Trenton Mystery Deed Attributed to Burglars Court Bill
Landlady introduces a bill in court amid a burglary mystery in Trenton. Mary Anderson denies reports of a marriage. New evidence allegedly exculpates Mrs Maybrick in the ongoing proceedings.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1889
Page
14
Trenton Mystery Burglary Suspected After Double Chloroform Incident
The body of Mrs. Kniffin is found in her bedroom and a visiting young woman unconscious in the Kniffin home. Both may have been chloroformed during a burglary attempt. Miss Purcell recalls screams and being restrained by a man as a drug was applied. Detectives question motives while Dr. Kniffin is detained for private police interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Miss Purce
Kiffin
Broadway
Landlady Loses Suit Over Four Dollar Sofa Charge
In New York a landlady sued a boarder Ida J. Morgan for wear and tear claiming four dollars for the parlor sofa. Mrs Wilson kept Morgan’s trunk until payment and the case, heard by Justice Dean, resulted in judgment for the defendant. John Dennis had courted Morgan, and the sofa was the central exhibit amid three months of worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ida J. Morgan
John Dennis
Mrs. Wilson
Miss Morgan
Dennis
Dean
Mary Anderson Denies Engagement Reports From Nice
A cable from Nice reports Mary Anderson discussing rumors of an engagement to Young Navarro of New York. She declines to discuss the subject, notes a London wedding tale involving another Miss Anderson, and avoids confirming any Broadway or managerial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nice
Mary Anderson
Hotel Mediterranean Today
Young Navarro
Abbey
Broadway Theatre
Miss Anderson
Mary
New Evidence Pushed for Maybrick Mercy in England and America
The defence authorities in England and the United States report new evidence of convincing character in the Mrs Maybrick case. They urge the Home Secretary to recommend to the Queen a full and unconditional pardon without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybrick
London
England
America
Home Secretary
Cigarette Trust Tied to Major North American Firms
London reports that the American Tobacco Company chartered in New Jersey last week forms the immense cigarette trust. Names include Allen & Ginter Duke & Son Kinney Bros Goodwin and Bonsack's machine works in Lynchburg. In New York, Mary Anderson to open a dramatic season at Broadway Theatre in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricnaono
American Tobacco Company
New Jersey
Allen & Ginter
Duke & Son
Kinney Bros, Goodwin and Bonsach's Cigarette Machine Works
Lynchburg
London
Mary Anderson
Broadway Theatre
New York
Influenza Strikes Cities as Deaths Surge in New York
New York reports a record influenza toll with 320 deaths, 357 policemen sick, and schools closed. Commemorates author Louis Nathal's death from La Grippe as influenza spreads across cities including London, with high illness rates and rising pneumonia and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Nathal
Mesten
London
Poor House Horror Reported in Illinois Insane Care
Wheaton Illinois January 3 The state board of charities under the governor investigates care for insane patients at the poor house. Evidence shows two violent insane in zinc lined cells with no closets or necessities, cells cleaned only monthly, women bathed by male attendants, no female help, women tore clothes off and stayed naked, one tied by hands and fed from a plate on the floor like a dog. Manager says the place is not intended for the insane and they could do no better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheaton
Ill
State Board of Charities
Great Men’s Collars and the Lisen Behind Them
A period column surveys collars worn by Gladstone Irving Morley and others, noting height and shape trends. It explains high Jampot collars, shirt-integrated deterring, and how age alters collar choice while highlighting fashion influence from figures like Prince Albert Victor and the Japanese embassy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasstone
Morley
Gladstone
Prince Albert Victor
Paris
Stantley
Lord Tennyson
Ohio political shifts rock Brice circle in Colossus
Reports from Colossus Ohio say all speaker candidates withdrew in favor of Hysell Brice’s choice. Democrats may seat Marquis for lieutenant governor and oppose Campbell for senator. Brice rejects fault in old Lake Erie and Western affair after W C Ward and J C Crossman press claims with nearly 400 repudiated coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Colossus
Hysell
Brice
Marquis
Campbell
Calvin S. Brice
Lake Erie and Western Railway
Lake Erie and Western
W. C. Ward
J. C. Crossman
Ward
Bruce
Theatter
Friends of
Fatal Snow Slide Roars Through Sierra City
A deadly snow slide at Sierra Buttes swept a valley today killing six women and a boy and wrecking homes including the Catholic church. Several are missing a Chinaman and a little girl still in snow. More slides feared as the community remains shocked. Names listed include Mrs Rick and Mrs Ryan among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierra City
Cala
Sierra Buttes Flume
Rick
Ryan
J. T. Mooney
T’. Martin
Ills and engagements reported from London and abroad
John Ruskin is critically ill again. Parnell was engaged to Captain O'Shea's sister, who died four years ago. Prince Charles William Philip of Anersberg dies in Prague from lung inflammation. Turks and Cretans clash with many killed and wounded. Shanghai reports say a Chinese expeditionary force clashed with natives near Takow Formosa. about one hundred Chinese and four hundred Formosans were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
O'Shea
Prince Charles William Philip
House of Anersberg
Prague
Shanghai
Takow
Formosa
Seizure of American Vessel by Colombian Gun Boat
New York dispatches report another American flagged vessel seized by the Colombian gun boat La Hopa near San Blas as L Schepp & Co confirms the Frederick Schepp was taken while calling for coconuts. Washington notes limited state department details with full particulars expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
la Hopa
L. Schepp & Co
Frederick Schepp
San Blas
Washington
State Department
Burke's Painted Situation
In a Honduras interview Major Burke the Louisiana state treasurer said he would likely not leave his Honduran interests until early March. He called his position painful and said he must endure the scenario for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oceans
Hondurus Progress
Tegucigalpa
Major Burke
Louisana
Louisiana
Honduras
Railway Strike Widens Across Indiana Lines
Strike spreads as switchmen brakemen and conductors on Peoria Decatur Evansville and Ale roads are ordered out. Leleabo reports the Cincinnati Wabash and Michigan lines, Mackay’s latest acquisition, are set to join the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Peoria
Decanter
Ale
Leleabo
Cincinnati
Wabash
Michigan
Mackey
Iron Bridge Span Blown Down Injuring, Killing Workers
In Vetol Bridge area Massachusetts the fifth span of an iron bridge under construction between Holyoke and South Hadley Falls collapsed this morning. Three men fell seventy feet into the river. one man died and several were injured while twenty five coworkers escaped. In Aladspa the unfinished trestle of the Brierfield Blocton and Birmingham railroad collapsed injuring twenty carpenters. David L. Webb and Carl Clark were killed and twenty others hurt with potential more deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetol
Sraisuritin
Mass
Jan
Holyoke
South Tradley Falls
Binaisenam
Aladspa
Brierfield, Blocton
David L. Webb
Carl Clark
Appalling Disclosures in Russia Seize Warsaw Arrest
London reports the arrest of famed Nihilist leader Pierre Gross in Warsaw yielding shocking evidence from letters and documents. The material implicates high imperial figures in plots not only against the czar but against the entire royal family. Conspirators have been taken into custody while others evade espionage or are pursued by police. Several implicated persons were detained while attempting to flee the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
London
Pierre Gross
Warsaw
Colored leaders condemn lynching urge calm and lawful action
A Charleston meeting of prominent colored men condemned the Barnwell lynching, urged the race to stay peaceful and let authorities vindicate the law, denied insurrection fears, and advised moving from lawless areas to places where laws are observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S.C
Barnwell
Negroces
Harewell County
Too Much Gold in California
The secretary of the treasury writes that San Francisco vaults hold 41 million dollars in gold coin and total funds exceed 66 million, far above local government needs. He proposes transferring about 2 million in gold to New York on favorable terms and leaves the transfer details to the treasurer’s discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasttscron
Secretary of the Treasury
Huston
Sub-Treasury
San Francisco
New York
Grain Corners Case Seeks Disclosure and Damages
Lamson & Co sue Boyden & Co to reveal all November No 2 corn transactions and to make good 140000 dollars loss claimed from a corner. The suit alleges the corner prevented legitimate contracts and caused the complainants to suffer a major financial setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
Lamson & Co
Boyden & Co
Imposing Counterfeits Found at Globe Company
Cincinnati january 3 police search of Globe company premises reveals counterfeits of this liquor brand and many other well known brands. Some shipments used mimic outer cases to fool observers in transit, exposing widespread counterfeit activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Globe, Company
Cuban official Cortes held over for counsel
The hearing for Cortes, the Cuban official arrested last night, was postponed to tomorrow as he has not yet seen counsel. The charge states he departed Cuba with $100,000 belonging to Havana and coupons from bonds valued at $800,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cortes
Cuba
Havana
Union Pacific Bond Sale Hearing Before Treasury Officials
Attorney General Miller and Secretary Windom held a hearing at the Department of Justice with Judges Wilson of Washington and Story of Boston, arguing for Union Pacific in a petition to the Treasury to sell sinking fund bonds and reinvest proceeds in higher interest bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pcific
Washington
Miller
Windom
Department of Justice
Wilson
Story
Boston
Union Precife Railroad Company
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Death by Own Action of Willis Gaylord
Willis Gaylord, longtime manipulator of railroad securities and organizer of railroad corporations, died by his own action last night or this morning in a county prison cell while awaiting trial on fraud charges in negotiating railroad bonds. Philadelphia report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Willis Gaylord
Manners of De Table In Dialect Sketch
A humorous dialect set piece by Rev. Whangdoodle Baz ter lampoons table manners and etiquette. It offers comical rules such as using a fork for soup, keeping nails clean, and not prying about hosts choices while playful jabs target culture and manners among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gennermena
Gineral
Perttkerler
Sam Juboaing
Hit
Menaco
Mose
The Bun Cure and Mrs Mona Caird Satirized
The piece mocks Mona Caird and her marriage reforms by describing a sarcastic sun cure as a bizarre remedy. It notes a satirical Austrian Tyrol treatment and absurd practices, finishing with a jab that if Caird pursued real cures she would deem marriage a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Caird
Tyrol
Mayor C. F issues ban on gambling houses
Telegraphic tidbits report Mayor C F issuing a proclamation to close gambling houses. Londons Times correspondent notes paralysis in Rio Janeiro. Calvin L Morr linked to a murder in October. Phil Ball, a colored man, jailed for killing L Evans. Empress remains discussed as remains to Lapa church. The ministry resigns in Spain as Sagasta to form new cabinet. Iron market excitement in Glasgow with warrants up. cholera feared in Hamadan Iran. Per sia steamer Persia stranded near Corsica with no loss of life. Rev Dewitt Talmage reception hosted by US Minister Hirsch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F
Disbon
Janeiro
London
the Times
Houma
Calvin L Morr
Halle
Louisville
Phil Ball
L. Evans
Ororto
Lapa
hm _MAprip
Sagasta
Glasgow
Vienna
Hamadan
Persia
Teheran
Corsica
Dewitt Talmage
Brooklyn
Talmage
United States
Hirsch
Notice of Sale of Beeson Estate Real Property
Percy S. Hoyt as administrator of Harmon V. Beeson deceased applies to the Laramie Territory probate court for authority to sell the Beeson estate lands in Wyoming. A sale order may be issued January 13 1890 to pay debts unless the petition is opposed. Cheyenne Wyoming December 16 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy S. Hoyt
County of
Laramie
Territory of
Wyoming
Harmon V. Beeson
Harmon VY. Beeson
Meridian
Laramie County
Wyoming Territory
Cheyenne
Timber Culture Complaint in Wyoming Timber Entry Case
United States Land Office at Cheyenne Wyoming notifies William Dolan against Charles Gaer for failure to comply with timber culture laws on entry No 1008 dated November 14 1885 for lots 3 and 4 in section 4 township 13 north range 61 west Laramie county Wyoming. Contestants allege no breaking or planting since entry and request cancellation. Parties must appear February 6 1890 at 10 am and final hearing February 26 1890 at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Ofvice
Cuevense
Wyo
William Dolan
Charles Gaer
Range
Laramie County
Wyoming
Charles G. Thayer
P. Champlin
Register
Notice for Publication of Final Proof in Wyoming
Lanp Office Curvenne Wyoming December 26 1889 notice is given that James Kirkbride of Archer Wyoming has filed notice of intention to make final proof for D S No 5228 in section 18 township 18 north range 63 west. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver Cheyenne Wyoming February 6 1890. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are Om as Dinsdale Jonas Laycock Frank Wilkin son John Ewbank all of Archer Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanp
Curvenne
Wyo
Cheyenne
James Kirkbride
Archer
D. S
Omas Dinsdale
Jonas Laycock
Frank Wilkinson
John Ewbank
Cuamrtin
Register
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Strange
the Cigarette Trust
Nanich
Illinois
Russias
Henry
Irving
Outfitters
Mr. Gladstone
W. H. Smith
Mr Gladstone
Sir William Harcourt
John Morley
Mr. Irving Ins
Ala Byron
Rolanova
Lord Londesborough
Nyc
Lord R. Churchill
Lord Randolph
Loxpon
John Ruskin
Burke
Col Red Men
South Carolina
California
Whangdoodle Bazter
Again
Blue Light Club
Wanren
R.S. van Tasseei
Db. W. Git
Cattle Brands
L. Voorhees & CO
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