Conspiracy to Defraud Insurers Unfolds in Chicago Court
In Judge Tuleys court Chicago on charges of participating in a scheme to defraud six insurance companies. The case centers on Marie Defenbach and a plotted murder to reap policy profits. Alleged participants Wayland Brown Dr August Unger and Frank H Smiley face testimony detailing a web of deception and staged events. Brown is said to be Washington Lucas’s son in law from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Brown
August Unger
Frank H. Smiley
Unger
Miss Defenbach
Brown
Smiley
Defenbach
Miss’ ‘Defenbach
Chicago
LaPorte
Ind
Washington Lucas
Cleveland
United Presbyterians Bar Masons and Odd Fellows
The United Presbyterian Church assembly in Des Moines voted 90 to 68 to adopt a judiciary report interpreting the fifteenth article of the church testimony. The ruling bars members of secret orders such as Masons and Odd Fellows from church membership, while Grand Army of the Republic and labor union members are not affected. The assembly adjourned in Bedside Philadelphia after forwarding a committee to revise the creed with Linton as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterians
Masons
Odd Fellows
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Judiciary Committee
Church
Masons and
Assembly
Grand Army
The
Republic
Labor
Presbyterian General ' Assembly
Bedsio At
Philadelphia
Thesvtver
Linton
New York Governor Odell Signs Antialp Bill
A clipped note reports Gov Odell of New York signing an antialpine bill amid regional business and church activity references. The item mentions Ohio potteries aligning against larger firms and references include R Callaway and a locomotive trust offer of 60000 dollars annually in Kingston Tennessee with Lowe, Garfield, and a church event, all in a fragmented summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
New York
Ohio
Fot Locomotive Trust
Iingston
Tenn
Lowe
Jimmy
Garfield
Provisions of the Platt Amendment Synopsis
A Cuban Constitutional Convention synopsis lists key Platt provisions. Cuba may not enter harmful treaties, must limit debts, and the United States can intervene to preserve independence. It requires sanitation measures, outlines the Isle of Pines, and reserves naval coaling stations for the U.S. The amendment was adopted via Congress and linked to the army appropriation bill. The preamble notes U.S. withdrawal once Cuba accepts conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
Isle of Pines
Congress
Orville H. Platt
Connecticut
Cuba Rejects Constitution For Not Substantial Compliance
At a Friday cabinet meeting, Secretary Stoot and Senators Spooner and Platt discussed sending the Cuban constitution back to Havana. The United States cannot accept it in its present form and demands removal of excess appended material and a clear definition of future relations with the US under the Platt amendment. If Cubans revise and remove Root’s interpretation claims, President McKinley may accept the document and withdraw troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoot
Spooner
Platt
Havana
United States
Washington
Congress
Root
McKinley
Committee On Relations
Cuba
Switzerland
Paris
Gov. Wood
Secretary of War
Census Report Details U S Population by State and Density
The census director releases the first half of the final census population monograph. It covers aggregate U S population by states and territories, density, center of population, Alaska and Hawaii figures, apportionment counts, 1900 city populations, and density rankings. Alaska and Nevada show very low densities. Rhode Island is the most densely settled.
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United States
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
District of
Columbian
Rhode Island
Union
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Nevada
Wyoming
Arizona
New Mexico
Montana
Idaho
Hawaii
Maine
Arkansas
Anxiety for Mrs McKinley as Washington home shown
The president’s wife Mrs McKinley remains seriously ill after returning to the White House from California. Reports indicate no crisis but a fragile state with little sign of rapid improvement, despite weeks of rest and official statements fighting rumors.
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California
Washington
White House
Boers Punish British in Latest Kitchener Report
Lord Kitchener reports a serious engagement after the Vindfontein scene near Johannesburg. The Duxban-Johannesburg line fight is described as the most serious since a prior reverse near Magahesta. The Vindfontein garrison, largely yeomanry, suffered heavy losses with many dead.
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Lord Kitchener
London
Lord “Roberts
Johannes ‘Burg
Vindfontein
Duxban-Johannesbur
Kitchener
Clement
Magahesta
Hurgely
Five Men Lynched by Mob in California County
In Modoc County Lookout California a mob of about 30 to 40 men hanged Calvin Hall his three half breed sons Irank James and Martin aged 26 19 and 16 and B D Yantis 27 at a bridge over the Pitt river after arrest on charges of petty larceny and burglary. They were held under guard at Lookout hotel prior to examination.
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California
Lookout
Modoc County
Cal
Calvin Hall
Irank
James
Martin
B.D. Yantis
Lookout Hotel
Pitt River
Prank Hall
Yantis
Hall
McSweeney rejects resignations of Tillman and McLaurin
South Carolina Gov. McSweeney refuses to accept the resignations of Senators Tillman and McLaurin and urges calm reconsideration. McLaurin offers to withdraw if the governor desires, while Tillman says a governor’s duty is only to notify the Senate and state legislature of vacancies. Also noted is Andrew Carnegie’s large philanthropic grants totaling over 38 million dollars, including 7.5 million for Scottish universities and substantial sums for libraries and institutions abroad and at home.
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Tilliaman
McLaurin
Senate
McSweeney
South Carolina
Tillman
Senat
Andrew Carnegie
Telegraphic Brevilien Jubilee Exposition May
A telegraphic note from Brevilien notes a proposed jubilee exposition in May. It mentions a planned public event with potential displays and a celebratory program, awaiting further details from organizers.
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Ulcsas
May
Cuba Yields at Last on Platt Amendment in Constitution
The Cuban constitutional convention in Havana narrowly adopted the majority report on the Platt amendment, signaling nearing withdrawal of American troops. Delegates clash publicly over the issue. Gomez and others denounce supporters as traitors, while conservatives defend Cuba’s independence. A pledge for a reciprocity treaty is included, and tensions hint at further debates during final constitution scrutiny.
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Republic of Cuba
Portuondo Gomez
Tamaya
Yamaya
Gomez
Castro
Robau
Mandaley
Gener
Portuondo
Lacret
Manduley
Cisneros
Mercer
Fortun
Tamayo
Silva
Gastro
Zayas
Aleman
Rivea
Bravo
Mrs Bonine Denied Bail In Habeas Corpus Case
Attorneys for Lola Bonine argued for release after a habeas corpus petition alleging lawful detention. Judge Barnard refused bail and denied the writ, while the jury's verdict linked Ayres death to a homicide but did not implicate Bonine. The case stirred Washington legal circles over rights and possible verdicts.
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Lola Bonine
Washington
James
Ayres
Hotel
Kenmore
Bonine
Barnard
Bo- Nine
George D Herron Weds Carrie Rand in New York
Prof George D Herron leader of the socialist crusade and ex clergyman marries Miss Carrie Rand without formal vows or rings. The ceremony led by Rev William T Brown took place at Dr Charles B Patterson’s apartments in the Schuyler building New York. They will live on a 85 acre Metuchen New Jersey farm where Herron plans summer socialist activity with supporters.
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Rand
George D. Herron
Socialist Crusade
Congregational Church
Prof. Herron
Carrie Rand
Charles B. Patterson
Schuyler
New York
Herron
Willam T. Brown
Plymouth Church
Rochester
Wheat crop near world average in 1900 with U S as large producer
World wheat production in 1900 was slightly below the prior two years but about 2.587 billion bushels, near the ten year average. North America and South America totals are listed with declines in Siberia and Manitoba. A separate notes section cites various news items from Sparks from the Wheat and related briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
North America
South America
Aires
Australasia
Manitoba
Untitled Miscellany of 19th Century News Notes
Fragmented text records a jumble of 1890s society and finance items. Mentions Miss Marie Wilson, Wall Street tips, a $250,000 claim, a $5,000 horse purchase from John Z Manning, and a $5,000 check. References Col. Denby, China diplomacy, President Cleveland, polygamy veto, and Miss Katz, daughter of a Salt Lake businessman. Ends with vague political and social notes.
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Marie Wilson
Pratt
Wall Street
John Z. Manning
Allen’ B. Davis
Ang
Miss Wilson
James R. Keene
New York
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Tery
BAR Secret Order
Gensus Report
Laurin
Laurine
Booneville
Roche
Missouri
Aroma
Estrada Palma
Cuban Republic
Texas City
A. T
Kansas City
Monsignor O' Connell
Portland
Great ‘Western Cereal Company
John Mead
Ashland
John
Viola “Adams
Newark
N.J
John D.gorman
Rockwood
Penn
Col
Charles, Denby
China
Fio
Charles Dyess
Pekin
Pra
Col. i Denby
Indiana
Denby
Emily Katz
Heber
Wells
Utah
Mormaidt
Katz
Salt Lake
Bangor
D Re
Wellington
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