Brother Placed on Trial Before Murderer
Trial opened today as T Jenking Hains faces allegations with his brother awaiting his own case. Prosecutor Darra cited nature of the defense while McIntyre units for the defense seek dismissal, arguing no crime occurred and the jury was improperly drawn. A 246 men center participated, with fines of 50 dollars imposed on today’s attendees.
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T. J. Hains
Flushing
Captain Hains
T. Jenking
Telat
Darra
Wentoek
McIntyre
Evan
Wining
Hito Fourt
Toon
Sher Ant
Brownsville Fight S Up In Senate
Washington report shows Senator Poraker introduced an amendment to a bill aimed at restoring soldiers to service and appointing a commission to review all evidence in the Brownsville affair. He spoke in strong terms supporting the walkers and urged further investigation into the matter.
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Brownsville
Poraker
Ile
Dutch Cruiser Captures Venezuelan Ship in Caribbean
Dutch Gelderland towed the Venezuelan sloop Alix after capturing it off Puerto Cabello. Dutch crews and Almix personnel remained aboard, while three Dutch warships prepared to demonstrate off Venezuelan ports to hinder arms shipments. Curacao residents welcomed Gelderland’s return towing the Alix and hailed Holland’s active measures.
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Alix
Castro
Venezuelan
Williemstad
Taland
Curacao
Gelderland
Venezuelan Coast
Forta
Mariies
Adley
Hom Price
Selene
Holland
Venezuela
Corieao
Caracas
Ti le
Jacob van Heemskerk
Hriesland Ane
la Guatea
Castro Wish and Castro Departure Reported
Fragmentary report claims President Castro may be deposed or exiled from European banks with no stated plan to return, amid unclear exchanges involving Tordeaux and Dee. The garbled text offers little verifiable detail about dates locales or official sources.
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Castro
Tordeaux
France
Castro le Kine
Aig
Arias Tela
No Trial for Sharp in Range City Case
Fragmentary report from Range City Texas cites M James Bhary calling Adam God a religious fanatic. He asserts threats of punishment if not his prophecy, claiming the killed men will face justice at a future time.
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Range City
James Bhary
Adam God
Mindler
Tam
Schw4b Before Committees in Washington Power Clash
Washington faces a tug of influence as Dee Li Charlee M. Behwal and the Behalf magnate faction engage with the Ways and Means Committee. Carnegie may be summoned later as the battle lines firm up over legislative funding and control.
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Washington
Dee Li Charlee M. Behwal
Ways and Means
Carnegie
Smallpox Relief Report From Colonie After Fleet Visit
The text notes Admiral Sperrs and Sir Henry Meculam in Ceylon linked to American fleet arrivals. Officers are entertained while men may leave. No further signs of smallpox spread are reported locally, with Georgia also mentioned.
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Ceylon
Colonie
Dee
MeAdmiral Sperrs
Ohio Navigarta first cow shipment by river to date
Dec 14 report from Gallipelle states the first shipment of cattle by the Ohio River is moving today as duty begins and confirms the river is now navigable.
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Ohio
Navigarta
Gallipelle
Ohie
Tragic dual suicide ends with rival incident at home
A confusing report from Pomeroy dated December 14 describes a man likely killed himself with a wound after a confrontation with a rival at a girl’s house. The rival was nearby and the events escalated, leaving witnesses stunned.
Mob Fears Burn Target After Girl Attack in Jugostown
In Jugostown Kentucky on December 14 Khmer Hin, 14, accused in a assault on Mumio Womak, 14, is guarded in jail. A mob attacked the scene yesterday but officers escaped with the prisoner as word spread that the mob would burn him if captured.
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Jugostown
Ky. Dee
Khmer Hin
Mumio Womak
Accidents Report Reveals High Mortality Among Workers
A report from the Hues of Labor indicates between 24,000 and 30,000 workers die yearly in accidents. The study cites a peril to 1900 to 1200 and claims nearly one percent of male deaths result from workplace incidents.
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Washington
Justice Holmes Rules Harriman Hiring Question Probe Blocked
The Supreme Court, in Washington, ruled this morning that K L Harriman need not respond to questions from the commerce commission. The decision pauses the investigation into Harriman's deal and ties to the Union and Southern Pacific stocks.
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Supreme Court
Harriman
Washington
Justice Holmes
United States Supreme Court
K. HL. Harrimen
Uc Jofers
Commerse Commission
Inessi Union
Southern Pachtie Storks
Firmin withdraws and Simon poised for presidency in Hayti
From Port au Prince December IM General Firmin, once seen as a presidential candidate, announces withdrawal from the race. This clears the path for General Simon, with peace reportedly assured and Simon in position to claim leadership.
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Port-Au-Prives
Firwin
Hayti
Simon
Liberals propose taxes to force game preserves relinquishment
In Parliament the Liberal party suggests an income tax of 12 percent, inheritance tax of 12 percent, and land tax to compel wealthy owners to relinquish game preserves, aiming to oust them.
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London
Tee
King Edward Returns to Buckingham Palace
King Edward shows improved condition and returns to Buckingham Palace. In Akron, Doc W reports the John Giffin trial for the death of John Maloney has opened with the jury down.
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Edward
Palace London
Edward le
Buckingham Palace
Akron
Doc. W
John Giffin
John Maloney
Cota
Fire at Odd Fellows Hall Brings Big Loss
A fire at the Odd Fellows hall in Mansfield caused about 5000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the blaze today and ensured the building’s interior suffered extensive destruction.
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Hall
Theodore Jr Appointed Aid On Governor's Staff
Theodore Roosevelt Jr, long associated with government service, was appointed an aide on the governor's staff with the rank of major in Waterbury today, per official notices. The announcement lists Theo dore Roosevelt Jr among the governor's aides, highlighting continuity in public service from the Roosevelts.
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Theodore JR
Waterbury
Bee
Theodore Roosevelt
Lalytentam
Chinaman Kills Man Then Takes Poison in Owensburg
In Owensburg on December 14 a Chinaman named Le Su fatally shot Lee Wah, then attempted suicide by taking poison after the act. Lee Wah died minutes later.
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Chinaman
Man
Owensburg
le Su
Lee Wah
Observe Lincoln birthday anniversary marked nationwide
Washington dispatch reports Senator Dion of Ohio introduced a bill proposing February 12, 1900 as the nation’s centennial Lincoln birthday celebration. The measure suggests a joint session of both houses to hear children and school and college speakers in tribute to Lincoln with a monument planned in Washington. In Akron, an unrelated home tragedy is noted as Ferris and wife separation ends with a murder by Ferris after visiting the Wilkin family.
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Washington
Dion
Ohio
Lincoln
Akron
Dee M. L
Ferris
Carbele Sald
Joe Wikin
Pete
Feriie
Meio
Wilkin
Perris
Toledo
Fin
Note
Bomb Explosion Disrupts Chicago Coliseum Night
A dramatic blast in an alley near Pitweenth Street wrecked two buildings around the Coliseum in Chicago last night. The blast, heard four miles away, sparked panic as residents and churchgoers rushed to the scene amid rumors the bomb was aimed to stop the annual Ward ball. Police investigated theories of a aimed attack or gambling-related violence, finding no deaths after midnight. Proceeds from the ball fund ward aldermen, worsening the clash between reformers and ball supporters.
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Chicago
Libbey
Waabawh Avenue
Pitweenth Treat
Budings
Piret Ward
Colleoum
Grace Ephnopal Church
IL Watesh Avenue
Coliseum
Limedintel
First Ward
W Church
Biret Ward
Cownell
Michael Kenna
John Coughlin
Riders Gather for Gun Trial in Union City
Union City Tenn witnesses a charged opening to the trial of alwhymers accused of Captain Rankin’s murder. The anticipated jury selection sparks contest between defense and prosecution as 194 indictments and 47 prisoners remain in custody under militia guard. Locals describe the crowd and the night riders as they converge on the border town for the case’s dramatic start.
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Union City
Tenn
Rankin
Vicin City
Jones
Dee
Reelfoot
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