Supreme Court grants final distrbution of Stanford estate
San Francisco Superior Court has issued an order for final distribution of the late Senator Leland Stanford’s estate. Legacies totalling 3,511,000 have been paid, with 230,000 in dispute and deposited with a trust company. City of San Francisco and California claim collateral inheritance tax. tax paid under protest pending court decision.
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Eleven Hurt In Rail Yard Accident At Rockwood Pa
An autumn freight incident near Rockwood Pennsylvania injured eleven people and disrupted service. A west bound freight collided with a Doni passenger car, sparking a chain of investigations into railroad safety and potential industry responses.
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Poison by Mail Case Tied to Widow Adams
A fragmented report cites Kate J. Adams, a 50 year old widow and insurance agent, connected to a curious chair of events after a poison letter was mailed. The item mentions Brome Seltzer and a fatal outcome, with unclear details about the recipient and motive.
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Wreck Near Santa Fe Burns Cars. Several Hurt
A westbound California bound train stalled near Santa Fe about 75 miles east of the city Wednesday morning. The crash left the observation car and several sleepers off the track and sparked a fire that burned four cars. Injured were numerous, with twelve reported seriously hurt. one corpse was cremated in the wreck. It was believed the crash resulted from track rails spreading after the engine and cars derailed.
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Two Children Barnes. MAWISTER. Abeh.s Dueutils
Two children, Bruce and Alice Milks, of Titman Milks of Mable Grove Township, were left alone in a house during a fire. The father returned to find the children missing. the only details available describe a brief period of absence and small items left behind.
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Mindsure Cabinet Drama and Terre Haute Fire Report
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Mindsure cabinet session with opposition to Welger's entrance and cabinet activity and a Terre Haute fire that destroyed property. A burglary and theft incident is noted along with a depot scene where gunfire forced a retreat and a potential loss approaching three thousand dollars.
Retail Beer Deniars Opinion on Tax Exemption
Attorney General Richards issues opinion that retailers are not required to pay the ability tax of $1 per barrel on beer purchased before June 14, 1899. The law was not yet in effect on that date and the ruling centers on applicability before enforcement.
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Wasmngton
Richards
Joliet Fire Threatens City Block Demolishes Assets
A severe blaze in Joliet endangers the finest business block owned by St. John's Universalist Clavah 4 Isatiation. Loss reported at 355000 with minimal assets. New York financier Thomas Q Seabrooke filed for voluntary bankruptcy claiming only a scarf pin as property.
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Captured in Columbus Man Believed to Be James C
Police in Columbus hold a suspect believed to be James C. Dan tema, linked to a reward of 311,000 and a San Jose, California escape. Details allege past aliases and alleged sale of goods at reduced prices. A complex history ties him to a California crime and a family tragedy in 1806.
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Seed Loan Controversy Moves Through St Paul Court
Judge Canty in St Paul examines seed grain loan appropriations questioned as improper state spending. The case cites past use to aid drought and storm victims while raising issues of legal authority and estoppel regarding seed grain disbursements and the counting of bushels in the challenged program.
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Garcia's Daughter Dead in Thomasville Cuba Warship to Carry Remains
Garcia's daughter, Cardia, daughter of the late Gia, died Tuesday night in Thomasville Georgia during a Cuban band era event. Remaining Garcia family members in the country were nearby at the scene. The body will be embalmed and shipped to Cuba on the U S warship designated to carry General Garcia's remains home.
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Ireland as Peace Envoy Sends Arch Bishop to Peace Congress
Ireland named as peace envoy with the Arch Bishop of Ireland set to represent the United States at the Gzar’s peace congress after weeks of advisement. The archbishop agreed to accept the position, seen as highly honorable. The report notes shift in U.S. diplomacy and ties to key figures.
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Death of Morrill ends long Vermont service
Senator Justin S Morrill of Vermont died in Washington at 1 35 AM after a weeklong grip illness pneumonia developed he had attended sessions recently and died after a rapid decline He was born April 14 1810 in Strafford Orange County Vermont and served in Congress and the Senate for forty three years shaping financial and economic legislation and introducing the famous tariff act early in his career
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Rioters in Havana Clash as U S Troops Restore Order
Disordered crowd riots in Havana when a Spanish soldier tries to pull down a Cuban flag. American troops from the Tenth Division intervene, firing a volley that wounds several and leaves one Spanish sailor dead. Four ringleaders are captured and taken to quarters as order returns.
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President’s Palace Movement for 10 Million Executive Mansion
A movement seeks a new executive mansion funded at ten million dollars. Architect Paul J. Pelz has drafted plans for a B shaped building on Meridian Hill site north of the White House. The design includes president family living quarters, social spaces, a roof garden, and a large enclosed court.
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Morrill and Repton Highlight Senate Careers and March 3 Expiry
The piece notes Senator Morrill's record length in the Senate and his role in educational policy through the Morrill land grant act of 1852. It mentions Thomas H. Repton as the first Senator from Mrs. Miri, serving thirty-one years. It also describes plans to buttress the White House south approach with terraces and stairs, mirroring the Capitol and Congressional Library style, using white marble in a project estimated at 8.8 to 10 million dollars and lasting about ten years.
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Motionless Five Months in Milwaukee Girl
Tiny Brocvechit of Milwaukee has not spoken for five months and lies in a room, wasting away and oblivious to her surroundings. Family says death may relieve her, while hypnotists claim progress reviving her as physicians see no change.
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ILOILO Surrenders to American Forces in the Philippines
Spanish Governor surrenders Iloilo from Tilo, capital of Penny Island, to American troops. Gen. ios, the Visayas commander, reports preparing to embark the Lee M. for Zamboanga, after surrender of Norte, in the sight of military and naval leaders.
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Lunar Eclipse Darkens Night Sky For Six Hours
A total lunar eclipse darkened the sky Tuesday night for about six hours and eighteen minutes as clouds cleared briefly revealing the moon’s silver silhouette. The description likens the event to a black hand over the moon and a muted earthward glare.
Eclipse shadow crosses globe as moon moves through
Observers report a remarkable eclipse as the earth’s shadow sweeps space and the Moon passes through it. The event, visible across the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe, follows a schedule calculated fifty years earlier by astronomers. The shadow’s arc and timing mark a rare celestial timing chain observed in 1893.
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Mustering Out Vols and a Cassville Burglary Tragedy
Secretary Alger outlines plans to recall 25,000 volunteer regiment members before mustering out volunteers in the regular army. In Cassville New York a burglary at Mrs M Brown’s home ends with farmhand Julie Alvoney shot and gravely wounded.
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Chicago aldermen and political turmoil across papers
A collage of 19th century editorials notes Chicago aldermen under scrutiny ahead of Mr Yerkes, with national figures like Hobson sparking reactions from Cleveland to Boston. Reports reference press opinions on reform, diplomacy, and public shock at aldermanic conduct, while headlines mock the aldermen and relate broader war and political fallout from Washington to Philadelphia.
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