Kid McCoy Wins Fight in Puritan Club Arena
Norman Shelby known as Kid McCoy defeats Dan Creedon of New Zealand in a middleweight bout at the Puritan Athletic Club in Long Island City. McCoy dominates with reach and speed. Creedon quits after the sixth round as crowd cheers and Mayor Gleason attends ringside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Norman Shelby
Rush County
Ind
Mecoy
Dan Creedon
New Zealand
Puritan Athletic Club
Long Island City
Wiieen Ivery
Beta
Motow
McCoy
Charley White
Hob Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Coron City
St. Patrick's Day
Jack Dempsey
Jim Corbett
Widows sail for Klondike aboard City of Columbia
Fifty five women vow to seek fortune in the Klondike aboard the City of Columbia bound from New York to Seattle via Cape Horn. They plan a long expedition of unknown duration with little settled plan beyond finding gold, led by Mrs Gould who organized the exodus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Klondike
Columbia
Seattle
Capeorn
Yukon
Bishop's Death Linked to Embezzlement Probe
New York dec 1. Albert Sommers was arrested after a tragedy tied to an embezzlement case at the American European Express. W H Hirhop, a trusted employee, is reported dead. The express company claims Sommers played no part in a theft of about 82000 and that the accused man killed himself, leaving Sommers to face the crime alone. The amount alleged to be embezzled was about 374.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Flanigan
Philadelphia
George Toma
Flanagan
Rosa
Flanigan
Jack McKeck
New York
Jack Ward
Newark
N. J
Marely
Ward
Albert Sommers
Embexntiing
W. H. Hirhop
Bishop
Express Company
Mishog
Sommers
Groynt LO
Sorner
Noted thief Bernard Schuster faces multiple theft charges
Bernard Schuster, a famed thief associated with a Lebanon Lancaster and Dauphin county gang, is to answer charges of burglary and horse stealing tied to crimes from three years ago. He allegedly robbed Groots store in Strashure and took a horse from ED M Wihi mer. Partner John Brown is already serving a lengthy prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Bernard Schuster
Schuster
Lebanon
Dauphin Counties
Bohuster
Groots
Strashure
ED. M. Wihimer
John Brown
Maher Aims to Fight Any Man for World Light Heavy Title
Pittsburg December 1 report that M J Connolly and Quinn have deposited funds with the sporting editor to back Frankie Maher against any challenger for the lightweight championship. The Maher camp says they will claim the title if the offer is not accepted within a reasonable time. The defense is reportedly keen on Sharkey as a potential foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
M. J. Connolly
Quinn
Fatteburg Oleanel
Freier Maher
Colnet Sharkey
Cabinet intrigues surface in Poio Montt era reforms
Fragmentary text reports moves to form a cabinet under Poio Montt with Senor Augusto Orrego Lastra believed to be shaping a military structure. unclear details but indicates government reorganization efforts amid mounting tensions.
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Win Galvaton
Doc
Poiro Montt
Hivy
Lipeed
Senor
Augusto Orrege Las
Nominations sent to Senate for numerous diplomatic posts
The president submitted a long list of nominations including Hamilton Kite of Michigan as minister to Sweden and Norway, William W. Thomas Jr. of Maine as minister to Siam, and numerous other consul and internal revenue appointments across the United States with several more offices to be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. W. Thomas
Maine
Sweedens
Hamilton King
Michigan
Treasury
Minsaohiectia
Segiation
St. Petersburg
Kuda
Nithin
Wore Virginia
Jon Peterson
Minnewota
Ehteeter
Aetome
Mine NeKor
Jum H H. Cooper
New York
Cinneco
N.Y
Alfred W. Brown
Monvenehusente
Merehordiee
Bosiin Will
Hurlestown
Duncan
North Caroling
Interignovenie
North Carolite
Painel Bratar
George VE Moultan
Olirade
Mt Demers
Britt Cluiga
Belwry
Wooley
Bio Helema
Tisakew
Chinn
Hoster Tronmilileon
Managua
Nicaivaiay
Skinner
Ohio
Marelli
Weiner Prank W. Mull
Kefehontiere
Tohenmile
Moreabak Stand
Mirmingham
Fineland
Harlin Wo Brush
Clifton
Charles W. Morranon
Wisconsin
Brookville
Dade
Methinks
Wiehe Neene
Lemuel Wohmuweton
Cape Watters
Obie
United
Meterey
Mfexlon
Toterior
Riehiwa Leiktrt
Tosir Ovoeri
Coloradi
Navy
Praded
Suneon Moncois
Wilber
Sirceon
Naval Cementrociore
Awful Scene at Gallows in Liberty Missouri
William Carr was hanged for killing Pelle Carr, a child of his first wife, after drowning the mother last October. A furious mob surged around the gallows as the execution drew a crowd of 1000, with spectators pressing to view the scene and a photographer and phonograph operator present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
William Carr
Pelle Carr
Carr
Sherif
Poeundeil Glaws
Cary
Kansas City
Atinio
Grady Reynolds
Bud Brooks
Jotiernon Teas
M.C. Hunt
W Alten
Mothys
Brooks
Kernolde von Thishiners
Reynolds
Punt
Gatehase
Blestuuk
Pint
Meney
Harmmans Grove
Gar
Killows
New Paper Company Incorporation Details
New Jersey firm in Bergen County outlines its principal business in the state. Incorporators include Conrad N. Jordan John T. Colfing and several New York and New Jersey residents with an authorized capital stock noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paper Company
Trenton
N. J
Dee
Amonmona Polumoid Comput
Paper Apna Toxthis
Teukey
Gh LY
Ntate de Uadevolit
Bergen County
Conrad N. Jordan
John T. Colfing
Data 4d
McCook
Gilbert L
Woman shot by husband dies. husband commits suicide
In New York on February 17 a woman identified as Mirh Hannard Rehuitz, of Weehuwhken Melghte, died from a gunshot wound inflicted by her husband. The husband, a wholesale tobacco employer, killed himself after shooting her and was later found dead at his business.
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New York
Dwo
Hannard Rehuitz
Weehuwhken Melghte
Demey
Uleide
Local Farm Incident Shocks Alabama Community
In Birmingham on December 11, an incident occurred involving a suspect assaulting a local farmer named Ben Crocker from Lovanber. The report notes a confrontation near the Carrollian station and references a nearby figure, Washue, with unspecified roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Carrollian
Pichene
Moon L
Beard
Ben Crocker
Lovanber
No More Sealskins Bill Passed Congress Prohibits Imports
Washington reports the pelagic sealing ban now in the bill awaiting the president. The provision prohibits importation of sealskin articles taken in the designated waters, raw or manufactured, with seizure and destruction. Experts say the section may have broader impact than the pelagic sealing prohibition itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Pélagie Cviling
United States
Wedding Eve Tragedy In Wilmington Fire Kills Groom
John J. Cooper died in a factory explosion at the Federal building in Wilmington on the eve of his wedding to Mize Eva Oey. The blast shattered the area as office workers and a letter carrier rushed to aid him, with debris and power outages reported across the street. Cooper, son of Ry MM Cooper of Cheswell, had been due to wed next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
del. Dev
John J. Cooper
Federal
Ry MM Cooper
Cheswell
Eva Oey
Chesweld
Cogper
Womer Heads Pennsylvania Anti-Quay Inquiry Drive
The Citizens' Republican league in Lebanon directs an inquiry into anti-Quay sentiment and Homer Womer's potential rise. John Ro Pertig is re-elected president with George G. as former executive chairman. Womer, son of the late Hon. E. L. Womer, may succeed his father as local political mover, facing possible primaries contests and a registration push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Citizens' Republican League
Olmsted
John Ro Pertig
George G
Womer
EL M. Womer
McCurdy
Prince of Wales letters tie motive to Bow Street slaying
London December reports Richard Arthur Prince and William Terris were remanded at Bow Street for the night. Witnesses testified about a letter found on the prisoner from Adelphi Theatre manager Latham regretting a role offer in Secret Service to Pauline. Royal family letters addressed to the prisoner were read, suggesting motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hichard Arthur Prince
Stubber
Netor William Terris
Bow Street Pilice Court
Die Watehoe
Wee
Latham
Adelphi Theatre
Painee
Prince of Wales
Golidstone
Ala Thon
Fire Destroyed Shanty Near Erie and Wyoming Valley Tracks
A small shanty near the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad tracks at No 5 caught fire about dawn and burned down. No cause could be assigned to the origin of the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Murder Report From South Norwalk Wounds Four-Year-Old
A four year old boy, David Lambairnt, was murdered in his home in Welton Street South Norwalk on December 17. Two robbers bound the child and killed him, then took Mr Lambert’s team and fled. The team was later found abandoned near the depot. the killers allegedly fled to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Norwalk
Conn
David Lambairnt
Welton
Gog
Eblure
Lambert
Mr Lambert
Capel
Depor Tive
New Yuk
Bridgeport man found guilty of murder in Fairfield County
Charles A. B Holnay, aged 17, from Bridgeport, was found guilty tonight of murder in Fairfield County Superior Court. He faces sentencing next Thursday in the same court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances in New York
Steamship listings show vessels arriving and clearing in New York with routes to Naples Havre Liverpool Kina Genus Naples and Britannic New York for Naples. Cargo ships including La Clone corne and Ar Arabia appear in the dec calendar notes with port calls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havre
Arabria
Liverpool
Kina
Genus
Naples
Carl Schurz Re-elected President at Civil Service Reform Meeting
In Cincinnati yesterday the National Civil Service Reform League re elected Carl Schurz president by acclamation. The officers elected include Charles Francis Adams and Augustus Rom Nadone among others. Resolutions upheld civil service reform and merit system expansion, with reports showing receipts of 4256.95 and expenditures of 4875.82. The afternoon session, led by Judge Rufus B. Smith, criticized municipal government in Ohio cities. The group adjourned to meet next December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Mineinnati
Dee
National Civil Service Reform League Telly
Carl Schurz
View
Chharles
Francis Adame
Moston
Heney Hitchenek
Steele Hones
Charles Lea
New York
It. Revi
Ryan
Philadephia
George McAneny
Frivnell
Carl Selitira
Moirdlell Storey
Richard Idenry Dana
Buttons Sherman
Rogera
Luffalo
Willian A. Aiken
Norwichy Tidierd
M. Shepard
William G. Tow
Trockivn
Charles J. Bonaparte
Paltinwire
Everett PF. Wheeler
Soas Swart
Edward Carey
Charles Colling
Richard Watson Gilder
William
Potte
Dorman
Gaton
Morrill Wyindal
Cambrides
Willam Midtey Foulke
Jesmond
Luclm I Swift
Mdirnonettes
Tere Welch
Charles Riehardgen
Uno
Conrilar
Columibia
Aml
Pebtielibecs
Pbem
Ehyil
Ohio
Judea
Rufus B Smith
Superior Court of
Democratic Party
Moorheld Btory
Boston
Charles Warrer
Massachusetts
Store
Story
Pendleton
Congress
Preetly
Deadwood
SBD
Areon Ocliy
Nev
New Orleans
Carsonity
Hia Toley
Yukon
Beatty Escapes Plot Crushed in Stroudsburg Jail
Stroudsburg Pennsylvania reports Beatty’s failed escape plan overheard by a sheriff’s relative. T. Chartey Teatty a Chicago lawyer and ex-principal of Coldwater Michigan, aided the investigation. Harry Howard confessed the scheme to Attorney John B. Williams. Beatty, recently sentenced to fifteen months for forging a draft, will be moved to Philadelphia soon. the plot allegedly involved Myre and Howard visiting the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
T. Chartey Teatty
Chicago
Hawyer
Formreo Supreme
A. Po Aw
Coldwater, Mich
Seriools
Chatriet
John B. Williams
Bactty
Philadelphia
Euip
Myre
Howard
Sawe
Fatal Pittston mine accident claims first day worker
Thomas Dumyard of Wet Pittaton aged % years was crushed between a car and a prop at Clay Spring colliery this morning at 11 50 and died two hours later at Pitteton hospital. It was his first day in or around the mines and he had buried his wife only five weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Swc
Thomas Dumyard
Wet Pittaton
Clay Spring
Pitteton
Wounded by a Confidence Man in Shamokin Dispute
A Shamokin man, 25, with a wife and two children, was wounded in a confrontation described as a dispute with a confidence man. The assailant fired, striking the victim as he tried to flee and fall into a ditch, fracturing his right leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Jaron Viney
Mobilly Chunidel
William Moe Naesiare
Thie Place
James
Chalney
McNimon
Death of Dee Lancaster at Warwick in Bucket Incident
Dee Lancaster Irwin Ditsler, son of Mattison Dilmler, died today in Warwick after an accident involving a bucket of boiling water. The incident apparently resulted from sald rer eolved by the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Dee. i
Irwin Ditsler
Mattison Dilmler
Warwick
Case of Murderer Hill in Pittsburgh
Clerk A C Hotron records two certified copies of the case in the Hill murder trial. Pri PUL, condemned for hanging on December Nis, had the sentence stayed as attorneys appealed to the Supreme Court. The defense plans to pursue the merits, possibly seeking to quash the appeal on procedural grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill
Supreme Court
John 8. Robb
Trade Review Signals Record Year Behind Holiday Halt
New York reports a large year, with payments through banks up 25 percent from 1892. Exports for November and four months show substantial gains, with exports totaling about £974 million in eleven months and a large excess over imports. Iron wool and boots lead production, cotton goods and wool prices fluctuate, and early holiday slowdown follows a strong two weeks with few failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R, GC
Duyn & Duce Weekly Review of Trade
Chieagh
United States
Caanada
City of Wovington Murder Trial Yields Puzzling Testimony
A garbled report outlines a murder case involving a man named William Johnson accused of killing Mariner Willi Boyd on Aviat and lust. The testimony references an oath, a courtroom confrontation, and a security detail by Nae Konegard and others. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wovington
Doc
Wilian Johnson
Mariner Willi Boyd
Aviat & Lust
Cormamany
Konegard
Resignation Accepted at Pittsburg Arsenal Post
Major J W New it, the newly appointed United Rites persion agent at Pittsburg, resigns after a brief term. Lieutenant William S Richardson of Mahanoy City takes temporary charge and is to be promoted on Governor Diottings return from Hot Spring, Va.
Prize King Contest Prompts City Leaders in Campaign
A garbled morning paper reports a mayoral race and municipal reform efforts with mentions of Jamil Dothan and Schura He elected presidents of the Municipal Reform League. Violent death of a Montross boy and county happenings are briefly noted alongside national affairs and local commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieneral—Creodoun
Hin Waterton
Jamil Dothan
Miles
Schura
Municipal Reform League
lawol-Mre
Amerma
Bucceeie
Handley Bacvator
Senate Debates and Appropriations Progress Reported
Washington December 17 A lively senate session featured Senator Stewart defending the administration’s financial stance on alcohol use in the arts while a Klondike relief bill moved. The house finished legislative, executive, and judicial appropriation work and adjourned for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Platt
Connecticut
Senate
Auvern
Norway
William Stewle Holman
Tydhann
Uaene
Klondike
Howe
Biowart
Chandler
New Hampshire
Stewart
Train wreck near Alma disrupts Chicago line
A derailed train from New England to Chicago crashed near Alma at night. Several carsapplied across the track while the engine did not leave the rails. The motive power was examined and the line was blocked for repairs, with timetables and crews adjusting to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dee
Alma
Fay
Nile Bers
Uneven Trial Notes Report Reform Trial Dismissed
Fragmentary OCR notes show a case involving individuals Taneagter Dee Grubb and William Lieteler. Prosecution sought to connect forged checks totaling about 2. mentions a court appearance and unresolved charges with unspecified outcomes.
Rateline Case Postponed in New York Hearing
Fragmentary notes indicate a postponement in a New York case connected to a donor’s death and a brother involved. Details are unclear but reference a Pie hearing and a motion date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rateline
New York
Deo. I. Rie
Colin Ek
Motieliy
Weather forecast for Delaware Valley area statement
The Herald reports a changeable forecast with a cold front offshore followed by a northward shift. Expect cooler temperatures and a potential cold wave as a 10 to 15 degree drop is noted in the Delaware Valley region with brisk winds and improving conditions later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Porecaat
New York
Dee
Delaware Valley
Louight
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Kid McOy
Puritan Club
Arena
Otler
Amery
Creedan
P J. Gleason
Cirele
Paisey
Mot
Joboi
Bulllean
Cromjon
Thin
Tennaa
Cod Swiger
MeKeck
Tim
Crebedon
Dan Croedon
Joe Chosnekl
Ton Tracy
Henry Murphy
Croethon
Meas
MeCloy
Homer Sethw
the Payne
Tommy Weer
Advanntise
Dereht
Reneh Tone Ser
Motoy Wos
Avetin
Crooton
Orighia
Creeden
Jett
Creedon
Jem
Tom
Metfey
Parent
Jeff
Len
Suez
Hie
Choynski
Cheera
MccCoy
Cape Horn
Maher
William Core
Byatemont
Combine
Terriss
National Civil Service Reform League
Beatty
Joilis
Attorneya
Willian Johnson
Arsenal Keeper
Klondikers
Taneagter
Iarles
Grubb
Widheo Pinahuiber
Eiligy
Williaams Lieteler
Hin
Bene
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