Curiosities of Crime and Notable Trials
A tumultuous reading covers Marvin the forger and bigamist in Richmond court. Details unfold of prison search and a possible Merritt connection, while victims prepare to testify. Another thread follows Jennie Cramer’s family case and a train robbery in Kansas City with police raids and federal pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richtron
Marvin
Hustings Court
Postmaster-Venen
Jedi
Commonwealth
Wid
Fron Aburn
New York
Tat Mervilt
T. A
Seton
Witt
Mutry Yin
Pumson
Studing
Iyns
Wag
Mim
Bib
Jlis
Anurn
Auburn
Merritt
Aubumm
Ark
Perser
Richmond Jur
Commonwealth Attornet Witt
Init Ict
Tsurt
Cers
Winstihe Tau
Teerlines
Sirfar
Persomige
Peron
Maryin
Sirueting
Miss Turping
Methodists Gather in London for Ecumenical Council Opening
The Lord Mayor hosted American delegates at Mansion House for the Wesleyan Ecumenical Council opening in Sussex. Bishop Simpeon and Dr Douglas spoke on creation, Methodism’s resilience, and unity with Canadian Methodists, as members pledged support and sympathy to Mrs Cuurfield. Delegates voiced hope for a broad Evangelical council in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sussex
Wesleyan Ecumenical Council
Simpeon Tank
Uurfield
Wmyer
Mansion House
McTycire
Douglas
Unite Methodists of Canada
Wesley
Federal Reunion at Bloomington Opens With Military Parade
The Bloomington reunion drew a large crowd as trains brought troops from Chicago and Danville. Union forces including the Tenth regiment repelled a rebel attack led by First cavalry and batteries, capturing one gun. General Gaunt and General Grint received hearty ovations as veterans praised militia proficiency and disciplined drill.
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Union Veterain
Bloomington
Weomington
Whittier Post
Cap McGullough
Berond Lrade
Ovcupy
First
Danville
Tenth Regiment
Niet
Dinuk
Betas
Gaunt
Lawrence Weldon
St. Louis
Anny
Gener Grint
Svitary
Mabashe
Volcano erupts and ends lava flow near Hilo
Reports from Honolulu dated August 11 describe the lava flow from the Kilauea eruption slowing and cooling. Observers note the roof sections collapsing, the tunnel blocked, and vents opening as the lava thins. Smoke turns whitish, while the flow remains hot enough to light cigars. near-by land is covered as the levee holds back lava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich Islands
San Francisco
City of Kidney
Sandwich Island
Honolulu
Hilo
Great Calamity Threatens Regions Amid Vast Destruction
Telegraphic reports from Dernarr describe a massive fire sweeping multiple townships and destroying Richmondville Carson Charleston and Erie with Ashby partially burned. Many families perished or left with nothing as winds shift and relief efforts begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dernarr
Richmondville
Sun [Ue County
Carson
Charleston
Erie
Ashby
Delaware
Nunker
Austin
San Tlac County
Brigham
Sherman
Paris
Hain County
Redmond
Henry Cole
Susula
Paris Township
Birs Diebert
Tn Watertown Township
Demeixon
Thornton
Lee
Board of Trade
Olr Deers
Some Cotton Crop Estimates From Atlanta Cotton Men
Prominent Atlanta cotton figures estimate Georgia and national crop outcomes. Col Maddox predicts a short crop about one million bales versus last year, with many counties reporting limited returns. Prices may rise one cent. others forecast down or near six million bales with price ranges from 10 to 12 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Atlante
America
New Orleans
Maddox& Rucker
Col. McDougald
Columbus
Georgia
Major Crane
Langston & Crane
Major Cmyne
Phelan
Gatefly Cotion Exchange
Montgomery
Wales
New York
M. Inman
3. M. Inman & Co
Aid
National Regatta at Coney Island Highlights Strong Attendance
Special dispatch from Coney Island notes record crowds for the National Regatta meeting. Weather was fair and track in excellent condition as bettors showed heavy action. Winners included Tit in the 34 furlong race, Girotas avon in the three year old fillies event, Purple in the one mile and two furlongs handicap, and Gabriel in the 1 1/4 mile race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
National Regattta
Bedouin Secon
Girotas Avon
Mollie Rapture
Escolv
Terondizi
Rere
Unclear OCR: Pawtucket race results and finals
Fragmented text lists multiple racing heats with names and placements at Pawtucket and Portland with mentions of firsts seconds and thirds. It references heats nine through twelve and upcoming finals at 2 30 pm, but many names and places are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sti Glee
Altany ‘Fish Sbasley
Réw
Pawtucket
Morgan
Portland
Bulger
Henty
Hi Raye
Brooking
Acté
Monfrenlti Sisal
Rogers
New
Turbulent New York Stock Market Amid Hannibal and St Joe Rumors
A turbulent New York session showed irregular and unsettled trading led by Hannibal and St. Joseph stock with navigable moves between 150 and 200, few settlements noted and short interest rising. Rumors centered on a pooling scheme directed by James R. Keene and involve William Dowd and other directors, with significant short sales totaling about 21,400 shares and denials from Gould and Sage regarding involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hannibal
St. Joe T
Bonsis
Texas
Shorts
Denver
Rio Ghoude
Burlington
Quin
Bitty
James R. Keene
Sam Boenuk
William Dowd
Bank of North America
William Mutchinson
Kennedy& Hutchinson
John K. Dutt
Box
John Bloodgood
Roswell Jaye
John Hopkin
Gould
Russell Sug
Mr Dowd
Messrs. Godld
Sage
Foreign Flashes and Political Notes
Foreign dispatches report fragile prospects for agriculture amid volatile trade, with optimism on land profitability despite fluctuations. Tyrone seat by MP Litton’s vacancy sparks discussion on Liberal majorities and apathy. London dispatches note Ayoub Khan’s authority limited to marches. Russia and France report tensions over cable plans and frontier policy amid fires and war talk. Dispatches from Canduhar, Paris, and Tunis cover governance, violence, and stockpile moves.
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France
Loydon
Reptemier
England
Thasrar
Pegutl
Aurelimate
Perperdy
Industeibus
County of
Tyrone
Litton
Iibenatl
Thomas
Dickson
Pail Muail
Lnte
Parisco
Telenteph Raya
Algeria
Tunis
SH Ferrerro
Pielmont
Fragmentary historical notice from an unreadable page
A damaged OCR fragment describes a local event with scattered names and vague actions. It mentions a well, a deeper depth, and medical or community references, but most specifics are unreadable.
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Wandspen
Jent
Neers
erLason Chocolate
Toutig Tege
Virginia
Jennia Cramer
Cramer
New Haves
Malleys
Phumdiy
Ha. m
Miss Douglass
Beffore
Jonnie Caiid
Mudley Boys
Malleye
Jennie
Janes Ainley
Anne Comer
James
Douglass
Wittess
Aneeher
Westeyn Arate Bepbery
Kavisas City
Murphy
Chicaago
Hock Island
Winston
Sr. Louis
A_ dispatch
Prexa
Kaus City
J. J. Preat
Segent
United States Express Company
Kansas City
Fox
Speers
Crittenden
Duckson County
THE
Methodist Council
Federal Reunion
Times
Lancashire
Suramoniax
Manchester
Lancashi
Liverpool
Michigan
Fentemen
Filerimage
Sir Waltersecond
Olio Bay
Colonel
Rh We Ingonwr
Reb Roy
Image
Tee Oe Baste
Gabriel
Ventriloquist
General Monroe
Chiwe
Conta Jou Myint
Strychning
Tadial — Lonpox
Russia
the & Munnte
Dirie
Tennessee
Basith Caroline
Coltewes
Hbhly
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