Woman Confesses Arsenic Crime Against Family in Carmi Case
In Carmi Township Illinois a 16 year old daughter confessed to poisoning her father mother and brother with arsenic at a family dinner. Her motive was revenge on her father for denying access to her baby. The 14 year old boy died, the 16 year old girl is jailed, mother and father ill but alive, coroner awaits verdict. The crime triggered wide county concern and a post mortem is underway.
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Commercial Tribune
Carmi
Walter S. Warthen
Carmi Township
George Crabtree
Warthen
Ivy
Crabtrees
Berry Carter
Floyd
Ackman
Funeral for sailors killed on Adler explosion in Trieste
Captain Lamberton and officers from the Olympia attended the sailors' funeral in Trieste. Admiral Dewey rode through the city and the Olympia is expected to reach New York by September 30.
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Trieste
Lamberton
United States
Olympia
Adler
Dewey
New York
Admiral Dewey Likely Stops at Marseilles on Homeward Journey
Special Cable from Paris reports Admiral Dewey will probably halt in Marseilles on his way home. French authorities plan a reception led by local port officials to honor him.
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Commercial Tribune
Paris
Admiral Dewey
Marseilles
Clarence Mackay and wife sail to America due to ill health
Mr and Mrs Clarence Mackay departed from Queenstown aboard the Teutonic en route to the United States. Their return is prompted by Mrs Mackays ill health though doctors report the condition is not serious.
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London
Clarence Mackay
United States
Queenstown
America
Mackay
Strike at Hoosier Stone Mill Sparks Labor Clash
A labor dispute at the Hoosier Stone Mill Bedford Ind follows the discharge of two travelers after they objected to an Italian worker being put in a traveler role. The entire traveling staff threatens to quit if reinstatement is not granted, delaying production at what is described as the world’s largest stone mill.
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Commercial Tribune
Bedford
Ind
Hoosier
James Hodge
George Skerd
Couple finally wed after long fight in Auglaize County
WAPAKONETA July 27 Nearly thirteen years ago Judge McLain issued a license to Henry S Harrod and Martha E Waggoner both of this county The license lay unused until now as Harrods mother opposed the marriage She died recently and the couple renewed the license from 1886 and were married living in Lima since then.
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Commercial Tribune
Wapakoneta
Lima
Balfour Declares Free-born Englishmen Must Not Be Treated Inferior
In a Conservative luncheon speech London July 27 Mr A J Balfour, First Lord of the Treasury, warned that if diplomacy fails to resolve the Transvaal crisis Britain could use other means. He said the Transvaal might offer redress though it would be inadequate by Britain's standard and stressed free-born Englishmen should not be treated as inferior. He urged cautious optimism despite unresolved difficulties.
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London
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
House of Commons
Transvaal
Balfour
Hanna Sells Mines and Lake Vessels to National Steel
The sale transfers millions in assets from M. A. Hanna & Co to National Steel Co including Chapin mine Iron Mountain Michigan 160 acres Winthrop Iron lands Ishpeming and the fleets of Mutual Transportation and Menominee Transportation with steamers Coralia Corsica Corona Cambria Grecian Roman German Saxon Britain. Hanna & Co retires from mining and shipping and may sell Pittsburg coal assets to a new soft coal trust.
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Cleveland
M. A. Hanna & Co
National Steel Company
Michigan
Chapin
Iron Mountain
Mich
Winthrop Iron Company
Ishpeming
Mutual Transportation Company
Coralia
Corsica
Corona
Cambria
Menominee Transportation Company
Pittsburg
Soft Coal Trust
De Gallifet Says Army Orders Issued Without Cabinet Views
Paris July 27 General Marquis de Gallifet the Minister of War said he issued recent orders with full personal responsibility and did not rely on Cabinet advice He asserted Cabinet approved his course The report that Generals Jamont and Herve resigned in sympathy with General De Negrier drew alarm and the Prime Minister ordered to uncover the fabricator of the story.
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Pellieux
de Nigrier
Marquis de Gallifet
de Gallifet
Merritt the Man May Be Sent Back to Manila
Washington rumors suggest Major General Wesley Merritt could be recalled from Manila to relieve General Otis as war policy tightens under Mr Root. Indications point to Secretary Alger’s turnover and renewed bids for Manila command amid debates over Tallulah lynching and Indian Ocean affairs.
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Washington
Root
Otis
Miles
Merritt
Manila
Alger
Dewey home fund struggles as Washington support lags
The article notes limited contributions to the Dewey home fund with $16,000 raised, only $200 from Washingtonians. It suggests locals view Dewey as a club man unlikely to use a home, while L. B. Fauver of Elyria and Sylvester W. Duchlinger of London are named Census Supervisors for the Thirteenth and Sixth Districts.
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Dewey Home
Dewey
Washington
L. B. Fauver
Elyria
Sylvester W. Duchlinger
London
Steamer Collision Drowns 156 on Volga River
Report from Nijni Novgorod states a cargo steamer and a passenger vessel collided on the Volga. The cargo ship captain is under arrest for disregarding signals after the steamer sank with 156 people drowned.
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Berlin
Nijni-Novgorod
Volga
Tragic Schneeberg Cable Car Crash Kills Violinist
At Meran in the Tyrol a cable car plunged 6000 feet after the line broke. Fatal injuries to violinist Prof. August Herbert and novelist George Von Ompsteda among twelve passengers. five fatally injured. others with broken limbs and shock. Schneeberg near Meran, famed for health cures and Dr Kahn’s sanitarium.
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New Tribune
Vienna
Meran
Austrian Tyrol
Alfred of
Saxe-Coburg
Queen Victoria
Schneeberg
August Herbert
George von Ompsteda
Austrian Alps
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American Traitor Hayes Met Brutal Philippines Death
Kansas City reports detail Corporal Leonard F. Hayes, America’s sole traitor in the Philippines, killed after desertion. Sergeant George A. Lamarsh recalls Hayes joining Filipino forces, being shot after a bayonet wound, and buried in a trench among Filipino dead. Hayes served with Company I, First Colorado Volunteers.
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Kansas City
Leonard F. Hayes
America
Philippines
George A. Lamarsh
Twentieth
Kansas Volunteers
Lamarsh
Oregon Régiment
Hayes
Oregon
First
Colorado Volunteers
B. & O. Tunnel Caves In Blocking Main Line at Cambridge
The B and O main line near Cambridge Ohio caves in blocking about 150 feet of a 700 foot tunnel. All trains run over the Cleveland and Marietta after a west bound passenger train passed. Track inspector warned of a cave in earlier but workers arrived too late. The obstruction may take two weeks to clear with David Lee and officials coordinating the effort.
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Commercial Tribune
Cambridge
Cleveland & Marietta Railway
David Lee
Federation vote proceeds in Victoria and Tasmania
In Victoria incomplete returns show 127,47 votes for federation and 8,240 against. In Tasmania polling ongoing with 11,100 votes for Lederagion and 720 against.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Tasmania
Lederagion
Seaight
Dreyfus Recovered Quickly Says Friends
In Rennes on July 27 reports state Captain Dreyfus is only slightly ill and has recovered. His friends report his mental and physical condition as excellent.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
George W. Long Appointed Kentucky Republican Campaign Manager
Honorable George W. Long, Kentucky State Treasurer, is selected to lead the Republican campaign efforts. The appointment positions Long as the key organizer coordinating strategy, fundraising, and outreach for the party's statewide slate.
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Kentucky
Goebel Law Doomed Votes to Repeal It
Frankfort Ky July 27 The Goebel election law prompts talk of a special session to repeal it A garbled report sparked Democratic panic with Attorney General Taylor clarifying no pledge by Governor Bradley to call such a session An August petition may urge the Governor to convene an extra session with dozens of lawmakers seeking repeal.
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Commercial Tribune
Frankfort
Bradley
Taylor
Hit
House
Major Johnson Seeks Running Mate to Ex Governor Brown in Kentucky
In Lexington and Owensboro on July 27, anti Goebel Democrats discuss a bolt ticket with ex Governor Young Brown as governor candidate. Proposals name ex Congressmen Owens and Breckinridge for top posts while Major P. P. Johnston weighs a lieutenant governor bid. County voters split over Brown versus Goebel with large gatherings planned.
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Brown
Commercial Tribune
Lexington
Young Brown
Bolters
Owens
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Colonel Breckinridge
Robert J. Breckinridge
Democratic State Central and State Executive
P. P. Johnston
United States
Joe Blackburn
Democratic State Central Committee
United Democracy
West Virginia
New Democratic State Convention
Major Johnston
John Young Brown
United Democrats
Goebel
Owensboro
Court Square
Peaches on Put-in-Bay Island Turn Black Again
Thousands of bushels of peaches on Put-in Bay Island rotted on trees last year turning black. Islanders fear yields this year may fail to reach more than a quarter of the average.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Bay Island
M Kinzie Going Blind in Later Years
Bowling Green Ky July 27 Hon James A McKinzie former Minister to Peru under the Cleveland administration is gradually losing his eyesight and may soon be entirely blind He is at his country home in Christian County receiving care and attention A well known Kentucky politician McKinzie earned the nickname Quinine Jim for his quinine price reduction bill in Congress
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Commercial Tribune
Bowling Green
James A. McKinzie
Peru
Cleveland
House
McKinzie
Belmont Blackballed by Newport Odd Fellows Lodge
Oliver H. P. Belmont, Democratic presidential candidate and millionaire, was rejected by Excelsior Lodge of Odd Fellows in Newport. He did not receive prior courtesy to withdraw, a laundry list of black balls was reported, with conflicting estimates on the total. Belmont held blue lodge degrees and had served as Master.
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Commercial Tribune
Newport
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Millonaire
Excelsior Lodge of Odd Fellows
Belmont
Mr. Belmont
Blue Lodge
Body of Robert G. Ingersoll cremated in New York
The body of Robert G. Ingersoll was cremated today at Fresh Pond Crematory. The family and a few friends attended, watching at the furnace until the process ended. Ashes were placed in an urn and returned to Mrs Ingersoll and her daughters. Additional attendees included Mr and Mrs Walston H Brown and several associates from Colonel Ingersoll's law firm.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Fresh Pond
O. J. Smith
Herbert P.’ Brown
Clarence 8. Brown
John H. Hazleton
Colonel
Their Orders Conflict at Fort Porter Over Command
Buffalo on July 27 reports Lt Col William E Dougherty of the Seventh Infantry arrived from General Miles to assume command of Lt Porter during the Thirteenth Infantry absence. Major Auman, previously with the Thirteenth at San Juan Hill, leads Fort Porter under a War Department order from April 5. The dispute centers on whether War Secretary orders supersede General Miles, with a War Department decision pending.
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Buffalo
N. Y
William E. Dougherty
Seventh
United States Infantry
Miles
Porter
Thirteenth Infantry
Auman
San Juan Hill
Ft. Porter
Secretary of War
Philippines
War Department
Nash Opens Door Bushnell Men Loyal
Judge Nash speaks for harmony as the Ohio Republics unite behind the Bushnell-Kurtz faction. A three committee plan forms at the Advisory Committee meeting in Columbus with Nash, Chairman Dick, and district delegates arranging campaign strategy and visits.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Republican League
House of Representatives
League
Bushnell-Kurtz
Judge Nash
Colonel Dick
Dwight Harrison
Georgetown
T. H. McConica
Findlay
Wilbur King
W. EB
C. Biddison
Athens
D. Q. Morrow
Hillsboro
W. T. Mc
H. V. Speelman
State Committee
Fred J. Carr
Wallace A. Clark
Xenia
William Binkley
H. C. Cochran
W.T. McRoberts
E. B. Boston
E. E. Biddison
Parsons Insanity Case Sends Son to Elgin Asylum
In Chicago on July 27 Mrs Lucy Parsons widow of Anarchist Parsons testified against her son Albert R Parsons claiming mental unsoundness. Albert denied insanity and friends testified to his sanity, but the jury ruled him insane and ordered confinement at Elgin Asylum.
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Chicago
Lucy Parsons
Parsons
Insane Court
Albert R. Parsons
Elgin Asylum
Erection of Parnell Statue Adopted in Dublin
A Dublin meeting at Mansion House convened by the Lord Mayor approved a plan to erect a statue of Charles Stewart Parnell. The Ninety-eighth Centenary Committee opposed it, fearing it would jeopardize Wolfe Tone memorial plans, but the resolutions favoring the statue were adopted after a strong session.
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Dublin
Mansion House
Charles Stewart Parnell
Wolfe Tons
Parnell
Wilder Monument Dedication Set in Chickamauga Park
The Wilder Monument in Chickamauga Park is completed and will be dedicated on September 2 by the Wilder Brigade Association. Indiana Governor Mount has accepted an invitation to deliver the dedication address at the event in Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Wilder
Chickamauga Park
Wilder Brigade Association
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
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