J J Shipherd Arrested in Cleveland Embezzlement Case
John J. Shipherd prominent investment broker and street railway promoter was arrested on embezzlement charges in Cleveland. The warrant, issued by Frank de Haas Robison, accuses Shipherd of misappropriating $183,236.15 plus $93,200 in street railway bonds. a petition seeks a receiver for Potter & Co. and allege securities left with Shipherd were hypothecated for funds.
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Cleveland, O
John J. Shipherd
Frank de Haas Robison
Shipherd
Robison
Common Pleas Court
Charles H. Potter & Co
Potter & Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Murder After a Race in Bellefontaine
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports William Richeldeifer and Frank Wright racing a buggy with a woman passenger when a stranger attacked Richeldeifer. He was slashed in the abdomen three times and died. The assailant fled and was not identified.
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Commercial Tribune
Bellefontaine
William Richeldeifer
Frank Wright
Richeldeifer
May Acton Urbana Lynchings Charged to Grand Jury
Urbana Ohio October term grand jury convened with Albert Fromme foreman. Judge Heiserman ordered investigation into the lynching of Charlie Mitchell, urging respect for law despite provocation and condemning the act as unlawful and unjust.
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Commercial Tribune
Urbana
Court of Common Pleas
Albert Fromme
Heiserman
Charlies Mitchell
Indianan breaks his only leg for fifth time on High street
Lawrenceburg Indiana October 4 Valley Huber one legged insurance agent fell on High street this morning and fractured his sound leg for the fifth time his other leg had been amputated years ago after prior breaks
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Valley Huber
High Street
Meet in the Depot Spend Hours Together in Indianapolis
Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Walling mothers of Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling who were hanged for Pearl Bryan's murder spent several hours in Indianapolis yesterday. They met at the depot, dined, and talked long, with plans for Mrs. Walling to travel to Hamilton in a few days.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Ind
Luetgert Defense Shifts to Impeach Witnesses
In Chicago, the Luetgert trial saw the defense drop expert testimony and seek to impeach State witnesses. Ex-Judge Vincent weighs calling Luetgert to the stand amid consultation with Phalen and others. Professors challenge bones presented as human remains, fueling speculation Luetgert may testify tomorrow.
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Chicago
Luetgert
Vincent
Reisé
Phalen
Arnold Luetgert
Deneen
Fire destroys a town in Austin Pennsylvania
Fire at Weed's livery barn on Turner street started by hay and a gas jet. In five hours nearly every building, mainly residences, burned to the ground leaving about 500 people homeless. Major losses include the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches, opera house, several shops, and livery stables. insured losses estimated at 150000 to 200000.
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Austin
Weed
Turner Street
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Welch’s
Hellwig’s
Gallup
Weed's
Novel plan to ship Cripple Creek gold to Mint
Operators will ship one month’s bullion output from Cripple Creek to the United States Mint in Philadelphia. A special train will transport the gold, placed under express company protection to prevent theft or accident. Cripple Creek output exceeds $1,000,000, promising one of the largest gold consignments in history.
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Jcolorado Sree
Hanares
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Agent Flees After Five Years with Railroad Company
Middletown reports W A Pearson, agent for the C H D Railroad, fled with missing $1,200 of company funds after five years in service. A bond of $1,000 with American Security Company stands against losses. His wife says she has not seen him for a week since Dayton visit.
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Commercial Tribune
Middletown
W. A. Pearson
American Security Company
Dayton
Atkinson forgery case faces speedy trial delay
In Glenville West Virginia Judge Blizzard overruling a demurrer keeps the Atkinson forgery case active as prosecutors seek a noon continuance for key witness George W. Davidson who is ill at home. Governor present with prisoner wife in courtroom as both sides await developments.
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Glenville
W. Va
Atkinson
Blizzard
Bennett
George W. Davidson
Lewis County
Mary Goff
Clarksburg
Robbers at OsGo od Narrow Escape and Tiny Loot
Four men in Osgood Indiana drove to the home of Mrs Harriet Masier and her sister posing as a detective. The women fled and Masier was hurt after falling on a barbed wire fence. The raiders found only 150 cents in an old pocketbook.
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Commercial Tribune
Fires Threaten Rapid City as Black Hills Burn
Fires raged for four days near Rapid City North and South, with 300 men holding a line to save homes. Town barely escaped as two miles of flame spread from heavy Black Hills timber. Nebraska reports similar wildfires. farm property and stock losses rise amid two months of drought.
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Rapid City
Black ‘Hills
Nebraska
Robbery and drugged cigar attack hit two fish dealers
E F Reed and David Yazel, fish dealers from Bellefontaine Ohio, were assaulted by highwaymen in daylight while returning from Lima. Yazel was lured into a wagon by a stranger who offered a ride and a cigar after which he was drugged and robbed. Reed was robbed at gunpoint by two men.
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Commercial Tribune
Bellefontaine, CO
F. Reed
David Yazel
Lima
Yazel
Lake View
Reed
Six Killed as Train Hits Wagon near Willow Springs
At Dead Man's Cut, three miles north of Willow Springs, a Kansas City line train struck a wagon carrying seven people at 9 AM. Six were killed instantly and one fatally injured. among the dead are Philip L Wooton and Philip Wooton Jr. The crossing, a sharp curve on a heavy grade, is blamed. signals were supposedly given but not heard. The victims resided in Texas County and were bound for Arkansas to pick cotton.
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Willow Springs
Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Memphis
Here
Philip L. Wooton
Philip Wooton, Jr
Amanda Wooton
Dora Wooton
Francis Mallorey
Philip Wooton
Hallaway
Texas County
Arkansas
Mrs Best's Records in Toledo Family Context
Special Dispatch reports Bertha Best, known for assaulting Millionaire Stamp in New York, is a Toledo resident with two brothers in business. Henry Nellis, a leading clothing merchant, spoke reluctantly about his sister’s escapade, noting her persistent money demands before she departed West claiming an engagement to Stump.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Bertha Best
New York
Henry Nellis
West
Stump
Distillery Shutdown After federal injunctions halt staff
Hannis Distillery in Martinsburg faces shutdown as three Democratic government employees challenged in Judge Jackson's injunction. Only one U S employee remains on duty, delaying operations with nearly one million gallons stored and $110 tax per gallon looming. Hearing set for Clarksburg October 6.
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Commercial Tribune
Martinsburg
Hannis
William Butler
H. C. Berry
United States
J. G. Buckman
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
White
Clarksburg
Record surge in elopements in Jeffersonville
During the last week in September Justice John House tied the record by marrying thirty eloping couples. Justin Keigwin married fifteen and various ministers wed several. Not fewer than 100 marriage licenses were issued to eloping couples in the last month.
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Commercial Tribune
Jeffersonville
Ind
John House
Justin Keigwin
Democrats raise funds for Bryan special train to Paducah
PADUCAH Ky Oct 4 Democrats raised 150 dollars to pay for a special train to bring the Hon William Jennings Bryan to Paducah for a speech on October 13.
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Bryan
Commercial Tribune
Paducah
Wm. J. Bryan
County Seat War Debates Move To Seymour and Brownstown
Campaigns to move Brownstown county seat to Seymour begin with planned township speaking tours this week. Ex Congressman Jason B. Brown leads Seymour forces and Bart H. Burrell heads Brownstown opposition as voters decide with 60 percent required. county total 6 268 last November.
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Commercial Tribune
Seymour
Ind
Brownstown
Jason B. Brown
Bart H. Burrell
Water shortage hurts crops in Meyers Ky district
Water is alarmingly scarce in this area and farmers have sown no wheat. Corn and tobacco have produced not more than half a crop. Local officials warn drought conditions threaten yields across the Meyers Kentucky region.
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Meyers, Ky
General Neal Dow Funeral Planned in Portland
General Neal Dow funeral services set for Second Parish Church in Portland at 2 30 o clock on Tuesday.
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Neal Dow
Portland
Cuban Amnesty Hinted With Sagasta Cabinet Formation
Washington reports a Sagasta led cabinet may grant amnesty to most American prisoners in Cuba and pardon Cubans jailed on Ceuta. a commission to handle claims like the Ruiz case is expected. Autonomy offers for Cuba are discussed, with contrasts between Liberal and Conservative plans and praise for autonomy models in Canada and Australia. The insurgent leader Menendez Capote is said to favor ending hostilities on fair terms.
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Washington
Sagasta
Spain
Cuba
Ceuta
Weyler
Miss Cisneros
Dr. Ruiz
Australia
Canada
Castelar
Mendez Capote
Madrid takes oath as new cabinet sworn in
The 4 October oath seal marks Sagasta as President of the Council of Ministers with Gullon Groizard Corréa Bermejo Puigcerver Capdepon Xiguesia Moret and others named to foreign affairs justice war marine finance interior public works and colonies. Count Romanones becomes mayor and Aguilera is named police prefect in Madrid.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Council of Ministers
Senor Gullon
Senor Groizard
General Corréa
Admiral Bermejo
Senor Puigcerver
Senor Capdepon
Count Xiguesia
Senor Moret
Senor Amos Salvador
Sagasta
Bank of Spain
Count Romanones
Senor Aguilera
A Right of Control
Paris dispatch in Figaro outlines General Woodford mission as US minister to Spain and notes American aims to gradually detach Cuba from Spain. It stresses Sagasta bears heavy responsibility and warns against US interference in Cuban negotiations. European concern over colonial security is cited.
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Paris
the Figaro
Stewart L. Woodford
United States
Spain
Senor Sagasta
Cuba
Europe
Sagasta Talks Fight in Madrid Cabinet Interview
A Madrid dispatch claims a unnamed cabinet member says Sagasta will pursue Cuban reforms proposed a decade ago by Marshal Martinez de Campos. Autonomy would be granted if Cuba assumes its war debt and Spain’s tariff, and a US Cuba customs union is rejected.
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State Department
Spain
Cuba
Canada
Sagasta Cabinent
United States
Dupuy de Lome
London
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Marshal Martinez de Campos
Sagasta
Spain and United States Navy Threats and Weyler Fund
The cabinet discusses Spain’s strength relative to the United States and possible privateering if needed. Premier Sagasta may allow Cuba to handle insurgent debt. Havana reports Rein Cristobal to send 2 million dollars for General Weyler’s military costs, with 1,200 troops to return to Spain tomorrow after a smaller earlier arrival.
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Havana
Four Fishermen Drowned in Heavy Sea Off North Long Branch
Four men employed by Hennessey Bros. pound fishermen of North Long Branch N J were drowned about 100 yards offshore while working. Names given as Joseph Herth Adolph Pierson A Hendrickson all of Brooklyn and George Robins of Monmouth Beach N J Three others in the crew were rescued when their boat was struck by a heavy sea while heading for pound nets about a mile out.
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New York
Hennessey Bros
North Long Branch
N. J
Joseph Herth
Adolph Pierson
A. Hendrickson
Brooklyn
George Robins
Monmouth Beach
M. Jd
Boy 14 Murders Brother With Pump Handle
In Greenfield Indiana Albert Scott aged 14 killed his brother Benton Scott with a pump handle after a series of quarrels. Benton had whipped Albert recently. Albert was jailed pending investigation and charges.
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Albert Scott
Greenfield
Ind
Benton Scott
Albert
Coffee war expands to Ohio with 1% rebate plan
Ohio grocers face a clash between Arbuckles and Havemeyers as the Arbuckles secure a 1 percent per pound rebate with the Ohio Grocers Association bound to the deal. About twenty large wholesalers refuse affiliation, while salesmen flood towns. The dispute aims to reach Indiana and Illinois next.
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Commercial Tribune
Toledo
Arbuckles
Havemeyers
Ohio
Ohio Grocers’ Association
The
Indiana
Ilinois
Death of Abram Martin in North Lewisburg Under Inquiry
Abram Martin aged 28 was found dead in North Lewisburg Ohio after reported bruising at the base of his brain. Coroner Hewitt opened an inquest with a verdict expected tomorrow. Officials say a revolver was in his hand and intoxication is alleged. investigators consider whether foul play or self harm caused the death.
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Commercial Tribune
North
Lewisburg
Abram Martin
Hewitt
Martin
Swindler Seaverns Sought After $1500 Forgery Scam
Columbus police and banks chase BE H Seaverns a Boston shoe salesman claimant. He arrived two weeks ago and swindled Columbus homes out $1500 or more. He banked with Glasgow Schlitts and cashed an $800 check. A forged $120 check prompted exposure as a grand forgery operation.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Columbus Police
Reinhard
The Pope Is Not Sick Says Osservatore Romano
The Pope is in excellent health despite reports in Paris and London. The Osservatore Romano notes weather prevented garden walks but lists audience events with distinguished families and visitors. Dr Laffini confirms the Pontiff’s satisfactory health.
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Rome
Paris
London
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Laffini
DePauw Students Protest Faculty Action Over Football Player
In Greencastle Indiana students at DePauw University held a monster meeting to contest the faculty move claiming Williamson the football player is barred for alleged professionalism. A joint committee will seek President and urge reopening the page. Officials give a cautious response with no football year guaranteed.
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Commercial Tribune
Greencastle
Ind
DePauw University
Williamson
Senate
Three Senators at Columbus Draw Large Crowd
Six thousand five hundred audiences heard Senators Hanna Nelson and Thurston in Columbus Ohio as Republicans tout a big fall victory. Nelson, Minnesota’s Knute Nelson, spoke plainly on finance while Thurston emphasized living wages and defense of Republican policy.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Hanna
Nelson
Thurston
Chapman
Ohio
Franklin County
Senator Hanna
Portsmouth
Herman Borchers
Jacob Sherman
Fourteenth Regiment
Great Southern
Glee Club
Nash
Republican State Committee
Victor Dolliver
Iowa
Burkett
Supreme Court
Spear
Monnett
Willis G. Rowland
Epsmitt Tompkins
Foraker
United States
Senate
Congress
God
Senator Thurston
Lincoln
Grant
Appomattox
William McKinley
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Cleveland
Henry Ives
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Wade
Mr. Robison
Ft. Wayne Consolidated Railway Company
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Henrys. Ives
Qng
He Potter
Acton Urbana
Grand Jury
Indianan
Mrs. Walling
Mrs. Jackson
Hamilton
Plummer
Northwestern Medical College
Dorsey
Field Columbian Museum
Kenosha
Wis
Cripple Creek
Short
West Virginia
Osgood
Harriet Megier
Hannis Distillery
Kentucky
Madrid Palace
Party
Uncle Sam
General Weyler
Illinois
E. .H. Seaverns
Boston
Wiliamson
DePauw
Hanna, Thurston and
Bright
Senator Nelson
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
United States Senate
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