Cincinnati Gas Explodes Wrecks Walnut Street Block
An explosion of a large gasoline tank collapsed the six story building at 430 and 432 Walnut street Cincinnati on May 4 8 pm killing at least six and injuring scores. Rescue efforts freed victims trapped by debris while holes were cut through adjacent basements to reach others. The dead include Adolph Drachs and his child. many others were injured or missing. The shock shook the city and damaged nearby buildings and streetcars.
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Cinnati
Walnut Street
Adolph Drachs
Drachs
Noland Davitt
Columbia Carriage Company
Hamilton
Sid Johnson
Barkeeper
Billy Cook
Waterworks
Barbara Huttleson
Harry Harwick
Fred Healy
Stoffel
Joseph Sprague
Follard
William Louth
William Loheide
H. E. Hunwick
S. S. Wells
W. D. Crosdey
Willard E. Cook
J. D. Ward
Toledo
R. A. Fricke
Norwood
Joseph Worthner
Louis Fey
Fey
Drach
John McCarthy
McCarthy
Gibson House
Johnson
Execution of Holmes Set for Thursday Morning
Philadelphia May 5 H H Holmes the convicted murderer has two days to live. Sheriff Clement says the execution will occur about 10 o clock on Thursday morning. About 50 officials and reporters will witness the hanging though thousands seek tickets up to 300 dollars for a single seat.
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Philadelphia
H.H. Holmes
Clement
Holmes
Severe Drouth In India Reported Across NW Provinces
Sma May 2 report cites unprecedented distress from drought in the northwest provinces. About 200000 persons are employed on relief work as aid efforts continue to curb hunger and hardship.
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India
Sma
Warren Fisher Dies Recalling Blaine Investigations
Warren Fisher who rose to prominence in 1876 for his role in the Blaine investigations is dead in Boston on May 2. The report notes his public involvement and later activities.
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Warren Fisher
Boston
James G. Blaine
Allen Arraigns the Old Parties in Naval Debate
In Washington on May 1 the senate debated the naval appropriation bill. Gorman opposed four battleships and said existing appropriations may exhaust the funding before deciding the battleship count. Chandler proposed replacing two battleships with 30 torpedo gunboats. White urged coast defenses before new ships. Allen spoke three hours arraigning the two old parties.
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Allen
Washington
Senate
Gorman
Chandler
White
Will Move Gresham's Remains
Arrangements have been made to remove the remains of ex Secretary Gresham from Oakwood cemetery in Chicago to Arlington cemetery in this city.
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Gresham
Washington
Oakwood Cemetery
Chicago
Arlington Cemetery
Day of Sensational Debate in the Senate
Washington January 2 The senate debate proved dramatic and sensational recalling the Ingalls Voorhees contest. Senator Tillman delivered a lengthy speech with his blunt style and sharp invective targeting the president cabinet officers and specific figures including Mr Hill and Mr Sherman. The silver pitchfork he received in the west appeared on his scarf during the session.
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Washington
Kiny
Senate
Tillman
Hill
Sherman
South Carolina
Senate cuts battleships to two in naval bill amendment
The senate adopted Senator Gorman's amendment to the naval bill reducing battleships from four to two by a vote of 31 yeas to 27 nays.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Gorman
Yeas
Refusal to grant Alaska a congressional delegate
The house declined to pass a bill to provide Alaska with a delegate in Congress by a 60 to 44 vote. The chamber did approve the bill permitting the free importation of foreign exhibits for the Nashville centennial exposition.
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Alaska
Washinngton
House
Congress
New Hampshire Rep Baker Seeks Probe of Seed Purchase
Representative Baker introduces in the House a concurrent resolution urging an investigation into the late seed purchase by Secretary Morton. The measure aims to examine procurement practices and any potential irregularities surrounding the deal.
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Washington
Baker
New Hampshire
House
Morton
Senate defeats Chandler amendment on torpedo boats
The Chandler amendment to the naval appropriation bill proposing 20 torpedo boats was defeated by the senate today in Washington.
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Washindon
Chandler
Senate
Three Torpedo Boats Planned For Pacific Coast
Washington May 3 An amendment to the naval bill authorizes building three torpedo boats on the Pacific coast.
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Pacific Coast
Washington
Senate
Senate Diverted by Dupont Election Case At Session
The Senate shifted priorities as Turpie moved to take up the Dupont election case, rejected delays, and postponed river and harbor action. A bond investigation resolution then passed 39 to 28, moving ahead while Hill spoke until adjournment.
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Senate
WasHisneton
Turpie
Mitchell
Peffer
Hill
Making War on American Horses
United States Consul Keenan reports from Bremen that German horse dealers have united to undermine American competition in imports. Despite a public preference for American stock, underhand practices and strict inspections by the imperial government hinder the trade, with fewer than 10,000 American horses imported last year.
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Washington
United States
Keenan
Bremen
Department of State
Germany
Austria
Russia
Young Corbett Defeats Zeigler in 10 Round Fight
In San Francisco on May 2 George Green widely known as Young Corbett won a 10 round decision against Owen Zeigler in a metropolitan bout. The result shifts momentum for the lightweight clash as fans witnessed a clear scoring edge for Corbett.
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Young Corbett
Zeigler
San Francisco
George Green
Owen Zeigler
Movement to build $20 000 Y M C A in Waterrloo Iowa
From All Over Iowa records a plan to erect a $20,000 Y M C A building in Waterrloo Iowa. May snow hits Jefferson with cold weather and a Sioux City firm, the Sioux City paint and glass works, assigns for creditors with liabilities of $15 000 and assets of $12 000.
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Watterloo
Sioux City
Woman Charged With Embezzlement in Sioux City
Sioux City on May 1 reports Jennie E. Rogers, once a leading real estate dealer, arrested on embezzlement charges. J. P. Blood, her brother in law, says she kept money she collected as his agent.
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Sioux City
Jennie E. Rogers
J. P. Blood
Wells and Streams Fill Up After Persistent Rains
Heavy rains over two weeks have replenished dry wells and filled streams to banks in Jefferson Iowa. Railway officials fear flooding risks and potential bridge damage on lines west of town.
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Jefferson
Favors For a Suspended Minister in Dubuque
The Dubuque association of Congregational churches and ministers adopted resolutions disapproving the suspension of Rev. Mr. Brown of San Francisco by the Bay association. They commend his record and invite him back to Dubuque.
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Dusugure
Dubuque Association of Congregational Churches and Ministers
Mr. Brown
San Francisco
The
Bay Association
Dubuque
Northwestern Iowa Teachers Meet Opens in Cucrocker
The Northwestern Iowa Teachers association begins its annual gathering in Cucrocker Ia with several hundred teachers present. State Superintendent Sabin and many county superintendents arrived for a premeeting of the state and county leaders.
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Northwestern Iowa
Cucrocker
Northwestern Iowa Teachers’ Association
Sabin
Temple Foundation Contract Awarded for $100,000 Masonic Building
Crepare Rapids May 3 The contract for the foundation of a new Masonic temple was let today. The six story structure will cost $100,000 and be completed before winter. It is expected to be among the finest in the state.
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Crepare Rapids
Missing Woodmen treasurer Hen nings linked to $2000
Henry Hennings, treasurer of the Woodmen lodge in Britt Iowa, has vanished. He was a member of Steffen Hennings & Co and about $2000 belonging to the firm and Woodmen is missing.
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Britt
Henry Hennings
Woodmen Lodge
Steffen, Hennings & Co
Woodmen
Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway earnings 1895 report
The 19th annual report for the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway shows gross earnings of $4,504,331.78 for the year ending December 31, 1895. Operating expenses totaled $3,049,960.07, leaving net earnings of $1,454,371.71.
Struble Competes With Perkins for Iowa District Nomination
The Republican convention for Iowa's Eleventh congressional district will meet in Cherokee on June 2 to nominate a candidate. Thirteen counties are in the district with two candidates, incumbent George D. Perkins and Isaac Struble of Le Mars.
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Struble
Perkins
Cherokee
Eleventh
George D. Perkins
Isaac Struble
le Mars
Lightning Sets Barn Ablaze in Manchester Area Loss
A severe May rainstorm struck Manchester Iowa. Lightning burned a barn owned by David Heyer six miles north, killing three horses and destroying 600 bushes of corn and oats, farming tools and 12 tons of hay. Loss about 1700 dollars with 1100 dollars insured. Over two inches of rain fell.
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Manchester
David Heyer
Free Beer To Pour At Dubuque Brewery Opening
The Dubuque Malting company will open its brewery next Thursday with a public reception. Mayor Duffy ex Senator Shields and others will provide the oration. Three bands will play while a corps of waiters serves beer and lunch free to all. The brewery has been operating for two weeks and expects to produce 150 000 barrels annually.
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Dubuque
Dusveve
Floods Hit Northern Iowa City and Surrounding Counties
Severe rains in the past week nearly flood the region. Farmers cannot work and bridge damage in this and nearby counties may run into thousands of dollars. Prof. P. N. Kent of the State Agricultural College at Ames reports over 200 acres again underwater after draining Lake Cairo in the county.
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Iowa
Wesster City
P. N. Kent
State Agricultural College At
Ames
Lake Cairo
Clothes Belonged to a Murdered Man Found in Box Car
Sioux City May 2 The mystery of bloody clothing found in a box car believed to belong to John H Brownrigg late of Ireland has been cleared up by police. Brownrigg a quarryman from St Louis was murdered at Elsberry Missouri and his body thrown from the car. No crew has been found to identify his murderers.
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Sioux City
John H. Brownrigg
Ireland
Brownrigg
St. Louis
Elsberry
End of the Iowa Encampment in G A R Gathering
Crepar Rapids May 2 The encampment of the G A R and allied organizations drew to a close with a final parade and ceremonies. Veterans from several posts attended including local and regional units. Speeches lauded the service of Union soldiers and the organization’s charitable work.
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Iowa
Crepar Rapids
Organi
Fraternal Officers Installed as Civil War Groups Report
The event at the opera house concluded with joint officer installation and a camp fire. Resolutions condemned current pension policy and praised American policy in Cuba and Venezuela. The Ladies of the G A R elected officers including President Mrs Aurilla Sherman and Secretary Mrs Sadie Haines. Farm buildings were wrecked by a Waterloo cyclone causing stock losses. Thomas Lally received 20 years for killing his mother. Gus Trainer 4 years for manslaughter. The Grand Army notes membership gains since 1895 and urges reducing suspended lists while targeting 20 000 active members. The Sons of Veterans elected Commander H M Hanson and other officers. Women’s Relief corps re-elected Mrs Helen Griffiths president.
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Gations
Opera House
Aurilla
Sherman
Keokuk
Moffett
Flannagan
Colinton
Wilson
Marengo
Sadie Haines
Suvwsa
Sons of Veterans
H. M. Hanson
Mount Pleasant
J. E. Wright
Centerville
8. Walcott
Belmond
The
Women’s Relief Corps
Helen Griffiths
Millionaire Keokuk Banker Killed at Union Depot
Keokuk millionaire banker J. C. Somers was killed at Burlington Union depot while crossing the tracks to reach a Keokuk sleeper. The fast mail struck him as he entered the area near the train.
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Keokuk
Buriington
J. C. Somers
Union
Convention Date Set in Cherokee Iowa for Republican Nominee
Sioux City April 30. Cherokee chosen as site and June 2 as the date for the Eleventh district Republican convention to nominate a candidate for congress. Beaten to Death in Perry Oklahoma Territory May 3. George R. McKinney a Texas cowboy preacher and town postmaster was killed by Sidney Roberts William Hook and William Jones following a land dispute. Money is also suspected to have been taken from the corpse.
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Sioux City
Eleventh Congressional District
Iowa
Perry
O. T
McKinney
Here
George R. McKinney
Texas
Sidney Roberts
William Hook
William Jones
Cherokee City Plunged Into Darkness After Lights Cut
Cherokee Iowa May 4. Long brewing dispute between city and electric light company ends with all arc lights cut and city in total darkness last night.
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Cherokee
Electric Light Company
Justice of the Peace Bernard and Family Vanish in Sioux City
Sudden disappearance of Justice of the Peace Bernard and his family in Sioux City causes a stir as many trials remain scheduled in his court. Neighbors report no sightings for two weeks. Authorities are investigating their absence.
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Justice of the Peace
Sioux City
Bernard
Allison Boomers Start Early for Iowa Convention
Des Moines May 5 reports that Allison's Iowa managers left for St Louis to arrange a 2000 seat building for the convention. Smaller towns show many Allison clubs formed and Iowa will be represented as never before at the national convention.
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Des Moines
Allison
Iowa
St. Louis
Epworth League to Meet at Storm Lake Assembly
At the Epworth league convention in Marshalltown a commission was appointed to study an assembly and training schools. It located the first annual assembly at Storm Lake from July 8 to 21, with 80 000 members in Iowa and high expectations for the event.
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Wesster City
Marshalltown
Storm Lake
Iowa
Dawson murder trial testimony from family physician
In Des Moines on May 2 the Dawson murder trial featured Dr. R. E. Patchen, former family physician for 11 years, who testified Dawson was at times insane on certain subjects. Daisy Dawson, 11, said her father had threatened to kill her. The trial paused until Monday with expectations Clara Dawson Scott may testify and the state planning to reveal alleged family depravity to challenge notions of sanctity of life.
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Des Moines
Dawson
R. E. Patchen
Patchen
Daisy Dawson
Clara Dawson Scott
G A R Encampment Elects Officers and Names Marshalltown as Next Meeting
The G A R encampment elected officers led by Department commander Josiah Given of Des Moines and senior vice commander H M Day of Cedar Rapids. Marshalltown was named as the site for the next meeting. Commander Thompson criticized President Cleveland's pension policy and noted 1894 membership of 17,061 dropping to 16,886 in 1895 with 675 losses, 275 by death.
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Marshalltown
Cleveland
Cedar Rapids
Josiah Given
Des Moines
H. M. Day
E. I. Weiser
Decorah
McCoy
Algona
E. N. Barrett
Iowa City
Thompson
Texas Populists Choose Delegates for National Convention
The Populists of the Fourth Texas district selected eight delegates led by "Cyclone" Davis to the St. Louis national convention. They are instructed to stand on the Omaha platform. A congressional candidate will be named in August.
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Texas
TexarRicaNa
Ark
Davis
St. Louis
Veteran Driver Doble Dead
News from Philadelphia reports the death of William H. Doble the oldest trotter driver. He was the patriarch of a reinsman family led by Budd Doble who has driven two horses to the champion trotting record.
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Doble
Cxubcaco
Chicago
Philadelphia
William H. Doble
Budd Doble
Missionary Rev A J Diaz Arrives Safe in Tampa
Telegram reports the safe arrival at Tampa of Baptist missionary Rev A J Diaz, whose arrest and imprisonment by Spanish authorities in Havana sparked an international sensation.
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Diaz
Tampa
Atlanta
A. J. Diaz
Havana
Senator Hale's Summer Home Burns in Ellsworth
The Pines, the summer residence of United States Senator Hale in Ellsworth Maine, burned down this morning with all contents. The estimated loss runs about 50 000 dollars and authorities suspect arson.
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Male
Elsworth
the Pines
United States
Hale
Harrity Calls a Meeting of DNC Sub Committee
Philadelphia dated report states Chairman Harrity convenes the Democratic National Committee sub committee at the Hotel Wellington in Chicago on Friday May 8. The notice names Harrity and the Chicago venue for the meeting.
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Harrity
Philadelphia
Democratic National Committee
Hotel Wellington
Chicago
Bank Failure Shocks Hot Springs City Banks
The City Savings bank at Hot Springs Hart Springs was placed in receivership after attachments totaling 25000 dollars. The failure triggered a bank run on neighboring banks.
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Hot Springs
Hart Springs
City Savings Bank
May Run Harvest Excursions
Western road networks approve harvest excursion service for May 5 by Northern Pacific. Event aims to move farm workers and produce efficiently across multiple routes with coordinated schedules.
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ChicaGo
Northern Pacific
Clearwater de Oro Match Set for May 7 8 9
PittssurG reports the Clearwater de Oro pool championship will be decided in a three day sequence May 7, 8 and 9. The event brings together top players for the title showdown.
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Pittssurg
Wheat and grain futures ease on lack of support
In Cuicano on May 4 Wheat weakened as official support and foreign demand waned while good weather persisted. July futures slipped to 61 1/2 to 61 3/4 cents. corn and oats softened to low bids. Cash quotes listed No 2 red wheat 65 cents and corn at 28 1/4 to 28 1/2 cents per bushel.
Cattle Hog and Sheep Market Report From Omawa
May 4 cattle receipts steady to strong with native beef steers at 3.60 to 3.80, western and Texas steer ranges. cows and heifers 2.50 to 3.50, feeders 2.90 to 4.75, bulls and stags 2.00 to 3.25. Hogs receipts 1,000. heavy 3.20 to 4.25, mixed 3.20 to 3.25, light 3.25 to 3.85. bulk 8.25 to 8.80. Sheep 5,000 receipts. natives 3.00 to 8.50, normals 2.40 to 3.40, good lambs 3.50 to 4.75.
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Texas
Chicago Market Prices Show Rise in Hogs and Lambs
Chicago reports strong demand across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle primed and dressed beef sell at 3.40 for prime, 2.50 to 3.25 for cows and heifers, 2.23 for bulls. Hogs advance with demand, sales mostly 3.10 to 3.65. Sheep in demand from 2.55 to 4.48, lambs active 3.75 to 5.00.
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Chicago
Ward Offered $5600 to Manage Louisville Club
Louisville Ky May 2 John M Ward a baseball player has been offered 5600 to manage the Louisville club both off and on the field.
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Louisville
John M. Ward
Strikes and Tie Ups Hit Newport News and Milwaukee
Reports say 1000 Newport News Ship Building Company workers began a strike while Boston engineers press for an eight hour day. In Milwaukee, streetcar workers faced large mobs surrounding car barns, with police briefly outnumbered as nonunion workers faced assaults and the electricians and repair shop staff planned to walk out, threatening ten lines to halt transit.
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Newport News Ship Building Company
Boston
Milwaukee
Burleigh
Strike of Ship Builders at Newport News Yard
Nearly 1,000 machinists, boiler makers, and blacksmiths at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock company yards walked out on May 5 over a new time keeper system.
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Newport News
Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company
Strike in Newark Raises Pay Demands for Carpenters
About 100 carpenters in Newark walked off for a raise to 2.75 dollars per day. Some 300 masons laborers also struck seeking 16 cents more daily pay. Both groups quickly won their demands and returned to work.
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Newark
Indiana Mine Strike Grounds Indiana Mines
Terre Haute Indiana May 3 Every bituminous mine in Indiana with the exception of three is idle The strike is set to be protracted as miners continue the work stoppage across the state leading to widespread idle mines and halted production.
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Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Methodist Women Likely to Win At Conference
In Cleveland on May 5 the Methodist general conference saw a heated clash over admitting women delegates. A 31 member eligibility committee backed the women with a majority report, sparking debate and claims of victory from both sides.
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Cleveland
Methodist General Conference
Foss
India
China
Africa
Increase in the Public Debt on April 30
The monthly treasury statement shows the public debt at 948,287,670 dollars, an increase of 5,945,417 for April. The rise results from a 1,551,087 decrease in cash in the treasury and nearly 5,500,000 more in bonds delivered.
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Washington
Treasury
Bill Doolin Indicted for Multiple Murders in Oklahoma
Stilwater Oklahoma May 2 Bill Doolin a leading western outlaw has been indicted for the murder of Deputy U S Marshals Lafe Sharley Richard Shead and Thomas Poston at Ingalls last September There are about three dozen charges including bank and train robbery and murder Timothy Anglin Is Dead in Toronto May 4 former speaker of the Dominion house of commons dies.
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Bill Doolin
T Timothy Anglin
Toronto
Ont
Timothy Anglin
Dominion House of Conamons
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Cincinnati
Congressional Proceedings
Waterloo
Chickasaw
Butler
Bremer Counties
Cepar Rapids
Thomas Lally
Gus Trainer
Dr. Patchen
South Omaha
Ward
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