Outlaws Raid Fowler California In Vicious Depot Hold Up
A masked pair robs Fowler with six residents held at gunpoint in the depot and grocery. Constable Ochs is wounded in a later clash. authorities pursue Evans and Morrell, believed to be the raiders, from the town.
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Fresno
Cal
Ed Morrell
Fowler
George Leon
Los Angeles Express
Howard Harris
A. Vincent
Luke
Harris
Vincent
Kutner & Goldstein
Ibber
Constable Ochs
Chris Evans
Ed Merrell
Merrell
Ape
Ochs
Chris
United Tes
Vic Wilson
Ochs de GG Ge
Evans
Morrell
Death of J C Power Custodian of Lincoln Monument
John C Power, custodian of the Lincoln monument since 1874, dies in Springfield at age 95 after apoplexy on a street car. Born September 19, 1819 in Kentucky, he wrote histories of Sunday schools and Lincoln and moved to Kansas before returning to Springfield in 1869. He guarded the monument with zeal and strict fidelity.
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Springfield, Sr
John Carroll Power
Power
Kentucky
A Power
Freming County
Lincoln
Sangamon County
Kansas
Springfield
Lincoln Monument
Blizzard claims two Manitoba men in Winnipeg area
The January blizzard subsided after a deadly Wednesday night. Winnipeg resident James McChorrister was found dead Thursday with a whisky bottle beside him. Headingly farmer Robert Mills, returning from Winnipeg, was also found dead Thursday.
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Winniprneg
Man
James McChorrister
Indians Oppose Statehood in Choctaw Nation Vote
The twenty six counties in the Choctaw nation vote almost unanimously against statehood or severance of tribal relations. Similar sentiment runs through the other four civilized tribes amid anger at the Dawes commission, which will discuss statehood next month. The outcome likely blocks government advances.
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St. Louis
Dawes Commission
Value of a Man Who Was Lynched in Salina Case
Satama Kansas Jan 18 A district court verdict awarded Adams two dollars damages for the loss of his son who was hanged by a mob last April. Adams sued for five thousand dollars in the case from the city of Salina.
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Satama
Kan
Adams
Salina
Tenney and Company Assigns in Boston
Walter H. Tenney & Co., Boston wholesale boot and shoe dealers, have assigned. Assets and liabilities unknown. Bradstreet reports them from $75,000 to $100,000. The firm conducts a strictly western business.
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Boston
Walter H. Tenney & Co
Bradstreet
Horrible Fate of a Lunatic in Otsego House Fire
In KataMazoo Michigan on January 13 John White a lunatic tore his clothes and anything tearable from his home then set the house on fire and burned to death. His chagemains were taken from the de.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KataMazoo
Mich
John White
Otsego
Found Dead in Bed Bond Jarrett Theater Veteran
Bond Jarrett, an elderly actor from Battimons Md, was found dead in his home on January 13. He had suffered heart trouble and asthma for several years, with death attributed to cardiac paralysis.
InredS Slain and Battles in Brazil and Central America
Dispatches report a major Sao Paulo battle where government troops led by Gen Argallo were defeated by insurgents. About 10 000 troops fought with five hundred government deaths and many captured including Gen Silva and Gen Bliss. Other reports detail actions around Grande island Santos blockade and unrest in Honduras and Honduras Nicaragua fronts.
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Brazil
Honduras
Clyde
Sao Paulo
Argallo
Silva
Bliss
Grande Island
Rio Janeiro
Santos
Paris
la Liberte
Peixoto
Washington
Mendonca
Pernambuco
San Salvapon
Galveston
Pex
Urtez
Amapala
Tegucigalpa
Vasquez
Five Masked Men Rob Burlington Train
Five masked assailants attacked a Burlington train causing a major robbery. The stolen amount is uncertain with estimates ranging from fifty dollars to six hundred thirty six thousand dollars.
Income Tax in Other Lands Facts from Congressman Bryan
Representative Bryan reports on European income tax systems based on consular correspondence. Britain maintains a small tax since 1843. Prussia and Baden levy taxes with rates from 2 to 12 percent. Austria, Bremen, and Italy show varied yields and structures.
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Wasuineton
Bryan
Nebraska
Committee On Ways and Means
Europe
State Department
United States
Great Britain
German Empire
Prussia
Grand Duchy of Baden
Bremen
Austria
Train Robbery Near St Joseph Hits Burlington Line
Five masked men halted the Burlington Eli passenger train bound for Chicago near St Joseph Missouri. They gun en the engineer and fireman and looted the express car and mail pouches. Officials report small sums from the express car but possibly large overall take. a reward of 100 is offered for each robber.
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St. Josefn
Burlington “Eli
Chicago
G. B. Wetzel
W. H. Mosely
Adams Express Company
Easton
St. Joe
P. H Houlahan
Hannibal & St. Joseph
Brookfield
Sullivan Wife Strikes Back With Indian Club
In Burrao New York John L Sullivan after a night of heavy drinking is beaten by his wife with an Indian club at the Tift house. She warns for a doctor as Sullivan lies unconscious for about an hour. The physician says he narrowly escaped death and all parties kept the incident secret.
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Burrao
N. Y
John L. Sullivan
Boston
Court Street
Tift House
John
Lewis
Sullivan
Italian Victory Over Dervishes Reported With 4000 Dead
Early dispatches from Kassala confirm a major clash between Italian forces and the dervishes near Massowa. Reported deaths include 4000 dervish fighters and the emir Hamed Ali. The defeat leaves the remaining dervish leadership in disarray and morale shattered.
Freight and Passenger Train Derailed Near Grinnell Iowa
An eastbound Rock Island accom modation freight and passenger train derailed two miles east of Grinnell Iowa at about 1 o clock Wednesday. Ten freight cars and the caboose left the track while the rear passenger coach stayed on. The caboose overturned and caught fire injuring eight people including E E Lyday parish priest P J Burke and several Kellogg residents. Four grain cars burned and the crew and injured were treated locally and Burke sent to a Des Moines hospital.
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Grinnell Fire Department
Teller Confesses to Stealing 47000 from Philadelphia Bank
Theodore F. Baker long time paying teller at the Consolidated National Bank admitted to President James F. Watson he stole more than 47000 over twenty years. He was arrested and held on 15000 bail for February trial after telling officials he was guilty and would not seek bail.
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Philadelphia
Theodore F. Baker
Consolidated National Bank
James F. Watson
Baker
Mexican Vendetta Opens Blood Feud With Double Slaughter
A Saltillo dispatch reports an old Velasco and Penjora family feud erupting in Cuantro Lios. The initial leaders were killed and five kin have fallen. A six man meeting ended in a revolver duel killing two on each side with several wounded.
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St. Louris
Saltillo
Mex
Cuantro Lios
Velasaco
Hawaii Crisis Brings Question on Willis Authority
Constitutional lawyers in Waiumoeron flag a legal complication over Minister Willis and the Hawaii situation. They contend questions arise about his December 19 demand on President Dole after Cleveland handed the matter to Congress on December 15 and before Willis knew of the change, highlighting an eight day hiatus in which his authority was unclear.
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Willis
Waiumoeron
House
Dole
Cleveland
Congress
Hawaii
Culberson
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Davis
Minnesota
Stevens
Damon
Marines
Christopher Sly
Democratic Party
Don Quixote
Sancho Panza
Spain
Sancho
Blount
Hawaiian Islands
United States
Suy
Commissioner Blount
Senator Morgan
Ohio Mob Lynches Suspect in 1890 West Union Murder Case
Roscoe Parker a 16 year old African American is hanged by a mob after being brought to West Union for a preliminary hearing in the murder of Pit Rhine and his wife. Sheriff Dunlap faced the mob and Parker was executed near North Liberty as deputies were outgunned. The case traces to a $10 motive and brutal bludgeoning. The incident is tied to a broader debate on Hawaii and U.S. policy in Congress.
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West Union
Roscoe Parker
Pit Rhine
Portsmouth
Parker
Dunlap
North Liberty
Bradstreet sees encouraging business outlook turning up
Bradstreet's reports an improving outlook with evidence of expansion across centers. A 34 percent rise in pig iron production in three months, deposits exceeding payments at major savings banks, and resumed industrial work indicate a shift from the prior downturn. Dun's notes a clear improvement with higher industrial production and weekly failures: 474 in the U S versus 286 last year, 57 in Canada versus 20 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet
United States
Dun
Trade Review
Canada
Man Accidentally Slain After Intervening to Protect Girl
In Birmingham Alabama on January 11 Benjamin Stehelm a city fireman defended 16 year old Josie Burke from an attempted arm grab by W B Buchanan a civil engineer. Stehelm struck Buchanan once in the eye and three times in the stomach and Buchanan later died. Stehelm was arrested.
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Birmingham
Ala
Josie Burke
Nineteenth Street
W. B. Buchanan
Benjamin Stehelm
City Fire Department
Buchanan
Stehelm
Carlisle backs 100 million loan certificates bill
Washington January 11 Secretary Carlisle endorses the O'Neill proposal to issue 100 million dollars in loan certificates at 3 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlisle
O'Neill
Failure of Zoological Gardens in Springfield
A Post Dispatch report from Springfield notes the Zoological gardens face assignment. It lists debts of about 15 thousand dollars with unclear outstanding obligations and origins of grounds and animals.
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Zoological Gardens
St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Springfield
Springfield Zoological Gardens
Train collision in Iowa leaves one dead
A Chicago Milwaukee St Paul train struck a hand car near Bart hen Iowa on Tuesday afternoon killing a section hand instantly. Two others escaped with minor injuries as investigators start work at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Je Ramps
Chicago
Paul
Barthen
Section Manor
Old House Assigns Manufacturing Clothiers in New Jersey
A deed of assignment in Middlesex county records transfers assets of C Schepflin and P Shultz, Plainfield clothiers, to Elias R Pope. Assets total 286 756 42 dollars with liabilities 179 584 42. Decline in southern and western collections led to suspension after thirty years in business.
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New Brouwnswick
N. J
Middlesex County Clerk’s
C. Schepflin
P. Shultz
Plainfield
Elias R. Pope
Northern Iron Works Resume Brings Jobs to Ashland Area
The Northern iron works blast furnace resumes in Ashland Kentucky with puddling to follow and nail mills already operating. After seven years idle the plant will run at least six months and provide steady jobs for about 609 workers.
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Northern Iron Works
AsuLano
Vaillant Anarchist Trial Ends With Death Sentence
Paris on January 12 reports the Vaillant trial concluded with the anarchist condemned to death. He calmly received the sentence after the tribunal found him guilty of bombing the house of deputies.
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Paris
Vaillant
House of Deputies
Murder Trial Ends as Derr Gunman Kills Foss in Guthrie
In Guthrie Oklahoma Territory on Division Street and Harrison Avenue S H Foss wealthy resident is shot by one of the Derr brothers during his trial for murdering Derr Sr Foss testified earlier that he may have killed or hired the killer Young Derr fired three shots from a breech loading gun after reloading he shot Foss in the face ending the murder trial with Foss dead and Derr attacker at large
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Guthrie
Guthrre
C. T
S. H. Foss
Division Street
Harrison Avenue
Derr
Foss
Foss Either Committed the Murder Or Hired Someone To Do It. Young Derr
Missing Kansas farmer found dead in field grave
Five weeks after Fred Diniing disappeared from his Lucas farm the missing farmer is found deceased in a lone grave. Green Burton, among three men arrested at Russell for murder, guided investigators to the site where only a skeleton remained. An elongated skull hole suggests the cause of death.
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Lucas
Kan
Fred Diniing
Green Burton
Russell
Fashion's Fancies: Browns in Silk and Cloth Dominate Attire
A fashion display features every shade of brown in silk and cloth. Enteré costumes use accordion-plaited silk mull. Basques, round waists, small capotes, velvet loops and lace accents appear. Crespen china trays adorn various rooms. Tom Tuemp ribbons trim petticoats. Ring mounts favor matching twin stones. Skirts stay plain with minimal trim and a few machine stitches.
My Golden Landscape of Youth and Memory
A reflective poem recalls a summer scene painted in memory. A maiden stands by the sea as waves toss and sunbeams fade to twilight. The speaker cherishes the scene, seeing youth, love, and enduring hope across time.
Good morrow to you from a grief worn dawn
A poetic greeting frames a reflection on dawn, warmth, and memory. The speaker, credited to M. E. H Everett in Current Topica, invokes snows, waking light, and a friend’s presence to counter fear and sorrow. It emphasizes resilience through blithe tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. H Everett
Evening and Nature Poems in Gentlemen’s Magazine Style
A quartet of verse fragments from 19th century sources: J Sansome’s sunset meditation on day’s end and lunar rise. Charles G D Roberts’s butterflies and skyward flowers in Harper’s. a brisk winter coasting song about Bobby. and Elvan Angell’s meditation on life, death, and readiness for the afterlife.
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Charles G. D. Roberts
Harper’s Magazine
Preston Is Confirmed Director of the Mint
Robert E. Preston has been confirmed as director of the mint following his nomination. The confirmation occurred in Washington on January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Washineton
Robert E. Preston
Mint
Inventions Spotlight From Seventy Years Ago
A Kingston Massachusetts farmer created the rocking chair in 1780 for personal use. A Berurn inventor claims a smoke free coal burning process for German steamers. A. V. Gearhart of Richland Center Wisconsin invented a typewriter word counter. An Atlanta photographer finished Saltpeter cave flashlight photos in six days, a stark contrast to Mammoth cave�s thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Mass
A. V. Gearhart
Richland Center
Wis
Atlanta
Man Dies While Rescuing Horses From Barn Fire
John Danielson of Sioux City Iowa found his barn ablaze at five o clock Friday evening and perished after attempting to save his horses. He was a retired commercial traveler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Mores
John Danielson
Sioux City
Rome's World's Fair Opens September 20 1895
The Rome exhibition in January notes the project modeled after the Chicago world fair and featuring copied elements. The opening is set for September 20, 1895.
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Rome
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Burlington
Congressman Bryan
Grinnell
Ohio
President Cleveland
New York
Oklahoma
Edith L. Crary
Luna
Aurora
J. Sansome
Gentlemen's Magazine
Butterflies
Bobby
Bobbys
Jack Frost
St Nicholas
Elvan Angell
Inter Ocean
Boa
Boston Traveller
Detroit Free Press
Hale
Pike
Texas
Pierce
Cocke
Tenn
R.V. Perce
D. Kyker
Sara M. Kyker
Ely
Warren Oy
U. S. Gov’t
Royal
Bagley
Gonn Sebastian
G. TA. Grill
Express
Garrat Scott
Inter
Ocean
Jowrsy
Harper's Bazar
Troche
Detroit
Tae Waiter
Binghamton
Western Creamers
Ckeacale
Beggs
Iecee
Siesam
Jcicss
Kansas City
Dal Wade
Jostan “Land Rizeth
Shakespeare
Andy
Josiah
Shakester
Tar Westger
Chicago, Roca& Agod
Lway
Itor Western Trail
Joan Sanastiuy
Thales
M. Polis Journal
Bostox Warrer
Berbarian
É &S. Co. Bulletin
Pearline’s
Pearline
DR. Winchell
Emmert Proprietary Co
The
Pash
Hica Eilert
M. Rumely
IND
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Lars
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Latwr Paws & Dotors Ral
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E. Hopewell Clarke
Pani
Mim
West Missouri
Saux M. Wmaneger
Missouri Land Ne Btock Company
Neosho
Newton
Watts
Prac
W.F . Snyder
M. D
Mall Depé McVicke- Eater
Chic
N. KA
Worud
iBarney
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