IN JAIL An Interview With Prisoners
A newspaper visits four district court prisoners to depict their paths to crime and life behind bars. Burnett, Scott, Fiedler, and 19-year-old Joseph Andrew share backgrounds, remorse, and hopes, with reflections on reform, home life, and the challenges of reintegration after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CO. H. Burnett
Rand Larceny
Joliet
Ill
Burnett
Francis T. Scott
Scott
Eeapold Fiedler
John Talbot
Talbot
Fiedler
Justus Ahrens
Syliet
Leader Defends Dispatch Practices Amid Sun Press Feud
In Cheyenne a titanic dispute erupts over press telegrams with the LEADER accusing the Sun of fraud and misdated dispatches. The LEADER asserts its editors printed only authentic Western Union items dated Friday and Saturday while the Sun printed gear from San Francisco and Denver misrepresented as current. The feud touches loyalties, grand jury findings on jail conditions, and claims of scoops against the rival paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press
Cheyenne
Denver
Colorado
Telegraph
Sun
Western Union
Omaha
Ogden
San Francisco
Kansas City
Leapker
Lraprr
Associated Press
Leader
Allen Vatter
Tne Dispatch
The
Louis Harrison
Harrisons
Sato Harkson
Lhaver
Grand Jury
Lisap- HR
Prices for Cattle Fall Behind Last Year
Prices for cattle are $1 per 100 pounds lower than a year ago, while receipts are heavier. Feeders and dealers relying on last year's prices face losses per head on contracted cattle. Many fear a disastrous year for cattle shoppers as most cattle have been contracted at higher prices with few new contracts at lower rates.
St Jacobs Oil Fandom Highlighted by Albany Press
The Albany N Y Press and Knickerbocker note a large following for St Jacobs Oil. They claim wherever St Jacobs Oil is sold, rheumatism is not present, a claim used to boost the product amid rival statements about Cowhick Whitcomb and ordinary goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany N.Y. Press and Knickerbocker
St. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs
Pikes County News Editor Cured by St Jacobs Oil
The editor of the Pikes county News reports relief from rheumatism after using St Jacobs Oil, a patent remedy advertised in the Abinty Sunday Pianograph. The claim highlights a topical cure and reflects period advertising tone and health remedy promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abinty
Pikes County News
St. Jacobs Oil
Soda Works to Begin at Laramie With Large Scale Plant
Laramie Sentinel reports that the Wyoming Alkali Company has secured soda lakes north of Rawlins and Dupont interests, forming a Boston capital funded enterprise. Within two weeks workers will begin constructing a large soda works at Laramie, with a branch road to Rawlins lakes for product transport, promising rapid completion and expansive operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graff
Omaha
Rawlins
Dupont, Powder Company
Boston
Wyoming Alkali Company
Laramie
Rawline
Fire incidents sweep cities with heavy losses
Reading paper mill at Calawassa owned by McCreary & Co. burns. estimated $75,000 loss leaves about 150 workers unemployed. Fire strikes Delhi destroying two thousand homes and displacing many families. Fort Dodge Iowa loses $80,000 to C Bland elevator and two residences. New Orleans reports multiple fires near Texarkana with combined losses around $200,000, damaging several businesses and warehousing outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Calawassa
McCreary & Co
Philadelphia
Delhi
India
Fort Dodge
Iowa
C. Bland
New Orleans
Times- Democrat
Texarkana
I. 8
Mathews
Boisseau & Martinez
Levi Loeb
Schener & Co
Lansel & Co
S. J. Mullany
A. Wolf
Decision on indictments impacts railroad firms in Missouri
Judge Van Wagoner of the criminal court ruled on a motion to quash indictments against Geo. McKenzie once with Mulford & McKenzie. He held that the ticket question in the indictment shows no contract evidence and merely printing or possessing tickets can be a criminal basis under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
van Wagoner
Criminal Court
Geo. McKenzie
Mulford & McKenzie
Revs
Kansas City
Quarrel Leads to Shootout Between Partners in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs today BE. M. Berry an Atlanta druggist drew a revolver on his former partner John C. Kirkpatrick. Berry was shot in the thigh in the ensuing struggle, and Kirkpatrick was wounded in the left side near the stomach. The quarrel concerned business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
The
Gazettes Hot
Will Go Underground
Representatives of the telegraph, telephone and electric lighting companies of New York adopted resolutions favoring underground wires but warned no satisfactory system exists yet and decried hasty action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Telegraph, Telephone and Electric Lighting Companies
Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Promoted
An advertisement touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer as a universal cure for nerve diseases. It claims all fits stop for free and urges sending to 931 Arch Street Philadelphia PA to obtain Browns iron bitters, labeling it the best preparation.
Continental and London notes on crimes and diplomacy
London British life association rejects American regulations and plans wind lance for a military match. Cork remands in dynamite conspiracy case. Paris reports Britain seeks extradition of two Irish suspects. Vienna bakers replace strikers. pamphleteer detained. St Petersburg polar expedition well. record low temperature. London Beaumur reports Bradlaugh case ruling in favor of Bradlaugh against Newdigate. London Commons: Gladstone says no public statement on conspiracies in America and US agent communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Life Association
Cork
Carmody
Morgan
O'Herlity
Weatherstone
Paris
Lings
Vienna
St. Petersburg
the Geographical Society
Lena
Beaumur
Gladstone
Bourke
Washington
America
England
United States
Chicago murder case changes venue in Dunn trial
In Chicago on April 21 Jera Dunn charged with murdering boxer James Elliott appeared in criminal court with defense attorneys Emory A. Storrs and Daniel Moon. They moved for a change of venue claiming Judge Jameson biased. court granted it and the case will be heard by Judge Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jera Dunn
James Elliott
Criminal Court
Emory A. Storrs
Daniel Moon
Jameson
Smith
Tabor Indicts Bush Over Opera House Embezzlement
Ex Senator Tabor appeared before a grand jury and obtained an indictment against Wo H Bush for allegedly embezzling $2000 while manager of the Tabor Grand Opera House who resigned Friday. Tabor then attached Bush's Windsor hotel interest for $20000 claimed due. Both blame Chicago grain dealings for the dispute. Un savory developments expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Tabor
Grand
Wo. H. Bush
Tabor Grand Opera House
Bush
Windsor Hotel
Chicago
Fremont Postmaster Found Short In Accounts
Cleveland reports George J. Krebs, postmaster at Fremont, is short four thousand dollars. An investigation by a government inspector followed deficiencies in his statement. Washington will not say yet if criminal prosecution will be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George J. Krebs
Fremont
A& Government
Washington
Tlill and Colden Medicines Advertised in 19th Century Catalog
An advertising snippet touts Tlill's hair dye and Crown version at 50 cents and Glenn's sulfur wash as a facial purifier for all social classes. It also promotes Colden's liquid beet tonic, claimed superior for consumption debility fever ague and appetite, urged by physicians in England and America. Sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Colden
Jose
England
America
A New Cause for Thanksgiving Hales Honey of Horehound
A testimonial style note extols Hale's honey of horehound and tar as a remedy for respiratory diseases. It claims widespread acceptance by faculty and public, noting efficacy after other medicines fail. The ad directs purchase from druggists, urging the larger size for savings and cites W. J. Lyndon of Eaton New Jersey as a customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Lyndon
Eaton,n. J
Hale
Emigration Debate in Lords Ireland Distress
London April 94 Emigration is urged as remedy for Irish distress with a plan favored by Marquis of Landsbourne. Moville steamer Scandinavian sails to Quebec Montreal carrying 282 emigrants while Galway reports 1200 seeking to go to America. Government supports emigration as inevitable but not forced. motion by Lord Dunraven withdrawn after a hopeful offer to move selected families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Council
House of Lords
Lord Cunhaven
Ireland
Atlantic
Lord Dutraven
Trial resumes as alibi defense in Kelly case
In Dublin on April 24 the Kelly trial continues with the same alibi evidence. Charles McGovern, former county Leitrim Commons candidate, repeats his prior testimony as a witness for Kelly. Fifteen witnesses in total testify to support the alibi. Joseph Hanlon, a conspiracy prisoner awaiting trial, is brought from Kilmainham for crown examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Kelly
Chas. McGovern
County Leitrim
Joseph Hanlon
Kilmainham
Pedraja and Planella flee Havana amid fraud claims
In Havana on April 21 reports say the hardware firm Pedraja and Planella have fled due to fraud. Liabilities reportedly exceed capital by about 300,000 dollars, triggering concern over the firm’s insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Pedraja & Planella
Startling Discovery At Dre and Collins Drug Store
Physicians are urged to try a new remedy for consumption and throat and lung diseases claimed to daily cure patients nearing death. The ad invites hundreds of physicians to trial the discovery at Dre and Collins drug store Hezulur 6.36 one dollar.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promised Miracle Cure Claim
Warted to cure burns bruises cuts ulcers and many eruptions with guaranteed results or money back. advertised by Dare & Collina with a per box price of 23 cens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dare & Collina
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Leuter
House of Refuge
Golden
Col
Reform School
North Platte
Sidney
Tere
Joseph
Publisaring Tre News
Cowhick & Whitcomb
the Soda Works
Coleridge
Chas, Bradlaugh
Newdigate
North Warwickshire
Clark
Bradlaugh
Tabor Vs
Tlill
Pike
Stagaue Oi
Atab
Hye Reilly
Jinyente
Eddy Oginhi
Reil
George Ghould
Reilly
Lowed
Plas
Lara
Miles Cooper
Pat
Jacobion
Bucklen
Saiho
English Medical Institute
Tutt Es
Iish Medical Institute
Olive Street
ST Louis
P. A
Anle
COX & Mussetcer
Drugginta
Coliorado
Minnie's Kidney Rumedy
Mintil
J. B. Morrow
Wyo
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