Chronology of Cronin Murder Trial Opens in Chicago Court
In Chicago, District Attorney Longnecker opens the Cronin murder case citing circumstantial evidence and a motive tied to the Clan Na Gael. He outlines the jury process, defines reasonable doubt, and details alleged triangle leadership controlling the order with embezzlement and secrecy. The narrative notes objections, legal standards, and Cronin's connections to the controversial group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crterio
Cronin
Longnecker
Dr. Cronin
United Brotherhood
Clan-Na-Gael
Clan- Na-Gael
Forrest
McConnell
Sullivan
Feeley
Boland
States Attorney
England
Triangle
Dr.Cronin
Treland
Coughlin
Crobin Din Campa
Mare Marth
Conspiracy Evidence Ties Cronin Case to Sullivan Group
Testimony in the Cronin murder case outlines an arrangement with Cronin to accompany a messenger to injuries among Sullivan’s men. Prosecution cites Coughlin, Kunse, and Burke as conspiracy actors while defense shows Cronin’s office and corpse identification details.
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Cronin
Sullivan
Coughlin
Couglin
Carlson
Denam
Dr. Cronin
Kunse
Martin Burke
Winnipeg
Liverpool
Ngenecker
Ile
Longnecker
Villiers
Lake View
James F. Boland
Forest
Boland
Clark Street
The Kentucky Feud near Harlan courthouse fight
A factional clash near Harlan courthouse leaves Illard Dean dead and six others wounded. The Turner faction of Harlan county attacked the Howard forces at E M Howard's camp. one of the attackers’ side was unhurt. Six wounded on the Howard side include Ben Mitchell and George Cole. The Howard gang retreated three miles from the court house after the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Harlan Court House
Law and Order Party
Turner
Harlan County
Lewis
Court House
Howard
E. M. Howard
Illard Dean
Bird Spinlock
Robert Napier
Ben Mitchell
George Cole
Thomas Howard
Jim Spinlock
Will Jennings
Wilson Howard
Callum Trial Testimony Conflicts Over Forged Notes
In Minneapolis the Callum trial moved forward as John Blaisdell contradicted prior testimony while County Attorney Davis testified that Callum confessed to forging all notes. He allegedly admitted destroying genuine notes and substituting forgeries after being shown Blaisdell's signature.
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Minneapolis
Callum
John IF
Blairdell
Davis
Blaisdell
Seamer Boiler Explodes Aboard Steamer Cephilonia
A boiler explosion on the steamer Cephilonia off Holyhead caused severe damage forcing a return to Liverpool for repairs. Two engineers and four firemen sustained serious injuries. The ship had sailed from Liverpool for Bowton earlier today.
Railroads deny alliance and cite traffic arrangement
President Depew of New York Central said today there has been a traffic arrangement between Chicago and North Western and Union Pacific but nothing further has been done and he has nothing to add.
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Depew
New York Central
Chicago
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Bank Robbery at Didsbury Ends in Suspected Suicide
An unknown man entered a bank at Didsbury Lamenshire today. He drew a revolver and shot messenger Allen, seized eighty pounds, then fled. He was soon overtaken during escape and shot himself. Allen’s wound may not be fatal.
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Lesbos
Didsbury
Lamenshire
Allen
Theatrical Manager Let Go on Bigamy Charge
New York theater figure George W. Leader who eloped with Lawyer Newcombe’s daughter was indicted for bigamy and arrested. He posted bail of 2500 dollars. Actress Clara Chester asserts they are common law spouses.
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New York
Ocay
George W. Leadever
Newcombe
Clara Chester
Tarrhige
Missing papers threaten county’s boodler case
Cintenco October 25. Important papers missing from the state's attorney's office hamper efforts to fight boodler claims against contractor Kelling ex-Warden Varnell ex- Commissioner Frey and the American Stone and Brick Preserving company. Lawyer Furthmann represents the last-named claimant. No clue to disappearance. Recovery is vital to avoid potential county losses running into thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cintenco
Kelling
Varnell
Frey
American Stone and Brick Preserving Company
Furthmann
States Attorney's Office
Longenecker
Train Wrecking Plot Causes Fatal Tank Explosions
A Lake Erie and Western freight train wrecked at Kokomo by obstructed switch. Twelve oil tanks exploded in quick succession, burning lumber cars. Engineer Mehl Fireman Burnett and head brakeman Spellman were killed. This marks the third wrecking attempt in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Indianapolis
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Kokomo
Mehl
Burnett
Spellman
Likely consolidation of league and association negates weaker clubs
A St Louis sporting paper says the league and association may merge into one group of ten to twelve clubs. Unprofitable cities would be dropped and each club would contribute to a large guarantee fund aimed at countering a Brotherhood league if it exists next year. The paper cites a reliable source.
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St. Louis
League
Clu
Brotherhood League
Battle reported in Samoa at Savay island
Advices from Apia dated October 25 report a battle on Savay between Malietoa and Tamasee forces. About three hundred were engaged with several killed and many wounded on both sides. Outcome of the fight is not known.
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Syonng
N.S. Wy
Apia
Savay
Malietoa
Tamasee
Port Leydon Fire Destroys Business District
A morning blaze in Port Leydon destroyed the Douglass house and opera house along with eight stores the post office and several dwellings. Fifteen families lost homes and possessions as the fire caused about 100000 dollars in damage.
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Toon
Warkrtows
Port Leydon
Douglass
Opera House
Post Ofice
Pan American excursionists welcomed by Minneapolis officials
The Pan American excursionists arrived from St Paul this morning and were shown to the chamber of commerce. Mayor Babb welcomed them, and Delegate Trescott responded. The visitors then toured Minneapolis High School and Washburn Mills.
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Minneapolis
Quet al
St. Paul
Chamber of Commerce
Babb
Trescott
High
Washburn Mills
Ford Kills Jesse James Suspect Wounded in Saloon Standoff
In Watsenunac Colorado on October 25 Bob Ford the man who killed Jesse James runs a saloon. A cowboy Ernest Kurry attempted to shoot Ford yesterday but Ford ducked and returned fire wounding Kurry twice in a quick clash.
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Watsenunac
Colo
Bob Ford
Jesse James
Ernest Kurry
Ford
Kurry
Davitt backs land reform before Parnell commission
Michael Davitt told the Parnell commission in London that the Irish landlord system should be abolished and land transferred to the state. He said eight tenths of foreign funds came from Irish workers and asserted that Pigott confessed forgery before testifying for the Times. He pledged to prove the allegation with evidence later.
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Lonxpos
Michael Davitt
Parnell Commission
Ireland
America
Davitt
Houston
Loyal and Patriotic League
Parnell
London Times
Pigott
Zimes
Hannen
Electric Flashes of World and Local News Briefs
Paris reports the death of French dramatist Emile Augier. In London the jockey club had two starters, Sheen winning over Ben Cherd. A large wreck feared near Clear Lake on the Milwaukee and St. Paul line. An earthquake felt across much of Mexico with no damage reported. Glass prices to rise 4 percent per Window Glass Manufacturers Association. Joel Barlow Moorehead, noted iron manufacturer, dies at 77 in Pirsiapure. Houghton stakes at Newmarket sees dead heat Blue Green and Vermillion. In St. Louis, witnesses describe a pistol draw before a fatal Chambers shooting. A collision near Ventura Iowa on the Milwaukee and St. Paul line damages engines and cars. no injuries.
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Paris
Emile Augier
London
Jockey Club
Sheen
Benchard
Mason City
Milwaukee and
St. Paul Road
Clear Lake
City of Mexico
Pirisaure
Window
Piitapenruta
Joel Barlow Moorehead
Lennon
Newmarket
Blue Green
Vermillion
Lusignan
St. Louis
Chambers
Bowman
Mitwauner
Wis
Ventura
Iowa
Milwaukee and St. Paul
World championship game six ends in New York win in boss
In New York on October 25, the sixth game of the world championship series ended 2 to 1 after 11 innings. New York totals six hits and one error while Brooklyn had six hits and four errors. battery for New York was O Day and Ewing, for Brooklyn Terry and Wisner. Umpires were Lynch and Gaffney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
O'Day
Ewing
Terry
Wisner
Lynch and Gaffney
Cargo Thrown Overboard From Baltimore Vessel
Baltimore dispatch reports the ship Baltimore ashore at Cape Henry with a cargo valued at 250000 dollars and insured. Agents Patterson Ram say dry goods earthenware tin plates copper ore and soda are being thrown overboard as rough seas hinder tug access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Patterson
Ramsay WN Co
Cape Henry
Western mills claim sale to New York syndicate
Minneapolis report states the Great Washburn flouring mills have been sold to a New York syndicate with part of the stock likely to be sold in England and the transfer expected next September Washburn confirms a pending deal. London reports Pillsbury mills sale has fallen through.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern Mills
Washburn
New York
England
London
Pillsbury Mills
Identification in Winnipeg case details and autopsy findings
The report covers the Winnipeg identification trial with resumption of evidence. It notes the keeper of evidence identifying the deceased, the discovery of a body in a catch basin by sewer workers, police sworn in, and dental expert testimony matching teeth plates. Autopsy by Dr. Egbert described wounds to the head, lack of skull fracture, stomach contents, time since death, and uncertainty about exact cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaco
Forrest
Lewis
Cronin
Egbert
Perkins
The Strategy of War. Wilson Howard vs County Judge Lewis
A Pineville dispatch reports Wilson Howard's outlaw forces executing a near flank against County Judge Lewis. Howard's men seized Pineville's court house, holding the town while Lewis's party camps outside and plans a recapture, promising a bloody battle.
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Louisville
Pineville
Wilson Howard
Lewis
Court House
Howard
Montreal Explosion Claims One Death in Blast
In Montreal on October 24 an explosion caused extensive damage and injuries. Police report one confirmed death with rumors of two additional fatalities. More than sixty people, including women and children, were injured and several homes were shattered by the blast’s force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrea
Senator Sherman Warns of Pan-American Union Push
In a speech on October 25 in Ohio, Senator Sherman warned that the next Congress would likely pursue action toward uniting North Central and South American republics into a solid bloc for political and commercial purposes.
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Cortumnus
Ohio
Sherman
Congress
North
Central
South America
Train collision at Holton halts evening mail and passenger trains
North Vernon Indiana October 25 The evening fast mail collided with a Cincinnati bound passenger train at Holton fourteen miles east of here The engines of both trains were demolished A passenger sustained a scalp wound but non life threatening Others were shaken up and escaped with minor injuries
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North Vernon
Ind
Cincinnati
Holton
Here
Universalist Convention Affirms Scriptures Veracity
Lyon Mass Oct 25 The Universalist church general convention passed a resolution reaffirming belief in the historical veracity of the New Testament and records of Jesus Christ life words and works as they have held since the church’s origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Mass
Universalist
Universalist Church In General Convention
Lord Jesus Christ
Bomb Explodes Wounding Children Near Franklin School
In Franklin Pennsylvania on October 25 a dynamite laden bomb near the Galloway farm schoolhouse exploded while children tried to touch it with a knife. Two boys named Fitzgerald and Rogers were fatally harmed and eight others were seriously hurt. Police believe the device was made to kill fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Galloway
Fitzgerald
Rogers
Pia
Burke Confession at Winnipeg Jail Linked to Cro nin Murder
Winnipeg October 25 reports say Martin Burke in jail confessed to Chicago authorities via two prisoner informants about the Cro nin murder. Police express skepticism about the stories and place little reliance on them.
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Martin Burke
Winnipeg
Chicago
Cronin
Union Pacific Sees Net Earnings Rise in September
The Busy Union Pacific Boston report shows the system's September net earnings up by 232,666 over the year ago period. For the nine months ending in September, net earnings increased by 703,000.
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Boston
Union Pacife
A Preachers Private Bank Cloned Closes in Ohio
CLEVELAND Oct 25 The private bank of Rev J W Howell at Fostoria Ohio closed its doors today Depositors are mainly merchants Assets 5000 Liabilities will exceed that amount
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Preachers
Cleveland
Rev
J. W. Howell
Fostoria
Ohio
Thurman collapses during Cincinnati speech at Music Hall
Old Roman tit Cincinnati October 25 Allen G Thurman failed to complete his address at Music Hall and was forced to stop due to exhaustion. He was carried to a hotel after leaving the hall when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Allen G. Thurman
Music Hall
Wood polygamy pardon granted in Utah case
A pardon is granted in the case of George C. Wood who was convicted of polygamy and sentenced on May 29, 1886 to five years imprisonment in the Utah penitentiary and to pay a $500 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmixcron
George C. Wood
Utah
Explosion Aboard Cephalonia Claims Three More Lives
Lonpor Oct 25. The Cephalonia’s blast after leaving Liverpool for Boston proved deadlier than expected. Three injured men died and another may not recover. Charles Brdlaugh, treated for lung congestion, had a poor night and his condition worsened this morning.
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Lonpor
Cephalonia
Liverpool
Boston
Charles Brdlaugh
Wool Market Slips as Trade Volume Rises in Northwest
Mow the Wool Goes, Bowron, Oct. 25 reports a brisk wool market with lower prices. Territorial wools sold freely, transactions totaling 950,000 pounds. Fine wools bid at 18 6d, medium around 50c. Eastern Oregon mostly at 21 for Nov tr. No.2 down to 18c. Valley Oregon shows varied quality with small sales at 34 to 36c. California wool dull.
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Bowron
Territorial
Oregon
Valley
California
Live Stock Market Report from Citicado Oct 25
Receipts show cattle at 11,000 with market steady. Beeves bring 45 to 95 dollars, steers 30 to 46, stockers and feeders 10 to 25, Texas cattle about 1.50, western rangers 1.20. Sheep receipts 8,000, market steady with natives 2.75 to 5.00, western around 4.0, Texas 3.20 to 4.10.
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Citicado
Beeves
Texas
Western Rangers
Western
Piping Work Buzzes at Shops and Normandy Dining Delights
Mr. Cook leads a growing crew on piping contracts at the shops while Normandie advertises banquets and oyster specials. The Royce and Lansing Musical Comedy Company plan a Scrab Book Farce in Cheyenne as Pan American delegates visit Omatin. Union Pacific tank shipments head from San Francisco to Cheyenne. Trainmaster moves from Cheyenne to Laramie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cook
Royce and Lansing
Cheyenne
United States
Carr
Laramie
Colonel Stitzer
Pan-American Congress
Omatin
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Normandy
Omaha Repubblican
Parsons
Delmonico
Notice for Publication at Cheyenne Land Office 1880
Notice is given that named settlers filed intent to make final proof for claims in Laramie Co Wyoming. Proofs will be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wy on November 21 1880. Names witnesses William Rattled Charles Grows William Etelshorn and Stillman A Pierce all of Pine Bluffs.
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Cheyenne
Wryo
Tete Garland
Jane Mr. Gailesway
Lam I
Garland
Laramie Co
Wyo
William
Iiam Etelshorn
Stillman A. Pierce
Pine Bluffs
Champion, Register
Final Proof Notice for Publication in Wyoming claim
Arthur Gardisier of Cheyenne Laramie County Wyoming filed notice of intention to make proof on desert land claim No. 315 for section HM in township 20 north range as west before the clerk and receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Saturday the 2d of November 1889. Witnesses to prove irrigation and reclamation are Alexander J. Perry Caleb M. La Grange Demerit E. Brown and Walter Brown all of Goshen Wyoming. E P Champlin register.
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Aaid Land
Alexander J. Perry
Caleb M. la Grange
Demerit E. Brown
Walter Brown
Goshen
Wye
E. P. Champlin
L.eglater
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
United States Land Office Cheyenne WyomingSeptember 10 18 Notice is hereby given that Orr I Wee Donald of D Blondeau street Keokuk Iowa has Old notice of Inten tion to make proof on his desert land claim No 4117 for the all section 10 township 12 north range 61 west before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Tuesday the Sunday of November LA He names the following wither-ca to prove said land John H McDonald Samuel L Blake Robert Jackson and James Hill all of Egbert Laramie county Wyoming E P Champlin Register
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United States
Cheyenne
Wyo
Orr
U I
Wee Donald
D. Blondeau Street
Keokuk
Lee County
Iowa
Wyoming
John H. McDonald
Samuel L. Blake
Robert Jackson
James Hill
Egbert
Laramie County
Wyomley
E. P. Champlin
Kegiater
Uni Ten States Land Order
L. Porter McDonald
Emimettshu
Palo Alto County
Laws
Joan H. McDonald
Samuel L. Wake
James Ill
Laramte County
BK. P. Cohampllis
Hegister
Desert Land Final Proof Notice in Cheyenne Wyoming
Desert land final proof notice issued for L Porter McDonald who fled notice of intention to make proof on desert land claim No 1H. before the Register in Cheyenne on November 30. Witnesses named include Joan H McDonald Samuel L Wake Robert Jackson and James ill of Egbert Laramie County Wyoming.
Notice for Publication in Cheyenne land office 1880
Notice from the land office at Cheyenne Wyoming dated August 4 1880 states a named settler plans final proof to support his claim. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on August 10 1880. Witnesses Henry Yoder Pasion Ro Frank Yoder Philipp J. Yoder all of Phips Wyoming testify to continuous residence and cultivation of public land.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Fenner
Orirtia
H. d. MT
S. W. Tg
Guld Land
Yoder
Paasion
Frank Yoder
Philipp J. Yoder
Phips
Tlaon
Register
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Chicago Criminal Court
Hank Moter
Carl Graves
Ludwig Loder
Loder
Willim Davis
August Plager
Plagge
William Robinson
William Wright
Robinson
Thomas Hunt
Graves
Loden
Uish
Samoa
THE
Parnell Commiagion
Hese
Kentucky
Montreal
U. S. Land Office
Mewert Laud
Cattle Brands
L. Voorhees & CO
Postoffice
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