Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Frantz Little Murder Case
In Dayton on December 29 the jury found Albert J. Frantz guilty of first degree murder in the Bessie Little case after the defense collapsed under cross examination. Frantz wept when the verdict was read, four deputies carried him back to jail, and a motion for a new trial was foreshadowed by attorneys.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
Brown
W. H. van Skaik
Kumler
Frantz
Albert J. Frantz Theart
Bessie
George W. Davis
Hasket
Mattie Frantz
Isaac Frantz
Cornelius Frantz
Albert
Cornelius
West Side
Nevin
van Shaik
Kreitzer
John W. Poince
Dodd
Bees
Koogle
Poince
Albert Frantz
Sis
Frantz Arrested In River Murder Of Bessie Little
Albert J. Frantz is accused of killing Bessie Little by shooting her then dumping her body in a river. A week later the body was recovered by a swimmer. Police and a coroner pursued the case. Frantz was captured. Bullets were found matching a revolver Frantz bought on August 13.
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Albert J. Frantz
Bessie Little
Frantz
No Food for Eight Months Ends in Death at Decatur
Mathias Sether, who had starved for eight months, died last evening in Decatur Indiana. He had not eaten anything for eight months and survived by artificial means. A few hours before death he asked for a post mortem photo to be given to his friends.
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Commercial Tribune
Decatur
Ind
Mathias Sether
Officers Shoot A Boy In Attempt To Capture Prisoner
A special dispatch from Salem Indiana reports Louisville detective John Sexton deputy Jailer John Browne and Robert Land jailed for killing John C Rippey during an attempted capture of Harry Brooks an escapee from federal post office robbery who was believed hiding at Richard Land s home four miles from Salem The incident arises from information provided by Robert Land and unfolds as officers swoop on the residence.
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Commercial Tribune
Salem
Ind
John Sexton
Louisville
John Browne
Robert Land
John C. Rippey
Cers
Harry Brooks
Richard Land
East and West leaders visit Hanna in Cleveland
Chairman Hanna hosted many callers from the East and West with Hon. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin in prolonged talks, reportedly about National Committee matters, during a busy day at Hanna's office in Cleveland.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland, CO
Hanna
Prisoners Warned Before Shooting Incident
Richard Land refused officers admission as John C. Rippey, 19, a farm hand, was shot while moving from the smokehouse to the farmhouse armed with a shotgun. Officers allege self defense.
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Richard Land
John C. Rippey
White boy shoots colored boy in Parkersburg incident
In Parkersburg West Virginia Charles Burns a white fourteen year old asked for a rifle from a boy and shot James Hill a colored thirteen year old in the breast the ball未found Hill is expected to die Burns and the rifle owner fled after the act
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Commercial Tribune
Parkersburg
W. Va
Charles Burns
James Hill
Belpre
Burns
Hill
Two Ohio Societies of Revolution Unite Formation Planned
A Columbus conference of the Ohio Sons of the Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution approves a plan to unite the two state societies while maintaining their affiliations and preparing a joint constitution. A new combined body would replace both after nationwide consolidation, with a date targeted for February 22 for the formal union.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio ‘Societies of the Sons of the Revolution
Sons of the American Revolution
Chittenden House
Cincinnati
H. M. Curtis
Wm. H. Doane
Thomas H. Norton
A. I. Carson
Cornelius Cadle
A. H. Pugh
Wade Cushing
John W. Bailey
Geo. Merrell
E. Morgan Wood
Dayton
Governor Bushnell
Springfield
Chittenden
Martin D. Follett
Marietta
Bushnell
G. 8. Franklin
Chillicothe
A. A. E. Taylor
Ohio
R. M. Davidson
E. M. Woo
K. D. Wood
Brownlee Withdraws From Indiana Senatorial Race
Hiram Brownlee of Marion announces his definite withdrawal from the Senatorial contest in Indianapolis. His exit shocks Republicans as he led in initial voting, and Fairbanks supporters claim the move tilts the race in their favor with several Brownlee votes now shifting away.
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Fairbanks
Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Hiram Brownlee
Marion
Brownlee
Election of United States Senators in the Far West
The focus was the winter election of U.S. Senators in the far West with Teller of Colorado Dubois of Idaho Kyle of South Dakota and Jones of Nevada mentioned as successors. Officials and allies including Hanna Osborn Clark Mondell Chance and Robertson met behind closed doors to discuss senate races cabinet picks and party plans.
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United States
Far West
Teller
Colorado
Dubois
Idaho
Kyle
South Dakota
Jones
Nevada
Hanna
Silver
William Osborn
Massachusetts
National Executive Committee
Senator Clark
Frank W. Mondell
Wyoming
Mahlon Chance
New York
Robertson
Ohio
Tin horn caravan reaches Canton after long Illinois march
Decatur laborers travel thirty feet long tin horn to Canton to present it to President elect McKinley. The group, including carpenters and painters, hoped for a $1000 fund matching pledge. McKinley receives them with cordiality despite rain. visitors include General Anson McCook, Charles W. Mackey, ex-State Senator Hodge, and Charles Allison who discusses Cabinet prospects for Tennessee and Evans vs Goff as possible southern picks.
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Canton
Decatur
Ill
City
McKinley
Anson McCook
McCooks
New York
Hanna
Cleveland
Charles W. Mackey
Hodge
Charles Allison
Knoxville
Tenn
Allison
Tennessee
Evans
Mr. Allison
Goff
West Virginia
South
Mob wrecked giant tin horn abandon journey to Washington
In Franklin Indiana on December 29 a large tin horn carried by a Tuscola Illinois party was smashed by a mob at Trafalgar. The owners gave up hopes of repair and departed on foot leaving the horn in a vacant storeroom while the assailants prepare for trial the next morning.
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Commercial Tribune
Franklin
Ind
Tuscola
Ill
Trafalgar
Washington
Populists Back Silver Democrats in Conference Fight
The Populists met as called and overwhelmed middle of the road leader Metzinger in an effort to oust Silver Democrats. The call invited all silver believers to join the conference, a move the Populists defended vigorously.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Metzinger
Mollie Miles Dies From Aurora Christmas Cutting
Lawrenceburg Indiana December 29 Mrs Mollie Miles who was cut six times by John Anderson on Christmas Day in Aurora died yesterday from wounds. The charge of cutting with intent to kill was withdrawn and a murder charge placed against Anderson. He expresses great worry over his crime and is believed to be to toring his mind.
Pluemer Water Works Bill at Issue in Supreme Court
Columbus Ohio December 29 The Pluemer water works bill contends with a 6500000 bond issue and faces formal suits by Citizen W M Ampt and Franklin Alter. The Supreme Court will hear arguments January 20 when the court convenes in two divisions to rule on the validity amid claims of special legislation. The court aims to clear its docket after disposing of 750 cases last term with 875 on the docket now.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus, CO
Pluemer Water Works
W. M. Ampt
Franklin Alter
Supreme Court
Bradley Refuses Cabinet Post in McKinley Letter
Kentucky Governor Bradley denies resigning over ill health and dismisses talk as gossip. He confirms sending a letter to President-elect McKinley stating he wishes to remain in Kentucky and desires no cabinet position, despite rumors of pressure from supporters.
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McKinley
Kentucky
Here
Canton
Major McKinley
Bradley
Indiana Centennial Plans for Permanent State Exhibit
The Indiana Centennial Commission met in Indianapolis to map a permanent exhibition building on state grounds. The plan includes an art gallery, a large auditorium, and a display of manufacturing and resources with direct drives between the central site and the State Fair Grounds for a lasting showcase.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Indiana Centennial Commission
Perenay
A Little Heroine Delivers Siblings From Fire
In Wooster Ohio on December 29 a house fire broke out in the absence of Mr and Mrs Bell. Eight year old Florence rescued her younger siblings Ada and Harry aged five three and one by carrying them to safety and fetching help from a neighbor. Harry recalls Ada came near suffering from smoke.
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Commercial Tribune
Wooster
John Bell
Florence
Harry
Ada
Mrs Castle Leaves Philadelphia Hospital
Mrs Castle wife of a California millionaire, who was convicted in London of shoplifting, has left Philadelphia hospital with her health perfectly restored.
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Commercial Tribune
Philadelphia
California
London
Tennessee pair slain near Sevierville in home invasion
William Whaley and his wife were killed in their bed as two masked men burst in and fired buckshot. Lakele McMahon, the sole eye witness, may identify them. The couple had testified against the same gang before a grand jury. authorities hunt the killers amid talk of possible lynching.
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Commercial Tribune
Knoxville
Tenn
William Whaley
Sevierville
Whaley
Lakele McMahon
Independence Company formed to promote patriotism in Ohio
The Independ ence Company of Cincinnati was incorporated to foster liberty and to manufacture and sell buttons badges and regalia. Secretly named incorporators include Herman Duhme John A. Caldwell H M Caldwell W W Thomas and Frank Duhme in Columbus Ohio on December 29 registering the patriotic venture.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Independence Company
Cincinnati
Secre
Herman Duhme
John A. Caldwell
H. M. Caldwell
W. W. Thomas
Frank Duhme
Constable Charged With Assault Over Clothing Seizure
A. L. Mack, a Marion Ohio constable, was arrested and bound over to court on $500 bond for assault while attempting to seize clothing from a man he claimed for a few dollars in costs. Dispatch reports the December 29 incident from the Commercial Tribune.
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Commercial Tribune
Marion
A. L. Mack
Governor Bradley Proclaims $250 Reward for Mob Lynching
Governor William O. Bradley issues a proclamation denouncing mob rule and offering a $250 reward for the arrest and conviction of all lynching participants in Owensboro and surrounding Daviess County. Commonwealth’s Attorney Rowe and Circuit Judge notified authorities. Alfred Holt’s murder by a mob sparked the action.
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Owensboro
William 0.Bradley
Commonwealth of Kentucky
William O. Bradley
Charles Finley
Kentucky mob surrounds suspect in wife murder
Charles Herndon, accused of killing his wife at a Jellico Creek home, is besieged in a nearby house near Flat Lick, Knox County by a mob of several men who vow to die rather than let him be captured. Herndon refuses arrest.
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Commercial Tribune
Williamsburg
Charles Herndon
Jellico Creek
Flat Lick
Knox County
Herndon
Don Piatt's Grandniece Faces Divorce Suit in Ohio
Charles Merkle filed for divorce from Hannah Piatt Merkle in Chillicothe Ohio alleging infidelity. They wed in Covington Kentucky in 1899. Merkle, strikingly handsome, is Don Piatt's grandniece and has lived in Adena near Governor Worthington's former home and has aristocratic connections.
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Commercial Tribune
Chillicothe
Charles Merkle
Hannah Piatt Merklé
Covington
Rs. Merkle
Wormari
Don, Pratt
Adena
Worthington
Condemned Murderer’s Mother to Visit Frankfort
Mrs. Jackson mother of Scott Jackson plans a Frankfort trip in coming weeks to appeal to Governor Bradley. She has not requested a pardon but may press the appeal through letters from Covington churches and supporters here.
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Frankfort
Gov. Bradley
Commercial Tribune
Plot Against Manchu House in Chicago Heads Chinese Junta
Wong Chin Foo says Chicago becomes HQ for the Chinese Equal Rights League planning to overthrow the Manchu dynasty by armed invasion from a South Sea Island. Rooms at 320 South Clark Street host Mongolians awaiting Sung Yat Sen to launch operations with Western civilization as a goal. Sung Yat Sen, freed in London, is gathering funds in England and will sail for America to meet Wong Chin Foo in Chicago.
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Commercial Tribune
Chicago
Wong Chin Foo
Chinese Equal Rights League
South Sea
Junta
South
Clark Street
Sung Yat Sen
China
London
Lord Salisbury
England
America
Remarried Couple Reunites After Twenty Years
In Bardwell Ballard County Kentucky Robert Snook and Mrs Mary Snook wed at a Christian Church. They had married twenty years ago, split after his disappearance ten years ago and she obtained a divorce. Last October the missing husband returned to find his wife alone. Their Christmas wedding was witnessed by their son and daughter who served as attendants.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Bardwell
Ballard County
Robert Snook
Mary Snook
The
Christian Church
Jerome
Napoleon
Ant
Europe
England
Jerome Sepulces Bonaparte
Baltimore
Mr. Patterson
Naparte
Prince Jerome
Wurtemburg
Neon
Mme. Bonaparte
Patterson
America
France
Man Fatally Injured Eye Bursting in Field Accident
Bellefontaine Ohio December 29 Charles Burton while crossing a field was struck by weed stubble that cut into his eye and penetrated to the brain doctors say his life can be saved with care and surgery the incident is reported from the scene.
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Commercial Tribune
Bellefontaine, O
Chas. Burton
Marriage Recall of an American Girl's Romance in Bonaparte Line
Miss Louise Eugenie Bonaparte, daughter of the late Colonel Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, married Count de Moltke Huitfeldt at St Pauls Church Washington. Cardinal Gibbons officiated. The ceremony followed by nuptial mass and breakfast. The article recounts the Bonaparte family saga and past marriages, linking Jerome Bonaparte to European high society and American ties.
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Washington
Louise Eugenie Bonaparte
Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte
Count de Moltke-Huitfeldt
Denmark
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Cardinal Gibbons
Father Foley
Bonaparte
E. Bonaparte
Iee
Gakier
Jerome
America
Baltimore
Susan
May Williams
Urope
Mme
Charles
Jerome Bonaparte
Loisette
Count Huitfeldt
France
Alice Belknap
Elsie Anderson
Chas. McCauley
Walter van Rensselaer Berry
Frank Andrews
Robert Wallach
Count LeBrun
Quiet German diplomat’s daughter weds Jerome Bonaparte heir
Honeymoon planned with Moltke-Huitfeldt couple visiting Paris. Jerome Bonaparte and Elizabeth Patterson Patterson Bonaparte are tied by an 1803 Baltimore wedding. The union faced Napoleonic opposition and royal expectations, with a quiet ceremony and family gifts reported amid complex ties to French and American lines.
Diamond Crescent Gift From Ex Empress Eugenie News Item
A wedding report notes Miss Bonaparte receiving a diamond crescent from her godmother Ex Empress Eugenie of France. The description highlights the beauty of Dane’s tawny hair and blue eyes as part of the couple’s appearance.
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Ously
Dane
Miss Bonaparte
Eugenie
France
Borrowing a Scaffold for New Trial Executions
A Bracken County sheriff seeks to move the scaffold used for Henry Mitchell Smith to Brookville for the execution of Robert Laughlin, who killed his wife and niece, with Newport authorities possibly also obtaining it to execute Walling and Jackson.
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Tribune
Lexington
Bracken County
Edward Fought
Henry Mitchell Smith
Robert Laughlin
Brookville
Newport
Walling
Jackson
Crossfield Defies Mob at Fox Creek Turnpike
Eburg Kentucky December report says Hon. and President of the Fox Creek Turnpike was attacked by toll gate raiders who tore down the gate for a second time. Crossfield, bedridden with grip, refused to resign and would not be intimidated by threats of hanging if the gate was restored.
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Commercial Tribune
Eburg
Fox Creek Turnpike
Fox Creek Road
Crossfield
Toll Gate Changes In Anderson County Kentucky
Lawrenceburg Kentucky December 29 toll is collected now at one gate in the county north of Lawrenceburg. The tollhouse has lost its furniture and Stonewall Jackson of Tyrone keeps the gate, with duties only in daytime.
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Commercial Tribune
Lawrenceburg
Stonewall Jackson
Tyrone
Jackson
Kansas elector may be blocked by deserter ruling
Kansas may cast only nine votes for W. J. Bryan in the Electoral College because W. H. Linton a Kansas elector is alleged to be a deserter from the Union army. Deserters are ineligible to vote or hold office unless disability is removed by law and approval of the Secretary of War. Linton, from Cherry Vale, was a fusion candidate and is under investigation to prevent him from serving.
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Commercial Tribune
Kansas City
Kan
Kansas
W. J. Bryan
W. H., Linton
United States
Secretary of War
W. H. Linton
Cherry Vale
Thirty-second Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Louisville
Adjutant General of
Ohio
William H. Linton
Parents Lose Their Child to Adoptive Family Claim
In Wooster Ohio on December 2 a custody dispute arose after William Clouser, granted custody of his daughter Alice, allowed the Snooks to adopt. Following a divorce, Clouser remarried and a legal question emerged over the child’s long term guardianship and rightful parentage in a judge’s ruling.
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Commercial Tribune
Wooster, CO
Alice Clouser
Wm. Clouser
William Snook
Clouser
Eramenter
Shooks
Met
Spain Denies Mediation Letter on Cuban Autonomy
Washington official sources deny that Spanish Premier Canovas sent Olney a communication accepting mediation by the United States for Cuban autonomy. They say no such letter exists and negotiations toward home rule have continued, with enlarged reforms tentative and not yet drafted in Washington.
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Washington
Canovas
Olney
United States
Cuba
Spain
Filibuster Toe Prosecution Under New Civil War Statute
Treasury and Justice officials expect the Three Friends filibuster case to be pursued under Section 6282 of the Revised Statutes. The vessel's guns and equipment would be seized if convicted. District Attorney Clark in Jacksonville leads the prosecution with customs officials handling the transfer of the ship.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Department “of Justice
Atom
United States
Clark
Jacksonville
Attorn Clark
American Correspondent Held by Spanish Forces in Cuba
Secretary Olney reports United States Consulate in Havana says Henry Delgado of the Mail and Press was captured by Spanish troops during recent operations in Pinar del Rio province. Delgado, a native American, is said to have led a unit and carried letters to Maceo. He is confined at San Ambrosio military hospital outside Havana awaiting trial by judicial authorities unless captured with arms, then by court-martial.
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Washington
Olney
United States
Havana
Henry Delgado
C Nm
Mail Andress
Evect
Ha- Yon c
Deltgado
Pinar del Rio
Maceo
Las ‘Tumbas
Delgado
Spain
San Ambrosio
Dauntless Tug Seeks Cuban Clearance With Armament Cargo
Jacksonville officials wrestled with the Dauntless Captain Meyers demand to clear for a Cuban port with arms and medical stores. The Captain produced a manifest and asked for papers while Washington officials debated the legalities. The tug was escorted by the Boutwell and its fate remains unclear at Ft George mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
Secretary of the Treasury
Dauntless
Cuba
Port Antonio
Meyers
Washington
J. M. Barrs
Boutwell
Ft. George
Mayport
Denied at Madrid on Cuban mediation report
An emphatic denial is given here to the report credited to the Washington Post that Senor Dupuy de Lome the Spanish Minister at Washington and Mr Olney have concluded negotiations for the acceptance by Spain of offices of the United States in the settlement of the Cuban insurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Washington Post
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Washington
Olney
Spain
United States
Columbus Promotes Cuban League Organizer
State Li branes Co B Galbreath is assigned to organize a columnhead Cuban League in Columbus Ohio with a focus on promoting local participation and organizing efforts.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
State Libranes Co
B. Galbreath
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