Bodies Snatchers and Grim Tales of Crime Sweep Nation
The article reports on grave robbing at Oakland cemetery and the Virginia medical college scandal, a Denver suicide by a former Syracuse businessman, postmaster arrests in Kansas, a major fire causing extensive damage in Missouri, and a Chesapeake Bay area property blaze with losses. It lists numerous injured and names of victims and involved officials.
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Oakland Cemetery
Virginia Medical College
Corner Stone Laying For New Board Of Trade Building
In Chicago a ceremony marked the corner stone laying for the new Board of Trade building. Members, many bearing badges and led by bands, formed a procession to La Salle street for the official proceedings. A Kaneas Legislature caucus session was planned to discuss railroad legislation for the next session.
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Verdict Rendered In McCleary Reeves Case
Coroners jury finds McCleary Reeves died from gunshot injuries inflicted by Richard Reeves during an incident at a public safety location. The ruling leaves Reeves to face the courts, with potential bail.
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McCleary Reeves
McCleary
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Richard Reeves
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Fire destroys Manayunk cotton mills injuring workers
A blaze yesterday afternoon at the Manayunk cotton mills owned by Sachel Skeely and operated by Bessy Operatives Injured etc caused total destruction of the building and stock valued at thousands. About a hundred workers were present. the fire started in the packet room on the fourth floor and quickly spread with no fire escape available for those on the fifth floor.
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Mary O'Conner
Robert Marshal
William Remy
Walter Trout
James Wiley
Maggie Quinn
Mary Hoffman
Susan Hoffman
William Everman
William Oeer
William Keen
John Kelly
John Downie
Hoops
Pucavechia
Enterprise Cotton Smi
Manayunk
Sachel Skeely
Joseph Adams
Kelly A
Cord & Conner Carpet
John Wild
Aso
Missouri Ninth district extends lead in contested election
A Jefferson City dispatch reports the Missouri Supreme Court orders the tally of two disputed Ninth district precincts. Jas Broadhead from the Ninth district gains a seat in the present Congress, defeating Republican McLean for the short term. The decision hints the old Second district election may be invalidated by redistricting.
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Train freight conductor killed under moving cars in Pittsburg
A freight train conductor died when he was crushed by cars as the train moved past a Pittsburgh yard. His body was found along the track with head injuries and scattered remains. Other notes mention rate changes between Moravia and Colorado and land irregularities near Devil's Lake. A new theater in Denver area vows strict management and first class patronage.
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tConmmail Ville
Kansas railroad push details promise narrow gauge line
Kansas residents express confidence in a proposed narrow gauge railroad from the Kaskaskia River area toward Salem and Fort Worth, with Vermont capitalists planning to start construction once right of way and franchises are secured. Local committees will oversee ground donation and terminal facilities as surveyors approach from the south.
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Prohibition Debate Shapes Upcoming Seventh District Election
Fragmented text notes rising tension over prohibition and temperance laws in Kansas during a contentious pre election period. References to St John influence, prosecutions, and varied local responses plus a court petition seeking an alternative writ of mandamus and a signal vote on certificates for the Seventh district.
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Train Derailment Tragic Collision Injures Crew In Ohio
Fatal freight train crash report from Pike County notes a rear collision with a river freighter following a derailment. Engineer Colt Freser dies while other crew escape after the throttle position is found altered. Several gondolas and freight cars wrecked across multiple lines. Local investigators probe cause as weather and collision sequence are reviewed.
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Columbus & Foledyrear
Hocking Valley
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Big verdict against saloon keeper for selling liquor
Jane Marlow sued John Wall saloon keeper in Denver for selling her husband liquor. jury awarded 2500 dollars though she sought 5000. Aggravated case. verdict marked a clear finding against the saloonist. Also notes George D Betts arraigned for embezzling tickets, claims he had access to a ledger and was held for district court. Grain receipts for the year show a drop of 25,000,008 bushels, blamed on higher farmer stock, low prices, and milling capacity.
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GE Hudson
Betts
Ladsen
Storm-tossed brigantine Rebcca Neilly runs aground
The Rebcca Neilly ashore near Victoria Wallace four sailors went overboard and drowned as the line reached the ship. The remaining crew were saved after a night of cold and wreckage.
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Kiseston
Kingston Medical College
Cclege
Halifax
Rebcca Neilly
Wallace
Tias Agaist
British Cabinet Shuffle and Irish Question Amid European News
The report notes Gen Tyguatieff reentering the Bessian ministry and Lond Dethy taking India secretaryship. It mentions the Bishop of Winchester declining Canterbury due to age, possible leniency for Davitt Healy and Quinn, and British exile sentences for others. It covers Tolwete settlement, Zululand restoration plans, and Gladstone’s anniversary with praise from London Pies and papers.
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