Notorious jail confession links Kansas felon to Cleveland escape
An 1889 county jail confession ties a man named Wilson held for horse stealing to Richard Mansfield, a Cleveland fugitive. Kinney, a cell mate, claimed the man admitted his real name and pursuit by Cleveland authorities. Mansfield had escaped Buffalo jail after prior horse theft charges.
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Goshen
Mike Kinney
Eliott
Henry Wilson
Richard Mansfield
Cleveland
Mansfield
EH. D. Sawyer
Buffalo
Wilson
Riverside
Maple Street
Elkhart
Mottville
Michigan
Braden
Kinney
Aley
Regency Talk Grows As Czar's Illness Prolongs
Paris reports physicians say the czars illness will continue with a regency under consideration to govern until recovery. Grand Duke Vladimir is named as probable regent as Livadia notes the czar's improving condition and daily bulletins show stable signs. Special prayers are ordered in major churches across Russia and Europe watches with sympathy.
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Imir
Paris
Dix-Neuviemne Siecle
St. Petersburg
Vladimir
Livadia
Elis
Ctu
St. Veterssure
Sioacow
Ixharkoen
Kheveon
Iss
Europe
Population of Pennsylvania at census time
Washington D C November 20 The census bureau reports Pennsylvania now has a population of 6 202 115 up from 5 258 014 in 1890 an increase of 1 034 101 or 19 8 percent
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Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
State of
Irrigation Congress to Convene After Good Roads Adjournment
The national irrigation congress will assemble here Thursday after the adjournment of the Good Roads association. Nearly 2,000 delegates and a number of visitors are expected.
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Irrigation Congress
National Irrigation Congress
Good Roads Association
Block Fire Threatens East Main Scene at Elkhart Laundry
Fire originated in the elevator shaft of the Elkhart steam laundry owned by P H Magnus. Firefighters battled the blaze from the basement to the roof using crane nozzles and multiple hose lines. The rear basement and elevator shaft posed the greatest danger as flames spread through connected arches in the block. Magnus left briefly for a shave, his safe unlocked. insured machinery damaged, loss undetermined pending adjuster.
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Main
High
Franklin Streets
Elkhart
P. H. Magnus
Central Fire Station
James
Hydraulic Company
Sanford
Magnus
Franklin Insurance Company
Evansville
Ind
Novelties Delight Parlisian Women This Season
A fashion summary describes season trends in gowns, cloaks, muffs, collars, boleros, and hats for Parlisian women. It notes oversized muffs with lace and ribbons, velvet and silk textiles, various lace trims, bold bolero jackets, and hats featuring velvet, violets, plumes, and mauve shades.
Revolver Threats in South Holland Courtroom
A mob tried to assault Justice De Young in his South Holland courtroom as Constable De Young and Attorney Trainer held them at gunpoint. The disturbance followed a case against Jacob Friesma accused of illegal liquor sales after the justice refused political favors.
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Chicago
Justice de Young
South Holland
de Young
Trainer
Jacob Friesma
Directors Sentenced in Dumbell Bank Falsification Case
Prison for two directors and the manager in London after Nov 14 verdicts on falsifying the books of Dumbell's Bank of Douglass Isle of Man which failed for over £100000. Auditors received six to eighteen months.
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London
Nelson
Shimmon
Dumbell’s Bank of Douglass
Isle of Man
Fear for Cripple Creek Mine Spreads Among British Investors
Fear that the Stratton Independence gold mine at Cripple Creek may be worked out prompts British holders of Venture company shares to send an expert to inspect the property. Managers deny the charge, saying the claim is false.
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Denver
Colo
Cripple Creek
The Scorpion Arrives in Port-au-Prince From Cape Haitien
The United States auxiliary cruiser Scorpion arrived at Port-au-Prince Haiti today from Cape Haitien. The ship's arrival marks a naval movement in the Caribbean during November.
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Scorpion
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Cape Haitien
Tailor Made Gowns and Popular Furs in Fashion
The article discusses tailor made gowns evolving with stitched cloth strappings to resemble elaborate reception gowns. It highlights biscuit cloth gowns with edgings, chemisette contrasts, and blue silk accents. Furs in black and white dominate this season with Persian lamb, astrakan, ermine, white fox, mink, sable, and seal trimmings.
Charming ribbons and novelties at Ibrons shop
Ibrons offers charms for the novelty hunter with pretty ribbons and laces. The shot duchess and soft colored chine ribbons with black spots are highlighted. New blouses in striped frieze flannel feature silk embroidered yokes and cuffs with soft artistic colors.
Beggars Thrive in China as Guilds Enforce Alms
The London Express reports beggars flood Chinese towns and form powerful guilds. Refusing alms invites harassment from the entire beggar community, affecting traders like shopkeepers who fear collective pressure to give.
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China
London Express
Canadian Parliament Member Addresses Good Roads Convention
One hundred delegates from a dozen states gathered in Chicago for the first of three sessions to organize a national good roads association. Andrew Pattullo of Canada spoke of a decade of progress and a planned $2,000,000 appropriation, while W H Moore urged permanent national and state bodies and targeted legislation.
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Chicago
Central Music Hall
W. H H. Moore
Greenland
Martin Dodge
Office of
Road Inquiry
Department of Agriculture
W. H. Moore
Interstate Good Roads Association
Andrew Pattullo
Canada
A. W. Campbell
Ontario
Congress
Leyds Arrival in Marseilles Foreshadows Kruger Meeting
Dr. W. J. Leyds the Transvaal minister to Europe arrives in Marseilles to meet President Kruger who is expected to land soon on the Dutch cruiser Gelderland. The three Geer envoys heading to America for intervention also reach Paris and prepare for events with Kruger.
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New York
W. J. Leyds
Transvaal
Europe
Marseilles
Paris
Kruger
Gelderland
Geer
America
South African
Lerds
Avignon
3Larsseilles
Dr. Leyds
Hotel Noailles
Leyds
Berlin
Amsterdam
Michael Davitt
Brave Mr Crocker and Bears on the Bucksport Road
A Maine New York Sun correspondent recounts John Crocker driving a stage between Brewer and Bucksport when a bear encounter with a schoolteacher becomes a comic scene. Bears flee after shots are fired at Burrill’s orchard. Crocker spills the wagon and flees with horses in pursuit. The teacher photographs the incident and Crocker, fined for late mail delivery, declines bidding on the five year route.
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Maine
New- York Sun
John Crocker
Brewer
Bucksport
East Bucksport
Long Pond
Harold Burrill
Burrill
Hancock County
Hampden
Crocker
Sultan Felicitates On McKinleys Re election
United States charge d affaires Griscom attended a court musicale at Yildiz palace in Constantinople and dined with the sultan who sent warm congratulations to President McKinley on his re election. The sultan said the vote would assure continued friendly relations between Turkey and the United States.
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Sultan Felicitates
McKinley
Constantinople
Griscom
United States
Yildiz Palace
Turkey
A Million Gold Dollars and Silver Reserves
A historical note estimates a million dollars in gold coin would weigh about two tons. It also states the United States Treasury holds about 162 million silver coins, weighing nearly 5,000 tons at the time of writing.
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United States
Treasury
Debe
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Parise
Vlad
Oscar IL
Stockholm
Oscar TH
Paradise
OD Roads Convention
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Pattullo
Dominion
MR. Crocker
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