Robbers Fail Express Office Burglary at Cynthiana
In Cynthiana Kentucky early today two men fled after an attempted break in at the Adame Express Company office. They left a gold watch and were captured by police. tools used were traced to a nearby shop. Suspects John Hudson and Pat Kelly held in jail pending charges.
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Commercial Tribune
Cynthiana
Adame Express Company
Kelly Ward
Geo. Es
Wohl Wender
John Hudson
Liberty
Pat Kelly
Meadville
Safe-blowers disrupt Adams Express office in Cynthiana
Word reached police headquarters that the Adams Express Company office in Cynthiana was entered by two men who blew the safe but were discovered and arrested before taking anything. Detectives Witte or Crawford will be sent there to identify the prisoners.
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Adams Express Company
Cynthiana
Witte
Crawford
Gas main breaks during repair injures three workers
A Lafayette Natural Gas Co crew near Michigantown was repairing a line when a main collar broke at 12 30 today releasing gas. Robert Hanna was blown forty feet and fatally injured, others Thomas Wishart and Joe Cully suffered facial gravel and serious bruising but survived. Hanna died at his Lafayette home.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Ind
Thomas Wishart
Joe Cully
Robert Hanna
Lafayette Natural Gas Company
Michigantown
Hanna
Wishart
Cully
Lafayette
Died in Sleeping Car on Big Four Train
Dewey C. Drake city passenger agent of the Big Four died suddenly in the Wagner car Roselyn at Grand Rapids Michigan while returning from Mackinac Island with his wife and child. The train was halted for a casket and his body was brought to Indianapolis.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Dewey C. Drake
Roselyn
Grand Rapids
Mich
Deadly headache powder linked to poison in Indiana
In Muncie Indiana on August 30 seven year old Luane Bartlett died after swallowing two headache powders found in the yard. Police search for the powder's distributor follows a prior Rockville incident where a man who ingested powder died.
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Commercial Tribune
Muncie
Ind
Luane Bartlett
Albert Bartlett
Rockville
Mosely Jury Discharged in Ky Murder Case
In Lawrenceburg Kentucky the jury in the Commonwealth vs Robert Mosely for Asa Oliver s death in 1879 was dismissed after hours without a verdict. The court set bail at 2500 dollars, Mosely posting it to remain free on the seventeenth anniversary of the crime.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
The
Commonwealth
Robert Mosely
Asa Oliver
Crowd Helps Escape of Wanted Man in Springfield
Officer Allison faced a hostile crowd at Black's Opera House as he arrested Snee on an old charge. Snee resisted, Allison knocked him down, and amid the uproar the crowd aided the escape. It is alleged Snee insulted women.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Allison
Black
Snee
Wabash Road Sees Surge in Job Applications
Wabash Indiana August 3 officials report over one thousand applications for jobs on the line with many applying in all departments. The Peru office project alone brings twenty applicants for messengering though no vacancies are expected.
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Commercial Tribune
Wabash, Ind
Wabash Isroad
Messenger
Peru
Churches Consecrated in Waddy and Tatham Spring
Special dispatch from Lawrence Kentucky reports the dedication of the Christian church at Waddy and the Baptist Church at Tatham Spring. Rev. Harvey officiated at Waddy service and Blaer F. M. Rains at Tatham Spring. At Waddy $1 500 was raised.
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Commercial de
His Last Spree in Indiana Wrestler Ends Life
Thomas Hunn, a notable athlete and wrestler, died by his own hand in Evansville after a retracted spree that began earlier today. Police report details are limited as the incident unfolds in the first reporting from the Commercial Tribune desk.
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Commercial Tribune
Nsville
Ind
Thomas Hunn
Bromwell Seeks Large McKinley Victory and Campaign Orders
Representative J. H. Bromwell of Cincinnati visits Washington to consult with the Republican Congressional Committee about campaign literature. He predicts McKinley’s election and a decisive Ohio majority, expects a high statewide margin and plans to return to Cincinnati tomorrow night.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
J. H. Bromwell
Cincinnati
Republican Congressional Committee
Republcan
McKinley
Indiana
Ohio
Bramwell
Race Riot Flares at Camp Hill After Arrest
White townspeople back the marshal and black residents rally to defend the arrested man. A clash burst into shooting leaving four blacks seriously wounded and more than twenty injured from clubs bricks and missiles. Authorities warned a riot between races could erupt further.
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Commercial Tribune
Birmingham
Ala
Camp Hill
Therisoner
Race clash in Adamstown as white men beaten
In Lexington area, Lathe Carmine George Kelly and John Kimball white men were badly beaten by Hugh Lawrence and about twenty five colored associates. Police arrived to avert a possible killing. Lawrence arrested with warrants issued for others.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Adamstown
George Kelly
John Kimball
Hugh Lawrence
Lawrence
Bryan Campaign Stops Include New York and Ohio
William J. Bryan and wife enjoyed a day of rest after a campaign stretch in Jamestown New York. Bryan spoke in churches and visited Lakewood and Ripley before planned headlines about Cleveland turnout. A Toledo hall owner’s refusal to rent a Democratic meeting prompted Bryan to promise a speech if locals demand it.
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Jamestown
N. Y
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Lakewood
Lake Chautauqua
Here
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
New York State
Brooklyn
Chautauqua
Ripley
Cleveland
Toledo
ELOPERS INTERCEPTED IN FRANKFORT
James Lloyd held for disorderly conduct after eloping with Mrs. William Lowry. They headed toward Texas. Lowry followed. Lloyd allegedly threatened to kill Lowry and remained jailed pending a hearing tomorrow.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
James Lloyd
Lloyd
William Lowry
Lawrenceburg Pike
Texas
Lowry
New Bank Directors in Nicholasville After Death Sparks Changes
In Nicholasville Kentucky the First National Bank held a meeting to elect a new Cashier after the death of Hon Andrew H Brown G L Knight teller was chosen for the vacancy His promotion forced the election for teller where Willis sought the post but R Smith of Noland Wilmore Sears Banking company won the position Willis prompted by friends faced backlash leading to resignations of his uncle John A Willis the bank president and his father the director and bookkeeper.
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Commercial Tribune
Nicholasville
First National Bank
Andrew H. Brown
G. L. Knight
Knight
Brown Willis
Illis
Cripples Play Ball At League Park In Unusual Game
In Louisville on August 30 a unique five inning exhibition matched railroad workers with and without limbs. One legged players competed against one armed players as crowd of 500 funded the prize. Jerome wore a stump-arm mitt and Faxon, a one handed first baseman, showed notable plays.
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Commercial Tribune
Louisville
League Park
Ducky” Holmes
Louisvilleague
Jerome
Faxon
Pacer Zabod Smith Bros. Foundered In Springfield
Springfield Aug 30 Zabod the Smith Bros. phenomenal pacer with a mark of 2.13 percent is foundered and will be taken off the track for the season.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Zabod
Smith Bros
Dynamiter Buried After Portmouth Death by Self Action
Funeral held for resident of Portsmouth reported as death by own action connected to explosive device. Local authorities confirmed accident or intentional self harm with explosive apparatus. Police investigation ongoing with no further details released.
Dinamiter Will Henson Dies By Own Action in Ohio Inquest
Portsmouth Ohio August 30 funeral services for Will Henson the dynamiter were held at 9 30 this morning at the family home. Coroner’s inquest disproved a rumor that Henson was shot by Officer Williams. He died by his own act after a long spell of mental trouble following his mother’s death.
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Commercial Tribune
Portsmouth
Will Henson
Tenth
Offner Streets
Arthur Edward Johnson
Sixth Street
M. E
Hanson
Union Mills
Aaron Clark
William Barbee
William Ford
James Mitchell
Grant Dole
James McCabe
Henson
Green Lawn Cemetery
Scioto
Hygean Run
Chillicothe Pike
Pond Creek
Mose Boldman
Slab Hollow
Mike Mitchell
Mitchell
Bied
Davidson
Gmedniker
Williams
Davis ,Union Mills
Spring Lane
Free Baptists Elect Officers in Marion Ohio
The United Society of Advocates of Christian Fidelity of the Free Baptist Church elected officers. Names include E. P. Metcalf Providence R I as President and H. S. Myers Kell? Recording Secretary and General Secretary Treasurer. Others span Oakland California Ava Illinois Edgeyear Iowa Bangor Maine Simsb inclusive Mississippi Missouri Nebraska and more.
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Commercial Tribune
Marion
United Society of Advocates of Christian Fidelity
The
Free Baptist Church
E. P. Metcalf
Providence
R.J
P. Mead
Oakland
Cal
A. A
Tillinghast
Mt. Sterling
Ct.; Miss Mary Rice, Ava, Ill; C. N. Trus, Edgeyear, la.; N. H. Simpson
Horton
Kas
G. Mosher
Bangor
J. W. Doe
Simberstive
Mass
J.-S. Towner
Fred A. Young
Laconia
N. H
Poland
N. C
Bo Pine Saes
Anna Fite
Eeerie F. Cranston
Harrisburg
Peton
Rogersville
Tenn
WS Va
B. B. Se
Honey Creek
Wis
Lora Marsh
Kenka College
New York
H. 8. Myers
Oeale
Mich
Well Known Artist Reinhart Dies in New York
Charles Stanley Reinhart a famed draughtsman and illustrator died at the Players Club in New York at age 86. Born in Pittsburg in 1844 he worked for Harper Bros 1870 1880 won French gold and silver medals 1887 bought by the French Government established a New York studio 1890. He leaves a wife and two daughters funeral at Calvary Church tomorrow then burial in Allegheny Cemetery Pittsburg due to Brights disease.
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New York
Charles Stanley Reinhart
Players’ Club
Reinhart
Pittsburg
Harper Bros
Paris
Academy of Design
Calvary Church
Allegheny Cemetery
Bright
Drowning Balloonist and Lifesaving Companion in Toledo
Ed ward Cole a Toledo balloonist drowned after a failed ascent near the Casino. Lillian Trautwein saved by life preserver and later by a naphtha launch. Cole kept encouraging her as he sank, witnessed by about five thousand spectators at the riverfront on August 30.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Edward Cole
Josie Carmel
Cole
Toledean
Caleb
Lillian Trautwein
Negroes to Aid Cuba Raised Funds at Selma Meeting
A public gathering in Selma Indiana raised a substantial sum to defray expenses for landing one thousand colored troops in Cuba to aid the insurgent effort. Nearly a thousand attended as refreshments and subscriptions yielded funds. The troops will be organized in Georgia and sent from Key West around October first. Truman Stewart, a former legislative candidate, heads the effort and has drawn many military supporters and donors.
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Munci
Ind
Selma
Truman Stewart
Cuba
Georgia
Key West
Fla
Stewart
Aeronaut King Barely Missed Train and Broke a Leg
Chicago August 30 H B King an aeronaut ascended in a balloon at Garfield Park He planned a parachute drop but the parachute failed The balloon and parachute descended together At about one hundred feet above the Lake Street Elevated the parachute detached and opened just in time to avoid a train The craft struck the elevated structure and a tree breaking a leg He was badly bruised.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Ill
H. B. King
Garfield Park
Seaton
Lake Street
Congratulatory Letters Pour In for McKinley Acceptance
Canton Aug 30 Major McKinley receives continued congratulations on his acceptance. Delegations arrive this week including West Virginia editors and 1500 Lorain workers who will visit Canton. A Beaver Pa delegation led by Senator Quay is also expected to head a group arriving Saturday.
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Canton
Major McKinley
Ben Bitterworth
Washington
McKinley
Joseph P. Smith
First United Brethren Church
Bishop Mills
Iowa
East Ohio
West Virginia
Lorain
Beaver
Senator Quay
Spain to Send 2000 Troops to Philippine Islands
Official telegrams from Captain General Blanco report 1000 rebels charged the field to spark revolt but were defeated as troops pursued fugitives. Blanco estimates separatists at least 4000 and asks for reinforcements while the government approves sending 2000 additional troops.
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Madrid
Blanco
Philippine Islands
Chilean presidential contest unsettled amid close vote
Reports from Lima indicate Chilean registrars plan to attend a Congress meeting to decide the president as anxiety grows over the stormy election. Senor Errazuriz, Conservative candidate, is said to have spent over 400000 while Senor Reyes, Oppositions nominee, vowed to spend nothing. The outcome hinges on remote provinces and fears of a possible revolution.
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Lima
Via
Galveston
Chili
Senor Errazuriz
Chil
Senor Hrrazuriz
South America
Senor Vincente Reyes
Senor Reyes
Reyes
Chill
Spain backs Weyler order restricting intercourse with foreigners
Madrid August 30 The Spanish government approves Captain General Weyler for his orders banning Cubans and foreigners in Cuba from intercourse with foreigners outside the island and for his decree prohibiting gathering of the sugar and coffee crops.
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Madrid
Weyler
Cuba
Home Folk in Gotham on Westward Journey
Judge George G. Perkins of Covington Kentucky and his family left New London after a stay at Ft. Griswold House and will go to Millbrook then New York before returning home. Indiana's Miss Helen M Gougar arrived in New York and praised free silver audiences. Cincinnati figures Robert H Carew Edward Marks O H Smith and wife Mrs G Huntington and F T Hoffman were listed among arrivals at major hotels.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
George G. Perkins
Covington
Ft. Griswold House
New London
Halcyon
Millbrook
N. Y
Helen M. Gougar
Indiana
Jersey
Robert H. Carew
Queen City
Hoffman House
Cincinnati
Edward Marks
O. H. Smith
Rm.rs. . G. Huntington
Cinc Ti
F. T. Hoffman
Dayton
Fifth Avenue
Gen Harrison's Heir Rumor Sparks Indianapolis Gossip
Special dispatch reports gossip in Indianapolis that a new occupant may move into the former home of ex President Harrison following his recent marriage. The talk centers on a possible addition to the family and domestic plans amid social chatter in the city.
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Comimercis Tribune
Indianapolis
Harrison
McKee
Wedding at Gray Gables Involves President’s Household Staff
The Sandwich Mass report notes a secluded ceremony at Gray Gables with the president’s coachman John Nolan marrying Miss Jennie Landers, a longtime governess. Attended only by the wedding party, Rev. J D O Keefe officiated and Cleveland gave a wedding gift as the couple began a brief bridal trip.
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Commercial Tribune
Sandwich
Mass
Gray Gables
J. D. O'Keefe
J. W Dalton
Jennie Schultz Landers
Sophie E. Peterson
J. W. Dalton
John J. Nolan
Mr. Cleveland
Miss Landers
Nolan
Cleveland
Gray Beoteenahg Coger Free Saturn
Spider spins McKinley name in web mystery
In Parkersburg West Virginia on August 30 a gilt backed spider wove a white thread forming the name William McKinley in six locations. Initial reports were doubted but sightings were confirmed at L D Kraft on Green Street William Penn on Latrobe Street James H Wilson on Lynn Street Frank Flaig's and the Misses Plaiges on Avery Street and at Taverner's coal yard on Second Street.
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
William McKinley
L. D Kraft
Green Street
William Penn
Latrobe Street
James H. Wilson
Lynn Street
Young Boy Bitten By Vicious Dog In Akersburg
Akersburg West Virginia August 30 Jene son of Mrs Lille Cohn was badly bitten yesterday while on the porch of his mother's residence. Medical staff treated the wound though the injuries appear serious.
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Commercial Tribune
Akersburg
W. Va
Jene
Lille Cohn
Mary Lemke in Jail After Medical License Arrest
Mary Lemke of Cleveland was arrested in Cincinnati and brought to Pittsburg charged with practicing surgery and medicine without a license. They and another educated German woman traveled from Cleveland to Braddock then fled before arrest, Lemke fainting on the train and being confined at Allegheny County Jail in precarious condition.
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Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Mary Lemke
Cleveland
Cincinnati
John Donovan
Braddock
Allegheny County
Riots in Galata and Armenian Threats Renewed
Rioting resumed in Galata with a brief exchange of fire between troops and Armenian rioters followed by a stampede. Ambassadors appealed to the Sultan to restore order as Armenian Revolutionary Committee issued another threatening circular to foreign embassies.
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Constantinople
Galata
Sublime Porte
Armenian Revolutionary Committee
Prince Lobanoff Rostovsky Dies Suddenly As Foreign Minister
London August 31 A Telegraph dispatch from Kiev reports Prince Lobanoff Rostovsky Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs died suddenly while traveling with the Czar from Vienna to Kiev. His death shocks Russia where he was seen as second only to the Czar in influence and his planned European tour was to affect Eastern questions. Francis Joseph honored him during the Czar’s Vienna visit and his death disrupts anticipated conferences among great powers.
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London
Kieff
Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsky
Vienna
Russia
Prince Lobanoff- Rostovsky
Lobanoff-Rostovsky
Europe
Francis Joseph
Prince Lobanoff-Rostovsk
Plana
Commercial Tribune
Boston
Mass
Li Hung
Chang
St. Louis
Col. Pope
Li Hung Chang
Mr. Pope
Prince Li
Li Hung Chang on bicycles and American roads
The St. Louis voyage with Li Hung Chang and Col. Pope included discussion on bicycles and costs. Pope notes Li’s curiosity about American progress, road conditions, and etiquette, with Li praising the United States as the most progressive nation. The exchange reveals Li’s interest yet limits on private discussion.
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Rd le
America
United States
Li Hung Chang Spends Quiet Day in New York
Li Hung Chang spent a quiet day in New York at the Waldorf. He received Col. Forrester in the morning and a delegation of Mott Street merchants paid respects. In the afternoon he laid a wreath at Grant's tomb and visited Col. Fred D. Grant's house for tea.
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New York
Li Hung Chang
the Waldorf
Col. Forrester
Mott Street
Grant
Fred D. Grant
From Burglar to Lawyer in Chicago Tale
Clarence White, once jailed for burglary and acquitted of murder, plans to become a criminal lawyer. He aims to work honestly, with his mother and attorney’s support, despite offers to perform as a dime museum attraction and prior police scrutiny.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Clarence White
T. J. Marshall
Enogh
Running Against Time Chicago to Cincinnati Trains Cut Hours
Chicago reports rail race between Cincinnati and Chicago lines with eight hour through trains. Big Four goes eight hours each way starting today. Pennsylvania plans eight hour service Chicago to Cincinnati next Sunday, setting new fastest Chicago Louisville times. Chicago limited departs Cincinnati 9:00 am arrives Chicago 5:00 pm. Cincinnati and Louisville limited leaves Chicago 10:00 am arrives Cincinnati 6:00 pm and Louisville 6:30 pm. Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton and Monon announce over hour cut in fastest Chicago Cincinnati run, noon departures.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Chicago Limited
Louisville Limited
Hamilton
Dayton
The
Monon
Delegates Gather in Indianapolis for Democratic National Conclave
In Indianapolis on August 30 the Democratic convention crowd grows as prominent figures arrive and discussion shifts to potential nominees. Key players include Bynum Wilson Frenzel Hopkins and Curtis with plans for a large turnout and talks of Bragg Buckner Watterson and Cleveland as possible ticket options. The scene features hotels crowded with reporters and delegates from many states as speculation swirls about leadership and platform choices.
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Indianapolis
Bynum
Wilson
Executive Committee
John P. Frenzel
John P. Hopkins
Chicago
W. J. Curtis
New Jersey
Buckner
Vila's
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Li Hun Chang
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