Bank Cashier Slain in San Francisco Savings Union Shooting
A desperate ex-convict William Fredericks attempted a branch robbery at the San Francisco Savings Union. He shot cashier Herrick dead and was captured after a pursuit. Fredericks, linked to earlier Confederate-era crimes, faced state-wide manhunt history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal.) Savinga Union
Wiliasn Fredricks
Cal) Savings Union
Crsliler AL ‘Herrick
Zherrlck
Biarman
Thenasassin
Melvin
Horrick Roads
Plucky Farmer Hall Survives Violent Robbery Attempt
Basil D Hall of Great Road West Virginia, a wealthy farmer, was robbed after selling a farm for five thousand dollars. Intruders demanded the cash, tortured him, and burned his hands and ear while attempting to force the money from him. They obtained eight thousand five hundred dollars, a gold watch, and other valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil D. Hall
Great Road
W.va
Hall
Hail
Hia
Ravenswood Bank
Hin
Dail
Sugar trust wins on 1 cent issue in high court ruling
The United States Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court decision in favor of the sugar trust, holding the antitrust case did not threaten interstate or foreign commerce. Government plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court. The piece also blends weather and health remedies and a seed company promotion with unrelated agricultural notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court of Appeals
United States Circuit Court
Gales States
Elections and trials across the East and mid Atlantic
Reports from New Jersey New York and Pennsylvania recount guilty pleas and prison terms for election law violations constable Jamieson sentenced to eight years and other Gravesend indictments. Tornadoes in Batworton and a major wreck damage a new brick car shop for the South Jersey Traction Co. plus noted births and financial rebates on interstate commerce taxes under disputed interpretations. News from Washington and abroad covers deportments, diplomatic talks, and incidents from Budapest Grenoble and Quebec with multiple deaths and political shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle States
New York
Jentice Newton
Gravesend
N. Y
Jamlegon
Memens
Benito
Jerery
Benonto
Worts
Batworton
Kings County Poollion- Bixtaxx
Atchano
Jamieson
Labigh and Wilkenbarra Coal Company
Polles
New York City
Poisoned Lovers Tragedy in Mexican Ranch Case
In Cuernavaca Mexico Rafael Lopez, once engaged to Miss Torino Marleo Parongo’s daughter, poisoned meals after a reconciliation attempt failed. He invited her father and the girl to dine, served poisoned dishes, and all four people died before a physician arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Caoarla
Mexico
Rafel Lopez
Miss Torino
Marleo Parongo
Opez
Lopez
New China Immigration Treaty Prohibits Chinese Laborers
Washington releases the text of a new U S China treaty dated November 17 1880 outlining a ten year ban on Chinese laborers entering the United States except for returnees with qualifying family or property ties. The pact sets return conditions including written family or debt details and emphasizes transit rights with safeguards. It remains in force for ten years with automatic renewal unless terminated by mutual notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tio
China
Washington
A. D
Krwanghall
United States
Walter Q. Greeham
Emperor of China
Yang Yu
Dmcor
Seyond Bank
Lawhal
Sluknees
Ind Acta
Congress
Government of
Chinon
Giant thirteen inch gun tested at Indian Head proving grounds
The United States unveiled its largest gun, a 13 inch monster weighing 100 tons, at Indian Head on the Potomac. Vice President Stevenson and Navy officials watched as a 1100 pound projectile and a 600 pound Johnson shell tested armor penetration and impact, with chronograph readings at 1720 to 1975 feet per second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indian Head
Grodnda
Ha Potomac
Washington
Stevenson
Herbert
Bureau Ofcars
Navy Department
Fennis
House
Sanson
Johnson
Fred
Ensign McCully
Thia
Prominent figures amid rumors and eccentric notes
A jumble of celebrity trivia and political chatter names Korsuth, Tolstoi, Tolstoi and many others. It mentions Dr Many Warren seeking Oswego post, England's oldest peer Lord Grey, and various European rulers. Also notes about Gladstone era figures, opera news, and a colorful tally of peculiar anecdotes from judges to nature lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korsuth
Kixa Howarnr
Italy
MM. Zona
Count Tolstoi
Many Warren
Oswego
N.Y
England
Zarl Grey
Milan
Natalis
Servia
Faropo
Kaedive
Egypt
Bhah
Persia
Lele Lonp Rosgarrnr
Ireland
Scotland
Death of Georgia Senator Alfred Colquitt in Washington
The funeral and death of United States Senator Alfred Holt Colquitt of Georgia are reported from Washington. He died at his residence after a prolonged illness, surrounded by family and officials, with flags at half mast and Senate and House adjournment as marks of mourning. Colquitt, born 1824 in Walton County, served as governor and longtime senator, leaving a widow, four daughters, and one son. He was buried in Macon after services at the Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steurr E. L. Hetzaux
Rood
Russell
Ala
Henogan
Sreauen
New Orleans
Dluafielda
Artax
Norfolk
Burr” Hiooixe
Chicago
Cozer
Massillon
Ohio
Canton
Sercoty Fus
Colorabo Supreme Court
Waite
Denver
Wyoming
Feult
Dunois
Indiana
Ford
Kentucky
United States
Tna
Unaka Tobacco Works
Greenville
Bat
Budapest
Kossuth
Turis
Aly
Grenoble
France
Smoryon
Russian Poland
Jzan Monsav
Quebec
Canada
Buda-Posth
Chamber of Deputies
Bix
Laon
Admiral Metro
Disterro
Brazil
Peixoto
Bnatryax Revels
Amnexant Wittox
Cuenes
Tusari
Santander
Boatno
Admiral da Gama
Pectrnal
Buenos Ayres
Apviers
Dborlia Indicato
Kaiser
Francis Joseph
Humbert
Czar
Socialier
Méistlage
Belgium
Renaton A
Walton County
Georgia
Walter T. Colquitt
Princeton College
House of Representatives
Leter
United States Senate
Colquitt
Senate
Senator Colquitt
Marshall
Canela Marshall
United States Army
Missea Laura, Hottle
Dorothy Colquitt
Benne
Chint
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corpa
Mr. Sliburn
Baghy
Banator
Capitol
Pennsylvania
Capitol Police
Congressional Committee
Sr. Colquilté
Atlanta
Macon
Erastus Wiman and the rise and fall of a magnate
Erastus Wiman, long known as a leading merchant and ally of I G Dun & Co, rose from modest beginnings in Canada to wealth in New York. He moved to Braten Island about twenty years ago and championed commercial union with Canada. His fall followed alleged forgeries on notes totaling 290,000, leading to arrest and release on bail pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erastub Wiman
Erastus Wiman
Duke
Staten Igaland
New York City
R. G. Dan & Co
Ofralus
Canada
Provnen
Quabec
Dusiness
I. G. Dun & Co
Afr
Wimnan
New York
Settel
Bratun Island
Prendergast Gets Stay Of Execution In Mayor Murder Case
The Chicago case of Prendergast, murderer of Mayor Harrison, receives a four day stay of execution from Judge Chettnin to April 6 for mental fitness examination. A jury is to be empaneled to decide sanity as proceedings continue and Lieutenant Governor Gill had previously refused reprieve. The chaotic hearing involved delays and legal maneuvering amid the Good Friday deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prendergast
Harrison
Chicago
Chettnin
Criminal Court
Baloru
Premdergast
Gill
Krant
Fodor
Ng Ingan
Big Wheat Deal In Minnesota Elevators Sale History
A major wheat transaction unfolds in Minneapolis between Peavey Grass and Elevator Company and Pitlabury Wash burn Company. The deal covers 4 5,250,000 bushels to be delivered over four months. Total price not stated. delivery cost likely heavy and marks a record Northwest sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlosut
Stinneapola
Minn
Peavey Grash and Elevator Company
Pitlabury Washburn Company
Chia
Glass Works Tie Up Ends After Four Cent Wage Strike
One hundred glassblowers at the Darhigeton Glass Company in New Jersey stopped work for four cents per day raise and returned to the off scale, ending a four day strike as operations resumed at the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohrussy Glassy Company
Darhigeton
N.J
de Lave
Surplus milk and dairy goods push brisk trade in week
Surplus milk was in sale demand as receipts stayed moderate, keeping a brisk trade. Milk prices at receiving stations stood at 1.47 per 40 quart can, with other dairy items like cream, butter, eggs, and various fruits and vegetables listed with multiple grades and prices across regional suppliers.
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Onn
Kato
Pono
Bonns
Ted Kidney
Lima
Cal
Buts
P Bush
Angles
Baldwin
Jersey
Pernts
Gorse
Pale
Eno
Jorny
Tomy
Geeso—Wealera
Russia
Western
Nod West
AL Vineland
Florida
Hotach
Norfolk
Leavy
Fla
Miloh Cows
Weather and politics mix in scattered New Jersey notes
Reports detail frost damage across the Eastern and Middle States harming vegetables. A Chicago electrician, James L. Daneuay, dies after appendicitis in Pittsfield. A New York physician performs a postoperation care on Mr. Barclay. Anglo US discussions note a modus vivendi on the Asherles in Bering Sea and other regions. Spanish unrest in San Lucar de Barrameda is quelled by military actions. An Argentine vessel capture prompts a diplomatic reply from President Polxote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermey Assembly
Trooton
Middle
Staton
Fronta
James L. Daneuay
Chicago
Pittsfel
House of Marcy
Uarclay
New York
Anaane
Motlo
Reynolds
San Lucar de Barrameds
Spain
Difculty
Polxote
Fifty Third Congress Daily Highlights
The Senate and House debated treaties and appropriations, noting the murder of Louis Kossuth, adjourning in memory of Senator Colquitt. Key actions included a modified migration treaty discussion, investigations into illegal coinage in Omaha, printing office site legislation, and thistle destruction funding. The House passed bills on the Military Academy Appropriation and Chinese Exclusion reforfement, with continued pension and post office discussions and adjournment in various sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ublia
Obina Waa
Benato
Louis Kossuth
Omaha
Neb
Afr
Sherman
Judiciary Committee
Hanabrough
Colquitt
Georgia
Senate
Popylay
Notum
Nelroy
Dar
Kossuth
Military Academy
Whatley- Cobb
Alabama
Cobb
Imxl Cross Society
Patterson
Joy O'Neil Mn
House
PostoMco
Ionem
Aother
Sun Dar
Herbert
Carnesia
O'Neill
Joy Coneusk
Wreck of the Kearsarge Destroys Hope of Salvage
The Orion sought to save the stranded warship Kearsarge but found it burned to the waterline after two days. Secretary Herbert lamented the loss, while speculation blamed pilfering locals from Nicaragua. Congress had allocated funds for restoration and salvage costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion
Boston
United Biatea
Kearsarge
Kearsargo
Cole
Oscoming
Konraarge
Ordon
Herbert
Congress
Gravesend Inspector among election law violators jailed
In Brooklyn's Court of Over and Terminer Judge Crown fined and jailed Gravesend men who admitted election law violations. Principal Michael P. Ryan received six months in Kings County Penitentiary and a $500 fine. other sentences ranged from four to five months with corresponding fines. Several others faced lighter penalties, while Frank T. Clark’s case was dismissed on prosecutor suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conoy Jalanil
William Lyons
Victor Baustowelo
John W. Murphy
Morton Murray
John J. Brownhill
Conrad Steubenhart, Jr
Galletson Morris
W. J Tuttle
Nicholas J. Johanson
John M. Contitte
William
Stewart
Marion Crandall
James I. Crosly
Frank T. Clark
Justice Brown
Agatnet
Edward M. Sleppard
Severe frost devastates Misalusippi Valley crops
A severe cold wave swept the lower Misalusippi Valley chilling well below freezing. Early fruit and vegetable crops suffered heavy damage and in places were killed outright. Ad dispatch from Greenville Tennessee notes the central fruit growing region of Western Tennessee reports early peaches and strawberries inland. Mississippi fruit growers warn of continued frost damage across the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misalusippi
Gitwon
Tenn
Tennessee
Aapecla
Enysho
Carnegie Contract and Secretary Herbert Submit Statement to Congress
Secretary Herbert sent to Speaker Crlep four full statements detailing the discoveries leading to a duty on the Carnegie tech Company for imported armor surplus for use on naval vessels intercontract. The letter included many documents. the Secretary defends the department’s action at length. The English Government bought five and a half acres adjoining the British Museum in London from the Duke of Bedford for 1,000,000 pounds to extend the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Crlep
Carneglo §Tech Company
Duke of Bedford
Beitiah Museum
London
Court ruling seals Bonator Rogers as President elect
Chief Justice Bossley reads New Jersey Supreme Court opinion in deadlock case. Court finds Republican contention of no jurisdiction unfounded and declares Banator Rogers legally elected President. Allan Lindermott maintains Senate is a continuous body. Democrats warn subordination of laws and note sixteen bills from the House and Republican Senate filed with Governor and Secretary of State. The decision nullifies multiple statutes including police, gaming, and budget provisions while preserving the Governor's pay and authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juaticn Bossley
Trenton
New Jersey Supreme Court
Banator Adram
Banator Rogers
Senate
van Byckle
Dopuo
Dizon
Reed
Garrison
Lippincott
Juatlee Abbott
Allan LinDermott
Admin
House
Bonntor “Voorhoof
Btato
Pac
Sace
Gene
Gamdeo
Paterton
Poltos
Toroko
Inw
Allan McDarmott
Milled Toss
George R. Gray
Pris
John PD. Foonsy
Boards of Freeholders
Bonnis
Governor Waite Victory Upheld by Court
The Colorado Governor Waite wins a critical legal battle as the District Court dismisses contempt and dissolution of an injunction against Mayor Van Home and new members. Judge Glynn rules for de facto incumbents while censuring Martin and Orr for arming supporters. A pivotal win for Waite and his party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Waite
Colomo
Supreme Court
Ludge Glynn
District Court
Martin
Orr
Graham
van Hom
Martin and
Peg Honngilte
Glynn
Afulllas
Barnes
Ambassador Jules Patenotre Weds Louise Elverson in Philadelphia
French ambassador Jules Patenotre and Eleanor Louise Elverson tied the knot at her father James Clivornon’s residence on Walnut Street Philadelphia. Notables present included Sir Julian Pauncefote Archbishop Ryan Cardinal Gibbons and Mayor Edwin Stuart. The bride wore a satin gown with a diamond tiara and three strand necklace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Patenotre
Unite States
Fleanor Louise Elverson
James Clvornon
Walnut Street
Wanessea
Cardinal, Gibbons
Ryan
Patent medicine and patent cure claims ad list
An assortment of patent medicines and tonics offers cures for kidney and bladder trouble liver diseases and colds. The long list mentions Kilmer’s drinkable cures from Binghamton and Toledo firms with free pamphlets and consultations, plus croup and cough remedies sold by druggists. Several testimonials promise results and financial rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Binghamton
N.Y. Ti
Union Pacific Railroad
R. Hoxsto
Nonanan Whatch
Scenisat Druggists
Banks Swindled by Trio of Forgers in St Louis
Three forgers swindled about $820,000 from a dozen St Louis banks by copying blank checks and social numbers. A smooth young man posing as a printer’s representative obtained checks and helped forge signed papers. Banks refuse to comment while a detective agency reportedly works the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Hfo
Orms
Orm
Ha Qroul
Sackles
Yellowstone in Danger as Hunters Target Park Wildlife
A winter photographing party reports hundreds have begun hunting in Yellowstone National Park. The herd of buffalo and thousands of elk in the park face threatening losses unless Congress enacts protections, as law safeguarding the game may be lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellowstone National Park
Explosion destroys Acme Powder plant at Black Run Penn
A massive explosion at Acme Powder Company's dynamite works near Black Run Alleghany Valley Railroad killed five workers including Molllo Ram Rela Ramely Sadle Ramely William Hue and Samuel Ramely and injured Mr William Arthur. Nearby houses were blown apart, and extensive damage scattered through Hulton Oakmont Verons and surrounding areas. The plant will be rebuilt at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Powder Company
Black Run
Penn
Multon
Alleghany Valley
Poranns
Wanker
Porthous Elle
Molllo Ram Rela Ramely
Sadle Ramely
William Hue
Samuel Ramely
William Arthur
Ouwokiog
Arthur
Rory
St Hulton
Oakmont
Verons
Ip T& Workman
Eeema
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Mr. Malvin
Fredericks
Jime Fredricks
Plucky Farmer Hall
Sugar Trust
Texas
Willenffer
D T. Jacobs Ollis
Sec
John A. Salter Seed Co
T la Crosse
Wis
Frank Winter
Montans
Boys Oate
Mammoth Farm
Shiloh
Hoocham
Bescham
Thomas Crane
Beach Haven
N. J
Maud’s
C.J. Hoot & Co
Lowell
Masx
Hood
Crane
Crane, Booch 'Tavon, New Torey
Beat Family
Gonfle
Pfison
Tryabox
Beonta
VNU
Hanvan
Dravenarr
War Department
Army
Department
Wirt Robertson
Artillery
Harvard
Lamge
Aprilnal Warren
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
W. T. Levy
Torne
Point Louis
Halifax
Clayland
Are
Smith
White House
Cleveland
Lamont
Bryant
Wits
George W. Davis
South
Els
Arkansas
Tipelr
Sulluy
Ittle Rock
Lyes
Pooply Fyi
Warren Q. Garayan, Yaxa Yo
Gunpstor
Paorrsson Henry Darsuxe
Columbia College
Tae
Thomas Spurgoeon
Boen
Metropolital
Talernauln
Tz Fo
O. O. Howard
Isobo
Samuel J. Randall
South Nethlehem
Bam Randall Haying
Lehigh University
E. Toe
Wilmenslog
Taft
University of California
Jenser
Loallog Tendon Critica
Mascagni
Tar
Wilhelm
Deutscher Kaiser
Kenig von Preusaen
Jonny Fiske
Iltermry
Cambridge
Mass
al Jat Cooxe
Fandler
Lfe
Ogontz
Sabuchan
Philadelphia
Fin
Gibraltar Island
Lake Erie
Autuovan
Francesco Crispi
Haly
Revolutionista
Renavon Brawcnann
Justice White
Hocan
Borot
Sr. Blanchard
Tara
Renator Colquitt
Tan Kaiser
General von Kirchof
Micar
A.pmong
Harrison Gots
Chicago Board of Trade
Great Britain
United Bintos
Asherles
Bering
Misslasippi Valley
Carnegie
Louise Elverson
Os Catorr Fd
Crentnry & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Frm
Uax
Charleston, &.C
Genalue
California Fig Syrup Co
Yellowstone
Persona
Acme
Black’s Run
Ayiocx
Irondale
Okile
Wately
Jacksonville
Indy, Aira
Thomas Vansicklin
Brighton
Ont
Pierce
Jno
Vaevaret Ee
Golden Medical
Ae den Medical
Battal
Farmare
Minuki
Calzer
Ain Accuse Ccorid
Pere Meople
Toesere FC
Usain I Gagan
Sapolio
Lon Asimotor Stost
Derby
Tyrone Ce
Tyra
Vebranes
Q Merchi
Fig
TSR, & CO
Broadway
New
A.M. Legg & CO
Taginn
D.C
Ventora
Enentors
Iowagenta Salle Tod
Ong Ahovih
Nis
aiBlag
Drugeiste
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