Train Hold Up Near Crevase Robbers Take $900 and 20 Watches
Denver reports say Rio Grande Western train No. 3 the Madoc was halted near Crevase by four robbers who boarded from Thompson Springs. They forced the engineer to stop the train and forced the fireman to attempt to breach the express car. They looted $900 and twenty watches while Messenger Willis avoided injury. Two deputy U S marshals with bloodhounds went from Salt Lake to pursue the case.
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Denver
Messenger Willis
Asse
Green River
United States
Salt Lake
President Harrison’s Boston Arrival and Civic Reception
President Harrison arrived in Boston at six forty five and was greeted by crowds near the station. Lieutenant Governor Brackett and Mayor Hart joined him, with a cavalry and police guard guiding the procession to the hotel. A formal reception in the ebony room hosted state and city officials, followed by a marble breakfast, and a public reception at Faneuil Hall at 1 30 p.m. The day ended with a royal ovation as the party departed.
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Boston
Harrison
Brackett
Hart
Mansfield
United States Engineer Corps
Dalton d
Jackett
Senator Hoar
Proctor
Mayor Hart
Windom
George W. Johnson
United States Army
Faneuil Hall
Halford
Press Club
Spm
Forgery Confession Taints Minneapolis Attorney Colom
Minnetonka attorney J Frank Collom, a prominent figure in Minneapolis circles, confessed to forging the name of John F Blaisdell on notes totaling 227000. Suspicion had grown for years as Blaisdell trusted him with account matters and endorsed papers before a bank warning surfaced. Finance official FPA Chamberlain learned of endorsements that exceeded the bank's record, prompting scrutiny of Colloms paper trail.
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Memarkabie
Minnwaronis
J. Frank Collom
Minneapolis
John F. Blaisdell
Nates
Collom
Blaisdell
Fpa. Chamberlain
Security Bank
J. F. Collom
Chamberlain
Forger Collom Confesses. Blaisdell Faces Large Loss
The case reveals $227,000 in forged hotel securities tied to Blaisdell, with Collom admitting the crime and asking for no mercy. A handwriting expert confirms Collom as the forger, and many victims, including the Security Bank with $24,600 forged paper, are identified. Collom’s family plans to assist, while his real estate and equity were turned over to Blaisdell.
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Collom
Blaisdell
Portland Avenue
Robber Holds Up Wisconsin Central Train After Night Pass Through Chippewa Falls
A lone thief boarded the Wisconsin Central Chicago to Minneapolis train between Chippewa Falls and Abbotsford at 4 am, demanding money and valuables from the conductor, porter, and passengers. A shot was fired at the porter but no one was seriously hurt. the robber escaped after the train stopped, carrying watches and cash totaling several hundred dollars.
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Minneapolis
Wisconsin Central
Chicago
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Chipwa Falls
Abbotsford
Tascot Suspect Arrested in Laredo Based on Description
A Laredo arrest matches the Tascot fugitive profile closely. The man’s scars elbows legs and dental cavity align with the circular description from Snell's relatives. After being questioned the suspect was detained and his handwriting resembled Tas cot’s. A photo has been sent to Chicago.
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Laredo
Texas
Tascot
Snell
Chicago
Jack the Peeper Sightings in Buizavern NJ Case
A mysterious intruder nicknamed Jack the Peeper has entered thirty five houses in four months in Buizavern New Jersey. He targets women’s bedrooms, enters while occupants are asleep, and escapes without stealing. Police have failed to stop him.
Forging President Charged Over Stock Certs at Forty-second Ferry
Eben S. Allen former president of the Forty-second and Grand street Ferry Railway company was brought to the Tombs court on forgery charges for issuing stock certificates totaling 110000 dollars. He was held in 100660 dollars and admitted issuing two stock sheets but denied forging signatures of John Green and Charles Curtis.
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New York
Eben S. Allen
Forty-second and
Grand Street Ferry Railway Company
Tombs
Allen
John Green
Charles Curtis
Arrest photo sparks doubt over ex-Treasurer Tate clue
Governor Buckner received a photo of a man arrested at Scottsboro Alabama as ex-Treasurer Tate. People who knew Tate years say the likeness is limited to a mustache and doubt the man is the fugitive.
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Louisvitnk
Buckner
Scottsborough
Ala
Tate
Sioux Reservation Intruder Control Sought
Wet Wanted Washington Aug. 8 Secretary Noble asked the War Department to take steps to keep intruders from the Sioux reservation. The action aims to prevent incursions as letters rush in after the Sioux commission is assured of success.
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Washington
Noble
War Department
Sious Reservation
Burke Is Bagged and May Turn States Evidence
The Winnipeg case centers on Burke who confessed to police and faces possible execution for Cronin murder. Authorities expect him to name accomplices as police chief Hubbard and Sgt McRae corroborate his admissions. Burke’s past includes a prior 1887 arrest for suspected involvement in Tony Gallagher’s death, but he was discharged for lack of proof.
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Cucaco
Hubbard
Dr. Cronin
Burke
North Side
Iowa
McRae
Winnipeg
Longnecker
Cronin
Tony Gallagher
Revenue steamer rush report on Black Diamond seizure
Captain Shepard's dispatch from Washington dated August reports the seizure of the British sealer Black Diamond. The document confirms newspaper accounts but gives no details on an escape or crew size. Acting Secretary Batchelder delays release pending Windom's return and consultation.
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Batchelder
Windom
Pennsylvania Republicans Meet at Harrisburg Convention
The Pennsylvania Republican state convention opened in Harrisburg with Walter Lyon named temporary chairman. Senator G W Delamater was elected permanent chair and praised Harrison and Governor Beaver while the party endorsed the Chicago platform and urged liberal pensions. Henry K Boyer of Philadelphia was nominated by acclamation for state treasurer.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisours
Andrews
Walter Lyon
Allegheny
Harrison
G. W. Delamater
Delamater
Eaver
Quay
Cameron
Chicago
Tanner
Republican Party
Henry K. Boyer
Philadelphia
Maybrick Case: Mrs Maybrick Guilty of Husband’s Murder
Liverpool August 7 Judge Stevens told the jury strong evidence showed motive in the wife’s effort to rid herself of her husband. He cited infidelity and a letter describing the husband “sick unto death” to argue she sought to live with a paramour. Verdict guilty and death sentence imposed amid riotous crowds seeking stay pending new medical evidence.
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Maybrick
Liverpood
Stevens
Brierly
Legal Blanks of All Klude for Sale at This
A local notice lists legal blanks of all klude for sale at a specified outlet. The sale appears to be conducted under city or county authority with no further details available in the fragment.
Siege Planned in Crete and Mixed News From Several Cities
Political dispatches report the Porte intends to proclaim a state of siege in Crete. In Paris the Boulanger trial began before the senate high court guarded by military. Other notes include enlarging search for victims at Johnstown like sites, and a famed bridge jumper surviving after leaping sixty feet into Pawtucket Falls.
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Johnsrows
Vieona
Porte
Crete
Paris
Boulanger
The
Senate
Chicago preacher denounces Papal temporal power
Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus of Chicago lectured in Cravravalla on Pope Hilderbray tracing Cesarism in Rome. He denounced renewing temporal authority and warned that any papal claimant would be smothered by the American flag in the United States.
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Cravravalla
N. Y
Pope Hilderbray
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Rome
Wilkes Booth
United States
Convention Adopts Apportionment Report With Adjournment Planned
In Bismarck the convention approved the committee on legislative apportionments report for the school land section. It will move to revision and adjustment committee tomorrow and adjourn Tuesday after the committee reports and constitution adoption.
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Bismarck
Mrs Maybrick Ill. Memorial Urges Government Reprieve
Mrs Maybrick is seriously ill in Liverpool. A memorial signed by most barristers and solicitors of the Liverpool circuit seeks a reprieve, citing conflicting medical evidence as grounds for mercy.
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Maybrick
Liverpool
Belle Hamlin Wins at Burrato Circuit Meet
Fifteen thousand spectators filled Burrato for the circuit meeting. The main event was the special race between Belle Hamlin and Harry Wilkes. Hamlin won the first and second heats and the race. time around 0:17.0.
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Burrato
Belle Hamlin
Harry Wilkes
Appointment Revoked: Mississippi Governor Cancels Detective Morris
A telegram to Secretary of State Lecompte from Governor Lowry of Mississippi revokes the appointment of Detective Morris who was in Annapolis attempting to arrest Kilrain. The action pauses the pursuit and confirms the governor's control over the arrest authority.
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Annapouis
Lecompte
Lowry
Missississippi
Morris
Kilrain
Burke Behind the Bars in Habeas Corpus Case
Martin Burke, a Cronin suspect, was taken to the county jail and delivered to the sheriff this morning ending the habeas corpus proceeding to allow Burke's attorney to see him.
Missing financier G P Brown eludes Boston search
G P Brown of Brown Steel and Clark and treasurer of Riverside and Oswego Mills vanished after leaving Boston Tuesday night. No word has been received since his departure.
Behring Sea Rights Debate Cited From London Cable
In Montreat Aug 8 a special London cable says British authorities vow to protect imperial rights in Behring sea against further American out rages as tensions rise over the contested waters.
The Too Intimate Neighbor Rouses Public Outcry
In Tezag Siftings a complaint blasts a neighbor who enters homes unannounced, disrupting privacy and dignity. The piece mocks the intruder’s presumption and the hosts’ awkward responses, urging a remedy against the intolerable breach of domestic space.
Susan B. Anthony Remains Feisty at Reception
The 70 year old veteran suffragist Susan B. Anthony answered a question about fatigue with wit, noting it tires her more now than twenty years ago when she stood alone without supporters. Her figure, eyes, and gray hair are described as stern yet kindly, with dark quiet attire and a rain aversion as noted by the New York Sun.
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Susan B. Anthony
Miss Anthony
Ble
New York Sun
California Exports 3.5 Million Pounds Honey to Europe
California shipped about 3.5 million pounds of honey to Europe during the last year. The move reflects a strong export market for the state’s beekeeping industry and bilateral trade with European buyers.
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California
Europe
Harrison's Tour Reaches Bar Island Amid National Salute
Harrison's tour arrives at Bar Island to a national salute. In Stanwood he is greeted by Mrs. Blaine as Montana's capital vote stalemates a state convention.
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Bar Island
Stanwood
Blaine
The President's Trip to Bar Harbor Begins
President Harrison leads a special train from Boston to Bar Harbor with cheers at South Lawrence and Waterville. Governor Goodsell and Mayor Mack greet, Blaine and Secretary of State join, and a Bar Island reception awaits as the party travels by steamer.
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Boston
Harrison
Boxton
Maine
Bar Harbor
South Lawrence
Gans
Goodsell
New Hampshire
Mack
Lawrence
Waterville
James G. Blaine
Mat Mount Desert
Blaine
Bar Island
Stanwood
Deadlock Over Capitol Location Holds in Helena
The convention failed to resolve the capitol site on August 8 with western delegations opposing Helena. Voted towns Anaconda Great Falls Billings Bozeman and Missoula were defeated. A motion to strike the location provision passed, leaving the capitol at Helena for now.
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Helena
Capitol
West Side
Anaconda
Great Falls
Billings Bozeman
Missoula
Barraco highlights and top finishes at August track fair
Attendance reached 2,500 as Barraco led a free for all pace with Roy Wilkes first and Gossir Jr. second. 2220 trot saw Graylight win and Pennant fourth with best time 2:16. Bally Hamlin vs Harry Wilkes drew crowds before Allcyron, Yorktown Belle and others posted times in the trot and four year old stakes with Marie Jansen leading and Gouverneur Stanford pacing for show.
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Barraco
Aug
Werther
Roy Wilkes
Gossir Jr
Jewel
Graylight
Jack
T. T
Pennant
Belle Hamlin
Buffalo
Harry Wilkes
New York
Tle Hamlin
Allcyron
Kenegan
Yorktown Belle
Hendry
General Smith
Kit Curry
J. B. Richardson
Junemant
McEwan
Marie Jansen
Gillig
Governor Stanford
Pratt Surrenders After Arkansas Case affirmed by Supreme Court
McCormick Harvesting Machine agent Darwin W. Pratt of St Louis turned himself in at Jefferson City state penitentiary after a long legal battle. Indicted as an accomplice in an old case, he was sentenced to three years. The supreme court affirmed, Pratt seeks pardon from Governor Frances. Local family calls the matter sad and hopes for innocence.
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Sv. Louis
Aug
Darwin W. Pratt
St. Louis
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company Company
Chicago
Jefferson City
Post
Orfibeselect
Pratt
Supreme Court
Frances
Meeting Targets Liability of South Fork Fishing Club
A business men meeting was held to determine the club's liability for the disaster. A committee was appointed and funds will be raised to pursue action against the South Fork fishing club. The body of a fifteen year old girl was found near Main Street, well preserved under ground.
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Jonestown
Aug
South Fork Fishing Club
John Thomas and Sons
Main Street
Utah Train Robbers Reported Aftermath of Thievs
No trace of the Mebbern Dexven Aug No trace has yet been had of the Thompson Spring Utah train robbers. Rio Grande railway and wanton companies offer large rewards for capture as posses depart Grand Junction and Green River in pursuit. Officers believe the robbers are the gang that held up the Telluride Colorado national bank for 40000 earlier.
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Mebbern
Dexven
Thompson Spring
Utah
Rio Grande Railway
Grand Junction
Green River
Telluride
Colorado
National Bank
London defense seeks reprieve for Mrs Maybrick
A London cable states lawyers and merchants press Home Office for a reprieve for Mrs Maybrick. Jurors and judge are faulted for bias in the murder verdict. Home Secretary action hinges on new evidence and a rare appeal path. Ree and Macklin in the U S report sending inquiries to London solicitors about possible new corroborating testimony.
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New York
London
Maybrick
Liverpool Elrewit
Parliament Steels
House of Commons
Home Office
Tie
Home Secretary
Macklin
England
House of Lords
Ree
Home
Matthews
Sensational case ends with dismissed charge in Indianapolis
George C. Bradbury general manager of the Lake Erie and Western railroad faced his wife in his office. A scuffle ensued and a police officer intervened. Mrs Bradbury swore out a warrant charging Bradbury with threatening her life with a pistol. Bradbury says his wife threatened him first and he wrested the weapon from her. The case against Bradbury was dismissed. Mrs Bradbury had just arrived from Chicago and is staying at a leading hotel.
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Indianapolis
George C. Bradbury
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Chicago
Bradbury
Mr. Bradbury
Drunken Hungarians Rioting Near Connellsville Coke Region
Private dispatches report a gang of drunken Hungarian coke workers raiding and attacking people as they attempt to close operations after a strike. They overturned a buggy injuring John M. Taylor, smashed a Bessemer store, stealing bread and bologna, before Secretary Watchorn calmed them and the rioters withdrew.
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Pirtssura
Connellsville
Bessemer
Watchorn
Cannons Fire as Port-au-Prince Battle Enters Night
News from Port-au-Prince reports Hippolyte's bombardment by Legitime’s forces with two miles separating the attackers from the town. The tug Panama fired on Hippolyte’s party as darkness fell and the bombardment continued through the night. Legitime reportedly lost two men. Hippolyte’s losses run into hundreds.
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New York
Alvo
Hayti
Port-au- Prince
Hippolyte
Panama
Legitime
Train derails near Edensburg injuring passengers
A passenger train on the Pittsburg and Western Railroad near Edensburg lost air brakes on a curve this afternoon. The train left the track except for the engine and the cars turned over, injuring many passengers though few were seriously hurt.
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Clanion
Pittsburg
Blondin Bets 40000 To Walk Eiffel Tower Cable
Paris spectators hear Blondin the ropewalker declares a $40,000 wager to traverse a cable from the Eiffel Tower to the exhibition building dome in under five minutes, promising a spectacular feat before onlookers.
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Hiendin
Paris
Cattle Market Reports Mixed To Higher Prices At Coneaca
Cattle receipts reach 9300 as market holds steady with stronger wood grades. Beeves graded choice to extra fetch $4.50 to $4.60, steers at $3.50 to $3.70, stockers and feeders toward $2.26 to $3.30, Texas cattle and natives on half breeds around $1.75 to $3.30.
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Texas
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Nantecker
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G. P. Brown
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