Poison Plot Trial Delivers Strands of Strychnine Evidence
In Laurinburg North Carolina the McDougald murder trial reveals strychnine candy as a key element. Witnesses recount the defendant Connoly allegedly tried to poison his uncle Simon Connolly while insurance policies tied to a deceased sister surface. The case also covers motive and links to clothing findings and a lamp black package.
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Dougild
John Wilkes
Connoly
Wilkes
Dr. Currie
C.D
Hill
Laurinburg
Self
McKay McKinnon
McKinnon
Campbell’s Bridge
Simon Connolly
Millard Moore
FayetTevntyte
N. C
McDougald
Connolly
Burglary in Winston Stirs Police Prey
Burglars broke into several homes and businesses in Winston last night stealing money jewelry and flour. Police captured two men Pierson and Sirscofield at Kernersville and they confessed to taking flour from D H Browder's warehouse. Authorities fear a burglary ring active locally.
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Winston
N. C
Pierson
Sirscofield
Kernersville
D. H. Browder
Brokder
Found Dead on the Track Near Benson
Fayetteville man Barber was found dead on the Wilson and Fayetteville railroad track near Benson around 7 p.m. He lived near Four Oaks. Coroner B R Hood held an inquest in Smithfield but a verdict on the cause of death was not yet obtained.
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Wilmington Messenger
Fayetteville
N. C
Barber
Wilson and Fayetteville
Benson
Four Oaks
B. R. Hood
Smithfield
Reciprocity With Mexico Not Yet Completed
United Press reports in The Herald that the Mexico reciprocity treaty is not finished as announced. Minister Ryan has returned to Mexico with suggestions that could yield limited gains for the United States. Mexico is likely to offer minor concessions to avoid new duties on hides and coffee.
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United Press
New Yorks
the Herald
Washington Dispatch
Mexico
Ryan
United States
Cleveland Has No Favorite In Speakership Fight
Grover Cleveland states he takes no side in the House Speakership contest and has not endorsed Mills, Crisp, Springer, or McMillan. Governor Hill left for New York amid attention from prominent Democrats. The Globe disputes a Mills opposition among New England lawmakers, while New York canvassers report Deane winning in Columbia County. B B Turner declares Alliance bid in Virginia’s Eighth District, urging Americans’ rights over party loyalty.
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Cleveland
New Yor
Grover Cleveland
House
Mills
Crisp
Springer
McMillan
House of Representatives
Boston
The
Globe
Democrat
New England
Congress
Hodson
N. Y
Columbia County
Deane
Alexandria
B. B. Turner
Gen. Lee
Virginia
Labor Against Capital in Steel Mills
United Press reports that U S iron and steel manufacturers plan a general assault on the Amalgamated Association in the spring. It notes skilled workers in Union mills belong to the association and that the annual wage scale is set in this city. Skirmishes have occurred with workers beaten.
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United Press
Pictssure
Iron and Steel
United States
Amalgamated Association
Business Failures Decline Across North America
R G Dun reports 252 U S failures and 38 in Canada in the last seven days, total 285, down from 290 the prior week and 266 the week before. The year ago week recorded 274 failures, including 247 in the United States and 27 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Lehigh Defeated by Penn in 32–0 College Game
Parapetputa November 21. University of Pennsylvania defeated Lehigh University this afternoon by a score of 32 to nothing.
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Parapetputa
University of Pennsylvania
Lehigh University
Bloody strike sparks fears of riot in Pas de Calais
Reports from Lens near Aras in Pas de Calais say 36 000 to 40 000 miners are striking with the possibility of bloody riots. Delegates meet tomorrow to decide next steps as agitators backed by England’s sympathizers push the conflict. The government has reinforced troops while strikers vent anger at workers who stayed on or replaced them.
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Paris
Lens
Aras
Pas de Calais
Cannon dispute shocks Harper's Ferry residents
In Harper's Ferry West Virginia unknowns sought to remove a city cannon given in 1876 for the World's Fair. A crowd seized the gun and blocked shipment claiming lack of authority from the Secretary of War. The strangers left town amid tensions.
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Washington
D. C
Harper’s Ferry
W. Va
Rich and Frisky Widow Marries Penniless Clerk in NY
Mrs Annie Dunn of Memiuis Tennessee aged forty a niece of Gen Forrest and worth 200000 in her own right married yesterday to Henry a penniless youth a railroad clerk She had been engaged to marry a plantation manager and took her husband to New York.
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Memiuis
Tenn
Annie Dunn
Gen. Forrest
Henry
Ex-Governor Hoadley Recovering From Illness
Ex Governor Hoadley of Ohio has been ill in New York City for two weeks with pneumonia feared at one time. Doctors now believe he will recover and be able to leave his residence in a few days.
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New York
Hoadley
Ohio
Dead Game Duty Applies to Undressed Poultry
Washington November 21. The Treasury Department rules that dead partridges and dead poultry undressed are subject to a 10 percent ad valorem duty.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Insurgents Ready to Fight and South American Tides
A Rio Grande do Sul insurgent committee has circulated calls to garrisons and officials across Brazil to join against Dictator Fonseca. The upper Uruguay squadron reportedly joined the insurgents as fever and political tension unfold in Argentina and Chile.
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New York
Herald
Valpariso
Porto Alegre
Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
Fonseca
Uruguay River
Buenos Ayres
Pelligrini
Races at Gloucester and Garfield Park on Nov 21
At Gloucester New Jersey and Garfield Park Illinois on November 21 horses ran six races each. Winners included Arizona Spendo line Vehay Lonely Censor P. J. H. and Little Midget Wood pecker The Deacon Speed West Umatilla Dolly Nobles with multiple second and third place finishes.
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Gloucester
N. J
Arizona
Samaritan
Frank L
Spendoline
Villian
Vibrate
Vehay
Hours
Ketchum
Lonely
Cartoon
India Rubber
Censor
Guard
Judge Mitchell
Lady M
Boodle
Garfield Park
Curcaco
Ill
Little Midget
Tom Stevens
St. Alban
Woodpecker
Red Prince
Boynton
the Deacon
Costa Rica
Profligate
Speed West
Annie Clark
Gamora
Simmons Liver Regulator Youth Claim Promises Green Old Age
An advertisement asserts that taking Simmons Liver Regulator in youth guarantees a healthier, longer life with a green old age. It markets the product to readers seeking vitality and longevity through herbal tonic use.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Correction on Governor Holt interview stirs Raleigh debate
The Sun's Bevey traveled to Raleigh to correct a published interview with Governor Holt. Holt says the Sun's excerpt misrepresented his view of the Farmers Alliance in North Carolina and blames brevity and crowding at the executive chamber for the confusion. He defends the Alliance as diligent and nationwide in its respect for farmers.
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Bevey
Baltimore Sun
Raleigh
the Sun
Lux
Holt
The
Sun
Farmers’ Alliance
North Carolina
Alliance
Gov. Holt
Edenton
Concord
A Striking Performance by Warde in The Lions Mouth
Frederick Warde heads a strong cast in The Lion's Mouth at a full Saturday night. Warde as Di Novara delivers refined scenes with Friar Angelo and Linora, while Miss Belgarde and Mr. Herman earn praise for their supporting roles. Fannie Bouman and Captain Leighton also win favorable notices as the audience acclaim the production and costuming. The piece blends treachery and romance with vivid stage craft. Take Simmons Liver Regulator for a cheerful stomach.
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Frederick Warde
Venice
Mr. Warde
di Novara
Friar Angelo
Charles Herman
Angelo
Warde
Herman
Belgarde
Harry Leighton
Marcella
Fannie Bouman
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Margaret
Roper
Tatum
Mr. Connoly
DR. McDovcarp
Perso
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Abbott
Gov. Hill
Political Budget
New
Lion OF the Stour
Washington, D. C
Governor Hill
Lehigh
Cable
Widdow
Argentine
Times
London
Santiago
Silvero Marinz
Marinz
Dom Pedro
Diaz
Senor Romero
Cartarino Garza
Republic of Mexico
Simmons
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