Burked Cronin Conspirator Dies in Joliet Penitentiary Hospital
Martin Burke dies of consumption in Joliet Penitentiary Hospital after a long illness. He was a worker in the Cronin murder plot, linked to Dan Coughlin and others, and never confessed. Burke's death seals another conspirator’s fate with no public confession forthcoming.
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Cronin
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Supreme Court
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Carlson Cottage
Iceman O'Sullivan
Dr. Cronin
Hakan Martinson
Express
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Williams
Clark Street
Burké
Carlsons
Winnipeg
Martinson
Expressman
Manitoba
Colling
Charlies. Carlson
Chicago
Coughlin
Iowa's figures: pluralities for state officers and congressmen
Des Moines Iowa December 12 the executive council has completed the canvass of the vote. Republicans lead in secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general railroad commissioner with large pluralities. Congressmen in all ten districts show varying margins led by Hull Hepburn Dolliver and Perkins.
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Sumter Opera House and Eight Blocks Burned in South Carolina
A fire in Sumter on Friday night destroyed the opera house during a Chick Company show. The blaze consumed the theater plus eight surrounding business blocks after five hours of flames. Losses and insurance figures were not yet known.
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Chick Company
Little Fas
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First Shipment of World's Columbian Coins Planned
Secretary Foster has indorsed a draft for the first 10 000 World Columbian souvenir coins. The treasury will order the mint to ship from Philadelphia on Tuesday next. The initial 62 000 coins include 52 000 for Chicago and 910 000 for New York. delivery to the Philadelphia sub treasuries will be simultaneous.
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Washington
Foster
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Secretary of the Treasury
Mint
New York
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Multiple deaths and incidents reported across cities
Martin Burke’s body arrives in Curiaco for funeral at 8011 Main Street with services at Mount Olivet cemetery. The Electric schooner wrecks near Bonaccio with two drownings. captain and crew survive. Mrs Bert Northern, 17, burns to death in Centerton while dressing a child. Treasury deficiencies pegged at 14.6 million dollars, pensions 10.5 million. Josephine Mallison sentenced to twelve years for murder. French explorer Capt Moneteil returns after two years crossing the Sahara. Ferdinand Giese killed at Elmore coal yard. Lucius Weinschenk flees Curiaco with about 20,000 missing.
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Union Depot
Chicago & Alton Road
John Conway
Burke
Main Street
John Carroll
Mr. Conway
Mount Olivet
Martinsville
Ind
Bert. Northern
Centerton
Milwauksee
Ferdinand Giese
Elmore
May Day Plans Formally Arranged for Short Ceremonies
Chicago officials unveil a concise May Day program with Oliver Wendell Holmes poem and Theodore Thomas music names. The plan limits seating to 5,000 indoors, opens gates at 9 for machinery start, and includes a large labor parade of at least 125000 protesters outside Jackson Park.
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Tomlins
Wilson
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Col. Culp
Joint Committee On
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Music Hall
Festival Hall
Jackson Park
Washington Park
Ontario Mine Claims Rich Gold Potential
The International Development Company gained control of the Ophir gold mine north of Belleville Ontario for 100000. Owners include Col Wallace of Duluth who rejected a 4000000 offer from a New York syndicate. Gold streaks span 12 miles and the rocks are said to be held together by gold.
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Toronto
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International Development Company
Ophir
Belleville
McArthur Bros
Col. Wallace
Duluth
New York
Cattle Die by Thousands from Drought in New Mexico
A New Mexico cattleman reports two years of failed rain has dried water courses and useless ditches. He estimates 75,000 to 100,000 cattle have died from starvation and thirst, with 60 percent losses feared by some companies and 25 to 40 percent average. Sheep suffer similarly. Colfax and neighboring counties bear heaviest losses.
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New Mexico
Colfax
Bradford Man Kills Frank Wagoner in Union County Feud
Bradford Pa December 12 Frank Wagoner was shot and killed at 1 a m one mile from Bradford by Calvin Hancock an Old Man aged 70 who had a feud with Wagoner two weeks earlier an attempted dynamite attack occurred Hancock was arrested and jailed Wagoner drunk sought entry to a house and broke in Hancock fired twice striking Wagoner in the heart
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Henry Green
Hancock County
Calvin Hancock
Bradford
Frank Wagoner
Hancock
Wagoner
Lancock
Homestead Relief Committee Makes Public Appeal for Aid
The Homestead relief committee has organized and issued an appeal. It notes 215 families totaling 870 people face destitution as 800 of 3,800 strikers have returned to work. The group seeks the remaining funds from the $10,000 raised for Johnstown relief, with the balance held locally unused.
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Pirrsnuren
Johnstown
Desperado Standoff Ends With double killing in Apache county
In Snow Fluke, Apache county, Charles L. Flake and James M. Flake attempted to arrest Tom Taylor. Taylor killed Charles Flake and wounded James Flake, who then killed Taylor. The Flakes, merchants and leaders in the area, pursued Taylor after a San Marcial bank robbery and other crimes.
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A. T
Snow Fluke
Apache County
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James M. Flake
Tom Taylor
Taylor
Charles Flake
James
Flakes
San Marcial
Young Bald Knobber Killed in Missouri Shooting
Ozark Missouri report says Mat Day son of Bald Knobber captain was shot by James Byers last Thursday on Bear creek Taney county. Day allegedly stealing chickens when killed, causing excitement and expected further trouble. Injunction on immigration gains support in Congress with 63 senators and 156 representatives favoring restriction.
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Ozark
Mat Day
Bald Knobber
James Byers
Bear Creek
Taney County
Market Report Shows Quiet Wheat and Steady Corn Prices
Chicago markets describe quiet spring wheat patents, firm barley and rye levels, and active corn with No. 2 cash at 72 to 75 cents. Livestock and oats prices mix, while Toledo and New York show firm wheat and mixed grain moves.
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Dee
Wuerat
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Atige
Cattle and Hog Markets Steady at Cuiiaco Prices
Cattle market quiet with steady quotations across grades including choice to extra shipping steers at 5.75 and common to medium at 3.50. Hog market active and steady with pigs at 4.65 to 5.80 and heavy packing lots at 6.10 to 6.50, reflecting broad market stability.
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Texas
Hecht
Strike fears widen as rail unions mull aid to telegraphers
Chicago reports the potential for conductors, trainmen, switchmen, firemen and engineers to join the telegraphers strike against Rock Island. Chiefs Atkinson Clark Ramsay confer. seven conductors reportedly discharged in Wichita. Trains delayed in Kansas City and Denver region. a farmer, 26, ends life over religious guilt.
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Montana Electors Vote and Other Dec 12 Results
Official Montana counts show Harrison 18883, Cleveland 17534, Weaver 7259, Bidwell 517. Dixon loses Congress by 220 to Ktartman. Mike Knowles defeated for attorney general by Haskell by 500.
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Two Men Die In Cleveland Sewer Cave In
James Beal and August Boss were killed when a sewer caved in in Cleveland. The same day five lives were lost after floating ice crushed three canal boats on the Mageglesse near Bern.
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Trade review notes steady U S markets with holiday lift
R G Dun weekly review shows no overall demand drop as holiday trade opens briskly. Cotton goods in Boston strong with high prices and large mill output. Chicago trades steady though winter weather slows activity. money flows vary by region with real estate and cattle rising.
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Five Crew Drowned in Snow Squall Off Port
A fishing boat capsized during a heavy snow squall off Dunxrmx port and five crew members drowned. The incident occurred during harsh winter conditions as the vessel faced sudden seas and low visibility.
Reading free lunch tradition traced to Schuylkill origin
A traveling salesman argues the Reading Pennsylvania free lunch tradition began there, describing Saturday night menus and how local caterers offer a vast array of lunches and beverages. The piece mocks the lavish portrayals while detailing the route, timing, and social ritual surrounding the Reading free lunch.
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John Gilbert
New York
Schuylkill Valley
Skowhegan
Kalamazoo
Rea
Reading Citizen
Gentle Sex
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