TILLMAN GOES FREE ACQUITTAL IN GONZALES CASE
In Columbia on January 15 James H. Tillman was acquitted of the murder charge regarding N G Gonzales editor of The State The jury after twenty hours returned a not guilty verdict nine lawyers and over 100 witnesses marked a high profile South Carolina trial Tillman departed with his wife for Edgefield.
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Lexington
James H. Tinian
N. G. Gonzales
Columbia
Tillman
South Carolina
Edgefield
Chicago
Frank Pavlik
Bohemia
Defense Takes Stand in Miller and Johns Trial
In Cincinnati on October 16 the defense presented evidence for three hours in the postoffice corruption case involving Miller and Johns amid government witnesses who were federal officers. The proceedings focus on disputed matters in the Ryan case and a letter cited by the government, with the defense arguing Johns and Miller are closely linked to the Zoo character.
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Cincinnati
Miller
Johns
Christiancy
Ryan
Wall
Chriat Haney
Ryan & Company
Thoroughbred Stock Sale At Eldora Auction
A joint sale of twenty two Thoroughbred short horn cattle led by J L Reece of New Providence and partners at Eldora fair grounds. Forty nine head sold for about 86 dollars each with Lad's Fame fetching 145 dollars. Auctioneers Garey Jones T G Walker and A P Mason. W J Murray served as clerk. Despite a well filled tent prices were below expectations due to late arrival and cautious bidders.
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Eldora
J. L. Reece
New Providence
Ward & Son
Henry Schwarck
Fair Grounds
Lad
Reece
Garey Jones
Davenport
T. G. Walker
Omaha
A. P. Mason
Union
W. J. Murray
Fleet National Bank
Talay Dey
Bia Ov
Bostop
Peta
Unveiling of Sherman Statue At Washington Ceremony
President and thousands of veterans attend the dedication of a statue of William Tecumseh Sherman at the Sherman Memorial. The event featured a salute, Marine Band music, and addresses by Henderson and other military figures from the armies of the Cumberland Ohio and Potomac.
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Washington
William Tecumseh Sherman
Washibeton
Tennessee
Cumberland
Ohio
Potomac
Wiliam Tecumseh Bhetmat Thorrndyke
Fourth Artillery
Marine Band
Young
Sherman
William ‘Tecumseh Akerman Thorndyke
Dodge
David B. Henderson
Iowa
House
Army of the Gubberland
Henderson
Booth
Guitean
Crolgoat
Grosvenor
Army of the Tennessee
Thomas J. Henderson
Hlineis
Army of the
Robbers Foiled and Train Collision Near Trenton
On Oct. 18 two masked men attempted a holdup at Welch's Spur on the Northern Pacific, but fled after forcing the operator to signal a stop. The following day a Pennsylvania road work train collision near Trenton killed 15 Italian laborers and injured about 40, with eight bodies brought to Trenton and several more at the wreck site. Police moved to restore order as investigators assess signals and visibility. gravel train crews are blamed by some, while official reports remain cautious.
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Butts
Mont
Welch's Spur
Homeatake
Trenton
N.J
Pennsylvania Road
Washington Crossing
Alaskan boundary ruling sparks Canadian doubt and comment
Ottawa and Victoria report dismay over the Alaskan boundary decision. Discussions reference Portland Canal and Wales Pearse Islands affecting Canada. Goldwin Smith, MPs Gourley and Rowe comment on limits of treaty data and potential diplomatic implications with the United States.
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Ottawa
Vancouver
Canada
Port Simpson
Pacific Canal
Yukon
Gourley
Jolchester
Nova Scotia
United States
Pitt
Chamberlain
Rowe
Victoria
Cape Breton
Goldwin Smith
Toronto
Ont
Great Brita
Atlantic
Portland Canal
DODGE
Michigan Stomps Indiana With 61–0 Victory At Ann Arbor
Michigan exploded for 61 points against Indiana at Ann Arbor despite Weston missing, delivering powerful plunges by tackles and hard drives from Maddoc Cuekis and the Heat backs. Indiana capitalized on Michigan errors but couldn't score as the Wolverines recovered fumbles and overcame signaling mistakes.
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Ann Arbor
Midh
Weston
Michigan
Indiana
Maddoc
Cuekis
Labor Conference Hearings Open in Chicago
Chicago October 17 labor leaders and union officials gathered as the National Civic Federation began a session to discuss wage questions open shops wage methods and bonuses. Speakers included J N Gunn James McConnell W H Pfater Frank Buchanan John Phillips T K Webster Coates Josiah Strong and Henry White. Debates sharpened as attendees pressed for broader social questions while Samuel Gompers kept discussions on factual topics.
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Chicago
National Civic Federation
Seasion
J. N. Gunn
New York
James McConnell
International Association of Machinists
W. H. Pfater
International Bricklayers’ Unions
Henry White
Garment Workers’ Union
Samuel Gompera
Car Workers Meeting Adopts Labor Reforms in Hartford
Hartford October 19. The International Association of Car Workers adjourned. A T Fish of Buffalo was re elected president. J H Dewey of Joliet was re elected vice president. Headquarters may move to Chicago. A beneficiary insurance department was established and a defense and favorable cooperation with the American Federation of Labor in legislation for labor interests was adopted.
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Hartford
Great Western railway fare list to western cities
Great Western B. BR offers low rates to Marshalltown Tay and Chiungy with B188F service to Billings Montana 821 86 Lo Live logston or Hillsdale Montana 828 85 to Helena or Butte Mun 2695 Pure land Oregon Seattle or Tacoma Washington 2885 to Victorinur Vancouver B C Tickets on sale to November 0 inclusive Superior service and unsurpassed equipment
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Marshalltown
Tay
Chiungy
Great Western Railway
Billings
Mont
Lo Livelogston
Hillsdale
Helena
Butte
Mun
Pureland
Oregon
Seattle
Tacoma
Wash
Victorinur
Vancouver B. C
Girl Takes Carbolic Acid At Lincoln Cathedral
In Lincoln Nebraska a University of Nebraska freshman identified as Miss Pansy Ballard daughter of F Ballard of Fort Dodge Iowa took a large dose of carbolic acid in front of St Theresa's cathedral. She staggered into the church and prayed in the confessional then died. The brief note mentions her claimed banker father without naming him and cites a town topics quip about a bigamist.
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Ft. Dodge, Kna
Wilbur, Neb
Cure Dyspepsia and Indigestion with Dyspepsia Cure
Dyspepsia Cure claims to aid digestion and assimilation of all wholesome foods. It promotes relief from indigestion and stomach troubles and is sold by druggists. Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and a Rocky Mountain product for family health.
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Deugylsta
Roley
Ora
W. W. Saylor
Willlard
Troops Enter Formal Bivouac At Fort Riley
Troops designated as the Blues under Brigadier General Fred D. Grant began maneuvers near Fort Riley in clear weather with near freezing temperatures. The Browns defending force under General Thomas Berry VA and Major General John C. Bates has arrived with staff.
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Fort Riley
Fred D. Grant
Thomas Berry
John C. Bates
Staf
Illinois Central blocks line for telegraphic signal system
Chicago October 19 reports arrangements to install a telegraphic block signal system on the Illinois Central line at an estimated cost near 1 million dollars. The entire 3,000 mile main line is to be blocked as fast as possible with completion expected in about three years. Philadelphia October 19 notes improvements to the Pennsylvania Railroad halted due to labor difficulties, with costs estimated between 5 and 8 million dollars.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Acs
Humprey's Witch Hazel and Other Patent Remedies Promoted
An advertisement warns against false cures and touts Humphreys Witch Hazel salve for piles and skin issues while promoting Roiley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and Schults remedies for digestion and kidney health, citing a Plainview Nebraska reader as testimony and urging readers to request samples and buy at drug stores.
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Humphreya
Humphreys' Medicine Co
Cor
Iam & dJohn
New York
Hamlin Declares Candidacy for Governor Nomination
Shelbyville, Oct. 10. Attorney General Hamlin has formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He advocates honestly run primaries and voluntary party contributions to support party success, not individual nominations.
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Shelbyville
Hamlin
Bronchitis Cure Ad From Danville Patient
A reader from Danville describes long bronchitis and claims relief after using a remedy named in the notice. The account mentions suffering for twenty years and credits the remedy with curing the ailment. The fragmentary text includes misspellings and garbled phrases.
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