Unappreciated Heroes Benefit Money Rises at World’s Fair
Open Sunday at the World's Fair in Chicago drew few new visitors though most pass holders paid 50 cents, boosting the relief fund for cold storage fire sufferers. Passes were rarely used, with many holders buying a ticket or donating 50 cents. Paid admissions reached 49,401. concessions and tickets may push the relief fund toward about 30,000 more, totaling around 5,000 from the day’s receipts.
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Workmen Praise Altgeld for Pardoning Anarchists
At the Trades and Labor assembly meeting Vice President Pomeroy reads a report praising Governor Altgeld for pardoning the anarchists. The document lauds his courage in serving justice and asserts his name will be linked with a state that helped free the African slave. It commends his defense of peaceful assembly and pledges to honor his act.
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He Thought She Was Dead. ColumsBus, O. July 17.
Two women registered as Mrs. James R. Walters and her daughter at the Crittenden hotel. The daughter, about 18, later claimed to be Walters’ wife, saying they married in New York 20 years ago. Walters says he believed his first wife was dead and had since married another Columbus woman.
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Three Hundredth Anniversary Lutheran Convention in Brooklyn
The Evangelical Lutheran church of Amelia held its convention at Swedish Beth lehem church in Brooklyn on July 17. Bishop Von Sceele gave the principal address marking the three hundredth anniversary of Swedish Reformation doctrines adoption. A lien suit in Findlay Ohio on July 17 alleges principal contractor C G Patterson claims $342,296.92 for uncalled work on the Findlay Fort Wayne and Western railroad.
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Double Tragedy In a Prison
Henry Singleton, serving a life term at the Mississippi State Penitentiary, fatally stabbed fellow convict Lulu Rayne with a file and then cut his own throat. This incident occurred at the prison in Jackson.
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Peculiar Habeas Action Aims at Texas Bandits
In Dirnvgug Iowa a Texas cattle thief Bonner seeks habeas corpus against Warden Madden of Anamosa Iowa State Penitentiary claiming his Texas sentence void for confinement outside the district. Judge Shiras orders answer by July 24 as a test case to free 60 to 70 federal prisoners at Anamosa including 10 Mexican bandits from San Antonio sentenced for neutrality law violations.
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Visited Heaven Strange Case of a Woman Declared Dead Rises
Bloomington Ill July 17 Mrs F H McIntosh wife of a professional man was near death for a week physicians gave up hope after two sinking spells and reports of death. She revived at her bedside saying she had seen heaven and spoken with Christ. She has improved and is expected to recover. Fa RI AvLt Minn July 17 Mr and Mrs Mahamuel near French Lake have an only child a widow Mrs Duchac. Joseph Duchene of Walcott visited. Saturday night the crowd staged a charivari. The old woman later lay dead in the road face buried in dust.
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From chambermaid to baroness in Chicago marriage
Anna Witkower, formerly a Palmer House chambermaid, married Baron Sohlberg, an Austrian nobleman. The couple wed after a yearlong courtship, planned trip east, and will return to Chicago to visit the exposition.
Poisoner Meyer Flees Detroit As Pinkertons Guard Wife
Detroit July 17 Dr Henry C W Meyer the poisoner wanted in New York for the murder of Ludwig Brandt left here with two detectives for the east His wife will stay at the hospital under Pinkerton surveillance until she can be moved to New York Also arrested in Elmira N Y Caesar C Bush cashier of the defunct Elmira National Bank was taken into custody at his home on a warrant from United States Commissioner Davidson in a case led by ex Congressmen H H Rockwell and Jackson Richardson president of the bank and several depositors.
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McGlynn Reappears to Warm Port Richmond Crowd
The Rev Father McGlynn returned from Rome and spoke at Prohibition Park in Port Richmond Staten Island drawing about five thousand people for his first public appearance since his return.
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Switchmen Strike at Pueblo in Rio Grande Yards
Switchmen in the Rio Grande yards at Pueblo went out on a strike demanding the discharge of Yardmaster Crocker accusing him of tyranny and unreasonableness.
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General Jardine Dead in New York
General Jardine died in New York at 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Comet Develops Long Tail Observed by Professor Frisby
Washington July 17 At 10 oclock Saturday night the comet suddenly showed an enormous tail misread as aurora borealis Professor Frisby of the naval observatory studied the sight through a nine inch telescope noting a greenish white light streak reaching almost to the earth The tail measured 30 degrees in length extending from near the horizon to near the zenith and was visible to the naked eye The professor called it a Comet in the Process of Development and said the freak is erratic and not bushy, a long string of luminous gas about three times as wide as the moon.
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Various Brief News Items From Across the United States
A diverse roundup notes Texans and Mexican horse thieves in Floresville and a conflict there, the International Engineering Congress at Chicago opening, a Hillsboro Mich girl with hydrophobia, and a Chicago-bound couple Frank K Hobson and Gertrude Repine. Robbery reported in Dubuque Iowa, a boy heroacy Will Lewis fending off thieves, and a large Missouri railroad picnic in Mexico. Also mentioned: a Tuscaloosa run runaway deaths, Iowa deputy changes, a Clinton Tennessee shooting, Mississippi schoolteacher Jim Sellers, a Navajo arrest near Albuquerque, Marquette board health talks, Cincinnati insurance movers, Dempsey prison release chatter, Milwaukee banking suspect LT Day in Indiana for treatment, San Francisco arrival of vice president, a fireworks tragedy in Chicago suburb, political maneuvers in Des Moines, Union Pacific May earnings, Colorado World’s Fair board resignation, and Omaha drug clerk disappearance.
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Auroral Display Outshines Comet Observation at Geneva
Professor Brooks reports a striking aurora in Geneva New York on July 17. The display featured a brilliant beam arching from the western horizon toward the eastern sky, resembling a great comet. The true comet lay north of the aurora and appeared to be fading as the auroral glow persisted.
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India Closed Her Mints and the Silver Question
The Rocky Mountain News prints letters from Sir Moreton Frewen showing India closed its mints to silver free coinage before the U S congressional Sherman act moves. The note links Indian policy to anticipated U S action and global financial controversy. Democrats Organize For a Fight in Santina Kansas plans a two week run to a county convention with no fusion and a middle of the road stance. Bloodshed Threatened in Southeast Kansas coal mine strike as strikers denounce owners and Walters calls for possible violence to win demands.
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Bishop Matz Not Deposed
Denver July 17 Bishop Matz declined interview about New York dispatch saying he had been removed but a prominent local Catholic priest stated the bishop had not been deposed nor was anyone placed in his office.
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Rain Saves Corn as Wheat Harvest Lags in Nemana City
A July 17 report from Nemana City Nebraska notes a good rain that preserves the corn crop while wheat harvest proceeds at about half the usual yield. Fruit is scarce overall, with peaches looking promising for the moment.
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Rainy Relief for Red Willow Crops in Heat
INDIANOLA Neb July 17 A fine rain fell aiding corn crops after extreme heat dried the soil. Columbus July 17 A second lynching attempt on Andrew Debaney failed due to swift sheriff action preventing lynchers from reaching him. Gerine July 17 Bonds voted for a new two story brick school building. Little Rock July 17 Nin Sheppard, an escapee from the penitentiary, was found dead in the Arkansas river.
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Bullfighter Lobitto Mortally Gored in San Fernando Ring
In Maprio on July 17 a banderillero named Lobitto was gored during a bull fight at San Fernando and died half an hour later in the arena.
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Quiet Sunday at Gray Gables in Buzzards Bay
President Cleveland spent a tranquil Sunday at Gray Gables in Buzzards Bay Massachusetts. He rested and avoided public appearances, maintaining a low profile amid summer warmth and seaward breezes.
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Body of State Senator Olds Found Near Boulder River
Henman Mont July 17 The body of State Senator Olds who had been missing was discovered in the Boulder river with a bullet wound to the heart and a revolver nearby, confirming suicide.
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Divorce and editor change amid Paris fugitive banter
In Paris on July 17 a divorce granted to Mrs Brulloz from Charles Bulloz, noted as the fugitive editor of Le Monde des Deux Mondes. Reports say M Bruneterie will edit the magazine until her nephew reaches majority.
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