Sullivan Arrest Sparks Nashville Jail Tug of War
In Nashville on July 11 John L. Sullivan and Charles Johnson were seized by police amid a crowd ruckus on a Louisville and Nashville train. A habeas corpus petition led Circuit Judge McAllister to order Sullivan's release, prompting cheers as Sullivan and Johnson departed for Louisville and the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Nashville
Tenn
Louisville
John L. Sullivan
Muldoon
Cacetens
Clark
Charley Johnson
Brooklyn
Cleary
Lynch
Johnson
Lowry
Mississippi
Washington
McAllister
Circuit Court
Tyler
Kilrain and Kilrain party sought by governors in prize fight case
Dispatches from multiple states report Governor Foraker guiding Cincinnati police to detain Kilrain Charlie Mitchell and Pony Moore on prize fighting charges. Mississippi Governor Lowry seeks a $500 reward for Kilrain and party with authorities pursuing them toward Shelbyville Tennessee after Sullivan’s Nashville arrest. Kilrain arrives in Columbus Ohio appears battered and silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milrain
Columbus
Foraker
Jackson
Miss
Cincinnati
Lowry
Cocumanus
Ind
Kilrain
Sullivan
Nashville
Shelbyville
Mississippi
Sullivan Party Arrives Cincinnati Police Prep Arrest
Several of the John L. Sullivan party arrived in Cincinnati tonight and continued their journey westward. Police say they are watching depots for Sullivan and will arrest him on sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Cincinnati
John L. Sullivan
Arrest of Wyatt Arrests Dinvan Case in Colorado
Acting Secretary of State Wyatt was arrested at 4 pm for defying a court order and jailed to serve a ten day sentence. An application for habeas corpus release is expected this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Dinvan
Wyatt
Nie Oes
Blood slugging match in Chicago features Peter Jacks vs Sailor Brown
A night of bare fists in Chicago pitted Peter Jacks of Australia against Sailor Brown in a brutal boxing bout with little interference. Jacks aimed to halt Brown, delivering a decisive message in the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter Jack-s
Australia
Sailor Brown
Boxing Bout Ends After Brown Knocked Down By Jackson
Brown battles Jackson for six rounds with two ounce gloves. Brown presses early but is repeatedly floored. By the third round his condition worsens as bleeding and fatigue stop his defense. Referee halts the match and Jackson is declared winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Jackson
G A R Circular Denounces Railroads Over 1 Cent Rate
July 11 Cuenco reports the Grand Army of the Republic issues a circular protesting railroads for denying veterans the 1 cent per mile rate to the national encampment. The document urges comrades to forego travel except delegates, and calls for county and district reunions to unite old soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuenco
Grand Army of the Republic
Department
Davenport rustler held as Wyoming bank theft suspect
Ernest Bartels is in custody in Davenport awaiting Sheriff Yund of Laramie county Wyoming. He stole a certificate of deposit and cash from Wyoming National bank Cheyenne, then cashed the certificate in Davenport. A Wyoming chase traced him via an Omaha bank and a St Paul arrest followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Republican
Davenport
Ernest Bartels
Charles Yund
Laramie County
Wyoming
Wyoming National Bank of
Cheyenne
First National Bank
Omaha
Kels
St. Paul
Yund
Bartels
Limbo
St Paul
Railway Decision Keeps All Routes Open To Rates
A session of the Interstate Commerce Railway Association in Cuicaso on July 11 decided that all west to seaboard routes may meet any rates set by lake and rail routes. Following Chicago and Alton withdrawal, Kansas City line presidents formed a committee to act jointly to protect interests against Alton competition. The meeting adjourned subject to the chairman’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuicaso
Interstate Commerce Railway Association
West
Seaboard
Chicago and Alton
Kansas City
Alton
Secretary and Mrs Blaine arrive at Barnarsor Me
William P. White an eclectic physician killed his wife during a domestic altercation and then committed suicide in Lospen after the early morning train arrival of Secretary and Mrs Blaine in Barnarsor. The Otis Steel company of Cleveland Ohio is formed into an English company with capital of £900000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnarsor
Blaine
Bostox
William P. White
Lospen
Otis Steel Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Crow Creek signatures lag as commission moves on
The Crow Creek commission reports 127 signatures by noon, fewer than last year, with others willing to sign only under unmet conditions. Signatures to be collected through agents, as the three quarter expectation is to be reached tomorrow. The commission will then proceed to the Cheyenne agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Creeks
Cuamuerain
Crow Creek
New Jersey Quarantine Tensions with Secretary Rusk Targeted
State officials notified Secretary Rusk of plans to raise the quarantine against pleuro pneumonia. Rusk protested vigorously and warned that if the local quarantine is raised, national regulations would be enacted to avert the spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Washinarons
New Jersey
Pleuro Poe Mona
Ives
Mississippi Law Enacts Penalties for Prize Fighting
In Mississippi ban on prize fighting imposes fines from five hundred to one thousand dollars and up to twelve months imprisonment or both. Causing death in prize fighting is murder. Alders and abettors face fines at least four thousand dollars and up to six months jail or both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Jackson
Miles
Philadelphia and Liverpool Open Cricket Test
America and England clubs begin a cricket match with Philadelphia facing Liverpool. The Americans start strong against weaker bowlers and post a heavy early score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Liverroot
Phiadelphia
Liverpool
The Four New States And A Bitter Land Debate
In Dakota territory a constitutional convention proposed memorializing the president to suspend mineral entries on school lands near cities until state organization. Opposed that such action bypassed ordinary law. The memorial passed 32 to 29 amid protests over land policy and a later request for safeguards for honest elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Cleveland
Sparks
Methodist Ministers Association of
Southeastern Dakota
Constitutional convention in Washington Territory debates and petitions
In Otyapta on June 11 the convention heard petitions for prohibition and woman suffrage, and labor‑class proposals for secret ballot and voter control of offices. Debates over state legislature size and minority representation closed without final action as bills favoring corporations were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Territory
Otyapta
W. T
Legislative Committee
Senate
House
Kilrain Returns Bruised After Sullivan Bout
Kilrain reappears in St Louis with extensive facial injuries and a shaken demeanor. He acknowledges defeat, regrets misread fitness, and says he will seek another fight with Sullivan. Mitchell claims Sullivan’s punches ended the match fairly, and Kilrain fears Governor Lowry more than John L. He and his party head to Baltimore via Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
John L
Mitchell
Ake
Jake
Sullivan
Kilrain
Mississippi
Une
Bud Masterson
Denver
Associated Press
New Orleans
Ne Ft
Pony Moore
Baltimore
Clocinnati
Counterfeiters Ring Busted Near Juarez Jailbreak Abuse
In El Paso a gang operating with ties to Juarez was raided after Allen proposed to teach Charles Jones how to make ten thousand dollars. The plan involved Martin in Juarez producing $10 gold pieces that could not be distinguished from real coins, offering a share of the profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Juanes
Mexico
Allen
Charles Jones
Jones
Juarez
Martin
Police chase ends with arrests linked to El Paso Juarez heist
A reported theft involving $2,500 in currency led to arrests of a gang in El Paso and the capture of Martin in his Juarez den while attempting to destroy cutting dies. Jones alerted police after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
el Paso
Martin
Juarez
Montana Convention Debates County Limits and Labor Rules
At Helena July convention delegates consider a plan to bar new counties unless assessed valuation meets three million dollars. Other resolutions push compulsory education for children, ban Chinese or Mongolian labor on public works, and seek federal swamp land to fund irrigation and reservoir construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Conrad Chateau
Eaton
Burns
Lewis County
Montana
Joy
Park County
Ho Corporation
Maginnis
Clark Counity
Congress
Standing Committees Named by Constitutional Convention
In Bismarck on July 11 the president announced twenty three standing committees for the constitutional convention with Democrats obtaining the chairmanship of three panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Bismarck
Earthquake felt in Cuarceston and scattered notices
Telegraphic ticks report a minor quake in Cuarceston North Carolina at 9 47 pm. Other items note three bodies recovered in Johnstons New York with two drowned, a hanging in Cuartorre for a 1988 murder, and race results at New Market with Heaume winning. Additional dispatches cover German actions in Tonga Pangani casualties and Winnipeg Burke extradition notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuarceston
N. C
Johnstons
N. Y
Cuartorre
N.C
William Weddington
John Pierce
Monroe
Loxpon
New Market
Heaume
Loup
Riviere
Zanzibar
Tonga
Wisman
Pangani
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Burke
Cairo
The Chicago Races at Washington Park July 11
Attendance 8 000 as fine weather greeted a card of five races. Vatent won the three quarters mile with Gracie D second and May W third, time 1 16. The Dude took the next three quarters with Cashier second and Cora Fisher third. Miss Jackson won the mile with Josie M second and Vengeur third in 1 42. Hyde Park stakes for 2 year olds went to El Rio Ray over Sinativa and W G Morris with time listed. Three year olds raced the mile and one eighth with Kate Galone first Caliente second Robin Hood third. Unlucky captured the mile and a sixteenth with Landlady second and Queen of Trumps third in 1 47 4 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washineton Park
Vatent
Gracie D
May W
the Dude
Cashier
Cora Fisher
Miss Jackson
Josie M
Vengeur
el Rio Ray
Sinativa
W.G. Morris
Hirg Dy
Kate Galone
Caliente
Robin Hood
Unlucky
Bledsoe
Prophecy
Landlady
Queen of Trumps
Clara C
Circular Letter from McCook Urges National Railroad Trust
A circular from John J. McCook proposes a gigantic railroad trust or series of trusts to solve the railroad row. McCook admits authenticity and says several managers acknowledge receipt but no pledges are made. McGowan confirms the plan is being discussed among railroad men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuienco
New York
John J. McCook
New York Dispatch
Associated Press
McCook
McGowan
President and Windoms to Deer Park departure announced
The president Secretary Windom Mrs Windom and the Misses Windom will leave tomorrow afternoon for Deer Park. The new Guatemalan minister Don Ferdinand Cruz was Sumially presented to the president today. He expressed warm friendship of Guatemala toward the United States. the president responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Windom
Deer Park
Don Ferdinand Cruz
Guatemala
United States
French Senate Adopts Panama Canal Relief Bill
Paris July 6 The senate adopted the Panama canal relief bill with a closing proviso requiring the bill to be returned to the chamber of deputies for adoption. The budget debate ended today when Baron de Lareinty challenged Senator La Lievre to a duel after a quarrel during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Baron de Lareinty
la Lievre
Baron
Hendershoot Shoots Mistress Then Ends Life in Denver
In a jealous quarrel, July night, Hendershot, a gambler, shot Delia Thompson in a house run by a keeper of the worst reputation and then killed himself. The incident ties to Ottumwa figures, with Hendershot once a prominent resident and former mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendershoot
Denver
Delia Thompson
Hendershot
Ottumwala
Another Trial Expected in Campbell Burke Case
Winston man predicts another trial for the prisoner, though he may abandon it if costs mount. Campbell says he has received no money in the case to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Campbell
Burke
Sea Serpent Sighted Off Chicago Races by Mariner Captains
Captains Joseph Green and John Plumb on the tug Isis reported a 180 foot moving creature off Black Rock light on Sunday. They initially thought a wrecked barge but it rose, foamed the water, and vanished after a dive, fueling belief in the sea serpent feared by sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinervort
Conn
Joseph Green
John Plumb
Isis
Black Rock Light
Captain Green
Plumb
Petition Exposes Broad Support for Women’s Suffrage in Washington Territory
A July session reports 94 men and 415 women signing a petition in favor of women suffrage while multiple other petitions advocate prohibition oyster bed pureeel and diverse reforms. The session largely debated rules with various resolutions on labor safety mining districts and land sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Territory
Oryaira
W. T
Lewis County
Griffith
Joy
State and Service Commission
Kinnear
Buchanan
Supreme Court
Dwyer
Eshelman
Lillis
Prosser
Newton
Strike at Homestead Steel Works Sparks Massive Deployments
Pinkerton guards armed with Springfield rifles arrived to protect the Homestead Bessemer mill as 525 deputies join the scene. Strikers number nearly a thousand and surround the mill, while deputies pledge to remain, with potential escalation toward two thousand officers if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittspore
Pinkerton
Homestead
McCandlass
Burke Extradition Sought in Ottawa for Cronin Murder
Ottawa reports that the government will grant President Harrison's extradition request for Burke over the Cronin murder. Judge Bain's Winnipeg report is awaited. Burke's lawyers may seek a habeas corpus writ within fifteen days to review the decision, though such action is rumored not to occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
Ottawa
Ont
Harrison
Cronin
Bain
Winnipeg
Ken
London gas syndicate plans water gas trust for U S cities
Representatives of the London gas syndicate are in cueano proposing a company with twenty millions of capital to promote water gas in large U S cities. They would take in local capitalists and claim water gas can be manufactured and sold for about 25 cents per thousand feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cueano
London Gas Syndicate
United
Itts
Judge Denies Writ in Beggs Habeas Corpus Hearing
Judge Horton in the criminal court refused to issue a writ of habeas corpus for John F. Beggs now imprisoned in the Cronin case. He ruled the indictment provides a sufficient presumption of guilt and that the prisoner may be held without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincaco
Horton
Criminal Court
Henry Bowen Seriously Injured in Carriage Accident
Henry O Bowen editor of the New York Independent was badly bruised and in shock after a carriage accident on a Friday afternoon. He was taken to his Woodstock home. he is 76 years old and authorities fear the shock may prove serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Bowen
Muri
Putnam, Conn
Henry O Bowen
The
New York Independent
Bie
Woodstock
Convention in Idaho Builds Statehood Mood
Idaho's convention at Boise laid groundwork to frame a state constitution for admission. Congress had yet to grant an enabling act, but strong local sentiment favored statehood amid ongoing talks and preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Bown Cory
Congress
Territories
Convention to settle suffrage and anti Mormon power balance
The governor called a convention after assurances from Congress that a people ratified constitution would gain admission and cover convention expenses. The key issue will be suffrage with Mormon influence seen as dangerous. debates over woman suffrage prohibition and corporate governance will also occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Bingham County
Hart
Idaho
Maori Sets Fast Mile Record in Races at Cinceauo
The Maori won the fastest mile ever clocked, beating Little Minch and three others in 1 38 3 5 official time. Outside timers had faster splits, the electric clock showed a rag time, and the winner earned a $1 000 bonus if the record stood. Also results listed for two year old fillies Tulsa Blackburn Amelia and others with varying distances and placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinceauo
Little Minch
Tenbroeck
Tulsa Blackburn
Slappiness
Cancanta
Amelia
Sis O'Lee
Luke B
Spalding
Crespiner
Dancing Kid
Steve Jerome
Cupid
Gaymede
Champage Charlie
Annie Blackburn
Lead Trust Capsaries Explode as Wall Street Reacts
James Weeks discloses the biggest trust, the lead trust, issued 530,188 certificates at par $100 each, capitalizing at $53,013,800, a jump from $32,000,000 two months earlier. The surge unsettles markets as prices fall and certs rush to exit. Other trusts listed include Sump, Cotton Oil, Distillers and Cattle Feeders, and American Cattle with varying capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Weeks
Unlimited Securities
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Ryo Taskeclbace
Electric Flashes and Global News Digest
Reports from Berutiy and Loxpos note bakers strike and a rowing regatta. Russia’s Lutheran church faced government action in Saint Peterssavre. Evanslake diplomat Hoar accepts Valpariso post. Sailors’ strike ends in Liverroor with terms accepted. Vera Cruz storms endanger ships. President Harrison and Windom depart for Deerpark Maryland. Par nell commission discussed payments to witnesses. Persian minister Ghooly Khan leaves Washington for Havre via Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berutiy
Loxpos
Bangor Regetta
St. Peterssavre
Russia
Detroit
R. G. Hoar
Evanslate
Valpariso
Liverroor
Lospen
Parnell Commission
Parenellites
Sommes
Jimes
Zimes
Wasmincton
Hadji Hussein Ghooly Khan
Norfolk
Havre
Dorsey Faces Contempt in Nevada Bank Case
In New York an execution against Stephen W. Dorsey is sought by deputy sheriffs after a verdict favoring the Nevada Bank of San Francisco for 4632 dollars. Judge O'Brien ordered a supplementary examination. Dorsey was fined for contempt when the judgment remained unpaid. A reporter noted the case was expected to have been closed, while Dorsey blamed co‑indorsers for the proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
New York
Stephen W. Dorsey
Judge O'Brien
Nevada Bank of San Francisco
Pentecost Band Converts Stir Tuscana Arrests
Residents of Tuscana react as a local Pentecost group, calling themselves a band, faces arrest after six weeks of meetings. Five members were taken into custody for holding nocturnal gatherings up to 7 am and face formal bearings Monday.
Three Prisoners in Jacksonville Jail Fire Mystery
A Jacksonville jail housing three prisoners caught fire this morning. Before rescuers could reach them the power failed from suffocation, and the incident’s origin remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonvines
Ore
Tive
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pugilists
G. A. RR
Including
American Cattle Trust
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