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Story December 1, 1902

Wheeling Register

Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia

What is this article about?

Mrs. Charles F. Kelly visits her husband, accused of bribery in a municipal lighting bill scandal, in Philadelphia jail. She stays until his extradition to St. Louis.

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MRS. KELLY GOES TO HUSBAND.

Wife of Accused Barber Visits Him in Jail.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 30.-Mrs. Charles F. Kelly. wife of ex-Speaker Kelly. of St. Louis House of Delegates..who is under arrest here, charged with bribery in connection with a municipal lighting bill, arrived here to-day.'She was met by friends and at once taken to the Central police station in City Hall, where she had a six hours' talk with her husband. Mrs. Kelly will remain here until her husband is taken west. It is expected the prisoner will be extradited and taken to St. Louis within the next few days.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Family Drama

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Family

What keywords are associated?

Bribery Charge Wife Visit Jail Philadelphia St. Louis Extradition

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Charles F. Kelly Charles F. Kelly

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia

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Key Persons

Mrs. Charles F. Kelly Charles F. Kelly

Location

Philadelphia

Event Date

Nov. 30

Story Details

Mrs. Charles F. Kelly arrives in Philadelphia to visit her husband, ex-Speaker Kelly, who is under arrest for bribery related to a municipal lighting bill. She meets him at the Central police station for a six-hour talk and will remain until he is extradited to St. Louis.

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