Jury convicts Botkin in first degree murder trial
In a sensational San Francisco court drama, the jury finds Mrs. Botkin guilty of first degree murder in the Dunning case and imposes life imprisonment. District Attorney Hosmer portrays Botkin as evil and deceitful, while defense counsel accuses prosecutors of misrepresentation as the judge delivers the final charge.
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San Francisco
Botkin
Cordelia Potkin
Ohn P. Dunning
Dover
Del
Hosmer
Carroll Cook
Howner
Knight
Dunning
Mra. Botkin
Elkin in Charge of Quay's Fight in Harrisburg
Harrisburg dispatch reports John F. Elkin taking charge of Senator Quay's re election campaign with Quay set to arrive Sunday. Rival speakers and Democrats discuss uniting with Independent Republicans for Wanamaker. A January 17 meeting is planned in Harrisburg.
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Quay
Harrisburg
John F. Flksh
State Republian Committee
United States Senate
Lochiel
Mitchell
Jefferson
Representatives Fare
Scranton
Bliss
Delaware
House of Representatives
House
State Committee
Senate
Wanamaker
Harrisurg
Democratic Stateless Association
Commonwealth Hotel
Jere Reemer
Carlisle
Fisien
John Wanamaker
Resc Muation
Botkin Trial Deliberations End with Tears and Comfort
The jury spent over an hour on deliberations while Mrs Botkin wept openly. During the charge reading her sister supported her, and the emotional strain shook the courtroom as Mrs Botkin fought to maintain composure.
No news from Iloilo delays Miller landing report
Washington reports a telegram from General Otis in Manila stating he has not yet learned the outcome of General Miller's forces landing at Iloilo. The Hay department plans Manila Guam mail service with bi monthly naval runs after the Yosemite voyage. Admiral Dewey instructed to ensure mail to Guam at least every two months using available navy vessels.
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Washington
Aablegram
War Department
Otis
Manila
Miller
Tloilo
Hay Department
Guam
Pacific
Admiral Dewey
Yosemite
Guar
Former Judge F Carroll Brewster of Philadelphia Dies
Philadelphia report announces the death in Charlotte New York of former Judge F Carroll Brewster a prominent Philadelphia bar member and former judge of common pleas. He was 75 years old.
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Philadephia
Dec
Erram
Cherlotte
F. Carroll Brewster
Philidelphia
Mrowator
Common Fleas Cid
Philadephia Bar
Equity Bill Dismissed Over Receiver Case
The bill in equity filed by Attorney J White for Col McMillin president Benjamin F Bouty secretary and others against William H Garkill receiver to the order of Holen was today dismissed at the cost of the plaintiff Thel objected to a recent decision of the court.
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Worksburg
Dec
Ll. McMillin
Benjamin F. Bouty
William H. Garkill
Holen
Simonton
Thell
Penney Pension Increases Reported in Brief Dispatch
Washington dispatch notes pension adjustments with increases for two listed veterans. John Truendall of North Jackson and Susquehannon MO see a raise to 12 dollars, while Lemuel Wordan of North Rome Bradford receives 12 to 14 dollars.
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Washington
John Truendall
North Jackson
Susquehannon
Lemuel Wordan
North
Rome
Bradford
Cubans Accept Postponement of Havana Celebrations
Havana officials and 150 Cuban leaders endorsed General Ludlow and General Brooke in delaying six days of festivities. They issued a manifesto urging peace, with the aim to prevent disorder as U S troops remain in Havana and Spanish soldiers depart. New Yorkers discussed prospects for calm and Cuba's path to independence.
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Havana
Brooke
Ludlow
Patriotic Committee
Mra. Botkin
Dan
Cuba
Paper trust forms to consolidate U S paper mills
Providence Dec 80 Deans and Shibley brokers plan to unify paper makers in a deal worth about 1000000000 dollars. Mills producing writing bond wrapping ledger envelope and newspaper would be reorganized to reduce competition and overproduction. The move aims to concentrate grade specific production using all capital and machinery for best results.
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Providence
BR. 1
Dean and Shibley
Parker Held On Forgery Charge In Police Court
New York police remand Dee M Frank A Parker a supposed son of Chicago wealth to await trial on forgery charges. Authorities say Parker leads a dangerous gang of forgers.
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New York
Dee
Frank A. Parker
Chicago
Polilce
Parker
Textile workers seek restoration of wage reduction
In March, River city textile workers prepare to demand restoration of the 10 percent wage cut implemented earlier this year as part of cost measures.
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All River
Mar
Filipinos Demand Commission as Aguinaldo Scrap Debated
A Philippine protest message requests an American appointed commission to assess conditions and urges restraint on US decisions. It asserts Aguinaldo should not be made five native regiments commander and warns against dissolving the national army. The call also opposes tariff changes and envisions a dawn of peace with the United States.
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Harden
America
Hono
National Army
Ind
Panay
Oppneilion
Visayas
United States
Cuban Junta Talks About Postponing Independence Festivities
Mayina Dee reports the Junta Patróon suspending planned celebrations in Havana citing public order concerns amid unsettled Cuban piobé and aligned American authorities. The directors advise Cubans to cooperate during flag changes and expect future festivities when conditions allow, stressing orderly behavior will shape Cuba's future.
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Dee
Junta Patrolica
Tiivana
Amur
Jintao
Ladhow
Ludlow
Directory
Where is Jonas Garman
Jonas Garman a Lykens druggist left home Tuesday for Harrisburg to attend to business He told his family he would return that evening His wife has heard nothing since except a Harrisburg telegram saying he missed the train No word has come since and local authorities have been alerted to search for him
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Harrisburen
Jonas Garman
Lykens
Harrisburg
Gillman
Umeasy
Mystery of Poison Letter Attempt Claimed Solved
The World reports Captain George McCluskey of the detective bureau believes the poison letter case against Marvy Cornish is solved. The suspect’s name is withheld to protect justice. The investigation notes a former Knickerbocker Athlete Club member connected to the case.
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New York
George McCluskey
Detective Bureau
Marvy Cornish
Moon
Knickerbocker
La Bohème Opens on Grand Opera Course by KIM Opera
Philadelphia audiences filled the house for the first production of the season by the KIM Opera company. Melba performed as Mimi, earning praise for her acting and singing, while the cast drew enthusiastic response from friends and critics.
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Philadelphia
Der
KIM Opera Company
Jie byOceHs
Artinty
Melba
Mimi
Moore Resigns as NY Susquehanna and Western VP
New York based Frederick FP Moore resigns as vice president of the New York Susquehanna and Western railroad. He led the coal operations and took on additional duties after the retirement of the president, Trooking.
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Moore
New York, Bec
Frederick FP. Moore
New York, Susquehank
Ad Western Railroad
Lattor
Transatlantic voyage notes and port references
A condensed log lists ships and ports including New York, Liverpool, Queenstown, Genoa, Naples, and Genoa. Entries mention sailing routes and origins with several unclear names such as Clongods and Bulmurndana. The record reads like a fragmented maritime itinerary from a historical page.
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New York
Doc S
Clongods la Normandi
Havee
Aller
Naples
Genoa
Our Mtriria
Liverpool
Bulmurndana
Bute Terram
Queenstown
Arrigon
Germane
Naplin
Gusoa
Planning How Best to Govern Cuba
Washington reports cabinet discussions on creating multiple bureaus to run Cuba and relieve the military governor. Experts would head tax customs postal and court services, with direct reporting to the governor. The plan favors U S method replication and including island citizens to ease friction.
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Cuba
Washington
United States
Weather Indications And A Busy Local Scene
Rain and cold wave expectations mix with a packed local page. Items include a murder conviction for Mrs. Botkin, Cuba governance struggles, a Burke order acceptance, a state treasurer report, religious and social notes, the bachelors ball, and community updates from Dunmire to Scranton.
Solid for Farr in Philadelphia Speaker Vote
Thirty three of thirty seven Philadelphia Republican legislators endorsed Representative Farr of Lackawanna for speaker. The meeting lasted a half hour with Clarence of the eighteenth district presiding. Aimen Nobitt did not commit, Stulb Stewart and Rethel signaled support, while Voorhees Linyd remained unconfirmed.
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Philadelphia
Farr
Lackawanna
Clarency
Aimen
Nobitt
Stulb
Stewart
Rethel
Voorhees
Linyd
Big Suit for Damages Against Trust Company in Philadelphia
A suit filed in the United States Circuit Court seeks 15000 damages by Carrel Sprice and Edward Rice against Commonwealth Trust Insurance and Trust Company. Allegations claim failure to properly examine title to West Virginia property securing bonds, misrepresenting title validity and inducing promissory notes and contracts with Benjamin F. Howland. Names include Standard Coal and Timber, Rice Bros, Howland, and Tidewater interests. The case hinges on alleged neglect to protect bondholders’ interests and verify land titles.
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Philadelphia
United States
Carrel
Benjamin F. Howland
Rice Bros
Howland
Standard Coil and Tinker Company
Riverrow
Standard Company
Enmeshed in Quicksand at Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre shaft
Seven men and two mules were trapped when quicksand burst into a coal gangway at No. 18 shaft, Wanami e. Three workers Williams Dolergy and Brown were imprisoned for over five hours while the others escaped. Mules were smothered. Williams suffered chest wound from quivering sand yet all three men were rescued after hours of effort.
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Wilkee-Barre
Dee
Aseven
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Wanamie
William C. Williams
Peter Dolergy
Samuel Brown
Williams
Doleroy
Brown
Senator Morrill Funeral Set in Senate Chamber
Washington reports the funeral for Senator Morrill will be held tomorrow at noon in the senate chamber with Rev. Mr. Leavitt officiating and Senate chaplain assisting. The president, cabinet, and many senators will attend. public viewing opens to friends and editors before interment in Vermont under a joint commission led by Colonel Wright, sergeant at arms.
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Washington
Morrill
Senate
Leavitt
All Souls’ Church
Dilamath Corps
Reiche
Senater
Merrill
Vermont
Newfoundland Fortifications and Naval Reserve Plans
Sir Merbert Murray, Newfoundland governor, sent aboard the Pelican with charts and data on fortifications and a fishermen naval reserve. France to reinforce its Newfoundland squadron next season under Commodore Henrique, from the hydrographic office.
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St. Johns
N. F
Merbert Murray
Newfoundland
Pelican
England
Great Britain
Henrique
Green Wins Split Decision in San Francisco Bout
George Green defeated Dan Creedoh in a twenty round fight in San Francisco. The bout started competitive but deteriorated after the seventh round as both men were repeatedly booed and hissed by the crowd. Green faded Creedoh late to take the decision.
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San Francisco
Dec
George Green
Dan Creedoh
Green
Cron
Fatal Shooting in Pana Reveals Labor Strife
Earl Herring of Springfield UL guard company was shot dead in East Pana during a storm when a dropped gun discharged as he tripped over a coal shed sill. The incident comes amid strike actions with unions appealing for aid and arrests of union men and alleged gun attackers.
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Pana
Earl Herring
Company Cy
Springfield
East Pans
John Duddy
Springside
Union
Netro Ming
Page Smith
James Meyers
William Snyder
Death of Mexican Ambassador Don Motion Romero
Washington December 10 The Mexican ambassador Senor Romero died after a surgical operation at the legation. He had been confined to his room since Saturday with appendicitis. The operation lasted one hour and initial reports were hopeful, but he sank early this morning at 4 o clock. Romero was a prominent Mexican statesman and diplomat.
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Washington
Dev
Spenior Don Motion Romero
Legation
Governor Rend Surrenders Superior Court Vacancy
Governor Lasting tendered to Colonel Wilbur Rend er the appointment of a superior court judge to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J Toward Reeder. Rend er prefers to return to private practice after retirement as deputy attorney general and has declined.
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Harishburg
Dee
Lasting
Wilbur S. Render
Bellefonte
Ginem
Superior Court
Jude
J. Toward Reeder
Ruston
Rowler
Nida
Record US economic dominance in 1898 signals global banking sway
R G Dun & Co review cites 1898 as a year of victory and expansion with exports near 1.25 billion dollars and a positive trade balance of about 617 million. It notes gold imports around 140 million, rising breadstuffs exports, and strong industrial output boosting New York as the center of global finance, while praising wartime debt settlement and increased American influence.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Europe
Washington Pier Forecast For Saturday
Weather bulletin predicts cold waves and continued foul weather across eastern Pennsylvania with northerly winds turning southerly, then increasing by Saturday. Minor temperature drops expected and rough seas offshore.
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Washington, Pier
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