Rowell Wins Astley Belt Behind 580 Miles Record
New York September 27 Rowell the Englishman wins the Astley belt with a 580 mile mark. Merritt takes 515 miles for second as eight starters share gate money. Hart 4th with 482 miles. The contest drew 800 policemen and a huge New York crowd.
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Sketches of the Men who Won a Share of the Cash Fire
A feature on the fifth Astley belt contest winners with portraits and biographical notes. Charles Rowell, born in Chesterton England August 12 1854, claimed his second best title, detailing his height weight and past races in England and America. The piece notes his 469 miles in the 1878 six day race and his 1879 American trip to regain the belt.
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Gilmore’s Garden
New York
Bridgewater Murders and Skeleton Found in Woods
Bridgewater residents report the murder of Justin L Gunn found in his bed after a hatchet attack with two fatal blows. Henry Gunn, suspected in the crime, traveled to Lowell where authorities questioned him after a watch linked him to the victim. Ayer reports Daniel Sullivan killed stepping in front of a Portland-bound train, his body mangled beyond recognition.
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Man Found Dead in West Cumberland Maine Murder Mystery
Joseph A Lowe was found murdered in his barn in West Cumberland after a dance. An axe blow killed him as locals suspect tramps. later reports say James N Lowe, his younger brother, is under suspicious scrutiny with strong family enmity alleged. The case drew wide public attention. a coroner’s inquest ruled death from a sharp instrument.
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Gould
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Body Found in Woods Near Wakefield Reads Readine Man
Skeleton found by youths in the woods between Wakefield and Reading Sunday afternoon is believed to be Morse, a Read ing man missing about two years. The coat matches his description and a powder horn is nearby, with coroner Abbots to move the body to Reading. Authorities weigh suicide versus foul play.
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Six-Year-Old Walpole Boy Deliberately Shoots Self
A six year old son of John E Robinson of South Walpole on Sunday morning found a gas pistol and a ball hid on a shelf. He shot himself in the right ear and the ball lodged in his head. His condition is reported doubtful and the family awaits a verdict on the case.
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Man Escapes Rockport Lockup After Setting Bed On Fire
Gloucester report says Frank Parker alias Palmer, held in Rockport lockup for yacht theft, escaped last night by sawing his way out. He ignited bedclothes before fleeing. flames were put out and police have no trace of him.
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Clarke Brown to be Hanged for Murder in Wes Winchester
CORNWALL Ontario September 28 The trial of Clarke Brown for the murder of his father and sister at Wes Winchester resumed and concluded The jury found him guilty after a brief deliberation The judge sentenced him to death calling the crime among the blackest in the annals of this or any country
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Murder Falls On Henry Morris Farm Near Decatur
A wealthy farmer Henry Morris and his wife were found murdered in their Decatur area home near DVETRIOT Michigan with Morris shot on the steps and Mrs Morris in a closet. The killer stole the horse and vanished, motive undisclosed.
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The Sprague Property Custodian Controversy in Canonchet
Rumor claimed Zachariah Chafee appointed Hon William Sprague as custodian of Canonchet estate with instructions barring Ray Thompson’s court-appointed access. Chafee denied transfer, stating Sprague custodian with consent. no further actions unless Sprague trusteeship moves to possession. Lawyers pressed, Chafee refused to consent, deeming interference harmful.
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All-Night Balloon Journey From St Louis For Science
Professor John Wise and George Burns of St Louis national bank began a nocturnal ascent from Lindell park at 5 PM to test a meteorological theory. They aim to show air current direction at high altitude flows east to west and will observe other conditions all night as the balloon drifts unknown.
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New York Police Commission Muddle Reined In Court
In New York the general term decides to prohibit the special term from acting in the Nichols police commission case. Judge Noah Davis orders a writ of prohibition to stop further chamber proceedings while the case on election inspector appointments heads to a hearing this afternoon.
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Madame La Chapelle's Prize Arrives in Chicago
Madame La Chapelle, Chicago's champion female pedestrian, has returned from San Francisco with the six days champion belt won there in July. The prize is a fine silver ornament valued at a substantial sum and adorned with thirteen diamonds, containing twelve and twenty four ounces of silver respectively.
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Preparations for Grant Reception In Chicago
Chicago September 29 Preparations for General Grant's visit are advancing The Palmer House will serve as his headquarters In Chicago the exposition building is booked from November 5 for a military reception and ball The plan calls for a grand military spectacle unseen in this country since the war
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Strange Changes in a Man's Hair
Obadiah J. Farling a 38 year old plasterer living at Penn street and Sayford avenue served in the army. A scarlet fever illness during service left his hair changed from bright auburn to a decided gray. Weeks ago he led Joba A. a young lawyer.
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Lawyer Confounded by Pension Applicant’s Change in Appearance
A city lawyer described a pension applicant as gray headed in the application. The man later entered the office wearing a bright auburn beard and hair with no gray. The client cannot explain the startling alteration, leaving the attorney uneasy about the description.
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Fanning
Sagamore mill spinners strike over wage terms in Fall River
Fall River Mass September 29 The knob stick spinners at the Sagamore mill quit work this morning in protest of a wage reduction attempt. The action gives the strikers renewed confidence while leaving manufacturers in dismay.
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Deadwood Fire Burns Town. Hundreds Homeless
Dearwood D T September 27 A frame building blaze with 9 o clock start and strong wind destroyed nearly all business houses and most residences leaving six thousand people homeless without food or shelter. Loss cited around 200000 with fire now subdued as cold nights loom. Sheridan reports to Terry at St Paul to authorize rations for the homeless and Fort Meade relief.
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Important Supreme Court cases to begin October term
Washington reports note cases awaiting the Supreme Court's opening on October 13, including mandamus over jury eligibility for colored defendants, habeas corpus by Virginia state judges, a Tennessee revenue officer charged with murder, and challenges to election and civil rights laws. Also listed are commercial cases on trade marks and foreign patronage, with discussions of gold coin supply and minting plans as the Treasury faces demand for small denominations.
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Despatches Describe Afghan Turmoil and British Actions
Reports from Simla and London detail the Afghan capital Cabul in chaos with insurrection, the ameer and followers under British protection moving into the city, and warnings of possible assaults from hill passes. The Times notes severe Northern manufacturing distress and mass unemployment amid a broader European reaction to political upheaval.
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Adverse Court Action in Tilden Income Tax Suit
In New York on September 27 Judge Choate denied Samuel J. Tilden a bill of particulars for delay in filing discovery while the case stood for trial Lut the district attorney persuaded postponement to avoid rushing discovery. Other market notes report strong demand for new Erie bonds and optimism about coal shares as a potential combination forms. Politicians marshal forces in city campaigns while Chastine Cox’s lawyer files exceptions for Wednesday Supreme Court argument. Cox remains hopeful for a favorable outcome.
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Injunction Restrain Bergh Over Brighton Beach Race Track
In Brooxlus New York on September 27 a run injunction was served restraining Henry Bergh president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals from interfering with racing at the Brighton Beach track.
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Brighton Beach
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Steamer Natvhes Fire Rages on Board at New Orleans
A steamer Natvhes arrived from Cineinv with fire burning in her hold and lay across the river as a tugboat works to pump water into the vessel. The incident occurred around 11 a m as firefighters and crews battle the blaze on the ship.
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Readers urged to study the drawing system card
The notice recommends ladies and children learning to draw study Mr Samuel Prey’s card in other columns. It asserts the system is reliable after thorough examination and claims boys and girls around nine or ten can master it even without a strong drawing taste, encouraging practice to improve skill.
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