Multiple incidents of crime, weather, and accidents across North America
A broad review notes actions in Canada and U S regions including a patent infringement suit for 10000, a collapsed church in eastern Ohio, storm and high water threats, stock forfeitures selling 30000, an upholstery foreman suicide attempt, royal Canadian insurance shares auction, executions and pardons in Canada, forged checks in Baltimore, burns near Huntington Indiana, a bridge collapse near Port Moody, a Druse murder case, socialists marching in Cincinnati, ship collisions near Baltimore, indictments in Chicago ward frauds, plus snowbound Chicago and western regions, various deaths and injuries, and a Philadelphia coal mine disaster with multiple fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Company of Canada
Dominion Telephone Company
First Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Hatch
Caldwell
Kans
Boomer
Stillwater
Hocking
Muence
Royal Canadien Insurance Company of
Montreal
Gotlieb Mayer
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway
Mayer
Governor General
Canada
Charles Rogers
Namer Stercy
New Westminster
British Columbia
Rogers
Victoria Dun
John Gilbert
W. Galbraith
James Rusee
John Flannigan
Baltimore
John P. Sumiver & Co
Gilbert
Sarah Ketchum
Abie] Ketchum
Huntington
Ind
Port Moody
Canadian Pacific
Druse
Richfield Springs
Wallie Druze
Frank Gates
Robert Kelly
Walter Adams
Seal Jones
Harrisburg
Joseph Steinmetz
Lord Napier
Church of England Temperance Society
India
Lal
Cincinnati
Nic
Port Royal
8. C
Craighill Channel
Liverpool
Bryn Glas
Nio
Phamed Tennant
Cook County Crimae Court
Chicago
Makin
Gallagher
Shields
Hanbrough
Sullivan
Biehl
Gleason
Muaki
Portland
Samuel R. Sunborn
Sanborn & Lawrence
Sherbrooke, Que
Brooks
Queen's Bench
Henry Biederbeck
Greely
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Reading
Good Springs
Henry Caller
Pine Valley
John Kuiis
Vine Valley
Ira Ernst
Express train carries six corpses to Boston
A Hartford bound express train from Hartford carried six corpses. Other items include Concord printers celebrating Franklin’s birth, a Westville post office robbery, and a man found dead with his throat cut in Feeding Hills. Additional notes cover a Norway branch wreck, early marriages at Tennant’s Harbor, a Providence heiress’s lockjaw death, and unrest in Norwalk shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Robert Tassie
North Hero
Lake Chaiiplain
South Norwalk
Conn
John Hess
Bauer
Norway
Williams
G. A. Wilson
Paris
Tennant’s Harbor
Oceana Teffi
Daniel RE
Annie Teffi
Providence
Iss Teffis
Hannah J. Hall
Raynham
Taunton
D. D. G. Ilinma
Prisoner John Linehan Dies by Own Action in Providence
In Providence on a morning in January a county jail inmate awaiting trial on an indictment died by hanging himself with his suspenders. The case recalls a prior incident on October 22 when he poured kerosene over his mistress Mary Linehen during a drunken quarrel and set the room ablaze. She survived after extensive hospital treatment, while Linehan faced charges for assault with a dangerous weapon.
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Providence
John Linehan
Mary Linehen
West River Street
Linahan
Morton Gaining In Senat Trial as Money Talk Roars
In New York the Morton Evarts senatorial fight intensifies with canvassing by many legislators. Morton gains while Evarts suffers a setback. Union League support and large money pledges figure prominently as Platt and Miller run the campaigns from Fifth Avenue hotel.
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Boston
New York
Albany
Merton
Evarts
Morton
Fifth Avenue
Arthur
Union League
Allsay
Mortonites
Kyarte
Svarts
Legisature
Kivarts
A. B. Cornell
Union League Club
Morton- Cornell
Lawyer Fiske Again Sequel to His Higher Education Plan
New York reports Miss Minnie Newman, 17, left White Plains with a Saratoga trunk for New York. She alleges Philadelphia lawyer John D. Fiske funded a plan to send her to Vassar for a year and discussed marriage. Fiske courted Minnie, gave a bust and piano, faced Mrs. Newman in a dispute, and left White Plains for Philadelphia after a heated exchange. Further details reveal Fiske’s two previous marriages and separations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minnie Newman
White Plains
John D. Fiske
Philadelphia
J. Hatfield Newman
Vassar College
Philadelpha
Fiske
Miss Newman
Severa
Minnie
Dover
N. H
Mary G. Turner
John F. Beal
Brockton, Mass
Wealthy Bride and Brewer's Driver Wed in Memphis Scene
Laura Eckerly, daughter of a wealthy grocer, married Emil Deitmeil, a brewer's delivery wagon driver. The couple wed after a romance sparked at Eckerly stable on Novus Morrison Avenue. Parents, including Mr. Eckerly, provided a $2,500 wedding gift and now arrange a home in a quiet, respectable city district. Destinie, former leading Memphis society belle, attended as a guest.
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Wegon River
Louis
Laura Eckerly
Créss-Lota
Emil Deiunvir
Novus Morrison Avenue
Keberly
Eckerly
Tini! Deitmeil
Wezon
Cupid
Steble
Parenos
Kekerly
Hicheck
Destinie
Father in Law Refuses to Let Daughter See Husband in Connecticut
Fred Wheeler asks Gartford police to restore his wife Minnie Haley to him after a runaway marriage. The father-in-law has barred Wheeler from the house though Minnie often stays with her parents. Police face a duty question as rumors of a mysterious physician and premature birth surface amid family estrangement.
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Hintrorp
Conn
Fred Wheeler
Gartford
Minnie Haley
Elmira Murderer Captured in May Loft near Owego
William Meinecke, the Broome jail escapee and Katie Broedhoff’s killer, was found Saturday night in a hay loft at an Owego barn by farmer A Livingstone. He confessed identity, was jailed, and will seek a new trial delaying execution. The capture sparked great excitement in Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
Binghampton
N. Y
William Meinecke
Katie Broedhoff
Broome
Owego
Fred Putnam
Ely
Erie
A. Livingstone
Miinecke
Dan
Oliver Failure and Garlington in Capital Debate
In Washington on January 15, John Davis is praised for the court of claims appointment, with bipartisan support and opposition limited to factional bias. House discussion centers on Oliver tariff failures and Garlington’s court-martial, while Chief Justice Waite’s health raises doubt about future service and Cleveland’s looming appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Oliver
Lincoln
Lieut
Garlington
Waite
Washington
John Davis
Court of Claims
Davis
Blaine
Walker Blaine
Hale
Allison
State Department
Bayard
Pendleton
Gibson
Garland
Lamar
Jones
Butler
West
Hampton
House of Representatives
Hiscock
Reed
Irregularities Trim Norwich Banks Lose 180000
Norwich reports reveal Merchants' bank lost about 130000 and Shetucket bank about 350000 through cashier speculation. Cashiers Meech Webb and Roath admit embezzlement, with losses traced over years. Bank directors replaced. legal action to follow. Webb also city treasurer resigned. new election warrants issued.
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Norwich
Conn
Shetucket
Merchants’ Bank
Mygatt
James M. Meech
Charles Webb
United States
Stanton
Shetucket Bank
Roath
Webb
Merchants
Tie
Funeral service for ex Governor Smythe draws large crowd
In Manchester on January 18 a high profile funeral for Mrs. ex Governor Frederick Smythe drew about 3000 attendees. Rev George B Spalding led at the house and preached at the Second Congregational Church. Pallbearers included ex Governors James A Weston and P O Cheeney and other dignitaries. The casket was described as magnificently crafted with a detailed plate bearing the deceased’s name and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Frederick Smythe
George B. Spalding
Second Congregational Church
Concord Railroad
Concord
James A. Weston
P. 0
Cheeney
C. H. Barnett
David Cross
Joseph B, Clarke
Col
Waterman Smith
A Tihoed
Kenoerd
Frank Dowsi
Sanderson
New
Engle i
Transcontinental Railway pact sets 8 percent for through business
The Transcontinental Railway association approved an agreement where southern lines pay northern lines 8 percent of gross earnings on through business and receive a like percentage in return. Northern lines include feeders to Oregon Railroad and Navigation. southern lines feed Central and Southern Pacific. The scheme favors southern roads, replacing the former 6 percent arrangement for non interference to California traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Transcontinental Railway Association
Southern
Northern
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Central
Southern Pacific
Southern Roads
California
Hill and Teller Named Nominee in Colorado Caucus
In Denver last night the republican senatorial caucus voted viva voce, nominating Hill's Teller as the caucus choice after 22 votes for A W Tabor on the first ballot. Seventeen Hill men left the chamber. four stayed but did not vote. Hill supporters claim nonbinding stance and vow to fight in the joint session, needing near full Democratic support to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
United States
Viva Voce
Teller
A. W. Tabor
Hill
Bill to aid American merchant marine introduced
Washington January 15 Senator Frye introduced a bill to authorize the postmaster general to contract with American register ships to carry US mails between domestic and foreign ports or between Atlantic and Pacific ports with foreign touch. Contract price not over 1 per mile each way, terms up to four years. Expenditure limited to US postal revenues from foreign trade for the year, less payments to foreigners for transport. War time sale or charter of vessels required. Foreign vessels may receive up to the sea post rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Merchant Marine
Washington, D. C
Frye
Postmaster General
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Real Estate Appraisal Mention From Springfield Mutual Life
A fragment notes Setts Mutual Life Insurance of Springfield Mass in January 8 discussing the Mahua city and an appraisal of western real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Springfield
Mass
Mahu
Jailor Overpowered as Four Prisoners Escape in Virginia
LYSCHBURG Va Jan 13 This morning when the jailor at Charlottsville visited a cell with four prisoners he was dragged inside overpowered and locked in and the prisoners escaped.
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Lyschburg
Charlottsville
Marcus M Dunn Dies From Auburn Cave Injuries
Worcester Massachusetts January 18 Marcus M Dunn died from injuries suffered when struck by a cave at Auburn Tuesday authorities said Dunn had been hospitalized since the incident and his death was confirmed today in Worcester The accident occurred earlier this week and Dunn was reported in critical condition awaiting further medical updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Marcus M. Dunn
Mee Sek Bey
Auburn
Boston Party Plans Short Exposition Visit After March Fourth
Raymond leads an excursion party of 145 from Boston and vicinity to the city. They are quartered at Willard's, the Ebbitt, and Arlington and will stay for a week, with a brief visit to the exposition expected after March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond
Boston
Willard’s
Ebbitt
Ge Arlington
Avalanches, shipwrecks, and war news from the world
Reports from Shanghai to London recount Chinese sailors attempting to break a Formosa blockade at Kelung, Austrian avalanche deaths in Klagenfurt, and a deadly collision involving the Admiral Moorsom. Also noted are uprisings in Khartoum, relief lotteries in Paris, and royal wedding timing.
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Shanghats
Kelung
Formosa
Constantinople
Suakim
Osman Digna
Red Sea
Vieenna
Klagenfurt
Austria
Berne
Simplon
London
Admiral Moorsom
Santa Clara
Falcon
Santa Mara
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Hungham
Charles Townsend Hook
Saigon
Lonpcon
Trieste
Klagenfort
Paris
Gen. Gordon
Khartoum
Gordon
Omdurman
Henry George
Royal Exchange
Moorsom
South Stack
Granada
Frigiliana
Malaga
Cavallas
Wolseley
Gadulk
Victoria
Beatrice
Prince Henry of
Battenburg
Madagascar
Tamative
Vohemar
France
Friends
Edmund Yates
London World
Holloway
Home Office
Czasian
Kolin
Bohemia
Kummerer and
Stellmacher
Earl Spencer
Ireland
Beard Elected Chairman of Republican State Committee
The Republican state committee reorganized with Judge Henry J. Weiss as temporary chairman. Officers elected: A. W. Beard chairman, J. J. Wihopple secretary, Robert A. Southworth assistant secretary, Solomon B. Stebbins treasurer. The treasurer’s report shows receipts of 21,068.12 and payments of 21,066.069. A long list of past payments by Stebbins is shown, totaling 194,397.75. Subcommittees named include Executive, Finance, and Printing with members from Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, Barnstable, Hampden, Hampshire, Plymouth, and other counties. The chairman, secretary, and treasurer are ex-officio members of the finance and executive committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fom
A. W. Beard
Whippite
Republican State Committee
Henry J. Weiss
Fubridge
Col
J. J. Wihopple
Robert A. Southworth
Ilon
Solomon
Stebbins
Solo
Stevbins
Basil
2. H. Gould
Norfolk
Genjamin Phipps
H. V. Spach
Suffolk
A. P. Loring
Hubbard Brena
Essex
F. N. Oxley
Henry J. Wells
Middlesex
T. Johnson
T. B. Dann
Worcester
J. H. Reed
Barnstable
H. S. Hyde
Hampden
J. L. Otis
Hampshire
J. B. Hail
Berkshire
H. W. Durgin
Bristol
Arthur Lord
Plymouth
L. J. Uuon
Franklin
Finance Committee
Joseph Bennet
Suifelk
J. G. Freewen
Suffelk
I. D. Pike
J. B. Smith
Solon Bavcroft
E. F. Coburn
CG. D. Paige
G. A. Draper
J. H. Taeuld
S. Randall
Brisa
J. HW. Reed
K. Lambsen
B.S. Francis
L. J. Gunn
Fraskiin
Chewman
F. A. Hobart
H. C. Tartwell
J. G. Freemen
Samuel Kelley
Edward Glines
State Central
Schooner Mary Ella Majlett Moved Off Shore at Cuttyhunk
The schooner Mary Ella Majlett, ashore at Cuttyhunk, has been moved 10 feet by Wrecking company divers from New London. A diver will assess the hull before potential flotation and tow to New Bedford for repairs. Wreckers also file claims for cargo and penalties totaling about 3450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Mary Ella Majlett
Cuttyhuok
Scott Wrecking Company
New London
Which Way Secularism In Ingersoll's Boston Lecture
Col Robert G Ingersoll delivered a new lecture Which Way in Boston theatre Sunday night. He argued for secular government over religious rule and urged removing theology from education and morality while favoring reason, justice, and human happiness. He contrasted religion with morality, cited historical religious abuses, and urged a broad, inclusive approach to society and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Ingersoll
Boston Theatre
Socrates
Christ
Inquisition
7Zeno
Lucretius
Humboldt
John Stuart Mill
Charles Sumner
Harriet Martineau
George Eliot
God
Garden of Eden
Adam
Heaven
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Mt. Sinai
John Calvin
Geneva
John Knox
Scotland
New England
Joshua
Moses
Jonah
Catholic Church
Free Schools
America
Ryckman Praises New Orleans World’s Fair Efforts
Mr John W Ryckman streamlined views from New Orleans on the Southern Exposition saying initial delays and funding gaps exist but credit goes to Louisiana’s people. He highlights Burkes leadership and notes merchants covered shortages, predicting substantial commercial success unseen in prior expositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ryckman
New Orleans
Young’s Hotel
Crescent City
Louisville
Ryckman
Louisiana
Philadelphia
Eli
Enterprise
New York
Boston
Burke
Major Burke
St Johns Defence Sweeping Indignant Denial by John P. Syjou
The late candidate John P. Syjou issues a detailed denial of charges, claiming campaign guidance came from the committee and asserting he never visited Pittsburg for two years. He cites letters from Clarkson Legate and McCullough, denies bribery or withdrawals, and vows to continue the fight in defense of conservative principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. St. John
Pittsburg
Messrs. Clarkson
Ohio
National Committee
Mr. St John
Messrs
Clarkson
Legate
McCullough
Republican National Committee
Viumb
Senator Plumb
Blaine
L. W. Gege
A. L. Carey
Sumonina
Gegan
Columbus
W. G. Frost
Oberma
Chicago News
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Philadelphia
New York
New York Tribune
New York State Temperance Assembly
Isth
Prohibition Party
Republican Party
John P. SY. Jou
TAL CHARITY Ball at Home for Destitute Catholic Children
A Sunday charity ball at the Home for Destitute Catholic Children announced floor materials for the event. John T. Wogan led the list including Dever Jay Turner Dowsiey Sullivan Griffin Maloy Wogan Costello Sullivan ONeill Mann Carr Gerran McDonald and others Invitations were sent to Gov Rompson Mayor O'Brien and state and city officials, with strong expectations of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Wogan
John ¥. Dever
Toomas Jay, Jr
A. A. Turner
Felix A. Strange
John F. Dowsiey
J. G. Ers
T.F. Sullivan
Gereid Griffin
John C. Maloy
M. Jd. Wogan
John BK. Costello
James &. Clony
T. M. Dowsiiy
D. H. Morrissey
M. M. Foley
J. J. Sullivan
F. HW. O'Neil
Garry Mann
T. H. Carr
John DB. Gerran
A. J. McDonald
McMahon Bros Insolvency Seizure Case Reaches Montreal
After the Boston Lynn firm collapsed, the elder McMahon fled to France while the younger stayed in Montreal. Creditors pursued $27,000 reportedly deposited with a Montreal firm and a Toronto bank. The defendants denied holding McMahon assets, but Judge Tacheran upheld the seizure.
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McMahon Bros
Boston
Lynn
Mass
New England
Montreal
France
Toronto
McMahon
Judge Julius Rockwell A Life Shaped By Honor
The resignation of Judge Julius Rockwell would remove a founding figure of Massachusetts superior court history. Born 1805 in Colebrook Connecticut, he studied at Yale and practiced law for 55 years, serving in the legislature and as a congressman before joining the bench. Renowned for integrity and modesty, he balanced strict law with humane compassion, often diverging from etiquette in favor of practicality and fairness. His career spanned the court’s formation era, earning him deep respect among peers and the Berkshire community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jwsus Rockwell
Superior Court
Commonwealth
Julius Rockwell
Rockwell
Berkshire Hills
Connecticut
Colebrook
Conn
Ralph Emerson
Norfolk
New Haven
Henry Hubbard
Pittsfield
Mans
Berkshire
Springfield
Pontoosve
Northampton
New England
New Turnpike
Robert C. Winthrop
Beckwell
Congress
Edward Everett
Senate
Washburn
Henry Wilson
Gov. Briggs
House of Representatives
Lenox
William P. Walker
County Courts of Common Pleas
Suffolk County
Court of Common Pleas
Nelson, Huntington
Abbott and Nash
Common Pleas
Nathaniel ?. Banks
Charles Allen
Phillips Lord
Marcus Morton, Jr
Seth Ames
Ezra Wilkinson
Henry Vose
Thomas Russell
John Phelps Putpum
Lincoln Flagg Brigham
Brigham
Morton
Supreme Judicial Court
Lord
Supreme Court
Ames
Russell
Railroad Commission
Coke and Blackstone
Tuckwell
Boston
American House
United States
Applebee discusses Measure for Measure lecture
Rev James Kay Applebee centers his second lectures for the people at Parker hall on Sunday evening on Measure for Measure. He argues Shakespeare portrays deeply human characters and shows sin as a disease to be cured, noting the drama’s religious altitude and society’s flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kay Applebee
L& Parker Memorial Hall
Fall River Mills Postpone Action on Rent Reductions
The male spinners of Fall River decide to postpone further action until trade revives. If demand returns, they will regain the rent reductions at once. The Acushnet and Wamsutta mills report small monthly rent cuts, while Potomska and Wallisutta are noted for potential changes. Agent Kent says Grinnell mill may follow if others comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Acushnet
Potomska
Kent
Grinnell
Donnelly Out. Hyde to Speak on Nations’ Origins and Symbols
Hon. Charles F. Donnelly, slated to address the Webster Historical Society, has fallen ill and cannot attend. Rev. Thomas A. Hyde of Cambridge will deliver the address in Donnelly’s stead, with the topic Nations Benners, their Origin, History and Symbolization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Donnelly
Webster Historical Society
Thomas A. Hyde
Cambridge
Donnely
Mr. Hyde
Benners
Tragic Boiler Accident Claims New Haven Child
New Haven Connecticut January 14 Michael Brennan aged two son of William Brennan of Fair Haven fell into a wash boiler filled with boiling water and died after six hours of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven, Conn
Michael Brennan
William Brennan
Fair Haven
Waite Family Doctor a Lady Leroy Apathist Named Mrs Winston
A garbled 19th century column mentions Chief Justice Waite’s family physician described as a lady apathist named Mrs Winston, with circles of society noting Col Robert G Ingersoll and Mr Philip of Washington stopping at a house. It references pensions, marriages in Paris and Switzerland, and a dinner with an Opissum dish amid festival spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite
Leroy
Winston
Robert G. Ingersoll
Philip
Ibody
Washington
BE. Barrows
Cornelius Sait
Cantos
Webb
Winthrop
Theodore Haveneyer
Renard Clarkson Potter
New York
Paris
Francs
Havemeyer
Switzerland
Jon Mayer
Staten Island
N.Y. T
B. Hayes
Charles Levi Woodbury
Place de Resistance
South
Wodin
Gautama
Lonzathe
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Seeman
Post Publishing CO
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Amon
Massachusetts
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Gen. Hazen
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Confessions of the Guiity Parties
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W. W. Corcoran
Gen. Hunter
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George Mauisbury
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Samuel V. Niles
Enoch Totten
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