Bond forger Lewis caught and brought to Urbana
Zachary Taylor Lewis the noted bond forger arrived in Urbana in custody of Deputy Sheriff Harry Kirby after a long manhunt. Crowds gathered to glimpse the felon who allegedly forged bonds totaling about 300000 dollars across Hardin Montgomery and other counties. He faced arraignment as authorities pursue 30 indictments in this county and many more elsewhere.
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Commercial Tribune
Urbana
Zachary Taylor Lewis
Harry Kirby
Kirby
McLain
Lewis
Arrest of bonds-forger in Ypsilanti ends long chase
A Urbana bond forger, ah T. Lewis, 47, arrested in Ypsilanti by Detective Kirby with Michigan officers after long pursuit across the country. Traced from Urbana to Mexico and back, he was discovered asleep in a room rented under an alias and surrendered when confronted. Lewis had previously mailed letters to avoid detection. He faces transfer to Urbana for the $357,000 fraud.
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Lewis
Kirby
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ypsilanti
James Leache
Ohio
Tri F Ypsilanti
Ah T. Lewis
Urbana
Michigan
Mexico
United States
Ralph Crawford
Cincinnati
Ily
Ann
Liberty
P. W. Ross
Child fiend laughs. Burns out a baby's eyes
In Chicago on April 6 a ten month old child was blinded when a two and a half year old brother heated a poker in a stove and pressed it into the infant's eyes. The mother found the boy laughing over the child. The baby is in grave danger.
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Chicago
Edward Freer
Richard Freer
Russell
Building and Loan Secretaries Meet in Chicago
Fifty secretaries of building and loan associations representing thousands of depositors and millions in capital gathered at the Sherman House in Chicago to curb officer defalcations and restore public confidence. Some favored forming a centralized association modeled on the Bankers' Clearing House with a Board of Control to vet societies before admission.
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Chicago
Sherman House
Bankers’ Clearing House
Grand Jury Again Refuses Indictment in Embezzlement Case
In Noblesville Indiana on April 6 the grand jury failed to bring an indictment against W S Christian former county attorney over the embezzlement charge. The record shows seven thousand dollars allegedly held back and later returned. Christian has been arraigned four times and released each time.
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Grand Jury
Christian
Commercial Tribune
Noblesville
Ind
W. S. Christian
Bryan in White House Visit Sparks Quiet What If
William Jennings Bryan, visiting Washington from Nebraska, toured the White House as if an intended resident. He met with President McKinley in the private office then left after cordial exchanges and brief remarks to reporters about the election results.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
White House
Bryan
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Supreme Court
Ohio
Michigan
Cape Colony Leaders Clash Over Transvaal Ultimatum
In Cape Town the Legislature debated Britain's ultimatum to the Transvaal on closing the drifts. Premier Prigg said the move harms Cape trade and breaches the London convention, while denying full papers due to secrecy. Sauer questioned use of force and Sivewright urged clear demands to maintain peace.
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Cape Town
Great Britain
Transvaal
Sir. J. Gordon
Prigg
Cape Colony
Sauer
James Sivewright
Feeding Diphtheria Child to Bear Sparks Outcry
In Springfield Colorado on April 6 gipsies camping west of town allegedly fed a child who died of diphtheria to a pet bear. The bear also died. Farmers at the camp confirm the tale but fear incentive to incite arson so they remain silent. The campers fled suddenly after the story leaked.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Postmaster General Gary to Attend Daughter's Baltimore Wedding
Postmaster General Gary leaves Washington for Baltimore to attend the wedding of his daughter Miss Ida Catherine Gary to Francis Edward Pegram at Brown Memorial Church at noon tomorrow.
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Washington
Gary
Baltimore
Ida Catherine Gary
Francis Edward Pegram
Brown Memorial Church
McKinley Eyes Envoy to Turkey Over Damages Claims
President McKinley plans a vigorous push to secure from the Ottoman government settlement of American damages for Armenian uprising outrages and missionary property losses in 1895. John W. Foster would be sent to Constantinople as ambassador to press claims and trials.
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Washington
United States
McKinley
Constantinople
John W. Foster
Congress
Turkey
Foster
Hoar and
Lodge
Massachusetts
Proctor
Vermont
Morgan
Alabama
Mills
Texas
Reed
Hitt
House
Sherman
Pealgnaticnsney
Terrif
Euphrates
Bitlis
Affa
Knapp
American Board
McCallum
Philip Currie
Canada
Sublime Porte
Berlin
Messrs
Bergholz
Hunter
United Stas
Erzeroum
Harpoot
Harpool
American College
State Départment
Japan
China
Olney
Morgan and
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Legislature Consider Special Representative to Turkey
House members believe a bill authorizing a special representative to Turkey would not face opposition in Congress. Unanimous consent or a special rule is needed for any legislation. Mr Hitt noted no opposition on expense since the Ambassador would earn only the minister’s salary during the service term.
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Sulted
Turkey
Congress
Hitt
K. of P Colonels Meet in Ohio Brigade Encampment Plan
The ten regiments of the Ohio Brigade of the Uniformed Rank K of P met in Columbus on April 6 1897 at Brigadier J C Howe's call. They decided each regiment will hold its own encampment next summer and reports show the brigade now has over 4000 members. Officials listed include J C Howe, John Goetz, L E Lochyer, A Patsky, J T Kaufman, Moody, Putnam, Cook, J P Fletcher, Barton, Smith, Joseph Howe, Marquette and G B Darrow.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
Mander
J. C. Howe
Kenton
Howe
Indianapolis
John Goetz
Cincinnati
L. E. Lochyer
Albert Patsky
Cleveland
J. T. Kaufman
Miamisburg
Moody
Zanesville
Putnam
Alliance
Cook
Ironton
J. P. Fletcher
Flood Bursts in Mississippi Delta Reaches New Extent
Governor of Mississippi seeks 100000 from Congress to cover flood demands as water spreads across the Delta. Crevasse in Tunica County widens, water over Yazoo & Mississippi Valley tracks, and floods extend from Helena to Arkansas City threatening cotton prospects.
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Mississippi
Congress
Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi Delta
Tunica County
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Yazoo River
Helena
Greenville
Vicksburg
Arkansas City
Delta
White River
Louisiana
Arkansas
St. Francis
Cairo
Upper &J. Francis
East
Arka
An Tae Igartong
Fifty Towns Under Water In Flooded Region
Memphis relief delegates report to the President that from Marion Arkansas to Greenville Mississippi at least fifty towns lie flooded with a vast submerged territory. Hundreds of thousands of acres of crops are ruined and 50 000 to 60 000 livestock head have perished or been driven from the land. Property damages are incalculable as stock and cattle starve or drown.
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Washington
Messrs
R. G. Graves
Menken
Citizens’ Relief Committee of
Memphis
Tenn
Marion
Ark
Greenville
Miss
Father and Two Sons Drown in Missouri Floods
REDFIELD April 6 Henry Struive and two sons drowned today near Frankfort in this county. The overflow claims six lives so far with floods exceeding all past records as rivers run eight feet higher than prior highs. Huge grain losses accompany the disaster as the region endures this historic flood event.
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Redfield
Henry Struive
Frankfort
Cabinet Meeting Reviews Relief Message On Suffering
The April 6 cabinet session lasted just over an hour and focused on drafting a special message to Congress urging timely action to provide relief for the afflicted.
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Washington
Congress
Accountant Riggs Finds Errors in Stokes Township
E C Riggs appointed by the State School Commissioner investigated Stokes Township Madison County and found bid practices favoring the highest bidder for a new schoolhouse. He reported missing board president names on payment orders and improper books changes and uncovered funds of 5179.91 held by the board later partially returned by S L Harrod.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
E. C. Riggs
Carson
Stokesip
Madison County
S. L. Harrod
Ié Board
Riggs
Brothers Reunite After Thirty Years in Norwalk Meeting
In Norwalk Ohio on April 6 John and William Sanderson sons of a former slave owner near Gallaway met by accident after over thirty years apart. Their mother Mrs Sanderson who had moved to Warren Ohio and later to Olena near thirty died today after learning her sons had found each other.
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Commercial Tribune
Norwalk
John
Willam Sanderson
William Sanierson
Gallay
Sanderson
William
Warren
Olena
Oreard
Divine Healer Takes Stage After Forty Day Fast in New Haven
The Divine Healer appeared in New Haven after a forty day mountains fast. He blessed several men women and children including Italians and the poor crowding Meadow street quarters to seek his touch and blessing.
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Pearance
New Haven
Conn
S.ee
Meadow Street
Harvey Put On Trial In Murder Case At Wilmington
A jury trial opened for James Harvey charged with murdering his wife Ida after authorities found her body with a broken neck and bruises. The case drew attention due to family ties and social standing, with witnesses summoned and a second venue declared to ensure a full panel.
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Commercial Tribune
Wilmington
James Harvey
Ida
D. B. van Pelt
Iare
Here
John G. Outcast
Harvey
James McCann
LeRoy Lacy
Eugene Wysong
Thomas Hixson
Garner Hinshaw
John Nicol
Jeyoy
Warren Brady
Joshua
JoFner
W. H. Hartman
W. H. Miller
Matilda G. Zeitlow
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cleveland to Attend Reform Club Dinner in New York
Former President Cleveland John G. Carlisle and William L. Wilson will be guests at the Reform Club dinner at the Waldorf on April 2. About 500 to 600 leading Democrats are expected to attend. A conference of gold standard Democrats may be held in connection with the gathering.
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New York
Cleveland
John G. Carlisle
Secretary of the Treasury
William L. Wilson
Reform Club
the Waldorf
DeKalb County Officials Face Impeachment Over Bribes
DeKalb County grand jury returns a bill to impeach and remove County Commissioners Hague and Bateman over bribery accusations. It marks ten county officials indicted in three months with four already serving penitentiary terms and about $50,000 reported stolen in recent years.
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Butler
Ind
DeKalb County
Hague
Bateman
Haas Near Death as Inmates Seek Religion
In Columbus Ohio on April 6 Willie Haas, near execution, shows little response to fate yet grows curious about Chaplain Winger and the two condemned men William Wiley and Albert Frantz who are urging repentance. The trio works to convert Haas before his scheduled death while the governor is away.
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Willie Haas
Ira Marlatt
Penitentiary Board
Columbus
Board of Managers
Haas
Ohio Penitentiary
United States
Kentucky
Walling
Pearl Bryan
Ohio
I. Marlatt
Commercial Tribune
Annex
Winger
William Wiley
Cincinnati
Albert Frantz
Dayton
Sultan Abolishes Slavery in Zanzibar Decree
The Sultan issues a decree abolishing slavery in Zanzibar. Existing concubine rights remain only if claimed for cruelty, while most concubines become wives. The government will compensate legally held slaves, with imperial aid anticipated if funds fall short. Expected petitioning by Arabs, little resistance.
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Zanzibar
Evansville Decorator Richard Gardner Shoots Self
Richard R. Gardner aged 0 years old shot himself in Evansville Indiana today. Relates bad health and a falling out with his sweetheart as causes. He came from East Liverpool Ohio and worked as a decorator in pottery.
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Commercial Tribune
Evansville
Ind
Richard R. Gardner
East Liverpool
Boy Drinks Carbolic Acid In Breakfast Incident
Roy Lowenthal, 10, swallowed carbolic acid after being refused breakfast. He collapsed upstairs and is in critical condition with possible death. Authorities have been notified. investigation into motive or circumstances continues.
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Commercial Tribune
Evansville
Roy Lowenthal
Strikers Up In Arms At Byers Iron Mill Riot Threat
Pittsburg April 6 The Byers iron mill puddlers strike over a wage reduction risks a morning riot as 17 of 28 furnaces are lighted to run at 3 am with nonunion workers. Finishers 200 strong join the picket after VP Carney ordered them out.
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Pittsburg
A. M. Byers’ & Co
Carney
Amalgamated Association
Million Visitors Expected for Grant's Tomb Dedication
New York authorities anticipate up to 1,000,000 visitors for the Grant's Tomb dedication on April 27. The National Guard of New York, about 13,000 strong, will march after U S troops, with Admiral Bunce’s squadron leading a naval parade of ten ships.
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New York
New York City
Grant
National Guard of
United States
Admiral Bunce
Revenue Fleet
Italy
France
Spain
England
McKinley
Miss Julia Hamm Veteran Teacher Dies After Claim of Insanity
Miss Julia Hamm aged 73 a veteran school teacher died suddenly of old age in Parkersburg West Virginia on April 6 after recently being committed on insanity charges. She had given jailer Wright $200 on Saturday asking him to keep the balance of her life and said she would not live until Easter. Her condition had not deteriorated in ten years.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Julia Hamm
Wright
First Woman Lawyer in Court of Special Sessions Wins
New York April 6 lawyer Nellie Robinson of Cincinnati wins two criminal cases at the Court of Special Sessions. She defends Edward Bauer in a strawberry theft charge and Margaret Timony for assault, both discharged. The trials mark her as the court’s first woman attorney to try a case there.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Nellie Robinson
Cincinnati
Court of Special Sessions
Edward Bauer
Nellie
Bauer
Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn
Jerome
Chase for an Old Man in Columbus Ind Scene
Sheriff Cox hunted John W. Simonton a 70 year old partially blind man indicted in March for embezzlement. Simonton allegedly refused to hand 1500 dollars to his sister Margaret Kaling from a trust she managed. He vanished last November then was found in Ohio and later arrested in Indianapolis.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ind
Cox
John W. Simonton
Margaret Kaling
Simonton
Ohio
Dayton
Indianapolis
Eastern Kentucky floods halt Booneville senatorial vote
A Booneville message reports streams in Eastern Kentucky swollen from unprecedented rainfall since Saturday. High water prevented voters from reaching polls for the Monday senatorial election to fill the late Senator John P. Salyer vacancy. no lives reported lost, but extensive property damage noted.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Booneville
Owsley County
Kentucky
John P. Salyer
Wandering Pole Found Near Logansport
Charlie Mechowski a demented Pole was found wandering in fields three miles south of Logansport and brought to the county jail. He had only a shirt and trousers and was very fierce. A letter found on him bore the Chicago address 4923 Justine Street.
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Commercial Tribune
Logansport
Ind
Charlie Mechowski
Justine Street
Chicago
Neighborly quarrel ends with pistol fire in Hopkinsville
In Hopkinsville Kentucky on April 6 Mrs Connie Stoner living near the city opened fire on neighbors after a quarrel. One bullet struck Mrs Mahala Bradshaw damaging her nose and causing other severe injuries.
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Commercial Tribune
Hopkinsville
Connie Stoner
Mahala Bradshaw
Montana Ore Purch Case Against Boston and Montana Mining
Butte, Mont an April 6. The Montana Ore Purchasing Company sues the Boston and Montana Mining Company to recover 2322000 for ore extracted from the Rarus mine vein in late 1894.
Stockton Man Kills and Kills Himself in Jail
C F Kleupper who killed C R Dodge and Alexander Borland at New Hope six weeks earlier hanged himself in his jail cell this morning with a handkerchief tied to the window grate. He was found dead.
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Stockton
Cal
C. F. Kleupfer
C. R. Dodge
Alexander Borland
New Hope
Chicago Elects Carter Harrison Mayor in Landslide Victory
Chicago returns show Carter Harrison (D) with 148000 votes, Sears (R) 60000, Harlan (Ind) 72000, Hesing (Ind) 18000. Democrats sweep city offices in West and North Town. Republicans may still win an Alderman seat in South Town.
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Sears
Harrison
Harlan
Ind
Hesing
West Town
North Town
South Town
Harrison Wins City Office Amid Machine Backlash in Local Vote
Carter H. Harrison is elected mayor defeating regular Republican nominee Nathaniel Sears as machine backing splits the GOP. Harrison wins in key wards 34 with 5,019 to 4,281 for Harlan and 3,434 for Sears, while McKinley carried similar margins in the past. Harlan, though independent, draws heavily from Republican voters and some from Democrats, highlighted by strong German support for Hesing on the gold Democrat line. Harrison, age 37, educated at Heidelberg and Yale, previously ran real estate with his brother and served as Chi Times business manager during Hin family ownership.
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Cans
Harrison
Harlan
Sears
McKinley
Swift
Wenter
Bryan
Nathaniel Sears
Hesing
Helsing
Roy O. West
Carter H. Harrison
H - Son
Heidelberg
Yale
Preston Harrison
Chi Times
Hin
Election Fight Turns Fatal in Cleveland Clash
A bloody fray erupted in Cleveland early today over an election dispute. Paul Droese fired a revolver wounding Peter Schmitz and John Buechele, with a bullet nearly hitting Mrs Friedersdo. the weapon also lodged in a building. Droese was arrested as the incident is investigated as murder possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Paul Droese
Peter Schmitz
John Buechele
Bad Mix-Up in Wisconsin Party Lines in Elections
Wisconsin municipal elections show loosely drawn party lines with Democrats winning mayoralties in Eau Claire W H Frawley and Waukesha H M Enos. Lacrosse elects whole Republican ticket while Chippewa Falls divides seats with Democrats taking the City Council and Republicans the Stayer.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Eau Claire
W. H. Frawley
Waukesha
H. M. Enos
Lacrosse
Ublican
Chippewa Falls
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