Secret Plot Uncovered In Counterfeit Costa Rica Bonds
One of the era’s most extensive counterfeiting schemes was exposed by the Secret Service Bureau. Richard de Quezne and wife Eugenia were arrested in Maiden James on charges of issuing Costa Rican bonds of 100 pesos. They claimed no knowledge of the alleged plan. Both held on $3,000 bail for June 16 examination. The bonds bore the president and secretary signatures and were reportedly issued from New Orleans. Rumor says the couple went to Costa Rica to aid insurrectionists.
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New York
Secret Service Bureau
Wits
Ueht
Richarton de Quesne
Engenla
Shields
Costa Rica
Re Quesne
Maiden James
Ios A Ors
Eugenia Tre Quesne
Hazen
Ste Quesne
Costa Ries
Port Liaqan
Mareh
Hibbarde D. Re
Bath
B Poesnnia
Octum
New, Orleans
Re Queene
Costa Imea
Co operative Wealth Plan Eyeing Utah Communities
VO CRY DON UWAMT Blyivith Reed Telix of the Socialistic Experiment says the cooperative wealth plan will first be tried in Utah. The project aims to form communities of about 1,500 people to fit vocations and materials, then spread educational facilities to other states after success in Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blyivith Reed
Donvar
Myron Weed
Brotherhand
Co-operative Commonwealth
Eugene V. Debs
Henry i Lloyd
Oat
Utah
Leave to appeal granted in Durrant case in San Francisco
The United States circuit court denied a writ of supersedeas to Theodore Durrant today after an appeal for a stay of execution. Leave to appeal to the Supreme Court was granted, delaying further action. Attorney General Schrift warned the warden to take no steps until the appeal. The Supreme Court is not in session until October, providing a potential six month respite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Fhe
Theodore Durrant
Tadze Gilbert
United States
Cirrcuit Court
Su Prime Court
Procoedings
Witegerald Tols Warden Hale
United States Supreme Court
Murdered by Indians Near Mount Walhsateh Prospectors
A Los Angeles contact reports that seven prospectors, crossing into the Wehsateh Indian reservation during a gold pan, were attacked by a band of about Atty Indians. Four escaped to reach safety while three were captured and killed, with their deaths notified by Dorland of Akron, N Y. Benjamin H. and Peter M. Dorland are named as deceased.
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Akron
N. Yu
Dorland
D. EB
McCann
Los Angeles
Cal
Benjamin H
Peter M. Dorland
Gakville
Can
McGwon
seYen
Mount Walhsateh
Wehsateh
Straamt
Me Defaulted. Rioux City, Towa June 4
Rioux City Iowa June 4 reports an American Express employee’s disappearance and a shortage under 100 dollars listed as accidental. Further details show large sums of money tied to the case missing since Saturday. Authorities pursue statements and potential charges as inquiries continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rioux City
Towa
Adlams
American Express
Heroen
Tt Developa
Ingerson
Disavowed Spanish Action Cited by U S State Dept
The Spanish government disavows responsibility for the Mercedes firing on Valencia after an official protest filed with Minister De Lome by the state department. The London Daily News notes Capt. Syedrop may join Fram for Smith's Bowl and plans a northern sledge journey next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinavowa Fe
Washington
Junge 4
Valencia
Minister de Lome
State Department
London Daily News
Christling
Syedrop
Simith's Bowl
Supreme Court to Decide Regularity of Hull Sentence
The Supreme Court reviews the sentence of Walter Hull at the penitentiary as habeas corpus returned. Attorney General Childs argued briefly for the state while C D O'Brien pressed for relief, citing a 1806 statute on form of dentones and alleging a deviation in Judge Egan's sentence. The court adjourned for broader advisement with a decision expected in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
St Daath
St Pot
Whirdleth
Walter
Sipreme
Hull
Hig
C. D. O'Brien
Childs
O'Hrvion
Witch
Egan
Teller Confesses Robbery Cleared in St Paul Case
Charles St Zech confessed to robbing the National German American Bank of 13 600 in St Paul on a Saturday. Jackson was arrested as Zech’s confederate. Most money recovered. investigators expect the rest. Zechau’s confession aided recovery and implicated members of Agehina’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robery
St. Paul
Charles St. Zech
Cernan- Aeron
Noi Clearge SK
Jackson
Ziehau
Movney
STK
Tt Fg
Stalud
Zachau
Agehina
Board names five for horseshoers examiners
The governor named the five members of the newly created horseshoers board of examiners for cities over 70 000 population. The board must include two master horseshoers, two journeymen, and a veterinarian. Masters are James Newett of Minneapolis and P N Lindquist of St Paul. Journeyman is J B Kou nica of Minneapolis. Veterinarian is Gustave Aschmidt of St Paul. The fifth member is expected from Duluth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseshoers
St. Yaw
Duluth
Milanespolia
St Paul
Te Horeshoers’ Board of Examiners
James Newett
Minneapolis
P. N. Lindjquish
St. Pun
Jonneynau
J. B. Kounica
Gustave Vate Aschmidt
Howard
Rogues Fall Out In Seattle Gold Brick Swindle
Harvey Knowlton known as Heber George, famed for gold brick swindles, was robbed of 1600 dollars by Anthony Mellon in Seattle. Mellon, who held a revolver, was overpowered after a bloody struggle that produced three gunshots. Knowlton pinned Mellon, then took back the weapon and left Mellon unconscious.
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Hin Partners In
Seattle
Wash
Harvey Knowlton
Heber George
Atlantic
Pacific
Anthony Mellon
Knowlton
Mellon
George
Odd Fallowshe Fraternity Session Close at Gration North Dakota
The grand lodge great encampment of I O O F and Rebekah state assembly ended a three day session. Wahpeton chosen for next year's meetings. Grand lodge officers installed: Henry Hale grand master Devils Lake deputy J Mierlig Janine town warden B E Delong Wahpeton secretary Ds McDonald Grant Park treasurer F N Gilmore Hope chaplain H H Cooper Larimore marshal Z P Aylen Sheldon conductor G M Gordon Oakes gatekeeper A Packard Macadan herald I A Mohart Cando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Anna Sesson
Gration
Grand Forks
N. D
Grand Lodge
I. O
Rebekah
Wahpeton
Grand Waster
Henry Hale
Devils Take
Janinetown
E. Delong
Wentton
Ds McDonald
Grant Parks
F. N. Gilmore
Hope
H. H. Cooper
Larimore
Z. P. Aylen
Sheldon
G. M. Gordon
Oakes
A. M. Packard
Macadan
I. A. Mohart
Cando
No Jury For Cadotte In Spicer Murder Case
In Bismarck on June 4 reports from Wickinaport say jury selection for the Cadotte trial in the Spicer murder progresses slowly and will not finish before tomorrow afternoon. Cadotte appears extremely nervous and frightened, needing sheriff support when he rose to plead, with uncertainty about mob influence or guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexinn Bismarck
N. D
Wickinaport
Cadotte
Spicer
Cadette
Pig Rauning Arrests Lead to Bonded Court Appearance
Yor Ditnd Pig Rauning, Vermillion South Carolina, Luna 4 reported George Spicer and J A Peterson were arrested here for running A bind pig. Both men waived exam and were placed under heavy bonds to appear at the next term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. C
Luna
George Spicer
J. A. Peterson
Geologic Resource Claim Spurs Missouri Cement Development
A former geology professor from the state university says the hawks and bluffs along the Missouri River are rich natural cement storesites like Yankton and await capital to unlock large scale development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton, & D
State University
Hawks
Missouri
Yankton
Union organizers shot dead at Chicago Typographical union
W W Stoss and another union organizer were shot and killed inside the Chicago Typographical union headquarters. Authorities linked the incident to despondency over inability to secure work, with motives still under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Stoss
Lietself
Chicago Typographical Union
WORE OF CONGRESS CONDENSED TARIFF PROCEEDINGS
The New Zonal Law MIL Wrebington reports the senate advancing the tariff bill with progress on metal schedules. Amendments by West and Jones were defeated. Parties largely voted along lines with Rawlings and White aiding higher onyx rates and Mefinery backing China rate cuts. Several questions of privilege and procedural skirmishes occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Senator McFaurin
South Carolina
Senate
Washington
Jonca
West
Judiciary Committee
Dauntless and Biscayne in Cuban Arms Plot Probe
Washington reports a telegram from Key West customs official Brown describing Dauntless and Biscayne arrests off New River with Cuban sailors aboard. Marines pursued, no arms found aboard, ships to be prosecuted. Cuban crew among thirty five arraigned in Key West for conspiring to commit military action against Spain. bonds set at $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gage
Jefferson B. Brown
Key West Mia
Pug Dauntless
U. S. S. Marblehead
New River
Biscayne
Marbiehead
Dauntress
Dauntless
Port Lauderdale
Curry
Miami
Department of Justice
United States
Bonion
Key West
Otto
Spain
Col
Nunez
Ejected Tenants’ Family Struck by Measles Tragedy
In St Joseph Missouri on June 4 a constable expelled Bert Crowley’s family after a dispute with a landlord. Of six children two died and a third is dying in a measles outbreak amid bitter local sentiment. City officials pressed for action but no arrest warrant was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph
Bert Crowley
David
International Commercial Conference Opens in Philadelphia
The International Commercial Conference opened at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia with President McKinley delivering an address. Delegates, Cabinet members, and foreign ministers gathered on June 4 for a banquet in the most notable event on the continent, featuring nearly 1,500 guests and dignitaries from Mexico Argentina Venezuela and other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Iiternational Commerciad Conterener
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
Academy of Music
McKinley
Academy
McKinney
Wilson
MclKennn
Dugley
Dalzell
Grosvenor
Hentwole
Tawney
Mexico
Beall Ollie
Argentina
Venezuela
Spanish Dines Crisis Sends Madrid Government Tension
The Queen regent faced a cabinet resignation by Canovas del Castillo amid a Madrid crisis. Canovas offered to stay for one more day to seek council but resigned, citing inability to restore Liberal relations. Cortes approved funds and authority for treasury bonds to finance Cuba and the Philippines conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
Lim
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Senor Ganovas
Senor Canovas
Cortes
de Cortes
Cuba
Phiippine Islands
Startling Charges Mismanagement Charged Against Railroad
In United States circuit court, Ferdinand Schumacher of Chicago files a bill against Harriman Northwestern Railroad Co. and others. The complaint accuses Manager Chandler and other officers of attempting to wreck the road and alleges mismanagement. It cites the Tennessee Land case involving hundreds of thousands of acres tied to the railroad, which runs 25 miles from Wyrrimady to Petros, with a hearing set for June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroada Oselals
Chattanoog
Tenn
United States
Terdinand Schumacher of
Chicago
Harrinan & Northwestern Kull Road Company
DIM
Chandler
Romeé
Lagt
Tennessee
Wyrrrimady, Teun
Petros Teun
Valencia Fired On by Spanish Cruiser in Cuban Waters
June 4 Havana reports an incident off Guantanamo Bay where the Spanish cruiser Mercedes fired a tank shot and solid shot at the Valencia after the Valencia failed to display colors. The Valencia showed colors, and the U S vice consul at Santiago de Cuba lodged a formal protest. Captain Quesada departed by the steamer Mexico to investigate the affair with a heavy outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Atonmier Vilencia
Cienfuegas
Guantanamo Bay
Valencia
United States
Sanrligo de Cublins
Quesda
Mexico
Hevlaus
Amelia Work ed Foottard and the Troubled Princess
Amelia Wor ked Foottard once known as Amelia Ives Chanler is critically presented in Philadelphia as The Princess Troubelzkey. The author, famed under maiden name Anelia Rives of Virginia, is confined to a sanitarium by nervous prostration after overwork, ten days after arrival with her father Col Rives and Prince Troubetykoy. Only her muse and physician may visit.
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Prinecan Troubedskay
Philadelphia
Princess Troubelzkey
Amelia Ives- Chanler
Anelia Rives
Lhe Quick
Virginia
Agi
Col. Rives
Lueband
Prince Troubetykoy
Sultan Withdraws Objection to Angell Appointment
Washington June 4 The Sultan of Turkey withdraws his objection to James B Angell being named envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Constantinople Cable from Secretary Sherman confirms the change. Terrell had sent the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Turkey
James B. Angell
United States
Constantinople
Sherman
Terrell
Steamer Massachusetts Hits Fishing Boat Off Eddystone
The Atlantic Transportation fine steamer Massachusetts under Capt Bocquet from New York May 24 to London, while navigating a foggy English Channel, struck a fishing boat near Eddystone lighthouse. All occupants of the boat were drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Transportation
Massachusetts
Bocquet
New York
London
Engish Channel
Nddystone
Trade confiscation order at Volos customs
Constantinople June 3 Edhem Pasha orders all merchants to withdraw their goods from the Volos custom house within fifteen days. If goods remain after the deadline they will be confiscated by Turkish authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinopla
Edhem Pasha Ias
All Merchants
Volo
Yole Begins Training Camp in New London
Yole and the Yule crew with manager and Coach Bob Cook arrived at Gale's Ferry New London training quarters. The group, said to be preparing for upcoming events, settled into their facilities today as June began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yole
New London
Conn
Yule
Bob Cook
Gale's Ferry
Professor Bowman's Remarkable Recovery Story
Physician and educator Prof. R. S. Bowman recounts a near collapse from nervous exhaustion and kidney issues, then credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with his recovery. An affidavit from March 1897 corroborates the claim, with sales details for the medicine from Schenectady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. $. Bowman
Hartsville
Coltege
Williams
Ollara
Willama
Willamn
Professor Bowman
Hantsqite
Ind
Bowman
Srarax J. Scuppzn
Notary Publia
Inprana
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williamst. Medicine Co
Schenectady
Pat and the Cockney Joke from Dublin Soldier
An Irishman from Dublin joined a London regiment after crossing the channel. During drill a London recruit cries Double and the cockney mutters a homely exclamation. Pat replies with a witty quip about London and the muttered remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Dublin
London
Free Farms in the Northywent 1807 Emigration Offer
The Canadian government offers free 100 acre farms to those over eighteen facing rent mortgages or poor prospects. Excur sions leave St. Paul and Minneapolis on June 23, 1807 and monthly to inspect lands. railway fare covered. Contact Benjamin Davies Emigration Agent at 154 East Third Street St Paul Minn for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northywent
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Benjamin Davies
East Third Street
Minn
Crude prison cricket ball fascinates gaol museum loot
A London Monthly note recounts prisoners at a country gaol using a tobacco stuffed India rubber ball for yard cricket. Guards grew suspicious as balls frequently crossed the walls, finally revealing its hollow interior packed with tobacco. The clever contraption is now among the gaol museum's curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
India
London
Scattered 19th Century Jokes and Tiny Street Humor
A collection of brief quips and wordplay from old newspapers. Includes crackling one liners about deception, temper, and social scenes, plus a cartoonish exchange between Mrs and Mr McLubberty and a humorous tale about a dentist mishap. Also a courtesy note on a Chinese girl and a mud stepping stone gag.
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Wite
DR. Hales Sishntenen
Odd
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House
Reed
Richardson
Shmpson
Henderson
Iawa
Ohio
Lewis
Caoir
Government Printing Office
Secretary of the Navy
Frye
Mn Payne
Cleveland
Loud
California
UY Enily
Amelia
DR. Angheli
The
Republican
Columbus
R. 8. Bowman
Harteville
United Brethren Church
Charlotte
Mid
A. Dowman
Harper’s Bazar
Tebscoy
Milyuns
Porcival Tootles
Mao
Tennady Co
Rocky Mountains
Indianapolis Journal
Tha la
Marvaliona
Hajar
Renova Foner Co
Broadway
Aires
Alabastine CO
Grano Raina
Mion
Pecaiente
Heat
Privo
Addrosa Straight Bros
Ming
Pataxonius
Haven Bron Cutler
Ol Wks
Brogee Way
Bellis
Cycle Agency
Aente
Sivall
Drews
Sant
Li Association
Northwestern
Lier
Innegpalts
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