Disgraceful Exposure Ties Spokane Falls Officials to Relief Scandal
Spokane Falls dispatch reports councilmen Sidney B. Waters and Peter Dueber and policeman William Gillespie charged with conspiring to skim relief funds and supplies after the recent fire. Robert Inglis, jailed in California for misappropriating proceeds, claimed a wide official conspiracy. Waters Dueber and Gillespie were arrested and released on $1,000 bonds. examination set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PortLand
Ore
Spokane Falls
W. T
Sidney B. Waters
Peter Dueber
Wilam Gillespie
Robert Inglis
Chica
Cal
Inglis
Waters
Dueber
Gillespie
Justice Dunning
Mrs Hamilton Trial Opens in New Jersey
The crowded courtroom in Mays Lawnpia New Jersey hears the case of Mrs Robert Ray Hamilton indicted for an atrocious assault on her child’s nurse Mary Donnelly. Jurors are quickly chosen as Mrs Hamilton sobs during the process. Dr Crosby describes the wounds and Donnelly testifies to the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
Donnelly
Doner
Government to Withdraw Cliff Dwellers Ruins for Study
Secretary Nob le, on Inspector Harlan's recommendation, orders withdrawal of section 4 township 36 north range 17 west New Mexico meridian in Colorado from disposal. The site includes ruins of former residents and cliff dwellers mounds. Exam to determine condition and historical value and steps to protect from removal or destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasu Hinxg Tos
Noble
W. PD. Harlan
Range 17
New Mexico
Meridan
Colorado
Union Pacific denial of traffic pact rumors with St Paul Manitoba
Inquiry at Union Pacific HQ finds no basis for reports of a traffic agreement via Duluth with the St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba road. President Adams met Hill in Chicago on a different matter. Adams traveled to Texas to discuss a Sunset route but no traffic change scheme is under consideration. Officials deny knowledge of the Union of San Diego Eastern Terminal plan, and talks of pushing a Portland to Portsound line remain future prospects. Adams calls the western business outlook splendid and earnings on Union Pacific lines solid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Union Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Duluth
Adams
Chicago
Hill
Texas
Union Pacific Northwestern
Union of San Diego
Eastern Terminal Company
Adamns
Portsound
Portland
West
Northwest
Union Acific
Utah Central Railroad
Aurius
The Cronin Case Resumes In Chicago
The Cronin case resumed in Chicago with an attempt to set the defendant at liberty denied as jurisdictional issues paused proceedings. Judge McConnell delayed the jury hearing until tomorrow while jurors were being selected and sworn in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Chicaco
Frank Woodruff
Jude
Charles C. Diyana
Pegard
Cronla
Myers
British spies tied to Cronin murder motive claimed
Defense argues letters from Miss LeCaron show British agents paid by England manipulated Cronin, with LeCaron and Bullingham described as spies. Cronin allegedly allowed access to papers, key figures include I. J. Kirby and Patrick Cooney, while Bullingham disappeared after the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fense
Cronin
Miss le Caron
Parnell
Chicago
London
Secret Service
le Caron
England
Parnell Bullingham
America
Burlingham
The
Evening Journal
I. J. Kirby
Clan-na-Gael
LeCaron
Patrick Cooney
the Fox
Telegraphic Ticks
Disjointed news briefs report postponement of a $10,000 trotting stallion race due to rain. obituaries. a governor's proclamation after a Morgantown incident. dock workers protest blacklegs. Chicago cruiser speed trial results. London docks and non union workers. a San Francisco conference on care for feeble minded children. Moroccan coast slavery incident involving a Spanish vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Louis Maas
Jamba Rain
Peritoratis
Ravelin
N. C
Fowle
Morgantown
Loxpon
Victoria Dock
Newport
Chicago
London
Blacklegs
San Francisco
Chariies
Maprin
Riff
Morocco
Two Hundred Cats in Court at Providence Trial
In Providence Rhode Island September 18 the county courthouse held over two hundred cats gathered from New England. The animals were entered as evidence in a dispute between Noble D Demunn and Caroline Richmond over a tortoise cat claimed by both sides. Demunns produced expert testimony on age, while Richmonds offered a road collecting defendant who presented pedigrees to mislead the expert and complicate the case. The matter is before the master in chancery after a full day of testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
County
New England
D. W. Demunn
Caroline Richmond
Demunn
Ager
Arch deacon Reeve reports starvation deaths at Fort Chippewoyan
Winnivan reports Arch deacon Reeve with a mission in Athabasca district near Fort Chippewoyan stating fewer Indians remain there and that thirty died of starvation in the past four seasons. He notes last winter many died from earlier privations that were not labeled starvation but were the indirect cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnivan
Archdeacon Reeve
Athabasca
Fort Chippewoyan
Edmonton
Manning and authorities urge restraint during dock strike talks
Rowalt of the Conference in Lennox on Sept 18 reports Cardinal Manning agreeing to exhort strikers to honor the agreement and refrain from molesting nonstrikers. The lord mayor pledged to issue a proclamation against riotous demonstrations by strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowalt
Lennox
Cardinal Manning
Jord
Inquest Rules Ahearn in Murder Case in St Louis
In St Louis on September 18 Ed Ahearn, survivor of a prize fight death, is held without bail to answer murder charges. The priest and time-keeper helpers are detained as accessories in the incident involving Thomas E. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heault
St. Louis
Thomas E. Jackson
Ed Ahearn
Soal
Seco
Sparks' Bad Break Contested in Land Office Report
The acting commissioner Wm. M. Stone submitted the annual General Land Office report to the Secretary of the Interior. He criticizes the Sparks board of review as hindering fast work and exposes widespread suspicions of fraud without conclusive proof. The report covers patents, railroads, swamp land grants, Indian lands, and calls for new laws including a general timber law and action to settle New Mexico Arizona claims. It notes fewer fraudulent entries but highlights coal land schemes and the Oklahoma opening as key events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Land Office
Wm. M. Stone
Secretary of the Interior
Stone
Board of Review
Sparks
Land Office
Treasury
New Mexico
Arizona
Congress
Ex-Furfe
Oklahoma
Indians in Arizona Range Not Expected to Cause Trouble
Report from Kinoman Arizona notes that friction among Indian factions stems from disputes over old customs. Some seek to abandon burning tepees and property of the dead while sharing assets. others wish to keep the tradition. White settlers see no serious danger at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinoman
Ariz
Triangle's Little Plot Rumor Denounced
In Cucaco on September 19 officials dismiss a sensational tale that LeCaron's daughter provided evidence linking Dr Cronin's murder to emisaries of the British government as part of a triangle plot to aid prisoners on trial. States Attorney Longnecker says the letters are inadmissible and would not alter the case's connection to the alleged plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cucaco
LeCaron
Dr. Cronin
Longnecker
Mrs. Hamilton Guilty of Atrocious Assault in Court
Sept 19 Mays Lanorna reports the trial of Mrs. Robert Ray Hamilton ended with a guilty verdict for atrocious assault. The verdict prompted a dramatic courtroom moment as Hamilton swooned and was led from the chamber. She received a two year sentence in the state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamilton
Mays Lanorna
Robert Ray Hamilton
Americans Dead In Navassa Island Cable War Riot
A Kingston Jamaica consul reports a riot at Navassa Island in the Caribbean with a number of Americans killed. A British warship was sent to the scene, and the Galena is en route to Navassa to assess the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miets
Navassa Guane Island
Wasuinetor
Department of State
Kingston
Jamaica
Navassa
Carrbbean Sea
Navy Department
Galena
Navas
Riot News Reaches Navassa Island Guarded U.S. Protections
The report notes arrival of a person near Kingston and the nearby presence of a fanned area under U.S. protection. General B Butler is listed as a member of an American company owning the island about 250 miles from Kingston and sea Guano island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Spanish Fleet Heads to Tangier as King Seeks Release
Lisbon reports the Portuguese king is gravely ill in Madrid while Spain orders a war fleet toward Tangier to press for the release of a captured Spanish vessel’s captain crew and passengers. Ten thousand troops are ordered to stand ready for Morocco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Portugal
Madrid
Electric Flashes and Local Notices Plot Local Events
Prolific bulletin of terse items dated Sept 19: Barnaby death in Providence. Balch stallion race postponed due to rain. Cronin case jury non-issuance. Jerome appointed California district ganger. Secretary Titchener relapse possible pneumonia. St Louis San Francisco wreck injures several. Madrid cables Canary Islands to Porto Rico. Tracey delays Charleston action pending official report. Boston National Bank of Seattle authorized to start with 300000 dollars. docks calmer. Jesse Wentworth Payson dies at 11. Cincinnati rail foreclosure sale held for 4 million. Frank Woodruff conspiracy discharge motion adjourned to tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provinence
R. L
B. Barnaby
Boston
Curcaco
Cronin
Washington
S. F. Jerome
California
WaAsiina Ton
Titchener
Wientra
Kaw
R. M. Beemis
St. Louis
San Francisco
Havana
Madrid
Canary Islands
Porto Rico
Spain
Cuba
Tracey
Charleston
Boston National Bank
Seattle
Washington Territory
Lowdon
Jesse Wentworth Payson
Hyde Park
Payson, Eaton & Scribner
Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Washington and Baltimore
E. A.con
Bacon
England
Curiaco
Frank Woodruff
Dr. Cronin
McConnell
Criminal Court
Loomis Will Leaves Major Yale Gift After Bequests
The will of Prof Elias Loomis filed in New Haven values his estate at 250000 to 300000 dollars. Yale University receives the bulk of the estate in trust. Henry B Loomis of Seattle gets the books manuscripts and household items. The remainder funds go to Yale in trust with thirds to Henry R Loomis and Francis E Loomis and to the Yale Observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
W.T
Yale
Henry Rk, Loomis
Seattl
Francis E. Loomis
Europe
Yale Observatory
Editor Fined for Circulating Obscene Literature in Fremont
Charles R. Shaffer editor of the Platte river Zeitung was arraigned before Judge William Marshall on an indictment for printing obscene literature. He was fined ten dollars and costs. The case drew attention as the material was first found circulating among school children, prompting discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Charles R. Shaffer
Platte River Zeitung
William Marshall
Mexican Exodus From Leon and Destructive Waterspout
In the city of Leon over 150000 inhabitants have left in recent months in a general migration. A waterspout over Cerro Gordo near Arandes Jalisco caused several deaths, swept away livestock, and destroyed houses. The death toll and full damage are not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Mexico
Leon
Cerro Gordo
Arandes Jalisco
Outrage in Jasper as gamblers shoot railroad crew
In Jasper Florida on Tuesday night three Black gamblers tried to force railroad construction workers into a card game. They opened fire killing one man and wounding three more, one of whom is expected to die. Bill Oates was arrested. Theo Rusk and Charley Peak escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Fla
Bill Oates
Theo, Rusk
Charley Peak
Fire claims three children in Pasadena frame dwelling
A frame house in Pasadena occupied by widow Mrs Beavon and four children burned last night. Three children aged 10 8 and 6 perished in the blaze with the mother and remaining child unharmed. The incident occurred in the Los Ancetes Cala district on September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Ancetes
Cala
Pasadena
Beavon
Malad Woman Delivers Sextuplets in Idaho
Mrs Hiram Snell of Malad Idaho has given birth to sextuplets three boys and three girls weighing eight pounds total all healthy and bright. The event occurred recently and the babies show good prospects for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixtets
Lace Lake
Hiram ' Snell
Malad
Idaho
Ontario Horror and Georgia Duel Headlines
The Ontario Horror reports at least 200 dead in Quebec debris with rescuers risking further rock falls. Names recovered include Thomas Farrell Charles Pois and James Edwards as rescue work continues. In Atlanta, Georgia, the legislature confronts belligerence with three pairs of representatives negotiating over industrial school for girls and a Chickamauga battlefield visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Boston
Quebec
Thomas Farrell
Charles Pois
Thomas Allen
James Edwards
L. Edwards
Alphonse Ledean
Il. Wright
Napoleon Truteau
DS. Neville
Atlanta
Georgia
Chickamauga
Battle Ground
Tignor
Atkinson
Felton
Brooks
Foute
Thurman
New Mexico Convention Debates Land and Water Rights
At the Denver convention Santa Fe shows talk on municipal powers and land exemptions. A $2500 homestead exemption for each family is approved while water rights acknowledge priority. An elective district attorney is proposed and a 25 to 100 member committee will go to Washington to press for statehood ahead of constitution submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
fMrpudlicen
Santa Fe
Washington
Congress
New Mexico
Missing English Nobles Reported Missing Near Point Barrow
Wiswipea dispatch notes Count De Sainville and Hon Mr Everest, English noblemen, left five to six months ago aiming for Point Barrow Alaska. Letters dated from Fort Chipewaya recount rough Lake Athabasca voyage, boats stuck in mud two miles from water, supplies portaged. A search by Hudson Bay Company from Fort Chipewoyn is expected if harm is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiswipea
Count de Sainville
Mr. Everest
Lord Lonsdale
Fort Chipewaya
Lake Athabasca
Point Barrow
Alaska
Hudson Bay Company
Fort Chipewayn
Cronin Case Jury Sets Resume amid Blood Stain Claim
Cineco reports jurors resumed work on the Cronin case as the court hears that a cotton stain found in the Carlson cottage basement was allegedly planted by two reporters before the cottage opened. The stain, described as beef blood, was claimed not to be human blood and could be used as a surprise by the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Cineco
Yourndl
Carlson Cottage
Stix
Panic Aboard City of Detroit Steamer
The City of Detroit arrived from Cleveland after rough weather caused leaks and bulkhead failure. About 700 passengers faced a panic as water rose six feet in the hold, but the vessel still reached port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derroiy
City of
Detroit
Cleveland
Bridge Collapse in Dannary Connects Tragedy Near Lime Kiln
A heavy bridge at Lime Kiln near Dannary Connecticut collapsed last evening, taking a wagon two horses and ten men twenty feet. One man is dying and four others are hospitalized with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannary
Conn
Lime Kiln
Warner to Depart for Deer Park Over Pension Commission
Washington Sept 20 Major William Warner will leave this afternoon for Deer Park. A communication from President Harrison is believed to indicate the president wants to see Warner regarding the pension commissionership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension
Washington
Willam Warner
Deer Park
Harrison
Warner
Sheriff Flack Divorce Probed. Grand Jury Indicts Suspected
New York report says the grand jury may have two or three indictments against Sheriff Flack in the divorce case. No definite details until the formal report is released Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flack
New York
aoceItle
Senate irrigation committee hearings in Nebraska town
The United States senate committee on irrigation sits in Qouallala Nebraska listening to statements from local citizens regarding the matter in hand. Senator Stewart of Nevada leads the committee during the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Qouallala
Neb
United States
Senate Committee On Irrigation
Stewart
Nevada
Samoan Princess and American Elope in Transit
A nine man and one woman party from Samoa arrived in Minneapolis with a claim that the woman is Sil ley, princess of the royal line, kin to King Malietoa. In Chicago she appeared, then eloped with J S Cotterell, who followed to this city. they reportedly headed for San Francisco. She plans to return to Samoa as Malietoa regains authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Supt
Rirecarm
Malietoa
Samoan Islands
Silley
San Franchco
Chicago
J. S. Cotterell
San Francisco
California
Italian and British military events march through Rome and sea
Reports from Sept 20 detail the nineteenth anniversary of Italian troops entering Rome, celebrations in Cracico and Rome, a British warship Lily wreck with seven crew lost, and a public execution in Morenean Minnesota. Also notes a forged murder report about Mrs. Hamilton and a contract for a cogwheel rod on Pikes Peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
New York
Mastraw
Colo
Pikes Peake
Cleveland
Cricaco
St. Jessen F
Lily
Morenean
Minn
Thomas Brown
Paull
Brown
Mays Lanpine
N. Y
Counterfeiter Arrested in Colorado City
Frank Salem was arrested by Marshal Clark in Colorado City for attempting to pass counterfeit money and to recruit two locals to help manufacture fake coins. He was bound over under $1,000 bond to await grand jury action, but could not post bond and was sent to Denver jail. Authorities suspect he is part of a regional counterfeit gang operating in nearby counties including Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Stainas
Colo
Frank Salem
Colorado City
Marshal Clark
Salem
United States
Severy
United States Grand Jury
Denver
Lake
Children Burned to Death in Maryland Home
In Cumprrtano Maryland on September 20 Sarah Ann Sandbar a mixed race woman left her two children aged 3 and 5 alone in a house about three miles from Deer Park. She returned to find only ashes and believes the children started a fire while playing at the open fireplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumprrtano
Sarah Ann Sandbar
Deer Park
Cattle and Sheep Market Summary at Cuiicaco
At Cuiacaco on Sept 20 cattle receipts reached 8500 with market active and prices higher. Best beef 4.50 to 4.70, steers 3.00 to 4.40, stockers 2.00 to 3.00, western ranges 2.75 to 3.75, Texans 1.50 to 3.10. Sheep receipts 5000 with natives 3.40 to 4.70, western 3.60 to 4.10, Texans 3.70 to 4.10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuiiaco
Western Rangers
Fire destroys most of Blackman Bros mill complex
A blaze started in the dry house of Blackman Bros saw and planing mills in Snohomish wrecked nearly the entire plant. Loss is about 160000 dollars with no insurance. Early fears of a town wide fire prompted several buildings to be torn down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Snohomish
W.T
Blackman Bros
Baseball Scores From League and Association Games
Washington 3 Boston 4. Indianapolis 6 Pittsburg 10. Kansas City 0 St Louis 6. Athletics 1 Brooklyn 4. Results dated Sept 20, reported from multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuisates
Washington
Boston
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Association
Kansas City
St. Louis
Pailadilier
Athletics
Brooklyn
The Tiger's Choice and Java Bode Ad Venture
A government surveyor in Sumatra faces a terrifying encounter as a tiger stalks his hut after a day's work on the mountainside. The animal prowled the doorway, leaped inside, and viciously attacked the man as he tried to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Sumatra
Wien
Untold Gas Hazard Amid London Servant Incident
A London household reports a servant unable to turn off a lit candle. The mistress notes the servant’s unfamiliarity with extinguishing it and seeks to address the risk of fire as the gas flow was reversed through a caretaker’s custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Haysond
London
Mistres
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Commissioner Stone
Algiers
King Nalietous Dalghs
Ava
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