Star Route Trials Open With Motions to Quash Indictments
Washington May 27 The star route trials began with motions to quash based on alleged indictment errors. Ingersoll argued that overt acts were not set out sufficiently while Merrick and Judge Wylie defended the sufficiency of the conspiracy charge and the need for only one overt act. McSweeny spoke for the defense. Bliss replied as the judge held the case has enough specificity for one overt act despite possible objections to others.
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Washington
Ingersoll
Merrick
Iie
Wylie
McSweeny
Bliss
Expert hangman Vanheise offered to supervise Guiteau’s hanging
The Tribune reports James Vanheise of New York has been asked by Washington authorities to oversee Guiteau’s execution with a scaffold like his New Jersey setup. He seeks $200 and an assistant, noting thirteen prior hangings with a flawless record and an improved gallows used at Newark jail.
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New York
the Tribune
James Vanheise
Washington
Guiteau
Vanheise
New Jersey
Vanheisne
Newark
Forgeries arrest and train robbery capture summaries
Queenstown reports Jacob Weal alias Poole arrested on arrival from New York for extensive forgeries and offering detectives 100 pounds to free him. In Aurora Nebraska D N Cassels shot Major Miller twice, alleging infidelity by Miller with Cassels wife. Cassels was arrested as he prepared a third shot. Postland Texas notes Bill McDonald and Jas Martin, Texas & Pacific train robbers, captured.
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Queenstown
Jacob Weal
Poole
New York
Omaha
Aurora
Nebraska
D. N. Cassel
Major Miller
Cassels
Miller
Postland
Texas
Bill McDonald
Jas, Martin
Texas & Pacific
Freight Lines Align Rates Across Western Routes
Agents for lines from the east and western trunk line associations met in Chicago to standardize middle and western state classifications. The pact sets uniform mileage for routes from Chicago to Mississippi river points and governs business west of Chicago and east of Detroit and Toledo. The move aims to curb arbitrary rate cuts and ensure consistent pricing through Chicago to the Mississippi region.
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Chicago
Colorado
Middle
Western States
Seaboard
Detroit
Yoledo
Mississippi River
Middle States
Railroad War in Denver Strikes Rail Tangle at Union Depot
The Denver and Rio Grande fights to bar Denver & New Orleans from entering the union depot. Two Rio Grande engines were wrecked last night. Judge Elliott granted an order restraining further interference. Serious trouble is anticipated.
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Denver
Denver & Rio Grande
Denver & New Orleans
Union Depot
Dublin Gazette Rewards for Murder Convictions
Cardinal McCabe says the assassin of Cavendish and Burke is still at large. The Gazette offers 2000 pounds for information leading to conviction of Mrs. Smith’s murderers within six months, plus 500 pounds for private tips and 500 pounds for identifying anyone who harbors them.
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Dublin
Cardinal McCabe
Cavendish
Burke
Gazette
Smith
Senator Cameron Says No Compromise With Independents
In Philadelphia on May 27 Senator Cameron denounced any compromise with independents and urged regular Republicans to unite against both the ticket nominated last Wednesday and the Democratic ticket. The method for filling Marshall’s vacant nomination for congressman at large remains undecided.
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Philadelphia
Cameron
Marshall
State Committee
Jockey and real estate agent in Denver shooting affray
In Denver on May 27 Phil Hubbard, a jockey for Dick Mackey, attacked C. H. Wood, who fought back with a revolver firing twice. A stray bullet hit John Denny in the thigh. Hubbard likely to die tonight. Mackey left the scene in a carriage.
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Denver
Phil Hubbard
Dick Mackey
C. H. Wood
Hubbard
Wood
Mackey
John Denny
Western Union
Crime Record In North Kerry Rents Coerced At Gunpoint
London May 20 report notes moonlighters forced tenants on Hemson estate to swear against paying rents unless cut by half. Cincinnati May 29 dispatch says Kits Miller shot his daughter over a disapproved engagement and narrowly escaped lynching. Dublin Archbishop McCabe enthroned as cardinal with ceremonies.
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London
Kerry
Hemson
Cincinnati
A 'Times-Star
Springfield
Kits Miller
Archbishop McCabe
Dublin
Survivors Return After Arctic Jeannette Voyage
The steamship Celtic arrived at New York with Lieut. Danenhower Dr. Newcomb Jack Cole and Charles Ton Sing survivors of the Jeannette. Danenhower embraced family members and hosted a cabin gathering to commemorate the voyage while Cole, deranged from suffering, faced care and an asylum. Newcomb denounced attacks on Melville and supported the survivors. Danenhower planned examinations and specified his eyes injuries and the commission’s forthcoming overview.
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New York
Celtic
Lieut
Danenhower
Dr. Newcomb
Jack Cole
Charles Ton Sing
Fire Island
Commander DeLong
Thomas Cole
John
Jack
Melville
Newton Newcomb
America
Sam
Jeannette
Lieut. Danenhower
Sth
Washington
Philadelphia
the Geographical Society
Tornado Ravages Greenfield Area Wrecks Barns Homes
A tornado struck Greenfield Massachusetts last night injuring several people and wrecking homes and barns. In nearby Ashfield twelve barns were demolished with many trees uprooted and houses unroofed, leaving widespread devastation through the region.
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Greenfield
Mass
Ashfield
Cattle Receipts Weaken Prices In Chicago Market
Chicago traders report cattle receipts totaling about 8 000 head with Texans making up 5 000. Despite abundant supply buyers are cautious as prices fall. The note mentions a local quote and a humorous aside about cures and patent medicines, but the focus remains on the market softness.
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Chicago
Body Found in River Near St Louis Identified as Zoe Watkins
A young girl named Zoe Watkins was found floating in the Mississippi near Carondelet six miles below St Louis. No marks of violence seen. officials report identity confirmed by clothing and a relative. Post mortem examination underway amid a larger scene of congressional debate and a filibuster attempt.
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St. Louis
Joseph Roy
Mississippi
Carondelet
Misa Zoe Watkins
Miller Street
Frank Watkins
Mr. Watkins
James Martin
Watking
Khedive Reinstates Arabi Bey as Minister of War
Cairo reports an official statement that Arabi Bey is restored to power as minister of war after a delegation urged the move to preserve order. The khedive cites assurances to German Austrian Italian and Russian diplomatic agents and notes the cabinet’s formation remains ongoing. The Turkish commission is en route.
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Cairo
Ullemas
el Ashar University
Khedive
Arabi Bey
Germany
Austria
Italy
Russia
Tramboul
Egypt
Turkish Commission
Congressional Journal Dispute Over Springer Motion
Mr Springer protested that the journal failed to note his direct motion to table the rules report and recommit with instructions. The chair ruled the motion would be journalized as directed by the speaker, who refused to entertain appeals. The decision states the journal must record every motion made and entertained by the speaker remain uncancelled.
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Springer
Congress
Humphreys
Knott
Miller
Mackey
HOUSE
Committee On Rules
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul to Run Trains into Union Depot
A May meeting in Omaha between General Manager Merrill and General Superintendent Clark of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad plus Union Pacific Wabash Chicago Rock Island and others arranged that the C M & St P will run its trains into the Union depot at the transfer grounds on the east side of the river. The line will soon be completed to this point.
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Omaha
Merrill
Clark
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Union Pacific
Wabash
Chicago & Rock Island
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Depot
The Great English Remedy Spring Catalog Ad
Advertising notice for ladies and children's costumes undergarments and dress goods. Claims the Spring Number arrives March 16 and offers free sample copies by postal request. Mentions Koch & Son locations in New York with promotional card packages and agent incentives.
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Koch & Son
6Th Ave
West 2Th St
New York City
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