Representative Hitt Dies of Heart Failure
Narragansett Pier September death of Representative Robert R. Hitt of Illinois at his summer home from heart failure after a long decline. He served in thirteen House terms, shaped Spain War policy, and was known for his diplomacy and friendships with Blaine and Reed. Funeral plans noted with no official representation from either chamber.
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Hitt and Cullom Reaffirm Alliance After Senate Talk
The article recounts how Mr Hitt, loyal to his state, discussed with Senator Cullom the 1900 reelection push and the possibility of Hitt becoming a Senate candidate. After a lengthy conference, Hitt chose to support Cullom, and their relationship remained amicable despite the outcome.
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Actor’s tears save him in bigamy case at Baltimore court
Harry P Moorehead former Baltimorean and actor faced Judge Harlan in Criminal Court on a bigamy charge. He was paroled after a dramatic plea, tears streaming as he claimed he believed his first wife dead when he remarried to Mary Stapleton after Bertha Eaton. His brother Charles Moorehead posted $300 as surety.
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Jury Indicts Physician Sparks in Virginia
Special grand jury in Charlottesville returns a true bill against Ge B A Sparks, a prominent local physician, for performing an illegal operation on Belle Carter, a sixteen year old girl. The alleged act occurred in mid July and nearly caused the girl’s death. she recovered after treatment. Sparks, who came to Charlottesville from Culpeper, had faced a similar charge years earlier, but the case was dismissed.
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Inquiry Takes New Turn in C and O profits case
Comptroller Sullivan of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway testified before the Virginia State Corporation Commission in Richmond on September 20. The cross examination focused on comparative earnings and expenses under current vs proposed classification, aiming to gauge potential losses if the proposed freight rate system is adopted.
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Tried for Scuttling Ship at Hastings Court
Special to The Washington Post Petersburg report of Sept 20. Julian Galloway, a crew member of the steamer Pokanoket of the James River Navigation Co, accused of sinking the vessel at her wharf on July 19, causing a loss of 2000 to 6000 dollars. The Hastings Court jury failed to agree, case continued. Eleven jurors favored conviction with 3 to 10 years, one favored acquittal.
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Auto Robbers Raid Long Island Homes Steal $1100 In Goods
In Nassau County a six-house raid occurred during early hours with an unseen touring car. Four men, posing as telephone linemen, stole $600 cash and silverware plus $500 in clothing while one chauffeur watched. Two more houses were rifled but valuables escaped. Residents recall one homeowner steering thieves away as the car disappeared toward Mineola.
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RAILROADS CANNOT MERGE IN OHIO
Columbus Ohio September 2 Attorney General Elis halted the planned fusion of Hocking Valley and Kanawha and Michigan railways by mailing notices to IP Morgan and Co and Nicholas Monserrat. He says the merger violates Ohio law as parallel competing lines and federal protection for the public and investors warrants court action to decide the matter.
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Chinese Students Detained After Maryland Fair
About 2000 attended the last day of the Upper Marlboro fair where horse races including a free for all trot and a running race were held. Chinese students Ada Foo and Franking from Baltimore faced immigration detention in Philadelphia while authorities decide their port status.
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Robbed of His Last Cent in Hinton West Virginia
Alec Jones a Sandstone farmer was robbed at dawn at the Riverside Hotel in Hinton. His wallet containing 319 was taken from under his pillow as he slept, with the money meant to discharge the mortgage on his farm after thirty years of labor. The incident occurred in the early hours before daybreak.
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Mountain streams booming after torrential rains
Brevard NC September 24 torrential rains have caused mountain streams to flood. Broad River and nearby corn fields are inundated. Half a mile of the Southern Railway near Etowah is underwater and water levels continue to rise. All railroad communication has been cut off for about thirty hours and may not resume for another day.
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Rev Dr Robert J Nevin Dies in Mexico City
Rev Dr Robert J Nevin founder and rector of the Church of St Pat within the walls of Rome for thirty seven years died suddenly in Mexico City where he had been since August. He was born in Mercersburg in 1828 39. He served as Civil War battery captain and later ordained in the Episcopalian ministry founding the Church of St Paul in Rome. His body will be buried in Arlington Cemetery.
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Republican discord delays local Congress nominations in Maryland
Washington Post reports in Baltimore that the Third District committee cannot agree on a Congress candidate. Kronmiller demands unanimous support from Collector Stone, while Wachter backs his own mayoral bid against Timanus. A convention is slated for next Thursday to decide, with Johnson and Findla ir considered for different districts. William Jackson plans campaign strategy as Mrs Jackson remains ill in Atlantic City.
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Clerk disappears with bank funds in Columbia
Robert Brockington, a collection clerk at the State Bank in Columbia, fled with more than $2 in funds. He was sent to the express office with $2000 for shipment, none in silver. He deposited the silver and kept about $30 to $60 in bills. Brockington, nineteen, from Winnsboro, is described as well connected and previously camped in the city. Authorities report he seems to have escaped, but the article notes he may have made good.
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Hawkins Convicted of Murder in Gainesville Court
Fred Hawkins was today convicted of murdering Henry Cagis and sentenced to life imprisonment. Three weeks earlier Cagle heard 8 notes near his hen house, investigated, was shot, and died the following day. Evidence tied Hawkins to the crime, and authorities arrested him based on circumstantial proof.
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