Grand Jury Report Clears Citizens in Parish Prison Lynching Case
New Orleans May 6 1891 the grand jury report on the parish prison killings finds no indictments and says citizens were not condemned by the inquiry It details alleged jury influence by the O Malley Adams private detective group and notes money attempted to sway jurors in the Hennessy case The panel accuses a Mafia like influence and cites six indictments for bribery and perjury related to the trial and its handling
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New Orleans
Marr
Grand Jury Room
Robert H. Marr
Criminal District Court
Parish of
D. C. Hennessy
Polics
Politz
Scaffedi
Monasterio
Nolle
Collins
O'Malley
Carondelet
Fourth Street
Law
Seligman
Carondelet Street
St. Charles and
Washington Avenues
St. Charles Avenue
Mafia
Hennessy
O'Malley & Adams
Adams
Thomas C. Collins
Talesmen
Thomas McCrystal
John Cooney
D.C. O'Malley
Talesman
Bernard Glandi
Charles Granger
Ferdinand Armant
Cauchielm
Dominic C. O'Malley
McCrystal
Cooney
D. C. O'Malley Detective Agency
O’ Malley & Adams
D.C
Cleveland
George W. Randolph
Parish
WH. Chapfer
Foreman
George H. Vesnand
D. R. Graham
O. Carrierf
David Stuart
G. A. HogsEtTer, JR
T. W. Castleman
EF. Gauche
W. L. Saxon
G. C. Lafaye
A. 3. Ranlett
John A. Jackson
N. Haller
Paut J. Christian
W. B. Leonhard
Emile EK. Harky
Shilohs Consumption Cure Sold With Guarantee
H Laney of Rea Lion Pharmacy touts Shilohs Consumption Cure for coughs croup whooping cough asthma and related ailments with a money back guarantee after twelve years of sales.
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Cupheriana
Shiloh
H. Laney
Rea Lion Pharmacy
Bocklen’s Arica Salve Advertised By Turner
An 19th century ad promotes Bocklen’s Arica Salve as a universal remedy for bruises sores ulcers and many skin ailments with a money back guarantee. It claims quick results and lists W. B. Turner and W. K. Turner as sellers offering the remedy at two cents.
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Bocklen
W. B. Turner
Ada E Hurd Letter Credits Cure to Kings New Discovery
Mrs Ada E Hurd of Groton Massachusetts writes that a severe lung illness labeled consumption left four doctors giving up hope. She credits her recovery to Dr King’s New Discovery after eight bottles, noting trial bottles were available at W E Turner’s Drugstore.
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Ada E. Hurd
Groton, &. D
W. E. Turner
Doctor and Postmaster Report Rapid Recovery From Illness
The Doctor and Postmaster discussed a serious illness from a neglected cold that worsened into Consumption. The patient was promptly cured using Pan-Tina Cough and Consumption Cure. Trial offers ties free at W. E. Turner's Druggist.
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W. E. Turner
Superintendent Gray and two mine bosses freed in murder hearing
In Uniontown on May 5 Judge Ewing heard the murder charge against Superintendent Gray and mine bosses Callahan and Agnew for the Mohan killing at Leisenring. No evidence tied them to the shooting and they were discharged. Gray posted $4000 bail.
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Uniontown
Gray
Callahan
Agnew
Ewing
Mohan
Leisenring
Columbus Brick Makers Strike In City
In Columbus Ohio about 500 workers quit in a planned brick makers strike. Union men will follow with a demand for a 25 cent daily raise effective May 15. The walkout could disrupt local building if no settlement is reached soon.
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Columbus, O
Hogs and Cattle Market Report With Mixed Receipts
Hogs market quiet with receipts and 2615 head shipped. prices range from 3.75 to 4.00 for light to fair quality and up to 4.65 for select butchers. Cattle market light with 9 head received and 551 shipped. common prices around 2.50 to 3.5 and good to choice 4.75 to 5.50.
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CyndysaTy
Weather Synopsis From Western Pennsylvania to West Virginia
Fair conditions prevail across western Pennsylvania eastern Ohio and West Virginia with showers on the lakes and light northwest winds. Temperatures remain mild as patchy showers move through the lake region.
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Pennsylvania
Oho
West Virginia
Dr Mosley’s Lemon Elixir Promised Cure All Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr H Mosley of Atlanta Georgia selling Lemon Elixir for billousness constipation indigestion stomach and nerve troubles sleeplessness appetite loss debility fevers chills malaria and torpid liver kidneys or bowels at one dollar per bottle available through local druggists.
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Mosley
H. Mosley
Atlanta
Cure advertisement for Dr Mozley’s preparation in Georgia
An 19th century style medical ad touts a remedy claimed to cure coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis pneumonia hemorrhage and throat diseases. It promotes an elegant reliable preparation priced 2 cents and prepared only by Dr H Mozley in Georgia.
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H. Mozley
Quarrel Seethes Between Gompers and Powderly Over Coke Strike
A May 6 report from Paitapeernata describes growing conflict between the Knights of Labor led by Powderly and the American Federation of Labor led by Gompers. It cites Gompers push for an eight hour miners strike, charges of conspiracy literature in Coke regions, and fears of anarchist influence with the Haymarket crisis echoed in discussions of organized agitation and international influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paitapeernata
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
Powderly
Gompers
Pennsylvania
Detroit
Federation
West
Haymarket
United Mine Workers
Jonas
Delebar
New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
First Avenue Hotel
John Most
Coke
Waves of Flame Devastate Block in Pittsburg
A massive fire raged from 11 PM to 2 AM destroying most buildings in a block bounded by Seventh Street Penn Avenue Eighth Street and Duquesne Way. The loss exceeds 1 000 000 with Pittsburg Female College and Christ M E Church among those burned. Fire started in the Grocery Supply and Storage Company building at 14 to 21 Seventh Street. The disaster drew engines from Hazelwood East Liberty and city departments as residents watched dense smoke and vented flames.
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Seventh Street
Penn Avenue
Eighth Street
Duquesne Way
Pittsburg Female College
Christ M. E. Church
Grocery Supply and Storage Company
Aronuni
Hazelwood
East Liberty
Indian Company Formed at Army Headquarters
Caicasco May 6 Captain Huggins, in charge during Gen Miles absence, announced a new Indian company of the Eighth Infantry at Fort Washakie. The unit includes twenty eight Shoshones and twenty seven Arapahoes and will follow standard army regulations under white officers.
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Caicasco
Huggins
Miles
Fort Washakie
Eighth Infantry
Pittsburg Carpenters Strike Alone After Rebuff
Pittsburg May 6 The eight hour dispute among local carpenters remains unresolved as members say they will continue the fight without support from the parent organization. They report they anticipated the rejection and are prepared to press the issue independently.
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Pittspurg
Comet Discovered at Lick Observatory by Barnard
Mr. Barnard at Lick Observatory discovered Wolfs periodical comet on Monday morning in California. The comet appeared extremely faint and small and is tracking closely along the predicted path.
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Mr. Hamilton
Cal
Barnard
Lick Observatory
Trichinosis Claims Sister, Seven Die in Family
In Milwacker on May 6 John Runke reports his sister died yesterday from trichinosis. The illness has killed seven in the family with two more still ill, all linked to a shared food outbreak.
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Milwacker
John Runke
Things and Where to Get Them in Baltimore
In Baltimore at Ganthorn's restaurant No.9 South Liberty Street three blocks from Camden depot the season offers spring chicken frogs shad and shad roe little seal clams and codgest cigars and fine imported whiskies brandies and wines. Visit to enjoy the good things when in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Ganthorn's
South Liberty Street
Camden Depot
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Shilohs Cure Offered For Coughs And Breathing Ailments
A local notice promotes Shilohs Cure as a trusted remedy for coughs colds asthma whooping coughs bronchitis and croup during season. The advertiser claims a twelve year sales history and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
Grant Statue Unveiling Set for Galena June 3
Chicago reports H H Kohlsaar of Chicago will present the Grant statue at Grant Park in Galena. The unveiling will feature an oration by Chauncey M. Depew of New York. Galena citizens plan a historic celebration tied to Grant’s wartime return. Also notes Venezuela decree allows duty-free entry of corn rice beans and other foods named caraotas.
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Chicago
Gen. Grant
Ity
Galena
H. H. Kohlsaar
Grant Park
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Washington
United States of Venezuela
Republic
Boy Inhaled Tamarind Seed In Hospital Stay
Oscar Nille, who inhaled a tamarind seed and has the seed lodged in his lung, is reported in the hospital in a stable, unchanged condition and as comfortable as possible.
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Bostos
Oscar Nille
Taft's condition cited by physicians amid health concerns
Ex Secretary Taft's doctors say if he survives his current attack his chances are good. The report notes the seriousness but suggests potential improvement if he pulls through. Public concern centers on his health and future prospects.
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Taft
Herman Stephanski
Rochester
Electric Bitters Deemed Cure For Dyspepsia And More
Thousands seek this life enhancing remedy claiming it fixes digestion and banishes dyspepsia. Electric Bitters promised to improve liver stomach and kidney issues when used as directed. Also Pan Tina Cough and Consumption Cure advertised with free trial bottles at W E Turner Druggist.
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W. E. Turner
Brown’s Iron Bitters Ad Claims Malaria Liver Trouble
An old advertisement touts Brown’s Iron Bitters as a remedy for malaria liver trouble and indigestion, urging readers to use the product for relief and improved health.
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Grand Jury
Lionel H. Adams
Canal Street
Pregte
W.K. Turner
Ball
Columbus
Cincinnati Cattle Market
Weather Forecast
Messrs. Gompers
Coke Workers
K. of L
Fittsburg
Harriscone
Senate
House
Isayes
Maoes
Bates
New Jersey
Hell
Senate Finance Committee
Taggart
Bower
Laney
Red Lion Pharmacy
Camden County
N. J
Carmen Sybva
Romania
Manole
Francis Joseph
Vienna
Chilias
Etata Mansen
San Diego
Pall Mall Gazette
Augustus Stephenson
O'Shea
Kupepar
P. Sweitzer
Lev. H. Kesley
Cumberland
Fireek Aliey
Hook
Harrison Street
Cedar Ally
Pear Street
Kent Estate and Beinnix Company
Ree
J.H. Horzsne
myt-Im
Barnum
America
John A. Fulton & CO
Baltimore Street
Postoffice
Cumberland, Md
Geo. Hermann
Baltimore St
Cumberland, Wa
John A. McCormack
Southside
Cumber
Edwards’reat
Edwin
Burt
Oxford
Ve C. W. Brengle
Edward
Chas. W. Brengle
Fiwin C. Burts
Bart and Packards
Lilly Bracketts
Dunlaps
Suly
Will H. Shepherd's
Balto
St., Near Liberty
Baltimore St. Cumberland, Md
W. H. Lefevre & Son
Second National Bank
Wrigley
Ek. H. Welsh’s
Fancy Grocer
Baltimore 8T
of School Commissioners
Office Board OF School Commissioners
Cumberland, Mo
Union Street
Hubert Shriver
H.G. Wermerr
Spy News
Courier
PINE
Arthur Shriver & Co
Centre Street
F. Hoenicka
GROSE
Maryland
Samuel J. Edwards
Camberland, Maryland
Diszibold Bros
N. Centre Street
Cumberland, Maryland
Temperance
Jamaica
Beck's Lion Phosphate
Pines & Liquors
Steam Dottie Works
Park Street
Willams Street
Agency For the National Brewing Go
Burton's
Guinness
Potomac
North Centre Street
Fardware
W. EB. Turner
Thomas Males
JSON
Selmalin IV
Inmhberland
Hufflurshutz
North Centre St
Camberland, Md
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