Chronical Trial Opens in Cronin Murder Case
In Chicago District Attorney Longnecker opened the Cronin murder case in the criminal court. He outlined circumstantial evidence, the meaning of presumption of innocence and reasonable doubt, and defined material allegations to be proved. He discussed the Clan Na Gael triangle and the dynamite policy while detailing Cronin's fights within the order and the alleged embezzlement and secrecy surrounding the conspiracy.
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 Ties Drill Cronin Murder Witnesses Hear
The defense outlined a pact involving Cronin and Sullivan era associates, claiming Cronin accompanied a messenger to reach Sullivan men injured in action. Prosecutors tied Coughlin to threats against a north side Catholic and linked Kunse to Cronin’s murder after the body’s discovery. Witnesses identified Cronin’s corpse and detailed office location, while the defense challenged vantage points of Cronin’s Clark street office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Triggers Fatal Clash Near Harlan
A factional fight near Harlan court house left Illard Dean dead and six wounded. The law and order turnout of about fifty men under Judge Lewis attacked the Howard forces at E M Howards house, causing a brief but sharp engagement with no attackers hurt. Seven named wounded include Bird Spinlock, Robert Napier, Ben Mitchell, George Cole, Thomas Howard, Jim Spinlock, and Will Jennings. Wilson Howard escaped unhurt. The Howard gang retreated three miles from the courthouse after the clash.
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: Blaisdell Contradicts Yesterday Testimony
In Minneapolis on October 34 Callum trial witness Blaisdell contradicted prior statements. County Attorney Davis testified that Callum confessed to forging and destroying genuine notes and replacing them with forged ones after being prompted by the cashier that at least one note was genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Callum
John IF
Blairdell
Davis
Blaisdell
Seamer Boiler Explodes For Cephilonia Off Holyhead
A boiler explosion on the steamer Cephilonia after departing Liverpool for Bowton near Holyhead severely damages the vessel. Two engineers and four firemen are reported seriously injured in the incident, prompting an emergency return to Liverpool for repairs.
NY Central President says traffic pact exists but no alliance
President Depew of the New York Central told reporters there has been a traffic arrangement between Chicago and North Western and Union Pacific, but no alliance or further action has been taken, in response to a morning paper report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depew
New York Central
Chicago
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Bank Robbery Attempt Ends in Self-Inflicted Death
In Didsbury Lamenshire an unknown man entered a bank, drew a revolver and shot the messenger Allen. He seized eighty pounds from a clerk and fled across the country. The robber then shot himself. Allen’s wounds are not necessarily fatal.
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Lesbos
Didsbury
Lamenshire
Allen
Theatrical Manager Indicted for Bigamy in New York
George W. Leadever, a New York theatrical manager who eloped with a lawyer's daughter, was indicted for bigamy and arrested. He was released on $2,500 bail. The actress Clara Chester claims they are common law husband and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ocay
George W. Leadever
Newcombe
Clara Chester
Tarrhige
Missing papers threaten county boodler case
Cintenco Oct 25. Important papers missing from the state's attorney's office hinder county efforts to challenges boodler claims tied to contractor Kelling ex-Warden Varnell ex-Commissioner Frey and the American Stone and Brick Preserving company. Lawyer Furthmann now represents the latter. No clue to disappearance. Potential loss of thousands if not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cintenco
Kelling
Varnell
Frey
American Stone and Brick Preserving Company
Furthmann
States Attorney's Office
Longenecker
Train Wreckers Strike Again In Kokomo Attack
A Lake Erie and Western freight train was wrecked at Kokomo by an obstruction on the switch set by train wreckers. Twelve oil tanks exploded, burning lumber cars as Engineer Mehl Fireman Burnett and head brakeman Spellman were killed. This marks a third such attack in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Indianapolis
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Kokomo
Mehl
Burnett
Spellman
Will Probably Be Consolidated League Plans
A St Louis sporting paper claims the league and association will consolidate into ten to twelve clubs with unprofitable cities dropped. Each club would contribute to a ward four guarantee fund to aid the association against a Brotherhood league, if one exists next year. The paper cites a reliable source in formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
League
Clu
Brotherhood League
Battle reported on Samoa island Savay fight outcome unknown
Advices from Apia dated Oct 25 report a battle on Savay between Malietoa and Tamasee forces with about three hundred engaged and several killed and wounded on each side. Which party won was not known.
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Syonng
N.S. Wy
Apia
Savay
Malietoa
Tamasee
Port Leydon Fire Destroys Main District
A morning blaze in Port Leydon wiped out the Douglass house and opera house along with eight stores a post office and several dwellings. Fifteen families lost their homes and many possessions. Estimated loss stands at $100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toon
Warkrtows
Port Leydon
Douglass
Opera House
Post Ofice
Pan American excursionists welcomed by Minneapolis Mayor
At Minneapolis the Pan American excursionists arrived from St. Paul this morning and were shown to the chamber of commerce. Mayor Babb welcomed them, with a response from Delegate Trescott. They then visited the high school and Washburn mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Quet al
St. Paul
Chamber of Commerce
Babb
Trescott
High
Washburn Mills
Ford Kills Rival in Saloon Fight at Watsenunac
In Watsenunac Colorado on October 25 Bob Ford the man who killed Jesse James runs a local saloon. A cowboy named Ernest Kurry shot at Ford yesterday but Ford dodged and returned fire wounding Kurry twice.
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Watsenunac
Colo
Bob Ford
Jesse James
Ernest Kurry
Ford
Kurry
Davitt Addresses Parnell Commission On Irish Land
Michael Davitt urged abolition of the landlord system and transfer of land to the state at the Parnell commission in London. He claimed eight tenths of Irish support funds came from Irish workers and accused Houston and others of knowing the London Times letters were forgeries before Pigott testified. He pledged to prove the allegation with evidence later as Chief Justice Hannen pressed for substantiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonxpos
Michael Davitt
Parnell Commission
Ireland
America
Davitt
Houston
Loyal and Patriotic League
Parnell
London Times
Pigott
Zimes
Hannen
Electric Flashes From Around the World on Oct 25
Paris reports the death of French dramatist Emile Augier. In London the Jockey Club had two starters with Sheen winning over Ben chard. A large wreck is reported near Clear Lake on the Milwaukee and St. Paul line. An earthquake shakes much of Mexico with no damage reported. Glass prices rise 4 percent per the Window Glass Manufacturers Association. Joel Barlow Moorehead, a noted iron industrialist, dies at 77 in Pirsaure. In Ireland the Newmarket Houghton stakes end in a dead heat between Blue Green and Vermillion with Lusignan third. In St. Louis Chambers is examined over the Bowman killing. witness testimony notes a possible pistol draw by Bowman. A Ventura, Iowa collision disrupts a Milwaukee line train. five freight cars demolished but 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 Series Game Six Ends in Brooklyn
In New York on October 25, the sixth game of the world championship series ended 2 to 0 after eleven innings. New York had six hits and one error, Brooklyn six hits and four errors. The New York battery was O Day and Ewing while Brooklyn was Terry and Wisner. Umpires were Lynch and Gaffney.
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New York
Brooklyn
O'Day
Ewing
Terry
Wisner
Lynch and Gaffney
Baltimore steamer cargo to be thrown overboard at sea
Baltimore reports the vessel Baltimore ashore at Cape Henry with cargo valued at 250000 dollars insured. Patterson Ram say WN Co. acts as agents. Cargo includes dry goods earthenware tin pistes copper ore and soda. Sea runs high and tugs may not reach to salvage the cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Patterson
Ramsay WN Co
Cape Henry
Mills Sale Rumor Involving Washburn and Pillsbury
The north western mills claim the Great Washburn flouring mills were sold to a New York syndicate with part of the stock to be sold in England and a transfer next September. Washburn confirms a deal is pending. London reports Pillsbury sale fell through.
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Minneapolis
Northwestern Mills
Washburn
New York
England
London
Pillsbury Mills
Identification of Martin Burke Confession Amid Jail Proceedings
In Pineville Cureaco on October 25 the court resumed taking evidence on the Burke-Cronin case. The testimony covered the identification of the victim and the discovery of a body in a catch basin by sewer workers. Dr. Egbert presented autopsy findings noting head wounds and possible death by bleeding, while acknowledging uncertainty about the exact cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cureaco
Forrest
Lewis
Cronin
Egbert
Perkins
The Strategy of War in Pineville Skirmish
A Pineville dispatch reports Wilson Howard's outlaw forces executing a near flank against County Judge Lewis. Howard seized the town courthouse while Lewis's party camped outside, with plans to attempt a recapture and a likely bloody battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Pineville
Wilson Howard
Lewis
Court House
Howard
The Montreal Explosion Toll and Aftermath
The Montreal blast left one confirmed dead with rumors of two more fatalities. Over sixty people were injured, including women and children, as nearby homes suffered blown-in fronts from the concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrea
Senator Sherman Warns of Pan American Union in Speech
In Ohio on October 25, Senator Sherman said the next congress would likely push toward forming a solid alliance of North Central and South American republics, united commercially and politically, a union he warned could shift power balance regionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortumnus
Ohio
Sherman
Congress
North
Central
South America
Mail and passenger train collide near Holton
The evening fast mail collided with a Cincinnati passenger train at Holton Indiana fourteen miles east of North Vernon. Both engines were demolished. One passenger suffered a scalp wound not dangerous. The others were shaken but unhurt.
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North Vernon
Ind
Cincinnati
Holton
Here
Universalist convention reaffirms New Testament veracity
Lyon Mass Oct 25 The Universalist church convention adopted a resolution reaffirming longstanding belief in the historical truth of the New Testament records of Jesus Christ life words and works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Mass
Universalist
Universalist Church In General Convention
Lord Jesus Christ
Bomb near Franklin schoolhouse injures children
In Franklin Pennsylvania on October 25 a dynamite laden bomb on the Galloway farm exploded while children tried to poke it with a knife. Two boys named Fitzgerald and Rogers died and eight others were seriously hurt. police suspect it was built to kill fish.
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Franklin
Galloway
Fitzgerald
Rogers
Pia
Martin Burkes Confession Reported From Winnipeg
Winnipeg police inform Chicago authorities that Martin Burke confessed to the Cr Owne murder while in jail according to two prisoners. Police doubt the reliability of the tales and have not confirmed the confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Burke
Winnipeg
Chicago
Cronin
Union Pacific reports September net earnings rise
The Busy Union Pacific in Boston notes September preliminary figures show a $232,666 gain in net earnings over the same period last year. For the nine months ending September, net earnings rose by $703,000, indicating stronger overall performance across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Union Pacife
Private Bank of Rev. J. W. Howell Closes at Fostoria
The private bank of Rev. J. W. Howell in Fostoria Ohio shut its doors today. Depositors are mostly merchants. Assets run to about 40 000 dollars while liabilities exceed that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preachers
Cleveland
Rev
J. W. Howell
Fostoria
Ohio
Thurman He Speaks Briefly At Music Hall
Allen G Thurman did not complete his speech at Music Hall Cincinnati last night and had to stop due to loss of strength. He was carried to a nearby hotel as soon as he could leave the hall, where he received assistance and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Allen G. Thurman
Music Hall
Polygamy Convict George C Wood Granted Pardon
The pardon was granted in the case of George C Wood who was convicted of polygamy and sentenced May 29 1886 to five years imprisonment in the Utah penitentiary and fined $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmixcron
George C. Wood
Utah
Explosion on Cephalonia Kills Three Crew Members
Lonpor October 25. A steamer Cephalonia explosion shortly after leaving Liverpool for Boston. Three injured men died, one more may not recover. Charles Brdlaugh, with congested lungs, had a bad night and is in worse shape this morning.
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Lonpor
Cephalonia
Liverpool
Boston
Charles Brdlaugh
Wool market activity and varied prices in Oregon and California
The wool market shows activity with lower prices. Territorial wools sold freely, totaling about 950,000 pounds, with fine at 18 6uc and medium at 5o esse. Eastern Oregon mostly at 2i for Nov tr. No.2 down to 18c. valley Oregon to qual, small sales at 3 a6e. California wool is dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowron
Territorial
Oregon
Valley
California
Live Stock Market Report From Citicado October 25
Cattle receipts total 11,000 with market steady. Beeves range 45 to 49.5 dollars, steers 30 to 24.60, stockers and feeders 1.05 to 2.55, Texas cattle around 1.50, western rangers near a. Sheep receipts 8,000 with steady market. Natives 2.75 to 5.00, western 4.0 to 5.5, Texas 3.20 to 4.10.
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Citicado
Beeves
Texas
Western Rangers
Western
Piping Work, Banquets, and Cheyenne Attractions
Sun Spots reports Mr. Cook expanding his piping contract work at the shops with an energetic push and a gradually growing force of workers. The Normandie serves banquets and oysters at homes or hotel parlors. The Royce and Lansing Musical Comedy company plans a Scrap Book farce in Cheyenne. United States Marshal Carr arrests a man in Laramie City for unlicensed tobacco peddling. Pan American congress members tour to Omaha then Omatin with a packed entertainment program. The Union Pacific water tank to be built in San Francisco arrives soon for erection. Normandy offers quail on toast and snipe on toast with other delicacies. Trainmaster Parsons moves from Cheyenne to Laramie as the rail division shifts offices. Delmonico’s Normandy remains Cheyenne’s famed dining choice with Blue Points and other oysters on hand.
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 settlers Garland Gailes and Jane Garland file final proof for claims in Laramie Co Wyoming. Proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Land Office on November 21 1880. Witnesses include William Rattled Charles Grows William Etelshorn Stillman A. Pierce of Pine Bluffs. CHAMPION Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 for Land Claim
Mewert Laud publishes final proof notice for Arthur Gar disier desert land claim No 3153% in section HM township 20 north range as west before the Cheyenne Wyoming receiver on November 2. Witnesses Alexander J. Perry Caleb M. La Grange Demerit E. Brown and Walter Brown of Goshen Wyoming. E P Champlin registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaid Land
Alexander J. Perry
Caleb M. la Grange
Demerit E. Brown
Walter Brown
Goshen
Wye
E. P. Champlin
L.eglater
Desert Land Proof Notice for Keokuk Claim
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming Sept 10 18 Notice given Orr I Wee Donald of D Blondeau St Keokuk Lee Co Iowa has Old notice of Intention to make proof on desert land claim No 4117 for all sec 10 t12n r61w before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne Wyoming on Tuesday the Sunday of November LA He names wither-ca to prove said land John H McDonald Samuel L Blake Robert Jackson and James Hill all of Egbert Laramie Co Wyoming E P Champlin Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Desert Land Final Proof Notice in Wyoming
Desert land final proof notice issued for L Porter McDonald of Emimettshu Palo Alto county. McDonald has fled notice of intention to prove on desert land claim No 1H before the Register in Cheyenne on the Tuesday after November. Witnesses listed: Joan H McDonald Samuel L Wake Robert Jackson and James ill all of Egbert Laramie county Wyoming. BK P Cohampallis, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni Ten States Land Order
Cheyenne
Wyo
L. Porter McDonald
Emimettshu
Palo Alto County
Laws
Wyoming
Joan H. McDonald
Samuel L. Wake
Robert Jackson
James Ill
Egbert
Laramte County
BK. P. Cohampllis
Hegister
Notice for Publication in Cheyenne Land Office 1880
Notice from the Cheyenne Wyoming land office dated August 4 1880 announces an intention to make final proof for a claim. The proof will be before the Register and Receiver at Cheyenne on August 10 1880. The claimant names Henry % Yoder Pasia Ro Frank Yoder Philipp J Yoder of Phips Wyoming as witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the claim land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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