Wife Confession Targets Murder Plot in Bartholomew Trial
In Ferguson Missouri trial scenes shifted as the widow of Washington Dillard testified to an adulterous relationship with William M. Bartholomew and described a planned murder. Bartholomew allegedly arranged a faulty gun and a staged chicken roast to lure Dillard outside where he was killed. The confession halted proceedings with adjournment until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otsnen
William M. Bartholomew
Washington Dillard
Bartholomew
Dillard
Prominent Missourian Murdered in Ferguson
Frank J. Bowman, a well known St. Louis lawyer involved in multiple matrimonial disputes, was shot dead by D. M. Chambers at Chambers home in Ferguson. Chambers, a former bank president and stockholder in the Times newspaper, fired after Bowman refused to leave grounds during an attempted property levy with Deputy Sheriff Garret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Frank J. Bowman
Chicago
Ferguson
D. M. Chambers
Times
Chambers
Bowman
Garret
Sturs
Garrett
Butchers’ and Drovers’ Bank
Pan Americans Inspect M Cormick Works and Pullman
The Pan Americans toured the M Cormick reaper works and stock yards in Curiao and then visited Pullman shops. They saw Pullman’s rapid growth from a prairie settlement to a bustling city of about 20,000. Mr and Mrs Potter were hosts after dinner on the north side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
M.C. Cormick Reaper
Pullman
Mrs. Potterseiner
Killing of Marshal by Colored Barber Sparks Tense Standoff
Dr. Elliott, marshal of Brian Ford Florida, was shot and killed today by Chester Matthews, a colored barber. After a quarrel Matthews fled to Drury's hotel. Elliott followed, forced open a room door and fired. Matthews returned fire, killing Elliott. Coroner's jury rules justifiable homicide. Rumors of lynching and arming fears sweep the town.
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BrianFord
Fla
Elliott
Chester Matthews
Matthews
Drury’s
The Mormon Case set for November hearing
The supreme court advanced the case of Samuel D. Davis against Sheriff Benson and set the hearing for the second Monday in November. Davis is jailed for violating the Edmunds law and seeks release on a writ of habeas corpus in this Mormon case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washipton
Supreme Court
Samuel D. Davis
Benson
Davis
Jury Selection Resumes as Veniremen Seek Twelfth Juror
Curcago on October 21 reported the state’s counsel peremptorily challenged H. R. Phillips who might fill the twelfth juror spot and the venireman examination to fill the vacancy continued.
Foraker Very Ill at Columbus Campaign Halt Expected
A Columbus dispatch reports Governor Foraker is very ill and unlikely to resume campaign work soon. His physician states improvement is slower than hoped, delaying political activities.
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Cinconnati
Columbus
Foraker
Grand jury indicts West and Graham in Chicago Times stock fraud
Chicago Oct. 21 The grand jury indicted James J West and Charles K 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 Seeks Statehood Support In Idaho Governor Reports
Washington October 21 Idaho's governor George L Shoup releases his annual report detailing constitutional provisions to be voted on November 5. He highlights population and property growth metal production and progress toward statehood while noting polygamy tensions and allotment progress under the severalty act amid Indian relations and law actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiixcton
George L. Shoup
Idaho
They Want a Soft Snap
Washington reports that the treasury secretary will abolish inspectors of foreign vessels at Philadelphia New Orleans and San Francisco due to light workloads. Local inspectors will assume any remaining duties and the dropped positions paid 1000 dollars annually.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Philadelphia
New Orleans
San Francisco
General Baum Visits Pension Office In Washington
General Green B. Baum sat in Corporal Tanner’s former chair at the pension office and greeted friends. The visiting tour showcased procedures in the office divisions as officials viewed operations. Secretary Noble dismisses Tanner’s letter, saying he is done with Tanner and will not respond to further attacks.
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Washington
Green B. Baum
Corporal Tanner
Pension Office
Noble
Tanner
Funeral of General Hartrauft in Norristown
Norristown Pa October 21 1917 funeral of General Hartrauft suspended town business and draped in mourning. Private services held at the family residence then remains conveyed with military escort to the court house where they lay in state from 11 am to 2 pm viewed by twenty thousand people. Funeral ovation given by Rev Henry G McCook. Procession to the cemetery started at 3 pm grave 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 Proposed for Central Organization
James A. Troutman president of the Kansas State Temperance union sent a plan for a central organization to temperance leaders in North and South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska. He received endorsements from C T Atkinson Nebraska association and W W Barnes South Dakota association promising 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
Russians arrest two Americans over counterfeit rouble bills
In Odessa two men described as Americans were detained after police found nearly a million roubles in counterfeit twenty five rouble Bank of Russia notes hidden inside cotton cloth bundles sent from New York. The arrests followed customs inspections on the improvised bundles and the large quantity of fake currency discovered.
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American Enterprise
London
Odessa
Bank of Russia
New York
Anarchist Bertis Cleared of William Prince Assassination Attempt
The man who tried to kill Prince William of Wittemburg while he rode to church in Ludwigsburg was examined by doctors and declared sane. A member of an anarchist society sworn to kill princes, he was chosen by lot to carry out the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertis
Klaiber
Prince William of
Greenbackers Nominate Beecher and Sullivan in New York
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 outlining familiar party tenets was adopted.
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New York
Greenback Party
Thomas K. Beecher
John Sullivan
Westchester
Joseph Madison Hall
Hamilton
Supreme court to hold special term on Silver Bow precinct case
At a Helena meeting the Montana Supreme Court judges decided a special term will be held next Monday to hear the tunnel precinct case from Silver Bow county. The decision may influence the legislature’s complexion.
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Montana
Helena
Supreme Court
Silver Bow County
Disfranchised Republicans appeal over Mississippi oppression
A stirring appeal recounts voter suppression and violence since the Mississippi plan. Republicans in Mississippi and national critics denounce minority rule, referencing Kemper, Clinton, Carrollton, Yazoo City, and other victims as they decry dismantling free elections and urge federal redress.
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New Orleans
Jackson
Miss
Chalmers
Mississippi
South
Kemper
Capiah
Clinton
Carrollton
Wahallak
Vicksburg
Yazoo City
Leflore
Destructive Fires Ravage Midwestern Towns
Fire rages across Princeton Minnesota and nearby areas for three weeks burning hay and cordwood. One woman dies in Princeton. In Wisconsin near MaAgrsuri and in North Dakota near Bismarck fires threaten mills yards and farms. Menoken is wiped out and residents are left destitute as the wind drives smoke toward Bismarck.
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Princeton
Minn
MaAgrsurieth
Wis
Bismarck
N. D
Yeserday
Menoken
Big Halkroad Scheme Aims 1500 Miles Rail Line in Indian Territory
St. Louis report on October 10 says First Vice President O Day of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad prepared a bill for Congress to grant rights to build about 1500 miles of railroad in Indian territory. The routes would extend widely, the main line crossing Texas Panhandle westward and linking with the Atlantic and Pacific at Albuquerque.
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St. Louis
O'Day
San Francisco
Indian Territory
Pan
Texas
Atlantic and Pacific
Albuquerque
Bond Thieves Indicted in New Orleans Case
The grand jury returned six indictments in the state bond case. Three indictments target Morris se who had some stolen bonds and three target other parties, likely ex Treasurer Burke. Hart’s indictment ties to the session involving tainted bonds, linking all holders of the bonds to potential consequences.
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New Orleans
Morrisse
Burke
Hart
Giant Swede assaults woman in New York street
An unknown man resembling a Swede, in delirium tremens, attacked a woman on a city street. He overpowered a police officer attempting arrest, and six men were needed to subdue him. Several bystanders were injured in the melee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tussie
New York
Treaty of Peace Marry Ties Rival Cadets in Ky
At Pine Springs Rowan county Frank Tolliver wed Grace Martin. The couple are siblings of cadets from opposing factions who have long fought in the area. the wedding is described as a treaty of peace ending years of violence.
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Crxcasnats
Pine Springs
Rowan County
Frank Tolliver
Grace Martin
To-dup
Fatal boiler explosion at Walter saw mill
In Anperson Indiana a boiler in the Walter saw mill exploded this morning tearing the mill apart. Unnamed victims include Mlor ace Kuhn and Walter Mingle killed instantly. William Rumber and Sam Cook fatally injured with four others severely hurt.
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Anperson
Ind
Walter
Nlorace Kuhn
Walter Mingle
William Rumber
Sam Cook
Foor
Raum Named Pension Commissioner Shocked Officials
The president appointed General Green B Raum of Illinois as pension commissioner. Raum, a Civil War veteran, former congressman, and ex commissioner of internal revenue, will begin duties Monday after oath and presentation to pension office chiefs. The announcement surprised many in Washington.
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Washington
Green B. Raum
Illinois
Raum le
Olindle
Congress
Internal Revenue
G.ajr
Raum
Nils
Chace
Conference Planned to Unite Colored Leaders Nationwide
John G. Jones a local lawyer has organized a summit in Chicago next June gathering prominent Black leaders from all states and territories to form national leagues for the protection and advancement of the colored race in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuenco
John G. Jones
Chicago
United States
Czarina Arrives at Gatschina. Harvard Chooses Morgan Class Orator
Dispatches report the czar and czarina arriving at Gatschina this morning. Harvard College selects Clement Garrett Morgan, colored, as class orator for the senior class. Captain Francis Rumsey named chief of the Navy Bureau by the president. Cronin jurors nearly chosen amid recess. Pan American visitors tour Studebaker works in South Bend. Cabanas cigar workers strike for higher wages.
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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
Lost at Sea survivors recount Earnmoor disaster
Seven survivors from the steamer Earnmoor tell of a doomed voyage after striking a gale on September 4 and sinking the next day. The crew endured hunger, seaweed meals, a sea-bat diet, and one crewman going mad before a schooner rescued them off 300 miles from Hatteras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpha
Earnmoor
Turks Island
Carl Crane
Flagge
Hatteras
Latonia's Closing Day at Latonia Fall Meeting
The final Latonia race day featured a fast track, big crowd, and pleasant weather. Passion won the six furlongs with Walker second and Cora L. third in 1:18. Dutchman captured seven furlongs in 1:17 with Katie second and Buckley third. Zulu won the nine furlongs Cincinnati hotel autumn handicap with Carton second and Mount Lebano third in 1:43. Prince Fonso led the five furlongs for two year olds, with Lizale C. second and Doxey third in 1:03. Queen of Trumps led the mite for three year olds and upward, 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
Prosecutor to Probe Clerk John Graham in Cronin Jury Case
Trude, who has been linked to his clerk John Graham under indictment for jury fixing in the Cronin jury, returned from Dakota and says he will investigate the clerk. If Graham is found guilty as charged, Trude will dismiss him immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Chaco
Trude
Cronin
Dakota
National Cotton Oil Company forms to replace trust
The Jimes reports the American cotton oil trust will dissolve and be replaced by the National Cotton Oil Company, likely taking control around November 1. The aim is to avoid criticisms aimed at trusts while operating as an ordinary business corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Jimes
American Cotton Oil Trust
National Cotton Ol Company
New York Triumph in World Championship Series Game Two
New York defeats Brookywn in game two of the world championship series by a 6 to score. The match adds momentum for New York as Brooklyn faces continued pressure in the rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brook
Wos
Vexed questions move toward dispassionate settlement
Lord Stanley new Canadian governor general heads toward Victoria and San Francisco while Sir Julian Pauncefote returns to reopen extradition treaty talks and fishery Behring Sea issues. Secretary Blaine indicates informal review before formal action.
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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 a friendly shift after the czar's visit as Bismarck cites Russia's peaceful inclinations toward Germany. Russian pan Slavists fear Moscow's diplomacy. Taschkoff grows influence while Schouvdloff shows nerves amid palace security at Potsdam and Oldschloss.
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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 meeting results at Lexingtox
Mile Kate Malone led the program with Princess Bowling second and Catalpa third in 1 42. Marimack won five-eighths mile with Workmate second and Silver Lake third in 1 04. Lulu captured three-quarters mile ahead of Koko and Daisy Woodruff in 1 16. Dollikins won the Thomas stakes three-quarters mile with Madora second and Morr third in 1 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexingtox
Kentucky Association
Kate Malone
Princess Bowling
Catalpa
Marimack
Workmate
Silver Lake
Lulu
Koko
Daisy Woodruff
Dollikins
Madora
Morr
Proclaimed new Portuguese king pledges faith and laws
Lisbon report notes the new king issues a proclamation to uphold Catholic faith, constitutional laws, and territorial integrity. The queen kissed the late king's corpse and embraced Don Carlos, blessing him as monarch and hoping he proves as good as a son.
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Lisbon
Don Carlos
Fatal Railway Accident Near Confluence Pennsylvania
A construction train on the Oak land railroad derailed near Confluence in Connectsville Pennsylvania. The wrecked car loaded with men was buried under steel rails. James Fitzpatrick and James Williams were killed instantly. Three laborers were slightly injured while others escaped with minor cuts and bruises.
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Connectsville
Oakland
Confluence
James Fitzpatrick
James Williams
Pan-American visitors arrived in Cuicano
Pan-American excursion guests reached Cuicano on October 19 and were escorted from the Twenty-Second street depot to the Grand Pacific by Illinois National Guard units. The mayor delivered a brief welcome at the hotel.
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Chicago
Cuicano
City
Twenty-Second Street
Illinois National Guard
Northern Pacific Mission Underway For Land Grant
President Oakes of the Northern Pacific and a party visit Quanee to discuss a potential government land grant. They aim to advance the Northern Pacific Line toward the Atlantic coast via the shortest feasible route, with negotiations ongoing and no formal statements issued.
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Quanee
Oakes
The
Northern Pacific
Pacific
Atlantic
Capuchin Fathers Sail to New York for Church Fund
Father Matthew Peever of the Capuchin order Cork and Father Marste departed Ammorions Downs on October 26 to gather funds for completing the Capuchin church. The project honors temperance advocate and aims to support the church building effort.
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Ammorions Downs
Matthewa Peever
Order of Capuchine
Cork
Marste
New York
Capunchin Church
Slaves Sale Reported in Slavery Hub with Open Markets
Letters to the Anti Slavery Society describe public slave markets in Zanzibar where slaves are displayed with price placards. Arab traders dominate traffic funded by British firms, with officials bribed for immunity and little action from European representatives.
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Lobos
Zana Bar
Anti Slavery Society
Zanzibar
Zangibar
Adventists Hold Conference Amid Global Mission Push
Barrie Clarek reports from Mich on the Seventh Day Adventists conference with delegates from twenty states and Canada. Ellen G White is described as the spiritual head. The church is expanding in New Zealand, Russia, Greece, Switzerland, Turkey, Germany, Norway, South Africa and U S regions, with the missionary fund totaling $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
Tragic Mystery as 15-Year-Old Maggie Haurigan Found Dead
In Garenwich New York on October 22 the body of Maggie Haurigan, a respected 15 year old, was recovered from a shallow brook near the village. The victim appeared nearly nude and an examination showed she had been outraged. Authorities report no clue to the suspected assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garenwich
N. Y
Maggie Haurigan
Second Coming Date Predicted By Adventists
Seventh Day Adventists in Fredericksburg Virginia declare today as the second coming of Christ with services planned all day and night across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Fredericksburg
Horse Races at Elizabeth Hacap N J October
Cracksman won with Resorter and Lavin ia Belle in order. Times listed show 1 46 for a mile race. Guy Gray won a mile with Burnside and Harxburg placing. Sir John captured three-quarters of a mile with Fulla Blackburn and Civil Service third. Castaway led a 1 53h mile and a sixteenth with King Crab and Defaulter following. Belle d Or won a three-quarters mile race with Meriden and Pearl Set third. Mute won another three-quarters mile race with Vilid and Puzzle finishing second and third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle d'Or
Meriden
Pearl
Mute
Vilid
Puzzle
Burglars Bind Clerk at Fano Post Office
Two men forced entry to the Fano North Dakota post office at midnight bound night clerk Harry Milton gagged him and demanded the vault combination. Milton freed himself fired at the burglars, who escaped with up to $125 and several registered packages in the vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fano
Dak
Harry Milton
Milton
Gladstone Cheered by Crowd at Chester Station
Gladstone left Hawarden for Southhampton where he was met by a large crowd at Chester station. He delivered a brief speech expressing 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 Case
Secret service officers in City of Mexico report bustling roundups of counterfeiters after discovering stolen bonds hidden in a treasury stamp department. About ten men detained as investigators piece together how the bogus bonds circulated and why the books were left for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Mexico
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Brooklyn and New York Clash in Third World Championship
New York defeated Brooklyn 7 to 5 in the third world championship game played October 22. For New York Welch O Day and Ewing led the offense while Brooklyn was paced by Hinghes Caruthers Clark and Gaff. The game was called due to darkness at the end of the eighth inning.
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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
Geranville
Ala
Roberts
Green HH. Raum
Ginawee and Historical Department
Lexington
Adventists
Eilen
Elizabeth Hacap
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