Wife Confession Unveils Murder Plot In Ferguson Trial
In Otsnen Pa on October 21 the Bartholomew murder trial paused as the widow of Washington Dillard testified she had affair with William M. Bartholomew and helped plan the killing. She described fixing the gun and luring Dillard to his death during a chicken roast. The confession halted the proceedings and adjourned the court to tomorrow.
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Otsnen
William M. Bartholomew
Washington Dillard
Bartholomew
Dillard
Prominent Missourian Murdered in Ferguson Shootout
Frank J. Bowman a well known St Louis attorney with a tainted reputation was shot and killed in Ferguson Mo by D M Chambers a former stockholder in the Times newspaper The two men had ongoing financial and matrimonial disputes Chambers who was once president of the Butchers and Drovers Bank shot Bowman after Bowman arrived with Deputy Sheriff Garret to levy on Chambers property Bowman fell dead and Chambers remained in his home awaiting arrest at 4 30 p m Bowman's death follows a year of sensational local scanda"
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St. Louis
Frank J. Bowman
Chicago
Ferguson
D. M. Chambers
Times
Chambers
Bowman
Garret
Sturs
Garrett
Butchers’ and Drovers’ Bank
Pan American visitors tour M C Cormick works and Pullman
The Pan Americans inspected the M Cormick reaper works and stock yards in Curio, then toured Pullman shops and the city. They learned how a prairie town grew into a 20 000 inhabitant industrial center in little more than a year and were hosted by Mr and Mrs Potter at their north side residence after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
M.C. Cormick Reaper
Pullman
Mrs. Potterseiner
Killed by a Colored Barber in BrianFord Florida
Dr Elliott the town marshal was shot and killed today by Chester Matthews a colored barber. They quarreled Matthews fled to Drury's hotel Elliott followed forced open a door and fired Matthews returned fire and Elliott died. Coroner's jury ruled justifiable homicide. Friends and black residents fear lynching and armed patrols are reported.
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BrianFord
Fla
Elliott
Chester Matthews
Matthews
Drury’s
The Mormon Case Set for November Hearing
Washington October 21 The Supreme Court advanced and set for hearing on the second Monday in November the case of Samuel D. Davis versus Sheriff Benson. The Davis petition seeks habeas corpus relief in a matter tied to the Edmunds law and Mormon case law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washipton
Supreme Court
Samuel D. Davis
Benson
Davis
State peremptorily challenges juror and resumes veniremen
Curcago notes the state reassembling counsel to challenge H. R. Phillips who was expected as the twelfth juror and continuing the examination of veniremen to fill the vacancy.
Foraker Very Ill. Columbus Reports Governor Suffering
A Columbus dispatch at noon reports Governor Foraker is very ill and unlikely to resume campaign work soon. His physician says he is not improving as rapidly as hoped, casting uncertainty on his political schedule.
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Cinconnati
Columbus
Foraker
Grand Jury Indicts West and Graham for Chicago Times Stock Fraud
Chicago October 21 A grand jury indicted James J West and Charles E Graham for fraudulently issuing stock of the Chicago Times company. Capiases were issued for their arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailor West
Chicago
James J. West
Charles KE. Graham
Chicago Times Company
Idaho Prodding Statehood Bid in Governor Shoup Report
Washington October 21 George L Shoup Idaho governor outlines constitutional provisions to be voted on November 5 detailing statehood qualifications population and property growth a rising metal yield and a growing Mormon adherent base. Territory population 113977 polygamy is limited though practiced secretly. Indictments and convictions rise while church sentiment shifts on polygamy. Indian allotments under the severalty act advance with minimal opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiixcton
George L. Shoup
Idaho
They Want a Soft Snap
Washington reports the secretary of the treasury will abolish inspectors of foreign vessels at Philadelphia New Orleans and San Francisco after finding limited work and choosing to assign duties to local inspectors. The salaried positions at stake pay 1000 a year.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Philadelphia
New Orleans
San Francisco
General Baum Visits Pension Office After Tanner Departure
Washington dispatch reports General Green B Baum occupying the chair at the pension office previously held by Corporal Tanner. Baum welcomed friends and toured divisions to observe procedures. Secretary Noble dismisses Tanner’s letter as old news and declines to reply, declaring Tanner a back number.
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Washington
Green B. Baum
Corporal Tanner
Pension Office
Noble
Tanner
Funeral of General Hartrauft in Norristown
Norristown Pa Oct 21 the funeral of General Hartrauft occurred today. Townspeople observed mourning with business suspended. Private services were held at the family residence and the body was escorted to the courthouse where it lay in state from 11 am to 2 pm viewed by about twenty thousand. A funeral ovation followed and at 3 pm the procession moved to the cemetery for grave side services by the grand army and masons.
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General Hartraufft
Norristown
General Hartrauft
Court House
Henry G. McCook
Philadelphia
Grand Army
Masons
Temperance Plan Aims at National Central Organization
James A. Troutman of the Kansas State Temperance union presented a plan to presidents of temperance unions in North and South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska for a central organization. Replies from C T Atkinson Nebraska and W W Barnes South Dakota endorsed the plan and promised cooperation.
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Kansas City
James A. Troutman
Kansas State Temperance Union
North and
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Troutman
C.T. Atkinson
Nebraska Association
W. W. Barnes
South Dakota Association
Americans Arrested in Odessa for Circulating Counterfeit Ruble Bills
Russian police in Odessa seized two men described as Americans for circulating counterfeit twenty five rouble banknotes. Customs inspectors found nearly a million roubles in counterfeit bills hidden in packages claimed to contain cotton cloth that arrived from New York last week.
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American Enterprise
London
Odessa
Bank of Russia
New York
Anarchist Bertis Cleared as Sanity Over Prince William Attempt
The man who attempted to assassinate Prince William of Wittemburg while he rode to church in Ludwigsburg yesterday has been examined and pronounced sane. He is a member of the anarchist society sworn to kill princes. The society recently drew lots to select the killer, choosing Klather.
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Bertis
Klaiber
Prince William of
Greenback party names ticket for New York state offices
In New York City on October 21 representatives of the Greenback party nominated Rev. Thomas K. Beecher for secretary of the state John Sullivan of Westchester for comptroller and Joseph Madison Hall of Hamilton for treasurer. A platform of familiar party tenets was adopted and further nominations will follow.
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New York
Greenback Party
Thomas K. Beecher
John Sullivan
Westchester
Joseph Madison Hall
Hamilton
Supreme Court to Hold Special Term Next Monday
Montana judges meet in Helena and decide a special term will hear Silver Bow tunnel precinct case next Monday. The verdict could shape the legislature's complexion and political balance.
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Montana
Helena
Supreme Court
Silver Bow County
Disfranchisement Appeal Spurs Mississippi Republican Protest
The Mississippi Republican executive committee withdraws the state ticket citing stolen votes and voter suppression. They recount civil war era trauma, bloodshed from the Mississippi Plan, and warn of minority rule, appealing to the nation for redress and national law.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
Chalmers
Mississippi
South
Kemper
Capiah
Clinton
Carrollton
Wahallak
Vicksburg
Yazoo City
Leflore
Destructive Fires Rage Across Midwest Towns
Oct 19 reports describe forest and prairie fires near Princeton Minnesota Maagrsiuth Wisconsin and Bismarck North Dakota. One woman died and large areas including Menoken were burned leaving villagers destitute as fires approach Bismarck.
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Princeton
Minn
MaAgrsurieth
Wis
Bismarck
N. D
Yeserday
Menoken
Big Halkroad Scheme Aimed at Indian Territory Rail Lines
St Louis October 10 First Vice President O Day of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad has drafted a bill to be introduced in the next congress. It would authorize building about 1500 miles of railroad in Indian territory. The routes would spread widely linking the Pan Handle of Texas with Albuquerque and the Atlantic and Pacific line.
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St. Louis
O'Day
San Francisco
Indian Territory
Pan
Texas
Atlantic and Pacific
Albuquerque
After the Bond Thieves Indictments in New Orleans Case
The October 19 grand jury issued six indictments in the state bond case. Three target Morris se who held some stolen bonds and three target other parties, likely ex-Treasurer Burke. Hart’s indictment tied to the session of tainted bonds suggests all holders may face charges.
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New Orleans
Morrisse
Burke
Hart
Fire Torture in Alabama Street Incident Leaves Roberts Roasted
A quarrel in Geranville Alabama on October 19 ended with a Black man dousing Roberts with gasoline. Another Black man lit a lamp and Roberts caught fire, running through the street before dying. One suspect has been arrested.
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Geranville
Ala
Roberts
Giant Swede Delirious Womans Assault Hurts Crowd
An unknown man of gigantic build believed to be Swedish attacked a woman on a New York street. He overpowered a police officer, required six officers to subdue him, and several bystanders were injured in the melee.
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Tussie
New York
Pine Springs wedding seen as peace treaty in Rowan
In Rowan county Kentucky at Pine Springs Frank Tolliver married Grace Martin. The couple are siblings of cadets from rival factions long warring in the area. The wedding is described as a treaty of peace reducing hostilities and signaling reconciliation.
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Crxcasnats
Pine Springs
Rowan County
Frank Tolliver
Grace Martin
To-dup
Fatal Boiler Explosion at Walter Sawmill
AnPerson Indiana October 19. A boiler at the Walter saw mill exploded this morning tearing the mill apart. Morace Kuhn and Walter Mingle were instantly killed. William Rumber and Sam Cook were fatally injured. Four others were severely hurt.
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Anperson
Ind
Walter
Nlorace Kuhn
Walter Mingle
William Rumber
Sam Cook
Foor
Raum Named Pension Commissioner in Surprise Move
Washington October 19 General Green B Raum of Illinois was named pension commissioner. Raum a Civil War veteran and former congressman served as commissioner of internal revenue and will begin duties Monday. His selection surprised officials but is widely praised as a strong appointment.
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Washington
Green B. Raum
Illinois
Raum le
Olindle
Congress
Internal Revenue
G.ajr
Raum
Nils
Chace
Conference planned to unite leading colored men for national leagues
John G. Jones a local lawyer has organized a conference of prominent colored men from all states and territories. They will meet in Chicago next June to form national leagues for protection and advancement of the colored race in the United States.
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Cuenco
John G. Jones
Chicago
United States
Czar and Czarina in Gatschina Arrival Reported
Dispatches note the czar and czarina arriving at Gatschina this morning. Other items include a cigar factory strike in Havana over wages, Harvard College electing Clement Garrett Morgan as class orator, and Captain Francis Rumsey appointed head of the navy bureau by the president. The Cronin jurors near selection and the Pan Americans touring Studebaker facilities at South Bend are also mentioned.
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St. Petersains
Gatschina
Havana
Cabanas Ware
Boston
Harvard College
Clement Garrett Morgan
Washingoton
Francis Rumsey
Bureau
Navy Department
John G. Walker
Curiaco
Criminal Court
Cronin
South Benn
Ind
Studebaker
Survivors Tell Horrors of Earnmoor Sinking at Sea
Seven crew members rescued after the Earnmoor sank 400 miles off Turks Island following a September 4 gale. Survivors recount hunger, seaweed rations, a caught fish, and a sea-bat consumed for survival. One officer and several engineers died. a watchman jumped overboard. a Norwegian sailor drowned off a rescue schooner 300 miles from Hatteras.
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Philadelpha
Earnmoor
Turks Island
Carl Crane
Flagge
Hatteras
Latonia's Closing Day at Latonia Racecourse
Last day of Latonia fall meeting with fast track and large crowd. Passion wins six furlongs with Walker second and Cora L. third in 1:18. Dutchman takes five furlongs with Katie second Buckley third in 1:17. Zulu wins seven furlongs. Mount Lebano third. Monita Hardy wins nine furlongs in the autumn handicap with Long-a-light second and Wary third. Prince Fonso wins five furlongs for two-year-olds. Lizale C. second and Doxey third. Queen of Trumps wins one mile with Pantalette second and Bethbrock third in 1:43.
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Cincinnati
Latonia
Passion
Walker
Cora L
Dutchman
Katie
Buckley
Zulu
Carton
Mount Lebano
Monita Hardy
Wary
Prince Fonso
Lizale C
Doxey
Mite
Queen of Trumps
Pantalette
Bethbrock
John Graham Under Fire as Overhaul Targets Clerk
Trude says he will investigate his clerk John Graham in connection with the Cronin jury case. If Graham is found guilty of jury fixing, Trude will remove him immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Chaco
Trude
Cronin
Dakota
New Cotton Oil Trust Rebrands as National Cotton Oil Co
The Jimes reports the American cotton oil trust to be dissolved and replaced by the National Cotton Oil Company. The new entity will likely take possession by November 1 and operate as a standard business corporation to avoid criticism of trusts and their practices.
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New York
The
Jimes
American Cotton Oil Trust
National Cotton Ol Company
World championship series game two ends with New York win
New York defeats Brooklyn to even the world championship series at one game apiece as the second contest in the set concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brook
Wos
British Minister Returns with Authority to Act
Canada’s Governor General Lord Stanley to visit Victoria and San Francisco via Union Pacific routes. Sir Julian Pauncefote returns to reopen extradition talks and discuss fisheries and Behring Sea issues. Secretary Blaine signals informal, dispassionate review before formal negotiations.
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Oroawa
Ont
Lord Stanley
Canada
Victoria
BOC
San Francisco
Union Pacific
Washington
Dominion
Julian Pauncefote
United States
Great Britain
State Department
Blaine
Lord Salisbury
Germany Pleased With the Czar Visit
Berlin reports an amicable czar visit with Bismarck’s diplomacy easing tensions. Russian fears of pan Slavists rise as Taschkoff gains clout. officials fear possible war and spend large sums on czar’s isolation at Oldschloss and Potsdam.
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Germany
New York Associated Press
Berlin
Bismarck
Fredrich
Russia
St. Petersburg
de Giers
Taschkoff
Gatschina
Count Schouvdloff
Oldschloss
Pottsdam
Kentucky association autumn meet opens with strong turnout
At Lexingtox on October 21 the Kentucky association began its autumn meeting. The track was good and attendance was large. Mile event results: Malone first, Bowling second, Catalpa third in 1 42. Five-eighths mile: Marimack first, Workmate second, Silver Lake third in 1 04. Three-quarters mile: Lulu first, Koko second, Daisy Woodruff third in 1 16%. Dollikins won the Thomas stakes over three-quarters mile, Madora second, Morr third in 1 16%.
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Lexingtox
Kentucky Association
Kate Malone
Princess Bowling
Catalpa
Marimack
Workmate
Silver Lake
Lulu
Koko
Daisy Woodruff
Dollikins
Madora
Morr
The King Is Dead The King Lives Proclamation Issued
Lisbon reports the new king issues a proclamation defending Catholicism constitutional laws and kingdom integrity. The queen kissed the corpse and embraced Don Carlos, blessing him as the monarch and hoping he proves as good a king as a son.
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Lisbon
Don Carlos
Fatal railway accident near Confluence derailment in Oak land line
A construction train on the Oak land railroad near Confluence derailed while moving slowly. It toppled into a ditch and a second car carrying men and rails collapsed onto it. James Fitzpatrick and James Williams were killed instantly. Three laborers were slightly injured. others escaped with minor cuts and bruises.
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Connectsville
Oakland
Confluence
James Fitzpatrick
James Williams
Pan-American excursion visitors arrive in Chicago
Cuicano Oct 19 The Pan American excursion visitors arrived in Chicago this evening. They left the Twenty Second street depot and were escorted by carriages to the Grand Pacific by the First on Second regiments of the Illinois National Guard. At the hotel they were welcomed in a brief address by the mayor.
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Chicago
Cuicano
City
Twenty-Second Street
Illinois National Guard
Northern Pacific President Visits Quanee on Land Grant Talk
President Oakes of the Northern Pacific and a party arrive in Quanee to discuss a government land grant. They refuse to discuss details but are understood to be negotiating to extend the Northern Pacific line to the Atlantic coast by the shortest possible route.
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Quanee
Oakes
The
Northern Pacific
Pacific
Atlantic
Capuchin Priests Sailed to Seek Funds for New York Church
Father Matthew Peever of Cork and Father Marste of the Capuchin order departed Ammorions Downs on the 26th bound for New York to raise money for completing the Capuchin church a memorial to a temperance advocate.
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Ammorions Downs
Matthewa Peever
Order of Capuchine
Cork
Marste
New York
Capunchin Church
Slaves Sold in Zanzibar Markets Report from Anti Slavery Society
Letters from Zanana bar offices describe open slave trading in Zanzibar streets with weekly markets. Slaves, including women, are displayed with price placards, Arabs control the traffic, and British traders provide capital as officials in Zangibar allegedly receive bribes. receipts openly announced on market walls.
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Lobos
Zana Bar
Anti Slavery Society
Zanzibar
Zangibar
Adventists hold conference with delegates from many regions
Barrie Clarek reports the Seventh Day Adventists in session with delegates from twenty states and Canada. Ellen G White remains the spiritual and intellectual head as missions expand to New Zealand, Russia, Greece, Switzerland, Turkey, Germany, Norway, South Africa and U S regions. missionary fund totals $345000.
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Barrie Clarek
Mich
Seventh Day Adventists
Canada
Ellen G. White
New Zealand
Russia
Greece
Switzerland
Turkey
Germany
Norway
South Africa
United States
Terrible Fate Strikes Garenwicn as 15-Year-Old Body Found
The body of Maggie Haurigan, a well regarded 15 year old, was found Saturday in a shallow brook near the village after she vanished Friday night. An examination showed she had been outraged. No clue to the perpetrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garenwicn
N. Y
Maggie Haurigan
Second Coming Believed Imminent by Adventists
Seventh Day Adventists in Fredericksburg announce October 27 as the day of Christ's second coming with services planned all day and night across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Fredericksburg
Horse Races Details From New Jersey Meeting
Elizabeth Hacap EvizaperH New Jersey Oct 22 results list multiple race outcomes. Cracksman won Mile race with Resorter second Lavin ia Belle third. times include 1.46 percent and 12sy for separate events. Other winners include Sir John Castaway and Mute with various placements and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle d'Or
Meriden
Pearl
Mute
Vilid
Puzzle
Burglars Enter Fano Post Office in Midnight Vault Theft
Two men entered the Fano North Dakota post office at midnight bound the night clerk Harry Milton and forced vault access. Milton freed himself and fired a pistol at the escapees. they fled with up to 125 dollars. The vault held forty to fifty registered packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fano
Dak
Harry Milton
Milton
Gladstone Cheered at Chester Station
Gladstone left Hawarden today for Southampton where he will speak tomorrow. At Chester a large crowd cheered him as the train stopped. He voiced hope that the right side would soon be uppermost in the political contest in Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpos
Gladstone
Hawarden
South Hampton
Chester
Great Britain
Mexican Counterfeiters Arrested In City Stolen Bonds Found
City of Mexico reports secret service officers catching a gang of counterfeiters after days of raids. Nearly a dozen men were involved and supposed stolen bonds were recovered. An error in treasury records led to bonds being moved to a stamp printing department and forgotten until a careful search uncovered them yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Brooklyn and New York Battle in World Championship Game
New York defeated Brooklyn 7 to 5 in the third world championship game, with New York leading 3 to 1 after eight innings when play was halted at dusk. Players Welch O Day and Ewing starred for New York while Hinghes Caruthers Clark and Gaff excelled for Brooklyn in a tightly contested contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
New York
Ase Bite
Kreors
Welch
O'Day
Ewing
Hinghes, Caruthers and Clark
Artmphee Leneh
Gaff
Darknoss
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the Cronin Unse
Statenood
A Temperance Trust
State of
Green HH. Raum
Gnogance and Historical Department
Lexington
Adventists
Eilen
Elizabeth Hacap
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