Tragedy at Grove Street Hotel Ends in Double Burden
A mother named Annie Willams killed her two children Maud and Harry at a Grove Street hotel after giving them opium and attempting to drown herself. Annie then wounded herself and confessed to planning the act, while Mrs. Lupeus Williams and the hotel staff recovered Maud and Harry’s bodies amid a broader family and domestic troubles investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueda
B. Williams
Grove
Aunier
Harry
Park Hotel
Maud
Annie
Willams
Mra
Willinkus
Columbus
John O. Lester
Ahag
Receiver Wee Shor 3 West Superiart April The Tones
A court appointed Commissioner Steale selected Myron Road as receiver for a west suburban property after the April hearing. The action follows a request to place the asset under court supervision to stabilize operations and preserve value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee Shor
West
Myron Road
Farmer killed in wagon accident near Redwood Falls
Redwood Falls Minn April 3 C P Olsen a farmer south of the city was instantly killed when thrown from a wagon his neck broken The accident was not discovered until the team reached home Court Monve Burned Regina April 3 The court house at Regina was destroyed by the blaze last evening entailing a loss of 25 including a law library valued at 16 All the court records were burned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwoodt
Ote
Redwood Falls
Minn
C. P. Olsen
Ida
Regina
German Nation Celebrates Eightieth Birthday of Bismarck
Germans and expatriates alike flood stations and streets with congratulatory cards and mementos as Anhalt citizens fund a bronze sculpture of a stag and two dogs. Prince Bismarck, though fatigued by neuralgia, regains his energy after rest as crowds across the empire illuminate cities and partake in the nationwide tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Friedrichsruhe
Bismarck
Wyory Tral
Wriedrichamhereloaded
Lengs ‘Himdred
Germany
Bismarck Post Carda Lave Beet
Kod
United States
Gerthy
Berlin
France
Schioss
Anhalt
Prince Bismarck
Empire
Preacher Accused of Libel in Detroit Church Row
Detroit April 2 Rev Donald D MacLaurin pastor of Woodward Baptist church and acting president of the Detroit civic federation was arrested on a libel charge by John B Leagan a failed Republican police justice candidate. The libel arose from pulpit remarks declaring Leagan’s election would be a calamity. MacLaurin had left Minneapolis earlier and earlier served at Immanuel Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Donald D. MacLaurin
Woodward Baptist Church
Detroit Clyse Federation
Bel Ne
John B. Leagan
Polion Justice
Civle Federation
Dr. MacLaurin
Leagan
MacLaurin
Minneapolia
Immanuel Baptist Church
Anthony Hesing Dead Editor of Illinois Staats Zeitung Dies
Anthony C Hesing former editor and publisher of the Illinois Staats Zeitung died at age 72. Born January 6 1824 in Germany he came to the United States in 1839. A longtime supporter of Lincoln, he was active in Reconstruction and contributed to Illinois Republican victories in 1886. His son Washington Hesing now postsmaster of Chicago took charge of the Brantz Zeitung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hesing
Chieng
Anthony C. Hesing
Illinois Staats Zeitung
Hesing
Washington Hesing
Postmster
Chicago
Brantz Zeitung
Mr- Hesing
Germany
Lincoln
Tiinois
Suicide death of Albert Dean in Minneapolis home
Albert Dean thirty two, Swedish native with no local relatives, was found hanged from a rafter in a newly built Minneapolis house on the corner of Nineteenth Avenue and First Street. He had likely taken his life during the night. he boarded at 115 Fourteenth Avenue South and was a plasterer by trade. His brother had died weeks earlier, leaving him in despondency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himuelt
Minneapolis
Nineteenth Avenue
First Street
Albert Dean
Sweden
McKinley in Washington Arrives Amid Quiet Visit
President McKinley and party reach Washington from Savannah to meet private friends and tour the city with no public reception planned. The governor will depart for Columbus tomorrow evening likely at seven or ten oclock. He reports feeling well though somewhat tired from the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MckKinley
Washington
Ashington
McKinand
Big City
Savannah
McKinley
Thesetty
Columbus
Young man in Tepin township attempts suicide amid strange gag
Siaubed Humeel of Lake City Minnesota reports a young single man named Garl-Fok attempted self harm in Tepin township. He stabbed himself near the throat and chest amid a grotesque gag. The injuries are not declared fatal. A separate Chicago note mentions the northern part of the old Times building damaged in a fire with potential loss around seventy thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siaubed Humeel
Lake City
Minn
Garl- Fok
Tepin Township
Taylor Not Sated Ot Pierre April 2 Dispatches
Dispatches from Pierre report rumors that Taylor the defaulting state treasurer is located in Valparaiso Chile but investigators find no foundation and no one recalls hearing such a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Pierre
Herr
Willow Springe bank tank failure in West Piping hits deposits
A tank failure at the Willow Springe bank in West Piping, Missouri, on April 2 caused the loss of $18,000 in deposits and disrupted local vehicular traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Piping
Willow Springe Bank
Decided Victory for Swift in Chicago Mayoral Race
George B. Swift, Republican candidate, won the Chicago mayoralty by about 40,000 votes. Republicans swept city offices including collector, supervisor, and town clerk, with sixteen of thirty-four aldermen elected. Democrats claim ten aldermen and a near‑tie on the civil service measure expanding the mayor's term. Other cities and states show similar party results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieigo
Miave
George B. Swift
Nepublicans
Eve
Sissor
Frank Lawler
Swift
Hopkins
Boyinson
Sme Wanrus
Walls
Remtb- Ica
Stata Aleasurer
Claggett
Asso
Wille
Cottent
Ng Winslow
Clementyon
Annte
Ught
Clemention
Wilson
Milwhuken County
Wallker
Nye
Wisconsin
Ashland
River Falls
Delavan
Columbus
Marshfield
Masten
Sparta
Waupaca
Hinck River Falls
Alina
Madison
Chilton
Kenosha
Berlin
Ripon
Ox Lake
Shawano
Beaver Dam
Mineral Point
Green Bay
Ort Howard
Insino
Atate
Minnesota
St. Paul
Wiectlonia
Ines
Anoka
Artbault
Weaver
Mankelo
Greokston
John R. Meilinga
A. C G. Rinehart
East Grand Forks
Winona
Addison B. Yeomans
People's Party
Blooming Prairie
Willmar
Im Wasson
Rushford
Ada
Citizens
Virelola
George Parker
Ind
Hastings
Wbore
House of Delegates
Moser Craven
St. Louis
Missouri
Omaha
Frank Graham
Lincoln
Chile Considers New Ironclad Warship for 6000 Tons
Rumor from Buenos Ayres on April 4 claims Chile plans to order a 6000 ton ironclad warship from England. Government speculation centers on securing a powerful battleship amid naval build up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Buenos Ayres
England
It Killed Him Shawano Wisconsin April 4
An ex Plovon attacked a gerbor at a local mill in Shawano Wisconsin on April 4 causing fatal injuries. Police are investigating the incident as a violent crime with no weapon details released. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the Shawano police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawano
Wis
Grain and livestock prices amid April market notes
Minneapolis wheat futures mixed with April at 68 1-4 cents and May around 69 cents, September near 67 1-4. Hog prices steadied in St Paul with mixed quality, cattle demand for fat cattle and heavy feeders strong, receipts lower. Chicago hogs quoted mixed to higher from 4.66 to 4.70, cattle steady to firm with steers at 4.15 to 6.00 and Texans around 4.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Venezuela concession may awaken diplomatic strains
An April telegram from Washington reports Donald Grant and Dr I M Rose returned from Venezuela where they examined a proposed concession near the Orinoco river. The tract spans 125 miles along the river and 15 to 50 miles inland, rich in hardwoods and iron, with bituminous lakes and asphalt. A Minnesota-financed company aims to develop the grant, raising broader questions for U S Britain diplomacy amid Monroe Doctrine policy and arbitration debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Johnny Noll
Washington
Faribault
Inn
Donald Grant
I. M. Rose
Ww. Hu
Fieher
du- Tuth
Winnipeg Road
J. A. Bowman
Grand Rapids
Venezuela
Bume Yen
Bowman
Elanges
Grant Bays
Helings
Orinoco Ryer
Trinidad
Ifses
United States
Great Britain
State Department
Associated Press
Mayard
Congress
Postmaster Henry A. Glvck Dia Plea to President
Tronwood Michigan April 4 Frank A Henry postmaster of Ironwood has been ordered removed by the president Henry says he knows nothing officially about his removal yet thinks it is the result of his connection with the state officers salary amendment frauds Healy was chairman of the Gogebic county election canvassers and he altered the Gogebic county sheets in the attorney general s office Supposing as he afterward swore that it was his duty to correct them Warner Geolland has been appointed postmaster to succeed him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ian Glvck
Tronwood
Mich
Frank A. Henry
Ironwood
Henry
Healy
Cogelle County
Gogebic County
Rensing
Warner Geoilland
Pevolte at the States Game in St Paul
A meeting in the law office of TU Ty Lam prey at 80 East Third Street began efforts to form the Voluntary Games and Fish Protective Association. A committee was named to organize a permanent body with members from across the state to act as an auxiliary to the state board of game and fish wardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
TU. Ty, Lamprey
East ‘Third Atrect
Iast
Voluntary Games and Fish Protective 1 Association
State Board of
Pume
Fiah
Court of Appeals Upholds School Board Ruling
St Louis April 4 The court of appeals refused Attorney Rebenack a writ of mandamus to force the school board to allow a unvaccinated pupil to attend. The judges unanimously hold the board may enforce the vaccination rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Court of Appeal
Day
Rebeneck
Inutrd
Thia Unvau Inatad Elikiren
Pehiod
Thia
Grwego Electric plant receiver appointed in New Jersey
The Grwego Electric plant was placed in receivership today as a court action proceeds. Claims total about 13,100,000 and an offer of 140,000 was presented for the plant by a bidder pending court approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needyer Annpintad
Cavern
Grwego
Tennessee Anniversary Announcement Details
A damaged OCR fragment notes Tennessee anniversary events in Nashville, mentioning the state and Tarvasens year. The text hints at commemorations tied to historic anniversaries, with reference to dates, institutions, and a broader celebration context.
Postmaster Vault Robbed for Stamps and Silverware
A Springfield post office vault was broken into during the postmaster’s dinner hour. About 10 000 worth of stamps and silverware vanished, with the thieves using duplicate keys to bypass two locked doors. Postmaster Ridgeley’s daughter’s wedding presents valued at 1 000 were also stored in the vault. The interior was left in disorder and cash previously in the vault was noted as a motive. Authorities suspect expert thieves and ongoing investigations follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ridgeley
McMurphy
Stallips
Swaitil
Blind Trusted Combine Grips Shipments Across Lakes
A panoptic consortium including British, Continental and American firms has formed blanket contracts with flour and wheat shippers at Duluth and other lakes. Rates have fallen nearly cut in half, forcing former competitors to abandon business and seek alliance with the new combine. The group already operates between Duluth, lower lakes, and Chicago, threatening vessel earnings and insurance profits as losses mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cireles
Laken
Duttith
Min
Apel
Beltiah
Tomprinies
Duluth
Lower
Inke
Chicago
Inkes
Cleveland pastor resigns amid church tensions
In Chanmanit, Watertown county, by a 28 to 1 vote the Presbyterian congregation accepted Toy W Cleveland’s resignation from the pastorate. Brother of President Cleveland, he reportedly faced political tensions though he did not engage in politics. He plans to appeal to the presbytery.
Baltour Addresses National Meeting on Currency Reform
Rt Hon A Z Baltour spoke at the national meeting of the bilateral league in London. He criticized the current currency system as insufficient and warned that reliance on external allocations endangers bread supply. He urged constitutional changes and noted a growing demand for fiscal reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timetntlian
London
Rt Hon
A. Z. Baltour
Mr. Balfour
England
Five Men in Street Fight Over Voter Indictment
In Knives and Olwhn Kansas City on April 6 William B Heydon an indicted voter and Guarley H Millimu ex representative of the Third district clashed with Knives and hive in the late George Heydon home. Heydon suffered a four inch scalp wound from a blunt instrument and left eye harm. Millimu was not seriously injured. Both men are under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
William 2. Heydon
Guarley H. Millimu
Chird Legislative Diatrict
George Heydon
Heydon
Miliginu
Buckeye capsizing survivor plight at Whatcom
Rescue crews recovered three men from the Buckeye wreck near Whatcom Wash as one man drifted ashore and four aboard the raft were left adrift overnight. Two others were in cold water and unable to move, while one survivor was nursed to safety by a local crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcoat
Wash
Shot In Wire. Campaign April 6 Tragedy At Home
George Cummings, a young colored man, shot and mortally wounded his wife today. He confessed, with Troutousy prompting the dead, in a disturbing domestic incident reported from the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clampaign
George Cummings
Mooned by the Potion Fight Ends Early
In New York at the Seaside Club last night a boxing match was halted in the eighth round. Referee stopped the bout and Walcott was declared the winner over Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walcott
Dunn
Trouble Anticipated Over Nebraska Indian Evictions
Amba April 5. Federal authorities brace for action as settlers on Nebraska Indian reservations face eviction. Evictions have been anticipated by officials, with potential legal and territorial implications unfolding in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amba
Nebraska
Yellow Fever Report Reaches St Lucia Troops
Surgeon General Wyn of the hospital service has been advised of yellow fever among white troops at St Lucia in the Windward Islands. Up to March 20 several cases occurred, with one fatality. New York reports Mrs Paran Stevens, a prominent society figure, died this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warriington
Genaml Wyn
St. Lucia
Windward Islands
Wotan Danad
New York
Mra
Paran Stevens
Local tragedy unfolds amid disputed divorce and death
A Kansas or Colorado case centers on a man who allegedly killed his wife with a letter in 12 KY notation, leaving two young children. The woman, about 28, died after a violent incident. her husband, about 32, a tailor, was living with her despite a prior divorce claim in 1887. Coroner’s inquest begins as a grand jury convenes and tomorrow’s verdict is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wiett
Weldon
Willard Ralby Wan
Garacho
Colo
Colorado Sin
Heine
Swanyon Rheumatic Cure advertised with famed endorsements
An early 20th century ad touts Swanyon Rheumatic Cure promising cures for gout and neuralgia. It lists numerous named figures, doctors, and agents including Mel John A Logan widow, J W Clarke, and W Havemeyer, detailing endorsements from notable organizations and a Chicago headquarters. The panorama implies broad use and sales via agents and banks nationwide.
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Hobrage
Suatihm
Schrare
George Ren=shew
Jonesboro
Ari
HF. Klein
Central Avenue
Flat Springs
W. J. Schulte
Biddie Street
St. Louis
Sol Ehrman
North Hire
St. Joseph
W. A. Zathner
Grand Avenue
Kanang City
Leland Miller
J. A. W. Pernow
St. Toulas
S. A. Beant
Traveline
Co. P. Roailroad
Chicago
J. W. Clarke
Hibernian Bank
Ww. Havemeyer
N. W. Mundy
The
Sugar Trust
Lake Street
Mel. John A. Logan
Union’ General
Swanyon
Bearborn Street
Chicues
REMOVE THE MONUMENT TO BE MOVED ON MONUMENT GROUND
The apostolic joint committee of the legislature presents a report on removal of the Hirelt Colle monument from its current site on Morton fair grounds to the battlefield. It urges renaming Capt H. P. Grant as Commander of the Forces and substituting Maj Joseph R. Brown as the rendorm ander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Coulle
Ares
Paul
Lepisiatea
Colle
Itis
Keller
Downs
Marshfield
Cross
Morton Fair Grounds
H. P. Grant
Togeph R. Brown
Conalders
Defaulter Arrested In Bank Shortage In Chicago
A cashier named I W Grittle of the Northwestern National Bank of Chicago is reported to be a defaulter for 350000 and has confessed. The bank, capital 1500000, is described as conservative and unaffected in standing by the shortage. A Spanish gunboat reportedly fired on the British ship Ethelred en route from Boston to the West Indies, raising potential US British pressure for explanations and indemnity from Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
I. W. Grittle
Natonal
Northwestern National Row
Griffin
Spain
Washington
Ethelred
Boston
United States
Great Britain
State Department
Duluth Firm Announces Wage Reductions for All Employees
In Duluth Minnesota on April 5 the Duluth South Shore & Atlantic line issues a notice of wage cuts for all staff earning over 305 per month after deductions for the general manager. The plan calls for a 10 percent cut for salaries above 2,000 and 2 percent for higher earners, effective through the settlement period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanee
Dulut
Minn
Duluth, South Shore
Winona Women Elect School Board Leader
Winona Minnesota April 5 Women of the city hailed the election of Mrs Dyar as director after a Tuesday evening gathering at her home. Myra Dyar was chosen as the new member for the Winona High School board, winning by a large majority with teachers and local residents offering congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
Veron Lr
Lappy
Myra
Mary
Beligal
Dyar
Wie Honmt
Death of Tower Trust Bank President George L. Torbert
George L. Torbert, 64, president of the Tower Trust and Savings Bank, died today in Dubuque. A longtime resident, he served as port master and was active in public enterprises and charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tows
Dena. Dubuque
Lows
George L. Torbert
Tower Trust and Savings Bank
Dubuque
Senator Br Wha of Tomah and Chase of Marahfeld Visit Farmers
Seed four Faemera Muitson Wis April 1 Senator Br whom of Tomah aul Qapt Chase of Marahfeld started for they 3 Narthy tell morning to distribute seal rmline by farmers who suffers front tovust Ores last year The Slate appropri ated 10,000 for the Durpone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muitson
Wis
Br Wha
Chase
Marahfeld
Paul Musteang Convicted of Murder in Georgetown
Paul Musteang, of Georgetown, was convicted of the murder of his father-in-law Joseph Yockety. He faces a death sentence with a July hanging verdict pending execution date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Musteang
Georgetown
Quo
Villan
Paul
Joseph Yockety
Wanny
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Stevens
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Emmony Burt
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Karminght
St. Paul's Catholic Elures
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Cottonde
Brainerd
Robert Fitzsimmons
Holland
Hinglund
Gone
Kentucky
Erving
Carvey Bere Miller
Wort
Milt Os Creek
Neal
Miller
Kelwaa
Times
Fratcany
Votre
Suvenal
George Tt
Sivift Republican
Miyor
Ofieawo
Twanty
Republickm
Galesburg
W. Prince
Gelesburg
Bastian
May' DH Troudle
Tennessee
Fahld
Ill
Shieven
Duptlonte
Koya Obernte
Hlankdt Insunanol
Tolivics
William Caesar
Mary Martin
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