Mount Vernon Barberar Charged With Betrayal Suit
John H Murphy of Mount Vernon a barber of 82 faces $5,000 bond after Elizabeth Standford of New Haven sues for breach of promise and alleges betrayal. The case details Murphy's meetings, alleged refusals to marry, and Standford's deteriorating condition, with affidavits and visits tied to a Count de Valle Travé connection and Walker Street scenes in New Haven and nearby towns.
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Lester
New Haven
New Year
John H. Murphy
Mount Vernom
Elizabeth T. Standford
Conn
Standford
Mary
Ian
Vernon
Jack Murphy
Jones
Hie
Behdsonie Lee
Count de Valle Trave
Serplibed
New Finvru
Ars Elizabeth Diy
Mount Vernon
Stanford Tan
Patterson
Supreme Out
Murphy
Alnunt Vernon
Tome
Chey
Mise Stamdferd
Loki
Macon Murphy
de CW
Lee
Ted
Sue
Staufort
Weston
Serbanes
Mig
Tory
Miss Welton
Grand Union
Ley
Fetter
Stamdford
Mise
Shanedford
Hersell
Westin
Vienne
Rudolphy
Morphy
Gomiwin
Meunk
Alice Standiford
Mire Welton
Lew Haven
Stanitonds
Cather
Mia Welton
Olain
Lillis
Marply
Urand Union
Wifmvnvit
Slaven
Lindsay
Anon
M48
Chicago bonds sold for World’s Columbian Exposition
Mayor Hempstead Washburne of Chicago announced that 4,000,000 in bonds were placed by investors in New York to support the World’s Columbian Exposition. The Illinois Legislature authorized 5,000,000 in bonds dated January 1, 1591. Comptroller I N May and J B P Odell led the transfer for the commission and National Bank. Three bids were received for 3,000,000 with the rest possibly sold later as demand grows in the East. Odell noted limited Chicago demand but said 15,000,000 would be spent by September. If open by May 1, 1808, 17,000,000 would be needed.
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Expesitios
New York
Hempstead Washbuurne
Chicago
Chicago to be owe #5,000,the bonds, dated January 1, 1591, Comtroller I
Odell
Capitalien
International Navigation Co Orders Captain To Hold Ship
The International Navigation Company reports Captain Sargeant, commander of the steamship bio, must stay ready for possible recall by the U S government amid Chilean tensions. The government has delayed use of the vessel, keeping it in reserve for ninety days and agreeing to a $500 daily fee, with payments to the company.
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International Navigation Company
Sargeant
Bio
United States
Philadelphia
World News Highlights From Early February Observations
A dense digest of late January to early February items notes cargo and transit issues in the United States with Red Cross commentary and grain shipment delays. It reports dinners at Washington venues, bureaucratic tension over naval and military matters, a Beeth procession in London, a murder indictment in Ohio, and a Massachusetts injury settlement.
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WESTS
Ely
Gento
Finsain
Congress
Convicted in Georgetown Malpractice Case At Trial
Dr John K Loge found guilty of criminal malpractice in the killing of Mee Martha L Evans. Judge imposes imprisonment and a fine of 1500. The case centers on medical negligence leading to the patient’s death. Community reaction calls for reform in medical oversight.
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Teeter Vitainetos
Del
Georgetown
John K. Loge
Martha L Evans
Treced
Tragic Swiss Telegram Sparks Bride’s Despair in Lucerne
A young Swiss bride in Lucerne wrongly believes her English husband died in India after a forged telegram. She descends into insanity, confronts the grave his return, and vows vengeance. Neighbors call for calm as authorities probe the message’s origin. The tale unfolds amid other court and society notes from New York and beyond.
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Oeer
Mirdar
Lucerne
Switseriand
India
Fler
Marty
Sal Weil
Mimaelf
Newt
Bin
Husbed
Perron
Lo Juntier
Fragmented court notes on bail and delays
The text discusses a doctor possibly released on bail and mentions a judge stating uncertainty about presenting the defendant to the court within six months. The garbled lines reference a magistrate or official and a potential warrant, with unclear names or places.
Man Shot in January dies of wounds in Clare County
Mr. Charles Perry, shot by four masked men near Newgrove on January 18, died Saturday from leg fractures and gangrene. He had attacked evicted Irish tenants and faced related charges in a Clare County court. Suspects John Davis and Patrick Skewere were jailed on suspicion of involvement.
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Charles Perry
Newgrove
County
Clare
Perry
John Davi Farmer
Patrick Sktewere
Italian Government Beat to Represent on High Level
Fragmented dispatches from Columbus and New York discuss Italo American rapprochement and calls for official Italian government representation at ceremonies in New York. The tone favors ending the diplomatic rift between Italy and the United States and notes mixed reactions among readers.
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Matas
New Fore
Tealy
Popale Romano
New York
Columbus
Italy
United States
Adams Express Co Formed Rival to Adams Company
In February reports detail the creation of the Adams Express Company later called the Pennsylvania Railroad Express Company. The move aims to undermine the Adams network with new offices, contracts, and access to southern routes, led by Hoey and backed by Morgan Drexel figures. Tensions rise as Hoey threats spark counteractions within major rail lines.
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Merc Drexel, Morgan & of
New York
New Concars
Gentes Railroad
New Jersey
Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad
United States
Hoey
Adams Company
Adams
Rescue and banquet notes amid peril and politics
A fragmented report mixes maritime disaster with a New Jersey search for stowaways, a parcel post baby tragedy, Senator Hill and Grover Cleveland at a Democratic Club banquet, Governor McKinley’s health update, and creditors’ offers in Temple House matters all dated February 1. The text shows varied items: tug Webster incident near New Jersey, a parcel post corpse found at dead letter office, a political gathering with prominent figures, Gov. McKinley’s improving condition, and creditors accepting a 40 percent offer for Temple properties.
In Favor of Judge Woods Conformation Report Expected
Wasmautom Feb 1 No further hearings will be held by the Senate Committee on Judiciary in the matter of the confirmation of Judge Woods to be the Circuit Judge. The committee it is said will report in favor of the confirmation.
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Haes
Hull
Lynchburg
Bin
Woods
Wasmautom
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Anid
Buried church fire and scattered modern notices
A Methodist church in Middlebury Wisconsin burned with most comments Friday evening. Reports note seven deaths from the grip in New York yesterday and a total of 110 deaths from all causes. Discussions cover a proposed cable to Jamaica and the Bahamas, a health board urging school closure in Worcester Massachusetts due to diphtheria, and the ice cap at Mount Washington with a record electric light. Other items include a speech incident involving William OBrien in Ireland, a prison sentence for arson in Iowa, railroad company business transfer in Philadelphia, and various notices on exhibitions, train robbery, and commencement exercises.
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Middlebury
New York
Bermude
United States
Bahama Islands
Philadelphia Uniom News Company
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Philadelphia Academy of Natural
Tiewtepeth
Ile Dale
Ban Cea
Farquhar
Corning
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Charlie H. Spargeon
Field Jroe Club
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Blaine Bar
Kuan
Chin
Wilanes
Mesadin
Hintsie
Prilay
Parma
London
Beeth
Chieef
Salvation Army
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Paraie
Ton Ure
Corpy
Eastbourne Pprisoners
Reformed
Malines
Cory
Wavedn
Marder
Mamrnis
Toon
The
Land Fury
Alice Mitchell
Gor
Lillie Jabason
Freda Wark
Mise Johraen
Mike Mitene
Mass
Arther B Johnson
General Electric Company
Abe
Pasvenvee
Pet
Alcey Chee Whituan Vaoghe
Josephine Gates
Barr
Oman
Mathnick
Andrews
Supreme Court
Lietrnsteet
Darius I Holbrooke
Holbrook
Barnvess Uarmine Keven Hoques
Keven
Grant
Kinckwells V
Jelen
New Reoronn
Cape Verde Islands
William A
Olean
Owen
Vessur Alumass
Vassar College Alomase
Mise Margaret Hen
McCisiend
Ptrast Ter Ravenas
Wasernuros
Tremere Department
Amd
Jurge Welle
ME Peery
Columbus AB
Maint
Mieka
Monaghan Barts
Cucevras
Jone Monaghan
Monaghan
Te Hee
Chester
Itheranese
Davessrmam
Paul Kamrelin
Caroline
Uiarnerville
Eugene Schenck
Cyrus Field
Yoas
Fuller
Cyrus W. Field
Berrie
M.Y
Li Ty
Coutenet
Rew
New Express Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Express Company
Lannet
Yental Serpents
Pennsylvania Railroad Com
Adair Peoie
Southern Express
Ew Corporation
Ms. Boer
His Basher
Teers Caneatt
Frank Thompson
Fenssylvania Railroad Company
Who & Friends
Mr. Mors
Tener Janein Bee Railroad Company
Danme Company
Nowy
Dhuo
Express Company
Aes
Loy
Pennsylvania
Tals
Boston
Yort
New England
Aurtie Uor
Ie Heer
Vulrr
Augusta
Avenwy
Grand Army of the Republic
Palmer
Lowarn Ceneral Palmer
Georgia
Jane
Bevel
Seneral Palmer
Uwe
Auguste
Menute Padiewekt
Ter
Seame Mauser
Runstanour
Totate
Padlewski
Nikiiket
Usontal Neliverstell
Seert
Hauser
Pysliewski
Longhiten Unies
Loughlin
Brooklyn
Ladden
Mitchell
Jarwer Church
Brooke
Fey
Rome
Fag Webster
New Jer
Stow No. 6
Tha
Cleveland
Sager
New
Senator Hill
Grover Cleveland
Demoseatic Club
John H. Arnold
Corpes
Parcel Post
Low
Webh
Harthorpe Kettering
McKinley
McKinleny
Fullerton
Vowtex
Henry M. Temple
Temple House
Kenwood
John K Ayer & Uawood
Lamnber den
John A. Thickstuns Coal & Blue Stone
Madison Ave
Cor
Third
aTr
Williams’ Pharmacy
West Front
Birsel, Cor
Grove Berget
Tier
Park Avenue
Plainfield, N. J
Schepilin & Uo
Lalanve
West Front Street
Peek's
Griffen
O. M. Dunham
West Front Birest
A. M. Seguine
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