Unanimous vote backs railroad bond plan in Charleston district
The Charleston district bonds for the coal road and related rail investment drew near unanimous support in a regional tally. Reports from Bik and Big Sandy districts mirrored the solid backing, with high turnout and strong local business backing aims. The plan envisions a direct line to the state capital, with preliminary site selection and financing details outlined by county officials.
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Chanuxstos
W. Va
Charleston
Bik
Big Sandy
Kia
Aguas
Alraady
Charles ‘Vt
Biggom
Charlee
Clay
Chilloak
Army Captain Accuses Banker of Swindle in Los Angeles
Captain A. H. Towman of the U S Army stationed in Los Angeles charges banker Robe de Montdore of 510 Fifth Avenue with defrauding him of 1000 in two checks. Montdore was arrested after Towman reported that the banker delayed depositing funds and offered bogus interest, leading to legal proceedings and examination.
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Schedhteg
New York
A. H. Towman
United States Army
Los Angeles
Cal
Oas
Robe de Montdore
Fifth Avenue
Montdore
Io Jurestel
Mystery of the 1875 Moliter murder revived in Presque Isle
Confession by farmer William Kepke shocks Presque Isle County where Albert Moliter and clerk Sullivan were slain sixteen years ago. Kepke says an oath bound conspiracy planned the assassination involving prominent locals. Larke was not present. Sullivan’s death was an error. Warrants issued. arrests expected across the county.
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Albert Moliter
Detroit
Rogers City
Presque Isle County
Sullivan
Wiliam Kepke
Melke Township
Kepke
Presque Isle “County
Frederick Denny Larke
Larke
Sulivan
Moliter
Inglesby
Cross Village
Berliemeant
Smn
Kouwa
Was THERE BRIBERY In Elliott Murder Trial Arouses Suspicion
Reports claim bribery attempts surfaced near the Elliott murder trial with a juror allegedly offered 3600 to hang the jury. Juror Peters, a railroad brakeman, lodged at the boarding house run by the woman who allegedly sought the bribe and denied any misconduct. Prosecutor Hulley expects the new lead to reveal a broader bribery scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott
Peters
Hulley
Mitchell Sues Sharon for One Hundred Thousand Damages
Mrs. Sarah Mitchell sues Frederick W. Sharon for 100000 in a slander case. The suit centers on Sharon calling Mitchell a blackmailer after she allegedly sought money from the Sharon estate to suppress letters related to the Livingstone estate and letters from Frank R. Newlands and Justice Stephen J. Field. Mitchell denies ever offering the letters and says she will not disclose them until the right time.
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Hell Sage
Frederick Sharon
Sax Puaxcisco
Sarah Mitchell
Frederick W. Sharon
Sharon
Livingstone
Palace Hotel
Alte Californian
Mitchell
Frank R. Newlands
Stephen J. Field
Presidente Errazuriz Sails With Full Crew
August 1 in Lsnow reports the new Bal maceian war vessel Presidente Errazuriz sails for Chill with a full complement of men believed gathered by secret means. It is argued she took on extra men and stores outside the harbor just after departing the river for an Atlantic crossing. A hostile opportunistic stance toward Presidente Brazoria is noted.
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Lsnow
Presidente Errazura
Presidente Errazuriz
Atlantic
Comorcio
Presidente ‘Brazoria
Swayback Defeated in Morris Park Showdown Race
Longstreet, ridden by M W Dwyer, defeated Pulsifer's swayback Tenny by eight lengths at Morris Park in a $6000 race with $500 added. Over 25,000 spectators watched as Longstreet dominated from start to finish, while Tenny faded after the hill. The event included further notes on track times, betting, and potential rematches, with Dwyer signaling possible future races and name changes.
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New York
L Dwyer
Tenny
Longstreet
Longfellow
Barnes
Bates
Hamilton
Dwyjr
Colassifer
Rock Ledge
Florida
Sem
Benno Fron Npeum
May
Raceland
Simrock
Dussifer
Monmouth Park Racing Association
Tenny and
Tongstreet
Igo
Morth Park
Sanatoga
N. Y
Uncle Bob
Washington and Cincinnati Battle On Rough Field
Washington outbatted Cincinnati but errors cost runs as Cincinnati took a 6 to 2 win. Mains and Carsey pitched for Washington. Mahoney umpired. U.S. notes include Louisville and Athletics game with rain interruptions, and Boston, St. Louis, Columbus, and other reports from August 1.
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Pirrsaure
Vian
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Pickers
King
McQuaid
Cuverssatl O
Chicago
Reds
Radbourse
Keenan
Cortin
Smith
Spiece
Latham
Cincinnati
Radbourne
Lubyampire
Hurst
New York
Long
Stovey
Hamilton
Myers
Wild Staley
Syndi
Washington
Mains
Carsey
Mahoney
Louisville
Louisvilles
Athletics
Fitzgerald
Sanders
Kerins
St. Louis
Bostons
Browns
O'Brien
Farrell
Boston
Knell
McMahon
Davis
TRAIN LOADS OF VETERANS TO DETROIT ENCAMMENT
Boston reports a great movement of New England Union veterans en route to the G A R National Encampment in Detroit. Nine special trains carry Vt based units from Massachusetts New Hampshire and Maine via Fitchburg Boston and Maine Central Vermont and Grand Trunk Niagara Line toward Montreal and Detroit. A second item notes a youth in West Virginia leaving home after a quarrel with his parents.
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New England
Detroit
Boston
Vermont
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
Fitchburg
Vermont Road
Bellows Falls
Swanton
Montreal
Ladt Grand Trenk Road
Niagara Is
Deutsche Bank Fraud Rocks German Finance Scene
The Deutsche Bank fraud case widens as clerk Franck and broker Schwieger are linked to forged memoranda and paper roubles for a July settlement. Shares fell from 150 to 140 amid unsettled damages while Reichsbank policy and public confidence reel from the scandal. The Imperial yacht Hobenzollern returns home as authorities pursue capitial ties and curb drinking laws amid political pressure.
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Beers
Dautache Bank
Franck Amt
Schwieger
Leipsie Disconto Ghessellschaft
Deutsche Bank
Pracek
Sehwieger
Berliner Handelgesehalt
Franck
Loutache Bank
Schweiger
Prane
Wade
Tle
Reichabank
America
France
Kengeland
Melchsbank
Hobengollern
The
William
Droathelin
St Koll
Toevely
Landtag
Tierrfarth
Miquel
Neighbor’s Night Gone Wrong Ends in Suicide Verdict
A man spent the night at a neighbor’s home and was found the next morning hanging from a rafter in a corn crib near the house. A coroner’s jury returned a verdict of suicide, but the motive remains unknown.
Expatriated Jews and U S Immigration Policy
Secretary Foster replies to Simon Wolf and Lewis Abraham of the union of American Hebrew Congregations. He agrees the influx of destitute refugees is a grave issue yet urges self support and careful, limited distribution to avoid harming industry. He asks for active urging of assisted emigration in Europe and cautions against encouraging destitute refugees to come.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Wasumatox
Pd.c
Simon Wolf
Lewis Abraham
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
United States
Foster
Europe
Sam
Cuantes Fosten
Sensational Divorce Case Shocks Providence Society
In Providence August 1, behind closed doors Judge Wilbur hears a striking divorce case. Plaintiff Ella Augusta Tabbatts accuses defendant Forest F. Tebbetts of living with Miss Belli Shaw, the reputed queen of society, for about a year while his wife was kept in luxury. Tebbetts made no defense, and the suit is expected to grant Mrs. Tebbetts a divorce. The story highlights the town's social elite and the impact on the Four Hundred. The report ends with an unrelated health advertisement for Sarsaparilla products.
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Providence
Provinesce
Wilbur
Ella Augusta Tabbatts
Belli Shaw
Forest F. Tebbetts
Miss Shaw
Four Hundred
Indece Case Highlights Indecent Assault At Market
In the Fifth ward market house constable Lauchlin arrested Frank Moran and William C Florence after a fight sparked by a girl of about eleven. Testimony described improper advances by the Florences toward the girl. Florence the elder was fined five dollars and costs for assault and battery. both men fined eighty dollars and costs for indecent assault and were bound for good behavior for a year. Moran was discharged as justifiable assault.
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Lauchlin
Fifth Ward
Frank Moran
William C. Florence
Squire Arkle
Provence
Moran
Florence
Florence Reymann
Florences
Raumann
Latehlin
Faiher
Leuchlin
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