Alvord on Trial Defense Policy Questioning Fault
New York November 9 Cornelius L Alvord Jr former note teller of the First National bank accused of embezzling 690000 appears before US Commissioner Shields in the criminal branch of the circuit court. Witnesses describe bank duties and a 690000 shortage while changes to October sheets raise questions.
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Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
United States
Shields
United States Circuit Court
Jacob F. Miller
United States District
Henry L. Burnett
Ernest B. Baldwin
Baldwin
Whiting E. Snow
Snow
Alvord
Miller
William Reed
Morton V. Moore
Moore
Steamship Union Rumor Swirls Around Atlantic Firms
Rumors claim a major combination among trans Atlantic lines involving Atlantic Transport Co and several partners. Shares show strong interest with minimal public disclosure as talks reportedly move in New York. Atlantic Transport operates 17 vessels and plans new 18,240 ton ships for the New York London route.
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Atlantic Transport Company
New York
Philadelphia
London
Bernard N. Baker
Belfast
Ireland
Maryland Steel Company
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Norwich Conn
Minneapolis
Minnehaha
Mesaba
Manion
Menominee
Higgins Indicted for Soliciting Bribe in Ward Fifteen
Indianapolis councilman John M Higgins, a Democratic leader in Ward Fifteen, was indicted by the grand jury on three counts for soliciting a bribe from D M Parry, head of a large industrial concern, tied to a switch ordinance Parry sought. Higgins, a drayman, sought bail as Democratic allies bailed.
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John M. Higgins
D. M. Parry
Higgins
Parry
Grand
Train Hits Wagon Near New Lenox Wounds Five
Three fatally injured and two more hurt after a Rock Island passenger train struck a wagon near New Lenox on Wednesday. Reported dead are James Jarvis and two others, with Mrs Thompson and Mrs Terrill among the injured in critical condition.
Fire in Swen saloon destroys property. depot saved
A fire at Swen Michigan thirty miles west of Sidnaw destroyed Martin Neddy’s saloon while John Cosgrove and family escaped with only their clothes. The depot building caught fire three times but firefighters saved it. Loss estimated at five thousand dollars.
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Swen
Mich
Sidnaw
Martin Neddy
John Cosgrove
Attempted wreck of Twilight limited near Spooner
Two African American men tried to derail the Twilight limited on the Omaha road between the Twin Cities and West Superior. A switch tampering near Spooner was found by a section man before disaster. both suspects were captured, one escaped.
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New Richmond
Wis
Omaha Road
Twin Cities
West Superior
Spooner
Wisconsin Delegates Named for National Irrigation Congress
Governor Scofield appointed seven Wisconsin delegates to the National Irrigation Congress to meet in Chicago at the Central Music Hall from November 21 to 24. The list includes George Raymer, F. H. King, A. J. Phillips, N. E. Brecher, George H. Patch, B. M. Bauhma, and H. L. Austin, with hometowns Madison West Salem Random Lake Stevens Point Evansville.
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National Irrigation Congress
Chicago
Central Music Hall
Scofield
George Raymer
Profesor
F. H. King
A. J. Phillips
West Salem
N. BE. Brecer
Random Lake
George H. Patch
Stevens Point
B. M. Bauhma
Grand Rapids
H. L. Austin
Evansville
United States
Congress
Boy Wilfie Donoho Held by S F Police
The 12 year old Wilfie Donoho son of W H Donoho judge of the Kansas city First district court is at the San Francisco police station with his friend Bert Howard after running away. He was arrested while seeking 10 cents for food and will be held until his parents are notified.
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Wilfie Donoho
W. H. Donoho
the First District of Kansas
Bert Howard
Fle
Stockholders Meet of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad held its annual stockholders meeting in Chicago. Directors ratified a report urging the purchase of the Iowa and Missouri lines under lease. Nathaniel Thayer of Boston was elected to replace the late John N A Griswold. Diphtheria closes Danville schools with Room No 4 dismissed. Emerald Hadley, sibling of teacher Pearl Hadley, is ill. Several other mild cases reported and two membranous croup deaths in two weeks.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company
Missouri
Nathaniel Thayer
Boston
John N. A. Griswold
Danville
Ind
Emerald Hadley
Pearl Hadley
Ward Soper’s Remains Arrive for Jackson Mission
Ward Soper of company A Thirtieth United States volunteers died at Manila on Sept 19. His remains arrived in San Francisco and will be sent to Jackson, Michigan, this week for burial.
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Harrisburg
Als
Thomas W. Hamilton
Philippine Islands
Hamilton
Cuba
Philippines
United States Volunteers
Rail collisions and court discharge amid early November incidents
A Roseburg Oregon collision between two Southern Pacific freight trains killed engineer Sam Hendricks and fireman Wilhound, with engineer Walter Drennan fatally injured and fireman Riddle bruised. In London a US woman Gertrude Waring was discharged for lack of responsibility in a jewelry theft case. In Iron Mountain a Northwestern ore train derailed killing fireman George Hall with conductors Swaby and Tim Hogan seriously injured but recovering.
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Ore
Southern Pacific
Sam Hendricks
Riddle
Walter Drennan
Wilhound
London
Bow Street
Gertrude Waring
Iron Mountain
Mich
Northewestern
George Hall
Wilson, Mich
Swaby
Escanaba
Tim Hogan
Green Bay
Wisconsin Women's Clubs Hold Fourth Federation Convention
Racine Wisconsin November ninth delegates from major cities gather for the fourth annual Wisconsin State Federation of Women's clubs in Racine The convention opens with remarks by president Mrs Arthur C Neville and a welcome from Mrs William H Crosby secretary reports occupy the morning session
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Wis
Wisconsin State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Arthur C. Neville
William H. Crosby
Taxable Value Rise in Upper Michigan Around $59 Million
Taxable valuation in the Upper Peninsula totals about 59 million dollars, with Lansing and Mitch. Ney. noting an increase of nearly 50 thousand in the glaciered valuation of the region.
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Lansing
Mitch
Ney
Upper Peninsula
Queen Regent Appeals to Emperor to Halt Don Carlos Uprising
The queen regent of Spain appeals to Emperor Franz Joseph to use his influence with Don Carlos to stop the looming rebellion. The plea seeks international mediation to restore order and prevent civil conflict amid ongoing tensions.
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Spain
Francia Joseph
Don Carlos
Carling
Bryan views election results and vows continued fight
W J Bryan issues a statement from Lincoln Nebraska noting surprise at the Republican victory and urging that the fight go on. He cites gains in big cities and losses in smaller towns while questioning money and colonization factors and predicting Republican policies will be repudiated when understood.
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Neb
W. J. Bryan
Philippines
Bryan declines senate bid after campaign fatigue
Bryan states he is in perfect health and will not run for the legislature. He praises allies and opponents, thanks supporters, and says he will stay in Nebraska to recover, denying plans to move to Texas. He telegraphs President McKinley to congratulate him on a second victory.
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Hitchcock
W. H. Thompson
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McKinley
Democrats Claim Clear Lead in Kentucky Returns
The Courier Journal reports Bryan leading by about 8,000 and Beckham by 5,000 with most precincts counted in Kentucky. Republicans expect possible gains for McKinley and Yerkes when the returning board, three weeks after election day, canvasses the vote in Frankfort. Ex Governor McCreary cites Republican hopes but confirms Democratic control of the board and legislature.
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Courier Journal
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Beckham
McKinley
Yerkes
Frankfort
James B. McCreary
MacWinley
Narrow Kentucky Result Teeters On Official Count
The speaker notes a small safe majority for Mr. Yerkes in Kentucky and says the outcome remains very close and likely hinges on the official tally to determine the state’s direction.
State Ticket Goes Fusion and Legislature in Doubt
Complete Nebraska returns show McKinley carrying the state by at least 2000 in two thirds counted. Governor Poynter and the state ticket appear reelected by 500 to 1800 margins over Republicans. Legislature likely decided by Douglass County with Upper House vote tipped by lieutenant governor, while lower house remains closely divided.
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Neb
Nebraska
McKinley
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Douglass
the World-Herald Dem
State Republican Committee
Detrich
Reform vote favors biennial elections in Iowa and restless convention talk
Iowa returns from thirty counties indicate the constitutional amendment for biennial elections is adopted by about 25 000 plurality. Voters also show potential for a constitutional convention, though timing remains uncertain as the convention question competed with the election measure.
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Iowa
Moorehouse Vindicated in Deadly Building Blast
Two bodies recovered from the Tarrant building ruins in New York include Hamilton Matthews, a driver, and Benjamin Moorehouse, a 61 year old shipping clerk who vanished since the explosion. Moorehouse controlled the firm storage book listing stored explosives, which was not found. Officials had suspected the clerk’s temporary disappearance.
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New York
Tarrant
Hamilton Matthews
Tarrant & Co
Benjamin Moorehouse
Moorehouse
Murderous assault on veterinary surgeon ends with eye injury
In Springfield Illinois Dr Harry Jones assistant state veterinary surgeon was attacked by two strangers at his office. One man stabbed his arm and drove the knife into his right eye destroying sight. Will Smith aiding him was also stabbed but survived.
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Springfield
Ills
Harry Jones
Will Smith
Russians annex land opposite British and German settlements
News reports from Tien Tsin and Paris describe Russian land annexation by conquest opposite the British and German settlements. Foreign owners must prove ownership or lose claims. rail property and the arsenal are included. Consuls plan protests and Washington reports no corroboration.
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Tien-T'sin
State Department
TienTsin
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