The Plutocrat's Plot Involves a Widow's Last Hope
An extended Chicago dispatch portrays Earnest Dunnivant serving four years at Joliet for love of a millionaire's daughter. The mother recounts detectives, a rumored plot, and a campaign by the girl to aid Ernest with money and legal help. A dubious attorney later exploited the letters to demand a pardon, ending without result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
George Dunning
Joliet Penitentiary
Earnest Dunnivant
Chicago
Ernest
Allen
Bridewell
Earnest
Wabash Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Man Holds Up Men and Fires on Posse in Colorado Cabin
In Breckenridge on August 24 a man named White held up several unarmed men then fired on pursuing officers from a cabin assault. Charley Palmer, Dillon marshal, was wounded in the shoulder. Joseph F. Reeder was struck by a spent ball but not seriously hurt. Sheriff Brown leads about twenty men in hot pursuit across the hills as White, a Park County resident with cattle, reportedly stockpiles ammunition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park County
Navy issues bids for 2000 ton cruisers
Advertisements were issued today by the navy department for bids to build three 2000 ton cruisers after prior excessive proposals. The notices are largely the same with key changes aimed at securing bids within the appropriation and concessions to this end. No action yet on two 3000 ton ships, but readvertisement likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Unclear contact with Minister Lincoln delays Behring dispute
Acting secretary of state reported no communication from Minister Lincoln or British government regarding arbitration in the Behring dispute. The department had not received any recent word beyond what newspapers showed about Britain’s arbitration intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuieron
Lincoln
Bayard
Fatal kerosene fires claim several lives in region
The present OLN reports multiple kerosene related fires have resulted in deaths and injuries in the locality. Most victims are women. Today’s record notes two additional fatalities, including Mrs. Dulmage, mother of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulmage
Fire Chief Dulmage Fatally Burned In Kitchen Accident
Assistant Fire Chief Dulmage of thin elty was fatally burned while pouring oil from a can into a cook stove. A second victim, Mrs Jeff Orr, wife of a prominent businessman, was severely burned when kerosene ignited. she died from injuries after the explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulmage
Thin Elty
Jeff Orr
Charleston cruiser trial report from San Francisco
Acting Secretary Walker received Commodore Benham’s August 24 report on the Charleston’s trial near San Francisco. The ship ran eight and a half hours on forced draft with admirable machinery, no heating, and 18 knot speed achieved though 6,700 hp vs 7,000 hp contract. A second trial may be held to reach 7,000 hp. Seaworthiness was strong despite rough seas and high engine speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walker
Charleston
San Francisco
Commodore Benham
Santa Barbara
Atimoshere
Noble Californian wins big stake in Westchester race
El Rio Rey, the California standout, captures the great eclipse stakes sweepstakes worth 25 625 to the winner. Eberlee second, Banquet third. The 2 year olds race drew twenty five thousand spectators as fierce pace and sharp jockey duels highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
el Rio Rey
California
Eberlee
Banquet
Caldwell
Cameo
Henderson
Livonia
Cayuga
Torso
June Day
Devotee
Winchell
Catappa
Radiant
Sorrento
Castaway
Sunlight
New York Jockey Club
Firenzi
Percimmons
Torchlight
Raceland
Badge
Hanover
Anson
Knicknack
Golden Horn
Syntax
Tattler
Lecretia
Northwestern Breeders Association Trotting Meet Close
The Chicago Races report on the final day at the Northwestern Breeders association trotting meeting. Winners include Fred Arthur in 2:25 pace and Dora Cossack in mile heats, with Best times noted. Rosemary the bay stallion trotted 2:19 for a 2:23 mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Northwestern Breeders’ Association
Fred Arthur
Maggie R
Red Bell
Dick C
Dora Cossack
Tribute
Bessemer
Gray Harry
Dr. West
Rostok Cossack
Czarina
Fanny Belmont
Tyrolan
Joe Eastman
Rosemary
Strathmore
Haitian political shift as Legitime abdicates
Dispatches from Port-au-Prince report Legitime, rival of Hippolyte for the Hayti presidency, has abdicated and fled aboard a French gunboat on August 22. Hippolyte entered Legitime’s former stronghold two days later as a temporary government forms. The American warship Kearsage moves closer to the city under Admiral Gheraldi to oversee the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port-au-Prince
Mole St. Nicholas
Legitime
Hippolyte
Hayti
Port-au- Prince
Kearsage
Gheraldi
Raceday Results Highlight Multiple Thoroughbred Finishes
At Saratoga and Sanatocs readings, Leo H wins a three-quarter mile event with Bohemian second and Cartoon third in 151444 time. Brown Princess takes a mile and three-sixteenths, Retrieve is runner-up, Lioness third in 2:03. St Luke wins three-quarters of a mile with Wary and Bonita following. Honduras takes a three-quarter mile race with Sam Doxey second and Prince Howard third. Kitty 2 wins a mile race in 0:47 with Golden Reel second and Dynasty third.
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Aug
Leo H
Bohemian
Cartoon
Brown Princess
Retrieve
the Lioness
St. Luke
Wary
Bonita
Ana
Honduras
Sam Doxey
Prince Howard
Kitty
Golden Reel
Dynasty
Governor Wa termans letter calls for dismissal of Field case
In a Sacramento dispatch Governor Wa terman asks California Attorney General Johnson to instruct the San Joaquin county district attorney to drop unwarranted proceedings against Justice Stephen J. Field. Johnson replies that no evidence implicates Field in Judge Terry’s shooting and the charge should be dismissed unless new evidence arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Waterman
Johnson
California
Justice Field
Supreme Court of the United States
San Joaquin County
Terry
Bush and Watson Fight Five Rounds in Lawrence
George Bush of California and Henry M Watson of Billerica fought to a finish near the New Hampshire line. Bush dominated from the start and knocked out Watson in the fifth round for a $300 purse. The bout recalls the punishment Jack Sterling once received in a Cheyenne prize fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
George Bush
California
Henry M Watson
Billeraca
New Hampshire
Bush
Watson
Jack Sterling
Cockney
Cheyenne
Insolvency Hearing for George W Hollis Wool Puller
At a creditors meeting for George W Hollis of Boston and Brighton Hollis showed liabilities of 1 103 000 with 415 000 contingent on endorsements on accommodation papers. Absolute liabilities 199 400 are secured and total assets reach 4 435 000. A committee of investigation was appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boson
George W. Hollis
Boston
Brighton
Hollis
Murderer Broaier Held for Extradition in Regina
Word from Willam Cathay, the deputy sheriff, says Alfred Broaier, the murderer of Brown, is in Regina with him. Broaier has consented to return without extradition and the process will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Mines
Crry
Mont
Willam Cathay
Alfred Broaier
Brown
Regina
Brogier
Murder by Husband After Domestic Dispute
Aug 24 report from Naw Yous states a shoemaker killed his wife after a quarrel at the cobbler bench. The husband claimed the wife mocked him and then fired, leaving her fatally shot as she appeared to be intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Weekly Hawk Statement from New York Bank
The weekly bank statement notes a reserve decrease to $1,280,575 and banks hold $2,066 under the 24 percent reserve rule. The report reflects excess reserves and overall liquidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sapphic Arrives with Seal Skins After Bear Chase
Sealing schooner Sapphic reaches San Francisco from Behring Sea after pursuit by the revenue cutter Bear. Crew reports sealing skins aboard. Rush relieved Minnie and Penelope and towed them to Unalaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear
San Francisco
Victoria Dispatch
Sapphic
Behring Sea
United States
Revenue Cutter
Rush
Minnie
Penelope
Ounataska
Winged a Hobber Gaano Innanp Neb Aug 24 incident
A fragment reports a midnight incident near Sand Keeles Neb where Martin Schimmer heard a house being disturbed by an unseen person. Details are incomplete and unclear from the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaano Innanp
Neb
Martin Schimmer
Sand Keeles
Hyuse
Goerthny
Sheriff Fires on Suspected Robbers After Cellar Pursuit
A man pursued two would-be robbers from a cellar. Mr. Schimmer warned them thrice, fired after they refused to stop, wounding Gustav Montine with shot throughout his body. Montine was taken to St. Francis Hospital and is under county care. his partner remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schimmer
Gustav Montine
St. Francis’ Hospital
Denounce the Elixir editorial in Medical Record
The Medical Record prints Dr George F Shrady s editorial denouncing the Brown Sequard elixir as a foolish con which promises youth. An experimental study by J Henry Loomis reviews Bellevue Hospital cases and notes no lasting improvement and even injury from the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Medical Record
George F. Shrady
Brown- Sequard
Paris Society
J. Henry P. Loomis
Fuld
Bellevue Hospital
Remains of Grant to be moved to national capitol urged
Dispatches from Washington and across the country report a push to relocate General Grant's remains to the national capitol. In Port Costa two merchant ships burn, one adrift, with unknown names. President Harrison seen at his Maryland cottage denying any extra session call. In Michigan two highwaymen attacked a stage between Gogebick and Bessemer, robbing passengers. two men were shot, one fatally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Grant
National Capitol
San Franscisco
Port Costa
Here
Deer Park
Harrison
Associated Press
Congress
Marquette, Mich
Gogebick Station
Bessemer
Great Encampment Opens in Milwaukee with Multitudes
The Great Encampment begins in Milwaukee as fire and drum announce arrival of War ner and the Kansas City contingent. At Plankinton House Commissioner Tanner quarters amid veterans seeking pension details. About 46,000 visitors in town, train arrivals swelling crowds. city adorned more elaborately than ever.
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Milwaukee
Warner
Kansas City
Plankinton
Tanner
Feared Douglass Appointment Report Denied
A rumor from Washington on August 26 claimed President Harrison would withdraw the Fred Douglass ministerial appointment to Hayti due to local objection. The State Department denies the claim, noting Douglass may wait until recognition is requested. Douglass is ready to depart, but the department is not ready yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Hayti
Harrison
Fred Douglas
State Department
Douglass
Hippolyte
Hippolyte forces seize Port au Prince amid tensions
Acting Secretary Walker quotes U S consul in Santiago reporting 7000 Hippolyte loyalists occupied Port au Prince on the 23rd. The northern war minister pledges order and no rioting. A French Corvette sails to Santiago with Legitime and followers as Hipployte’s provisional president enters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hippoyte
Shooting at Newman's grave mars Jackson primary death
A general shooting during the Jackson Michigan primary at Newman's grave left W H Bradston dead and W F Bradston fatally wounded. Three others Hawkins Jim Lanier and Todd were badly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
Newman
W H. Bradston
W F. Bradston
Hawkins
Jim Lanier
Todd
Bank Cashier Confesses Defalcation at Mount Gireano
Aug 26 Mount Gireano reports the defalcation of Cashier Robert P. Halliday of the First National Bank, which closed Saturday. He confessed to directors that over five years he speculated in wheat and oil, used bank funds, and supplied the place with forged notes, with losses estimated at $25,660.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gireano
Robert P. Halliday
First National Bank
Halliday
Three Mormon Elders Beaten by Regulators in Marion County
In Marion County Alabama on Friday night three Mormon elders Engel Taylor and Laired were severely whipped by regulators. They had been proselyting in the county for some time and among their converts were two married women who abandoned their homes and families to follow the Mormon faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binayscuam
Ala
Engel
Taylor
Laired
Marion County
Baptismal Event At Salvation Army Sparks Panic In Nasuva
A baptismal service in the New England division draws thousands to the stream. One man fell and cried for help, a panic followed, women fainted, and hundreds were crushed though no deaths occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Nasuva
New England
The
Salvation Arms
Chinese Fun Tam Barrisone Incident At Midnight
Thirty three Chinese men were surprised by a late night gathering in Barrisone. They barricaded the door and defied police for an hour before all were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrisone
Aug
Trial Begins in Murder Case at Julesburg
The murder trial opens as investigators report continued unrest and rising strike activity in Julesburg. The telegraphic summary notes the growing strike momentum and ongoing reporting from the scene.
Cronin murder case opens with split trials sought
Aug 26 in Curiago the Cronin murder investigation proceeds as Coughlin Burke Beggs Kunze and O Sullivan face trial. Kunze requests separate trial with an affidavit denying knowledge of Dr Cronin and innocence. Other defendants seek separate trials citing prejudicial testimony. Hearing adjourned to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Curiaco
Coughlin
Burke
Beggs
Kunze
O'Sullivan
Longnecker
Ote Kunze
Dr. Cronin
Patrick O'Sullivan
Martin Burke
Frank Woodruff
Two Farmers Shot Dead Near Juchessure Colorado
Otto Larsen and James P. Johnson, farmers from north of Juchessure, were found dead beside the Denver Short Line track five miles west of town. Coroner reports two gunshot wounds, likely from a tramp attack on their return from Sedgwick and Crook labor. A $10 bill was dropped near the victims, and a posse pursues two tramps seen nearby.
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Juchessure
Colo
Otto Larsen
James P. Johnson
Denver Short Line
Here
Harry Langdon
J. P. Foster
Sedgwick and
Crook
The London Strike Expands Across Trades
The strike began with dock laborers and spread to carmen and Thames iron workers. Iron workers add seven thousand unemployed. shipping is paralyzed as mail steamers depart without carmen. Four Blackburn mills closed, eight thousand sailors and fire men and 2,500 dockmen at Isle of Dogs join, coal porters at King's Cross also strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnes
Carmen
Thames Iron
Blackburn
Isle of Dogs
King's Cross
Chinese Consul General Faces Suit Over Riot Fund
Leon Hang Teang the Chinese consul general in San Francisco will be defendant in a U S district court accounting suit filed by Mayor Bock. He handled distribution of U S riot relief funds totaling 400 000 with 300 000 unaccounted for and the matter has been reported to the Emperor of China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
the Chronicle
Leon Hang Teang
United States
Bock
Hang
Portland
Ore
Rock Springs
Seattle
Eureka
Trucka
Redding
China
Justice Field case moved to dismiss warrant in California
District Attorney White appeared before Justice Swain and moved to dismiss the warrant against Justice Stephen J. Field for alleged involvement in the killing of David S. Terry. The action follows a directive from the state attorney general to drop pursuit of the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockon
Cala
Distriet
White
Justice of Peace
Swain
Stephen J. Field
David 5.Terry
Sarah Althea Terry
Union Pacific Reports July Earnings and Seven-Month Results
Boston August report shows Union Pacific system July earnings at 4.3 million, up from prior year. For seven months, earnings rise by 1.7 million with expenses down by about 58 thousand, indicating improved financials despite partial figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Union Pacific
Soldier of Fortune Dead in New York Eminent Veteran Colonel Aylward Passes
Colonel Alfred Aylward formerly of the Vranevadl Republic died here yesterday. He led a life of adventure as a Fenian and served in the American Civil War, with Garibaldi, and in the Boer campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiest Lireneras
N. Hy
Alfred Aylward
Vranevadl Republic
Garibaldi
Speeches and Fire, Auctions Reported in Briefs
General Hragg spoke at a reception last night and Milwaukee reports say up to 10 000 strangers attended with veterans among them. A New York tenement fire caused no blame to the restaurant keeper. In Kansas, four tramps were auctioned yesterday with two selling for $2 a head and one for thirty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hragg
Milwaukee
New York
Kansas
Confederate Veterans Pay Tribute to Grant at Reunion
At Hraainsville Missouri August 27 ex Confederate veterans gathered. Colonel J T Crisp praised General Grant sparking a heckler question about Davis. Joseph Shelly rebuked the remark leading to a heated exchange and near fistfight before Trignos intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Hraainsville
J. T. Crisp
Davis
Crisp
Joseph Shelly
Shelly
Trignos
Legal action seeks return of 72000 in Burling case
Mrs Leone Burling sues the Sharon estate to recover 72000 she says her husband paid to settle C Ralston debts. The suit implicates ownership of the Palace hotel with Burling claiming the Ralston estate is entitled to half and asks the court declare the Ralston estate insolvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sax
Francisco
Leone Ade Burling
Sharon
C. Ralston
Palace Hotel
Prize Fight Ends as Murray Breaks Wrist in Cohoes
In Cohoes this morning a prize bout between Joseph Murray of New York and Kennard the St Paul Kid lasted fourteen rounds. Murray could not continue after his wrist broke, Kennard declared winner. Police raided the hotel. Kennard escaped while Murray and trainer John Toohey were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Cohoes
Joseph Murray
New York
Yeas Kennard
St. Paul
Murray
Kennard
John Toohey
Terrific Golfer Explosion. Godcharles factory blast kills workers
An explosion in the boiler room at the Godcharles & Co. nail factory in South Towanda Pennsylvania occurred this afternoon. Six men were killed and two or more others seriously injured with several others wounded. Names of the dead include Richard Ackley Sanford Smith John Bostweck Isaac Bantford Guy Herman J Rider and George Seebeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enaira
Godcharles & Co
South Towanda
Richard Ackley
Sanford Smith
John Bostweck
Isaac Bantford
Guy Herman
J. Rider
George Seebeck
Factory Fire Threatens Columbus Belt Works Area
A large blaze destroyed a Columbus Chair company building and adjacent Columbus Belt works warehouse near the Ohio penitentiary. The fire, fed by high winds and scarce water, risked spreading inside the prison walls where factory buildings were crowded. Loss estimated under $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Columbus Chair Company
Columbus Belt Works
Ohio Penitentiary
Grand Circuit Races Open in Haart Forp Conn
Grand circuit events opened with 2:7 pacing Ed Annan first Emma second Balsom Wilkes third. 2:30 trotting Sprague Gold Dust won Starlilg second Fearnaught third best time 2:19? 2:22 trot Geneva won Longford second W K third Dictator Chief fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HaAartForp
Conn
Annan
Emma
Balsom Wilkes
Sprague Gold Dust
Starlillg
Fearnaught
Geneva
Longford
W. K
Dictator Chief
Robber's Victims In Misery As Shootings Continue
Donald Mac Marcher of Minneapolis arrives at a hospital after being shot by a highway robber near Gogebic. He says the robber must be wounded as he fired four times at him. Telegram reports Fleech korn, the other victim, died in a hospital in Bessemer. He leaves a wife and two children in Belvue Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Donald MacMarcher
Gogebic
MacMarcher
Bessemer
Fleechkorn
Bellevue
Jarvis Resigns as Clerk of Court in New York
Nathaniel Jarvis Jr. resigns as clerk of the court of common pleas amid Flack divorce case ties. Ex-Judge Samuel Jones named as his successor, with resignation dated August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis
New York
Nathaniel Jarvis, Jr
Flack
Court of Common Pleas
Samuel Jones
Buffalo Bill Hosts Notables in Paris Breakfast
Buffalo Bill gave breakfast in Paris for distinguished visitors including Thomas Edison Chauncey M Depew Augustin Daly and Whitelaw Reid The Wild West show drew about 8000 spectators who gave Edison an ovation in the afternoon show in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Hill
Paris
Buffalo Bill
Mr. Edison
Party
Chauncey M. Depew
Augustin Daley
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Edison
Striking Italians at Lima delay railroad work
Striking Italians on the new railroad forced off all employees this morning and threatened violence if they returned. Several Italians were arrested and confined, others threaten to come to town and liberate them. The militia have been summoned and ordered to readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
King of Siam gifts for Presbyterian tiesian palace grounds
August 27 notice reports a royal gift from the King of Siam to the Presbyterian tiesian of a royal palace and grounds. It also promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Cholera remedy with a money offer for those with bloody flux who follow directions and do not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Siam
Mat McCale
New Brunswick
Chamberlain
McCabe
Cole
Bo David
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Firens
Saratolla Haces
Julesburg
Lucre
London
Mu RD
Jsulesburg
Prise
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