Murder Will Out: Catalar Sentenced to Hang in Philadelphia Trial
Alphonso P. Cutalar Jr. was condemned to death for the murder of Johanna Logue after a Philadelphia trial. Judge Yerkes upheld the jury verdict, noting the weight of evidence and warning the condemned to seek mercy for his soul.
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Johanna Logue
Jimmy Logue
Alphonso F. Cutalar, Jr
Philadelphia
Catalar
Cutaiar
Emi
Yerkes
Graham
Pirfgon
Miss Clara Wogelman Sets Out on Mission to Armenia
Wogelman of Laporte Torch begins a journey to New York to sail for Armenia for a life mission. A dream reportedly called her to depart at once, altering plans that included attending college next year.
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Clara
Wogelman
Laporte
Torch
New York
Armenia
Night Tragedy on the Railroad Tracks
Miss Mary Bowe of Sing Sing New York was killed while walking with a companion on railroad tracks. They moved off the up track to avoid a train but she stepped onto the down track directly in a fast train's path. The collision hurled her five feet into the river. her male companion escaped.
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Mary Bowe
James Bowe
Sing Sing
N. Y
Miss Bowe
Convicted of Virginia Harbor Murder
At Norfolk Virginia on the previous day Charles Williams was found guilty of the murder of Edward Bess aboard a schooner in the harbor last April. Bess was killed with a hatchet and his body cast overboard. Williams was convicted based on his own confession.
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Norfolk
Charles Williams
Edward Bess
Bess
Williams
Man Dies After Eating Poisonous Blackberries
Mr. James Marshall, 47, died in Hopkinsville Kentucky from convulsions after swallowing a poisonous bug while picking and eating blackberries. The incident occurred at his home in Hopkinsville.
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James Marshall
Hig Hore
Hopkinsville
Daredevil bicycle ride ends with near fatal fall at Soho
Charles A. Storms of Waukegan Illinois touring with Verner Forgle Belleville New Jersey rode at high speed from Washington Avenue to Bloomfield Center. He crossed a crossing missed by a Little Falls engine and plunged twenty five feet into Second River amid mud and rock, was rescued by locals, and hospitalized with facial and head injuries.
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Charles A. Storms
Waukegan, Il
J. T. Matthews
Belleville
N. J
Greenwood
Soho
Second River
Storm
Washington Avenue
Bloomfield Center
Verner Forgle
Storms
Falla
Fergie
Storusm
bin Storing
Forgle
Storing
New York
Decades Spanning Marriage Ends in Turmoil in Virginia
A man known as Professor Turner of Bell County aged 74 marries Nellie Von Belcher of Llatlan County, aged 7, in Jonesville Virginia. The wedding collapses amid a dispute over an $8000 dowry after a dramatic tale of multiple marriages and a long feud between Turner and Parrot families.
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Yellow Creel Valley
Tay
Middlesboro
Bennett's Park
Jack
Davis Branch
Turner Jaekes
Ehandy
Convict Wattenview Dies After Premonition in Prison
Charles Wattenview, an inmate in Indiana, predicted he would live six more months. He fell ill with dysentery and died soon after, despite treatment, months into a ten year sentence. He reportedly warned the prison chaplain before his death.
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Charles Wattenview
South
Jef Ln Ind
Walton
Wal- Lom Wes
Brothers Fickta Orel Duel Ends In Fatal Wounding
Brothers Eugene and Emmet Shedd of Chicago fought a revolver duel with the Fickta Orel brothers. One shooter was shot in the left breast and is expected to die. All men are teamsters and married neighbors with a longstanding rivalry over game breeding.
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Eugene
Emmet Shedd
Chicago
Marquis de Mores Death Linked to Desert Expedition
The Marquis de Mores, an American-connected French nobleman, led a 35-man party from Tunis in April to stir Arabs against the English in Sudan. He and many of his men were murdered near Gadames after a failed assault, with a servant surviving to report the crackdown. He had married an American and once ran a Dakota beef venture, building a town named Messora and clashing with cattle thieves and Arab tribes.
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Soussis
Marquis de Mores
Tunis
Soudan
Gadames
Desert
Sahara
Marquis of
Mores
Duke of
Vallambrosa
Freyhi Wal
Louis von Hoffa
New York City
America
Dakota
Tie
Messora
Abel
Mayer
Engineer Corps
Ecole Polytechnique
de Mores
Belgium
Edouard Drumont
Libre Parole
Gauleia
England
Egypt
The Vandlueblt Whitney Marriage Mystery
A garbled report covers potential motives and violent episodes surrounding the Vandlueblt Whitney marriage. It references duels, suspicions, and legal actions tied to wealth and family debts, with mentions of Marquis de Mores and court appointments amid financial disputes.
Frauds of a Self-Styled Nobleman Enter London Society
A foreign title bearer in London society feigned high rank and wealth claiming noble lineage and many connections. Investigations revealed he posed as the younger brother of a titled family and used his will to create appearances while never owning lands.
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London
Anranher
Tan
Autobiography of Missive Writer Ruskin Ends
The fragment discusses the decline of the writer Ruskin, noting his mind fading and memory failing. It mentions his last works and that his autobiography Praeterita would remain incomplete, though finished portions exist. The obituary-like praise from St Louis Globe-Democrat is cited.
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cofLi
Ruskin
St. Louis Globe-Demoerst
Highwaymen Needed in Chicago Bicycle Robbery Report
A Chicago bicycler was held up by two men reported in the papers. The incident prompted commentary from Sprocket who quips about regret and criminal likelihood, reflecting New York Statesmen sentiment.
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Wheeler
Chicago
Central Europe Once a Sea Reveals Ancient Tectonic Past
A compact note traces Central Europe’s ancient marine origins and geologic expansion. It notes the region’s transformation from a submerged sea to landmasses through tectonic activity, shaping modern geography and terrain.
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Central
Europe
Absurd Salaries Drag Opera By Paying For Names
A critical essay argues extravagant singer pay fuels opera bankruptcies. It attacks high fees for stars like Jean de Reszke and Navah Bernhardt, blames managers Abbey Grau & Co, and urges cheaper talent from Europe. It notes Met productions prioritize names over production quality and discusses Masquerade of star power in American theatre.
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Mesere
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Jean de Reszke
Madame Calve
France
Waly
de Reszke
Abbey
Grau
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Navah Bernhardt
America
Kernhardt
Irving
Hejane
Coquelin
Mounet-Sully
Irvieg
Reinhardt
Maggie Mitchell’s Daughter Allec Aiken Mathews on Stage
Maggie Mitchell’s successor Aleca Aiken Mathews, daughter of Frankio Aiken, made her pro debut as Seta Witlouphby in The Ticket of Leave. She then joined Panny Davenport’s company, acted in Shake- Boesrean repertory with Louis James and Marie Wainwright, and later did soubrette parts with Edward Harrigan. She starred in Mixed Pickles with J. B. Polk and led roles under W. A. Brady, creating Faget in Fanchon with John W. Dence before aging out of character work.
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Aleca Aiken Mathews
Frankio Aiken
Seta Witlouphby
Mar
Panny Daverport
Floer
Louis James
Marie Wainwright
Edward Harrigan
J. B. Polk
W. A. Brady
John W. Dence
Fanchon
Faget
Mile Jahne Emerges as Paris Stage Favorite
Among Paris stage favorites Mile Jahne stands out as a leading member of Theatre du Gymnase. The actress began at Theatre de Podeoen ta L&s4 lines and has since performed with Theatre du Vaudeville from 1880 to 1892 before joining Gymnase. She has enjoyed great success across numerous productions.
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Paris
Mile. Jahne
Mlle. Jahne
Theatre du Gymnase
Theatre de Podeoen
Maud Adams Rises to Leading Woman in John Drew Company
Mine Adams progresses from minor parts to leading lady with the John Drew company. Adams is praised for delicate acting and charm and shines in the role of the neglected wife in The Squire of Dates, showing strong emotional depth.
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Maud Adams Ha
John Drew Company
Miss Adams
Harmony at Louisville Club Leads to Player Removals
The Louisville club announces a shakeup after a poor stretch blamed on lack of harmony rather than talent. Several players are dropped, with Witcher Hill sent to the farm for seasoning and others facing pay and recall moves including Term Smith, McDermott, McFarland, and possibly Herman from Flochester.
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Louisville
Witcher Hill
Chalice
Term “Smith
Buffalo
Bisons
Pen McDermott
McFarland
Flochester
Herman
Dissipation in Pro Baseball Players
The excerpt from John M. Ward's How to Play Baseball notes the harsh strains of midsummer play on players. It discusses the need for abstinence and occasional alcohol to quiet nerves, and argues that genuine dissipation is rare among professionals, not just a trait of losers.
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John M. Ward
Lake Michigan
Missouri River
Neyt
Ohio River
Etral Wies Entertains Crowd on City Streets
New York Press notes Mr. Ryder entertains many people with lively performances. Mr. Wheeler comments on his bicycle routines and warns Ton to watch him closely amid public interest.
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Wies
Mr. Ryder
Mr. Wheeler
Ton
New York Press
New DeBritton asks about taxidermy in class discussion
A brief classroom exchange shows a student named Jobnie asking what taxidermy is as the teacher prompts for explanation. The dialogue appears in a clipped line from Cleveland Pista with limited context.
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Cleveland
Pista
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Missouri
Pacheca
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Gertrude Vanlerbirk
Cornelius Vandertitt
Funkin Is
Was & Vast
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Mernhardtt
Mommersidie
Marguerite
Opers Ballet
Dus
Olympia Music Hall
Qecar Hammerstein
Misa Lucile Sturges
Mr. Hammerstein
Maggie Mitchell
Alma Aiken-Mathews
Mlee. Jaune
Harmony
Etral
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