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Newspaper

Columbus Daily Herald

Location

Columbus, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1896

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Senate Agenda Sticks to Appropriations and Dupont Seating

The coming week in the Senate will focus on appropriation bills including military academy, pension, and consular and diplomatic funds. A vote on the Dupont case in the majority favors seating Mr. Dupont with an early adjournment eyed for June, while Cuban neutrality and Monroe doctrine debates loom.

Dupont Delaware Washington Senate Morrill Davis Foreign Relations Committee Committee On Foreign Relations Congress Cuba Mitchell Committee On Privileges and Elections Gray House Agricultural Department Wadsworth Morton

Colored coachman George H. Jackson linked to Pearl Bryan murder

Cincinnati February 17. The long sought cab driver in the Pearl Bryan case is identified as George H. Jackson colored, who drove the surrey used by Walling and Jackson to Ft Thomas. He says he was coerced at gunpoint and fled after hearing groans near the murder scene. Police hope this adds a crucial link to convict Scott Jackson and Alonzo Walling.

Pearl Bryan George H. Jackson Cincinnati Jackson Walling William Wood Ft. Thomas George and Elm Surrey Scott Jackson Alonzo Walling Chester Mullen Walnut Hills Albion Mullen

Wasteful Mining Methods Threaten Ohio Coal Supply

A state committee formed by the Ohio State Association of Mining Engineers plans a bill to conserve coal. The group includes W. H. Jennings Dr. Edward Orton and others. Dr. Orton warns Ohio could have no coal in 50 years if wasteful mining continues. In a separate report Henry Boring, a Crooksville potter, was shot by his son while climbing into his home after work. he died later.

Ohio CoLumgBus State Association of Mining Engineers W. H. Jennings Edward Orton Columbus William Smurthwaite Steubenville H. D. Marble Cleveland William H. Garner Cambridge W. F. Upson Shawnee H. L. Chapman Jackson W. J. Hanlon New Philadelphia Edward Orton, Jr Thomas H. Love Leesville Orton Zanesville Henry Boring Crooksville

Declared Off Contests Cancelled at Ex Paso Carnival

In Ex Paso Texas Dan Stuart announced that Everhardt-Leeds Walcot-Bright Eyes Marshall-Dixon and Barry-Murphy bouts were officially canceled. He will pay $500 forfeit on each contest Monday. The decision aims to avoid minor fights while the big match remains undecided.

Paso Tex Dan Stuart Everhardt-Leeds Walcot-Bright Eyes Marshall-Dixon Barry-Murphy Stuart

Fatal Shooting at Chicago Boarding House

Walter Bennett, a boarding-house keeper at 127 East Sixteenth Street, was fatally shot by Albert E. Williams after Williams broke into Bennett's boarding house to confront his estranged wife. Williams fired into the ceiling then shot Bennett in the hall. Bennett died at the hospital. Williams is in custody.

Chicago Albert E. Williams Curiaco Walter P. Bennett East Sixteenth Street Bennett Williams

German Held for Hamburg Robbery in Coatzacoalcos

A German, Herman Bielmann, was arrested on a plantation 90 miles south of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, in a case alleging a $50,000 Hamburg robbery. Extradition to Germany requested. Bielmann had claimed Austrian identity and arrived in Mexico about five years ago.

Hamburg St. Louis Coatzacoalcos Mexico Herman Bielmann Here Germany Bielmann

Ex-Hawaii Queen Granted Pardon and Island Limits

Special dispatch notes ex queen Liliuokalani Dominis received an almost unconditional pardon for participation in the 1895 uprising with a constraint she not leave Oahu without consent. Kilaua eruption activity and rising sugar shares are reported as notable local developments. The U S cruiser Boston departed for Yokohama and the Hawaii legislature set a February 19 session.

San Francisco United Press Honolulu Liliuokalani Dominis Hawaii Executive Oahu S. D. Dott Dole Kilaua United States Boston Yokohama

Bull Fights in Juarez Draw Thousands Amid Brutality

Ex Paso reports a 4000 strong crowd at Juarez bullfights on Sunday with two bulls cowering from prods and two picadors hurt as horses die and a spectator labeled the event disgusting while Gov. Ahumada and officials observed.

Juarez Mex Paso Tex Ahumada Bauche Chihuahua Gov. Cortes Fitzsimmons

Tragedy at St Louis Printing Office Ends in Double Death

In a 314 Olive street print shop, Barbara Castle shot Robert Rohlfing, then killed herself with a pistol. John Rohlfing discovered the scene after 10:45 PM Sunday, both men dead from their wounds. Barbara, daughter of a recently released penitentiary convict, had visited Rohlfing following a prior affair and a renewed quarrel.

St. Louis Robert Rohlfing John Rohlfing H. G. Sherman Olive Street Robert Barbara Castle Rohlfing Barbara

Two colored men to be hanged for murder in Texas

In Georgetown Texas Mat Mootry and Albert Rolly were sentenced to be hanged on March 20 for the murder of Andrew Pickerel at Bohemian near Circleville Williamson county on May 8 1895. Other brief notes report Judge R W Richardson death in Monnor Louisiana and Alexander Benoits trip to Washington, plus Michael Barton suicide in Vincennes Indiana.

Georgetown Tex Mat Mootry Albert Rolly Andrew Pickerel Bohemian Circleville Williamson County

Fire destroys Soho lodging house killing eight

A London lodging house in Soho was wrecked by a fire on Sunday morning. Eight persons lost their lives in the blaze and the tragedy prompts inquiries into the blaze and safety conditions.

London Soho

Indiana News Highlights From Feb 17 Heartrending to Fire

Wisconsin Indiana wire service digest reports dramatic local incidents. Frank Hurst and Belle Levi wed after surviving a brutal assault in Honey Creek covered bridge attack. Wabash Shoe Co factory fire grows to an estimated 45000 loss with substantial stock and machinery damage. Other items include a pioneer death in Koxono, a Keller murder trial aftermath in Rockville, a new Sons of Veterans camp in Muncie, and preparations for Gen Harrison’s wedding plans.

Rockoft Ind Frank Hurst Belle Levi Newtonville BR. A. Stevens Hurst Misa Levi Honey Creek Miss Levi Wabash Wanasa Wabash Shoe Co Todd

Brutal Bracken county murder dies in blaze confession

Augusta Ky Feb 17 The worst Bracken county crime left two women dead and a man wounded when a log house burned after an armed assault. Robert Laughlin confessed to killing his wife May Jones and little niece, then set the fire to hide the crime. He was taken aboard the Courier toward Maysville amid fears of lynching.

Augusta Bracken County Robert Laughlin Laughlin Mr. Laughlin Lyte McCracken May Jones Charles Jones Laughling McCracken Lee Jones Jones Peter Laughlin Marshal Sayers Martin E. W. Fitzgerald Covington C. and O. Railroad Mr. Fitzgerald Marshal Wm. Sayers Louderbach Taylor

Red Cross Mission Reaches Constantinople and Other News

Miss Clara Barton and Red Cross colleagues arrive in Constantinople. Ex-Chicago officer S R Nelson dies by his own hand after inviting friends to his funeral. Judge Richard H Clarke of Georgia dies in Atlanta after fifty years of practice. Russia resists U S dispatch boat at Constantinople. Minister Terrell refers Cuba elections issue to Washington. Canada’s Sagasta warns Spain on Cuba elections. Kentucky lawmakers press Carlisle over bolting Democrats. Duke of Aosta seeks command of Fifth artillery unit for Abyssinian campaign. Robert Carlson arrested in Illinois on fraud counts. Milwaukee banker Day acquitted in insolvent bank case. Bourgeois informs Faure cabinet will not resign over railway inquiry.

Clara Barton Red Cross Society Constantinople S. R. Nelson Chicago United Press Miss White Geo. E. White Marsovan Richard H. Clarke Georgia Atlanta Clarke Russia United States A. W. Terrell Washington St. Petersburg Sagasta Cuba Liberal Party Spain Federal Carlisle Kentucky Duke of Aosta Humbert Mecenni Fifth Artillery Robert Carlson Attala Als San Antonio Tex Milwaukee Wis F. T Poitevin Southern Railway

Weather Outlook for Kentucky Ohio Indiana

Washington reports continued fair and cool conditions for Kentucky on Monday with warmer trends in the western portion overnight. Ohio sees fair weather with lingering low temperatures and northerly to westerly winds. Indiana experiences fair and warmer conditions with variable winds turning southerly later.

Washington Kentucky Ohio Indiana

Markets Report From Cincinnati and Other Cities

Cincinnati markets show flour patent prices and commodity quotes across wheat corn oats hogs and cattle with detailed bid offers. New York and Chicago readings include wheat futures and cash prices, while Pittsburgh and Baltimore note livestock and grain activity in firm markets.

Cincinnati Northwestern CartLe New Yorks Toledo OatTs Pittsruuagh Baltimore Warratt Southern Burrato

Very Young Robber Aimed Shot at Man During Burglary

A ten year old boy, Robert Aiken of Chicago, faces a sensational tale involving theft of Mrs. H P Landers pocketbook containing 7.18, purchase of a revolver, gas-lit fame among older peers, and a confrontation where he fired at Landers while fleeing. The incident is tied to cigarettes and novels.

Chicago Tribune H. P. Landers Eggleston Avenue Chicago Robert Aiken Stewart Avenue Yale Englewood Harry Madison Madison Aiken Althugh Deeda

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Senate Coal Supply Curyenne Wyo John Owens Joseph Lanora New Castle South Beaver Creek John Timms Hank Thompson Powder River Boamer Monnor R. W. Richardson Alexander Benoit Boatner Vincennes Michael Barton Indiana News Koxono Phoebe Learner Howard Township J. W. Learner Barnhart Learner Rockville Daniel Keller Nannie Keller Maggie Keller Clara Shanks Terre Haute Muncie Joseph G. Leffler Sons of Veterans Ira L. Holt Gardner S. D. Colvin Harvey Leffler Harry Williams J. E. Haffner D. I. Musser Anderson Maj. Doxey Camp Indianapolis Gen. Harrison Dimmick Bettie Eaton North Bend Boyce McCarthy Ricamonp Kid McCarthy George Boyce William Pickle Hiram Hoburn Ark Munch James 8. Duckett Riverside Bowers Wm. Rugenstein Pine Street John Breen Hossier South Bronxp Mias Frances M. Goodwin Newcastle Schuyler Colfax South Bend Lebanon George R. Pauley Lawrence Pauley Lafayette George Elliott Jack Davis Robert McLaughlin Maysville Lynoeing Sheeness North Fole Archangel Foreign Office Dr Nansen North Pole Fire Island N. Y Orlando Huby Shields John Ferry Morris Iowa Eig Ferry Han
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