tonight.
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Menna
Iors
Blaine Improves After Attack Amid Family Reassurances
Washington November 26 reports say James G Blaine is slowly recovering from the recent attack. Mrs Blaine says he is better each day and officials visiting the home note the improvement. Blaine Jr mentions his father may begin a planned trip to Southern California in a few weeks.
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Washington
Blaine
James G. Blaine, Jr
California
A Plethorea of Husbands Fourth Marriage Stirs Natrona
Natrona man Benjamin Davidson accuses Oliver Hodges and Anna Hodges of bigamy after they lawfully procured a license on the 8th and wed that day. Davidson, the victim count, says the woman, about 35, has wed her fourth husband, while he is about 62. The couple allegedly ran away with jewelry and valuables after a brief time of infatuation sparked by the ceremony.
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Burien
Oliver
Anna Hodges
Benjamin Davidson
Natrona
Davidson
Dineer
Township money stolen in daring Kirkersville burglary
Harrison township treasurer A H Austin reported the theft of 1400 in cash from a small safe in his house during a nighttime break in. Police note the burglary ranks among the boldest in the region and are investigating the entry and missing funds.
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Newark
Kirkersville
A. H. Austin
Harrison Township
Comet Discovery and a Meteor Shower Ignite News Across Cities
A Brighton scientist reports a faint new comet as two orbital solutions for the Holmes comet align, suggesting a longer, calmer visibility. Yale professor Hubert A. Newton notes a dramatic meteor shower of up to 3 600 per hour, while Atlanta dispatches describe Stone Mountain and Lithonia workers etc. unrest linked to end times fears and a disrupted wedding in the colored Lithonia church.
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Boston
European Union of Astronomers
Freeman
Brighton
England
Greenwich
Holmes
BS Science Observatory
Kreutz
Europe
Father Séars
Washington
Fayela
Earth
Hubert A. Newton
Yale
Proiessor
van Name
Elkins
Pennsylvania
New Haven
Germantown
Atlanta
Iie
Stone Mountain
Lithonia
Jen
Explosion on pay car shocks Knoxville workers
In Knoxville, the Cumberland Gap and Louisville Railroad pay car exploded on departure to pay off employees. Paymaster Richard P. Johnson escaped unharmed while Ralph Laxton suffered severe injuries and E Wertz received a head wound. both men were aboard with others at the time of the blast.
Funeral held for William McKinley Jr in Canton
The funeral of William McKinley Jr was held at his Canton home with services led by Rev. EK Edwards. A large procession accompanied the remains to West Lawn Cemetery, where burial occurred in a Hickaley enclosure. Governor McKinley and state officials attended.
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Adjuencial Railroad Kirk
Justice Spear
Railroad rate changes move from Nashville to Chicago
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces new freight rates to take effect soon, affecting moves from Nashville to Chicago. The Monon line is also adjusting its rates, with details still unclear as the notice appears partially garbled.
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Nashville
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Monon
Glassworkers Allowed to Land After Immigration Review
Acting Secre tary Spaulding approved a letter authorizing Pierre Mayence and 13 other glassworkers to land at New York Ellis Island. Inspector Layton detained 14 men from Antwerp aboard Friesland on November 16 but showed insufficient evidence of contract labor, allowing most to enter. The case hinged on statements by Emil Myers and associates and questions about the Antwerp voyage and contracts.
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Diapaton
Spaulding
Owen
Weber
New York
Pierce Mayence
Layton
Pittsburg
Emil Myers
Emanuel Frank
Jeannette
Friesland
Antwerp
Ellis Isl N. Y
Wasurmoron
D. C
John
Ellis Island
Smn
Pieroe Mayence
Antrethy Pee
Jeannett
Belgium
United States
Eriil Myers
Pierre Mayence
W. D
Colonel Jackson Dying at Fort McPherson
Lt Col Robert H Jackson United States Army lies near death at Fort McPherson after duty guarding General Grants remains. A bolt of shock from the incident caused lasting injuries as Dr Douglas, famed surgeon, observed faint signs of life and he regained consciousness after 18 hours.
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Atlanta
Robert H. Jackson
United States Army
Fort McPherson
Grant
Jackson
McGregor
Douglas
Jackson Apee
Two Preachers Persecuted in New Jersey Case
Rev. George Webb, Baptist pastor of MaGanma Fausus New Jersey, was arrested on malicious injury to property. The case was dismissed, then Albert Goring swore warrants for malicious mischief against Webb and for petit larceny against Rev. John Webb of the neighboring church. The dispute centers on cutting Mrs. Goring's clothes line and removing a piece of cloth.
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MaGanma Fausus
N. J
George Webb
Albert Goring
Webb
John Webb
Ni-ont
Petit Larceny
Court frees Webb women in church foundation dispute
A court discharged the Webb women after ruling they were not trespassers in a dispute over a line near the construction of a new Baptist Church. The clergyman claimed ownership of a section of line and removed it during the digging. Despite church efforts to evict, the residents retain possession of part of the premises.
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New Baptist Church
Reading coal combine probes by Inter-State Commission
Sawyer Beach questioned Lackawanna vice president Holden before the Inter-State Commerce Commission sub committee. Holden said he would provide a statement on days worked if possible but disputed jurisdiction over miners’ work days. The panel pressed whether railroads formed a pool and whether producers fixed prices, with Holden denying any formal agreements or concerted reduction of production.
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Holden
Lackawanna
New York
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Reading Coal Combine
Sawyer Beach
Lackawanna Railroad
Beach
Patterson
Pennsylvania
Ace
Pastevane
Tidewater
Nsaid
Witness
Bank cashier robs own bank in Europa during Thanksgiving
Cashier B J Martin of the Webster Bank at Europa opens vaults on Thanksgiving Day while officials are away and absconds with 20 000 to 50 000 dollars in money and securities. He is believed hidden in Memphis. Martin, about 50, has a checkered past including a phrase of being denounced as a swindler in Mississippi.
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Europa, Miss
B. J. Martin
Webster Bank
Europa
Memphis
Martin
Mississippi
The Dispatch Directory Summary
The page shows a contents table for Tre Disraton divided into three parts with sections on travels, fashions, offices to be filled, and other features. It lists pages 9 through 24 with items such as Spectat Cables, Origin of the Das, Personal Mours, Memorot IraN Fashions, Some Genats Offices to Be Filled, and Lady Vernen's Purour among others.
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Tre Disraton
Camas
Senator Peffer Leads Senate Probe on Pinkerton Detectors
The Senate subcommittee in New York heard Pinkerton President Robert A. Pinkerton and others testify on the agency’s role in labor disputes. Pinkerton said they furnished men in 70 strikes over 26 years, including Homestead, with controversy over whether public officials aided the workers. The session, led by Senator Gallinger, also addressed arms supplied and the involvement of labor organizations in strikes.
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New York
W. A. Peffer
Kansas
Senate
Clarence A. Seward
Nassau Street
Seward
Pinkerton Detective Agency
W. D. Guthrie
J. H. Gallinger
New Hampshire
Peffer
Pennsylvania Railroad
J. F. Haig
Hansbrough
Dakota
Felton
California
White
Louisiana
David B. Hill
Robert A. Pinkerton
Haigh
Mr. Haig
Homestead
Tenneal Esc
Peiffering
Fetvete
Homere
Carnegie
Dave
Chicago
Pefler
Chen
Win
Central Railroad
Spas Toe Ee Asket
Peiffer
Siube
Pinkerton
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