Millionaire Rufus Wright Shot in Chicago Hotel Mystery
Rufus Wright, treasurer of Morgan & Wright fearsome tire firm, was fatally shot in a Chicago Levit hotel by a bullet from Mrs Toussa Lottridge of Paw Paw Michigan. Wright and Lottridge claim the shooting was accidental. Detectives doubt Lottridge’s story and pursue the evolving case as witnesses and motives come to light.
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Rufus Wright
Levit
Cheage
Aragerdy
Stes
Louisa Lott Hidge
Vie Tete Khete
Taw Pow
Michigan
Ate Lottridge
Tittle
Elaine
Mr. Wright
Sears
Hrsband
Ali Yon
Eli Fle
South Broadway
Helen Allen
Jacob Allen
Chicago
Morgan & Wright Company
Millonaire
Tufus Weight
Morgan & Wright
Blevele Tire
Toutsa Lottridge
Paw Paw
Mich
Cyclone Hits Area With Live Warning and Damage
A cyclone struck near Dallas at midnight causing eight houses to be wrecked and several hives lost. Residents report great excitement as clouds gathered to the northeast and power lines, telegraph and telephone lines were destroyed. One man was thrown from a buggy, landing about 100 yards away. The event followed a civic display and arrived with little warning.
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Dallas
Tessie
Apelisphyen
Cyclist Killed in Delaware River Incident
A cyclist named Heorge King died after a peculiar Delaware River accident involving a spewhil teal convey and several witnesses. Investigators, including Mi White Pivaconan and Montral, are reviewing the scene near Barvioga with local authorities to determine causation and identify the assailant or mechanism.
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Barvioga
Heorge
Angel
Peark
Spa
Bieyelit
Hetwein
Montral
Sebenegund
Government transfers supplies to Akron Supervisor Kasson
The government forwards Lorby supplies to Supervisor Kasson as Summit County census enumerators prepare for a two week finishing period in Akron. From now until June the Kasson office will be busiest in Akron except for board price concerns, with instructions that could fill a newspaper.
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Lorby
Kasson
Summit County
Akron
Dewey Bitter Over Pay Delay Taint in 1899 Uproar
Washington correspondent reports Admiral Dewey accused President McKinley of withholding $10,000 due as compensation for Dewey's service on the Philippine Commission. The article cites Dewey's anger and claims of political motivation behind his presidential announcement, asserting the law barred him from the pay.
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Chicago
Washington
Times Herald
Keady
Ademiral
McKinley
Hin
Bhai
Admiral Dewey
Philippine Commission
Dewey
Philpplia Sonimlaston
Thim
Devey
Flere
Flys
Tony
Navy
McKinney
Altgeld to dine with ex Governor at Wolferts Roost
Ex Governor John J Altgeld of Illinois to be entertained by ex Senator David Bi Hulds at Wolferts Roost Albany this evening. The event marks a Jefferson birthday celebration with long standing friendship but recent political estrangements between the two men.
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New York
David Bi. Hulds
John J. Altgeld
Milinois
Wolferts
Albany
Eovernor Altgeld
Jefferson
Him
Mr. Altgeld
Altgeld
Col
Bryan
Ai Syne Migeld
Tihils
ISM
Brynn
Minols
Congress
Schley and Sedley in Washington rumors over vice president bid
A Times Washington special discusses Schley and Sedley with speculation on a potential vice presidential rise. Rumors claim Sedley may be consulted to gauge consent to the proposal, amid German-friendly perceptions of Schley.
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New York
Setley
Lili
Times
Washington
Rentle
Admirn
Sehley
Sedley
Jals Qtine
Insurgents Trapped As Cavalry Captures Prisoners
A Third Cavalry unit under Captain Dodd routed insurgents, killing several and wounding others. Ninety prisoners were captured and taken to the provincial capital, while the soldiers arrived back after the action detailing the clash and its aftermath.
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Monin
Dodd
Third Cavalry
Aurgente Pear Benguok
Complaints of Lost Mail at Akron Post Office
Complaintant Mr. Smith of Sterling charges two packages sent from Sterling to Akron were not delivered. A department official will investigate with reports that three razors and a pair of scissors were routed via Akron. Postmaster and local merchants vow thorough inquiry and possible theft arrest.
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W. M. Smlth
Sterling
Postoffice Department
Washington, D. C
Akron Post Office
Mr. Smith
Utte
Bred W. Abbrecht
Mtr. Smith
Albrecht
Howard H. Buehl
Suit
Missing teller linked to $25000 bank shortage in Burlington
April 16 Burlington Wisconsin dispatch reports Waterbury National Bank teller John C Farrar missing with a $25000 defalcation. Cashier Charles Wells found the shortage. Farrar, described as a model young man, may have fled after stock market losses tied to Knott and Clonson failure.
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Troy
Spli
Burlington
Rayae
John C. Farrar
Waterbury National Bank
Farrar
Chas
Wells
Partar Euld
Stock Brook, Knott & Clonson
Bond Ordinance To Fund City Improvements Tonight
City Commissioners plan to pass a bond ordinance for 78,000 to cover shortages on special improvements. White & Clos have been awarded to build a fence around the city. East Market Street property owners are notified to install water connections from the main to the curb as soon as possible to avoid future street tearing.
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Nak
White & Clos
New Baby Born to Mrs. Winsonberg Saturday Morning
An infant was born to Mrs. Mary Winsonberg on Saturday morning in Roeder. The article notes the event as a joyful arrival and mentions the father and other family details, reflecting a typical local birth notice in the paper.
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New York
Mary Winsonberg
Lea Siklor
Reder
Brabant Victory Report Rumor Stirs London Talk
London hears a cheerful but uncredited briefing claiming Brabant defeated the Boers with a crushing blow near Wepener. Officials report British losses at Wepener: 15 killed and 582 wounded, with officers named among the wounded.
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Brabant
Jeff Aliwal
Batunlay
Soue
Et Hoes
Dolgetty
Wepener
Werener
Quartermaster Willie
Walford
Duvcan
Godfrey Jagdon
Maser
Intervention in Hague peace talks prompts Boer retreat
A Dutch official circulated nine of the stematory powers urging intervention at The Hague peace conference. A local tribunal is planned. dispatches from Ladysmith report Boer forces retreat beyond Biggarsberg as events unfold in London.
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Brardele
Hage
Great Britain
Emoets
The
Hague
London
Central News
Ladysmith
Biggursberg
Surprises in Governor's Appointments Reported
Shoer correspondence from Columbus reports Archiel Vorss named to a state insurance post to succeed Mr Matthews, with Haird of Lucas County named inspector for the Fifth district for a two year term ending May 15. Other appointments were a complete surprise as usual presentations were made before the Senate committee.
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Shoer
Columbus
Soonte
Archiel Vorss
Stito
Matthews
Haird
Lucas County
Perkins Confirmed as Chief Engineer of Public Works
Special Correspondence Columbus Ohio April 14 The Senate confirmed the appointment of Charles B Perkins of Summit County as chief engineer of public works for a term beginning May 21 1900. Perkins was first appointed by Governor McKinley and served with Governor Bissell's administration.
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Columbus
Charles B. Perkins
Suntmlt County
Te Senate
Perkins
Wow. McKintey
Bislinell
Gyo Feria
Plot To Injure President Loubet Exposed at Paris Exposition
A Paris arrest story reveals a plan to harm President Loubet during the Exposition. Reported details note 160 000 visitors expected at the event and authorities moving to curb threats.
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Loubet
Exposition Visitors Estimate Amid Plot Against Leader
Journal reports dire crowds at the fle exposition with about 15 000 attendees. Authorities say they received word of a plot against President Louber uncovered by Mires Tite at Nice. One suspect is reportedly en route to visit.
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Phe Dent Journal Singe Tinnels
Louber
Mires Tite
Nice
Yem
Ovis Yew
Births and obituaries in the community
Annel M4 Keder was born to Mr and Mrs Keder. NEICHTAR was born April 14 to Frank and wife at 1121 South Mola. CALVERT born April 14 to Trula and husband at 176 South High. Charles T Smith hosted a gathering for the newborns and friends in Mansficold. The funeral of Miss Badin Chawe Cved, former Alirun teacher, occurs in Denver after a wake in Glendale.
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Neichtar
Frank Netelter
South Molash
Calvert
Trulu L. Calvert
South High
Charles T Smith
Tll Annetion St
Mise Badin Chawe Cved
Alirun Pibe
Denver
Colo
Wchl
Arawitwas
Glendale
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