Horrible double murder and suicide in German Williamsburg
New York reports a man named Franklin killed his wife and child in his rear 180 Munger Street home then died by his own hand. A later account states he choked his child with a rope and poisoned his wife before killing himself. The family appears to have been long dead before discovery.
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New York
Williamsburg
Franklin
Sixth Precinct
Munger Street
Brooklyn
Oon
M. Franklin
Franken
Oe C. Scott
California Street
San Francisco
Henry W. Faust
Harrion Street
Lindsay
Pretty Typewriter Suspected in Teenton Murder
The Kniffen murder mystery in Teenton New Jersey remains unsolved as Emma Purcell, a pretty young typewriter, is jailed on grave suspicion. Police drop burglary theory. Mrs Purcell not unconscious when found, death caused by a powerful anesthetic not strangulation. Purcell denies guilt and may prove innocence. rumors hint at an unlawful relationship with Dr Kniffen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teenton
N. J
Miss Murcell
Miss Purcell
Kniffen
Frenchman in New Hampshire Slays Two Children
Stephen Lapante a Benton born Frenchman visiting Center Harbor hill killed a four year old with a hammer and fatally wounded a girl with a knife and hammer after a dispute then attacked his wife. He is jailed awaiting further action.
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Havenmitce
N. H
Stephen Lapante
Benton
Center Haverhill
Warren
Lapante
British marketer petitions Joyner from on Springs
A British marketer in Sebjo ot claims, as of January 4, received a petition from Rev TY M Joyner of On Springs. The report records unclear OCR, with disputed names and places, noting a legal or civic action connected to Joyner and the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
TY. M. Joyner
On Springs
North Carolina preacher sues over assault by neighbors
A British subject living in North Carolina claims injuries to himself and his wife from an attack by neighbors who broke into their home during a religious instruction visit to enslaved persons. He says authorities have provided no remedy.
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N. C
North Carolina
Electric Flashes From Many Cities Across the Nation
Colliers at Breslau join the strike. Warship sent to Columbia denied. Editors duel in Hungary. Castav editor killed Branrk editor. Tariff talks on flax hemp jute casimeres broadcloths. May Vaughn grocers concede assets 159000 liabilities 155000. Boon fire in Metropolitan block causes 75000 loss. Large paper firms to England for 5 million capital. Texas torrential rain stalls railroads. Four loggers burned at Beebe camp. Amsterdam skating races won by Pander and Norseng. Rock Island collision injures seven or eight. Ditman bank assets unknown. Flour for western reservations priced 1.40 to 4.60 per 100 pounds. Judge Brewer resigns as associate justice. Keifer named receiver at Whitely Reaper Co. Suits 66000 filed.
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London
Neusatz
Hunary
Omics
Castav
Dimtrevics
Branrk
Ways and Means Committee
New Orleans
May & Vaughn
Des Moines
Eek
Boon
New York
Houston
Tex
Texas
Amsterdam
Pander
Norseng
Rock Island
Malccon
Brooklyn
Philadelima
W. F. Shaw
Music
Ditman
Washington
C. HM. Searing
Arkansas City
Kas
Brewer
Supreme Court
White House
A Chinese Doctor in the Soup
A coroner's jury in Chicago investigates a Chinaman's death and rebukes Dr Nam for practicing medicine without a license. The board of health rejected Nam's death certificate, and the jury recommends holding him for grand jury action. Nam defends his record and accuses white doctors of opposing Chinese workers in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nam
Board of Health
Naum
State Medical Board
Blockade of the Central Pacific Lifted by Snow Plow
One of the greatest Sierra Nevada snow blockades has been raised as a rotary snow plow departed Blue Canyon at seven tonight. Westbound overland trains followed to Colfax and will be cleared to Cascade. Eastbound trains held at Colfax should advance once tracks open.
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Central Pacific
Sacramento
Cal
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Blue Canyon
Colfax
Emigrant Gap
Cascade
Summit
English Move Against Portuguese Africa Sparks Tension
Intelligence reports the British consul Johnston touring central Africa has prompted fears of widespread native resistance against Portuguese rule along the Shire river. Johnston allegedly bribed local leaders and brokered deals, stoking anger as Katangas resist surrender while British protection is invoked amid looming clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpor
Johnston
Mozambique
Africa
Shire River
Nyanga
Portugese
Katangas
Democrats fail to form quorum at Hutena joint convention
Hutena Mont January 4 The Democratic joint convention met at noon with thirty present and adjourned until Monday noon, still lacking a quorum. Delegates express hope to heal differences and elect two senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutena
Mont
Arrest of Vanderwort in Libel Case Sparks January Hearing
Omaha dispatch reports Paul Vanderwort and J S Wilcox accused of criminal libel by Edwin Rosewater of the Omaha Bee. Rosewater secured warrants, bail posted, and a hearing set for January 9 amid a lively Ohio Senate race and rail system disputes in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Rosewater
Omaha
Paul Vanderwort
Omaha Bee
Vanderwort
J. S. Wilcox
Republican
Evansville Strike Talks Continue as Conductor Uprising Grows
Evansville officials report a broad strike spreading to conductors brakemen and switchmen against master of transportation G H Hurd. A conference with Mackey and Terre Haute traders is under way with hopes to end the walkout by Monday morning as freight remains at a standstill. Louisville Evansville and St Louis crews have returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Monda
G. H. Hurd
Evansville
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Sensational charges rock St Louis terminal franchise case
The Most-Disputed prints a sensational expose alleging hoodling in securing the Merchant's Terminal franchise. It claims a city council member received 2200 dollars in cash and another person received stock for support. Grand jury scrutiny is urged as public opinion pressures a thorough inquiry into doodling allegations against St Louis city legislators.
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St. Louis
Jan. G
Merchant's Terminal Company
Letter of J Wilkes Booth on Lincoln assassination
Richmond Va Jan 4 The Dispatch will publish tomorrow a letter by J Wilkes Booth written the day he assassinated President Lincoln. He claims motive, condemns the north, expresses love of peace, discusses secession and the race problem stating this country was formed for the white man. He signs as a Confederate dying duty on his own responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RichMond
J. Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
North
The Obie Senatorship Contest Amid Caucus Nominations
The legislative caucus shaped the senatorial race with officers for both branches. Brice’s supporters claim strong backing, while rivals offer cautious, nonaggressive positions. The nonresident theory against Rice surfaces, but no solid sources confirm a caucus split.
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Cotumavs
Brice
All Serene to Mraz
Walter Wright, a Brazilian republican leader, arrived aboard the steamer Alliance from Brazil. He said natives and citizens have sworn allegiance to the government and that exchange will resume its old rates shortly. The Alliance left Brazil December 30 and Paro twelve days later. Captain Beeves noted people at both places appeared happy under the new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mraz
New York
Alliance
Brazil
Walter Wright
Beeves
Two men shot during street confrontation in Pringticia Mo
John Hayes a letter carrier and his cousin were accosted by two Black men as they walked. Mike Hayes, intoxicated, drew a pistol and fired three times wounding one man and fatally injuring John Klayes. Mike Hayes was arrested.
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Pringticia
Srainorinio
John Hayes
Mike Hayes
Hayes
John Klayes
Italian Opera Season Ends With Grand Auditorium Close
The season of the Italian opera closed at the auditorium this afternoon in a memorable finale. Since the dedication, the magnificent production has been a highlight in the city’s amusements.
Opera House Receipts Set Record In Amusements History
Four weeks of Ross performances yielded 232954 in receipts for the line and dedication ceremonies, a figure believed to surpass any prior in the nation. Last week Patti sang in Barber of Sex ville, drawing the season’s largest audience, with about 2000 turned away as the company departed for Mexico City for a three week engagement starting January 11.
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Opera House
Ross
Sexville
City of
Mexico
Influenza Spreads Worldwide Amid Harbor of Deaths
Jan 4 reports from New York to Boston describe La Grippe outbreaks worldwide. Dr Paul Hoff man is hospitalized in Bellevue after a rapid decline. City and state tolls include 234 deaths in a day and 1202 for the week, with widespread illness among police and prominent figures. Headlines note outbreaks in Amsterdam Albany London and beyond as infections trigger closures and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havages
la Grippe
New York
Paul Hoffman
Bellevue Hospital
Frederick Hall
Pauline Hall
Brigand” Company
Amsterdam
N. Y
Concord
N. H
Rufus P. Staniels
Grand Army
Grippe
Berlin
Empress Augusta
Brussel
Leopold
Londen
Liverpool
Russia
Vienna
Prince Charles William Phillip
House of Auersperg
Prague
Bloommington
Saybrook
Bloomington
Davenport
London
Andrew Perthes
Perry
Pomerara
Preissung
Charleston
West Virginia
Henry Tinker
Brock Vnle
Smart Manufacturing Company
Mann Manufacturing Company
Cossitt Company
Boston
Lawyer Shields files domestic attachment in missing banker case
In Philadelphia on January 4, Charles Stover sues James Ditman under a 1834 act. Ditman, a bank president, absconded December 11 1889 with intent to defraud creditors. $1900 debt claimed. Writ returnable next Monday.
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Philadelphia
Shields
Common Pleas Court
Charles Stover
James Ditman
Stover
Ditman
Duchan
Philadelphia County
Four Fishermen Drowned Off Point Bonito
In San Francisco on January 4 a rescued fisherman, Antonio Nicholas, declared that a fishing boat with four companions capsized off Point Bonito near the Golden Gate. He was plucked from rocks by tug crew after clinging to the hazards there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Point Bonito
Golden Gate
Antonio Nicholas
Archbishop Ireland Denies Cardinal Hire Plans
Sr. Pawn reports Archbishop Ireland was interviewed about rumors of a cardinal’s hat and papal delegate to the United States. He admitted the story was unfounded and said he would know of any American cardinal creation. He noted the Vatican previously considered a papal delegate but decided against appointing any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
United States
Vatican
Domestic Tragedy Shocks Town
Thomas Williams a bricklayer killed his wife by cutting her throat then killed himself with a razor after fondling and playing beside his children's bed. He died at once and his wife died shortly after. Police reported no clear motive.
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Thomas Williams
Trains Crash in Keene Killing 2 on South Christie Line
Two freight trains on the South Christie railroad collided this morning in Keene New Hampshire. Engineer W Slate and Fireman Gibson were killed others injured. Local crews reported the wreck and authorities opened an investigation into the cause.
Man Attempts Suicide After Wife’s Death Found
Dr Kniffien husband of a woman found smothered to death in bed Friday morning took an ounce of aconite and cut his wrists. Surgeons stopped the bleeding though the jugular was not reached. The large aconite dose induced vomiting and he is now out of danger. He said public opinion against him drove the act.
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Trenton
N. J
Kniffien
Boy Poleons the Family in West Virginia
Edward Church, 17, living with his father near Hustington, West Virginia, is charged with poisoning his entire family by adding poison to the bread. One girl is dead and four others are in critical condition. The confessed killer fled after telling a friend and has not been caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hustington
W. Va
Edward Church
Miners Rescued After Cavern Fire at Plymouth Mine
At Notingham mine in Plymouth a gas explosion and fire trapped five men after a cavern collapse. John Humphreys and John Richards lowered themselves through flames to free the imprisoned workers, saving four. Thomas Richards fatally burned. River water threatens further flooding.
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Wilksbarre
Notingham
Plymouth
John Humphreys
John Richards
Thomas Richards
Ater
Remarkable Accident at Naptha Works in Lima
A large blast at the Standard Solar refinery in Lima Ohio injured multiple workers. Foreman William Culver lay insensible with a head wound while Peter Devine suffered a double leg fracture and severe burns. Eight others were seriously burned and Charles Landhammer was tossed into a water tank and nearly drowned. The injuries are described as fatal.
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Lima
Ohio
Naptha
Standard Solar
William Culver
Peter Devine
Charles Landhammer
Mail Carrier McLeod Frozen to Death in Nevada
Malcom F Mc Leod a mail carrier froze to death while en route to Washington California after starting on snow shoes with a companion to deliver mail and express eight miles distant. Near the town McLeod weakened and his helper dragged him to within a half mile of Washington where relief was sought. Citizens found him still breathing but he died shortly after. The two carriers had become bewildered and wandered in circles during the trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Cal
Malcom F. McLeod
Washington
McLeod
Train Kills Yard Master and Conductor Near Tyrone
A Pennsylvania Railroad freight train in Tyrone struck and killed Yard Master Wolfgang and seriously injured Conductor Worley as they stood on the track at Benn’s Creek. The same engine fatally mangled two unidentified Hungarian laborers who stepped from a cabin just ahead of the locomotive.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tyrone
Wolfgang
Worley
Benn's Creek
Here
Mexican horse thieves ambush near Chihuahua kill two men
A party of Mexican horse thieves ambushed a group of three men two women and four children near Chihuahua on Saturday. Two men were shot and killed. Military guards pursue the attackers with plans for summary execution if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Chihuahua
Snow Storm Clears Sierra Line Impedes Freight Trains
The Sierra snow storm has abated and the Central Pacific line over the mountains is cleared. For the present however freight trains will not move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotral Pacific Miockade
Sacka Amenito
Cal
Jan
Sierra Mountains
Central Pacific
Grippe Sweeps Mohawk Valley With Many Ill
A fever outbreak described as a sensation spreads through the Mohawk valley with 2000 cases in Amsterdam and hundreds in Fort Plain Canajoharie Fulda Fultonville and St Johnsville. Among the affected are three leading physicians.
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Atoany
N.Y
Grippe
Mohawk Valley
Amsterdam
Fort Plain
Canajoharie Zoo
Fulda
Fultonville
St. Johnaville
Severe weather hits Manems as high wind sweeps Emronia
A fierce northwest wind battered Manems yesterday afternoon and continued into the night. The storm disrupted daily life and caused damage across the region as officials warned residents to secure property and stay indoors.
Severe Cold Grips Rail Travel Amid Snowbound Conditions
Heavy snow and freezing temperatures slow travel as rail service faces delays. Thermometer ranges show twenty four degrees below freezing this morning, with conditions persisting into evening and experts fearing continued disruption to railroad operations.
Influenza Spreads Across Cities Amid Reports of Illness
The la grippe epidemic grows in multiple locations with rising influenza cases. In Lowpox, nurses, doctors, and clergy fall ill as police workers become incapacitated, and postal staff in Belfast report sickness. Niagara Falls sees over a hundred cases among railway workers. Boston reports 1900 pupils absent from schools with rising deaths. Secretary Windom and Congressman Gibson are seriously ill in Washington due to influenza complications.
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Bradford
Belfast
Niagara Falls
Ont
Michigan Central
Boston
Washington
Windom
la Anes
Charles H. Gibson Oryl
Baltimore
Influenza Report From Across Europe and Canada
Dowager Empress Augusta endures a restless night with rising fever but preserved strength. Paris reports decreasing influenza activity. Cromwall Canada records three hundred new flu cases. GilraLtars notes influenza appears. President Carnot fully recovers from influenza in Paris.
Southern Election in New Orleans Delays and Quiet
Jackson Mississippi dispatch reports voting slowly at 10 a m with no African American applicants yet. An alleged plan to vote blacks en masse in the south ward around McGill’s mayoral bid could spark trouble, while many favor the Henry ticket or remain neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Oreans
Associated Press
Jackson
Miss
McGill
Henry
Quiet New Orleans election solid for Democrats
The January municipal race in New Orleans ended peacefully with General Henry elected mayor and all Democratic aldermen chosen. About 15 to 20 Black voters approached the polls but withdrew after being warned the election would remain peaceful. Many outsiders arrived to aid the Democrats and reportedly helped prevent trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jackson, Miss
Henry
Peing
Aristocratic Scandal Trial Opens in London Court
In London Jan 6 the trial of Arthur Newton solicitor Frederick Taylorson clerk and Adolphus De Galla interpreter for conspiring to defeat justice in the West End scandal began before Magistrate Vaughan at a street police court. Algernon Allies testified he lived at Cleveland street house received money for immoral purposes and destroyed a letter from Lord Arthur Somerset. Allies admitted stealing valuables from his club and was imprisoned for theft with Lord Arthur as his surety. Allies said Taylorson later urged him to go to America after the scandal’s entrenchment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Arthur Newton
Frederick Taylorson
Adolphus de Galla
West End
Vaughan
Algernon Allies
Cleveland Street
Arthur Somerset
Allies
Lord Arthur
Taylorson
America
National bank bill to base circulation on silver bullion
John Jay Knox prepared a bill to be introduced in Congress aiming to base national bank circulation on silver bullion. The act would allow notes up to 70 percent of a bank's capital, with at least 76 percent secured by U S bonds or equivalent deposits with the treasurer in gold or silver bullion at market price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Jay Knox
Congress
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Directors of the American Base Ball Association Convene in Rocunstan
The American Base Ball Association directors met in Rocunstan with reps from St Louis Philadelphia Columbus Baltimore Toledo Syracuse and Rochester. Syracuse was admitted. Baltimore's bid for membership was tabled with a twelve-club plan debated. The eighth club line likely Walling ton Newark or Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Base Ball Association
Rocunstan
St Louis
Philadelphrs
Columbus
Baltimore
Toledo
Oulaville
Syracuse
Rochester
Associaion
Syracua
Associa
Wallington
Newark
Btooklyn
Outlaw Willie Walla Rescued From Hamilton Jail
Rescuers on horseback attacked Hamilton jail at dawn and battered doors to free Willie Walla an outlaw held at Harris court. They released a prisoner and fled along roads into the city blanketing the area. a deputy reportedly killed during the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalil
Macon
Willie Walla
Harris Court
Hamilton
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