Denver Defaulter Decamps With Eight Thousand Dollars
A Denver bank reports that J P Williams, a receiving teller at the First National Bank, disappeared with about $8,000 and is believed to have joined Wells, the infamous hold up man. Williams left his family in the mountains and traveled toward El Paso Delorte, with investigators tracing ties to a prior bank robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
J. P. Williams
First National Bank
Mexico
Williams
Twenty-second
Lawrence Streets
el Paso Delorte
Wells
Aexico
Numbered Her Days
ESPERADO Kas Sept 21 A farmer named Bloomer reported his child missing after leaving it in the care of Mr and Mrs Edwards. A neighbor sentenced Mrs Edwards to a rope linked execution before she confessed to killing the child in anger and giving the body to her husband to dispose of. The husband then confessed to seeing his wife carry the body to the creek. Neighbors conduct searches and threaten lynching if the story holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esperado, Kas
Bloomer
Edwards
Belmont Jockeys and Race Times at Gravesend
At Gravesend on September 21 the track and weather were superb. Jockey Garri son rode for Belmont's stable as adjustments followed Raceland's defeat. Race results include Fordham by three-fourths mile in 1 15 and a quarter with Volunteer second and Cracksman third. Strideaway won mile and one-sixteenth in 1 45 ¾ with Dude second. Magnate took three-fourths mile in 1 16 with Ballarat second and Ruperta third. Come to Law won mile and one-eighth in 1 35 6 with Reporter second and Madstone third. Tulla Blackburn edged in three-fourths mile at 1 37 with Major Daly second and June Day third. Barrister led one mile in 1 44 with Oarsman second and Macbeth third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
Garrison
Belmont
Raceland
Fordham
Volunteer
Cracksman
Strideaway
Dude
Magnate
Ballarat
Ruperta
Come To Law
Reporter
Madstone
Tulla Blackburn
Major Daly
June Day
Barrister
Oarsman
Macbeth
French patriots urged to vote for Boulanger in critical ballot
The De Roulede group and other members of the patriotic league publish a manifesto calling all patriots to vote for Boulanger. Government plans to void votes for Boulanger threaten to spark vigilant committees at ballot boxes to prevent fraud and ensurecounted ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulanger Uranks
Paris
de Roulede
Patriotic League
Boulanger
France
Galuiers
Mexican Officers Imprisoned Over Desertion Patrol
In the Sierra Mariada Mining district the area is nearly dead due to a duty order from Secretary Windom on ores. The Military Supreme Court sentenced Captain Munoz and Lieutenant Cabrera of the 126th Cavalry to ten years for crossing into U S territory in pursuit of deserters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Sierra Mariada
Windom
Military Supreme Court
Munoz
Cabrera
126Th Cavalry
United States
Storms In Mexico Wreck Ships And Trigger Landslide
Advices from various parts of Mexico report unusually heavy storms since August 25 sweeping multiple states. Pacific coast regions including Mazatlan and Manzanilla fear wrecks of steamers Portirio, Dias and Alata amid five days of rain in Vera Cruz. A cyclone hit Chicxintiple causing destruction and a large landslide on the mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Townwide Flood Through Landslide Causes Destruction
A blocked drainage and a landslide sent a torrent through the town, ripping through Huddings sand and washing away crops and cattle. People received warning and escaped, but lives were lost in the disaster.
Bismarck and the Czars Meet Amid Mutiny and Arms
Kieler Zeitung reports the czar plans a formal visit with court banquets if Bismarck’s aims succeed. Russian anger over St Stanislas decorations led to protests by three Prussian officers, who later were released. Hanover manceuvers show smokeless powder’s tactical impact as the army readies supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres Ae. Berwin
Kieler Zvitung
Dirgava
Crariona
Kiel
Bismarck
Order of St. Stanislaus
Graeff
Alexander
Battenberg
Order of St. Stanislas
St Petersburg
Count Schovaloff
Hanover
Osf
War Office
Electric Flashes at Fleetwood Park Five Thousand Dollar Race
In a grand special at Fleetwood park yesterday Harry Wilkes won the $5,000 race with Jeansmith second and Best time 219. Loxpon recorded Sept 21. Police raided Cranbourne club revealing thirty five baccarat players and bettors. Hallivax Sept 21. Lilly warship crews safe after storm drove vessel onto rocks. Hatch Lithographic Co placed in sheriff hands for judgment of $20,000. capital stock $150,000. liabilities about $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleetwood Park
Harry Wilkes
Jeansmith
Loxpon
Cranbourne
Hallivax
Lilly
New York
Hatch Lithographic Company
Seiner Maggie Mae Involved After Sealing Skins Chase
The schooner Maggie Mae arrived with 1390 seal skins from Behring Sea. The vessel was chased by the U S steamer Rush for three hours on August 27 but allowed to proceed after papers were examined. Captain Dodd said he would fight rather than surrender his vessel or skins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Maggie Mae
Behring Sea
United States
Rush
Tuttle
Dodd
Sultan Edict Free All Newcomers in Zanzibar
Sept 21 report states the Sultan permits British and German warships to search Zanzibar boats to suppress the slave trade. The decree declares that any person entering the Sultan’s dominions after November shall be free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanzibar
Great Britain
Germany
Mud-gett offered tenth share in Colorado gold mine
A special from Lynn Massachusetts reports George H Mudgett a heel shover in a shoe factory is informed that 100000 dollars, the amount he would take, awaits his order for a tenth interest in a gold mine located in Gunnison County Colorado granted to him about nine years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.lukey
Chaco
Lynn
Mass
George H. Mudgett
Gunniron County
Colorado
Fire Claims Two Sons of Minnesota Farmer
In Croup Minnesota near Spring Hill the home of Michael Haupt burned killing his sons Conrad 26 and Alois 23. Other family members escaped with difficulty as authorities investigate the fatal blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Croup
Minn
Michael Haupt
Spring Hill
Conrad
Alois
Major Merrill Withdraws From Pension Commissioner Race
Major Merrill telegraphed Major Warner in Washington that he absolutely withdraws his name from consideration for the office of pension commissioner in Lawrence Massachusetts on September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Lawrence
Mass
Major Warner
Washington
Edible Menu Cards Hit Hotel Bills of Fare
A London confectioner proposes edible menu cards for hotels. Diners select dishes then eat the bill of fare as they wait, the dough is baked and printed with chocolate ink. The idea has not yet come to this country, but may arrive later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Million Spent In Wasteful Bluging Says Mrs. Ewing
Mrs. Ewin P. Ewing claims over 5 million is wasted yearly on bluging to the country and that a million families discard 25 de eger in soup grease in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewin P. Ewing
Arrest in Cronin case shifts to J J Heffernan from California
Chicago detectives pursue J J Heffernan alleged driver in the Cronin murder May 4. Desmond traveled with Heffernan using an assumed name and Clan na Gael ties. Identification comes from Mrs Conklin and Frank Scanlan, with reports of a California warrant and clashes over Oakland inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
the Evening Journal
Oakland
Cala
Chicago
J. J. Heffernan
Dr. Cronin
Heffernan
Tom Desmond
Cronin
Desmond
San Francisco
Washington
Clan-na- Gael
California
Chief Hubbard
Hemera
Hle
Dan Coughlin
Oakland Dispatch
Clan Na Gael
Kfer
Tompkins
Fletcher
Ives Trial Nearing Verdict After Final Testimony
In New York on September 23 the Henry H. Ives case closed its evidence with a final minor witness. Brooke remained calm until mentioning Julie exter, then launched into a bitter tirade. The case goes to the jury tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
New York
Henry
Armas
Brooke
Disease Epidemic in Meadowville Area Reported
A dysentery like illness sweeps Meadowville in this county with four Sherman family deaths and eight neighbor fatalities. About twenty additional cases are currently logged as the epidemic spreads from a Pittsburg dispatch via Phillip W Fa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Chicago
Pittsburg
Phillip
W. Fa
Meadowville
Sherman
Boulangist Defeat in Paris Elections Narrow Conservative Win
Paris recounts show Boulangists garnering only twenty one seats while conservatives claim about one hundred forty one and Republicans make gains. The new cabinet faces reform after reballoting and coalition shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houlangiste
Paris
Sept
The
Times
France
Boulangist Monarchist Conspiracy Defeated in Election
The result of the election ends the Boulangist monarchist conspiracy as republicanism gains strength. The coalition’s attempt to restore monarchy and Caesarism is thwarted, leaving the republic as the prevailing outcome.
Trained Newfoundlands Rob House in Caneng Chimenal
Police capture a thief dog in Barrimonne after it pockets a sofa cushion then returns for more. Charles Essex learns his home was robbed as shirts kerchiefs and other items are found at a nearby corner. Officers suspect hidden human accomplices trained the animal to steal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrimonne
Saunders
Acta
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thealley
Charles Essex
Essex
Intoxicated Montaine man killed self after attack
George Doelle, intoxicated in Montaine Michigan, attacked his step-daughter Kate Klopf with an axe, was fought by Marshal Clinger who was stabbed multiple times. Doelle later hanged himself in his cell. marshal injuries not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montaine
Mich
George Doelle
George
Kate Klopf
Marshal Clinger
Doelle
Clinger
Telegraphic Ticks from Across the Nation
A roundup of terse items from Sept 23 reporting potential pension commissioner pick A B Campbell Kansas. gas explosion injuring nine in a Tennessee coal mine. Mount Washington snow and first sunshine of the month. Ossipee mariners to Norfolk then Haiti with Frederick Douglass. large lumber fire at Buckley and Douglas plant with $209 000 loss. East India dock stevedores strike renewal. Cocodrilo gunboat fired on Morocco coast. Richard Rothwell named chief special agent for gold and silver census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Harison
A. B. Campbell
Kansas
Chattanooga
Daytona
Tenn
New York
Mount Washington
Bathmore
Ossipee
Norfolk
Hayti
Federick Douglas
Manistex
Mich
Buckley & Douglas
London
East India Dock
Malaga
Cocodrilo
Morocco
Washington
Richard Rothwell
Engineering, and ‘Mining Jurnal
The Cronin Trial Resumes as Woodruff Discharge Denied
The Cronin case resumes in Curiaco as Judge McConnell denies Frank Woodruff’s motion for discharge, ruling the statutory time for trial has passed. Kunze disrupts proceedings, urging to speak in his own interest while his attorney restrains him. No new jurors were added for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronin
Curiaco
McConnell
Frank
Lonnecker
Krnae
Drunken Driver Causes 43 Foot Plunge In Pa
A wagon train of thirty youths returning from a Sunday picnic in Nesbitt County, Pennsylvania, toppled over a 43 foot precipice after the driver, intoxicated, lost control. The crash killed Patrick Flaherty and Neyland instantly, with others badly injured or sustaining cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnk
Patrick Flaherty
Ae Neyland
Justice Picid and Marshal Nagies Reach St. Paul
Justice Picid and Marshal Nagies arrive in St. Paul from Wash ing en route via the Northern Pacific. They will stay only a short time in the city before continuing on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Picid
Marshal Nagies
St. Paul
Chife Justhee Field
Marshal Nagle
Northern Pacifics
Cty
Great Casa Grande ruins found in Arizona prompting protection
Secretary Noble forwards Morrison's report on the Casa Grande ruins in Pinal County Arizona. The site, 60 by 43 feet front and width, with thick 4 to 5 foot walls, shows upper stories largely vanished. Built of durable concrete the ruins suggest a king or chief residence used for religious or military purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
WasitinaTon
Noble
Geological Survey
Morrison
Casagrande
Great House
Pinal County
Casa Grande
Cabeza de Baca
Don Francisco de Coronado
New Galyia
New Mexico
Fathers Kind
Mange
Pedro Font
Unconstitutional Cattle Law Upheld in Habeas Corpus Case
Henry E. Barber arrested for selling uninspected cattle meat. United States court, Judge Nelson, holds the law unconstitutional for interfering with interstate commerce. Barber discharged. appeal to the Supreme Court noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Str. Paul
Henry E. Barber
United States
Gravesend Maces Race Results Reported
In Gravesend on September 23 the five furlong races saw Lady Margaret win with Glory second and Irma B third in 1 02. Pontiac took the five furlongs by a length over Grenadier and Lafitte with a 1 02 time. Huntress captured the mile and three-tenths event, Belwood ran second and Bella B third in 1:02 ¾.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
Lady Margaret
Glory
Irma B
Pontiac
Grenadier
Lafitte
Huntress
Belwood
Bella B
Denver's New Metropolitan Theatre Opens to crowded debut
Denver's Metropolitan theatre opened tonight under C. M. F. Bush management with King Cole 11 in a stylish debut. The 2700 seat house was filled with a fashionable audience and the performance was a decided success in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
New Theatre
Metropolitan Theatre
C. M. F. Bush
King Cole
Stone Crushes Train Car in Massachusetts Accident
A two ton stone swung into place by workmen struck a NY, NH and Hartford train crossing Main Street in Mass today. The impact injured three passengers seriously as the stone crashed into a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SvRinchkey
Mass
New York
Hew Haven
Hartford Road
Bank teller Wil lama found short four thousand two hundred fifty
Denver Sept 23 a thorough investigation of the books of James P Williams absconding receiving teller of the First National bank shows a shortage of 4250 The bank is protected by insurance with American Surety Co which will seek his arrest and recovery of funds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
James P. Willama
First National Bank
American Surety Company
Lightning Strikes Winona House Killing Child in Lap
Lightning hit the Spaulding home at Pleasant Hill Sunday night killing a girl about six years old in her mother's arms. The father was knocked senseless but survived. the mother life is despaired of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Tyler
Belford Clark & Co. Publishes Gone Under in West
Belford Clark & Co., a major publishing house with offices in New York and San Francisco, failed today as a judgment was entered this afternoon. Toward the end of the day the firm’s extensive holdings were subject to receivership and liquidation proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melford, Clark & Co
Pall, Cuieaca
Mammoth
Belford, Clark & Co
New York
San Francisco
Fraternal Bank Firm Collapses Amid Receiver Action
The circuit court sided with the fraternity national bank and S.A. Man well in foreclosure actions. A sheriff’s sale failed when a receiver was appointed by Judge Sheppard. The firm had faced a devastating 1887 fire and heavy losses from customer defaults and regional competition. Newman estimates assets and liabilities near 150,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frat National Bank
S.A. Manwell
Sheppard
Newman
San Francisco
New Mexico Constitution Debates Ratification and Work Nears End
At the constitutional convention in Santa Fe the key issue was whether to submit the constitution to Congress or the people for ratification, with a decision postponed to tonight. Officials aim to obtain Congress an enabling act while completing minor revisions, as the body nears its final work, including a clause recognizing a weekly day of rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Santa Po
Congress
New Mexico
Committee On
The Great Stallion Brace at Beacon Park
The $10,000 stallion race drew about fifteen thousand spectators at Beacon Park Massachusetts on September 23. Five horses started Nelson Aleryon Junemont Granby Pilot and Knox with Nelson favored in the pools. Nelson won the first heat in 2 18 seconds, Aleryon second, Pilot third. Nelson captured the second heat with Erie second and June mont third. Nelson also won the third heat in 2 183 seconds with Pilot second and Knox third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Park
Mass
Ace
Nelson
Aleryon
Junemont
Granby Pilot
Knox
Pilot
Ayy Erie
Desert Land Final Proof Notices from Cheyenne
Multiple Desert Land Final Proof notices published from Cheyenne Wyoming. Entries name claimants Orrim P. Mice Donald later L Porter McDonald and others, with witnesses John H. McDonald Samuel L. Blake Robert Jackson James Hill, all of Egbert Laramie County. Notices set hearings dates in November 1880 and October 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Orrim
Donald
Ploadeau Street
Keokuk
Lee County
Own
Register
Wyoming
John H. McDonald
Samuel L. Blake
Robert Jackson
James Hill
Egbert
Laramie County
E. P. Champlin
Reglater
Univer States Land Office
L. Porter McDonald
Palo Alto
Iowa
Samuel L, Hlake
Promine
BE P
Coumryuis
Land Orvick
Royster
I. Griffin
Henry
Yoder
Charles F. Rugg
Frank Yoder
Philipp J. Yoder
Phillips
Koi Ans
Wilson
Heypinter
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J. J. Hefterman
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Land OF Pfice
Cileyenne
Jolie J. Goamedeman
Ile
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Alexander Howls
Dunecon Girant
William Booker
Uhugwater
Knuan Ss
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Kegiator
Cattle Brands
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