Elgee cotton case tops docket as new trial sought
In Washington and Cincinnati dispatches the Elgee cotton claim faces a possible new trial after Treasury officials reported evidence suggesting the $300,000 award may have rested on faulty proof. The court granted until July to perfect evidence to reverse the award. Meanwhile post office fraud cases proceed with government and defense counsel preparing witnesses for trial.
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Wacuinergw
Hines
Alabama
Department
Post-office Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Court of Claims
Elgee
Dheaowrtey
London Syndicate to Seek More U S Bonds Next Month
Washington June 14 The London Syndicate is expected to call for additional United States bonds early next month as money markets favor such investments. The Treasury says proofs already obtained are enough to convict all crooked whisky distillers. Prosecutions progress but trials will be delayed by court adjournments. officials will prepare to make prosecutions effective.
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Washington
London
United States
Treasury Department
San F
West
Stabbing Affray Near National Soldiers' Home
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports veteran inmate Thomas Fitzsimons was stabbed, likely fatally, by a fellow veteran in a local saloon near the National Soldiers' Home. Maj. Ormsby, recently admitted, is arrested on the cut charge. Attendance by old 6th Regiment veterans included a camp dinner and speeches. Gen George Crook arrived for his father’s funeral, then planned to return to Omaha. A separate scandal concerns Moody and his unfaithful wife intertwined with Bowman, a patent firm agent from Troy. A cold drizzle persisted and tobacco acreage was described as being put out. Mar gay Winter was brought to Fayette County on a writ for attachment.
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Darrow
Thomas Fitzsimons
National Soldiers’ Home
Maj. Ormsby
National Home
Cutbey Ormsby
Fitzsimons
6Th Regiment
George Crook
George Crook, Jr
Omaha
Moody
Bowman
Lebanon
Troy
Fletcher
Udge Dwyer
Winters Ordered to Franklin Court as Witness and Fined
The cases in which Winters was to be a witness were transferred to Franklin County. Judge Hanna fined him $10 and the costs of attachment, and set bond at $200 to appear at the Franklin Court in September. To default he was placed in jail.
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Winters
Franklin County
Hanna
Franklin Court
Franklin County Democratic Convention Targets Probate Judge Nomination
The Franklin County Democratic Convention met in City Hall with Daniel McCallister as Chairman and John T. Gale and Robert Lennon as Secretaries. Pugh won the Probate Judge nomination on the first ballot amid party factionalism. Converse and White contested for Representative, with Converse finally securing the nomination after roll corrections. Other picks included Matheny for County Commissioner, Horn for Sheriff, Egen for Coroner, and Earhart for Infirmary Director. The Scioto Valley Railroad route near Alum Creek was deemed impracticable, and Reed Avenue access was granted for State Fair traffic.
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Commers
City Hall
Daniel McCallister
John T. Gale
Robert Lennon
Eighth Ward
John M. Pugh
Pugh
George L. Converse
Congress
John G. Thompson
John G. McGaffey
H. B. Alberry
Geo. L. Conver
C. Groom
Clark White
A. J. Mack
F. W. Barr
Peter Black
Converse
Groom
White
Reas
Eeneee
Daniel Matheny
William E. Horn
Patrick Egen
John Earhart
A.G. Thurman
Scioto Valley
Chapman
Chillicothe
County Officials Dish: Cemetery Incorporation and Liquor Licenses
In the day’s session the County Commissioners ordered the incorporation of Maple Grove Cemetery. Applicants for liquor licenses appeared before the Board to establish claims to permits, with decisions still pending. Reports mention injuries and a stable fire at the ground owner’s premises, noted earlier in the evening.
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Maple Grove Cemetery
Board of Commissioners
Three Forged Checks and a Brakeman Injury in June
Three forged checks are reported, including a $25 draft and two for $37 and $18, suspected to be tied to a young man named Ton who is at large. Brakeman David Norton suffered serious injuries near Bourbon, Indiana, after being caught between freight cars. J B Bookwalder vs City of Fort Wayne was decided for the city, with injuries from Spy Run avenue bridge blamed on plaintiff’s neglect. a new trial and a suit against contractors loom.
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Fr. Wayne
D. C. Fisher
L. C. Hull
Ton
David Norton
Bourbon
Ind
J. B. Bookwalder
Ft. Wayne
Spy Run Avenue Bridge
Indictments Hit New Orleans Officials and Gamblers
A series of indictments and legal actions unfolded in New Orleans with Jack Connors charged for burying a small pox patient, a libel suit against Picayune and Bulletin publishers, and state auditor Charles Clinton facing four indictments for misconduct. Bail set at 23500, Governor Kellogg seeks trial extension, and Irish union prosecutions advance. A separate dispatch reports lawyer William Thompson’s acquittal on embezzlement charges, tied to county orders and a gambling loss in Indianapolis.
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Ative
New Orleans
Jack Connors
Wm. Thompson
Charles Clinton
Kellogg
Superior Criminal Court
Clinton
Irshun Secon
Elay
Cincinnati Gazette
Terre Havre, Inc
William Thompson
Thompson & Thompson
Crawfordsville
Montgomery County
Clinton County
Indianapolis
Rockville
Parke
Thompson
James Maurice Thompson
MacIntyre Scandal Testimony Deepens Indianapolis Probe
In Indianapolis on June 14 the MacIntyre investigation resumed with Miss Robinson’s cross examination. She details cipher practice and Ida Fawkner’s visits to Prof Valentine’s room, including alleged conduct. Other witnesses, including Miss Mary Finch, describe entrances to Valentine’s private space and prior events. The session ends with postponement of Mary Chandlers' testimony due to age and understanding.
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MacIntyre
Miss Crabbs
Ida
Miss Taylor
Prof. Valentine
Mr. Valentine
John E. Fawkner
Michigan
Mary Finch
Ida Fawkner
Valentine
Witness
Mary Chandlers
Clinton County Republicans Nominate Ticket for October
In Wiwaixerton on June 14 the Republican primary named a county ticket. I W Quinby for Representative, John Mathewa for Probate Judge, E J West for Prosecuting Attorney, L N Harlin for Clerk of Court, A H Harneg for Auditor, T J Garland for Treasurer, Carey Clark for Commissioner, and Wm M Manon as Infirmary Director. The committee notes the slate is strong and will aid turnout in October.
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Clinton County
I. W. Quinby
John Mathewa
E. J. West
Harlin
A. H. Harneg
T. J. Garland
Carey Clark
Wm. M. Manon
Nashville man waived exam in murder case
Jesse Woodson, the murderer of Mrs. Jarrett near Murfreesboro, appeared with counsel before the Davidson County Criminal Court. He waived preliminary examination and, at his and the Rutherford County Sheriff’s request, was recommitted to the Davidson County jail to await the next Rutherford County Criminal Court term to protect him from mob violence.
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Nasuville
Jesse Woodson
Jarrett
Murfresboro
Davidson County Criminal Court
Rutherford County
Davidson County
Rutherford County Criminal Court
Murfiesboro
Trial Convicts Jesse Woods in Seed Heist
In Circuit Court Jesse Woods, a Negro, was found guilty of stealing seed corn and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after last week’s trial. A prior trial ended with a hung jury, which blamed the ringleader as equally culpable. A beer picnic at Berbhide's grove near the city yesterday ended in a large disturbance.
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Berbhide’s Grove
Silk fraud prosecutions open in United States Circuit Court
In New York on June 14 the criminal branch arraigned members of Claflin & Co Field Morrie Fenner & Co Col Disdnges and Charles L Lawrence on indictments for silk smuggling frauds all pleaded not guilty except Lawrence whose counsel requested time which was granted Also Hanover College commences exercises with a Baccalaureate sermon by President George Heckman and a large class to graduate Thursday A Catholic Total Abstinence Society forms at St Michaels Church Meanwhile James Dickson an elderly wealthy resident of Callhorns was fatally struck by engine No 70 near the depot as he walked on the railroad track being deaf and not hearing the warning.
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United States Circuit Court
Claflin & Co
Field Morrie Fenner & Co
Col. Disdnges
Charles L. Lawrence
Grand
Lawrence
Hanover College
Cincinnati Gazette
Madison, Inc
George ©. Hecknan
St. Michael’s Church
Callhorns
James Dickson
Pittsburg
Pirresuro
Sewithley
Fort Wayne
Merriman
Wilson Hord
Fort Russell
Wyoming Territory
Republican renominates Houghton for California Fourth
San Francisco June 14 S C Houghton of San Jose California has been renominated for Congress from the Fourth District by the Republicans Base Ball St Louis June 14 Philadelphias 15 St Louis Browns 2.
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S. C. Houghton
San Jose
Cal
California
St. Louis
Philadelphias
St. Louis Browns
American Rifle Team Arrives in Queenstown amid cheers
The City of Chester carried the American rifle team to Queenstown for a reception. Major Leach and Alderman Manning led the Irish welcome as the group prepared to travel to Cork and Dublin while authorities issued licenses to carry arms. Russia withdraws from the Tripartite Pact as Germany and Sweden align. The Cork welcome echoed the New York reception with warm cheers for the visitors.
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Chester
New York
Queenstown
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Copia Fh
Trish
Alderman Manning
Cork
Dublin
Licentses
Ireland
Major Leach
Gildersleeve
Adjournment of Prussian Diet Ends Session
Berlin June 14 The Upper House of the Prussian Diet adjourned after finally passing a bill to withdraw state grants from the Roman Catholic clergy and reading for a second time a bill to abrogate three clauses of the Constitution.
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Beriy
Disastrous Fires Hit Edgefield and Several Towns
Fire swept a block in Edgefield Tennessee at 3 AM destroying the corner grocery and neighboring businesses with losses around 2500 dollars and partial stock salvage. Other Edgefield properties suffered total and partial losses with insurers named. Across Illinois Michigan Pennsylvania and Ontario fires caused major property damage including sawmills and mills with losses totaling tens of thousands of dollars and multiple insured amounts.
Four Men Convicted of Stealing Army Supplies
In Fargo Dakota Territory on June 14 four men were convicted in U S court before Judge Barnes for stealing government grain from Fort Lincoln opposite Bismarck during the previous winter. Henry Gager named as ringleader faces two more indictments for running off soldiers who testified. Gen. Sanborn and U S Attorney Pound lead the prosecution. Grasshoppers swarm northward in Plattsmouth Nebraska with widespread destruction reported as they move north.
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Fargo
D. T
United States Court
Barnes
Fort Lincoln
Bismarck
Henry Gager
Minnesota
Dakota
Gen. Sanborn
St. Paul
Home
United States
Pound
Yankton
Sioux Delegation Departs as Red Parasites Vie for Vitals
In Cuevent near Florence eight miles away, clouds cover fields and woods while many people are examined for parasitic infections described as red parasites feeding on vitals. The Sioux delegation left for their agency with horses bridles and saddles supplied under Washington instruction.
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Cuevent
W. T
Dr. Davids
Ins R
Washington
Frosts Hit Michigan and Atlantic States In Late January
Frost damaged crops across Michigan central region and in Maine New Hampshire Connecticut New Jersey with reports of heavy losses. California faced very heavy cold rains harming grain. In Boston a grand jury indicted Thomas W Piper for the Mabel H Young church murder. The Daily Courier in Chicago ran a scathing editorial against the Republican party. Stilson Hutchins was removed as general manager of the St Louis Times, with stockholders likely to overturn at a forthcoming meeting.
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New Jersey
Superior Criminal Court
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Mass
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Mabel H. Young
Warren Avenue Church
Daily Courier
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Republican Party
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St. Louis Times
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John Hadnett
The
Times Company
Beecher Denies Poison Reports As Untrue
New York June 14 Mr Beecher declared he was ignorant of the matters in the New York Herald and that the article was denied by his oath and untrue. A druggist from Whitestone says the tale is improbable and no prescription was shown for prussic acid. Leys doubts Beecher explained the purchase or questioned its purpose. Tilton's lawyers will not pursue new evidence at this time.
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New York
Beecher
New York Herald
Whitestone
L. J
Leys
Lynch Law at Annapolis Ends in Lynching of Simms
A mob from Anne Arundel County seized the jailed black man Simms in Annapolis after an outrage on Miss Jackson. They dragged him from irons near the railroad and hanged him to a tree outside the city. Citizens visited the scene as mob with pickaxes and crow bars sought entry to the jail.
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Axnapolis
Anne Arundel County
Miss Jackson
Fourth National Shooting Tournament Ends With Record Purses
CliveLand June 4 reports $1,500 in purses for the final day of the National Shooting Tournament. Fifty-seven entries at twenty-one yards with top shooters Lovett of Pittsburgh and Silsby of Seneca Falls winning first and second. Cook of Detroit claimed best average. Radbone of Windsor won second best. Tournament praised as the most successful and well managed with no accidents.
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CliveLand
FE. B. Lovett
Pittsburg
J. H. Silsby
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Pheatt
Toledo
Harrison
New York
C.F. Wheal
Cleveland
H. O. Hall
H. Cook
Detroit
J. Radbone
Windsor
Canada
Powder and Fuse Thrown at Curry House in Kingston
In Witkesparr Kingston two kegs of powder and a lit fuse were tossed through James Curry's window. A boarder woke and put out the fuse before any fire. Curry, working at Paine's breaker against Miners' Association orders, sparked vigilante vengeance.
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Cugarrizio
Clearfield
John Siney
Xingo Parks
Eckbohm reported drowned near Mound City amid murder suspicion
Charles Eckbohm, a striker on the snag boat 8 H Long, vanished after crossing the river in a skiff at Mound City. An Italian companion claimed Eckbohm drowned, but authorities doubt the tale and suspect collusion with three men guarding a flat-boat of lewd women. Sheriff Irvin arrested Jim Kerr, Tom Head, and another, to sail at Mound City.
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Carmo
Itr
Eckbohm
Irvin
Jim Kerr
Tom Head
Mound City
The Great Blood Purifier Advertised For Health
An advert proclaims The Vigor of Life as a great blood purifier that cleanses the blood and skin. It promises clear eyes smooth complexion strong hair and removal of sores pimples and skin afflictions. The product is described as pleasant to take with a small dose.
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Pee Tee
Radway's Ready Relief Featured as Universal Family Medicine
An advertisement touts Radway's Ready Relief as the cheapest and best remedy for widespread ailments and sudden epidemics. It claims rapid relief for stomach, bowel, chest, and nerve pains, with external and internal use and travel benefits. The copy targets miners and rural residents, asserting superiority to tonics and bitters and urging druggists to stock it.
Radway’s Regulating Pills Advertiser Note
An old advertisement promoting Radway’s Regulating Pills described the pills as a pure vegetable remedy for digestive disorders. It claimed cures for conditions like acidity, bloating, and heart palpitations, and urged readers to purchase via a stamped order to Radway & Co. of New York.
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Deucesee
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